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Eurohold Bulgaria AD

Annual Report Apr 13, 2021

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EUROHOLD BULGARIA AD

UPDATED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT REPORT AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1 January – 31 December 2020

UPDATED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT REPORT

containing information on important events that occurred during the period 1 January – 31 December 2020 according to Art. 100o, paragraph 4, item 2 of POSA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • 1. Updated interim consolidated management report as of 31 December, 2020
  • 2. Interim consolidated financial statements as of 31 December, 2020

For more information on the following : About us Structure Corporate governance Information for investors Communication and media please visit: www.eurohold.bg

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  • 3. Notes to the interim consolidated financial statements
  • 4. Declarations by the responsible persons

Eurohold Bulgaria prepared this Updated Activity Report in connection with important events for the Company's activity, as well as available audited financial statements of most of the subsidiaries.

The interim financial statements as of 31.12.2020 contain updated financial data on the results and financial condition of the companies in the Eurohold group.

EUROHOLD BULGARIA - ACTIVITY

Eurohold Bulgaria AD is a holding company with over 20 years of history.

Mainly performs financial activities related to the acquisition, sale and management of participations and financing of related companies.

EUROHOLD BULGARIA – TODAY

  • The largest public holding in Bulgaria
  • One of the largest independent financial groups in the region of Southeast Europe (SEE)
  • Non-bank financial holding company, which takes advantage of the synergies between its subsidiaries to offer unique and innovative services to its clients
  • Company focused through its subsidiaries (sub-holding structures) in the business sectors - insurance, leasing, car sales and financial services (investment intermediation and asset management)
  • Public joint stock company within the meaning of POSA. The shares of the company are registered for trading on the Main Market of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange - Sofia with stock exchange code EUBG. As of December 15, 2011, the company's shares are listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) - with the stock exchange code EHG

BUSINESS MODEL

The business model built by Eurohold is based mainly on synergies and relationships between subholding structures, through which subsidiaries create new innovative, competitive and combined products and services. A system has been created for continuous monitoring of consumer behavior and satisfaction in order to meet the needs and expectations of customers.

Our business model gives the following opportunities to the Group:

Нашият бизнес модел дава следните възможности на групата:

  • adequate risk management
  • opening up market opportunities

адекватно управление на риска;

  • reduction of certain operating costs
  • fast integration in newly acquired markets

разкриване на възможностите на пазара;

factor for innovation and modern unique products

намаляване на определени оперативни разходи;бърза интеграция с новопридобити пазари;

фактор за иновации и съвременни уникални продукти;по добро отчитане на социалните и екологичните проблеми.

better consideration of social and environmental issues

SUBSIDIARIES (sub-holding structures)

Euroins Insurance Group – insurance group operating in Central and Eastern Europe with leading positions in Romania and Bulgaria. Active operations in 10 markets in the CEE and SEE regions. Main asset of the Eurohold group

Avto Union, investments in the automotive sector - a leading car dealer in Bulgaria and operating in 2 markets in the Balkans.

Eurolease Group, leasing group providing leasing services, sales of used cars and rental cars, operating in Bulgaria and North Macedonia

Еuro-Finance - investment intermediation and asset management - turnover leader on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange, member of Deutsche Börse Group. A company with a 24-year history, with a full license to provide financial and investment services within the European Union and third countries.

The Eurohold Group has imposed a unified model of process management at each subholding level depending on the specific requirements of the business, legal requirements and regulations.

Business goals and strategies

  • Through our business activities we strive to ensure a sustainable return on investment for our shareholders, financial stability of the group, to create value for all stakeholders, supporting them to the best of our ability and maintaining the high trust built between us
  • We continue to work on our chosen development strategy with a focus on expanding our positions in CEE and SEE regions, both through acquisitions in our existing markets and new ones with appropriate opportunities
  • In the insurance segment, we consistently follow our long-term strategy for making EIG one of the leading independent groups in the region
  • Our long-term strategy is aimed at entering new regulated markets that offer good return on shareholders and opportunities for sustainable growth
  • Our goal is to enter other regulated businesses that generate value and we will strive to diversify our product portfolio and distribution channels with priority for the development of digital ones

EUROHOLD GROUP - ACTIVITY

Strategy

Eurohold Group operates in the countries of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe (CEE and SEE). Based in Bulgaria, the Group is also positioned in Romania, Northern Macedonia, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Greece, as well as in other EU markets such as Spain, Italy and Poland. In May 2020, the Group also entered the insurance market in Belarus.

Eurohold Bulgaria's strategic focus is to expand its business, both through expansion in current and new regulated business segments, offering great opportunities for sustainable growth and organically in the markets in which it operates, and increasing the market shares of each subsidiary. The Group focuses on innovative companies showing dynamic growth and a stable structure.

Structure of the economic group Eurohold as of 31.12.2020

EUROHOLD BULGARIA AD
(majority shareholder STARCOM HOLDING AD – 50.07% as of 31.12.2020 )
Business
Segments
Insurance Leasing Energy * Finance Automotive
Subsidiaries Euroins
Insurance Group
AD– 95.95%
Eurolease Group
AD– 90.01%
Eastern
Europian Electric
Company
II B.V. – 100%
Euro-Finance
AD - 99.99%
Avto Union AD -
99.99%
Operating
Companies
IC Euroins AD
- Bulgaria– 98.63%
Eurolease Auto
–Bulgaria - – 100%
Eastern
Europian Electric
Company B.V.-
The Netherlands – 100%
Auto Italia AD
-Bulgaria – 100%
Euroins Romania
Asigurare –
Reasigurare
- Romania - 98.51%
Eurolease Auto
DOOEL
-North Macedonia
Euroins Scopje
– North Macedonia
-
93.36%
Eurolease Auto
Rent a car
-Bulgaria – 100%
N Auto Sofia
-Bulgaria – 100%
IC EIG Re
-Bulgaria - 100%
Amigo Leasing
-Bulgaria – 100%
Espace Auto
-Bulgaria – 51%
IC Euroins Life
-Bulgaria - 100%
Autoplaza
- България – 100%
EA Properties
-Bulgaria – 51%
IC Euroins Ukraine
– Ukraine
Sofia Motors
-Bulgaria – 100%
Daru Car
-Bulgaria – 100%
European Travel
Insurance
- Ukraine – 99.99%
Eurolease Auto
- Romania
- 77.98% directly
- 20.45% indirectly
Bulvaria Varna
-Bulgaria – 100%
Euroins Claims
- Greеce – 100%
Bulvaria Sofia
- Bulgaria – 100%
Euroins Gorgia
- Georgia - 50.04%
Star Motors
-Bulgaria – 100%
ЕRGO – Belarus –
93.12%
Star Motors DOOEL
North Macedonia –
100%
Russian
Insurance Company
Euroins
– Russia - 48.61%
Star Motots
SH.P.K.
Kosovо – 100%
Avto Union Service
– Bulgaria – 100%
Motohub
-Bulgaria – 51%
Motobul
-Bulgaria – 100%
Bopar Pro

* the companies in the Energy segment have no activity as of the date of the report

– Romania

Benzin Finance

-Bulgaria

Types of services and activities offered by the operating companies in the Eurohold group

The operating companies offer all types of products and services specific to the given sector market. In this sense, the Eurohold Group can offer a full range of solutions for private clients, small and medium-sized legal entities and corporate clients.

The integration synergies create an opportunity to optimize costs in the three business lines and increase their competitiveness, which in turn leads to increased profitability at all levels of the Eurohold Group. This contributes to the leadership positions of all companies in the group of markets in which they are positioned.

Присъдени кредитни рейтинги на Емитента и дъщерни дружества

EuroHold
Issuer Default Rating "B"
EuroHold
Long-term: BBB
Outlook: stable
Short-term: A-3
Euroins Romania
Insurer Financial Strength Rating "BB-"
Euroins Bulgaria
Insurer Financial Strength Rating "BB-"
Euroins Bulgaria
Long-term: BBB
Outlook: stable
EIG Re
Insurer Financial Strength Rating "BB-"
IC EIG Re
Long-term: BB+
Outlook: stable
Auto Union
Long-term: BB+
Outlook: in development
Eurolease Auto
Long-term: BBB
Outlook: stable

Short-term: A-3

IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR THE EUROHOLD GROUP

occurred during the period 1 January – 31 December 2020 and until the date of this report

COVID-19

Global reflection

The nature, scale and spread of the coronavirus pandemic affecting the world have dramatically affected global macroeconomics and economic growth.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, much of the world economy slowed and activity in some sectors was almost completely stopped. As a result of the measures imposed by governments, a significant part of international trade has been hampered. At the global level, the subsequent results for the business from the economic disturbances caused by the pandemic are - worsened economic prospects, a significant increase in expected credit losses and other impairments, as well as a decrease in revenues caused by lower volumes and reduced customer activity.

The effects of the coronary crisis on the automotive industry worldwide are significant, with a sharp reduction in production in some countries and even a cessation of the production process. As a result of the pandemic, car manufacturers around the world realised significant losses.

Impact in the countries in which we operate

In connection with the worldwide announced COVID-19 pandemic, strict measures have been announced in the countries where we operate to reduce the spread of the infection, which has led to significant uncertainty about future economic developments and has had a negative impact on the performance of local economies.

The outbreak of COVID-19 and its effect on the global economy affected our customers, and hence our performance - realized revenues and financial results. The degree of influence on our business divisions depends on:

  • the different time and the different level of development of the COVID-19 infection in each of the countries in which we operate;
  • the level of impact of the coronavirus crisis on the specific sector;
  • measures imposed by governments in each country to protect public health and local economies, as well as state support measures for the affected business sectors and the population to reduce unemployment;
  • the speed and effectiveness of the measures imposed in the various countries are not insignificant, given the unpredictable rate of change in the level of infection, leading to the need for rapid change and significant operational decisions.

For Eurohold, that meant three things. First, that reduced economic activity in local economies will inevitably have a negative impact on the Group's financial results. Secondly, it is the support for our employees and customers during the pandemic. And thirdly, ensuring business continuity and financial stability for our companies.

Our actions to deal with the macroeconomic situation

In the current market environment marked by the dynamic environment and significant uncertainty, we believe that the strategic orientation of our group in terms of highly diversified business model by product, brand, territory and channel in all businesses is highly effective.

Our approach to the expansion of the insurance business, as well as the advanced level of digitalization in the provision of our products and services have allowed us to continue our business activities without major shocks. The only business that was affected by the unprecedented situation and marked a more significant decline in revenue for 2020e is the automotive one due to disruption of the supply chain and reduced customer activity. The leasing division (financial and operational leasing of cars and car rental services) as directly related to the dynamics of the automotive market in the country, as well as the greatly reduced passenger transport (mainly air) and the almost nonfunctioning tourism industry in 2020 was moderately affected.

Measures taken

Adequate and timely measures necessary for the protection of employees and prevention against the spread of COVID-19 were taken and introduced in all companies of the group, such as:

  • organization, control and monitoring of work process teams, schedules, including ensuring the work regime "home office"
  • periodic briefing of employees
  • introduction of the necessary protection measures at the companies' presence points, including instructions for disinfection at the workplace, as well as measures / work plan in case of information about an employee in contact with a coronavirus patient and specific actions in such a situation. As always, during a pandemic, ensuring the health and well-being of our employees remains our primary concern
  • A full formalization of processes has been introduced, ensuring an adequate and transparent organization with a clear and appropriate division of responsibilities and an effective system ensuring the transmission of information and reducing the risk of business interruption in any of the elements - system interruption, procedures, the risk to essential data and functions, as well as the performance of the main activity specific to each company in the Eurohold Group. This organization was realized through:
  • formation of a Crisis Staff
    • review of the business plan, risk assessment, preparation of a specific action plan and crisis management, in connection with the complicated virological situation of COVID-19 and risk minimization
  • regular risk measurement and management
  • others

Actions taken

The crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic presented us with new challenges and seriously affected the activities of our customers. Guided by the belief that in addition to shareholder returns, we must create value for all stakeholders, we try to support them to the best of our ability and maintain the high trust built between us.

We have taken action for business continuity to support our customers and support our business operations. To this end, some of our staff continued to provide critical services in offices, branches, showrooms and repair shops, all with increased safety measures and schedules, and the rest of the staff continued to work remotely.

In many of our markets we have initiated specific measures to support our individual and business clients. The Group expressed its readiness to support its clients and partners in finding solutions for their support and limiting the negative effects of the crisis, by deferred payments under lease and rental agreements, as well as other decisions were made according to specific needs. These measures have been well received and we continue to respond to the changing needs of our customers. While the effects of COVID-19 on our business are uncertain and unpredictable in the coming reporting periods, we will continue to support our customers by developing new, digital products and options, as well as making flexible individual decisions. In all cases, we analyze and take into account the changes in the behavior of our individual and business customers and partners, as well as changes in development trends of the specific business segment,

We have also timely improved our digital capabilities to serve more customers remotely, with faster access and improved security, working to improve our business processes to prevent the interruption of our operations at all sale points. The coronavirus epidemic allowed us to take advantage of the opportunities for digitalization of our business and the development of digital channels for sales and customer service. For the current year we have a fivefold increase in our digital development budget.

Although our offices remained open, we committed to our customers to offer products and services through remote consulting and sales. In Romania, a quarter of Euroins customers already use our mobile application and receive service entirely online without physically stepping into our offices. We are currently in the final stage of development of our digital platform in Bulgaria. We also developed new products, in Bulgaria, for example, we were the only ones to offer an insurance product that guarantees vouchers for postponed trips issued by our customers - tour operators at a time when they were forced to temporarily suspend their activities at 100%. In this way, we have given a clear signal that Euroins is a reliable and stable partner that can be relied on.

Capital and liquidity management is our key focus, which we constantly monitor, both at the group level and at the individual level of each subsidiary and operating company. As a result, in 2020 we made a number of capital increases in order to support companies and meet their capital requirements (applies to the insurance business and in particular the Romanian company, and actions to increase its capital have been taken and currently).

In this regard, at present the management of Eurohold Bulgaria AD has transformed part of its shortterm liabilities into long-term ones by issuing a bond loan. Also at the end of 2020, in order to

strengthen the capital structure of the group, it has agreed and converted part of its liabilities in the form of subordinated debts, representing tier 1 capital.

We have also reviewed our models for impairment of expected credit loss under IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments" at all levels - country, group, segment, company. As a result, we updated by segments and local impact on companies some of our expectations, increasing the expected credit loss of exposures that are part of the full impairment model. In order to provide reliability, the models for impairment of expected credit loss, according to IFRS 9, will continue to be reviewed and updated as necessary quarterly, taking into account the effects of COVID-19 on our businesses until the normalization of economic conditions.

In connection with the deteriorating economic situation and the increased uncertainty, due to the COVID-19 inpact, we also reviewed the models for estimating the reserves of insurance companies and made changes in the direction of increase, where necessary. A significant part of the consolidated loss for 2020 was formed by the insurance business of the Group and in particular by the Romanian insurance company as a result of the preparations for the Balance Sheet Review organized by the local regulator and the change of the current legal framework. As a result, the company has changed part of its accounting policy regarding technical provisions and its reinsurance program, which has led to a significant loss, and is a one-time effect of accrual of additional provisions (reserves). It is possible that after the completion of the current financial audit for 2020 and after the publication of the market indicators related to the calculation of technical provisions, the financial result of the Company may change within acceptable limits.

In connection with the measures and actions taken by us to limit the impact of the coronary crisis on our companies, we incurred additional costs for the rapid adaptation to the dynamic economic environment, which affected our operational results, both individually and at the group level.

Over the years, in parallel with the growth of business and regional expansion, we have built good financial stability, which gives us peace of mind and confidence that we will cope and pass successfully through the current crisis. Even in the conditions of Covid-19 we continue not to deviate from our goals, to follow our strategy and to expand our activities, finalizing already prepared deals in the region. This is confirmed by the deal for the acquisition of ERGO Belarus, which was finalized at the beginning of May after approval by the regulatory authorities in the country. The company acquired by our insurance subholding Euroins Insurance Group AD is a subsidiary of the German ERGO, one of the leading insurance groups in Europe.

The pandemic has had a negative impact and a collapse in global stock markets. Eurohold Bulgaria AD, as a public company whose shares are traded on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) and Warsaw Stock Exchage (WSE), was also not overlooked by the stock market crash, as the share price fell. To date, Eurohold has managed to overcome the negative impact and restore the price level of its shares to the level before the announcement of the pandemic.

Impact of the coronavirus crisis in the following reporting periods

The pandemic has caused great disruption in organizations around the world, which has proved to be a huge challenge for business and has led to many changes in such a short period of time, including significant digital transformations that have occurred in a matter of months and have made the market particularly dynamic.

At present, significant uncertainties remain in estimating the duration of coronavirus spread and its effects. In the fourth quarter of 2020, there was a second wave of intensification of the contagion after a certain lull in the summer months, which necessitated the adoption of new measures and restrictions by governments, leading to new restrictions on social life and entire sectors of the economy and declining economic activity. To date, the number of those infected has not decreased, but in some countries a gradual easing of measures based on vaccination of the population has begun.

The development of coronavirus vaccines raises hopes for the achievement of immunity from the general population, as a result of which action will be taken to alleviate the restrictive measures. On this basis, it is expected that in the second quarter of 2021 a gradual recovery of economic activity will begin, gradually returning to pre-crisis levels for up to two years. Uncertainty in expectations remains due to insufficient (at present) production capacity of pharmaceutical companies to fulfill all orders from the affected countries, which leads to a delay in mass vaccination. This poses a risk of subsequent outbreaks of infection, as well as a mutation of the virus similar to recently discovered strains (the 'British strain' and the 'South African strain'), which may lead to the need to adapt vaccines. In this sense, in different countries the rate of return to economic levels before COVID-19 will depend on the degree of infection and access to vaccines, and it is possible to observe different rates of recovery of economic activity in local markets. This may exacerbate inequalities between the

markets affected by the coronavirus crisis and require governments and central banks to take decisions to maintain or increase fiscal and monetary stimulus in those markets.

Restarting the economy may not be such an easy process, as it depends on consumer behavior and activity. Prolonged unemployment, job's uncertanty, and the effects of bankruptcies, mergers and acquisitions worldwide can slow this process.

All these factors predetermine the flexibility and rapid response of changing markets to a key advantage for the development of organizations in the world in 2021.

The outbreak of Covid-19 also had a significant impact on the business environment in which our Group companies operate. The impact and duration of the global COVID-19 crisis is likely to affect our business in the future. Prolongation of reduced economic activity as a result of coronavirus exposure could have an adverse effect on the activities of Eurohold Group companies, to lower revenues due to reduced customer activity, to a disrupted supply chain, can also have an impact on the capital position and liquidity of the group, a change in part of the accounting policy, incl. models for impairment of expected credit losses and technical provisions, etc.

Against this general global background, the companies of the Eurohold Group are working hard to deal with the unprecedented situation and are fully focused on flexible measures and solutions, creating new products and services and digitalization of processes, maintaining capital requirements and liquidity of the group.

The extent of the impact of the coronary crisis on the Eurohold Group depends on many factors, the most significant of which are the measures taken by the governments of the countries in which we operate, as well as our suppliers (mainly cars), also depends on the purchasing power of our customers, these are factors we cannot influence.

However, management will continue to assess the potential impact of the crisis. COVID-19 will review its financial performance accordingly, assess its risk and take appropriate flexible actions in business management to limit the impact and mitigate potential effects. This will give a positive direction for the recovery and normalization of business activities, and companies will be ready to meet new challenges in the current unprecedented environment.

As of the date of this report, Eurohold is a stable business structure with maintained stable market positions and preserved operating profitability, able to guarantee good prospects to its shareholders and partners in the conditions of an unprecedented health and economic crisis.

ACTIVITY OF THE EUROHOLD GROUP

(The information is presented in descending order and includes information for the period 1 January 2020 to the date of this report)

1. Eurohold Bulgaria received approval from the General Meeting of Shareholders for capital increase and issuance of a guarantee in favor of a subsidiary

The General Meeting of Shareholders at an extraordinary meeting held on April 10, 2021 adopts a resolution to increase the capital of the company from BGN 197,525,600 (one hundred ninetyseven million five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred) to BGN 276,535,840 (two hundred and seventy-six million five hundred and thirty-five thousand eight hundred and forty) through issuance of a new issue of shares under the terms of a public offering pursuant to the provisions of the Public Offering of Securities Act. The new issue consists of 79,010,240 shares of the same type and class as the existing issue of shares of the company, namely: dematerialized, registered, non-preferred, with the right to 1 (one) vote in the general meeting of the shareholders of the company, with the right to dividend and right to liquidation share, proportionate to the nominal value of the share. The nominal value of each share is BGN 1.00 (one). The issue value of each share is BGN 2.50 (two and 0.50).

The capital of Eurohold Bulgaria AD will be increased only if at least 31,604,096 shares are subscribed and fully paid, representing 40% (forty percent) of the offered shares. In this case, based on Art. 192a, para. 2 of the Commerce Act, the capital will be increased only with the value of the subscribed and fully paid shares, equal to or exceeding the indicated minimum admissible amount of the raised capital, whereby the public offering is considered successfully completed. It

is not possible to subscribe for shares above the maximum admissible amount of the capital announced for raising amounting to 79,010,240 shares.

The funds raised from the capital increase will be used to finance the acquisition of the energy companies owned by CEZ in Bulgaria.

In addition, for the purposes of financing the CEZ transaction, the General Meeting of Shareholders voted a decision for Eurohold Bulgaria to provide a corporate guarantee to its subsidiary Eastern European Electric Company II B.V. as a result of which a liability will arise for Eurohold Bulgaria AD, in its capacity as a corporate guarantor for the payment of all liabilities (including, but not limited to principal, interest, penalties, fees, commissions, other expenses) that are related to and/or would result from the conclusion of financing transactions in the form of (i) subordinated debt, (ii) perpetual non-convertible preference shares with guaranteed dividend issued by the subsidiary. The minimum value of the guarantee shall be EUR 50 000 000 (fifty million), including the corresponding return for creditors/investors applicable to the financing instrument (e .g. interest, fixed dividend, nominal discount) and a maximum of EUR 150 000 000 (one hundred and fifty million), including the relevant return for creditors/investors (e.g. interest, fixed dividend, nominal discount); term - from 3 to 10 years; The transaction is carried out in favor of the subsidiary of Eurohold Bulgaria AD - Eastern European Electric Company B.V. and indirectly, in favor of the parent company Eurohold Bulgaria AD.

The minutes from the extraordinary session of General Meeting of Shareholders of Eurohold Bulgaria AD, held on April 10, 2021, are available on the company's website www.eurohold.bg

2. Capital increase of Euroins Romania Insurance - Reinsurance S.A.

On March 26, 2021 a capital increase of Euroins Romania Insurance - Reinsurance S.A. by RON 50,000,000 has been entered in the Commercial Register of Romania by issuing 5,000,000 new shares with an issue price of RON 10 per share and a nominal value of RON 1 per one share. The newly issued shares are fully subscribed and paid through a cash contribution from Euroins Insurance Group AD. After the completion of the registration procedure, the capital of Euroins Romania Insurance - Reinsurance S.A. amounts to RON 537,823,413, distributed in 537,823,413 registered shares with a nominal value of RON 1 / one /, of which 529,855,189 shares, corresponding to about 98.52% of the capital held by Euroins Insurance Group AD. The decision for the capital increase was taken on September 17, 2020 at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the Company for increase the capital of Euroins Romania Insurance - Reinsurance S.A. by RON 50,000,000 by issuing 5,000,000 new shares with an issue price of RON 10 per share and a nominal value of RON 1 per share. The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (Autoritatea de Supraveghere Financiară, ASF) has approved the capital increase by Decision № 342 / 11.03.2021.

3. On 19 January, 2021 the Bulgarian Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) granted approval to Eurohold Bulgaria for the acquisition of the Czech energy company CEZ Group's subsidiaries in Bulgaria

In this way, Eurohold obtained all the necessary approvals by the Bulgarian regulators to carry out the acquisition. The deal was approved by the Bulgarian Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) on 29th October, 2020.

Eurohold will acquire CEZ Group's business in Bulgaria through its subsidiary and specially set up Eastern European Electric Company B.V. (EEEC). The deal includes 67% of the power utility CEZ Distribution Bulgaria and the power supplier CEZ Electro Bulgaria, as well as 100% of the shares of the licensed electricity trader CEZ Trade Bulgaria, IT services company CEZ ICT Bulgaria, solar park Free Energy Project Oreshetz, biomass-fired power plant Bara Group and CEZ Bulgaria that coordinates and manages all CEZ Group's subsidiaries in Bulgaria.

The next stage in the acquisition process will be to sign financing agreements and transfer of the shares. Eurohold will finance the acquisition through a combination of equity and borrowed capital provided by leading global investment banks.

4. Eurohold Bulgaria held the first general meeting of the bondholders of its second issue of corporate bonds

On December 18th, Еurohold Bulgaria AD, a leading independent business group operating in the CEE/SEE/CIS region, carried out the first general meeting of the bondholders of its second issue of corporate bonds that was placed under the terms of an initial private placement.

At the general meeting, the bondholders appointed Financial House Ever AD as a bond trustee of the issue and approved the contract between the bond trustee and the bond issuer.

The bond loan has a total nominal and issue value of EUR 30 000 000, divided into 30 000 number of bonds. The bonds are of the same class and give equal rights to their holders. The nominal annual interest rate is fixed at 3.25%. The interest will be paid every 6 months.

The purpose of the bond loan is the improvement of the capital structure of the holding by repaying short-term and/or long-term liabilities as well as providing support for the operational activity of the bond issuer's subsidiaries, including the capital increase of the insurance subholding - Euroins Insurance Group AD.

5. Eurohold got approval from Bulgaria's competition authority to acquire CEZ Group business in Bulgaria

On 29th of October 2020 Bulgaria's Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) granted approval to Eurohold Bulgaria to acquire the subsidiaries of CEZ Group in Bulgaria. The acquisition will be carried out through the specially set up Eastern European Electric Company B.V. (EEEC), 100% owned by Eurohold.

The next step is the approval of the deal by the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission.

6. The Administrative Court of Sofia District annulled the decision of the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC)

By a decision of 22.07.2020, the Administrative Court of Sofia District annulled the decision of the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC), which in October 2019 banned the transaction between Eurohold Bulgaria and CEZ for the assets of the Czech company in Bulgaria. The court returned the case in the form of a file to the Commission for Protection of Competition for a new ruling, according to the obligatory instructions given in the reasons of the court decision.

7. Euroins enters Belarus by finalizing deal for German ERGO insurer

The acquisition is part of a package deal by the German company's Bulgarian subsidiary group in three Eastern European countries and fifth in a total of four countries in the former Soviet Union.

On May 4, 2020 - One of the leading insurance groups in Southeast Europe (SEE) - the Bulgarian Euroins Insurance Group AD (EIG) AD (EIG), part of Eurohold Bulgaria AD, finalizes the acquisition of ERGO Belarus after approval by the regulatory authorities in the country - Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade and Ministry of Finance.

ERGO Belarus is a subsidiary of the German ERGO, one of the leading insurance groups in Europe, which in turn is owned by Munich Re, one of the leaders in world reinsurance.

Last year, the Bulgarian company agreed to acquire ERGO insurance companies in Belarus, the Czech Republic and Romania. The deals for the insurers of the German group in the Czech Republic and Romania are awaiting approval from local regulators.

The newly acquired company in Belarus in figures and facts

ERGO Belarus specializes in the segment of non-life insurance (liability, property, medical, transport, accidents, travel assistance, etc.) and is the third largest private insurer in the country in a sector dominated at this stage by state-owned companies. In 2019, the company realized nearly EUR 10 million in gross premium income, which is a 7.4% increase compared to the previous year. According to this indicator, the Belarusian company ranks tenth among insurers in the country with a market share of about 2%. ERGO Belarus is at a profit, realizing a net result of EUR 0.15 million last year. The coverage of the capital solvency requirement (SCR) of the company a key indicator for the stability of an insurance business, is nearly 300% or 2 times above the regulatory requirements.

As of the end of 2019, ERGO Belarus has 92 thousand active contracts with 67.7 thousand clients. The company's employees number nearly 100. The same number are its insurance agents. The company is expected to be rebranded and operate under the Euroins brand. The results of ERGO Belarus will be consolidated in the EIG from the second quarter of 2020.

The Belarusian insurance market is estimated at about 600 million euros per year and last year increased by nearly 15% compared to 2018. A specific feature is that the popular and compulsory motor third party liability insurance (MTPL) at this stage can be provided only from state insurance companies. At the same time, all insurances can be taken out remotely and completely digitally.

In the context of an epidemic of coronavirus (Covid-19), Belarus is one of the few countries in the world where no restrictions are imposed and the country's economy is operating at full speed as far as possible.

8. Acquisition of shares from the capital of Euroins Insurance Group AD

From January 1, 2020 to the present, Eurohold Bulgaria AD has acquired another 12,305,773 shares of the capital of Euroins Insurance Group AD, 8,390,300 of which were acquired in 2020. As a result of the acquisition, the participation in the capital of the subsidiary insurance subholding has been increased to 96.67%, as a result currently the total number of shares held by Eurohold Bulgaria currently amount to 525,371,935 shares.

The acquisition is carried out in accordance with an agreement signed by Eurohold Bulgaria AD in 2018 for the acquisition of the remaining minority share in the amount of 10.64% of its subsidiary Euroins Insurance Group AD. Eurohold has agreed to buy the shares by the South Eastern Europe Fund L.P. (SEEF), managed by the Greek investment company Global Finance. After the completion of the transaction, Eurohold will own 100% of the capital of Euroins Insurance Group AD.

9. Capital increase of EIG Re EAD Insurance Company

The capital of IC EIG Re EAD was increased in 2020 by BGN 2,800,000. On January 15, 2020, in addition to its decision of September 11, 2019, the Board of Directors of Euroins Insurance Group AD, as the sole owner of the capital, decided to increase the capital of EIG Re EAD by BGN 2,800,000. Part of the capital increase procedure of IC EIG Re EAD is a reorganization of the capital structure of the company, by transformation through payment of a first-tier subordinated liability in the amount of BGN 600,000, representing a subordinated debt with a creditor Euroins Insurance Group AD, in paid-in ordinary share capital, approved by the Financial Supervision Commission with Decision № 1326-ОЗ of 23.12.2019. The voted capital increase of IC EIG Re EAD was paid by Euroins Insurance Group AD on 19 February 2020. The capital increase of IC EIG Re EAD was entered in the Commercial Register on 28 February 2020, after which the capital of the company already amounts to BGN 19,112,000, divided into 19,112,000 registered, dematerialized, nonpreferred voting shares, with a nominal value of BGN 1 each.

10. Capital increase of IC Euroins Life EAD

The capital of IC Euroins Life EAD was increased in 2020 by BGN 1,250,000. On January 3, 2020, in addition to its decision of 13.09.2019, the Board of Directors of Euroins Insurance Group AD, in its capacity as sole owner of the capital, decided to increase the capital of IC Euroins Life EAD by BGN 1,250,000. Part of the capital increase procedure of IC Euroins Life EAD is a reorganization of the capital structure of the company by transformation through payment of a subordinated liability in the amount of BGN 1,250,000, representing a subordinated debt with a creditor Euroins Insurance Group AD, in paid-in ordinary share capital, approved by the Financial Supervision Commission with Decision № 1327-ЖЗ of 23.12.2019. The voted capital increase of IC Euroins Life EAD was paid by Euroins Insurance Group AD on 27 February 2020. The capital increase of IC Euroins Life EAD was entered in the Commercial Register on 27 February 2020, after which the capital of the company already amounts to BGN 11,375,070, divided into 1,137,507 registered, dematerialized, non-preferred voting shares, with a nominal value of BGN 10 each.

11. Capital increase of IC Euroins AD

The capital of IC Euroins AD has been increased in 2020 by BGN 8,500 thousand. On December 9, 2019, the Management Board of IC Euroins AD decided to increase the capital of the company by BGN 8,700,000. Part of the capital increase procedure of IC Euroins AD is a reorganization of the capital structure of the company, by transformation through payment of a subordinated liability in the amount of BGN 8,500,000, representing a subordinated debt with a creditor Euroins Insurance Group AD, in paid-in ordinary share capital, approved by the FSC. Within the term for exercising the pre-emptive right of the shareholders, Euroins Insurance Group AD has subscribed and paid in full on January 13, 2020. his due part of the newly issued shares in the amount of 8,500,000 shares. After the expiration of the terms for subscription and payment of shares from the increase, there are no other persons and / or shareholders subscribed and paid for newly

issued shares, due to which the capital of IC Euroins AD has been increased by BGN 8,500,000. The capital increase of IC Euroins AD was entered in the Commercial Register on February 21, 2020, after which the capital of the company currently amounts to BGN 40,970,000, distributed in 40,970,000 registered, dematerialized, non-preferred shares, with a nominal value of BGN 1 each, and after the completion of the capital increase procedure, the participation of Euroins Insurance Group AD amounts to 40,410,171 shares, representing approximately 98.63% of the company's capital after the increase.

12. Decrease of the capital of Eurolease Group AD

On 28.01.2021 in the Commercial Register was entered a decision of the General Meeting of Shareholders of Eurolease Group AD dated 29.12.2020 for restructuring the share capital of the company and its reduction, as a result of which the share capital was changed from 27,241,488 (twenty-seven million two hundred forty-one thousand four hundred eighty-eight) shares with a nominal value of BGN 1 (one) each to BGN 19,296,054 (nineteen million two hundred ninety-six thousand fifty-four) with a nominal value of BGN 34 (thirty four). During the restructuring procedure, a reserve was formed in the amount of BGN 7,945,434 (seven million nine hundred forty-five four hundred thirty-four), which covered the accumulated loss of the company from previous years in the amount of BGN 6,857,956.55 (six million eight hundred and fifty-seven thousand nine hundred and fifty-six and 0.55).

13. Capital increase of Eurolease - Rent a Car EOOD

On 09.12.2020 by a decision of the Board of Directors of Eurolease Group AD, the capital of the subsidiary Eurolease - Rent A Car EOOD has been increased by BGN 1,600,000, namely by BGN 1,335,000 to BGN 2,935,000. The capital increase was entered in the Commercial Register on 21.12.2020.

14. Capital increase of Sofia Motors EOOD

By a decision of 27.05.2020 of the Board of Directors of Eurolease Group AD, the capital of the subsidiary Sofia Motors EOOD has been increased by BGN 300,000, namely from BGN 310,000 to BGN 610,000. The capital was entered in the Commercial Register on 09.06.2020.

15. Capital increase of Motobul EAD

On 01.06.2020 the Board of Directors of Auvo Union AD decided to reduce the capital of its subsidiary Motobul EAD from BGN 3,000,000 to BGN 1,600,000, pursuant to Art. 200, item 1 of the CA by reducing the nominal value of the shares of the subsidiary. This action was performed in order to cover the accumulated loss from previous years, in order to overcome the decapitalization of the company and in connection with the requirements of the Commercial Law.

16. Sale of a subsidiary

On 01.12.2020 the Board of Directors of Avto Union AD in its capacity of sole owner of the capital of Auto Italia EAD decides to enter into an agreement to transfer the ownership of the shares of the capital held in Auto Italia - Sofia EOOD. On 30.12.2020 Auto Italia EAD concluded a Contract for purchase and sale of company shares, by virtue of which it sold all company shares forming the capital of Auto Italia - Sofia EOOD.

EUROHOLD BULGARIA

Our business

We serve our clients through four subsidiaries, of which three sub-holding structures with business lines of insurance, cars and leasing and one separate company operating in the field of investment intermediation and asset management.

Eurohold has established another holding structure with a focus on energy, which as of the date of the report is not operating. Currently, the energy business is in the process of acquisition, for which Eurohold has received all regulatory approvals. The subject of the transaction are the assets of CEZ Group in Bulgaria.

Eurohold will acquire CEZ Group's business in Bulgaria through its subsidiary and specially set up Eastern European Electric Company B.V. (EEEC). The deal includes 67% of the power utility CEZ Distribution Bulgaria and the power supplier CEZ Electro Bulgaria, as well as 100% of the shares of the licensed electricity trader CEZ Trade Bulgaria, IT services company CEZ ICT Bulgaria, solar park Free Energy Project Oreshetz, biomass-fired power plant Bara Group and CEZ Bulgaria that coordinates and manages all CEZ Group's subsidiaries in Bulgaria.

As of the date of preparation of this Activity Report, Eurohold Bulgaria is in the process of structuring the financing of the transaction, followed by the transfer of shares from the majority owner, followed by a tender offer to the minority shareholders for repurchase of the minority share of the two public energy companies CEZ Electro Bulgaria AD and CEZ Distribution Bulgaria AD.

The financing of the acquisition of the shares by the majority shareholder and those by the minority shareholders (in connection with the obligation that will arise to the acquiring company) of the two public companies part of the package deal (CEZ Electro Bulgaria AD and CEZ Trade Bulgaria EAD) be provided through own funds (raised from the capital increase) and borrowed capital from leading global investment banks.

The funding structure provides for the use of three financial instruments:

First financial instrument - senior loan from an international banking institution in the amount of about EUR 300 - 320 million, representing the main financing of the transaction and the same will be provided to the subsidiary Eastern European Electric Company B.V., The Netherlands.

Second financial instrument - concluding financing transactions on behalf of the subsidiary Eastern European Electric Company II B.V. in the form of some or a combination of the following instruments: subordinated debt; perpetual non-convertible preferred shares with guaranteed dividend, issued by the subsidiary - Eastern European Electric Company II B.V., mezzanine loan and/or other financial instrument with economic effect similar to the effect of these instruments. The approximate amount raised under this financial instrument will be around EUR 100 million. For the conclusion of this second financial instrument Eurohold will issue a corporate guarantee, for which it received approval by a decision of the General Meeting of Shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, held on April 10, 2021.

Third instrument - equity raised from an capital increase of the subsidiary Eastern European Electric Company B.V. The increase will amount to about EUR 65 to 75 million and will be made by the sole owner of the capital Eurohold Bulgaria AD, the funds for which will be raised from the capital increase of Eurohold, according to a decision made on 10.04.2021 by the General Meeting of Shareholders.

The intention of Eurohold Bulgaria AD is to turn Eastern European Electric Company B.V. into a regional utility company in terms of sustainability and customer satisfaction. Eurohold undertakes a clear commitment to invest in technology and digitalization of processes to improve the efficiency of energy companies while maintaining financial stability and compliance with regulatory requirements, as well as by ensuring continuity in the operational management of assets subject to acquisition. By the acquisition of the energy companies, Eurohold Bulgaria AD aims to establish in the person of Eastern European Electric Company B.V., the Netherlands, a strong regional company within the holding on the model of Euroins Insurance Group AD (one of large insurance groups in Southeast Europe) and the opportunity to diversify its investment portfolio.

The following pages provide an overview of the performance in the first twelve months of 2020 of the Eurohold Group as a whole, and of each of our business lines.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS OF 2020

In the context of the unprecedented health and economic crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to turmoil in the European and global economy, the Eurohold Group reporting an increase in operating income of 2%.

The insurance division Euroins Insurance Group reported a 9% increase in total consolidated insurance revenues (after intra-group eliminations), including the recorded gross written premiums by 8%.

The other subsidiaries also managed in the conditions of the changed market environment due to the impact of Covid-19, as the financial-investment direction achieved a growth of 75%. The negative economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic had an adverse effect on the performance of some of the companies in the group and in particular affected the automotive sector and partially the leasing division, which recorded a decrease in operating income of 33% and 14% respectively.

Key Group indicators as of 31 December, 2020

Income Gross profit EBITDA Net profit
Q4
2020
+2%
1,634 million BGN
-39%
73 million BGN
-95%
2 million BGN
-4200%
(43) million BGN
Q4
2019
1,601 million BGN 119 million BGN 41 million BGN (1) million BGN
Assets Equity and
subordinated
debts
Liabilities and
subordinated debts
Insurance
reserves
Q4
2020
+11%
1,676 mln BGN
+1%
212 mln BGN
+9%
679 mln BGN
+15%
886 mln BGN
2019 1,510 mln BGN 210 mln BGN 551 mln BGN 768 mln BGN

FINANCIAL RESULT FROM THE ACTIVITIES OF THE EUROHOLD GROUP

PROFIT

For the twelve months of 2020, Eurohold Group realized a net loss of BGN 43.4 million. For comparison, the group financial result for the comparable period was a loss of BGN 0.9 million.

The net loss related to the owners of the parent company for the reporting period amounts to BGN 29.6 million compared to a loss of BGN 2.9 million realized during the comparable period of 2019.

Analysis of the financial results for 2020 and the degree of influence of COVID-19 on the companies by business segments:

Insurance division – a loss in the amount of BGN 28 million

In connection with the deteriorating economic situation and the increased uncertainty, we also reviewed the models for estimating the reserves of insurance companies and made changes in the direction of increase, where necessary. A significant part of the consolidated loss for 2020 was formed by the insurance business of the Group and in particular by the Romanian insurance company as a result of the preparations for the Balance Sheet Review organized by the local regulator and the change of the current legal framework. As a result, the company has changed part of its accounting policy regarding technical provisions and its reinsurance program, which has led to a significant loss, and is a one-time effect of accrual of additional provisions (reserves). When reviewing the financial statements in connection with the company's audit for 2020 as a result of the changed part of the accounting policy regarding technical provisions (after the publication of market indicators related to their calculation) and a change in the reinsurance program, additional provisions were added. This in turn has led to an increase in the loss compared to the preliminary interim financial report for the fourth quarter of 2020, which should be considered as a one-off effect.

Automotive division – a profit in amount of BGN 1.2 million

Despite the reduced revenue of the automotive companies, the Auto Union Group managed to make a profit at the end of 2020. This is due to the efforts and measures taken by the management to minimize the negative impact of the pandemic, which include optimizing the staff structure and increasing the efficiency of the labor process, as well as centralization of supplies and additional optimization of costs.

Leasing division – a loss in amount of BGN 0.3 million

The leasing division includes activities for the provision of financial and operational leasing, car rental services and sale of used cars.

The activity of ren car services worldwide has been severely affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus. The reason is that this sector is directly related to passenger transport (mainly air transport) and the tourism industry as the main income is generated by travelers for leisure, tourism or business. The reduced passenger flow through the main chanels (airports in the country) and the greatly reduced opportunities for tourism and business visits have a negative impact on the sector in Bulgaria. This practically necessitated the closure of the company's offices at the three main airports in the country (Sofia, Varna and Bourgas) and stopped the supply of these services.

Operating leases were also negatively affected in the past year, with the main factors being the transition of our customers' employees to remote work in the home environment and the elimination of the need for company cars, as well as cost optimization in companies affected by the pandemic, including redundancies. The use of cars in the form of operating leases is mainly by clients - legal entities and the market monitors actions to reschedule (extend payment terms) and reduce due lease obligations to the company (at the expense of lower mileage or elimination of additional services to the contract).

Financial leasing decreased in terms of new business, the main reason for which was the reduced activity of customers in connection with rising unemployment and the uncertainty of the spread of the infection, as well as the disrupted supply chain of new cars. During the summer period and at the end of the year, the companies offering financial leasing managed to reduce the negative impact of COVID-19 and realized the growth of new business, which led to an annual profit in this segment.

The sale of used cars was accompanied by a significant reduction in customer activity, which led to a decline in revenues and generation of operating losses.

Investment intermediation and Asset Management – a profit of BGN 0.2 million

The coronavirus crisis did not have a negative impact on the investment intermediation and asset management. Euro-Finance AD achieved huge growth of turnover in 2020 and on the basis of net revenues, ending the year with a profit.

Parent company (standalone base) – a loss in amount of BGN 16.7 million

The holding company does not report regular sales revenues, in connection with which for 2020 it realised a loss of BGN 16.7 million related mainly to interest expenses on borrowed funds used to support the activities of the subsidiaries.

RESULT FROM THE ACTIV ITY

Profit for the owners of the parent company Net profit EBTDA EBITDA Operating profit

Group operating profit reported a decline of 38% (BGN 40.3 million) as for the period amounted to BGN 73.4 million. At the same time, the consolidated result before interest, taxes, amortization and depreciation decreased by 95.6% (BGN 39.5 million), while the profit before depreciation and taxes decreased by 191% (BGN 40.5 million).

CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS BY SEGMENTS (after deduction of intragroup estimates)

Consolidated operating income by segments

Eurohold Bulgaria AD reports consolidated income related to the activities of its subsidiary subholding structures operating in the sectors: insurance, motor vehicles, leasing and investment intermediation. The activity of the parent company on a non-consolidated basis is related to the investment in subsidiaries and their management, in this regard, the company does not conduct regular trading activities, and the amount of reported revenue depends on the occurrence of transactions in different reporting periods that do not have a permanent occurrence.

According to the interim consolidated financial report for the twelve months of 2020, the consolidated operating income of Eurohold increased to BGN 1.634 billion, while for the comparable period they amounted to BGN 1.601 billion.

000'BGN Insurance Automotive Leasing Investment
banking
Parent
company
Group
operating
income
31.12.2020 1 438 419 162 552 21 609 7 934 3 027 1 633 541
31.12.2019 1 323 840 244 757 25 301 4 521 2 390 1 600 809
Change
000'BGN
114 579 (82 205) (3 692) 3 413 637 (32 732)
Change % 8.7% -33.6% -14.6% 75% 27% 2%

In the segment performance the highest growth of 9% or BGN 115 million was recorded in the operating income generated by the insurance sector, amounting at the end of period to BGN 1.438 billion. The gross written premiums for the twelve months (on consolidated level after intagroup eliminations) amounted to BGN 913.7 million compared to BGN 847.5 million as of 31 December 2019, with an increase of 8% on this indicator.

Globally, the automotive sector of the economy has been one of the worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic, with some car companies and car dealers suffering significant losses due to total or partial blockage of local economies, supply chain disruptions, reduced demand and etc.

In accordance with the realized declines at the global level, the automotive division of Eurohold - Avto Union AD, despite the good performance at the beginning of the year, was also affected by the adverse impact caused by the measures taken to control the pandemic and reduced economic activity, realized decline by 33.6% in its income. The consolidated revenues from the automotive activity for the reporting period amounted to BGN 162.6 million, while for the comparable period they amounted to BGN 244.8 million. For the reporting period the sales of Avto Union Group decreased by 38.7% compared to the same period of 2019. Revenues from sales of cars, spare parts, oils and fuels decreased by 32%, while those from sales of services increased by 15.5%. Sales of new PC and LCV sold by the companies of Avto Union amounted to 3,350 units compared to 5,468 units sold in 2019, which is a decrease of 38.7%.

The main reason for the decrease in sales of car companies is related to the fact that in the past 2019 the companies in Avto Union have traditionally realized a large number of corporate (fleet) deals. During the reporting period under the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic lead to the closure of entire businesses, industries and state borders for a longer period of time, car dealers were inevitably negatively affected by the reduced activity not only of individual customers but also of higher percentage of corporate partners.

The leasing division reported at a consolidated level a decrease of its income in amount of BGN 3.7 million, representing a decrease of 14.6%. Some of the activities included in this division, such as car rental services, operating leasing and sale of used cars, were affected by the impact of the coronavirus crisis situation, as a result of which the total leasing revenues decreased to BGN 21.6 million compared to BGN 25.3 million for 2019.

Investment banking and asset management activities increased significantly by over 75%, with reported revenues amounting to BGN 7.9 million compared to BGN 4.5 million.

Revenues realized by the parent company on a non-consolidated basis and participating in the consolidated financial statements amounted to BGN 3 million compared to BGN 2.4 million for the previous period.

Consolidated operating expenses by segments

The Group's operating expenses amounted to BGN 1.560 billion representing a growth of 5.3% vs. comparable period.

000' BGN Insurance Automotive Leasing Investment
banking
Parent
company
Group
operating
expenses
31.12.2020 (1 405 341) (138 314) (7 865) (6 810) (1 850) (1 560 180)
31.12.2019 (1 257 871) (211 190) (8 751) (3 178) (1 164) (1 482 154)
Change
000'BGN
147 470 -72 876 -886 3 632 686 78 026
Change % 11.7% -34.5% -10% 114.3% 59% 5.3%

Changes in operating expenses by segments:

  • Comparable to the growth of the business in the insurance activities, total operating expenses increased by the largest amount by BGN 147.5 million and amounting to BGN 1.405 billion at the end of period.

  • The reported expenses of the automotive activity decreased by a higher percentage than the revenues, amounting to BGN 138 million, reporting a decrease of 34.5%.

  • The leasing activity reports in the consolidated group report for the current period a decrease in its operating expenses by BGN 0.89 million and at the end of the reporting period they amounted to BGN 7.9 million. The interest expenses of the leasing sector reported for the period represent an operating expense due to the nature of their activity, thus they are related to the operating expenses of these segments. The leasing business is accompanied by high levels of interest expenses due to the specifics of financing with attracted capital, as its size is related to the size of the generated business for the respective period. For 2020 the leasing activity reported BGN 3.6 million interest expenses, which represents a decrease of 17%.
  • The operating expenses for investment banking activities increased by BGN 3.6 million. Interest expenses are presented as an operating expense due to their nature - they represent interest from intermediary activities and trading in securities and financial instruments, in this sense they are insignificant at the group level and amounted to BGN 71 thousand for the reporting period.
000' BGN Insurance Automotive Leasing Investment
banking
Parent
company
Group's gross
profit
31.12.2020 33 078 24 238 13 744 1 124 1 177 73 361
31.12.2019 65 969 33 567 16 550 1 343 1 226 118 655
Change
000'BGN
-32 891 -9 329 2 806 -219 -49 -45 294
Change % -49.9% -27.8% -17% -16.3% -4% -38%

Consolidated operating result (gross profit) by segments

The consolidated gross profit from operating activities of the Eurohold Group amounted to BGN 73.4 million compared to BGN 118.7 million as at 31 December 2019. The group's gross profit decreased during the current period by 38%.

Other consolidated results

000' BGN Other
income/expenses
net
Financial
income/expenses
net
Depreciation
expense
Tax
expense
Total for
the Group
31.12.2020 (71 554) (21 118) (20 685) (3 413) (116 770)
31.12.2020 (77 352) (20 099) (20 451) (1 683) (119 585)
Change
000'BGN
-5 798 1 019 234 1 730 -2 815
Change % -7.5% 5% 1% -103% -2%

The net other income/expenses for the Group's activities decreased by 2% and amounted to BGN 116.8 million. The substantial expenses included in this group are: expenses of materials, expenses of external services, expenses of remuneration and other expenses, summarized under other operating expenses.

OTHER OPERATING EX PENSES

Financial income/expenses include: financial income, financial expenses and the net effect of changes in foreign exchange rates. For 2020 their total net amount was BGN 22.7 million, reporting an increase of 5% compared to the same period in 2019.

Financial expenses summarize interest expenses, interest expenses on usable assets and other financial expenses.

Interest expenses:

The amount of interest expense includes the relevant costs of the insurance and automotive sectors, as well as the parent company. For the period from 1 January to 31 December 2020 the reported interest expenses amounted to BGN 20.2 million, increasing by BGN 2.6 million vs. the comparable period.

The largest interest expense is generated by the parent company in connection with the attraction of interest-bearing loans in order to carry out the expansion of the Group, incl. new acquisitions of companies from the insurance subholding in the region of Central and Eastern Europe. During the twelve months of 2020, the parent company reported interest expenses of BGN 14.2 million increasing by 8.8%.This is mainly due to an increase in the value of bank loan liabilities in connection with a new loan disbursed in 2020.

The automotive group also uses borrowed capital for working capital and bank guarantees for deferred payment. The amount of these attracted funds is determined by the expansion of the automotive business, transactions with corporate customers, stock - cars and spare parts, etc. For the reporting period the interest expenses of the automotive group amounted to BGN 1.9 million.

The insurance business does not require borrowing, so interest expense reported in this business line represent a loan resource of the parent company of the insurance group - Euroins Insurance Group. For 2020, interest expenses reported by the insurance sub-holding amounted to BGN 4.2 million.

Interest expenses on assets with rights of use

During the reporting period in connection with the application of IFRS 16, the Group reported interest expense on eligible assets of BGN 1.7 million.

Other financial expenses

During the current period other financial expenses of the group amounted to BGN 0.9 million, of which BGN 0.6 million were a result of the activity of the automotive segment and BGN 0.3 million of the parent company.

Financial imcome

Financial income represents interest income and amounted to BGN 179 thousand.

Net effect of exchange rate changes

The net effect of the change in exchange rates amounted to BGN 1.4 million they were reported entirely by the parent company.

Depreciation expenses

Depreciation expenses of the companies of the Eurohold group remained almost unchanged, increasing from BGN 20.4 million to BGN 20.7 million during the reporting period, of which the expenses for depreciation of assets wwwith right of use was BGN 8.4 million.

RESULTS BY TYPE OF ACTIVITY BASED ON UNCONSOLIDATED DATA (before eliminations)

The table below provides information on the revenues earned by the subsidiaries as at 31 December 2020 vs. 31 December 2019. There is also a comparison of EBITDA earned by Eurohold subsidiaries, as well as the financial result before intragroup eliminations.

Revenue
Sectors Change 31.12.2020 31.12.2019
% '000 BGN '000 BGN
Insurance and Health assurance, including 8.7% 1 440 244 1 325 145
-
- gross written premiums from insurance
-7.8% 913 653 847 458
Automotive -32.8% 170 349 253 376
Leasing -17.6% 22 613 27 434
Asset management and brokerage 69.3% 9 101 5 375
Total for the subsidiaries -1.9% 1 642 307 1 611 330
Parent company -51.2% 3 836 7 858
Totalbefore eliminations -1.7% 1 646 143 1 619 188
Intragroup eliminations -31.4% (12 602) (18 379)
Total income 2.0% 1 633 541 1 600 809
Sectors Change 31.12.2020 31.12.2019
% '000 BGN '000 BGN
Insurance and Health assurance -149.7% (12 237) 24 609
Automotive -28.4% 11 014 15 384
Leasing -16.5% 5 342 6 396
Asset management and brokerage -38.1% 516 833
Total for the subsidiaries -90.2% 4 635 47 222
Parent company -191.9% (1 263) 1 374
Totalbefore eliminations -93.1% 3 372 48 596
Intragroup eliminations -78.5% (1 565) (7 293)
Total EBITDA -95.6% 1 807 41 303
Financial results
Sectors Change 31.12.2020 31.12.2019
% '000 BGN '000 BGN
Insurance and Health assurance -322,1% (28 014) 12 612
Automotive -70.8% 1 541 5 283
Leasing -261.1% (348) 216
Asset management and brokerage -61.6% 223 580
Total for the subsidiaries -242.3% (26 598) 18 691
Parent company 14.5% (16 754) (14 631)
Totalbefore eliminations -1167.8% (43 352) 4 060
Intragroup eliminations -98.9% (57) (4 990)
Total 4567.6% (43 409) (930)

Revenues from the activities of the companies in the Eurohold Group realized a decline by 2% or by BGN 27 million before accounting for the intragroup eliminations. As of 31.12.2020 the amount of intragroup eliminations amounted to BGN 12.6 million.

Earnings before interest, taxes,depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) decreased by 93.1% or in digital terms by BGN 45.2 million before reporting intragroup eliminations as at the end of reporting period amounted to BGN 3.4 million.

The total amount of the realized financial results of the companies of the Group before intra-group eliminations amounted to a loss of BGN 34.4 million and a decrease of BGN 47.4 million has been reported on this indicator.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Consolidated Assets

The consolidated assets increased by 11% at the end of December 2020, amounting to BGN 1.676 billion at the end of the reporting period compared to BGN 1.510 billion as of 31.12.2019.

The most significant change in consolidated assets was observed in: Cash, cash equivalents and time deposits; Receivables; Reinsurers' share of technical provisions; Financial assets; Inventories, as well as in the value of Land and buildings.

  • ➢ At the end of the reporting period, the Eurohold Group has free cash and deposits in banks amounting to BGN 98.8 million, decreasing by BGN 8.6 million, or 8.6%. For comparison, as of the end of 2019 cash and deposits amounted to BGN 107.5 million.
  • ➢ Receivables increased by BGN 33.6 million for the reporting period reaching BGN 314.5 million, of which the current receivables amounted to BGN 263.3 million increasing by BGN 36.6 million vs. the end of the year 2019.

The largest share of current receivables was accounted by receivables from insurance operations, amounting to BGN 150.2 million for the reporting period compared to BGN 127.8 million as ofDecember 31, 2019.

Non-current receivables amounted to BGN 51 million, marking a decrease of BGN 3 million. They mainly represent financial lease receivables amounting to BGN 50.05 million at the end of the current reporting period, while at the end of 2019 their amount was BGN 51.9 million.

  • ➢ As of the end of the reporting period, the share of reinsurers in technical reserves of the insurance companies in structure of Euroins Insurance Group increased by BGN 1088 million as they amounted to BGN 572 million, represented an increase of 23%.
  • ➢ As of 31 December 2020, the financial assets held by Eurohold Group companies reported an increase by BGN 73.5 million compared to the end of 2019 as they amounted to BGN 335.4 million.
  • ➢ The inventories of the companies participating in the consolidation amounted to BGN 26.6 million, decreasing by BGN 15.5 million for the current reporting period, compared to the end of 2019, when they amounted to BGN 42.2 million.
  • ➢ In the interim consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2020, the Group has presented the assets with rights of use in a position with other similar ones, giving detailed information about own and leased assets in the notes to the financial statements. At the end of the reporting period the value of the owned lands and buildings decreased from BGN 53.9 million to BGN 53.2 million. As of 31 December 2019 the Group owned acquired (leased) assets - lands, buildings and structures with rights of use in amount of BGN 40 million, while at the end of 2020 their amount was BGN 38.7 million.

Consolidated equity and liabilities

Equity

Total equity of Eurohold Bulgaria amounted to BGN 135.2 million, decreasing by BGN 55.5 million compared to 31.12.2019. The capital belonging to the parent company amounted to BGN 106 million, while the capital belonging to the non-controlling interest for the period amounted to BGN 29.2 million. For comparison, at the end of 2019, the capital belonging to the parent company amounted to BGN 157.3 million, and the capital belonging to the non-controlling interest - of BGN 33.4 million.

Subordinated debts

In support of its equity, the Group holds subordinated debt instruments in the amount of BGN 77 million, which increased by BGN 57 million compared to the end of 2019. In order to strengthen the capital structure of the group at the end of 2020, Eurohold has contracted and converted part of its liabilities in the form of subordinated debt, representing tier 1 capital, according to the applicable provisions of current Bulgarian and Community law with a total value of BGN 57 million and has an indefinite term for repayment, but not earlier than 5 years, and with an interest rate of 6.5%, due at the end of each quarter.

As of December 31, 2020, the total amount of equity and subordinated debts amounted to BGN 212 million, as of December 31, 2019 their amount was BGN 210 million. Negotiating subordinated capital contributes to maintaining a stable capital position to the group.

Liabilities

The consolidated liabilities of the Eurohold Group amounted to BGN 578 million, reporting an increase of 8.7% compared to the comparable period, when their value amounted to BGN 531.9 million.

The consolidated liabilities of the Group represent the following positions: subordinated debt, loans to banking and non-bank institutions and bond, non-current liabilities, current liabilities, trade and other liabilities, liabilities under reinsurance operations and insurance reserves.

The main part of liabilities was debt on loans to banks and non-bank financial institutions and bond issues. As of 31.12.2020, the total debt on borrowings amounted to BGN 337.7 million after an increase of BGN 39.3 million compared to 31 December 2019, when they amounted to BGN 298.4 million. The non-current part of these liabilities amounted to BGN 258.8 million, respectively the current part of loan obligations amounted to BGN 78.8 million.

% 31.12.2020 31.12.2019
Liabilities, bond issues and financial leasing: Change '000 BGN '000 BGN
To banks and non-banking financial institutions,
including: 23.9% 174 336 140 735
- non-current liabilities 27.6% 119 051 93 259
- current liabilities 16.4% 55 285 47 476
Bond issues, including: 3.6% 163 341 157 664
- non-current liabilities -5.2% 139 808 147 516
- current liabilities 131.9% 23 533 10 148
Total liabilities, including: 13.2% 337 677 298 399
- total non-current liabilities 7.5% 258 859 240 775
- total current liabilities 36.8% 78 818 57 624

The amount of non-current liabilities at the end of 2020 amounted to BGN 14.4 million, decreasing by BGN 8.9 million compared to 2019. Non-current liabilities have included mainly non-current financial leasing liabilities of automotive and leasing segments in the total amount of BGN 11.9 million, respectively BGN 18.8 million for the comparable period, as well as other non-current liabilities amounted to BGN 2.5 million (BGN 4.4 as of the end of 2019).

The table below summarizes the Group's financial liabilities on the financial leasing, including noncurrent and current liabilities:

% 31.12.2020 31.12.2019
Financial leasing obligations: Change '000 BGN '000 BGN
Total financial leasing obligations, including: -30.6% 18 260 26 324
- non-current liabilities -36.9% 11 882 18 844
- current liabilities -14.7% 6 378 7 480

Consolidated current liabilities decreased from BGN 43.9 million to BGN 54.2 million. This item includes the Group's liabilities to staff and insurance companies, tax and other current liabilities, current financial leasing liabilities (shown in table above), revenue for future periods and provisions.

Trade and other payables amounted to BGN 124.6 million compared to BGN 139.7 million as of 2019. A part of the trade and other liabilities are liabilities of the group under leasing contracts - rights of use.

The table below summarizes the total Group's lease obligations with usage rights, including noncurrent and current:

% 31.12.2020 31.12.2019
Group's lease obligations with usage rights: Change '000 BGN '000 BGN
Total obligations on lease contracts – usage
rights, including: -2.7% 40 570 41 699
- non-current liabilities 1.3% 34 301 33 855

In connection with the growth of the insurance business, liabilities for reinsurance operations increased by 78.9%, as from BGN 26 million reached BGN 46.9 million at 31.12.2020.

Insurance reserves

The insurance reserves as of 31.12.2020 amounted to BGN 885.8 million as for the current reporting period they increased by BGN 118 million compared to the end of 2019. The significant increase in the insurance reserves was due to the change in part of the accounting policy and the additional accrual of reserves of the Romanian insurance company, as well as a change in its reinsurance program in preparation for compliance with the new legal framework and regulatory requirements.

ACTIVITY OF THE SUBSIDIARIES FOR THE PERIOD

1 JANUARY – 31 DECEMBER 2020

EUROINS INSURANCE GROUP

In 2020, Euroins Insurance Group (EIG, the Group) reported consolidated gross written premiums amounting to BGN 914 million compared to BGN 848 million for 2019. EIG reported consolidated loss before taxes amounting to BGN 28 million as at December 31,2020, compared to profit BGN 13.9 million reported for the comparative period.

A significant part of the loss for 2020 was formed by the Romanian Insurance Company as a result of the preparation in connection with the Balance Sheet Review organized by the local regulator and the change of the current legal framework. As a result, the Company has changed part of its accounting policy regarding technical provisions and its reinsurance program, which has led to an increase in loss, which should be considered as a one-time effect of additional provisions.

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic wave, which took global proportions in early March 2020 and resulted in a significant reduction of financial activity worldwide, the sound financial performance of most of the Group's companies continued, including the new acquisitions from Central and Eastern Europe.

As a part of the Group's development strategy in the region of Central and Eastern Europe, at the end of April 2020 was acquired insurance company Ergo Belarus. It is the fifth company in the region

of the former Soviet Union that was acquired by the Group. Thus, the Group expects to generate more than 15% of its revenues from this region. The consolidation of the Company started from May 2020 and for Q4 2020 were reported gross written premiums in the amount of BGN 10.2 million and profit before taxes - BGN 636 thousand.

PJSC Euroins Ukraine also reported a profit before taxes for the 2020 amounting to BGN 2.3 million, respectively reporting an increase of 28% in the gross written premiums, reaching BGN 21.9 million.

EIG confirms its presence in the insurance markets of Central and Eastern Europe and through its associated participation in Euroins Russia, which reported gross written premiums of BGN 61.9 million and a profit before taxes amounting to BGN 1,9 million.

The insurance company acquired in the end of 2018 in the Republic of Ukraine - European Travel Insurance (ETI) / former name ERV / was the most affected Company of the Group as a result of the global pandemic of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) that resulted in а historic slowdown of the tourism sector. The expectations of the Group are related to the gradual recovery in the coming years of the tourism industry, which will lead to an improvement of the financial performance of the Company. ETI reported revenues for Q4 2020 amounting to BGN 11.6 million or a decrease of 46% compared to Q4 2019. However, the Company is still profitable (BGN 2 million before taxes), as a result of the timely measures taken by the management of the Company and the Group itself. Some of the measures included entering new insurance lines of business thus expanding the Company's portfolio, outside the tourism sector, maintaining low administrative expenses, thanks to the online organization of the sales.

Тhe other Companies, including the presence of foreign markets through the freedom of services and freedom of establishment mechanisms, have sustained a positive development and trend in the recorded business. The subscribed business of IC Euroins AD increased to BGN 299 million for Q4 2020 (Q4 2019 – BGN 243 million), of which the businesses in the Republic of Greece and the Republic of Poland were respectively 18% and 23%. Euroins Northern Macedonia following its sustainable development strategy, also reported positive result – respectively profit before taxes amounting to BGN 1.7 million compared to 1,6 million for Q4 2019.

On 4 October 2018 a decision has been voted by the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of Euroins Insurance Group to increase the capital of the Group from BGN 483,445,791 to BGN 543,445,791 by way of issuing 60,000,000 ordinary, registered, materialized, non-privileged shares with nominal and issue value of 1 (one) Bulgarian lev per share, with 1 (one) voting right in the General Meeting of the Shareholders, with dividend right and liquidation quota. The newly issued shares have been entirely subscribed by the majority shareholder Eurohold Bulgaria AD. The increase has been entered in the Trade Register on 25 October 2018. On 5 October 2018 25% of the nominal value of the newly issued shares, BGN 15,000,000, have been paid in. Further BGN 3,950 thousand have been paid in in 2019 and BGN 41,050 thousand in 2020, thus the newly subscribed shares are fully paid.

In December 2020 Fitch Ratings confirmed the ratings that were assigned to Eurohold Bulgaria and Euroins Romania in 2017, namely Long-Term Default Rating "B" to Eurohold Bulgaria and Insurer Financial Strength Rating "BB-" to Euroins Romania. As part of the same process, because Euroins Romania and Euroins Bulgaria were the key components of Eurohold Bulgaria, Fitch Ratings assigned Insurer Financial Strength Rating "BB-" to Euroins Bulgaria as well. And in addition, Fitch Rating assigned the same rating to EIG Re reflecting the expected strategic importance of the company as a captive reinsurer within Euroins Insurance Group.

Euroins Bulgaria

In 2020 Euroins Bulgaria reported a total GWP of BGN 299 million compared to BGN 243 million for the same period of 2019. The reason for the growth of 23% is the direct insurance business written in Greece and Poland. The Greek business has been written according to the EU directive for Freedom of establishment, while the Polish – according to the EU directive for Freedom of services.

Main non-motor lines of business reported growth: Accident and Travel (80%), as a significant role for this increase is the reported income from Travel assistance in the UK Liability (1%), Cargo (7%) and Property (50%) due to the recorded Property insurance premiums of individuals in the Netherlands. MTPL grew by 24%, Motor Hull – there was a slight increase with 1% compared to Q4 2019. The increase of the sales in Poland was behind the MTPL growth, where Euroins Bulgaria reported gross premiums of BGN 63 million for Q4 2020 compared to BGN 22.9 million for the same period of 2019.

Net earned premiums amounted to BGN 146 million, while net incurred claims reached BGN 65 million.

As a result, Euroins Bulgaria reported a profit for Group purposes amounting to BGN 7,3 million before taxation compared to profit amounting to BGN 6,3 million for Q4 2019.

The sound financial condition of the Company was also reaffirmed by the updated Long-Term Claims Paying Ability Rating assigned by BCRA, Credit Rating Agency, in January 2020. The assigned rating is "BBB-" with Stable long-term outlook.

Euroins Romania

For Q4 2020 Euroins Romania did not report changes in the gross written premiums amounting to BGN 530 million for both 2020 and 2019. There is no change in the MTPL GWP, which is a main line of business of the Company. There was a significant increase in the Credit insurance, where the Company reported gross written premiums amounting to BGN 5,5 million compared to BGN 1,5 million for Q4 2019.

Net earned premiums amounted to BGN 268 million and net claims incurred amounted to BGN 178 million.

Euroins Romania reported for Q4 2020 a loss for Group purposes of BGN 36,2 million before taxes compared to a loss of BGN 1,7 million for the comparable period.

The main reason for the reported loss was the increase of the technical reserves of the Company due to the use of a new methodology in their calculation in order to meet the requirements imposed by local regulatory authorities.

Euroins North Macedonia

For Q4 2020 gross premiums written by Euroins Macedonia decreased by 11% reaching BGN 23 million. The Company continued to strengthen its positions in Agricultural insurance with the written business growing to reach BGN 6,9 million for Q4 2020 (BGN 6,6 million for Q4 2019). There was a decrease in the MTPL gross written premium with 16%, which amounted to BGN 10,9 million and represented 47% of the total GWP for Q4 2020.

There was a slight decrease with 2% in the claims incurred compared to Q4 2019 and in the earned premium with 5%.

There was a slight increase in the administrative expenses ratio with 1,2% reaching 8.6% and a decrease in the acquisition expense ratio with 4.5% reaching 26.2%, due to the decrease in marketing costs and advertising, the reduction in the amount of commissions to intermediaries and the increase in gross premiums earned.

As a result, a profit for Group purposes of BGN 1,7 million before taxes was reported compared to a profit of BGN 1,6 million for Q4 2019.

Euroins Life

Gross written premiums of Euroins Life for Q4 2020 amounted to BGN 3,9 million, which represented a growth of nearly 58% compared to Q4 2019.

The Company reported a profit for group purposes amounting to BGN 82 thousand before taxation. There was an increase of the acquisition costs ratio from 39% to 60% imposed due to the change in sales strategy from direct sales to the use of distribution channels - financial institutions and brokers.

Euroins Ukraine

For Q4 2020 the Company reported written gross premiums of BGN 21,9 million, which represented an increase of 28% compared to Q4 2019. All main lines of business increased: MTPL- 39%, Cargo-4%, Health- 83%, Liabilities- 9% and Property- 36%. There was also a significant improvement in the technical result of the Company, which was mainly due to the measures taken in connection with the reduction of the average damage in motor insurance. The loss ratio decrease from 49% for 2019 to 34% for 2020.

Administrative expenses incurred in 2020 were without significant change compared to 2019, while acquisitions showed an increase, which is largely related to the reported higher revenues of the Company.

The Company reported a profit for Group purposes amounting to BGN 2,3 million before taxation, which was a significant improvement of the financial result compared to Q4 2019 – a loss before tax amounting to BGN 1,1 million.

EIG Re

For Q4 2020 EIG Re reported gross premiums of BGN 11,7 million or an increase compared to Q4 2019 due to an increase in the share of active reinsurance in the structure of the insurance portfolio. However, the Company reported a loss for group purposes amounted to BGN 4,5 million before taxation, due to a new inter-group partnership.

The strategy of the management of Euroins Insurance Group and EIG Re is for the Company to continue its development as a reinsurer. The foundations were laid down in 2017 when the first proportional and non-proportional insurance treaties were signed off. There were also series of initiatives in 2018 to analyze the potential for the development of EIG Re also as a captive reinsurer optimizing the entire reinsurance program of the Group. One of the starting points of these projects was also a possible participation of EIG Re as captive reinsurer in the optimization of the capital requirements of the Group and its subsidiaries in the context of Solvency II.

In 2020 EIG RE signed new intragroup active reinsurance quota share contracts, that cover Property, Cargo, Marine and Carrier Liability.

European Travel Insurance, Ukraine

European Travel Insurance is one of the top Travel insurers in Ukraine and is the only one that specializes only in these insurance products by offering them both to individual and to corporate clients. In its portfolio ETI offers tailor made products developed for its partners in banking and tourist business sectors such as travel agencies and tour operators. The Company relies on innovative products offered via extremely well-developed distribution channels. Results from the planned and already in motion processes to use the potential for synergies and know-how share with the other subsidiaries in the Group are to be seen soon.

For Q4 2020 the Company had written gross premiums of BGN 11,6 million, which represented a decrease with 47% compared to Q4 2019. The decrease was due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic in mid-March 2020, which resulted in the introduction of a number of restrictive measures regarding the right to move globally and had a strong negative impact on the tourism sector, in which the Company specializes. However, the Company reported a profit for Group purposes amounted to BGN 2 million before taxation due to its low administrative expenses and online structure of the sales.

Euroins Georgia

The acquisition of Euroins Georgia is part of the strategy of Euroins Insurance Group for development in the region where markets have huge growth potential. With Georgia this is mainly due to the low insurance market penetration, positive regulatory changes and the expected introduction of compulsory third-party liability insurance both in motor and construction lines of business.

Insurance Company Euroins Georgia is specialized in Accident and Health. For Q4 2020 this line of business formed app. 43% of the insurance portfolio of the Company, while the rest is split between Motor Hull (29%), MTPL (9%), etc. Total gross premiums written in Q4 2020 amounted to BGN 12,7 million, which represented an increase of nearly 28%. This increase was due to state tenders in connection with Casco insurance and concluded new large contracts related to Health Insurance.

The financial result for Group purposes was a profit of BGN 474 thousand before taxation. However, despite the positive financial result, the premium earnings coming from the new business written predominantly in Motor Hull were not sufficient.

Ergo Belarus

The acquisition of Ergo Belarus was in line with the global development strategy of Euroins Insurance Group and was part of a larger package acquisition of several companies in Central and Eastern Europe (still not acquired due to not finalized regulatory approval) from the German-based Ergo, one of the largest insurance Groups in Europe and part of Munich Re. The Company is specialized in nonlife insurance and is the third largest private insurer in the country, in a sector still dominated by state-owned companies.

EIG has been consolidating the Company since the beginning of May 2020, with gross premiums amounting to BGN 10,2 million and a profit before taxes of BGN 636 thousand reported for the period. The largest share of the written premiums falls on Casco insurance or 66% of the Company's portfolio, while the right to conclude MTPL insurance is provided only to state insurance companies in Belarus.

Euroins Russia

Entering the Russian insurance market has been in line with the development strategy of the Group in Central and Eastern Europe.

For Q4 2020 the Company, which is associate to EIG had written gross premiums of BGN 61,9 million and reported a profit before taxation amounting to BGN 1,9 million.

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AVTO UNION

The consolidated financial result of the Group for the period from 01.01.2020 until 31.12.2020 was a profit of BGN 1,541 thousand (2019 – a profit of BGN 5,283 thousand). The consolidated financial result for the parent company's owners for the same period was a profit of BGN 94 thousand, compared to the same period in 2019 when it was a profit of BGN 3,989 thousand.

The number of cars sold for the year 2020 decreased by 38.7% compared to the same period of 2019. Revenues from sales of cars, spare parts, oils and fuels decreased by 32.2%, while the revenues from service sales dereased by 13.8%. Total revenues from contracts with customers decreased by 31.5%, which is a decrease in absolute terms, amounting to BGN 73 million.

Sales of new cars from Avto Union for the twelve months of 2020 compared to those on the Bulgarian market as a whole, number of cars – 12 YTD 2018, 12 YTD 2019 and 12 YTD 2020,

source: ACM

Operating expenses for the period 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020 decreased by 12.4% compared to the same period in 2019, or by BGN 4,141 thousand. This is largely the result of efforts and other additional measures taken by the Group's Governing Bodies to minimize the negative impact of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The main ones include:

  • ➢ optimization of the staff structure and increase of the efficiency of the labor process;
  • ➢ centralization of supplies and further optimization of costs

All types of operating expenses, with the exception of depreciation, are down compared to the same period last year, as a result of the actively implemented management policy to optimize costs in the automotive holding.

With the application of IFRS 16, the group Avto Union AD during the reporting period reported depreciation expenses for assets with the rights of use leased property and buildings under operating lease terms were in the amount of BGN 2,977 thousandq while for 2019 they amounted to BGN 2,881 thousand. In this regard, the Company's total depreciation expenses in 2020 amounted to BGN 6,586 thousand compared to BGN 6,729 thousand in 2019.

In this regard, as noted above, the reduction in all expenditure items is as follows:

  • ➢ Decrease in the Expenses for services, which decreased by 24.8% or BGN 2,136 thousand;
  • ➢ Decrease in Personnel Expenses, which decreased by 11.1% or BGN 1,608 thousand;
  • ➢ Decrease in the Costs for materials, which decreased by 16.6% or BGN 327 thousand;
  • ➢ Decrease in Depreciation expenses, which decreased by 2.1% or BGN 143 thousand.

A decrease of 7.7% or BGN 274 thousand compared to the same period of the previous year was observed in financial expenses. With the application of IFRS 16, the group Avto Union AD reported interest expenses on used assets with the rights of use leased property and buildings under operating lease terms in the amount of BGN 669 thousand compared to BGN 599 thousand for 2019. In this regard, interest expenses of the company for 2020 amounted to BGN 2,672 compared to BGN 2,877 thousand for 2019. Financial revenues increased its levels for 2020 compared the same period of 2019, registering an increase of BGN 254 thousand.

For the period ending on 31.12.2020 the sales of new personal cars and light commercial vehicles realized by Avto Union - the automobile holding in the group of Eurohold Bulgaria, amounted to 3,350 units, compared to 5,468 units sold in the same period in 2019, which represents a decline of 38.7%. According to the Union of Automobile Importers in Bulgaria, for the year 2020 the new car market decreased by 31.4% compared to the same period of 2019. During the reporting period Opel registered a decline of 39% for Sofia and a decline of 29% for Varna. Espace Auto OOD registered 12% decline in sales of Dacia on the other hand, it recorded an increase of 6% in Renault by 6%. In N Auto EAD, there was a decline in sales by 41% for Nissan cars. Auto Italia EAD decreased its sales of Fiat by 78%, as well as a decline by 55% of brand Alfa Romeo. In the Maserati lux car brand, Auto Italia AD maintains its levels from the previous year. Star Motors marks a 46% decline in sales of new Mazda cars compared to the same period of previous year.

The decline in car sales in the Avto Union group is mainly due to the following two reasons:

➢ The first is a derivative of the Covid-19 pandemic and is related to the fact that in 2019 the companies in Auto Union have traditionally realized large and a large number of corporate (fleet) deals. Closing entire businesses, industries and state borders for a longer period of time inevitably has a negative impact on car dealers, and this impact has a greater impact on those dealers who have had a higher percentage of corporate partners in their mix of customers (as is the case with the companies in the Auto Union group).

➢ The second is related to the fact that one of the main partners and suppliers of original equipment (OEM) of Avto Union, namely - Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has a steady trend of losing market position both in the world and in Europe. Uncertainty about the future development of the new French-Italian concern together with the inadequately-responsive to the consumer demand policy regarding the model range and innovations, lead to shrinking market share and loss of customer confidence worldwide, which unfortunately has its impact in Bulgaria.

Number of cars sold and market share of automotive companies in the Auto Union Group for 2020, source: ACM

Sales %
Avto Union Group 2020 2019 Change
January – September
(YTD)
3 350 5 468 -38.7%
By quarter:
Q1 (January-March) 754 1 015 -25.7%
Q2 (April-June) 568 1 638 -65.3%
Q3 (July-September) 1 089 1 592 -31.6%
Q4 (October-December) 939 1 223 -23.2%

For the period under review of this Activity Report, the subsidiary Espace Auto EOOD has distributed a dividend in the amount of BGN 663 thousand to its parent company (N Auto Sofia EAD). In the same period, the subsidiary Daru Car EAD distributed a dividend in the amount of BGN 750 thousand to its parent company (Auto Union AD). These income from distributed dividend was eliminated for the purposes of the consolidated financial statements of the Group as of 31.12.2020.

On 20.01.2020 an annex to the Agreement with Municipal Bank AD for issuing bank guarantees to subsidiaries in the Group was concluded on 14.07.2017. By signing the annex in question above the Agreement ends its action at the request of Avto Union AD, all assets pledged under it in favor of the bank have been released and the relations between the parties have been terminated.

At a meeting of the Board of Directors of Avto Union AD on 09.03.2020 a decision was made for Avto Union AD to establish a special pledge on its shares of EA Properties OOD, and the said special pledge to be established in favor of Diagnostic and Consulting Center Pulmed EOOD, to secure all receivables of the last company under a Loan Agreement concluded between the two companies in the amount of BGN 2 million.

At a meeting of the Board of Directors of Avto Union AD on April 13, 2020, a decision was made to dismiss and resign the power of attorney of Georgi Nikolaev Demirev and elect a new procurator of Avto Union AD - Milen Assenov Hristov. The change was entered in the Commercial Register on 27.04.2020.

On April 22, 2020, Mr. Milen Assenov Hristov was entered in the Commercial Register as Chairman of the Board of Directors and legal representative of the subsidiary Daru Car EAD - in place of Mr. Assen Emanuilov Assenov, who held these positions until then.

On May 28, 2020, Avto Union AD entered into a Revolving Credit Line Agreement with First Investment Bank AD for the purposes of financing the activities of its subsidiaries. The credit facility provided to the Borrower is divided into 2 separate tranches - one for the purposes of issuing bank guarantees with the main suppliers and one for current working needs of the companies. The total amount of the granted credit limit as of the date of issuance of this report amounts to EUR 2,300 thousand.

On 01.06.2020 the Board of Directors of Avto Union AD, among other decisions, has taken a decision to reduce the capital of the subsidiary Motobul EAD from BGN 3,000,000 to BGN 1,600,000, pursuant to Art. 200, item 1 of the CA by reducing the nominal value of the shares of the subsidiary. This action was performed in order to cover the accumulated loss from previous years in the company, in order to overcome the decapitalization of the company and in connection with the requirements of the Commercial Law.

On 18.06.2020 the Board of Directors of Avto Union AD, among other decisions, took a decision to increase the capital of the subsidiary Motobul EAD by increasing the nominal value of the shares in the company. Thus, the total authorized capital of MOTOBUL EAD increases from BGN 1,600,000 to BGN 2,000,000.

On September 23, 2020, a General Meeting of Shareholders of Avto Union AD was held, along with the decisions for approval and acceptance of the reports for 2019, a decision was made and elected as an auditor for 2020 Crow Bulgaria Audit EOOD.

On 01.12.2020 the Board of Directors of Auto Union AD in its capacity of sole owner of the capital of Auto Italia EAD decides to enter into an agreement to transfer the ownership of the shares of the capital held in " Auto Italia - Sofia EOOD. On 30.12.2020 Auto Italia EAD concluded a Contract for purchase and sale of company shares, by virtue of which it sold all company shares forming the capital of Auto Italia - Sofia EOOD.

On 11.12.2020 the Board of Directors of Avto Union AD at its meeting adopted a decision to conclude an Agreement for a revolving credit line with the Bulgarian Development Bank AD in order to provide working capital to finance the activities of its subsidiaries. The parameters of the loan have been determined and the Executive Director is authorized to take the necessary actions for the preparation and conclusion of the contract.

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EUROLEASE GROUP

Eurolease Group reports consolidated loss at BGN 348 thousand in 2020 compared to BGN 216 thousand profit in 2019.

As at 12M, 2020 the impairment costs amount to BGN 1,376 thousand compared to BGN 611 thousand in 2019. Management has decided to take a conservative approach and accrue impairment in accordance with its updated impairment model in relation to IFRS 9 (increased impairment %).

As of March 14, 2020. the declared state of emergency in the country in connection with the spread of COVID - 19 worldwide posed significant difficulties for the development of a significant part of the sectors in Bulgaria. As a result, the volumes generated by new business in the subsidiaries in the second quarter of 2020 are characterized by a noticeable decline.

In the third quarter, the economic situation was largely normalized and the volumes of new business for financial leasing were recovered.

October, 2020 is characterized with a second wave of the epidemic, which led to a new Order of the Minister of Health (from 27.10.2020) for anti-epidemic measures on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. Towards the end of 2020 economic activity is still characterized by significant uncertainty due to the new wave of measures imposed.

The consolidated revenues of the company are formed by the different business lines of the subholding, namely: revenue from financial and operating leases, rent-a-car services and sale of used cars, the distribution of which is shown in the following graphics.

The observed change in the shares of the business lines is due to the following:

  • During the reporting period total revenues of the different business lines amount at BGN 18,237 thousand declining from BGN 21,056 thousand for 2019.
  • Financial leasing In absolute terms, the revenues from financial leasing amount to BGN 7,307 thousand compared to BGN 8,392 thousand for 01.01.2019-31.12.2019.
  • Operating lease the amount of revenues from this area reports a slight increase. As of 31.12.2020 their amount is BGN 7,600 (against BGN 6,989 thousand for 2019), which is mainly due to the establishment of the Simpl brand and the increased demand in the new service of Sofia Motors EOOD.
  • Short-term rent the amount of revenues decreased by 59% to BGN 1,408 thousand compared to BGN 3,402 thousand at the end 2019. The reason for this is the effect of Covid 19, respectively the reduced number of flights and tourists in Bulgaria;
  • Sale of used cars the relative share of revenues from the sale of used cars decreases. In absolute value they are BGN 1,702 thousand.

A decrease is also observed in the operating expenses, which amount to BGN 13,351 thousand at the end of 2020 compared to BGN 15,473 thousand for the same period of 2019. During the state of emergency, the companies have optimized their costs.

The consolidated assets amount to BGN 119,469 thousand compared to BGN 124,717 thousand as of December 31, 2019. The slight decrease in their amount (4%) is mainly due to the decrease in the net investment in financial leasing (in absolute terms - BGN 2,019 thousand).

Consolidated net investment in finance lease declines with 2.55% to BGN 77,343 thousand from BGN 79,362 thousand in the end of 2019. The decrease is due to the lower size of the newly generated business due to COVID-19.

In the end of 2020 consolidated fixed assets amount at BGN 26,494 thousand compared to BGN 27,946 thousand in the end of 2019.

At the end of December, 2020 there are no significant changes in the relative share of the type of funding used:

  • Liabilities to banks as at 31 Decemeber 2020 г. amount at BGN 81,244 thousand, relatively unchanged from BGN 80,464 thouand in the comparable period;
  • Liabilities to other financial institutions stand at BGN 10,074 thousand. The amount is mainly due by Eurolease Rent a Car to lease companies financing company's fleet;
  • In the end of 12M, 2020 debt securities issued decreased by 17% and stand at BGN 9,993 thousand from BGN 12,089 thousand in the end of 2019.

Eurolease Group individual financial result in 2020 is loss at BGN 825 thousand compared to loss at BGN 669 thousand a year ago.

Company's assets amount at BGN 36,246 thousand.

Eurolease Auto Bulgaria

The financial result of Eurolease Auto in 2020 is a profit at BGN 837 thousand against BGN 918 thousand a year earlier.

As a non-bank leasing company, Eurolease Auto EAD does not fall within the scope of the private moratorium announced by the Bulgarian National Bank within the meaning of the Guidelines of the European Banking Authority (EBA) on legislative and private moratoriums on loan payments in connection with COVID-19 (EBA)/GL/ 2020/02). However, the Company offered its customers a deferral of principal payments. The rescheduled exposures by the end of 2020 represent less than 5% of the Company's portfolio.

To support businesses directly affected by the pandemic, government programs have been introduced to provide liquidity for grants, preferential lending and investment measures. The activity of Eurolease Auto EAD does not fall within the eligible industries for financing, due to which the Company has not benefited from state aid.

The impairment costs as at the end of 2020 is in the amount of BGN 358 thousand, compared to BGN 446 thousand as of 31.12.2019. Given the situation with COVID-19, Management has decided to take a conservative approach and accrue impairment in accordance with its updated impairment model in relation to IFRS 9 (increased impairment %).

The company's results are influenced by Covid 19 due to the reduced economic activity in the country, the lower levels of new business, the desire of some customers to reschedule their leases and the rescheduling of bank financing by Eurolease Auto. In the third quarter of the year, economic activity was generally normalized, despite some restrictions on travel and international trade.

The interest income amounts to BGN 4,628 thousand as of 31.12.2020, the interest expense amounts to BGN 2,112 thousand and respectively the net interest income amounts to BGN 2,516 thousand for 2020. The company managed to improve its interest margin, as for 12M, 2020 it was 54.36% compared to 48.37% in 2019.

The administrative expenses of the company at the end of the reporting period decreased to BGN 1,971 thousand, compared to BGN 2,196 thousand at the end of 2019. The administrative expenses of the Company are reduced by 10% on an annual basis as a result of optimization undertaken by the Management.

As of the end of December 2020 company`s assets stand at BGN 83,318 thousand compared to BGN 86,773 thousand in the end of 2019.

The net investment in financial leasing reported a slight decrease of 4% - as of December, 2020 it amounts to BGN 65,349 thousand compared to BGN 68,023 thousand at the end of 2019. The decrease is due to the lower volume of new business generated in the first half of 2020 in connection with the emergency situation.

The following graph shows change in net investment in financial lease of the company for the

specified period, together with change in the number of leased assets.

As of December, 2020 company's equity stands at BGN 21,774 thousand; at year end 2019 equity was BGN 20,937 thousand.

As of the end of the reporting period company's liabilities amount at BGN 61,544 thousand compared to BGN 65,836 thousand in the end of 2019.

Eurolease Auto finances its activities through borrowed funds in the form of bank loans from local and international financing institutions and issuance of debt instruments. The following table shows the distribution of the funding used by the company.

During the reporting period no significant changes have occurred in the liabilities structure:

  • Bank loans as of the end of December, 2020 they amount at BGN 57,219 thousand;
  • Liabilities to other financial institutions amount to BGN 1,278 thousand;
  • Company's liabilities on debt instruments issued amount at BGN 1,705 thousand.

Eurolease Auto North Macedonia

Eurolease Auto Macedonia realized interest income in 2020 in the amount of BGN 578 thousand compared to BGN 619 thousand in 2019. At the same time, the interest expense of the company remains almost unchanged at the level of BGN 451 thousand. As a result of the two effects, the net interest income of Eurolease Auto Macedonia decreased to BGN 127 thousand compared to BGN 171 thousand a year earlier.

Revenues from fees and commissions in 2020 are at the level of BGN 128 thousand compared to BGN 140 thousand in 2019. Revenues from operating leases also marked a slight decline to BGN 154 thousand compared to BGN 161 thousand the previous year. The administrative expenses of Eurolease Auto Macedonia in 2020 amount to BGN 374 thousand.

Eurolease Auto Macedonia realized a profit of BGN 46 thousand in 2020 compared to BGN 94 thousand profit during the previous year. The decline in the company's results is largely due to the covid pandemic and the reduced new business, the need to reschedule customer contracts, the decline in overall economic activity in the country.

During the reporting period, the net investment in financial leasing increased significantly (20%), amounting to BGN 10.09 million at the end of 2020 compared to BGN 8.41 million at the end of 2019.

Based on the Decree on the implementation of the Law on Leasing during a state of emergency, published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Northern Macedonia № 19, the Company approves the recommendations for the introduction of a temporary moratorium on lease payments, thus introducing measures to support its customers, individuals and legal entities, through special conditions to facilitate the repayment of lease obligations.

The approved temporary moratorium provides for the possibility to change the schedule for repayment of principal and/or interest on liabilities without changing the key parameters of the loan agreement, such as the already agreed interest rate. Deferral of liabilities for a period of up to 10 (initially 3) months until 31 January 2021 (initially 30 June 2020) has been approved.

Eurolease Auto Northern Macedonia offered its clients rescheduling of the due monthly installments. The rescheduled portfolio by the end of 2020 represents 40% of the total.

The following graph shows change in net investment in financial lease of the company for the specified period, together with change in the number of leased assets.

As of 31.12.2020 the assets of the company amount to BGN 11.96 mln. compared to BGN 10.17 mln. as of December 31, 2019. The most significant is the growth in the net investment in financial leasing.

The bank liabilities of Eurolease Auto Macedonia increase on an annual basis by 25%, reaching BGN 9.73 mln.

Amigo Leasing

The main activity of the Company is financial lease of used cars and provision of loans to individuals.

The financial result of Amigo Leasing EAD for 2020 is a profit of BGN 299 thousand, compared to a profit of BGN 318 thousand for 2019.

To support businesses directly affected by the pandemic, government programs have been introduced to provide liquidity for grants, preferential lending and investment measures. The activity of Amigo Leasing EAD does not fall within the eligible industries for financing, due to which the Company has not benefited from state aid.

During 2020 Amigo Leasing realized BGN 1,816 thousand in interest income, which is an increase of 14% compared to 2019 (BGN 1,589 thousand for the period 01.01.2019 - 30.09.2019) The interest margin for 2020 reached 77.42%.

At the end of 2020, the impairment expense amounts to BGN 810 thousand, compared to BGN 139 thousand for the previous 2019. Management has decided to take a conservative approach and accrue impairment in accordance with its updated impairment model in relation to IFRS 9 (increased impairment %).

The net investment in financial leasing as of 31.12.2020 is BGN 8,561 thousand, marking a slight decrease of 1% compared to the size at the end of 2019 (BGN 8,673 thousand).

As a non-bank leasing company, Amigo Leasing EAD does not fall within the scope of the private moratorium announced by the Bulgarian National Bank within the meaning of the Guidelines of the European Banking Authority (EBA) on legislative and private moratoriums on loan payments in connection with COVID-19 (EBA). /GL/ 2020/02). However, the Company offered its customers a deferral of principal payments. Rescheduled exposures by the end of 2020 represent less than 2% of the Company's portfolio.

The following graph shows change in net investment in financial lease of the company for the specified period, together with change in the number of leased assets.

Loan reaceivables amount at BGN 120 thousand compared to BGN 255 thousand at 31.12.2019.

For 2020 the Company has administrative expenses of 1,077 thousand.

The company finances its activities with its own and loan funds, such as bank loans at the end of 2020 amount to BGN 6,272 thousand. The amount of loans received from individuals - investors as of 31.12.2020 is BGN 505 thousand. They are provided by persons not related to the Company.

Eurolease Rent a Car

Eurolease Rent a Car is a provider of short-term and long-term rent of vehicles under AVIS and BUDGET brands.

The following chart shows the breakdown of company's revenues by business line in 2020 and 2019:

In 2020, the revenues generated by Eurolease Rent A Car from operating leases decreased slightly to BGN 3.52 mln. Revenues from short-term car rental decreased significantly compared to the previous year to BGN 1.41 mln. (2019: BGN 3.40 million).

The company operates in one of the sectors most affected by the covid pandemic and the operating lease revenues are relatively stable, but they cannot compensate for the decline in car rental services. Eurolease Rent a Car is a company whose revenues are characterized by seasonality and as such it is highly dependent on the number of flights and the state of the tourism industry in Bulgaria. The Covid pandemic caused a significant drop in flights and foreign tourists during the summer season, which significantly affected the Company's results.

To support businesses directly affected by the pandemic, government programs have been introduced to provide liquidity for grants, preferential lending and investment measures. The company has benefited from state aid in the amount of BGN 202 thousand under the 60/40 scheme. The measure 60/40 is a short-term tool for urgent business support to maintain employment, but also to guarantee the income of employees.

In 2020, the company's interest expenses decreased to BGN 464 thousand compared to BGN 536 thousand a year earlier.

The administrative expenses of the Company in 2020 significantly decreased to BGN 5.5 mln. compared to BGN 7.9 mln. a year earlier.

In accordance with its Trade Receivables Impairment Policy, the Company recognizes expected credit losses in the amount of BGN 111 thousand.

The financial result of the company for the period under review is a loss of BGN 520 thousand compared to a loss of BGN 389 thousand in 2019.

The chart below presents the fixed assets of the Company, the realized revenues, as well as EBITDA in 2020 and 2019.

The total assets of the company amount to BGN 14.41 mln. at the end of 2020 compared to BGN 18.08 mln. a year earlier.

In 2020, Eurolease Rent A Car reduces its liabilities to financial and non-financial institutions to BGN 8.48 mln., as well as reduces the used bank financing to BGN 3.10 million. (2019: BGN 3.61 mln.).

Sofia Motors

The main activity of Sofia Motors is related to the rental of vehicles to individuals and small and medium enterprises.

The financial result of Sofia Motors at the end of the fourth quarter of 2020 is a loss of BGN 155 thousand compared to a loss of BGN 81 thousand for the comparative period. The Company's result is affected by the high administrative costs caused by the development of new products in the portfolio, providing full-service car rental, as well as the difficult economic situation in the country, dictated by the restrictions imposed on COVID-19. The company focuses on building good contacts with car dealers, advertising the new service through various communication channels and adding different types of cars in order to increase future revenues.

To support businesses directly affected by the pandemic, government programs have been introduced to provide liquidity for grants, preferential lending and investment measures. The activity of Sofia Motors EOOD does not fall within the eligible industries for financing, due to which the Company has not benefited from state aid.

Sofia Motors EOOD does not fall within the scope of the private moratorium announced by the Bulgarian National Bank within the meaning of the Guidelines of the European Banking Authority (EBA) on legislative and private moratoriums on loan payments in connection with COVID-19 / EBA / GL / 2020 / 02). However, the Company has entered into agreements with some of its customers, agreeing on an extended grace period of up to 90 days for each monthly installment due. The number of contracts with deferred payment agreements at the end of 2020 represents less than 5% of the total portfolio of the Company.

The chart below shows the relationship between the company's fixed assets, revenue and EBITDA.

As of December 31, 2020 The company's assets amount to BGN 11,892 thousand compared to BGN 10,128 thousand as of December 31, 2019. The increase is mainly due to the increase of vehicles by 14.23% on an annual basis (BGN 10,932 thousand at the end of 2020 compared to BGN 9,570 thousand at the end of 2019). This shows that the Company still manages to achieve growth in its portfolio, despite the imposed restrictions in the economy.

The share capital of the Company has been increased in 2020 to BGN 610 thousand from BGN 310 thousand at the end of 2019.

Company's liabilities amount at BGN 11,585 thousand compared to BGN 9,966 thousand as at 31 December 2019.

In accordance with its Trade Receivables Impairment Policy, the Company recognizes expected credit losses in the amount of BGN 75 thousand.

Decrease in the operating profit margin - The operating profit margin for 2020. decreased by about 0.81 percentage points compared to 2019.

Autoplaza

The main activity of Autoplaza EAD involves sale of vehicles returned from lease, rent-a-car and "buy-back". The company operates in close cooperation with Auto Union, Eurolease Auto Bulgaria and Eurolease Rent Car. Autoplaza experts participate in international tender procedures aiming to be able to offer their clients a larger variety of automobiles as brands and level of equipment. In the last year Autoplaza affirmed its reputation as a preferred client and loyal partner in the tender procedures.

The financial result of Autoplaza for 2020 is a loss of BGN 115 thousand compared to a profit of BGN 12 thousand for the same period of 2019. The sector in which the Company operates is one of the most affected by the Pandemic.

During the period under review, Autoplaza realized a gross profit from the sale of goods and services in the amount of BGN 562 thousand, compared to BGN 799 thousand at the end of December 2019.

To support businesses directly affected by the pandemic, government programs have been introduced to provide liquidity for grants, preferential lending and investment measures. The company has benefited from state aid in the amount of BGN 25 thousand under the 60/40 scheme. The measure 60/40 is a short-term tool for urgent business support to maintain employment, but also to guarantee the income of employees.

In accordance with its Policy for impairment of trade receivables, the Company recognizes expected credit losses in the amount of BGN 29 thousand.

The chart below shows the change in total revenue, the carrying amount of assets sold and the company's gross profit. The declared state of emergency puts strong pressure on the sales of Autoplaza, as during this period consumers are not inclined to buy outside the essential goods.

The assets of the company amount to BGN 1,810 thousand as of 31.12.2020 compared to BGN 3,268 thousand at the end of 2019. During the period of the state of emergency, the Company has slowed down the pace of car purchases due to the situation and stocks in the warehouse have decreased. The trade receivables decreased by more than 50% compared to 2019.

At the end of 2020 The liabilities of the Company on received bank loans decreased to BGN 1,358 thousand, compared to BGN 1,894 thousand at the end of the previous 2019. Leasing liabilities also decreased by BGN 190 thousand in absolute value, or by BGN 259 thousand at the end of 2019 up to BGN 69 thousand at the end of 2020.

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EURO-FINANCE

EURO-FINANCE is an investment intermediary, a member of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, providing a direct access to Xetra® through the EFOCS trade platform. The Company also offers trade in currencies, indexes, shares and precious metals by way of contracts for difference through the EF MetaTrader 5 platform.

The company also has the highest equity of all investment intermediaries, according to FSC data.

During the reporting period, Euro-Finance AD continued to follow the activities included in the development program in the direction of developing online customer service, increasing the funds under management and participating in projects related to corporate consulting and restructuring.

The company realized net incomes from core operations in the amount of BGN 961 thousand for the twelve months of 2020, generated by:

  • · Interest revenue BGN 409 thousand;
  • · Other revenue from main activities BGN 1,924 thousand;

The expenses for the reported period, related to the day-to-day operations of the company, amounted to BGN (2,057) thousand.

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EUROHOLD BULGARIA (Standalone base)

Eurohold Bulgaria AD as a holding company does not carry out regular commercial transactions, and in this respect, its main (operating) revenues are of a financial nature, as the most significant of them - revenues from financial operations occur in different reporting periods and do not have a permanent occurrence. In this respect, investors and stakeholders should read this individual report together with the consolidated statement giving a clear and complete picture of the risks, results, financial situation and prospects for the development of the Eurohold Group.

FINANCIAL RESULT

For the period 1 January – 31 December 2020 Eurohold Bulgaria AD reported a financial result on a standalone base a loss of BGN 16.7 million. For comparison, the financial result realized for the comparable period of the previous year was a loss of BGN 14.6 million.

INCOME

The income of the company over the reporting period amounted to BGN 4.6 million, of which:

  • ➢ Dividend income in the amount of BGN 0.6 million, distributed by the subsidiary Euro-Finance;
  • Income from profits from operations with financial instruments and subsequent valuations totaling BGN 2.4 million, including:
    • ✓ Gains from operations with investments and financial instruments in amount of BGN 1.4 million, including BGN 0.8 million profit from repurchase of 10,500 own bonds from the EMTN Programme in EUR with ISIN XS1731768302, BGN 0.5 million profit from redemption and repayment/cancellation of trade loans in the form of Euro Commercial Papers - ECP and BGN 0.1 million - other profits;
    • ✓ Revaluation gains on debt instruments, measured at fair value BGN 1.1 million;
  • Other financial income (positive exchange rate differences) amounting to BGN 1.6 million.

At the date of preparation of these financial statements, there are no interest income due to the lack of interest-bearing loans from Eurohold to related and third parties.

For comparison, the income reported by the Holding as of 31.12.2019 amounted to BGN 7.5 million, formed by:

  • Dividend income in the amount of BGN 0.7 million, distributed by the subsidiary Euro-Finance;
  • Income from profits from operations with financial instruments and subsequent valuations totaling BGN 5.6 million, including:
    • ✓ Gains from operations with investments and financial instruments in amount of BGN 4.66 million, of which BGN 4.53 million profit from sale of a minority share of Eurolease Group EAD and other profits in the amount of BGN 0.13 million;
    • ✓ Revaluation gains on debt instruments, measured at fair value BGN 0.95 million;
  • Interest income on loans in amount of BGN 0.6 million;
  • Other financial income (positive exchange rate differences) amounting to BGN 0.7 million.

EXPENSES

In the fourth quarter of this year, Eurohold Bulgaria marked a slight decrease in its operating expenses, which amounted to BGN 21.7 million for the reporting period, compared to BGN 22.8 million as of 31.12.2019.

The reported decrease by 4.9% in operating expenses amounted to BGN 1.1 million and it was characterized by the following changes:

➢ Interest expenses - there is an increase in interest expenses by BGN 1.2 million, from BGN 14.7 million to BGN 15.9 million as of 31.12.2020;

Interest expenses are grouped into three categories, namely:

  • Interest on loans from banks and non-banking financial institutions amounting to BGN 3.4 million, accounting an increase of BGN 0.3 million;
  • Interest on the EMTN Programme bonds amounting to BGN 9.9 million relatively maintaining this size;
  • Interests on borrowings and leasing from related and third parties amounting to BGN 2.7 million - an increase of BGN 0.9 million was reported.
  • ➢ Losses from transactions with financial instruments and subsequent valuations as follows:
    • for the twelve months of the current period, the losses reported from operations with financial instruments and subsequent estimates amounted to BGN 1.9 million, including:
      • losses from operations with investments in the amount of BGN 0.7 million, incurred in connection with the termination of a contract for the repurchased 10,500 own bonds from the EMTN Programme in EUR with ISIN XS1731768302,
      • expenses on operations with investments to related parties BGN 0.1 million and
      • expenses from revaluations of debt instruments, measured at fair value, in the amount of BGN 1.1 million, incurred from revaluation of repurchased 10,500 own bonds from the EMTN Programme in EUR with ISIN XS1731768302
      • for the comparable period, their amount was BGN 1.2 million, including:
        • losses from operations with investments in the amount of BGN 0.011 million,
        • expenses on operations with investments to related parties BGN 0.023 million and
        • expenses from revaluations of debt instruments, measured at fair value, in the amount of BGN 1.15 million, incurred from revaluation of repurchased 10,500 own bonds from the EMTN Programme in EUR with ISIN XS1731768302;
  • ➢ Other financial expenses decreased by BGN 0.77 million and amounted to BGN 0.44 million. These financial expenses represented: negative differences from changes in foreign exchange rates; other financial expenses to related parties; bank guarantee fees and other financial expenses;
  • ➢ Expenditure on external services this type of expenditure significantly decreased its value during the current period and amounted to BGN 2.2 million vs. BGN 4.5 million;
  • ➢ Personnel expenses the change is in direction of increase by BGN 0.021 million, in connection with the recruitment of new qualified employees in the second half of 2019;
  • ➢ Depreciation expenses their amount was BGN 0.68 million, while for the comparable period the depreciation was BGN 0.71 million (the depreciation expense is on recognized assets with the right of use, on leased office space under the conditions of operating lease, in connection with the application of IFRS 16).

RESULTS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

For the twelve months of 2020, Eurohold Bulgaria realized a loss from operating activities of BGN 17.1 million, accounting an increase of the loss by BGN 1.8 million compared to the same period in 2019.

OTHER INCOME / (EXPENSES) NET

During the reporting period, the Company generated other net income / (expenses) in the amount of BGN 0.38 million, of which other expenses amounted to BGN 0.85 million and related to sublease and rebates of assets with right of use, while the value of other income amounted to BGN 0.47 million.

ASSETS

As of 31st of December 2020 the company's assets increased by BGN 47.8 million and amounted to BGN 633.7 million compared to BGN 586.9 million as of the end of 2019.

Non-current investments

The assets of Eurohold Bulgaria AD mainly represent investments in subsidiaries and other enterprises, as of the end of the current reporting period amounted to BGN 629.5 million compared to BGN 581 million at the end of 2019. The growth by BGN 48.5 million was entirely due to an

increase of the investment in the subsidiary Euroins Insurance Group AD. The increase occurred in two directions, as follows:

  • ➢ After the purchase of a part of the residual minority interest in the subsidiary insurance subholding, in connection with the concluded in 2018 agreement for the acquisition of the residual minority interest from South Eastern Europe Fund L.P. (SEEF) in amount of 10.64%. As of the date of this report, Eurohold has purchased 6.18% of the minority interest, as for the reporting period 8,390,300 shares were repurchased at a price of BGN 7.4 million. Upon completion of the transaction, Eurohold will own a 100% of the capital of Euroins Insurance Group AD.
  • ➢ After a contribution made by Eurohold on subscribed and unpaid capital of the subsidiary Euroins Insurance Group AD under a decision to increase the share capital from 04.10.2018. The additional capital contribution was made in August and in the beginning of December 2020 and totally amounted to BGN 41.05 million.

In 2019, Eurohold made the following investments in Euroins Insurance Group AD:

  • ➢ contribution in the amount of BGN 3.95 million of the unpaid capital;
  • ➢ investments in the purchase of the agreed share from South Eastern Europe Fund L.P. (SEEF) in the amount of BGN 12.325 million.

Other non-current assets

Non-current assets include property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets. During the reporting period, non-current assets decreased by BGN 0.68 million with the application of IFRS 16 effective from 1 January 2019. The value of the assets with rights to use as of 31 December 2020 amounted to BGN 2.12 million.

Current assets

Current assets remain unchanged and amounted to BGN 2.15 million, including:

  • ➢ Receivables from related parties from commercial operations in the amount of BGN 0.35 million;
  • ➢ Other receivables and assets in the amount of BGN 1.54 million;
  • ➢ Cash and cash equivalents amounting to BGN 0.27 million.

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

As of 31.12.2020 the total equity of Eurohold Bulgaria amounted to BGN 303.7 million compared to BGN 320.5 million at 31.12.2019 accounting a decrease of 5.2% due to the realized loss in the current reporting period.

The company's liabilities reached BGN 330.02 million increasing for the period by 24.3%.

The change in liabilities was due to the following factors:

Non-current liabilities amounted to BGN 239.75 million, increasing by 45.3% compared to the end of 2019 (BGN 164.99 million). They are mainly formed by liabilities on loans from financial and non-financial institutions and from debt on bond issues with total amount of BGN 236.58 million at the end of December 2020.

Loans from financial and non-financial institutions

In the reporting period there was an increase in loans from banking institutions by BGN 12.43 million. This change is due to the following factors:

▪ Reduction of the non-current liability under a bank loan from the International Investment Bank by BGN 13.5 million - from BGN 25.5 million at the end of 2019 to BGN 12 million due to their reporting in short-term liabilities.

Liabilities under loans from the International Investment Bank represent attracted funds under 2 loans granted by the financial institution. The first loan has an agreed limit of EUR 15 million and a principal due as of December 31, 2020 in the amount of EUR 5.4 million, maturity - December 2021.

The other loan has an agreed limit of EUR 10 million and a principal due as of December 31, 2020 in the amount of EUR 7.7 million, maturing in March 2025.

The agreed interest rate on both loans is 6.0% + EURIBOR and they are secured by a pledge of shares of a subsidiary.

▪ In connection with a loan agreement concluded in the third quarter of 2020 with the International Bank for Economic Cooperation, as of the date of report BGN 29.3 million was utilized.

The loan agreement was concluded with the following parameters: principal limit - EUR 20 million, which can be disbursed in three tranches within six months (disbursed funds at the end of 2020 are € 15,000,000); interest: 6.5% on an annual basis on the utilized amount; term of the loan - the utilized principal of the loan will be paid in full on the maturity date - 31.07.2022, but not later than 01.01.2023; the loan cannot be renegotiated; collateral pledge of shares of a subsidiary.

▪ During the reporting period, long-term liabilities has arosed on loans received from other unrelated parties in the amount of BGN 1.47 million with an agreed limit of BGN 2 million, an annual interest rate of 5.5% and a maturity November,2023.

Debenture loans

The non-current liabilities on debenture loans increased by BGN 58.1 million and at the end of the reporting period amounted to BGN 193.8 million. The increase is characterized by the following changes:

  • The liability under the issued bond loan (within the EMTN Programme) decreased by BGN 0.61 million and at the end of the reporting period amounted to BGN 135.16 million. As of 31.12.2020 and as of 31.12.2019 the Company owns 10,500 repurchased own bonds from the issued EMTN Programme in EUR. The repurchased own bonds (10,500 pieces) as of 31.12.2019 are given as collateral in connection with a concluded repo transaction with a closing date October,2020, while the repurchased in 2020 are provided as collateral in connection with a concluded repo transaction maturing on 31.10.2021 (Information on the terms of the EMTN programs (EUR and PLN) is publicly available on the Irish Stock Exchange website, Debt section)
  • On November 26, 2020 Eurohold Bulgaria AD issued a debenture loan with ISIN code BG2100013205 in the amount of EUR 30,000,000 (BGN 58,674,900) under the terms of an initial private (non-public) offering within the meaning of Art. 205, para. 2 of the Commercial Law. The issue is the second in a row and represents 30,000 corporate bonds issued, which are ordinary, registered, dematerialized, interestbearing, secured, non-convertible, and freely transferable of one class and with equal rights. The nominal and issue value of each bond is EUR 1,000. The maturity date of the issue is November 26, 2027, and the principal is repaid once at maturity. Interest payments are made every six months, as of the date of registration of the issue (November 26, 2020), at a fixed nominal interest rate - 3.25% on an annual basis. The debenture loan is secured in favor of all bondholders with Bond Loan insurance, valid until the date of full repayment of the issue and covering 100% of the risk of non-payment by Eurohold Bulgaria AD to any and all interest and/or principal payment. Eurohold will take the necessary actions for subsequent admission of the bond issue to trading on a regulated market - Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD within 6 (six) months from the date of registration of the bond issue in Central Depository AD. At the first general meeting of the bondholders, held on 18.12.2020 as a Trustee of the bondholders for issue of corporate bonds with ISIN code BG2100013205, Financial House Ever AD was elected - performing activity as an investment intermediary. The funds raised from the issue were used according to the purposes for which it was issued, namely for repayment of short-term liabilities of the Company and additional payment of subscribed but unpaid capital of the subsidiary Euroins Insurance Group AD.

Other long-term liabilities to related parties

These non-current liabilities occupy an insignificant part of non-current liabilities and their total amount was BGN 3.16 million compared to BGN 3.68 million at the end of 2019.

Current liabilities decreased by BGN 10.25 million, amounting to BGN 90.27 million as of the end of the year 2020. The largest change in current liabilities is observed in the liabilities

on loans from financial and non-financial institutions, which amounted to BGN 18.95 million, with a decrease of BGN 23.69 million compared to the end of 2019. The reported decrease was related to repaid current liabilities to non-banking institutions - Euro Commercial Papers (ECP) with cash from the bond loan issued in November described above (in the period 2020 three issues of Euro Commercial Papers (ECP) were issued, repurchased and repaid and deleted from the registers, with a total face value of EUR 20.2 million, as a result of which a profit of BGN 478 thousand was reported). At the same time, the amount of liabilities to related parties increased by BGN 14.22 million and at the end of the reporting period this liability amounted to BGN 68.17 million.

The table below provides detailed information on the size of the loans obligations, their structure and nature.

Change 31.12.2020 31.12.2019
% 000'BGN 000'BGN
Liabilities to financial and non-financial loans -9,50% 61 692 68 170
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Non-current liabilities to banks
61,75% 41 297 25 531
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Current liabilities to banks
34,10% 14 093 10 509
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Other non-current borrowings
n/a 1 450 -
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Other current borrowings (Euro Commercial
Papers – ECPs)
-84,90% 4 852 32 130
Bond Loan Obligations 42,63% 194 719 136 523
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Non-current liabilities on bond loans, including:
42,77% 193 833 135 768
EMTN Programme -0,45% 135 158 135 768
Bond loan ISIN code BG2100013205 n/a 58 675 -
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Current liabilities on bond loans (interests)
17,35% 886 755
Liabilities to related parties 25,92% 69 877 55 493
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Non-current
10,73% 1 703 1 538
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Current
26,35% 68 174 53 955
on loans received and on repurchased bonds 22,53% 63 935 52 178
on interest and other trade payables 138,55% 4 239 1 777
Total loans obligations 25,41% 326 288 260 186

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS

Litigations

As at 31.12.2020 against the Company has no substantial legal proceedings instituted.

The Company appeals against imposed penal decrees with general material interest in the amount of BGN 100 thousand. As at the date of this report a forecast for the probability of entry into force of the decrees cannot be made, the Company has not reported expenses for provisions under them.

The company is a plaintiff in a material interest case of EUR 375 363,21. The company requests a refund of the amount it has transferred. The transferred amount was completely blocked in an account at Erste Bank, Novi Sad, on the basis of a prosecutor's order and an order of the civil court and will be returned to the company after a formal ruling in the above case. A final judgment is expected within the next 12 months. In view of the declared state of emergency in the country it is possible to extend the deadline.

GUARANTEES PROVIDED

Eurohold Bulgaria is a co-debtor for borrowings to related parties, as follows:

Business
division
Amount in Amount in MATURITY (EUR'000)
EUR'000 as at
31.12.2020
BGN'000 as at
31.12.2020
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 After
2025

Lease sub-holding
For funding of lease
operations
12 506 24 460 5 010 3 271 1 993 1 384 689 159
Automotive sub-holding
Working capital loans 3 298 6 450 3 298 - - - - -
TOTAL: 15 804 30 910 8 308 3 271 1 993 1 384 689 159
The Company is a guarantor of issued bank guarantees to related parties as follows:
MATURITY(EUR'000)
Contracted limit in
EUR'000 as at
Contracted limit in
BGN'000 as at
Company from: 31.12.2020 31.12.2020 2021 2022 2023
Automotive sub
holding
3 750 7 334 3 750 - -
Automotive sub
holding
1 050 2 054 - 1 050 -
Automotive sub
holding
5 700 11 148 5 700 - -
Energy sub-holding 5 000 9 779 5 000 - -
TOTAL: 15 500 30 315 14 450 1 050 -

The guaranteed liabilities of the Company by related parties are as follows:

Guaranteed amount
as at 31.12.2020 in
Company/ Guarantor Currency Guaranteed liability original currency Maturity date
Issue of bonds (EMTN
Euroins Insurance Group AD EUR programme) 70 000 000 12/2022
Issue of bonds (EMTN
Euroins Insurance Group AD PLN programme) 45 000 000 12/2021
Euroins Insurance Group AD EUR Bank loan 15 000 000 07/2022
Possible payment and/or
compensation claims of the
Euroins Romania Asigurare Beneficiary in connection with
Reasigurare SA EUR an offer 5 000 000 08/2021

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DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN RISKS

We warn potential investors that the future results of the company's activities may differ significantly from past results as a result of the occurrence of the described risks, or many other risk factors.

Potential investors should keep in mind that Eurohold Bulgaria AD develops its activities through its subsidiaries, in this regard its financial condition, operating results and development prospects are directly dependent on the condition, results and prospects of its subsidiaries. The most significant risks affecting the companies of the Eurohold group are listed below.

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The order of listing the risks in each of the categories below is according to their significance in terms of their negative impact on Eurohold and its economic group, as well as the probability of their occurrence.

a) NON-SYSTEMATIC RISKS

Non-systematic risks are associated with the overall investment risk specific to a company, as well as with the sector (industry) of the economy in which it operates.

Risks related to the activity and structure of Eurohold

As far as the activity of the Eurohold Bulgaria AD is related to the management of the assets of other companies, it cannot be related to a specific sector from the domestic economy and it is exposed to the sectoral risks of the subsidiaries. The companies from the group of Eurohold Bulgaria AD operate in the following sectors: "Insurance", "leasing", "car sales" and "investment intermediation and asset management".

The impact of the individual risks is proportional to the share of the respective branch in the structure of the long-term investment portfolio of the Company.

Also, the main activities of the company are carried out through the subsidiaries in Eurohold Bulgaria AD, which means that its financial results are directly related to the financial results and development trends of the subsidiaries.

The presence of companies in the portfolio, whose net sales revenues are also formed from products sold to other subsidiaries (related to the group of persons), puts the efficiency of their activities in direct dependence on the level of profitability of customers (related parties), which may reflect negatively on the profitability of the whole group.

The main risk related to the activity of Eurohold Bulgaria AD is the ability to reduce the sales revenue of the companies in which it participates in the dividends received. In this regard, this may have an impact on the company's revenue growth, as well as on the change in its profitability.

Deteriorated results of one or more subsidiaries could lead to a deterioration of the results on a consolidated basis. This in turn is related to the company's share price, as a result of investors' expectations for the prospects of the company and the Eurohold Group, as the market price of the shares takes into account the business potential and assets of the economic group as a whole.

Insurance business

The greatest risk is concentrated in the insurance business, united in the subsidiary sub-holding company Euroins Insurance Group AD (EIG), where a significant part of the Group's revenues is generated.

The risk categories inherent in the EIG, such as an insurance holding company, are identified and classified in accordance with the identified risk categories at the level of subsidiaries. In accordance with the lines of business issued in the license for performing insurance activity of the undertakings, subsidiaries identify the following categories of risk:

Underwriting risk

The underwriting risk reflects the risk of loss or of adverse change in the value of insurance liabilities, in respect of the covered insurance risks and the processes, used in the performance of the undertaking activities. Underwriting risk includes the following sub-risks:

  • Risk associated with premiums and reserves
  • Lapse risks;
  • Catastrophic risks.

The identification of the underwriting risk and the risk of formation of technical provisions at the level of the Group applies an individual approach to reporting the results provided by the subsidiaries in view of their activity, scale and nature of the intrinsic risk, taking into account the following factors:

  • Share of the company in relation to the total volume of activity in the Group;
  • The subsidiary's local legislation and requirements for the application of the Solvency II rules;
  • Other factors, approved by the Risk Management Committee.

In calculating the technical provisions, each insurance company, despite its policies, adheres to the following basic principles:

  • Technical provisions are calculated in a reasonable, reliable and objective manner;

  • The data for calculating the technical provisions are appropriate, complete and accurate and meet the requirements of Art. 19 of Regulation (EC) 2015/35 on completeness and quality;
  • The calculation of technical provisions is subject to the principles of market coherence, i.e. the calculation is based on and consistent with the information, received from the financial markets and from the publicly available underwriting risk data.

Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss or adverse change in the financial situation resulting, directly or indirectly, from fluctuations in the levels and volatility of market prices of the assets, liabilities and financial instruments of the subsidiaries.

Market risk includes the following sub-risks:

  • Interest rate risk;
  • Spread risk;
  • Share-related risk
  • Property risk;
  • Concentration risk;
  • Currency risk.

All marketable financial instruments in the Group are exposed to market risk, which represents the risk of increasing or decreasing their market value as a result of future changes in market conditions. Financial instruments are measured at fair value and any changes in market conditions are reflected directly in the financial statements. In order to avoid the risk of concentration, Euroins Insurance Group AD strives to maintain optimal diversification of investments and to make them in financial institutions with a high rating. Companies within the scope of the Group adhere to the "prudent investor"

Credit Risk

Counterparty default risk reflects possible losses due to unexpected default or deterioration in the credit standing of counterparties and debtors of the subsidiaries over the next twelve (12) months. The Group maintains its established relationship with leading reinsurance companies in the high credit rating industry, which minimizes the risk of non-fulfillment of Type 1 counter-party.

Operational risk

Operational risk means the risk of loss due to inadequate or failed internal processes, personnel or systems, or from external events In connection with the Operational Risk, the Chief Executive Officers of the undertakings within the Group:

  • Allocate the powers and responsibilities for managing the operational risk as they organize and approve a list of employees, in charge for identifying and reporting operational events;
  • Perform operational control over the periodicity and completeness of risk management reports and assessments, prepared by the Risk Management Function.

The main sources of operational risk at the level of the Group are personnel, processes, systems, internal events. Losses from operational events that result from the different combination of factors are classified into several major categories:

  • Internal frauds;
  • External frauds;
  • Customers, product and business practices;
  • Damages to tangible assets;
  • Interruption of activity and/or failure of the information system;

▪ Performance management, delivery and processing.

Operational risk identification is achieved through constant monitoring, reporting and archiving of operational events. Operational risk minimization is achieved through a set of measures, aimed at reducing the probability of occurrence of an operational event and/or reducing the potential loss from an operational event.

Automotive sector

The automobile sub-holding Avto Union AD operates mainly in the field of sale of new cars, warranty and post-warranty servicing of cars, sale of spare parts and oils, fuel card operator.

Risks related to withdrawal of permits and authorizations

The activity is directly dependent on the availability of permits and authorizations that the respective car manufacturers have provided to the companies in the group of Avto Union AD, the termination or revocation of such rights can dramatically reduce the sales of the car group. This is particularly important in the context of global restructuring of the automotive industry. The business environment in the automotive industry is also influenced by purely internal factors related to the general purchasing power, access to financing, business tendencies, inventory levels, etc.

Risks related to non-compliance by suppliers or other interruptions of different origins

The market sale of cars and spare parts subject to distribution by the subsidiaries of Avto Union AD may be affected by non-performance by suppliers or other interruptions of various origins. Such difficulties can be both of a legal nature and of a technical nature and they could have a serious effect on the sales volume and hence on the group profits of Avto Union AD.

Dependence on norms and standards

The ever-increasing environmental and safety standards for cars in the EU determine the sale of only new cars that comply with changing regulations (technical, environmental and tax). Any incompatibility or contradiction with such regulations could limit the sales of companies in the automotive group.

Other systematic and non-systematic risks of particular importance

The business environment in the automotive industry is significantly influenced by the risk factors related to the purchasing power of the population, access to finance, business sentiment, stocks and others.

Leasing sector

Risk of lack of attracted external debt financing at reasonable prices

Access to borrowed capital is essential for the successful development of the business of the Eurolease Group AD. Historically, borrowed capital has been raised by local and international banks and financial institutions or through the issuance of corporate bonds, most of which are publicly traded on the local regulated market.

The long-term successful development of the leasing business is directly dependent on the ability of the Eurolease Group to attract sufficient borrowed resources at an affordable price, the lack of which could have a significant adverse effect on its prospects, results and/or financial condition.

Risk that the leasing group will not be able to fulfill its obligations under the borrowed funds

This is the risk arising from the inability of Eurolease Group AD and/or its subsidiaries to meet their obligations under the borrowed funds. This risk is associated with delayed, partial or complete failure of matured obligations to pay interest and principal on borrowed funds. The credit risk also represents the risk that a counterparty will not pay its obligation to any of the companies in the group. The Group is exposed to this risk in connection with various financial instruments, such as in the event of receivables from customers, the provision of loans, deposits and others.

The policy, adopted by the Group in order to minimize the risk of nonpayment, is to assess preliminary the creditworthiness of customers and to require additional collateral on leasing contracts – insurance of leased assets, preservation of original documents for property ownership, registration

of leasing contracts in the Central Register of Special Collaterals, third party guarantees or promissory notes. The Group's policy in this area is aimed at providing leasing services to customers with appropriate credit reputation and securing the claim by preservation of the legal ownership of the leased asset. Concentration of credit risk arises from customers with similar economic characteristics, where it's possible changes in economic or other conditions to reflect simultaneously on their ability to meet their obligations.

Investment intermediation and asset management

The activity of investment intermediation and asset management in the Group is represented by the investment intermediary Euro-Finance AD. The risk in the sector of financial intermediation and asset management is related to the high volatility of the debt and capital markets, the changes in financial tendencies and the investment culture of the general public.

Market and credit risk

The financial results of Euro-Finance AD depend on market risk and credit risk, respectively, given the fact that a large part of the assets of Euro-Finance AD are invested in publicly traded securities with fixed yield, denominated in several currencies, whose market value changes daily. Euro-Finance AD is definitely a very well-capitalized company, given the current regulatory requirements, but sharp and significant failures in the financial markets, as well as the credit profile of the specific issuers of securities in whose instruments Euro-Finance AD has invested capital, could have a significant adverse effect on the prospects of Euro-Finance AD, its results and/or financial condition.

Risk of change in the regulatory framework

Euro-Finance AD operates in a highly regulated environment and is obliged to perform activities in full compliance with the current legislation under the supervision of the relevant regulatory authority in Bulgaria (Financial Supervision Commission). As a supervised entity of the Financial Supervision Commission, Euro-Finance AD is obliged to fully comply with the mandatory rules and regulations, including newly adopted ones, of the local regulator. Any non-compliance or even delay in the implementation of mandatory regulations could have a significant adverse effect on the prospects of Euro-Finance AD, its results and / or financial condition.

Risks in the transmission and processing of information

Euro-Finance AD performs all stock exchange transactions, asset management, currency trading and settlement activities only electronically and is therefore exposed to the risk of loss of information transfer or theft of personal and confidential information. Failure to ensure continuity and the necessary level of protection of the flow of information may jeopardize the company's internal securities trading system, its databases and day-to-day transactions, which in turn may damage the company's image in the eyes of its clients and contractors. Any loss of full control over the information flow could have a significant adverse effect on the prospects of Euro-Finance AD, its results and/or financial condition.

Risks related to Eurohold's development strategy

Eurohold's future profits and economic value depend on the strategy chosen by the company's senior management and its subsidiaries. The choice of inappropriate strategy may lead to significant losses.

Eurohold Bulgaria AD tries to manage the risk of strategic errors through continuous monitoring of the different stages upon implementation of its marketing strategy and the results thereof. This is extremely important, so that they can react in a timely manner, in case a change in the strategic development plan is needed at a certain stage. Untimely or inappropriate changes in the strategy can also have a considerable negative effect on the activity of the Company, its operating results and financial position.

Risks associated with future acquisitions and their integration in the structure

At present, the economic group of Eurohold Bulgaria AD develops its operations mainly in Bulgaria and other European countries such as Romania, Northern Macedonia, Ukraine, Georgia, Greece, Belarus and Russia through acquisitions of companies and assets. The Issuer expects that such acquisitions will continue in the future. The Group intends to implement a strategy for identifying and acquiring businesses, companies and assets with a view to expanding its operations. The risk for Company is the uncertainty as to whether it will succeed and, in the future, identify the appropriate acquisition and investment opportunities. On the other hand, there is uncertainty as to the evaluation

of the profitability of future asset acquisitions and whether they will lead to comparable results with the investments made so far. Also, investments in new acquisitions are subject to a number of risks, including possible adverse effects on the performance of the economic group as a whole, unforeseen events, as well as difficulties in integrating and optimizing operations and complementary businesses.

Risks related to the management of Eurohold

The risks related to the management of the Company are the following:

  • making wrong decisions for the current investment management and liquidity of the Company and the Group as a whole, both by the senior management and the operative employees of Eurohold;
  • the inability of the management to start the implementation of planned projects or lack of suitable employees for the specific projects;
  • possible technical errors in the unified management information system;
  • possible errors in the internal control system;
  • key employees leaving the Company and inability to employ personnel with the necessary qualities;
  • risk of excessive increase in the expenses for management and administration, which leads to a decrease in the total profitability of the Company.

Risks related to the inability of Eurohold to raise capital to finance its strategic objectives

The opportunities of Eurohold Bulgaria AD to grow and implement its strategies depend to a large extent on the ability to attract capital. The instability of financial markets, as well as the possible apparent lack of trust between financial institutions, could make it significantly more difficult to attract long-term capital on reasonable terms.

The management of the Eurohold Bulgaria AD supports the efforts of the subsidiaries in the Group for borrowing bank resources for investment and using the opportunities this type of financing gives for the provision of cash. The volume of these borrowings is maintained at certain levels and they are resolved after proving the economic effectiveness of each Company.

Management's policy is to raise financial resources from the market in the form of mainly equity securities (shares), debt instruments (bonds) and loans from banking and non-banking institutions, which it invests in its subsidiaries to finance their projects, by increasing their capital or lending. Apart from that, Eurohold Bulgaria AD monitors the capital structure of each company and takes actions to maintain the regulatory capital requirements for each business segment by increasing their capital.

There is a risk that the subscription for the subscription of the new shares from the forthcoming capital increase of Eurohold will end unsuccessfully. Due to the fact that the purpose of the offer of shares is to raise funds that will be used to finance the purchase of a strategic asset (assets of CEZ Group in Bulgaria), then a possible failure of the current subscription would lead to management's choice of other financing options by raising debt capital. In this case, however, for Eurohold the effect of debt financing will be more unfavorable in the long run, as it will significantly increase its interest expenses, which will affect its profit and liquidity, as well as the ability to distribute dividends to its shareholders.

Risks related to recruiting and retaining qualified staff

The business of Eurohold Bulgaria AD is highly dependent on the contribution of a number of persons, members of the management and supervisory bodies, senior and middle management managers of the parent company and the subsidiaries of the main business lines. It is uncertain that these key employees will continue to work for Eurohold in the future. Eurohold's success will also be linked to its ability to retain and motivate these individuals. The inability of the Company to maintain sufficiently experienced and qualified personnel for managerial, operational and technical positions

may have an adverse effect on the activities of the economic group as a whole, its operational results and its financial condition.

Risk of concentration

There is a risk of concentration, which is the possibility that the company may incur a loss due to the concentration of financial resources in the business sector or related parties. This risk is expressed in the possibility that the invested funds will not be fully recovered due to a recession in the business invested.

Risk of lack of liquidity

The liquidity risk is related to the possibility that Eurohold Bulgaria AD, is not able to repay its liabilities in the amount agreed and/or within the stipulated deadline. The issuer seeks to minimize this risk through optimal cash flow management within the group. The Group applies an approach which should provide the liquid resource needed to cover the liabilities which have occurred from normal or exceptional conditions, without realizing unacceptable losses or damaging the reputation of the separate companies and the business group as a whole.

Subsidiaries make financial planning that seeks to meet the payment of expenses and current liabilities for a period of ninety days, including the servicing of financial liabilities. This financial planning minimizes or excludes completely the potential effect from occurrence of exceptional circumstances.

Risk of possible transactions between the companies in the group, whose conditions differ from the market ones, as well as risk of dependence on the activity of the subsidiaries.

The relationships with related parties result from contracts for temporary financial assistance for the subsidiaries and transactions related to the ordinary commercial activity of the subsidiaries.

The risk of possible realization of transactions between the companies in the Group, under conditions which differ from the market conditions, is the risk of achieving low profitability from the provided inter-group financing. Another risk which may be assumed is not obtaining enough revenue from the inter-group commercial transactions, and subsequently not making good profit for the respective Company. On a consolidated level, this might have a negative impact on the profitability of the whole group.

Within the Eurohold are performed transactions between the Parent Company and the subsidiaries, as well as between the subsidiaries themselves, which originate from the nature of their main activity. All transactions with related parties are made under conditions which do not differ from the usual market prices and in compliance with IAS 24 "Related party disclosures".

Eurohold Bulgaria AD operates through its subsidiaries, which means that its financial results are directly dependent on the financial results, development and prospects of the subsidiaries. Bad results of one or several subsidiaries may lead to aggravation of the financial results on a consolidated basis.

b) SYSTEMATIC RISKS

Macroeconomic risk

Macroeconomic risk is the risk of shocks, which can affect economic growth, household income, supply and demand, the realization of profits by economic entities and others. These shocks include global economic and business conditions, fluctuations in national currencies, political developments, changes in legislation and regulatory requirements, the priorities of national governments, and more. Trends in the macroeconomic environment affect market performance and the final results of all sectors of the economy. Bulgaria has an open economy and its development depends directly on international market conditions.

Macroeconomic trends affect market performance, as well as the performance of all sectors of the economy.

The outcome of the realization of some risks related to the international environment will largely depend on the plans and preventive measures of individual countries and international institutions, which is evident from the recent global economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. The risk of the impact of the international environment on companies cannot be diversified and affects all players, but on the other hand it can become an engine for the development and application of innovation, which dramatically change and increase business efficiency on a global scale.

The macroeconomic situation and economic growth worldwide are essential for the development of Eurohold Bulgaria AD and its subsidiaries, including the state policies of the respective countries in which it operates and in particular the regulations and decisions taken by the respective Central Banks, which affect monetary and interest rate policy, exchange rates, taxes, GDP, inflation, the budget deficit and external debt, the unemployment rate and the income structure.

Macroeconomic trends such as the impact of the force majeure circumstance of the globally declared COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 and the measures taken by the governments of the countries concerned; the global economic crisis; slowdown in economic growth; the risk of systematic global financial fluctuations; periodic fiscal imbalances; changes in exchange rates to certain currencies; instability in the prices of energy products; economic and political insecurity in some regions of the world; the reduction of economic and consumer activity; may have an adverse effect on the Group's business results, financial condition, profit and profitability or expected growth.

The development of the Bulgarian economy faces the risk of external influences and depends directly on international market conditions. Existence of unfavorable macroeconomic conditions in Bulgaria, including rising unemployment and inflation, as well as fiscal instability may have a significant adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and/or results of operations.

The Eurohold Group operates in Bulgaria, Romania, Northern Macedonia, Ukraine, Greece, Spain, Italy, Poland, Georgia, Belarus and Russia and other European countries, respectively its overall financial position and the results of its operations are affected by economic, legal and political conditions in these countries. Any deterioration in macroeconomic conditions in such countries or in the wider CEE/SEE region may adversely affect certain products and services offered by the group and lead to lower revenues than originally planned. In addition, general changes in government policy and regulatory systems in any such jurisdiction may lead to an increase in the Group's operating costs and capital requirements. Any future periods of economic slowdown or slow economic growth in each of the markets in which the Group operates, could have an adverse effect on the Group's business, financial condition, cash flows, results of operations or prospects.

We are currently witnessing a macroeconomic risk posed by the scale and spread of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), which has affected the world and dramatically affected global macroeconomics and economic growth. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at the end of the first and throughout the second quarter of 2020, a large part of the world economy slowed down and work in some sectors was almost completely stopped. As a result of the measures imposed by governments, a significant part of international trade has been hampered. Globally, the subsequent business results of the economic disruption caused by the pandemic are: deteriorating economic prospects, a significant increase in expected credit losses and other impairments, as well as a decrease in revenues caused by lower volumes and reduced customer activity.

The effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the global automotive industry (at the end of the first and the beginning of the second quarter of 2020) are significant, in some countries there has been a sharp reduction in production and even a halt in the production process. B result of the pandemic, car manufacturers in the whole world realized significant losses. This also affected the car sales business of the Company due to disruption of the supply chain and reduced consumer activity. All this had a negative impact on the activity of the companies from the leasing division of the Company, whose services and products are mainly related to financial leasing of new and used cars, renting cars for short-term ("rent-a-car") and long-term (operating leasing) rental and sale of used cars.

Eurohold Bulgaria AD strives to monitor the likelihood of macroeconomic risk and develops group measures to mitigate as much as possible the impact of the effects that may have the presence of this risk. However, the Issuer cannot completely exclude and limit its influence on business, financial condition, profits and cash flows at the group level. There is also the possibility that the occurrence of this risk may exacerbate other risks or a combination of risks.

Risk of occurrence of force majeure circumstances

Force majeure circumstances are all natural disasters and other cataclysms such as abrupt climate change, floods, earthquakes, civil disobedience, clashes, strikes, terrorist acts and hostilities and the like, which have an unforeseen nature. Force majeure circumstances can also be accidents on the material base of a mechanical nature due to human or system error. The occurrence of such events may disrupt the normal activities of the Company until the damages are repaired. Also, they may lead to an unpredictable change in the investor attitude and interest in connection with the market of the equity and debt securities issued by the Company.

Force majeure may also have a strong impact on the overall macroeconomic and international environment. An example of such a risk is the Pandemic, announced by the World Health Organization in the early 2020 epidemic of an acute respiratory syndrome associated with a new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Global impact of the pandemic of (COVID-19)

The nature, scale and spread of the coronavirus pandemic affecting the world have dramatically affected global macroeconomics and economic growth. The restrictive measures taken against the spread of COVID-19 globally from March 2020 to June 2020 have led to a sharp and comprehensive decline in global economic activity and adversely affected stock markets, tourism, transport, the automotive industry and many other industries. Restrictive measures were imposed on the population worldwide, declaring a state of emergency in a number of countries, including Bulgaria, closing borders, as well as significantly restricting and/or suspending entire business sectors. This has led to a significant reduction in revenues, and hence the generation of losses in many economic segments, the need to lay off employees, reduce the income of the population, and hence their purchasing activity, slowing down the supply chain and failure to meet agreed deadlines, postponement of the payment of principal and interest on credit and leasing agreements, renegotiation of lease and vacancy agreements and to many other negative consequences for the limitation of which companies have invested significant resources, developed online systems, digitized business processes, analyzed and evaluated consumer/customer behavior, invested in maintaining the health of staff, developed new products and services to the dynamic and unpredictable environment.

According to Eurostat, the euro area, which is Bulgaria's main trading partner, reported a historically unprecedented decline in the GDP chain in real terms of 11.8% for the period April - June 2020. However, the dynamics of global economic indicators in the period after May 2020 signals a partial improvement in economic activity in the services and industry sectors. At the end of October 2020, governments again took restrictive measures against the background of a sharp increase in the incidence of coronavirus infections in the countries, which led to a new decline in activity in the fourth quarter of 2020. At present, there is a renewed spread of the disease. worldwide, and its activity in Bulgaria is the highest since the beginning of the pandemic, as a result of which the government takes new more urgent measures and restrictions related to the closure of malls, restaurants, schools, gyms and all cultural events.

Overall, the current crisis raises considerable uncertainty about future processes in the global macroeconomy in 2021, including new measures taken by governments to curb the spread of the disease, and depending on the stage of some measures, they will be loosened gradually, and others will remain in force or new ones will be introduced. With the development and approval of vaccines against COVID-19 and the ongoing vaccination of the population, it is hoped that immunity can be acquired more quickly in a large part of the population and the spread of the virus can be counteracted by reducing the potential health consequences of COVID-19.

Investors should keep in mind that all significant effects affected by the pandemic, affecting the macro and micro economy, as well as the international and local business environment, may adversely affect the Company's business. In general, the risk of the current force majeure circumstance will be expressed and will strengthen its influence in case of failure of the Group of the Company to adapt to the changing environment, consumer preferences and market dynamics, change its business strategies if necessary, flexibility in decision making to retain customers, or to direct/expand sales through online platforms or other means of trading, which may adversely affect the business, financial condition and results of the group's operations.

Today's unpredictable situation is changing rapidly and additional impacts may occur, of which the Issuer is currently unaware. Even after mastering COVID-19, the Eurohold Group may continue to experience adverse effects on its business as a result of the global economic impact of the virus, as well as the impact of any recession that has occurred or may occur in the future.

Actions and measures of the Eurohold Group to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic

In connection with the worldwide announced COVID-19 pandemic, strict measures have been announced in the countries in which we operate to reduce the spread of the infection, which has led to significant uncertainty about future economic developments and has had a negative impact on local economies.

For the Eurohold Group, that meant three things. First, that reduced economic activity in local economies will inevitably have a negative impact on the Group's financial results. Secondly, it is the support for our employees and customers during the pandemic. And thirdly, ensuring business continuity and financial stability for our companies.

Adequate and timely measures necessary for the protection of employees and prevention against the spread of COVID-19 were taken and introduced in all companies of the group, such as:

  • Organization, control and monitoring of the work process teams, schedules, including ensuring the work regime "home office";
  • Periodic briefing of employees;
  • Introduction of the necessary protection measures at the Company's presence points, including sending disinfection instructions at the workplace, as well as measures/work plan in case of information about an employee in contact with a coronavirus patient and specific actions in such a situation.

As always, during a pandemic, ensuring the health and well-being of our employees remains our primary concern.

A full formalization of processes has been introduced, ensuring an adequate and transparent organization with a clear and appropriate division of responsibilities and an effective system ensuring the transmission of information and reducing the risk of business interruption in any of the elements - system interruption, procedures, the risk to essential data and functions, as well as the performance of the core business specific to each company part of the Eurohold. This organization was realized through:

  • Establishment of a Crisis Headquarters;
  • Review the plan for continuation of the activity, risk assessment and prepare a specific plan for action and crisis management in connection with the complicated virological situation of COVID-19 and risk minimization;
  • Regular risk measurement and management;
  • others.

The crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic presented us with new challenges and seriously affected the activities of our customers. Guided by the belief that in addition to shareholder returns, we must create value for all stakeholders, we try to support them to the best of our ability and maintain the high trust built between us.

We have taken business continuity action to support our customers and support our business operations. To this end, some of our staff continued to provide critical services in offices, branches, showrooms and repair shops, all with increased safety measures and schedules, and the rest of the staff continued to work remotely.

In many of our markets, we have initiated market-specific measures to support our personal and business customers. The Group expressed its readiness to support its clients and partners in finding solutions for their support and limiting the negative effects of the crisis, by deferred payments under lease and rental agreements, as well as other decisions were made according to specific needs. These measures have been well received and we continue to respond to the changing needs of our customers.

We have also timely improved our digital capabilities to serve more customers remotely, with faster access and improved security. The coronavirus epidemic allowed us to take advantage of the

opportunities for digitalization of business and the development of digital channels for sales and customer service. For the current year we have a fivefold increase in our digital development budget.

Although our offices remained open, we committed to our customers to offer products and services through remote consulting and sales. Immediate measures were taken in the entire group of the Company regarding the protection of employees, development of online platforms for performing activities without the presence of customers, digitalization of the entire activity of concluding leasing contracts, subsequent customer service, including car damage, as well as and the sale of cars, etc. The managements of the companies also focused their efforts on the development of new products and services (see. 5.1.2. "Information on the significant new products and/or services that have been introduced and, to the extent that the development of new products or services has been made public, information on the stage of their development ").

In Romania, a quarter of Euroins customers already uses our mobile application and receives service entirely on-line without physically stepping into our offices. We are currently in the final stage of development of our digital platform in Bulgaria. We also developed new products, in Bulgaria, for example, we were the only ones to offer an insurance product that guarantees vouchers for postponed trips issued by our tour operators at a time when they were forced to suspend their activities 100%. In this way, we have given a clear signal that Euroins is a reliable and stable partner that can be relied on.

Capital and liquidity management is our key focus, which we constantly monitor, both at the group level and at the individual level of each subsidiary and operating company. As a result, in 2020 we made a number of capital increases in order to support companies and meet their capital requirements (applies to the insurance business and in particular the Romanian company, as actions to increase its capital have been taken to date).

In this regard, in the fourth quarter of 2020, the management of Eurohold Bulgaria AD has transformed part of its short-term liabilities into long-term ones by issuing a bond loan. Also, at the end of 2020, in order to strengthen the capital structure of the group, it has agreed and converted part of its liabilities in the form of subordinated debts, representing first-tier capital.

We have revised our models for impairment of expected credit loss in accordance with IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments" at all levels - country, group, segment, company. As a result, we updated some of our expectations on companies by increasing the expected credit loss on exposures that are part of the full impairment model. In order to provide reliability, the models for impairment of expected credit loss under IFRS 9 will continue to be reviewed and updated quarterly as necessary, taking into account the effects of COVID-19 on our businesses until economic conditions normalize.

In connection with the deteriorating economic situation and the increased uncertainty due to the impact of COVID-19, we also reviewed the models for estimating the reserves of insurance companies and made changes in the direction of increase, where necessary. A significant part of the consolidated loss for 2020 was formed by the insurance business of the Group and in particular by the Romanian insurance company as a result of the preparations for the balance sheet Review organized by the local regulator and the change of the current legal framework. As a result, the company changed some of its accounting policy in relation to technical reserves and reinsurance program, which has led to the realization of substantial loss, and represents a one-time effect of accrual of additional provisions (reserves). It is possible that after the completion of the current financial audit for 2020 and after the publication of market indicators related to the calculation of technical provisions, the financial result of the Company may change within acceptable limits.

In connection with the measures and actions taken by us to limit the impact of COVID-19 on our companies, we incurred additional costs for rapid adaptation to the dynamic economic environment, which affected our operational results both individually and at the group level.

Over the years, in parallel with the growth of business and regional expansion, we have built good financial stability, which gives us peace of mind and confidence that we will cope and pass successfully through the current crisis. Even in the conditions of COVID-19 we continue not to deviate from our goals, to follow our strategy and to expand our activity, finalizing already prepared deals in the region. This is confirmed by the acquisition of ERGO Belarus, which was finalized at the beginning of May 2020, after approval by the regulatory authorities in the country. The company acquired by our insurance sub-holding Euroins Insurance Group AD is a subsidiary of the German ERGO, one of the leading insurance groups in Europe. Also, at this moment we are in a position to complete the most significant deal in the history of Eurohold, namely the acquisition of the assets of the energy group CEZ Group in Bulgaria.

The outbreak of the pandemic had a negative impact and the collapse of global stock markets. Eurohold Bulgaria AD, as a public company whose shares are traded on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) and Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE), was also not overlooked by the stock market crash, as the share price fell. To date, the price of Eurohold shares has not only regained its level before the pandemic, but also achieved significant growth.

Impact of the coronary crisis in the following reporting periods

The outbreak of Covid-19 has had and continues to have a significant impact on business around the world and the economy in which the companies in our group operate. The impact and duration of the Covid-19 crisis on a global scale is likely to affect our business in the coming periods. Prolonged reduced economic activity due to the effects of coronavirus could have an adverse effect on our business, lower revenues due to reduced customer activity and due to stock market volatility and a disrupted supply chain, may also have an impact. on the capital position and liquidity of the group.

The extent of the impact of the coronary crisis on the Eurohold Group depends on many factors, the most significant being the measures taken by the governments of the countries in which we operate, as well as our supplier countries (mainly cars), also depends on the purchasing power of our customers, these are factors we cannot influence.

At present, the COVID-19 pandemic is entering its third phase, with significant uncertainties remaining regarding the assessment of the duration of the spread of coronavirus infection and its impact. A number of countries are taking drastic new measures to control the coronavirus infection, including Bulgaria.

The Company's management will continue to assess the impact of the Covid-19 crisis and will review its financial results, assess the risk accordingly and take appropriate flexible actions in the management of the business to limit the impact.

As of the date of this document, Eurohold Bulgaria AD is a stable business structure with preserved stable market positions and preserved operating profitability, able to guarantee good prospects to its shareholders and partners in the conditions of unprecedented health and economic crisis.

Political risk

The political risk reflects the influence of the political processes in the country on the economic and investment process and in particular on the return on investments. The degree of political risk is determined by the likelihood of changes in the unfavorable direction, of the government led longterm economic policy, which may have a negative impact on investment decisions. Other factors related to this risk are possible legislative changes and changes in the tax system concerning the economic and investment climate in the country.

The Republic of Bulgaria is a country with political and institutional stability based on contemporary constitutional principles such as a multiparty parliamentary system, free elections, ethnic tolerance and a clear system of separation of powers. Bulgaria is a member of NATO and since January 1, 2007 is a member of the European Union (EU). The desire for European integration, the presence of a dominant political formation, the pursuit of strict fiscal discipline and adherence to moderate deficits, create predictability and minimize political risk.

In the long run, no sharp deterioration of the political situation is expected, as there is a political and public consensus on the factors that maintain long-term economic stability and a stable macroeconomic framework.

No changes are expected with regard to the current tax policy on the taxation of income of individuals and legal entities, including in connection with their transactions on the capital market, as it is essential for attracting foreign investment.

On July 10, 2020, the European Central Bank announced that Bulgaria was officially admitted to the Exchange Rate Mechanism ERM II, and the BNB entered the so-called close cooperation with the ECB, which is access to the banking union for non-euro area countries. The central rate of the Bulgarian lev is fixed at 1 euro = 1.95583 lev. After a careful assessment of the adequacy and stability of the currency board in Bulgaria, it was accepted that Bulgaria joins the Exchange Rate Mechanism with its existing currency board regime, as a unilateral commitment and without additional requirements to the ECB. The agreement on the participation of the Bulgarian lev in the Exchange Rate Mechanism II (ERM II) is accompanied by a firm commitment of the Bulgarian

authorities to pursue prudent economic policies in order to preserve economic and financial stability and achieve a high degree of sustainable economic convergence.

Risk of high unemployment rates

Unemployment risk is characterized by a decline in labor demand, influenced by real aggregate demand in the economy, as a result, the real purchasing activity of some of the economic entities decreases.

High levels of unemployment can severely jeopardize economic growth in the country, which in turn can lead to a collapse in consumption and a decrease in revenues generated by businesses in the country, including income generated by the Company and its subsidiaries.

At the end of the first and in the second quarter of 2020, the labor market in Bulgaria was severely affected by the measures taken by the state to deal with the pandemic of COVID-19, which affected the whole world.

According to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) for the fourth quarter of 2020, the following indicators have been reported:

▪ The economic activity rate for the population aged 15-64 is 72.7%, and compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, it decreases by 0.3 percentage points;

  • The employment rate for the population aged 15-64 decreased by 1.2 percentage points compared to the same quarter of 2019 and reached 68.8%.
  • The unemployment rate is 5.2%, or 1.1 percentage points higher compared to the fourth quarter of 2019.

▪ The discouraged persons aged 15 - 64 are 62.1 thousand or 5.2% of the economically inactive persons in the same age group.

In the fourth quarter of 2020 the total number of employed persons aged 15 and over was 3 126.9 thousand, of which 1 692.3 thousand men and 1 434.5 thousand women. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, the number of employees decreased by 3.0%. The relative share of employed persons in the population aged 15 and over is 52.9%, as for men this share is 59.8%, and for women - 46.6%.

In the fourth quarter of 2020 the number of unemployed persons was 173.1 thousand, of which 95.7 thousand (55.3%) were men and 77.4 thousand (44.7%) were women. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, respectively 5.4% for men and 5.1% for women. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, the unemployment rate increased by 1.1 percentage points, with the increase for men and women being 1.0 and 1.3 percentage points, respectively.

Unemployment growth between the fourth quarter of 2019 and the fourth quarter of 2020 is largely due to the increased number of unemployed with duration of unemployment of up to one year. During this period, it increased by 23.1 thousand and reached 88.0 thousand. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the long-term unemployed (for one or more years) were 85.1 thousand, or 49.2% of all unemployed persons. The long-term unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points to 2.6%, with the increase being almost the same for men and women.

Source: www.nsi.bg

Credit risk of the country

Credit risk is the probability that a country's international credit ratings will decline. Low credit ratings of the country may lead to higher interest rates, less advantageous conditions of financing the economic subjects, including the Eurohold.

On November 28, 2020, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings confirmed Bulgaria's 'BBB' rating with a stable outlook.

The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings confirmed the long-term and short-term credit rating of Bulgaria in foreign and local currency 'BBB/A-2'. The outlook for the rating remains stable.

The summary report notes the improvement in expectations for the development of the Bulgarian economy, as domestic demand is more resilient to the impact of the pandemic than the agency's preliminary estimates. The decline in GDP in 2020 has been revised to -4.5% compared to -6.5% set in the S&P forecast for May. The budget deficit will remain moderate this year and next, after

which a rapid consolidation is expected, accompanied by a significant inflow of European funds. The rating agency also notes the inclusion of the Bulgarian lev in Exchange Rate Mechanism II in July and Bulgaria's accession to the Banking Union, noting that the process of final accession to the euro area will strengthen cooperation between the BNB and the ECB and is expected to take several years.

The stable outlook reflects the agency's expectations for a rapid recovery of the Bulgarian economy after the pandemic, with no imbalances in the external and financial sectors over the next two years. This will allow for rapid fiscal consolidation and limit the growth of public debt.

The rating agency would raise the credit rating if the recovery of the Bulgarian economy is accompanied by faster fiscal consolidation, as well as an improvement in external balance sheets, exceeding the agency's expectations. Factors that would lead to a downgrade include a deepening economic downturn or a slowdown in the recovery, which in turn will lead to longer fiscal consolidation and rising public debt over the next two years.

Source: www.minfin.bg

On 19.02.2021, the international rating agency Fitch Ratings raised the outlook from stable to positive over Bulgaria's long-term credit rating in foreign and local currency, and the 'BBB' rating was confirmed.

The positive outlook reflects the reduction in macroeconomic risks arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, supported by a more sustainable economy and a sound policy framework, as well as an ongoing gradual process towards the introduction of the euro. According to the rating agency, the short-term negative risks arising from the pandemic and the uncertain outcome of the elections are largely offset by the prospects for significant EU investment funding and commitment to macroeconomic and fiscal stability, supported by long-term currency board arrangements and participation. Bulgaria in the Exchange Rate Mechanism II (ERM II).

In the coming years, Bulgaria will be one of the main beneficiaries of EU transfers, including EUR 16.6 billion (27% of GDP in 2020) in the next multiannual financial framework (2021-2027) and 7.5 billion (12% of GDP) EU grants under the Next Generation EU (NGEU) mechanism. Despite the challenge of absorbing such a large amount of funds, Fitch Ratings believes that this will increase economic growth from the projected 3% in 2021 to 4-5% in the period 2022-2025.

Bulgaria's rating is supported by its strong external and fiscal balances and the sound political framework of EU membership and the long-standing functioning of the currency board arrangement. The assessment is limited by slightly lower income levels compared to the median of BBB countries and unfavorable demographics, which may limit growth and affect public finances in the long term. The governance indicators are slightly above those of the countries selected for comparison.

Despite the negative effects of the pandemic, thanks to long-term prudent fiscal policy, public finance indicators remain better than other countries with the same rating, as well as to EU countries. The rating agency estimates the budget deficit (on an accrual basis) at 4% of GDP in 2020 (compared to a median of 6.9% for countries with a similar rating), mainly influenced by COVID-19-related expenditure measures. about 3% of GDP. The implementation of revenues exceeded the revised budgetary targets, partly due to improvements in tax collection, as well as a weaker-than-expected economic contraction.

The main factors that could lead to an increase in the rating are: progress towards joining the euro area; improving the growth potential of the economy, leading to a faster convergence of income levels with that of countries with a higher rating. Factors that could lead to a downgrade are: adverse policy developments that undermine confidence in economic recovery; prolonged increase in public debt; materialization of contingent liabilities in the state budget balance or weaker growth prospects.

Source: www.minfin.bg

Taking a consistent and long-term economic policy in Bulgaria would be a good reason for the potential increase in the country's credit rating, which in turn would have a favorable impact on the economic group of Eurohold, which is expressed in the financing possibilities of the Group. In the event of a decrease in Bulgaria's credit rating due to unstable management of the country, it may have a negative impact on the Group and on the cost of financing, unless its borrowing agreements do not have fixed interest rates.

Inflation risk

The inflation risk is related to the possibility of inflation influencing the real return of investments. The main risks associated with the inflation forecast refer to the dynamics of international prices and the rate of economic growth in Bulgaria. International commodity prices may increase more significantly as a result of political crises or increased demand. The limited supply of certain agricultural commodities, especially of cereals, internationally, in connection with adverse climatic events, may additionally cause higher inflation in the country.

According to preliminary NSI data, the consumer price index for January 2021 compared to December 2020 is 100.2%, i.e., monthly inflation is 0.2%. The annual inflation for January 2021 compared to January 2020 is minus 0.6%. The average annual inflation for the period February 2020 - January 2021 compared to the period February 2019 - January 2020 is 1.3%.

The harmonized index of consumer prices for January 2021 compared to December 2020 is 100.1%, i.e., monthly inflation is 0.1%. The annual inflation for January 2021 compared to January 2020 is minus 0.4%. The average annual inflation for the period February 2020 - January 2021 compared to the period February 2019 - January 2020 is 0.9%.

According to preliminary NSI data, the price index for the small basket for January 2021 compared to December 2020 is 100.3%.

Source: www.nsi.bg

Inflation may affect the amount of the Company's costs as part of the company's liabilities are interest-bearing. Their servicing is related to the current interest rates which reflect the inflation level in the country. Therefore, maintaining low inflation levels in the country is considered a significant factor in the activities of the Eurohold Group.

At present and in general, the currency board mechanism provides guarantees that inflation in the country will remain under control and will not adversely affect the country's economy, and in particular the activities of the Company and its group, and hence its ability to service its debt positions.

Given this, each investor should well understand and account for both the current levels of inflation risk and the future opportunities for its manifestation.

Currency risk

This risk is related to the possibility for depreciation of the local currency. For Bulgaria, in particular, this is a risk of premature waiver of the terms of the Currency Board at a fixed exchange rate of the national currency. On July 10, 2020, the European Central Bank announced that Bulgaria has been officially admitted to the Exchange Rate Mechanism ERM II. The central rate of the Bulgarian lev is fixed at 1 euro = 1.95583 lev, it was assumed that Bulgaria joins the Exchange Rate Mechanism with its existing currency board regime, as a unilateral commitment and without additional requirements to the ECB.

Any significant depreciation of the lev may have a significant adverse effect on the economic entities in the country, including the Company. Risk exists also when the income and costs of an entity are formed in different currencies. Exposure of the economic entities operating on the territory of Bulgaria to the US dollar, which is the main currency of a significant part of the world markets for raw materials and products, is particularly pronounced.

The Company's activity does not involve exposure to significant currency risk, because the current bond issue is denominated in BGN and almost all its operations and transactions are denominated in BGN and EUR, and the latter has a fixed exchange rate against the BGN.

The changes in the various exchange rates did not significantly affect the activities of the Company until the moment when control participations in the countries Romania, Northern Macedonia, Ukraine, Georgia, Belarus were acquired. The financial results of these companies are presented in local currency, respectively - Romanian leu (RON), Macedonian denar (MKD), Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH) and Georgian lari (GEL), Belarusian ruble (BYR), whose exchange rate is determined almost freely on the local foreign exchange market. Consolidated revenue of Eurohold Bulgaria AD will be exposed to currency risk depending on the movement of these currencies against the euro.

Interest rate risk

The interest risk is related to the possibility for change in the predominating interest levels in the country. Its influence is related to the possibility for decrease in the net income of the companies as a result of the increased interest rates, at which the Issuer finances its activity. Interest risk is included under macroeconomic risks, due to the fact that the main reason for change in the interest rates is the occurrence of instability in the financial system as a whole. This risk can be managed through balanced use of different sources of financial resource.

The increase of interest rates, with other conditions remaining the same, would influence the price of the financial resource used by the Issuer in the implementation of various business projects. In addition to that, it could influence the amount of the expenses of the Company, since a large portion of the liabilities of the Company is interest bearing and their servicing is related to the current interest rates.

Risks related to regulatory changes Regulatory risk

The company's results may be affected by changes in regulations. The Eurohold Group operates in a highly regulated environment in different European countries. The possibility of more radical changes in the regulatory framework, in the interpretation or practice of enforcing the legislation, as well as in the divergence in the legislation and regulations in Bulgaria and in the countries where the Company operates, may have an adverse effect on its activity as a whole, results, as well as its financial condition.

Financial risk

The financial risk is the additional uncertainty with regard to the investor in obtaining income, when the company uses borrowed or borrowed funds. This additional financial insecurity adds to the business risk. When part of the funds used for financing of the activity of the company are in the form of loans or debt securities, the repayment of these funds represents a fixed liability.

Some of Eurohold's subsidiaries, in particular leasing and automotive companies, due to the nature of their activities, use a significant attracted resource. The lack of resources for their financing can lead to disruption of the rhythm of their activities and to the realization of negative financial results, and this directly affects the group financial condition of Eurohold.

Risk of increased competition:

All sectors in which the subsidiaries of the Eurohold Group operate have a highly competitive environment. The future success of the group will depend on the ability of Eurohold and its subsidiaries to remain competitive compared to other companies operating in the market segment. The competitiveness of the Eurohold Group is discussed in detail in item 5.6. "Competitive position".

c) MANAGEMENT AND RISK MINIMIZATION MECHANISMS

The elements which define the framework for management of the different risks are directly related to specific procedures for timely prevention and settlement of possible difficulties in the operations of Eurohold Bulgaria AD. They include current analysis of the following:

  • market share, pricing policy, marketing surveys and studies of the development of the market and the market share;
  • active management of investments in various sectors and industries;
  • overall policy for the management of the assets and liabilities of the company and the group in order to optimize the structure, quality and return of assets;
  • optimizing the structure of the attracted funds in order to provide liquidity and reduce financial costs in the whole group;
  • effective cash flow management at group level;
  • optimization of the costs for administration, management and external services;
  • human resource management.

General risk management is focused on minimizing the potential negative effects that could affect the Group's financial results. Financial risks are currently identified, measured and monitored through various control mechanisms in order to determine adequate prices for the services and products offered by the companies in the Eurohold Group and the borrowed capital attracted by them. An adequate assessment of the market circumstances, the investments made in the group and the forms of maintaining the free liquid assets is performed, without allowing an unjustified concentration of a given risk.

The occurrence of unexpected events, the incorrect assessment of current trends, as well as many other micro and macroeconomic factors may influence the judgment of the company's management team.

Date: 12 April 2021

Asen Minchev,

Executive Member of the Management Board

Eurohold Bulgaria AD Interim Consolidated Statement of profit or loss for 2020

In thousand BGN Notes 2020 2019
Revenue from operating activities
Revenue from insurance business 3 1 438 419 1 323 840
Revenue from car sales and after sales 5 162 552 244 757
Revenue from leasing business 6 21 609 25 301
Revenue from asset management and brokerage 8 7 934 4 521
Revenue from the activities of the parent company 10 3 027 2 390
1 633 541 1 600 809
Expenses of operating activities
Expenses of insurance business 4 (1 405 341) (1 257 871)
Cost of cars and spare parts sold (138 314) (211 190)
Expenses of leasing business 7 (7 865) (8 751)
Expenses of asset management and brokerage 9 (6 810) (3 178)
Expenses of the activities of the parent company 11 (1 850) (1 164)
(1 560 180) (1 482 154)
Gross Operating Profit 73 361 118 655
Other income/(expenses), net 12 2 438 (1 080)
Other operating expenses 13 (72 302) (74 642)
(Accrued)/recovered impairment loss on financial assets, net 14 (1 690) (1 630)
EBITDA 1 807 41 303
Financial expenses 15 (22 702) (19 908)
Financial income 16 179 112
Foreign exchange gains/(losses), net 17 1 405 (303)
EBTDA (19 311) 21 204
Depreciation and amortization 18 (20 685) (20 451)
EBT (39 996) 753
Tax expenses 19 (3 413) (1 683)
Net profit for the period (43 409) (930)
Net profit, attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent (43 658) (2 885)
Non-controlling interests 249 1 955

Prepared by: Signed on behalf of BoD: Procurator:

/Ivan Hristov/ /Аsen Minchev/ /Hristo Stoev/

Eurohold Bulgaria AD

Interim Consolidated Statement of other comprehensive income for 2020

In thousand BGN Note 2020 2019
Net profit for the period 45 (43 409) (930)
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income to be reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss:
Net loss from change in the fair value of financial assets through
other comprehensive income
1 002 (8)
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations (10 813) 1 158
(9 811) 1 150
Net profit / (loss) from change in fair value of financial assets
through other comprehensive income:
Investments in associates at fair value (5 526) 5 526
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax (5 526)
(15 337)
5 526
6 676
Total comprehensive income for the period, net of tax (58 746) 5 746
Total comprehensive income, attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent (58 258) 3 454
Non-controlling interests (488) 2 292
(58 746) 5 746

Prepared by: Signed on behalf of BoD: Procurator:

/Ivan Hristov/ /Аsen Minchev/ /Hristo Stoev/

Eurohold Bulgaria AD

Interim Consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2020

In thousand BGN Note 31.12.2020 31.12.2019
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 20 68 798 91 690
Time Deposits at banks 21 30 047 15 787
Reinsurers' share in technical reserves 22.1 572 125 463 829
Insurance receivables 22.2 150 208 127 796
Trade receivables 23 45 785 47 151
Other receivables 24 67 336 51 765
Machinery, plant and equipment 25, 25.3-5 46 703 53 150
Intangible assets 27 4 358 3 546
Inventory 28 26 632 42 168
Financial assets 29 335 388 261 899
Deferred tax assets 30 11 513 13 061
Land and buildings 25, 25.1-2 53 246 53 906
Investment property 26 9 652 15 703
Investments in associates and other investments 31 10 849 18 113
Other financial investments 32 1 861 5 650
Non-current receivables 33 51 212 54 199
*71
Goodwill
34 190 397 190 397
TOTAL ASSETS 1 676 110 1 509 810

Prepared by: Signed on behalf of BoD: Procurator:

/Ivan Hristov/ /Аsen Minchev/ /Hristo Stoev/

Eurohold Bulgaria AD Interim Consolidated statement of financial position (continued) as of December 31, 2020

In thousand BGN Notes 31.12.2020 31.12.2019
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Issued capital 44.1 197 526 197 526
Treasury shares 44.1 (97) (1 353)
Share Premium 44.2 49 568 49 568
General reserves 7 641 7 641
Revaluation and other reserves (68 449) (52 943)
Retained earnings/(losses) (36 535) (40 279)
Profit for the year 45 (43 658) (2 885)
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 105 996 157 275
Non-controlling interests 46 29 225 33 423
Total equity 135 221 190 698
Subordinated debts 35 76 985 19 558
LIABILITIES
Bank and non-bank loans 36 174 341 140 735
Obligations on bond issues 37 163 342 157 664
Non-current liabilities 38 14 380 23 242
Current liabilities 39 54 230 43 891
Trade and other payables 40 124 617 139 749
Payables to reinsurers 41 46 855 26 193
Deferred tax liabilities 42 342 397
578 107 531 871
Insurance reserves 43 885 797 767 683
885 797 767 683
Total liabilities and subordinated debts 1 540 889 1 319 112
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1 676 110 1 509 810

Prepared by: Signed on behalf of BoD: Procurator:

/Ivan Hristov/ /Аsen Minchev/ /Hristo Stoev/

Eurohold Bulgaria AD

Interim Consolidated statement of cash flows for 2020

In thousand BGN Note 2020 2019
Operating activities
Profit for the period before tax: (39 996) 753
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortization 18 20 685 20 451
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) (709) 304
Dividend income (44) (88)
Insurance reserves change 118 114 36 197
Increase in impairment loss - 4 706
Revaluation of investments (7 264) (8 661)
Gain on purchase of investments in subsidiaries (4 269) -
Gain on investment sales (3 757) (10 015)
Gain on transfer of property, equipment and equipment -
Net investment income (interest income and expense) 10 446 7 129
Other non-monetary adjustments 14 080 (7 449)
Operating profit before change in working capital 107 286 43 327
Change in trade and other receivables (144 913) (53 637)
Change in inventory (57 953) 18 454
Change in trade and other payables and other adjustments 89 783 20 241
Cash generated from operating activities (5 797) 28 385
Interest (paid)/received 2 676 (4 380)
Income tax paid (2 405) (467)
Net cash flows from operating activities (5 526) 23 538
Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (3 856) (3 670)
Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment 1 193 20 651
Loans granted (84 462) (61 371)
Repayment of loans, including financial leases 58 136 67 814
Interest received on loans granted 1 852 3 531
Purchase of investments (319 416) (136 890)
Sales of investments 252 499 169 845
Dividends received 3 540 4 816
Effect of exchange rate changes 558 (318)
Other proceeds/(payments) from investing activities, net 3 051 1 550
Net cash flows from investing activities (86 905) 65 958

Prepared by: Signed on behalf of BoD: Procurator:

/Ivan Hristov/ /Аsen Minchev/ /Hristo Stoev/

Eurohold Bulgaria AD Interim Consolidated statement of cash flows (continued) for 2020

In thousand BGN Note 2020 2019
Financing activities
Proceeds from loans 210 720 54 028
Repayment of loans (102 894) (55 381)
Lease repayments (21 790) (26 032)
Payment of interest, charges, commissions on investment loans (16 170) (16 122)
Dividends paid (566) (3 276)
Other proceeds/(payments) from financing activities, net 239 (563)
Net cash flows from financing activities 69 539 (47 346)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (22 892) 42 150
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 20 91 690 49 540
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 20 68 798 91 690

Prepared by: Signed on behalf of BoD: Procurator:

/Ivan Hristov/ /Аsen Minchev/ /Hristo Stoev/

Eurohold Bulgaria AD

Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the year, ended December 31, 2020

In thousand BGN Share
capital
Share
premium
General
reserves
Revaluation
and other
reserves
Retained
earnings/
(losses)
Equity
attributable
to equity
holders of
the parent
Non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
Balance as at 31 December
2018 (recalculated)*
197 449 49 568 7 641 (57 616) (36 931) 160 111 40 464 200
575
Adjustment for initial application
Of IFRS 16
- - - - (1 245) (1 245) (82) (1 327)
Error correction - - - - (74) (74) - (74)
Balance as at 1 January 2019
(recalculated)
197 449 49 568 7 641 (57 616) (38 250) 158 792 40 382 199 174
Treasury shares repurchased (1 276) - - - - (1 276) - (1 276)
Dividends - - - - (2 469) (2 469) (859) (3 328)
Change in non-controlling interest
due to transactions without
change of control - - - (1 666) 440 (1 226) (8 392) (9 618)
Profit for the period - - - - (2 885) (2 885) 1 955 (930)
Other comprehensive income:
Revaluation reserve from
recalculations in the foreign
currency presentation
Changes in the fair value of
financial assets through other
- - - 1 130 - 1 130 28 1 158
comprehensive income - - - (8) - (8) - (8)
Change in the fair value of
investments in associates
- - - 5 217 - 5 217 309 5 526
Total other comprehensive
income
- - - 6 339 - 6 339 337 6 676
Total comprehensive income - - - 6 339 (2 885) 3 454 2 292 5 746
Balance as at 31 December
2019
196 173 49 568 7 641 (52 943) (43 164) 157 275 33 423 190 698
Error correction - - - - (1 244) (1 244) - (1 244)
Balance as at 1 January 2020
(recalculated) 196 173 49 568 7 641 (52 943) (44 408) 156 031 33 423 189 454
Treasury shares repurchased 1 256 - - - - 1 256 - 1 256
Dividends
Change in non-controlling interest
- - - - - - (637) (637)
due to transactions without
change of control, other changes - - - 906 8 025 7 119 (2 994) 4 125
Profit for the period - - - (43 658) (43 658) 249 (43 409)
Other comprehensive income:
Revaluation reserve from
recalculations in the foreign
currency presentation - - - (10,324) - (10,324) (489) (10,813)
Change in reserve for subsequent
valuations of associates
Change in fair value of available
- - - (5,217) - (5 217) (309) (5 526)
for-sale and revaluation assets - - - 941 - 941 61 1 002
Total other comprehensive
income - - - (14 600) - (14 600) (737) (15 337)
Total comprehensive income - - - (14 600) (43 658) (58 258) (488) (58 746)
Balance as at 30 December
2020
197 429 49 568 7 641 (68 449) (80 193) 105 996 29 225 135 221

Prepared by: Signed on behalf of BoD: Procurator:

/Ivan Hristov/ /Аsen Minchev/ /Hristo Stoev/

Consolidated statement of profit or loss by Business Segments for 2020

In thousand BGN 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020
Asset
manage
Insurance Leasing ment and Parent
Note Consolidated business Automotive business brokerage company Elimination
Revenue from operating activities
Revenue from insurance business 3 1 438 419 1 440 244 - - - - (1 825)
Revenue from car sales and after sales 5 162 552 - 170 349 - - - (7 797)
Revenue from leasing business 6 21 609 - - 22 613 - - (1 004)
Revenue from asset management and
brokerage 8 7 934 - - - 9 101 - (1 167)
Revenue from the activities of the parent
company 10 3 027 - - - - 3 836 (809)
1 633 541 1 440 244 170 349 22 613 9 101 3 836 (12 602)
Expenses of operating activities
Expenses of insurance business 4 (1 405 341) (1 414 570) - - - - 9 229
Cost of cars and spare parts sold (138 314) - (138 451) - - - 137
Expenses of leasing business 7 (7 865) - - (8 057) - - 192
Expenses of asset management and
brokerage 9 (6 810) - - - (6 710) - (100)
Expenses of the activities of the parent
company 11 (1 850) - - - (1 911) 61
(1 560 180) (1 414 570) (138 451) (8 057) (6 710) (1 911) 9 519
Gross profit 73 361 25 674 31 898 14 556 2 391 1 925 (3 083)
Other income/(expenses), net 12 2 438 - 2 192 227 20 - (1)
Other operating expenses 13 (72 302) (37 911) (22 752) (8 096) (1 865) (3 197) 1 519
(Accrued)/recovered impairment loss on
financial assets, net 14 (1 690) - (324) (1 345) (30) 9 -
EBITDA 1 807 (12 237) 11 014 5 342 516 (1 263) (1 565)
Financial expenses 15 (22 702) (5 063) (3 241) (62) (48) (16 251) 1 963
Financial income 16 179 - 755 - - - (576)
Foreign exchange gains/(losses), net 17 1 405 - (34) - - 1 439 -
EBTDA (19 311) (17 300) 8 494 5 280 468 (16 075) (178)
Depreciation and amortization 18 (20 685) (7 730) (6 585) (5 620) (192) (679) 121
EBT (39 996) (25 030) 1 909 (340) 276 (16 754) (57)
Tax expenses 19 (3 413) (2 984) (368) (8) (53) - -
Net profit for the period (43 409) (28 014) 1 541 (348) 223 (16 754) (57)

Consolidated statement of profit or loss by Business Segments for 2019

In thousand BGN 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019
Note Consolidated Insurance
business
Automotive Leasing
business
Asset
manage
ment and
brokerage
Parent
company
Elimination
Revenue from operating activities
Revenue from insurance business 3 1 323 840 1 325 145 - - - - (1 305)
Revenue from car sales and after sales 5 244 757 - 253 376 - - - (8 619)
Revenue from leasing business 6 25 301 - - 27 434 - - (2 133)
Revenue from asset management and
brokerage 8 4 521 - - - 5 375 - (854)
Revenue from the activities of the parent
company
10 2 390 - - - - 7 858 (5 468)
1 600 809 1 325 145 253 376 27 434 5 375 7 858 (18 379)
Expenses of operating activities
Expenses of insurance business 4 (1 257 871) (1 266 644) - - - - 8 773
Cost of cars and spare parts sold (211 190) - (211 203) - - - 13
Expenses of leasing business 7 (8 751) - - (9 025) - - 274
Expenses of asset management and
brokerage 9 (3 178) - - - (3 179) - 1
Expenses of the activities of the parent
company 11 (1 164) - - - - (1 187) 23
(1 482 154) (1 266 644) (211 203) (9 025) (3 179) (1 187) 9 084
Gross profit 118 655 58 501 42 173 18 409 2 196 6 671 (9 295)
Other income/(expenses), net 12 (1 080) - 14 (1 621) 173 - 354
Other operating expenses 13 (74 642) (32 811) (26 749) (9 804) (1 560) (5 366) 1 648
(Accrued) / recovered impairment loss on
financial assets, net
(1 630) (1 081) (54) (588) 24 69 -
EBITDA 14 41 303 24 609 15 384 6 396 833 1 374 (7 293)
Financial expenses 15 (19 908) (3 515) (3 551) (55) (41) (14 994) 2 248
Financial income 16 112 - 489 - - - (377)
Foreign exchange gains/(losses), net 17 (303) - - - - (303) -
EBTDA 21 204 21 094 12 322 6 341 792 (13 923) (5 422)
Depreciation and amortization 18 (20 451) (7 165) (6 729) (6 090) (191) (708) 432
EBT 753 13 929 5 593 251 601 (14 631) (4 990)
Tax expenses 19 (1 683) (1 317) (310) (35) (21) - -
Net profit for the period (930) 12 612 5 283 216 580 (14 631) (4 990)

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for 2020

Founded in 1996, Eurohold Bulgaria operates in Bulgaria, Romania, Northern Macedonia, Ukraine, Georgia, Greece and Belarus. The company owns a large number of subsidiaries in the insurance, financial services and car sales sectors.

1. INFORMATION ABOUT THE ECONOMIC GROUP

Eurohold Bulgaria AD (parent company) is a public joint stock company established by virtue of article 122 of the Public Offering of Securities Act and article 261 of the Commerce Act.

The parent company is registered in Sofia City Court under corporate file 14436/2006 and is established by merger of Eurohold AD registered under corporate file № 13770/1996 as per the inventory of Sofia City Court and Starcom Holding AD registered under corporate file № 6333/1995 as per the inventory of Sofia City Court.

The seat and registered address of Eurohold Bulgaria AD are as follows: city of Sofia, 43 Christopher Columbus Blvd.

The parent company has the following managing bodies: General Meeting of Shareholders, Supervisory Board /two-tier system/ and Management Board, with the following members as at 31.12.2020:

Supervisory board:

Asen Milkov Christov, Country:Bulgaria – Chairman; Dimitar Stoyanov Dimitrov, Country:Bulgaria – Deputy Chairman; Radi Georgiev Georgiev, Country:Bulgaria – Member; Kustaa Lauri Ayma, Country:Finland – Independent Member; Lyubomir Stoev, Country:Austria – Independent Member; Louis Gabriel Roman, Country:USA – Independent Member.

Mandate until 09.05.2022.

Management board:

Kiril Ivanov Boshov, Country:Bulgaria - Chairman, Executive Member; Asen Mintchev Mintchev, Country:Bulgaria – Executive Member; Velislav Milkov Hristov, Country:Bulgaria – Member; Assen Emanouilov Assenov, Country:Bulgaria – Member; Razvan Stefan Lefter, Country:Romania – Member.

Mandate until 14.08.2022.

As of 31.12.2020, the Parent company is represented and managed by Kiril Ivanov Boshov and Assen Mintchev Mintchev – Executive Members of the Management Board, and Hristo Stoev – Procurator, jointly by the one of the executive members and the Procurator of the Parent Company only.

The Audit Committee supports the work of the Management board and plays the role of those charged with governance who monitor and supervise the Parent Company's internal control, risk management and financial reporting system.

As of 31.12.2020, the Audit Committee of the Parent Company comprises the following members: Ivan Georgiev Mankov, Country:Bulgaria – Chairman; Dimitar Stoyanov Dimitrov, Country:Bulgaria – Member; Rositsa Mihaylova Pencheva, Country:Bulgaria – Member.

1.1 Scope of Activities

The scope of activities of the parent company is as follows: acquisition, management, assessment and sales of participations in Bulgarian and foreign companies, acquisition, management and sales of bonds, acquisition, assessment and sales of patents, granting patent use licenses to companies in which the parent company participates, funding companies, in which the Parent company participates.

1.2 Structure of the economic group

The investment portfolio of Eurohold Bulgaria AD comprises three economic sectors: insurance, finance and automobile. The insurance sector has the biggest share in the holding's portfolio, and the automobile sector is the newest line.

Companies involved in the consolidation and percentage of participation in equity Insurance Sector

% of participation in % of participation
the share capital in the share capital
Company
Euroins Insurance Group AD (EIG AD) *
Indirect participation through EIG AD:
31.12.2020
95.95%
31.12.2019
94.41%
Insurance Company Euroins AD, Bulgaria 98.63% 98.28%
Euroins Romania Asigurare-Reasigurare S.A., Romania 98.51% 98.51%
Euroins Osiguruvanje AD, North Macedonia 93.36% 93.36%
Insurance Company Euroins Life EAD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Insurance Company EIG Re AD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Euroins Ukraine PrAT, Ukraine 92.62% 92.62%
Euroins Ukraine PrAT, Ukraine through European
Travel Insurance PrAT, Ukraine
5.74% 5.74%
Euroins Claims I.K.E., Greece 100.00% 100.00%
Insurance Company Euroins Georgia JCS, Georgia 50.04% 50.04%
European Travel Insurance PrAT, Ukraine 99.99% 99.99%
CJSC Insurance company Euroins, Belarus
(former CJSC IC ERGO)
93.12% -
*direct participation

Automobile Sector

% of participation % of participation
Company in the share capital
31.12.2020
in the share capital
31.12.2019
Avto Union AD (AU AD)* 99.99% 99.99%
Indirect participation through AU AD:
Avto Union Service EOOD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
N Auto Sofia EAD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Espace Auto OOD, Bulgaria through N Auto Sofia EAD 51.00% 51.00%
EA Properties EOOD, Bulgaria 51.00% 51.00%
Daru Car AD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Auto Italy EAD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Auto Italy – Sofia EOOD, Bulgaria through Auto Italy EAD,
related party until 30.12.2020 - 100.00%
Bulvaria Varna EOOD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Bulvaria Sofia EAD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Star Motors EOOD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Star Motors DOOEL, North Macedonia through Star Motors
EOOD 100.00% 100.00%
Star Motors SH.P.K., Kosovo through Star Motors DOOEL 100.00% 100.00%
Motohub OOD, Bulgaria 51.00% 51.00%
Motobul EAD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Benzin Finance EAD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Bopar Pro S.R.L., Romania through Motobul EAD 99.00% 99.00%
*direct participation

Finance Sector

% of participation % of participation
in the share capital in the share capital
Company 31.12.2020 31.12.2019
Euro-Finance AD, Bulgaria* 99.99% 99.99%

*direct participation

% of participation % of participation
Company in the share capital
31.12.2020
in the share capital
31.12.2019
Eurolease Group EAD* 90.01% 90.01%
Indirect participation through Eurolease Group EAD:
Eurolease Auto EAD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Eurolease Auto Romania AD, Romania 77.98% 77.98%
Eurolease Auto Romania AD through Euroins Romania
Asigurare-Reasigurare S.A., Romania 20.45% 20.45%
Eurolease Auto DOOEL, North Macedonia 100.00% 100.00%
Eurolease Rent A Car EOOD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Amigo Leasing EAD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Autoplaza EAD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
Sofia Motors EOOD, Bulgaria 100.00% 100.00%
*direct participation

Energy sector

% of participation
% of participation in in the share
the share capital capital
Company 31.12.2020 31.12.2019
Eastern European Electric Company II B.V., Netherlands 100.00% 100.00%
Indirect participation through Eastern European
Electric Company II B.V:
Eastern European Electric Company B.V., Netherlands 100.00% 100.00%
* direct participation

Currently, the energy sector companies are not active.

2. SUMMARY OF THE GROUP'S ACCOUNTING POLICY

2.1 Basis for Preparation of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statement

These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

In preparing these interim consolidated financial statements, the same accounting policies, accounting techniques and calculation methods and basic assumptions have been applied as in the last consolidated annual financial statements for 2019.

The interim consolidated financial statements for 2020 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019, prepared in accordance with all International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) developed and published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and adopted by the European Union (IFRS adopted by the EU). For the purposes of paragraph 1 (8) of the Supplementary Provisions of the Accounting Act applicable in Bulgaria, the term "IFRS adopted by the EU" means International Accounting Standards (IAS) adopted in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and the Council.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the going concern assumption.

Eurohold Bulgaria as a holding company does not carry out regular commercial activity.

ACCOUNTING POLICY

The most significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the principles for measuring the individual types of assets, liabilities, income and expenses, in accordance with IFRS. The measurement bases are disclosed in detail further in the accounting policy to the interim consolidated financial statements.

It should be noted that accounting estimates and assumptions have been used in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Although they are based on information provided to management at the date of preparation of the consolidated financial statements, the actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions made.

2.2 Comparative data

The interim consolidated financial statements have been presented in accordance with IAS 1 "Presentation of Financial Statements". The Group agreed to present the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in a single statement.

The consolidated statement of financial position presents two comparative periods when the Group:

a) apply accounting policies retrospectively;

b) retrospectively recalculates items in the consolidated financial statements; or

c) reclassifies items in the consolidated financial statements.

and this has a material effect on the information in the consolidated statement of financial position at the beginning of the prior period.

2.3 Consolidation

The interim consolidated financial statements include an interim consolidated statement of financial position, an interim consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, an interim consolidated cash flow statement and an interim consolidated statement of changes in equity as of 31.12.2020. These statements include the Parent Company and all subsidiaries. A subsidiary is consolidated by the Parent Company by holding, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting shares of the capital or by the ability to manage its financial and operating policies in order to obtain economic benefits from its activities.

The full consolidation method is applied. Reports are aggregated in order, with items such as assets, liabilities, property, income and expense aggregated. All domestic transactions and balances between the companies in the group are eliminated. There is an elimination of opposing elements: capital, financial, commercial, reputation calculation at the date of acquisition.

The non-controlling interest in the net assets of the subsidiaries is determined by the shareholder structure of the subsidiaries at the date of the consolidated statement of financial position.

For business combinations covering enterprises or businesses under common control, the Group has opted to apply the purchase method in accordance with IFRS 3 Business Combinations. The Group has made an accounting policy choice regarding these transactions as they are currently outside the scope of IFRS 3 and do not contain guidance for them in existing IFRSs. According to IAS 8, in the absence of a standard or explanation that is specifically applicable to an operation, other events or conditions, management uses its own judgment to develop and apply accounting policies.

Principles of consolidation

Business combinations are reported as accounting using the purchase method. This method requires the acquirer to recognise separately from goodwill the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and participation which does not constitute control in the acquiree. Expenses not directly related to the acquisition relate to profit or loss for the period.

The identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed and contingent liabilities in a business combination are measured at fair value at the acquisition date regardless of the extent of the noncontrolling interest. The Group has the ability to measure participations that do not represent control of the acquiree either at fair value or as a pro rata share in the identifiable net assets of the acquiree.

The excess of the acquisition cost over the acquirer's share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree is recognized as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is lower than the investor's interest in the fair values of the net assets of the company, the difference is recognized directly in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the period.

Self-recognized goodwill on the acquisition of subsidiaries is tested for impairment at least annually. Impairment losses on goodwill are not reversed. Gains or losses on disposal (disposal) of a subsidiary of the Group also includes the carrying amount of the goodwill, the deductible for the (released) company.

Each recognized goodwill is identified as belonging to an object generating cash proceeds when a business combination is realized, and this object is applied when carrying out the impairment tests. In determining the cash-generating entities, the entities that were expected to benefit from future business combinations in the business combination and for which the goodwill itself arose.

Transactions with non-controlling interest

Non-controlling operations are treated by the Group as transactions with entities owning the equity instrument of the Group. The effects of the sale of units of the Parent Company without loss of control to non-controlling interests are not treated as components of the Group's current profit or loss but as movements in the components of its equity. Conversely, in the case of purchases by the Parent Company of non-controlling interests of any non-controlling interests, any difference between the amount paid and the corresponding share of the net book value of the subsidiary's net assets is recognized directly in the consolidated statement of changes in equity, usually to the "unallocated profit / (uncovered loss)" line.

When the Group ceases to have control and significant influence, any remaining minority investment as a share in the capital of the company concerned is remeasured at fair value, the difference to carrying amount being recognized in current profit or loss, respectively all amounts previously recognized in other components of comprehensive income are accounted for, as in the case of a direct exemption operation, of all those associated with the initial investment (in the subsidiary or associate).

2.4 Functional and reporting currency

Transactions in foreign currency are reported in the functional currency of the respective company by the Group at the official exchange rate as of the date of the transaction (announced fixing of the Bulgarian National Bank). Foreign exchange gains and losses arising from the settlement of these transactions and the revaluation of foreign currency positions at the end of the reporting period are recognized in profit or loss.

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates of the transactions (not revalued). Non -monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated at the exchange rate at the date that the fair value was determined.

The functional currency of the individual companies of the Group has not changed during the reporting period.

Upon consolidation, all assets and liabilities are translated into Bulgarian levs at the closing rate as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Income and expenses are translated into the presentation currency of the Group at the average exchange rate for the reporting period. Foreign exchange differences lead to an increase or decrease in other comprehensive income and are recognized in the allowance for translation into equity. Upon disposal of a net investment in a foreign operation, the accumulated foreign exchange differences from restatements recognized in equity are reclassified to profit or loss and recognized as part of the gain or loss on the sale. Goodwill and adjustments related to the determination of fair values at the acquisition date are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign enterprise and are translated into BGN at the closing rate.

2.5 Accounting assumptions and approximate accounting estimates

The presentation of the consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards requires the Group's management to make the best estimates, accruals and reasonable assumptions that affect the reported values of assets and liabilities, income and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent receivables and payables at the reporting date. These estimates, accruals and assumptions are based on information available at the date of the consolidated interim financial statements, so future actual results could differ (as in a financial crisis, the uncertainties are more significant).

Significant judgments

Deferred tax assets

Tax loss

The assessment of the probability of future taxable income for the use of deferred tax assets is based on the last approved estimate, adjusted for significant non-taxable income and expense, and specific restrictions on the transfer of unused tax losses or loans. If a reliable estimate of taxable income implies the probable use of a deferred tax asset, particularly in cases where the asset can be used without a time limit, the deferred tax asset is recognized as a whole. Recognition of deferred tax assets that are subject to certain legal or economic constraints or uncertainties is judged by the management on a caseby-case basis based on the specific facts and circumstances.

Revenue from contracts with customers

When recognizing revenue under contracts with customers, the management makes various judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported revenue, expense, assets and liabilities under contracts.

2.6 Uncertainty of accounting estimates

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management makes a number of assumptions, estimates and assumptions about the recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.

Actual results may differ from management's assumptions, estimates and assumptions and, in rare cases, are consistent with previously estimated results.

Information about the significant assumptions, estimates and assumptions that have the most significant impact on the recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses is presented below.

Evaluation of the pending payment reserve

The Reserve for Outstanding Payments includes RBNS claims as at the date of the consolidated financial statements as well as unrecognized claims (IBNR).

Liabilities on claimed but unpaid claims are individually assessed for each claim based on the best estimate of expected cash outflows for them.

The assessment of the liabilities for the IBNR is based on the assumption that the Group's experience in the development of claims from past years can be used to predict the future development of claims and their ultimate obligations. The development of claims is analyzed by year of the event. Additional qualitative judgment is made to assess the extent to which past trends may not be applicable in the future.

The nature of the business makes it difficult to accurately determine the likely outcome of particular damage and the overall amount of damage sustained. Any damage claimed is individually reviewed due to the circumstances, the information provided by damage experts and the historical data on the amount of such damage. Estimates of damage are reviewed and updated regularly with new information available. Reserves are based on the current available information.

The final amount of liabilities, however, may differ as a result of subsequent events and catastrophic cases. The impact of many circumstances that determine the final cost of settling the damage is difficult to predict. Difficulties in assessing reserves vary from one business class to another, depending on the insurance contracts, the complexity, the volume and the significance of the damage, the date of occurrence of the damage and the delay in making the claim.

The reserve for incurred but unproven damages is calculated based on statistical and actuarial methods. The key method used or a combination of methods depends on the business class and the observed historical level of the loss ratio. The biggest share in this reserve is Motor Third Party Liability (civil liability of a motor vehicle).

The actuarial approach with regards to reserving is in line with commonly accepted actuarial practices and targets a unified approach to assessing the reserve for incurred and not reported claims for Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) in all companies in the Group. The methodology applies the chain ladder method, which is based on the aggregated amount of paid claims for a period of not less than 3 years. The amount of the provision for claims incurred but not claimed is calculated based on the expected final loss taking into account the expectations for the development of the claims during the respective year of occurrence.

Claims on recourse claims

Claims on recourse claims by insurance companies and other individuals (physically and legally) are recognized as an asset and income when recourse is made to the extent that future economic benefits to the Group are expected. Receivables are reviewed on an individual basis on recognition and subsequently on any impairment indications.

The Group has the practice of settling claims on regressions from insurance companies by offsetting its claims on recourse claims.

Share of reinsurers in technical provisions

The insurance companies of the Group are a party to quota reinsurance contracts that provide for the transfer of a share in the existing technical reserves upon the entry into force of the contract. IFRS does not provide specific reporting requirements for such contracts. Due to the specific nature of this type of contract, the Group has made an analysis of the degree of risk transfer to the reinsurer and the results show that there is such a transfer, contracts meet the objective criteria for reinsurance. For the analysis, a commonly agreed stochastic model was used and the accepted reinsurer risk limit of 1%.

The Group has adopted an accounting policy for accounting for reinsurance contracts that at the date of entry into force of the contract, the Group recognizes the reinsurers share of the technical provisions as an asset and the corresponding change in the reinsurer's share of the technical provisions in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income; other comprehensive income and the liabilities to reinsurers under these contracts are recorded in the subsequent periods of the contracts.

During the effective time of contracts in the subsequent periods, the Group will cede to the reinsurers the respective percentage of its premiums and claims for Motor third party liability insurance. When the reinsurance contracts expire or are terminated the reinsurers' share in the technical reserves will be released or transferred to other reinsurers. The terms of these contracts are indefinite and, by their nature, the contracts are with an indefinite period of validity. Due to the contingencies related to the future development of contracts and the cash flows the Group's management considers that the adopted accounting policy is appropriate.

Inventories - Impairment

At the end of the reporting period, the management reviews the available inventories - materials, commodities to determine whether there are those with a net realizable value below their carrying amount. In determining net realizable value, management takes into account the most reliable information available at the date of the estimate. During this review as of 31.12.2020. no indications for impairment of inventories were established.

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

In accordance with IAS 36, at the end of the reporting period, an estimate is made as to whether there is any indication that the value of an asset in property, plant and equipment is impaired. In the case of such indications, the recoverable amount of the asset is calculated and the impairment loss is determined.

Actuarial assessments

In determining the present value of long-term employee retirement liabilities, calculations of certified actuaries based on mortality assumptions, staff turnover rates, future salary levels, and discount factors have been used, which assumptions have been judged by management to be reasonable and relevant for the Group.

Impairment of goodwill

The Group performs an impairment test of goodwill at least once a year. The recoverable amounts of the units that generate cash are determined based on the value in use or the fair value, net of the cost of the sale. These calculations require the use of estimates.

Impairment of loans and receivables and net investment in finance leases

o Net investment in finance leases

In determining the impairment of finance lease receivables, the Group is based on a three-tier approach that seeks to reflect the deterioration in the credit quality of the financial instrument. At each reporting date after the initial recognition, the Group assesses to what extent the financial asset that is the subject of the impairment test is at which stage. The stage defines the relevant impairment requirements. The Group uses a 5-point credit rating system for each transaction, with the criteria of the system being used to consider both the leased asset, transaction parameters (initial installment, term, residual value) and the financial status of the individual client.

o Cash and cash equivalents

The Group categorizes the banks in which it holds cash on the basis of their rating agencies (Moody's, Fitch, S & P, BCRA) and, depending on it, apply a different percentage for the expected credit losses for 12 months.

o Loans receivables

The Group has loan receivables that are categorized depending on whether the borrower has a rating, and whether or not the receivables from such loans are overdue.

o Litigation and claims

The Group's court and assignment receivables are categorized in Group 3, respectively as such, they are individually reviewed by the management and each such receivable is assigned an individual impairment.

Fair value of financial instruments

The management uses techniques to measure the fair value of financial instruments in the absence of quoted prices in an active market. Details of the assumptions used are presented in the notes on financial assets and liabilities. In applying valuation techniques, management uses the market data and assumptions that market participants would use when evaluating a financial instrument. When no applicable market data is available, management uses its best estimate of the assumptions that market participants would make. These estimates may differ from the actual prices that would have been determined in a fair market transaction between informed and willing parties at the end of the reporting period.

2.7 Revenue

Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized when the control of the goods or services is transferred to the client in an amount that reflects the remuneration the Group expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.

The Group recognizes revenue when (or is) satisfied the obligation to perform, under the terms of the contract, by transferring the promised product or service to the client. An asset (product or service) is transferred when (or as) a customer has control over that asset.

Clients' contracts typically include a single performance obligation:

  • o Sales of cars (spare parts);
  • o Car Services.

Sales are made under contracts with clients. Sales contracts with customers meet the criteria set out in IFRS 15. Typically, the Group expects to collect the remuneration for contracts with clients.

The following table provides information on the Group's accounting policy for recognition of revenue and time to satisfy obligations for the execution of contracts with clients under IFRS 15 and IAS 18.

Type of
product /
service
Nature and timing of the fulfillment of
performance obligations, including
essential payment arrangements
Recognition of income under IFRS 15
Car sales Performance obligations satisfied at a
certain point.
Customers receive control when:
1 / the client has a legal right of
ownership;
2 / The Group has transferred the physical
possession of the asset;
3 / the client carries significant risks and
benefits from the asset;
4 / The Group has an existing payment
entitlement.
The asset is derecognised at the time the
control is transferred to the sold asset.
Invoices are payable within 30-40 days.
Revenue from the sale of vehicles is
recognized by the liability method at a
specified time, in accordance with IFRS
15, when the control of the vehicle is
transferred to the customer. This is
usually done by passing the vehicles and
the physical knowledge of them to the
customer and the buyer has accepted the
goods in accordance with the sales
contract.
The transaction price can be defined as a
market price, reduced by discounts (net of
taxes), which may include fixed
remuneration and variable remuneration.
The allocation of the transaction price to
the performance obligations is based on
unit sales prices (market).
Revenue
from sales of
short-term
assets (spare
parts and
accessories)
Delivery occurs when the assets have
been shipped to the customer, the risks of
potential losses have been passed on to
the buyer and / or he has taken the assets
in accordance with the sales contract. The
usual payment term is up to 30 days after
delivery.
Revenues from sales of short-term assets
are recognized when the control of the
assets sold is transferred. Delivery occurs
when the assets have been shipped to the
client, the risks of potential losses are
passed on to the buyer and either he has
accepted the assets in accordance with
the sale contract.
Revenue
from services
The control is transferred when the
service is performed. Receipt is due
immediately.
Revenue from services is recognized using
the liability method over time. If, at the
end of the reporting period, the service
contract is not fully realized, revenue is
recognized on the basis of the actual
service provided by the end of the
reporting period as a proportion of the
total services to be provided as the client
receives and consumes the benefits
simultaneously. This is determined on the
basis of actual time spent or reported time
for work, in relation to the total expected
time of service.

Type of
product /
service
Nature and timing of the fulfillment of
performance obligations, including
essential payment arrangements
Recognition of income under IFRS 15
Extended
warranties
Separate obligation to implement. They
are deferred if the Group is the principal of
the extended guarantees.
It is analyzed whether the Group is a
principal or an agent.
The Group has found that, when selling
extended warranties, the Group
companies providing extended guarantees
have the role of agent and the way of
reporting extended guarantees changed.
The Group considers that all sales of
extended warranties and repairs should be
accounted for at the expense of the
manufacturer or the insurance company
Car-Guarantee Vesrsiherung AG
(whichever is the principal).

IFRS 15 does not have a material effect on the Group's accounting policies with respect to the other types of income it recognizes.

The transaction price is the amount of consideration the Group expects to be entitled to in exchange for the customer's transfer of the promised goods or services, except for amounts collected on behalf of third parties (eg value added tax). The consideration promised in the contract with the client may include fixed amounts, variable amounts, or both.

The Group examines whether there are other promises in client contracts that are separate performance obligations for which part of the transaction price should be allocated.

When determining the transaction price, the account is taken of the impact of variable remuneration, including price discounts, the existence of significant components of funding, non-monetary remuneration and remuneration payable to the client (if any).

In the contracts of the Group companies, there are discounts that the client receives at the sale and which are reported as a reduction of the total price. In accordance with the requirement of IFRS 15, all discounts are reported as a reduction in sales revenue, at the same time as recognizing the sale proceeds of the goods for which the respective discounts are due. The policy of recognition of due price discounts applied so far does not differ from the requirements of IFRS 15.

The Group has reviewed its accounting policies and has assessed the areas in which there are changes from the application of IFRS 15.

o Free goods

For a large number of contracts, the Group provides free of charge to its customers free of charge (in the form of accessories, tires, alarms, etc.).

The provision of additional goods (in the form of an alarm, tires or accessories) is a separate obligation to perform.

In accordance with IFRS 15, the Group recognizes these free goods as variable remuneration, thereby reducing the fixed price of the products on the price list if they are provided additionally and free of charge.

o Sales with redemption capability

Revenue is recognized when the vehicle is sold, but the estimate of the redemption option is deducted from revenue and recognized as deferred income, as well as a liability to the customer for redemption. Similarly, the estimate of the value of the vehicle to be returned is reduced by the cost of the sale and is also deferred.

The Group has determined that there are no contractual obligations during the period in connection with the repurchase option.

Approach for recognizing major types of revenue under customer contracts

Sales revenue is realized by the following:

  • o car sales;
  • o car leasing;
  • o services, repair services;
  • o sales of spare parts.

Car sales revenue

Revenue from the sale of vehicles is recognized by the method of meeting the obligations at a specific time in accordance with IFRS 15 when the control of the good is transferred to the customer.

This is usually the case with the passing of the cars and the physical knowledge to them by the customer and the buyer has accepted the goods in accordance with the sales contract.

For most contracts, there is a fixed unit price for each contract, taking into account the discounts provided to the client. The group is able to determine the distribution of the total contract price (delivery, order) for each site based on the scope of the goods / services under the contract that forms the performance obligations.

The distribution of the transaction price to the performance obligations is based on unit sales prices (contractual or market).

Services revenue

Services revenue are recognized in the period in which the services are provided. The group transfers control over the service over time and therefore satisfies the obligation to execute and recognizes revenue over time. If by the end of the reporting period, the service contract has not been fully implemented, revenue is recognized using the inputs method based on actual time spent on work, over the total expected service delivery time.

In cases where the services provided by the Group exceed the payment, an asset is recognized under the contract. If payments exceed the services provided, a liability under a contract is recognized.

Revenue from sales of current assets

Revenues from sales of short-term assets and material are recognized when the control of the assets sold is transferred. Delivery occurs when the assets have been shipped to the customer, the risks of potential losses are transferred to the buyer and/or he has accepted the assets in accordance with the sale contract.

Principal or agent

The Group is the principal when controlling the promised product or service before transferring it to the customer. The Group is an agent if the Group's obligation to perform is to arrange the delivery of the goods or services from a third party.

The signs that it is the principal includes:

  • o The Group has the primary responsibility for implementing the promise to provide a particular good or service;
  • o There is a risk to the Group's inventory before the specific good or service is transferred to the customer or after the transfer of the client's control;
  • o The Group has discretion in determining the price of the particular good or service.

The Group is the principal in the following transactions:

  • o Sales of cars;
  • o Sales of spare parts;
  • o Additional Services;
  • o Sales of oils.

The Group is an agent for the following transactions:

  • o Sales of extended guarantees;
  • o Sale of fuel with cards;
  • o Extended warranty repair services.

The Group has established that it is an agent in the sale of extended warranties and in the sale of fuels through cards. The Group accepts that all repairs carried out should be accounted for at the expense of the manufacturer/insurer party to the contracts for these guarantees.

Extended warranties

In the case of car sales, an extended warranty can be purchased, which can be purchased separately.

The extended guarantees are a separate performance obligation, which should be deferred if the Group is the principal. If the extended guarantees are issued by the manufacturer, the Group is an agent and should account for the revenue from these sales as an agent on a net basis.

The group has found to be an agent and has changed its way of reporting on extended guarantees.

Other revenues/income

Other income includes operations that are incidental to the Group's core activities and are income or income that are recognized under other standards and are outside the scope of IFRS 15.

The following table provides information about the material conditions and related policies for recognizing other earnings.

Income IFRS / IAS -
Applicable
to
Recognition
of Revenue
(Income)
Recognition approach
Net gain on the sale
of property, plant and
equipment and
intangible assets
IAS 16
IAS 38
Gains or losses arising on the disposal of property, plant,
equipment or intangible asset as a result of a sale are included
in profit or loss when the asset is derecognised. The asset is
derecognised at the time the control is transferred to the sold
asset.
Rental income IFRS 16 Lease income from operating leases is recognized as income on
a straight-line basis over the lease term unless the Group's
management considers that another systematic basis reflects
the timing model in which the lessor's benefit is reduced leased
asset.
Surplus assets and Conceptual
framework
Revenues from surplus assets are recognized when surpluses
are established.
Income IFRS / IAS -
Applicable
to
Recognition
of Revenue
(Income)
Recognition approach
asset liquidation
Income from
insurance events
Conceptual
framework
Revenue is recognized when the Group's right to receive the
payment is established.
Income from penalties Revenue is recognized when the Group's right to receive the
payment is established.
Income from write-off
of liabilities
IFRS 9 Revenue from write-offs is recognized when the liability expires
or the creditor waives its rights.

Interest income

Interest income is accounted for using the effective interest method, which is the percentage that accurately discounts the expected future cash payments for the expected term of the financial instrument or for a shorter period, where appropriate, to the carrying amount of the financial asset. Interest income is included in the financial income in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

Dividend income shall be recognized when the right to receive them is established. In the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the dividends declared for the financial year by the subsidiaries are recognized as internal estimates and eliminated and therefore do not participate in the formation of the financial result.

The financial revenue generated by Eurohold Group generated stems from:

  • o investment operations;
  • o positive differences from operations with financial instruments and currency exchange operations;
  • o fee and commission income;
  • o dividends;
  • o interest on loans granted.

2.8 Expenses

Expenses in the Group are recognized at the time they are incurred and based on the principles of accrual and comparability.

Administrative expenses are recognized as expenses incurred during the year that are related to the management and administration of the Group companies, including expenses related to administrative staff, management staff, office and other external services.

Financial costs include: costs arising from investment operations, negative financial operations and currency exchange rate differences, interest expense on bank and commercial loans and debt securities, and charges for fees and commissions.

Prepayments (deferred expenses) are deferred for recognition as current expense over the period in which the contracts to which they relate are met.

Other operating income and expenses include items of a minor nature in respect of the core business of the Group companies.

2.9 Interests

Interest income and expense are recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate is the one that accurately discounts the expected future cash payments and proceeds over the life of the financial asset or liability to the carrying amount of the asset or liability. The effective interest rate is determined at the initial recognition of the financial asset or liability and is not subsequently adjusted.

The calculation of the effective interest rate includes all commissions received or paid, transaction costs, as well as discounts or premiums that are an integral part of the effective interest rate.

Transaction costs are intrinsic costs directly attributable to the acquisition, issue or disposal of a financial asset or liability.

Interest income and expense presented in the interim consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income includes: Interest recognized on an effective interest rate basis on financial assets and liabilities measured at amortized cost.

Unprofitable financial income (interest) represents the difference between the gross and net investment in the lease, the gross investment in the lease being the amount of the minimum lease payments and the unguaranteed residual value accrued to the lessor. Interest income from lease transactions (financial income) is allocated over the term of the lease and is recognized on a constant periodic rate of return on the lessor's net investment.

2.10 Fees and commissions

Fees and commissions income and expense that are an integral part of the effective interest rate for a financial asset or liability are included in the calculation of the effective interest rate.

Other fee and commission income, including fees for logistics services, insurance and other intermediation, are recognized through the performance of the related services. Other charges for fees and commissions related mainly to banking services are recognized on receipt of the related services.

2.11 Segment reporting

An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in revenue-generating activities and costs, including income and expense, that relate to transactions with each other of the Group's other components.

For management purposes, the Group is organized into business units based on the products and services they provide and includes the following reportable segments:

Insurance:

o Insurance Services

Financial services:

  • o Lease services
  • o Investment intermediation

Car sales:

  • o Sale of new cars
  • o Auto services
  • o Rental services

Energy:

o Establishment, participation, management and control of energy companies. At present, companies in this segment are not operating.

2.11.1 Insurance business

Recognition and measurement of insurance contracts

Non-life insurance premiums

Non-life insurance premiums are booked on an annual basis.

Gross gross premiums written for non-life insurance are the premiums under the direct insurance or coinsurance contracts that were concluded during the year, although the premiums may be wholly or partly related to a later accounting period. Premiums are reported gross of commissions paid by intermediaries. The portion of the insurance premiums written, including unexpired insurance contracts, is recognized as income. Subscribed insurance premiums are recognized at the date of the insurance contract. Premiums paid to reinsurers are recognized as an expense in accordance with reinsurance services received.

Health insurance premiums

Subscribed health insurance premiums are recognized as income on the basis of the annual premium payable by insured persons for the premium period beginning in the financial year or the one-time premium payable for the entire coverage period for annual health insurance contracts concluded during the financial year.

Gross written health insurance premiums are not recognized when future cash receipts are not certain. The recorded health insurance premiums are shown gross of commissions due to agents.

Life insurance premiums

Subscribed life insurance premiums are recognized as income on the basis of the annual premium payable by the insured persons for the premium period commencing in the financial year or the one-time premium payable over the entire policy coverage period concluded during the financial year.

Gross written premiums are not recognized when future cash receipts are uncertain. Subscribed premiums are shown gross of commissions due to agents.

Insurance reserves

Insurers maintain different types of insurance reserves with which they serve their obligations to customers and cover the costs associated with the benefits paid. Since premiums are paid in advance and insurance protection covers the entire duration of the insurance, reserves are created. Thus, the insurer has sufficient funds to recover the damages incurred during the insurance. There are 2 main groups of reserves – general and technical.

The total reserves are those that insurers must form within the meaning of the Commercial Act.

The technical provisions group shall include:

  • o unearned premium reserve;
  • o reserve for upcoming payments includes a reserve for claims arising but not claimed and a reserve for claims made but outstanding;
  • o reserve for unexped claims;
  • o other reserves including mathematical reserve.

The unearned premium reserve

The unearned premium reserve consists of the portion of gross written insurance / health insurance premiums that is calculated to be earned in the next or further financial periods.

The unearned premium reserve includes accrued and recognized insurance premiums during the reporting period less the premiums written to reinsurers that are to be recognized in the next financial year or subsequent financial periods.

The reserve is calculated separately for each insurance / health insurance contract using a proportional daily basis method. The unearned premium reserve is calculated as net of commission to intermediaries, advertising and other acquisition costs.

Reserve for upcoming payments

The reserve for upcoming payments shall be formed to cover compensation and the related costs of incurred damages which have not been paid on the same date, whether or not they have been announced by the insurer. Includes:

  • o reserve for claims arising but not claimed;
  • o reserve for claims made but outstanding.

Their amount shall be determined by a responsible actuary authorised by the Financial Supervision Commission on the basis of statistical methods based on historical data for a sufficiently long period to cover the full cycle of their development. The valuation is individual for each claim based on the expected amount of future payments.

Reserve for unexpired risks

The reserve is formed to cover risks for the time between the end of the reporting period and the expiry date of the relevant insurance / health insurance contract in order to cover the payments and expenses expected to exceed the prepaid reserve.

Other technical reserves - including reserves outside the above groups - such as mathematical reserve - are formed to meet future long-term insurance payments.

Compensations arising from general insurance and health insurance and pending damages

Compensations incurred in respect of non-life insurance and health insurance include benefits and processing costs payable during the financial year together with the amendment to the pending loss reserve.

Management is of the opinion that the gross prudential reserve and the relevant share of the reinsurers' reserves are fairly presented on the basis of the information available to them at the date of the consolidated financial statements, the final obligation will change as a result of subsequent information and events and may require material adjustment of the amount initially charged. Corrections to the pending loss reserve established in previous years are recognized in the consolidated financial statements for the period in which the adjustments are made and disclosed separately if they are material. The methods to be used and the estimates to be made when calculating the reserve are reviewed on a regular basis.

Reinsurance

In its normal course of business, the insurance companies in the Group assign a risk to reinsurers in order to reduce their potential net losses through risk diversification. Reinsurance does not cancel the direct liability of the company concerned to the insured.

Reinsurance assets include the balances due from reinsurance companies for ceded insurance liabilities. Recovery values from reinsurers are valued in a similar way as for outstanding claims reserves or terminated claims related to reinsured policies.

Premiums and losses relating to these reinsurance contracts are treated as income and expense in the same way as would be considered if reinsurance was a direct business, taking into account the classification of reinsurance business products.

Coupled (or accepted) premiums and reimbursed benefits (or paid damages) are reported in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and the consolidated statement of financial position as gross amounts.

Contracts where substantial insurance risk is transferred are accounted for as insurance contracts. Recoverable amounts are recognized in the same year as the corresponding loss.

Premiums on long-term reinsurance contracts are accounted for in parallel with the period of validity of related insurance policies, using similar assumptions as those for accounting for the relevant policies.

The recoverable amount of receivables under reinsurance contracts is reviewed for impairment at each date of the consolidated statement of financial position. Such assets are valued if objective evidence exists as a result of an event occurring after its initial recognition.

Deferred acquisition costs

Deferred acquisition costs represent the amount of the acquisition cost deducted in the calculation of the carry-over provision reserve. They are defined as the portion of the acquisition cost under the end-ofperiod contracts as a percentage of the insurance technical plan and relating to the time between the end of the reporting period and the expiry date of the insurance / health insurance contract. Current acquisition costs are recognized as an expense during the reporting period.

Acquisition costs

Costs of commissions include accrued commissions to intermediaries, costs of participating in the result that are charged to the insured / health insured persons at a low loss rate. Indirect acquisition costs include advertising costs and costs arising from the conclusion or renewal of insurance / health insurance contracts.

2.11.2 Leasing activity

Leasing activity – The Group as lessor

The lessor classifies each of its leases as an operating or finance lease. Lessors classify leases according to the extent to which the risks and rewards of ownership of the underlying asset are transferred under the lease.

A lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the underlying asset, and as an operating lease if it does not substantially transfer all the risks and rewards of ownership of the underlying asset. assets. Risks include potential losses from unused capacity or technological aging, as well as from fluctuations in returns due to changing economic conditions. The benefits can be represented by the expected profitable exploitation over the economic life of the underlying asset and the expected profit from the increase in value or realization of the residual value.

Whether a lease is a finance lease or an operating lease depends on the nature of the transaction, not the form of the lease.

The classification of the lease agreement is made on the date of entry and is revised Changes in valuations or changes in circumstances do not warrant a new classification of the lease for accounting purposes.

2.11.2.1 Financial leasing

Recognition and assessment

At the commencement date, the lessor recognizes the assets held under a finance lease in its statement of financial position and presents them as a claim equal to the net investment in the lease. The net investment in the lease is the sum of the following items, discounted by the interest rate set in the lease:

  • a) lease payments received from the lessor under a finance lease; and
  • b) any unsecured residual value accrued to the lessor.

The initial direct costs, other than those incurred by the lessor, are included in the initial estimate of the net investment in the lease and reduce the amount of recognised income over the the entire term of the lease agreement.

The commencement of the lease agreement is the date from which the lessee may exercise the righ t to use the leased asset. This is also the date on which the Group initially recognises the claim on the lease.

The underlying asset is derecognised and any difference is recognised immediately in the statement of comprehensive income as a gain/loss on the sale of the asset.

Subsequent valuation

The lessor reduces the net investment in the lease for payments received. It deducts lease payments during the reporting period from the gross investment in the lease to reduce both principal and unrealized finance income. Variable lease payments that are not included in the measurement of the net investment in the lease are recognised in the income statement and other comprehensive income when received.

Derecognition and impairment

The lessor applies the derecognition and impairment requirements in IFRS 9 to the net investment in the lease.

Amendments to the lease agreement

The lessor shall report the amendment to a finance lease as a separate lease if:

a) the amendment increases the scope of the lease by adding the right to use one or more underlying assets; and

b) the remuneration under the leasing contract is increased by an amount commensurate with the independent price for the increase in the scope and possible adjustments of this price to reflect the circumstances of the specific contract.

An amendment to a finance lease that is not accounted for as a separate lease is accounted for by the lessor as follows:

  • a) for a contract that would have been classified as an operating lease if the amendment was effective on the date of introduction, the lessor:
    • i) accounts for the amendment to the lease as a new lease from the effective date of the amendment; and
    • ii) measures the carrying amount of the underlying asset as the net investment in the lease immediately before the effective date of the amendment to the lease;
  • b) Otherwise, the lessee applies the requirements of IFRS 9.

Receivables on financial lease

The leasing activity of the Group involves rent of vehicles, industrial equipment, real estate and others, mainly on finance lease agreements.

The finance lease agreement is an agreement under which the lessor gives to the lessee the right of use of a particular asset for an agreed term against reward. Lease agreement is recorded as finance when the contract transfers to the lessee all substantial risks and benefits associated with the ownership of the asset.

Typical indicators considered by the Group for determining if all significant risks and benefits have been transferred include: the present value of minimal lease payments compared to the fair value of the leased asset at the beginning of the leasing agreement; the term of the leasing agreement in comparison with the economic life of the leased asset; as well as whether the lessee will acquire the right of ownership over the leased asset at the end of the financial lease agreement. All other leasing agreements, which do not transfer substantially all risks and benefits of ownership of the asset, are classified as operating leases.

Minimum Lease Payments

Minimum lease payments are the payments that the lessee will or may be required to make during the term of the leasing contract. From the Group's point of view, minimum lease payments also include the residual value of the asset guaranteed by a third party, not related to the Group, provided that such party is financially able to fulfill its commitments to the guarantee or to the contract for redemption. In the minimum lease payments, the Group also includes the cost of exercising possible option, which the lessee has for the purchase of the asset, and at the beginning of the lease agreement it is to a large extent certain that the option will be exercised. Minimum lease payments do not include conditional rents, as well as costs of services and taxes to be paid by the Group and subsequently re-invoiced to the lessee.

Beginning of the lease agreement and beginning of the term of the lease agreement

A distinction is made between the beginning of the lease agreement and the beginning of the term of the lease agreement. Beginning of the lease agreement is the earlier of the two dates – of the lease agreement or of the commitment of the parties to the main conditions of the lease agreement.

As at this date: the lease agreement is classified as a financial lease agreement or an operating lease agreement; and in the case of finance lease the amounts to be recognised at the beginning of the term of the lease agreement are determined. The commencement of the lease agreement is the date from which the lessee may exercise the right to use the leased asset. This is also the date on which the Group initially recognises the claim on the lease.

Initial and Subsequent Evaluation

Initially, the Group recognizes a receivable on financial lease equal to its net investment, including present value of minimal lease payments and each residual value of the Group that is not secured. The current value is calculated by discounting minimum lease payments due by the inherent to the lease agreement interest rate. Initial direct costs are included in the calculation of the claim under financial lease. During the term of the lease agreement the Group accrues financial income (income from interest on financial lease) on the net investment. Received lease payments are treated as a reduction of net investment (repayment of principal) and recognition of financial income in a manner to ensure a constant rate of return on the net investment. Consequently, the net investment in finance lease agreements is presented net, after deduction of individual and portfolio provisions for uncollectability.

2.11.2.2 Operating leasing

Recognition and assessment

The lessor recognizes lease payments under operating leases as revenue on a straight-line basis or on a systematic basis. The lessor applies another systematic basis where that basis more accurately reflects the way in which the benefit of using the underlying asset is diminished.

The lessor adds the initial direct costs incurred in obtaining an operating lease to the carrying amount of the underlying asset and recognizes it as an expense over the lease term on the same basis as the lease income. The underlying asset subject to operating leases is amortized with the lessor's usual amortization policy for such assets. The depreciation of such an asset is recognised as an expense on the lease term on the same basis as the lease income.

Amendments to the lease agreement

The lessor considers the change in an operating lease as a new lease from the effective date of the amendment, taking into account any advance payments or accrued leases related to the original lease as part of the lease payments for the new lease.

Presentation

The lessor presents in its statement of financial position the underlying assets subject to operating leases in accordance with their nature.

Impairment losses on financial leasing receivables

Finance lease receivables presented in the balance sheet as a net investment in finance leases are reviewed for impairment based on the Company's policy. The amounts for impairment losses on lease receivables that the Company allocates for specific exposures are calculated based on the most reliable estimate of the Management for the present value of the expected cash flows. In estimating these cash flows, management makes assumptions about the debtor's financial condition and the net realizable value of available collateral. Each impaired financial asset is considered for its content, after which the Management of the Company approves the assessment of the collection of cash flows from the financial asset.

2.11.3 Financial intermediation activity

Financial Intermediation is related to transactions with financial instruments. They are classified as financial assets as part of an investment portfolio or as part of a trading portfolio.

Financial assets are initially measured at fair value, adjusted for transaction costs, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and trade receivables that do not have a significant financial component. The initial measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss is not adjusted for transaction costs that are reported as current expenses.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets for which a business model "held for contractual cash flows" or a business model "held for collection and sale" is not applicable, as well as financial assets whose contractual cash flows are not only principal and interest payments are reported at fair value through profit or loss. All derivative financial instruments are reported in this category except for those that are designated and effective as hedging instruments and for which hedge accounting requirements apply.

Changes in the fair value of assets in this category are reflected in profit or loss. The fair value of financial assets in this category is determined using either quoted market prices or using valuation techniques in the absence of an active market.

This category classifies the securities from the trading portfolio and the equity instruments of the investment portfolio of the firm.

According to the Risk Management Rules of the investment intermediary, subsequent valuation of financial instruments from the trading book is made on a daily basis, at easily accessible closing prices from an independent source such as stock prices or prices from market information systems, quotes from independent brokers with good reputation. In the market valuation, the more conservative of the Buy and Sell rates is used unless the investment intermediary is significant to the market participant for the respective financial instrument and can close its position at an average market price.

When market valuation is not possible, the company uses a model to evaluate its positions and portfolios.

A subsequent valuation of its assets in the trading book under the following procedures:

/1/ For Bulgarian and foreign shares and rights admitted to trading on a regulated securities market in the Republic of Bulgaria as well as Bulgarian shares and rights admitted for trading on a regulated market in Member States:

a/ at the last price of a transaction concluded with them, announced in the stock exchange bulletin, if the volume of the transactions concluded with them for the day is not less than 0.02 per cent of the volume of the respective issue or reaches the estimated volume.

b/ if a price can not be determined under (a) - the arithmetic mean of the highest bid price or short selling respectively of the orders that are valid at the time of closing the regulated market on the estimated day , and the last price of a transaction concluded with the relevant securities for the same day.

c/ in the event that for the valuation day there are no deals with securities of the respective issue, the average of the highest bid or short selling offer respectively, valid at the moment of closing the regulated market for the assessed day, and the weighted average price of the last prices of the transactions concluded with the relevant securities and the traded volumes within the last 30-day period.

d/ If it is not possible to apply the valuation methods in a-c as well as for the non-traded shares, the post evaluation shall be based on the net book value of the assets.

/2/ For units of collective investment undertakings not traded on a regulated market, including in cases of temporary suspension of redemption:

a/ at the last announced redemption price.

b/ at the last designated and announced issue value per unit, less the amount of the unit-redemption and redemption costs provided for under the fund rules, in cases where the collective investment scheme has not reached the minimum amount of the net asset value.

/3/ for derivative financial instruments - in the order indicated in /1/, and in case of impossibility to apply this method of valuation - by an appropriate model for valuation of derivative financial instruments.

/4/ for Bulgarian and foreign bonds, as well as government securities issued pursuant to BNB Ordinance No. 5 - by the method of discounted future net cash flows with a discount factor consisting of a risk-free rate and a risk premium.

/5/ for foreign securities admitted for trading on internationally recognized and liquid regulated securities markets abroad:

a/ at the last price of a transaction concluded with them on the relevant market on the day of valuation;

b/ if it is not possible to apply the valuation method under "a", the valuation shall be made at the "buy" or "sell" price, upon closing of the market on the day of the valuation announced in the electronic securities price information system;

c/ if it is impossible to apply the assessment method under letter b) the valuation shall be made at the last price of a transaction concluded with them within the last 30-day period;

/6/ In cases where there is no trading on a regulated market in working days for the country, the valuation valid for the day of the last trading session shall be accepted. In the subsequent assessment of bonds under the first sentence, the accrued interest for the respective days shall also be reported.

Price sources are regulated securities markets - the Bulgarian Stock Exchange and foreign regulated markets where the relevant securities are traded.

Quotation sources can be recognized by world news agencies such as REUTERS, BLOOMBERG, and so on.

Derivatives

Derivatives are off-balance sheet financial instruments the value of which is determined on the basis of interest rates, exchange rates or other market prices. Derivatives are an effective tool for managing market risk and limiting exposure to a counterparty.

The most commonly used derivatives are:

  • o foreign exchange swap;
  • o interest rate swap;
  • o forward foreign exchange and interest rate contracts;
  • o futures;
  • o options.

All derivative financial instruments used for hedging are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently measured at fair value in the statement of financial position.

For derivatives, the same procedures for controlling market and credit risk apply as for other financial instruments. They aggregate with other exposures to monitor the total exposure to a counterparty and are managed within the limits approved for the counterparty.

Derivatives are held for trading purposes as well as hedging instruments used to manage interest rate and currency risk. Derivatives held for trading are measured at fair value and gains and losses are reported in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income as a result of trading transactions.

2.12 Taxes

Income tax

Current tax comprises the amount of tax to be paid on the expected taxable profit for the period based on the effective tax rate applicable at the date of preparation of the consolidated statement of financial position and any adjustments to past tax payable.

Current taxes on profits of Bulgarian companies in the Group are determined in accordance with the requirements of Bulgarian tax legislation - the Corporate Income Tax Act. The nominal tax rate for Bulgaria in 2020 is 10% (2019: 10%).

Subsidiaries abroad are taxed according to the requirements of the relevant tax laws by country at the following tax rates:

Country Tax rate
2020 2019
Romania 16% 16%
North Macedonia 10% 10%
Ukraine 18% 18%
Georgia 15% 15%
Greece 24% 29%
Belarus 18% 18%

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is calculated by applying the balance sheet method to all temporary differences between the carrying amount of the financial statements and the amounts for tax purposes.

Deferred tax is calculated on the basis of the tax rate that is expected to be incurred when the asset is realized or the liability is settled. The effect on deferred tax on change in tax rates is recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income except when it relates to amounts previously accrued or accounted for directly in equity.

A deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future profits will be available against which unused tax losses or tax credit can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reduced in line with the decrease in probability of tax benefits.

The deferred taxes on the profits of the Group companies are assessed at a rate valid for 2020, which for the Bulgarian companies is 10% and for the subsidiaries abroad is as follows:

Country Tax rate for 2020
Romania 16%
North Macedonia 10%
Ukraine 18%
Georgia 15%
Greece 24%
Belarus 18%

2.13. Non-current assets

2.13.1 Property, plant and equipment, rights of use

2.13.1.1 Property, plant and equipment

Fixed tangible assets are measured at cost less the amount of accrued amortization and any impairment losses.

The Group has set a materiality threshold of BGN 700 below which the assets acquired, despite having a characteristic of a fixed asset, are reported as current expense at the time they are acquired.

Initial acquisition

Initial valuation of tangible fixed assets is carried out:

At acquisition cost, which includes: the purchase price (including customs duties and non-recoverable taxes), all direct costs of bringing an asset into working condition in accordance with its intended purpose - for assets acquired from external sources;

At fair value: for those received as a result of a free transaction;

Under assessment: accepted by the court, and all direct costs of bringing an asset into working condition in accordance with its purpose - for assets received as an in-kind contribution.

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are included in the acquisition cost (cost) of that asset. All other borrowing costs are reported as current in profit or loss for the period.

Subsequent assessment

The Group's approach to subsequent balance sheet valuation of property, plant and equipment is the cost model under IAS 16, the historical cost of acquisition, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

Subsequent costs

Subsequent repair and maintenance costs are recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income at the time they are performed unless there is clear evidence that their performance will result in increased economic benefits from the use of the asset. Then these costs are capitalized at the asset's carrying amount.

Gains and losses on sale

In the case of a sale of tangible fixed assets, the difference between the carrying amount and the sale price of the asset is recognized as a gain or loss in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.Write-off of tangible fixed assets on the balance sheet is at the time of sale or when the asset is definitively disposed of and after the write-off is not expected to have any other economic benefits.

2.13.1.2 Rights of use

The Group presents the right of use assets in a line item with similar own assets, but provides detailed information on own and leased assets in the notes to the financial statements.

2.13.2 Goodwill

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and recognized separately. See Note 2.5 for information on the initial determination of goodwill. For the purposes of the impairment test, goodwill is allocated to each cash-generating unit of the Group (or group of cash-generating units) that is expected to benefit from the business combination, whether or not other assets or liabilities of the acquired company is allocated to these units. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.

When a cash-generating unit is written off, the relevant portion of goodwill is included in determining the gain or loss on write-off.

2.13.3 Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost, including all duties paid, non-refundable taxes and direct costs incurred in preparing the asset for use.

Subsequent measurement is performed at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Subsequent expenditures in respect of other intangible assets after their initial recognition are recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in the period in which they are incurred unless due to them the asset can generate more than originally intended future economic benefits and these expenditures can be reliably measured and assigned to the asset. If these conditions are met, the amount of the expenditures made is added to the cost of the asset.

A materiality threshold of BGN 700 is applied, below which the acquired assets, despite having the characteristics of a fixed asset, are reported as a current expense at the time of their acquisition.

The carrying amount of intangible assets is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not exceed their recoverable amount.

The gain or loss on disposal of the the intangible asset is determined as the difference between the disposal proceeds, and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in line "Other operating income / costs", net.

2.13.4 Depreciation methods

The Group applies a straight-line depreciation method. Depreciation of assets begins in the month following the month of acquisition. The land and assets under construction are not depreciated. Useful life by group of assets is consistent with: physical wear and tear, specifics of the equipment, future intentions for use, and the assumed obsolescence.

The defined useful life by group of assets is as follows:

Asset group Useful life in years
Buildings 25-46
Machinery and equipment 3-10
Vehicles 4-6
Business inventory 3-19
Computers 2-5
Software 2
Intangible assets 5-7
Rights of use over the shorter of the asset's life and
the lease term on a straight-line basis

2.14 Investment property

The Group accounts for investment property held for rental income and / or for capital increases using the fair value model.

Investment property is initially measured at cost, including the purchase price and any costs that are directly attributable to the investment property, such as legal fees, property transfer taxes and other transaction costs.

Investment properties are revalued on an annual basis and are included in the consolidated statement of financial position at their market values. They are determined by independent appraisers with professional qualifications and significant professional experience depending on the nature and location of the investment properties, based on evidence of market conditions.

Any gain or loss on a change in the fair value or sale of an investment property is recognized immediately in profit or loss and presented in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

2.15 Impairment tests on goodwill, other intangible assets and property, plant and equipment

In calculating the amount of impairment, the Group defines the smallest identifiable group of assets for which separate cash flows (unit generating cash flows) can be determined. As a result, some of the assets are subject to an impairment test on an individual basis and others on a cash-generating unit basis. Goodwill refers to the cash-generating units that are likely to benefit from the business combination and which represent the lowest level in the Group at which management monitors goodwill.

Cash-generating units to which goodwill is attributed are tested for impairment at least annually. All other separate assets or cash-generating units are tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount can not be restored.

An impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. To determine the value in use, the Group's management calculates the expected future cash flows for each cash-generating unit and determines the appropriate discount factor in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. The data used in the impairment testing are based on the last approved budget of the Group, adjusted if necessary to eliminate the effect of future reorganizations and significant asset improvements. The discount factors are determined for each individual cash-generating unit and reflect their respective risk profile, assessed by the Group's management.

Impairment losses on a cash-generating unit are allocated to the reduction of the carrying amount first of the goodwill attributable to that unit and then to the other assets of the unit in proportion to their carrying amount. With the exception of goodwill for all of the Group's assets, management subsequently assesses whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognized in prior years may no longer exist or be reduced. An impairment loss recognized in a prior period is reversed if the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit exceeds its carrying amount.

2.16 Pension and other payables to employees and social legislation staff

The employment and social security relations with the employees of the Group are based on the provisions of the Labor Code and the provisions of the current insurance legislation for the companies operating in Bulgaria, the Romanian Code - for the companies in Romania, the labor legislation for the companies in Ukraine , of labor law for companies in Northern Macedonia.

Short-term employee benefits

Liabilities for short-term employee benefits are measured on an undiscounted basis and are recognized as an expense when the related service is provided. Liabilities are recognized for the amount expected to be paid on a short-term cash bonus or profit-sharing plan if the Group has a legal or constructive obligation to pay that amount as a result of past service provided by an employee and the liability may be evaluate reliably.

The Group recognizes as an obligation the undiscounted amount of estimated expense paid annual leave expected to be paid to employees in exchange for their work for the past reporting period.

Defined contribution plans

A defined benefit plan is a post-employment benefit plan other than a defined contribution plan. The Group's net liability for defined benefit plans is calculated by forecasting the amount of future benefits that employees have earned in return for their services in the current and prior periods, and this income is discounted to determine its present value.

A defined contribution plan is a post-employment benefit plan under which the Group pays contributions to another person and has no legal or constructive obligation to pay additional amounts thereafter. The Government of Bulgaria is responsible for providing pensions under defined contribution plans.

Expenses on the Group's commitment to pay installments under defined contribution plans are recognized in profit or loss on an ongoing basis.

Termination benefits

Termination benefits are recognized as an expense when the Group has committed itself clearly, without any real possibility of withdrawal, with a formal detailed plan either to terminate a business relationship before the normal retirement date or to provide termination benefits as a result of a proposal, made to encourage voluntary departure.

Termination benefits for voluntary departure are recognized as an expense if the Group has made a formal offer for voluntary termination, and it is probable that the offer will be accepted and the number of acceptances can be estimated reliably. If benefits are due more than 12 months after the end of the reporting period, they are discounted to their present value.

2.17 Financial assets and liabilities

Recognition and derecognition

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized when the Group becomes a party to the contractual terms of the financial instrument.

Financial assets are derecognized when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or when the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards are transferred.

Financial liabilities are derecognized when the obligation specified in the contract is fulfilled is derecognized or expires.

Classification and initial measurement of financial assets

Financial assets are initially measured at fair value, adjusted for transaction costs, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and trade receivables that do not have a significant financial component.

The initial measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss is not adjusted for transaction costs that are reported as current expenses.

The initial measurement of trade receivables that do not have a significant financial component represents the transaction price under IFRS 15.

Depending on the method of subsequent reporting, financial assets are classified into one of the following categories:

  • o debt instruments at amortized cost;
  • o financial assets at fair value through profit or loss;
  • o financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income, with or without reclassification in profit or loss, whether they are debt or equity instruments.

The classification of financial assets is determined on the basis of the following two conditions:

  • o the business model of the Financial Assets Management Group;
  • o the characteristics of the contractual cash flows of the financial asset.

All income and expenses relating to financial assets recognized in profit or loss are included in financial expenses, financial income or other financial items, except for impairment of trade receivables, which is presented in line with other expenses in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

Subsequent valuation of financial assets

Debt instruments at amortized cost

Financial assets are measured at amortized cost if the assets meet the following criteria and are not designated for fair value through profit or loss:

  • o The Group manages the assets within a business model that aims to hold the financial assets and to collect their contractual cash flows;
  • o According to the contractual terms of the financial asset at specific dates, cash flows arise, which are only principal payments and interest on the outstanding amount of the principal.

This category includes non-derivative financial assets such as loans and receivables with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. After initial recognition, they are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Discarding is not done when its effect is insignificant. The Group classifies in this category the cash and cash equivalents / cash, trade and other receivables as well as listed bonds.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets for which a business model "held for contractual cash flows" or a business model "held for collection and sale" is not applicable, as well as financial assets whose contractual cash flows are not only principal and interest payments are reported at fair value through profit or loss. All derivative financial instruments are reported in this category except for those that are designated and effective as hedging instruments and for which hedge accounting requirements apply (see below).

Changes in the fair value of assets in this category are reflected in profit or loss. The fair value of financial assets in this category is determined by quoted prices in an active market or by using valuation techniques in the absence of an active market.

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

The Group recognizes financial assets at fair value in other comprehensive income if the assets meet the following conditions:

  • o The Group manages assets within a business model that aims to hold the financial assets to collect contractual cash flows and sell them; and
  • o According to the contractual terms of the financial asset at specific dates, cash flows arise, which are only principal payments and interest on the outstanding amount of the principal.

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income include:

  • o Equity securities that are not held for trading and which the Group irrevocably has chosen at initial recognition to recognize in this category.
  • o Debt securities where the contractual cash flows are only principal and interest and the Group's business model is aimed at both the collection of contractual cash flows and the sale of financial assets.

Upon disposal of equity instruments in this category, any value reported in the revaluation reserve of the instruments is reclassified to retained earnings.

Upon release from debt instruments in this category, any amount reported in the revaluation reserve of the instruments is reclassified to profit or loss for the period.

Classification and measurement of financial liabilities

The financial liabilities of the Group include borrowings, liabilities under finance leases, trade and other financial liabilities.

Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value and, where applicable, adjusted for transaction costs unless the Group has designated a financial liability as measured at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, except for derivatives and financial liabilities that are designated for measurement at fair value through profit or loss (except for derivative financial instruments that are designated and effective as hedging tool).

All interest-related expenses and, if applicable, changes in the fair value of the instrument that are recognized in profit or loss are included in financial expenses or financial income.

Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting

Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value through profit or loss except for derivatives designated as hedging instruments for cash flow hedges that require specific accounting treatment. To qualify for hedge accounting, the hedging relationship must meet all of the following requirements:

  • o there is an economic link between the hedged item and the hedging instrument;
  • o the effect of credit risk is not an essential part of the changes in value that result from this economic relationship;
  • o the hedging relationship's hedge ratio is the same as the one resulting from the amount of the hedged item that the Group actually hedges and the amount of the hedging instrument that the Group actually uses to hedge this amount of hedged items.

All derivative financial instruments used for hedge accounting are initially recognized at fair value and are reported at fair value in the consolidated statement of financial position.

To the extent that hedging is effective, changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income and included in the hedge of the cash flow in equity. Any inefficiency in the hedging relationship is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

At the moment when the hedged item affects profit or loss, the gain or loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to profit or loss and is presented as a reclassification adjustment to other comprehensive income. However, if a non-financial asset or liability is recognized as a result of the hedged transaction, gains or losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income are included in the initial measurement of the hedged item.

If the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, any related gain or loss recognized in other comprehensive income is transferred immediately to profit or loss. If the hedging relationship ceases to be effective, hedge accounting is discontinued and the related gain or loss is recognized as a reserve in equity until the estimated transaction.

Impairment of financial assets

IFRS 9 requires the Company to recognize a provision for expected credit losses for all debt instruments that are not carried at fair value through profit or loss and for contract assets.

Instruments under the new requirements include loans and other financial assets measured at amortized cost / fair value through other comprehensive income, trade receivables, contract assets recognized and measured under IFRS 15, and credit commitments and some financia guarantee contracts (with the issuer) that are not reported at fair value through profit or loss.

Recognition of credit losses is no longer dependent on the occurrence of a credit loss event. Instead, the Company considers a wider range of information in assessing credit risk and assessing expected credit losses, including past events, current conditions, reasonable and supportive forecasts that affect the expected future cash flow of the instrument.

In implementing this forward-looking approach, a distinction is made between:

  • o financial instruments whose credit quality has not significantly deteriorated since the initial recognition or have low credit risk (Phase 1);
  • o financial instruments whose credit quality has deteriorated significantly since the time of initial recognition or where the credit risk is not low (Phase 2);
  • o "Phase 3" covers financial assets that have objective evidence of impairment at the reporting date. None of the Company's financial assets fall into this category.

12-month expected credit losses are recognized for the first category, while the expected losses over the life of the financial instruments are recognized for the second category. Expected credit losses are determined as the difference between all contractual cash flows attributable to the Company and the cash flows it is actually expected to receive ("cash deficit"). This difference is discounted at the original effective interest rate (or the effective interest rate corrected to the credit).

The calculation of expected credit losses is determined on the basis of the probability-weighted estimate of credit losses over the expected period of the financial instruments.

o Net investment in financial leasing

In determining the impairment of financial lease receivables, the Group is based on a three-step approach, which aims to reflect the deterioration of the credit quality of the financial instrument. At each reporting date after initial recognition, the Group assesses at which stage the financial asset that is subject to impairment testing relates. The stage determines the relevant impairment requirements. The Group uses a 5-point system to determine the credit rating of each transaction, and the criteria of the system used consider both the leasing asset, transaction parameters (down payment, term, residual value) and the financial condition of the individual client.

o Cash

The Group categorizes the banks in which it holds cash on the basis of a rating assigned to them by rating agencies (Moody's, Fitch, S&P, BACR) and, depending on it, applies a different percentage to the expected credit losses for 12 months.

o Receivables on loans

The Group has receivables from loans granted, which are categorized according to whether the borrower has a rating and depending on whether the receivables from such loans are overdue.

o Trade and other receivables, contracted assets

The Company uses a simplified approach to accounting for trade and other receivables as well as contract assets and recognizes impairment losses as expected credit losses over the entire period. They represent the expected shortfall in contractual cash flows, given the possibility of default at any time during the term of the financial instrument. The Company uses its accumulated experience, external indicators and long-term information to calculate the expected credit losses through customer allocation by industry and time structure of receivables and using a maturity of provisions.

o Judicial and adjudicated receivables

The Group's judicial and adjudicated receivables are categorized in Group 3, respectively as such they are individually considered by the management and each such receivable is assigned an individual impairment percentage.

2.18 Inventory

Materials and goods are valued at shipping cost. Their value is the sum of all purchase costs and other costs incurred in delivering them to their current location and status.

The write-off of materials and commodities upon their consumption is based on a specific or weighted average value depending on the segments.

The net realizable value of the inventories is stated at the sale price, less the completion costs and costs incurred to realize the sale and is determined with respect to marketing, obsolescence and development at expected sales prices.

When the inventory value of inventories is higher than the net realizable value, it is reduced to the net realizable value. The decrease is recorded as other current expenses.

2.19 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets

Provisions are recognized when it is probable that current liabilities resulting from a past event will result in an outflow of resources from the Group and a reliable estimate of the amount of the liability can be made. The timing or amount of cash outflow may be uncertain.

A present obligation arises from the existence of a legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, such as guarantees, legal disputes or burdensome contracts. Restructuring provisions are recognized only if a detailed formal restructuring plan has been developed and implemented or management has announced the main points of the restructuring plan to those who would be affected. Provisions for future operating losses are not recognized.

The amount recognized as a provision is calculated on the basis of the most reliable estimate of the costs required to settle a current liability at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties associated with the current liability. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the probable need for an outflow to settle the obligation is determined taking into account the group of liabilities as a whole. Provisions are discounted when the effect of time differences in the value of money is significant.

Third party benefits in respect of a liability that the Group is certain to receive are recognized as a separate asset. This asset may not exceed the value of the provision in question.

Provisions are revised at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the best estimate.

In cases where it is considered that an outflow of economic resources is unlikely to occur as a result of a current liability, a liability is not recognized unless it is a business combination (see Note 2.5). In a business combination, contingent liabilities are recognized when the cost of acquisition is allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired in the business combination. Contingent liabilities should be subsequently measured at the higher of the comparable provision described above and the amount initially recognized less accumulated depreciation.

Possible inflows of economic benefits that do not yet meet the criteria for recognition of an asset are considered contingent assets.

2.20 Equity and earnings per share

2.20.1 Equity

The share capital of the Parent Company is presented at its nominal value according to the court decisions for its registration.

Equity that does not belong to the economic group (non-controlling interest) is part of the net assets, including the net result for the year of the subsidiaries, attributable to interests not directly or indirectly held by the Parent Company.

2.20.2 Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to shareholders, holders of ordinary shares by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the period.

The weighted average number of shares is the number of ordinary shares outstanding at beginning of period, adjusted by the number of repurchased ordinary shares issued during the period multiplied by the average time factor. This factor expresses the number of days the specific shares were held in relation to the total number of days during the period.

In capitalization, bonus issue or split, the number of ordinary shares that are outstanding at the date of this event is adjusted to reflect the proportional change in the number of ordinary shares outstanding as if the event had occurred at the beginning of the submitted the earliest period. Reduced earnings per share are not calculated as there are no dilutive potential issued shares.

2.21 Liabilities

Financial liabilities are recognized over the period of the loan by the amount of receipts received, the principal, less the transaction costs. In subsequent periods, financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost equal to the capitalized value when applying the effective interest method. In the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, loan costs are recognized over the period of the loan.

Current liabilities, such as payables to suppliers, group and associates and other payables, are measured at amortized cost, which usually corresponds to the nominal value.

Deferred income is recognized as liabilities includes payments received in respect of earnings for subsequent years.

2.22 Financial Risk Management

Factors that determine the financial risk

In carrying out its activities, the Group companies are exposed to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, changes in the fair value of financial instruments under the influence of market interest rates and price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and risk of change of future cash flows as a result of changes in market interest rates.

The overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and aims to reduce any adverse effects on the Group's financial performance.

2.22.1 Currency risk

The Group is exposed to currency risk through payments in foreign currency and through its assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency. Foreign currency exposures result in gains or losses that are recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. These exposures comprise the Group's monetary assets that are not denominated in the currency used in the financial statements of local companies.

With the exception of the Insurance Business, the Group operates mainly in Bulgarian levs and in euro. Management believes that with the Bulgarian Currency Board operating in Bulgaria and the fixed exchange rate of the Bulgarian lev to the euro, the Group is not exposed to significant adverse effects of changes in the exchange rate.

The Group has no significant investments in countries other than the countries in which it operates - Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia, Ukraine and Georgia. In cases where the local currency is exposed to significant currency risk, its management is achieved by investing in assets denominated in Euro.

2.22.2 Interest rate risk

The Group is exposed to the risk of changes in market interest rates, mainly with respect to its short-term and long-term financial liabilities with variable (floating) interest rates. The Group's policy is to manage interest expenses by using financial instruments with both fixed and floating interest rates. The interest rates on the majority of the Group's loans to banking institutions are based on one-month and / or quarterly and / or six-month EURIBOR, which at the time of preparing this report has stable levels - 0%. The companies in the Group pay a fixed margin to it between 2% and 6.0%. Therefore, the risk of interest rate changes is negligible.

The Group's exposure to interest rate risk is concentrated mainly in its investment portfolio. The Group controls this exposure through periodic review of its active positions. Cash flow assumptions as well as the impact of interest rate fluctuations on the investment portfolio are reviewed every six months.

The purpose of these strategies is to limit large changes in assets related to changes in interest rates. The Group is also exposed to the risk of changes in future cash flows from fixed income securities resulting from changes in market interest rates.

2.22.3 Credit risk

The Group's credit risk is mainly related to trade and financial receivables.

The amounts presented in the consolidated statement of financial position are on a net basis, excluding provisions for uncollectible receivables, assessed as such by management, based on previous experience and current economic conditions.

The Group holds assets in a trading portfolio in order to manage credit risk. Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will incur a financial loss for the other party to it by failing to meet an obligation. The Group has implemented policies and procedures to mitigate the exposure of the credit risk group.

The Group's investment policy requires strict application of the diversification rules on exposure limits for each type of instrument and for an individual counterparty, set out in the insurance legislation of each country. The Group does not conduct derivative transactions.

The Group invests its own funds mainly in bank deposits, securities issued by Member States of the European Union, bonds issued by financial institutions or other companies. In order to implement its investment policy, the Group uses professional services of investment intermediaries that have received permission to conduct transactions in the country and abroad.

2.22.4 Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations when they become due. The policy in this area is aimed at ensuring that sufficient liquidity is available to service the obligations when they become due, including in extraordinary and unforeseen situations. The objective of the management is to maintain a constant balance between the continuity and flexibility of financial resources through the use of adequate forms of funding.

Liquidity risk management is the responsibility of the Group's management and includes maintaining sufficient cash, negotiating adequate credit lines, preparing analysis and updating cash flow projections.

2.22.5 Other risks Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

Due to the pandemic wave of Covid-19 (Coronavirus), which became global in late February and early March 2020 and led to a significant reduction in financial activity worldwide, the Group analyzed on the basis of currently available data the potential effect on its financial position and in particular on the models used, according to IFRS 9.

This disclosure complies with the requirements of IFRS 7 and IFRS 9, as well as the recommendations of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).

As at the date of preparation of these Consolidated Annual Financial Statements, the economic activity has not yet fully recovered and sufficient statistical information is not yet available, both for the real effect on the Bulgarian and world economy and on available significant forecast data for their recovery in the coming months.

Development of Covid-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus)

The National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria declared a state of emergency dated March 13, 2020, which expired on May 13, 2020. Similar measures were taken by all Member States of the European Union, as well as by the main trading partners (outside the European Union) of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Similar measures have been introduced in other countries where the Group operates, such as Greece (March 11, 2020), Romania (March 21, 2020), Ukraine (March 14, 2020) and Northern Macedonia (March 18, 2020). As a result of the measures imposed by the governments, a significant part of the economic activity in the countries was suspended, also a significant part of the international trade was slow down.

Despite the subsequent drop of the measures, international financial institutions and international credit agencies expect a significant economic effect in short term, and the overall levels of economic growth are expected to recover in period 2021-2022.

The Group's management has analyzed the expected effect on both the economic growth and the credit quality of the countries (and respectively the counterparties) where it operates, and the analysis is presented below.

Effect on economic growth

The table below presents information on the expectations for economic growth of the Republic of Bulgaria, according to the data of the International Monetary Fund (October 2020)" https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WEO/Issues/2020/09/30/world-economic-outlook-october-2020),, including forecast data after the occurrence of the pandemic situation related to Covid-19 (Coronavirus).

Historical data Forecast
2017 2018 2019 2020
(before
Covid-19)
2020
(Covid-19)
Average
2021-24
(before
Covid-19)
2021
(Covid-19)
Economic GDP
growth
3.5% 3.1% 3.4% 3.2% (4.0)% 2.8% 4.1%

Source: International Monetary Fund - World Economic Outlook

The table below provides information on the economic growth expectations of the euro area countries (representing the main foreign market of the Republic of Bulgaria), according to the International Monetary Fund, including forecast data after the Covid-19 pandemic (Coronavirus).

Historical data Forecast
2017 2018 2019 2020
(before
Covid-19)
2020
(Covid-19)
Average
2021-24
(before
Covid-19)
2021
(Covid-19)
Economic GDP
growth
1.9% 2.5% 1.9% 1.4% (8.3)% 1.3% 5.2%

The Group's Management has also analyzed the expected economic development of the countries where it operates, as the historical and forecast data from the International Monetary Fund are presented in the table below:

Historical data Forecast
2017 2018 2019 2020
(before
Covid-19)
2020
(Covid-19)
Average
2021-24
(before
Covid-19)
2021
(Covid-19)
Romania 7.1% 4.4% 4.1% 3.5% (4.8)% 3.0% 4.6%
North Macedonia 1.1% 2.7% 3.6% 3.4% (5.4)% 3.5% 5.5%
Ukraine 2.5% 3.3% 3.2% 3.0% (7.2)% 3.3% 3.0%
Georgia 4.8% 4.8% 5.1% 4.8% (5.0)% 5.2% 5.0%
Belarus 2.5% 3.1% 1.2% (3.0)% 2.2%
Russian Federation 1.8% 2.5% 1.3% 1.9% (4.1)% 1.8% 2.8%
Greece 1.5% 1.9% 1.9% 2.2% (9.5)% 0.9% 4.1%
Poland 4.9% 5.1% 4.1% 3.1% (3.6)% 2.5% 4.6%

Italy 1.7% 0.8% 0.3% 0.5% (10.6)% 0.6% 5.2%
Spain 2.9% 2.4% 2.0% 1.8% (12.8)% 1.6% 7.2%
United Kingdom 1.9% 1.3% 1.4% 1.4% (9.8)% 1.5% 5.9%

As can be seen from the above data, the Management takes into account the possible short-term risks to the overall economic development of the main markets where it operates. The expected reduction of the Gross Domestic Product could be significant, but there are also general expectations for rapid recovery during the priod 2021-2022 and a return to the average predicted growth levels before Covid-19 (Coronavirus).

Effect on credit ratings

As a result of the expected economic effects of the slowdown in overall activity, some rating agencies worsened their forecast on long-term debt positions, both in terms of government debt and in terms of corporate debt positions. The table below provides information on the change in the credit rating (including forecast) assigned by Fitch to the Republic of Bulgaria and to the Parent company of the Group.

Before Covid-19 After Covid-19
Rating Forecast Rating Forecast
Bulgaria BBB Positive BBB Stable
Eurohold Bulgaria AD B Negative B Negative

The following is information on the change in the credit rating (including forecast) assigned by Fitch to the countries where the Group operates:

Before Covid-19 After Covid-19
Rating Forecast Rating Forecast
Romania BBB Stable BBB Negative
North Macedonia BB+ Stable BB+ Negative
Ukraine B Positive B Stable
Georgia ΒΒ Stable ΒΒ Negative
Belarus B Stable B Negative
Russian Federation BBB Stable BBB Stable
Greece BB Stable BB Stable
Poland A- Stable A- Stable
Italy BBB Negative BBB- Stable
Spain A- Stable A- Stable
United Kingdom AA Negative AA- Negative

Management continues to monitor the development of the credit risk in relation to the countries where the Group operates, as well as the main investments (subject to both markets and credit risk) of the Group companies.

At present, despite the overall decrease of forecasts and limited cases of credit rating deterioration, the Management believes that before a significant period of time passes during which symptoms of deterioration in the overall credit quality of both investments and the general environment where the Group operates, it cannot perform a sufficiently sustainable and reliable assessment of the effect that Covid-19 (Coronavirus).

Analysis of the expected effect on the IFRS model 9

The Group (as a part of the Eurohold Bulgaria Group) applies IFRS 9 from January 01, 2018, although The Insurance business had the right to postpone its application until January 1, 2023 (joint application with IFRS 17).

The Group's management has analyzed the expected effect on the overall model of IFRS 9, the results of which are presented in detail below. The focus of the analysis includes:

  • o The assessment of the deterioration of the credit quality of the counterparties;
  • o The assessment of the potential effect on the expected credit losses from the exposures to the counterparties.

The general conclusion of the Management of the Group is that at the time of issuing this consolidated financial statement in short term, no significant deterioration of the credit quality of the counterparties is expected due to:

  • o The measures taken by the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria, the governments of the countries where the Group operates, including the applied private and public moratoriums, which currently do not lead to additional indications of significantly deteriorated credit quality of the counterparties. Management strictly monitors the existence of long-term indications of deterioration, as the general temporary potential liquidity problems of counterparties caused directly by Covid-19 (Coronavirus) are not considered indications of credit deterioration;
  • o At present, despite the overall decrease and the limited cases of credit rating deterioration, the Management believes that before a significant period of time passes during which symptoms of deterioration in the overall credit quality of both investments and the general environment in which the Group operates, it cannot perform a sufficiently sustainable and reliable assessment of the effect that Covid-19 (Coronavirus).

With regard to the model (including the complete and simplified one) for calculating the expected credit losses, the Management considers that it is possible to make a change in the general model. Management recognizes the possible short-term risks to the overall economic development of the main countries in which the Group operates, and in some markets, the expected reduction in Gross Domestic Product would be significant, but also takes into account the general expectations for rapid recovery in 2021-2022. to return to the average predicted growth levels before Covid-19 (Coronavirus). For these reasons, the Group's management has decided to review its model for calculating expected credit losses under IFRS 9 and to update some of its expectations, namely because the Management believes that some of the Group's counterparties may be affected. from the deteriorating economic situation and in this regard has taken action to update some of the parameters in its calculation model. As sufficiently reliable information is available as of 31 December 2020 for both macroeconomic statistics and mediumterm levels of probability of default, the Guide is:

  • o Increased expected credit loss of exposures that are part of the simplified model;
  • o Increased expected credit loss on exposures that are part of the full model (i.e. deposits and cash in banking institutions, sovereign and corporate bonds);
  • o Increased expected credit loss of exposures that are part of the full model and represent lease receivables within the scope of IFRS 16.

2.23 Determination of fair values

Fair value is the price that would have been obtained on the sale of an asset or paid on the transfer of an obligation in a typical transaction between market participants at the valuation date.

Fair value measurement implies that the transaction for the sale of the asset or the transfer of the liability is carried out:

  • o the underlying market for that asset or liability;
  • or
  • o in the absence of a major market the most profitable market for that asset or liability.

The main or most advantageous market should be available to the Group.

In measuring the fair value of a non-financial asset, the ability of a market participant to generate economic benefits by using the asset to maximize its value or by selling it to another market participant that will use it in such a way is taken into account. The Group uses cost-appropriate valuation methods, for which there is sufficient available fair value measurement data, using as much as possible the relevant observable hypotheses and minimizing the use of non-observable ones.

All assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value or disclosed in the consolidated financial statements are categorized according to a fair value hierarchy described as follows and based on the lowest rank of observable assumptions that are significant for the fair value measurement as a whole:

  • o Level 1 Adjusted (unadjusted) active market prices for identical assets or liabilities to which the Group may have access at the measurement date;
  • o Level 2 Valuation techniques for which observable lower rank hypotheses that are relevant for fair value measurement are directly or indirectly observable;
  • o Level 3 Valuation techniques for which observable lower case scenarios that are relevant for fair value measurement are unobservable.

External valuers have been used to measure the fair value of significant assets such as goodwill and investment property.

2.24 Cash flows

The consolidated cash flow statement shows the Group's cash flows for operating, investing and financing activities during the year, changes in cash and cash equivalents for the year, cash and cash equivalents at beginning and end of the year.

Operating cash flows are calculated as a result for the year, adjusted for non-monetary operating positions, changes in net working capital and corporate tax.

Cash flows from investing activities include payments in connection with the purchase and sale of fixed assets and cash flows associated with the purchase and sale of businesses and activities. Purchase and sale of other securities that are not cash and cash equivalents are also included in investing activities.

Cash flows from financing activities include changes in the size or composition of share capital and related costs, borrowing and repayment of interest-bearing loans, purchase and sale of own shares and payment of dividends.

2.25 Leasing

The Group as a lessee

The Group initially applied IFRS 16 on 1 January 2019 using a modified retrospective approach. Under this approach, the cumulative effect of the application is recognized on the date of initial application in the opening balance of equity (Retained earnings from previous years) and no comparative information is recalculated for 2018. This change is required by the new leasing reporting rules in force from 01.01.2019

The Group assesses whether the contract represents or contains elements of a Lease if, under this agreement, the right to control the use of an asset for a specified period of time is transferred for consideration. If it is established that the lease agreement recognizes the Group as an asset with a right of use and a corresponding obligation at the date on which the leasing asset is available for use.

A reassessment of whether a contract represents or contains elements of a lease is made only if the terms and conditions of the contract change.

Leasing assets and liabilities are initially measured at present value.

Leasing liabilities include the net present value of the following lease payments:

  • o fixed payments (including substantially fixed payments) minus any lease incentive receivables;
  • o variable lease based on an index or interest initially measured by the index or rate at the commencement date;
  • o amounts expected to be paid by the Group under guarantees of residual value;
  • o the cost of exercising a purchase option if the Group has reason to exercise that option, and
  • o payments of penalties for termination of the lease if the lease term reflects the fact that the Group exercises this option.

Lease payments that are made under reasonably defined extension options are also included in the liability measurement. The valuation of a lease contract with an option to extend the lease term should be taken plus 1 year to the fixed period. The Group acknowledges that this is the minimum for which there is assurance that an option contract may be extended.

The lease payments shall be discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate can be readily determined. If that rate cannot be readily determined, the lessee shall use the lessee's incremental borrowing rate.

The Group applies a three-step approach in determining the incremental borrowing rate based on:

  • o Yield of 10-years Government Bonds calculated as an average for the the last 3 years;
  • o financing spread adjustment loans to new enterprises, non-financial corporations in local currency, to determine the initial initial interest rate for a period of 3 years (for real estate) or the average interest rate on financial leasing to unrelated persons for the last 3 years (for vehicles);
  • o specific lease adjustment related to the specific asset (at the discretion of each individual asset).
Buildings
- Bulgaria
Buildings -
Romania
Buildings
- UK
Buildings
- Greece
Buildings
-
Buildings –
North
Vehicles -
Bulgaria
Vehicles
– North
Georgia Macedonia Macedo
nia
Incremental
borrowing
rate
4,05 % 4,54 % 1,31 % 4,54 % 7,03 % 5,81% 5,34 % 6,17 %

Applicable Rates at Eurohold Bulgaria AD:

The Group is exposed to potential future increases in variable lease payments based on an index or rate, which are not included in the lease liability until they take effect. When adjustments to lease payments based on an index or rate take effect, the lease liability is reassessed and adjusted against the right-ofuse asset.

Lease payments are allocated between principal and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to profit or loss over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period.

Right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the following:

  • o the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability;
  • o any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received;
  • o any initial direct costs, and
  • o restoration costs.

Right-of-use assets are generally depreciated over the shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term on a straight-line basis. If the Group is reasonably certain to exercise a purchase option, the rightof-use asset is depreciated over the underlying asset's useful life.

Payments associated with short-term leases of equipment and vehicles and all leases of low-value assets are recognised on a straight-line basis as an expense in profit or loss.

The Group adopts the threshold for recognition right-of-use assets of BGN 10,000.00, taking the price of the asset as new.

Practical expedients applied

In applying IFRS 16 for the first time, the group has used the following practical expedients permitted by the standard:

  • o applying a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics;
  • o relying on previous assessments on whether leases are onerous as an alternative to performing an impairment review – there were no onerous contracts as at 1 January 2019;
  • o accounting for operating leases with a remaining lease term of less than 12 months as at 1 January 2019 as short-term leases;
  • o excluding initial direct costs for the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application;
  • o using hindsight in determining the lease term where the contract contains options to extend or terminate the lease contract.

The Group has decided not to reassess whether a contract is, or contains a lease at the date of initial application. Instead, for contracts entered into before the transition date the group relied on its assessment made applying IAS 17 and Interpretation 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease.

The Group as a lessor

Lessors continue to classify all leases using the same classification principle as in IAS 17 and distinguish between two types of leases: operating and finance. (Note 2.11.2 Leasing activity).

3. Revenue from insurance business 2020 2019
хил. лв. хил. лв.
Gross premiums written from insurance 913 653 847 458
Received recoveries from reinsurers - 238 329
Positive change in the gross provision for unearned premiums and
unexpired risk reserve
264 155 -
Positive change in reinsurers' share in unearned premium reserve - 28 136
Change in the reinsurers' share in other reserves 5 994 37 598
Positive change in other technical reserves 111 863 3 213
Recourse income 6 23 162
Fees and commissions income 10 372 105 339
Investment income 83 411 30 614
Share of profit on investments in associates accounted for using the
equity method
37 400 4 535
Income from the purchase of investments in subsidiaries 4 269 -
Other revenue 7 296 5 456
1 438 419 1 323 840

4. Expenses of insurance business

2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Paid claims, claims handling and prevention expenses (558 874) (503 831)
Change in the gross provision for unearned premiums and unexpired
risk reserve
(20 550) (37 532)
Share of the reinsurer in the change of the unearned premium
reserve
- -
Change in other technical reserves (101 847) (67 062)
Change in the reinsurers' share in the other reserves (2 040) (3 900)
Premiums ceded to reinsurers (411 781) (382 722)
Acquisition expenses (211 523) (198 667)
Investment expenses (26 441) (11 805)
Other expenses (72 285) (52 352)
(1 405 341) (1 257 871)

5. Revenue from car sales and after sales

162 552 244 757
Gains from the sale of financial assets and instruments 833 5 233
Revenue from after sales and rent-a-car services 3 206 3 852
Revenue from sale of cars and spare parts 158 513 235 672
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

6. Revenue from leasing business

2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Revenue from services 15 462 18 589
Interest income 6 091 6 360
Gains from sale of financial assets and instruments - 245
Foreign exchange gains 1 4
Other financial revenue 55 103
21 609 25 301

7. Expenses of leasing business

2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Interest expenses (3 550) (4 367)
Book value of goods sold (3 922) (3 821)
Losses from sales of financial assets and instruments - (220)
Foreign exchange losses (55) (76)
Other expenses (338) (267)
(7 865) (8 751)

8. Revenue from asset management and brokerage

2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Interest income 458 443
Dividend income 3 88
Gains from sale of financial assets and financial instruments 6 435 3 315
Foreign exchange gains, net - -
Other revenue 1 038 675
7 934 4 521

9. Expenses of asset management and brokerage

(6 810) (3 178)
Other expenses (281) (543)
Foreign exchange losses,net (142) (3)
Losses from sales of financial assets and financial instruments (6 316) (2 549)
Interest expenses (71) (83)
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

10. Revenue from the activities of the parent company

3 027 2 390
Other revenue 584 742
Interest revenue - 576
Gains from sale of financial assets and financial instruments 2 443 1 072
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

11. Expenses of the activities of the parent company 2020 2019 BGN'000 BGN'000

Losses from sales of financial assets and financial instruments (1 850) (1 164)
(1 850) (1 164)
12. Other income/(expenses), net
2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Other income/(expenses), net 2 438 (1 080)
2 438 (1 080)

12.1. Other expenses

- (1 267)
Leasing business - (1 267)
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

12.2. Other income

2 438 187
Asset management and brokerage 19 173
Leasing business 227 14
Automotive business 2 192 -
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

13. Other operating expenses

(72 302) (74 642)
Other expenses (6 867) (7 509)
Employee benefits expenses (37 737) (38 102)
Expenses on hired services (25 142) (26 269)
Expenses on materials (2 556) (2 762)
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

13.1 Expenses on materials by segments

2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business (563) (477)
Automotive business (1 639) (1 966)
Leasing business (341) (288)
Asset management and brokerage (11) (27)
Parent company (2) (4)
(2 556) (2 762)

13.2 Expenses on hired services by segments

(25 142) (26 269)
Parent company (2 194) (4 495)
Asset management and brokerage (501) (502)
Leasing business (3 446) (4 785)
Automotive business (6 122) (8 123)
Insurance business (12 879) (8 364)
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

13.3 Employee benefits expenses by segments

2020
BGN'000
2019
BGN'000
Insurance business (20 411) (18 978)
Automotive business (12 897) (14 505)
Leasing business (3 002) (3 241)
Asset management and brokerage (821) (793)
Parent company (606) (585)
(37 737) (38 102)

13.4 Other expenses by segments

(6 867) (7 509)
Parent company (387) (274)
Asset management and brokerage (505) (219)
Leasing business (173) (354)
Automotive business (1 744) (1 670)
Insurance business (4 058) (4 992)
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

14. (Accrued) / recovered impairment loss on financial assets, net

(1 690) (1 630)
Recoverable impairment loss on financial assets 894 502
(Accrued) impairment loss on financial assets (2 584) (2 132)
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

14.1 (Accrued) impairment loss on financial assets by segments

2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business - (1 129)
Automotive business (651) (282)
Leasing business (1 837) (664)
Asset management and brokerage (46) (41)
Parent company (50) (16)
(2 584) (2 132)

14.2 Recovered impairment loss on financial assets by segments

2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business - 48
Automotive business 327 228
Leasing business 492 76
Asset management and brokerage 16 65
Parent company 59 85
894 502

15. Financial expenses

(22 702) (19 908)
Other financial expenses (854) (907)
Interest expenses – Right of use assets (1 665) (1 455)
Interest expenses (20 183) (17 546)
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

15.1 Interest expenses by segments

(20 183) (17 546)
Parent company (14 159) (13 015)
Automotive business (1 865) (1 914)
Insurance business (4 159) (2 617)
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

15.2 Interest expenses – right of use assets by segments

2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business (821) (820)
Automotive business (659) (474)
Leasing business (62) (55)
Asset management and brokerage (47) (34)
Parent company (76) (72)
(1 665) (1 455)

15.3 Other financial expenses by segments

(854) (907)
Parent company (285) (229)
Automotive business (569) (678)
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

16. Financial income

2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Interest revenue 179 112
179 112
16.1 Financial income by segments
2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Automotive business 179 112
179 112

17. Foreign exchange gains/(losses), net

1 405 (303)
Parent company 1 439 (303)
Automotive business (34) -
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

18. Depreciation and amortization by segments

2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business incl. (7 638) (7 115)
Right of use assets (4 372) (4 329)
Automotive business incl. (6 559) (6 396)
Right of use assets (2 946) (2 548)
Leasing business incl. (5 620) (6 090)
Right of use assets (285) (287)
Asset management and brokerage incl. (189) (142)
Right of use assets (163) (119)
Parent company incl. (679) (708)
Right of use assets (611) (662)
(20 685) (20 451)

19. Tax expenses

2020 2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Income tax expense (2 506) (1 691)
Deferred tax (907) 8
(3 413) (1 683)

19.1 Tax expenses by segments

(3 413) (1 683)
Asset management and brokerage (53) (21)
Leasing business (8) (35)
Automotive business (368) (310)
Insurance business (2 984) (1 317)
BGN'000 BGN'000
2020 2019

20. Cash and cash equivalents

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Cash on hand 3 647 4 710
Deposits up to 3 months 64 056 86 187
Restricted cash 681 649
Cash equivalents 575 336
Impairment (161) (192)
68 798 91 690

21. Time deposits at banks by segments

30 047 15 787
Impairment (48) (20)
Insurance business 30 095 15 807
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

22.1 Reinsurers' share in technical reserves

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Unearned premium reserve 166 664 165 184
Reserve for unexplored claims 4 092 -
Claims reserve, incl.: 401 369 294 753
Reserves for incurred, but not reported claims 206 882 97 685
Reserves for reported, but not settled claims 194 487 197 068
Other technical reserves - 3 892
572 125 463 829

22.2 Receivables from insurance business

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Receivables from direct insurance 109 501 90 598
Receivables from reinsurers or sedants 16 546 11 007
Receivables from recourse/subrogation 24 161 26 191
150 208 127 796

23. Trade receivables

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Trade receivables 18 229 19 716
Impairment (1 203) (847)
Financial lease receivables 24 260 25 127
Advances paid 3 232 3 046
Other 1 267 110
Impairment - (1)
45 785 47 151

23.1. Trade receivables by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 604 577
Automotive business 15 018 15 715
Impairment (952) (713)
Leasing business 2 428 3 084
Impairment (250) (114)
Asset management and brokerage 99 252
Impairment (3) (9)
Parent company 84 88
Impairment (2) (11)
17 026 18 869

24. Other receivables

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 37 347 45 037
Impairment (1 906) (4 706)
Automotive business 17 486 4 182
Impairment (73) (65)
Leasing business 1 446 1 502
Impairment (164) -
Asset management and brokerage 101 14
Parent company 1 314 1 148
Impairment (16) (23)
Prepaid expenses 10 230 2 519
Receivables under court procedures 2 583 2 253
Impairment (1 814) (1 571)
Tax receivables 802 1 475
67 336 51 765

24.1. Tax receivables by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 29 203
Automotive business 436 709
Leasing business 111 301
Parent company 226 262
802 1 475

25. Property, plant and equipment

Land,
plots
Land,
plots
rights of
use Buildings Buildings
rights of
use
Machinery
and
equipment
Vehicles Vehicles
rights of
use
Furniture
and
fittings
Assets under
construction
Other Total
BGN'000 BGN'000 BGN'000 BGN'000 BGN'000 BGN'000 BGN'000 BGN'000 BGN'000 BGN'000 BGN'000
Cost
As of 1 January 2019 5 154 - 14 939 - 9 927 60 588 - 8 315 701 2 655 102 279
Acquisition of a subsidiary - 165 - 28 960 - - 32 - - - 29 157
Additions - 4 377 33 227 2 082 19 529 19 1 165 107 140 56 650
Disposals (82) - (1 572) (14 972) (589) (14 455) - (1 181) (78) (33) (32 962)
Other changes 98 - 1 041 (173) 35 26 - 2 - 374 1 403
Derecognized on sale of subsidiaries* - - (1 064) - (884) (164) - (619) (4) (1) (2 736)
As of 31 December 2019 5 170 169 13 721 47 042 10 571 65 524 51 7 682 726 3 135 153 791
Additions - - 101 8 388 1 461 13
468
- 102 64 397 23
981
Disposals 35 - (789) (2
302)
(89) (17
559)
(26) - (3) (42) (20 775)
Other changes (306) - 2 245 - - 581 - - (7) - 2 513
As of 30 December 2020 4 899 169 15 278 53
128
11
943
62
014
25 7 784 780 3 490 159 510
Depreciation
As of 1 January 2019 - - 5 050 - 7 690 16 319 - 4 736 5 1 969 35 769
Depreciation for the period - 40 489 7 886 839 9 685 19 672 - 169 19 799
Disposals - - (106) (766) (432) (5 586) - (122) - (18) (7 030)
Other changes - - 360 (18) - 15 - 4 - 69 430
Write-offs for sale to subsidiaries* - - (739) - (864) (79) - (550) - (1) (2 233)
As of 31 December 2019 - 40 5 054 7 102 7 233 20 354 19 4 740 5 2 188 46 735
Depreciation for the period - 42 675 8 329 1 034 9 389 6 548 - 81 20
104
Disposals - - - (950) (833) (6
737)
- (13) - 13 (8 520)
Other changes - - (64) - 1 339 - - (12) - (21) 1 242
As of 31 December 2020 - 82 5 665 14
481
8 773 23
006
25 5 263 5 2 261 59 561
Net book value:
As of 1 January 2019 5 154 - 9 889 - 2 237 44 269 - 3 579 696 686 66 510
As of 31 December 2019 5 170 129 8 667 39 940 3 338 45 170 32 2 942 721 947 107 056
As of 31 December 2020 4 899 87 9 613 38
647
3 170 39
008
- 2 521 775 1 229 99
949

*Automotive business

25.1. Land and buildings by segments

14 512 13 837
Automotive business 8 705 8 910
Insurance business 5 807 4 927
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

25.2. Land and buildings by segments – Rights of use

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 19 407 21 276
Automotive business 14 907 13 537
Leasing business 1 461 1 571
Asset management and brokerage 971 1 086
Parent company 1 988 2 599
38 734 40 069

25.3 Machinery and equipment by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 2 133 2 083
Automotive business 997 1 215
Leasing business 40 40
3 170 3 338

25.4. Vehicles by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 3 525 4 566
Automotive business 10 457 14 297
Leasing business 24 745 26 120
Asset management and brokerage 151 -
Parent company 130 187
39 008 45 170

25.5. Vehicles by segments – rights of use

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Automotive business - 32
- 32

25.6. Furniture and fittings and other assets by segments

3 750 3 889
Parent company 1 7
Asset management and brokerage 32 35
Leasing business 118 130
Automotive business 2 685 2 824
Insurance business 914 893
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

25.7. Assets under construction by segments

775 721
Leasing business 8 -
Automotive business 749 721
Insurance business 18 -
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

26. Investment property

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Net book value at 1 January 15 703 20 209
Acquired 254 121
Disposals (6 305) (849)
Revaluation / (Impairment) - (354)
Write-offs on sale of subsidiaries - (3 424)
Net book value as at the period end 9 652 15 703

Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for 2020

27. Intangible assets

Software Licenses Other Total
BGN'000 BGN'000 BGN'000 BGN'000
Cost
As of 1 January 2019 8 373 114 1 940 10 427
Additions 1 058 5 155 1 218
Disposals (340) - (268) (608)
Other changes 252 - 3 255
Write-offs for sale to subsidiaries (96) - (38) (134)
As of 31 December 2019 9 247 119 1 792 11 158
Additions 1 263 - 117 1 380
Disposals (68) - (214) (282)
Other changes 284 - - 284
As of 31 December 2020 10 726 119 1 695 12 540
Amortization
As of 1 January 2019
Amortization for the period 6 159 114 880 7 153
Disposals 568 - 84 652
Other changes (20) - (30) (50)
Write-offs for sale to subsidiaries-Automotive
segment (12) - 3 (9)
As of 31 December 2019 (96) - (38) (134)
Amortization for the period 6 599 114 899 7 612
Disposals 485 - 96 581
Other changes (4) (9) (13)
As of 31 December 2020 -
7 080
-
105
2
997
2
8 182
Net book value:
As of 1 January 2019 2 214 - 1 060 3 274
As of 31 December 2019 2 648 5 893 3 546
As of 31 December 2020 3 646 14 698 4 358

28. Inventories by segments

26 632 42 168
Leasing business 2 068 3 190
Automotive business 24 128 38 531
Insurance business 436 447
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019
31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Government bonds measured at FVTPL, incl.: 102 213 60 644
Insurance business 101 461 60 222
Asset management and brokerage 752 422
Government bonds measured at OCI, incl.: - 7 576
Insurance business - 7 576
Total government bonds 102 213 68 220
Corporate bonds measured at FVTPL, incl.: 21 353 63 524
Insurance business 20 001 62 333
Asset management and brokerage 1 345 1 191
Parent company 7 -
Total corporate bonds 21 353 63 524
Capital investments measured at FVTPL, incl.: 127 598 92 701
Insurance business 125 528 90 479
Leasing - 596
Asset management and brokerage 2 070 1 626
Total capital investments 127 598 92 701
Other financial assets measured at amortised cost, incl.: 84 488 37 527
Insurance business 77 207 30 349
Asset management and brokerage 7 281 7 178
Impairment (264) (73)
Total other financial assets 84 224 37 454
335 388 261 899
30. Deferred tax assets
31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 10 773 12 359
Automotive business 510 496
Leasing business 230 206

31. Investments associates and other investments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 6 457 13 474
Asset management and brokerage 4 392 4 639
10 849 18 113

29. Financial assets by segments

11 513 13 061

32. Other financial investments by segments

1 580 5 650
Impairment (9) (9)
Parent company 9 9
Asset management and brokerage - 281
Insurance business 1 580 5 369
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

33. Non-current receivables

51 212 54 199
Impairment (673) (23)
Subsidiaries 1 432 2 326
Finance lease receivables 50 453 51 896
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

34. Goodwill

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Euroins Insurance Group AD 165 123 165 123
Motobul EAD 12 538 12 538
Bulvaria Varna EOOD 5 591 5 591
Daru Car OOD 1 400 1 400
Eurolease Group EAD 1 312 1 312
Eurolease Rent-a-Car EOOD 1 803 1 803
Sofia Motors EOOD 10 10
Euro-Finance AD 2 620 2 620
190 397 190 397

35. Subordinated debts

76 985 19 558
57 427 -
19 558 19 558
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

The subordinated debt instruments issued are in the form of a bond loan issued on 18 December 2014 in the form of 100 pcs of available, subordinated, unsecured at the date of issue with a nominal value of 100 thousand euro each. The amount is 10 000 thousand euro (BGN 19 558 thousand) and maturity 18 December 2021. The initial interest rate is 13% plus 3-month Euribor, which is reduced to 9.75% plus Euribor and due at the end of each half-year.

After reviewing the indebtedness and in order to capital reinforcing of the Group,the Parent company has negotiated and converted part of the liabilities as of 31 December 2020 in the form of subordinated debts (not issued) representing Tier 1 capital, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Bulgarian and Community law in force. As of 31 December 2020, Tier 1 capital is totaled BGN 57 427 thousand (EUR 29 362 thousand) and has an indefinite repayment period,not earlier than 5 years, and an interest rate of 6%, due at the end of each quarter.

36. Bank and non-bank loans by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 21 872 9 744
Automotive business 15 835 14 487
Leasing business 81 244 80 464
Parent company 55 390 36 040
174 341 140 735

36.1. Bank and non-bank loans by segments – long term

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business, incl. 21 866 9 593
Loans from non-bank financial institutions 21 866 9 593
Automotive business, incl.: 1 915 2 684
Bank loans 1 915 2 684
Leasing business, incl.: 53 870 55 451
Bank loans 53 870 55 451
Parent company, incl.: 41 297 25 531
Bank loans 41 297 25 531
118 948 93 259

36.2. Bank and non-bank loans by segments – short term

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business, incl.: 6 151
Bank loans 5 63
Loans from non-bank financial institutions 1 88
Automotive business, incl.: 13 920 11 803
Bank loans 13 915 11 562
Loans from non-bank financial institutions 5 241
Leasing business, incl.: 27 374 25 013
Bank loans 27 374 25 013
Parent company, incl.: 14 093 10 509
Bank loans 14 093 10 509
55 393 47 476

37. Bond obligations by segments

163 342 157 664
Parent company 143 524 133 613
Leasing business 5 212 9 900
Automotive business 14 606 14 151
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

37.1 Bond obligations – long-term, by segments

139 559 147 516
Parent company 123 493 132 858
Leasing business 2 524 1 591
Automotive business 13 542 13 067
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

37.2 Bond obligations – short-term, by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Automotive business 1 064 1 084
Leasing business 2 688 8 309
Parent company 20 031 755
23 783 10 148

38. Non-current liabilities

14 380 23 242
Finance lease liabilities 11 878 18 844
Other non-current liabilities 2 502 4 398
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

38.1. Other non-current liabilities by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 154 5
Automotive business 1 521 4 263
Leasing business 795 115
Parent company 32 15
2 502 4 398

38.2. Finance lease liabilities – non-current, by segments

11 878 18 844
Asset management and brokerage 96 -
Leasing business 4 863 7 204
Automotive business 6 919 11 640
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

39. Current liabilities

54 230 43 891
Provisions 6 947 1 074
Deferred revenue 219 206
Finance lease liabilities 6 377 7 480
Other current liabilities 25 868 17 536
Tax liabilities 6 619 9 437
Social-security liabilities 3 664 3 348
Payables to employees 4 536 4 810
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

39.1. Payables to employees by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 3 243 3 373
Automotive business 952 1 051
Leasing business 268 328
Parent company 73 58
4 536 4 810

39.2. Social-security liabilities by segments

3 664 3 348
Parent company 16 24
Leasing business 81 122
Automotive business 386 389
Insurance business 3 181 2 813
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

39.3. Tax liabilities by segments

6 619 9 437
Parent company 213 73
Asset management and brokerage 77 55
Leasing business 417 290
Automotive business 1 976 1 466
Insurance business 3 936 7 553
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

39.4. Other current liabilities by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 21 946 13 874
Automotive business 938 1 264
Leasing business 1 460 1 760
Asset management and brokerage 587 150
Parent company 937 488
25 868 17 536

Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for 2020

39.5. Finance lease liabilities – current, by segments

6 377 7 480
Leasing business 3 678 2 876
Automotive business 2 699 4 604
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

39.6. Deferred revenue – current, by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 8 54
Automotive business 211 152
219 206

39.7. Provisions - by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 6 408 852
Automotive business 259 222
Asset management and brokerage 280 -
6 947 1 074

40. Trade and other payables

40.1. Trade and other payables by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 11 668 6 783
Automotive business 43 153 49 307
Leasing business 1 644 3 641
Asset management and brokerage 60 12
Parent company 27 522 38 307
84 047 98 050

40.2. Leasing liabilities – rights of use, by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 20 793 22 331
Short-term 2 713 4 263
Long-term 18 080 18 068
Automotive business 15 104 13 875
Short-term 2 499 2 574
Long-term 12 605 11 301
Leasing business 1 533 1 592
Short-term 269 244
Long-term 1 264 1 348
Asset management and brokerage 1 001 1 099
Short-term 102 98
Long-term 899 1 001
Parent company 2 139 2 802
Short-term 686 665
Long-term 1 453 2 137
40 570 41 699

41. Payables to reinsurers

46 855 26 193
Insurance business 46 855 26 193
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

42. Deferred tax liabilities by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business 2 59
Automotive business 203 193
Leasing business 137 145
342 397

43. Insurance reserves

31.12.2020
BGN'000
31.12.2019
BGN'000
Unearned premium reserve, gross amount 264 273 252 556
Reinsurers' share in unearned premium reserve (166 664) (165 184)
Unexpired risks reserve, gross amount 8 692 198
Reinsurers' share in Unexpired risks reserve (4 092) -
Reserve for incurred but not reported claims, gross amount 258 774 167 566
Reinsurers' share in reserve for incurred but not reported claims (206 882) (97 685)
Reserve for reported but not settled claims, gross amount 341 470 336 021
Reinsurers' share in reserve for reported but unsettled claims (194 487) (197 068)
Other technical reserve, incl. 12 588 11 342
Reinsurers' share in other technical reserves 4 677 4 495
Mathematical reserves - (3 892)
885 797 767 683

44. Share capital and share premium

44.1 Share capital

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Issued shares 197 526 197 526
Treasury shares (97) (1 353)
Share capital 197 429 196 173
Number of shares 197 525 600 197 525 600

As of 31.12.2020, 97 227 бр. voting shares of Eurohold Bulgaria AD are held by companies in the Eurohold Group (as of 31.12.2019 – 1 352 567 voting shares).

The share capital as of 31.12.2020 is distributed as follows:

Total 100.00% 197 525 600 197 525 600
Other individuals 2.35% 4 645 651 4 645 651
Other companies 11.10% 21 935 928 21 935 928
UPF Budeste 6.12% 12 084 298 12 084 298
Specialized Logistic Systems AD 6.04% 11 925 809 11 925 809
Blubeard Investments Limited 10.09% 19 922 400 19 922 400
KJK Fund II Sicav-Sif Balkan Discovery 14.23% 28 116 873 28 116 873
Starcom Holding AD 50.07% 98 894 641 98 894 641
Share holders % Number of
shares
Par value
44.2 Share premium 31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Share premium 49 568 49 568
49 568 49 568

45. Net profit for the year

(43 409) (930)
Current result attributable to the non-controlling interest 249 1 955
Current result attributable to the shareholders (43 658) (2 885)
BGN'000 BGN'000
31.12.2020 31.12.2019

45.1. Net profit for the year by segments

31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Insurance business (28 014) 12 612
Automotive business 1 541 5 283
Leasing business (348) 216
Asset management and brokerage 223 580
Parent company (16 754) (14 631)
Pfofit/(Loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest (249) (1 955)
Intercompany eliminations of dividends and other (57) (4 990)
(43 658) (2 885)
46. Non-controlling interests
31.12.2020 31.12.2019
BGN'000 BGN'000
Non-controlling interest attributable to profit 249 1 955
Non-controlling interest attributable to equity 28 976 31 468
29 225 33 423

47. Events after the end of the reporting period

1.COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

At the end of 2019, news from China about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) first appeared, when a limited number of unknown virus cases were reported to the World Health Organization. During the first few months of 2020, the virus spread worldwide and its negative effects gained momentum. On 11.03.2020, after cases of new coronavirus strains were reported in 114 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the COVID-19 epidemic for a pandemic. On 13.03.2020, at the request of the government, the National Assembly declared a state of emergency in Bulgaria due to the coronavirus, which lasted until 13.5.2020 and was replaced by an emergency epidemic.

The Group takes all necessary measures in order to preserve the health of workers and to minimize the impact of the crisis at this stage of its occurrence. The actions are in accordance with the instructions of the National Operational Headquarters and strictly comply with the instructions of all national institutions.

The Management is closely monitoring the situation and looking for ways to reduce its impact on the Group, but a fall in the prices of shares on the global stock exchanges could affect the fair value of the Group's investments if the negative trend continues.

Management will continue to monitor the potential impact and will take all possible steps to mitigate the potential effects.

2. CHEZ Group

On January 19, 2021, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (KEVR) authorized Eurohold Bulgaria AD to acquire the companies of the Czech energy company CEZ Group in Bulgaria.

In this way, Eurohold received all necessary regulatory permits for the implementation of the acquisition. The deal was already approved by the Competition Commission on 29 October last year.

Eurohold will acquire control of CEZ Group's business in Bulgaria through its subsidiary and specially established Eastern European Electric Company B.V. (EEEC). The transaction includes 67% of the capital of the electricity distribution company CEZ Distribution Bulgaria AD and the public electricity supply company CEZ Electro Bulgaria AD, as well as 100% of the shares of the licensed electricity trader CEZ Trade Bulgaria EAD, the IT services company CEZ ICT Bulgaria EAD, the photovoltaic park Free Energy Project Oreshitz, the company for the production of electricity from biomass - Barra Group, and CEZ Bulgaria EAD, which coordinates and manages the activities of all companies of the Czech group in the country.

The next steps in the realization of the deal are the signing of the financing agreements and the transfer of the shares. The financing will be provided through own funds and borrowed capital from leading global investment banks.

The next steps in the realization of the transaction are the signing of the financing contracts and the transfer of the shares. Funding will be provided through own funds and borrowed capital from leading global investment banks.

3. Extraordinary annual cession of the General meeting of the shareholders

At an extraordinary general meeting held on April 10, 2021 is:

  • o Adopted decesion to increase the capital of the Company through public offering of 79 010 240 new, registered, dematerialized, non-preferred shares, with voting rights. The nominal value of each share es BGN 1 (one) and the issue value of each share is BGN 2.50 (two and 0.50).
  • o Adopted amendment in the Articles of association of the Company.
  • o Adopted decesion to enter into a corporate guarantee for payment of all liabilities of its subsidiary Eastern European Electric Company BV, Netherlands and/or Eastern European Electric Company B.V, The Netherlands – subsidiary of Eastern European Electric Company II B.V, Netherlands.

The notice and all accompanying materials are available on: https://www.eurohold.bg/files/documents/articles/a152222cdb6285f0ae644894bb79f35a.pdf

The Management Board of Eurohold Bulgaria AD is not aware of other significant events occurring after the reporting period.

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