Earnings Release • Nov 12, 2021
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ADJ EBIT: €9.2 million (+18%)
ADJ NET PROFIT: €10.5 million (+102%)
Verdellino, 12 November 2021
The Board of Directors of Fine Foods & Pharmaceuticals N.T.M. S.p.A. approved the Interim Financial Report as of 30 September 2021.
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ADJ summary results


The Board of Directors approved today the Interim Financial Report as of 30 September 2021.
The Board of Directors Chairman Marco Francesco Eigenmann, said:
"We are particularly pleased with our results for these nine months. Fine Foods reported a 17 per cent increase in revenues, adding the result of Pharmatek PMC, acquired last January, to an organic growth of 10 per cent, which was in line with our historical performance. Despite the continuing pandemic problems, the supply chain crisis and the unforeseen increase in energy costs, we look to the future with optimism, encouraged by the new opportunities and synergies that will arise from the newly acquired Euro Cosmetic."


The Interim Financial Report as of 30 September 2021 is prepared under IAS/IFRS Accounting Standards, issued by the IASB (International Accounting Standards Board) and is not subject to audit. The consolidated financial statements include the results for the first nine months of the 2021 financial year for the newly acquired Pharmatek. Pharmatek is an unlisted company based in Cremosano (CR) specialising in the production of cosmetics, medical surgical aids and medical devices.
The manager responsible for preparing the company's financial reports - Pietro Bassani - declared, under Article 154-ter, paragraph 2, of Legislative Decree no. 58 of 24 February 1998, that the accounting information contained in the press release corresponds to the documented results, books and accounting records.
| Thousands of Euro | 30/09/202130/09/2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 143,375 | 122,615 | |
| EBITDA | * | 18,834 | 16,326 |
| EBIT | * | 9,193 | 7,791 |
| Income before taxes | ** | 11,414 | 7,925 |
| Net profit | ** | 10,462 | 5,181 |
| ** As of 30 September 2021, non-recurring financial charges totalling €12.7 million (with no tax effect), related to the change in the fair value of the warrants fully settled as of 30 June 2021, and non-recurring charges totalling €852,000 (€614,000 net of the related tax effect) were not included. As of 30 September 2020 non-recurring financial income totalling €3.7 million (with no tax effect) |
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| and non-recurring charges totalling €932,000 (€672,000 net of the related tax effect) were not included. | |||
| (1) Operating profit before depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses. (2) Operating profit |
Revenues for the first nine months of 2021 were approximately €143.4 million with an increase of 17% compared to €122.6 million in the first nine months of 2020. Revenues generated by the newly acquired Pharmatek amounted to €8.8 million, consequently the Group's growth is mostly organic and attributable to the excellent performance of the parent company Fine Foods (turnover +10% compared to the previous period).
EBITDA* amounted to €18.8 million and recorded an increase of €2.5 million compared to the previous period, keeping its percentage on revenues substantially consistent (from 13.3% to 13.1%).


EBIT* amounted to approximately €9.2 million, with an increase compared to the first nine months of 2020, when it was €7.8 million; the EBIT margin was in line with 30 September 2020 - 6.4%.
Income before taxes** reached €11.4 million as of 30 September 2021 compared to €7.9 million in the previous period and Net Profit** reached €10.5 million compared to €5.2 million as of 30 September 2020.
| Thousands of Euro | 30/09/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed assets | 110,801 | 95,280 |
| Net Trade Working Capital | 30,224 | 9,585 |
| Other receivables and payables | 3,125 | (5,555) |
| Employee benefits | (1,366) | (1,063) |
| Net Invested Capital | 142,784 | 98,248 |
| Shareholders' equity | 153,427 | 141,008 |
| Net Financial Position | (10,644) | (42,760) |
Fixed assets increased by approximately €15.5 million compared to 31 December 2020; this increase is mainly attributable to the goodwill generated by the acquisition of Pharmatek (€12.6 million) which was recorded in the consolidated financial statements. The increase was also due to the rights of use and other intangible assets contributed by the newly acquired company (€3.8 million as of 30 September 2021).
Net Trade Working Capital as of 30 September 2021 was €30.2 million compared to €9.6 million at the end of the previous year. This is mainly due to higher trade receivables, which are structurally higher in the interim reports (increase of €12.7 million, of which €3.3 million contributed by Pharmatek) and higher Inventories for raw materials procurement (increase of €8.3 million, of which €1.4 million contributed by the Pharmatek subsidiary). Trade payables recorded an increase, which partially offset the growth in the above-mentioned assets (increase of €0.3).
Other Receivables and Payables showed a positive balance of approximately €3.1 million as of 30 September 2021 compared to the negative balance at the end of the previous year (negative balance of €5.6 million). This was mainly due to an increase in Other non-financial assets, including the VAT Receivable and a reduction in Other financial liabilities, including the IRES liability, which was unallocated by the Parent Company as of 30 September 2021 due to a negative pre-tax result.
Shareholders' equity confirmed the company solidity with an increase of approximately €12.4 million compared to the previous year-end despite the purchase of treasury shares for €6.2 million and the
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distribution of dividends of €3.2 million. The increase in Equity is mainly generated by the conversion of listed and unlisted warrants.
The Net Financial Position stood at a positive value (net cash) of approximately €10.6 million, down from the previous year mainly due to the acquisition of Pharmatek, which had an impact of €17.2 million on the Group's NFP.
On 08 October 2021 Fine Foods & Pharmaceuticals N.T.M. S.p.A. acquired a controlling stake in Euro Cosmestic S.p.A., taking over approximately 72.9% of the share capital, worth €26,815,961. The Company obtained a credit line from Intesa San Paolo S.p.A. for short-term financing, valid until 31 March 2022, for €27 million. In the coming months, the above credit line will be converted into a structured medium-term loan. Euro Cosmetic shares are listed on Euronext Growth Milan, organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A. As a result, the Fine Foods' obligation to launch a takeover bid for the remaining 1,286,800 shares of Euro Cosmetic was met. The bid consideration will be €8.6 per ordinary share.
On 11 November 2021 Fine Foods & Pharmaceuticals N.T.M. S.p.A. acquired a plot of land located in the municipalities of Brembate (BG) and Filago (BG) with a registered surface area of approximately 100,000 sqm for approximately €3 million.
Fine Foods' revenues as of 30 September 2021 were up compared to the corresponding period in 2020 at Group level and on a like-for-like basis. In spite of the difficulties caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus outbreak and the consequent social and health situation, and the worldwide problems linked to the procurement of raw materials and the sharp increases in energy costs - the effects of which will impact the last months of 2021 and the 2022 financial year -, the Board of Directors believes that, for the 2021 financial year and future financial years, revenue growth, at Group level, can remain in line with the historical trend and accompanied by a progressive improvement in expected margins.
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This press release is available on the Fine Foods website www.finefoods.it, in the Investor Relations/Press Releases section.
It should be noted that under Article 154-ter, paragraph 5, of Legislative Decree no. 58 of 24 February 1998, the Interim Financial Report as of 30 September 2021, approved by the Board of Directors on today's date, will be made available today to shareholders and the public at the registered office, on the Company's website at www.finefoods.it, Investor Relations/Financial Reports section, and the authorised storage system - .
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Fine Foods & Pharmaceuticals N.T.M. S.p.A., listed on Euronext STAR Milan, is an Italian independent Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO). It develops and manufactures contract products for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Fine Foods is also active in the cosmetics, biocides and medical devices industries with its acquisition of Pharmatek-PMC and the most recent Euro Cosmetic acquisition. Founded in 1984, from a pharmaceutical and nutraceutical synergy, Fine Foods has been pursuing quality and innovation on behalf of its customers as its primary objective. With € 172 million revenue in 2020 and an 11 per cent CAGR over the last decade, it is a growing and future-oriented company. The sustainability of the business model and the holistic approach to ESG, together with product innovation, are drivers that will allow the Group to fully develop its intrinsic potential.
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For information: Fine Foods & Pharmaceuticals N.T.M. S.p.A. Investor Relations Tel. +39 035 4821382 [email protected]
CDR Communication Media Relations Marianna Tremolada [email protected]
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| (amounts in € units) | Nine months 30/09/2021 |
Nine months 30/09/2020 |
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| Revenues and income | ||
| Revenues from contracts with customers | 143,375,070 | 122,614,712 |
| Other revenues and income | 1,694,601 | 678,276 |
| Total revenues | 145,069,671 | 123,292,988 |
| Operating costs | ||
| Costs for consumption of raw materials, change in inventories of finished goods and work in progress. |
(87,077,702) | (74,754,010) |
| Personnel costs | (25,079,682) | (21,446,132) |
| Costs for services | (14,013,632) | (10,921,047) |
| Other operating costs | (916,607) | (777,699) |
| Amortisation, depreciation, and impairment losses | (9,640,744) | (8,534,477) |
| Total operating costs | (136,728,367) | (116,433,366) |
| Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | (10,027,799) | 6,834,138 |
| Financial income | 24,854 | 44,621 |
| Financial charges | (513,262) | (239,121) |
| Income before taxes | (2,174,903) | 13,499,260 |
| Income taxes | (713,607) | (2,483,465) |
| Profit/(loss) for the financial year | (2,888,510) | 11,015,795 |
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| (amounts in € units) | Nine months 30/09/2021 |
Nine months 30/09/2020 |
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| Profit /(loss) for the financial year (A) | (2,888,510) | 11,015,795 |
| Components that will not be subsequently reclassified to profit/(loss) for the financial year Revaluation of net employee benefit liabilities/assets Tax effect |
37,620 (9,029) |
(2,684) 644 |
| Other comprehensive income (B) components | 28,591 | (2,040) |
| Comprehensive profit/(loss) (A+B) | (2,859,918) | 11,013,754 |
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| Assets Non-current assets Property, plant and machinery 92,643,470 93,413,964 Goodwill 12,563,283 - Other intangible fixed assets 3,294,505 1,510,516 Rights of use 2,299,581 355,457 Non-current financial assets - - Deferred tax assets 1,489,232 1,607,531 Total non-current assets 112,290,071 96,887,467 Current assets Inventories 27,942,987 19,647,515 Trade receivables 25,335,075 12,660,157 Tax receivables 123,895 - Other current assets 9,254,072 3,292,257 Current financial assets 70,228,951 71,608,964 Cash and other liquid assets 522,145 3,342,518 Total current assets 133,407,124 110,551,410 Total assets 245,697,195 207,438,877 Shareholders' equity Share Capital 22,770,445 22,601,885 Other reserves 140,228,892 123,847,446 Employee benefit reserve (13,796) (61,681) FTA reserve (6,669,789) (9,883,868) Profits carried forward - (8,859,849) Profit/(loss) for the financial year (2,888,510) 13,364,228 Total Shareholders' Equity 153,427,242 141,008,161 Non-current liabilities Bonds 6,651,708 6,632,483 Non-current bank borrowings 24,754,982 9,060,857 Employee benefits 1,366,296 1,062,790 Provision for deferred taxes 613,320 414,035 Non-current lease payables 1,356,111 147,179 Other non-current financial liabilities 3,000,000 - Total non-current liabilities 37,742,417 17,317,343 Current liabilities Bonds 3,307,077 3,297,542 Current bank borrowings 17,663,501 1,863,255 Trade payables 23,053,941 22,722,377 Taxes payable 682,296 2,480,968 Current lease payables 374,169 192,529 Other current financial liabilities 3,000,000 10,997,144 Other current liabilities 6,446,552 7,559,559 Total current liabilities 54,527,536 49,113,373 Total Shareholders' equity and Liabilities 245,697,195 207,438,877 |
(amounts in € units) | 30/09/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
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| Nine months 30/09/2021 |
Nine months 30/09/2020 |
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| PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR | (2,888,510) | 11,015,795 |
| Adjustments to reconcile profit after tax with net cash flows: | ||
| Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and machinery | 8,559,117 | 7,889,224 |
| Amortisation and impairment of intangible fixed assets | 659,294 | 433,377 |
| Amortisation of rights of use | 371,576 | 211,875 |
| Other write-downs of fixed assets | 14,155 | - |
| Financial income | (24,854) | (44,621) |
| Financial charges | 499,428 | 236,325 |
| Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | 10,027,799 | (6,834,138) |
| Financial charges on financial liabilities for leases | 13,834 | 2,796 |
| Income taxes | 357,665 | 2,068,904 |
| Personnel costs for stock grants | 793,833 | 762,076 |
| Gains on the disposal of property, plant and machinery | (72,853) | 33,478 |
| Current assets write-downs | 542,601 | 695,950 |
| Net change in severance indemnity and pension funds | (109,339) | (57,677) |
| Net change in deferred tax assets and liabilities | 355,942 | 414,561 |
| Interest paid | (483,189) | (190,384) |
| Income taxes paid | (3,538,262) | (677,775) |
| Changes in net working capital: | ||
| (Increase)/decrease in inventories | (7,006,852) | (3,794,151) |
| (Increase)/decrease in trade receivables | (9,093,958) | (2,228,456) |
| (Increase)/decrease in other non-financial assets and liabilities | (7,177,918) | 740,670 |
| Disposal of assets held for sale | 495,000 | - |
| Increase/(decrease) in trade payables | (3,799,739) | 1,131,478 |
| NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (8,616,719) | 793,515 |
| Investments: | ||
| Investments in tangible fixed assets | (6,983,087) | (9,973,142) |
| Disposal of tangible fixed assets | 162,879 | (33,478) |
| Investments in intangible fixed assets | (751,113) | (596,843) |
| Net (investments)/disposals in financial assets | 4,151,576 | 2,819,171 |
| Acquisition of Subsidiaries | (9,645,232) | - |
| NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTMENTS | (13,064,978) | (7,784,293) |
| Financing: | ||
| New financing | 31,621,332 | 4,391 |
| Funding repayment | (302,129) | - |
| Principal payments - lease liabilities | (301,297) | (210,621) |
| Dividends paid to the parent company's shareholders | (3,205,727) | (2,743,472) |
| Share capital increase | 168,560 | 37,842 |
| Sale/(purchase) of treasury shares | (6,230,907) | (2,983,446) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING | 21,749,833 | (5,895,306) |
| NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (2,820,374) | (1,870,289) |
| Cash and short-term deposits as of 1 January | 3,342,518 | 2,627,472 |
| Cash and short-term deposits as of 30 September | 522,145 | 757,182 |


| Share Capital |
Legal reserve |
Negative reserve for treasury shares in the portfolio |
Merger surplus reserve |
Share premium reserve |
Extraordinary reserve |
Other reserves |
FTA reserve |
Employee benefit reserve |
Profits/losses carried forward |
Profit/loss for the financial year |
Total Shareholders' equity |
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| Balance as of 1 January 2021 | 22,601,885 | 5,000,000 | (8,759,287) 29,741,389 | 86,743,750 | 9,398,219 | 1,723,375 (9,883,868) | (61,681) | (8,859,849) | 13,364,228 | 141,008,161 | ||
| Profit/(loss) for the financial year | (2,888,510) | (2,888,510) | ||||||||||
| Other income statement components | 47,885 | 47,885 | ||||||||||
| Comprehensive profit/(loss) | 47,885 | (2,888,510) | (2,840,625) | |||||||||
| Dividends | (3,205,727) | (3,205,727) | ||||||||||
| Stock Grant | 793,833 | 793,833 | ||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury shares | (6,230,907) | (6,230,907) | ||||||||||
| Warrant exercise | 168,560 | 11,660,019 | 3,214,079 | 8,859,849 | 23,902,506 | |||||||
| 2020 profit allocation | 13,364,228 | (13,364,228) | - | |||||||||
| Balance as of 30 September 2021 | 22,770,445 | 5,000,000 | (14,990,194) 29,741,389 | 86,743,750 | 19,556,720 14,177,227 (6,669,789) | (13,796) | - | (2,888,510) | 153,427,242 |
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