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FirstFarms Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

Aug 29, 2017

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FirstFarms

Company announcement no. 16/2017

29 August 2017

Interim financial report for 1 January – 30 June 2017 for FirstFarms A/S

Summary

The Board of Directors and Management of FirstFarms A/S have today reviewed and adopted the un-audited interim financial accounts for the period 1 January – 30 June 2017.

Improvement of the result in first half year 2017

  • FirstFarms has in the accounting period realised a turnover of DKK 66.4 million, an EBIT result of DKK 7.8 million and a pre-tax result of DKK 3.2 million. The result is improved with DKK 5.5 million compared to same period last year.
  • In the first half year, the milk price has been a little lower than expected, but significantly higher than last year. The milk production has in the first half year been on expected level.
  • The sales prices on grain and oil seed are in total expected to be on par with the budget.
  • The harvest yields for the autumn crops have been lower and expected due to a dry spring period, especially in Slovakia. Also lower harvest yields are expected for the spring crops. The extent can first be evaluated, when the amount of rain in the remaining growth season is known.
  • The take-over of the pig production in Hungary has contributed with higher EBIT that recognised in FirstFarms' budget.
  • FirstFarms maintains the announced expectations of an EBIT result of DKK 18-22 million.

Best regards,

FirstFarms A/S

For further information:

Please visit our website www.firstfarms.com or

contact CEO Anders H. Nørgaard on telephone +45 75 86 87 87.

Company announcement no. 16/2017 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

Majsmarken 1 – 7190 Billund – Danmark – Tel.: +45 7586 8787

www.firstfarms.dk – www.firstfarms.com – [email protected]

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund


FirstFarms

Main and key ratios

The Group Q1+Q2 The Group Q1+Q2 The Group Q2 The Group Q2 The Group
DKK 1,000 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016

Main figures

Turnover 66,376 38,848 33,760 13,433 130,257
Gross profit/loss 11,507 8,132 -1,656 4,257 7,330
Profit/loss of primary operations 7,829 2,116 -58 2,115 -2,771
Net financial items -4,582 -4,403 -2,833 -2,480 -9,750
Pre-tax result 3,247 -2,287 -2,891 -365 -12,521
Net profit 3,310 -1,577 -2,139 -243 -12,957
Non-current assets 465,693 400,443 465,693 400,443 396,403
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Current assets 167,929 156,583 167,929 156,583 119,112
Total assets 633,622 557,026 633,622 557,026 515,515
Share capital 50,071 47,122 50,071 47,122 47,122
Equity 309,537 303,784 309,537 303,784 292,823
Non-current liabilities 165,796 79,478 165,796 79,478 95,059
Current liabilities 158,289 173,764 158,289 173,764 127,633
Cash flow from primary operations 1,809 -3,039 -8,203 -5,550 12,275
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Cash flow from operations -3,605 -7,704 -11,067 -8,030 2,040
Cash flow for investment, net -15,418 -8,997 -14,458 -2,745 -18,817
Of which for investment in tangible assets 0 -11,644 2,998 -4,232 -23,057
Cash flow from financing 20,778 12,026 18,099 7,898 4,792
Total cash flow 1,755 -4,675 -7,426 -2,877 -11,985

Key figures

Gross margin 17.3 20.9 -4.9 31.7 5.6
Operating margin 11.8 5.4 -0.2 15.7 -2.1
Solvency ratio 49 55 49 55 57
Earnings per share, DKK 0.70 -0.33 -0.45 -0.05 -2.75
Diluted earnings per share, DKK 0.53 0.33 -0.45 -0.05 -2.06
Return on shareholders' equity 2.2 -1.0 -2.8 -0.3 -4.2
Average number of employees 236 214 256 217 214
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Company announcement no. 16/2017 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

Majsmarken 1 – 7190 Billund – Danmark – Tel.: +45 7586 8787

www.firstfarms.dk – www.firstfarms.com – [email protected]

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund


FirstFarms

Management report for the period 1 January – 30 June 2017

FirstFarms has in the accounting period realised a turnover of DKK 66.4 million, an EBIT result of DKK 7.8 million and a pre-tax result of DKK 3.2 million. The result is improved with DKK 5.5 million compared to same period last year.

In the first half year, the equity is increased with DKK 13.7 million, in consequence of a result of DKK 3.3 million and an exchange rate adjustment of DKK 0.1 million and issuance of shares for DKK 13.3 million.

In the first half year, the milk price has been a little lower than expected, but significantly higher than last year. The milk production has in the first half year been on expected level.

The sales prices on grain and oil seed are in total expected to be on par with the budget.

The harvest yields for the autumn crops have been lower and expected due to a dry spring period, especially in Slovakia. Also, lower harvest yields are expected for the spring crops. The extent can first be evaluated, when the amount of rain in the remaining growth season is known.

The take-over of the pig production in Hungary has contributed with higher EBIT that recognised in FirstFarms' budget.

Risk assessment

FirstFarms has in the annual report for 2016 described the most essential risks for the company, and it is the management's opinion that this description is still adequate. The annual report and the risk assessment can be found on the company's website www.firstfarms.com.

Accounting policies

The interim financial report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Presentation of interim financial reports" as adopted by the EU and Danish disclosure requirements for listed companies.

Accounting policies are, except for the below mentioned, unchanged compared to the consolidated financial statement and annual report for 2016, to which is referred.

FirstFarms A/S has implemented the standards and interpretations, which become effective for 2017. None of these standards have affected recognition and measurement in 2017.

The consolidated financial statement and annual report for 2016 contains the full description of accounting policies.

Company announcement no. 16/2017 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

Majsmarken 1 – 7190 Billund – Danmark – Tel.: +45 7586 8787

www.firstfarms.dk – www.firstfarms.com – [email protected]

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund


FirstFarms

Expectations for 2017

FirstFarms maintains the announced expectations of an EBIT result of DKK 18-22 million.

Financial calendar for 2017

28 November 2017 Interim financial report 1 January – 30 September 2017

Company announcement no. 16/2017 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

Majsmarken 1 – 7190 Billund – Danmark – Tel.: +45 7586 8787

www.firstfarms.dk – www.firstfarms.com – [email protected]

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund


FirstFarms

Management statement

The Management and Board of Directors of FirstFarms have today discussed and approved the interim financial report of FirstFarms A/S for the period 1 January – 30 June 2017.

The interim financial accounts, which has not been audited or reviewed by the independent auditors of the Company, has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 – “Interim Financial Reporting” as adopted by the EU and additional Danish disclosure requirements for interim reports of listed companies.

In our opinion the interim financial accounts give a true and fair view of the Group’s assets, liabilities and financial position at 30 June 2017 and of the results of the Group’s operations and cash flows for the period 1 January – 30 June 2017.

Further, in our opinion the Management’s review gives a true and fair overview of the development in the Group’s operations and financial matters, the results of the Group’s operations and the Group’s financial position as a whole.

Gadoros, Hungary, 29 August 2017

Management

Anders H. Nørgaard
CEO

Board of directors

Henrik Hougaard
Chairman

Asbjørn Børsting

Jens Bolding Jensen

Bent Juul Jensen

Company announcement no. 16/2017 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

Majsmarken 1 – 7190 Billund – Danmark – Tel.: +45 7586 8787

www.firstfarms.dk – www.firstfarms.com – [email protected]

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund


FirstFarms

Income statement

| | The Group
Q1+Q2
2017 | The Group
Q1+Q2
2016 | The Group
Q2 2017 | The Group
Q2 2016 | The Group
2016 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DKK 1,000 | | | | | |
| Turnover | 66,376 | 38,848 | 33,760 | 13,433 | 130,257 |
| Value adjustment of biological assets | 3,512 | 10,608 | -1,656 | 4,875 | 8,789 |
| Production costs | -78,268 | -60,198 | -39,397 | -24,613 | -173,881 |
| Grants | 19,887 | 18,874 | 10,734 | 10,562 | 42,165 |
| Gross profit/loss | 11,507 | 8,132 | 3,441 | 4,257 | 7,330 |
| Other operating income | 2.697 | 212 | 10 | 180 | 867 |
| Administration costs | -6,276 | -5,909 | -3,410 | -2,119 | -10,461 |
| Other operating costs | -99 | -319 | -99 | -203 | -507 |
| EBIT result | 7,829 | 2,116 | -58 | 2,115 | -2,771 |
| Financial income | 184 | 112 | 110 | 79 | 269 |
| Financial costs | -4,766 | -4,515 | -2,943 | -2,559 | -10,019 |
| Pre-tax result | 3,247 | -2,287 | -2,891 | -365 | -12,521 |
| Tax on net profit | 63 | 710 | 752 | 122 | -436 |
| Net profit | 3,310 | -1,577 | -2,139 | -243 | -12,957 |
| Earnings per share, DKK | 0.70 | -0.33 | -0.45 | -0.05 | -2.75 |
| Diluted earnings per share, DKK | 0.53 | -0.33 | -0.45 | -0.05 | -2.75 |

Total income statement

| | The Group
Q1+Q2
2017 | The Group
Q1+Q2
2016 | The Group
Q2
2017 | The Group
Q2
2016 | The Group
2016 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DKK 1,000 | | | | | |
| Net profit | 3,310 | -1,577 | -2,139 | -243 | -12,957 |
| Other total income | | | | | |
| Items, which can be re-classified to the income statement: | | | | | |
| - Exchange rate adjustments by conversion of foreign units | 104 | -812 | 344 | -74 | -924 |
| - Tax of other total income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other total income after tax | 104 | -812 | 344 | -74 | -924 |
| Total income | 3,414 | -2,389 | -1,795 | -317 | -13,881 |

Company announcement no. 16/2017 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

Majsmarken 1 – 7190 Billund – Danmark – Tel.: +45 7586 8787

www.firstfarms.dk – www.firstfarms.com – [email protected]

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund


FirstFarms

Balance

The Group The Group The Group
DKK 1,000 Q1+Q2 2017 Q1+Q2 2016 2016
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Goodwill 16,011 16,017 16,007
Land lease contracts 2,967 4,250 3,542
Total intangible assets 18,978 20,267 19,549
Tangible assets
Land and buildings 314,653 261,872 263,528
Plant and machinery 71,993 71,424 66,604
Fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment 2,461 931 985
Fixed assets under construction 16,606 9,808 8,591
Total tangible assets 405,713 344,035 339,708
Biological assets
Basic herd 29,075 23,894 25,220
Total biological assets 29,075 23,894 25,220
Other non-current assets
Deferred tax asset 11,927 12,247 11,926
Total other non-current assets 11,927 12,247 11,926
Total non-currents assets 465,693 400,443 396,403
Current assets
Inventories 25,239 19,539 47,413
Biological assets - breeding and crops 98,712 98,344 43,498
Receivables 9,257 5,397 4,533
Other receivables 30,139 26,465 17,948
Accruals and deferred expenses 3,738 2,395 2,927
Cash at bank and in hand 844 4,443 2,793
Total current assets 167,929 156,583 119,112
TOTAL ASSETS 633,622 557,026 515,515

Company announcement no. 16/2017 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

Majsmarken 1 – 7190 Billund – Danmark – Tel.: +45 7586 8787

www.firstfarms.dk – www.firstfarms.com – [email protected]

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund


FirstFarms

The Group The Group The Group
DKK 1,000 Q1+Q2 2017 Q1+Q2 2016 2016
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 50,071 47,122 47,122
Reserve for exchange rate adjustment -22,944 -22,936 -23,048
Transferred result 282,410 279,598 268,749
Proposed dividend 0 0 0
Total equity 309,537 303,784 292,823
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax 9,281 7,287 7,177
Credit institutions 75,391 40,078 25,018
Convertible bonds 72,253 32,113 62,864
Other non-current debt 8,871 0 0
Total non-current assets 165,796 79,478 95,059
Current liabilities
Credit institutions 89,492 87,837 93,206
Convertible bonds 0 3,901 0
Trade payables and other payables 56,666 69,444 21,512
Corporation tax 0 0 801
Accruals and deferred income 12,131 12,582 12,114
Total current liabilities 158,289 173,764 127,633
Total liabilities 324,085 253,242 222,692
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 633,622 557,026 515,515

Company announcement no. 16/2017 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

Majsmarken 1 – 7190 Billund – Danmark – Tel.: +45 7586 8787

www.firstfarms.dk – www.firstfarms.com – [email protected]

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund


FirstFarms

Equity statement (Condensed)

The Group The Group
DKK 1,000 Q1+Q2 2017 Q1+Q2 2016
EQUITY STATEMENT
Equity 1 January 292,823 306,173
Result of the period 3,310 -1,577
Other total income 104 -812
Issuance of shares 13,300 0
Total income for the period 16,714 -2,389
Equity 30 June 309,537 303,784

Cash flow statement

DKK 1,000 The Group The Group
Q1+Q2 2017 Q1+Q2 2016
Pre-tax result 3,247 -2,287
Cash generated from operations (operating activities) before changes in working capital 14,066 1,021
Cash flow from primary activities 1,809 -3,039
Cash flow from operating activities -3,605 -7,704
Cash flow from investing activities -15,418 -8,997
Cash flow from financing activities 20,778 12,026
Total cash flow 1,755 -4,675
Available, at the beginning -90,413 -78,731
Exchange rate adjustment of available 10 12
Available at closing -88,648 -83,394
Available at closing is recognised as follows:
Available funds 844 4,443
Current bank debt -89,492 -87,837
Available at closing -88,648 -83,394

Company announcement no. 16/2017 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

Majsmarken 1 – 7190 Billund – Danmark – Tel.: +45 7586 8787

www.firstfarms.dk – www.firstfarms.com – [email protected]

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund


FirstFarms

Segment information

| Q1+Q2 2017
DKK 1,000 | Romanian activities | Slovakian activities | Hungarian activities | Total report compulsory segments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total segment turnover | 6,261 | 47,445 | 12,670 | 66,376 |
| Grants | 7,318 | 11,528 | 1,041 | 19,887 |
| Value adjustment of biological assets | 3,600 | -54 | -34 | 3,512 |
| Financial income | 169 | 0 | 83 | 252 |
| Financial costs | -1,351 | -2,325 | -549 | -4,225 |
| Depreciations | 3,602 | 8,308 | 740 | 12,650 |
| Segment result before tax | 2,339 | 527 | 4,434 | 7,300 |
| Segment assets | 209,752 | 341,969 | 81,570 | 633,291 |
| Plant investments *) | 6,584 | 5,369 | 5,503 | 17,456 |
| Segment liabilities | 165,918 | 230,524 | 67,182 | 463,624 |

*) Plant investments are investments in machinery, land and buildings.

The result for Hungary covers only Q2, and revenue of DKK 2.6 million is recognised from the opening balance.

| Q1+Q2 2016
DKK 1,000 | Romanian activities | Slovakian activities | Hungarian activities | Total report compulsory segments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total segment turnover | 6,572 | 32,276 | 0 | 38,848 |
| Grants | 5,617 | 13,257 | 0 | 18,874 |
| Value adjustment of biological assets | 4,000 | 6,608 | 0 | 10,608 |
| Financial income | 112 | 0 | 0 | 112 |
| Financial costs | -1,493 | -2,725 | 0 | -4,218 |
| Depreciations | 3,412 | 8,232 | 0 | 11,644 |
| Segment result before tax | 2.126 | -1,395 | 0 | 731 |
| Segment assets | 205,871 | 350,403 | 0 | 556,274 |
| Plant investments *) | 7,395 | 4,269 | 0 | 11,664 |
| Segment liabilities | 156,697 | 238,003 | 0 | 394,700 |

*) Plant investments are investments in machinery, land and buildings.

Reconciliation of report compulsory segments result

DKK 1,000 Q1+Q2 2017 Q1+Q2 2016
Segment result before tax for report compulsory segments 7,300 731
Non-allocated result, Group function -4,053 -3,018
Result of continued operations before tax, cp income statement 3,247 -2,287

Company announcement no. 16/2017 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

Majsmarken 1 – 7190 Billund – Danmark – Tel.: +45 7586 8787

www.firstfarms.dk – www.firstfarms.com – [email protected]

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund


FirstFarms

Purchase of subsidiary

FirstFarms has in the accounting period purchased the shares in Dan-Farm Holding A/S, who runs pig production in Hungary.

The acquisition price constitutes DKK 9.4 million, and it is paid by issuance of shares in FirstFarms A/S.

The Group has paid the transaction costs of approx. DKK 0.3 million in connection with the trade.

The company is taken over at the end of March 2017, and there is only limited influence of the takeover in the operation of Q1, cp. the segment information above.

The below statement of the net assets is preliminary.

DKK 1,000 Recognised value at acquisition date
Tangible assets 60,696
Biological assets 10,919
Inventories 1,611
Receivables 3,702
Cash at bank and in hand 4,996
Credit institutions -36,634
Deferred tax -2,546
Trade payables -4,993
Other payables -25,771
Net assets taken over 11,980
Total acquisition price 9,400
Difference - recognised in other operating income 2,580

Company announcement no. 16/2017 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

Majsmarken 1 – 7190 Billund – Danmark – Tel.: +45 7586 8787

www.firstfarms.dk – www.firstfarms.com – [email protected]

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund