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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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
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