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FirstFarms Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

May 31, 2017

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FirstFarms

Company announcement no. 12/2017

31 May 2017

Interim financial report for 1 January – 31 March 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 – 31 March 2017.

Significant improvement of the result in Q1 2017 and positive expectations for 2017

  • FirstFarms has in the accounting period achieved a turnover of DKK 32.6 million, an EBIT result of DKK 7.9 and a pre-tax result of DKK 6.1 million. The result is improved by DKK 8.1 million compared to same period last year.
  • The purchase of the pig production in Hungary was finally carried out at the end of March 2017, and has thus only small influence on operation. DKK 2.6 million has been booked as income in connection with the take-over.
  • In Q1, the milk price as well as the milk production has been on par with the expectations. The milk price has been significantly above realised prices in same quarter 2016.
  • The prices on grain products and oilseeds are in total expected on par with the budget.
  • In both Slovakia and Romania, the crops are looking satisfactory for the season. Autumn crops are however influenced by low amounts of rain in the spring.
  • FirstFarms maintains the announced expectations of an EBIT result of DKK 18-22 million.
  • FirstFarms A/S' negotiations with AP Pension regarding land and buildings in Romania are still in progress in a positive dialogue, and it is expected that the final agreement can be ready before the end of first half year 2017. The result effect hereof is not included in the above EBIT expectations.

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. 12/2017 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

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

Main figures

Turnover 32,616 25,415 103,257
Gross profit/loss 8,066 3,875 7,330
Profit/loss of primary operations 7,887 1 -2,771
Net financial items -1,749 -1,923 -9,750
Pre-tax result 6,138 -1,922 -12,521
Net profit 5,449 -1,334 -12,957
Non-current assets 457,431 405,604 396,403
--- --- --- ---
Current assets 153,966 127,249 119,112
Total assets 611,397 532,853 515,515
Share capital 50,071 47,122 47,122
Equity 311,332 304,101 292,823
Non-current liabilities 148,545 44,648 95,059
Current liabilities 151,520 184,104 127,633
Cash flow from primary operations 10,012 2,511 12,275
--- --- --- ---
Cash flow from operations 7,462 326 2,040
Cash flow for investment, net -960 -6,252 -18,817
Of which for investment in tangible assets -2,998 -7,412 -23,057
Cash flow from financing 2,679 4,128 4,792
Total cash flow 9,181 -1,798 -11,985

Key figures

Gross margin 24.7 15.2 5.6
Operating margin 24.2 0.0 -2.1
Solvency ratio 51 57 57
Earnings per share, DKK 1.09 -0.28 -2.75
Diluted earnings per share, DKK 0.94 -0.28 -2.75
Return on shareholders' equity 7.2 -1.7 -4.2
Average number of employees 221 212 214
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Company announcement no. 12/2017 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

Majmarken 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 – 31 March 2017

FirstFarms has in the accounting period achieved a turnover of DKK 32.6 million, an EBIT result of DKK 7.9 and a pre-tax result of DKK 6.1 million. The result is improved by DKK 8.1 million compared to same period last year.

In Q1, the equity has increased with DKK 18.5 million, which is composed by a result of DKK 5.4 million, an exchange rate correction of DKK -0.2 million, issuance of shares for DKK 9.4 million in connection with the purchase of Dan-Farm Holding A/S and DKK 3.9 million in connection with conversion of bonds to shares.

The purchase of the pig production in Hungary was finally carried out at the end of March 2017, and has thus only small influence on operation. DKK 2.6 million has been booked as income in connection with the take-over, cp. specification last in this announcement.

In Q1, the milk price as well as the milk production has been on par with the expectations. The milk price has been significantly above realised prices in same quarter 2016.

The prices on grain products and oilseeds are in total expected on par with the budget.

In both Slovakia and Romania, the crops are looking satisfactory for the season. Autumn crops are however influenced by low amounts of rain in the spring.

FirstFarms A/S' negotiations with AP Pension regarding land and buildings in Romania are still in progress in a positive dialogue, and it is expected that the final agreement can be ready before the end of first half year 2017. The result effect hereof is not included in the above EBIT expectations.

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. 12/2017 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

29 August 2017 Interim financial report 1 January – 30 June 2017
28 November 2017 Interim financial report 1 January – 30 September 2017

Company announcement no. 12/2017 for FirstFarms A/S
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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 – 31 March 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 31 March 2017 and of the results of the Group’s operations and cash flows for the period 1 January – 31 March 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.

Billund, 31 May 2017

Management

Anders H. Nørgaard
CEO

Board of directors

Henrik Hougaard
Chairman

Asbjørn Børsting

Jens Bolding Jensen

Bent Juul Jensen

Company announcement no. 12/2017 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

DKK 1,000 The Group Q1 2017 The Group Q1 2016 The Group 2016
Turnover 32,616 25,415 130,257
Value adjustment of biological assets 5,168 5,733 8,789
Production costs -38,871 -35,585 -173,881
Grants 9,153 8,312 42,165
Gross profit/loss 8,066 3,875 7,330
Other operating income 2.687 32 867
Administration costs -2,866 -3,790 -10,461
Other operating costs 0 -116 -507
EBIT result 7,887 1 -2,771
Financial income 74 33 269
Financial costs -1,823 -1,956 -10,019
Pre-tax result 6,138 -1.922 -12,521
Tax on net profit -689 588 -436
Net profit 5,449 -1.334 -12,957
Earnings per share, DKK 1.09 -0.28 -2.75
Diluted earnings per share, DKK 0.94 -0.28 -2.75

Total income statement

DKK 1,000 The Group Q1 2017 The Group Q1 2016 The Group 2016
Net profit 5,449 -1,334 -12,957
Other total income
Items, which can be re-classified to the income statement:
- Exchange rate adjustments by conversion of foreign units -240 -738 -924
- Tax of other total income 0 0
Other total income after tax -240 -738 -924
Total income 5,209 -2,072 -13,881

Company announcement no. 12/2017 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 2017 1) Q1 2016 2016
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Goodwill 16,015 16,043 16,007
Land lease contracts 3,256 4,608 3,542
Total intangible assets 19,271 20,651 19,549
Tangible assets
Land and buildings 312,457 261,815 263,528
Plant and machinery 71,168 72,989 66,604
Fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment 2,057 1,025 985
Fixed assets under construction 11,497 12,049 8,591
Total tangible assets 397,179 347,878 339,708
Biological assets
Basic herd 29,053 24,818 25,220
Total biological assets 29,053 24,818 25,220
Other non-current assets
Deferred tax asset 11,928 12,257 11,926
Total other non-current assets 11,928 12,257 11,926
Total non-currents assets 457,431 405,604 396,403
Current assets
Inventories 37,602 32,470 47,413
Biological assets - breeding and crops 76,718 65,693 43,498
Receivables 6,592 4,540 4,533
Other receivables 19,034 22,223 17,948
Accruals and deferred expenses 2,707 1,386 2,927
Cash at bank and in hand 11,313 937 2,793
Total current assets 153,966 127,249 119,112
TOTAL ASSETS 611,397 532,853 515,515

1) We refer to the opening balance for Dan-Farm on the last page of this announcement.

Company announcement no. 12/2017 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 2017 1) Q1 2016 2016
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 50,071 47,122 47,122
Reserve for exchange rate adjustment -23,288 -22,973 -23,048
Transferred result 284,549 279,952 268,749
Proposed dividend 0 0 0
Total equity 311,332 304,101 292,823
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax 10,402 7,468 7,177
Credit institutions 57,364 37,180 25,018
Convertible bonds 72,181 0 62,864
Other non-current debts 8,598 0 62,864
Total non-current assets 148,545 44,648 157,923
Current liabilities
Credit institutions 92,555 81,478 93,206
Convertible bonds 0 31,014 0
Trade payables and other payables 47,059 58,388 21,512
Corporation tax 0 381 801
Accruals and deferred income 11,906 12,843 12,114
Total current liabilities 151,520 184,104 127,633
Total liabilities 300,065 228,752 285,556
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 611,397 532,853 578,379

1) We refer to the opening balance for Dan-Farm on the last page of this announcement.

Company announcement no. 12/2017 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 2017 Q1 2016
EQUITY STATEMENT
Equity 1 January 292,823 306,173
Result of the period 5,449 -738
Other total income -240 -1,334
Issuance of shares 13,300 0
Total income for the period 18,509 -2,072
Equity 31 March 311,332 304,101

Cash flow statement

DKK 1,000 The Group The Group
Q1 2017 Q1 2016
Pre-tax result 6,138 -1,922
Cash generated from operations (operating activities) before changes in working capital 4,718 1,646
Cash flow from primary activities 10,012 2,511
Cash flow from operating activities 7,462 326
Cash flow from investing activities -960 -6,252
Cash flow from financing activities 2,679 4,128
Total cash flow 9,181 -1,798
Available, at the beginning -90,413 -78,731
Exchange rate adjustment of available -10 -12
Available at closing -81,242 -80,541
Available at closing is recognised as follows:
Available funds 11,313 937
Current bank debt -92,555 -81,478
Available at closing -81,242 -80,541

Company announcement no. 12/2017 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 2017
DKK 1,000 | Romanian activities | Slovakian activities | Hungarian activities | Total report compulsory segments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total segment turnover | 4,230 | 27,580 | 806 | 32,616 |
| Grants | 3,383 | 5,707 | 64 | 9,154 |
| Value adjustment of biological assets | 2,200 | 2,968 | 0 | 5,168 |
| Financial income | 74 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Financial costs | -567 | -1,144 | -30 | -1,741 |
| Depreciations | 1,765 | 4,112 | 56 | 5,933 |
| Segment result before tax | 973 | 4,186 | 2,636 | 7,795 |
| Segment assets | 198,236 | 331,026 | 81,924 | 611,186 |
| Plant investments *) | 1,370 | 1,628 | 0 | 2,998 |
| Segment liabilities | 155,548 | 216,706 | 69,899 | 442,153 |

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

| Q1 2016
DKK 1,000 | Romanian activities | Slovakian activities | Hungarian activities | Total report compulsory segments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total segment turnover | 5,271 | 20,144 | 0 | 25,415 |
| Grants | 2,756 | 5,556 | 0 | 8,312 |
| Value adjustment of biological assets | 2,000 | 3,733 | 0 | 5,733 |
| Financial income | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Financial costs | -579 | -1,415 | 0 | -1,994 |
| Depreciations | 1,825 | 4,052 | 0 | 5,877 |
| Segment result before tax | -436 | -121 | 0 | -557 |
| Segment assets | 195,508 | 337,061 | 0 | 532,569 |
| Plant investments *) | 4,156 | 3,256 | 0 | 7,412 |
| Segment liabilities | 148,238 | 223,387 | 0 | 371,625 |

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

Reconciliation of report compulsory segments result

DKK 1,000 Q1 2017 Q1 2016
Segment result before tax for report compulsory segments 7,795 -557
Non-allocated result, Group function -1,657 -1,365
Result of continued operations before tax, cp. income statement 6,138 -1,922

Company announcement no. 12/2017 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. 12/2017 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