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FirstFarms Interim / Quarterly Report 2018

Aug 23, 2018

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FirstFarms

Company announcement no. 13/2018

23 August 2018

Interim financial report for 1 January – 30 June 2018 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 2018.

FirstFarms increases turnover and result despite low prices on animal produce

  • FirstFarms has in the accounting period realised a turnover of DKK 85.3 million compared to DKK 66.4 million in the same period in 2017, an EBITDA result of DKK 24.9 million and an EBIT result of DKK 12.1 million. EBITDA and EBIT are improved with DKK 4.4 million and DKK 4.2 million, respectively compared to the same period last year.
  • In the first half year, the milk price has been marginal lower than budget. A milk price is expected on the same level for second half year. The milk production has been on par with the budget in the first half year.
  • The prices on grain and oil seed are in total expected to be higher than budget. The dry weather in the spring and summer has put upwards press on the prices due to an expected lower production on the world market.
  • The harvest yields for the winter crops have been marginal lower than budget due to a dry spring period. Yields for the spring crops are expected on par with budget.
  • The price on piglets has been low in first half year, and it has contributed negatively to the result in the pig production. The pig production efficiency has been satisfactory. Low prices are still expected in the autumn, but the prices are expected to increase at the end of the year.
  • The price on slaughter pigs is also low, and only a small increase is expected in the remaining part of the year.
  • The take-over in May 2018 of the pig production in Czech Republic has contributed positively to the result, including recognition of negative goodwill and the company is also expected to contribute positively in second half year.
  • FirstFarms maintains the announced expectations of an EBITDA result in the level of DKK 49-53 million and an EBIT result of DKK 22-26 million.

Anders H. Nørgaard from FirstFarms A/S says: "We now see high, positive effect of our risk spreading on production lines and geography. Thus, we can withstand the effect of fluctuations in climate and price, which the agricultural production in general is challenged by."

Company announcement no. 13/2018 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

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

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

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund


FirstFarms

Furthermore, Anders H. Nørgaard states: "The agricultural production in Eastern Europe is in a very good development. The price of land is increasing, and the demand for pork is high. This provides basis for our future growth plans."

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.

About FirstFarms:
FirstFarms is a Danish stock exchange listed company, which purchases and operates agriculture in Eastern Europe. We develop the individual farms to modern and sustainable businesses that deliver milk, meat and grains of the highest quality to the dinner tables all over the world.

Company announcement no. 13/2018 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 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017

Main figures

Turnover 85,317 66,376 49,903 33,760 190,666
Gross profit/loss 15,577 11,507 8,257 3,441 28,176
Profit/loss of primary operations 12,063 7,829 3,131 -58 17,100
Net financial items -6,429 -4,582 -3,773 -2,833 -12,106
Pre-tax result 5,634 3,247 -642 -2,891 4,994
Net profit 5,655 3,310 433 -2,139 3,359
Non-current assets 590,725 465,693 590,725 465,693 475,165
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Current assets 195,214 167,929 194,895 167,929 141,426
Total assets 785,939 633,622 785,620 633,622 616,591
Share capital 55,419 50,071 55,419 50,071 51,376
Equity 337,840 309,537 337,840 309,537 315,073
Non-current liabilities 259,951 165,796 259,951 165,796 187,184
Current liabilities 187,829 158,289 187,829 158,289 114,334
Cash flow from primary operations 8,881 1,809 11,362 -8,203 25,813
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Cash flow from operations 1,712 -3,605 2,627 -11,067 12,580
Cash flow for investment, net -26,829 -15,418 -21,03 -14,458 -30,103
Of which for investment in tangible assets -10,498 -14,458 -4,806 -11,460 -45,757
Cash flow from financing 3,689 24,219 8,536 21,540 62,559
Total cash flow -21,428 5,196 -9,871 -3,985 45,036

Key figures

Gross margin 18.3 17.3 16.5 10.2 14.8
Operating margin 14.1 11.8 6.3 -0.2 9.0
Solvency ratio 43 49 43 49 51
Earnings per share, DKK 1.02 0.70 0.08 -0.45 0.65
Diluted earnings per share, DKK 1.02 0.70 0.08 -0.45 0.65
Return on shareholders' equity 3.5 2.2 0.5 -2.8 1.1
Average number of employees 271 236 275 256 257
--- --- --- --- --- ---

EBITDA = EBIT added depreciations of the period.

Company announcement no. 13/2018 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 – 30 June 2018

FirstFarms has in the accounting period realised a turnover of DKK 85.3 million compared to DKK 66.4 million in the same period in 2017, an EBITDA result of DKK 24.9 million and an EBIT result of DKK 12.1 million. EBITDA and EBIT are improved with DKK 4.4 million and DKK 4.2 million, respectively compared to the same period last year.

In the first half year, the equity is increased with DKK 22.8 million, in consequence of a result of DKK 5.7 million, an exchange rate adjustment of DKK -3.1 million and issuance of shares for DKK 20.2 million in connection with the takeover of Tjekkiet Invest A/S.

In the first half year, the milk price has been marginal lower than budget. A milk price is expected on the same level for second half year. The milk production has been on par with the budget in the first half year.

The prices on grain and oil seed are in total expected to be higher than budget. The dry weather in the spring and summer has put upwards press on the prices due to an expected lower production on the world market.

The harvest yields for the winter crops have been marginal lower than budget due to a dry spring period. Yields for the spring crops are expected on par with budget.

The price on piglets has been low in first half year, and it has contributed negatively to the result in the pig production. The pig production efficiency has been satisfactory. Low prices are still expected in the autumn, but the prices are expected to increase at the end of the year.

The price on slaughter pigs is also low, and only a small increase is expected in the remaining part of the year.

The take-over in May 2018 of the pig production in Czech Republic has contributed positively to the result, including recognition of negative goodwill and the company is also expected to contribute positively in second half year.

Risk assessment

FirstFarms has in the annual report for 2017 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 2017, to which is referred.

Company announcement no. 13/2018 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

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

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

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund


FirstFarms

FirstFarms A/S has implemented the standards and interpretations, which become effective for 2018. None of these standards have affected recognition and measurement in 2018.

The consolidated financial statement and annual report for 2017 contains the full description of accounting policies.

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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

Expectations for 2018

FirstFarms maintains the announced expectations of an EBITDA result in the level of DKK 49-53 million and an EBIT result of DKK 22-26 million.

Financial calendar for 2018

27 November 2018 Interim financial report 1 January – 30 September 2018

Company announcement no. 13/2018 for FirstFarms A/S

FirstFarms A/S

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

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

CVR no.: 28312504 – Registered office: Billund

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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 2018.

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 2018 and of the results of the Group’s operations and cash flows for the period 1 January – 30 June 2018.

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, 23 August 2018

Management

Anders H. Nørgaard
CEO

Board of directors

Henrik Hougaard
Chairman

Asbjørn Børsting

Jens Bolding Jensen

Bent Juul Jensen

Company announcement no. 13/2018 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 The Group The Group The Group The Group
Q1+Q2 Q1+Q2
2018 2017 Q2 2018 Q2 2017 2017
Turnover 85,317 66,376 49,903 33,760 190,666
Value adjustment of biological assets 26,108 3,512 8,257 -1,656 24,505
Production costs -117,723 -78,268 -66,080 -39,397 -229,378
Grants 21,875 19,887 10,801 10,734 42,383
Gross profit/loss 15,577 11,507 2,881 3,441 28,176
Other operating income 5,324 2,697 5,263 10 1,472
Administration costs -8,838 -6,276 -5,020 -3,410 -12,333
Other operating costs 0 -99 7 -99 -215
EBIT result 12,063 7,829 3,131 -58 17,100
Financial income 73 184 39 110 629
Financial costs -6,502 -4,766 -3,812 -2,943 -12,735
Pre-tax result 5,634 3,247 -642 -2,891 4,994
Tax on net profit 21 63 1,075 752 -1,635
Net profit 5,655 3,310 433 -2,139 3,359
Earnings per share, DKK 1.02 0.70 0.08 -0.45 0.65
Diluted earnings per share, DKK 1.02 0.70 0.08 -0.45 0.65

Total income statement

The Group The Group The Group The Group The Group
Q1+Q2 Q1+Q2 Q2 Q2
DKK 1,000 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017
Net profit 5,655 3,310 433 -2,139 3,359
Other total income
Items, which can be re-classified to the income statement:
- Exchange rate adjustments by conversion of foreign units -3,104 104 -2,450 344 -2,465
- Tax of other total income 0 0 0 0 0
Other total income after tax -3,104 104 -2,450 344 -2,465
Total income 2,551 3,414 -2,017 -1,795 894

Company announcement no. 13/2018 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 2018 Q1+Q2 2017 2017
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Goodwill 16,046 16,011 16,030
Land lease contracts 1,818 2,967 2,394
Total intangible assets 17,864 18,978 18,424
Tangible assets
Land and buildings 430,778 314,653 328,961
Plant and machinery 82,494 71,993 73,422
Fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment 4,278 2,461 3,061
Fixed assets under construction 13,385 16,606 8,857
Total tangible assets 530,935 405,713 414,301
Biological assets
Basic herd 31,810 29,075 32,328
Total biological assets 31,810 29,075 32,328
Other non-current assets
Deferred tax asset 10,116 11,927 10,112
Total other non-current assets 10,116 11,927 10,112
Total non-currents assets 590,725 465,693 475,165
Current assets
Inventories 26,579 25,239 45,952
Biological assets - breeding and crops 107,815 98,712 54,930
Receivables 18,046 9,257 9,501
Other receivables 33,289 30,139 21,461
Accruals and deferred expenses 3,980 3,738 3,429
Cash at bank and in hand 5,505 844 6,153
Total current assets 195,214 167,929 141,426
TOTAL ASSETS 785,939 633,622 616,591

Company announcement no. 13/2018 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

The Group The Group The Group
DKK 1,000 Q1+Q2 2018 Q1+Q2 2017 2017
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 55,419 50,071 51,376
Reserve for exchange rate adjustment -28,617 -22,944 -25,513
Transferred result 311,038 282,410 289,210
Proposed dividend 0 0 0
Total equity 337,840 309,537 315,073
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax 16,393 9,281 8,652
Credit institutions 112,998 75,391 67,868
Convertible bonds 130,879 72,253 110,664
Other non-current debt 0 8,871 0
Total non-current assets 260,270 165,796 187,184
Current liabilities
Credit institutions 87,217 89,492 43,489
Convertible bonds 27,165 0 27,165
Trade payables and other payables 62,253 56,666 31,224
Corporation tax 0 0 740
Accruals and deferred income 11,194 12,131 11,716
Total current liabilities 187,829 158,289 114,334
Total liabilities 448,099 324,085 301,518
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 785,939 633,622 616,591

Company announcement no. 13/2018 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)

DKK 1,000 The Group The Group
Q1+Q2 2018 Q1+Q2 2017
EQUITY STATEMENT
Equity 1 January 315,073 292,823
Result of the period 5,655 3,310
Other total income -3,104 104
Issuance of shares 20,216 13,300
Total income for the period 22,767 16,714
Equity 30 June 337,840 309,537

Cash flow statement

DKK 1,000 The Group The Group
Q1+Q2 2018 Q1+Q2 2017
Pre-tax result 5,634 3,247
Cash generated from operations (operating activities) before changes in working capital 20,112 14,066
Cash flow from primary activities 8,881 1,809
Cash flow from operating activities 1,712 -3,605
Cash flow from investing activities -26,829 -15,418
- Hereof purchase of Tjekkiet Invest 1) -17,539 0
Cash flow from financing activities 3,689 24,219
Total cash flow -21,428 5,196
Available, at the beginning -2,479 -48,227
Exchange rate adjustment of available 4 10
Available at closing -23,903 -43,021
Available at closing is recognised as follows:
Available funds 5,505 844
Current bank debt -29,408 -43,865
Available at closing -23,903 -43,021

1) In connection with the purchase of Tjekkiet Invest A/S, only a net of DKK 17.5 million was paid in first half year, as the remaining DKK 2.5 million is paid later on. There has also been issued convertible bonds for DKK 19.9 million and issued share for DKK 20.2 million.

Company announcement no. 13/2018 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 2018
DKK 1,000 | Romanian activities | Slovakian activities | Hungarian activities | Czech activities | Total report compulsory segments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total segment turnover | 12,887 | 44,285 | 21,331 | 6,814 | 85,317 |
| Grants | 7,493 | 11,987 | 2,244 | 151 | 21,875 |
| Value adjustment of biological assets | 0 | 7,547 | 17,346 | 1,215 | 26,108 |
| Financial income | 54 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 73 |
| Financial costs | -1,012 | -2,191 | -874 | -131 | -4,208 |
| Depreciations | 3,403 | 7,248 | 1,812 | 383 | 12,846 |
| Segment result before tax | -618 | 5,802 | 1,591 | 5,905 | 12,680 |
| Segment assets | 219,105 | 336,742 | 88,503 | 140,131 | 784,481 |
| Plant investments *) | 14,428 | 8,620 | 2,280 | 0 | 25,328 |
| Segment liabilities | 175,357 | 221,268 | 72,886 | 74,533 | 544,044 |

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

The result for Czech Republic covers only June, and negative goodwill of DKK 4.9 million is recognised from the opening balance.

| 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.

Fair value of biological assets enters level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, and we refer to note 5 in the annual account for 2017 for description of method used for statement of the fair value.

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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

Reconciliation of report compulsory segments result

DKK 1,000 Q1+Q2 Q1+Q2
2018 2017
Segment result before tax for report compulsory segments 12,680 7,300
Non-allocated result, Group function -7,046 -4,053
Result of continued operations before tax, cp. income statement 5,634 3,247

Turnover

DKK 1,000 Q1+Q2 Q1+Q2
2018 2017
Sale of milk 30,180 28,511
Sale of cows and calves 4,284 2,809
Sales of piglets and slaughter pigs 25,241 10,586
Sale of corn etc. 21,418 22,134
Other turnover 4,194 2,336
Total 85,317 66,376

Company announcement no. 13/2018 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 on 28 May 2018 purchased Tjekkiet Invest A/S, which through a subsidiary produces slaughter pigs in Czech Republic. FirstFarms hereby adds, to the production of piglets in Hungary, production of slaughter pigs in Czech Republic by purchasing an implemented production facility.

The shares in Tjekkiet Invest A/S were partly paid with share in FirstFarms, partly by issuance of convertible bonds and partly by cash payment. The purchase price was agreed to DKK 60 million based on the price of FirstFarms' share in March 2018, when the agreement was entered.

The price of FirstFarms' share increased up to closing in May 2018, and the total purchase price can then be calculated to DKK 60.284 million with the share price of 50.00 at the closing day. The issued shares represent 7.9% of the existing shares before the issuance.

Hence, the purchase price can be specified as follows (DKK 1,000):

404,328 shares at price 50 20,216
Convertible bonds of nominal 19,896 at price 101.6 20,215
Cash payment 20,172
Total 60,603

The allocation of the purchase price of the net assets is shown in the table below:

DKK 1,000 Recognised value at take-over date
Tangible assets 115,298
Biological assets 12,364
Inventories 4,254
Receivables 7,650
Cash at bank and in hand 133
Credit institutions -55,679
Deferred tax -7,739
Trade payables -7,331
Other payables -3,433
Net assets taken over 65,517
Total acquisition price 60,603
Negative goodwill - recognised in other operating income 4,914

By selling the company to FirstFarms A/S, taking over shares and subscribing for convertible bonds in FirstFarms A/S, the shareholders in Tjekkiet Invest A/S get opportunity to sell their shares.

In connection with due diligence or later, there has not been identified need for provision to other conditions, including environmental obligations, which indicates that the negative goodwill can be assigned to unrecognised contingent liabilities.

The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary.

Recognised transaction costs of DKK 0.6 million are incurred in connection with the transaction.

The liquidity effect of the purchase in Q2 2018 entails the following (DKK 1,000):

Cash payment 20,172
Hereof for settlement after 30 June 2018 2,500
Taken over liquidities 133
Liquidity effect 17,539

Company announcement no. 13/2018 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

Result before tax for Tjekkiet Invest for the recognised period is DKK 1.0 million excluding recognition of negative goodwill. If all first half year of 2018 had been recognised, the result before tax for Tjekkiet Invest would be DKK -1.8 million.

The turnover for the recognised period is DKK 6.8 million. If all first half year of 2018 had been recognised, the turnover would be DKK 34.8 million.

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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