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Jeronimo Martins — Interim / Quarterly Report 2013
May 23, 2013
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1 ST QUARTER CONSOLIDATED REPORT 2013
Unaudited
INDEX
I – Consolidated Management Report
| Message from the CEO | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1. Sales Analysis | 3 |
| 2. Results Analysis | 4 |
| 3. Balance Sheet | 5 |
| 4. Outlook 2013 | 6 |
II – Consolidated Management Report Appendix
| 1. Sales Growth | 7 |
|---|---|
| 2. Store Network | 7 |
| 3. EBITDA Margin Breakdown | 7 |
| 4. Financial Costs Breakdown | 7 |
| 5. Working Capital Adjustment | 8 |
| 6. Definitions | 8 |
| 7. Information Regarding Individual Financial Statements | 8 |
III – Consolidated Financial Statements
| 1. Financial Statements | 10 |
|---|---|
| 2. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 14 |
I. CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT REPORT
Message from the CEO – Pedro Soares dos Santos
'The performance of the Group's companies in the first quarter of 2013 marked a good start to the year.
Biedronka increased sales by 20% and strengthened its market leadership. EBITDA of the Company increased by 23%.
In Portugal, Pingo Doce increased sales by 5.3% and maintained its competitive strength, which supported the solid performance in the first three months of the year.
In Colombia the initial consumer's response to the first store openings is promising and confirms the opportunity we identified in the country.
The first quarter of the year, in line with our best expectations, provides a good basis for achieving another year of growth as we committed.'
1. Sales Analysis
Net Sales and Services
| (Million Euro) | Q1 13 | (*) Q1 12 |
D % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % total | % total | Pln | Euro | |||
| Biedronka | 1,844 | 66.5% | 1,511 | 63.0% | 20.1% | 22.1% |
| Pingo Doce (store sales) | 727 | 26.2% | 690 | 28.8% | 5.3% | |
| Recheio | 173 | 6.3% | 177 | 7.4% | -2.1% | |
| Mkt. Repr. and Rest. Serv. | 1 8 |
0.7% | 1 8 |
0.8% | 0.9% | |
| Others & Cons. Adjustments | 9 | 0.3% | 2 | 0.1% | n.a. | |
| Total JM | 2,772 | 100.0% | 2,398 | 100.0% | 15.6% |
(*) Restated – see note 2 Chapter III
Consolidated sales reached €2,771.7m, a growth of 15.6% on the first three months of the previous year, as a result of the like-for-like (LFL) growth of 6.3%, the contribution from new stores and a small benefit from the appreciation of the zloty compared to 1st quarter of 2012. Excluding the effect of exchange rates, consolidated sales increased by 14.4%.
In Poland food retail sales grew by 3.7% in the first quarter.
Biedronka achieved a strong LFL growth of 8.8% in the quarter, including a positive calendar impact estimated at 1p.p.. Both basket and number of visits contributed to this performance, with a basket growth of c.6%.
The new fresh focus rollout completed in September 2012 continues to drive the strong performance of the fruit, vegetables, delicatessen and bakery categories. Non-food campaigns, which were reduced during the store refurbishments in 2012, also contributed strongly to the top line growth.
Biedronka has maintained its price leadership and continued with the in&out campaigns re-started in 4th quarter of 2012.
Total sales of the Company grew 20.1% in local currency (+22.1% in Euro).
The expansion plan remains a top priority in Poland and, despite the bad weather that delayed some store openings, Biedronka opened 22 stores in the quarter and the plan remains to open 290 stores in 2013.
In Portugal the environment remained difficult and food retail sales continued to decline with a c.1% contraction in January and February 2013.
Pingo Doce continued with the promotional activity initiated in May 2012 which has reinforced the banner's competitive position. In the first quarter of 2013, Pingo Doce achieved a LFL sales growth of 3.7% (excl. fuel), with total store sales growing by 5.8% (excl. fuel). The sales growth registered in the quarter is a positive sign that the strategy implemented from May last year continues to work.
Recheio's sales were down by 2.1%, as a result of a strong contraction of the market, a trend that was already visible progressively during 2012.
In Colombia, Ara inaugurated its 5 initial stores and a distribution centre to support operations in the first region. It is too soon to draw too many conclusions after just a few weeks of operations, and the initial acceptance of the model by consumers is encouraging.
2. Results Analysis
| (Million Euro) | Q1 13 | Q1 12 (*) | D | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Sales | 2,772 | 2,398 | 15.6% | ||
| Total Margin | 595 | 21.5% | 533 | 22.2% | 11.5% |
| Operating Costs | -428 | -15.4% | -387 | -16.1% | 10.7% |
| EBITDA | 167 | 6.0% | 147 | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Depreciation | -60 | -2.2% | -55 | -2.3% | 9.1% |
| EBIT | 106 | 3.8% | 91 | 3.8% | 16.3% |
| Financial Results | -11 | -0.4% | -5 | -0.2% | 115.9% |
| Profit in Associated Companies | 2 | 0.1% | 3 | 0.1% | -9.2% |
| Non-Recurrent Items | -1 | 0.0% | -1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| EBT | 97 | 3.5% | 89 | 3.7% | 10.1% |
| Taxes | -20 | -0.7% | -19 | -0.8% | 8.7% |
| Net Profit | 77 | 2.8% | 70 | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| Non Controlling Interests | -2 | -0.1% | -2 | -0.1% | 14.6% |
| Net Profit attributable to JM | 75 | 2.7% | 68 | 2.8% | 10.4% |
| EPS (€) | 0.12 | 0.11 | 10.4% | ||
Net Consolidated Profit
(*) Restated – see note 2 Chapter III
Operating Profit
Consolidated EBITDA grew by 13.6% to €166.8m, and the EBITDA margin was 6.0%, 10bps down on the previous year's quarter due to €10m of start-up costs in Ara and Hebe and to the price investment in Portugal that started in May 2012, almost fully offset by the increased profitability of Biedronka.
In Poland, Biedronka's EBITDA margin improved due to operational leverage and tight cost management, driving the Company's EBITDA increase of 23.2% in local currency (+24.8% in Euros), reaching €132.3m.
EBITDA generated in Distribution in Portugal reached €46.5m, in line with the prior year's quarter, with the price investment in Pingo Doce offset by cost savings.
Financial Result
Financial charges for the Group were €10.6m, with the increase on the previous year's quarter mainly due to exchange rate differences which were positive in 1st quarter of 2012 and negative in this quarter, and lower interest income following the extraordinary dividend paid in December 2012.
Net Result
Net Profit attributable to Jerónimo Martins increased by 10.4% to €75.3m (+10.8% excluding non-recurring items).
3. Balance Sheet
| (Million Euro) | Q1 13 | 2012 (**) | Q1 12 (**) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Goodwill | 646 | 655 | 649 |
| Net Fixed Assets | 2,712 | 2,711 | 2,498 |
| Total Working Capital * | -1,598 | -1,615 | -1,698 |
| Others * | 71 | 72 | 97 |
| Invested Capital | 1,831 | 1,823 | 1,546 |
| Total Borrowings | 648 | 660 | 676 |
| Leasings | 14 | 18 | 33 |
| Accrued Interest | 13 | 15 | 25 |
| Marketable Sec. & Bank Deposits | -404 | -372 | -551 |
| Net Debt | 271 | 321 | 182 |
| Non Controlling Interests | 291 | 290 | 301 |
| Share Capital | 629 | 629 | 629 |
| Reserves and Retained Earnings | 639 | 582 | 433 |
| Shareholders Funds | 1,560 | 1,502 | 1,364 |
| Gearing | 17.4% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
* Restated values - see details in consolidated management report appendix
** Restated - see note 2 Chapter III
Net consolidated debt reduced from €321m in December 2012 to €271m at the end of March 2013 and gearing was 17.4% (21.4% at the end of December 2012).
Investment Programme
The Group Capex was €99m in the quarter, of which 81% was invested in Biedronka.
| (Million Euro) | Q1 13 | Q1 12 |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | 167 | 147 |
| Net Interest Payment | -5 | -3 |
| Income Tax | -17 | -9 |
| Funds From Operations | 145 | 135 |
| Capex Payment | -119 | -111 |
| Working Capital Movement | 28 | -7 |
| Others | 0 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 54 | 17 |
The cash flow generated in the period was €54m, well ahead of the previous year due to the growth of EBITDA and the positive working capital movement.
4. Outlook 2013
The strong start of 2013 confirms the competitive strength of our businesses in both Poland and Portugal.
Despite the fact that the environment is not improving in either market and competition remains intense, on the basis of our 1st quarter performance, we maintain the outlook for 2013 given in our 2012 results release, and expect double-digit sales growth for the Group (at constant currency) with EBITDA growing in line with sales.
Biedronka plans to open 290 stores and two Distribution Centres in the year. The new fresh focus layout together with the Company's strong commercial strategy are expected to support LFL growth ahead of the market.
In Portugal, Pingo Doce maintains its focus on increasing market share while at the same time advancing with a cost rationalisation programme in order to improve profitability progressively over the next few years. By the end of the year a new distribution centre will be completed.
In Colombia, we are on track to end the year with 30-40 stores.
The capex programme for 2013 is planned to be between €650-€700m, of which 70% is expected to be invested in Biedronka and c.€100m in Colombia.
Lisbon, 23rd April, 2013
The Board of Directors
II. CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT REPORT APPENDIX
1. Sales Growth
| Total Sales Growth Q1 13 |
LFL Sales Growth Q1 13 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Biedronka | ||
| Euro | 22.1% | |
| PLN | 20.1% | 8.8%* |
| Pingo Doce | 5.3% | 2.9%** |
| Recheio | -2.1% | -2.8% |
* Excluding days of closure for store layout conversion ** Ex-petrol LFL 3.7%
2. Stores Network
| Number of Stores | Openings | Closings | Network | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Q1 13 | Q1 13 | Q1 13 | Q1 12 | |
| Biedronka | 2,125 | 2 2 |
2 | 2,145 | 1,908 |
| Pingo Doce | 372 | 1 | 0 | 373 | 369 |
| Recheio | 4 1 |
0 | 0 | 4 1 |
4 1 |
| Sales Area (sqm) | 2012 | Openings | Closings/ Remodellings |
Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 13 | Q1 13 | Q1 13 | Q1 12 | ||
| Biedronka | 1,301,006 | 15,463 | -1,310 | 1,317,779 | 1,136,315 |
| Pingo Doce | 452,588 | 1,183 | 0 | 453,771 | 449,024 |
| Recheio | 129,295 | 0 | 0 | 129,295 | 128,670 |
3. EBITDA Margin Breakdown
| (% of sales) | Q1 13 | % total | Q1 12 | % total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronka | 7.2% | 79.3% | 7.0% | 72.2% |
| Distribution Portugal | 5.2% | 27.9% | 5.4% | 32.0% |
| Others & Cons. Adjustments | n.a. | -7.2% | n.a. | -4.2% |
| JM Consolidated | 6.0% | 100.0% | 6.1% | 100.0% |
4. Financial Costs Breakdown
| (Million Euro) | Q1 13 | Q1 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Interest | -7 | -5 |
| Exchange Differences | -1 | 1 |
| Others | -2 | -1 |
| Financial Results | -11 | -5 |
5. Working Capital Adjustment
An adjustment was made in Working Capital eliminating the value of long-term assets that are not allocated to the operating units. In the Balance Sheet, these values are included in the line 'Others', keeping unchanged the Invested Capital value. Regarding the calculation of profitability ratios, the Operational Invested Capital (OIC) also reflects this adjustment.
6. Definitions
Like For Like (LFL) sales: sales made by stores that operated under the same conditions in the two periods. Excludes stores opened or closed in one of the two periods. Sales of stores that underwent profound remodelling are excluded for the remodelling period (store closure);
Cash Flow per share: (Net Profit + Depreciation – Deferred tax – Non-recurrent items) / Number of Shares;
Gearing: Net Debt / Shareholder Funds.
7. Information Regarding Individual Financial Statements
In accordance with number 3 of article 10 of the Regulation number 5/2008 of the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), the 1st Quarter Individual Financial Statements of Jerónimo Martins SGPS, S.A. will not be disclosed as they do not include significant information.
1 st Quarter' 13
III. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT BY FUNCTIONS FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED AT 31 MARCH 2013 AND 2012
| Euro thousand | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 2013 | 2012(*) | ||||
| Sales and services rendered | 3 | 2,771,701 | 2,397,682 | |||
| Cost of sales | 4 | (2,177,000) | (1,864,250) | |||
| Gross profit | 594,701 | 533,432 | ||||
| Distribution costs | 5 | (439,826) | (399,082) | |||
| Administrative costs | 5 | (48,557) | (42,936) | |||
| Exceptional operating profits/losses | 8 | (629) | (628) | |||
| Operating profit | 105,689 | 90,786 | ||||
| Net financial costs | 6 | (10,606) | (4,913) | |||
| Profit in joint-ventures and associates | 2,416 | 2,659 | ||||
| Profit before taxes | 97,499 | 88,532 | ||||
| Income taxes | 7 | (20,168) | (18,555) | |||
| Profit before non-controlling interests | 77,331 | 69,977 | ||||
| Attributable to: | ||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 2,077 | 1,813 | ||||
| Jerónimo Martins Shareholders | 75,254 | 68,164 | ||||
| Basic and diluted earnings per share- Euros | 15 | 0.1197 | 0.1085 |
To be read with the attached notes to the consolidated financial statements
(*) Restated – see note 2
JERÓNIMO MARTINS, SGPS, S.A.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2013, DECEMBER 2012 AND 1 JANUARY 2012
| Euro thousand | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 31 March 2013 |
31 December 2012 (*) |
1 January 2012 (*) |
|
| Assets | ||||
| Tangible assets | 9 | 2,573,015 | 2,571,705 | 2,276,309 |
| Investment properties | 9 | 49,320 | 49,336 | 52,128 |
| Intangible assets | 9 | 785,094 | 794,407 | 736,808 |
| Investments in joint-ventures and associates | 11 | 79,716 | 77,300 | 81,577 |
| Available-for-sale financial assets | 12 | 1,063 | 1,022 | 6,134 |
| Trade debtors and deferred costs | 96,220 | 96,351 | 85,393 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | - | 10 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 53,445 | 52,133 | 56,384 | |
| Total non-current assets | 3,637,873 | 3,642,254 | 3,294,743 | |
| Inventories | 501,497 | 474,056 | 370,210 | |
| Taxes receivable | 24,080 | 47,652 | 27,784 | |
| Trade debtors, accrued income and deferred costs | 206,496 | 232,677 | 151,589 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 220 | - | - | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 13 | 407,738 | 375,072 | 527,247 |
| Total current assets | 1,140,031 | 1,129,457 | 1,076,830 | |
| Total assets | 4,777,904 | 4,771,711 | 4,371,573 | |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | ||||
| Share capital | 629,293 | 629,293 | 629,293 | |
| Share premium | 22,452 | 22,452 | 22,452 | |
| Own shares | (6,060) | (6,060) | (6,060) | |
| Fair value and other reserves | 14.1 | 34,053 | 52,125 | (1,162) |
| Retained earnings | 588,975 | 513,721 | 476,338 | |
| 1,268,713 | 1,211,531 | 1,120,861 | ||
| Non-controlling interests | 290,910 | 290,395 | 300,824 | |
| Total Shareholders' equity | 1,559,623 | 1,501,926 | 1,421,685 | |
| Borrowings | 16 | 535,198 | 570,781 | 385,452 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 10 | 8,955 | 10,977 | 8,785 |
| Employee benefits | 34,427 | 33,961 | 32,932 | |
| Deferred profits- state grants | 879 | 885 | 910 | |
| Provisions for risks and contingencies | 17 | 62,909 | 62,950 | 47,529 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 113,304 | 118,285 | 104,528 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 755,672 | 797,839 | 580,136 | |
| Trade creditors, accrued costs and deferred income | 2,210,768 | 2,232,472 | 1,932,835 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 10 | 2,620 | 4,958 | 4,038 |
| Borrowings | 16 | 127,236 | 107,406 | 328,320 |
| Taxes payable | 121,960 | 127,085 | 104,534 | |
| Deferred profits- state grants | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
| Total current liabilities | 2,462,609 | 2,471,946 | 2,369,752 | |
| Total Shareholders' equity and liabilities | 4,777,904 | 4,771,711 | 4,371,573 |
To be read with the attached notes to the consolidated financial statements
(*) Restated – see note 2
JERÓNIMO MARTINS, SGPS, S.A.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF GAINS AND LOSSES RECOGNISED IN EQUITY
| Euro thousand | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 2013 | March 2012(*) | |
| Net profit | 77,331 | 69,977 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | ||
| Revaluation of fixed assets | - | - |
| Gain (loss) on joint-ventures and associates | - | - |
| - | - | |
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | ||
| Currency translation differences | (21,493) | 50,641 |
| Fair value of cash flow hedging | 433 | 383 |
| Fair value of available-for-sale financial assets | 2,498 | (4,911) |
| Fair value of hedging instruments on foreign operations | 41 | 6 |
| (18,521) | 46,119 | |
| Other comprehensive income | (18,521) | 46,119 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year | 58,810 | 116,096 |
| Attributable to: | ||
| Non-controlling interests | 1,628 | 1,857 |
| Jerónimo Martins Shareholders | 57,182 | 114,239 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year | 58,810 | 116,096 |
(*) Restated – see note 2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
| Shareholders' equity attributable to Shareholders of Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | Share capital |
Share premium |
Own shares |
Fair value and other reserves |
Retained earnings |
Total | Non controlling interests |
Shareholders' equity |
|
| Balance sheet at 31 December 2011 (*) | 629,293 | 22,452 | (6,060) | (1,162) | 476,338 | 1,120,861 | 300,824 | 1,421,685 | |
| Equity changes in 2012 (*) | |||||||||
| Currency translation differences in the st Quarter of 2012 1 |
14.1 | 50,641 | 50,641 | 50,641 | |||||
| Fair value of cash flow hedging | 14.1 | 339 | 339 | 44 | 383 | ||||
| Fair value of hedging instruments on foreign operations |
14.1 | (4,911) | (4,911) | (4,911) | |||||
| Fair value of available-for-sale financial assets |
14.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |||||
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | 46,075 | - | 46,075 | 44 | 46,119 | |
| Net profit in 1st Quarter of 2012 | - | - | - | - | 68,164 | 68,164 | 1,813 | 69,977 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the year |
- | - | - | 46,075 | 68,164 | 114,239 | 1,857 | 116,096 | |
| Dividends | (172,819) | (172,819) | (1,339) | (174,158) | |||||
| Balance sheet at 31 March 2012 (*) | 629,293 | 22,452 | (6,060) | 44,913 | 371,683 | 1,062,281 | 301,342 | 1,363,623 | |
| Balance sheet at 31 December 2012 (*) | 629,293 | 22,452 | (6,060) | 52,125 | 513,721 | 1,211,531 | 290,395 | 1,501,926 | |
| Equity changes in 2013 | |||||||||
| Currency translation differences in the st Quarter of 2013 1 |
14.1 | (21,493) | (21,493) | (21,493) | |||||
| Fair value of cash flow hedging | 14.1 | 882 | 882 | (449) | 433 | ||||
| Fair value of hedging instruments on foreign operations |
14.1 | 2,498 | 2,498 | 2,498 | |||||
| Fair value of available-for-sale financial assets |
14.1 | 41 | 41 | 41 | |||||
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | (18,072) | - | (18,072) | (449) | (18,521) | |
| Net profit in 1st Quarter of 2013 | - | - | - | - | 75,254 | 75,254 | 2,077 | 77,331 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the year |
- | - | - | (18,072) | 75,254 | 57,182 | 1,628 | 58,810 | |
| Dividends | 14.2 | (1,113) | (1,113) | ||||||
| Balance sheet at 31 March 2013 | 629,293 | 22,452 | (6,060) | 34,053 | 588,975 | 1,268,713 | 290,910 | 1,559,623 |
To be read with the attached notes to the consolidated financial statements
(*) Restated – see note 2
Euro thousand
JERÓNIMO MARTINS, SGPS, S.A.
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED AT 31 MARCH 2013 AND 2012
| Euro thousand | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 2013 | 2012 (*) | |
| Operating activities | |||
| Cash received from customers | 3,127,060 | 2,672,362 | |
| Cash paid to suppliers and employees | (2,931,725) | (2,532,091) | |
| Cash generated from operations | 195,335 | 140,271 | |
| Interest paid | (5,922) | (6,718) | |
| Income taxes paid | (16,828) | (8,822) | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 172,585 | 124,731 | |
| Cash flow from investment activities | (117,861) | (107,357) | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | (17,136) | (9,819) | |
| Net changes in cash and cash equivalents | 37,588 | 7,555 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents changes | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of 1st Quarter | 375,072 | 527,247 | |
| Net changes in cash and cash equivalents | 37,588 | 7,555 | |
| Effect of currency translation differences | (4,922) | 19,119 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of 1st Quarter | 13 | 407,738 | 553,921 |
To be read with the attached notes to the consolidated financial statements
(*) Restated – see note 2
| 1 | Activity 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Accounting policies 15 | |
| 3 | Segment reporting 18 | |
| 4 | Cost of sales19 | |
| 5 | Distribution and administrative costs 19 | |
| 6 | Net financial costs 19 | |
| 7 | Income tax recognised in the income statement20 | |
| 8 | Exceptional operating profits/losses 20 | |
| 9 | Fixed assets and investment property 20 | |
| 10 | Derivative financial instruments 21 | |
| 11 | Investments in joint-ventures and associates21 | |
| 12 | Available-for-sale financial assets 21 | |
| 13 | Cash and cash equivalents 21 | |
| 14 | Capital and reserves 22 | |
| 15 | Basic and diluted earnings per share 22 | |
| 16 | Borrowings 23 | |
| 17 | Provisions and adjustments to the net realisable value23 | |
| 18 | Contingencies 23 | |
| 19 | Related parties25 | |
| 20 | Events after the balance sheet date25 |
1 Activity
Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. (JMH), is the parent Company of Jerónimo Martins Group (Group) and has its head office in Lisbon.
Jerónimo Martins Group is devoted to the production, distribution and sale of food and other fast moving consumer goods products. The Group operates in Portugal, Poland and Colombia.
Head Office: Largo Monterroio Mascarenhas, n.º1 – 9.º andar - 1099-081 Lisbon
Share Capital: 629,293,220 euros
Registered at the Commercial Registry Office of Lisbon and Tax Number: 500 100 144
JMH has been listed on Euronext Lisbon (ex-Lisbon and Oporto Stock Exchange) since 1989.
The Board of Directors approved these consolidated financial statements on 23rd April 2013.
2 Accounting policies
All amounts are shown in thousand euros (EUR thousand) unless otherwise stated.
The JMH consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the interim financial reporting standard (IAS 34), and all other International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and with the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) as adopted by the European Union.
The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the same standards and accounting policies adopted by the Group on the elaboration of the annual financial statements, including mainly an explanation of the events and relevant changes for the understanding of variations in the financial position and Group performance since the last annual report. Thus, some of the notes from the 2012 annual report are omitted because no changes occurred or they are not materially relevant for the understanding of the interim financial statements.
As mentioned in the Corporate Governance chapter of the 2012 Annual Report, the Company, as a result of its normal activity, is exposed to several risks which are monitored and mitigated throughout the year. During the first three months of 2013, there were no material changes in addition to these notes that could significantly change the assessment of the risks that the group is exposed to.
In relation to 2012, the European Union issued the following Regulations:
- i) Regulation no. 183/2013, which adopted some improvements to IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards. The changes relate to the form of classification of loans received from governments. Their application is mandatory for financial years beginning on or after January 1, 2013;
- ii) Regulation no. 301/2013, which adopted some improvements to standards IFRS 1, IAS 1, IAS 16, IAS 32 and IAS 34. Their application is mandatory for financial years beginning on or after January 1, 2013;
- iii) Regulation no. 313/2013, which adopted some improvements to standards IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12, regarding Transition Guidance, providing transition relief. This improvement shall be applied at the latest, as from the commencement date of its first financial year starting on or after January 1, 2014.
The Group has adopted the above improvements during the year 2013, with no material impact on the Group's financial statements.
In 2012 the European Commission adopted several changes to International Accounting Standards issued by the IASB and Interpretations issued by the IFRIC.
In the new standard IFRS 11 'Joint arrangements', joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method, in accordance with IAS 28. The existing policy choice of proportional consolidation for jointly controlled entities has been eliminated. As consequence, the Group decided to adopt this standard and consolidate its interest in Unilever Jerónimo Martins and Gallo Worldwide using the equity method from 1 January, 2013 forward.
In order to have comparable financial information, the financial statements of the previous year were restated, as shown below:
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
| 1 January 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Change in consolidation method |
Restated | ||
| Assets Tangible assets |
2,300,501 | (24,192) | 2,276,309 | |
| Investment properties | 52,128 | - | 52,128 | |
| Intangible assets | 830,620 | (93,812) | 736,808 | |
| Investments in joint-ventures and associates | 1,052 | 80,525 | 81,577 | |
| Other non-current assets | 149,531 | (1,610) | 147,921 | |
| Total non-current assets | 3,333,832 | (39,089) | 3,294,743 | |
| Inventories | 388,262 | (18,052) | 370,210 | |
| Other current assets | 229,034 | (49,661) | 179,373 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 530,155 | (2,908) | 527,247 | |
| Total current assets | 1,147,451 | (70,621) | 1,076,830 | |
| Total assets | 4,481,283 | (109,710) | 4,371,573 | |
| shareholders' equity and liabilities Attributable to Jerónimo Martins shareholders Non-controlling interests |
1,120,861 300,824 |
- - |
1,120,861 300,824 |
|
| Total shareholders' equity | 1,421,685 | - | 1,421,685 | |
| Borrowings | 385,553 | (101) | 385,452 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | 198,401 | (3,717) | 194,684 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 583,954 | (3,818) | 580,136 | |
| Borrowings | 354,672 | (26,352) | 328,320 | |
| Other current liabilities | 2,120,972 | (79,540) | 2,041,432 | |
| Total current liabilities | 2,475,644 | (105,892) | 2,369,752 | |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 4,481,283 | (109,710) | 4,371,573 |
| 31 December 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Change in consolidation method |
Restated | ||
| Assets | ||||
| Tangible assets Investment properties |
2,600,230 49,336 |
(28,525) - |
2,571,705 49,336 |
|
| Intangible assets | 888,217 | (93,810) | 794,407 | |
| Investments in joint-ventures and associates | 1,049 | 76,251 | 77,300 | |
| Other non-current assets | 150,950 | (1,444) | 149,506 | |
| Total non-current assets | 3,689,782 | (47,528) | 3,642,254 | |
| Inventories | 495,661 | (21,605) | 474,056 | |
| Other current assets | 331,378 | (51,049) | 280,329 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 376,152 | (1,080) | 375,072 | |
| Total current assets | 1,203,191 | (73,734) | 1,129,457 | |
| Total assets | 4,892,973 | (121,262) | 4,771,711 | |
| shareholders' equity and liabilities | ||||
| Attributable to Jerónimo Martins shareholders | 1,211,531 | - | 1,211,531 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 290,395 | - | 290,395 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 1,501,926 | - | 1,501,926 | |
| Borrowings | 570,825 | (44) | 570,781 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | 230,387 | (3,329) | 227,058 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 801,212 | (3,373) | 797,839 | |
| Borrowings | 146,246 | (38,840) | 107,406 | |
| Other current liabilities | 2,443,589 | (79,049) | 2,364,540 | |
| Total current liabilities | 2,589,835 | (117,889) | 2,471,946 | |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 4,892,973 | (121,262) | 4,771,711 |
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT BY FUNCTIONS
| 31 March 2012 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Change in consolidation method |
Restated | |||
| Sales and services rendered Cost of sales |
2,439,935 (1,888,301) |
(42,253) 24,051 |
2,397,682 (1,864,250) |
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| Gross profit | 551,634 | (18,202) | 533,432 | ||
| Distribution costs | (406,045) | 6,963 | (399,082) | ||
| Administrative costs | (49,832) | 6,896 | (42,936) | ||
| Exceptional operating profits/losses | (1,192) | 564 | (628) | ||
| Operating profit | 94,565 | (3,779) | 90,786 | ||
| Net financial costs | |||||
| (5,223) | 310 | (4,913) | |||
| Profit in joint-ventures and associates | 2 | 2,657 | 2,659 | ||
| Profit before taxes | 89,344 | (812) | 88,532 | ||
| Income taxes | (19,367) | 812 | (18,555) | ||
| Profit before non-controlling interests | 69,977 | - | 69,977 | ||
| Attributable to: | |||||
| Non-controlling interests | 1,813 | - | 1,813 | ||
| Jerónimo Martins Shareholders | 68,164 | - | 68,164 |
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| 31 March 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Change in consolidation method |
Restated | ||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 116,427 | 8,304 | 124,731 | |
| Cash flow from investment activities | (109,415) | 2,058 | (107,357) | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | (1,227) | (8,592) | (9,819) | |
| Net changes in cash and cash equivalents | 5,785 | 1,770 | 7,555 |
2.1. Transactions in foreign currencies
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into Euros at the exchange rate prevailing on the transaction date.
On the balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on that date, and exchange differences arising from this conversion are recognised in the income statement. When qualifying as hedges on investments in foreign subsidiaries the exchange differences are deferred in equity.
The main exchange rates applied on the balance sheet date are those listed below:
| Euro foreign exchange reference rates (foreign exchange units per 1 Euro) |
Rate on 31 March 2012 |
Average rate for the year |
|---|---|---|
| Polish Zloty (PLN) | 4.1804 | 4.1563 |
| US Dollar (USD) | 1.2822 | - |
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | 1.2195 | - |
| Colombian Peso (COP) | 2,335.2000 | 2,365.3000 |
3 Segment reporting
Management monitors the performance of the business based on a geographical and business nature. Due to the fact that the business units in the distribution area in Portugal share a set of competences, the Group analyses, on a quarterly basis, its segments in an aggregate performance perspective. In addition, the Group also separates the distribution business unit in Poland. Apart from these, there are also other businesses, but due to their low materiality they are not reported separately.
Business segments:
- Portugal Distribution: comprises the business unit of JMR (Pingo Doce supermarkets), the wholesale business unit Recheio;
- Poland Distribution: the business unit using the brand Biedronka;
- Others, eliminations and adjustments: includes i) the business units with low materiality (Marketing Services and Representations, Restaurants, Pharmacies and Drugstores in Poland and retail business in Colombia), ii) the Holding companies and iii) the Group's consolidation adjustments.
Management evaluates the performance of segments based on the Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). This indicator excludes the effects of exceptional operating profits/losses.
Portugal Distribution Poland Distribution Others, eliminations and adjustments Total JM consolidated 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 Net sales and services 901,177 868,368 1,844,415 1,510,755 26,109 18,559 2,771,701 2,397,682 Inter-segments 49 42 337 180 (386) (222) - - External customers 901,128 868,326 1,844,078 1,510,575 26,495 18,781 2,771,701 2,397,682 Operational cash-flow (EBITDA) 46,503 47,005 132,291 106,007 (11,999) (6,163) 166,795 146,849 Depreciations and amortisations (27,589) (28,197) (31,792) (26,654) (1,096) (583) (60,477) (55,434) Operational result (EBIT) 18,914 18,809 100,500 79,352 (13,096) (6,747) 106,318 91,414 Financial results (8,190) (2,254) Net result attributable to JM 75,254 68,164 Total assets (1) 2,268,761 2,248,157 2,353,163 2,363,014 155,980 160,540 4,777,904 4,771,711 Total liabilities (1) 1,611,841 1,577,916 1,531,125 1,589,349 75,315 102,520 3,218,281 3,269,785 Investments in fixed assets 4,499 10,516 80,408 79,328 14,476 119 99,383 89,963
Detailed information by segment at March 2013 and 2012
(1) The comparable amounts of total assets and liabilities are reported to 31 December 2012
Reconciliation between EBIT and the operational result of the income statement by functions
| March 2013 | March 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| EBIT | 106,318 | 91,414 |
| Exceptional operating profits/losses | (629) | (628) |
| Operational Result | 105,689 | 90,786 |
Information by geographical segments at March 2013 and 2012
| Net sales and services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2012 | ||
| Portugal | 914,016 | 881,446 | |
| Poland | 1,856,448 | 1,516,236 | |
| Colombia | 1,237 | - | |
| Total | 2,771,701 | 2,397,682 |
4 Cost of sales
| March 2013 | March 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net cost of products sold | 2,170,471 | 1,860,069 |
| Net cash discount and interest paid to suppliers | 1,714 | (954) |
| Electronic payment commissions | 3,262 | 3,968 |
| Other supplementary costs | 1,553 | 1,167 |
| 2,177,000 | 1,864,250 |
5 Distribution and administrative costs
| March 2013 | March 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Supplies and services | 107,373 | 93,071 |
| Advertising costs | 13,222 | 13,189 |
| Rents | 65,133 | 56,376 |
| Staff costs | 206,306 | 190,664 |
| Depreciations, amortisations and assets profit/loss | 60,433 | 55,494 |
| Transportation costs | 34,065 | 31,705 |
| Other operational profit/loss | 1,851 | 1,519 |
| 488,383 | 442,018 |
6 Net financial costs
| March 2013 | March 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Interest expense | (7,618) | (7,743) |
| Interest received | 479 | 2,865 |
| Net foreign exchange | (1,001) | 1,429 |
| Other financial costs and gains | (2,466) | (1,462) |
| Fair value of financial investments held for trade: | ||
| Derivative instruments | - | (2) |
| (10,606) | (4,913) |
The interest expense heading includes the interests regarding loans measured at amortised cost, as well as interest on fair value and cash flow hedging instruments (note 10).
Other financial costs and gains include costs with debt issued by the Group.
7 Income tax recognised in the income statement
| March 2013 | March 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current income tax | ||
| Current tax of the year | (26,275) | (16,206) |
| Adjustment to prior year estimation | (102) | (51) |
| (26,377) | (16,257) | |
| Deferred tax | ||
| Temporary differences created and reversed | 6,057 | (2,559) |
| Change to the recoverable amount of tax losses and temporary differences from previous years |
8 | 261 |
| 6,065 | (2,298) | |
| Other gains/losses related to taxes | ||
| Impact of changes in estimates for tax litigations | 144 | - |
| 144 | - | |
| Total income taxes | (20,168) | (18,555) |
8 Exceptional operating profits/losses
| March 2013 | March 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Costs related with restructuring plans | (379) | (60) |
| Impairment of assets and write-off's | - | (439) |
| Others | (250) | (129) |
| (629) | (628) |
9 Fixed assets and investment property
| Tangible assets |
Investment property |
Intangible assets |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net value at 31 December 2012 | 2,571,705 | 49,336 | 794,407 | 3,415,448 |
| Foreign exchange differences | (34,042) | - | (11,138) | (45,180) |
| Increases | 94,270 | - | 5,113 | 99,383 |
| Disposals and write-offs | (1,650) | - | (1) | (1,651) |
| Transfers | 1 | - | (47) | (46) |
| Depreciation and impairment losses | (57,269) | - | (3,240) | (60,509) |
| Fair value changes | - | (16) | - | (16) |
| Net value at 31 March 2013 | 2,573,015 | 49,320 | 785,094 | 3,407,429 |
As a consequence of the currency translation adjustment of the assets in the Group's businesses in Poland:
- the Goodwill related to Poland business (Biedronka), totalling PLN 1,282,278 thousand, was updated negatively by EUR 8,011 thousand;
- the Goodwill related to Poland Pharmacies business (Bliska), totalling PLN 38,796 thousand, was updated negatively by EUR 242 thousand.
No valuations were made on the land allocated to operational activities, which are recognised at their market value.
10 Derivative financial instruments
| March 2013 | December 2012 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notional | Assets | Liabilities | Notional | Assets | Liabilities | |||||
| Current | Non current |
Current | Non current |
Current | Non current |
Current | Non current |
|||
| Derivatives held for trading | ||||||||||
| Interest rate swap | 10 millions EUR |
- | - | - | 197 | 10 millions EUR |
- | - | - | 197 |
| Fair value hedging derivatives | ||||||||||
| USD loan hedging | 96 millions USD |
- | - | - | 657 | 96 millions USD |
- | - | - | 2,931 |
| Cash flow hedging derivatives | ||||||||||
| Interest rate swap (EUR) | 550 millions EUR |
- | - | 525 | 8,101 | 315 millions EUR |
- | - | 526 | 7,849 |
| Interest rate swap (PLN) | 135 millions PLN |
- | - | 273 | - | 135 millions PLN |
- | - | 332 | - |
| Investments in foreign entities hedging derivatives |
||||||||||
| Interest rate swap (PLN) | 1,173 millions PLN |
220 | - | 1,822 | - | 918 millions PLN |
- | - | 4,100 | - |
| Total derivatives held for trading | - | - | - | 197 | - | - | - | 197 | ||
| Total hedging derivatives | 220 | - | 2,620 | 8,758 | - | - | 4,958 | 10,780 | ||
| Total assets/liabilities derivatives | 220 | - | 2,620 | 8,955 | - | - | 4,958 | 10,977 |
In March 2013 the values shown include interest receivable or payable related with these financial instruments that are due. The net payable amount is EUR 2,709 thousand.
11 Investments in joint-ventures and associates
During the 1st Quarter of 2013, the movement under this heading was as follows:
| March 2013 | |
|---|---|
| Opening balance | 77,300 |
| Equity method: | |
| Net result | 2,416 |
| Dividends received | - |
| Other comprehensive income | - |
| Closing balance | 79,716 |
12 Available-for-sale financial assets
Regarding the financial assets available-for-sale, the increase of EUR 41 thousand relates to changes in the fair value of listed equity holdings, at the reporting date of these financial statements.
13 Cash and cash equivalents
| March 2013 | December 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bank deposits | 297,240 | 250,523 |
| Short-term investments | 106,912 | 121,107 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,586 | 3,442 |
| 407,738 | 375,072 |
14 Capital and reserves
14.1 Fair value and other reserves
| Land revaluation reserves |
Cash-flow hedging |
Available for-sale financial assets |
Ajust. in joint- -ventures and associates |
Currency translation reserve |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance as at 1 January 2013 | 85,197 | (4,097) | (1,437) | 4,248 | (31,786) | 52,125 |
| Fair value adjustment of financial investments: - Gross value - Deferred tax - Non-controlling interests |
583 (150) 449 |
2,498 | 3,081 (150) 449 |
|||
| Fair value adjustment of available-for-sale financial instruments: - Gross value |
41 | 41 | ||||
| Currency translation differences: - In the year - Deferred tax |
(765) 145 |
8 (2) |
(21,114) 235 |
(21,871) 378 |
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| Balance as at 31 March 2013 | 84,577 | (3,209) | (1,396) | 4,248 | (50,167) | 34,053 |
| Land revaluation reserves |
Cash-flow hedging |
Available for-sale financial assets |
Ajust. in joint- -ventures and associates |
Currency translation reserve |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance as at 1 January 2012 | 86,255 | (5,114) | (1,313) | 4,144 | (85,134) | (1,162) |
| Fair value adjustment of financial investments: - Gross value - Deferred tax - Non-controlling interests |
488 (105) (44) |
(6,548) 1,637 |
(6,060) 1,532 (44) |
|||
| Fair value adjustment of available-for-sale financial instruments: - Gross value |
6 | 6 | ||||
| Currency translation differences: | ||||||
| - In the year - Deferred tax |
2,288 (435) |
(182) 35 |
49,426 (491) |
51,532 (891) |
||
| Balance as at 31 March 2012 | 88,108 | (4,922) | (1,307) | 4,144 | (41,110) | 44,913 |
14.2 Dividends
Dividends in the amount of EUR 1,113 thousand were distributed and paid to non-controlling interests in the Group companies.
15 Basic and diluted earnings per share
| March 2013 | March 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary shares issued at the beginning of the year | 629,293,220 | 629,293,220 |
| Own shares at the beginning of the year | 859,000 | 859,000 |
| Shares issued during the year | - | - |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares | 628,434,220 | 628,434,220 |
| Diluted net result attributable to ordinary shares | 75,254 | 68,164 |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share – Euros | 0.1197 | 0.1085 |
16 Borrowings
On March 2013, Jerónimo Martins,SGPS,S.A. exercised the early redemption call on the Commercial Paper in the amount of EUR 50.000 thousand, which was due to mature in March 2014.
16.1 Current and non-current loans
| March 2013 | December 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current loans | ||
| Bank loans | 50,000 | 85,000 |
| Bond loans | 481,396 | 480,029 |
| Financial lease liabilities | 3,802 | 5,752 |
| 535,198 | 570,781 | |
| Current loans | ||
| Bank overdrafts | 9,215 | 2,774 |
| Bank loans | 55,327 | 39,987 |
| Bond loans | 52,500 | 52,500 |
| Financial lease liabilities | 10,194 | 12,145 |
| 127,236 | 107,406 |
16.2 Financial debt
The net consolidated financial debt at the balance sheet date is as follows:
| March 2013 | December 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current loans (note 16.1) | 535,198 | 570,781 |
| Current loans (note 16.1) | 127,236 | 107,406 |
| Derivative financial instruments (note 10) | 11,355 | 15,935 |
| Interest on accruals and deferrals | 1,638 | (1,366) |
| Bank deposits (note 13) | (297,240) | (250,523) |
| Short-term investment (note 13) | (106,912) | (121,107) |
| 271,275 | 321,126 |
17 Provisions and adjustments to the net realisable value
| Opening balance |
Set up and reinforced |
Unused and reversed |
Foreign exchange difference |
Used | Closing balance |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubtful debtors | 18,689 | 618 | (102) | (75) | (161) | 18,969 |
| Inventories | 11,588 | 296 | (590) | (139) | - | 11,155 |
| Available-for-sale financial investments | 3,552 | (41) | - | - | - | 3,511 |
| Short terms investments | 57 | - | - | - | - | 57 |
| Total fair value adjustments | 33,886 | 873 | (692) | (214) | (161) | 33,692 |
| Employee benefits | 33,961 | 870 | - | - | (404) | 34,427 |
| Provisions for risks and contingencies | 62,950 | 800 | (775) | (66) | - | 62,909 |
| Total of provisions | 96,911 | 1,670 | (775) | (66) | (404) | 97,336 |
18 Contingencies
Following the contingencies mentioned in the 2012 Annual Report, changes occurred on the headings a), b), d), m), r) and s), as well as a new one - t), described below:
a) In 1999, as a result of the acquisition of two companies that held establishments previously owned by former franchisees of ITMI Norte-Sul Portugal – Sociedade de Desenvolvimento e Investimento, S.A., which together with Regional de Mercadorias – Sociedade Central de Aprovisionamento, S.A., filed a case against various Group companies, holding them liable for those ex-franchisees' alleged non-compliance with the contract they had signed with ITMI, demanding an indemnity payment of EUR 14,600 thousand. The court ruled in favour of the defendants, denying the plaintiff's claim. The plaintiff appealed to the Court of Appeal, which confirmed the ruling of the court. Subsequently the plaintiff filed an appeal to the Supreme Court of Justice, which decided that the Court of Appeal should look into the case again. The Court of Appeal
re-analysed the case and decided again in favour of the defendants. The plaintiff filed a new appeal to the Supreme Court of Justice. The Board of Directors maintains its belief that the amount requested will probably not be granted;
- b) Proherre Internacional, Lda. claimed an indemnity payment of EUR 2,500 thousand from Pingo Doce – Distribuição de Produtos Alimentares, S.A., alleging the termination of a lease agreement by Pingo Doce, without the minimum period agreed between the parties having elapsed. Pingo Doce contested this claim based on the fact that the lease was terminated through mutual agreement. The court has decided that Pingo Doce should indemnify the plaintiff in an amount slightly below the claimed amount (EUR 2,300 thousand), from which should be deducted the amounts meanwhile received by Proherre from the new tenants. The amount due has to be determined in new judicial proceedings. Pingo Doce filed an appeal the Court of Appeal;
- d) The Portuguese Tax Authorities claim from Recheio, SGPS, S.A. (Recheio SGPS) the amount of EUR 2,503 thousand concerning an additional assessment of Value Added Tax (VAT). Tax Authorities are challenging the VAT deduction method adopted by Recheio SGPS. The Board of Directors, supported by their tax consultants, believe that they are entirely right concerning this matter, this being reinforced by recent judgements ruled by the Lisbon Tax and Administrative Court regarding this matter. Meanwhile, the Lisbon Tax Court ruled in favour of Recheio, regarding years 1998/2001, amounting to EUR 1,753 thousand, consequently, the amount in dispute is now of EUR 750 thousand, for part of 2001 and for 2002, which reinforces the Board of Directors understanding that they are entirely right on this matter;
- m) The Portuguese Tax Authorities assessed Feira Nova, Pingo Doce and Recheio the amounts of EUR 1,305 thousand, EUR 1,855 thousand and EUR 518 thousand, respectively. These additional assessments were issued because the Tax Authorities argue that some goods were sold at a lower VAT rate, and solely on Feira Nova they do not agree with the VAT treatment of the discount sales coupons. These assessments relate to the years of 2005 to 2010. The Board of Directors, supported by their tax consultants, have challenged these assessments, believing that the Tax Authorities have no valid arguments to request these payments;
- r) At the beginning of September 2011, Néstle initiated judicial proceedings against Unilever Jerónimo Martins, Lda., claiming a compensation of EUR 2,100 thousand for alleged similarity and confusion in the packaging of competing products. The defendant filed its statement of defense. Meanwhile the parties reached an agreement to terminate the judicial proceedings, which was confirmed by the court.
This lawsuit followed the injunction proceedings filed by Néstle, which was ruled in its favour by the court and confirmed by the Court of Appeal. Pursuant to the decision of the Court of Appeal, the plaintiff commenced the enforcement proceedings of the injunction decreed against Unilever Jerónimo Martins, Lda., which was also settled by agreement, which has been confirmed by the court in April 2013;
- s) Tengelmann KG filed arbitration proceedings against Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. before the German Institute of Arbitration, in Cologne. The plaintiff argues that Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. is liable for the non-payment of rents and contractual penalties, plus accrued interests, by Dystrybucja Integrator Sp. Z o.o. (previously Plus Discount Sp. z o.o. – Plus Poland), in the amount of EUR 2,716 thousand, under the guarantee granted by Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S. A. in the SPA regarding Plus Discount Sp. z o.o.. Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. considers the allegations ungrounded, therefore presented its statement of defense in the arbitral proceedings. Tengelmann KG presented its response and expanded the amount claimed to EUR 5.640 thousand, plus accrued interest from June 1, 2012. Jerónimo Martins presented a rejoinder. Meanwhile, court hearings have taken place and the post hearing briefs by the parties have been presented. On 8 April 2013, the parties reached an agreement regarding the resolution of their respective disputes. The settlement foresees, amongst other things, the payment of a compensation in the amount of EUR 7,000 thousand by Jerónimo Martins Polska, SA. The settlement agreement, however, is awaiting confirmation by the Arbitral Tribunal. Jerónimo Martins is reviewing the possibility of seeking recourse against third parties as a result of this indemnity;
- t) At the end of 2012, DST, SGPS, S.A. initiated judicial proceedings against Pingo Doce Distribuição Alimentar, S.A., claiming that Pingo Doce breached a promissory share purchase agreement, dated 2000, regarding a company that owns real estate in Barcelos. The plaintiff, promissory seller, claims to be entitled to keep part of the purchase price paid by the defendant, promissory buyer, in the amount of EUR 5,000 thousand, as indeminty. Pingo Doce presented a counterclaim, alleging that the contract was no longer in force and asking for the reimbursement of the amount paid, plus interest accrued in a total amount of EUR 6,062 thousand. The parties await the judicial hearings.
19 Related parties
56.14% of the Group is owned by the Sociedade Francisco Manuel dos Santos and no transactions occurred between this Company and any company of the Group in the 1st Quarter of 2013, neither were there any amounts payable or receivable between them on March 31st, 2013.
Balances and transactions of Group companies with related parties are as follows:
| Sales and services rendered | Stocks purchased and services supplied |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2013 | March 2012 | March 2013 | March 2012 | |
| Joint-ventures and associates | 25 | 107 | 18,789 | 17,500 |
| Trade debtors, accrued income and deferred costs |
Trade creditors, accrued income and deferred costs |
|||
| March 2013 | December 2012 | March 2013 | December 2012 | |
| Joint-ventures and associates | 1,772 | 622 | 15,297 | 6,550 |
All the transactions with the jointly controlled companies (joint ventures) and associated companies were made under normal market conditions, i.e. the transaction value corresponds to prices that would be applicable between non-related parties.
Outstanding balances between Group companies and related parties, being a result of a trade agreement, are settled in cash, and are subject to the same payment terms as those applicable to other agreements celebrated between Group companies and their suppliers.
The amounts receivable are not covered by insurance and no guarantees are given or received, as the Group holds a relevant influence over these companies.
There are no provisions for doubtful debts and no costs were recognised during the year related with bad debts or doubtful debts with these related parties.
20 Events after the balance sheet date
On April 10th 2013, the amount of EUR 185,388 thousand was approved in the Shareholders Meeting and, will be distributed to shareholders on May 8th 2013.
Lisbon, 23rd April, 2013
The Certified Accountant The Board of Directors