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Grupo Media Capital SGPS

Earnings Release Feb 27, 2018

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Full Year Results 2017

Grupo Média Capital, SGPS, S.A.

GRUPO MÉDIA CAPITAL SGPS, SA Sociedade Aberta Sede: Rua Mário Castelhano, n.º 40, Barcarena, Oeiras Matriculada na Conservatória do Registo Comercial de Cascais sob o n.º 17831 (Oeiras) Pessoa Coletiva n.º 502 816 481 | Capital Social: 89.583.970,80 euros

FULL YEAR RESULTS 2017

In the year of its 25th birthdate, Media Capital presents its 2017 results, which reinforces its leadership among the Portuguese media in terms of both market share and profitability, with own contents made in Portuguese

  • In 2017, net income increased by 4% to € 19.8 million
  • Consolidated EBITDA reached € 40.1 million, decreasing 3% YoY, although the cost cutting effort (-5%) allowed for an increase in the margin, from 23.9% in 2016 to 24.2% in 2017.
  • Advertising revenues were down 2% for the full year vs 2016, although there was a 3% recovery in Q4.
  • Notwithstanding the difficult advertising market environment, the TV segment showed an improvement in EBITDA margin, from 23.6% to 24.2%. TVI kept the leadership in TV audience share, achieving an average of 21.0% and 24.7% in all day and prime time, respectively. The gap over the second most watched channel was 3.9pp in all day and 3.1pp in prime time. TVI's leadership in audiences was also maintained when analyzing by groups of channels (TVI, TVI24, TVI Ficção and TVI Reality, in the case of TVI), with 23.8% in all day and 27.2% in prime time, i.e., respectively 3.1pp and 2.5pp above the second most watched group of channels (although TVI has a lower number of channels).
  • The Radio segment achieved an EBITDA of € 6.5 million, with a margin of 35.1%, and was up 21% vs last year's figure. Throughout 2017, Media Capital's radios had their best performance ever in terms of average share (36.4%, thus 1.5pp better than 2016), with the fourth audience reading (out of five) providing a new record, with a 38.6% share. Such performance benefited from the success of Radio Comercial's clear leadership in the mornings, as well as to m80's steady but strong improvement in overall audiences.
  • There are several motives to be proud of in what regards the contents produced by the Group in 2017, of which we highlight: (i) the investigative news produced by TVI's journalists; (ii) the leading fiction contents and (iii) the innovative entertainment programs.
  • On this regard, the Group kept its strategic bet on internal audiovisual production, through Plural, with the creation and production of own contents, while acquiring successful international formats. Of the internal production in entertainment, it is worth to highlight "Apanha se Puderes", leading what had been an historically difficult time slot (7-8pm) since its debut.
  • Finally, it is important to emphasize that Media Capital strictly complies with the plethora of regulations and codes that rule its activities, while at the same time having to pay out a sizeable amount of taxes and tax-like costs, both direct and indirect, that surpass the average for the Portuguese economy. Media Capital shows a continuous focus on promoting and developing both the identity and quality of national contents, thus providing a truly public service and an invaluable contribute to the development of the production activity, including the direct and indirect hiring of a high number of professional of the Portuguese audiovisual industry.

Queluz de Baixo, 27th February 2018

1. Consolidated P&L

€ thousand 2017 2016 % Var Q4 2017 Q4 2016 % Var
Total operating revenue 165,463 174,027 -5% 50,155 49,725 1
%
Television 136,198 142,236 -4% 41,377 41,129 1
%
Audiovisual Production 31,941 40,505 -21% 11,096 9,064 22%
Radio 18,542 17,764 4
%
5,315 5,106 4
%
Others 15,980 16,358 -2% 4,320 3,773 14%
Consolidation Adjustments (37,197) (42,837) 13% (11,953) (9,347) -28%
Total operating expenses ex-D&A 125,386 132,510 -5% 32,823 30,951 6
%
EBITDA 40,077 41,517 -3% 17,332 18,774 -8%
EBITDA Margin 24.2% 23.9% 0.4pp 34.6% 37.8% -3.2pp
Television 32,962 33,624 -2% 13,251 14,624 -9%
Audiovisual Production (320) 1,484 N/A 1,307 980 33%
Radio 6,514 5,392 21% 2,864 2,182 31%
Others 449 211 112% 102 327 -69%
Consolidation Adjustments 472 806 -41% (191) 660 N/A
Depreciation and amortisation 7,903 8,232 -4% 2,118 1,945 9
%
Operating income (EBIT) 32,174 33,285 -3% 15,214 16,829 -10%
Financing Results (4,482) (5,166) 13% (1,049) (930) -13%
Profit / (Loss) Before Inc. Tax and No Contrl. Int. 27,692 28,119 -2% 14,164 15,899 -11%
Income Taxes (7,905) (9,018) 12% (4,067) (5,580) 27%
Profit / (Loss) from Continued Operations 19,787 19,101 4
%
10,097 10,319 -2%
Net Profit / (Loss) for the Period 19,787 19,101 4
%
10,097 10,319 -2%

In 2017, operating revenues decreased 5% (+1% YoY in Q4), reaching € 165.5 million (€ 50.2 million in Q4). Opex (excluding D&A) also had a 5% decrease, from € 132.5 million to € 125.4 million. In Q4, opex was up 6% on a YoY basis, due to the effort put in the programming grid.

Consolidated EBITDA was € 40.1 million, decreasing 3%. In Q4, there was an 8% decrease, placing the quarterly EBITDA at € 17.3 million.

EBIT was € 32.2 million, 3% lower than a year ago, whereas in the quarter it dropped by 10% to € 15.2 million.

Net income was € 19.8 million, thus 4% above 2016, benefiting from both the improvement in financial results (despite € 0.5 million losses in foreign exchange differences) and income taxes. In the fourth quarter, net income reached € 10.1 million (-2% YoY).

€ thousand 2017 2016 % Var Q4 2017 Q4 2016 % Var
Operating revenue 165,463 174,027 -5% 50,155 49,725 1
%
Advertising 118,946 121,403 -2% 35,957 34,949 3
%
Other revenues 46,517 52,624 -12% 14,198 14,776 -4%

In 2017, advertising revenues stood 2% below 2016, although there was a 3% improvement in Q4). In the TV segment, advertising fell 3% YoY (+3% in Q4), whereas in the Radio segment there was an increase of 5% (2% in Q4). In the Other segment (which includes Digital, Music & Events, shared services and holding) the variation was - 11% YoY (-4% in Q4).

Other operating revenues, which comprise mainly audiovisual production, sale of contents, multimedia and retransmission revenues, were down 12% YoY (-4% in Q4), with a decrease in all of these lines of revenue.

2. Television

€ thousand 2017 2016 Var % Q4 2017 Q4 2016 Var %
Operating revenue 136,198 142,236 -4% 41,377 41,129 1
%
Advertising 98,193 101,035 -3% 29,986 29,080 3
%
Other revenues 38,005 41,201 -8% 11,390 12,049 -5%
Operating Expenses, ex D&A 103,236 108,612 -5% 28,126 26,505 6
%
EBITDA 32,962 33,624 -2% 13,251 14,624 -9%
EBITDA margin 24.2% 23.6% 0.6pp 32.0% 35.6% -3.5pp
Depreciation and amortisation 2,877 2,742 5
%
727 717 1
%
Operating income (EBIT) 30,085 30,882 -3% 12,523 13,907 -10%

Considering the TVI FTA (generalist) channel, TVI24, TVI Ficção and TVI Reality, TVI's aggregate group of channels led audiences, with 23.8% in all day and 27.2% in prime time (20h-24h). Such leadership was also maintained in the main commercial target - Adults – as shown below.

All Day (%) UNIVERSE ADULTS
TVI Group 23.8 24.8
SIC Group 20.7 21.4
RTP Group 16.9 17.7
Prime Time (%) UNIVERSE ADULTS
TVI Group 27.2 27.9
SIC Group
RTP Group
24.7
16.1
25.5
16.8

In terms of individual channels, TVI's generalist channel confirmed yet again its #1 position, with a share of 21.0% in all day, 3.9pp above the closest competitor and 8.6pp above the third most watched channel. TVI is the leader in this time slot and commercial target since 2005.

In 2017, TVI also ranks in the first place in the main commercial target – Adults – obtaining a share of 21.8%, i.e. 4.1pp and 8.6pp above the second and third players, respectively.

In prime time, TVI also beats the competition, with a share of 24.7%, meaning 3.1pp above the second channel and a 12.5pp advantage over the third one. TVI leads in this time slot since 2001. A similar position was achieved in the Adults target, with TVI capturing a 25.3% share, while the second and third most watched channels had 22.4% and 12.8%, respectively.

During this period, TVI based its programming on local drama (fiction), entertainment and news.

In terms of programs, "Pesadelo na Cozinha" ("Kitchen Nightmares"), was a huge success, with an average audience above 1 million 500 thousand viewers. "Apanha se Puderes" ("Raid the Cage"), surpassed the competition of its time slot (access to prime time), whereas "Masterchef Celebridades" and "Masterchef Júnior" were other important highlights in big entertainment. In fiction, "Ouro Verde", "A Herdeira", and "Jogo Duplo" also played an important role in what regards reaching the overall audience leadership, showing a big positive gap over the closest competition: +3.9pp in all day and +3.1pp in prime time, corresponding to shares of 21.0% and 24.7% respectively.

In news, "Jornal das 8" was the most watched news program in the Portuguese television during 322 days. It was also the unique news program that grew in its time slot (more than 4% vs 2016), with an average share of 23.7%.

TVI24 completed yet another year leading audiences in prime time among news channels, with an average audience of 70 thousand viewers. In 2017, it was the 9th most watched channel amongst pay-tv channels. Furthermore, in the same year, 21 out of the 25 most watched programs among news channels belonged to TVI24.

In the sale of contents, 2017 was a record year in what regards the exhibition of TVI's fiction (64 countries). The mini-series "Jacinta" was one the highlights, with sales to 8 countries. The telenovela "A Única Mulher" was sold to Honduras, which becomes the 13th country (aside from Portuguesespeaking African countries) to broadcast this telenovela. For the first time, TVI has also reached an agreement regarding the sale of contents to Spain, namely the youth series "Morangos com Açúcar".

In 2017, TVI Internacional became the first Portuguese channel to broadcast in Germany. In fact, TVI Internacional continues to increase its worldwide footprint, being now available in

Germany and in the Caribbean territories of Martinique, Guadelupe, Saint Martin, Saint Barthélemy and Guyana. Currently, there are now twenty one territories where this channel is available. Meanwhile, TVI Ficção is now available in Switzerland, thus reaching now a total of fourteen territories.

TVI won several awards in 2017. TVI and Plural won 17 of the 25 television trophies attributed by "TV 7 Dias". Special highlight to the following categories: Best Telenovela, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best TV Hosts, Best News Anchor. TVI was also distinguished in the Marketeer wards in the TV-Media category.

In terms of social networks, TVI is the first TV generalist channel with a million followers on Facebook. TVI is also the most followed television brand on Instagram.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Regarding financial performance, operating revenues decreased by 4% YoY, despite the 1% recovery in Q4.

Advertising revenues were down by 3% (+3% in Q4), negatively affected by the adverse market conditions.

Other revenues, which encompass, among other, retransmission fees, sale of contents and multimedia services, were down 8% (-5% in the quarter).

It is worth highlighting the effort to control costs, as Opex was down by 5% YoY for the full year, and were up 6% YoY in the three months from October to December. EBITDA was € 33.0 million (-2% YoY), with a margin of 24.2%. In the fourth quarter, EBITDA decreased by 9%, reaching € 13.3 million.

3. Audiovisual Production

Audiovisual Production

€ thousand 2017 2016 Var % Q4 2017 Q4 2016 Var %
Operating revenue 31,941 40,505 -21% 11,096 9,064 22%
Advertising 0 0 0
%
0 0 0
%
Other revenues 31,941 40,505 -21% 11,096 9,064 22%
Operating Expenses, ex D&A 32,261 39,021 -17% 9,790 8,084 21%
EBITDA (320) 1,484 N/A 1,307 980 33%
EBITDA margin -1.0% 3.7% -4.7pp 11.8% 10.8% 1.0pp
Depreciation and amortisation 3,375 3,262 3
%
953 788 21%
Operating income (EBIT) (3,695) (1,778) -108% 354 192 84%

Plural is the largest audiovisual production company in Portugal (and one the more important in Iberia), also with a relevant presence in the associated technical services/equipment and scenic design and construction. It kept its leadership not only in fiction, with the production of the telenovelas "Outro Verde", "A Herdeira", "Jogo Duplo" and "Elisa", but also in entertainment, through the adaptation of the international format "Apanha se Puderes" ("Raid the Cage"), a contest which leads audience since its debut, in the 7-8pm time slot.

Plural is more internationalized than ever, with filming taking place in Mozambique, Chile, Angola, Brazil, Mexico and Macau. Furthermore, EMAV (technical services and equipment) was responsible for the technical support to the broadcasting of several sports. In turn, EPC (scenery design and construction) was again one the main suppliers in the Portuguese TV market.

TVI and Plural have already 4 international Emmy nominations, having won one with the telenovela "Meu Amor". This year, Plural won the prize "Best Television Production Company", awarded in the event "Prémios Meios & Publicidade 2017".

This segment had operating revenues of € 31.9 million (-21 YoY). Nonetheless, in the Q4, there was a recovery of 22%, primarily due to a substantial increase of content production in Portugal.

In Portugal, accumulated revenues were down 16% YoY, mostly as a result of lower content production activity.

In Spain, the activity is reduced to residual levels, with a slim and flexible structure, the necessary one to address attractive commercial opportunities.

Opex decreased 17% YoY (+21% in Q4).

Hence, EBITDA reached a negative figure of € 0.3 million, down € 1.8 million vs 2016, due to the lower activity in Portugal and Spain, although the latter was more significant on both absolute and relative terms.

4. Radio

milhares de € 2017 2016 Var % 4T 2017 4T 2016 Var %
Rendimentos Operacionais 18,542 17,764 4
%
5,315 5,106 4
%
Publicidade 17,790 16,974 5
%
5,037 4,959 2
%
Outros Rendimentos 752 790 -5% 278 146 90%
Gastos Operacionais, ex D&A 12,028 12,372 -3% 2,451 2,924 -16%
EBITDA 6,514 5,392 21% 2,864 2,182 31%
Margem EBITDA 35.1% 30.4% 4.8pp 53.9% 42.7% 11.2pp
Depreciações e Amortizações 1,075 1,792 -40% 293 322 -9%
Resultado Operacional (EBIT) 5,439 3,600 51% 2,570 1,860 38%

Audience data continues to underline the good performance of the various radio stations held by Media Capital Rádios (MCR).

In the average of the five audience measurements published in 2017, MCR posted a leading aggregate share of 36.4%, improving 1.5pp vs the equivalent audience reading of 2016. The best audiences ever were registered in the fourth reading (38.6%).

It is worth highlighting the performance of Radio Comercial, which improved its average share from 23.5% to 23.7%.

In turn, m80 had yet again a huge improvement, with an average share of 8.5% (clearly ahead of the 6.9% posted in 2016). Its all-time best share (9.7%) was achieved in 2017's third and fourth readings, which is much higher than any other level obtained previously. Not only it continues to be the most-listened-to radio station among those without a nationwide coverage, but it stands out as the third most-listened-to radio station.

As for other formats, Cidade had an average share of 2.8% (3.0% in 2016).

On financial grounds, advertising revenues improved 5% YoY (+2% in Q4), while other operating revenues dropped 5% to € 0.8 million (+90% in Q4), mostly related to events.

Opex decreased 3% YoY in 2017 vs 2016, (-16% in Q4).

EBITDA increased 21% to € 6.5 million, with a 31% YoY improvement in Q4. The related margin reached an annual all-time high of 35.1% in 2017.

5. Others

milhares de € 2017 2016 Var % 4T 2017 4T 2016 Var %
Rendimentos Operacionais 15,980 16,358 -2% 4,320 3,773 14%
Publicidade 3,161 3,569 -11% 988 1,032 -4%
Outros Rendimentos Operacionais 12,819 12,789 0
%
3,332 2,741 22%
Gastos Operacionais, ex D&A 15,531 16,147 -4% 4,219 3,446 22%
EBITDA 449 211 112% 102 327 -69%
Margem EBITDA 2.8% 1.3% 1.5pp 2.4% 8.7% -6.3pp
Depreciações e Amortizações 575 436 32% 145 117 23%
Resultado Operacional (EBIT) (126) (225) 44% (43) 210 N/A

This segment includes the remaining business areas of Media Capital, including Digital, Music & Events, holding and shared services.

Despite the strong competitive environment, MCD continued to improve the quality and audiences of its network of sites, with positive impact on several KPI's.

During 2017, MCD reinforced its strong position, reaching a coverage of more than 2.5 million unique users per month and close to 30 million visits per month in the 3 corporate websites and 14 product websites.

The TVI website kept the leadership in the TV segment, while in the Netaudience ranking it climbed from the 8th place to the 4th, with a coverage close to 20%. The Media Capital network of sites stood in the top 3 strongest groups in the digital market, with more than 170 thousand new registered users.

Video was yet again this year one the positive differentiation drivers of MCD, given the Group's high own content production capacity, with no match in the Portuguese audiovisual landscape.

2017 was also a year where there was a reinforcement of the contents provided. On one hand the IOL network got more media partners; on the other hand, a wide number of influencers (namely bloggers) partnered with MCD. It is also worth to highlight the creation of SELFIE, a digital magazine that centralizes the coverage and the exclusive contents regarding Media Capital's programs and faces.

On financial grounds, advertising decreased by 11% YoY (-4% in Q4), whilst other revenues were flat (+22% in Q4).

The EBITDA improved from € 0.2 million in 2016 to € 0.4 million this year. In Q4, EBITDA stood at € 0.1 million (€ 0.3 million in Q4 2016).

6. Capex

milhares de € 2017 2016 Var % 4T 2017 4T 2016 Var %
Capex 4,040 6,311 -36% 1,900 3,997 -52%
Televisão 1,677 3,367 -50% 362 1,967 -82%
Produção Audiovisual 1,817 2,150 -15% 1,237 1,538 -20%
Rádio 341 385 -11% 213 197 8
%
Outros 205 409 -50%
0
%
8
8
295 -70%

During 2017, Media Capital registered a capex of € 4.0 million.

This represents a 36% decrease vs the previous year, with all segments decreasing.

7. Cash Flow

milhares de € 2017 2016 Var % 4T 2017 4T 2016 Var %
Recebimentos 221,465 233,380 -5% 65,226 62,633 4
%
Pagamentos (191,946) (195,161) 2
%
(48,698) (44,030) -11%
Fluxos das atividades operacionais (1) 29,519 38,219 -23% 16,528 18,604 -11%
Recebimentos 1,294 2,972 -56% 1,286 1,309 -2%
Pagamentos (6,418) (6,044) -6% (1,469) (1,839) 20%
Fluxos das atividades de investimento (2) (5,124) (3,071) -67% (183) (529) 66%
Recebimentos 137,765 158,147 -13% 23,475 44,620 -47%
Pagamentos (163,098) (197,604) 17% (39,895) (63,012) 37%
Fluxos das atividades de financiamento (3) (25,333) (39,457) 36% (16,420) (18,392) 11%
Caixa e equivalentes no início do período 1,235 5,545 -78% 369 1,553 -76%
Var. caixa e seus equivalentes (4)=(1)+(2)+(3) (938) (4,310) 78% (74) (318) 77%
Efeito das diferenças de câmbios (3) (1) -206% (0) 0 N/A
Caixa e equivalentes no final do período 294 1,235 -76% 294 1,235 -76%

Cash flow from operating activities was € 29.5 million in 2017, which compares with € 38.2 million in the previous year. The variation is related with cash inflows in the television segment, associated to advertising and retransmission fees, as well as to the lower activity in Spain.

Cash flow from investing activities was € -5.1 million (€ -3.1 million in 9M 2016). Cash flow related with tangible and intangible assets was € - 6.4 million, comparing with € -5.4 million

registered in 2016. This increase stems from the fact that most of 2016 capex occurred towards the end of the year and hence a relevant part of the payments are taking place in 2017.

Cash flow from financing activities was € -25.3 million (€ -39.5 million in 2016), reflecting the movements in operating and investing activities, as well as the distribution of dividends (€ 17.7 million in 2017 vs € 16.1 million) and the change in cash and equivalents.

8. Net Debt

milhares de € Dez 17 Dez 16 Var Abs Var %
Dívida financeira 95,557 99,329 (3,772) -4%
Empréstimos bancários / Papel comercial / Obrigações 94,765 98,500 (3,735) -4%
Outro endividamento 792 828 (37) -4%
Caixa & equivalentes 294 1,235 (941) -76%
Dívida líquida 95,262 98,094 (2,831) -3%

Net debt decreased € 2.8 million vs the end of 2016, standing at € 95.3 million at the end of December 2017.

It is worth mentioning that dividends, in the amount of € 17.7 million, were distributed in the second quarter. Furthermore, in the third quarter € 15.0 million of the bond issue "Media Capital 2014-2019" were amortised, with a current outstanding amount of € 60.0 million.

Media Capital maintains a comfortable capital structure.

GRUPO MEDIA CAPITAL, S.G.P.S, S.A.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017 AND 2016

(Amounts stated in Euro thousand)

2017 2016
OPERATING REVENUES:
Services rendered 126,911 132,188
Sales - 9
9
Other operating revenue 38,552 41,740
Total operating revenue 165,463 174,027
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of programs broadcasted and goods sold (19,443) (16,697)
Subcontrats and third party supplies (63,789) (70,189)
Payroll expenses (41,678) (44,113)
Depreciation and amortization (7,903) (8,232)
Provisions and impariment losses (395) (883)
Other operating expenses (81) (628)
Total operating expenses (133,289) (140,742)
Net operating profit 32,174 33,285
FINANCIAL EXPENSES:
Financial expense (4,576) (4,773)
Financial income
Finance costs, net
9
4
(4,482)
139
(4,634)
Gains (losses) on associated companies, net (0) (532)
(4,482) (5,166)
Profit before tax 27,692 28,119
Income tax expense (7,905) (9,018)
Consolidated net profit for continued operations 19,787 19,101
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 19,787 19,101
Earnings per share (Euros)
Basic 0.2341 0.2260
Diluted 0.2341 0.2260

GRUPO MEDIA CAPITAL, S.G.P.S, S.A.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2017 AND 2016

(Amounts stated in Euro thousand)

ASSETS 2017 2016
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Goodwill 149,374 149,718
Intangible assets 10,663 13,098
Tangible fixed assets 15,166 16,609
Investments in associates - 0
Assets held for sale 5 5
Transmission rights and TV programs 50,971 54,473
Other non-current assets 3,937 5,524
Deferred income tax assets 2,388 2,646
232,504 242,072
CURRENT ASSETS:
Transmission rights and TV programs
Inventories
30,219
-
28,616
-
Trade and other account receivable 33,629 38,020
Current tax assets 340 384
Other current assets 4,258 4,752
Cash and cash equivalents 294 1,235
68,741 73,007
TOTAL ASSETS 301,244 315,079
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
EQUITY:
Share capital 89,584 89,584
Reserves 32,071 30,259
Profit for the period 19,787 19,101
Equity attributable to controlling interests 141,442 138,944
Total Equity 141,442 138,944
LIABILITIES:
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Borrowings 61,233 77,590
Provisions 5,798 6,898
Deferred income tax liabilities 1,159 1,226
CURRENT LIABILITIES: 68,190 85,715
Borrowings 34,324 21,738
Trade and other payables 31,370 40,273
Current tax liabilities 5 9
Other current liabilities 25,914 28,399
91,613 90,420
Total liabilities 159,803 176,135
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 301,244 315,079

GRUPO MEDIA CAPITAL, SGPS, S.A.

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017 AND 2016

(Amounts stated in Euro thousand)

2017 2016
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash receipts from customers 221,465 233,380
Cash paid to suppliers (108,926) (111,212)
Cash paid to employees (40,765) (41,840)
Cash generated from operations 71,774 80,328
Cash received/(paid) relating to income tax 309 (67)
Other cash received/(paid) relating to operating activities (42,564) (42,042)
Net cash from operating activities (1) 29,519 38,219
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash received relating to:
The sale of subsidiaries 1,286 700
Disposal of fixed tangible and intangible assets 8 2,210
Dividends - 63
Interest and similar income - 0
1,294 2,972
Payments resulting from:
Business concentrations - (612)
Acquisition of tangible assets (5,854) (4,891)
Acquisition of intangible assets (564) (540)
(6,418) (6,044)
Net cash from /(used in) investing activities (2) (5,124) (3,071)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash received relating to:
Borrowings 137,765 158,147
Cash paid relating to:
Borrowings (141,400) (176,971)
Leases (398) (690)
Interest and other similar expenses (3,397) (3,724)
Dividends (17,748) (16,058)
Other financial expenses (155) (162)
(163,098) (197,604)
Net cash from/(used in) financing activities (3) (25,333) (39,457)
Cash and equivalents at the begining of the year 1,235 5,545
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (4) = (1) + (2) + (3) (938) (4,310)
Exchange rate effect (3) (1)
Cash and equivalents at the end of the year 294 1,235

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