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MHP SE Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Sep 9, 2021

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RNS Number : 2469L

MHP SE

09 September 2021

MHP SE AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

Interim condensed consolidated Financial Statements

As of and for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

CONTENTS

STATEMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS................................................................. 3

MANAGEMENT REPORT............................................................................................................................... 4

REVIEW REPORT OF INTERIM condensed consolidated FINANCIAL INFORMATION...................6

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME.............................................................................................................................................................. 7

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION....................................... 9

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY...................................... 10

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS................................................... 12

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS................................. 14

1. Corporate information.................................................................................................................................. 14

2. Basis of preparation and accounting policies............................................................................................... 15

3. Changes in the group structure.................................................................................................................... 16

4. Segment information.................................................................................................................................... 17

5. Revenue....................................................................................................................................................... 20

6. Profit for the period....................................................................................................................................... 20

7. Deferred income........................................................................................................................................... 21

8. Property, plant and equipment...................................................................................................................... 21

9. Agricultural produce...................................................................................................................................... 21

10.  Biological assets........................................................................................................................................ 21

11.  Share capital.............................................................................................................................................. 21

12.  Bank borrowings........................................................................................................................................ 22

13.  Bonds issued............................................................................................................................................. 23

14.  Related party balances and transactions.................................................................................................. 25

15.  Contingencies and contractual commitments........................................................................................... 26

16.  Fair value of financial instruments............................................................................................................ 28

17.  Risk management policy........................................................................................................................... 28

18.  Dividends.................................................................................................................................................. 30

19.  Subsequent events................................................................................................................................... 30

20.  Authorization of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements............................................... 30

STATEMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In accordance with Article 10 of the Transparency Requirements (Securities for Trading on Regulated Market) Law 190(l)/2007 ("Law"), as amended, we the members of the Board of Directors of MHP SE confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

(a)        The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period from 1 January 2021 to

30 June 2021 that are presented on pages 7 to 30:

i.    were prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union and in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 (4) of the Law, and

ii.    give a true and fair view of the assets and liabilities, the financial position and the profits of  MHP SE and the businesses that are included in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements as a whole, and

(b)        the interim management report gives a fair review of the information required under Article 10 (6) of the Law.

8 September 2021

Members of the Board of Directors:

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                           Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                            Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

Director                                                                                                                   Yuriy Melnyk

Director                                                                                                                   John Grant

Director                                                                                                                   John Clifford Rich

Director                                                                                                                   Philip J Wilkinson

Director                                                                                                                   Christakis Taoushanis

MANAGEMENT REPORT

Key financial highlights

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 consolidated revenue increased by 14% to USD 988,575 thousand, compared to USD 867,448 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2020. The increase was mainly attributable to higher export and domestic prices as well as growth in export volume of chicken meat sold. Export sales for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 constituted 51% of total revenue and amounted to USD 501,564 thousand, compared to USD 452,721 thousand, and 52% of total revenue for the six-month period ended 30 June 2020. The increase in export revenue was mainly attributable to higher prices and volume of chicken meat sold.

Gross profit increased by 63% to USD 358,085 thousand for the six-month period ended

30 June 2021 compared to USD 219,014 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2020. The increase was driven mainly by higher returns earned by the grain growing segment due to increase in grain prices.

Operating profit increased by 85% to USD 255,154 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 compared to USD 138,041 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2020.

Profit from continuing operations for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 amounted to USD 232,306  thousand, compared to loss of USD 60,629 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2020. The improvement reflects the increase in operating profit as well as appreciation of the Ukrainian Hryvnia against US Dollar and EURO, which resulted in a foreign exchange gain of USD 50,503 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 compared to a foreign exchange loss of USD 129,472 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2020.

Having regard to the activities of the Group, management believes that the above measures are frequently used by investors, analysts and stakeholders to evaluate the efficiency of the Group's operations. For further information on the above measures, please refer to page 6 of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021.

Related parties

During the six-month periods ended 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020 the Group entered into transactions with related parties that are under common control of the Principal Shareholder of the Group (Note 1) in the ordinary course of business. Detailed information on operations with related parties is disclosed in Note 14.

Dividends

At the extraordinary general meeting, which was held on 28 April 2021, the Shareholders of MHP SE have approved payment of an annual dividend of USD 0.2803 per share, equivalent to USD 30,000 thousand to shareholders on the register as of 7 May 2021. As at 30 June 2021 dividends were fully paid to shareholders.

Risks and uncertainties

There are a number of potential risks and uncertainties, which could have a material impact on the Group's performance over the remaining six months of the financial year and could cause actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results. The directors do not consider that the principal risks and uncertainties have changed since the publication of the annual report for the year ended 31 December 2020. A detailed explanation of the risks, and how the Group seeks to mitigate them, can be found on pages 154 to 157 of the annual report which is available at www.mhp.com.cy.

In 2020 the new COVID-19 coronavirus spread rapidly all over the world resulting in the announcement of pandemic status by the World Health Organization in March 2020.

The world economy entered a period of unprecedented health care crisis that has already caused considerable global disruption in business activities and everyday life.

Risks and uncertainties (continued)

COVID-19 had an adverse impact on 2020 earnings, mainly because of its impact on prices and export volumes as many global competitors were experiencing reduced demand and resulting excess capacity. At the end of 2020 and in 1H 2021 the situation stabilized temporarily, although it still could negatively impact the remainder of 2021. These challenges could increase our operating costs and negatively impact our volumes. Management cannot currently predict the impact that COVID-19 may have on short and long-term demand, as it will depend on, among other things, the severity and duration of the COVID-19 crisis.

Management has concluded that COVID-19 is unlikely to have a material impact on MHP's business operations. The Company's liquidity is expected to be adequate to continue operations and meet obligations as they become due in the foreseeable future.

8 September 2021

On behalf of the Board: 

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                 Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                   Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

REPORT ON REVIEW OF INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

To MHP SE

Introduction

We have reviewed the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of MHP SE (the "Company"), and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "the Group") on pages 7 to 30, which comprise the interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021 and the interim condensed consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended and selected explanatory notes.  Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these interim condensed consolidated financial statements based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are not prepared in all material respects in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union.

Andreas Avraamides

Certified Public Accountant and Registered Auditor

for and on behalf of

Ernst & Young Cyprus Limited

Certified Public Accountants and Registered Auditors

Nicosia, Cyprus

8 September 2021

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Six-month period

ended 30 June
Three-month period

ended 30 June
Notes 2021 2020 2021 2020
Revenue 4, 5 988,575 867,448 541,566 424,736
Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce 4 125,326 46,329 146,330 43,286
Cost of sales (755,816) (694,763) (395,632) (340,881)
Gross profit 6 358,085 219,014 292,264 127,141
Selling, general and administrative expenses (105,396) (88,269) (57,202) (42,862)
Other operating income 7,313 9,579 5,938 7,635
Other operating expenses (4,848) (2,283) (1,843) (884)
Operating profit 6 255,154 138,041 239,157 91,030
Finance income 6,307 7,749 3,184 3,429
Finance costs 12, 13 (71,766) (73,036) (36,830) (35,740)
Foreign exchange gain/(loss), net 50,503 (129,472) 30,607 52,479
Other (expenses)/income, net (73) (5,208) 54 (1,744)
Profit/(Loss) before tax 240,125 (61,926) 236,172 109,454
Income tax (expenses)/benefit (7,819) 1,297 (4,738) 2,530
Profit/(Loss) for the period from continuing operations 6 232,306 (60,629) 231,434 111,984
Discontinued operations
Profit/(loss) for the year from discontinued operations 179 (1,482) 179 -
Profit/(Loss) for the period 232,485 (62,111) 231,613 111,984

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 30 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (continued)

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Six-month period

ended 30 June
Three-month period

ended 30 June
Notes 2021 2020 2021 2020
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Decrease in revaluation reserve as a result of impairment of property, plant and equipment 3 (4,105) - (4,105) -
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss:
Cumulative translation difference on retranslation to group's presentation currency 25,460 (150,042) 38,682 54,083
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 21,355 (150,042) 34,577 54,083
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 253,840 (212,153) 266,190 166,067
Profit/(Loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent 225,577 (67,234) 224,105 107,560
Non-controlling interests 6,908 5,123 7,508 4,424
232,485 (62,111) 231,613 111,984
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent 248,174 (215,752) 254,520 160,757
Non-controlling interests 5,666 3,599 11,670 5,310
253,840 (212,153) 266,190 166,067
Earnings/(Loss) per share from continuing and discontinued operations
Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share (USD per share) 2.11 (0.63) 2.09 1.00
Earnings/(Loss) per share from continuing operations
Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share (USD per share) 2.11 (0.61) 2.09 1.00

On behalf of the Board: 

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                                              Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                                                                Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 30 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

as of 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Notes 30 June 2021 31 December 2020
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 8 1,711,024 1,678,917
Right-of-use asset 223,464 207,001
Intangible assets 91,982 96,841
Goodwill 69,286 70,614
Non-current biological assets 30,606 25,584
Non-current financial assets 24,783 23,083
Long-term bank deposits 10,317 4,612
Deferred tax assets 2,760 1,822
2,164,222 2,108,474
Current assets
Inventories 256,173 240,715
Biological assets 10 515,412 175,085
Agricultural produce 9 139,743 269,045
Prepayments 24,805 16,776
Other current financial assets 80,401 81,314
Taxes recoverable and prepaid 59,533 54,647
Trade accounts receivable 150,611 119,187
Cash and cash equivalents 161,874 217,579
1,388,552 1,174,348
TOTAL ASSETS 3,552,774 3,282,822
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 11 284,505 284,505
Treasury shares (44,593) (44,593)
Additional paid-in capital 174,022 174,022
Revaluation reserve 637,169 648,982
Retained earnings 1,400,043 1,195,143
Translation reserve (995,142) (1,020,229)
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent 1,456,004 1,237,830
Non-controlling interests 14,803 16,373
Total equity 1,470,807 1,254,203
Non-current liabilities
Bank borrowings 12 54,024 64,608
Bonds issued 13 1,374,020 1,370,999
Lease liabilities 17 157,750 136,495
Deferred income 7 45,102 44,505
Deferred tax liabilities 31,280 29,867
Other non-current liabilities 6,994 7,233
1,669,170 1,653,707
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable 179,027 149,768
Other current financial liabilities 66,722 86,638
Advances received 30,558 15,227
Bank borrowings 12 48,844 39,788
Interest payable 12,13 21,355 21,487
Lease liabilities 17 66,291 62,004
412,797 374,912
TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,081,967 2,028,619
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 3,552,774 3,282,822

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                  Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                    Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 30 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Attributable to equity holders of the Parent
Share

capital
Treasury shares Additional paid-in capital Revaluation reserve Retained earnings Translation reserve Total Non-controlling interests Total equity
Balance as of  1

January 2021
284,505 (44,593) 174,022 648,982 1,195,143 (1,020,229) 1,237,830 16,373 1,254,203
Profit for the period - - - - 225,577 - 225,577 6,908 232,485
Other comprehensive profit - - - (2,490) - 25,087 22,597 (1,242) 21,355
Total comprehensive profit for the period - - - (2,490) 225,577 25,087 248,174 5,666 253,840
Transfer from revaluation reserve to retained earnings - - - (34,695) 34,695 - - - -
Dividends declared by the Parent (Note 18) - - - - (30,000) - (30,000) - (30,000)
Dividends declared by subsidiaries - - - - - - - (7,985) (7,985)
Non-controlling interests arising in a business combination - - - - - - - 749 749
Translation differences on revaluation reserve - - - 25,372 (25,372) - - - -
Balance as of 30

June 2021
284,505 (44,593) 174,022 637,169 1,400,043 (995,142) 1,456,004 14,803 1,470,807

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                        Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                                          Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 30 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2020

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Attributable to equity holders of the Parent
Share

capital
Treasury shares Additional paid-in capital Revaluation reserve Retained earnings Translation reserve Total Non-controlling interests Total equity
Balance as of 1

January 2020
284,505 (44,593) 174,022 862,435 1,148,113 (842,188) 1,582,294 13,572 1,595,866
Loss for the period - - - - (67,234) - (67,234) 5,123 (62,111)
Other comprehensive loss - - - - - (148,518) (148,518) (1,524) (150,042)
Total comprehensive loss for the period - - - - (67,234) (148,518) (215,752) 3,599 (212,153)
Transfer from revaluation reserve to retained earnings - - - (41,585) 41,585 - - - -
Dividends declared by the Parent (Note 18) - - - - (30,000) - (30,000) - (30,000)
Translation differences on revaluation reserve - - - (95,930) 95,930 - - - -
Balance as of 30

June 2020
284,505 (44,593) 174,022 724,920 1,188,394 (990,706) 1,336,542 17,171 1,353,713

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                                                                                                        Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                                                                                                                           Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 30 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)                       

Notes Six-month period ended 30 June 2021 Six-month period ended 30 June 2020
Operating activities
Profit/(Loss) before tax 240,125 (61,926)
Loss/(Profit) before tax from discontinued operations 179 (1,482)
Non-cash adjustments to reconcile profit or loss before tax to net cash flows
Depreciation and amortization expense 4 89,066 87,738
Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce 4 (125,326) (46,329)
Change in allowance for expected credit losses and direct

write-offs
2,099 1,503
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and other non-current assets 909 270
Finance income (6,307) (7,749)
Finance costs 12, 13 71,766 73,036
Released deferred income (758) (772)
Non-operating foreign exchange loss/(gain), net (50,503) 129,472
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital 221,250 173,761
Working capital adjustments
Change in inventories (28,123) (39,188)
Change in biological assets (134,047) (143,173)
Change in agricultural produce 68,962 54,352
Change in prepayments made (7,342) (1,060)
Change in other current assets (3,717) 2,966
Change in taxes recoverable and prepaid (2,346) (5,717)
Change in trade accounts receivable (31,974) (5,402)
Change in advances received 14,493 (23,146)
Change in other current liabilities (26,653) 12,409
Change in trade accounts payable 49,078 24,827
Cash generated by operations 119,581 50,629
Interest received 2,409 7,530
Interest paid (69,697) (79,853)
Income taxes paid (3,269) (2,072)
Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities 49,024 (23,766)
Investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment 8 (52,393) (38,566)
Purchases of other non-current assets (1,705) (2,063)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment 3,142 1,145
Proceeds from disposals of subsidiary 3 671 2,700
Purchases of non-current biological assets (963) (699)
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired 3 (1,569) -
Prepayments and capitalized initial direct costs under lease contracts (2,198) (2,008)
Investments in short-term deposits (10,792) (193)
Withdrawals of short-term deposits 450 -
Loans repaid by/(provided to) employees, net 387 (1,288)
Loans provided to related parties 14 (1,044) (36,047)
Loans repaid by related parties 14 11,000 -
Net cash flows used in investing activities (55,014) (77,019)
Financing activities
Proceeds from bank borrowings 79,000 65,362
Repayment of bank borrowings (78,771) (74,663)
Repayment of lease liabilities (14,227) (3,828)
Dividends paid 18 (30,000) (30,000)
Dividends paid by subsidiaries to non-controlling shareholders (7,819) (30)
Net cash flows used in financing activities (51,817) (43,159)

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 30 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (continued)

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

Notes Six-month period ended 30 June 2021 Six-month period ended 30 June 2020
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (57,807) (143,944)
Net foreign exchange difference on cash and cash equivalents 2,102 (11,525)
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 217,579 340,735
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 161,874 185,266
Non-cash transactions
Non-cash repayments of lease liabilities 752 486

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                                               Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                                                                Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 30 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

1.    Corporate information

MHP SE (the "Parent" or "MHP SE"), a limited liability company (Societas Europaea) registered under the laws of Cyprus, was formed on 30 May 2006. Hereinafter, MHP SE and its subsidiaries are referred to as the "MHP SE Group" or the "Group". The registered address of MHP SE is 16-18 Zinas Kanther Street, Agia Triada, 3035 Limassol, Cyprus. The MHP SE shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange ("LSE") in the form of global depositary receipts ("GDRs").

The controlling shareholder of MHP SE is Mr. Yuriy Kosyuk ("Principal Shareholder"), who owns 100% of the shares of WTI Trading Limited ("WTI"), which is the immediate majority shareholder of MHP SE, which in turn directly owns of 59,7% of the total outstanding share capital of MHP SE.

The principal business activities of the Group are poultry and related operations, grain growing, as well as meat processing and other agricultural operations. The Group's poultry and related operations integrate all functions related to the production of chicken, including hatching, fodder manufacturing, raising chickens to marketable age ("grow-out"), processing and marketing of branded chilled products and include the production and sale of chicken products, vegetable oil, mixed fodder. Grain growing comprises the production and sale of grains. Meat processing and other agricultural operations comprise the production and sale of cooked meat, sausages, convenience food products, milk and feed grains. As at 30 June 2021 the Group employed 29,791 people (31 December 2020:  30,471 people).

The primary subsidiaries, the principal activities of the companies forming the Group and the Parent's effective ownership interest as of 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020 were as follows:

Name Country of registration Year established/

acquired
Principal activities 30 June 2021 31 December 2020
Raftan Holding Limited1) Cyprus 2006 Sub-holding Company - 100.0%
Hemiak Investments Limited1) Cyprus 2018 Sub-holding Company - 100.0%
Eledem Investments Limited1) Cyprus 2006 Sub-holding Company - 100.0%
MHP Lux S.A. Luxembourg 2018 Finance Company 100.0% 100.0%
MHP Ukraine 1998 Management, marketing and sales 99.9% 99.9%
Myronivsky Plant of Manufacturing Feeds and Groats Ukraine 1998 Fodder and vegetable

 oil production
88.5% 88.5%
Vinnytska Ptakhofabryka Ukraine 2011 Chicken farm 100.0% 100.0%
Peremoga Nova Ukraine 1999 Breeder farm 99.9% 99.9%
Oril-Leader Ukraine 2003 Chicken farm 99.9% 99.9%
Myronivska Pticefabrika Ukraine 2004 Chicken farm 99.9% 99.9%
Starynska Ptakhofabryka Ukraine 2003 Breeder farm 100.0% 100.0%
Zernoprodukt MHP Ukraine 2005 Grain cultivation 99.9% 99.9%
Katerinopilskiy Elevator Ukraine 2005 Fodder production and grain storage, vegetable oil production 99.9% 99.9%
SPF Urozhay Ukraine 2006 Grain cultivation 99.9% 99.9%
Agrofort Ukraine 2006 Grain cultivation 99.9% 99.9%
MHP-Urozhayna Krayina Ukraine 2010 Grain cultivation 99.9% 99.9%
Ukrainian Bacon Ukraine 2008 Meat processing 79.9% 79.9%
MHP-AgroKryazh Ukraine 2013 Grain cultivation 51.0% 51.0%
MHP-Agro-S Ukraine 2013 Grain cultivation 51.0% 51.0%
Zakhid-Agro MHP Ukraine 2015 Grain cultivation 100.0% 100.0%
Perutnina Ptuj d.d. Slovenia 2019 Poultry production 100.0% 100.0%
MHP Trading FZE United Arab Emirates 2018 Trading in vegetable oil and poultry meat 100.0% 100.0%
MHP Food Trading United Arab Emirates 2016 Trading in vegetable oil and poultry meat 100.0% 100.0%
MHP B.V. Netherlands 2014 Trading in poultry meat 100.0% 100.0%
MHP Trade B.V. Netherlands 2018 Trading in poultry meat 100.0% 100.0%

1) On 19 April 2021 merger of MHP SE with its subsidiaries, namely Raftan Holding ltd, Hemiak Investments  ltd and Eledem Investments ltd, took place. All assets and liabilities of merging companies have been transferred to the succeeding company MHP SE. Subsidiary companies were dissolved

The Group's primary operational facilities are located in different regions of Ukraine as well as in Southeast Europe, including Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

2.    Basis of preparation and accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") have been condensed or omitted. However, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of the Group management, necessary to fairly state the results of interim periods. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Group is a going concern and will continue in operation for the foreseeable future.

The 31 December 2020 statement of financial position was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union (EU) and the requirements of the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap.113. Audited consolidated financial statements are available at www.mhp.com.cy.

Adoption of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards

The adoption of the new or revised Standards did not have any effect on the financial position or performance of the Group and did not result in any changes to the Group's accounting policies and the amounts reported in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group.

Functional and presentation currencies

The functional currency of Ukrainian companies of the Group is the Ukrainian Hryvnia ("UAH"); the functional currency of the Cyprus companies and Luxembourg company of the Group is US Dollars ("USD"), the functional currency of the other European companies of the Group is EURO ("EUR"), the functional currency of the United Arab Emirates companies is Dirham ("AED"). Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the entities concerned are treated as transactions in foreign currencies. Such transactions are initially recorded at the rates of exchange ruling at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies are translated at the rates prevailing on the reporting date. All realized and unrealized gains and losses arising on exchange differences are recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the period.

These consolidated financial statements are presented in US Dollars ("USD"), which is the Group's presentation currency.

The results and financial position of the Group are translated into the presentation currency using the following procedures:

·      Assets and liabilities for each consolidated statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing rate as of the reporting date of that statement of financial position;

·      Income and expenses for each consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income are translated at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions;

·      The exchange differences arising on translation for consolidation are recognised in other comprehensive income and presented as a separate component of equity. On disposal of a foreign operation, the component of OCI relating to that particular foreign operation is reclassified to profit or loss;

·      All equity items, except for the revaluation reserve, are translated at the historical exchange rate. The revaluation reserve is translated at the closing rate as of the date of the statement of financial position.

For practical reasons, the Group translates items of income and expenses for each period presented in the financial statements using the quarterly average exchange rates, if such translations reasonably approximate the results translated at exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

2.    Basis of preparation and accounting policies (continued)

Functional and presentation currencies (continued)

The following exchange rates were used:

Currency Closing rate as of            30 June 2021 Average for six months ended     30 June 2021 Average for three months ended     30 June 2021 Closing rate as of 31 December 2020 Average for six  months ended    30 June 2020 Average for three months ended  30 June 2020
UAH/USD 27.1763 27.7792 27.5910 28.2746 25.9834 26.9143
UAH/EUR 32.3018 33.4936 33.2332 34.7396 28.6091 29.6028
USD/EUR 1.1886 1.2057 1.2045 1.2287 1.1011 1.0999

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Seasonality of operations

Poultry and related operations, European operating segment and Meat processing and other agricultural operations are not significantly exposed to seasonal fluctuations.

Due to seasonality and implications of IAS 41, results of the Grain growing segment in the first half of the year mainly reflects sales of carried forward agricultural produce and the effect of biological assets revaluation, while during the second half of the year they reflect sales of crops and the effect of revaluation of agricultural produce harvested during the year. Also, the grain growing segment has seasonal requirements to increase working capital from November to May, due to the sowing campaign.

3.    Changes in the group structure

Discontinued operation

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2020, the Group disposed of the Snyatynska poultry farm in Ukraine, which carried out goose meat and foie gras operations, and was previously presented within the Meat processing and other agricultural operations segment. Net assets as of the date of disposal were USD 3,303 thousand. The total consideration of USD 2,700 thousand was received in cash during this reporting period.

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 the Group disposed of the assets of its subsidiary Dobropilskyi GPP PrJSC, which was located in Ukraine and carried out grain storage operations, and was previously presented within the Poultry and related operations segment. Net assets as of the date of disposal were USD 620 thousand. Before the sale the property plant and equipment included into the net assets disposed were impaired by USD 4,105 thousand. Impairment was recognized as decrease in revaluation reserve related to those property, plant and equipment. The total cash consideration of USD 671 thousand was received during this reporting period.

Discontinued operations are excluded from the results of continuing operations and are presented as a single amount as profit or loss after tax from discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. All other notes to the financial statements include amounts for continuing operations, unless otherwise mentioned.

Acquisitions

On 01 June 2021, the Group acquired a 51% share in Lubnym`yaso LLC, a Ukrainian meat production plant, whose main economic activity is the production and sale of beef under the trade mark Scott Smeat. As of the date of acquisition, net assets of the acquired plant amounted to USD 1,529 thousand. Purchase consideration of USD 1,569 thousand was paid in cash. Goodwill in the amount of USD 788 thousand is attributable to the expectation that this acquisition will support the Group's strategic transformation to a culinary company through launch of additional products.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4.    Segment information

The Group's business is managed on a worldwide basis, but operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices primarily in Ukraine and Europe.

Reportable segments are presented in a manner consistent with the internal reporting to the Group's chief operating decision maker ("CODM").

Segment information is analysed on the basis of the types of goods supplied by the Group's operating divisions. The Group's reportable segments under IFRS 8 are as follows:

Poultry and related operations segment: •    sales of chicken meat

•    sales of vegetable oil and related products

•    other poultry related sales
Grain growing operations segment: •    sales of grain
Meat processing and other agricultural operations segment: •    sales of meat processing products and other meat

•    other agricultural operations (milk, feed grains and other)
European operating segment: •    sales of meat processing and chicken meat products in Southeast Europe

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group's accounting policies described in Note 2. Sales between segments are carried out at market prices. The segment result represents operating profit under IFRS before unallocated corporate expenses and loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment. Unallocated corporate expenses include management remuneration, representative expenses, and expenses incurred in respect of the maintenance of office premises. This is the measure reported to the CODM for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance.

European operating segment primarily includes sales of chicken meat and meat processing products, produced in the facilities of Perutnina Ptuj. The CODM manages this as a single segment, on the basis that each of research, development, manufacture, distribution and selling of chicken meat and meat processing products require single marketing strategies, a centralised budgeting process and centralised management of production operations.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4.    Segment information (continued)

The following table presents revenue and profit information regarding the Group's operating segments for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021:

Poultry

and related operations
Grain growing operations Meat processing and other agricultural operations European operating segment Total reportable segments Eliminations Consolidated
External sales 707,352 12,489 77,622 191,112 988,575 - 988,575
Sales between business segments 20,045 119,604 148 - 139,797 (139,797) -
Total revenue 727,397 132,093 77,770 191,112 1,128,372 (139,797) 988,575
Segment results 92,963 142,209 6,964 23,919 266,055 - 266,055
Unallocated corporate expenses (10,901)
Other expenses, net 1) (15,029)
Profit before tax from continuing operations 240,125
Other information:
Depreciation and amortization expense 2) 47,162 28,801 3,364 9,083 88,410 - 88,410
Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce 18,426 102,154 2,982 1,764 125,326 - 125,326

1) Includes finance income, finance costs, foreign exchange gain (net) and other expenses (net).

2) Depreciation and amortization for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 does not include unallocated depreciation and amortization in the amount of USD 656 thousand.

The following table presents revenue and profit information regarding the Group's operating segments for the six-month period ended 30 June 2020:

Poultry

and related operations
Grain growing operations Meat processing and other agricultural operations European operating segment Total reportable segments Eliminations Consolidated
External sales 608,312 34,594 67,416 157,126 867,448 - 867,448
Sales between business segments 14,919 93,697 166 - 108,782 (108,782) -
Total revenue 623,231 128,291 67,582 157,126 976,230 (108,782) 867,448
Segment results 71,767 48,836 5,210 18,064 143,877 - 143,877
Unallocated corporate expenses (5,836)
Other expenses, net 1) (199,967)
Loss before tax from continuing operations (61,926)
Other information:
Depreciation and amortization expense 2) 50,519 23,783 3,507 9,448 87,257 - 87,257
Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce 6,227 37,724 371 2,007 46,329 - 46,329

1) Includes finance income, finance costs, foreign exchange gain (net) and other expenses (net).

2) Depreciation and amortization for the six-month period ended 30 June 2020 does not include unallocated depreciation and amortization in the amount of USD 481 thousand.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4.    Segment information (continued)

The following table presents revenue and profit information regarding the Group's operating segments for the three-month period ended 30 June 2021:

Poultry

and related operations
Grain growing operations Meat processing and other agricultural operations European operating segment Total reportable segments Eliminations Consolidated
External sales 392,009 3,553 41,595 104,409 541,566 - 541,566
Sales between business segments 10,451 47,294 75 - 57,820 (57,820) -
Total revenue 402,460 50,847 41,670 104,409 599,386 (57,820) 541,566
Segment results 84,382 140,679 5,094 15,938 246,093 - 246,093
Unallocated corporate expenses (6,936)
Other expenses, net 1) (2,985)
Profit before tax from continuing operations 236,172
Other information:
Depreciation and amortization expense 2) 23,642 11,247 1,864 4,695 41,448 - 41,448
Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce 17,633 124,570 2,708 1,419 146,330 - 146,330

1) Includes finance income, finance costs, foreign exchange gain (net) and other expenses (net).

2) Depreciation and amortization for the three-month period ended 30 June 2021 does not include unallocated depreciation and amortization in the amount of USD 119 thousand.

The following table presents revenue and profit information regarding the Group's operating segments for the three-month period ended 30 June 2020:

Poultry

and related operations
Grain growing operations Meat processing and other agricultural operations European operating segment Total reportable segments Eliminations Consolidated
External sales 302,011 9,969 33,554 79,202 424,736 - 424,736
Sales between business segments 6,279 23,700 (101) - 29,878 (29,878) -
Total revenue 308,290 33,669 33,453 79,202 454,614 (29,878) 424,736
Segment results 28,979 50,310 1,494 11,151 91,934 - 91,934
Unallocated corporate expenses (904)
Other expenses, net 1) 18,424
Profit before tax from continuing operations 109,454
Other information:
Depreciation and amortization expense 2) 24,754 7,222 1,729 4,407 38,112 - 38,112
Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce (5,052) 45,530 933 1,875 43,286 - 43,286

1) Includes finance income, finance costs, foreign exchange gain (net) and other expenses (net).

2) Depreciation and amortization for the three-month period ended 30 June 2020 does not include unallocated depreciation and amortization in the amount of USD 231 thousand.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4.    Segment information (continued)

Non-current assets based on the geographic location of the manufacturing facilities were as follows as of

30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020:

2021 2020
Ukraine 1,871,668 1,816,045
Europe 254,694 262,912
2,126,362 2,078,957

1) Non-current assets excluding deferred tax assets and non-current financial assets.

5.    Revenue

Revenue for the six-month and three-month periods ended 30 June 2021 and 2020 was as follows:

Six-month period

ended 30 June
Three-month period

ended 30 June
2021 2020 2021 2020
Poultry and related operations segment
Chicken meat 546,467 452,539 314,854 226,509
Vegetable oil and related products 127,284 135,149 59,251 66,030
Other poultry related sales 33,601 20,624 17,904 9,472
707,352 608,312 392,009 302,011
Grain growing operations segment
Grain 12,489 34,594 3,553 9,969
12,489 34,594 3,553 9,969
Meat processing and other agricultural operations segment
Other meat 61,297 53,332 34,224 26,849
Other agricultural sales 16,325 14,084 7,371 6,705
77,622 67,416 41,595 33,554
European operating segment
Chicken meat 119,732 94,391 65,383 47,155
Other meat 56,178 50,448 30,715 25,921
Other agricultural sales 15,202 12,287 8,311 6,126
191,112 157,126 104,409 79,202
988,575 867,448 541,566 424,736

The geographic structure of revenue for the six-month and three-month periods ended 30 June 2021 and 2020 was as follows:

Six-month period

ended 30 June
Three-month period

ended 30 June
2021 2020 2021 2020
Export 501,564 452,721 285,040 215,323
Domestic 487,011 414,727 256,526 209,413
988,575 867,448 541,566 424,736

6.    Profit for the period

The Group's gross profit for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 increased substantially compared to the six-month period ended 30 June 2020 to USD 358,085 thousand (30 June 2020: USD 219,014 thousand). The increase was driven mainly by higher gain from revaluation of biological assets in the grain growing segment due to increased grain prices.

The Group's operating profit increased mainly as a result of the increase in gross profit partly offset by increased administration, sales and distribution expenses.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

6. Profit for the period (continued)

The Group's profit from continuing operations for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 increased to a profit of USD 232,306 thousand compared to a loss of USD 60,629 thousand in the six-month period ended 30 June 2020. The improvement was attributable to the growth of operating profit and an unrealized foreign exchange gain of USD 50,503 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 compared to a foreign exchange loss of USD 129,472 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2020. Unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses are mostly attributable to the effect of changes in UAH exchange rates on bonds and bank borrowings denominated in US Dollars and Euros.

7.    Deferred income

Government grants for compensation of construction and reconstruction of livestock farms and compensation of cost of machinery and equipment are presented in the statement of financial position as deferred income, which is recognised in profit or loss on a systematic basis over the useful life of the related assets. All other compensations received were recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. During the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 the Group recognized government compensations of USD 4,099 thousand (2020: USD 2,623 thousand) in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

During the six-month periods ended 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020, the Group received government compensations in accordance with EU farming subsidies policy and other compensations in accordance with the EU national programs of employment, assigned contributions for employees, and refunds of excise duties in amount of USD 4,199 thousand and USD 3,602 thousand respectively.

8.    Property, plant and equipment

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2021, the Group's additions to property, plant and equipment amounted to USD 52,393 thousand (six-month period ended 30 June 2020: USD 38,566 thousand) mainly related to modernization projects, new products development and the maintenance and improvement of Perutnina Ptuj production facilities.

There were no significant disposals of property, plant and equipment during the six-month periods ended 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020.

The remaining part of the movement mainly relates to translation difference into the presentation currency.

9.    Agricultural produce

A decrease of agricultural produce balances for six-month period ended 30 June 2021 was mainly as a result of internal consumption of corn, sunflower, wheat and soya.

10.  Biological assets

The increase in current biological assets as compared to 31 December 2020 is primarily related to crops in fields balance. The increase in crops in fields balance mainly relates to spring crops seeded in the first half of 2021 classified as biological assets as well as due to IAS 41 revaluation adjustment.  

11.  Share capital

As of 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020 the authorized, issued and fully paid share capital of MHP SE comprised the following number of shares:

30 June 2021 31 December 2020
Number of shares issued and fully paid 110,770,000 110,770,000
Number of shares outstanding 107,038,208 107,038,208

The authorized share capital as of 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020 was EUR 221,540 thousand represented by 110,770,000 shares with par value of EUR 2 each.

All shares have equal voting rights and rights to receive dividends, which are payable at the discretion of the Group.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

12.  Bank borrowings

The following table summarizes bank borrowings and credit lines outstanding as of 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020:

30 June 2021 31 December 2020
Currency WAIR 1) USD' 000 WAIR 1) USD' 000
Non-current
EUR EURIBOR2) + 1.74% 52,505 EURIBOR2) + 2.62% 63,142
EUR 2.34% 1,519 2.54% 1,466
54,024 64,608
Current
UAH - 6.25% 3,537
USD LIBOR + 1.92% 35,333 LIBOR + 3.25% 15,000
EUR - 2.30% 8,601
Current portion of

long-term bank borrowings
EUR EURIBOR2) + 1.74% 13,511 EURIBOR2) + 2.62% 12,650
48,844 39,788
Total bank borrowings 102,868 104,396

1)  WAIR represents the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings.

2)  According to the agreements terms, if market EURIBOR becomes negative, it shall be deemed to be zero for calculation of interest expense.

The Group's borrowings are drawn from various banks as term loans, credit line facilities and overdrafts. Repayment terms of principal amounts of bank borrowings vary from monthly repayment to repayment on maturity depending on the agreement reached with each bank. Interest on borrowings drawn with foreign banks is payable semi-annually.

As of 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020, the Group's bank term loans and credit lines bear floating and fixed interest rates.

Bank borrowings and credit lines outstanding as of 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020 were repayable as follows:

30 June 2021 31 December 2020
Within one year 48,844 39,788
In the second year 46,090 17,196
In the third to fifth year inclusive 7,934 47,412
102,868 104,396

As of 30 June 2021, the Group had available undrawn facilities of USD  210,956 thousand (31 December 2020: USD 304,910 thousand). These undrawn facilities expire during the period from July 2021 until March 2023.

The Group, as well as particular subsidiaries of the Group has to ensure ongoing compliance with the following maintenance covenants imposed by the banks providing the loans: EBITDA to interest expenses ratio, current ratio and liabilities to equity ratio. Separately, when the Groups Net Debt to EBITDA ratio exceeds 3.0 to 1, negative covenants become applicable in respect of restricted payments, including dividends, capital expenditures, additional indebtedness and restrictions on mergers or consolidations, limitations on liens and dispositions of assets and limitations on transactions with affiliates. The Group subsidiaries are also required to obtain approval from lenders regarding property, plant and equipment to be used as collateral. During the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 and year ended 31 December 2020 the Group has complied with all bank covenants. As at 30 June 2021, the Group's leverage ratio improved to 2.83 to 1 from 3.66 to 1 as at 31 December 2020.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

12. Bank borrowings (continued)

The Group's bank borrowings are jointly and severally guaranteed by MHP, Myronivsky Plant of Manufacturing Feeds and Groats, Oril-Leader, Peremoga Nova, Starynska Ptakhofabryka, Zernoproduct MHP, Katerinopilskiy Elevator, Agrofort, SPF Urozhay, MHP SE, Scylla Capital Limited, Myronivska Pticefabrika, Ptakhofabryka Snyatynska Nova, Vinnytska Ptakhofabryka, Zakhid-Agro MHP, MHP-Urozhayna Krayina.

As of 30 June 2021, the Group had borrowings of USD 41,158 thousand that were secured by property, plant and equipment with a carrying amount of USD 71,153 thousand (31 December 2020: USD 45,958 thousand and USD 83,837 thousand respectively).

As of 30 June 2021, the Group did not have any borrowings that were secured by agricultural produce (31 December 2020: borrowings of USD 15,000 thousand were secured by agricultural produce with carrying amount of USD 18,750 thousand).

As of 30 June 2021, the deposit with carrying amount of USD 2,678 thousand (31 December 2020: USD 3,632 thousand) was restricted as collateral to secure bank borrowings.

As of 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020, interest payable on bank borrowings was USD 598 thousand and USD 730 thousand, respectively.

13.  Bonds issued

Bonds issued and outstanding as of 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020 were as follows:

Carrying amount Nominal amount
30 June 2021 31 December 2020 30 June 2021 31 December 2020
7.75% Senior Notes due in 2024 489,222 487,480 500,000 500,000
6.95% Senior Notes due in 2026 537,269 536,153 550,000 550,000
6.25% Senior Notes due in 2029 347,529 347,366 350,000 350,000
Unamortized debt issuance cost - - (25,980) (29,001)
Total bonds issued 1,374,020 1,370,999 1,374,020 1,370,999

As of 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020 amount of interest payable on bonds issued was USD 20,757 thousand and USD 20,757 thousand, respectively.

6.25% Senior Notes

On 19 September 2019, MHP Lux S.A., a public company with limited liability (société anonyme) incorporated in 2018 under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, issued USD 350,000 thousand 6.25% Senior Notes due in 2029 at par value. The funds received were used to satisfy and discharge the 8.25% Senior Notes due in April 2020, for debt refinancing and for general corporate purposes.

All expenses associated with the placement of the 6,25% Senior Notes amounted to USD 2,888 thousand and were capitalized.

The Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior basis by MHP SE, PrJSC "Oril - Leader", PrJSC "Myronivska Pticefabrika", "SPF "Urozhay" LLC, "Starynska Ptakhofabryka" ALLC, "Vinnytska Ptakhofabryka" LLC, "Peremoga Nova" SE, "Katerinopolskiy Elevator" LLC, PrJSC "MHP", PrJSC "Zernoprodukt MHP" and PrJSC "Agrofort".

Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. These Senior Notes are subject to certain restrictive covenants including, but not limited to, limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness in excess of Net Debt to EBITDA ratio as defined by the indenture, restrictions on mergers or consolidations, limitations on liens and dispositions of assets and limitations on transactions with affiliates. If the Group fails to comply with the covenants imposed, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of outstanding Notes may, upon written notice to the Group, declare all outstanding Senior Notes to be due and payable immediately. If a change of control occurs, the Group shall make an offer to each holder of the Senior Notes to purchase such Senior Notes at a purchase price in cash in an amount equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2019

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

13. Bonds issued (continued)

6.95% Senior Notes 

On 3 April 2018, MHP Lux S.A. issued USD 550,000 thousand 6.95% Senior Notes due in 2026 at par value. Out of the total issue amount USD 416,183 thousand were designated for redemption and exchange of the existing 8.25% Senior Notes due in 2020.

The part of expenses, connected with placement of the 6,95% Senior Notes amounted to USD 11,564 thousand were capitalized, including USD 10,413 thousands related to the exchange. All other related expenses in the amount of USD 32,915 thousand were expensed as incurred. 

As a result of a non-substantial modification, the difference between the present value of the cash flows under the original and modified terms discounted at the original effective interest rate was recognised as a gain in the amount of USD 4,733 thousand at the date of modification in the consolidated profit or loss.

The Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior basis by MHP SE, PrJSC "MHP", PJSC "Myronivsky Plant of Manufacturing Feeds and Groats", PrJSC "Zernoprodukt MHP", PrJSC "Agrofort", PrJSC "Oril-Leader", PrJSC "Myronivska Pticefabrika", "SPF "Urozhay" LLC, "Starynska Ptakhofabryka" ALLC, "Vinnytska Ptakhofabryka" LLC, "Peremoga Nova" SE, "Katerinopolskiy Elevator" LLC, Scylla Capital Limited. 

Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. These Senior Notes are subject to certain restrictive covenants including, but not limited to, limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness in excess of Net Debt to EBITDA ratio as defined by the indenture, restrictions on mergers or consolidations, limitations on liens and dispositions of assets and limitations on transactions with affiliates. If the Group fails to comply with the covenants imposed, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of outstanding Notes may, upon written notice to the Group, declare all outstanding Senior Notes to be due and payable immediately. If a change of control occurs, the Group shall make an offer to each holder of the Senior Notes to purchase such Senior Notes at a purchase price in cash in an amount equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any.

7.75% Senior Notes

On 10 May 2017, MHP SE issued USD 500,000 thousand 7.75% Senior Notes due in 2024 at par value. Out of the total issue the amount of USD 245,200 thousand were designated for redemption and exchange of existing 8.25% Senior Notes due in 2020.

The carrying amount of the Senior Notes was adjusted on transition to IFRS 9. Under IFRS 9, as a result of a non-substantial modification, the difference between the present value of the cash flows under the original and modified terms discounted at the original effective interest rate should be recognised as a gain at the date of modification. The difference between the carrying amount of the Senior Notes under IAS 39 and IFRS 9 was recognised in opening retained earnings in the amount of USD 7,566 thousand.

The Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior basis by PrJSC "MHP", PJSC "Myronivsky Plant of Manufacturing Feeds and Groats", PrJSC "Zernoprodukt MHP", PrJSC "Agrofort", PrJSC "Oril-Leader", PrJSC "Myronivska Pticefabrika", "SPF "Urozhay" LLC, "Starynska Ptakhofabryka" ALLC, Vinnytska Ptakhofabryka LLC, SE "Peremoga Nova", "Katerinopolskiy Elevator" LLC, Scylla Capital Limited.

Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. These Senior Notes are subject to certain restrictive covenants including, but not limited to, limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness in excess of Net Debt to EBITDA ratio as defined by the indenture, restrictions on mergers or consolidations, limitations on liens and dispositions of assets and limitations on transactions with affiliates. If the Group fails to comply with the covenants imposed, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may, upon written notice to the Group, declare all outstanding Senior Notes to be due and payable immediately. If a change of control occurs, the Group shall make an offer to each holder of the Senior Notes to purchase such Senior Notes at a purchase price in cash in an amount equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

13. Bonds issued (continued)

Covenants

Certain restrictions under the indebtedness agreements (e.g. incurrence of additional indebtedness, restricted payments, dividends payment) are dependent on the Group's leverage ratio. Once the Net Debt to EBITDA ratio exceeds 3.0 to 1, the Group is not permitted to make certain restricted payments, declare dividends exceeding USD 30 million in any financial year or incur additional debt except where defined as a Permitted Debt. According to the indebtedness agreement, the leverage ratio is tested on the date of incurrence of additional indebtedness or restricted payment and after giving pro forma effect to such incurrence or restricted payment as if it had been incurred or done at the beginning of the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters for which financial statements are publicly available (or are made available). The Group has tested all the transactions occurred prior to publication of these financial statements and has complied with all the covenants defined by the indebtedness agreement during the reporting periods ended 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020.

As at 30 June 2021 the Group's leverage ratio is 2.83 to 1 (31 December 2020: 3.66 to 1), which is below the defined limit 3.0 to 1. Thus, the Group believes that, as at the interim reporting date the leverage ratio met the covenants imposed, the aforementioned restrictions are no longer applicable to the Group as from 9 September 2021, being the date of publication of the reviewed interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended 30 June 2021.

14.  Related party balances and transactions

For the purposes of these financial statements, parties are considered to be related if one party controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the other party, or exercises significant influence over the other party in making financial or operational decisions. In considering each possible related party relationship, attention is directed to the substance of the relationship, not merely the legal form.

Related parties may enter into transactions which unrelated parties might not, and transactions between related parties may not be effected on the same terms and conditions as transactions between unrelated parties.

Transactions with related parties

The Group enters into transactions with related parties that are under common control of the Principal Shareholder of the Group (Note 1) in the ordinary course of business for the purchase and sale of goods and services and in relation to the provision of financing arrangements.

Terms and conditions of sales to related parties are determined based on arrangements specific to each contract or transaction. The terms of the payables and receivables related to trading activities of the Group do not vary significantly from the terms of similar transactions with third parties.

Transactions with related parties during the six-month periods ended 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020 were as follows:

2021 2020
Loans and finance aid provided to related parties 1,044 36,047
Loans and finance aid repaid by related parties 11,000 -
Interest charged on loans and finance aid provided 2,636 1,890
Interest on loans and financial aid repaid 1,121 2,476
Sales of goods - 72
Purchases from related parties 390 10
Key management personnel of the Group:
Loans provided - 1,722
Loans repaid 387 434

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

14. Related parties balances and transactions (continued)

Transactions with related parties (continued)

The balances owed to and due from related parties were as follows as of 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020:

30 June 2021 31 December 2020
Loans and finance aid receivable 64,696 73,035
Less: expected credit losses (4,308) (4,340)
60,388 68,695
Loans to key management personnel 4,535 4,698
Less: expected credit losses (385) (218)
4,150 4,480
Trade accounts receivable 113 109
Payables due to related parties 19 17

Loans and finance aid receivable

On 21 January 2020, the Board approved a loan facility of up to USD 80,000 thousand to the company's principal shareholder, WTI Trading Limited ("WTI") to meet WTI's general liquidity requirements and other corporate purposes for a maximum of three years.

As of 30 June 2021, the Group had advanced loans to WTI in the aggregate amount of USD 57,400 thousand (31 December 2020: USD 67,400 thousand). The loans, with maturities between July 2021 and June 2022, bear interest at a rate of 8.25% to 9.25% and are secured by a personal guarantee of WTI's ultimate beneficial owner. Subsequent to period end, the maturity date of USD 21,000 thousand of these loans was extended to March 2022.

Expected credit losses on these loans amounted to USD 1,761 thousand as at 30 June 2021 (31 December 2020: USD 1,969 thousand).

The Group's Directors believe that the loans were issued at arm's length terms and for fair market value, and that they were in the best interests and for the commercial benefit of the Group and do not violate the terms of the Senior Notes (Note 13).

Compensation of key management personnel

Total compensation of the Group's key management personnel that was paid for for the periods ended 30 June 2021 and 2020 amounted to USD 12,143 thousand and USD 4,802 thousand, respectively. Compensation of key management personnel consists of contractual salary and performance bonuses that were paid in different periods year-on-year (second quarter 2021 and third quarter 2020).

15.  Contingencies and contractual commitments

Operating environment

Since 2016, the Ukrainian economy, which represents the core operating environment of the Group, has been demonstrating signs of stabilization after the years of political and economic tensions. Until the break-out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the first quarter 2020, real GDP had been steadily growing, however it decreased by around 4.2% for the year ended 31 December 2020. For the six-month period ended 30 June 2021, real GDP increased by around 1.9% year on year compared to a decrease of 4.8% for the six-month period ended 30 June 2020. The annual inflation rate was 10.2% (2020: 2.4%).

Ukraine continues to limit its political and economic ties with Russia, in view of the annexation of Crimea, an autonomous republic of Ukraine, and an armed conflict with separatists continuing in certain parts of Luhanska and Donetska regions.  As a result, the Ukrainian economy is refocusing on the EU market by realizing the potential of the established Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the EU.

To further facilitate business activities in Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine (the "NBU") has lifted the foreign currency proceeds surrender requirement from 20 June 2019, cancelled all limits on repatriation of dividends from July 2019 and gradually decreased its rate of refinancing, from 18.0% in January 2019 to 8% in September 2021.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

15. Contingencies and contractual commitments (continued)

Operating environment (continued)

The degree of macroeconomic uncertainty in Ukraine in 2021 still remains high due to a significant amount of public debt scheduled for repayment in 2021, which requires mobilizing substantial domestic and external financing in an increasingly challenging financing environment for the emerging markets. At the same time, the Ukrainian authorities have demonstrated their commitment to introduce reforms in order to boost economic growth, while maintaining macro-fiscal stability and liberalizing economic environment.

Further economic growth depends, to a large extent, upon the success of the Ukrainian government in realization of the planned structural reforms and effective cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (the "IMF") as well as the ability of the government to cope with the macroeconomic challenges posed by the confinement measures introduced to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The responses put in place by many countries, including Ukraine and the EU, to contain the spread of COVID-19 resulted in significant operational disruption for many companies and had a significant impact on global financial markets. While food supply chains proved to be largely resilient during the pandemic and the confinement measures are now being progressively lifted or adapted in Ukraine and other countries, many uncertainties yet remain around the economic recovery, and thus around the evolution of the consumer demand and the supply chain stability. In particular, the forecast magnitude of the recession is such that it is expected to lead to a sharp increase in unemployment in the EU, negatively impacting private consumption and limiting the Group's ability to enjoy benefits from export supplies to the EU and other key markets.

Management has considered all available information about the future, including the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on customers, suppliers and staff, as well as the actual and projected foreseeable impact from various other factors. Management will continue to monitor the situation closely and will assess the need for additional measures in case the period of disruption is prolonged or escalates further.

The Group reviews its non-financial assets to determine if any external or internal indicators of impairment exists. Based on these reviews, there were no indicators of impairment as of 30 June 2021.

Taxation and legal issues

The Group performs most of its operations in Ukraine and therefore falls within the jurisdiction of the Ukrainian tax authorities. Ukrainian legislation and regulations regarding taxation and other operational matters, including currency exchange control and custom regulations, continue to evolve. Legislation and regulations are not always clearly written and are subject to varying interpretations by local, regional and national authorities, and other Governmental bodies. Non-compliance with Ukrainian laws and regulations can lead to the imposition of severe penalties and fines. Future tax examinations could raise issues or assessments which are contrary to the Group companies' tax filings. Such assessments could include taxes, penalties and fines, and these amounts could be material. While the Group believes it has complied with local tax legislation, there are new significant changes to the tax legislation that may be introduced in the near future.

Management believes that the Group has been in compliance with all requirements of effective tax legislation.

The Group exports vegetable oil, chicken meat and related products, and performs intercompany transactions, which may potentially be in the scope of the Ukrainian transfer pricing ("TP") regulations. The Group has submitted the controlled transaction report for the years ended 31 December 2018 and 31 December 2019 within the required deadlines.

As of 30 June 2021, the Group's management assessed its possible exposure to tax risks for a total amount of USD 5,680 thousand related to corporate income tax (31 December 2020: USD 5,459 thousand). No provision was recognised relating to such possible tax exposure.

As of 30 June 2021, companies of the Group were engaged in ongoing litigation with tax authorities for the amount of USD 37,594 thousand (31 December 2020: USD 36,616 thousand), including USD 27,326  thousand (31 December 2020: USD 26,153 thousand) of litigations with the tax authorities related to disallowance of certain amounts of VAT refunds and deductible expenses claimed by the Group. Out of this amount, USD 22,376 thousand as of 30 June 2021 (31 December 2020: USD 289 thousand) relates to cases where court hearings have taken place and where the court in either the first or second instance has already ruled in favour of the Group. In addition, the Group maintains disputes with tax authorities in the amount USD 26,951 thousand, which are not brought to the Court as at 30 June 2021.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

15. Contingencies and contractual commitments (continued)

Taxation and legal issues (continued)

Manage-ment believes that, based on the past history of court resolutions of similar lawsuits by the Group, it is unlikely that a significant settlement will arise out of such lawsuits and no respective provision is required in the Group's financial statements as of the reporting date.

Contractual commitments on purchase of property, plant and equipment

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2021, the companies of the Group entered into a number of contracts with foreign suppliers for the purchase of property, plant and equipment for the development of agricultural operations. As of 30 June 2021, purchase commitments on such contracts were primarily related to modernization projects, new products development and the maintenance and improvement of Perutnina Ptuj production facilities and amounted to USD 16,923 thousand (31 December 2020: USD 15,396 thousand).

16.  Fair value of financial instruments

Fair value disclosures in respect of financial instruments are made in accordance with the requirements of IFRS 7 "Financial Instruments: Disclosure" and IFRS 13 "Fair value measurement". Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As no readily available market exists for a large part of the Group's financial instruments, judgment is necessary in arriving at fair value, based on current economic conditions and specific risks attributable to the instrument. The estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Group could realize in a market exchange from the sale of its full holdings of a particular instrument.

The fair value is estimated to be the same as the carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits, trade accounts receivables, and trade accounts payable due to the short-term nature of the financial instruments.

Set out below is the comparison by category of carrying amounts and fair values of all the Group's financial instruments, excluding those discussed above, that are carried in the consolidated statement of financial position:

Carrying amount Fair value
30 June

 2021
31 December 2020 30 June 2021 31 December 2020
Financial liabilities
Bank borrowings (Note 12) 103,466 105,126 102,662 103,737
Senior Notes due in 2024, 2026, 2029 (Note 13) 1,394,777 1,391,756 1,482,501 1,515,005

The carrying amount of Bank borrowings and Senior Notes issued includes interest payable at each of the respective dates.

The fair value of bank borrowings was estimated by discounting the expected future cash outflows by a market rate of interest for bank borrowings 2.7% (31 December 2020: 3.4%), and is within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of Senior Notes was estimated based on market quotations and is within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy

17.  Risk management policy

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 there were no changes to objectives, policies and processes for credit risk, capital risk, interest rate risk, livestock diseases risk and commodity price and procurement risk managing.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to settle all liabilities as they are due. The Group's liquidity position is carefully monitored and managed. The Group has in place a detailed budgeting and cash forecasting process to help ensure that it has adequate cash available to meet its payment obligations.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

17.  Risk management policy (continued)

The following table details the Group's remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities. The table has been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities using the earliest date on which the Group can be required to pay. The table includes both interest and principal cash flows as of 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020. The amounts in the table may not be equal to the statement of financial position carrying amounts since the table includes all cash outflows on an undiscounted basis.

Carrying

amount
Contractual

Amounts
Less than

 1 year
From 2nd to 5th year After

5th year
30 June 2021
Bank borrowings 103,466 105,631 50,424 55,207 -
Bonds issued 1,394,777 1,893,313 98,850 1,367,900 426,563
Lease liabilities 224,041 452,201 66,670 201,208 184,323
Trade accounts payable 179,027 179,027 179,027 - -
Other current financial liabilities 66,722 66,722 66,722 - -
Total 1,968,033 2,696,894 461,693 1,624,315 610,886
31 December 2020
Bank borrowings 105,126 109,620 42,150 67,470 -
Bonds issued 1,391,756 1,942,738 98,850 837,275 1,006,613
Lease liabilities 198,499 405,127 57,204 184,699 163,224
Trade accounts payable 149,768 149,768 149,768 - -
Other current financial liabilities 86,638 86,638 86,638 - -
Total 1,931,787 2,693,891 434,610 1,089,444 1,169,837

Currency risk

Currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Group undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies.

The Group does not use any derivatives to manage foreign currency risk exposure, Group management sets limits on the level of exposure to foreign currency fluctuations.

The carrying amounts of the Group's foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities as of

30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020 were as follows:

30 June 2021 31 December 2020
USD EUR USD EUR
Total assets 178,250 55,329 209,298 31,412
Total liabilities 1,436,734 43,328 1,416,722 59,904

The table below details the Group's sensitivity to strengthening/(weakening) of the UAH against USD and EUR. This sensitivity range represents management's assessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items and adjusts their translation at the period end for possible change in foreign currency rates.

Change in foreign currency exchange rates Effect on profit

before tax
2021
Increase in USD exchange rate 15% (188,773)
Increase in EUR exchange rate 15% 1,800
Decrease in USD exchange rate 15% 188,773
Decrease in EUR exchange rate 15% (1,800)
2020
Increase in USD exchange rate 15% (181,114)
Increase in EUR exchange rate 15% (4,274)
Decrease in USD exchange rate 15% 181,114
Decrease in EUR exchange rate 15% 4,274

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

17.  Risk management policy (continued)

Currency risk (continued)

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2021, the Ukrainian Hryvnia appreciated against the EUR by 7.5% and against the USD by 4.0% (six-month period ended 30 June 2020: depreciated against the EUR and USD by 11.8% and 11.3% respectively). As a result, during the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 the Group recognised net foreign exchange gain of USD 50,503 thousand (six-month period ended 30 June 2020: foreign exchange loss in the amount of USD 129,472 thousand) in the interim condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

18.  Dividends

At the extraordinary general meeting, which was held on 28 April 2021, the Shareholders of MHP SE approved payment of an annual dividend of USD 0.2803 per share, equivalent to USD 30,000 thousand to shareholders on the register as of 7 May 2021. As at 30 June 2021 dividends were fully paid to shareholders.

On 13 April 2020, the Board of Directors approved payment of an interim dividend of USD 0.2803 per share, equivalent to USD 30,000 thousand to shareholders on the register as of 24 April 2020. As at 31 December 2020 dividends were fully paid to shareholders.

19.  Subsequent events

There are no subsequent events to mention.

20.  Authorization of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors of MHP SE on 8 September 2021.

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