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OMV AG Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

May 11, 2017

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OMV Aktiengesellschaft

OMV Group Report January – March 2017

May 11, 2017, 6:30 am (BST), 7:30 am (CEST)

including condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2017

Clean CCS Operating Result at EUR 805 mn

Investor News

  • Clean CCS net income attributable to stockholders at EUR 502 mn, clean CCS Earnings Per Share of EUR 1.54
  • Strong free cash flow after dividends of EUR 1.3 bn
  • Production cost decreased to below USD 9/boe

Rainer Seele, CEO and Chairman of the OMV Executive Board:

"OMV had a successful start to 2017 with very good operational and financial performance. In Q1/17, the Group generated EUR 805 mn in Operating Results, which were supported by a strong contribution from both Upstream and Downstream. In Upstream, we reached a ten-year-high quarterly production of 335 kboe/d and decreased the production cost further to below USD 9/boe. In Downstream, we captured the benefits of a strong market environment along the entire value chain. The refinery utilization rate reached a high of 96%, and the OMV indicator refining margin remained strong at USD 5.4/bbl. The petrochemical business and Borealis strongly contributed to this favorable result. Free cash flow after dividends marked a record high of EUR 1.3 bn in a USD 54/bbl oil price environment.

OMV continued on its path of value-added growth and signed an agreement to acquire a 24.99% interest in the Yuzhno Russkoye gas field at the beginning of March, 2017. At the same time, OMV signed the sale of its Turkish subsidiary, OMV Petrol Ofisi, to the Vitol Group. On April 24, OMV and four other European energy companies signed financing agreements for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project."

Q4/16 Q1/17 Q1/16 Δ% in EUR mn (unless otherwise stated) 2016
(169) 1,037 143 n.m. Operating Result 1 (32)
412 805 262 n.m. Clean CCS Operating Result 1,535
(378) 712 95 n.m. Net income attributable to stockholders 2 (403)
153 502 174 189 Clean CCS net income attributable to stockholders 2 995
(1.16) 2.18 0.29 n.m. Earnings Per Share (EPS) in EUR (1.24)
0.47 1.54 0.53 189 Clean CCS EPS in EUR 3.05
611 923 579 59 Cash flow from operating activities 2,878
436 1,320 (145) n.m. Free cash flow before dividends 1,081
349 1,320 (145) n.m. Free cash flow after dividends 615
803 1,320 (145) n.m. Free cash flow after dividends inclusive non-controlling interest changes 3 1,105
n.a. Dividend Per Share (DPS) in EUR 4 1.20

1 Income statement has been restructured in line with industry best practice. For comparison only, figures of previous periods are presented in the same structure; further information to be found on page 14.

2After deducting net income attributable to hybrid capital owners and net income attributable to non-controlling interests.

3 In Q4/16 and 2016, the non-controlling interest change mainly includes the cash inflow from the sale of a 49% minority stake in Gas Connect Austria.

4 2016: As proposed by the Executive Board and confirmed by the Supervisory Board, subject to confirmation by the Annual General Meeting 2017.

Contents

Directors' Report (condensed, unaudited)3
Financial Highlights3
Group Performance4
Outlook7
Business Segments 7
Upstream 8
Downstream9
Group Interim Financial Statements (condensed, unaudited) 9
Declaration of the Management 20
Further Information 21

Disclaimer regarding forward looking statements

This report contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of terms such as "outlook," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "estimate," "goal," "plan," "intend," "may," "objective," "will" and similar terms or by their context. These forward-looking statements are based on beliefs and assumptions currently held by and information currently available to OMV. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will or may occur in the future and are outside the control of OMV. Consequently, the actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Therefore, recipients of this report are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forwardlooking statements.

Neither OMV nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of the forward-looking statements contained in this report. OMV disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, revised assumptions and expectations and future developments and events. This report does not contain any recommendation or invitation to buy or sell securities in OMV.

Directors' Report (condensed, unaudited)

Financial Highlights

Q4/16 Q1/17 Q1/16 Δ% in EUR mn (unless otherwise stated) 2016
5,407 5,518 3,991 38 Sales 1 19,260
(28) 508 (102) n.m. Operating Result Upstream (1,046)
(90) 540 232 133 Operating Result Downstream 1,106
(29) (16) (4) n.m. Operating Result Corporate and Other (56)
(21) 5 18 (70)Consolidation: Elimination of inter-segmental profits (36)
(169) 1,037 143 n.m. Operating Result Group (32)
76 177 77 129
thereof Operating Result OMV Petrom group
330
(601) 210 (15) n.m. Special items 2 (1,574)
(13) 0 (7) 96
thereof: Personnel and restructuring
(50)
(654) 14 0 n.m.
Unscheduled depreciation
(1,621)
67 2 0 n.m.
Asset disposal
80
0 194 (8) n.m.
Other
18
20 22 (104) n.m. CCS effects: Inventory holding gains/(losses) 6
91 321 (96) n.m. Clean Operating Result Upstream 3 40
362 494 319 55 Clean CCS Operating Result Downstream 3 1,533
(27) (13) (4) (191)Clean Operating Result Corporate and Other 3 (50)
(14) 3 44 (92)Consolidation: Elimination of inter-segmental profits 12
412 805 262 n.m. Clean CCS Operating Result 3 1,535
102 170 92 thereof clean CCS Operating Result OMV Petrom group 3
85
380
(59) (49) (55) 10 Net financial result (198)
(228) 988 88 n.m. Profit before tax (230)
(331) 816 136 n.m. Net income (183)
(378) 712 95 n.m. Net income attributable to stockholders 4 (403)
153 502 174 189 Clean CCS net income attributable to stockholders 3, 4 995
(1.16) 2.18 0.29 n.m. Earnings Per Share (EPS) in EUR (1.24)
0.47 1.54 0.53 189 Clean CCS EPS in EUR 3 3.05
611 923 579 59 Cash flow from operating activities 2,878
436 1,320 (145) n.m. Free cash flow before dividends 1,081
349 1,320 (145) n.m. Free cash flow after dividends 615
803 1,320 (145) n.m. Free cash flow after dividends inclusive non-controlling interest changes 5 1,105
1.87 2.83 1.78 59 Cash flow per share in EUR 8.82
2,969 1,669 4,181 (60)Net debt 2,969
21 12 29 (61)Gearing ratio in % 21
519 302 467 (35)Capital expenditure 1,878
n.a. Dividend Per Share (DPS) in EUR 6 1.20
3 (6) n.m. ROACE in % 0
10 7 28 Clean CCS ROACE in % 3 7
4 (9) n.m. ROE in % (1)
(45) 17 (54) n.m. Group tax rate in % 21
22,544 22,210 23,687 (6)Employees 22,544

Figures in this and the following tables may not add up due to rounding differences.

1 Sales excluding petroleum excise tax.

2 Special items are exceptional, non-recurring items; starting with Q1/17 the special items include temporary effects from commodity hedging for material Downstream and Upstream hedging transactions (in order to mitigate possible income statement volatility).

3 Adjusted for special items; clean CCS figures exclude fuels' inventory holding gains/losses (CCS effects) resulting from the refineries and OMV Petrol Ofisi. 4 After deducting net income attributable to hybrid capital owners and net income attributable to non-controlling interests.

5In Q4/16 and 2016, the non-controlling interest change mainly includes the cash inflow from the sale of a 49% minority stake in Gas Connect Austria. 6

2016: As proposed by the Executive Board and confirmed by the Supervisory Board, subject to confirmation by the Annual General Meeting in 2017. 4 After deducting net income attributable to hybrid capital owners and net income attributable to non-controlling interests.

5In Q4/16 and 2016, the non-controlling interest change mainly includes the cash inflow from the sale of a 49% minority stake in Gas Connect Austria. 6 2016: As proposed by the Executive Board and confirmed by the Supervisory Board, subject to confirmation by the Annual General Meeting in 2017.

Group Performance

First quarter 2017 (Q1/17) compared to first quarter 2016 (Q1/16)

Consolidated sales in the amount of EUR 5,518 mn increased by 38% compared to Q1/16, mainly due to higher market prices in Downstream. The Clean CCS Operating Result increased from EUR 262 mn in Q1/16 to EUR 805 mn in Q1/17, mainly driven by a higher Upstream result due to higher realized prices and higher sales volumes, as well as a better contribution from Downstream supported by higher refining and petrochemical margins. OMV Petrom's clean CCS Operating Result was at EUR 170 mn, which is higher than in Q1/16 (EUR 92 mn).

Positive net special items of EUR 210 mn were recorded in Q1/17 (EUR (15) mn in Q1/16). Upstream net special items amounted to EUR 187 mn and were mainly related to the net FX gains of EUR 136 mn following closing of the OMV (U.K.) Limited divestment. Downstream net special items amounted to EUR 26 mn. Starting with Q1/17, the special items include temporary effects from commodity hedging for material Downstream and Upstream hedging transactions (in order to mitigate possible income statement volatility). Positive CCS effects of EUR 22 mn were recognized in Q1/17 (EUR (104) mn in Q1/16). OMV Group's reported Operating Result amounted to EUR 1,037 mn, significantly above Q1/16 (EUR 143 mn). OMV Petrom's contribution to OMV Group's reported Operating Result was EUR 177 mn (Q1/16 EUR 77 mn).

The net financial result of EUR (49) mn in Q1/17 slightly increased compared to EUR (55) mn in Q1/16 mainly as a result of FX gains.

Taxes on Group income amounted to EUR (172) mn in Q1/17. The effective tax rate in Q1/17 was 17% (Q1/16: (54)%).

Net income attributable to stockholders was EUR 712 mn compared to EUR 95 mn in Q1/16. Clean CCS net income attributable to stockholders amounted to EUR 502 mn (Q1/16: EUR 174 mn). EPS for the quarter equaled EUR 2.18 and clean CCS EPS amounted to EUR 1.54 (Q1/16: EUR 0.29 and EUR 0.53, respectively).

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to EUR 923 mn and was above Q1/16 (EUR 579 mn), mainly due to an improved market environment and to an increased dividend payment from Borealis. Free cash flow after dividends amounted to EUR 1,320 mn (Q1/16: Outflow of EUR 145 mn) and was positively impacted by the divestment of OMV (U.K.) Limited that led to a net inflow of EUR 810 mn.

Summarized statement of financial position in EUR mn Mar. 31, 2017 % Dec. 31, 2016 %
Assets
Non-current assets 20,573 66 21,042 66
Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment 16,042 51 16,326 51
Equity-accounted investments 2,660 9 2,860 9
Other non-current assets 1,100 4 1,017 3
Deferred tax assets 771 2 839 3
Current assets 8,177 26 7,666 24
Inventories 1,468 5 1,663 5
Trade receivables 2,574 8 2,459 8
Other current assets 4,135 13 3,544 11
Assets held for sale 2,403 8 3,405 11
Equity and liabilities
Equity 14,441 46 13,925 43
Non-current liabilities 10,242 33 10,354 32
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 1,053 3 1,057 3
Bonds and other interest-bearing debts 4,703 15 4,737 15
Provisions for decommissioning and restoration obligations 3,303 11 3,320 10
Other provisions and liabilities 1,063 3 1,117 3
Deferred tax liabilities 119 0 122 0
Current liabilities 5,577 18 6,727 21
Trade payables 3,084 10 3,731 12
Bonds and other interest-bearing debts 170 1 260 1
Other provisions and liabilities 2,323 7 2,736 9
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale 893 3 1,107 3
Total assets/equity and liabilities 31,153 100 32,112 100

Statement of financial position and capital expenditure

Capital expenditure decreased to EUR 302 mn (Q1/16: EUR 467 mn).

Upstream invested EUR 209 mn (Q1/16: EUR 373 mn) mainly in workover and drilling activities in Romania and field developments and redevelopments in Norway. CAPEX in Downstream amounted to EUR 91 mn (Q1/16: EUR 92 mn), of which EUR 84 mn were invested in Downstream Oil (Q1/16: EUR 89 mn) and EUR 7 mn in Downstream Gas (Q1/16: EUR 2 mn).

Compared to year-end 2016, total assets decreased by EUR 960 mn to EUR 31,153 mn mainly as a result of a lower derivatives position, a reduced value for property, plant and equipment and a lower level of inventories.

Equity increased by 4% in comparison to December 31, 2016. The Group's equity ratio increased from 43% to 46% as of March 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016.

The overall cash position increased to EUR 3,493 mn (December 31, 2016: EUR 2,314 mn), and thereof EUR 370 mn are disclosed as assets held for sale being part of OMV Petrol Ofisi disposal group. The increased cash position is mainly driven by the divestment of OMV (U.K.) Limited.

Net debt decreased to EUR 1,669 mn compared to EUR 2,969 mn at the end of 2016. On March 31, 2017, the gearing ratio stood at 12% (December 31, 2016: 21%).

Cash flow

Summarized statement of cash flows in EUR mn Q1/17 Q1/16 Δ%
Sources of funds 1,192 653 83
Cash flow from operating activities 923 579 59
Cash flow from investing activities 397 (724) n.m.
Free cash flow 1,320 (145) n.m.
Cash flow from financing activities (127) (32) n.m.
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (15) (2) n.m.
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,179 (179) n.m.
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,314 1,348 72
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 3,493 1,169 199
thereof cash disclosed within Assets held for sale 370 0 n.a.
Cash and cash equivalents presented in the consolidated statement of financial position 3,123 1,169 167
Free cash flow after dividends 1,320 (145) n.m.
Free cash flow after dividends inclusive non-controlling interest changes 1,320 (145) n.m.

In Q1/17, inflow of funds from net income, adjusted for non-cash items such as depreciation, net change in long-term provisions, non-cash income from investments and other positions, was EUR 1,192 mn (Q1/16: EUR 653 mn). Net working capital components in the cash flow statement generated a cash outflow of EUR 269 mn (Q1/16: EUR 73 mn). Cash flow from operating activities increased by EUR 343 mn, compared to Q1/16, reaching EUR 923 mn.

In Q1/17, net cash from investing activities resulted in an inflow of EUR 397 mn (Q1/16: Outflow of EUR 724 mn), impacted by the divestment of OMV (U.K.) Limited that led to a net inflow of EUR 810 mn.

Free cash flow (defined as net cash from operating activities less net cash used in investing activities) showed an inflow of funds of EUR 1,320 mn (Q1/16: Outflow of EUR 145 mn). Free cash flow after dividends resulted in a cash inflow of EUR 1,320 mn (Q1/16: Outflow of EUR 145 mn).

Cash flow from financing activities reflected a net outflow of funds amounting to EUR 127 mn (Q1/16: Outflow of EUR 32 mn) following repayments of short- and long-term debt.

Risk management

As an international oil and gas company with operations extending from hydrocarbon exploration and production through to trading and marketing of mineral products and gas, OMV is exposed to a variety of risks including market and financial risks, and operational and strategic risks. A detailed description of risks and risk management activities can be found in the 2016 Annual Report (pages 84–85).

The main uncertainties that can influence the OMV Group's performance are the commodity price risk, FX risk, operational risks and also political as well as regulatory risks. The commodity price risk is being monitored constantly and appropriate protective measures for the cash flow are taken, if required. The inherent exposure to safety and environmental risks is monitored through HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment) and risk management programs, which have the clear commitment to keep OMV's risks in line with industry standards.

See also the Outlook section of the Director's Report below for more information on current risks.

Transactions with related parties

Please refer to the selected explanatory notes of the consolidated financial statements for disclosures on significant transactions with related parties.

Outlook

Market environment

For the year 2017, OMV expects the average Brent oil price to be at USD 55/bbl. The gas market environment in Europe continues to be characterized by oversupply. However, average gas prices on European spot markets are expected to show an increase in 2017 compared to 2016, since there was a cold winter in Europe in the first quarter of 2017.

Group

  • 2017 CAPEX (including capitalized E&A and excluding acquisitions) is expected to come in at EUR 1.9 bn.
  • OMV targets a cost reduction of more than EUR 250 mn in 2017 compared to 2015.

Upstream

  • OMV expects total production at 320 kboe/d in 2017.
  • Production in Libya is expected to contribute on average 10 kbbl/d in 2017.
  • In comparison to Q1/17, production is expected to be lower in the following quarters due to planned maintenance activities.
  • CAPEX for Upstream (including capitalized E&A and excluding acquisitions) is expected to come in at EUR 1.3 bn in 2017.
  • Exploration and appraisal expenditure is expected to amount to EUR 300 mn.

Downstream

Oil

  • Refining margins are projected to be on a similar level compared to 2016. Following a strong performance in Q1/17, refining margins are expected to trend downwards for the rest of the year due to persisting overcapacity in the market.
  • A planned full-site turnaround at the Schwechat refinery started in mid-April 2017 and will last approximately six weeks. Investments and operating costs related to the turnaround will amount to EUR 110 mn and EUR 23 mn, respectively. Capacity utilization in 2017 is expected to be above 90% despite the planned turnaround.
  • Petrochemical margins are expected to be higher compared to the levels in 2016. Commercial and retail margins in OMV's markets excluding Turkey are expected to be on a similar level compared to 2016.
  • OMV expects to close the divestment of its wholly owned subsidiary OMV Petrol Ofisi to the Vitol Group in Q3/17 at the latest.

Gas

  • Natural gas sales volumes are expected to be slightly higher in 2017 compared to 2016.
  • Natural gas sales margins are expected to be slightly lower in 2017 compared to 2016 due to the oversupply in the European gas market.
  • Due to a change in tariff regulation, the contribution from the gas transportation business in Austria (Gas Connect Austria) is expected to be significantly lower in 2017 compared to 2016.

OMV's expected clean CCS operating result in Q2/17 compared to Q1/17 will be negatively affected in the amount of approximately EUR 80 mn by the planned turnaround at the Schwechat refinery leading to higher operating costs and a lower contribution as well as planned maintenance activities in Upstream.

Business Segments

Upstream

Q4/16 Q1/17 Q1/16 Δ% in EUR mn (unless otherwise stated) 2016
(28) 508 (102) n.m. Operating Result (1,046)
(120) 187 (6) n.m. Special items (1,086)
91 321 (96) n.m. Clean Operating Result 40
456 657 272 141 Clean Operating Result before depreciation 1,521
358 209 373 (44) Capital expenditure 1,356
75 53 115 (54)Exploration expenditure in EUR mn 307
63 32 36 (12) Exploration expenses in EUR mn 808
10.38 8.91 11.09 (20) Production cost in USD/boe 1 10.58
315 335 312 7 Total hydrocarbon production in kboe/d 311
170 170 175 (3) thereof OMV Petrom group 174
14.6 15.9 14.6 9 Crude oil and NGL production in mn bbl 57.9
81.2 80.3 77.6 4 Natural gas production in bcf 314.9
28.7 28.5 26.3 8 Total hydrocarbon sales volumes in mn boe 108.8
49.33 53.69 33.94 58 Average Brent price in USD/bbl 43.73
45.35 50.40 30.93 63 Average realized crude price in USD/bbl 39.77
3.98 5.02 4.80 5 Average realized gas price in USD/1,000 cf 4.45
12.08 15.40 14.24 8 Average realized gas price in EUR/MWh 2 13.15
1.079 1.065 1.102 (3) Average EUR-USD FX-rate 1.107

Note: The net result from the equity-accounted investment in Pearl Petroleum Company is reflected in the Operating Result in all presented periods. Starting with Q1/17, the impact from Pearl Petroleum Company is included in OMV's "Total hydrocarbon production in kboe/d" and "Production cost in USD/boe."

1 OMV aligned the production cost definition with its industry peers. Starting with Q1/17, administrative expenses and selling and distribution costs are excluded. For comparison only 2016 figures presented in the table were re-calculated.

2The average realized gas price is converted to MWh using a standardized calorific value across the portfolio.

First quarter 2017 (Q1/17) compared to first quarter 2016 (Q1/16)

Clean Operating Result increased substantially to EUR 321 mn

Ten-year-high quarterly production of 335 kboe/d

Production cost decreased significantly to USD 8.91/boe

In Q1/17, the average Brent price in USD was up by 58% mainly due to OPEC compliance with the production cut. The Group's average realized crude price increased by 63%. The average realized gas price in USD/1,000 cf increased by 5%. Realized prices increased more than the benchmark quotations since they were supported by positive realized hedging results of EUR 22 mn in Q1/17 as well as favorable FX effects.

Total OMV daily production of oil, NGL and gas increased by 7% to a quarterly ten-year high of 335 kboe/d, supported by the production contribution from Libya and higher production from Norway. OMV Petrom's total daily oil and gas production was down to 170 kboe/d due to natural decline. Total sales volumes increased by 8% due to regular liftings from Libya and higher liftings from Norway.

At USD 8.91/boe, production costs excluding royalties (OPEX) in USD/boe were down by 20% as a result of the successful implementation of the cost reduction program coupled with higher production. Also, OMV aligned the production cost definition with its industry peers. Administrative expenses and selling and distribution costs will be excluded from 2017 onwards. At OMV Petrom, production costs decreased by 13% to USD 10.52/boe despite lower production following the abolishment of the infrastructure tax and strict cost management.

The Clean Operating Result substantially increased from EUR (96) mn to EUR 321 mn mainly due to higher prices and favorable FX effects coupled with higher sales volumes. The total positive impact on earnings therefrom was EUR 376 mn in Q1/17 compared to Q1/16. Moreover, lower depreciation and production cost supported the result. Depreciation decreased by EUR 32 mn following the effect of upward reserves revisions in Q4/16, which means that the unit of production factor for the depreciation decreases because of higher proved reserves. In addition, the Upstream asset base value is lower following the divestment of OMV (U.K.) Limited. OMV Petrom contributed EUR 102 mn to the clean operating result. The exploration expenses were EUR 32 mn in Q1/17, down from EUR 36 mn in Q1/16. Positive special items recorded in the quarter amounted to EUR 187 mn, mainly related to net FX gains of EUR 136 mn following closing of the OMV (U.K.) Limited divestment and positive unrealized hedging impact. The reported Operating Result amounted to EUR 508 mn (Q1/16: EUR (102) mn).

Capital expenditure including capitalized E&A in Upstream was EUR 209 mn in Q1/17 compared to EUR 373 mn in Q1/16. Investments were undertaken primarily in Norway and Romania. Exploration expenditure fell by 54% to EUR 53 mn and reflected activities mainly in the United Arab Emirates and Romania.

Downstream

Q4/16 Q1/17 Q1/16 Δ% in EUR mn (unless otherwise stated) 2016
(90) 540 232 133 Operating Result 1,106
(478) 26 (9) n.m. Special items (482)
26 20 (78) n.m. CCS effects: Inventory holding gains/(losses) 1 55
362 494 319 55 Clean CCS Operating Result 1 1,533
333 411 296 39
thereof Downstream Oil
1,341
29 82 23 n.m.
thereof Downstream Gas
192
525 611 475 29 Clean CCS Operating Result before depreciation 1 2,175
156 91 92 (1)Capital expenditure 513
Downstream Oil KPIs
5.59 5.42 5.08 7 OMV indicator refining margin in USD/bbl 2 4.75
366 385 374 3 Ethylene/propylene net margin in EUR/t 3 375
96 96 90 6 Utilization rate refineries in % 89
7.87 6.54 6.82 (4)Total refined product sales in mn t 30.74
2.67 2.34 2.22 5
thereof retail sales volumes in mn t
10.40
0.57 0.59 0.60 (1) thereof petrochemicals in mn t 2.31
Downstream Gas KPIs
29.78 32.30 32.49 (1)Natural gas sales volumes in TWh 108.89
1.78 1.74 0.78 124 Net electrical output in TWh 5.18

1 Current cost of supply (CCS): Clean CCS figures exclude special items and inventory holding gains/losses (CCS effects) resulting from the fuels refineries and OMV Petrol Ofisi.

2 Actual refining margins realized by OMV may vary from the OMV indicator refining margin as well as from the market margins due to factors including a different crude slate, product yield and operating conditions.

3 Calculated based on West European Contract Prices (WECP).

First quarter 2017 (Q1/17) compared to first quarter 2016 (Q1/16)

  • Clean CCS Operating Result increased by 55% to EUR 494 mn resulting from better results in Downstream Oil and Downstream Gas
  • High petrochemicals' and indicator refining margins increased results
  • Borealis generated a stronger result of EUR 113 mn

The Clean CCS Operating Result increased from EUR 319 mn in Q1/16 to EUR 494 mn in Q1/17 resulting from good results in both Downstream Oil and Downstream Gas.

Downstream Oil clean CCS Operating Result increased from EUR 296 mn to EUR 411 mn and was supported by good performance in the refining business, including petrochemicals and a stronger contribution from Borealis. In addition, the lower depreciation coming from the reclassification of OMV Petrol Ofisi to assets held for sale had a positive impact of EUR 37 mn on the result. The refineries' utilization rate increased to 96% in Q1/17 compared to 90% in Q1/16, capturing an increased OMV indicator refining margin from USD 5.1/bbl in Q1/16 to USD 5.4/bbl in Q1/17. The increase in the refining margin was largely supported by higher middle distillates' margins. At 6.5 mn t, total refined product sales decreased by 4% due to lower commercial sales volumes in OMV Petrol Ofisi. The petrochemicals business contributed EUR 74 mn to the clean CCS Operating Result, up from EUR 53 mn in Q1/16. This was supported by increased propylene net margins and a very strong increase in butadiene and benzene margins. While retail margins decreased, the retail volumes increased in all markets. Borealis, which is accounted for at equity, generated an increased result from EUR 92 mn in Q1/16 to EUR 113 mn in Q1/17 due to positive inventory effects and strong olefin margins. OMV Petrom contributed EUR 62 mn to the clean CCS Operating Result. The Operating Result of OMV Petrol Ofisi amounted to EUR 53 mn. There was no depreciation recognized for OMV Petrol Ofisi, following the reclassification to assets held for sale in Q4/16.

Downstream Gas clean CCS Operating Result reached EUR 82 mn in Q1/17 compared to EUR 23 mn in Q1/16. The result was supported mainly by valuation effects related to supply and storage hedges as well as future contracts in the amount of EUR 43 mn. The performance of Gas Connect Austria decreased from EUR 32 mn in Q1/16 to EUR 26 mn in Q1/17 following the change in regulated tariffs.

Natural gas sales volumes remained on a similar level compared to the same quarter in the previous year at 32.3 TWh. The power business remained challenging.

The reported Operating Result for Downstream amounted to EUR 540 mn compared with EUR 232 mn in Q1/16. This result reflects positive CCS effects of EUR 20 mn due to increased crude prices over Q1/17 and positive special items of EUR 26 mn mainly related to OMV Petrol Ofisi.

Capital expenditure in Downstream remained stable at EUR 91 mn, and thereof Downstream Oil investment accounted for EUR 84 mn.

Group Interim Financial Statements (condensed, unaudited)

Income statement (unaudited)

Q4/16 Q1/17 Q1/16 Consolidated income statement in EUR mn (unless otherwise stated) 2016
5,407 5,518 3,991 Sales revenues 19,260
243 216 109 Other operating income 646
98 121 95 Net income from equity-accounted investments 425
86 113 92
thereof Borealis
399
5,747 5,855 4,195 Total revenues and other income 20,331
(3,544) (3,376) (2,512)Purchases (net of inventory variation) (12,297)
(453) (402) (409)Production and operating expenses (1,686)
(72) (85) (71)Production and similar taxes (290)
(1,171) (454) (527)Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges (3,235)
(473) (405) (427)Selling, distribution and administrative expenses (1,721)
(54) (32) (32)Exploration expenses (790)
(150) (64) (74)Other operating expenses (344)
(169) 1,037 143 Operating Result (32)
2 0 8 Dividend income 41
7 13 22 Interest income 66
(63) (61) (66)Interest expenses (261)
(5) (1) (19)Other financial income and expenses (44)
(59) (49) (55)Net financial result (198)
(228) 988 88 Profit before tax (230)
(103) (172) 47 Taxes on income 47
(331) 816 136 Net income for the period (183)
(378) 712 95
thereof attributable to stockholders of the parent
(403)
26 25 26
thereof attributable to hybrid capital owners
103
21 78 16
thereof attributable to non-controlling interests
118
(1.16) 2.18 0.29 Basic Earnings Per Share in EUR (1.24)
(1.15) 2.18 0.29 Diluted Earnings Per Share in EUR (1.23)
– Dividend Per Share (DPS) in EUR 1 1.20

1 2016: As proposed by the Executive Board and confirmed by the Supervisory Board, subject to confirmation by the Annual General Meeting in 2017

Statement of comprehensive income (condensed, unaudited)

Q4/16 Q1/17 Q1/16 in EUR mn 2016
(331) 816 136 Net income for the period (183)
(181) (292) (31)Exchange differences from translation of foreign operations (113)
1 0 0 Gains/(losses) on available-for-sale financial assets 1
(30) 23 (5)Gains/(losses) on hedges (102)
88 (36) (29)Share of other comprehensive income of equity-accounted investments 63
(123) (304) Total of items that may be reclassified ("recycled") subsequently to the income
(65)
statement
(151)
(13) 0 0 Remeasurement gains/(losses) on defined benefit plans (67)
0 0 0 Share of other comprehensive income of equity-accounted investments (18)
(13) 0 Total of items that will not be reclassified ("recycled") subsequently to the
0
income statement
(86)
(5) 1 Income taxes relating to items that may be reclassified ("recycled") subsequently to
4
the income statement
15
0 0 Income taxes relating to items that will not be reclassified ("recycled") subsequently
0
to the income statement
2
(5) 1 4 Total income taxes relating to components of other comprehensive income 17
(141) (304) (61)Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax (220)
(472) 512 75 Total comprehensive income for the period (403)
(462) 416 0
thereof attributable to stockholders of the parent
(611)
26 25 26
thereof attributable to hybrid capital owners
103
(36) 71 49
thereof attributable to non-controlling interests
105

Statement of financial position (unaudited)

Statement of financial position in EUR mn Mar. 31, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016
Assets
Intangible assets 1,724 1,713
Property, plant and equipment 14,317 14,613
Equity-accounted investments 2,660 2,860
Other financial assets 1,035 947
Other assets 65 70
Deferred taxes 771 839
Non-current assets 20,573 21,042
Inventories 1,468 1,663
Trade receivables 2,574 2,459
Other financial assets 732 1,245
Income tax receivables 30 32
Other assets 250 198
Cash and cash equivalents 3,123 2,069
Current assets 8,177 7,666
Assets held for sale 2,403 3,405
Total assets 31,153 32,112
Equity and liabilities
Capital stock 327 327
Hybrid capital 2,231 2,231
Reserves 8,802 8,357
OMV equity of the parent 11,360 10,915
Non-controlling interests 3,080 3,010
Equity 14,441 13,925
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 1,053 1,057
Bonds 3,726 3,725
Interest-bearing debts 977 1,012
Provisions for decommissioning and restoration obligations 3,303 3,320
Other provisions 527 553
Other financial liabilities 384 409
Other liabilities 152 155
Deferred taxes 119 122
Non-current liabilities 10,242 10,354
Trade payables 3,084 3,731
Bonds 41 38
Interest-bearing debts 129 222
Provisions for income taxes 166 212
Provisions for decommissioning and restoration obligations 97 92
Other provisions 444 435
Other financial liabilities 749 1,169
Other liabilities 867 828
Current liabilities 5,577 6,727
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale 893 1,107
Total equity and liabilities 31,153 32,112

Statement of changes in equity (condensed, unaudited)

in EUR mn Share
capital
Capital
reserves
Hybrid
capital
Revenue
reserves
Other
reserves 1
Treasury
shares
OMV equity
of the parent
Non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
January 1, 2017 327 1,507 2,231 7,990 (1,131) (9) 10,915 3,010 13,925
Net income for the
period
738 738 78 816
Other comprehensive
income for the period
0 (296) (296) (8) (304)
Total comprehensive
income for the period
738 (296) 441 71 512
Share-based payments 4 4 4
March 31, 2017 327 1,511 2,231 8,727 (1,427) (9) 11,360 3,080 14,441
in EUR mn Share
capital
Capital
reserves
Hybrid
capital
Revenue
reserves
Other
reserves 1
Treasury
shares
OMV equity
of the parent
Non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
January 1, 2016 327 1,500 2,231 8,613 (989) (10) 11,672 2,626 14,298
Net income for the
period
120 120 16 136
Other comprehensive
income for the period
0 (94) (94) 34 (61)
Total comprehensive
income for the period
120 (94) 26 49 75
Dividend distribution
and hybrid coupon
0 0
Share-based payments (4) 1 (2) (2)
March 31, 2016 327 1,496 2,231 8,734 (1,083) (10) 11,696 2,675 14,371

1 Other reserves contain exchange differences from the translation of foreign operations, unrealized gains and losses from hedges and available-for-sale financial assets as well as the share of other comprehensive income of equity-accounted investments.

Cash flows (condensed, unaudited)

Q4/16 Q1/17 Q1/16 Summarized statement of cash flows in EUR mn 2016
(331) 816 136 Net income for the period (183)
1,192 446 536 Depreciation, amortization and impairments including write-ups 3,784
10 63 (59) Deferred taxes (178)
(63) 0 0 Losses/(gains) on the disposal of non-current assets (81)
27 4 10 Net change in long-term provisions (25)
42 (137) 29 Other adjustments (290)
877 1,192 653 Sources of funds 3,026
(198) 158 258 (Increase)/decrease in inventories (110)
(600) (59) (35) (Increase)/decrease in receivables (840)
482 (344) (259) (Decrease)/increase in liabilities 747
50 (25) (37) (Decrease)/increase in short-term provisions 54
611 923 579 Cash flow from operating activities 2,878
Investments
(400) (426) (717) Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment (2,022)
(1) (4) (29) Investments, loans and other financial assets (66)
0 0 0 Acquisitions of subsidiaries and businesses net of cash acquired (54)
Disposals
219 18 21 Proceeds from sale of non-current assets 331
Proceeds from the sale of subsidiaries and businesses, net of cash
7 810 0 disposed 14
(175) 397 (724)Cash flow from investing activities (1,797)
129 (37) (66) (Decrease)/increase in long-term borrowings (172)
454 0 0 Increase in non-controlling interest 454
0 0 0 Decrease in non-controlling interest 36
(333) (89) 34 (Decrease)/increase in short-term borrowings 74
(87) 0 0 Dividends paid (466)
164 (127) (32)Cash flow from financing activities (74)
(34) (15) (2)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (42)
565 1,179 (179)Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents 965
1,748 2,314 1,348 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,348
2,314 3,493 1,169 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 2,314
245 370 0 thereof cash disclosed within Assets held for sale 245
Cash and cash equivalents presented in the consolidated statement
2,069 3,123 1,169 of financial position 2,069
436 1,320 (145) Free cash flow 1,081
349 1,320 (145) Free cash flow after dividends 615
803 1,320 (145) Free cash flow after dividends inclusive non-controlling interest
changes 1
1,105

1 In Q4/16 and 2016, the non-controlling interest change mainly includes the cash inflow from the sale of a 49% minority stake in Gas Connect Austria.

Selected notes to the interim consolidated financial statements

Legal principles

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2017 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Statements.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements as of December 31, 2016.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for Q1/17 are unaudited and an external review by an auditor was not performed.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for Q1/17 have been prepared in million EUR (EUR mn, EUR 1,000,000). Accordingly, there may be rounding differences.

In addition to the interim financial statements, further information on main items affecting the interim financial statements as of March 31, 2017 is given as part of the description of OMV's Business Segments in the Directors' Report.

General accounting policies

The following new and amended standards have been effective since January 1, 2017. At the time of preparation of these condensed interim financial statements, the EU endorsement was still pending. None of these changes are expected to have a material impact on the condensed interim financial statements.

  • Amendments to IAS 12 Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealized Losses
  • Amendments to IAS 7 Disclosure Initiative
  • Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2014–2016 Cycle

New income statement structure

The Group income statement has been restructured in line with industry best practice to comprehensively reflect the operations of the Group and to enhance transparency for investors.

The main changes to the income statement are:

  • 1. "Net income from equity-accounted investments" is now part of "Total revenues and other income"
  • Previously, net income from equity-accounted investments was included within the net financial result.
  • Starting from Q1/2017, the net income from equity-accounted investments is included in "Total revenues and other income" and contributes to the "Operating Result." The "Operating Result" includes the former indicator "Earnings Before Interest and Taxes" and the net result from equity-accounted investments. Thus, the "Operating Result" reflects the operational result of OMV including contributions from associates and joint ventures.
  • 2. The line items "purchases (net of inventory variation)," "production and operating expenses" and "production and similar taxes" are now shown separately
  • These items were previously disclosed mainly within the line "production cost of sales."
  • Purchases (net of inventory variation): This line item includes the cost of goods and materials that are used for conversion into finished or intermediary products as well as goods purchased for reselling. This position also includes inventory changes and write-offs.
  • Production and operating expenses: This line item contains all costs incurred when manufacturing a good or providing a service.
  • Production and similar taxes: This line item contains production taxes, royalties and other taxes related to hydrocarbon production.
  • 3. "Selling, distribution and administrative expenses" are now combined and reported in one line item
  • These costs were previously disclosed as part of selling expenses and administrative expenses.
  • The new selling, distribution and administrative expenses line item includes all costs directly related to marketing and selling of products and administrative costs.
  • 4. "Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges" are now disclosed as a separate line item
  • Previously, "depreciation, amortization and impairment charges" were included in "production cost of sales," "selling expenses," "administrative expenses," "exploration expenses" and "other operating expenses."
  • Impairments related to exploration assets remain part of "exploration expenses."

For comparison only, figures of previous periods are presented in the same structure.

Changes in the consolidated Group

Compared with the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2016 the consolidated Group changed as follows:

In Upstream, OMV Russia Upstream GmbH, based in Vienna, was included starting from March 15, 2017.

OMV (U.K.) Limited has been deconsolidated as of January 13, 2017 following the successful closing of the sales transaction.

Changes in the ownership of subsidiaries with a change in control

On January 13, 2017 the sale of 100% of the shares in the wholly owned subsidiary OMV (U.K.) Limited to Siccar Point Energy Limited, Aberdeen, was closed. The gain on the disposal of the subsidiary amounted to EUR 137 mn and was recognized in the line "Other operating income." The gain is mainly attributable to the reclassification ("recycling") of FX gains from other comprehensive income to the income statement. As a result of the disposal, a receivable for the contingent consideration has been recognized, which represents the fair value of the expected consideration (Level 3). The amount of the contingent consideration and the related encashment timeline are dependent on the date when the Rosebank project coventurers approve the final investment decision.

Seasonality and cyclicality

Seasonality is of significance, especially in the Downstream Business Segment. For details, please refer to the section "Business Segments."

Notes to the income statement

Material impairments and write-ups

In Q1/17, there were no material impairments or write-ups.

Income tax

Q4/16 Q1/17 Q1/16 in EUR mn 2016
(103) (172) 47 Taxes on income and profit 47
(93) (109) (11) Current taxes (130)
(10) (63) 59 Deferred taxes 178
(45)% 17% (54)% Effective tax rate 21%

Notes to the statement of financial position

Commitments

As of March 31, 2017, OMV had contractual obligations for the acquisition of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment of EUR 1,232 mn (December 31, 2016: EUR 1,541 mn) mainly relating to exploration and production activities in Upstream, of which EUR 125 mn are related to the OMV Petrol Ofisi disposal group.

Inventories

During 2017, there were no material write-downs of inventories.

Equity

No dividend was distributed and no interest payments made on hybrid capital to OMV Aktiengesellschaft shareholders in Q1/17.

For the year 2016, a dividend payment of EUR 1.20 per share will be proposed to the Annual General Meeting, which will be held on May 24, 2017.

There were no dividend distributions to minority shareholders in Q1/17.

The total number of own shares held by the Company as of March 31, 2017, amounted to 824,369 (December 31, 2016: 824,369).

Financial liabilities

As of March 31, 2017, short- and long-term borrowings, bonds and finance leases amounted to EUR 5,162 mn (December 31, 2016: EUR 5,283 mn), and thereof EUR 9 mn are disclosed as liabilities associated with assets held for sale, being part of the OMV Petrol Ofisi disposal group. Finance lease liabilities amounted to EUR 277 mn (December 31, 2016: EUR 278 mn).

Material changes of contingent liabilities

As part of the disposal of the subsidiary OMV (U.K.) Limited, the contingent liability of EUR 27 mn related to the deferred consideration from the acquisition of an increased share in the West of Shetland area (United Kingdom) in 2014 has ceased to exist for OMV.

In relation to the Bulgarian Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) investigation initiated in 2016, on March 30, 2017, CPC terminated the proceedings against OMV Bulgaria OOD and the other companies without a finding of violation on the condition that they comply with specific commitments. OMV Bulgaria OOD is committed to designing and implementing internal regulations to achieve compliance with such commitments, which were presented to the CPC on April 28, 2017.

Fair value measurement

Financial instruments recognized at fair value are disclosed according to the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

Level 1: Using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Using inputs for the asset or liability, other than quoted prices, that are observable either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).

Level 3: Using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data such as prices but on internal models or other valuation methods.

in EUR mn Mar. 31, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016
Financial instruments on asset side Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total
Investment funds 7 7 7 7
Bonds 17 78 95 20 76 96
Derivatives designated and effective as hedging
instruments - 3 3 - 39 39
Other derivatives 112 274 386 192 585 777
Total 137 355 491 219 699 919
in EUR mn Mar. 31, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016
Financial instruments on liability side Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total
Liabilities on derivatives designated and
effective as hedging instruments 11 11 70 70
Liabilities on other derivatives 101 233 334 208 632 840
Total 101 244 345 208 703 911

There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy.

With the exception of investments in other companies valued at cost, for which no reliable estimates of their fair values can be made, the carrying amounts of financial assets are the fair values.

Bonds and other interest-bearing debts amounting to EUR 4,873 mn (December 31, 2016: EUR 4,997 mn) are valued at amortized cost. The estimated fair value of these liabilities was EUR 5,362 mn (December 31, 2016: EUR 5,515 mn). The carrying amount of other financial liabilities is effectively the same as their fair value, as they are predominantly short-term.

Segment reporting

Intersegmental sales

Q4/16 Q1/17 Q1/16 Δ% in EUR mn 2016
651 718 493 46 Upstream 2,272
38 43 20 115 Downstream 136
9 9 8 24 thereof Downstream Oil 28
38 43 36 17 thereof Downstream Gas 139
(9) (9) (24) 63 thereof intrasegmental elimination Downstream (30)
105 88 91 (3) Corporate and Other 366
794 849 604 41 OMV Group 2,774

Sales to external customers

Q4/16 Q1/17 Q1/16 Δ% in EUR mn 2016
278 418 213 96 Upstream 1,013
5,125 5,097 3,777 35 Downstream 18,243
4,111 3,904 2,808 39 thereof Downstream Oil 14,603
1,014 1,194 969 23 thereof Downstream Gas 3,640
4 3 0 n.m. Corporate and Other 4
5,407 5,518 3,991 38 OMV Group 19,260

Total sales (not consolidated)

Q4/16 Q1/17 Q1/16 Δ% in EUR mn 2016
929 1,136 707 61 Upstream 3,285
5,163 5,140 3,797 35 Downstream 18,379
4,120 3,913 2,816 39 thereof Downstream Oil 14,630
1,052 1,236 1,006 23 thereof Downstream Gas 3,779
(9) (9) (24) 63 thereof intrasegmental elimination Downstream (30)
109 91 91 0 Corporate and Other 370
6,201 6,368 4,595 39 OMV Group 22,034

Segment and Group profit

Q4/16 Q1/17 Q1/16 Δ% in EUR mn 2016
(28) 508 (102) n.m. Operating Result Upstream (1,046)
(90) 540 232 133 Operating Result Downstream 1,106
85 453 241 88 thereof Operating Result Downstream Oil 1,145
(175) 87 (10) n.m. thereof Operating Result Downstream Gas (38)
(29) (16) (4) n.m. Operating Result Corporate and Other (56)
(148) 1,032 125 n.m. Operating Result segment total 4
(21) 5 18 (70) Consolidation: Elimination of intersegmental profits (36)
(169) 1,037 143 n.m. OMV Group Operating Result (32)
(59) (49) (55) 10 Net financial result (198)
(228) 988 88 n.m. OMV Group profit before tax (230)

Assets 1

in EUR mn Mar. 31, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016
Upstream 11,060 11,250
Downstream 4,826 4,915
thereof Downstream Oil 3,645 3,710
thereof Downstream Gas 1,181 1,205
Corporate and Other 156 161
Total 16,042 16,326

1 Segment assets consist of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment

Other notes

Transactions with related parties

In Q1/17, there were arm's-length supplies of goods and services between the Group and equity-accounted companies.

Significant transactions with related parties in EUR mn Q1/17 Q1/16
Sales and Sales and
other income Purchases other income Purchases
Borealis 307 12 227 7
GENOL Gesellschaft m.b.H. & Co 58 1 41 1
Erdöl-Lagergesellschaft m.b.H. 10 14 6 12
Enerco Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. 2 56 0 45
Trans Austria Gasleitung GmbH 19 5 5 2
Balance sheet positions in EUR mn Mar. 31, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016
Loans receivable - 2
Trade receivables 146 39
Trade payables 25 37
Prepayments received 154 157

In Q1/17, OMV received dividend income of EUR 270 mn (Q1/16: EUR 153 mn) from Borealis AG and EUR 11 mn (Q1/16: EUR nil) from Trans Austria Gasleitung GmbH.

In January 2017, Borealis received two decisions of the Finnish Board of Adjustment with regard to Borealis Technology Oy. The Board of Adjustment has confirmed the Finnish tax authority's view that the license arrangements, entered into between Borealis Technology Oy and Borealis AG in 2008 and 2010, should be considered as a sale of businesses. The Board of Adjustment is requesting that Borealis pays an additional EUR 297 mn, comprising taxes, late payment interest and penalties. Borealis believes that this decision fails to properly apply Finnish and international tax law and does not adequately consider the relevant facts of the case. Borealis appealed this decision to the Helsinki Administrative Court on March 6, 2017 and has obtained a suspension of payment until the final decision.

At the end of December 2015, Borealis received a reassessment decision from the Finnish tax authority for its Finnish subsidiary Borealis Polymers Oy with regard to the year 2009. The authority is requesting that Borealis pays an additional EUR 153 mn, an amount comprising taxes, late payment interest and penalties. Borealis believes that this decision fails to properly apply Finnish and international tax law and does not adequately consider the relevant facts of the case. Borealis appealed the reassessment decision to the Finnish tax authority's Board of Adjustment in February 2016. The decision of the Board of Adjustment is expected in the second half of the 2017 calendar year. A suspension of payment has been obtained pending the decision.

Subsequent events

On April 21, 2017 the steam turbine transformer of the Brazi power plant failed. The failure is under investigation to determine the impact and duration of its remediation. Based on preliminary data, the current estimation is that the power plant might be fully unavailable until Q3/17.

On April 24, 2017 Nord Stream 2 AG signed financing agreements for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project with ENGIE, OMV, Shell, Uniper and Wintershall. The five European energy companies have committed to provide long-term financing for 50% of the total cost of the project, which is currently estimated to be EUR 9.5 bn. Each European company will fund up to EUR 950 mn. Construction works for Nord Stream 2 will begin in 2018 and will be completed by the end of 2019. Gazprom is and will remain the sole shareholder of the project company, Nord Stream 2 AG.

Declaration of the Management

We confirm to the best of our knowledge that the condensed interim financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Group as required by the applicable accounting standards and that the Group Directors' Report gives a true and fair view of important events that have occurred during the first three months of the financial year and their impact on the condensed interim financial statements, the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining nine months of the financial year and the major related party transactions to be disclosed.

Vienna, May 11, 2017

The Executive Board

Rainer Seele Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer

Reinhard Florey Chief Financial Officer

Johann Pleininger Member of the Executive Board Upstream

Manfred Leitner Member of the Executive Board Downstream

Further Information

Abbreviations and definitions

bbl: Barrel(s), i.e. approximately 159 liters; bcf: Billion standard cubic feet; bn: Billion; boe: Barrel(s) of oil equivalent; boe/d: boe per day; capital employed: Equity including non-controlling interests plus net debt; CCS/CCS effects/Inventory holding gains/(losses): Current Cost of Supply; inventory holding gains and losses represent the difference between the cost of sales calculated using the current cost of supply and the cost of sales calculated using the weighted average method after adjusting for any changes in valuation allowances in case the net realizable value of the inventory is lower than its cost. In volatile energy markets, measurement of the costs of petroleum products sold based on historical values (e.g. weighted average cost) can have distorting effects on reported results (Operating Result, net income, etc.). The amount disclosed as CCS effect represents the difference between the charge to the income statement for inventory on a weighted average basis (adjusted for the change in valuation allowances related to net realizable value) and the charge based on the current cost of supply. The current cost of supply is calculated monthly using data from supply and production systems at Downstream Oil level; clean CCS Operating Result: Adjusted for special items and CCS effects. The Group clean CCS Operating Result is calculated by adding the clean CCS Operating Result of Downstream Oil, the clean Operating Result of the other segments and the reported consolidation effect adjusted for changes in valuation allowances, in case the net realizable value of the inventory is lower than its cost; clean CCS EPS: Clean CCS Earnings Per Share is calculated as clean CCS net income attributable to stockholders divided by weighted number of shares; clean CCS net income attributable to stockholders: Net income attributable to stockholders, adjusted for the after tax effect of special items and CCS; clean CCS ROACE: Clean CCS Return On Average Capital Employed is calculated as NOPAT (as a sum of current and last three quarters) adjusted for the after-tax effect of special items and CCS, divided by average capital employed (on a rolling basis, as an average of last four quarters) (%); Co&O: Corporate and Other; Operating Result before depreciation: Operating Result before Depreciation and amortization, impairments and write-ups of fixed assets; EPS: Earnings Per Share; EUR: Euro; FX: Foreign Exchange; gearing ratio: Net debt divided by equity expressed as a percentage; kbbl, kbbl/d: Thousand barrels, kbbl per day; kboe, kboe/d: Thousand barrels of oil equivalent, kboe per day; LNG: Liquefied Natural Gas; mn: Million; MWh: Megawatt hour(s); n.a.: Not available; n.m.: Not meaningful; net debt: Interest bearing debts plus finance lease liabilities less cash and cash equivalents; NGL: Natural Gas Liquids; NOPAT: Net Operating Profit After Tax, profit on ordinary activities after taxes plus net interest on net borrowings, +/– result from discontinued operations, +/– tax effect of adjustments; ROACE: Return On Average Capital Employed, NOPAT divided by average capital employed expressed as a percentage; ROE: Return On Equity, net income for the year divided by average equity expressed as a percentage (ROFA, ROACE and ROE indicators are calculated on a rolling basis based on the previous four consecutive quarters); RON: New Romanian leu; special items: Special items are expenses and income reflected in the financial statements that are disclosed separately, as they are not part of underlying ordinary business operations. They are being disclosed separately in order to enable investors to better understand and evaluate OMV Group's reported financial performance; t: Metric ton(s); TRY: Turkish lira; TWh: Terawatt hour(s); USD: US dollar

For a full list of abbreviations and definitions, please see the OMV Annual Report.

OMV contacts

Magdalena Moll, SVP Corporate Affairs and Head of Investor Relations Tel.: +43 1 40440-21600; e-mail: [email protected]

Robert Lechner, Public Relations Tel.: +43 1 40440-21472; e-mail: [email protected]

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