Podravka d.d. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Jul 22, 2021

koprivnica, 22nd july 2021

Podravka Group Business results for January – June 2021 unaudited

Content

• Key financial indicators in 1 – 6 2021 3
• Operations of the Podravka Group in conditions of COVID–19 disease 5
• Significant events in 1 6 2021 8
• Overview of sales revenues in 1 – 6 2021 12
• Profitability in 1 – 6 2021 19
• Key highlights of the income statement in 1 – 6 2021 23
• Key highlights of the balance sheet as at 30 June 2021 26
• Key highlights of the cash flow statement in 1 – 6 2021 29
• Share in 1 6 2021 31
• Additional tables for 1 6 2021 35
• Consolidated financial statements in 1 – 6 2021 39
• Statement of liability 47
• Contact 48

Key financial indicator in 1 – 6 2021

Key financial indicators in 1 – 6 2021

(in HRK millions)	1 – 6 2020	1 – 6 2021	Δ	%
Sales revenue	2,245.3	2,220.5	(24.8)	(1.1%)
EBITDA1	320.1	356.6	36.5	11.4%
Net profit after MI	161.6	197.6	36.0	22.3%
Net cash flow from operating activities	280.0	359.7	79.7	28.5%
Cash capital expenditures	91.3	56.5	(34.8)	(38.1%)
Normalized EBITDA2	317.5	357.1	39.6	12.5%
Normalized net profit after MI	159.9	198.0	38.2	23.9%
(in HRK; market capitalization in HRKm)	31.12.2020	30.06.2021	Δ	%
Net debt / normalized EBITDA	1.4	0.7	(0.6)	(45.8%)
Normalized Earnings per share	35.0	40.4	5.4	15.5%
Last price at the end of period	485.0	588.0	103.0	21.2%
Market capitalization	3,391.2	4,114.3	723.2	21.3%
Return on average equity3	7.6%	8.3%		+72 bp
Return on average assets4	5.1%	5.8%		+65 bp

note: decimal differences in the document are possible due to rounding.

Key highlights in 1 – 6 2021:

• In 1 6 2021, the Podravka Group recorded a revenue decrease of HRK 24.8m (-1.1%), an increase in operating profit (EBIT) of HRK 37.0m (+17.5%) and an increase in net profit of HRK 36.0m (+22.3%),
• Lower sales revenues in the 1 6 2021 period are primarily a result of an exceptionally significant increase in demand for Food and Pharmaceuticals segments products in the comparative period,
• A positive impact on operations came from the optimisation, cost control and positive movements in foreign exchange differences on trade receivables and trade payables, as well as on borrowings at the Group level, which successfully cancelled out lower sales revenues and resulted in profitability increase on all levels,
• Deleveraging at the Podravka Group level continued by a decrease in total borrowings of HRK 130.7m. The net debt to normalized EBITDA ratio for the reporting period was 0.7.

¹ Reported EBITDA is calculated in a way that EBIT was increased by the depreciation, amortisation and value adjustments of the non-current assets.

² Normalized EBITDA is calculated in a way that normalized EBIT was increased by the depreciation and amortization.

³ Normalized. Return on average equity is calculated in a wat that normalized Net income is divided by average total shareholder's equity. Average total shareholder's equity is a sum of total shareholder's equity on the last day of reporting period (30.6.2021) and comparative period (31.12.2020) divided by 2. Normalized Net income include the last 12 months period.

⁴ Normalized. Return on average assets is calculated in a wat that normalized Net income is divided by average total asset. Average total asset is a sum of total asset on the last day of reporting period (30.6.2021) and comparative period (31.12.2020) divided by 2. Normalized Net income include the last 12 months period.

Operations of the Podravka Group in conditions of COVID–19 disease

Operations of the Podravka Group in conditions of COVID–19 disease

The outbreak of COVID–19 disease marked 2020 in all the Podravka Group's markets, and business operations in challenging and difficult conditions, due to the outbreak of COVID–19 disease, continued in the first half of 2021 as well.

At the end of 2020, in Croatia and most of the countries in which the Podravka Group operates, the epidemiological situation deteriorated and stricter measures were introduced, which also continued in 2021. Introduction of strict epidemiological measures such as lockdown, introduction of curfew, reduced store opening hours, restrictions on the number of customers in stores, limited movement of people, closure of the Gastro channel, full or partial introduction of online classes, difficult access to health care facilities, reduced number of diagnostic procedures and consequently, lower levels of prescription drugs prescribed also affected the business operations of both segments of the Podravka Group. In May, epidemiological measures in Croatia and other European Union countries were gradually eased and mitigated. The sales of the Gastro channel (the Gastro channel includes HoReCa customers, institutional customers, industrial customers, etc.) is directly affected by restrictive measures. The easing of restrictive measures and the opening of hospitality facilities and state borders in the reporting period started earlier compared to the same period in 2020, which resulted in a better shoulder season, a successful start of the tourist season and sales growth in the Gastro channel. The share of Gastro channel sales of the Adria region in total sales revenues of the Podravka Group increased from 6.1% in the comparative period to 7.2% in the reporting period. The share of Gastro channel sales in the 1 – 6 2021 period on international markets in total sales revenues of the Podravka Group increased to 1.5% in the reporting period compared to 1.1% in the comparative period.

In the reporting period, the Podravka Group received subsidies based on difficult business conditions due to the situation caused by COVID–19 disease in Serbia and in Slovenia in the total net amount of HRK 0.8m. The situation caused by COVID–19 disease did not give rise to new financial risks. An event that can be directly related to the impact of the COVID–19 disease is a provision of HRK 0.5m for a receivable from a customer from Africa that has not been collected.

Even before the outbreak of COVID–19 disease in the European Union, the Podravka Group continuously monitored the situation and took preventive and corrective measures in real time to manage potential health and business risks. With the first outbreak of COVID–19 disease in the Republic of Croatia, the Crisis Management Team was activated, which adopted measures in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization and the competent national authorities of the Republic of Croatia. With increased attention, the development of the situation in the country and the region continued to be closely monitored, in order to ensure the health safety of employees and ensure business continuity. In addition, a separate e-mail address has been established for the two-way internal communication between employees and the Crisis Management Team and an internal portal to constantly communicate the need to implement the established anti-epidemic measures on a daily basis.

Work organization is still under strict control and in accordance with current epidemiological measures and the recommendations of the competent institutions. All employees, in cases where this is possible, are enabled to work from home, while the allowed number of employees in offices is being adapted to the epidemiological situation. In order to better inform employees,

ensure business continuity and reduce all external risks, a corresponding documentation set of policies and work instructions has been defined, which have been adequately communicated to all users of the Podravka Group's IT system. Despite all the challenges caused by the COVID–19 pandemic, thanks to the intensified efforts of the Corporate and Information Security sector and IT sector, there were no significant security incidents that would cause the unavailability of the IT system and consequently affect the company's business continuity.

Significant events in 1 – 6 2021

The Supervisory Board appointed Martina Dalić, PhD, as the new President of the Management Board of Podravka Inc.

At its meeting held on 3rd February, the Supervisory Board of Podravka Inc. unanimously appointed Martina Dalić, PhD, as the new President of the Management Board of Podravka Inc. The mandate of the newly appointed President of the Management Board will last until 23rd February 2022, i.e. until the expiration of the mandate of the current Management Board.

Martina Dalić, PhD, is a person with extensive experience in the public and private sectors, but also in international institutions.

She comes to the position of the President of the Management Board of Podravka Inc. from the position of the director of the business consulting company Callidus Certus d.o.o., of which she is also the founder.

In her career in the public sector, she was the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia and Minister of the Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts (2016 – 2018), Minister of Finance (2010 – 2011), State Secretary (2004 – 2008) and Assistant Minister of Finance (1997 – 2000). She began her career in the public sector in 1995 at the Ministry of Finance. In addition, in 2011 she was elected a member of the Croatian Parliament and held that mandate until 2015.

She also gained significant experience through the private sector, so from 2008 to 2010 she was the President of the Management Board of Partner banka Zagreb, and from 2000 until 2004 the chief economist of Privredna banka Zagreb, a member of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group.

From 2015 to 2016, she was a permanent advisor for public financial management at the International Monetary Fund, Washington DC.

In the period from 2005 to 2012, Martina Dalić, PhD, was the deputy chief negotiator and negotiator in the negotiating team for the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union for four chapters (Customs union, Taxation, Financial control, and Financial and budgetary provisions).

Martina Dalić, PhD, graduated from the Faculty of Economics and Business in Zagreb, where she began her professional career as an assistant at the Department of Organization and Management. She received her master's degree in 1994, and defended her doctoral thesis in 2012.

She is the author of numerous professional and scientific papers.

The Podravka Group increased employees' earnings

At the session held on 18th March 2021, the Management Board of Podravka Inc. passed decisions improving the status and position of the Podravka Group's employees. These decisions aimed at increasing employees' earnings have been implemented as of 1st April 2021.

An additional HRK 21m will be invested in measures to improve employees' rights. This investment in improving the material rights of employees will be offset by savings at other cost levels (savings through simplification of the organisation, savings on general and administrative expenses and marketing expenses).

General Assembly adopted the decision on dividend distribution

In accordance with the results achieved in 2020, the Supervisory Board of Podravka Inc. at the session held on 30th April 2021, adopted the proposal of the decision of the Management Board of Podravka Inc. on the use of profit for 2020, and passed it to the General Assembly of Podravka Inc. for its adoption. On 29th June 2021, the General Assembly adopted the decision to distribute dividend to the shareholders of Podravka Inc. in the amount of HRK 9 per share, which implies a dividend yield5 of 1.5%. Shareholders list for the dividend distribution will be determined on 29th July 2021, and dividend distribution will be on 27th August 2021.

Strong investment cycle launched

The Supervisory Board of Podravka gave its consent to the Management Board to launch a strong investment cycle that will take place in several phases. This investment cycle primarily refers to the project of Podravka's logistics processes optimization, IT and energy reconstruction and modernization of the office building in Koprivnica, and technological modernization of production. The project of logistics processes optimization implies the determination of all necessary measures to improve logistics processes, including the possibility of building a new logistics and distribution centre that would fully meet the needs and make Podravka even closer to consumers and markets. The project of IT and energy reconstruction and modernization of the office building in Koprivnica will improve energy efficiency, corporate and IT security of the system and provide appropriate working conditions that will fully meet the prescribed standards and new requirements in the period after COVID–19 disease pandemic. In addition to the two mentioned and very important projects, in the following period the Podravka Group expects several other important projects that seek to technically and technologically modernize production and digitally transform the company.

⁵ Dividend yield has been calculated as a ratio between gross amount of the dividend per share (HRK 9.00) and last trading price of the share (HRK 596.00) on the date of the General assembly (29th June 2021) when dividend payout was voted.

Podravka Group Business strategy until 2025 adopted

The Supervisory Board of Podravka approved the Strategic Plan of the Podravka Group for the 2021 – 2025 period. The strategy includes both segments of the Podravka Group, Food and Pharmaceuticals, through three development pillars: focus on selected markets and product categories, increasing business efficiency through technological modernization and digital transformation of production and logistics processes, and acquisitions.

In the Food segment, the strategy envisages focusing on the markets of Western and Central Europe, which presupposes maintaining the leading position in the Adria region and using this position as a basis to more determinedly and strongly conquer the markets of Western and Central Europe. In order to strengthen exports and market share in the target markets, the product portfolio is divided into 21 product categories. 12 categories have significant growth potential in exports, of which three product categories stand out: seasonings, soups and bakery.

The coming period will be marked by intensive technological and IT modernization aimed at achieving greater production efficiency, but also strengthening the ability to adapt more quickly to the habits and needs of consumers. An integral part of technological modernization will be the production management improvement through the application of so-called Lean Management and Industry 4.0 which will start through a pilot project at the Vegeta and Soups factory and will then be transferred to other factories. The aim of these efforts is to make more efficient use of technology and human resources.

Acquisitions will be selected and implemented in a way that will serve to strengthen the market position and expand business in the target markets of Western and Central Europe.

In the Pharmaceuticals segment, the focus will be on stronger growth in international markets, mainly Central and Eastern Europe, expanding the portfolio with products in additional Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) groups and stronger domestic market growth by introducing new products. Growth will be strongly driven by the launch of new molecules in the prescription and non-prescription program.

The implementation of the adopted Strategy implies investment of around HRK 1.7 billion in modernization and digitalization of production and logistics processes, around HRK 1.4 billion in marketing to achieve organic growth and around HRK 2.0 billion in acquisitions.

Overview of sales revenues in 1 – 6 2021

Overview of sales revenues in 1 – 6 2021

The situation caused by COVID–19 disease positively impacted the sales revenues trends in the first half of 2020 when a prominent effect of stockpiling of food and pharmaceutical products by customers was recorded in almost all markets in which the Podravka Group is present. Increased demand in the first half of 2020 significantly contributed to sales revenues of both business segments and almost all business units and categories, but this impact could not be clearly distinguished from the impact of regular demand for products. In the reporting period, the epidemiological situation also had a significant impact in most countries in which the Podravka Group operates, especially in the Adria region (mostly in Croatia), which is different from the one recorded in the same period of 2020. Negative impact on sales revenues in the first three months of 2021 comes from the introduced strict epidemiological measures such as lockdown and curfew, reduced store opening hours, restrictions on the number of customers in stores, limited movement of people, closure of the Gastro channel (includes HoReCa customers, institutional customers, industrial customers, etc.), difficult access to health care facilities, reduced number of diagnostic procedures and consequently, lower levels of prescription drugs prescribed. The positive impact on sales revenues in the reporting period comes from the easing of epidemiological measures in April and May and a significant easing in June, which gave a boost to the tourist season and the arrival of foreign guests in Croatia. All of the above affected the movements of sales revenues, but this effect cannot be clearly estimated or quantified.

(in HRK millions)	1 – 6 2020	1 – 6 2021 Δ		%
Food	1,755.0	1,716.6	(38.5)	(2.2%)
Own brands	1,664.4	1,619.1	(45.3)	(2.7%)
Other sales	90.7	97.5	6.8	7.5%
Pharmaceuticals	490.3	503.9	13.7	2.8%
Own brands	395.8	400.8	5.0	1.3%
Other sales	94.5	103.2	8.7	9.2%
Podravka Group	2,245.3	2,220.5	(24.8)	(1.1%)
Own brands	2,060.1	2,019.9	(40.3)	(2.0%)
Other sales	185.2	200.6	15.5	8.3%

Sales revenues by segment in 1 – 6 2021

Movements of the Food segment revenues (1 – 6 2021 compared to 1 – 6 2020):

• Own brands recorded HRK 45.3m (-2.7%) lower sales, where the increase in sales of the business units Culinary, Podravka food and Baby food, sweets and snacks did not manage to cancel out the lack of the exceptionally high demand and sales of food products from other business units in the comparative period,
• Other sales recorded HRK 6.8m (+7.5%) higher sales, primarily as a result of the increase in sales of trade goods in the market of Croatia,
• Overall, the Food segment recorded HRK 38.5m (-2.2%) lower sales,

Movements of the Pharmaceuticals segment revenues (1 – 6 2021 compared to 1 – 6 2020):

• Own brands recorded HRK 5.0m higher sales (+1.3%), as a result of the increase in sales of prescription drugs, primarily in the markets of Slovakia and Kosovo,
• Other sales recorded HRK 8.7m (+9.2%) higher revenues, due to the increase in sales of trade goods of the Farmavita company in the market of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
• Overall, the Pharmaceuticals segment recorded HRK 13.7m (+2.8%) higher sales revenues,

Movements of the Podravka Group revenues (1 – 6 2021 compared to 1 – 6 2020):

• Podravka Group's own brands recorded a decrease in sales of HRK 40.3m (-2.0%),
• The revenues of other sales are HRK 15.5m (+8.3%) higher,
• Overall, the Podravka Group sales revenues are HRK 24.8m (-1.1%) lower.

Sales revenues by segment in 1 – 6 2021

Pharmaceuticals segment 22.7%

Sales revenues by business unit and category in 1 – 6 2021

(in HRK millions)	1 – 6 2020	1 – 6 2021	Δ	%
BU Culinary	507.4	520.0	12.7	2.5%
BU Baby food, sweets & snacks	222.9	226.7	3.8	1.7%
BU Podravka food	203.7	208.5	4.8	2.4%
BU Žito and Lagris*	463.0	421.0	(42.0)	(9.1%)
BU Meat products, meals and spreads	149.4	138.2	(11.2)	(7.5%)
BU Fish	118.0	104.6	(13.4)	(11.4%)
Prescription drugs*	326.6	340.6	14.0	4.3%
Non-prescription programme*	69.1	60.1	(9.0)	(13.0%)
Other sales	185.2	200.6	15.5	8.3%
Other sales Food*	90.7	97.5	6.8	7.5%
Other sales Pharmaceuticals	94.5	103.2	8.7	9.2%
Podravka Group	2,245.3	2,220.5	(24.8)	(1.1%)

*The difference in relation to the publication of business results for the period 1 – 6 2020, refers to changes in the categorisation of sales revenues, while at the total level of the period, there were no changes in the amount of sales revenues.

Movements of revenues by business unit and category (1 – 6 2021 compared to 1 – 6 2020):

• The Culinary business unit recorded HRK 12.7m (+2.5%) higher sales, primarily due to the increase in sales of the Universal seasonings category. The business unit recorded growth in sales in most regions,
• The Baby food, sweets and snacks business unit recorded an increase in sales of HRK 3.8m (+1.7%), due to the increase in sales of the categories Creamy spreads, Snacks and Baby food. The business unit recorded an increase in sales in most regions, which successfully compensated for lower sales of the Adria region,
• The Podravka food business unit recorded HRK 4.8m (+2.4%) higher sales, following the increase in sales of the Condiments, Tomato and Flour categories. The significant revenue growth was recorded in the markets of the Western Europe and Overseas and the Central Europe, which cancelled out lower sales of other regions,

• The Žito and Lagris business unit records HRK 42.0m (-9.1%) lower sales than in the comparative period, primarily as a result of lower sales in the categories of Flour, Rice, Pulses, porridge and oil products, and private labels, primarily in the markets of the Adria and Central Europe regions,

• The Meat products, meals and spreads business unit recorded a decrease in sales of HRK 11.2m (-7.5%), primarily due to lower sales of the Luncheon meat, Canned ready-to-eat meals and Sausages categories in the markets of the Adria and the Western Europe and Overseas regions,

• The Fish business unit in the observed period recorded HRK 13.4m (-11.4%) lower sales than in the comparative period, primarily due to the decrease in sales of the Tuna and Sardine categories in the Adria region,
• The Prescription drugs category recorded HRK 14.0m (+4.3%) higher sales, following the increase in sales of most subcategories. The greatest contribution to the increase in sales revenues was made by the markets of Slovakia, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina,
• The revenues of the Non-prescription programme category are HRK 9.0m (-13.0%) lower, as a result of a decrease in sales of the OTC drugs subcategory in the market of Croatia, as a result of exceptionally high demand for Non-prescription drugs in the comparative period,
• The Other sales category recorded HRK 15.5m (+8.3%) higher sales. In the Food segment, other sales grew by HRK 6.8m (+7.5%) mainly due to the increase in sales of trade goods in the market of Croatia. In the Pharmaceuticals segment, other sales grew by HRK 8.7m (+9.2%), primarily due to higher sales of trade goods in the market of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sales revenues by business unit and category in 1 – 6 2021

Sales revenues by region in 1 – 6 2021

1 – 6 2020	1 – 6 2021 Δ		%
1,546.9	1,507.7	(39.2)	(2.5%)
1,199.2	1,153.4	(45.8)	(3.8%)
347.7	354.3	6.6	1.9%
247.6	267.4	19.8	8.0%
246.5	266.8	20.3	8.2%
1.1	0.6	(0.5)	(47.5%)
278.2	271.0	(7.2)	(2.6%)
246.7	235.1	(11.6)	(4.7%)
31.5	35.9	4.4	13.9%
166.1	163.5	(2.6)	(1.6%)
57.0	51.2	(5.8)	(10.2%)
109.1	112.3	3.2	2.9%
6.5	11.0	4.5	68.7%
5.7	10.2	4.4	77.5%
0.8	0.8	0.0	5.5%
2,245.3	2,220.5	(24.8)	(1.1%)

Movements of sales revenues by region (1 – 6 2021 compared to 1 – 6 2020):

• The Adria region recorded a decrease in sales of HRK 39.2m (-2.5%) relative to the comparative period. Food segment revenues decreased by HRK 45.8m (-3.8%), primarily due to the exceptional demand for most product categories recorded in the comparative period. Pharmaceuticals segment revenues are HRK 6.6m higher (+1.9%), due to higher demand and sales of Prescription drugs compared to the same period of the previous year,
• Revenues of the Western Europe and Overseas region grew by HRK 19.8m (+8.0%) in the reporting period. The Food segment recorded revenue growth of HRK 20.3m (+8.2%), due to increase in sales of almost all business units, with the largest absolute growth generated by the business units Culinary, Podravka Food, and Baby food, sweets and snacks. Pharmaceuticals segment revenues are HRK 0.5m lower (-47.5%) due to the decrease in sales of Prescription drugs,
• The Central Europe region recorded HRK 7.2m (-2.6%) lower revenues. The Food segment recorded HRK 11.6m lower sales (-4.7%), where the increase in sales of the business units Podravka Food and Meat products, meals and spreads was unable to cancel out lower sales of other business units. The Pharmaceuticals segment recorded sales increase of HRK 4.4m (+13.9%), primarily due to the increase in sales of Prescription drugs in the market of Slovakia,
• In the reporting period, revenues of the Eastern Europe region are HRK 2.6m lower (-1.6%). The Food segment recorded a revenue decrease of HRK 5.8m (-10.2%) and lower sales by most business units. The Pharmaceuticals segment recorded a sales increase of HRK 3.2m (+2.9%), due to the increase in sales of Prescription drugs,
• The New markets region recorded a sales growth of HRK 4.5m (+68.7%) as a result of Food segment sales increase of HRK 4.4m (+77.5%), primarily due to the sales increase of Universal seasonings and Creamy spreads. Sales revenues of the Pharmaceuticals segment are at the same level as in the comparative period.

Profitability in 1 – 6 2021

Profitability in 1 – 6 2021

note: The overview and explanation of value adjustments to non-current assets used in the EBITDA calculation, the overview and explanation of items treated as one-off by management and the overview of methodology of calculation of the normalized result are provided in the "Additional tables for 1 – 6 2021" section.

		Profitability of the Food segment			Normalized
(in HRK millions)	1 – 6 20	1 – 6 21	Δ	%	1 –6 20	1 – 6 21	Δ	%
Sales revenue	1,755.0	1,716.6	(38.5)	(2.2%)	1,755.0	1,716.6	(38.5)	(2.2%)
Gross profit	598.8	602.4	3.6	0.6%	598.8	602.4	3.6	0.6%
EBITDA*	227.3	243.0	15.6	6.9%	227.6	243.5	15.9	7.0%
EBIT	150.4	167.3	16.9	11.3%	150.6	167.9	17.2	11.4%
Net profit after MI	119.7	136.3	16.6	13.9%	119.9	136.8	16.8	14.0%
Gross margin	34.1%	35.1%		+98 bp	34.1%	35.1%		+98 bp
EBITDA margin	13.0%	14.2%		+120 bp	13.0%	14.2%		+122 bp
EBIT margin	8.6%	9.7%		+118 bp	8.6%	9.8%		+120 bp
Net margin after MI	6.8%	7.9%		+112 bp	6.8%	8.0%		+113 bp

Profitability of the Food segment in 1 – 6 2021

* EBITDA is calculated in a way that EBIT was increased by depreciation and amortization and value adjustments of non-current assets; normalized EBITDA is calculated in a way that normalized EBIT was increased by depreciation and amortization.

Profitability of the Food segment (1 – 6 2021 compared to 1 – 6 2020):

• In the 1 6 2021 period, the Food segment recorded an increase in gross profit of HRK 3.6m (+0.6%). The reported gross margin stood at 35.1%, which is an improvement of almost 100 basis points in relation to the comparative period, due to the increase in portion of a more profitable product range in sales revenues. In the reporting period, positive trends in prices of raw materials and supplies were recorded if compared to 1 – 6 2020. The estimated effect of movements in prices of raw materials and supplies in 1 – 6 2021 amounted to positive HRK 4.9m6 compared to 1 – 6 2020, primarily related to meat and wheat,
• The reported operating profit (EBIT) is HRK 16.9m (+11.3%) higher than in the comparative period, while normalized operating profit is HRK 17.2m (+11.4%) higher. In addition to the impact above the gross profit level, the positive effect of cost optimisation continues on the half-year level, primarily through savings on marketing expenses and savings on logistics and distribution costs. In addition to achieved cost control and optimisation, EBIT was also impacted by lower provisions for trade receivables and positive movements in foreign exchange differences on trade receivables and trade payables (HRK +1.4m in 1 – 6 2021; HRK -3.6m in 1 – 6 2020),

⁶ Obtained as used volumes of raw materials and supplies in 1 – 6 2021*prices in 1 – 6 2021 – used volumes of raw materials and supplies in 1 – 6 2021*prices in iz 1 – 6 2020.

• Reported net profit after minority interests is HRK 16.6m higher (+13.9%), while normalized net profit after minority interests is HRK 16.8m higher (+14.0%) compared to 1 – 6 2020. In addition to the impact above the EBIT level, net profit was positively impacted by foreign exchange differences on borrowings (HRK +0.9m in 1 – 6 2021; HRK -2.9m in 1 – 6 2020) and lower finance costs. Following the increase in pre-tax profit, the tax liability is HRK 4.9m higher.

		Profitability of the Pharmaceutical segment			Normalized
(in HRK millions)	1 – 6 20	1 – 6 21	Δ	%	1 – 6 20	1 – 6 21	Δ	%
Sales revenue	490.3	503.9	13.7	2.8%	490.3	503.9	13.7	2.8%
Gross profit	237.0	240.7	3.7	1.6%	234.2	240.7	6.6	2.8%
EBITDA*	92.8	113.6	20.8	22.5%	89.9	113.6	23.7	26.3%
EBIT	61.3	81.4	20.1	32.8%	58.5	81.4	22.9	39.2%
Net profit after MI	41.9	61.3	19.4	46.3%	39.9	61.3	21.3	53.4%
Gross margin	48.3%	47.8%		-57 bp	47.8%	47.8%		+1 bp
EBITDA margin	18.9%	22.5%		+362 bp	18.3%	22.5%		+420 bp
EBIT margin	12.5%	16.2%		+365 bp	11.9%	16.2%		+423 bp
Net margin after MI	8.5%	12.2%		+362 bp	8.1%	12.2%		+401 bp

Profitability of the Pharmaceutical segment in 1 – 6 2021

* EBITDA is calculated in a way that EBIT was increased by depreciation and amortization and value adjustments of non-current assets; normalized EBITDA is calculated in a way that normalized EBIT was increased by depreciation and amortization.

Profitability of the Pharmaceuticals segment (1 – 6 2021 compared to 1 – 6 2020):

• The Pharmaceuticals segment recorded HRK 3.7m (+1.6%) higher reported gross profit, and HRK 6.6m (+2.8%) higher normalized gross profit. The reported gross margin was 47.8%, which is lower than in the comparative period, due to the increase in portion of trade goods in sales revenues and the decrease in the share of Non-prescription drugs programme,
• Reported operating profit (EBIT) is HRK 20.1m (+32.8%) higher, while normalized operating profit is HRK 22.9m (+39.2%) higher. In addition to the impact above the gross profit level, EBIT was affected by the savings on selling costs and positive movements in foreign exchange differences on trade receivables and trade payables (HRK +6.6m in 1 – 6 2021; HRK -13.5m in 1 – 6 2020), as well as lower provisions for trade receivables,
• Reported net profit after minority interests is HRK 19.4m (+46.3%) higher, while normalized net profit after minority interests is HRK 21.3m (+53.4%) higher. In addition to the impact above the EBIT level, net profit after minority interests was impacted by favourable movements in foreign exchange differences on borrowings (HRK +0.3m in 1 – 6 2021; HRK -2.8m in 1 – 6 2020). The higher level of pre-tax profit resulted in the increase in tax liability of HRK 4.2m.

	Profitability of the Podravka Group				Normalized
(in HRK millions)	1 – 6 20	1 – 6 21	Δ	%	1 – 6 20	1 – 6 21	Δ	%
Sales revenue	2,245.3	2,220.5	(24.8)	(1.1%)	2,245.3	2,220.5	(24.8)	(1.1%)
Gross profit	835.9	843.2	7.3	0.9%	833.0	843.2	10.2	1.2%
EBITDA*	320.1	356.6	36.5	11.4%	317.5	357.1	39.6	12.5%
EBIT	211.7	248.7	37.0	17.5%	209.1	249.3	40.2	19.2%
Net profit after MI	161.6	197.6	36.0	22.3%	159.9	198.0	38.2	23.9%
Gross margin	37.2%	38.0%		+75 bp	37.1%	38.0%		+87 bp
EBITDA margin	14.3%	16.1%		+180 bp	14.1%	16.1%		+194 bp
EBIT margin	9.4%	11.2%		+177 bp	9.3%	11.2%		+191 bp
Net margin after MI	7.2%	8.9%		+170 bp	7.1%	8.9%		+180 bp

Profitability of the Podravka Group in 1 – 6 2021

* EBITDA is calculated in a way that EBIT was increased by depreciation and amortization and value adjustments of non-current assets; normalized EBITDA is calculated in a way that normalized EBIT was increased by depreciation and amortization.

Profitability of the Podravka Group (1 – 6 2021 compared to 1 – 6 2020):

• In the observed period, the Podravka Group recorded HRK 7.3m (+0.9%) higher reported gross profit, while normalized gross profit was HRK 10.2m (+1.2%) higher. Cost of goods sold decreased by 2.3%, with the increase in reported gross margin, which stood at 38.0% at the end of the reporting period,
• The reported operating profit (EBIT) is HRK 37.0m (+17.5%) higher, while normalized operating profit is HRK 40.2m (+19.2%) higher. In addition to the impact above the gross profit level, the increase in operating profit came from cost optimisation and savings, among which lower selling costs and lower marketing expenses stand out. Operating profit was also impacted by favourable movements in foreign exchange differences on trade receivables and trade payables (HRK +8.0m in 1 – 6 2021; HRK -17.2m in 1 – 6 2020), and lower provisions for trade receivables,
• Reported net profit after minority interests is HRK 36.0m higher (+22.3%), while normalized net profit after minority interests is HRK 38.2m higher (+23.9%). In addition to the impact above the EBIT level, net profit after minority interests was impacted by favourable movements in foreign exchange differences on borrowings (HRK +1.2m in 1 – 6 2021; HRK -5.7m in 1 – 6 2020) relative to the comparative period, and lower finance costs. The tax liability is HRK 9.1m higher.

Key highlights of the income statement in 1 – 6 2021

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Podravka Group	Reported				Normalized
(in HRK millions)	1 – 6 20	1 – 6 21	Δ	%	1 – 6 20	1 – 6 21	Δ	%
Cost of goods sold	1,409.4	1,377.3	(32.1)	(2.3%)	1,412.3	1,377.3	(35.0)	(2.5%)
General and administrative expenses	149.6	154.1	4.5	3.0%	149.4	153.5	4.2	2.8%
Selling and distribution costs	295.6	290.4	(5.2)	(1.7%)	295.6	290.4	(5.2)	(1.7%)
Marketing expenses	168.6	167.6	(1.0)	(0.6%)	168.6	167.6	(1.0)	(0.6%)
Other expenses (income), net	10.4	(17.6)	(28.0)	(270.1%)	10.4	(17.6)	(28.0)	(270.1%)
Total operating expenses	2,033.6	1,971.8	(61.8)	(3.0%)	2,036.2	1,971.2	(65.0)	(3.2%)

Cost of goods sold

Cost of goods sold decreased by 2.3% relative to the comparative period due to a lower level of sales realized, the structure of sales and movements in prices of raw materials and supplies (estimated positive impact in the Food segment of HRK 4.9m7 , primarily from meat and wheat). On the normalized level, cost of goods sold decreased by 2.5%.

General and administrative expenses

In relation to the comparative period, general and administrative expenses are HRK 4.5m higher (+3.0%) due to different dynamics of movements in provisions and higher exercise of share options than in the comparative period. On the normalized level, general and administrative expenses are HRK 4.2m higher (+2.8%).

Selling and distribution costs

In the observed period, selling and distribution costs are HRK 5.2m (-1.7%) lower than in the comparative period, primarily as a result of lower provisions for trade payables and lower transportation costs.

Marketing expenses

In the reporting period, marketing expenses (which include marketing investments expenses and marketing department expenses) are HRK 1.0m lower (-0.6%) than in the comparative period. In the Food segment, marketing expenses decreased by HRK 4.4m (-4.7%), while in the Pharmaceuticals segment they are HRK 3.3m (+4.4%) higher.

⁷ Obtained as used volumes of raw materials and supplies in 1 - 6 2021*prices in 1 - 6 2021 - used volumes of raw materials and supplies in 1 - 6 2021*prices in 1 – 6 2020.

Other expenses (income), net

In the reporting period, other expenses and income, net amounted to HRK -17.6m (positive impact), while in the comparative period they amounted to HRK +10.4m (negative impact), mainly due to positive movements in foreign exchange differences on trade receivables and trade payables, which amounted to HRK +8.0m in the 1 – 6 2021 period, while in the comparative period they amounted to HRK -17.2m.

Net finance costs

In the observed period, net finance costs amounted to HRK -3.2m, while in the comparative period they amounted to HRK -11.6m, mainly as a result of favourable movements in foreign exchange differences on borrowings (HRK +1.2m in 1 – 6 2021; HRK -5.7m in 1 – 6 2020) and of HRK 1.7m lower finance costs. At the same time, interest expense on borrowings is HRK 2.3m (-37.0%) lower due to refinancing of borrowings under more favourable commercial terms, with a continuous decrease in the total borrowings.

Income tax

In the 1 – 6 2021 period, the income tax of the Podravka Group is HRK 9.1m (+26.6%) higher than in the comparative period, as a result of higher level of pre-tax profit in both segments.

Key highlights of the balance sheet as at 30 June 2021

Key highlights of the balance sheet as at 30 June 2021

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment of the Podravka Group are HRK 37.5m or -1.7% lower compared to 31 December 2020, due to the regular depreciation of the current period.

Inventories

Inventories of the Podravka Group are HRK 28.4m (+2.9%) higher than as at 31 December 2020, and HRK 26.3m (-2.5%) lower than as at 30 June 2020. The decrease in inventories compared to 30 June 2020 is primarily the result of the decrease in inventories of the Food segment in the reporting period.

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables of the Podravka Group are HRK 25.3m (+2.6%) higher than as at 31 December 2020, and HRK 106.6m (+12.0%) higher than as at 30 June 2020, in line with the regular operations of both segments in the reporting period.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents of the Podravka Group at the end of the observed period are HRK 168.3m higher (+324.6%) compared to 31 December 2020. This is explained in the "Key characteristics of the cash flow statement in 1 – 6 2021" section.

Long-term and short-term borrowings

As at 30 June 2021, long-term and short-term borrowings of the Podravka Group are HRK 130.7m lower than as at 31 December 2020. In the observed period, long-term debt is lower by HRK 60.7m, while short-term debt is lower by HRK 69.9m as a result of regular repayment of borrowings.

Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables of the Podravka Group are HRK 146.3m or +26.4% higher compared to 31 December 2020, and HRK 78.4m (+12.6%) higher compared to 30 June 2020. The movement in relation to 30 June 2020 is primarily a result of different dynamics of dividend distribution (June 2020 vs. August 2021).

Indebtedness

As at 30 June 2021, the total debt of the Podravka Group related to borrowings and other interest-bearing financial liabilities amounted to HRK 646.5m, of which HRK 240.5m relates to long-term borrowings, HRK 312.1m to short-term borrowings, HRK 94.0m to liabilities for right-of-use assets, while HRK 0.02m relates to financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. The average weighted cost of debt on all the stated liabilities as at 30 June 2021 was 0.9%, while if right-of-use assets are excluded it was 0.7%.

Analysing the debt currency structure, the highest exposure, of 47.9%, is in the domestic currency (HRK), while the exposure toward the Euro (EUR) was 45.4%. The debt share in the Czech koruna (CZK) amounted to 3.2%, in the Bosnia and Herzegovina mark (BAM) to 2.4%, while the remainder of 1.1% relates to other currencies.

(in HRK millions)*	2020	1 – 6 2021	Δ	%
Financial debt8	785.2	646.5	(138.7)	(17.7%)
Cash and cash equivalents	51.9	220.2	168.3	324.6%
Net debt9	733.3	426.3	(307.0)	(41.9%)
Interest expense	11.5	9.2	(2.3)	(19.6%)
Net debt / normalized EBITDA	1.4	0.7	(0.6)	(45.8%)
Normalized EBIT / Interest expense	28.3	39.5	11.3	39.8%
Equity to assets ratio10	69.4%	70.0%		+60 bp

* note: all indicators are calculated in a way that income statement items are calculated at the level of the last 12 months, while balance sheet items are taken at the period end.

Net debt decrease as at 30 June 2021 relative to the comparative period is a result of the repayment of a portion of borrowings compared to 31 December 2020. Normalized EBITDA increase with the decline in net debt led to a lower net debt to normalized EBITDA ratio. Normalized EBIT increase with the decrease in interest expense has driven the rise in the interest coverage ratio (Normalized EBIT / Interest expense).

⁸ Financial debt: long-term and short-term borrowings + liabilities for right-of-use assets + financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. The data is provided in the "Consolidated statements of financial position as at 30 June 2021" section.

⁹ Net debt: Financial debt – Cash and cash equivalents.

¹⁰Equity to assets ratio: total shareholder's equity / total assets. The data is provided in the "Consolidated statements of financial position as at 30 June 2021" section.

Key highlights of the cash flow statement in 1 – 6 2021

Key highlights of the cash flow statement in 1 – 6 2021

(in HRK millions)	1 – 6 2020	1 – 6 2021	Δ
Net cash flow from operating activities	280.0	359.7	79.7
Net cash flow from investing activities	(90.3)	(48.8)	41.5
Net cash flow from financing activities	4.0	(142.6)	(146.6)
Net increase / (decrease) of cash and cash equivalents	193.6	168.3	(25.3)

Net cash flow from operating activities

In the observed period, net cash flow from operating activities amounted to positive HRK 359.7m as a result of operating business and dynamics of movements in the working capital.

Net cash flow from investing activities

Net cash flow from investing activities in the reporting period amounted to negative HRK 48.8m, primarily as a result of cash capital expenditures amounting to HRK 56.5m. The most significant capital expenditures in 1 – 6 2021 were related to:

• investment in vegetable sauces production line, which creates preconditions for new products production and increases the existing vegetable processing capacity,
• investment in the fruit processing line, aseptic line and vacuum boilers, which ensures business continuity and increases productivity,
• investment in the Tetra Pak line relocation from the Umag factory to the Kalnik factory, which will result in the consolidation of vegetable-based products production,
• continued investing activities in the Štagelj facility reconstruction, which creates preconditions for the facility commercialization and allows operating income increase,
• investment in the improvement of poppy seeds production technology in the Lagris factory in the Czech Republic, aimed at improving business and operating revenue growth.

All the above capital expenditures are expected to positively impact the operating profitability increase.

In 2021, expected capital expenditures amount to HRK 250.0m and in the 2022-2023 period expected capital expenditures are at a level of approximately HRK 300.0-400.0m.

Net cash flow from financing activities

In the 1 – 6 2021 period, net cash flow from financing activities amounted to negative HRK 142.6m, mainly as a result of repayment of borrowings and repayment of lease liabilities. The difference in relation to the repayment of borrowings in the balance sheet primarily relates to foreign exchange differences.

Share in 1– 6 2021

List of major shareholders as at 30 June 2021

No.	Shareholder	Number of shares	% of ownership
1.	Republic of Croatia*	1,815,376	25.5%
2.	PBZ Croatia Osiguranje mandatory pension fund, category B	1,097,644	15.4%
3.	AZ mandatory pension fund, category B	917,563	12.9%
4.	Erste Plavi mandatory pension fund, category B	724,373	10.2%
5.	Raiffeisen mandatory pension fund, category B	625,298	8.8%
6.	Podravka Inc. - treasury account	116,916	1.6%
	Other shareholders	1,822,833	25.6%
	Total	7,120,003	100.0%

* The Restructuring and Sale Centre holds 1,241,253 shares through four accounts, Kapitalni fond Inc. holds 406,842 shares, the Republic of Croatia additionally holds 167,281 shares on a separate account.

Podravka Inc. has a stable ownership structure where the most significant stake is held by the Republic of Croatia and domestic pension funds. A total of 7,120,003 shares have been issued at nominal price of HRK 220.0 per share. As at 30 June 2021, the Republic of Croatia holds 25.5% stake, and domestic pension funds (mandatory and voluntary) hold a total of 52.4% stake. Podravka Inc. has 1.6% of treasury shares. Podravka Inc.'s shares have been listed on the Prime Market of the Zagreb Stock Exchange and in six Zagreb Stock Exchange indices (CROBEX, CROBEX10, CROBEXtr, CROBEXprime, CROBEXnutr and ADRIAprime).

companies: AZ, ROMF, PBZCO and ERSTE.

(closing price in HRK; closing points)	31 December 2020	30 June 2021	%
PODR	485.0	588.0	21.2%
CROBEX	1,739.3	1,980.5	13.9%
CROBEX10	1,087.8	1,218.3	12.0%

In the reporting period, the price of Podravka's share recorded a double-digit growth of 21.2% compared to the end of 2020, while the comparable CROBEX and CROBEX10 stock indices increased by 13.9% and 12.0%, respectively.

Result on the Croatian capital market in 1 – 6 2021

(in HRK; in units)11	1 – 6 2020	1 – 6 2021	%
Weighted average daily price	397.3	537.3	35.2%
Average daily number of transactions	20	11	(42.7%)
Average daily volume	1,607	1,108	(31.0%)
Average daily turnover	638,704.3	595,518.6	(6.8%)

Relative to the comparative period, in the 1 – 6 2021 period, the weighted average daily price of Podravka's share recorded a significant increase of 35.2% despite the simultaneous decrease in other indicators. Compared to 1 – 6 2020, the average daily volume decreased by 31.0%, the average daily turnover decreased by 6.8%, while the average daily number of transactions decreased by 42.7%.

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¹¹ The weighted average daily price in the reporting period is calculated as the sum of the weighted average daily prices in the reporting period, multiplied by the daily volume weight. The daily volume weight is calculated as a ratio of daily volume and total volume in the reporting period. The formula, Weighted average daily price in the reporting period = Σ average daily price*(daily volume/total volume in the reporting period).

Other indicators are calculated as the average of average daily transactions/volume/turnover in the reporting period. Block trades are excluded from the calculation.

Valuation

(in HRK millions; last price and earnings per share in

HRK)*	2020	1 – 6 2021	%
Last price	485.0	588.0	21.2%
Weighted average number of shares12	6,992,087	6,997,179	0.1%
Market capitalization13	3,391.2	4,114.3	21.3%
EV14	4,179.4	4,738.4	13.4%
Normalized earnings per share15	35.0	40.4	15.5%
EV / sales revenue	0.9	1.1	14.0%
EV / normalized EBITDA	7.7	8.1	5.7%
EV / normalized EBIT	12.9	13.0	0.9%
Last price / normalized earnings per share ratio (P / E)	13.9	14.6	4.9%

* note: all indicators are calculated in a way that income statement items are calculated at the level of the last 12 months, while balance sheet items are taken at the period end.

¹² The weighted average number of shares is calculated on the basis of previous 12 months period by dividing the sum of the weighted number of shares of each individual month by the total number of calendar days in the previous 12 months. The weighted number of shares on a monthly basis is calculated by reducing the total number of issued shares by the amount of treasury shares and multiplying the difference by the number of days of that month.

¹³ Market Capitalization: Last price * Weighted average number of shares.

¹⁴ Enterprise value: Market Capitalization + Net debt + Minority interests.

¹⁵ Normalized earnings per share is calculated in a way that normalized Net income after minority interests is divided with weighted average number of shares. Normalized Net income after minority interests include the last 12 months period.

Additional tables for 1 – 6 2021

Calculation of reported and normalized EBITDA

EBITDA is calculated in a way that EBIT was increased by depreciation and amortization and value adjustments to non-current assets. The table below presents value adjustments to non-current assets in the reporting and the comparative period.

Reported EBITDA calculation		1 – 6 2020		1 – 6 2021
(in HRK millions)	Group	Food	Pharma	Group	Food	Pharma
Reported EBIT	211.7	150.4	61.3	248.7	167.3	81.4
+depreciation and amortization	108.4	77.0	31.4	107.8	75.7	32.2
+value adjustment	-	-	-	-	-	-
Reported EBITDA	320.1	227.3	92.8	356.6	243.0	113.6

Normalized EBITDA calculation		1 – 6 2020		1 – 6 2021
(in HRK millions)	Group	Food	Pharma	Group	Food	Pharma
Normalized EBIT	209.1	150.6	58.5	249.3	167.9	81.4
+depreciation and amortization	108.4	77.0	31.4	107.8	75.7	32.2
+value adjustment	-	-	-	-	-	-
Normalized EBITDA	317.5	227.6	89.9	357.1	243.5	113.6

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One-off items in 1 – 6 2021 and 1 – 6 2020

In the 1 – 6 2021 period, the Food segment incurred HRK 0.6m costs of severance payments for employees on long-term sick leaves, treated by the company's management as one-off item. The Pharmaceuticals segment did not record any one-off items in the reporting period. The estimated impact of the above one-off item on tax of the Food segment is HRK 0.1m (decreases it).

In the 1 – 6 2020 period, the Food segment incurred HRK 0.3m costs of severance payments for employees on long-term sick leaves, treated by the company's management as one-off item. In the same period, the Pharmaceuticals segment recorded HRK 2.8m of income related to returns for defective raw materials received in 2018. The estimated impact of the above one-off item on tax of the Food segment is HRK 0.05m (decreases it). The estimated impact of the one-off item on tax of the Pharmaceuticals segment is HRK 0.9m (increases it).

Normalization of the Profit and Loss Statement by segments

Reported and normalized profitability		1 – 6 2020		1 – 6 2021
(in HRK millions)	Group	Food	Pharma	Group	Food	Pharma
Reported gross profit	835.9	598.8	237.0	843.2	602.4	240.7
+revenues from return of raw materials	(2.8)	-	(2.8)	-	-	-
Normalized gross profit	833.0	598.8	234.2	843.2	602.4	240.7
Reported EBITDA	320.1	227.3	92.8	356.6	243.0	113.6
+revenues from return of raw materials	(2.8)	-	(2.8)	-	-	-
+severance payments (long term sick-leave)	0.3	0.3	-	0.6	0.6	-
Normalized EBITDA	317.5	227.6	89.9	357.1	243.5	113.6
Reported EBIT	211.7	150.4	61.3	248.7	167.3	81.4
+revenues from return of raw materials	(2.8)	-	(2.8)	-	-	-
+severance payments (long term sick-leave)	0.3	0.3	-	0.6	0.6	-
Normalized EBIT	209.1	150.6	58.5	249.3	167.9	81.4
Reported Net profit after MI	161.6	119.7	41.9	197.6	136.3	61.3
+normalizations above EBIT level	(2.6)	0.3	(2.8)	0.6	0.6	-
+estimated impact of normalization on taxes	0.9	(0.0)	0.9	(0.1)	(0.1)	-
Normalized Net profit after MI	159.9	119.9	39.9	198.0	136.8	61.3

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Consolidated financial statements in 1 – 6 2021

Consolidated Profit and Loss Statement in 1 – 6 2021

(in HRK thousands)	1 – 6 2020	% of sales revenues	1 – 6 2021	% of sales revenues	% change
Sales revenue	2,245,292	100.0%	2,220,492	100.0%	(1.1%)
Cost of goods sold	(1,409,441)	(62.8%)	(1,377,298)	(62.0%)	(2.3%)
Gross profit	835,851	37.2%	843,194	38.0%	0.9%
General and administrative expenses	(149,622)	(6.7%)	(154,097)	(6.9%)	3.0%
Selling and distribution costs	(295,581)	(13.2%)	(290,424)	(13.1%)	(1.7%)
Marketing expenses	(168,586)	(7.5%)	(167,570)	(7.5%)	(0.6%)
Other (expenses) / income, net	(10,365)	(0.5%)	17,634	0.8%	(270.1%)
Operating profit	211,698	9.4%	248,736	11.2%	17.5%
Financial income	477	0.0%	405	0.0%	(15.1%)
Other financial expenses	(363)	(0.0%)	(934)	(0.0%)	156.9%
Interest expenses	(6,086)	(0.3%)	(3,833)	(0.2%)	(37.0%)
Net foreign exchange differences on borrowings	(5,668)	(0.3%)	1,190	0.1%	(121.0%)
Net finance costs	(11,640)	(0.5%)	(3,171)	(0.1%)	(72.8%)
Profit before tax	200,058	8.9%	245,565	11.1%	22.7%
Current income tax	(29,015)	(1.3%)	(33,334)	(1.5%)	14.9%
Deferred tax	(5,313)	(0.2%)	(10,133)	(0.5%)	90.7%
Income tax	(34,327)	(1.5%)	(43,467)	(2.0%)	26.6%
Net profit for the year	165,731	7.4%	202,098	9.1%	21.9%
Net profit / (loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent	161,591	7.2%	197,577	8.9%	22.3%
Non-controlling interests	(4,140)	(0.2%)	(4,520)	(0.2%)	9.2%

Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2021

(in HRK thousands)	31.12.2020	% share	30.06.2021	% share	% change
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill	26,819	0.5%	26,819	0.5%	0.0%
Investment property	117,086	2.4%	116,237	2.3%	(0.7%)
Intangible assets	253,155	5.1%	255,177	5.0%	0.8%
Property, plant and equipment	2,222,277	45.0%	2,184,791	42.8%	(1.7%)
Right-of-use assets	100,318	2.0%	92,334	1.8%	(8.0%)
Deferred tax assets	141,411	2.9%	131,314	2.6%	(7.1%)
Non-current financial assets	43,291	0.9%	43,099	0.8%	(0.4%)
Total non-current assets	2,904,357	58.8%	2,849,771	55.8%	(1.9%)

Current assets

Inventories	980,437	19.8%	1,008,853	19.8%	2.9%
Trade and other receivables	972,996	19.7%	998,287	19.6%	2.6%
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss	106	0.0%	21	0.0%	(80.2%)
Income tax receivable	2,023	0.0%	3,638	0.1%	79.8%
Cash and cash equivalents	51,856	1.0%	220,169	4.3%	324.6%
Non-current assets held for sale	28,873	0.6%	24,993	0.5%	(13.4%)
Total current assets	2,036,291	41.2%	2,255,961	44.2%	10.8%
Total assets	4,940,648	100.0%	5,105,732	100.0%	3.3%

Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2021

(in HRK thousands)	31.12.2020	% share	30.06.2021	% share	% change
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity
Share capital	1,706,048	34.5%	1,715,942	33.6%	0.6%
Reserves	951,174	19.3%	1,087,331	21.3%	14.3%
Retained earnings / (accumulated losses)	714,828	14.5%	709,771	13.9%	(0.7%)
Attributable to equity holders of the parent	3,372,050	68.3%	3,513,044	68.8%	4.2%
Non-controlling interests	54,932	1.1%	59,018	1.2%	7.4%
Total shareholders' equity	3,426,982	69.4%	3,572,062	70.0%	4.2%

Non-current liabilities

Borrowings	301,194	6.1%	240,458	4.7%	(20.2%)
Provisions	78,474	1.6%	77,999	1.5%	(0.6%)
Other non - current liabilities	19,129	0.4%	18,228	0.4%	(4.7%)
Right-of-use asset liability	68,642	1.4%	63,993	1.3%	(6.8%)
Deferred tax liability	39,034	0.8%	38,980	0.8%	(0.1%)
Total non-current liabilities	506,473	10.3%	439,658	8.6%	(13.2%)

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables	554,909	11.2%	701,196	13.7%	26.4%
Income tax payable	4,747	0.1%	16,952	0.3%	257.1%
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss	66	0.0%	23	0.0%	(65.2%)
Borrowings	381,978	7.7%	312,054	6.1%	(18.3%)
Current portion of long-term debt for right-of-use asset	33,322	0.7%	29,959	0.6%	(10.1%)
Provisions	32,171	0.7%	33,828	0.7%	5.2%
Total current liabilities	1,007,193	20.4%	1,094,012	21.4%	8.6%
Total liabilities	1,513,666	30.6%	1,533,670	30.0%	1.3%
Total equity and liabilities	4,940,648	100.0%	5,105,732	100.0%	3.3%

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement in 1 – 6 2021

(in HRK thousands)	1 – 6 2020	1 – 6 2021	% change
Profit / (loss) for the year	165,731	202,098	21.9%
Income tax	34,327	43,467	26.6%
Depreciation and amortization	108,407	107,839	(0.5%)
Remeasurement of financial instruments at fair value	(354)	42	111.9%
Share based payment transactions	1,606	5,788	260.4%
Subsidiary liquidation	140	0	(100.0%)
(Profit) / Loss on disposal of property, plant, equipment and intangibles	(558)	(494)	11.5%
(Profit) / Loss on disposal of assets held for sale	0	(2,491)	(100.0%)
(Profit) / Loss on write off of right-of-use assets	(24)	(77)	(220.8%)
Impairment of trade receivables	1,887	(503)	(126.7%)
(Decrease) / Increase in provisions	(10,045)	1,181	111.8%
Interest income	(118)	(367)	(211.0%)
Interest expense	5,103	3,462	(32.2%)
Interest expense on right-of-use assets	1,347	1,284	(4.7%)
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates	12,830	(2,709)	(121.1%)
Changes in working capital:
(Increase) / Decrease in inventories	(86,906)	(28,416)	67.3%
(Increase) / Decrease in trade receivables	55,294	(24,790)	(144.8%)
(Decrease) / Increase in trade payables	11,351	81,511	618.1%
Cash generated from operations	300,018	386,825	28.9%
Income tax paid	(13,731)	(22,264)	(62.1%)
Interest paid	(6,321)	(4,851)	23.3%
Net cash from operating activities	279,966	359,710	28.5%

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement in 1 – 6 2021

(in HRK thousands)	1 – 6 2020	1 – 6 2021	% change
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant, equipment and intangibles	(91,315)	(56,544)	38.1%
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, equipment and intangibles	899	1,039	15.6%
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale	0	6,331	100.0%
Loans given	(9)	(2)	77.8%
Repayment of loans receivable	9	22	144.4%
Collected interest	101	367	263.4%
Net cash from investing activities	(90,315)	(48,787)	46.0%
Cash flow from financing activities
Dividend pay-out	(62,938)	(56)	99.9%
Acquisition of additional non-controlling interests	0	(74)	(100.0%)
Sale of treasury shares	0	6,206	100.0%
Proceeds from borrowings	286,970	117,764	(59.0%)
Repayment of borrowings	(200,709)	(247,777)	(23.5%)
Repayment of lease	(19,348)	(18,674)	3.5%
Net cash from financing activities	3,975	(142,610)	n/a
Net (decrease) / increase of cash and cash equivalents	193,626	168,313	(13.1%)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	55,589	51,856	(6.7%)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year	249,215	220,169	(11.7%)

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity in 1 – 6 2021

(in HRK thousands)	Share capital	Reserve for treasury shares	Legal reserves	Reinvested profit reserve	Statutory reserves	Other reserves	Retained earnings/ accumulated loss	Total	Non-controlling interests	Total
As at 1 January 2020	1,698,636	147,604	66,358	189,738	64,046	385,834	620,878	3,173,094	46,334	3,219,428
Comprehensive income	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Profit for the year	-	-	-	-	-	-	248,934	248,934	7,200	256,134
Foreign exchange differences	-	-	-	-	-	8,141	-	8,141	487	8,628
Actuarial losses (net of deferred tax)	-	-	-	-	-	(2,602)	-	(2,602)	-	(2,602)
Other comprehensive income	-	-	-	-	-	5,539	-	5,539	487	6,026
Total comprehensive income	-	-	-	-	-	5,539	248,934	254,473	7,687	262,160
Transactions with owners recognized directly in equity	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Allocation from retained earnings	-	-	10,238	-	3,505	78,312	(92,055)	-	-	-
Subsidiary liquidation	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	911	911
Exercise of options	(3,708)	-	-	-	-	-	-	(3,708)	-	(3,708)
Fair value of share-based payment transactions	11,120	-	-	-	-	-	-	11,120	-	11,120
Dividends paid	-	-	-	-	-	-	(62,929)	(62,929)	-	(62,929)
Total transactions with owners recognized directly in equity	7,412	-	10,238	-	3,505	78,312	(154,984)	(55,517)	911	(54,605)
As at 31 December 2020	1,706,048	147,604	76,596	189,738	67,551	469,685	714,828	3,372,050	54,932	3,426,983
Comprehensive income	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Profit for the year	-	-	-	-	-	-	197,577	197,577	4,520	202,097
Foreign exchange differences	-	-	-	-	-	(3,424)	-	(3,424)	(327)	(3,751)
Other comprehensive income	-	-	-	-	-	(3,424)	-	(3,424)	(327)	(3,751)
Total comprehensive income	-	-	-	-	-	(3,424)	197,577	194,153	4,193	198,346
Transactions with owners recognized directly in equity	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Allocation from retained earnings	-	-	9,712	-	2,621	127,215	(139,548)	-	-	-
Additional acquisition of minority interests	-	-	-	-	-	33	-	33	(107)	(74)
Exercise of options	4,106	-	-	-	-	-	-	4,106	-	4,106
Fair value of share-based payment transactions	5,788	-	-	-	-	-	-	5,788	-	5,788
Dividends announced	-	-	-	-	-	-	(63,086)	(63,086)	-	(63,086)
Total transactions with owners recognized directly in equity	9,894	-	9,712	-	2,621	127,248	(202,634)	(53,160)	(107)	(53,267)
As at 30 June 2021	1,715,942	147,604	86,308	189,738	70,172	593,508	709,771	3,513,044	59,018	3,572,062

Notes to the financial statements

In 1 – 6 2021 period there were no changes in accounting policies.

The audited Annual report of the Podravka Group for 2020 is available at:

https://www.podravka.com/investors/financial-reports/

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Podravka Inc. Ante Starčevića 32, 48 000 Koprivnica www.podravka.hr

Investor Relations e-mail: ir@podravka.hr Tel: +385 48 65 16 35

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