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Syn — Interim / Quarterly Report 2020
Aug 26, 2020
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Sýn hf. Suðurlandsbraut 8 108 Reykjavík kt. 470905-1740
Sýn hf.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
1 January to 30 June 2020

Table of contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Endorsement and Statement by the Board of Directors and the CEO | 3 |
| Key figures | 4 |
| Review Report on Interim Financial Information | 5 |
| Income Statement and Statement of Comprehensive Income | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 7 |
| Statement of Changes in Equity | 8 |
| Statement of Cash Flow | 9 |
| Notes | 10 |
Report by the Board of Directors and CEO
Sýn hf. is a fully comprehensive communications and media provider. The Company operates many of the most powerful media platforms in Iceland like Channel 2, Bylgjan Radio, Visir.is, FM957, the X and other well-known media. The Company provides individuals, companies, institution and public bodies with all the core aspects of communication services under the brand of Vodafone Iceland and its subsidiary Endor. The Company works in close global co-operation with Vodafone Group, which is one of the largest multinational communication company in the world.
These Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, as adopted by the European Union and additional requirements in the Icelandic Financial Statement Act. The Interim Financial statements contain the Company's subsidiary Endor ehf. and the Condensed Interim Financial Statements, and share in the joint operation of Sendafélagið ehf. The Condensed Interim Financial Statements of the Company from January 1st to June 30th, 2020 have been reviewed by the Company's auditors.
According to the Income Statement, revenues from goods sold and service provided amounts to ISK 10,347 mill. Loss of the period amounts to ISK 410 mill. According to the Statement of Financial Position, assets of the Company amounts to ISK 31,308 millj. The equity position at the end of the period on June 30th 2020 amounts to ISK 8,385 millj. Thereof share capital amounts to ISK 2,964 millj. The equity ratio at period end is 26,78%.
The emphasis of the company's management in the COVID-19 epidemic has been to ensure the safety of employees and its customers as well as to ensure that there is no disruption to the operation and maintenance of important infrastructure. The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the Group's operations and cash flow in the first half of the year is reflected in declining revenues from advertising and roaming, as well as rising costs due to the weakening of the ISK. See further in Note 11
Statement
According to the best knowledge of the Board of Directors and the CEO, these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statement of Sýn hf. are prepared and presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards for Interim Financial Reporting, IAS 34, as adopted by the EU and additional requirements in Icelandic laws and rules for listed companies. It is The Board of Directors and CEO opinion that these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the financial performance of the Group. for the six month period ended on June 30th 2020, its financial position as of June 30th 2020 and the Group's cash flows for the period.
The Board of Directors and the CEO of Sýn hf. have today discussed the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements of the Group for the period from January 1st to June 30th 2020 and confirm them by means of their signatures.
Reykjavík, 26. August 2020
Board of Directors
Hjörleifur Pálsson, Chairman of the Board
Hilmar Þór Kristinsson
Petrea Ingileif Guðmundsdóttir
Tanya Zharov
Sigríður Vala Halldórsdóttir
CEO
Heiðar Guðjónsson
Consolidated Condensed Interim
Financial Statement of Sýn hf. 30. June 2020
Amounts are in ISK millions.
Key Figures
| | 2020
Q2 | 2019
Q2 | 2020
6M | 2019
6M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Financial information | | | | |
| Revenues | 5,352 | 5,023 | 10,347 | 9,998 |
| Operating (loss) profit | 64 | (36) | 43 | 49 |
| (Loss) profit before tax | (90) | (285) | (532) | 362 |
| (Loss) profit for the period | (60) | (215) | (410) | 455 |
| (Loss) earnings per share | (0.21) | (0.73) | (1.38) | 1.53 |
| Investments | 257 | 390 | 520 | 1,006 |
| Investments in broadcasting license | 600 | 409 | 1,075 | 827 |
| Cash generated by operations | 1,753 | 1,219 | 2,805 | 2,038 |
| Performance evaluation | | | | |
| EBITDA for the period | 1,364 | 1,216 | 2,719 | 2,476 |
| EBITDA ratio for the period | 25.5% | 24.2% | 26.3% | 24.8% |
| Free cash flow* | 1,082 | 645 | 1,603 | 720 |
| | 2020
Q2 | 31.12.
2019 | 2020
6M | 31.12.
2019 |
| Net interest bearing debt | 16,604 | 14,871 | 16,604 | 14,871 |
- Free cash flow consists of cash from operations before interest and income tax less investment activities.
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statement of Sjn hf. 30. June 2020
Amounts are in ISK millions.
Review Report on Interim Financial Information
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Sýn hf.
We have reviewed the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of financial position of Sýn hf. and its subsidiaries (the "Group") as of 30 June 2020 and the related Consolidated Interim Income Statement, Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Interim Statement of changes in equity and Consolidated Interim Statement of cash flows for the six-month period then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.
The responsibilities of the Board of directors and the CEO for the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
The board of directors and CEO is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of this interim financial information in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards for Interim Financial Reporting, IAS 34, as adopted by the EU and additional requirements in the Icelandic Financial Statement Act.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim financial information based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements, ISRE 2410. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim financial information does not give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2020, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the six-month period then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards for Interim Financial Reporting, IAS 34, as adopted by the EU and additional requirements in the Icelandic Financial Statement Act.
Reykjavík, 26. August 2020
Deloitte ehf.
Páll Grétar Steingrímsson
State Authorized Public Accountant
Jóhann Óskar Haraldsson
State Authorized Public Accountant
Consolidated Condensed Interim
Financial Statement of Sýn hf. 30. June 2020
Income statement
- January to 30. June 2020
| Notes | 2020 Q2* | 2019 Q2* | 2020 6M | 2019 6M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from sales of goods and services | 5 | 5,352 | 5,023 | 10,347 | 9,998 |
| Cost of sales | 6 | (3,717) | (3,290) | (7,067) | (6,358) |
| Gross profit | 1,635 | 1,733 | 3,280 | 3,640 | |
| Operating expense | 7 | (1,571) | (1,769) | (3,237) | (3,591) |
| Operating profit (loss) | 64 | (36) | 43 | 49 | |
| Finance income | 6 | 14 | 14 | 27 | |
| Finance expense | (176) | (250) | (395) | (474) | |
| Net exchange rate differences | (12) | (21) | (242) | (68) | |
| Net financial expense | (182) | (257) | (623) | (515) | |
| Effects of associates | 28 | 8 | 48 | 828 | |
| (Loss) profit before tax | (90) | (285) | (532) | 362 | |
| Income tax | 30 | 70 | 122 | 93 | |
| (Loss) profit for the period | (60) | (215) | (410) | 455 | |
| (Loss) earnings per share | (0.21) | (0.73) | (1.38) | 1.53 |
Statement of Comprehensive income
- January to 30. June 2020
| 2020 Q2* | 2019 Q2* | 2020 6M | 2019 6M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Loss) profit for the period | (60) | (215) | (410) | 455 |
| Items that may subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||
| Translation difference | (1) | (22) | (3) | (77) |
| Cash flow hedge | - | (36) | - | (25) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | (61) | (273) | (413) | 353 |
- Quarterly information has not been reviewed by auditors.
The notes on pages 10 to 13 are an integral part of these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
Consolidated Condensed Interim
Financial Statement of Sjn hf. 30. June 2020
Amounts are in ISK millions.
Statement of Financial Position
- júní 2020
| Notes | 30.6.2020 | 31.12.2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | |||
| Right-of-use assets | 5,676 | 5,828 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 4,445 | 4,793 | |
| Goodwill | 8,832 | 8,787 | |
| Other intangible assets | 4,523 | 4,648 | |
| Shares in other companies | 1,432 | 1,383 | |
| Deferred tax asset | 243 | 97 | |
| Total non-current assets | 25,151 | 25,536 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Broadcasting license rights | 1,793 | 1,814 | |
| Inventories | 347 | 427 | |
| Accounts receivables and other short term receivables | 9 | 3,607 | 3,567 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 410 | 634 | |
| Current assets | 6,157 | 6,442 | |
| Total assets | 31,308 | 31,978 | |
| Equity | |||
| Share capital | 2,964 | 2,964 | |
| Statutory reserves | 2,465 | 2,465 | |
| Other reserve | 160 | 112 | |
| Retained earnings | 2,796 | 3,257 | |
| Total equity | 8,385 | 8,798 | |
| Non-Current liabilities | |||
| Interest bearing debt | 9,811 | 10,898 | |
| Lease liabilities | 4,932 | 5,390 | |
| Other liabilities | 152 | 252 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 16 | 9 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 14,911 | 16,549 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Interest bearing debt | 991 | 689 | |
| Lease liabilities | 1,280 | 938 | |
| Accounts payable and other short term liabilities | 11 | 5,741 | 5,004 |
| Current liabilities | 8,012 | 6,631 | |
| Total liabilities | 22,923 | 23,180 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 31,308 | 31,978 |
The notes on pages 10 to 13 are an integral part of these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statement of Sýn hf. 30 June 2020
Amounts are in ISK millions.
Statement of Changes in Equity
- January to 30. June 2020
| Share Capital | Statutory reserve | Translation difference | Reserve | Cash Flow Hedges | Retained earnings | Total equity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1. to 30.6.2019 | |||||||
| Total Equity 1.1.2019 | 2,964 | 2,465 | 110 | - | (111) | 5,279 | 10,707 |
| Impact of IFRS 16 implementation | - | - | - | - | - | (169) | (169) |
| Restated Equity 1.1.2019 | 2,964 | 2,465 | 110 | 0 | (111) | 5,110 | 10,538 |
| Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 455 | 455 |
| Translation difference | - | - | (77) | - | - | - | (77) |
| Cash flow hedges | - | - | - | - | (25) | - | (25) |
| Comprehensive Income | 0 | 0 | (77) | 0 | (25) | 455 | 353 |
| Profit of associate in excess of dividend received | - | - | - | 21 | - | (21) | 0 |
| Total Equity 30.6.2019 | 2,964 | 2,465 | 33 | 21 | (136) | 5,544 | 10,891 |
| 1.1. to 30.6.2020 | |||||||
| Total Equity 1.1.2020 | 2,964 | 2,465 | 7 | 105 | - | 3,257 | 8,798 |
| Loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | (410) | (410) |
| Translation difference | - | - | (3) | - | - | - | (3) |
| Comprehensive Income | 0 | 0 | (3) | 0 | 0 | (410) | (413) |
| Profit of associate in excess of dividend received | - | - | - | 51 | - | (51) | 0 |
| Total Equity 30.6.2020 | 2,964 | 2,465 | 4 | 156 | 0 | 2,796 | 8,385 |
- The change in equity position 30.6.2019 from the published Interim Financial Statements 30.6.2019 is relates to adjustment to the implementation of IFRS 16 on the equity position on 1 January 2019, made at year end 2019.
The notes on pages 10 to 13 are an integral part of these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statement of Sjn hf. 30. June 2020
Amounts are in ISK millions.
Statement of Cash Flow
- January to 30. June 2020
| Notes | 2020 Q2 | 2019 Q2 | 2020 6M | 2019 6M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating (loss) profit | ( 60) | ( 215) | ( 410) | 455 | |
| Adjustment for non-cash items: | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 8 | 1,300 | 1,252 | 2,676 | 2,427 |
| Net finance expense | 182 | 257 | 623 | 515 | |
| Effects of associates | ( 28) | ( 8) | ( 48) | ( 828) | |
| Income tax | ( 21) | ( 70) | ( 116) | ( 93) | |
| Cash generated from operating activities | 1,373 | 1,216 | 2,725 | 2,476 | |
| Change in working capital: | |||||
| Change in inventories | 58 | 4 | 83 | ( 104) | |
| Change in operating assets | ( 163) | 263 | ( 169) | 42 | |
| Change in operating liabilities | 671 | ( 39) | 559 | 139 | |
| Cash generated by operations before interest and tax | 1,939 | 1,444 | 3,198 | 2,553 | |
| Interest income received | 6 | 14 | 14 | 27 | |
| Interest expense paid | ( 192) | ( 239) | ( 407) | ( 542) | |
| Cash generated by operations | 1,753 | 1,219 | 2,805 | 2,038 | |
| Investment activities | |||||
| Investment in shares in other companies | - | - | - | 7 | |
| Investment in property, plant and equipment | ( 157) | ( 269) | ( 264) | ( 752) | |
| Investment in intangible assets | ( 100) | ( 121) | ( 256) | ( 254) | |
| Investment in broadcasting license rights | ( 600) | ( 409) | ( 1,075) | ( 827) | |
| Investment activities | ( 857) | ( 799) | ( 1,595) | ( 1,826) | |
| Financial activities | |||||
| Instalment of interest bearing debts | ( 171) | ( 171) | ( 341) | ( 299) | |
| Changes in revolving credit facility | ( 296) | 102 | ( 443) | 321 | |
| Instalment of lease liabilities | ( 288) | ( 115) | ( 561) | ( 212) | |
| Instalment of other long term liabilities | ( 100) | - | ( 100) | - | |
| Financial activities | ( 855) | ( 184) | ( 1,445) | ( 190) | |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | 41 | 236 | ( 235) | 22 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 385 | 142 | 634 | 356 | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash held | ( 16) | 11 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 410 | 378 | 410 | 378 |
The notes on pages 10 to 13 are an integral part of these Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements.
Consolidated Condensed Interim
Financial Statement of Sjn hf. 30. June 2020
Amounts are in ISK millions.
Notes
- The Company
Sýn hf. (“the Company”) is an Icelandic limited liability company. The address of its registered office is Sudurlandsbraut 8, Reykjavik. The main operation of the Company is communication and media service. The Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements of the Company for the six months ended on June 30th 2020 contain the Company’s subsidiary Endor ehf. and the Condensed Interim Financial Statements, and share in the joint operation of Sendafélagið ehf. which are referred to combined as “the Group”.
- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
a. Basis of accounting
These Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, as adopted by the European Union and additional requirements in the Icelandic Financial Statement Act.. These Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the period from January 1st to June 30th, 2020 have been reviewed by the Company’s auditors.
The Condensed Interim Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with the same accounting principles as the Financial Statements for 2019. The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements does not include all the information required for at complete set of IFRS financial statements and should be read in the context of the Company’s Financial Statements for 2019. The Financial Statements for 2019 can be found on the Company’s website www.syn.is. and on the ICEX website; www.nasdaqomxnordic.com.
b. Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the Company’s accounting policies, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
- Functional and presentation currency
The Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements are presented in Icelandic krona, which is the presentation currency of the Company. All amounts are rounded to the nearest million, except when otherwise indicated.
- Segment reporting
The Company defines its segments based on internal reporting to the chief operating decision maker. Based on that the Company is defined as one operating segment.
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statement of Sýn hf. 30. June 2020
Amounts are in ISK millions.
Notes, continued.:
- Net sales
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales of goods and service is specified as follows: | Q2 | Q2 | 6M | 6M |
| Sales of goods | 240 | 278 | 476 | 524 |
| Sales of service | 5,111 | 4,745 | 9,871 | 9,474 |
| Total sales of goods and service | 5,352 | 5,023 | 10,347 | 9,998 |
Revenue
The Company's operation is divided into seven revenue sources which are different by nature. The revenue sources are:
Media - Revenue from media consist of revenue from the operation of broadcast media, TV subscriptions, advertisement, distribution systems, set-top boxes, TVOD, SVOD and PPV. Performance obligation for monthly subscriptions is fulfilled over time. Revenues from advertisement are recognized when the performance obligation has been fulfilled. Revenues from rental of certain movies or episodes are recognized 48 hours after the purchase.
Broadband - Revenue from internet service in fixed-line networks, including fiber optic cables, xDSL service and other data connections. Contracts with the customer are usually for one month and includes fixed and variable revenues. The performance obligation is fulfilled over time when the customer is receiving the service.
Mobile - Revenue for use of cell phones, including data transfer with in the mobile network, subscription revenue from individuals, prepaid sim cards, roaming revenue from travelers, interconnection revenues etc. The performance obligation is fulfilled over time when the customer is receiving the service.
Fixed line - Revenue from home phone usage and corporate fixed line usage, interconnection revenue from fixed line. Contracts with the customer are usually for one month and includes fixed and variable revenues. The performance obligation is fulfilled over time when the customer is receiving the service.
Hosting and operating solutions - consist of revenue from operations and services for cloud solutions and specialized sales of centralized solutions for data-center related activities, as well as resource management and consulting for data-center related services. Performance obligations for operations and services are fulfilled over a period of time where a customer uses the service in parallel with it being provided. Revenues from equipment sales are recognized at the time when control over the product transferred to the customer, which is the delivery date.
Retail sale - Revenue from sale of equipment and accessories. Revenues from retail sale are recognized at point in time, which is usually the delivery date.
Other revenue - Service revenues and rental of terminal equipment
| Revenue | Media | Broad-band | Mobile | Fixed line | Hosting and operating solutions | Retail sale | Other revenue | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1. to 30.6.2020 | ||||||||
| Revenue | 3,791 | 2,308 | 1,745 | 322 | 1,315 | 476 | 390 | 10,347 |
| Total revenue | 3,791 | 2,308 | 1,745 | 322 | 1,315 | 476 | 390 | 10,347 |
| Revenue | Media | Broad-band | Mobile | Fixed line | Hosting and operating solutions | Retail sale | Other revenue | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1.1. to 30.6.2019 | ||||||||
| Revenue | 4,342 | 2,414 | 1,883 | 424 | - | 523 | 412 | 9,998 |
| Total revenue | 4,342 | 2,414 | 1,883 | 424 | 0 | 523 | 412 | 9,998 |
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statement of Sjn hf. 30. June 2020
Amounts are in ISK millions.
Notes, continued.:
6. Cost of sales
| Cost of sales and services is specified as follows: | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Q2 | 6M | 6M | |
| Cost of goods and service sold | 2,204 | 1,820 | 3,970 | 3,469 |
| Salaries and related expense | 566 | 631 | 1,141 | 1,254 |
| Capitalised work | (36) | (59) | (80) | (127) |
| Depreciation and amortization | 983 | 898 | 2,036 | 1,762 |
| Total cost of goods sold and services | 3,717 | 3,290 | 7,067 | 6,358 |
7. Operating expense
| Operating expense is specified as follows: | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Q2 | 6M | 6M | |
| General and administrative expense | 331 | 338 | 637 | 741 |
| Sales and marketing expense | 107 | 117 | 211 | 244 |
| Salary and related expense | 848 | 1,004 | 1,814 | 2,076 |
| Capitalised work | (32) | (44) | (65) | (135) |
| Depreciation and amortization | 317 | 354 | 640 | 665 |
| Total operating expenses | 1,571 | 1,769 | 3,237 | 3,591 |
8. Depreciation and amortization
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and amortization are specified as follows: | Q2 | Q2 | 6M | 6M |
| Depreciation of fixed assets | 301 | 314 | 607 | 622 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 194 | 210 | 393 | 414 |
| Amortization of right-of-use assets | 290 | 138 | 580 | 242 |
| Amortization of broadcasting license rights | 515 | 590 | 1,096 | 1,150 |
| Total depreciation and amortization | 1,300 | 1,252 | 2,676 | 2,427 |
9. Trade receivables and other receivables
| Trade receivables and other receivables are specified as follows: | 30.6.2020 | 31.12.2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 3,089 | 3,167 |
| Other receivables | 510 | 355 |
| Sublease receivables | 116 | 147 |
| Write-down of trade receivables | (108) | (102) |
| Total trade receivables and other receivables | 3,607 | 3,567 |
| Nominal amount | ||
| --- | --- | --- |
| The age of trade receivables and other receivables are specified as follows: | 30.6.2020 | 31.12.2019 |
| Not due | 3,445 | 3,268 |
| Overdue within 90 days | 83 | 177 |
| Overdue in more than 90 days | 187 | 224 |
| Total trade receivable | 3,715 | 3,669 |
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statement of Sjn hf. 30. June 2020
Amounts are in ISK millions.
Notes, continued.:
- Accounts payable and other short term liabilities
| Operating liabilities are specified as follows: | 30.6.2020 | 31.12.2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts payable | 3,581 | 3,431 |
| Unpaid VAT | 470 | 305 |
| Pre-collected revenues | 154 | 196 |
| Accrued expense and other short-term liabilities | 1,536 | 1,072 |
| Total operating liabilities | 5,741 | 5,004 |
- Other matters
The Company is engaged in legal proceedings against companies and supervisory authorities in the Icelandic telecommunication and media market. The Company recognizes obligations due to such legal proceedings in its financial statements once future payments and other benefits can be estimated in a reliable manner. Due to uncertainties regarding future development of legal proceedings, judicial decisions, rulings, appeals and settlements, the outcome can lead to additional commitments and costs for the Company.
Sýn hf. vs 365 hf., Ingibjörg Stefania Pálmadóttir and Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson
Sýn hf. has filed a subpoena for payment og damages against 365 hf., Ingibjörg Stefania Palmadóttir and Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson, on the basis of the non-competition clauses within the sales and purchase agreement (SPA) between Sýn hf. and 365 hf. In the SPA the applicable provisions include a right for Sýn hf. to claim penalties/damages which amount to ISK 5 m per day, plus indexation. Sýn hf.'s claim is based on these provisions and amounts to ISK 1,700 million, plus interest. The subpoena has been approved and the defendants will submit a statement after the break.
365 hf., Ingibjörg Stefania Pálmadóttir and Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson has filed a subpoena against Sýn hf., Sýn's CEO and all board members for the payment of compensation. Plaintiffs claim ISK 1,000 million separately. The defendants have submit a statement and demands a dismissal.
At this time, the company is unable to estimate any future liabilities or claims that may result from the above legal procedures, partially because it can take extensive amount of time before these cases will be concluded, as well as the fact that they could go into any different directions going forward. Therefore, the company has not accounted for any liabilities or claims in this regard on its annual financial statement.
COVID 19 Pandemic
The emphasis of the Company's management in the COVID-19 epidemic has been to ensure the safety of employees and its customers as well as to ensure that there is no disruption to the operation and maintenance of important infrastructure. The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the Group's operations and cash flow in the first half of the year should is in declining revenues from advertising and roaming. Advertising revenue regained balance at the end of the period, but given the current state of the epidemic and economic uncertainty, it is difficult to assess its development in the second half of the year. Roaming revenue has significantly decreased since the beginning of the pandemic, or by 84%. This decrease can be attributed to a decrease in the number of foreign tourists and less travel by Icelanders abroad. There is a considerable uncertainty in this revenue stream. If there is a similar situation in the government's actions du to the border epidemic as it is now, it can be expected that roaming revenue disappear almost completely in the second half of the year. Its impact on the company's EBITDA for the second half of 2020 could amount to up to 3-4%. Demand for the Company's telecommunications, technology and television services has for the most part remained strong so far. If there will be a long-term recession in the economy, it is unclear what effect this will have on other sources of revenue than those mentioned above, as well as developments in the retail and corporate markets. It is likely that the epidemic will lead to payment difficulties for some of the Company's customers, the Company has been working to find solutions with its customers in that regard. The Company bears part of its costs in foreign currency, with the heaviest costs being exhibition rights and license fees related to the electronic communications system. The weakening of the ISK has therefore had a considerable effect on the increase in the Company's operating costs, and it can be assumed that this effect will weigh more heavily in the second half of the year. The Company's management has taken various rationalization measures to minimize this effect on the company's operations and cash flow, but given the uncertainty that exists due to the epidemic, it is not possible to fully assess what the effects will be in the short and long term.
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statement of Sýn hf. 30. June 2020
Amounts are in ISK millions.
Quarterly statements
- January to 30. June 2020
| | 2019
1Q | 2019
2Q | 2019
3Q | 2019
4Q | 2020
1Q | 2020
2Q |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Revenue from sales of goods and services | 4,975 | 5,023 | 4,878 | 4,935 | 4,995 | 5,352 |
| Cost of sales | (3,068) | (3,290) | (3,133) | (3,098) | (3,350) | (3,717) |
| Gross profit | 1,907 | 1,733 | 1,745 | 1,837 | 1,645 | 1,635 |
| Operating expense | (1,822) | (1,769) | (1,559) | (1,570) | (1,666) | (1,571) |
| Impairment | - | - | - | (2,452) | - | - |
| Operating profit (loss) | 85 | (36) | 186 | (2,185) | (21) | 64 |
| Finance income | 13 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 6 |
| Finance expense | (271) | (271) | (337) | (171) | (449) | (189) |
| Net financial expense | (258) | (257) | (326) | (154) | (441) | (182) |
| Effects of associates | 820 | 8 | 16 | 119 | 20 | 28 |
| Income tax | 23 | 70 | 22 | 119 | 92 | 30 |
| Profit (loss) for the period | 670 | (215) | (102) | (2,101) | (350) | (60) |
| Translation difference | (55) | (22) | (21) | (5) | (2) | (1) |
| Cash flow hedge | 11 | (36) | 136 | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income | 626 | (273) | 13 | (2,106) | (352) | (61) |
| EBITDA | 1,260 | 1,216 | 1,623 | 1,409 | 1,355 | 1,364 |
| EBITDA % | 25.3% | 24.2% | 33.3% | 28.6% | 27.1% | 25.5% |
*Quarterly information has not been reviewed by auditors
Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statement of Sjn hf. 30. June 2020
Amounts are in ISK millions.