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TIME FINANCE PLC

Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 27, 2021

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Company Announcement

Date of Announcement: 27 th August 2021 Reference: MRF 66

The following is a company announcement issued by Mariner Finance p.l.c pursuant to the Listing Rules as issued by the Listing Authority in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Markets Act (Chapter 345 of the Laws of Malta) as they may be amended from time to time.

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At the meeting held on the 27 th August 2021, the Board of Directors of Mariner Finance p.l.c approved the Interim Financial Statements for the six month period ending 30th June 2021.

A copy of the signed Interim Financial Statements are attached to this company announcement and are also available for viewing on the Company's website www.mfplc.com.mt.

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27 th August 2021

Interim condensed consolidated financial statements and Directors' report

For the six months ended 30 June 2021

Contents

Page
Interim Directors' report pursuant to Listing Rule 5.75.2 1
Condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other
comprehensive income 2
Condensed consolidated statement of financial position 3 = 4
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity 5
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows 6
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 7 = 14
Statement pursuant to Listing Rule 5.75.3 issued by the
Listing Authority
15

Interim Directors' report pursuant to Listing Rule 5.75.2

Interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2021

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements comprise the interim consolidated financial statements of Mariner Finance plc and its subsidiaries Mariner Finance Baltic SIA and Baltic Container Terminal SIA

Performance review

During the first six months of the year the group continued to operate in its two core markets, precisely operation of sea terminals and property rental.

The group's operational results for the first six months of 2021 fell short of those attained in the same period of last year. As a result of this, the group's profit before tax of Eur 1,822,426 (30 June 2020 - Eur 2,392,308), was lower than that attained last year. The main reason for this drop in profitability was lower volumes handled, mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic impact, resulting in a lower turnover generation. Volumes handled at Baltic Container Terminal SIA during the first six months of the current year were 9% lower than those handled in the same period of the previous year. This implied that turnover for the first six months of the current year fell short of that attained in the previous year.

Revenue generated through the group's rental business was lower than that attained in the first 6 months of 2020 with average occupancy dropping by 40%. The reason for the drop in the occupancy rate is also solely due to Covid-19.

The group has a net current liability position as at 30 June 2021 of Eur 2,991,998 (December 2020; net current liability of Eur 3,447,209). The reason for this is that the group's Year 2019 investments had been financed via a bank overdraft with the intention of subsequently refinancing Eur 5,000,000 into a term loan facility. The management of the company has since decided not to proceed with such refinancing and instead maintain its current overdraft facility, which is not repayable on demand and being extended on an annual basis. Had this term loan facility been in place at 30 June 2021, the Group would have had a working capital ratio of 1.28 with current assets exceeding current liabilities by Eur 1,508,002. The group maintains a strong financial position with net assets as at 30 June 2021 amounting to Eur 51,954,922 (December 2020: Eur 50,297,009).

The Board confirms that the group maintains a strong financial position and has significant liquid reserves which will assist it during the slowdown in the international logistics chain.

Result and dividends

The result for the period ended 30 June 2021 is shown in the condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income on page 2. The group registered a profit after tax for the period of Eur 1,657,913 as compared to Eur 2,271,338 in June 2020. No interim dividend is being recommended.

Approved by the Board of Directors on 27 August 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

vrence Zammit Director

erin Saliba Director

Condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income Six-month period ended 30 June 2021

Group
30 Jun 2021
6 months
(unaudited)
EUR
30 Jun 2020
6 months
(unaudited)
EUR
Revenue 7,403,444 7,976,187
Cost of sales (3,703,661) (3,736,195)
Gross profit 3,699,783 4,239,992
Administrative expenses (973,185) (1,079,759)
Other operating income 114,383 188,255
Other operating expenses (73,564) (75,946)
Operating profit 2,767,417 3,272,542
Investment income 149,532 170,277
Finance costs (1,094,523) (1,050,511)
Profit before tax 1,822,426 2,392,308
Income tax expense (164,513) (120,970)
Profit for the period representing total comprehensive income
attributable to equity holders of the holding company 1,657,913 2,271,338

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position As at 30 June 2021

Group
30 Jun 2021
(unaudited)
EUR
31 Dec 2020
(audited)
EUR
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Non-current assets
Goodwill
13,184,904 13,184,904
Intangible asset 543,412 561,362
Property, plant and equipment 44,504,462 44,995,854
Investment property 4,652,000 4,652,000
Right-of-use assets 8,101,411 8,264,761
Loans receivable 25,391,256 23,795,966
96,377,445 95,454,847
Current assets
Loans receivable 640,436 749,722
Inventories 465,025 438,523
Trade and other receivables 3,388,474 2,979,922
Cash and cash equivalents 2,427,198 727,042
6,921,133 4,895,209
Total assets 103,298,578 100,350,056
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 2,777,689 2,402,733
Lease liability 697,349 697,349
Bank overdraft and loans 6,224,366 5,226,956
Current tax liability 213,727 15,380
9,913,131 8,342,418
Non-current liabilities
Other financial liabilities 256,435 81,474
Lease liability 5,954,896 6,303,746
Debt securities in issue 34,764,000 34,716,456
Bank loans 195,484 348,953
Deferred tax liability 259,710 260,000
41,430,525 41,710,629
Total liabilities 51,343,656 50,053,047
Net assets 51,954,922 50,297,009

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position (continued) As at 30 June 2021

Group
30 Jun 2021
(unaudited)
EUR
31 Dec 2020
(audited)
EUR
EQUITY
Equity attributable to the owners
of the holding company
Share capital 500,000 500,000
Other equity 10,000,000 10,000,000
Other reserves (1,898,805) (1,898,805)
Reveluation reserve 9,368,400 9,368,400
Retained earnings 33,985,327 32,327,414
Total equity 51.954.922 50,297,009

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

Period ended 30 June 2021

2

Share
capital
Eur
Other
equity
Eur
Other
reserves
Eur
Revaluation
reserve
Eur
Retained
earnings
Eur
Total
Eur
Balance at
1 January 2020
500,000 10,000,000 (1,898,805) 9,368,400 29,130,152 47,099,747
Profit for the period - 2,271,338 2,271,338
Total comprehensive
income for the period
1 2,271,338 2,271,338
Balance at
30 June 2020
500,000 10,000,000 (1,898,805) 9,368,400 31,401,490 49,371,085
Profit for the period 925,924 925,924
Total comprehensive
income for the period
1 - 925,924 925,924
Balance at
31 December 2020
500,000 10,000,000 (1,898,805) 9,368,400 32,327,414 50,297,009
Profit for the period 1,657,913 1,657,6913
Total comprehensive
income for
the period
1,657,913 1,657,913
Balance at
30 June 2021
500,000 10,000,000 (1,898,805) 9,368,400 33,985,327 51,954,922

Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

Six-month period ended 30 June 2021

Group
30 Jun 2021
6 months
(unaudited)
EUR
30 Jun 2020
6 months
(unaudited)
EUR
Cash flows from operating activities 2,585,272 4,006,465
Cash flows used in investing activities (1,602,712) (3,732,262)
Cash flows from in financing activities 717,596 1,479,154
Net movement in cash and cash
equivalents
1,700,156 1,753,357
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the period
727,042 615,296
Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the period
2,427,198 2,368,653

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 30 June 2021

1. Corporate information

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the group for the six months ended 30 June 2021 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors of the 27 August 2021.

The principal activities of the group are investment, development, operation and management of sea terminals namely in Riga Latvia as well as property held for rental income.

2. Basis of preparation and significant accounting policies

Basis of preparation

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2021 have been extracted from the unaudited management accounts of the group and have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting and in terms of the Malta Financial Services Authority Listing Rules.

The financial information of the group as at 30 June 2021 and for the six months then ended reflect the financial position and the performance of Mariner Finance plc and its subsidiaries Mariner Finance Baltic SIA and Baltic Container Terminal SIA. The comparative amounts reflect the position of the group as included in the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 and the unaudited results for the period ended 30 June 2020.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the group annual financial statements as at 31 December 2020. These interim financial statements are intended to provide an update on the latest set of financial statements and accordingly focus on the new activities, events and circumstances during the interim period.

As further explained in the Directors' report, due to Covid-19 pandemic, the group incurred a drop in both its handling volumes and rental income. This notwithstanding, the group has a strong financial position and significant resources at its disposal, which will assist it during the economic slowdown. Furthermore, the group's container terminal as well as the property in Latvia, are both well-positioned to continue to be a long-term sustainable businesses.

Significant accounting policies

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

3. Initial application of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards in issue but not yet effective

Initial application of International Financial Reporting Standards

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2021, no new standards or amendments to other International Financial Reporting Standards were applied.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 30 June 2021

3. Initial application of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards in issue but not yet effective (continued)

International Financial Reporting Standards in issue but not yet effective

Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2 - Disclosure of Accounting Policies

The amendments are intended to help preparers in deciding which accounting policies to disclose in their financial statements. The amendments amend IAS 1 in the following ways:

  • · An entity is now required to disclose its material accounting policy information instead of its significant accounting policies;
  • · several paragraphs are added to explain how an entity can identify material accounting policy information and to give examples of when accounting policy information is likely to be material;
  • · the amendments clarify that accounting policy information may be material because of its nature, even if the related amounts are immaterial;
  • · the amendments clarify that accounting policy information is material if users of an entity's financial statements would need it to understand other material information in the financial statements; and
  • · the amendments clarify that if an entity discloses immaterial accounting policy information, such information shall not obscure material accounting policy information.

In addition, IFRS Practice Statement 2 has been amended by adding guidance and examples to explain and demonstrate the application of the 'four-step materiality process' to accounting policy information in order to support the amendments to IAS 1.

Amendments to IAS 8 - Definition of Accounting Estimates

The amendments are intended to help entities distinguish between accounting policies and accounting estimates.

The changes to IAS 8 focus entirely on accounting estimates and clarify the following:

  • · The definition of a change in accounting estimates is replaced with a definition of accounting estimates. Under the new definition, accounting estimates are "monetary amounts in financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty".
  • · Entities develop accounting estimates if accounting policies require items in financial statements to be measured in a way that involves measurement uncertainty. The Board clarifies that a change in accounting estimate that results from new information or new developments is not the correction of an error. In addition, the effects of a change in an input or a measurement technique used to develop an accounting estimate are changes in accounting estimates if they do not result from the correction of prior period errors.
  • · A change in an accounting estimate may affect only the current period's profit or loss, or the profit or loss of both the current period and future periods. The effect of the change relating to the current period is recognised as income or expense in the current period. The effect, if any, on future periods is recognised as income or expense in those future periods.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 30 June 2021

3. Initial application of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards in issue but not yet effective (continued)

Amendments to IAS 8 - Definition of Accounting Estimates (continued)

These amendments are applicable for period beginning on or after 1 January 2023 and as at the date of these financial statements were not yet endorsed by the European Union.

The directors anticipate that the adoption of other International Reporting Standards that were in issue at the date of authorisation of these financial statements, but not yet effective, will have no material impact on the financial statements of the Group in the period of initial application.

4. Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the process of applying the Group's accounting policies, the judgements which can significantly affect the amounts recognised in the financial statements and the key assumptions made at the end of the reporting period concerning the future or any other key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are consistent with those applied in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.

As at the end of the reporting period the Director's have assessed the fair value of the investment property and the revalued amounts of land and buildings and there were no significant changes from the amounts reported in the group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Operating segment information 5.

The group, which operates solely in Latvia, operates one main business activity, which is the operation of a sea terminal in Riga Latvia. Apart from this the group also owns an investment property in Riga which it rents to third parties. Each of these operating segments is managed separately as each of these lines requires local resources.

The accounting policy for identifying segments is based on internal management reporting information that is regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.

Revenue reported below represents revenue generated from external customers. There were no intersegment sales in the year. The group's reportable segments under IFRS 8 are direct sales attributable to each business activity.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 30 June 2021

5. Operating segment information (continued)

Measurement of operating segment profit or loss, assets and liabilities

Segment profit represents the profit earned by each segment after allocation of central administration costs and finance costs, other than that related to the bonds issued by the holding company, based on services and finance provided. This is the measure reported to the chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance.

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the group's accounting policies.

Reconciliations of reportable segment revenues, profit or loss, assets and liabilities to consolidated totals are reported below:

Profit before tax

30 Jun 2021 30 Jun 2020
6 months 6 months
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Cur Hilr
Total profit for reportable segments
Unallocated amounts:
2,833,186 3,406,602
Bond interest expense (919,877) (919,877)
Other unallocated amounts (90.883) (94,417)
1,822,426 2,392,308

Assets

30 Jun 2021
(unaudited)
Cur
31 Dec 2020
(audited)
Fur
Total assets for reportable segments
Unallocated amounts:
70,580,741 70,806,614
Goodwill 13.184.904 13,184,904
Trade and other receivables 3.353 36.591
Loans receivable 17,296,405 15.931.204
Cash and cash equivalents 2,233,175 390,745
103,298,578 100,350,056

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 30 June 2021

5. Operating segment information (continued)

Liabilities

30 Jun 2021
(unaudited)
Cur
31 Dec 2020
(audited)
Hill
Total liabilities for reportable segments
Unallocated amounts:
14.652.249 14,333,472
Debt securities in issue 34.764.000 34,716,456
Trade and other payables 1,927,407 1,003,119
51,343,656 50,053,047

The group's revenue and results from continuing operations from external customers and information about its asset and liabilities by reportable segment are detailed below:

Cargo handling
and
storage
of containers
2021
Eur
Property
rental
2021
Eur
Unallocated
2022
Eur
Total
2024
Eur
Continuing operations
Revenue
7,403,444 7,403,444
Other operating income 114.383 114.383
Profit before tax 2.826,633 6,553 (1,010,760) 1,822,426
Total assets 65,843,564 4,737,177 32,717,837 103,298,578
Total liabilities 14,634,962 17,287 36,691,407 51,343,656
Cargo handling
and
storage
of containers
2020
Eur
Property
2020
Eur
rental Unallocated
20220
Eur
Total
2020
Eur
Continuing operations
Revenue
7.976.187 " 7.976.187
Other operating income 188.255 188.255
Profit before tax 3.326.472 80.130 (1,014,294) 2,392,308
Total assets 66,079,696 4.726.918 29,543,442 100,350,056
Total liabilities 14,285,287 48,185 35,719,575 50,053,047

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 30 June 2021

5. Operating segment information (continued)

The group revenue is made up of revenue from cargo handling amounting to Eur 6,656,976 (Jan to Jun 2020: Eur 7,389,556) and and revenue from storage of containers amounting to Eur 746,468 (Jan to Jun 2020: Eur 577,631). All this revenue is recognised over time. Contracts with customers for cargo handling and the storage of containers generally have an original expected duration of one year or less and are recognised in terms of the Group's accounting policies for revenues.

6. Intangibles

During the first six months ended 31 June 2021 the group's capital expenditure amounted to Eur 7,039 (Jan to Jun 2020: Eur 1,880).

7. Property, plant and equipment

During the first six months ended 31 June 2021 the group's capital expenditure amounted to Eur 109,201 (Jan to Jun 2020: Eur 2,785,736).

8. Borrowings

During the first six months ended 30 June 2021 the group's bank loan drawdowns amounted to Nil (Jan to Jun 2020: Eur 1,995,000). Repayments of bank loans undertaken during the first six month of the year amounted to Eur153,468 (Jan to Jun 2020: Eur 153,468).

9. Cash and cash equivalents

30 Jun 2021 31 Dec 2020
(unaudited) (audited)
I Cur Eur
Cash at bank 2,427,198 727,042

10. Related party disclosures

The parent and ultimate parent company of the group are Mariner Capital Limited and MEH Holdings Limited, respectively, which are both incorporated in Malta. The registered address of both Mariner Capital Limited and MEH Holdings Limited is 37, Censu Tabone Street, St. Julians STJ 1218 Malta.

The directors consider the ultimate controlling party to be Marin Hili who indirectly owns 60% (2020: 60%) of Mariner Finance p.l.c.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 30 June 2021

10. Related party disclosures (continued)

During the course of the period, the group entered into transactions with related parties as set out below:

30.06.21 30.06.20
Related
party
activity
Eur
Total
activity
Eur
0/0 Related
party
activity
Eur
Total
activity
Eur
0/0
Administration expenses
Related party
transactions with:
Parent
300,000 300,000
Other related parties 30,000 30,000
330,000 973,185 34 330,000 1.079.759 31
Related
party
activity
Eur
30.06.21
I otal
activity
Eur
0/0 Related
party
activity
Eur
30.06.20
Total
activity
Eur
0/0
Investment income
Related party
transactions with:
Parent
Other related parties
104.705
33.176
97,219
29,072
137,881 149,532 92 126,291 170,277 74

Other related parties consist of related parties other than the parent, entities with a joint control or significant influence over the company, subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures in which the company sn a joint venturer and key management personnel of the company or its parent.

Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 30 June 2021

11. Fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities

At 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020, the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities classified with current assets and current liabilities respectively approximated the fair values due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities. The fair values of non-current financial assets that are not measured at fair value and the fair values of non-current bank loans are not materially different from their carrying amounts due to their current rates of interest. The fair value of debt securities at 30 June 2021 is Eur 34,764,000 (31 December 2020 - Eur 34,716,456).

12. Subsequent events

There were no material events which occurred subsequent to Balance Sheet Date, which need to be reflected in these interim financial statements in terms of IAS 10.

Statement pursuant to Listing Rule 5.75.3 issued by the Listing Authority 30 June 2021

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

  • a. the condensed consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the group as at 30 June 2021, financial performance and cash flows for the period then ended, in accordance with accounting standards adopted for use in the EU for interim financial statements (adopted IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'); and
  • b. the interim Directors' report includes a fair review of the information required in terms of Listing Rules 5.81 to 5.84.

Kevin Saliba Director

Lawrence Zammit Director

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