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Viohalco S.A.

Quarterly Report Sep 22, 2022

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for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

CONTENTS

Interim management report2
Performance review by business segment…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Outlook…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
Financial Calendar…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
About Viohalco 12
Contacts12
Management Statement……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Shareholder Infromation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements15
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position………………………………………………………………………………. 16
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss………………………………………………………………………………………17
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income………………………………18
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity……………………………………………………………………………….19
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements……………………………………………………………… 21
Statutory auditor's report on the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements38
Appendix- Alternative Performance Measures (APMs)39

This section focuses on Viohalco's business performance for the period ended 30 June 2022. Interim financial statements, prepared in accordance with IAS 34, are presented on pages 15 to 37.

Strong performance in a challenging environment

Financial highlights

  • Consolidated revenue amounted to EUR 3,597 million, increased by 45% versus EUR 2,489 million in HY 2021;
  • Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (a-EBITDA) stood at EUR 355 million versus EUR 196 million in H1 2021.
  • Consolidated EBITDA stood at EUR 412 million versus EUR 253 million in H1 2021.
  • Consolidated profit before income tax amounted to EUR 293 million, compared to EUR 137 million in H1 2021.

Operational highlights

  • Global sustainability megatrends drive the growth in demand for the products of Viohalco companies.
  • Improved sales volumes and high-capacity utilization as Viohalco companies leverage strong demand for their products in H1 2022.
  • Continued investment to optimize production capacities and product portfolios mainly in the aluminium and cables segments, driving further efficiency improvement and expansion into new geographies.
  • Successful complex project execution, new contract awards and significant order backlog in the cables and steel pipes segments.
  • Enhancement of the investment portfolio of real estate segment.
  • Continuous focus on operating efficiency improvements to alleviate concerns about increased energy prices and material costs

Overview

Viohalco companies delivered a robust financial performance during the first half of 2022, leveraging optimized production capacities and product portfolios and capitalising on strong demand for their products driven by global sustainability megatrends.

In the aluminium segment, the aluminium rolling division demonstrated strong operational performance and efficiency, capitalizing on the additional production capacity resulting from the fourstand tandem hot rolling mill investment and maintained growth in strategic sectors and geographies. The segment's increase in sales volume reflects the positive market conditions in H1 2022, as well as the continuous upward trend in demand for recyclable product solutions.

The copper segment continued to grow, focusing on profitability rather than volume. Investments to drive efficiency, product portfolio improvements and profitability continued. Working capital was exceptionally, but temporarily, high and is scheduled to return to normal levels by the end of the year. The long-term prospects for the segment's products remain positive, due especially to applications related to e-mobility, renewable energy sources, electrification and heat transfer.

Volume growth, coupled with production efficiencies and smooth execution of complex cables projects enabled the cables segment to retain the momentum gained over recent years. Sales covered a wide range of cable types, leading to satisfactory utilisation of all production lines. Improved financial performance was coupled with several new project awards and led to an order backlog of approx. EUR 650 million.

The steel pipes segment witnessed a market turnaround due to geopolitical factors. These led to the restart of many postponed projects and a significant increase in revenue, though the product mix of orders executed negatively affected profitability. The current backlog of orders exceeds EUR 450 million.

The steel segment achieved an increase in sales volumes, due to continued strong performance across core markets and rising sales in low carbon plates, maintaining its dominant market position in Greece, the Balkans and Cyprus. The above was achieved despite the difficult operating environment with significant materials cost increases and supply chain disruption.

Finally, in the real estate segment, Noval Property enhanced its investment portfolio through the acquisition of 18 new assets, in the context of a EUR 21.35 million share capital increase by means of in-kind contribution of properties and shares of two real estate companies.

Financial overview

Condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss

Amounts in EUR thousands Η1 2022 Η1 2021
Revenue 3,596,996 2,488,607
Gross profit 463,120 290,922
EBITDA 411,966 252,872
a-EBITDA 355,257 196,121
EBIT 341,359 183,314
a-EBIT 284,650 126,563
Net finance cost -49,707 -45,738
Profit before tax 292,695 136,725
Profit for the period 233,955 106,519
Profit attributable to owners 207,377 93,320

Viohalco's consolidated revenue for H1 2022 was EUR 3,597 million, up 45% compared to H1 2021 (EUR 2,489 million), reflecting rising demand across all segments, the increase in volumes and metal prices and the impact of the inflationary environment.

Consolidated a-EBITDA amounted to EUR 355 million for H1 2022 (H1 2021: EUR 196 million). Net finance cost increased at EUR 49.7 million for H1 2022 (H1 2021: EUR 45.7 million).

Viohalco's consolidated profit before income tax for the period amounted to EUR 293 million, compared to a profit of EUR 137 million in H1 2021, mainly attributable to the high growth of the aluminium segment, the steady growth of cables segments and the improved performance of the steel segment.

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

Amounts in EUR thousands 30 June 2022 31 December 2021
Fixed and intangible assets 2,536,542 2,446,354
Other non-current assets 107,895 74,450
Non-current assets 2,644,437 2,520,805
Inventory 2,006,382 1,469,840
Trade and other receivables (incl. contract assets) 1,083,201 724,907
Cash and cash equivalents 298,470 503,267
Other current assets 74,972 19,602
Current assets 3,463,026 2,717,616
Total assets 6,107,462 5,238,420
Equity 1,930,102 1,655,594
Loans and borrowings 1,188,696 1,294,093
Other non-current liabilities 229,378 222,987
Non-current liabilities 1,418,074 1,517,080
Loans and borrowings 1,264,701 848,145
Trade and other payables (incl. contract liabilities) 1,371,428 1,145,287
Other current liabilities 123,156 72,314
Current liabilities 2,759,286 2,065,746
Total equity and liabilities 6,107,462 5,238,420

Capital expenditure for the period amounted to EUR 163 million (H1 2021: EUR 108 million), mainly attributable to the aluminium segment investment programme that includes the advanced six-high cold rolling mill and the automated lacquering line, the submarine cables production plant of Hellenic Cables in Corinth and the infrastructure improvements in steel segment.

Working capital increased by 67%, or EUR 673 million, compared to 31 December 2021, mainly as a result of the increase in metal prices, the pressure on supply chains due to the war in Ukraine, along with organic growth of the companies.

Viohalco companies' net debt increased to EUR 2,196 million (31 December 2021: EUR 1,684 million) before IFRS 16 adjustment, mainly due to the increase of the working capital. After adjusting for IFRS 16, net debt amounted to EUR 2,175 million (31 December 2021: EUR 1,664 million).

Amounts in EUR
thousands
Revenue EBITDA a-EBITDA EBIT EBT
Segments H1 2022 H1 2021 H1 2022 H1 2021 H1 2022 H1 2021 H1 2022 H1 2021 H1 2022 H1 2021
Aluminium 1,200,862 762,571 174,266 75,293 129,886 65,965 145,407 45,370 133,503 36,976
Copper 978,110 753,742 54,123 59,562 46,837 32,362 45,882 51,455 37,400 42,771
Cables 426,651 351,036 45,796 34,231 47,854 42,102 36,929 26,164 25,947 16,079
Steel pipes 190,050 104,419 3,402 3,827 3,901 4,782 -1,045 -612 -3,560 -5,215
Steel 743,854 481,711 124,623 71,787 117,153 43,237 111,158 58,727 98,900 45,969
Real
estate*
13,755 8,878 4,931 3,717 4,931 3,229 249 -301 -1,622 -1,697
Other
activities
43,714 26,250 4,825 4,455 4,695 4,443 2,779 2,510 2,126 1,841
Total 3,596,996 2,488,607 411,966 252,872 355,257 196,121 341,359 183,314 292,694 136,725

Performance by business segment

* Apart from Noval Property, the real estate segment of Viohalco includes other entities that relate to real estate operations. It should be noted that Viohalco applies the historical cost model in investment property, while certain real estate segment subsidiaries (such as Noval Property) follow the fair value model. Noval Property H1 2022 consolidated earnings before taxes, based on fair value model, amounted to profits of EUR 15.35 million.

Performance review by business segment

Aluminium

In H1 2022, revenue increased by 57% to EUR 1,201 million vs EUR 763 million in H1 2021, while profit before income tax amounted to EUR 134 million (H1 2021: EUR 37 million).

The aluminium rolling division of ElvalHalcor, further strengthened its competitive market position during the first semester of 2022, recording growth in sales volumes and achieving solid financial performance across its strategic market segments. The aluminium segment responded efficiently to cost increases, through the implementation of productivity improvements and increased conversion prices. This growth was attributable to the favourable market landscape coupled with additional production capacity secured through the four-stand tandem hot rolling mill investment at the Oinofyta plant and the lacquering line in the Mandra plant. These operational enhancements resulted in an optimised product mix, mainly aimed at packaging (both rigid and flexible), transportation, building and construction market sectors.

The investment plans, in Elval's Oinofyta plant, for the 6-high cold rolling mill and the automated lacquering line continue to progress. Upon the successful completion of the project, Elval will be able to advance its position further, taking advantage of state-of-the-art equipment and the heightened production capacity to seize strategic growth initiatives and maintain a competitive edge in the aluminium market. In the context of further expansion, a logistics centre adjacent to the Elval's plant was acquired.

At Bridgnorth Aluminium, demand remained strong, and the company was able to increase its sales volumes by 2% compared to first half 2021. The company continued its efforts to develop its product range and increased its deliveries especially in the rigid packaging and building and construction sector, offsetting reduced deliveries to the lithographic sector. The company faced severe metal, energy, freight and labour cost inflation, but succeeded in passing the majority of this through to the customer through the incorporation of specific surcharges in its pricing model. Altogether, this saw profitability increase compared to the previous year.

Etem Gestamp had a strong H1 2022, both in terms of profitability and progress against its investment plan. Main key performance drivers have been included high sales volumes with considerable margins in Q1 2022, along with efficient production and the consistent provision of high-level services to customers. The outbreak of the war in Ukraine has left its mark on Q2 2022 performance with the drop in the demand for both automotive and industrial products. All in all, sales have moved sideways compared to H1 2021, while the investment plan continued uninterrupted.

Etem's effective product portfolio optimization, together with operational improvements, has led to an improved performance in H1 2022 relative to the year prior (H1 2021), despite the lower volumes, due to the focus on the architectural profiles and systems and the custom-tailored industrial profiles.

Going forward, the aluminium segment will continue to address macroeconomic challenges, adapting operations to mitigate potential supply chain issues and rising cost pressures. Underpinned by a resilient business model, the focus remains on a customer-centric approach mindset and in parallel with an extensive commercial reach across multinational, high-end markets.

Copper

The copper segment continued to grow in the first half of 2022. Revenue stood at EUR 978 million versus EUR 754 million in the respective prior-year period, driven by the increase in sales volumes and the upward trend in the price of copper, while profit before income tax amounted to EUR 37 million (H1 2021: EUR 43 million).

The segment improved on the strong performance of the previous year, with demand remaining very high in most end markets. Copper tubes sales volumes rose by over 6%, curtailed by capacity constraints. Flatrolled products sales dropped by 4%, as Sofia Med opted to switch the mix to higher value-added products, with higher profitability and long-term prospects. In addition, robust demand supported double-digit increases in sales volumes of all extruded products. Following a strong recovery in 2021, enamelled wires sales dropped significantly in H1 2022, as the competitive landscape was such that Cablel Wires was unable to pass on all cost increases to customers. In all the other main product categories, thanks to a strong demand and a lack of supply, the copper segment managed to increase prices over the rapidly rising cost elements, thus improving profitability.

Inventory levels for the copper segment were at extraordinarily high levels, due to a scheduled shut-down and maintenance of the extrusion press of the Halcor tubes mill. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the shutdown was postponed from August to October, however working capital is scheduled to return to normality by the end of the year.

Market conditions in H2 2022 are expected to deteriorate, as inflationary pressures and rising interest rates create uncertainty and affect growth in most markets. As the above will impact most competitors, no pressure on prices is expected, and the significant order book in certain segments is expected to support volumes under normal circumstances. The expected upgrade of the extrusion press will affect future growth and efficiency of the tubes mill, and long-term demand trends for the segment's products remain positive. Finally, targeted investments in higher value-added products and improvements in productivity, as a result of the learning curve, are expected to release capacity in flat-rolled products and lead to increased sales and profitability.

Cables

In the cables segment, high utilisation of all production lines and the smooth execution of high-profile submarine projects led to further growth and solid performance. Revenue stood at EUR 427 million versus EUR 351 million in the respective prior-year period, driven by increased volumes sold and prices, while profit before income tax amounted to EUR 26 million (H1 2021: EUR 16 million).

The segment succeeded in matching the demand increase in both power and telecom cables within all its main geographical regions, (i.e. Central Europe, the Balkans and Southeast Mediterranean countries), while all plants had a full production schedule throughout the period. In addition, the projects business continued to support the segment's profitability, through the efficient execution of orders awarded over recent years. Tendering efforts were intensified during H1 2022, as high market activity in both offshore wind and interconnections continued unabated.

Specifically, during H1 2022, the following projects were successfully executed either partially or in full:

▪ The production of the 83 km-long submarine cable for the electrical interconnection between Naxos, Santorini and Thirasia islands was concluded. Installation is expected to be completed according to schedule by the end of 2022;

  • The first batches of 66kV inter-array cables for the Doggerbank offshore wind farms in the UK, the world's largest offshore wind farm, were completed, while remaining quantities for the same project will continue to be produced throughout 2022 and 2023 for the same project;
  • The production for 66 kV XLPE insulated inter-array cables for Vesterhav Nord / Syd offshore wind farm was initiated;
  • Installation of Kafireas II Wind Farm interconnection with Greece's mainland grid was carried out on schedule;
  • Several onshore projects in the UK market, awarded in 2021, were successfully completed.

During the period, Hellenic Cables secured several awards for high voltage and inter-array cables projects driving the order backlog for the segment to approx. EUR 650 million as of 30 June 2022.

The cables segment is expected to maintain its performance momentum and benefit from the strong demand for cable products, along with a set of secured orders for projects. Going forward, the acceleration of energy transition plans driven by the current energy crisis, are expected to further fuel the segment's order book.

Provided that such awards occur in the coming months, management is currently assessing the initiation of an investment programme to expand the production capacity of the offshore business unit in Corinth by investing in additional production equipment. At the same time, other growth opportunities created by current market trends are being explored. In this context and following previous announcements, discussions with Ørsted on the partnership for the construction of a submarine inter-array cables factory in the State of Maryland, USA are ongoing .

Steel pipes

During H1 2022, the steel pipes segment recorded its highest revenue since H1 2019, with H1 2022 revenue amounting to EUR 190 million, up 82% year-on-year. This growth was driven primarily by higher sales volumes which grew by 43% compared to the first half of last year. However, market conditions and steel prices remain highly volatile, and many energy projects continue to be postponed or abandoned, especially in the USA. As a result, earnings before income tax amounted to losses of EUR 3.6 million (H1 2021: EUR losses of 5.2 million) due to an unfavourable sales mix.

Recent awards include a 201km desalinated water pipeline for a copper mine in Chile by Collahuasi, a hydrogen certified pipeline in Australia by Jemena, a 163 km pipeline in West Macedonia, Greece by DESFA, certified to transport up to 100% of hydrogen, a 76 km gas pipeline in Mozambique awarded by SASOL, along with other major offshore projects in South America and Australia. At the end of H1 2022, Corinth Pipeworks finds itself in a stronger position with a current order backlog exceeding EUR 450 million, the highest level since 2018. This follows intense commercial efforts leading to the award of numerous significant projects around the world.

As demand for energy recovers causing consequential price increases, available tender opportunities for Corinth Pipeworks have steadily risen. In addition to the orders already secured, a more favourable sales mix is expected towards the end of the year.

The steel pipes segment is looking forward to a good remainder of the year, as the solid order backlog built during the last months allows for the combination of high-capacity utilization and robust profit margins throughout the rest of the year.

Steel

Revenue in the steel segment amounted to EUR 744 million in H1 2022 versus EUR 482 million in H1 2021. Profit before income tax amounted to EUR 99 million (2021: EUR 46 million).

In H1 2022 the segment demonstrated strong performance across core markets through increased sales volumes in most product lines compared to H1 2021, despite significant fluctuations in steel products prices internationally, following the breakout of the Russia Ukraine war. High costs of construction materials, supply shortages in critical materials and components (ex. automotive), high logistics costs, supply chain disruption and price volatility were some of the dominant market developments in H1 2022. These led to a slowdown in demand across all product lines and geographical regions, which started in April and intensified during May and June. With regards to price volatility, the increase in imports from countries outside of Europe to replace supply from Russia and Ukraine (billets, slabs and other products), has led to price pressure across all product lines.

In reinforcement steel, the segment increased sales in Greece and Bulgaria, consolidating its already strong market position in the Balkans and Cyprus. Sales of wire rod saw an increase in Western Europe and Benelux, while sales of heavy plates and special bar quality steels also saw sales increases in Romania and Central Europe. A rise in sales of low carbon plates occurred mostly in Baltic countries and Finland, while merchant bars sales came out higher compared to H1 2021 driven by increased deliveries to the Central European countries.

During H1 2022, several steel segment companies, initiated projects targeting energy efficiency and process improvements. Dojran Steel plant installed photovoltaic panels of 4MWp installed capacity which will allow the company to offer products with a lower carbon footprint.

The outlook for H2 2022 remains uncertain due to expectations for weak demand, high production costs and eventual energy shortages in the European manufacturing sector. Delays in construction projects are expected, as result of the increased construction materials costs and the higher cost of financing. Recovery of the Greek steel market is expected after almost 10 years of stagnation, following the launch of several major private projects in conjunction with substantial public expenditure.

Real estate

Revenue for the real estate segment (which includes other entities as well apart from Noval Property) amounted to EUR 14 million in H1 2022 (H1 2021: EUR 8.9 million), and the loss before income tax amounted to EUR 1.6 million, compared to the loss of 1.7 million in H1 2021.

It should be noted that Viohalco applies the historical cost model in investment property, while certain real estate segment subsidiaries (such as Noval Property) follow the fair value model. Noval Property H1 2022 consolidated profit before tax, based on the fair value model, amounted to EUR 15.35 million.

Noval Property recorded a 9.6% increase in the fair value of its investment portfolio from EUR 424 million at 31.12.2021 to EUR 465 million at 30.06.2022. This was achieved through the acquisition of new assets, the active management of existing properties and the positive trend for high-quality and sustainable buildings in Greece.

Noval Property proceeded in a share capital increase of EUR 21.35 million through the in-kind contribution of properties and 100% of the shares of two real estate companies, resulting in 18 new assets being added to the company's investment portfolio.

At the same time and following the successful issue of a EUR 120 million Green Bond (listed on Athens Stock Exchange) in December 2021, Noval Property continued the development of its existing portfolio, including the commencement of construction works on several properties.

Finally, active asset management led not only to additional leases (for example in relation to the River West shopping centre expansion), but also to the replacement of existing lease agreements with new at more favourable rental terms reflecting the increased demand for high-quality, bioclimatic and environmentally sustainable buildings.

Looking ahead to the remainder of 2022, Noval Property aims to acquire additional assets, while at the same time progressing further the planned development of its existing asset portfolio.

Outlook

In the current macroeconomic environment driven by volatility, increasing energy prices, inflation and fluctuating cost of materials, and disruption in the supply chain, the outlook for the second half of 2022 remains challenging.

Against this backdrop, the successful positioning of the companies in their respective markets and the production capacities following the recent investment programmes, the considerable order backlog, the strong pipeline of projects secured, along with the continuous efforts to maintain high levels of efficiency, are factors that will help mitigate potential negative impacts arising from these trends.

Viohalco companies will continue to optimize their production capacities and product portfolios through targeted investments. Finally, the companies remain well positioned to grow their share in the markets of sustainable products with a low carbon footprint, which represent a significant and increasing share of their offering.

Financial Calendar

Date Event
9 March 2023 Financial Results 2022 press release
30 May 2023 Ordinary General Meeting 2023
21 September 2023 Financial results first half-year 2023

The Annual Financial Report for the period 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022 will be published on 6 April 2023 and will be posted on the Company's website, www.viohalco.com, on the Euronext Brussels Exchange website www.euronext.com, as well as on the Athens Stock Exchange website www.athexgroup.gr.

About Viohalco

Viohalco is the Belgium based holding company of leading metal processing companies in Europe, It is listed on Euronext Brussels (VIO) and the Athens Stock Exchange (BIO). Viohalco's subsidiaries specialise in the manufacture of aluminium, copper, cables, steel and steel pipes products, and are committed to the sustainable development of quality, innovative and value-added products and solutions for a dynamic global client base. With production facilities in Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, the United Kingdom and North Macedonia and participations in companies with production facilities in Turkey, Russia and the Netherlands, Viohalco companies generate a consolidated annual revenue of EUR 5.37 billion (2021). Viohalco's portfolio also includes an R&D&I and technology segment. In addition, Viohalco and its companies own real estate investment properties, mainly in Greece, which generate additional value through their commercial development.

For more information, please visit our website at www.viohalco.com

Contacts

Forfurtherinformation, please contact: Sofia Zairi Chief Investor Relations Officer T +30 210 6861111, 6787773

E ir@viohalco,com

STATEMENT ON THE TRUE AND FAIR VIEW OF THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE FAIR OVERVIEW OF THE INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT AS AT AND FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2022

Evangelos Moustakas, Ippokratis Ioannis Stassinopoulos, Efstratios Thomadakis, Panteleimon Mavrakis, members of the Executive Management, certify, on behalf and for the account of the Company, that to their knowledge:

a) the condensed consolidated interim financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting "as adopted by the European Union, give a true and fair view of the Equity, Financial position and Financial Performance of the Company, and its subsidiaries and associates;

b) the interim management report includes a fair overview of the information required under Article 13, §§ 5 and 6 of the Royal Decree of November 14, 2007 on the obligations of issuers of financial instruments admitted to trading on a regulated market.

Viohalco's share capital is set at EUR 141,893,811.46 divided into 259,189,761 shares without nominal value. The shares have been issued in registered and dematerialised form. All the shares are freely transferable and fully paid up. The Company has not issued any other category of shares, such as nonvoting or preferential shares. All the shares representing the share capital have the same rights. In accordance with the articles of association of the company, each share entitles its holder to one vote.

Viohalco's shares are listed under the symbol "VIO" with ISIN code BE0974271034 on the regulated market of Euronext Brussels and on the main market of the Athens Exchange with the same ISIN code and with the symbol VIO (in Latin characters) and BIO (in Greek characters).

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

Amounts in EUR thousands Note 30 June 2022 31 December 2021
ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment 12 2,143,440 2,089,107
Right of use assets 33,892 34,288
Intangible assets and goodwill 12 40,439 42,083
Investment property 13 318,771 280,876
Equity - accounted investees 10 51,582 44,372
Other investments 17 7,855 8,457
Deferred tax assets 10,632 13,141
Derivatives 17 30,598 944
Trade and other receivables 11 7,005 7,314
Contract costs 222 222
Non-current assets 2,644,437 2,520,805
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
14
11
2,006,382
865,825
1,469,840
623,536
Contract assets 11 217,376 101,371
Contract costs 144 167
Derivatives 17 71,960 16,277
Assets held for sale 368 372
Current tax assets 2,500 2,785
Cash and cash equivalents 298,470 503,267
Current assets 3,463,026 2,717,616
Total assets 6,107,462 5,238,420
EQUITY
Share capital 141,894 141,894
Share premium 457,571 457,571
Translation reserve -22,354 -24,450
Other reserves 474,892 440,437
Retained earnings 606,913 399,175
Equity attributable to owners of the Company 1,658,916 1,414,626
Non-controlling interests 15 271,187 240,969
Total equity 1,930,102 1,655,594
LIABILITIES
Loans and borrowings 16 1,188,696 1,294,093
Lease liabilities 16 30,117 34,639
Derivatives 17 736 3,587
Employee benefits 25,168 24,183
Grants 32,925 33,985
Provisions 1,511 1,825
Trade and other payables 14,055 17,615
Contract liabilities 9,899 9,889
Deferred tax liabilities 114,967 97,263
Non-current liabilities 1,418,074 1,517,080
Loans and borrowings 16 1,264,701 848,145
Lease liabilities 16 10,598 10,696
Trade and other payables 1,304,601 1,093,804
Contract liabilities 66,828 51,482
Current tax liabilities 80,650 40,035
Derivatives 17 15,750 7,563
Provisions 16,158 14,020
Current liabilities 2,759,286 2,065,746
Total liabilities 4,177,360 3,582,826
Total equity and liabilities 6,107,462 5,238,420

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss

Amounts in EUR thousands Note For the six months ended 30 June
2022
2021
Revenue 6 3,596,996 2,488,607
Cost of sales -3,133,876 -2,197,686
Gross profit 463,120 290,922
Other income 7 7,644 6,865
Selling and distribution expenses -42,398 -38,180
Administrative expenses -76,310 -69,720
Impairment loss on trade and other receivables and contract assets -1,482 -562
Other expenses 7 -9,214 -6,010
Operating result 341,359 183,314
Finance income 8 6,806 1,308
Finance cost 8 -56,513 -47,046
Net finance income/cost (-) -49,707 -45,738
Share of profit/loss (-) of equity-accounted investees 10 1,042 -851
Profit/Loss (-) before income tax 292,695 136,725
Income tax expense (-) 9 -58,739 -30,206
Profit/Loss (-) 233,955 106,519
Profit/Loss (-) attributable to:
Owners of the Company 207,377 93,320
Non-controlling interests 26,578 13,199
233,955 106,519
Earnings per share (in Euro per share)
Basic and diluted 0.799 0.360

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

For the six months ended 30 June
Amounts in EUR thousands 2022 2021
Profit/Loss (-) 233,955 106,519
Items that will never be reclassified to profit or loss:
Equity investments in FVOCI - net change in fair value -832 529
Remeasurements of defined benefit liability -11 -
Related tax 2 -41
Total -840 487
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss:
Foreign currency translation differences 4,218 5,649
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges –effective portion 76,190 10,464
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges - reclassified to profit or loss -891 2,264
Related tax -16,827 -3,031
Total 62,690 15,347
Total other comprehensive income / expense (-) after tax 61,850 15,834
Total comprehensive income / expense (-) after tax 295,805 122,353
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the Company 259,121 106,426
Non-controlling interests 36,684 15,927
Total comprehensive income / expense (-) after tax 295,805 122,353

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

Share Share Other Translation Retained Non
controlling
Total
Amounts in EUR thousands Note capital premium reserves reserve earnings Total interests equity
Balance as at 1 January 2022 141,894 457,571 440,437 -24,450 399,175 1,414,626 240,969 1,655,594
Total comprehensive income
Profit/loss (-) - - - - 207,377 207,377 26,578 233,955
Other comprehensive income 48,850 2,901 -7 51,744 10,106 61,850
Total comprehensive income - - 48,850 2,901 207,370 259,121 36,684 295,805
Transactions with owners of
the Company
Capitalization of reserves - - -14,566 71 14,495 - - -
Share capital increase of - - - - - - 24,626 24,626
subsidiary
Dividends - - - - -23,327 -23,327 -3,024 -26,351
Total - - -14,566 71 -8,832 -23,327 21,602 -1,725
Changes in ownership
interests:
Acquisition of NCI 15 - - 173 -907 11,767 11,032 -30,604 -19,572
Other changes in ownership - - -2 32 -2,567 -2,537 2,537 -
interests
Balance as at 30 June 2022 141,894 457,571 474,892 -22,354 606,913 1,658,916 271,187 1,930,102
Non
Share Share Other Translation Retained controlling Total
Amounts in EUR thousands Note capital premium reserves reserve earnings Total interests equity
Balance as at 1 January 2021 141,894 457,571 436,104 -30,341 201,467 1,206,694 174,431 1,381,126
Total comprehensive income
Profit/loss (-) - - - - 93,320 93,320 13,199 106,519
Other comprehensive income - - 8,868 5,573 -1,335 13,106 2,728 15,834
Total comprehensive income - - 8,868 5,573 91,985 106,426 15,927 122,353
Transactions with owners of
the Company
Capitalization of reserves - - 1,930 - -1,930 - - -
Dividends - - - -7,776 -7,776 -2,517 -10,293
Total - - 1,930 - -9,706 -7,776 -2,517 -10,293
Changes in ownership
interests:
Acquisition of NCI - - 273 - -2,906 -2,634 -2,366 -5,000
Other changes in ownership
interests - - -42 64 6,213 6,236 42,522 48,758

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the six months ended 30 June
Amounts in EUR thousands Note 2022 2021
Profit / loss (-) 233,955 106,519
Adjustments for:
Income tax expense / credit (-) 9 58,739 30,206
Depreciation of PP&E 61,193 60,408
Depreciation of right of use assets 4,106 4,168
Depreciation of intangible assets 3,288 3,379
Depreciation of investment property 3,904 3,116
Impairment / Reversal of Impairment (-) and write off of PP&E 991 1,205
Profit (-) / loss from sale of PP&E and intangible assets -87 489
Profit (-) / loss from sale of investment property -340 -476
Profit(-) / loss from derivatives valuation -2,685 -443
Gain (-) /loss from business combinations 1,343 -
Amortization of grants -1,885 -1,513
Finance cost 8 56,513 47,046
Finance income 8 -6,806 -1,308
Impairment loss on trade and other receivables, including contract assets 1,482 562
Share of profit of equity accounted investees 10 -1,042 851
Changes 412,669 254,209
Decrease / increase (-) in inventories -536,543 -165,627
Decrease / increase (-) in receivables 11 -247,821 -203,757
Decrease / increase (-) in contract assets 11 -116,006 -9,327
Decrease / increase (-) in contract costs 23 189
Decrease (-) / increase in liabilities 195,159 135,811
Decrease (-) / increase in employee benefits liability 985 958
Decrease (-) / increase in provisions 611 -66
Decrease (-) / increase in contract liabilities 15,356 5,962
-688,235 -235,858
Cash generated from operating activities -275,566 18,350
Interest charges and related expenses paid -51,687 -44,123
Income tax paid -4,256 -2,351
Net cash flows from operating activities -331,509 -28,123
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of PP&E and intangible assets 12 -120,345 -95,915
Acquisition of investment property 13 -21,517 -10,109
Proceeds from sale of PP&E and intangible assets 1,136 2,721
Proceeds from sales of investment property 1,100 1,229
Acquisition/ share capital increase of associates & joint ventures 10 -3,250 -225
Share of NCI in subsidiaries' share capital increase/ decrease (-) -301 -
Acquisition of other investments -230 -33
Proceeds from sales of subsidiaries and associates 2,300 -
Proceeds from sale of other investments - 198
Interest received 215 263
Dividends received 262 81
Cash acquired from business combination
Net cash flows from investing activities
84
-140,546
-
-101,790
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings 16 428,296 243,613
Repayment of borrowings 16 -120,777 -95,105
Principal elements of lease payments 16 -5,549 -5,232
Proceeds from collection of grants 105 88
Proceeds from sales shares of subsidiaries - 50,000
Acquisition of NCI 15 -9,228 -5,000
Dividends paid to shareholders -23,327 -
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest -2,417 -9,138
Net cash flows from financing activities 267,103 179,225
Net decrease (-)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents -204,952 49,313
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 503,267 219,161
Foreign exchange effect on cash and cash equivalents 155 -574
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period 298,470 267,900

The notes on pages 21 to 37 are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

1. Reporting entity

Viohalco S.A. (hereafter referred to as "the Company" or "Viohalco S.A.") is a Belgian Limited Liability Company. The Company's registered office is located at 30 Avenue Marnix, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. The Company's Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements include those of the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as"Viohalco"), and Viohalco's interest in associates accounted for using the equity method.

Viohalco S.A. is the holding company and holds participations in approximately 100 subsidiaries, two of which are listed, one on Euronext Brussels and the other on Athens Exchange. With production facilities in Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, North Macedonia and United Kingdom, Viohalco subsidiaries specialise in the manufacture of steel, copper and aluminium products. In addition, Viohalco owns substantial real estate properties in Greece and redeveloped some of its properties as real estate development projects. Its shares are traded on Euronext Brussels and has since February 2014 its secondary listing on the Athens Stock exchange (trading ticker "VIO").

These interim financial statements were authorised for issue by the Company's Board of Directors on 22 September 2022.

The Company's electronic address is www.viohalco.com, where the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements have been posted.

2. Basis of preparation

Statement of compliance

These Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union. They do not include all information and disclosures required for the annual Consolidated Financial Statements and should be read in conjuction with the annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2021, which can be found on Viohalco's website. However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to the understanding of the changes in Viohalco's financial position and performance since the last annual Consolidated Financial Statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Functional and presentation currency

The functional and presentation currency of the parent Company is Euro. All amounts in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements are rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise indicated. As such, due to rounding, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be arithmetic aggregations of the figures that precede them.

Use of estimates and judgements

Preparing Financial Statements in line with IFRS requires that Management takes decisions, makes assessments and assumptions and determines estimates which affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The significant judgements made by Management in applying accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2021.

3. Significant accounting policies

Except as described below, the accounting policies applied in these interim financial statements are the same as those applied in Viohalco' consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2021.

A. Standards and interpretations effective for the current financial year

Certain new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been issued that are mandatory for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022 and have been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements. None of these had a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements.

IFRS 16 (Amendment) 'Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions'. The amendment extends the application period of the practical expedient in relation to rent concessions by one year to cover rental concessions that reduce leases due only on or before 30 June 2022.

IAS 16 (Amendment) 'Property, Plant and Equipment – Proceeds before Intended Use. The amendment prohibits an entity from deducting from the cost of an item of PP&E any proceeds received from selling items produced while the entity is preparing the asset for its intended use. It also requires entities to separately disclose the amounts of proceeds and costs relating to such items produced that are not an output of the entity's ordinary activities.

IAS 37 (Amendment) 'Onerous Contracts – Cost of Fulfilling a Contract'. The amendment clarifies that 'costs to fulfil a contract' comprise the incremental costs of fulfilling that contract and an allocation of other costs that relate directly to fulfilling contracts. The amendment also clarifies that, before a separate provision for an onerous contract is established, an entity recognises any impairment loss that has occurred on assets used in fulfilling the contract, rather than on assets dedicated to that contract.

IFRS 3 (Amendment) 'Reference to the Conceptual Framework'. The amendment updated the standard to refer to the 2018 Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting, in order to determine what constitutes an asset or a liability in a business combination. In addition, an exception was added for some types of liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired in a business combination. Finally, it is clarified that the acquirer should not recognise contingent assets, as defined in IAS 37, at the acquisition date.

Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018–2020

IFRS 9 'Financial instruments'

The amendment addresses which fees should be included in the 10% test for derecognition of financial liabilities. Costs or fees could be paid to either third parties or the lender. Under the amendment, costs or fees paid to third parties will not be included in the 10% test.

IFRS 16 'Leases'

The amendment removed the illustration of payments from the lessor relating to leasehold improvements in Illustrative Example 13 of the standard in order to remove any potential confusion about the treatment of lease incentives.

B. Standards and Interpretations effective for subsequent periods

IFRS 17 'Insurance contracts' and Amendments to IFRS 17 (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023). IFRS 17 has been issued in May 2017 and, along with the Amendments to IFRS 17 issued in June 2020, supersedes IFRS 4. IFRS 17 establishes principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of insurance contracts within the scope of the Standard and its objective is to ensure that an entity provides relevant information that faithfully represents those contracts. The new standard solves the comparison problems created by IFRS 4 by requiring all insurance contracts to be accounted for in a consistent manner. Insurance obligations will be accounted for using current values instead of historical cost.

IAS 1 (Amendment) 'Classification of liabilities as current or non-current' (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023). The amendment clarifies that liabilities are classified as either current or non-current depending on the rights that exist at the end of the reporting period. Classification is unaffected by the expectations of the entity or events after the reporting date. The amendment also clarifies what IAS 1 means when it refers to the 'settlement' of a liability. The amendment has not yet been endorsed by the EU.

IAS 1 (Amendments) 'Presentation of Financial Statements' and IFRS Practice Statement 2 'Disclosure of Accounting policies' (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023). The amendments require companies to disclose their material accounting policy information and provide guidance on how to apply the concept of materiality to accounting policy disclosures.

IAS 8 (Amendments) 'Accounting policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors: Definition of Accounting Estimates' (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023). The amendments clarify how companies should distinguish changes in accounting policies from changes in accounting estimates.

IΑS 12 (Amendments) 'Deferred tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction' (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023). The amendments require companies to recognise deferred tax on transactions that, on initial recognition, give rise to equal amounts of taxable and deductible temporary differences. This will typically apply to transactions such as leases for the lessee and decommissioning obligations. The amendments have not yet been endorsed by the EU.

IFRS 17 (Amendment) 'Initial Application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 – Comparative Information' (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023). The amendment is a transition option relating to comparative information about financial assets presented on initial application of IFRS 17. The amendment is aimed at helping entities to avoid temporary accounting mismatches between financial assets and insurance contract liabilities, and therefore improve the usefulness of comparative information for users of financial statements. The amendment has not yet been endorsed by the EU.

4. Business and Operational Risk Management

There were no changes in Viohalco subsidiaries business and operational risk management objectives and policies during the first half of 2022.

Viohalco companies follow continuously both international and domestic developments and timely adapt their business strategy and risk management policies in order to minimize the operational impact of macroeconomic conditions.

Impact of Ukraine conflict

The Ukraine conflict, which began in February 2022, in addition to the human toll, is increasingly affecting economic and global financial markets and exacerbating ongoing economic challenges, including issues such as rising inflation, global supply-chain disruption and energy crisis.

The direct exposure to Ukraine and Russia is very limited and business consequences were not material so far, while the same is expected for the foreseeable future. Sales to these markets represent an insignificant portion of total turnover and any loss in revenue can be fully offset by demand in other markets. In terms of financing, Viohalco companies have no exposure to Russian banks.

Regarding the impact in energy prices, Viohalco companies have already taken mitigating actions to reduce any business impact related to energy cost, while they are monitoring the situation closely in order to secure efficiency their operations.

Interest rate risk

Considering the uptrend pressures on interest rates observed during the first semester of 2022 and in order to offset potential increased finance costs in the future, Viohalco companies entered in interest rate swaps contracts for variable rate loans.

Variable rate loans expose Viohalco companies to a rate risk (cash flow risk). In order to hedge it, companies use interest rate swaps that transform the variable interest rate into a fixed one, thus reducing interest rate risk. Interest rate swap contracts involve exchanging, on specified dates, the difference between a contracted fixed interest rate and the variable rate underlying a company loan, calculated on the loan's principal, and thus, effectively, transform a floating rate loan into a fixed rate one.

During H1 2022, aluminium, copper, cables and steel pipes segments purchased interest rate swaps on a notional value of EUR 274 million and initial terms of 7 years, aiming to counterbalance potential higher future interest costs on their loans. The accumulated amount of effectively fixed rate debt as of 30 June 2022 was EUR 704 million, including all fixed rate bond loans, both listed and non listed and all interest rate swaps.

5. Operating segments

Amounts in EUR thousands Aluminum Copper Cables Steel
pipes
Steel Real
estate
Other
activitiess
Total
Total revenue per segment 1,837,382 1,377,036 883,921 269,571 1,329,272 18,355 158,260 5,873,797
Inter-segment revenue -636,520 -398,926 -457,271 -79,520 -585,418 -4,601 -114,546 -2,276,801
Revenue from external
customers
1,200,862 978,110 426,651 190,050 743,854 13,755 43,714 3,596,996
Gross profit 182,834 70,970 52,240 5,452 138,490 3,466 9,668 463,120
Operating result 145,407 45,882 36,929 -1,045 111,158 249 2,779 341,359
Finance income 2,887 246 713 8 308 2,205 438 6,806
Finance cost -15,461 -8,093 -11,695 -3,718 -12,693 -3,762 -1,091 -56,513
Share of profit/ loss (-) of
equity-accounted investees
669 -635 - 1,194 128 -314 - 1,042
Profit/Loss (-) before
income tax expense
133,503 37,400 25,948 -3,560 98,900 -1,622 2,126 292,695
Income tax expense -29,942 -5,232 -5,594 2,602 -18,182 -417 -1,975 -58,739
Profit/Loss (-) 103,561 32,168 20,354 -958 80,718 -2,038 151 233,955

Revenue and profitability per segment for the 6 months ended 30 June 2022 were as follows:

Other information per segment for the 6 months ended 30 June 2022 were as follows:

Amounts in EUR thousands Aluminium Copper Cables Steel
pipes
Steel Real
estate
Other
activities
Total
Equity-accounted investees 9,020 14,668 - 21,235 1,292 5,367 - 51,582
Other assets 1,944,894 931,475 887,566 456,395 1,122,145 557,363 156,041 6,055,880
Total assets 1,953,914 946,144 887,566 477,630 1,123,437 562,730 156,041 6,107,462
Liabilities 1,227,316 660,747 750,417 354,038 836,956 247,119 100,767 4,177,360
Capital expenditure 96,121 5,518 23,464 1,788 10,393 24,577 1,017 162,879
Depreciation and
amortisation
-29,554 -8,802 -9,192 -4,533 -13,662 -4,682 -2,067 -72,492
Steel Real Other
Amounts in EUR thousands Aluminium Copper Cables pipes Steel estate activities Total
Total revenue per segment 1,173,555 1,067,942 730,476 121,667 807,083 13,770 111,415 4,025,908
Inter-segment revenue -410,984 -314,200 -379,440 -17,248 -325,372 -4,892 -85,165 -1,537,300
Revenue from external
customers
762,571 753,742 351,036 104,419 481,711 8,878 26,250 2,488,607
Gross profit 78,549 75,824 38,951 4,980 81,354 1,253 10,010 290,922
Operating result 45,370 51,455 26,164 -612 58,727 -301 2,510 183,314
Finance income 52 210 161 2 237 444 202 1,308
Finance cost -9,266 -7,560 -10,246 -4,121 -13,141 -1,840 -872 -47,046
Share of profit/loss (-) of
equity-accounted investees
821 -1,334 - -484 146 - - -851
Profit/Loss (-) before tax 36,976 42,771 16,079 -5,215 45,969 -1,697 1,841 136,725
Income tax expense -8,812 -6,218 -1,644 1,410 -8,833 -311 -5,797 -30,206
Profit/Loss (-) 28,164 36,553 14,435 -3,805 37,136 -2,008 -3,956 106,519

Revenue and profitability per segment for the 6 months ended 30 June 2021 were as follows:

Other information per segment for the comparative period were as follows:

Amounts in EUR thousands Aluminum Copper Cables Steel
pipes
Steel Real
estate
Other
activities
Total
for the year ended 31 December 2021
Equity-accounted
investees
8,862 12,072 1,732 11,216 4,808 5,681 - 44,372
Other assets 1,585,081 775,230 775,950 363,552 975,740 547,450 171,046 5,194,049
Total assets 1,593,943 787,302 777,682 374,768 980,548 553,131 171,046 5,238,420
Liabilities 987,696 558,339 658,508 256,574 782,036 257,324 82,348 3,582,826
for the 6 months ended 30 June 2021
Capital expenditure 60,737 7,941 14,820 4,091 10,688 9,266 772 108,314
Depreciation and
amortization
-30,643 -8,197 -8,512 -4,479 -13,257 -4,018 -1,965 -71,071

6. Revenue

Viohalco's subsidiaries' operations and main revenue streams are those described in the last annual financial statements. Revenue is derived from contracts with customers and from investment property rental income.

For the six months ended 30 June
Amounts in EUR thousands 2022 2021
Rental income from investment property 9,785 5,485
Revenue from contracts with customers 3,587,211 2,483,122
Total 3,596,996 2,488,607

Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers

In the following table revenue from contract with customers is disaggregated by primary geographical market and timing of revenue recognition. The table includes a reconciliation with the Viohalco's reportable segments (see Note 5).

for the 6 months ended 30 June 2022
Real Other
Amounts in EUR thousands Aluminium Copper Cables Steel pipes Steel estate activities Total
Primary geographical markets
Greece 89,293 47,514 123,504 11,722 185,926 3,722 14,054 475,735
Other EU countries 762,707 643,566 176,637 82,867 461,612 248 15,690 2,143,326
Other European countries 159,292 158,221 59,024 12,729 93,646 - 2,925 485,838
Asia 40,909 55,007 57,633 5,736 338 - 10,768 170,391
America 140,744 51,492 6,348 73,463 539 - 78 272,663
Africa 7,681 19,053 3,315 219 1,793 - 20 32,082
Oceania 236 3,256 190 3,315 - - 180 7,177
Total 1,200,862 978,110 426,651 190,050 743,854 3,970 43,714 3,587,211
Timing of revenue recognition
Revenue recognised at a point in time 1,199,999 976,661 298,122 47,106 731,313 777 28,386 3,282,364
Products transferred over time - - 128,529 142,944 2,989 248 27 274,737
Services transferred over time 863 1,448 - - 9,552 2,945 15,301 30,110
Total 1,200,862 978,110 426,651 190,050 743,854 3,970 43,714 3,587,211
for the 6 months ended 30 June 2021 Real Other
Amounts in EUR thousands Aluminium Copper Cables Steel pipes Steel estate activities Total
Primary geographical markets
Greece 60,497 29,120 115,032 7,931 124,210 3,393 8,010 348,193
Other EU countries 489,071 473,229 138,911 74,747 259,026 - 6,321 1,441,305
Other European countries 68,679 144,475 42,601 8,243 94,475 - 3,298 361,771
Asia 38,244 47,276 45,360 - 2,056 - 8,123 141,059
America 98,466 37,433 7,294 13,498 367 - 178 157,235
Africa 7,480 20,643 1,839 - 1,576 - 13 31,552
Oceania 133 1,565 - - - - 307 2,006
Total 762,571 753,742 351,036 104,419 481,711 3,393 26,250 2,483,122
Timing of revenue recognition
Revenue recognised at a point in time 762,261 751,604 227,174 34,437 478,147 1,058 18,329 2,273,011
Products transferred over time - - 122,238 69,740 - - - 191,978
Services transferred over time 310 2,138 1,624 242 3,563 2,335 7,921 18,132

7. Other income/expense

Total 762,571 753,742 351,036 104,419 481,711 3,393 26,250 2,483,122

Net Other income/expenses amounted to loss of EUR 1.6 million, compared to gain of EUR 0.9 million in the previous period. This variation is mainly attributed to the loss recorded from sales of AWM shares by Sidenor, subsidiary in steel segment, during the first half of 2022.

8. Net finance cost

Net finance costs increased marginally by EUR 4 million as a result of increased working capital needs and increased Euribor rates, that was partially offset by the credit spread reductions that had been applied in all short- and long-term facilities to Viohalco companies during the last years.

9. Income Tax

Income tax expense was calculated based on management's estimate of the average annual tax rate that is expected to apply for the full financial year.

For the 6 months ended 30 June
Amounts in EUR thousands 2022 2021
Current tax -54,949 -35,972
Deferred tax -3,791 5,766
Total -58,739 -30,206

According to the Greek Law 4799/2021, which is in force since May 2021, the corporate income tax rate was set to 22% from year 2021 onwards.

The consolidated effective tax rate for the six month period ended 30 June 2022 was 20% compared with 22% at 30 June 2021. The lowest rate for the first half of 2022 is explained in particular by the recognition of previously unrecognised tax losses in steel pipes segment, since it is now expected that partially prior year's tax losses will be used against future tax profits.

10. Equity accounted investees

Reconciliation of carrying amount of associates and joint ventures:

Amounts in EUR thousands 30 June 2022 31 December 2021
Opening balance 44,372 38,089
Share of profit / loss (-) net of tax 1,042 -2,530
OCI profit (loss) for the period -1 1
Dividends received -511 -886
Effects on movement in exchange rates 7,074 671
Additions - 225
Share capital increase 3,250 8,800
Sales -3,643 -
Closing balance 51,582 44,372

During H1 2022, Viohalco subsidiary ElvalHalcor participated in the share capital increase of NedΖink B.V., contributing an amount of EUR 3.25 million, retaining its percentage at 50%.

During H1 2022, Viohalco subsidiary in steel segment, Sidenor, completed the disposal of the entire portion (34%) held on AWM.

11. Trade receivables & Contract Assets

The increase in Trade and other receivables by EUR 242 million compared to 31 December 2021 is attributed to both the increased volume sold and increased raw materials prices. In addition, the increase of contract assets by EUR 116 million is mainly attributed to the invoicing of milestones for ongoing projects in both cables and steel pipes segments.

12. Property, plant and equipment & intangible assets

Property, Plant and Equipment

During the first half of 2022, Viohalco investments in capex projects amounted to EUR 119 million (H1 2021: EUR 98 million).

Aluminium segment investments amounted to EUR 78 million, related to the cold rolling mill and the new lacquering line at Oinofyta aluminium rolling plant and the acquisition of land at Oinofyta.

Regarding cables segment, capital expenditure in the first half of 2022 amounted to EUR 23 million, mainly in machinery to increase production capacity for submarine cables in Fulgor's plant in Corinth, improvements in the Fulgor port in Corinth and initial expenses of EUR 5.2 million related to the construction of a submarine cables factory in the USA. This amount is included in "assets under construction".

Steel segment investments, amounted to EUR 10 million, mainly concern maintenance capital expenditure and health & safety and environmental compliance improvements. They also include the installation of solar panels in Dojran's plant, the extension of the Filters of Meltshop and the installation of pelletizer in Stomana plant in Bulgaria.

Finally, additions of EUR 5 million and EUR 2 million in copper and steel pipes segment respectively, relate to maintenance and operational improvements at Oinofyta, Sofia and Thisvi plants.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment for the six-month period amounted to EUR 61 million (H1 2021: EUR 60 million).

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets of EUR 1.2 million acquired during the first half of 2022 (H1 2021: EUR 2.6 million), mainly related to software programmes of subsidiaries.

13. Investment property

During the first half of 2022, Viohalco invested an amount of EUR 42 million (H1 2021: EUR 8 million) for the acquisition and improvement of investment properties. The additions relate mainly to the acquisition of new investment property at Oinofyta by ElvalHalcor and the share capital increase of Noval Property by means of inkind contribution of properties and shares of new real estate companies.

14. Inventory

As at 30 June 2022, inventories amounted at EUR 2,006 million compared to EUR 1,470 million at 31 December 2021. During the six months ended 30 June 2022, Viohalco companies recorded an impairment of inventories of EUR 12,4 million, included in 'Cost of Sales' in the consolidated statement of profit or loss statement. Such impairment was recorded due to the decreasing trend of the LME metal prices in the second quarter of 2022.

15. Non-controlling interests

On March 17th, 2022, Viohalco's Board of directors approved the acquisition of 25% non-controlling interest in subsidiary Bridgnorth Aluminium in consideration of GBP 11 million. As a result, Viohalco's participation in Bridgnorth Aluminium amounts to 100%.

On June 14th , 2022, Viohalco acquired the remaining 14.28% of Teka Systems shares, in consideration of EUR 4 million. After the transaction Viohalco participation in the company amounts to 100%.

On June 27th, 2022, Noval Property proceeded with a share capital increase with contributions in kind, resulting in increase of non-controlling interest by 6.25%.

Amounts in EUR thousands 30 June 2022 31 December 2021
Non-current liabilities
Secured bank loans 143,085 119,994
Unsecured bank loans 65,581 69,524
Secured bond issues 510,996 455,719
Unsecured bond issues 469,034 648,856
Loans and borrowings – Long term 1,188,696 1,294,093
Lease Liabilities – Long term 30,117 34,639
Total Long-term debt 1,218,813 1,328,732
Current liabilities
Secured bank loans 219,615 183,484
Unsecured bank loans 635,015 459,179
Current portion of secured bank loans 42,162 63,553
Current portion of unsecured bank loans 15,732 15,473
Current portion of secured bond issues 280,265 82,388
Current portion of unsecured bond issues 71,914 44,068
Loans and borrowings – Short-term 1,264,701 848,145
Lease Liabilities – Short-term 10,598 10,696
Total Short-term debt 1,275,300 858,841
Total loans and borrowings 2,494,113 2,187,573

16. Loans and borrowings

The maturities of non-current loans are as follows:

Amounts in EUR thousands 30 June 2022 31 December 2021
Between 1 and 2 years 222,539 251,691
Between 2 and 5 years 467,933 575,669
Over 5 years 528,340 501,372
Total 1,218,813 1,328,732
30 June 2022
Carrying amount Interest rate
Bank loans (non-current*) - EUR 204,854 2.32%
Bank loans (current) - EUR 742,919 3.39%
Bank loans (current) - USD 15,264 4.04%
Bank loans (current) - GBP 34,893 4.10%
Bond issues - EUR 1,332,208 3.04%
31 December 2021
Carrying amount Interest rate
Bank loans (non-current*) - EUR 260,465 2.46%
Bank loans (current)-EUR 574,039 3.39%
Bank loans (current)-USD 10,110 4.50%
Bank loans (current)-GBP 36,372 3.17%
Bond issues-EUR 1,231,031 2.94%

The effective weighted average interest rates at the reporting date (as per contract) are as follows:

*Including current portion

The majority of Viohalco companies' loans are Euro denominated.

During 2022, Viohalco subsidiaries obtained new bank loans amounting to EUR 428 million and repaid bank loans of EUR 121 million maturing within the year. The new loans were bond and bank loans totaled EUR 151 million and withdrawals from existing revolving credit lines and recourse factoring to finance the increased working capital needs of the Group, totaled EUR 277 million.

More specifically, during H1 2022 the main events relating to Viohalco companies' financing are the following:

Aluminium and Copper segments

  • ElvalHalcor signed with EIB an EUR 75 million loan with 10 years maturity in order to finance investment programme at Oinofyta aluminum rolling plant.
  • Elvalhalcor signed with Greek banks two bond loans of EUR 15 and 20 million, with 2 and 5 years maturity respectively.

Steel Pipes segments

▪ Corinth Piperworks signed with Greek bank a new 7-year bond loan of EUR 7 million.

Steel segment

▪ On 30.06.2022, Sidenor and Sovel, subsidiaries in steel segment, reclassified total amount of EUR 197.7 million to current loans and borrowing, after receiving waivers but the lettersfrom the credit institutions were dated after the reporting date of 30.06.2022.

No other significant events, related with the financing of subsidiaries occurred during the period.

Loans and Lease Total
Amounts in EUR thousands Borrowings Liabilities
Balance at 1 January 2022 2,142,238 45,334 2,187,573
Changes from financing cash flows
Proceeds from loans and borrowings 428,296 - 428,296
Repayment of borrowings & lease liabilities -120,777 -5,549 -126,327
Total change from financing cash flows 307,519 -5,549 301,969
Other changes
New leases - 4,011 4,011
Interest expense 38,981 968 39,949
Interest paid* -34,461 -934 -35,395
Capitalised borrowing costs 184 - 184
Terminations/modifications of lease contracts - -3,134 -3,134
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates -1,062 18 -1,044
Total other changes 3,641 930 4,571
Balance at 30 June 2022 2,453,398 40,715 2,494,113

Reconciliation of movements of liabilities to cash flows arising from financing activities:

*Interest paid reported in Cash Flow Statement, includes bank charges and other finance costs.

Amounts in EUR thousands Loans and
Borrowings
Lease
Liabilities
Total
Balance at 1 January 2021 1,747,933 52,211 1,800,144
Changes from financing cash flows
Proceeds from loans and borrowings 896,672 0 896,672
Repayment of borrowings & lease liabilities -514,171 -11,562 -525,733
Total change from financing cash flows 382,501 -11,562 370,940
Other changes
New leases 0 5,146 5,146
Interest expense 70,576 2,076 72,651
Interest paid* -62,521 -2,061 -64,582
Capitalised borrowing costs 862 - 862
Terminations/modifications of lease contracts 674 -483 191
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates 2,214 7 2,222
Total other changes 11,805 4,685 16,489
Balance at 31 December 2021 2,142,238 45,334 2,187,573

*Interest paid reported in Cash Flow Statement, includes bank charges and other finance costs,

Short term facilities are predominately revolving credit facilities, which finance working capital needs and specific ongoing projects. Viohalco subsidiaries have never in the past experienced any issues in financing their activities, renewing their working capital lines or refinancing long-term loans and borrowings. Management expects that any mandatory repayment of banking facilities will be met with operating cash flows or from currently unutilized and committed credit lines.

The average interest rate of the outstanding bank loans as at 30 June 2022 was 3.1% (3% as at 31 December 2021). Property, plant and equipment and inventories of some subsidiaries carry mortgages and liens for a total amount of EUR 1,232 million, as collaterals for long term loans and syndicated loans. In addition, for certain Viohalco companies' loans, there are change of control clauses that provide lenders early redemption rights.

17. Financial instruments

A. Carrying amounts and fair values

The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, including the levels in the fair value hierarchy.

30 June 2022
Carrying
Amounts in EUR thousands amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Other investments 7,855 3,711 - 4,144 7,855
Derivative financial assets 102,558 34,922 66,607 1,029 102,558
110,413 38,633 66,607 5,174 110,413
Derivative financial liabilities -16,486 -10,105 -6,381 - -16,486
93,927 28,528 60,226 5,174 93,927
31 December 2021
Carrying
Amounts in EUR thousands amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Other investments 8,457 4,543 - 3,915 8,457
Derivative financial assets 17,221 14,343 1,934 944 17,221
25,679 18,886 1,934 4,859 25,679
Derivative financial liabilities -11,149 -8,316 -2,833 0 -11,149
14,529 10,570 -899 4,859 14,529

The various levels are as follows:

  • Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in an active market for identical assets and liabilities.
  • Level 2: Inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly.
  • Level 3: Unobservable inputs for assets and liabilities.

The fair value of the following financial assets and liabilities measured at amortised cost approximates their carrying amount:

  • Trade and other receivables;
  • Cash and cash equivalents;
  • Trade and other payables;
  • Loans and borrowings;
  • Lease liabilities.

Specifically, the carrying amount of loans and borrowings is considered as a good approximation of their fair value, as 90% of consolidated Loans and borrowings concern floating-rate debt, which is a very good approximation of current market rates.

The following table shows reconciliation between opening and closing balances for Level 3 financial assets:

Amounts in EUR thousands Derivatives Other investments
Balance as at 1 January 2022 944 3,915
Additions - 230
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates 85 -
Balance as at 30 June 2022 1,029 4,144
Balance as at 1 January 2021 1,084 3,846
Additions - 77
Disposals -213 -8
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates 73 -
Balance as at 31 December 2021 944 3,915

Other Investments analysis

Other investments represent equity securities which Viohalco intends to hold for strategic purposes and therefore they have been classified as FVOCI investments.

The analysis of equity securities is presented below:

Amounts in EUR thousands 30 June 2022 31 December 2021
Listed securities
-Greek equity instruments 125 125
-International equity instruments 3,586 4,417
Unlisted securities
-Greek equity instruments 3,046 2,951
-International equity instruments 849 849
-Mutual funds 228 94
-Other 20 20
Total 7,855 8,457

Derivatives

The following table sets out the carrying amount of derivatives:

Amounts in EUR thousands 30 June 2022 31 December 2021
Non-current assets
Interest rate swap contracts 7,298 -
Commodity swaps 22,271 944
Options 1,029 -
Total 30,598 944
Current assets
Interest rate swap contracts 2,255 -
Forwards 9,310 760
Future contracts 34,876 7,670

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Commodity swaps 25,519 7,847
Total 71,960 16,277
Non-current liabilities
Interest rate swap contracts
- 382
Future contracts 127 -
Commodity swaps 609 3,205
Total 736 3,587
Current liabilities
Forwards
4,910 2,501
Interest rate swap contracts 794 -
Future contracts 9,961 5,062
Commodity swaps 85 -
Total 15,750 7,563

The significant increase in open derivatives positions compared to 31.12.2021 reflects the excessive market volatility during H1 2022, especially in energy markets.

Hedge accounting

Viohalco's companies hold derivative financial instruments for cash flow and fair value hedges.

The abovementioned derivative financial instruments cover risks from:

  • Changes in the prices of metals
  • Fluctuations of foreign exchange rates
  • Changes in loan interest rates
  • Fluctuations of energy prices (natural gas)

The maturity and the nominal value of derivatives held by Viohalco's companies match the maturity and nominal value of the underlying assets / liabilities (hedged items).

Derivatives held by Viohalco companies concerns mainly:

  • Future contracts to hedge the risk from the change of the price of metals listed in LME (London Metal Exchange) and used in production of Viohalco companies (i.e. mainly copper, aluminum and zinc), Such hedges are designated as cash flow hedges.
  • F-X Forward and F-X swaps to hedge the risk from the change in exchange rate of US Dollar and British Pound (i.e. currencies to which Viohalco companies are mainly exposed). Such hedges are either designated as fair value or cash flow hedges depending on the item hedged. F-X Forwards and F-X swaps when used for hedging F-X risk on outstanding receivables and suppliers denominated in foreign currency these instruments are designated under fair value hedging. F-X forwards when used for hedging F-X risk on the forecasted sales of goods or purchase of materials executed in foreign currency F-X forward is hedging instruments designated under the cash flow method.
  • Commodity Swaps referenced on the Title Transfer Facility (TTF) prices to hedge the risk of fluctuations in natural gas prices from market conditions.
  • Interest rate swaps in order to hedge the volatility risk from interest rates of variable rate loans and borrowings. In order to hedge it, companies use interest rate swaps that transform the variable interest rate into a fixed one, thus reducing interest rate volatility risk.

Derivatives are recognized when Viohalco companies enter into the transaction in order either to hedge the fair value of receivables, liabilities or commitments (fair value hedges) or highly probable transactions (cash flow hedges).

The change in fair value recognized in equity under cash flow hedging as of 30 June 2022 will be recycled to the consolidated statement of profit or loss during the next years, as some of the hedged events are expected to occur (the forecasted transactions will take place or the hedged items will affect Profit or Loss statement) within 2022 and some others at a later stage.

B. Measurement of fair values

(a) Valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs

During the period there were no changes in valuation processes compared to those described in the last annual Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fair value for interest rate swaps is calculated on the basis of the present value of forecasted future cash flows. Interest rate swaps are categorized as Level 2, based on the inputs used in the valuation technique to determine their fair value.

(b) Transfers between Levels 1 and 2

There were no transfers from Level 2 to Level 1 or from Level 1 to Level 2 in first half of 2022 or in 2021.

18. Guarantees

Viohalco companies have provided guarantees in favor of customers and suppliers, mainly in order to secure that certain conditions of contracts will be fulfilled according to agreed terms, relating to products or services.

An analysis of guarantees is provided below:

Amounts in EUR thousands 30 June 2022 31 December 2021
Guarantees to secure liabilities to suppliers 33,220 35,172
Guarantees for securing the good performance of contracts with
customers
416,335 238,306
Guarantees for securing the good performance of contracts with
suppliers
618 2,141

19. Related parties

(a) Transactions and balances with equity-accounted investees and other related parties

For the six months ended 30 June
Amounts in EUR thousands 2022 2021
Sales of goods / services
Associates 66,356 46,292
Joint ventures 26,527 15,265
92,883 61,557
Sale of fixed assets
Joint ventures - 172
- 172
Purchases of goods / services
Associates 7,669 5,849
Joint ventures 2,251 1,350
9,920 7,199
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Associates 70 15
70 15
Amounts in EUR thousands 30 June 2022 31 December 2021
Receivables from related parties
Associates 47,861 37,625
Joint ventures 13,568 10,025
61,429 47,651
Contract assets from related parties
Associates 47 90
Joint ventures 21 42
68 132
Liabilities to related parties
Associates 3,620 3,543
Joint ventures 499 1,263
4,119 4,806
Contract liabilities from related parties
Joint ventures - 8

(b) Transactions with key management

Key management remuneration for the six months period ended 30 June 2022 to the Board members and the executive management for the execution of their mandate amounted to EUR 2,767 thousand (H1 2021: EUR 2,705 thousand).

The fees to directors and executive management are fixed compensation. No variable compensation, postemployment benefits or share-based benefits were paid during the period.

  1. Subsequent events

On 19.07.2022, Viohalco subsidiary ElvalHalcor participated in the share capital increase of the associate NedΖink BV, paying EUR 1 million and maintaining its holding percentage at 50%.

There are no other subsequent events affecting the consolidated financial information.

STATUTORY AUDITOR'S REPORT ON REVIEW OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

____________________________________________________ _____ ______

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements, consisting of the condensed consolidated statement of financial position of Viohalco S.A. and its subsidiaries (jointly "the Group") as of 30 June 2022, and the related condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss, the condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six-month period then ended, as well as the explanatory notes. The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with IAS 34, as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this condensed consolidated interim financial statements based on our review.

Scope of Review

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

Conclusion

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

Diegem, 22 September 2022

The statutory auditor PwC Réviseurs d'Entreprises SRL / Bedrijfsrevisoren BV Represented by

Marc Daelman Registered auditor

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APPENDIX- ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES (APMS)

Introduction

Viohalco management has adopted, monitors and reports internally and externally P&L alternative performance measures ('APMs'), namely EBITDA, EBIT, adjusted EBITDA (a-EBITDA) and adjusted EBIT (a-EBIT) on the basis that they are appropriate measures reflecting the underlying performance of the business. These APMs are also key performance metrics on which Viohalco prepares, monitors and assesses its annual budgets and long-term (5 year) plans. However, it must be noted that adjusted items should not be considered as non-operating or nonrecurring items.

Relating to balance sheet items, Viohalco management monitors and reports the net debt measure.

General Definitions

EBIT

EBIT is defined as profit for the period before:

  • income taxes;
  • Share of profit/loss of equity-accounted investees, net of tax;
  • net finance cost.

a-EBIT

a-EBIT is defined as EBIT, excluding :

  • metal price lag;
  • impairment / reversal of impairment of fixed and intangible assets;
  • impairment / reversal of impairment of investments;
  • gains/losses from sales of fixed assets, intangible assets and investments;
  • exceptional litigation fees and fines;
  • other exceptional or unusual items.

EBITDA

EBITDA is defined as profit for the period before:

  • income taxes ;
  • Share of profit/loss of equity-accounted investees, net of tax ;
  • net finance cost ;
  • depreciation and amortization.

a-EBITDA

a-EBITDA is defined as EBITDA excluding the same line items as a-EBIT.

Net Debt

Net Debt is defined as the total of:

  • Long term borrowings;
  • Short term borrowings;

Less: Cash and cash equivalents.

Metal Price Lag

Metal price lag is the P&L effect resulting from fluctuations in the market prices of the underlying commodity metals (ferrous and non-ferrous) which Viohalco subsidiaries use as raw materials in their end-product production processes.

Metal price lag exists due to:

  • 1. the period between the pricing of purchases of metal, holding and processing the metal, and the pricing of the sale of finished inventory to customers,
  • 2. the effect of the inventory opening balance (which in turn is affected by metal prices of previous periods) on the amount reported as cost of sales, due to the costing method used (e,g, weighted average),and
  • 3. certain customer contracts containing fixed forward price commitments which result in exposure to changes in metal prices for the period between when our sales price fixes and the sale actually occurs.

Most of Viohalco subsidiaries use back to back matching of purchases and sales, or derivative instruments in order to minimize the effect of the Metal Price Lag on their results. However, there will always be some impact (positive or negative) in the P&L, since inventory in the non-ferrous segments (i.e. aluminum, copper and cables) is treated as being held on a permanent basis (minimum operating stock), and not hedged, in the ferrous segments (i.e. steel and steel pipes), no commodities hedging occurs.

Reconciliation Tables

EBIT and EBITDA

H1 2022
Amounts in EUR thousands Aluminium Copper Cables Steel
pipes
Steel Real
estate
Other
activities
Total
EBT (as reported in Statement of
Profit or Loss)
133,503 37,400 25,948 -3,560 98,900 -1,622 2,126 292,695
Adjustments for:
Share of profit/loss (-) of
Associates
-669 635 - -1,194 -128 314 - -1,042
Net finance cost 12,574 7,846 10,982 3,710 12,385 1,557 653 49,707
EBIT 145,407 45,882 36,929 -1,045 111,158 249 2,779 341,359
Add back:
Depreciation & Amortization 28,858 8,241 8,866 4,447 13,465 4,682 2,046 70,607
EBITDA 174,266 54,123 45,796 3,402 124,623 4,931 4,825 411,966
H1 2021
Amounts in EUR thousands Aluminium Copper Cables Steel
pipes
Steel Real
estate
Other
activities
Total
EBT (as reported in Statement of
Profit or Loss)
36,976 42,771 16,079 -5,215 45,969 -1,697 1,841 136,725
Adjustments for:
Share of profit/loss (-) of
Associates
-821 1,334 - 484 -146 - - 851
Net finance cost 9,214 7,350 10,085 4,119 12,904 1,396 670 45,738
EBIT 45,370 51,455 26,164 -612 58,727 -301 2,510 183,314
Add back:
Depreciation & Amortization 29,923 8,106 8,067 4,439 13,060 4,018 1,945 69,558
EBITDA 75,293 59,562 34,231 3,827 71,787 3,717 4,455 252,872

a-EBIT and a-EBITDA

H1 2022
Amounts in EUR thousands Aluminium Copper Cables Steel pipes Steel Real Estate Other
activities
Total
EBT (as reported in Statement of
Profit or Loss)
133,503 37,400 25,948 -3,560 98,900 -1,622 2,126 292,695
Adjustments for:
Net finance cost 12.,574 7,846 10,982 3,710 12,385 1,557 653 49,707
Metal price lag -44,404 -7,452 2,399 - -8.810 - - -58,267
Share of profit/ (loss) of equity
investees, net of tax
-669 635 - -1,194 -128 314 - -1,042
Impairment/ Reversal of Impairment
(-) on fixed assets
143 - - - - - - 143
Gains (-) /losses from sales of fixed
assets and intangibles
-119 166 -340 -1 -4 - -130 -428
Gains (-)/ losses from sales of
investments
- - - - 1,343 - - 1,343
Provision for indemnity to customer(1) - - - 500 - - - 500
a-EBIT 101,028 38,596 38,988 -546 103,687 249 2,648 284,650
Add back:
Depreciation & Amortization 28,858 8,241 8,866 4,447 13,465 4,682 2.046 70,607
a-EBITDA 129,886 46,837 47,854 3,901 117,153 4,931 4,695 355,257
H1 2021
Amounts in EUR thousands Aluminium Copper Cables Steel pipes Steel Real Estate Other
activities
Total
EBT (as reported in Statement of
Profit or Loss)
36,976 42,771 16,079 -5,215 45,969 -1,697 1,841 136,725
Adjustments for:
Net finance cost 9,214 7,350 10,085 4,119 12,904 1,396 670 45,738
Metal price lag -10,615 -28,487 7,587 - -29,142 - - -60,656
Share of profit/ (loss) of equity
investees, net of tax
-821 1,334 - 484 -146 - - 851
Impairment/ Reversal of Impairment
(-) on fixed assets
672 - - - - - - 672
Gains (-) /losses from sales of PP&E,
intangibles and inv. property
49 499 -14 - -11 -491 -19 13
Reorganization costs - - - 816 - - - 816
Incremental coronavirus costs (2) 566 789 297 139 603 3 7 2,404
a-EBIT 36,042 24,256 34,035 343 30,177 -789 2,498 126,563
Add back:
Depreciation & Amortization 29,923 8,106 8,067 4,439 13,060 4,018 1,945 69,558
a-EBITDA 65,965 32,362 42,102 4,782 43,237 3,229 4,443 196,121

(1) In 2013, Viohalco subsidiary Corinth Pipeworks, manufactured and supplied pipes for a pipeline in France. During 2015, the French client filed a quality claim against Corinth Pipeworks, its insurers and the subcontractors in charge for the welding of the pipeline. The commercial court of Paris rendered its decision on 7 July 2022 and ruled that Corinth Pipeworks should be held liable for the latent defects affecting the pipes it delivered to its French customer but that the latter was also responsible for its own loss. Consequently, given that 2013 sales were fully insured, Corinth Pipeworks recorded a provision of EUR 500 thousand during the sixmonth period ended on 30 June 2022 that corresponds to its maximum exposure for that specific claim, based on the insurance contracts in its possession.

(2) Incremental coronavirus costs adjusted in 2021, concern all incremental costs incurred due to the coronavirus outbreak. Such costs are directly attributable to the coronavirus outbreak and are incremental to costs incurred prior to the outbreak and not expected to recur once the crisis has subsided and operations return to normal, while they are clearly separable from normal operations. In 2022, as these costs have been incorporated in the operating costs of subsidiaries, they do not meet the definition of non-recurring and therefore they are not considered as adjusting items.

Segmental Information

H1 2022 Aluminium Copper Cables Steel
pipes
Steel Real
estate
Other
activities
Total
Revenue 1,200,862 978,110 426,651 190,050 743,854 13,755 43,714 3,596,996
Gross profit 182,834 70,970 52,240 5,452 138,490 3,466 9,668 463,120
Operating profit 145,407 45,882 36,929 -1,045 111,158 249 2,779 341,359
Net finance cost -12,574 -7,846 -10,982 -3,710 -12,385 -1,557 -653 -49,707
Share of profit/loss (-) of Associates 669 -635 - 1,194 128 -314 - 1,042
Profit/Loss (-) before tax 133,503 37,400 25,948 -3,560 98,900 -1,622 2,126 292,695
Income tax -29,942 -5,232 -5,594 2,602 -18,182 -417 -1,975 -58,739
Profit/Loss (-) 103,561 32,168 20,354 -958 80,718 -2,038 151 233,955
H1 2021 Aluminium Copper Cables Steel
pipes
Steel Real
estate
Other
activities
Total
Revenue 762,571 753,742 351,036 104,419 481,711 8,878 26,250 2,488,607
Gross profit 78,549 75,824 38,951 4,980 81,354 1,253 10,010 290,922
Operating profit 45,370 51,455 26,164 -612 58,727 -301 2,510 183,314
Net finance cost -9,214 -7,350 -10,085 -4,119 -12,904 -1,396 -670 -45,738
Share of profit/loss (-) of Associates 821 -1,334 - -484 146 - - -851
Profit/Loss (-) before tax 36,976 42,771 16,079 -5,215 45,969 -1,697 1,841 136,725
Income tax -8,812 -6,218 -1,644 1,410 -8,833 -311 -5,797 -30,206
Profit/Loss (-) 28,164 36,553 14,435 -3,805 37,136 -2,008 -3,956 106,519

Net Debt

As at
Amounts in EUR thousands 30 June 2022 31 December 2021
Long term
Loans & borrowings 1,188,696 1,294,093
Lease liabilities 30,117 34,639
Short term
Loans & borrowings 1,264,701 848,145
Lease liabilities 10,598 10,696
Total Debt 2,494,113 2,187,573
Less:
Cash and cash equivalents -298,470 -503,267
Net Debt 2,195,643 1,684,306

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