RNS Number : 4053Z
MHP SE
14 September 2022
 

 

 

 

 


14 September 2022, Limassol, Cyprus

MHP SE

Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months ended 30 June 2022

MHP SE (LSE:MHPC), the parent company of a leading international food & agrotech group with headquarters in Ukraine, today announces its unaudited results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2022. Hereinafter, MHP SE and its subsidiaries are referred to as "MHP", "The Company" or "The Group".

WAR IN UKRAINE - UPDATE

Since the last update provided on 19 August 2022, the war situation in Ukraine has stabilized to some extent, although the situation remains highly fluid and the outlook is subject to extraordinary uncertainty.

Although MHP continues to face complex challenges and disruptions in operations, sales and logistics, the Company has now been able to restore poultry production in its Ukrainian facilities to almost 100% of capacity. New, albeit more complex and costly, logistics routes have been established in recent months and export volumes are increasing. We expect to complete the grain harvest on virtually all our land in the second half of the year. 

Due to the agreement signed on 22 July by Ukraine, the Russian Federation, Turkey and the United Nations to resume grain exports, agricultural companies are now able to export from Ukraine and more than 100 ships have delivered animal feed, grain and vegetable oils to a number of MENA and EU countries. MHP is planning to use this route to export grain later this year.

As reported previously, the Group has not suffered any material damage to its facilities, infrastructure and produce in Ukraine except for the destruction of a leased storage facility (with loss of around US$ 6 million of produce) in March and suspension of Ukrainian Bacon operations in the Donetsk region which have now been relocated to other locations in Ukraine.

The Group has incurred substantial war-related costs since the Russian invasion on 24 February. For the period ended 30 June 2022 these amounted to almost US$ 50 million, including community support donations, write-off of inventories and biological assets and other war-related expenses. Working with volunteers, the Group has provided humanitarian aid including free supply of around 13,000 tonnes of poultry products to the population of Ukraine since the beginning of the war. 

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Q2 2022

·           Poultry production volume in Ukraine was down 11% at 170,395 tonnes (Q2 2021: 190,908 tonnes). Poultry production volumes of the European Operating Segment (PP) increased by 6% to 31,259 tonnes (Q2 2021: 29,455 tonnes).

·           MHP Ukraine's average chicken meat price increased by 22% to US$ 2.03 per kg (Q2 2021: US$ 1.67 per kg) excluding VAT. The average price of chicken meat produced by PP increased by 33% to EUR 3.36 per kg (Q2 2021: EUR 2.53 per kg).

·           As a result of war-related logistics challenges, chicken meat exports from Ukraine declined by 37% to 68,552 tonnes (Q2 2021: 109,055 tonnes).

H1 2022

·           Poultry production volume in Ukraine decreased by 3% to 346,039 tonnes (H1 2021:  357,531 tonnes). PP's poultry production volumes of the PP increased by 11% to 59,809 tonnes (H1 2021: 54,117 tonnes).

·           MHP Ukraine's average chicken meat price increased by 24% to US$ 1.93 per kg (H1 2021: US$ 1.56 per kg) excluding VAT. The average price of poultry meat produced by PP also increased by 24%, to EUR 3.11 per kg (H1 2021: EUR 2.51 per kg).

·           As a result of logistics challenges following the Russian invasion on 24 February, chicken meat exports from Ukraine declined by 17% to 157,892 tonnes (H1 2021: 191,315 tonnes).

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Q2 2022

·           Revenue of US$ 595 million, increased by 10% y/y (Q2 2021: US$ 542 million).

·           Export revenue of US$ 333 million, 56% of total revenue (Q2 2021: US$ 285 million, 53% of total revenue).

·           Operating profit of US$ 67 million, decreased by 72% y/y; operating margin decreased to 11% (Q2 2021: 44%).

·           Adjusted EBITDA (net of IFRS 16) decreased to US$ 111 million from US$ 277 million; adjusted EBITDA margin (net of IFRS 16) decreased to 19% from 51%.

·           Net profit decreased to US$ 20 million, compared to US$ 232 million for Q2 2021, including US$ 3 million of non-cash foreign exchange translation gain in Q2 2022 compared to gain of US$ 31 million in Q2 2021. Net profit before foreign exchange differences for Q2 2022 amounted to US$ 17 million, 91% lower compared to US$ 201 million of profit in Q2 2021.

H1 2022

·           Revenue increased by 16% to US$ 1,149 million (H1 2021: US$ 989 million).

·           Export revenue increased to US$ 640 million, 27% higher y/y, representing 56% of total revenue (H1 2021: US$ 502 million, 51% of total revenue).

·           Operating profit decreased to US$ 76 million, down by 70% y/y (H1 2021: US$ 255 million) and operating margin decreased from 26% to 7%.

·           Adjusted EBITDA (net of IFRS 16) decreased by 54% to US$ 154 million (H1 2021: US$ 334 million); adjusted EBITDA margin (net of IFRS 16) decreased from 34% to 13%.

·           Net loss amounted to US$ 89 million, compared to a profit of US$ 232 million in H1 2021, primarily reflecting a US$ 92 million non-cash foreign exchange loss in H1 2022 compared with a US$ 51 million foreign exchange gain in H1 2021. Net profit before foreign exchange differences amounted to US$ 3 million compared to US$ 182 million in H1 2021.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

(in mln. US$, unless indicated otherwise)

 

Q2 2022

 

 

Q2 2021

 

% change1)

 

H1 2022

H1 2021

% change1)

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 595

 

 542

10%

 

 1,149

 989

16%

IAS 41 standard losses


(37)


 146

-125%


(93)

 125

-174%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

 152

 

 292

-48%

 

 241

 358

-33%

Gross profit margin

 

26%

 

54%

-28 pps

 

21%

36%

-15 pps

War-related expenses


 (13)


 -  

100%


 (38)

 -  

100%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating profit

 

 67

 

 239

-72%

 

 76

 255

-70%

Operating profit margin

 

11%

 

44%

-33 pps

 

7%

26%

-19 pps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

 119

 

 281

-58%

 

 169

 344

-51%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

20%

 

52%

-32 pps

 

15%

35%

-20 pps

Adjusted EBITDA (net of IFRS 16)

 

 111

 

 277

-60%

 

 154

 334

-54%

Adjusted EBITDA margin (net of IFRS 16)

 

19%

 

51%

-32 pps

 

13%

34%

-21 pps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net profit before foreign exchange differences

 

 17

 

 201

-92%

 

 3

 182

-98%

Net profit margin before forex (loss)/gain

 

3%

 

37%

-34 pps

 

0%

18%

-18 pps

Foreign exchange gain/(loss)


 3


 31

-90%


(92)

 51

-280%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net profit/(loss)

 

 20

 

 232

-91%

 

(89)

 232

-138%

Net profit/(loss) margin

 

3%

 

43%

-40 pps

 

-8%

23%

-31 pps

1) pps - percentage points

 

Average official FX rate for Q2: UAH/US$ 29.25 in 2022 and UAH/US$ 27.59 in 2021.

Average official FX rate for H1 2022 UAH/US$ 28.91 and for H1 2021 UAH/US$ 27.78.

DIAL-IN DETAILS

MHP's management will host a conference call for investors and analysts followed by Q&A on the day of the results.

The dial-in details are:

Time:                            14.00 London / 16.00 Kyiv / 09.00 New York

Title:                            Financial results for Q2 and H1 2022

UK:                              +44 203 984 9844

Ukraine:                       +380 89 324 0624

USA:                            +1 718 866 4614

PIN code:                     645982

                                              

In order to follow the presentation together with the management, please use the following link:

https://mm.closir.com/slides?id=645982

 

For Investor Relations enquiries, please contact:

Anastasia Sobotiuk (Kyiv)                    +38 050 339 29 99

                                                           +357 99 76 71 26                      a.sobotyuk@mhp.com.ua



Segment Performance

Poultry and related operations segment

 


Q2 2022

Q2 20211)

% change y/y2)

Q1 2022

% change q/q1)

H1 2022

H1 2021

% change1)

Poultry




 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales volume, third parties tonnes


140,549

183,592

-23%

159,024

-12%

299,573

338,593

-12%

Export sales volume, tonnes

 

68,552

109,055

-37%

89,340

-23%

157,892

191,315

-17%

Domestic sales volume, tonnes

 

67,897

71,876

-6%

66,809

2%

134,706

143,326

-6%

Portion of export sales, %

 

49%

59%

-10 pps

56%

-7 pps

53%

57%

-4 pps

Average price per 1 kg net of VAT, USD

 

2.03

1.67

22%

1.84

10%

1.93

1.56

24%

Average price per 1 kg net of VAT, UAH (Ukraine)

 

41.77

44.88

-7%

45.62

-8%

43.86

43.06

2%

Average price per 1 kg net of VAT, USD (Ukraine)

 

1.43

1.63

-12%

1.60

-10%

1.51

1.55

-3%

Average price per 1 kg net of VAT, USD (export)

 

2.63

1.69

56%

2.01

31%

2.28

1.56

46%

Sunflower oil





 





Sales volume, third parties tonnes


48,495

35,192

38%

32,981

47%

81,476

91,140

-11%

Soybeans oil

 









Sales volume, third parties tonnes


9,191

 11,871

-23%

10,355           

-11%

 

19,547

 

23,017

-15%

1) Total poultry sales include domestic sales, export sales and sales of culinary products; data for 2021 has been adjusted accordingly to this approach

2) pps - percentage points

Chicken meat

The total volume of chicken meat sold to third parties in H1 2022 decreased by 12% to 299,573 tonnes (H1 2021: 338,593 tonnes) mainly as a result of logistical challenges for export sales and lower demand in Ukraine due to the effects of the war.

Poultry export prices in Q2 2022 increased by 56% y/y, and by 31% q/q, mainly driven by product mix optimization of sales as well as by substantial international price increases across all markets (particularly fillet prices in the EU and MENA and small bird prices in the MENA region).

In Q2 2022 poultry prices on the domestic market in USD terms decreased by 12% y/y, and by 10% q/q, mainly driven by lower share in sales of chilled meat as well as product mix structure.

Vegetable oil

In Q2 2022, sunflower oil sales volume amounted to 48,495 tonnes, up 38% y/y. In H1 2022 MHP's sales of sunflower oil decreased by 11% compared to H1 2021 to 81,476 tonnes, mainly driven by changes in delivery terms because of the challenging logistics (since March), but partially offset by an increase in production of sunflower oil in Q2 2022.

Sales of soybean oil amounted to 9,191 tonnes in Q2 2022, 23% lower y/y, and 19,546 tonnes in H1 2022, 15% lower y/y, mainly as a result of soyabean cake being partly replaced by sunflower cake in the fodder recipe (mainly in Q2 2022) and challenges associated with export logistics because of the war in Ukraine.

 



 

Financial result and trends



(in mln. US$, unless indicated otherwise)

 

Q2 2022

Q2 2021

% change y/y1)

Q1 2022

% change q/q1)

H1 2022

H1 2021

% change1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 430

 392

10%

 379

13%

 809

 707

14%

- Poultry and other

 

 330

 334

-1%

 322

2%

 652

 582

12%

- Vegetable oil

 

 100

 58

72%

 57

75%

 157

 125

26%

 

 





 

 

 

 

IAS 41 standard gain


 9

 18

-50%

 6

50%

 15

 18

-17%

 

 









Gross profit

 

 87

 110

-21%

 61

43%

 148

 143

3%

Gross margin

 

20%

28%

-8 pps

17%

3 pps

18%

20%

-2 pps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

War-related expenses


(10)

 -

100%

(21)

-52%

 (31)

 -

100%

 

 




 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

 68

108

-37%

 32

113%

 100

 140

-29%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

16%

28%

-12 pps

9%

7 pps

12%

20%

-8 pps

Adjusted EBITDA per 1 kg (net of IAS 41)

 

0.42

0.50

-16%

0.16

163%

0.28

0.36

-22%

1) pps - percentage points

In H1 2022, revenue increased by 14% y/y as a result of price increases on export markets which were offset by lower sales volumes of meat and vegetable oil. An increase of revenue by 13% q/q was primary attributable to a substantial increase in the sales volume of vegetable oil due to the effects of the war and change in the fodder recipe.

IAS 41 standard gain in Q2 2022 amounted to US$ 9 million mainly as a result of an increase in price and quantity of chicken meat, which was offset by an increase in poultry production costs.

Gross profit in H1 2022 increased by 3% y/y to US$ 148 million. The increase was mainly driven by unusually low results in Q1 2021 due to high poultry production costs and the adverse impact of avian influenza in Ukraine during that period. The decrease in total poultry sales volume was offset by increases in prices.

In H1 2022, adjusted EBITDA decreased by 29%, mainly as a result of war-related expenses (including donations, damages and asset write-offs).

 

Grain growing operations

Winter crops (wheat, rapeseeds and other) harvesting has been completed on around 69,700 ha of land:

-           rapeseeds - around 27,500 ha with around 3.8 t/ha yield;

-           wheat - around 40,700 ha with around 5.5 t/ha yield.

Spring crops are in good conditions. Weather conditions are also relatively good, although there are some regions in Ukraine with extreme weather conditions, where it is hot and very dry.

In 2022, MHP is planning to harvest around 335,000 ha of land.



 

Financial result and trends

(in mln. US unless indicated otherwise)

 

H1 2022

 

H1 2021

 

% change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 53

 

12

 

342%

IAS 41 standard loss


(113)


 102


-211%

 

 






Gross profit

 

 25

 

 147

 

-83%

War-related expenses

 

(1)


0


100%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA


 48


171


-72%

Adjusted EBITDA (net of IFRS 16)

 

 34

 

161

 

-79%

Grain growing segment's revenue in H1 2022 amounted to US$ 53 million compared to US$ 12 million in H1 2021. The increase was mainly attributable to the higher volume of crops in stock designated for sale as of 31 December 2021, compared to stock for sale as of 31 December 2020, mainly as a result of higher yields in 2021.

IAS 41 standard loss in H1 2022 amounted to US$ 113 million compared to a gain of US$ 102 million in H1 2021. The loss represents the net change in the effect of revaluation of agricultural produce (sunflower, corn, wheat and soya) as well as a lower valuation of crops in fields due to lower prices.

 

Meat processing and other agricultural operations segment

Meat processing products

 

Q2 2022

Q2 2021

% change y/y

Q1 2022

% change q/q

H1 2022

H1 2021

% change











Sales volume, third parties tonnes


 2,289

 8,462

-73%

 6,015

-62%

 8,304

 16,069

-48%

Price per 1 kg net VAT, UAH


88.34

80.72

9%

87.65

1%

87.84

78.29

12%

Sales volume of meat processing products decreased by 48% y/y to 8,304 tonnes in H1 2022 driven by war-related challenges that resulted in temporary suspension of production facilities of the "Ukrainian Bacon" in the Donetsk region and subsequent partial redeployment of its operations to Central Ukraine. The average price increased by 12% y/y to UAH 87.84 per kg in H1 2022, mainly in line with the poultry price increase.

Convenience food

 

Q2 2022

Q2 2021

% change y/y

Q1 2022

% change q/q

H1 2022

H1 2021

% change











Sales volume, third parties tonnes


 3,421

 4,485

-24%

 3,989

-14%

 7,410

 8,665

-14%

Price per 1 kg net VAT, UAH


58.94

50.91

16%

53.55

10%

56.04

47.11

19%

Sales volumes of convenience food in H1 2022 decreased by 14% to 7,410 tonnes, mainly driven by significant disruptions in HoReCa (both KFC and McDonalds had to cease its operations in Ukraine because of the war). The average price in H1 2022 increased by 19% to UAH 56.04 per kg (excluding VAT).

Financial result and trends

(in mln. US$, except margin data)

 

Q2 2022

Q2 2021

% change y/y1)

Q1 2022

% change q/q1)

H1 2022

H1 2021

% change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 27

 42

-36%

36

-25%

63

78

-19%

- Meat processing and convenience food

 

 20

 34

-41%

 28  

-29%

 48  

 61  

-21%

- Other2)

 

 7

 8

-13%

 8  

-13%

 15  

 17  

-12%

IAS 41 standard losses


 -

 3 

-100%

 1

-100%

 1

 3

-67%











Gross profit

 

 2

 8

-75%

4

-50%

 6

13

-54%

Gross margin

 

7%

19%

-12 pps

8%

-1 pps

10%

17%

-7 pps

War-related expenses

 

(1)

-

100%

 (3)

267%

 (4)

-  

100%


 









Adjusted EBITDA

 

 -  

 7

-100%

-

-

 -

10

-100%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

0%

17%

-17 pps

0%

0 pps

0%

13%

-13 pps

1) pps - percentage points;

2) includes milk, cattle and feed grains.

The segment's revenue in H1 2022 decreased by 19% to US$ 27 million. Adjusted EBITDA in H1 2022 was nil compared to US$ 10 million in H1 2021 mainly due to the effects of the war and significant disruptions in demand for  the HoReCa segment.

 

European operating segment (PP)

Poultry

 

Q2 2022

Q2 2021

% change y/y

Q1 2022

% change q/q

H1 2022

H1 2021

% change











Sales volume, third parties tonnes


 19,619

19,508

1%

 17,744

11%

 37,363

 35,550

5%

Price per 1 kg net VAT, EUR


3.36

2.53

33%

2.83

19%

3.11

2.51

24%

In Q2 2022, poultry sales of the European operating segment remained stable y/y at 19,619 tonnes, while increasing by 11% compared with Q1. This was driven by increased production of chicken meat following expansion of facilities in Croatia and Serbia. Average price increased by 33% y/y in Q2 2022 to EUR 3.36 (Q2 2021: EUR 2.53).

Meat processing products1)

 

Q2 2022

Q2 2021

% change y/y

Q1 2022

% change q/q

H1 2022

H1 2021

% change











Sales volume, third parties tonnes


10,238

 9,868

4%

 9,917

3%

20,155

19,016

6%

Price per 1 kg net VAT, EUR


3.12

2.80

11%

2.91

7%

3.02

2.76

9%

1) includes sausages and convenience foods

Meat processing product sales were up by 4% y/y to 10,238 tonnes in Q2 2022 (Q2 2021:  9,868 tonnes), at the same time increasing by 3% compared with Q1. Average price in Q2 2022 increased by 11% to EUR 3.12.

Financial result and trends

(in mln. US$, except margin data)

 

Q2 2022

Q2 2021

% change y/y1)

Q1 2022

% change q/q1)

H1 2022

H1 2021

% change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 120

 104

15%

 104

15%

 224

191

17%

IAS 41 standard gains


 3

 1

200%

 2

50%

 5

 2

150%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

 35

 31

13%

 27

30%

 62

55

13%

Gross margin

 

29%

30%

-1 pps

26%

3 pps

28%

29%

-1 pps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

 22

 21

5%

 15

47%

 37

33

12%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

18%

20%

-2 pps

15%

3 pps

17%

17%

0 pps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA (net of IFRS 16)

 

 22

 21

5%

 14

57%

 36

32

13%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 (net of IFRS 16)

 

18%

20%

-2 pps

14%

4 pps

16%

17%

-1 pps

1) pps - percentage points.

European operating segment's revenue in H1 2022 increased by 17% to US$ 224 million (H1 2021: US$ 191 million), mainly as a result of the increase in poultry sales volume and price.

Adjusted EBITDA (net of IFRS 16) amounted to US$ 36 million for H1 2022 compared with US$ 32 million for H1 2021. Adjusted EBITDA margin (net of IFRS 16) remains almost on the same level at 16%.



 

Current Group cash flow

(in mln. US$)

 

Q2 2022

 

Q2 2021

 

H1 2022

 

H1 2021

Cash from operations

 

 133

 

 86

 

 254

 

 151

Change in working capital


(179)


(1)


(246)


(102)

Net Cash from operating activities

 

 (46)

 

  85

 

 8

 

 49

Cash used in investing activities

 

(35)

 

 (41)

 

(73)

 

(55)

Including:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAPEX1)


(30)


(31)


(63)


(54)

Cash from financing activities


 -

 

 (27)

 

 22

 

(52)

Total change in cash2)

 

(81)

 

 17

 

(43)

 

(58)

1)Calculated as cash used for Purchases of property, plant and equipment plus cash used for purchases of other non-current assets

2)Calculated as Net Cash from operating activities plus Cash used in investing activities plus Cash used in financing activities

Use of funds in working capital in H1 2022 was mostly related to investments in crops in the fields to be harvested as well as an increase in trade accounts receivable.

The differences between changes in working capital in H1 2022 and Q2 2022 compared to H1 2021 and Q2 2021 respectively were mainly attributable to:

·      An increase in trade accounts receivable for sunflower oil and poultry meat due to longer settlement periods as a result of increased delivery periods;

·      An increase of VAT receivables balances during both periods of 2022;

·      A fall in trade accounts payable for plant protection products and seeds and an increase in advances made for fuel to be used in the forthcoming harvesting and sowing campaigns;

·      Higher amounts of chicken meat and grains in agriculture produce as at the end of H1 2022 designated for sale and internal consumption respectively;

·      An increase in investments in biological assets during the crop sowing campaign, due to higher cost per ha comparing to previous year.

In H1 2022 total CAPEX amounted to US$ 63 million mainly related to modernization projects, new products development and the maintenance and improvement of Perutnina Ptuj production facilities.

Debt Structure and Liquidity

(in mln. US$)

 

30 June 2022

 

31 December 2021

 

30 June 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Debt1) 2)

 

 1,511

 

          1,505

 

 1,453

LT Debt1)


  1,491


          1,489


  1,435

ST Debt 1)


  144


 126


 53

Trade credit facilities2)


(125)


 (110)


(35)

Cash and bank deposits


(222)


           (275)


(162)

Net Debt1)

 

  1,289

 

          1,230

 

 1,291





 


 

LTM Adjusted EBITDA1)


  468


  648


 458

Net Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA1)

 

 2.75

 

  1.90

 

 2.82

1)  Net of IFRS 16 adjustments: as if any lease that would have been treated as an operating lease under IAS 17 as was in effect before the 1 January 2019, is treated as an operating lease for purposes of this calculation. In accordance with covenants in MHP's bond and loan agreements, these data exclude the effects of IFRS 16 on accounting for operating leases.

2)  Indebtedness under trade credit facilities that is required to be repaid within 12 months of drawdown should be excluded for purposes of this calculation

As of 30 June 2022, the share of long-term debt in the total outstanding debt remained unchanged at 99%. The weighted average interest rate is unchanged at around 7%.

As of 30 June 2022, MHP's cash and cash equivalents amounted to US$ 222 million. Net debt increased to US$ 1,289 million, compared to US$ 1,230 million as at 31 December 2021 but was virtually unchanged compared to US$ 1,291 as at 30 June 2021.

The Net Debt / LTM adjusted EBITDA (net of IFRS 16) ratio was 2.75 as of 30 June 2022, lower than the limit of 3.0 defined in the Eurobond agreement.

As a hedge for currency risks, revenues from the exports of grain, sunflower and soybean oil, sunflower husks, and chicken meat, which are denominated in US Dollars and Euros, are more than sufficient to cover debt service expenses. Export revenue for H1 2022 amounted to US$ 640 million or 56% of total revenue (US$ 502 million or 51% of total sales in H1 2021).

 

Outlook

Although the situation in Ukraine will remain fluid and highly uncertain while the war is ongoing, we expect the Group's Ukrainian operations and exports to continue to return gradually towards normal levels of activity. Barring unexpected developments, results in the second half of the year should therefore be influenced primarily by customary market factors.

We expect some further downward correction in global poultry prices in the coming months, although these may be influenced by varying market factors in different regions, such as avian-influenza related supply constraints in the EU but possible excess supply to some Middle East markets. While MHP's vertical supply chain has protected it to some extent from global inflationary pressures, increased logistics costs are expected to continue into 2023.

International grain prices are likely to remain high at least into 2023, reflecting ongoing global supply constraints due to climate change effects (drought and high temperatures) in China, the EU and mid-West USA. We expect prices for grains in Ukraine at lower levels compared to international prices due to the ongoing effects of war.

Following the strong support demonstrated in March 2022 by holders of our Eurobonds and our bankers, the Group is funded to maintain operations and business continuity and expects to pay its forthcoming semiannual bond coupons in full and on time.  Taking into account the uncertainties of the war, it should be noted that any potential further actions by the National Bank of Ukraine could affect MHP's future bond coupon payments.

 

Notes to Editors:

 

About MHP

MHP SE is the parent company of a leading international food & agrotech group with headquarters in Ukraine and also in the Balkans (Perutnina Ptuj Group).

Ukraine: MHP has the greatest market share (over 30% of poultry consumption) and highest brand recognition for its products. MHP owns and operates each of the key stages of chicken production processes, from feed grains and fodder production to egg hatching and grow out to processing, marketing, distribution and sales (including through MHP's franchise outlets). Vertical integration reduces MHP's dependence on suppliers and its exposure to increases in raw material prices. In addition to cost efficiency, vertical integration also allows MHP to maintain strict biosecurity and to control the quality of its inputs and the resulting quality and consistency of its products through to the point of sale. To support its sales, MHP maintains a distribution network consisting of 9 distribution and logistical centers, within major Ukrainian cities. MHP uses its trucks for the distribution of its products, which Management believes reduces overall transportation costs and delivery times.

MHP also has a leading grain cultivation business growing corn to support the vertical integration of its chicken production and increasingly other grains, such as wheat and rape, for sale to third parties. MHP leases agricultural land located primarily in the highly fertile black soil regions of Ukraine.

The Balkans: Perutnina Ptuj is a leading poultry and meat-processing producer in the Balkans, has production assets in four Balkan countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina; owns distribution companies in Austria, Macedonia and Romania and supply products to 15 countries in Europe. Perutnina Ptuj is a vertically integrated company across all states of chicken meat production - feed, hatching eggs production and hatching, breeding, slaughtering, sausages and further poultry processing production.

MHP trades on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MHPC.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release might contain forward-looking statements that refer to future events or forecast financial indicators for MHP SE. Such statements do not guarantee that these are actions to be taken by MHP SE. in the future, and estimates can be inaccurate and uncertain. Actual final indicators and results can considerably differ from those declared in any forward-looking statements. MHP SE does not intend to change these statements to reflect actual results.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                MHP SE AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

Interim condensed consolidated Financial Statements

 

                                                                As of and for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS

 

STATEMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS................................................................. 3

MANAGEMENT REPORT........................................................................................................................ 4

REVIEW REPORT OF INTERIM condensed consolidated FINANCIAL INFORMATION....................6

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF AND FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME.............................................................................................................................................................. 7

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION..................................... 9

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY................................... 10

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS............................................... 12

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.............................. 14

1. Corporate information..................................................................................................................... 14

2. Basis of preparation and accounting policies................................................................................... 15

3. Changes in the group structure........................................................................................................ 19

4. Segment information...................................................................................................................... 20

5. Revenue........................................................................................................................................ 23

6. Profit for the period........................................................................................................................ 23

7. Property, plant and equipment........................................................................................................ 24

8. Agricultural produce....................................................................................................................... 24

9. Biological assets............................................................................................................................ 24

10.  Share capital............................................................................................................................... 24

11.  Bank borrowings.......................................................................................................................... 25

12.  Bonds issued.............................................................................................................................. 26

13.  Related party balances and transactions....................................................................................... 29

14.  Operating environment................................................................................................................. 30

15.  Contingencies and contractual commitments................................................................................. 31

16.  Fair value of financial instruments................................................................................................. 32

17.  Risk management policy.............................................................................................................. 33

18.  Dividends.................................................................................................................................... 34

19.  Subsequent events...................................................................................................................... 34

20.  Authorization of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements....................................... 35

 


STATEMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In accordance with Article 10 of the Transparency Requirements (Securities for Trading on Regulated Market) Law 190(l)/2007 ("Law"), as amended, we the members of the Board of Directors of MHP SE confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

(a)        The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period from 1 January 2022 to
30 June 2022 that are presented on pages 7 to 35:

i.    were prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union and in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 (4) of the Law, and

ii.    give a true and fair view of the assets and liabilities, the financial position and the profits of MHP SE and the businesses that are included in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements as a whole, and

(b)        the interim management report gives a fair review of the information required under Article 10 (6) of the Law.

 

 

13 September 2022

Members of the Board of Directors:

 

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                           Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                            Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

Director                                                                                                                   John Grant

Director                                                                                                                   John Clifford Rich

Director                                                                                                                   Philip J Wilkinson

Director                                                                                                                   Andriy Bulakh

Director                                                                                                                   Christakis Taoushanis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANAGEMENT REPORT

Key financial highlights

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 consolidated revenue increased by 16% to USD 1,148,741 thousand, compared to USD 988,575 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021. Export sales for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 constituted 56% of total revenue at USD 640,137 thousand, compared to USD 501,564 thousand, and 51% of total revenue for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021. The increase in revenue was mainly attributable to an increase in export prices partly offset by a fall in the volume of chicken meat sold, with export volumes adversely effected by difficult and disrupted logistics caused by the War from 24 February 2022.

Gross profit decreased by 33% to USD 240,775 thousand for the six-month period ended
30 June 2022 compared to USD 358,085 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021. The
decrease was driven mainly by lower gross profit of the grain growing segment due to higher costs of production and lower grain prices, which resulted in a lower valuation of biological assets.

Operating profit decreased by 70% to USD 75,708 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 compared to USD 255,081 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021, mainly as a result of the reduction in gross profit and a significant increase in write-offs of inventories and biological assets, impairment of property, plant and equipment and other war-related expenses such as donations to Ukrainian communities affected by the Russian invasion (Note 14).

Loss from continuing operations for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 amounted to USD 88,519 thousand, compared to profit of USD 232,306 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021. This was mainly due to the lower operating profit as well as depreciation of the Ukrainian Hryvnia against the US Dollar and Euro, which resulted in foreign exchange loss of USD 92,192 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 compared to gain of USD 50,503 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021.

Having regard to the activities of the Group, management believes that the above measures are frequently used by investors, analysts and stakeholders to evaluate the efficiency of the Group's operations. For further information on the above measures, please refer to page 7 of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022.

Dividends

In view of the uncertainties created by the Russian invasion, the Directors have decided not to declare a final dividend for the 2021 financial year. No interim dividend has been declared for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022.

At the annual general meeting held on 28 April 2021, the Shareholders of MHP SE approved payment of an annual dividend from profits of 2020 of USD 0.2803 per share, equivalent to USD 30,000 thousand. As at 30 June 2021 dividends were fully paid to shareholders.

Risks and uncertainties

Russian invasion

On February 24, 2022, Russian forces began a military invasion of Ukraine resulting in a full-scale war across the Ukrainian State (the "War"). Since that time, focused on the continuity and sustainability of its business and the preservation of value for all stakeholders, the Group has concentrated on two key priorities: the safety of its employees and the food security Ukraine by prioritizing a continuous supply of food to the population.

As a result of the War, MHP has experienced a number of significant disruptions and operational issues within its business, which are described in detail in Note 2 Basis of preparation and accounting policies and Note 14 Operating environment.

Management believes that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, due to the currently unpredictable effects of the ongoing War on the significant assumptions underlying management forecasts, Management has concluded that a material uncertainty exists, which may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore, on its ability to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.



 

Risks and uncertainties (continued)

Other risks and uncertainties

There are a number of potential risks and uncertainties, which could have a material impact on the Group's performance over the remaining six months of the financial year and could cause actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results. Apart from the War, the directors do not consider that the principal risks and uncertainties have changed since the publication of the annual report for the year ended 31 December 2021. A detailed explanation of the risks, and how the Group seeks to mitigate the risks, can be found on pages 156 to 159 of the annual report which is available at mhp.com.cy.

 

 

13 September 2022

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                  Yuriy Kosyuk

 

 

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                   Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

 

REPORT ON REVIEW OF INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

To the members of MHP SE

 

Introduction

We have reviewed the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of MHP SE (the "Company"), and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "the Group") on pages 7 to 35, which comprise the interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2022 and the interim condensed consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended and selected explanatory notes. Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these interim condensed consolidated 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 interim condensed consolidated financial statements are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union.

 

Emphasis of Matter - Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern

We draw attention to Note 2 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, which indicates that since 24 February 2022 the Group's operations are negatively affected by the ongoing military invasion of Ukraine, with the magnitude of further developments or the timing of their cessation being uncertain. These conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Notes 2 and 14 indicate the existence of a material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. Our conclusion is not modified in respect of this matter.

 

 

 

Andreas Avraamides

Certified Public Accountant and Registered Auditor

for and on behalf of

Ernst & Young Cyprus Limited

Certified Public Accountants and Registered Auditors

 

Nicosia, Cyprus

13 September 2022

 

 

 

 


INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

 

Six-month period
ended 30 June

 

Three-month period
ended 30 June


Notes

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

4, 5

 1,148,741


 988,575


 595,413


 541,566

Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

4

(92,549)


 125,326


(36,591)


 146,330

Cost of sales

 

(815,417)


(755,816)


(407,319)


(395,632)

Gross profit

6

 240,775


 358,085


 151,503


 292,264


 








Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(112,888)


(105,396)


(58,615)


(57,202)

Other operating income

 

 6,205


 7,313


 4,334


 5,992

Other operating expenses

14

(47,270)


(4,921)


(19,091)


(1,843)

Loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment

7

(11,114)


-


(11,114)


-

Operating profit

6

 75,708


 255,081


 67,017


 239,211


 








Finance income

 

 2,176


 6,307


 1,008


 3,184

Finance costs

11, 12

(78,845)


(71,766)


(41,435)


(36,830)

Foreign exchange (loss)/gain, net

 

(92,192)


 50,503


 3,131


 30,607

(Loss)/Profit before tax

 

(93,153)


 240,125


 29,721


 236,172

Income tax benefit/ (expenses)

 

 4,634


(7,819)


(9,988)


(4,738)

(Loss)/Profit for the period from continuing operations

6

(88,519)


 232,306


 19,733


 231,434

Discontinued operations

 








Profit for the year from discontinued operations

 

 -

 

 179

 

 -

 

 179

(Loss)/Profit for the period

 

(88,519)


 232,485


 19,733


 231,613

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 35 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (continued)

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

 

Six-month period
ended 30 June


Three-month period
ended 30 June

 

Notes

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

Other comprehensive income

 








Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:

 








Decrease in revaluation reserve as a result of impairment of property, plant and equipment

7

(9,489)


(4,105)


(9,489)


(4,105)

Deferred tax on decrease in revaluation reserve as a result of impairment of property, plant and equipment

 

 1,708


-


 1,708


-

Deferred tax charged directly to revaluation reserve

2

 (81,317)


-


-


-


 








Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss:

 








Cumulative translation difference on retranslation to group's presentation currency

 

(111,382)


 25,460


(22,943)


 38,682

Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the period

 

(200,480)


 21,355


(30,724)


 34,577

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period

 

(288,999)


 253,840


(10,991)


 266,190


 








(Loss)/Profit attributable to:

 








Equity holders of the Parent

 

(83,461)


 225,577


 23,729


 224,105

Non-controlling interests

 

(5,058)


 6,908


(3,996)


 7,508

 

 

(88,519)


 232,485


 19,733


 231,613

Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to:

 








Equity holders of the Parent

 

(280,362)


 248,174


(5,286)


 254,520

Non-controlling interests

 

(8,637)


 5,666


(5,705)


 11,670

 

 

(288,999)


 253,840


(10,991)


 266,190

(Loss)/Earnings per share from continuing and discontinued operations

 








Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per share (USD per share)

 

(0.78)


 2.11


 0.22


 2.09

 

 








(Loss)/Earnings per share from continuing operations

 








Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per share (USD per share)

 

(0.78)


 2.11


 0.22


 2.09

 

 

On behalf of the Board:

 

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                                                                             Yuriy Kosyuk

 

 

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                                                                Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 35 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements


INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

as of 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

Notes

30 June 2022

 

31 December 2021

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 


 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

7

 1,791,294

 

 1,939,607  

 

Right-of-use asset

 

 276,986

 

  277,288      

 

Intangible assets

 

 88,359

 

  97,791      

 

Goodwill

 

 61,597

 

  66,382      

 

Non-current biological assets

 

 28,399

 

 27,138  

 

Non-current financial assets

 

 17,443

 

 28,764  

 

Long-term bank deposits

 

 9,132

 

 9,904  

 

Deferred tax assets

 

 2,518

 

 1,966  

 

 

 

 2,275,728

 

 2,448,840  

 

Current assets

 


 


 

Inventories

 

 333,085

 

 367,219  

 

Biological assets

9

 424,463

 

 215,459  

 

Agricultural produce

8

 288,485

 

 511,267  

 

Prepayments

 

 60,714

 

  44,572      

 

Other current financial assets

 

 22,585

 

 16,156  

 

Taxes recoverable and prepaid

 

 85,661

 

 68,151  

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

 201,930

 

 156,878  

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 222,387

 

 275,237  

 


 

 1,639,310

 

 1,654,939  

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

 3,915,038

 

 4,103,779  

 

 

 


 


 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 


 


 

Equity

 


 


 

Share capital

10

 284,505

 

 284,505  

 

Treasury shares

 

(44,593)

 

 (44,593) 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 174,022

 

 174,022  

 

Revaluation reserve

 

 645,872

 

 811,684  

 

Retained earnings


 1,550,837


 1,557,284  

 

Translation reserve


(1,126,617)


 (1,018,514

 

Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent

 

 1,484,026

 

 1,764,388  

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 18,800

 

 29,800  

 

Total equity

 

 1,502,826

 

 1,794,188  

 

 

 


 


 

Non-current liabilities

 


 


 

Bank borrowings

11

 103,926

 

 103,604  

 

Bonds issued

12

 1,380,035

 

 1,376,820  

 

Lease liabilities

17

 205,604

 

 204,139  

 

Deferred income

 

  40,893

 

  44,593      

 

Deferred tax liabilities

2

 105,848

 

 44,704  

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 5,818

 

  6,468      

 


 

 1,842,124

 

 1,780,328  

 

Current liabilities

 


 


 

Trade accounts payable

 

 129,312

 

162,641  

 

Other current financial liabilities

 

 90,013

 

 93,289  

 

Contract liabilities

 

 50,418

 

53,584     

 

Bank borrowings

11

 140,340

 

 121,458  

 

Interest payable

11,12

 71,399

 

 21,180  

 

Lease liabilities

17

 88,606

 

 77,111  

 


 

 570,088

 

 529,263  

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

 2,412,212

 

 2,309,591  

 

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 3,915,038

 

 4,103,779  

 

 

 




 

 

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                                                                Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                                                                Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

 

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 35 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements


INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 


Attributable to equity holders of the Parent








Share

capital

 

Treasury shares

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

Revaluation reserve

 

Retained earnings

 

Translation reserve

 

Total

 

Non-controlling interests

 

Total equity

 


















Balance as of                                1 January 2022

 284,505  


 (44,593) 


 174,022  


 811,684  


 1,557,284  


 (1,018,514) 


 1,764,388  


 29,800  


 1,794,188  

Loss for the period

 -


 -


 -


 -


 (83,461)


 -


(83,461)


(5,058)


(88,519)

Other comprehensive loss

 -


 -


 -


(88,798)


 -


 (108,103)


 (196,901)


 (3,579)


(200,480)

Total comprehensive loss for the period

 -


 -


 -


(88,798)


(83,461)


(108,103)


(280,362)


(8,637)


(288,999)

Transfer from revaluation reserve to retained earnings

 -


 -


 -


 (27,802)


 27,802


 -


 -


 -


 -

Dividends declared by subsidiaries

-


-


-


-


-


-


-


(2,363)


(2,363)

Translation differences on revaluation reserve

-


-


-


 (49,212)  


 49,212


- 


 -


-


 -

 


















Balance as of                            30 June 2022

 284,505  


 (44,593) 


 174,022  


 645,872  


 1,550,837  


 (1,126,617


 1,484,026  


 18,800  


 1,502,826  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                                                                                                                               Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 35 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements


INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 


Attributable to equity holders of the Parent








Share

capital

 

Treasury shares

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

Revaluation reserve

 

Retained earnings

 

Translation reserve

 

Total

 

Non-controlling interests

 

Total equity

 


















Balance as of                                1 January 2021

 284,505  


 (44,593) 


 174,022  


 648,982  


 1,195,143  


 (1,020,229) 


 1,237,830  


 16,373  


 1,254,203  

Profit for the period

 -


 -


 -


 -


 225,577


 -


 225,577


 6,908


 232,485

Other comprehensive (loss)/profit

 -


 -


 -


(2,490)


 -


 25,087


 22,597


 (1,242)


 21,355

Total comprehensive (loss)/profit for the period

 -


 -


 -


(2,490)


 225,577


 25,087


 248,174


 5,666


 253,840

Transfer from revaluation reserve to retained earnings

 -


 -


 -


 (34,695)


 34,695


 -


 -


 -


 -

Dividends declared by the Parent (Note 18)

 -


 -


 -


 -


 (30,000)


 -


(30,000)


-


(30,000)

Dividends declared by subsidiaries

-


-


-


-


-


-


-


(7,985)


(7,985)

Non-controlling interests arising in a business combination

-


-


-


 -  


 -  


-


 -


 749


 749

Translation differences on revaluation reserve

-


-


-


 25,372   


 (25,372)


- 


 -


-


 -

 


















Balance as of                            30 June 2021

 284,505  


 (44,593) 


 174,022  


 637,169  


 1,400,043  


 (995,142


 1,456,004  


 14,803  


 1,470,807  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                                                                                                                               Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 35 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements


INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)                       


Notes

Six-month period ended 30 June 2022

 

Six-month period ended 30 June 2021

Operating activities

 


 

 

(Loss)/Profit before tax

 

 (93,153)


 240,125

Profit before tax from discontinued operations

 

 -


 179

Non-cash adjustments to reconcile profit or loss before tax to net cash flows

 




Depreciation and amortization expense

4

 81,884


 89,066

Loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment

7, 14

 11,114


-

Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

4

 92,549


 (125,326)

Change in allowance for expected credit losses and direct

write-offs

 

 15,466


 2,099

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and other non-current assets

 

 630


 909

Finance income

 

 (2,176)


 (6,307)

Finance costs

11, 12

 78,845


 71,766

Released deferred income

 

 (733)


 (758)

Non-operating foreign exchange loss/(gain), net

 

 92,192


 (50,503)

Operating cash flows before movements in working capital

 

 276,618


 221,250

Working capital adjustments

 




Change in inventories

 

 (22,768)


 (28,123)

Change in biological assets

 

 (169,146)


 (134,047)

Change in agricultural produce

 

 49,546  


 68,962 

Change in prepayments made

 

 (26,163)


 (7,342)

Change in other current assets

 

 (3,122)


 (3,717)

Change in taxes recoverable and prepaid

 

 (22,547)


 (2,346)

Change in trade accounts receivable

 

 (59,936)


 (31,974)

Change in contract liabilities

 

 442


 14,788

Change in other current liabilities

 

 1,261


 (26,653)

Change in trade accounts payable

 

 6,800  


 48,783 

Cash generated by operations

 

 30,985


 119,581

Interest received

 

 786


 2,409

Interest paid

 

(18,463)


(69,697)

Income taxes paid

 

(5,090)


(3,269)

Net cash flows from operating activities

 

 8,218


 49,024

Investing activities

 




Purchases of property, plant and equipment

7

(60,763)


(52,393)

Purchases of other non-current assets

 

(2,233)


(1,447)

Purchase of intangible assets

 

(2,444)


(258)

Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment

 

 1,558


 3,142

Proceeds from disposals of subsidiary

3

 -


 671

Purchases of non-current biological assets

 

(2,287)


(963)

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

3

 -


(1,569)

Prepayments and capitalized initial direct costs under lease contracts

 

(6,673)


(2,198)

Investments in short-term deposits

 

(9)


(10,792)

Withdrawals of short-term deposits

 

 -


 450

Loans repaid by employees, net

 

 303


 387

Loans provided to related parties

13

(313)


(1,044)

Loans repaid by related parties

13

 -


 11,000

Net cash flows used in investing activities

 

(72,861)


(55,014)

Financing activities

 




Proceeds from bank borrowings

 

 81,265


 79,000

Repayment of bank borrowings

 

(53,135)


(78,771)

Repayment of lease liabilities

 

(5,520)


(14,227)

Consent payment

 

(499)


-

Dividends paid

18

 -


(30,000)

Dividends paid by subsidiaries to non-controlling shareholders

 

(392)


(7,819)

Net cash flows received from/(used in) financing activities

 

 21,719


(51,817)

 

 

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 35 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (continued)

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 


Notes

Six-month period ended 30 June 2022


Six-month period ended 30 June 2021

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(42,924)


(57,807)

Net foreign exchange difference on cash and cash equivalents

 

(9,926)


 2,102

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

 

 275,237


 217,579

Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June

 

 222,387


 161,874

 

 




 

Non-cash transactions

 




Non-cash repayments of lease liabilities

 

 1,584


 752

 

 

 

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                                                                Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer                                                                                                                                Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes on the pages 14 to 35 form an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements


NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

1.    Corporate information

MHP SE (the "Parent" or "MHP SE"), a limited liability company (Societas Europaea) registered under the laws of Cyprus, was formed on 30 May 2006. Hereinafter, MHP SE and its subsidiaries are referred to as the "MHP SE Group" or the "Group". The registered address of MHP SE is 16-18 Zinas Kanther Street, Agia Triada, 3035 Limassol, Cyprus. The MHP SE shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange ("LSE") in the form of global depositary receipts ("GDRs").

The controlling shareholder of MHP SE is Mr. Yuriy Kosyuk ("Principal Shareholder"), who owns 100% of the shares of WTI Trading Limited ("WTI"), which is the immediate majority shareholder of MHP SE, which in turn directly owns of 59,7% of the total outstanding share capital of MHP SE.

The principal business activities of the Group are poultry and related operations, grain growing, as well as meat processing and other agricultural operations. The Group's poultry and related operations integrate all functions related to the production of chicken, including hatching, fodder manufacturing, raising chickens to marketable age ("grow-out"), processing and marketing of branded chilled products and include the production and sale of chicken products, vegetable oil and mixed fodder. Grain growing comprises the production and sale of grains. Meat processing and other agricultural operations comprise the production and sale of cooked meat, sausages, convenience food products, milk and feed grains. As at 30 June 2022 the Group employed 30,760 people (31 December 2021:  30,890 people).

The primary subsidiaries, the principal activities of the companies forming the Group and the Parent's effective ownership interest as of 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021 were as follows:

Name

Country of registration

Year established/
acquired

Principal activities

30 June 2022

31 December 2021







MHP Lux S.A.

Luxembourg

2018

Finance Company

100.0%

100.0%

MHP

Ukraine

1998

Management, marketing and sales

99.9%

99.9%

Myronivsky Plant of Manufacturing Feeds and Groats

Ukraine

1998

Fodder and vegetable

 oil production

88.5%

88.5%

Vinnytska Ptakhofabryka

Ukraine

2011

Chicken farm

100.0%

100.0%

Peremoga Nova

Ukraine

1999

Breeder farm

99.9%

99.9%

Oril-Leader

Ukraine

2003

Chicken farm

99.9%

99.9%

Myronivska Pticefabrika

Ukraine

2004

Chicken farm

99.9%

99.9%

Starynska Ptakhofabryka

Ukraine

2003

Breeder farm

100.0%

100.0%

Zernoprodukt MHP

Ukraine

2005

Grain cultivation

99.9%

99.9%

Katerinopilskiy Elevator

Ukraine

2005

Fodder production and grain storage, vegetable oil production

99.9%

99.9%

SPF Urozhay

Ukraine

2006

Grain cultivation

99.9%

99.9%

Agrofort

Ukraine

2006

Grain cultivation

99.9%

99.9%

MHP-Urozhayna Krayina

Ukraine

2010

Grain cultivation

99.9%

99.9%

Ukrainian Bacon

Ukraine

2008

Meat processing

79.9%

79.9%

MHP-AgroKryazh

Ukraine

2013

Grain cultivation

51.0%

51.0%

MHP-Agro-S

Ukraine

2013

Grain cultivation

51.0%

51.0%

Zakhid-Agro MHP

Ukraine

2015

Grain cultivation

100.0%

100.0%

Perutnina Ptuj d.d.

Slovenia

2019

Poultry production

100.0%

100.0%

MHP Food Trading

United Arab Emirates

2016

Trading in vegetable oil and poultry meat

100.0%

100.0%

MHP B.V.

 Netherlands

2014

Trading in poultry meat

100.0%

100.0%

MHP Trade B.V.

 Netherlands

2018

Trading in poultry meat

100.0%

100.0%

MHP Saudi Arabia Trading

Saudi Arabia

2018

Trading in poultry meat

75.0%

75.0%

MHP Food UK Limited

United Kingdom

2021

Trading in poultry meat

100.0%

100.0%

The Group's primary operational facilities are located in different regions of Ukraine as well as in Southeast Europe, including Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (represented by Perutnina Ptuj d.d. together with its subsidiaries).


Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

2.    Basis of preparation and accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") have been condensed or omitted. However, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of the Group management, necessary to fairly state the results of interim periods. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The 31 December 2021 statement of financial position was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union (EU) and the requirements of the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap.113.

Going concern

As a result of the Russian invasion, the Group has experienced a number of significant disruptions and operational issues within its business. The Group has analyzed the observable impact of the War on its business as described below, but not limited to:

·      the Group's poultry production facilities have not suffered any physical damage;

·      certain inventories and biological assets were damaged and written-off. Moreover, substantial amount of assets was provided as humanitarian aid to the population of Ukraine; for details please refer to Note 14 Operating environment;

·      MHP continues commercial poultry sales in Ukraine almost at the pre-War level, despite domestic deliveries in some regions having been and continuing to be significantly disrupted due to active hostilities;

·      export sales reduced significantly due to closure of all Ukrainian seaports. Only certain roads and railways are now available for export;

·      due to lower sales, MHP has slightly decreased poultry production comparing to pre-war level, but as at 30 June 2022 has already returned to normal capacity utilization;

·      Operations of "Ukrainian Bacon" (a meat-processing operation with 34,000 tonnes annual capacity located in the Donetsk region) were temporarily suspended due to continuing military attacks and further escalation of the situation in the Donetsk region;

·      the Group's European operations at Perutnina Ptuj have not been affected in any way by events in Ukraine as they are fully independent and self-sufficient from an operational and supply chain perspective, and continue to produce at full capacity;

·      part of the Group's existing undrawn financing facilities in amount of USD 38 million are not available due to liquidity constraints in the Ukrainian banking system.

In response to these matters, the Group has taken the following actions:

·      optimized utilization of production facilities to meet domestic demand and part of export orders; the Group is maintaining the level of inventories necessary to allow it to return to normal production capacity as soon as practically possible;

·      delivering exports via alternative routes, including by road and rail, although this is problematic due to logistical issues caused by infrastructure damage and low capacity of these routes;

·      The Group has asked its employees (over 1,900 people) of "Ukrainian Bacon" and their families to move to safer regions of Ukraine. Some employees were redeployed to other Group production facilities. Production has been partly redeployed on the production sites in central Ukraine. Full commissioning of all production will require additional time and resources;



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

2.    Basis of preparation and accounting policies (continued)

Going concern (continued)

·      the harvesting campaign has already started, and the Group has already harvested 20% of planned 345 thousand hectares of its Ukrainian landbank (spring and winter crops) in 2022. The Group has sufficient seeds, fertilizers, fuel, pesticides and other inputs required for the forthcoming sowing season, as well as the necessary vehicles, agricultural machinery and human resources;

·      selling, general and administrative and other operating expenses, as well as CAPEX, have been reduced to the minimum required to meet the primary needs of the Group's core business;

·      to preserve cash for operational priorities, on 30 March 2022 the Group received consent from holders of its Eurobonds to postpone the semi-annual interest payments due in Spring 2022 on each of its 2024, 2026 and 2029 Notes for a period up to 270 days, for details refer to Note 12;

·      to comply with consent solicitation restrictions, the Group has agreed general postponement of debt servicing under the loan agreements with the bank lenders, where the payments were initially scheduled during the 270-days support period as mentioned above. As at 30 June 2022, Management already signed legally binding agreements for relevant bank loans with the total amount of USD 106 million, where principal payments were rescheduled to February 2023 and other bank borrowings with the amount of US$ 30 million were prolonged on monthly basis within term of Loan facilities (Note 11);

·      the Directors have decided not to declare a final dividend for the 2021 financial year and interim dividends for six-month period ended 30 June 2022.

Management have prepared adjusted financial forecasts, including cash flow projections, for the twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements, taking into consideration most likely and possible downside scenarios for the ongoing business impacts of the War.

These forecasts were based on the following key assumptions:

·      the impact of the War on business will continue for the next 12 months;

·      further development of War and a military invasion of Ukraine will not severely affect the Group's assets and will enable the Group to have 85% utilization of poultry production facilities to satisfy domestic consumption;

·      all of the Group's assets remain safe and in good condition;

·      remaining logistic routes (rail and road) will continue to be available;

·      MHP will be able to procure sufficient levels of vitamins and minerals for production of feed as well as the required volume of plant protection materials, fuel and other inputs for grain growing;

·      The Group will be able to run the sowing and harvesting campaign on its entire landbank.

These forecasts indicate that, the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Directors have therefore concluded that it is appropriate to apply the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these interim condensed consolidated financial statements. However, due to the currently unpredictable effects of the ongoing War on the significant assumptions underlying management forecasts, Management concludes that a material uncertainty exists, which may cast significant doubt about the Group's ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore, the Group may be unable to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.

Adoption of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021, except for the adoption of new standards effective as of 1 January 2022. The Group has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

2.    Basis of preparation and accounting policies (continued)

Adoption of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (continued)

The following standards were adopted by the Group on 1 January 2022:

·      Amendments to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment: Proceeds before Intended Use

·      Amendments to IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets: Onerous Contracts - Cost of Fulfilling a Contract

·      Amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations: Reference to the Conceptual Framework

·      Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018-2020

The adoption of the new or revised Standards did not have any effect on the financial position or performance of the Group and did not result in any changes to the Group's accounting policies and the amounts reported in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group.

Standards and interpretations in issue, but not effective

At the date of authorization of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements, the following Standards and Interpretations, as well as amendments to the Standards were in issue but not yet effective:

Standards and Interpretations

 

Effective for annual period beginning on or after

Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IFRS Practice Statement 2: Disclosure of Accounting policies (issued on 12 February 2021) 1


1 January 2023

Amendments to IAS 8 Accounting policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors: Definition of Accounting Estimates (issued on 12 February 2021) 1)


1 January 2023

IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts (issued on 18 May 2017); including Amendments to IFRS 17 (issued on 25 June 2020) 1)


1 January 2023

 Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes: Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction (issued on 7 May 2021) 1)


1 January 2023

Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current and Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current - Deferral of Effective Date (issued on 23 January 2020 and 15 July 2020 respectively)


1 January 2023

Amendments to IFRS 17 Insurance contracts: Initial Application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 - Comparative Information (issued on 9 December 2021) 1)


1 January 2023

1) Standards have been already endorsed for use in the European Union

For these Standards and Interpretations management anticipates that their adoption will not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Group in future periods.

Functional and presentation currencies

The functional currency of Ukrainian companies of the Group is the Ukrainian Hryvnia ("UAH"); the functional currency of the Cyprus and Luxembourg companies of the Group is the US Dollar ("USD"); the functional currency of the European companies of the Group is the Euro ("EUR"); the functional currency of the United Arab Emirates companies is the Dirham ("AED"); the functional currency of the UK companies is the British Pound ("GBP"). Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the entities concerned are treated as transactions in foreign currencies. Such transactions are initially recorded at the rates of exchange ruling at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies are translated at the rates prevailing on the reporting date. All realized and unrealized gains and losses arising on exchange differences are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the period.

These consolidated financial statements are presented in US Dollars ("USD"), which is the Group's presentation currency.



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

2.    Basis of preparation and accounting policies (continued)

Functional and presentation currencies (continued)

The results and financial position of the Group are translated into the presentation currency using the following procedures:

·      Assets and liabilities for each consolidated statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing rate as of the reporting date of that statement of financial position;

·      Income and expenses for each consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income are translated at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions;

·      The exchange differences arising on translation for consolidation are recognised in other comprehensive income and presented as a separate component of equity. On disposal of a foreign operation, the component of OCI relating to that particular foreign operation is reclassified to profit or loss;

·      All equity items, except for the revaluation reserve, are translated at the historical exchange rate. The revaluation reserve is translated at the closing rate as of the date of the statement of financial position.

For practical reasons, the Group translates items of income and expenses for each period presented in the financial statements using the quarterly average exchange rates, if such translations reasonably approximate the results translated at exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions.

The following exchange rates were used:

Currency

Closing rate as of            30 June 2022

Average for six months ended     30 June 2022

Average for three months ended     30 June 2022

Closing rate as of 31 December 2021

Average for six  months ended    30 June 2021

Average for three months ended  30 June 2021    

UAH/USD

29.2549

28.9066

29.2549

 27.2782  

27.7792

27.5910

UAH/EUR

30.7776

31.7356

31.1984

 30.9226  

33.4936

33.2332

USD/EUR

1.0520

1.0979

1.0664

 1.1336  

1.2057

1.2045

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the 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 2021.

Seasonality of operations

Poultry and related operations, European operating segment and Meat processing and other agricultural operations are not significantly exposed to seasonal fluctuations.

Grain growing segment, due to seasonality and implications of IAS 41, in the first half of the year mainly reflects sales of carried forward agricultural produce and the effect of biological assets revaluation, while during the second half of the year it reflects sales of crops and the effect of revaluation of agricultural produce harvested during the year. Also, grain growing segment has seasonal requirements for working capital increase from November to May, due to the sowing campaign.

Change in income tax status of certain Group's subsidiaries

Starting from 1 January 2022, the change in tax status of poultry producers has become effective as the respective amendments to the Ukrainian Tax Code came into force. As a result, starting from 1 January 2022, profits of the agricultural producers engaged in rearing chickens, chicken meat and eggs production, are subjected to regular 18% income tax. Until 31 December 2021, profits of the chicken and egg producers were non-taxable as these entities had exempt status for corporate income tax purpose and were subject to the fixed agricultural tax, similar to other agribusinesses.



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

2.    Basis of preparation and accounting policies (continued)

Change in income tax status of certain Group's subsidiaries (continued)

Management has applied significant judgment to consider that the new tax law effected a change in tax status for the Group`s subsidiaries rather than a change in tax law or tax rates, and given that there is no specific guidance in IAS 12 Income tax for when to account for a change in tax status, significant judgment was applied in considering the timing of deferred tax recognition. As the above has caused a change to the tax status, for certain subsidiaries of the Group, from non-tax payer to tax payer by becoming income taxpayers from 1 January 2022, the Group has recognized deferred tax liabilities in the amount of USD 81,317 thousand as of this date. These deferred tax liabilities of the Group`s poultry farms arise on temporary tax differences from property, plant and equipment measured using the revaluation model. Accordingly, the resulting deferred tax liability at 1 January 2022 were recognized through other comprehensive income and presented in a separate line as Deferred tax charged directly to revaluation reserve.

3.    Changes in the group structure

Discontinued operation

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2021, the Group disposed of the assets of its subsidiary Dobropilskyi GPP PrJSC, which was located in Ukraine and carried out grain storage operations, and was previously presented within Poultry and Related Operations Segment. The net assets as of the date of disposal amounted to USD 620 thousand. Before sale the property plant and equipment included in the net assets disposed were impaired by USD 4,105 thousand. Impairment was recognized as a decrease in revaluation reserve related to those property, plant and equipment. The total cash consideration amounted to USD 671 thousand, which was received during this reporting period.

Discontinued operations are excluded from the results of continuing operations and are presented as a single amount as profit or loss after tax from discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. All other notes to the financial statements include amounts for continuing operations, unless otherwise mentioned.

Acquisitions

On 1 June 2021, the Group acquired a 51% share in the company Lubnym`yaso LLC, a Ukrainian meat production plant, whose main economic activity is the production and sale of beef meat under the trade-mark Scott Smeat. As of the date of acquisition, the net assets of the acquired meat production plant amounted to USD 1,800 thousand. Purchase consideration of the acquired share amounted to USD 1,840 thousand and was paid in cash. Goodwill in the amount of USD 921 thousand is attributable to the expectation that this acquisition will support strategic transformation to a culinary company through launch of additional products.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4.    Segment information

The Group's business is managed on a worldwide basis, but operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices primarily in Ukraine and Europe.

Reportable segments are presented in a manner consistent with the internal reporting to the Group's chief operating decision maker ("CODM").

Segment information is analyzed on the basis of the types of goods supplied by the Group's operating divisions. The Group's reportable segments under IFRS 8 are as follows:

Poultry and related operations segment:

 

•    sales of chicken meat

•    sales of vegetable oil and related products

•    culinary products and other poultry related sales

Grain growing operations segment:        

•    sales of grain

Meat processing and other agricultural operations segment:

•    sales of meat processing products and other meat

•    other agricultural operations (milk, feed grains and other)

European operating segment:

•    sales of meat processing and chicken meat products in Southeast Europe

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group's accounting policies described in Note 2 Basis of preparation and accounting policies. Sales between segments are carried out at market prices. The segment result represents operating profit under IFRS before unallocated corporate expenses and loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment. Unallocated corporate expenses include management remuneration, representative expenses, and expenses incurred in respect of the maintenance of office premises. This is the measure reported to the CODM for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance.

European Operating Segment primarily includes sales of chicken meat and meat processing products, produced in the facilities of Perutnina Ptuj. However, the CODM manages this as a single segment, on the basis that each of research, development, manufacture, distribution and selling of chicken meat and meat processing products requires single marketing strategies, centralized budgeting process and centralized management of production operations.



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4.    Segment information (continued)

The following table presents revenue and profit information regarding the Group's operating segments for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022:

 

Poultry

and related operations

Grain growing operations

Meat processing and other agricultural operations

European operating segment

Total reportable segments

Eliminations

Consolidated









External sales

 808,739

 53,276

 63,193

 223,533

 1,148,741

 -

 1,148,741

Sales between business segments

 25,015

 195,004

 150

 -

 220,169

 (220,169)

 -

Total revenue

 833,754

 248,280

 63,343

 223,533

 1,368,910

 (220,169)

 1,148,741

Segment results

 60,765

 18,513

 (2,267)

 26,681

 103,692

 -

 103,692

Unallocated corporate expenses







 (16,870)

Loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment

 -

 -

 (11,114)

 -

 (11,114)

-

 (11,114)

Other expenses, net 1)






 (168,861)

Loss before tax from continuing operations






 (93,153)

Other information:








Depreciation and amortization expense 2)

 38,906

 29,436

 2,438

 10,317

 81,097

 -

 81,097









Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

 14,932

 (113,339)

 860

 4,998

 (92,549)

 (92,549)

1) Includes finance income, finance costs, foreign exchange gain (net) and other expenses (net).

2) Depreciation and amortization for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 does not include unallocated depreciation and amortization in the amount of USD 787 thousand.

The following table presents revenue and profit information regarding the Group's operating segments for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021:

 

Poultry

and related operations

Grain growing operations

Meat processing and other agricultural operations

European operating segment

Total reportable segments

Eliminations

Consolidated









External sales

 707,352

 12,489

 77,622

 191,112

 988,575

 -

 988,575

Sales between business segments

 20,045

 119,604

 148

 -

 139,797

 (139,797)

 -

Total revenue

 727,397

 132,093

 77,770

 191,112

 1,128,372

 (139,797)

 988,575

Segment results

 92,963

 142,209

 6,964

 23,919

 266,055

 -

 266,055

Unallocated corporate expenses







 (10,974)

Other expenses, net 1)






 (14,956)

Profit before tax from continuing operations






240,125

Other information:








Depreciation and amortization expense 2)

 47,162

 28,801

 3,364

 9,083

 88,410

 -

 88,410









Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

 18,426

 102,154

 2,982

 1,764

 125,326

 125,326

1) Includes finance income, finance costs, foreign exchange gain (net) and other expenses (net).

2) Depreciation and amortization for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 does not include unallocated depreciation and amortization in the amount of USD 656 thousand.



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4.    Segment information (continued)

The following table presents revenue and profit information regarding the Group's operating segments for the three-month period ended 30 June 2022:

 

Poultry

and related operations

Grain growing operations

Meat processing and other agricultural operations

European operating segment

Total reportable segments

Eliminations

Consolidated









External sales

 430,064

 18,118

 27,063

 120,168

 595,413

 -

 595,413

Sales between business segments

 8,879

 77,495

 64

 -

 86,438

 (86,438)

 -

Total revenue

 438,943

 95,613

 27,127

 120,168

 681,851

 (86,438)

 595,413

Segment results

 49,080

 24,165

 (229)

 17,234

 90,250

 -

 90,250

Unallocated corporate expenses







 (12,119)

Loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment

 -

 -

 (11,114)

 -

 (11,114)

-

 (11,114)

Other expenses, net 1)







 (37,296)

Profit before tax from continuing operations







 29,721

Other information:








Depreciation and amortization expense 2)

 19,260

 14,852

 579

 5,124

 39,815

 -

 39,815









Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

 8,700

 (47,946)

 128

 2,527

 (36,591)

 -

 (36,591)

1) Includes finance income, finance costs, foreign exchange gain (net) and other expenses (net).

2) Depreciation and amortization for the three-month period ended 30 June 2022 does not include unallocated depreciation and amortization in the amount of USD 579 thousand.

The following table presents revenue and profit information regarding the Group's operating segments for the three-month period ended 30 June 2021:

 

Poultry

and related operations

Grain growing operations

Meat processing and other agricultural operations

European operating segment

Total reportable segments

Eliminations

Consolidated









External sales

 392,009

 3,553

 41,595

 104,409

 541,566

 -

 541,566

Sales between business segments

 10,451

 47,294

 75

 -

 57,820

 (57,820)

 -

Total revenue

 402,460

 50,847

 41,670

 104,409

 599,386

 (57,820)

 541,566

Segment results

 84,382

 140,679

 5,094

 15,938

 246,093

 -

 246,093

Unallocated corporate expenses







 (6,882)

Other expenses, net 1)







 (3,039)

Profit before tax from continuing operations







 236,172

Other information:








Depreciation and amortization expense 2)

 23,642

 11,247

 1,864

 4,695

 41,448

 -

 41,448









Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

 17,633

 124,570

 2,708

 1,419

 146,330

 -

 146,330

 1) Includes finance income, finance costs, foreign exchange gain (net) and other expenses (net).

2) Depreciation and amortization for the three-month period ended 30 June 2021 does not include unallocated depreciation and amortization in the amount of USD 119 thousand.

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4.    Segment information (continued)

Non-current assets based on the geographic location of the manufacturing facilities were as follows as of
30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021:


2022

 

2021





Ukraine

1,999,053


 2,146,434

Europe

247,582


 261,772 


2,246,635


 2,408,206

1) Non-current assets excluding deferred tax assets and non-current financial assets.

5.    Revenue

Revenue from the contracts with customers for the six-month and three-month periods ended 30 June 2022 and 2021 was as follows:


Six-month period
ended 30 June

 

Three-month period
ended 30 June


2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021









Poultry and related operations segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 









Chicken meat

 607,418  


 546,467  


 302,445  


 314,854  

Vegetable oil and related products

 161,342  


 127,284  


 103,058  


 59,251  

Other poultry related sales

 39,979  


 33,601  


 24,561  


 17,904  

 

 808,739  


 707,352  


 430,064  


 392,009  









Grain growing operations segment
















Grain

 53,276  


 12,489  


 18,118  


 3,553  

 

 53,276  


 12,489  


 18,118  


 3,553  









Meat processing and other agricultural operations segment
















Other meat

 47,662  


 61,297  


 19,685  


 34,224  

Other agricultural sales

 15,531  


 16,325  


 7,378  


 7,371  

 

 63,193  


 77,622  


 27,063  


 41,595  

 








European operating segment








 








Chicken meat

 129,050  


 119,732  


 64,465  


 65,383  

Other meat

 66,924  


 56,178  


 35,794  


 30,715  

Other agricultural sales

 27,559  


 15,202  


 19,909  


 8,311  

 

 223,533  


 191,112  


 120,168  


 104,409  

 

 1,148,741  


 988,575  


 595,413  


 541,566  

The geographic structure of revenue for the six-month and three-month periods ended 30 June 2022 and 2021 was as follows:


Six-month period
ended 30 June

 

Three-month period
ended 30 June


2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021









Export

 640,137


 501,564


 332,534


 285,040

Domestic

 508,604


 487,011


 262,879


 256,526

 

 1,148,741


 988,575


 595,413


 541,566

6.    Profit for the period

The Group's gross profit for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 decreased compared to the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 to USD 240,775 thousand (30 June 2021: USD 358,085 thousand). The decrease was driven mainly by lower gross profit of the grain growing segment due to higher costs of production and lower grain prices, which resulted in a lower valuation of biological assets.

 

 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

6. Profit for the period (continued)

Operating profit decreased by 70% to USD 75,708 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 compared to USD 255,081 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021, mainly as a result of the reduction in gross profit, a significant increase in write-offs of inventories and biological assets in the amount of USD 9,815 thousand, impairment of property, plant and equipment in the amount of USD  11,114 thousand and donations to Ukrainian communities in amount of USD 16,674 thousand affected by the Russian invasion (as described in Note 14).

Loss from continuing operations for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 amounted to USD 88,519 thousand, compared to a profit of USD 232,306 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021. This was mainly due to the lower operating profit as well as depreciation of Ukrainian Hryvnia against the US Dollar and Euro, which resulted in a foreign exchange loss of USD 92,192 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 compared to gain of USD 50,503 thousand for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021.

7.    Property, plant and equipment

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2022, the Group's additions to property, plant and equipment amounted to USD 60,763 thousand (six-month period ended 30 June 2021: USD 52,393 thousand) mainly related to modernization projects, development of new products and the maintenance and improvement of Perutnina Ptuj production facilities.

There were no significant disposals of property, plant and equipment during the six-month periods ended 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2021.

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2022, the Group identified indicators of impairment of property, plant and equipment of its subsidiary "Ukrainian Bacon", which was located in Donetsk region. As a result, as at 30 June 2022, the Group has recognized an impairment loss of USD 20,603  thousand in respect of  property, plant and equipment, which were not relocated to the safer areas, of which USD 11,114 thousand was recorded as Loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment within profits or loss and USD 9,489 thousand as Decrease in revaluation reserve within other comprehensive income.

The remaining part of the movement mainly relates to translation difference into the presentation currency.

8.    Agricultural produce

A decrease of agricultural produce balances for six-month period ended 30 June 2022 was mainly as a result of internal consumption of corn, sunflower, wheat and soya.

9.    Biological assets

The increase in current biological assets as compared to 31 December 2021 is primarily related to crops in fields balance. The increase in crops in fields balance mainly relates to spring crops seeded in the first half of 2022 classified as biological assets. 

10.  Share capital

As of 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021 the authorized, issued and fully paid share capital of MHP SE comprised the following number of shares:


30 June 2022

 

31 December 2021





Number of shares issued and fully paid

 110,770,000  


 110,770,000  

Number of shares outstanding

 107,038,208  


 107,038,208  

The authorized share capital as of 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021 was EUR 221,540 thousand represented by 110,770,000 shares with par value of EUR 2 each.

All shares have equal voting rights and rights to receive dividends, which are payable at the discretion of the Group.



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

11.  Bank borrowings

The following table summarizes bank borrowings and credit lines outstanding as of 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021:

 

 

 

 

30 June 2022

 

31 December 2021

 

 

Currency

 

WAIR 1)

USD' 000

 

WAIR 1)

USD' 000




 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current











EUR


EURIBOR2) + 1.39%

 103,926


EURIBOR2) + 1.23%

 103,604  






 103,926



 103,604  










Current











USD


SOFR3) + 2.20%

 10,550


SOFR3) + 2.20%

 10,550  



USD


3.02%

 112,688


2.00%

 99,536  



UAH


UIRD4) +5.0%

 2,051



-

Current portion of
long-term bank borrowings 


EUR


EURIBOR2) + 1.39%

 15,051


EURIBOR2) + 1.23%

 11,372  






 140,340



121,458  

Total bank borrowings

 

 


   244,266



  225,062  

1)         WAIR represents the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings

2)         According to the terms of certain agreements, if market EURIBOR becomes negative, it shall be deemed to be zero for calculation of interest expense

3)         The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) is a broad measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight collateralized by Treasury securities

4)         Ukrainian Index of Retail Deposit Rates (UIRD) - indicative rate calculated based on nominal rates on time deposits of individuals in hryvnia for a period of 12 months with interest paid upon the expiration of the deposit agreement

The Group's borrowings are drawn from various banks as term loans, credit line facilities and overdrafts. Repayment terms of principal amounts of bank borrowings vary from monthly repayment to repayment on maturity depending on the agreement reached with each bank. Interest on borrowings drawn with foreign banks is payable mostly semi-annually.

As of 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021, the Group's bank term loans and credit lines bear floating and fixed interest rates.

Bank borrowings and credit lines outstanding as of 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021 were repayable as follows:


30 June 2022

 

31 December 2021





Within one year

140,340


 121,458  

In the second year

23,639


 13,233  

In the third to fifth year inclusive

80,287


 76,456  

After five years

-


 13,915  

 

244,266


 225,062  

As of 30 June 2022, the Group had undrawn facilities of USD 125,304 thousand (31 December 2021: USD 255,970 thousand), whereof USD 87,322 thousand currently are available for use. These undrawn facilities expire during the period until September 2028.

The Group, as well as particular subsidiaries of the Group, have to comply with the following maintenance covenants imposed by the banks providing the loans: EBITDA to interest expenses ratio, current ratio and liabilities to equity ratio. Separately, there are negative covenants in respect of restricted payments, including dividends, capital expenditures, additional indebtedness and restrictions on mergers or consolidations, limitations on liens and dispositions of assets and limitations on transactions with affiliates in case of excess of Net Debt to EBITDA ratio. The Group's subsidiaries are also required to obtain approval from lenders regarding property, plant and equipment to be used as collateral. During the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 and year ended 31 December 2021 the Group has complied with all covenants imposed by banks providing the borrowings.

The Group's bank borrowings are jointly and severally guaranteed by MHP, Myronivsky Plant of Manufacturing Feeds and Groats, Oril-Leader, Peremoga Nova, Starynska Ptakhofabryka, Zernoproduct

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

11. Bank borrowings (continued)

MHP, Katerinopilskiy Elevator, Agrofort, SPF Urozhay, MHP SE, Scylla Capital Limited, Myronivska Pticefabrika, Ptakhofabryka Snyatynska Nova, Vinnytska Ptakhofabryka, Zakhid-Agro MHP, MHP-Urozhayna Krayina, Raftan Holding Limited. But the bank borrowings of Perutnina Ptuj - Pipo d.o.o., Perutnina Ptuj d.o.o., Perutnina Ptuj - Topiko d.o.o. are guaranteed by Perutnina Ptuj.

As of 30 June 2022, the Group had borrowings of USD 86,866 thousand that were secured by property, plant and equipment with a carrying amount of USD 101,936 thousand (31 December 2021: USD 75,084 thousand and USD 91,931 thousand respectively).

As of 30 June 2022, the Group had borrowings of USD 30,550 thousand that were secured by agricultural produce with a carrying amount of USD 38,188 thousand (31 December 2021: borrowings of USD 30,550 thousand were secured by agricultural produce with carrying amount of USD 38,188 thousand).

As of 30 June 2022, a deposit with carrying amount of USD 2,371 thousand (31 December 2021: USD 2,555 thousand) was restricted as collateral to secure bank borrowings.

As of 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021, interest payable on bank borrowings was USD 484 thousand and USD 423 thousand, respectively.

Prolongation of bank borrowings

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2022, the Group agreed with its bank lenders a general postponement of debt servicing in respect of bank borrowings in the total amount of US$ 106 million. This agreement was made in order to comply with the restrictions on debt servicing as established by the consent solicitation (as described in Note 12). In particular - during the 270-day support period from 30 March 2022 the Group is committed to pay not more than USD 12.5 million in the aggregate in satisfaction of any debt service payments in respect of any indebtedness of the Group, excluding  any interest payment in respect of any of the 2024 Notes, the 2026 Notes and the 2029 Notes and the repayment of Indebtedness with the net proceeds of Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness. During the six-month period ended 30 June 2022, Management signed legally-binding agreements for the above-mentioned bank borrowings. According to these agreements, principal payments were rescheduled to February 2023 and other bank borrowings with the amount of USD 30 million were prolonged on a monthly basis within the term of the Loan facilities.

12.  Bonds issued

Bonds issued and outstanding as of 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021 were as follows:


Carrying amount


Nominal amount


30 June 2022


31 December 2021


30 June 2022

 

31 December 2021









7.75% Senior Notes due in 2024

492,747


 490,851  


 500,000


 500,000  

6.95% Senior Notes due in 2026

539,547


 538,346  


 550,000


 550,000  

6.25% Senior Notes due in 2029

347,741


 347,623  


 350,000


 350,000  

Unamortized debt issuance cost

-


  -     


 (19,965)


 (23,180) 

Total bonds issued

 1,380,035


 1,376,820  


1,380,035


 1,376,820  

As of 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021, the amount of interest payable on bonds issued was USD 70,915 thousand and USD 20,757 thousand respectively.

6.25% Senior Notes

On 19 September 2019, MHP Lux S.A., a public company with limited liability (société anonyme) incorporated in 2018 under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, issued USD 350,000 thousand 6.25% Senior Notes due in 2029 at par value. The funds received were used to satisfy and discharge the 8.25% Senior Notes due in April 2020, for debt refinancing and for general corporate purposes.

The Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior basis by MHP SE, PrJSC "Oril - Leader", PrJSC "Myronivska Pticefabrika", "SPF "Urozhay" LLC, "Starynska Ptakhofabryka" ALLC, "Vinnytska Ptakhofabryka" LLC, "Peremoga Nova" SE, "Katerinopolskiy Elevator" LLC, PrJSC "MHP", PrJSC "Zernoprodukt MHP" and PrJSC "Agrofort".



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2019

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

12. Bonds issued (continued)

6.25% Senior Notes (continued)

Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in March and September. These Senior Notes are subject to certain restrictive covenants including, but not limited to, limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness in excess of Net Debt to EBITDA ratio as defined by the indenture, restrictions on mergers or consolidations, limitations on liens and dispositions of assets and limitations on transactions with affiliates. If the Group fails to comply with the covenants imposed, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of outstanding Notes may, upon written notice to the Group, declare all outstanding Senior Notes to be due and payable immediately. If a change of control occurs, the Group shall make an offer to each holder of the Senior Notes to purchase such Senior Notes at a purchase price in cash in an amount equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any.

6.95% Senior Notes

On 3 April 2018, MHP Lux S.A. issued USD 550,000 thousand 6.95% Senior Notes due in 2026 at par value. Out of the total issue amount USD 416,183 thousand were designated for redemption and exchange of the existing 8.25% Senior Notes due in 2020.

The Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior basis by MHP SE, PrJSC "MHP", PJSC "Myronivsky Plant of Manufacturing Feeds and Groats", PrJSC "Zernoprodukt MHP", PrJSC "Agrofort", PrJSC "Oril-Leader", PrJSC "Myronivska Pticefabrika", "SPF "Urozhay" LLC, "Starynska Ptakhofabryka" ALLC, "Vinnytska Ptakhofabryka" LLC, "Peremoga Nova" SE, "Katerinopolskiy Elevator" LLC, Scylla Capital Limited. 

Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in April and October. These Senior Notes are subject to certain restrictive covenants including, but not limited to, limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness in excess of Net Debt to EBITDA ratio as defined by the indenture, restrictions on mergers or consolidations, limitations on liens and dispositions of assets and limitations on transactions with affiliates. If the Group fails to comply with the covenants imposed, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of outstanding Notes may, upon written notice to the Group, declare all outstanding Senior Notes to be due and payable immediately. If a change of control occurs, the Group shall make an offer to each holder of the Senior Notes to purchase such Senior Notes at a purchase price in cash in an amount equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any.

7.75% Senior Notes

On 10 May 2017, MHP SE issued USD 500,000 thousand 7.75% Senior Notes due in 2024 at par value. Out of the total issue the amount of USD 245,200 thousand were designated for redemption and exchange of existing 8.25% Senior Notes due in 2020.

The Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior basis by PrJSC "MHP", PJSC "Myronivsky Plant of Manufacturing Feeds and Groats", PrJSC "Zernoprodukt MHP", PrJSC "Agrofort", PrJSC "Oril- Leader", PrJSC "Myronivska Pticefabrika", "SPF "Urozhay" LLC, "Starynska Ptakhofabryka" ALLC, Vinnytska Ptakhofabryka LLC, SE "Peremoga Nova", "Katerinopolskiy Elevator" LLC, Scylla Capital Limited.

Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in May and November. These Senior Notes are subject to certain restrictive covenants including, but not limited to, limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness in excess of Net Debt to EBITDA ratio as defined by the indenture, restrictions on mergers or consolidations, limitations on liens and dispositions of assets and limitations on transactions with affiliates. If the Group fails to comply with the covenants imposed, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may, upon written notice to the Group, declare all outstanding Senior Notes to be due and payable immediately.

If a change of control occurs, the Group shall make an offer to each holder of the Senior Notes to purchase such Senior Notes at a purchase price in cash in an amount equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any.

 



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

12. Bonds issued (continued)

Covenants

Certain restrictions under the indebtedness agreements (for example: incurrence of additional indebtedness; restricted payments; dividends payments) are dependent on the leverage ratio of the Group. Once the leverage ratio exceeds 3.0 to 1, it is not permitted for the Group to make certain restricted payments, declare dividends exceeding USD 30 million in any financial year, incur additional debt except that is defined as a Permitted Debt. According to the indebtedness agreement, the consolidated leverage ratio is tested on the date of incurrence of additional indebtedness or restricted payment and after giving pro forma effect to such incurrence or restricted payment as if it had been incurred or done at the beginning of the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters for which financial statements are publicly available (or are made available). The Group has tested all the transactions occurred prior to publication of these financial statements and has complied with all the covenants defined by indebtedness agreement during the reporting periods ended 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021.

As at 30 June 2022, the leverage ratio of the Group was 2.75 to 1 (31 December 2021: 1.90 to 1), lower than the defined limit 3.0 to 1.

Consent solicitation

On 30 March 2022, the Group received consent from the Holders to postpone the semi-annual interest payments on each of the 2024 Notes, the 2026 Notes and the 2029 Notes scheduled for Spring 2022 for a period up to 270 days (the "Support Period"). The unpaid interest payments will continue accruing during the Support Period. As a result, the Group postponed bonds` interest payments for total amount of USD 49,425 thousand, which were initially due during 30 March 2022 and until 30 June 2022.

As defined by the Consent Solicitation Memorandum, the Group will undertake the following restrictions during the Support Period:

·      the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries shall not be able to incur Indebtedness pursuant to the ratio-based permission for the Incurrence of Indebtedness; 

·      the "general basket" for the incurrence of Permitted Debt shall be reduced to U.S.$10 million in aggregate principal amount;

·      the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries will be prohibited from incurring new Liens on existing Indebtedness for borrowed money, other than Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness relating to existing secured Indebtedness;

·      the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries will be prohibited from making Restricted Payments other than payments constituting Permitted Investments;

·      the Permitted Investments "general basket" shall not be available;

·      the threshold at which an Affiliate Transaction must be approved by a majority of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors shall be reduced to U.S.$1 million;

·      the Group is committed to paying no more than U.S.$12.5 million in the aggregate in satisfaction of any debt service payments in respect of any Indebtedness of the Group, excluding any interest payment in respect of any of the 2024 Notes, the 2026 Notes during the Support Period;

·      within 25 days of each calendar month end, the Company will provide a trading update detailing operational data relating to the Group's business segments



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

13.  Related party balances and transactions

For the purposes of these financial statements, parties are considered to be related if one party controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the other party, or exercises significant influence over the other party in making financial or operational decisions. In considering each possible related party relationship, attention is directed to the substance of the relationship, not merely the legal form.

Related parties may enter into transactions which unrelated parties might not, and transactions between related parties may not be affected on the same terms and conditions as transactions between unrelated parties.

Transactions with related parties under common control

The Group, in the ordinary course of business, enters into transactions with related parties that are companies under common control of the Principal Shareholder of the Group (Note 1) for the purchase and sale of goods and services and in relation to the provision of financing arrangements. Terms and conditions of sales to related parties are determined based on arrangements specific to each contract or transaction. The terms of the payables and receivables related to trading activities of the Group do not vary significantly from the terms of similar transactions with third parties.

Transactions with related parties during the six-month periods ended 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2021 were as follows:


2022

 

2021





Loans and finance aid provided to related parties

 313  


 1,044  

Loans and finance aid repaid by related parties

 -  


 11,000  

Interest charged on loans and finance aid provided

 -    


 2,636  

Interest on loans and financial aid repaid

 -  


 1,121  

Purchases from related parties

 7  


 390  





Key management personnel of the Group:




Loans provided

 294  


-

Loans repaid

 355  


 387  

The balances owed to and due from related parties were as follows as of 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021:


30 June 2022

 

31 December 2021





Loans and finance aid receivable

 2,770


 2,971  

Less: expected credit losses

 (2,396)


 (2,521) 


 374


 450  





Loans to key management personnel

 4,401


 4,774  

Less: expected credit losses

 (360)


 (397) 


 4,041


 4 377  





Trade accounts receivable

 105


 113  

Payables due to related parties

 26


 25  

Loans and finance aid receivable

On 21 January 2020, the Board approved a loan facility of up to USD 80,000 thousand to the company's principal shareholder, WTI Trading Limited ("WTI") to meet WTI's general liquidity requirements and other corporate purposes for a maximum of three years. As of 31 December 2021, all loans made under this facility had been fully repaid to the Group by WTI.

The Group's Directors believe that the loans were issued at arm's length terms and for fair market value, that they were in the best interests and for the commercial benefit of the Group and did not violate the terms of the Senior Notes (Note 12).

For other loans and finance aid receivable, credit risk increased to the point where it is considered credit impaired. The expected credit loss for such loans amounted to USD 2,350 thousand and USD 2,482 thousand as of 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021 respectively.



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

13.  Related party balances and transactions (continued)

Compensation of key management personnel

Total compensation of the Group's key management personnel included primarily in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income amounted to USD 4,680 thousand and USD 12,143 thousand for the six-month periods ended 30 June 2022 and 2021, respectively. Compensation of key management personnel consists of contractual salary and performance bonuses.

14.  Operating environment

On 24 February 2022, Russian forces commenced a military invasion of Ukraine resulting in a full-scale war across the Ukrainian State. The ongoing military attack has led, and continues to lead, to significant casualties, dislocation of the population, damage to infrastructure and disruption to economic activity in Ukraine. Sea ports and airports are closed and have been damaged, and many roads and bridges have been damaged or destroyed, further crippling transportation and logistics. As a result, Ukraine's GDP plunged in March, falling by 15.1% in annual terms for Q1 as a whole, according to the flash estimate of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine (SSSU). Economic activity started to recover in April, and businesses and households have gradually adapted to the new conditions. This was also due to the liberation of northern regions and a decrease in the number of regions affected by active hostilities. According to The National Bank of Ukraine's most recent forecast, real GDP is expected to fall by nearly 33% for the whole of 2022, but the outlook could worsen sharply if the conflict lasts longer.

The War caused a disruption of supply chains, a decrease in supply of some goods, higher business costs, physical destruction of production facilities and infrastructure, and temporary occupation of some territories. Persistently high energy prices and record-high inflation in partner countries also fueled price pressures in Ukraine. Inflation expectations of businesses and households increased markedly. This was reflected in deteriorated maturity structure of bank deposits and higher spending on some durable goods, primarily imported goods. As a result, inflation has been growing rapidly over recent months, reaching 21.5% in June.

The economic consequences are already very serious, the situation remains highly fluid and the outlook is subject to extraordinary uncertainty

The Government has implemented appropriate emergency measures to stabilize markets and the economy, but the country faces large fiscal and external financing gaps. Ukrainian authorities have continued to service their external debt obligations and the country's payment system remains operational, with banks open and mostly liquid. Most Ukrainian companies are still paying taxes.

International organizations (IMF, EBRD, EU, World Bank), along with individual countries and charities, are providing Ukraine with financing, donations and material support. In total, international support is expected to reach nearly USD 27 billion.

After several months of retaining the discount rate unchanged at 10%, the National Bank of Ukraine ('NBU') decided to increase it to 25% from June 2022. The exchange rate remained fixed at UAH 29.25 to the US Dollar until 21 July, when it was increased to 36.57 by the NBU. The NBU has said that, once the economy and financial system return to normal operation, it will revert to the traditional format of inflation targeting with a floating exchange rate.

The Government has introduced export licensing of key foodstuffs including wheat, corn, poultry meat, and sunflower oil.



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

14. Operating environment (continued)

Since 24 February 2022, the Group has suffered significant losses as a result of the continuous war in Ukraine, caused by full-scale Russian invasion. The Group considers the following expenses incurred during the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 to be directly related to the war:


2022



Loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment

11,114

Community support donations1)

16,674

Write-off of inventories and biological assets1)

9,815

Salary to mobilized employees2)

5,043

Expected credit losses of trade accounts receivable1)

4,873

Other war-related expenses1)

1,952 

Total amount recognized in profit or loss

49,471

Decrease in revaluation reserve

9,489

 

58,960

1)         These expenses are presented within other operating expenses in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

2)         These expenses are presented within cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

The Group, working with volunteers, has been providing humanitarian aid (mainly through food supply) to the population of Ukraine since the beginning of the war, despite logistical challenges. Since the invasion began, MHP has provided over 12,000 tonnes of poultry products pro bono.

15.  Contingencies and contractual commitments

Taxation and legal matters

Ukrainian tax authorities are increasingly directing their attention to the business community. The local and national tax environment is constantly changing and subject to inconsistent application, interpretation and enforcement. Non-compliance with Ukrainian laws and regulations can lead to the imposition of severe penalties and fines. Future tax examinations could raise issues or assessments which are contrary to the Group companies' tax filings. Such assessments could include taxes, penalties and fines, and these amounts could be material. While the Group believes it has complied with local tax legislation, new significant changes to the tax legislation may be introduced in the near future. Management believes that the Group has been in compliance with all requirements of effective tax legislation.

The Group exports vegetable oil, chicken meat and related products, and performs intercompany transactions which may potentially be in the scope of the Ukrainian transfer pricing ("TP") regulations. The Group submitted the controlled transaction report for the years ended 31 December 2019 and 31 December 2020 within the required deadlines.

As of 30 June 2022, the Group's management assessed its possible exposure to tax risks to be a total amount of USD 5,569 thousand related to corporate income tax (31 December 2021: USD 5,535 thousand). No provision was recognised relating to such possible tax exposure.

As of 30 June 2022, companies of the Group were engaged in ongoing litigation with tax authorities for the amount of USD 54,793 thousand (31 December 2021: USD 73,147 thousand), including USD 43,574  thousand (31 December 2021: USD 59,670 thousand) of litigations with the tax authorities related to disallowance of certain amounts of VAT refunds and deductible expenses claimed by the Group. Out of this amount, USD 31,906 thousand as of 30 June 2022 (31 December 2021: USD 48,912 thousand) relates to cases where court hearings have taken place and where the court in either the first or second instance has already ruled in favor of the Group. Manage-ment believes that, based on the past history of court resolutions of similar lawsuits by the Group, it is unlikely that a significant settlement will arise out of such lawsuits and, therefore, no respective provision is required in the Group's financial statements as of the reporting date. In addition, the Group maintains disputes with tax authorities in the amount USD 253 thousand, which had not been brought to Court as of 30 June 2022.



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

15.  Contingencies and contractual commitments (continued)

Contractual commitments on purchase of property, plant and equipment

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2022, the companies of the Group entered into a number of contracts with foreign suppliers for the purchase of property, plant and equipment for the development of agricultural operations. As of 30 June 2022, purchase commitments on such contracts were primarily related to modernization projects, development of new products and the maintenance and improvement of Perutnina Ptuj production facilities and amounted to USD 37,903 thousand (31 December 2021: USD 30,952 thousand).

16.  Fair value of financial instruments

Fair value disclosures in respect of financial instruments are made in accordance with the requirements of IFRS 7 "Financial Instruments: Disclosure" and IFRS 13 "Fair value measurement". Fair value is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between knowledgeable willing parties in an arm's length transaction, other than in forced or liquidation sale. As no readily available market exists for a large part of the Group's financial instruments, judgment is necessary in arriving at fair value, based on current economic conditions and specific risks attributable to the instrument. The estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Group could realize in a market exchange from the sale of its full holdings of a particular instrument.

The fair value is estimated to be the same as the carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits, trade accounts receivables, other current assets and trade accounts payable due to the short-term nature of the financial instruments.

Set out below is the comparison by category of carrying amounts and fair values of all the Group's financial instruments, excluding those discussed above, that are carried in the consolidated statement of financial position:

 

Carrying amount

 

Fair value


   30 June
 2022

31 December 2021

 

   30 June 2022

31 December 2021




 

 

 

Financial liabilities












Bank borrowings (Note 11)

244,750

 225,485  


244,500

 225,574  

Senior Notes due in 2024, 2026, 2029 (Note 12)

1,450,950

 1,397,577  


720,059

 1,389,024  

The carrying amount of Bank borrowings and Senior Notes issued includes interest payable at each of the respective dates.

The fair value of bank borrowings was estimated by discounting the expected future cash outflows by a market rate of interest for bank borrowings of 1.8% (31 December 2021: 1.8%), and is within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of Senior Notes was estimated based on market quotations and is within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

In determining fair value of financial instruments, the impact of potential climate-related matters, including legislation, climate change, and company climate objectives which may affect the fair value measurement of financial assets and liabilities has been considered. At present, the impact of climate-related matters is not material to the Group's financial statements.



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

17.  Risk management policy

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 there were no changes to objectives, policies and processes for credit risk, capital risk, interest rate risk, livestock diseases risk and commodity price and procurement risk managing.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to settle all liabilities as they are due. The Group's liquidity position is carefully monitored and managed. The Group has in place a detailed budgeting and cash forecasting process to help ensure that it has adequate cash available to meet its payment obligations.

The following table details the Group's remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities. The table has been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities using the earliest date on which the Group can be required to pay. The table includes both interest and principal cash flows as of 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021. The amounts in the table may not be equal to the statement of financial position carrying amounts since the table includes all cash outflows on an undiscounted basis.

 

Carrying

amount

Contractual

Amounts

Less than
 1 year

From 2nd to 5th year

After

5th year

30 June 2022

 


 

 

 

Bank borrowings

 244,750

 249,960

 142,975

 106,985

 -  

Bonds issued

 1,450,950

 1,846,522

 150,910

 1,290,925

 404,687

Lease liabilities

 294,210

 544,556

 89,421

 235,330

 219,805

Trade accounts payable

 129,312

 129,312

 129,312

-

-

Contract liabilities

 12,360

 12,360

 12,360

-

-

Other current financial liabilities

 90,013

 90,013

 90,013

-

-

Total

 2,221,595

 2,872,723

 614,991

 1,633,240

 624,492

 






31 December 2021






Bank borrowings

 225,485

 229,766

 123,615

 92,188

 13,963

Bonds issued

 1,397,577

 1,843,888

 98,850

 1,329,413

 415,625

Lease liabilities

 281,250

 529,678

 77,954

 233,731

 217,993

Trade accounts payable

 162,641

162,641

 162,641

-

-

Contract liabilities

11,601

11,601

11,601

-

-

Other current financial liabilities

93,289

93,290

93,290

-

-

Total

 2,171,843

 2,870,864

 567,951

 1,655,332

 647,581

 






As of 30 June 2022 part of the Group's existing undrawn financing facilities in certain banks in amount of USD 13 million are not available, however this fact has not influenced overall liquidity of the Group.

Currency risk

Currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The Group undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies.

The Group does not use any derivatives to manage foreign currency risk exposure, Group management sets limits on the level of exposure to foreign currency fluctuations.

The carrying amounts of the Group's foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities as of
30 June 2022 and 31 December 2021 were as follows:


30 June 2022

 

31 December 2021

 

USD

EUR

 

USD

EUR


 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 180,230

 36,755


140,705  

  41,883  

Total liabilities

 1,552,668

 52,301


1,513,825

42,395

 



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

17.  Risk management policy (continued)

Currency risk (continued)

The table below details the Group's sensitivity to strengthening/(weakening) of the UAH against USD and EUR. This sensitivity range represents management's assessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items and adjusts their translation at the period end for possible change in foreign currency rates.

 

Change in foreign currency exchange rates

 

Effect on profit

before tax

2022








Increase in USD exchange rate

40%


(548,975)

Increase in EUR exchange rate

40%


(6,218)





Decrease in USD exchange rate

10%


 137,244

Decrease in EUR exchange rate

10%


 1,555

 




2021

 

 

 





Increase in USD exchange rate

15%


 (205,968)  

Increase in EUR exchange rate

15%


 (77)  




 

Decrease in USD exchange rate

15%


 205,968   

Decrease in EUR exchange rate

15%


 77    





During the six-month period ended 30 June 2022, the Ukrainian Hryvnia appreciated against the EUR by 0.5% and depreciated against the USD by 6.8% (six-month period ended 30 June 2021: appreciated against the EUR and USD by 7.5% and 4.0 % respectively). As a result, during the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 the Group recognized a net foreign exchange loss in the amount of USD 92,192 thousand (six-month period ended 30 June 2021: foreign exchange gain in the amount of USD 50,503 thousand) in the interim condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

18.  Dividends

In view of the uncertainties created by the Russian invasion, the Directors have decided not to declare a final dividend for the 2021 financial year. No interim dividend has been declared for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022.

At the annual general meeting held on 28 April 2021, the Shareholders of MHP SE approved payment of an annual dividend from profits of 2020 of USD 0.2803 per share, equivalent to USD 30,000 thousand. As at 30 June 2021 dividends were fully paid to shareholders.

19.  Subsequent events

The situation in Ukraine continues to be severe as a result of the Russian Federation's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine.

Grain export agreement

After months of Russia's blockade of Ukrainian sea ports, the "Grain agreement" was signed by Ukraine, UN, Turkey and Russia on 22 July 2022, that will allow the movement of cargo ships carrying grain in the Black Sea. The document spells out a complex regime that establishes safe channels through the Black Sea and inspections in Turkey. There is to be no large-scale demining of Ukraine's ports, but Ukrainian pilots will guide commercial vessels from the ports. According to current forecasts, this agreement will allow export  of more than 3 million tonnes of grain monthly.

Condition of assets

As of 13 September 2022, the Group's poultry production facilities have not suffered any damage.

The Group has already finished harvesting of winter crops, while harvesting of spring crops is in progress on the entire territory of its landbank.



 

Notes to the INTERIM CONDENSED Consolidated financial statements

for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

19.  Subsequent events (continued)

Impact on financial position and results of operations

As the duration and impact of the war in Ukraine remains unclear at this time, it is not possible to reliably estimate the duration and severity of the consequences, or their impact on the financial position and results of the Group for future periods.

20.  Authorization of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors of MHP SE on 13 September 2022.

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