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Ukrproduct Group Ltd

30 September 2022

30 September 2022

UKRPRODUCT GROUP LIMITED

("Ukrproduct", the "Company" or, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group")

UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2022

Ukrproduct Group Limited (AIM: UKR), one of the leading Ukrainian producers and distributors of branded dairy foods and beverages (kvass), today announces its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2022.

The full unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 are available on the Company's website at www.ukrproduct.com .

For further information contact:

 
   Ukrproduct Group Ltd 
   Jack Rowell, Non-Executive Chairman              Tel: +44 1534 814814 
   Alexander Slipchuk, Chief Executive              www.ukrproduct.com 
    Officer 
   Strand Hanson Limited 
   Nominated Adviser and Broker                     Tel: +44 20 7409 3494 
    Rory Murphy , Richard Johnson                    www.strandhanson.co.uk 
 

Chairman and Chief Executive Statement

Ukrproduct, one of the leading Ukrainian producers and distributors of branded dairy foods and beverages (kvass), is pleased to announce its interim results for the half year ended 30 June 2022 ("1H 2022") and outlook for the remainder of 2022.

2022 Half-Year Trading Update

Trading in 2022 was severely affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing war. Ukrainian regions experienced a loss of production capacity in the occupied territory and in the war zone. Moreover, damaged infrastructure and increases in fuel prices together with fuel shortages, have impacted transportation and adversely affected logistics costs, both on the supply and distribution side. As the Ukrainian sea ports have been blockaded by the Russian Navy, there is increased pressure on the remaining routes for export.

In 2022, dairy processing enterprises throughout Ukraine did not have the opportunity to fully utilize production capacities as a result of difficulties in sourcing raw material. In the first half of 2022 the total milk production in Ukraine declined by 13.2% down to 3.7 million tons compared to the same period last year. Decreases in milk production, increases in fuel price and the effect of the occupation of part of the territories of Ukraine has, of course, led to an increase in the purchase price of milk.

As a result, management took steps to secure the supply chain vital for operational continuity. The Group concluded contracts with new alternative suppliers, where necessary, and developed new logistics routes. The central warehouse was moved to the one of Group's main plants at Zhytomyr, away from the line of active hostilities.

2022 Half-Year Highlights

Consolidated revenue of the Group for the 1H 2022 decreased by 28.4% to GBP18.3 million while Gross profit increased by 63.6% to GBP3.3 million. The Group raised prices for products several times and decreased trade marketing activities, which made it possible to compensate for the increase in prices for raw materials, fuel and energy and to increase gross profit margins.

Selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as CAPEX, have been reduced to the minimum required to meet the primary needs of the Group's core business.

Major customers have not been affected by the hostilities and continue to cooperate and fulfil their contractual obligations with the Group. Nevertheless, the Group recognized additional provision for trade receivables of GBP1.2 million, which is a part of Other operating expenses.

Trading headwinds were significant and meant the Group's EBITDA in 1H 2022 reduced by 7.7% to GBP0.4 million compared with 1H 2021, with the EBITDA margin increasing from 1.9% in 1H 2021 to 2.4% in 1H 2022. The Group's EBITDA in 1H 2022, if adjusted and stated before expenses relating to the war (including additional bad debt provision for receivables from customers which have been affected by the hostilities ) would amount to GBP1.6 million.

The consolidated net loss of Ukrproduct for 1H 2022 amounted to GBP0.2 million compared with a net profit of GBP0.2 million in 1H 2021.

Financial position

As at 30 June 2022, Ukrproduct had net assets of GBP 6. 3 million compared to GBP5.7 million as at 30 June 2021.

For the six months ended 30 June 2022, the Group continued to be in breach of several provisions of the loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ("EBRD"), missed some interest payments and repayments and the EBRD has not issued a waiver for the breaches. The Company has been holding negotiations with the EBRD to potentially restructure the loan repayment schedule since June 2021. At this current stage the active phase of negotiations with EBRD has been slowed owing to the ongoing war in Ukraine. At present, the EBRD has taken no action to accelerate repayment of the loan.

Outlook for 2022

The development of the business in the second half of 2022 remains highly uncertain due to the ongoing war and further local currency devaluation and inflation in Ukraine. Ukrproduct continues to implement further efficiencies in procurement, processing, distribution and sales of its products, with a major focus on diversifying risks, maintaining profitability and Group assets.

 
 Jack Rowell                                          Alexander Slipchuk 
 Non-Executive Chairman                                                                      Chief Executive Officer 
 

Ukrproduct Group

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 202 2

(in thousand GBP, unless otherwise stated)

 
                                       Note    Six months      Six months 
                                                  ended           ended 
                                              3 0 June 2022   30 June 2021 
                                             --------------  ------------- 
                                                GBP '000        GBP '000 
                                             --------------  ------------- 
 
 Revenue                                9        18 278          25 532 
 Cost of sales                                  (15 009)        (23 534) 
                                             --------------  ------------- 
 GROSS PROFIT                                     3 269          1 998 
 Administrative expenses                          (554)          (631) 
 Selling and distribution expenses               (1 113)        (1 250) 
 Other operating expenses                       (1 543 )         (170) 
                                             --------------  ------------- 
 PROFIT/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS                     59             (53) 
 Net finance expenses                             (231)          (232) 
 Net foreign exchange gain                         20             366 
                                             --------------  ------------- 
 (LOSS)/ PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION                   (152)            81 
 Income tax (expense) / credit                    (45)             70 
                                             --------------  ------------- 
 (LOSS)/ PROFIT FOR THE SIX MONTHS                (197)           151 
                                             ==============  ============= 
 Attributable to: 
 Owners of the Parent                             (197)           151 
 Non-controlling interests                          -              - 
 
 Earnings per share from continuing 
  and total operations: 
 Basic (in pence)                       10       (0.50)           0.38 
 Diluted (in pence)                     10       (0.50)           0.38 
 
 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: 
 Items that may be subsequently 
  reclassified to profit or loss 
 Currency translation differences                  506            269 
 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET 
  OF TAX                                           506            269 
                                             --------------  ------------- 
 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR 
  THE SIX MONTHS                                   309            420 
                                             ==============  ============= 
 Attributable to: 
 Owners of the Parent                              309            420 
 Non-controlling interests                          -              - 
 

Ukrproduct Group

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 30 JUNE 202 2

(in thousand GBP, unless otherwise stated)

 
                                   Note    As at        As at       As at 
                                  ----- 
                                          30 June    31 December   30 June 
                                            202 2       20 21        20 21 
                                  -----  ---------  ------------  --------- 
                                          GBP '000    GBP '000     GBP '000 
                                         ---------  ------------  --------- 
 ASSETS 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment             9 926        9 795       9 909 
 Intangible assets                          842          809         765 
                                           10 768      10 604       10 674 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                        6      4 556        4 655       5 919 
 Trade and other receivables               5 528        6 763       6 976 
 Current taxes                              120          920         305 
 Other financial assets                      43          40           41 
 Cash and cash equivalents                  293          312         147 
                                         ---------  ------------  --------- 
                                          1 0 540      12 690       13 388 
                                         ---------  ------------  --------- 
 TOTAL ASSETS                              21 308      23 294       24 062 
                                         =========  ============  ========= 
 
 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 
 Equity attributable to owners 
  of the parent 
 Share capital                             4 282        4 282       4 282 
 Treasury shares                           (315)        (315)       (315) 
 Share premium                             4 562        4 562       4 562 
                                          (14 4 81 
 Translation reserve                          )       (14 987)     (14 962) 
 Revaluation reserve                       6 182        6 348       6 715 
 Retained earnings                         6 026        6 057       5 403 
                                         ---------  ------------  --------- 
                                           6 256        5 947       5 685 
 TOTAL EQUITY                              6 256        5 947       5 685 
 Non-current Liabilities 
 Deferred tax liabilities                   748          796         937 
                                         ---------  ------------  --------- 
                                            748          796         937 
 Current liabilities 
 Bank loans                                6 394        6 039       6 812 
 Short-term payables                        448          587          - 
 Trade and other payables                  7 032        9 829       10 610 
 Current income tax liabilities             154          41           - 
 Other taxes payable                        276          55           18 
                                         ---------  ------------  --------- 
                                           14 304      16 551       17 440 
                                         ---------  ------------  --------- 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES                         15 052      17 347       18 377 
                                         ---------  ------------  --------- 
 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES              21 308      23 294       24 062 
 

Ukrproduct Group

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF C HANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 202 2

(in thousand GBP, unless otherwise stated)

 
                                          Attributable to owners of the parent 
                          Share      Share      Share     Revaluation   Retained    Translation   Total   Total 
                          capital    trasury    premium     reserve      earnings     reserve              Equity 
                        ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ------  -------- 
                           GBP        GBP        GBP       GBP '000        GBP       GBP '000      GBP      GBP 
                           '000       '000       '000                      '000                    '000     '000 
                        ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ------  -------- 
 
 As At 31                   4         (315 
  December 2020             282         )       4 562        7 031        4 935      (15 231)     5 264    5 264 
 
 Loss for the 
  six months                -                     -            -           152           -          -       152 
 Currency translation 
  differences               -                     -            -            -           269        269      269 
                        ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ------  -------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                    -                     -            -           152          269        421      421 
 Depreciation 
  on revaluation 
  of property, 
  plant and 
  equipment                 -                     -         (316 )         316           -          -        - 
                        ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ------  -------- 
 As At 30                   4 
  June 2021                 282      (315)      4 562        6 715        5 403      (14 962)     5 685    5 685 
                        =========  =========  =========  ============  ==========  ============  ======  ======== 
 Profit for 
  the six months            -                     -            -           287           -         287      287 
 Currency translation                                                                              (25      (25 
  differences               -                     -            -            -          (25 )        )        ) 
                        ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ------  -------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  loss                      -                     -            -           287         (25 )       262      262 
 Depreciation 
  on revaluation 
  of property, 
  plant and 
  equipment                 -                     -         (367 )         367           -          -        - 
                        ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ------  -------- 
 As At 31                   4         (315                                            (14 987 
  December 2021             282         )       4 562        6 348        6 057          )        5 947    5 947 
                        =========  =========  =========  ============  ==========  ============  ======  ======== 
 Loss for the                                                             (197                    (197     (197 
  six months                -                     -            -            )            -          )        ) 
 Currency translation 
  differences               -                     -            -            -           506        506      506 
                        ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ------  -------- 
 Total comprehensive                                                      (197 
  income                    -                     -            -            )           506        309      309 
 Depreciation 
  on revaluation 
  of property, 
  plant and 
  equipment                 -                     -         (166 )         166           -          -        - 
                        ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ------  -------- 
 As At 30                   4 
  June 2022                 282      (315)      45 262       6 182        6 026      (14 481)     6 256    6 256 
                        =========  =========  =========  ============  ==========  ============  ======  ======== 
 
 

Ukrproduct Group

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 20 22

(in thousand GBP, unless otherwise stated)

 
                                                  Six months      Six months 
                                                     ended           ended 
                                                 3 0 June 2022   30 June 2021 
                                                --------------  ------------- 
                                                   GBP '000        GBP '000 
                                                --------------  ------------- 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Profit before taxation                              (152)            81 
 Adjustments for: 
 Exchange difference                                 (20)           (366) 
 Depreciation and amortization                        387            537 
 Loss on disposal of non-current assets                -              5 
 Provision for bad debt                              1 435           166 
 Impairment of inventories                            18              9 
 Interest expense on bank loans                       232            232 
                                                --------------  ------------- 
 Operating cash flow before working 
  capital changes                                   1 9 00           664 
 Increase in inventories                              85            1 390 
 Increase/Decrease in trade and other 
  receivables                                        5 96          (1 128) 
 Increase in trade and other payables               (2 653)         (366) 
                                                --------------  ------------- 
 Changes in working capital                       ( 1 97 2 )        (104) 
                                                --------------  ------------- 
 Cash generated from operations                     (7 2 )           560 
 Interest received                                     1              - 
 Income tax paid                                      33              9 
                                                --------------  ------------- 
 Net cash generated from operating activities       ( 38 )           569 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Purchases of property, plant and equipment 
  and intangible assets                              (194)          (519) 
 Issuance of loans                                    (2)            (13) 
                                                --------------  ------------- 
 Net cash used in investing activities               (196)          (532) 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Interest paid                                       (149)          (188) 
 Repayments of long term borrowing                     -             (57) 
                                                --------------  ------------- 
 Net cash used in from financing activities          (149)          (245) 
 
 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents           (383)          (208) 
 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 
  and cash equivalents                                364            199 
                                                --------------  ------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 
  of the six months                                   312            156 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the end 
  of the six months                                   293            147 
                                                ==============  ============= 
 

Ukrproduct Group

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 20 22

(in thousand GBP, unless otherwise stated)

EXTRACTS FROM NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   1.   Basis of preparation 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union (EU). The condensed consolidated financial information in this half yearly report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' (IAS 34), as adopted by the EU, and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority.

2. Going concern

On 24 February 2022, the Russian Federation launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. Having examined the existing and potential implications of the war for the Ukraine located businesses, the management of the Group have identified several points of specific concern that require careful analysis and assessment. They include, but are not limited to, the following:

- risks related to safety of personnel;

- risk of physical destruction of the production assets;

- risks of disruption of the supply and distribution chains;

- risk of liquidity and limited access to financing.

In preparing these financial statements, the Directors have assessed the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. T he Company performed an analysis of the future cash flows and budgets for the next 12 months based on the known facts and events applying to them, including multiple scenarios as a result of the ongoing war with the Russian Federation . The analysis revealed that the Group would continue to maintain sufficient cash resources as well as a stable flow of revenues in due course. The Group fully complies with all sanctions rules and regulations regarding Russia and Belarus.

Management is taking steps to secure the supply chain which is vital for operational continuity. The Group concluded contracts with new alternative suppliers where necessary and developed new logistics routes. The central warehouse was moved to the one of Group 's main plant s at Zhytomyr , away from the line of active hostilities. Major customers have not been affected by the hostilities and continue to cooperate and fulfil their contractual obligations with the Group. The military action has had no critical impact on the local distribution. The share of sales in the most affected regions does not exceed 15%.

Selling, general and administrative and other operating expenses, as well as CAPEX, has been reduced to the minimum required to meet the primary needs of the Group's core business.

The Group's management is exploring various opportunities to attract additional financing to support the Group's the liquidity under different state aid programs.

Ukrproduct Group

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

(in thousand GBP, unless otherwise stated)

   2.       Going concern (continued) 

For the six months ended 30 June 2022, the Group continued to be in breach of several provisions of the loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ("EBRD"), missed some interest payments and repayments and the EBRD has not issued a waiver for the breaches. The Company has been holding negotiations with the EBRD to potentially restructure the loan repayment schedule since June 2021. At this current stage the active phase of negotiations with EBRD has been slowed owing to the ongoing war in Ukraine. At present, the EBRD has taken no action to accelerate repayment of the loan.

These financial statements are prepared using the going concern basis assumption.

3. Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group's companies are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the company operates ("the functional currency"). For the companies operating in Cyprus and British Virgin Islands, the functional currency is United States Dollars ("USD"). For the Parent company, which is located in Jersey, the functional currency is Pound Sterling ("GBP"). For the companies operating in Ukraine, the functional currency is Ukrainian Hryvnia ("UAH").

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in the thousands of Pound Sterling ("GBP"), unless otherwise indicated.

Foreign currency transactions and balances

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Group entities at their respective functional currency rates prevailing at the date of the transaction.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the functional currency spot rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date.

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined.

Ukrproduct Group

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

(in thousand GBP, unless otherwise stated)

The principal exchange rates used in the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are as follows:

 
 
  Currency            30 June             Average           31 December          30 June             Average 
                       202 2            for the six           20 2 1               2021            for the six 
                                        months ended                                               months ended 
                     (spot rate)           30 June             (spot            (spot rate)           30 June 
                                            2022               rate)                                   2021 
-----------       --------------      --------------      -------------      --------------      -------------- 
 UAH/GBP               35,55               37,72              36,84               37,58               38,55 
 UAH/USD               29,25               28,91              27,28               27,18               27,77 
 UAH/EUR               30,77               31,74              30,92               32,30               33,46 
----------------  --------------      --------------      -------------      --------------      -------------- 
 

4. Subsequent events

As of the date of this report, the Group continues to operate. The management of the Group controls all of its operations. Office staff mostly work remotely, while production staff perform their duties at their sites. As of the date of this report, the war in Ukraine continues.

The duration and consequences of the war in Ukraine are currently unclear. It is not possible to reliably estimate the duration and severity of these consequences, as well as their impact on the financial position and results of the Group in future periods.

Subsequent to 31 December 2021 and up to the date of these consolidated financial statements, the Group has not settled the principal and interest payment with reference to the loan agreement schedule with the EBRD. The Company have been holding negotiations with the EBRD to potentially restructure the loan repayment schedule since June 2021. At this current stage the active phase of negotiations with EBRD has slowed owing to the ongoing war in Ukraine. At present the EBRD has taken no action to accelerate repayment of the loan.

On 22 July 2022 the National Bank of Ukraine increased the official exchange rate of EUR to UAH up to 37.27 UAH from 29.81 as at 21 July 2022. As a result, the Group expect significant foreign exchange losses related to EBRD loan liabilities in the second half of 2022.

There were no other events after the end of the reporting date, which would have a material impact on the financial statements.

5. Approval of interim statements

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were approved by the board of directors on 29 September 2022

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