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For immediate release 30 April 2020
Globaltrans Investment PLC
Globaltrans publishes its Annual Report for 2019
Globaltrans Investment PLC (together with its consolidated subsidiaries the "Company", "Globaltrans" or the "Group", LSE ticker: GLTR) has today published its Annual Report for 2019. This follows the publication on 30 March 2020 of the consolidated management report and consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019 ("Full-Year 2019 Results") that are included in the 2019 Annual Report.
The 2019 Annual Report is available for viewing at http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5465L_1-2020-4-30.pdf.
The 2019 Annual Report is also available for viewing at the office of the Company at 4 Profiti Ilia Street, 2nd floor, 4046 Germasogeias, Limassol, Cyprus, and will be submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and be available for inspection at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism following publication.
In compliance with DTR 6.3.5, the following information is extracted from the 2019 Annual Report and should be read in conjunction with the Full-Year 2019 Results published on 30 March 2020. Together, these constitute the material required by DTR 6.3.5 to be communicated to the media in full, unedited text through a Regulatory Information Service. This material is not a substitute for reading the 2019 Annual Report and page numbers and cross-references in the extracted information below refer to page numbers and cross-references in the 2019 Annual Report.
The following description of principal risks and uncertainties is extracted from pages 60 to 68 of the 2019 Annual Report.
Risk management
Globaltrans faces a wide range of potential and current risks to its business. To identify, evaluate and mitigate these risks, the Group has established a system for monitoring and controlling uncertainties and risks that it faces. This system is overseen by a dedicated risk management function. The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the Group's risk management.
The Board, as part of its role in providing strategic oversight and stewardship of the Company, is responsible for maintaining a sound risk management and internal control system. As part of that system, the Board determines principal risks and sets respective risk tolerance levels. Globaltrans has adopted a risk management policy that provides a consistent framework for the identification, assessment and management and, where possible, mitigation of risks.
The oversight of risk management is delegated to the Audit Committee. In addition, the Board has delegated to the CEO the responsibility for the effective and efficient implementation and maintenance of the risk management system. The Directors, through the Audit Committee, review the systems that have been established for this purpose and regularly review their effectiveness. Appropriate actions are then taken to manage the risk to an acceptable level as defined by the Board.
Ultimately, risk management aims to establish and maintain a holistic view of risks across the enterprise, so capabilities and performance objectives are achieved via risk-informed resources and investment decisions.
Globaltrans bases its risk management activity on a series of well-defined risk management principles, derived from experience, best practice and in accordance with corporate governance principles. The Group's risk management principles consist of nine interdependent and interconnected components that aim to provide a holistic view of risk across the whole organisation.
Enterprise-wide | Risks that the Group faces should be managed on an enterprise-wide basis as a continuous and developing process that runs throughout the Group's strategy and the implementation of that strategy. |
Systematic and structured | Risk management should involve recognised processes and activities in a systematic, methodical way that ensures the results of risk management activities are reliable, robust and comparable. |
Based on top-down and bottom-up approach | Risk management should evaluate the potential upside and downside of all risks that could affect the Group. It should increase the probability of success and reduce both the probability of failure and the uncertainty of achieving the Group's overall objectives. Risk management activity should include the development and implementation of risk response actions to remove or mitigate all risks the Group faces, transfer them to a third party or accept them. |
Forward-thinking approach | Risk management should be forward thinking. It should involve identifying and preparing for what might happen rather than always managing retrospectively. Risk management should encourage the Group to manage proactively rather than reactively. |
Aligned with the Group's objectives | Risk management should be aligned with the Group's objectives and provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of those objectives. |
Integrated into the Group's business | Risk management should be embedded in all the Group's practices and business processes (including business and strategic planning, budgeting and decision-making) so that it is relevant, effective, efficient and sustained. All Group staff should be responsible and accountable for managing the risks in their activities. |
Integrated into corporate culture | Risk management should be a part of the Group's corporate culture. All employees should be aware of the relevance of risk to the achievement of their objectives. |
Clear and understandable | Risk management principles, methods and tools should be clear and easily understood by the Group's employees. |
Evolving | The Group's risk management system should be continually evolving. The management of risk is an ongoing process and it is recognised that the level and extent of the risk management system will evolve as the Group evolves. |
Principal risks and uncertainties
Globaltrans has grouped the risks that it considers to be significant into key categories - strategic, operational, compliance and financial.
This list is not exhaustive, and the order of information does not reflect the probability of occurrence or the magnitude of any potential effect. Additional risks not currently known or that are currently considered immaterial could also have an impact on the Group's business, financial condition, operational results and prospects, as well as on the trading price of its Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"). We monitor and assess risks on an ongoing basis and we make efforts to control and mitigate such risks.
Strategic: risks that influence the Group's ability to achieve its strategy
General economic situation and operating environment
Description
The Group and its subsidiaries operate mainly in Russia and other emerging markets. Emerging markets, such as Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, are subject to greater risks than more developed markets, including significant economic, political, social, legal and legislative uncertainties. Moreover, the Group's business depends on demand in the Russian freight rail transportation market, which in turn depends on certain key commodity sectors and, accordingly, on economic conditions in Russia, Europe and elsewhere. A decrease in production and demand for key commodities in Russia, or in adjacent countries where the commodities of the Group's key customers are shipped by rail, as a result of a technological shift, economic downturn, political crisis or other event in Russia or another relevant country, negatively impacts the Group's business and growth prospects.
In addition to the human impact, the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) affects global businesses and may lead to trade wars and turbulence in different currencies. The Group's outlook for 2020 may be impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak, which has significantly lowered visibility on what to expect in 2020. The freight rail market may experience reduced demand stemming from the effects of COVID-19. The Company cannot predict the full impact of COVID-19 on its markets, business or prospects although they may be materially adversely impacted by the rapidly evolving situation.
The political turmoil experienced within Ukraine and sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union on Russia, and by Russia on other countries, have had a negative impact on the Russian economy. The potential decrease in demand for Russian commodities or change in directions of supply for Russian commodities may have a negative impact on the freight rail transportation market and the Group's business.
The threat of sanctions against the Group's existing customers, any deterioration in or threat to their financial condition and/or the temporary closure of certain markets may decrease demand for the Group's services and/or negatively impact the Group's logistics. In addition, the political instability in Ukraine could have a negative impact on the Group's business and assets in Ukraine and/or on the ability of the Group's customers to carry on business in Ukraine.
Controls and mitigating factors
Mitigation methodology involves understanding the political and economic uncertainties of the operating environment and the risks faced in our business operations. The Group's compliance and legal teams constantly monitor changes in legislation and report them to the Group's management and Board of Directors while the finance and business teams monitor economic developments and do the same. The counterparties, banks and transactions of the Group are constantly reviewed by the Group's compliance and legal teams to ensure full compliance with all applicable legislation. Risk managers have direct access to the Group's key management.
The Group maintains a balanced fleet as one of the cornerstones of its business model. A balanced fleet (between universal gondola cars, adaptable to the demand for the transportation of various bulk cargoes, and rail tank cars, which are used for the transportation of oil products and oil) enables the Group to adapt to market conditions and reduces its dependence on any one cargo flow.
In addition, the Group has entered into long-term service contracts with several large clients. Management assesses the possible impairment of the Group's tangible and intangible assets by considering the current economic environment and outlook. Management believes that it is taking all necessary measures to support the sustainability and development of the Group's business in the current business and economic environment.
Management is closely monitoring the implications of the global outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is ready to act depending on the development of the situation.
Regulatory risk and relations with government authorities and state-owned enterprises
Description
The Group is subject to regulatory risks relating to the operation of the Russian railway transportation market and railway industry reform. Any changes to the regulatory environment of the Russian railway transportation market or in other markets where the Group operates, including, but not limited to, railway tariff regulations and technical requirements for fleet maintenance, could negatively impact the Group's business, its profitability and prospects for further business growth. Government authorities have significant influence over the functioning of the Russian railway transportation market. Any deterioration in the Group's direct or indirect relationship with government authorities at either the local or federal level could result in greater government scrutiny of the Group's business and the manner in which it conducts its operations or less effective access to services dependent upon government authorities.
In addition, the Group relies on its relationship with and the services (including maintenance and repairs), infrastructure and information provided by RZD, an entity controlled by the state. While the Group has enjoyed a good relationship with RZD, there is no assurance it will always continue to do so in the future or that RZD will not increase its charges for such service provision and infrastructure use. Railway transportation regulations in countries bordering Russia may change, limiting the access of the Group's rolling stock to certain territories.
Controls and mitigating factors
The management of the Group regularly monitors changes to the regulatory regime of the railway transportation market in the countries in which it operates. The Group has a diversified portfolio of service providers (e.g. for rolling stock repair services), which allows it to use private repair depots (including three in-house repair facilities) to ensure less dependence on RZD-owned depots, obtain higher-quality service and minimise the costs of that service.
RZD remains the only provider of infrastructure and locomotive traction services, although the Group does operate its own locomotives in the form of block trains (cargo or client specific Group-operated block trains all going in the same direction) on some routes.
The Group also continues to monitor market liberalisation reforms to ensure that it can take advantage of any opportunities when they arise. The Group monitors Federal Antimonopoly Service ("FAS") initiatives regarding railway tariff regulation and also seeks to minimise its exposure to adverse changes in RZD's regulated tariffs for usage of infrastructure and locomotive traction by providing that these changes are adequately passed on to the Group's customers where possible.
Growth strategies
Description
Business growth can be constrained by an increase in prices for new rolling stock and spare parts, overproduction of rolling stock, a limited supply of long-term funding, an increase in the cost of borrowing and/or adverse market conditions that can have a negative impact on the return on any investments. Although the Group takes a conservative approach to investments, any deterioration in the market environment may negatively impact the profitability and payback period of investments in rolling stock, thus limiting the Group's return on its investments and ability to expand its business. Alongside pursuing organic growth strategies, the Group has expanded its operations through acquisitions in the past and may pursue more in the future if appropriate opportunities arise. The pursuit of an acquisition strategy entails certain risks, including problems with integrating and managing such new acquisitions. The expiry of long-term service contracts with its key customers may also limit the Group's growth opportunities as these may result in volatility in logistics, a reduction in the Group's business volumes and/or profitability of its operations.
Controls and mitigating factors
Any acquisition of rolling stock is matched against projected demand for railway transportation and the economically viable expected payback period for such investments. The Group cooperates with numerous rolling stock producers in Russia and other CIS countries without placing too much reliance on any particular supplier.
The Group is also focused on the diversification of its business, including by developing transportation of petrochemicals and other niche projects.
Any valuation of an acquisition target is subject to review by external advisers, and fairness opinions are normally provided by reputable appraisal companies to the Group's Board of Directors when a transaction is considered.
Competition and customer concentration
Description
The Russian freight rail transportation market is highly competitive in terms of unregulated operators' services tariffs. The ongoing market consolidation may lead to greater price competition. The risk of an irrational supply of railcars on the market by railcar producers and/or irrational behaviour of competitors (including new market entrants) may place additional pressure on the profitability of railcar operations and thus negatively impact the Group. Competition between railway transportation and other means of transportation, including, but not limited to, oil product and oil transportation by pipeline, river and road, may negatively impact the Group's business volumes and profitability. The Group's customer base is characterised by significant concentration: the business is heavily dependent on a few large industrial groups and their suppliers, with its top 10 customers and their suppliers accounting for around 74% of the Group's Net Revenue from Operation of Rolling Stock in 2019. While the Group has long-term service contracts with several key customers, failure to extend and/or maintain the current service contracts or for such customers to no longer have the volume requirements they have had in the past may have a negative impact on the Group's operational results and financial performance.
Controls and mitigating factors
Globaltrans has significant competitive advantages that mitigate some of the risks of competition. These advantages include its strong reputation for high-quality service and reliability; its independent status; its long-term partnership with customers; its sophisticated operating capabilities; and its modern fleet. The Group has long-term, established relationships with its key customers and their affiliates and suppliers. In most cases, Globaltrans has become an integrated part of their operations. Around 66% of the Group's Net Revenue from Operation of Rolling Stock in 2019 was covered by long-term service contracts with several large clients. Such contracts provide additional stability and greater certainty regarding transport volumes for the Group. Globaltrans continues its focus on expanding business with small and medium companies to further diversify its customer base. In 2019, the share of small and medium companies amounted to 26% of Net Revenue from Operation of Rolling Stock (2018: 26%). In addition, the Group's marketing function regularly monitors competitors' business strategies, their use of technology, their price strategies and industry trends.
Locomotive traction
Description
The Group is dependent on RZD to issue permits allowing it to operate locomotives and to approve its use of locomotives for particular routes. If those routes are not in demand by the Group's clients, their utilisation could be lower. Furthermore, there is uncertainty about the prospects for, and the timing of, further deregulation of locomotive traction.
Controls and mitigating factors
The Group has a competitive advantage in providing freight rail transportation services to some clients, as it operates its own locomotives for the traction of block trains dedicated to particular routes. By assembling full trains composed only of its own railcars, the Group increases the speed and reliability of transportation for its clients. The Group has established controls to obtain the timely renewal of locomotive operation licences and the respective permits from RZD. The Group regularly monitors the progress of the reform relating to continued deregulation of locomotive traction. In addition, the Group's management actively participates in the development of the required regulation through various dedicated industrial organisations and partnerships.
Operational: risks that influence the Group's operational efficiency
Infrastructure
Description
The rail network and physical infrastructure in Russia, owned and operated by RZD, as well as the networks and infrastructure of other countries on which the Group depends to operate its rolling stock, like Kazakhstan, Ukraine and other neighbouring countries, largely date back to the Soviet era. In some cases, these rail networks have not been adequately maintained, which could negatively affect the condition of the Group's rolling stock, performance and business. In addition, the oversupply of rolling stock, inefficient logistics at local destinations as well as maintenance and modernisation of rail infrastructure undertaken from time to time by RZD could negatively impact the average speed of transportation and therefore affect the operational performance of railcars. RZD tariffs for the use of the railway network and the provision of locomotive services are regulated by the FAS and are in principle "pass-through" items for the Group and other private freight rail operators. Meanwhile, RZD tariffs for the traction of empty railcars are in most cases a direct cost to the Group and other private freight rail operators. Significant upward changes in the regulated tariffs, whether as a result of annual indexation or changes in the tariff-setting methodology, could have an adverse effect on the Group's business.
Controls and mitigating factors
With immaterial exceptions, all of the Group's rolling stock is insured against damage. Moreover, as a freight carrier on the railway network, RZD bears full responsibility for third-party losses caused by accidents on the network. The Group monitors its rolling stock through its dispatch centre on a 24/7 basis and plans its routes accordingly to optimise logistics and minimise the risks of disruption. The Group monitors FAS initiatives with the aim of detecting possible changes in tariff-setting methodology and tries to reflect relevant changes in contracts with customers.
Operational performance
Description
Rising inflation in Russia and an increase in prices for spare parts and railcar repair works may increase the Group's costs and maintenance CAPEX, while the Group may have limited opportunities to increase tariffs to customers.
Controls and mitigating factors
Among the Group's key objectives are to increase operational efficiency and to focus on controlling and reducing costs. The Group seeks to diversify and control its supply chain to maintain cost efficiency.
Employees
Description
The Group's future success will partly depend on its ability to continue to attract, retain and motivate key employees and qualified personnel, in particular an experienced management team and logistics and railway experts. Competition in Russia for such personnel with relevant expertise is intense due to the small number of qualified individuals with suitable practical experience in the rail industry.
Controls and mitigating factors
Adequate remuneration packages, which are in line with or in excess of market levels, are offered to all employees and key managers and the remuneration of key managers is linked to the Group's financial results. The human resources function regularly monitors salary levels and other benefits offered by competitors to ensure that the Group's remuneration packages are appropriate.
Customer satisfaction
Description
Customers rely on the Group for the provision of high-quality freight rail transportation and other related services and expect the Group to be commercially responsive to their needs. These include the timely collection and delivery of cargo and availability of rolling stock, which is not always within the direct control of the Group because it is dependent upon RZD for locomotive traction and maintenance of infrastructure. Accordingly, timely delivery of cargo is highly dependent on a third party whose performance could be unsatisfactory to the Group's customers.
Controls and mitigating factors
The Group has a strong reputation for delivering good quality, reliable and flexible freight rail transportation services to its customers. Customer satisfaction is one of the key metrics that the Group's management monitors. Each customer is assigned an account manager responsible for the day-to-day relationship with that customer. Customer feedback is analysed and appropriate follow-up actions are taken. The Group has a track record of high customer retention and the majority of key customers stay with the Group for many years. In addition, the Group serves several key clients on a long-term basis and has recently added new contracts and extended others.
IT availability/continuity
Description
The Group uses specialised rail transport and logistics software to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of its logistics, dispatching and rolling stock tracking services. These systems are either licensed to the Group and then customised to the Group's needs or delivered to the Group and maintained for its needs by third parties under service agreements. The Group may potentially face risks related to access privileges, audit trails, authentication, authorisation, backup procedures, business continuation, change management (software and hardware), data integrity, disaster recovery, infrastructure, information/data security and cyber-attacks.
Controls and mitigating factors
Local IT specialists have introduced solutions to maintain the availability of IT services and ensure their recovery in case of disruption. The IT function and internal audit function monitor all IT-related activities and performance for compliance with IT policies and procedures.
Risks of terrorist attacks, natural disasters or other catastrophic events beyond the Group's control
Description
The Group's business operations could be adversely affected or disrupted by terrorist attacks, natural disasters (such as earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, fires or typhoons) or other catastrophic or otherwise disruptive events - including changes to predominant natural weather, sea and climatic patterns, piracy, sabotage, insurrection, military conflict or war, riots or civil disturbance, radioactive or other material environmental contamination, an outbreak of a contagious disease or changes to sea levels - which may adversely affect global or regional trade volumes or customer demand for cargo transported to or from affected areas, or lead to denial of the use of any railway, port, airport, shipping service or other means of transport and disrupt customers' logistics chains. In addition, the Group may be exposed to extreme weather conditions such as severe cold periods and icy conditions that disrupt activities in ports that are destination points for customer cargoes. Furthermore, many of these events may not be covered by the Group's insurance or any applicable insurance may not adequately cover any resulting losses.
The Group's rolling stock could be adversely affected by unlawful acts in Russia or neighbouring countries. The occurrence of any such events may reduce the Group's business volumes, cause idle time for its rolling stock or disruptions to its operations in part or in whole, subject the Group to liability, impact its brand and reputation and otherwise hinder normal operations. This could have a material adverse effect on the Group's business, results of operations or financial condition.
Controls and mitigating factors
The Group's rolling stock is insured against damage, and the responsibility for third-party losses caused by accidents on the network lies with RZD. The Group consistently monitors any disruptive events and applies a business continuity policy to:
· Ensure the safety of employees and human life;
· Maintain continuity of time-critical services;
· Minimise disruptions to clients and partners;
· Minimise the operational, financial and reputational impact.
Compliance: risks that influence the Group's adherence to relevant laws and regulations
Pending and potential legal actions
Description
The Group is involved in legal actions from time to time. Such actions may have an adverse effect on the Group. The ambiguity of the law in Russia and CIS countries creates regulatory uncertainty and could result in claims from government authorities not expected by the Group.
Controls and mitigating factors
The Group runs its operations in compliance with tax, currency, labour, customs, antimonopoly and other applicable legislation and constantly monitors any changes in the regulatory environment. The Group monitors its compliance with the terms of its agreements. Standard forms of agreements are used for transportation services, and various controls are in place to ensure that the terms of agreements are adhered to. All contracts are subject to rigorous review by all of the Group functions concerned and to a formal approval process prior to execution.
Compliance with sanctions
Description
The Group functions in a number of jurisdictions, including Cyprus, Russia, Estonia, Finland and Ukraine. In addition, the Group has GDRs listed on the London Stock Exchange. Thus, the Group is obliged to comply with sanction legislation applicable in each jurisdiction as well as US, UK and EU regulations, which may change from time to time.
Controls and mitigating factors
The legal and compliance teams of the Group together with the external lawyers monitor the applicable requirements in each of jurisdictions, including US personal and sectoral sanctions (SDN OFAC, SSI OFAC and CAATSA), and the appropriate controls are in place to ensure that all subsidiaries of the Group comply with applicable regulations.
Fiscal risk
Description
Local tax, currency and customs legislation, especially in Russia, other emerging markets and Cyprus, may be subject to varying interpretations, inconsistencies between federal laws, regional and local laws, rules and regulations, frequent changes and a lack of judicial and administrative guidance on interpreting legislation.
Controls and mitigating factors
The Group has controls in place, including highly qualified and experienced personnel, to monitor changes in legislation and determine the appropriate action needed to minimise the risk of a challenge to such treatments by the authorities. For complex matters, the Group engages and cooperates with external consultants and law firms.
Financial: risks that influence the Group's financial performance
Currency risks
Description
Currently, the Group has a negligible share of borrowings and lease liabilities denominated in US dollars and does not have formal arrangements for hedging this foreign exchange risk. However, the Group may keep bank balances in US dollars and other currencies. The Group therefore has limited exposure to the effects of currency fluctuations on bank balances between the US dollar and the Russian rouble. The Group is also exposed to the effects of currency fluctuations between the Russian rouble (the presentational currency of the Group's financial results and the functional currency of the Company as well as of its Cypriot and Russian subsidiaries) and the Euro (the functional currency of the Group's Estonian subsidiaries), and between the Russian rouble and the Ukrainian Hryvnia (the functional currency of the Group's Ukrainian subsidiary).
Controls and mitigating factors
A large proportion of the Group's revenues and expenses are denominated and settled in Russian roubles. At present, the risks related to liabilities denominated in foreign currency are not material and are partly compensated for by assets and income denominated in foreign currency. The Group has refinanced nearly all of its liabilities denominated in US dollars with long-term debt denominated in Russian roubles. Since 2008, the Group has taken action to mitigate currency risks and adjusted the profile of the borrowings in its credit portfolio. As of 31 December 2019, nearly all the Group's debt was denominated in Russian roubles.
Interest-rate risks
Description
The Group's income and operating cash flows are exposed to changes in market interest rates. These arise mainly from floating rate lease liabilities and borrowings. An increase in market interest rates in Russia may negatively influence the Group's profits.
Controls and mitigating factors
The Group enters into long-term borrowing and leases with financial institutions to finance purchases of rolling stock and acquisitions of subsidiaries. The Group borrows at current market interest rates and does not use any hedging instruments to manage interest-rate risk. Management monitors changes in interest rates and takes steps to mitigate these risks as far as practicable by ensuring that the Group has financial liabilities with both floating and fixed interest rates as appropriate. As of 31 December 2019, nearly all of the Group's debt was at fixed interest rates. Management also considers alternative means of financing.
Credit risk
Description
Financial assets that potentially subject the Group to credit risk consist principally of trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents. Furthermore, the Group's business is substantially dependent on a few large key customers, including their affiliates and suppliers. Its top 10 clients accounted for 71% of the Group's trade and other receivables as of 31 December 2019 and around 74% of the Group's Net Revenue from Operation of Rolling Stock in 2019.
Controls and mitigating factors
The Group has policies in place to ensure that sales of goods and services are made to customers with an appropriate credit history. Substantially all of the Group's bank balances are held with reputable banks.
Liquidity risk
Description
The Group's business is capital-intensive. The political turmoil experienced within Ukraine and sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union on Russia have had a negative impact on the Russian financial markets and have limited the Group's access to international sources of funding. Any lack of available funding and potential increases in market interest rates could have a negative impact on the Group's ability to obtain financing for the settlement of its liabilities or cash to meet its financial obligations.
Controls and mitigating factors
The Group has a budgeting policy in place that allows the management to control current liquidity based on expected cash flows. These include, among other things, operating cash flows, capital expenditure needs, funds borrowed from financial institutions and funds raised from listed debt instruments.
Directors' responsibility
Each of the Directors confirms that to the best of his or her knowledge the Strategic Report (presented on pages 18 to 79 of the 2019 Annual Report) includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of Globaltrans Investment PLC and its subsidiary undertakings, included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that they face.
Each of the Directors confirms to the best of his or her knowledge that the consolidated management report and consolidated financial statements (presented on pages 98 to 213 of the 2019 Annual Report) give a true and fair view of the financial position of Globaltrans Investment PLC (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (together with the Company, the "Group") as at 31 December 2019 and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and the requirements of the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap.113.
By order of the Board
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Globaltrans (together with its consolidated subsidiaries "Globaltrans" or the "Group") is a leading freight rail transportation group with operations across Russia, the CIS and the Baltic countries. The Group operates one of the largest railcar fleets in the region, comprised mainly of universal gondola cars capable of carrying a wide range of bulk cargoes, and tank cars for oil products and oil. The Group's sophisticated logistics capabilities add value to more than 500 customers including leading industrial groups serviced under extensive outsourcing contracts.
The Group had a Total Fleet of 70.7 thousand units at the end of 2019 of which about 96% were Group-owned with an average age of 11.5 years. In 2019, the Group's Freight Rail Turnover (including Engaged Fleet) was 161.5 billion tonnes-km with the total revenue amounting to RUB 95.0 billion.
Globaltrans is an entrepreneur founded and led group with its Global Depositary Receipts (ticker symbol: GLTR) listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange since May 2008.
To learn more about Globaltrans, please visit www.globaltrans.com.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Some of the information in this announcement may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of Globaltrans. You can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as 'expect', 'believe', 'anticipate', 'estimate', 'intend', 'will', 'could', 'may' or 'might', the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. Globaltrans wishes to caution you that these statements are only predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. Globaltrans does not intend to update these statements to reflect events and circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Many factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in projections or forward-looking statements of Globaltrans, including, among others, general economic conditions, the competitive environment, risks associated with operating in Russia, rapid technological and market change in the industries Globaltrans operates in, as well as many other risks specifically related to Globaltrans and its operations.