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Q4 and FY 2012 Financial Results

5 Mar 2013 07:00

RNS Number : 2267Z
MHP S.A.
05 March 2013
 



PRESS RELEASE

March 05, 2013, Kyiv, Ukraine

MHP S.A.

Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Yearended December 31, 2012

MHP S.A. ("MHP" or the "Company", LSE ticker: "MHPC"), one of the leading agro-industrial companies in Ukraine, focusing on the production of poultry and the cultivation of grain, today announces its financial results for the fourth quarter 2012 and full year ended 31 December 2012.

Key operational highlights FY 2012

 

Vinnytsia - expansion project

 

·; The Vinnytsia complex, in which US$636 million has been invested to date was commissioned to budget and ahead of schedule. All production sites of the project moved into trial production in the summer of 2012 and then were transitioned to in industrial production at the end of 2012.

·; Currently a hatchery, a slaughter house and five rearing brigades etc. are operational and these units will gradually increase their capacity in line with the Company's production plan.

·; In 2012, the Vinnytsia complex produced around 20,000 tonnes of chicken meat. When full production is reached in 2015, this first phase will have annual capacity of 220,000 tonnes.

Poultry

 

·; In 2012, MHP increased its poultry production volumes by 5% to 404,000 tonnes of poultry meat (2011: 384,000 tonnes of poultry meat), mostly due to the launch of the Vinnytsia complex.

·; The Company's total volume of chicken meat sold to third parties remained relatively stable, increasing by 1% to 375,300 tonnes (2011: 370,900 tonnes).

·; MHP's market share of industrially produced chicken in Ukraine remained 50% and share of total poultry consumption remained at around 35%.

·; Over the 2012 full year, the average chicken price increased by 15% to UAH 17.19 (net of VAT) per kg against UAH 15.00 (net of VAT) per kg in 2011.

·; Total export sales of chicken in 2012 increased by over 65% compared to 2011 to 58,000 tonnes of frozen chicken meat, equivalent to 15% of total poultry sales volumes. In 2012, the Company opened new export sales markets which included UAE, Kenya, Oman and others.

·; On 4 December 2012, EU authorities announced that Ukraine had been added to the list of countries that have the right to import poultry products into the EU. As MHP's facilities were pre-certified by the EU Commission previously in 2010, MHP now has the potential to sell poultry products into EU countries in the near future.

·; In 2012, MHP sold 195,000 tonnes of sunflower oil, 12% more than in 2011, due to the launch of the Vinnytsia complex.

Grain Growing

 

·; The total land bank at the end of 2012 constituted around 285,000 hectares, which represents an increase of around 5,000 hectares of land from 2011. Of this, approximately 250,000 hectares were used in grain growing segment for grain production and approximately 30,000 hectares were used in other agricultural segment.

·; In 2012, the Company harvested around 250,000 hectares of land in grain growing operations with a total yield of 1.6 million tonnes (primarily grain corn) and oilseed; this was 6% less than the harvest of 2011 as a result of challenging weather conditions.

 

Other Agricultural

 

·; Processed meat production remained the main contributor to the other agricultural segment.

·; MHP is a market leader with close to 10% market share in meat processing in Ukraine.

·; In 2012 MHP's sales volume of value added products decreased by 5% to 35,200 tonnes compared to 37,000 tonnes in 2011 as a result of optimizing the product portfolio during the year. However, the average sausage and cooked meat prices during 2012 increased significantly by 11% to UAH 22.20 per kg (net of VAT) compared to UAH 20.01 (net of VAT) per kg in 2011.

Key financial highlights for FY 2012

·; Revenue increased by 15% to US$1,408 million (2011: US$1,229 million).

·; EBITDA increased by 17% to US$468 million (2011: US$401 million).

·; EBITDA margin remained at the same level at 33%.

·; Net income from operations increased by 20% to US$311 million (2011: US$259 million).

·; EPS increased by almost 24% from US$2.26 to US$2.80.

Commenting on the results, Yuriy Kosyuk, Chief Executive Officer of MHP, said:

"2012 has been a good year in the Company's history as we maintained our track record of achieving the ambitious targets we set for ourselves. We took several significant steps towards our strategic objective, of building a stable, sustainable business with strong growth prospects. This was underpinned by strong financial results both in poultry and grain growing segments. After substantially completing this phase of our intensive CAPEX programme in 2012, we expect strong, sustainable positive cash flow in 2013 and beyond.

 

We commenced trial production at our new world class Vinnytsia poultry complex ahead of schedule and are now poised to accelerate production in 2013, adding at least 60,000 tonnes to our capacity in the first year of production. By 2018, we expect Vinnytsia to more than double MHP's previous 400,000 tonnes production capacity to more than 800,000 tonnes.

 

Our exports of chicken meat grew steadily during the year, reaching 15% of total poultry sales and the announcement that Ukraine is now licensed to export poultry products to the EU provides a further opportunity for export growth going forward.

 

Our grain growing business continues to perform well, reflecting strong grain prices worldwide and successful crop management that has once again delivered higher yields than Ukrainian averages. This remains an integral feature of our unique, self-sufficient business model with poultry and grain under one roof enabling us to control costs and quality.

 

Our objective is to carry on expanding and strengthening our leading market position, to actively continue to implement our strategy and deliver strong financial performance, whilst achieving sector leading results. We have a dedicated, stable team of professionals who understand our strategy and the steps we need to take to drive the business forward, which is a testament to the Company's investment in its staff, enabling us to capitalise on their skills and experience."

- end -

 

MHP's management will host a conference call for investors and analysts followed by a Q&A session. The dial-in details are:

 

Date....................................................................

Tuesday, 5 March, 2013

Time....................................................................

9.00 New York / 13.00 London / 15.00 Kyiv / 17.00 Moscow

Title.....................................................................

MHP - Q4 and FY2012 Financial Results

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Conference ID.....................................................

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A live webcast of the presentation will be available at:

https://webconnect.webex.com/webconnect/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=665312650

Alternative URL:

https://webconnect.webex.com/

Click on "Unlisted Events"

Event number: 665 312 650

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For investor relations and media enquiries

 

Anastasiia Sobotiuk (Kyiv)

 

 

Kyiv: +38 044 207 99 58

a.sobotyuk@mhp.com.ua

 

Financial overview

In US$

2012

2011

% change

Q4 2012

Q4 2011

% change

Revenue

US$, m

1,408

1,229

15%

364

349

4%

IAS 41 standard gains

US$, m

17

21

-21%

(33)

(39)

-15%

Gross profit

US$, m

422

361

17%

51

66

-22%

Gross margin

%

30%

29%

1 pps*

14%

19%

(5 pps)*

Operating profit

US$, m

381

321

19%

55

66

-18%

Operating margin

%

27%

26%

1 pps*

15%

19%

(4 pps)*

EBITDA

US$, m

468

401

17%

88

100

-12%

EBITDA margin

%

33%

33%

-

24%

29%

(5 pps)*

Net income

US$, m

311

259

20%

30

54

-44%

Net income margin

%

22%

21%

1 pps*

8%

15%

(7 pps)*

 

*pps -percentage points.

 

Q4 2012 Consolidated Financial Results

Consolidated revenue of MHP amounted to US$364 million, which is 4% more than US$349 million in Q4 2011. The driver of revenue growth was an increase of chicken sales volumes.

 

EBITDA totaled US$88 million, by 12% less than in Q4 2011 (US$100 million) effected by decreased EBITDA in grain growing segment as well as growth of chicken meat production costs. EBITDA margin decreased from 29% to 24%.

 

Net income from operations decreased by 44% from US$54 million in Q4 2011 to US$30 million in Q4 2012 mostly in line with EBITDA trends and due to effect of foreign exchange gains/(losses) (US$4.9 million gains in Q4 2011 versus US$4.0 million losses in Q4 2012).

 

FY 2012 Consolidated Financial Results

 

For the full year MHP's revenue increased by 15% to US$1,408 million (2011: US$1,229 million) as a result of higher prices of chicken meat in H1 2012 and higher volumes of externally sold grains.

 

In 2012, EBITDA totaled US$468 million, which was by 17% higher than in 2011 (2011: US$401 million), mostly due to increased chicken meat prices. EBITDA margin remained stable at 33%.

 

Net income increased by 20% from US$259 million in 2011 to US$311 million in 2012, mostly in line with EBITDA growth and due to increase in depreciation related to Vinnitsa project start-up. Net income margin increased from 21% to 22%.

Functional currency

The functional currency for the Group's companies is the Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH), however, for the convenience of users of financial statements, MHP presents its financial statements in US dollars (US$), using the quarterly average and historical exchange rates.

As of

31 December 2012

Average

for 2012

As of

31 December 2011

Average

for 2011

UAH/USD

7.9930

7.9910

7.9898

7.9677

UAH/EUR

10.5372

10.2692

10.2981

11.0926

MHP's operating assets are located in Ukraine and its revenues and costs are principally denominated in Hryvnas. About 34% of the Company's revenue and almost all financial costs are denominated in foreign currencies, primarily US dollars. Management believes that MHP's exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations as a result of foreign currency costs is completely hedged by its US dollar revenue earned from the export of sunflower oil, sunflower husks, chicken meat and grains. In 2012 the Company generated US$480 million of revenue in foreign currencies, by 36% more than US$354 million in 2011 due to increase in grain and chicken meat export sales.

US$, m 

2012

2011

Sunflower oil and related products

228

222

Chicken meat and related products

113

68

Grains

139

63

Other agricultural segment products

0.4

0.5

Total export revenue

480

354

 

Poultry and related operations

2012

2011

% change

Q4

2012

Q4

2011

%

change

Revenue

US$, m

1,083

979

11%

282

260

8%

- Poultry and other

US$, m

867

763

14%

227

206

10%

- Sunflower oil and related products

US$, m

216

216

0%

55

54

2%

IAS 41 standard gains

US$, m

12

3

349%

8

1

524%

Gross profit

US$, m

343

261

31%

75

76

-1%

Gross margin

%

32%

27%

5 pps*

27%

29%

(2 pps)

EBITDA

US$, m

376

290

30%

90

88

2%

EBITDA margin

%

35%

30%

5 pps*

32%

34%

(2 pps)

EBITDA per 1 kg

US$

1.00

0.78

28%

0.89

0.99

-10%

 

* pps -percentage points.

 

Q4 2012 Poultry and related operations segment financial results

Poultry

Q4

2012

Q4

2011

% change

Sales volume, third parties tonnes

100,500

88,900

13%

Price per 1 kg net VAT, UAH

16.91

17.00

-1%

 

Sunflower oil

Sales volume, third parties tonnes

47,900

48,200

-1%

Price per 1 tonne net VAT, US$

1,136

1,109

2%

 

In Q4 2012 the volume of chicken meat sales to external consumers on an adjusted-weight basis increased by 13% to 100,500 tonnes to 88,900 tonnes in Q4 2011 as a result of launch of production at Vinnytsia complex.

The average chicken meat sales price decreased slightly by 1% to UAH 16.91 per kg of adjusted weight (excluding VAT) compared to the fourth quarter of 2011 as a result of export sales increase.

The export volume of sunflower oil remained almost the same in Q4 2012 compared to Q4 2011. 47,900 tonnes of sunflower oil were sold for export at an average price of US$1,136 per tonne, which was by 2% more than US$ 1,109 in Q4 2011 in line with world market trends.

Revenue increased by 8% to US$ 282 million (Q4 2011: US$260 million) as a result of higher chicken sales volumes.

Higher grain prices and start-up expenses related to the commissioning into operations our new Vinnytsia complex resulted in higher chicken production costs in Q4 2012. Gross profit in Q4 2012 remained stable at US$76 million.

EBITDA increased by 2% to US$90 million (Q4 2011: US$88 million) mostly in line with gross profit increase. EBITDA margin reduced from 34% to 32%.

FY 2012 Poultry and related operations segment financial results

Poultry

2012

2011

% change

Sales volume, third parties tonnes

375,300

370,900

1%

Price per 1 kg net VAT, UAH

17.19

15.00

15%

 

Sunflower oil

Sales volume, third parties tonnes

195,000

173,600

12%

Price per 1 tonne net VAT, US$

1,109

1,245

-11%

 

In 2012 poultry production volumes increased by 5% to 404,000 tonnes of poultry meat (2011: 384,000 tonnes). The growth of volumes produced was mostly due to the launch of a new Vinnytsia poultry complex into operations.

 

In 2012 MHP poultry sales volumes to third parties remained relatively stable, increased slightly by 1% to 375,300 tonnes compared to 370,900 tonnes in 2011. About 15% of total poultry sales volumes amounted to export sales to CIS countries as well as Asia and Africa.

The average sales price of chicken meat increased by 15% to UAH 17.19 per kg in 2012 compared to UAH 15.00 per kg in 2011as a result of strong poultry prices in H1 2012 and low price basis in H1 2011.

 

In 2012 195,000 tonnes of sunflower oil were produced and sold for export, which is by 12% more than in 2011 due to launch of sunflower meal production at Vinnytsia complex in H2 2012 as well as a partial purchase of sunflower meal at attractive price on the market and a reduction of sunflower oil production in 2011. Average price of sunflower oil decreased by 11% from to US$1,109 per tonne compared to US$1,245 per tonne in 2011 in line with world market trends.

 

In 2012 the Poultry and related operations segment showed strong financial results driven mostly by significant growth of chicken sales price. The segment's revenue amounted to US$1,083 million, which is 11% more than US$979 million in 2011.

 

Poultry production costs in 2012 increased by 7% compared to 2011 mainly due to higher utilities prices, grain price increase in Q4 2012 and start-up expenses related to launch into operations our new Vinnytsia poultry complex. The gross profit was US$343 million in 2012, which is by 31% more than US$261 million in 2011, gross profit margin rose from 27% in 2011 to 32% in 2012 due to higher chicken meat prices.

 

EBITDA of poultry segment increased by 30% to US$376 million in 2012 (2011: US$290 million) in line with gross profit growth. EBITDA margin increased to 35% in 2012 compared to 30% in 2011.

 

Grain growing operations

US$

2012

2011

% change

Q4

2012

Q4

2011

% change

Revenue

US$, m

169

104

63%

43

50

-14%

IAS 41 standard gains

US$, m

4

17

-75%

-42

-41

2%

Gross profit

US$, m

73

86

-15%

-23

-15

54%

EBITDA

US$, m

112

121

-7%

7

17

-60%

EBITDA per 1 hectare

US$

447

482

-7%

 

In 2012 MHP harvested 250,000 hectares of crops, the same as 2011 in grain growing operations and cultivated around 30,000 hectares of land in other agricultural operations. As of the end of 2012 the Company's total land bank amounted 285,000 hectares due to organic growth by approximately 5,000 hectares during 2012 (2011: 280,000 hectares). Due to challenging weather conditions the harvest of MHP decreased to 1.6 million tonnes of grains and oilseeds in 2012 compared to 1.7 million tonnes in 2011, which led to lower EBITDA in grain growing segment compared to the results of 2011.

 

As usual MHP's grain yields were significantly higher than Ukraine's average yields in 2012 as a consequence of the Company's operational efficiency and employment of best practice. MHP's yield of corn decreased to 7.6 tonnes per hectare in 2012 compared to 9.5 tonnes per hectare in 2011, while the yields of other grains and oilseeds in 2012 were the same or even higher than yields in 2011.

 

MHP uses the majority of the grain it produces in its own operations, but the considerable part of grain was sold to the third parties, which constituted the revenue of grain growing segment. Revenue increased by 63% to US$169 million in 2012 compared to US$104 in 2011 due to great harvest in 2011 and large volumes of external sales of excess crops during 9M 2012 including sales of 2011 harvest crops from storages in amount of around US$78 as well as due to higher grain prices.

EBITDA per 1 hectare decreased by 7% from US$482 per ha in 2011 to US$447 per ha in 2012.

 

2012

2011

MHP's average*

Ukraine's average**

MHP's average*

Ukraine's average**

Corn

7.6

4.8

9.5

6.4

Wheat

5.1

2.8

5.1

3.4

Sunflower

3.0

1.7

2.7

1.8

Rapeseed

3.4

2.3

2.8

1.7

Soya

1.8

1.7

1.6

2.0

 

* - Tonnes per hectare, net weight

** - Source: the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine

2012

2011

Production, tonnes

Cropped hectares

Production, tonnes

Cropped hectares

Corn

883,580

116,260

1,022,783

107,750

Wheat

199,900

38,960

267,250

52,210

Sunflower

90,620

30,570

73,735

27,000

Rapeseed

42,350

12,385

25,400

9,150

Soya

24,230

13,715

18,000

11,140

Other*

367,220

38,110**

304,900

42,950**

Total:

1,607,900

250,000

1,712,068

250,200

 

* - Includes barley, sugar beet and other crops

** - Includes fallow land

Other agricultural operations

2012

2011

% change

Q4 2012

Q4

 2011

%

change

Revenue

US$, m

155

146

6%

39

39

-1%

- Meat processing

US$, m

103

100

3%

26

25

1%

 - Other

US$, m

52

47

12%

13

14

-5%

IAS 41 standard gains

US$, m

-

1

-65%

1

1

21%

Gross profit

US$, m

7

15

-53%

-1

5

-118%

Gross margin

%

4%

10%

(6 pps)

-2%

12%

(14 pps)

EBITDA

US$, m

10

16

-39%

1

5

-77%

EBITDA margin

%

6%

11%

(5 pps)

3%

14%

(11 pps)

 

* pps -percentage points.

 

Meat processing products

2012

2011

% change

Q4

2012

Q4

2011

%

change

Sales volume, third parties tonnes

35,200

37,000

-5%

8,590

8,800

-2%

Price per 1 kg net VAT, UAH

22.20

20.01

11%

22.76

21.44

6%

 

The financial performance of other agricultural operations segment slowed down in 2012 compared to 2011 mainly as a result of losses in goose business, negative trends in fruits harvest related to challenging weather conditions.

Revenue of the segment remained relatively stable and decreased slightly by 1% to US$39 million in Q4 2012 compared to Q4 2011 and increased by 6% to US$155 million in 2012 compared to 2011.

Revenue of other operations includes sales of fruit and milk, goose meat, foie gras, beef, pork and other agricultural products.

MHP's sales prices of meat processing products demonstrated positive dynamics during 2012 because of stable demand. Average sausage and cooked meat prices rose by 6% to UAH 22.76 per kg excluding VAT in Q4 2012 and by 11% to UAH 22.20 per kg in 2012. MHP is a market leader in meat processing in Ukraine and market share of MHP remained at about 10%.

 

The gross profit of the segment decreased by 53% to US$7 million in 2012 compares to US$15 million in 2011 as a result of negative trends in goose and fruit businesses. EBITDA of Other agricultural operations fall by 39% to US$10 million in 2012 in line with a decline of the gross profit. EBITDA margin decreased from 11% in 2011 to 6% in 2012.

Current financial position, cash flows and liquidity

Cash Flows US$, m

2012

2011

Q4 2012

Q4 2011

Cash from operations

384

323

88

115

Change in working capital

(186)

(125)

(89)

(86)

Net Cash from operating activities

198

198

(1)

28

Cash from investing activities

(262)

(247)

(66)

(65)

Non-cash investments

(124)

(86)

(25)

(32)

CAPEX

(386)

(333)

(91)

(97)

Cash from financing activities

62

(22)

82

4

incl. Treasury shares acquisition

(41)

-

-

-

Non-cash financing

124

86

25

32

Deposits

2

126

-

-

Total financial activities

188

190

107

36

Total change in cash

-

55

15

(33)

MHP's cash flow from operating activities principally resulted from operating profit adjusted for non-cash items, such as depreciation, and for changes in working capital. Cash flow from operations before working capital changes increased to US$385.9 million in full year 2012 (2011: US$333.2 million) in line with higher EBITDA.

In 2012 the increase of working capital amounted to US$185.6 million. The main contributors to working capital were:

- Increase in VAT recoverable related to the intensive CAPEX program (US$92.9 million);

- Increase in inventories due to increased sunflower stocks (US$75.5 million);

- Increase in biological assets related to the start of production at Vinnytsia Complex (US$12.1 million).

Total CAPEX was US$386 million in 2012, mostly related to the Vinnytsia project. Since the start of construction in May 2010, approximately US$636 million has been invested in the project as of the end of 2012.

During 2012 MHP repurchased 3,445,000 of its outstanding ordinary shares for a total cash consideration of US$41.5 million under the share buy-back program.

 

Debt Structure

Debt

31 December 2012

31 December 2011

Total Debt US$, m

1,140

898

Cash and bank deposits

(95)

(97)

Net Debt

1,045

801

EBITDA

468

401

Debt /EBITDA

2.44

2.24

Net Debt /EBITDA

2.23

2.00

As of December 31, 2012, the MHP's total debt was US$1,140 million, most of which was denominated in US dollars. The average weighted cost of debt was below 9%. 50% of MHP`s total debt is the Eurobond, which matures in April 2015.

US$ 177 million of our long-term debt is principally represented by loans, covered by ECA; it matures at various times up to 2018. US$95 million of our debt is accounted for IFC and EBRD three year loans for financing Company's working capital needs. US$67 million represents financing for the lease of agricultural machinery and equipment used in our grain growing activities and for vehicles for distribution, and has maturities up to 2015.

As of the end of 2012, MHP had US$ 95 million in cash and short term bank deposits. Net Debt increased to US$1,045 million as of December 31, 2012 compared to US$801 as of December 31, 2011. The Net Debt/EBITDA ratio at the end of the period was 2.23 (Eurobond covenant: 2.5).

As a hedge for currency risks, revenues from the export of sunflower oil, sunflower husks and chicken meat are denominated in US dollars, fully covering debt service expenses.

Outlook

Consumer demand for poultry meat in Ukraine remains high.

Operations at the Vinnytsia complex will gradually increase during the next three years. With more than 50% increase in production volume of poultry over this period, our sales both domestically and worldwide will grow substantially.

In pursuit of the Company's strategic and objectives, MHP will continue to develop export markets in CIS, Asia, Africa and, in the near future, in the European Union.

The first phase of the Vinnytsia complex capital expenditure program is almost complete so that in 2013 expenditure will be significantly lower than in the last two years. Most of the remaining expenditure will be related to the construction of additional rearing sites. The Company will become increasingly cash generative, creating a sound platform to continue its growth strategy.

The Company also expects to gradually increase its land bank operations.

In line with the Company's strategy of land bank expansion, members of the Board of Directors of MHP are considering the acquisition of certain farming assets in Russia, comprising around 40,000 hectares of land, over 200,000 tonnes of storage facilities and certain agricultural machinery.

The Board of Directors has authorized management of the Company to pursue negotiations relating to the acquisition and to proceed with the acquisition if there are no substantial changes to the proposed transaction.

We are confident that we will be able to continue to implement our strategy and keep on delivering strong financial results, cementing our position as one of the leading agri-industrial companies in Ukraine.

- End -

Notes to Editors:

About MHP

MHP is the leading producer of poultry products in Ukraine with the greatest market share 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 11 distribution and logistical centres, within major Ukrainian cities. MHP uses its trucks for the distribution of its products, which Management believes reduces overall transportation costs and delivery time. 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.

Since May 15, 2008, MHP has traded 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 S.A. Such statements do not guarantee that these are actions to be taken by MHP S.A. 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 S.A. does not intend to change these statements to reflect actual results.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MHP S.A. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Financial Statements

 

For the year ended 31 December 2012

 

 

 

 

CONTENT

 

STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PREPARATION

AND APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012........ (a)

 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT...................................................................................................... (i)

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income...................................................................................... 6

Consolidated statement of financial position............................................................................................... 7

Consolidated statement of changes in equity.............................................................................................. 8

Consolidated statement of cash flows........................................................................................................ 9

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements......................................................................................... 11

1. Corporate information...................................................................................................................... 11

2. Changes in the group structure......................................................................................................... 12

3. Summary of significant accounting policies....................................................................................... 13

4. Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty............................................. 24

5. Segment information....................................................................................................................... 26

6. Revenue......................................................................................................................................... 28

7. Cost of sales.................................................................................................................................. 29

8. Selling, general and administrative expenses..................................................................................... 29

9. VAT refunds and other government grants income.............................................................................. 30

10. Finance costs.............................................................................................................................. 31

11. Income tax................................................................................................................................... 31

12. Property, plant and equipment....................................................................................................... 34

13. Land lease rights.......................................................................................................................... 37

14. Long-term VAT recoverable, net..................................................................................................... 38

15. Biological assets.......................................................................................................................... 38

16. Inventories................................................................................................................................... 40

17. Agricultural produce...................................................................................................................... 40

18. Taxes recoverable and prepaid, net................................................................................................ 40

19. Trade accounts receivable, net....................................................................................................... 40

20. Short-term bank deposits.............................................................................................................. 41

21. Cash and cash equivalents............................................................................................................ 41

22. Shareholders' equity..................................................................................................................... 42

23. Bank borrowings........................................................................................................................... 42

24. Bonds issued............................................................................................................................... 43

25. Finance lease obligations.............................................................................................................. 44

26. Trade accounts payable................................................................................................................ 45

27. Other current liabilities.................................................................................................................. 45

28. Related party balances and transactions........................................................................................ 45

29. Contingencies and contractual commitments.................................................................................. 46

30. Fair value of financial instruments................................................................................................... 47

31. Risk management policies............................................................................................................ 48

32. Pensions and retirement plans....................................................................................................... 52

33. Earnings per share....................................................................................................................... 53

34. Subsequent events....................................................................................................................... 53

35. Authorization of the consolidated financial statements..................................................................... 53

 

 

 

 

STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PREPARATION AND APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements that present fairly the consolidated financial position of MHP S.A. and its subsidiaries (the "Group") as of 31 December 2012 and the consolidated results of its operations, cash flows and changes in equity for the year then ended, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union ("IFRS").

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for:

·; properly selecting and applying accounting policies;

·; presenting information, including accounting policies, in a manner that provides relevant, reliable, comparable and understandable information;

·; providing additional disclosures when compliance with the specific requirements in IFRSs are insufficient to enable users to understand the impact of particular transactions, other events and conditions on the Group's consolidated financial position and financial performance;

·; making an assessment of the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.

The Board of Directors, within its competencies, is also responsible for:

·; designing, implementing and maintaining an effective and sound system of internal controls, throughout the Group;

·; maintaining adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the consolidated financial position of the Group, and which enable them to ensure that the consolidated financial statements of the Group comply with IFRS;

·; maintaining statutory accounting records in compliance with local legislation and accounting standards in the respective jurisdictions;

·; taking such steps as are reasonably available to them to safeguard the assets of the Group; and

·; preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.

The consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2012 were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on 4 March 2013.

Board of Directors' responsibility statement

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge the directors report, which is incorporated into the annual report, includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the company and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that they face.

 

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

 

 

 

To the Shareholders of

MHP S.A.

5, rue Guillaume Kroll

L-1882 Luxembourg

 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

 

Report on the consolidated financial statements

Following our appointment by the General Meeting of the Shareholders dated 27 April 2012, we have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of MHP S.A., which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as of 31 December 2012, and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated cash flow statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Responsibility of the Board of Directors' for the consolidated financial statements

The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union, and for such internal control the Board of Directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Responsibility of the réviseur d'entreprises agree

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing as adopted for Luxembourg by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the réviseur d'entreprises agréé's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the réviseur d'entreprises agréé considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Board of Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of MHP S.A. and its subsidiaries as of 31 December 2012, and of its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union.

Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

The directors' report, which is the responsibility of the Board of Directors, is consistent with the consolidated financial statements and includes the information required by the law of 19 December 2002 on the commercial and companies register and on the accounting records and annual accounts of undertakings, as amended with respect to the corporate governance statement.

 

For Deloitte Audit

société à responsabilité limitée

Cabinet de révision agréé

 

 

Sophie Mitchell, Réviseur d'enterprises agréé

Partner

 

 

4 March 2013

560, rue de Neudorf

L-2220 Luxembourg

 

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Notes

2012

2011

2010

Revenue

6

1,407,522

1,229,090

944,206

Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

16,734

21,288

29,014

Cost of sales

7

(1,001,909)

(889,127)

(680,637)

Gross profit

422,347

361,251

292,583

Selling, general and administrative expenses

8

(120,485)

(106,447)

(102,107)

VAT refunds and other government grants income

9

102,369

87,985

82,058

Other operating expenses, net

(23,648)

(22,045)

(15,750)

Operating profit

380,583

320,744

256,784

Finance income

3,350

6,356

13,309

Finance costs

10

(59,311)

(65,918)

(62,944)

Foreign exchange (loss)/gain, net

(3,285)

2,318

10,965

Other expenses, net

(2,633)

(1,385)

(793)

Other expenses, net

(61,879)

(58,629)

(39,463)

Profit before tax

318,704

262,115

217,321

Income tax expense

11

(7,788)

(2,760)

(1,873)

Profit for the year

310,916

259,355

215,448

Other comprehensive income/(loss)

Effect of revaluation of property, plant and equipment

12

5,166

-

-

Deferred tax charged directly to revaluation reserve

(826)

-

-

Cumulative translation difference

(436)

(3,040)

770

Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

3,904

(3,040)

770

Total comprehensive income for the year

314,820

256,315

216,218

Profit attributable to:

Equity holders of the Parent

297,104

243,376

205,395

Non-controlling interests

13,812

15,979

10,053

310,916

259,355

215,448

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Equity holders of the Parent

300,756

240,336

206,165

Non-controlling interests

14,064

15,979

10,053

314,820

256,315

216,218

Earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share (USD per share)

33

2.80

2.26

1.88

 

 

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer Yuriy Kosyuk

 

Chief Financial Officer Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

 

 

The accompanying notes on the pages 11 to 53 form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

Consolidated statement of financial position

as of 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Notes

31 December 2012

31 December 2011

31 December 2010

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

12

1,339,687

1,008,923

744,965

Land lease rights

13

26,694

27,227

23,216

Deferred tax assets

11

8,231

7,795

5,190

Long-term VAT recoverable, net

14

35,784

24,850

24,017

Non-current biological assets

15

53,695

46,327

43,288

Long-term bank deposits

6,154

6,017

-

Other non-current assets

16,615

14,476

14,251

1,486,860

1,135,615

854,927

Current assets

Inventories

16

274,255

182,240

132,591

Biological assets

15

159,276

135,990

116,310

Agricultural produce

17

166,128

169,022

113,850

Other current assets, net

33,880

21,989

21,331

Taxes recoverable and prepaid, net

18

200,308

137,175

107,824

Trade accounts receivable, net

19

72,616

65,794

53,395

Short-term bank deposits

20

-

1,777

134,460

Cash and cash equivalents

21

94,785

94,758

39,321

1,001,248

808,745

719,082

TOTAL ASSETS

2,488,108

1,944,360

1,574,009

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity

Share capital

22

284,505

284,505

284,505

Treasury shares

22

(65,393)

(40,555)

(40,555)

Additional paid-in capital

181,982

179,565

179,565

Revaluation reserve

22,869

18,781

18,781

Retained earnings

976,919

679,815

436,439

Translation reserve

(241,227)

(240,791)

(237,751)

Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent

1,159,655

881,320

640,984

Non-controlling interests

39,008

44,489

29,384

Total equity

1,198,663

925,809

670,368

Non-current liabilities

Bank borrowings

23

199,483

109,108

58,426

Bonds issued

24

571,515

567,000

562,886

Finance lease obligations

25

45,955

32,558

37,389

Deferred tax liabilities

11

3,345

2,207

2,502

820,298

710,873

661,203

Current liabilities

Trade accounts payable

26

68,970

52,689

19,012

Other current liabilities

27

62,902

53,269

38,042

Bank borrowings

23

301,658

170,380

140,092

Bonds issued

24

-

-

9,892

Accrued interest

23, 24

14,125

12,073

11,573

Finance lease obligations

25

21,492

19,267

23,827

469,147

307,678

242,438

TOTAL LIABILITIES

1,289,445

1,018,551

903,641

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

2,488,108

1,944,360

1,574,009

 

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer Yuriy Kosyuk

Chief Financial Officer Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

The accompanying notes on the pages 11 to 53 form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(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 at 1 January 2010

284,505

-

178,815

18,781

231,044

(238,521)

474,624

19,784

494,408

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

205,395

-

205,395

10,053

215,448

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

-

770

770

-

770

Total comprehensive income for the year

-

-

-

-

205,395

770

206,165

10,053

216,218

Acquisition of treasury shares (Note 22)

-

(46,288)

-

-

-

-

(46,288)

-

(46,288)

Treasury shares disposed of under a compensation scheme (Note 22)

-

5,733

750

-

-

-

6,483

-

6,483

Dividends declared by subsidiaries

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(453)

(453)

Balance at 31 December 2010

284,505

(40,555)

179,565

18,781

436,439

(237,751)

640,984

29,384

670,368

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

243,376

-

243,376

15,979

259,355

Other comprehensive loss

-

-

-

-

-

(3,040)

(3,040)

-

(3,040)

Total comprehensive income for the year

-

-

-

-

243,376

(3,040)

240,336

15,979

256,315

Dividends declared by subsidiaries

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(601)

(601)

Acquisition and changes in non-controlling interests in subsidiaries

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(273)

(273)

Balance at 31 December 2011

284,505

(40,555)

179,565

18,781

679,815

(240,791)

881,320

44,489

925,809

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

297,104

-

297,104

13,812

310,916

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

4,088

-

(436)

3,652

252

3,904

Total comprehensive income for the year

-

-

-

4,088

297,104

(436)

300,756

14,064

314,820

Dividends declared by subsidiaries

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(501)

(501)

Acquisition of treasury shares (Note 22)

-

(41,465)

-

-

-

-

(41,465)

-

(41,465)

Acquisition and changes in non-controlling interests in subsidiaries (Note 2, 22)

-

16,627

2,417

-

-

-

19,044

(19,044)

-

Balance at 31 December 2012

284,505

(65,393)

181,982

22,869

976,919

(241,227)

1,159,655

39,008

1,198,663

 

 

 

On behalf of the Board:

 

Chief Executive Officer Yuriy Kosyuk

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

 

 

 

The accompanying notes on the pages 11 to 53 form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

Consolidated statement of cash flows

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

Notes

2012

2011

2010

Operating activities

Profit before tax

318,704

262,115

217,321

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

Depreciation and amortization expense

5

87,135

80,341

67,902

Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

5

(16,734)

(21,288)

(29,014)

Change in allowance for irrecoverable amounts and direct write-offs

25,605

18,888

8,264

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

199

551

1,931

Bonus to key management personnel settled in treasury shares

28

-

-

6,483

Finance income

(3,350)

(6,356)

(13,309)

Finance costs

10

59,311

65,918

62,944

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

3,257

(2,519)

(10,965)

Operating cash flows before movements in working capital

474,127

397,650

311,557

Working capital adjustments

Change in inventories

(75,508)

(29,033)

(23,962)

Change in biological assets

(12,059)

(13,011)

(4,868)

Change in agricultural produce

2,276

(43,290)

(21,768)

Change in other current assets

(13,245)

(886)

(5,130)

Change in taxes recoverable and prepaid

(92,911)

(47,103)

(47,919)

Change in trade accounts receivable

(7,638)

(12,666)

(10,744)

Change in other liabilities

13,615

7,491

256

Change in trade accounts payable

(127)

13,350

(52,516)

Cash generated by operations

288,530

272,502

144,906

Interest received

3,350

6,645

12,924

Interest paid

(81,508)

(77,239)

(58,134)

Income taxes paid

(12,238)

(4,247)

(3,116)

Net cash flows from operating activities

198,134

197,661

96,580

Investing activities

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(257,667)

(234,895)

(139,157)

Acquisition of land lease rights

(1,314)

(5,424)

(4,767)

Purchases of other non-current assets

(3,629)

(4,093)

(2,883)

Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment

1,746

369

703

Purchases of non-current biological assets

(1,408)

(2,139)

(3,610)

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

2

-

-

(38,659)

Financing provided in relation to acquisition of subsidiaries

-

-

(13,408)

Investments in long-term deposits

-

(6,017)

-

Investments in short-term deposits

(4)

(52,259)

(164,662)

Withdrawals of short-term deposits

1,792

184,419

37,608

Loans repaid by/(provided to) employees, net

78

(1,098)

(993)

Loans repaid by related parties, net

-

-

100

Net cash flows used in investing activities

(260,406)

(121,137)

(329,728)

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes on the pages 11 to 53 form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (continued)

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

 

 

2012

2011

2010

Financing activities

Proceeds from bank borrowings

223,179

158,071

565,134

Repayment of bank borrowings

(96,666)

(142,867)

(560,309)

Proceeds from bonds issued

24

-

-

323,018

Repayment of bonds

-

(9,976)

-

Repayment of finance lease obligations

(22,268)

(25,740)

(24,532)

Repayment of other financing

-

-

(6,420)

Dividends paid by subsidiaries to non-controlling shareholders

(501)

(602)

(453)

Acquisition of treasury shares

22

(41,465)

-

(46,288)

Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities

62,279

(21,114)

250,150

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

7

55,410

17,002

Net foreign exchange difference

20

27

71

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

94,758

39,321

22,248

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December

94,785

94,758

39,321

Non-cash transactions

Additions of property, plant and equipment under finance leases

30,370

13,895

16,365

Additions of property, plant and equipment financed through direct bank-lender payments to the vendor

93,333

72,007

3,970

Revaluation of grain storage facilities

12

5,166

-

-

 

 

 

 

On behalf of the Board:

Chief Executive Officer Yuriy Kosyuk

 

Chief Financial Officer Viktoria Kapelyushnaya

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes on the pages 11 to 53 form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

1. Corporate information

MHP S.A. (the "Parent" or "MHP S.A."), a limited liability company (société anonyme) registered under the laws of Luxembourg, was formed on 30 May 2006. MHP S.A. was formed to serve as the ultimate holding company of PJSC "Myronivsky Hliboproduct" ("MHP") and its subsidiaries. Hereinafter, MHP S.A. and its subsidiaries are referred to as the "MHP S.A. Group" or the "Group". The registered address of MHP S.A. is 5, rue Guillaume Kroll, L-1882 Luxembourg.

The controlling shareholder of MHP S.A. is the Chief Executive Officer of MHP S.A. Mr. Yuriy Kosyuk (the "Principal Shareholder"), who owns 100% of the shares of WTI Trading Limited ("WTI"), which is the immediate majority shareholder of MHP S.A.

The principal business activities of the Group are poultry and related operations, grain growing, as well as other agricultural operations (meat processing, cultivation and selling fruits and producing beef and meat products ready for consumption). 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, sunflower oil, mixed fodder and convenience food products. Grain growing comprises the production and sale of grains.Other agricultural operations comprise the production and sale of cooked meat, sausages, beef, milk, goose meat, foie gras, fruits and feed grains. During the year ended 31 December 2012 the Group employed about 27,800 people (2011: 24,800 people, 2010: 22,000 people).

The Group has been undertaking a large-scale investment program to expand its poultry and related operations, and in May 2010 the Group commenced construction of the greenfield Vinnytsia poultry complex. During the second half of 2012 the Group started commissioning production facilities at Vinnytsia complex, which were already completed. Since the end of 2012 respective production facilities have been being launched into operations reaching a full production capacity in forthcoming years (Note 12). The facilities of Vinnytsia complex remaining under construction as of 31 December 2012 will be commissioned during 2013 and 2014, as scheduled.

During the year ended 31 December 2010 the Group substantially increased its agricultural land bank as part of its vertical integration and diversification strategy through acquisitions of land lease rights (Note 13).

The primary subsidiaries, the principal activities of the companies forming the Group and the Parent's effective ownership interest as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

Name

Country of registration

Year established/acquired

Principal activities

2012

2011

2010

Raftan Holding Limited

Cyprus

2006

Sub-holding Company

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

MHP

Ukraine

1998

Management, marketing and sales

99.9%

99.9%

99.9%

Myronivsky Zavod po Vygotovlennyu Krup i Kombikormiv

Ukraine

1998

Fodder and sunflower

oil production

88.5%

88.5%

88.5%

Vinnytska Ptahofabryka

Ukraine

2011

Chicken farm

99.9%

99.9%

-

Peremoga Nova

Ukraine

1999

Chicken farm

99.9%

99.9%

99.9%

Druzhba Narodiv Nova

Ukraine

2002

Chicken farm

99.9%

99.9%

99.9%

Oril-Leader

Ukraine

2003

Chicken farm

99.9%

99.9%

99.9%

Tavriysky Kombikormovy Zavod

Ukraine

2004

Fodder production

99.9%

99.9%

99.9%

Ptahofabryka Shahtarska Nova

Ukraine

2003

Breeder farm

99.9%

99.9%

99.9%

Myronivska Ptahofabryka

Ukraine

2004

Chicken farm

99.9%

99.9%

99.9%

Starynska Ptahofabryka

Ukraine

2003

Breeder farm

94.9%

94.9%

94.9%

Ptahofabryka Snyatynska Nova

Ukraine

2005

Geese breeder farm

99.9%

99.9%

99.9%

Zernoproduct

Ukraine

2005

Grain cultivation

89.9%

89.9%

89.9%

Katerynopilsky Elevator

Ukraine

2005

Fodder production and grain storage, sunflower oil production

99.9%

99.9%

99.9%

Druzhba Narodiv

Ukraine

2006

Cattle breeding, plant cultivation

99.9%

99.9%

99.9%

Crimean Fruit Company

Ukraine

2006

Fruits and grain cultivation

81.9%

81.9%

81.9%

NPF Urozhay

Ukraine

2006

Grain cultivation

99.9%

89.9%

89.9%

Agrofort

Ukraine

2006

Grain cultivation

86.1%

86.1%

86.1%

Urozhayna Krayina

Ukraine

2010

Grain cultivation

99.9%

99.9%

99.9%

Ukrainian Bacon

Ukraine

2008

Meat processing

79.9%

79.9%

79.9%

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

1. Corporate information (continued)

The Group's operational facilities are located in different regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Cherkasy, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Vinnytsya, Kherson, Sumy, Khmelnitsk regions and Autonomous Republic of Crimea.

2. Changes in the group structure

Detailed below is the information on incorporations and acquisitions of subsidiaries, as well as changes in non-controlling interests in subsidiaries of the Group during the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010.

Incorporations

During the year ended 31 December 2011 the Group established new subsidiary Vinnytskaya Ptahofabryka engaged in poultry production at Vinnytsia Complex.

Acquisitions

2010 acquisitions in the grain growing segment

During the year ended 31 December 2010, the Group acquired from third parties 100% interests in a number of entities engaged in grain growing activities. The transactions were accounted for under the acquisition method. The Group's effective ownership interest following the acquisition and as of 31 December 2010 was 99.9%.

The fair value of the net assets acquired was as follows:

2010

Property, plant and equipment

16,463

Land lease rights

18,801

Non-current biological assets

3,482

Agricultural produce

5,274

Biological assets

5,827

Inventories

1,076

Taxes recoverable and prepaid, net

1,086

Trade accounts receivable, net

113

Cash and cash equivalents

54

Total assets

52,176

Accounts payable to the Group

(13,408)

Trade accounts payable

(1,656)

Other current liabilities

(981)

Total liabilities

(16,045)

Net assets acquired

36,131

Fair value of the consideration transferred

(38,943)

Goodwill

2,812

Cash consideration paid

(38,713)

Cash acquired

54

Net cash outflow arising on the acquisition

(38,659)

Goodwill arising on the acquisitions of these subsidiaries is attributable to the benefits of expected synergies and future development of the grain growing activities. Had the transactions related to acquisitions as discussed above, occurred on 1 January 2010, "Pro forma" revenue and profit for the year ended 31 December 2010 would have been USD 957,497 thousand and USD 217,734 thousand, respectively. "Pro forma" earnings per share would have been USD 1.9 per share.

These "pro forma" revenue and profit measures for the year do not reflect any adjustments related to other transactions. "Pro forma" results represent an approximate measure of the performance of the combined group on an annualized basis. The unaudited "pro forma" information does not purport to represent what the Group's financial position or results of operations would actually have been if these transactions had occurred at such dates or to project the Group's future results of operations.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

2. Changes in the group structure (continued)

Changes in non-controlling interests in subsidiaries

In December 2012 the Group increased its effective ownership interest in NPF Urozhay to 99.9% through the acquisition of a non-controlling interest previously held by one of its key management personnel in exchange for 1,257,032 treasury shares held by the Group. The transaction was recognised within the equity (Note 22).

The Group made certain other insignificant acquisitions during each of the periods presented. These acquisitions have been accounted for based on the Group's accounting policies. The impact of these acquisitions was not significant to the consolidated financial statements of the Group, either individually or in aggregate.

3. Summary of significant accounting policies

Basis of presentation and accounting

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union ("IFRS"). The operating subsidiaries of the Group maintain their accounting records under Ukrainian Accounting Standards ("UAS"). UAS principles and procedures may differ from those generally accepted under IFRS. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared from the Group entities' UAS records, reflect adjustments necessary for such financial statements to be presented in accordance with IFRS.

The consolidated financial statements of the Group are prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for revalued amounts of grain storage facilities, biological assets, agricultural produce, and certain financial instruments, which are carried at fair value.

Adoption of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year, except for the following new and amended IFRS and IFRIC interpretations effective as of 1 January 2012:

IFRS 1 (Revised 2008) "First-time Adoption of International financial Reporting Standards". Amendments to severe hyperinflation. Effective 1 July 2011;

IFRS 1 (Revised 2008) "First-time Adoption of International financial Reporting Standards". Amendments to removal of fixed dates of first-time adopters. Effective 1 July 2011;

IFRS 7 "Financial instruments: Disclosures". Amendments to transfers of financial assets. Effective 1 July 2011;

IAS 12 "Income taxes". Amendments to IAS 12 "Income Taxes" - Deferred Tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets. Effective 1 January 2012;

IFRS 1 (Revised 2008) "First-time Adoption of International financial Reporting Standards" (Amendments)

The amendments regarding severe hyperinflation provide guidance for entities emerging from severe hyperinflation either to resume presenting IFRS financial statements or to present IFRS financial statements for the first time.

The amendments regarding the removal of fixed dates provide relief to first-time adopters of IFRSs from reconstructing transactions that occurred before their date of transition to IFRSs.

The adoption of the amendment did not have any impact on the financial position or performance of the Group.

IFRS 7 "Financial instruments: Disclosures" (Amendment)

The amendments to IFRS 7 increase the disclosure requirement for transactions involving transfers of financial assets. These amendments are intended to provide greater transparency around risk exposures of transactions where a financial asset is transferred but the transferor retains some level of continuing exposure in the asset. The adoption of the amendment did not have any impact on the financial position or performance of the Group.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)

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

IAS 12 "Income taxes" (Amendment)

Amendments to IAS 12 "Income Taxes" provide a presumption that recovery of the carrying amount of an asset measured using the fair value model in IAS 40 "Investment Property" will, normally, be through sale.

As a result of the amendments, SIC-21 "Income Taxes - Recovery of Revalued Non-Depreciable Assets" would no longer apply to investment property carried at fair value. The amendments provide a practical approach for measuring deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets when investment property is measured using the fair value model as described in IAS 40 "Investment Property". The amendments introduce a presumption that an investment property is recovered entirely through sale. This presumption is rebutted if the investment property is held within a business model whose objective is to consume substantially all of the economic benefits embodied in the investment property over time, rather than through sale. The adoption of the amendment did not have any impact on the financial position or performance of the Group.

Standards and Interpretations in issue but not effective

At the date of authorisation of these 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" ‒ To revise the way other comprehensive income is presented

1 July 2012

IAS 27 "Separate Financial Statements" (revised 2011)

1 January 2014

IAS 28 "Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures" (revised 2011)

1 January 2014

IFRS 10 "Consolidated Financial Statements"

1 January 2014

IFRS 11 "Joint Arrangements"

1 January 2014

IFRS 12 "Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities"

1 January 2014

IFRS 13 "Fair Value Measurement"

1 January 2013

IFRIC 20 "Stripping costs in the production phase of a surface mine"

1 January 2013

Amendments to IAS 19 "Employee benefits" ‒ Post employment benefits and termination benefits projects

1 January 2013

Amendments to IFRS 1 "First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards" - Accounting for government loan below-market rate when transitioning to IFRS 11)

1 January 2013

Amendments to IFRS 7 "Financial instruments: Disclosures" - Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities

1 January 2013

Amendments to IAS 32 "Financial instruments: Presentation" - Application guidance on the offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities

1 January 2014

Amendments to IFRS 7 "Financial instruments: Disclosures" - Disclosures about the initial application of IFRS 91)

1 January 2015

IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments: Classification and Measurement and Accounting for financial liabilities and derecognition"1)

1 January 2015

1) This standard and amendment have not yet been endorsed for use in European Union

Management is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments", IFRS 10 "Consolidated Financial Statements", IFRS 12 "Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities", IFRS 13 "Fair Value Measurement", and amendment to IFRS 7 "Financial instruments: Disclosures". For other Standards and Interpretations management anticipates that their adoption in future periods will not have material effect on the financial statements of the Group in future periods.

 

 

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)

Functional and presentation currency

The functional currency of the entities within the Group is the Ukrainian Hryvnia ("UAH"). 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 on 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 comprehensive income for the period.

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

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 comprehensive income are translated at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions;

·; All resulting exchange differences are recognized as a separate component of equity.

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

The relevant exchange rates were:

Currency

Closing rate as of 31 December 2012

Average for 2012

Closing rate as of 31 December 2011

Average for 2011

Closing rate as of 31 December 2010

Average for 2010

UAH/USD

7.9930

7.9910

7.9898

7.9677

7.9617

7.9353

UAH/EUR

10.5372

10.2692

10.2981

11.0926

10.5731

10.5313

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Parent and entities controlled by the Parent (its subsidiaries). Control is achieved when the Parent has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity, either directly or indirectly, so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Group from the date when control effectively commences.

Income and expenses of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the effective date of acquisition and up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate.  Total comprehensive income or loss of subsidiaries is attributed to the owners of the Company and to the non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.

All significant intercompany transactions, balances and unrealized gains/(losses) on transactions are eliminated on consolidation, except when the intragroup losses indicate an impairment that requires recognition in the consolidated financial statements.

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used in line with those adopted by the Group.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)

Accounting for acquisitions

The acquisitions of subsidiaries from third parties are accounted for using the acquisition method. On acquisition, the assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary are measured at their fair values.

The consideration transferred by the Group is measured at fair value, which is the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the Group, liabilities incurred by the Group to the former owners of the acquired subsidiary and the equity interests issued by the Group in exchange for control of the subsidiary. Acquisition-related costs are generally recognized in statement of comprehensive income as incurred.

When the consideration transferred by the Group in a business combination includes assets and liabilities resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement, the contingent consideration is measured at its acquisition-date fair value and is included as part of the consideration transferred.  Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration that qualify as measurement period adjustments are adjusted retrospectively, with corresponding adjustments against goodwill.  Measurement period adjustments are adjustments that arise from additional information obtained during the measurement period (which may not exceed one year from the acquisition date) about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date.

Non-controlling interests that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of the subsidiary's net assets in the event of liquidation may be initially measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling interests' proportionate share of the recognized amounts of the subsidiary's identifiable net assets. The choice of measurement basis is made on transaction-by-transaction basis. Other types of non-controlling interests, if any, are measured at fair value or, when applicable, on the basis specified in other IFRS standards.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquired subsidiary, and the fair value of the Group's previously held equity interest in the acquired subsidiary (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. If, after reassessment, the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of non-controlling interests in the subsidiary and the fair value of the Group's previously-held interest in the subsidiary (if any), the excess is recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, as a bargain purchase gain.

Changes in the Group's ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in the Group losing control over the subsidiaries are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Group's interests and the non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in subsidiaries. Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity and attributed to owners of the Parent.

When an acquisition of a legal entity does not constitute a business, the cost of the group of assets is allocated between the individual identifiable assets in the group based on their relative fair values.

Accounting for transactions with entities under common control

The assets and liabilities of subsidiaries acquired from entities under common control are recorded in these consolidated financial statements at pre-acquisition carrying values. Any difference between the carrying value of net assets of these subsidiaries, and the consideration paid by the Group is accounted for in these consolidated financial statements as an adjustment to shareholders' equity. The results of the acquired entity are reflected from the date of acquisition.

Any gain or loss on disposals to entities under common control are recognized directly in equity and attributed to owners of the Parent.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs include interest expense, finance charges on finance leases and other interest-bearing long-term payables and debt service costs.

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.

Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalization.

All other borrowing costs are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income in the period in which they are incurred.

Contingent liabilities and assets

Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Rather, they are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. Contingent assets are recognized only when the contingency is resolved.

Segment information

Segment reporting is presented on the basis of management's perspective and relates to the parts of the Group that are defined as operating segments. Operating segments are identified on the basis of internal reports provided to the Group's chief operating decision maker ("CODM"). The Group has identified its top management team as its CODM and the internal reports used by the top management team to oversee operations and make decisions on allocating resources serve as the basis of information presented. These internal reports are prepared on the same basis as these consolidated financial statements.

Based on the current management structure, the Group has identified the following reportable segments:

Poultry and related operations;

Grain growing operations;

Other agricultural operations.

The Group does not present information on segment assets and liabilities as the CODM does not review such information for decision-making purposes.

Revenue recognition

The Group generates revenue primarily from the sale of agricultural products to the end customers. Revenue is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer, the amount of revenue can be measured reliably and it is probable that collection will occur. The point of transfer of risk, which may occur at delivery or shipment, varies for contracts with different types of customers.

When goods are exchanged or swapped for goods which are of a similar nature and value, the exchange is not regarded as a transaction which generates revenue. When goods are sold in exchange for dissimilar goods, the exchange is regarded as a transaction which generates revenue, and revenue is measured at the fair value of the goods received, adjusted by the amount of any cash or cash equivalents transferred.

Government grants

Government grants received or receivable for processing of live animals and value added tax ("VAT"), and grants for the agricultural industry (conditional upon reinvestment of the granted funds for agricultural production purposes) are recognized as income over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs, or as an offset against finance costs when received as compensation for the finance costs for agricultural producers. To the extent the conditions attached to the grants are not met at the reporting date, the received funds are recorded in the Group's consolidated financial statements as deferred income. Other government grants are recognized at the moment when the decision to disburse the amounts to the Group is made.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)

Government grants (continued)

Government grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the Group will comply with the conditions attaching to them and that the grants will be received.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are carried at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, except for grain storage facilities, which are carried at revalued amounts, being their fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent depreciation and impairment losses.

The historical cost of an item of property, plant and equipment comprises (a) its purchase price, including import duties and non-refundable purchase taxes, after deducting trade discounts and rebates; (b) any costs directly attributable to bringing the item to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by the management of the Group; (c) the initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site on which it is located, (d) the obligation for which the Group incurs either when the item is acquired or as a consequence of having used the item during a particular period for purposes other than to produce inventories during that period; and (e) for qualifying assets, borrowing costs capitalized in accordance with the Group's accounting policy.

Subsequently capitalized costs include major expenditures for improvements and replacements that extend the useful lives of the assets or increase their revenue generating capacity. Repairs and maintenance expenditures that do not meet the foregoing criteria for capitalization are charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income as incurred.

For grain storage facilities revaluations are performed with sufficient regularity such that the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair values at the reporting date. If the asset's carrying amount is increased as a result of a revaluation, the increase is credited directly to equity as a revaluation reserve. However, such increase is recognized in the statement of comprehensive income to the extent that it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognized in the statement of comprehensive income. If the asset's carrying amount is decreased as a result of a revaluation, the decrease is recognized in the statement of comprehensive income. However, such decrease is debited directly to the revaluation reserve to the extent of any credit balance existing in the revaluation reserve in respect of that asset.

Depreciation on revalued assets is charged to the statement of comprehensive income. On the subsequent sale or retirement of a revalued asset, the attributable revaluation surplus remaining in the revaluation reserve is transferred directly to retained earnings. No transfer is made from the revaluation reserve to retained earnings except when an asset is derecognized.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is charged so as to write off the depreciable amount over the useful life of an asset and is calculated using a straight line method. Useful lives of the groups of property, plant and equipment are as follows:

Buildings and structures 15 - 35 years

Grain storage facilities 20 - 35 years

Machinery and equipment 10 - 15 years

Utilities and infrastructure 10 years

Vehicles and agricultural machinery 5 - 15 years

Office furniture and equipment 3 - 5 years

Depreciable amount is the cost of an item of property, plant and equipment, or revalued amount, less its residual value. The residual value is the estimated amount that the Group would currently obtain from disposal of the item of property, plant and equipment, after deducting the estimated costs of disposal, if the asset was already of the age and in the condition expected at the end of its useful life.

The depreciable amount of assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their expected useful lives on the same basis as owned assets or, where shorter, the term of the relevant lease.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)

Property, plant and equipment (continued)

The residual value, the useful lives and depreciation method are reviewed at each financial year-end. The effect of any changes from previous estimates is accounted for prospectively as a change in an accounting estimate.

The gain or loss arising on a sale or disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in thestatement of comprehensive income.

Construction in progress comprises costs directly related to the construction of property, plant and equipment including an appropriate allocation of directly attributable variable overheads that are incurred in construction. Construction in progress is not depreciated. Depreciation of construction in progress commences when the assets are available for use, i.e. when they are in the location and condition necessary for them to be capable of operating in the manner intended by the management.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets, which are acquired by the Group and which have finite useful lives, consist primarily of land lease rights.

Land lease rights acquired separately are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.

Land lease rights acquired in a business combination and recognized separately from goodwill are initially recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date (which is regarded as their cost). Subsequent to initial recognition, land lease rights acquired in a business combination are reported at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, on the same basis as land lease rights acquired separately.

Amortization of intangible assets is recognized on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives. For land lease rights, the amortization period varies from 3 to 15 years.

The amortization period and the amortization method for intangible assets with finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.

An intangible asset is derecognised on disposal, or when no future economic benefits are expected from use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset, measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, are recognised in profit or loss when the asset is derecognised.

Impairment of tangible and intangible assets other than goodwill

At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units). Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in the statement of comprehensive income unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)

Impairment of tangible and intangible assets other than goodwill (continued)

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in the statement of comprehensive income, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

Impairment of goodwill

For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Group's cash generating units (or groups of cash-generating units) that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination.

A cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when there is indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognized directly in statement of comprehensive income in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Animpairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods.

Income taxes

Income taxes have been computed in accordance with the laws currently enacted in jurisdictions where operating entities are located. Income tax is calculated based on the results for the year as adjusted for items that are non-assessable or non-tax deductible. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted by the reporting date.

Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.  The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax is charged or credited to the statement of comprehensive income, except when it relates to items credited or charged directly to equity or other comprehensive income, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity or other comprehensive income.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when:

The Group has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts of current tax assets and current tax liabilities;

The Group has an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously;

The deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority in each future period in which significant amounts of deferred tax liabilities and assets are expected to be settled or recovered.

The majority of the Group companies that are involved in agricultural production (poultry farms and other entities engaged in agricultural production) benefit substantially from the status of an agricultural producer. These companies are exempt from income taxes and pay the Fixed Agricultural Tax instead (Note 11).

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Costs comprise raw materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present locations and condition.

Cost is calculated using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method. Net realizable value is determined as theestimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

Agriculture related production process results in production of joint products: main and by-products. A by-product arising from the process is measured at net realizable value and this value is deducted from thecost of the main product.

Biological assets and agricultural produce

Agricultural activity is defined as a biological transformation of biological assets for sale into agricultural produce or into additional biological assets. The Group classifies hatchery eggs, live poultry and other animals and plantations as biological assets.

The Group recognizes a biological asset or agricultural produce when the Group controls the asset as aresult of past events, it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the asset will flow to the Group, and the fair value or cost of the asset can be measured reliably.

Biological assets are stated at fair value less estimated costs to sell at both initial recognition and as of the reporting date, with any resulting gain or loss recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.  Costs to sell include all costs that would be necessary to sell the assets, including costs necessary to get the assets to market.

The difference between fair value less costs to sell and total production costs is allocated to biological assets held in stock as of each reporting date as a fair value adjustment.

The change in this adjustment from one period to another is recognized as "Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce" in the statement of comprehensive income.

Agricultural produce harvested from biological assets is measured at its fair value less costs to sell at thepoint of harvest. A gain or loss arising on initial recognition of agricultural produce at fair value less costs to sell is included in the statement of comprehensive income.

Based on the above policy, the principal groups of biological assets and agricultural produce are stated as follows:

Biological Assets

(i) Broilers

Broilers comprise poultry held for chicken meat production. The fair value of broilers is determined by reference to the cash flows that will be obtained from the sales of 44-day aged chickens, with an allowance for costs to be incurred and risks to be faced during the remaining transformation process.

(ii) Breeders

The fair value of breeders is determined using the discounted cash flow approach based on hatchery eggs' market prices.

(iii) Cattle and pigs

Cattle and pigs comprise cattle held for regeneration of livestock population and animals raised for milk and beef and pork meat production.  The fair value of livestock is determined based on market prices of livestock of similar age, breed and genetic merit. Cattle, for which market-determined prices or values are not available and for which alternative estimates of fair value are determined to be clearly unreliable, are measured using the present value of expected net cash flows from the asset discounted at a current market-determined pre-tax rate.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)

Biological assets and agricultural produce (continued)

(iv) Orchards

Orchards consist of plants used for the production of fruit.  Fruit trees achieve their normal productive age in the second to fifth year. The fair value of orchards which have attained normal productive age is determined using the discounted cash flow approach.

(v) Crops in fields

The fair value of crops in fields is determined by reference to the cash flows that will be obtained from sales of harvested crops, with an allowance for costs to be incurred and risks to be faced during the remaining transformation process.

Agricultural Produce

(i) Dressed poultry, beef and pork

The fair value of dressed poultry, beef and pork is determined by reference to market prices at the point of harvest.

(ii) Grain and fruits

The fair value of fodder grain and fruits is determined by reference to market prices at the point of harvest.

The Group's biological assets are classified into bearer and consumable biological assets depending upon the function of a particular group of biological assets in the Group's production process. Consumable biological assets are those that are to be harvested as agricultural produce, and include hatchery eggs and live broiler poultry intended for the production of meat, as well as pork and meat cows. Bearer biological assets include poultry held for hatchery eggs production, orchards, milk cows and breeding bulls.

Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized on the Group's consolidated statement of financial position when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets and liabilities are recognized using settlement date accounting. The settlement date is the date that an asset is delivered to or by an entity. Settlement date accounting refers to (a) the recognition of an asset on the day it is received by the entity, and (b) the derecognition of an asset and recognition of any gain or loss on disposal on the day that it is delivered by the entity. The accounting policies for initial recognition and subsequent measurement of financial instruments are disclosed in the respective accounting policies set out below in this Note.

Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable are measured at initial recognition at fair value, and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Accounts receivable, which are non-interest bearing, are stated at their nominal value. Appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income when there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired. The allowance recognized is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash with banks, deposits and marketable securities with an original maturity of less than three months.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

3. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)

Bank borrowings, corporate bonds issued and other long-term payables

Interest-bearing borrowings, bonds and other long-term payables are initially measured at fair value net of directly attributable transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the settlement or redemption amount is recognized over the term of the borrowings and recorded as finance costs.

Derivative financial instruments

The Group enters into derivative financial instruments to purchase sunflower seeds. Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period.The resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.

Embedded derivatives

Derivatives embedded in non-derivative host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the host contracts and the host contracts are not remeasured at fair value through statement of comprehensive income.

As of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 there were no material derivative financial instruments that were recognized in these consolidated financial statements.

Trade and other accounts payable

Accounts payable are measured at initial recognition at fair value, and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.

Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the Group. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Assets held by the Group under finance leases are recognized as assets of the Group at their fair value at the date of acquisition or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the consolidated statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation.  Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and a reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance expenses are recognised directly to the statement of comprehensive income and are classified as finance costs.

Rental income or expenses under operating leases are recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on a straight line basis over the term of the lease.

Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation (either based on legal regulations or implied) as a result of past events, and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made.

Reclassifications and revisions

 

Certain comparative information presented in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 has been revised in order to achieve comparability with the presentation used in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012. Such reclassifications and revisions were not significant to the Group financial statements.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4. Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Group's accounting policies, which are described in Note 3, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Critical judgements in applying accounting policies

The following are the critical judgments, apart from those involving estimations (see below), that management has made in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions of land lease rights

During the year ended 31 December 2010, the Group acquired control over entities owning legal rights for operating leases of agricultural land plots. For each individual acquisition, the Group evaluated whether the acquisition constituted an asset acquisition or a business combination. In making this judgment, management considered whether the acquired entities are capable of being conducted and managed as a business for the purpose of providing returns, including whether the acquired entities possess other assets and workforce as inputs compared to normal industry requirements. As a result, the Group's management concluded that land lease rights of USD 4,767 thousand and USD 18,801 thousand were acquired in assets acquisition and business combination transactions, respectively (Note 13).

Revenue recognition

In the normal course of business, the Group engages in sale and purchase transactions with the purpose of exchanging crops in various locations to fulfill the Group's production requirements. In accordance with the Group's accounting policy, revenue is not recognized with respect to the exchange transactions involving goods of similar nature and value. Group management applies judgment to determine whether each particular transaction represents an exchange or a transaction that generates revenue. In making this judgment, management considers whether the underlying crops are of similar type and quality, as well as whether the time passed between the transfer and receipt of the underlying crops indicates that the substance of the transaction is an exchange of similar goods.

Recognition of inventories

During the year ended 31 December 2012 and 2011, the Group acquired components for mixed fodder production from a local supplier under grain purchase financing arrangements. According to the contractual terms, legal ownership to the goods passed to the Group on physical delivery to the Group's grain storage facilities, which is generally the date when inventories are recognized in the Group's financial statements. However, based on the analysis of the nature of this arrangement, management applied judgment to determine the date on which control over these goods passed to the Group. In making this judgment, management considered the relevant significance of risk and rewards associated with ownership of grain, in particular date of transfer of physical damage risk, as well as commercial risks and benefits associated with ownership. Based on this assessment, management concluded that the Group assumed risk of physical damage and obtained commercial benefits prior to obtaining legal ownership over these inventories and as such, that these inventories should be recognized in the Group's financial statements from the date when they were acquired by the supplier. There were no such transactions in the year ended 31 December 2010.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4. Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty (continued)

Revaluation of property, plant and equipment

As described in Note 3 and 12, the Group applies revaluation model to the measurement of grain storage facilities. At each reporting date, the Group carries out a review of the carrying amount of these assets to determine whether the carrying amount differs materially from fair value. The Group carries out such review by preparing a discounted cash flow analysis involving assumptions on projected revenues and costs, and a discount rate. Additionally, the Group considers economic stability and availability of transactions with similar assets in the market when determining whether to perform a fair value assessment in a given period. Based on the results of this review, the Group concluded that grain storage facilities should be revalued during the year ended 31 December 2012, only.

Group appointed an independent valuator for revaluation of its grain storage facilities during the year ended 31 December 2012. Key assumptions used by independent valuator in assessing fair value of grain storage facilities using cost replacement method was as follows:

present condition of particular assets was ranked from excellent to good;

changes in prices of assets and construction materials from the date of its acquisition/construction till the date of valuation was assessed as 1.15;

other external and internal factors that might have effect on fair value of grain-storage facilities;

received results of revaluation based on replacement cost approach were compared with revaluation performed using income approach to check for impairment indicators of revalued assets, if any. Discount factor used in the model was USD WACC of 18.8%.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The following are the key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

Fair value less costs to sell of biological assets and agricultural produce

Biological assets are recorded at fair values less costs to sell.  The Group estimates the fair values of biological assets based on the following key assumptions:

Average meat output for broilers and livestock for meat production;

Average productive life of breeders and cattle held for regeneration and milk production;

Expected crops output;

Projected orchards output;

Estimated changes in future sales prices;

Projected production costs and costs to sell;

Discount rate.

During the year ended 31 December 2012 fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce was estimated using UAH WACC discount factor of 21,67% (31 December 2011: 19,87%; 31 December 2010 15,66%).

Although some of these assumptions are obtained from published market data, a majority of these assumptions are estimated based on the Group's historical and projected results.

Useful lives of property, plant and equipment

The estimation of the useful life of an item of property, plant and equipment is a matter of management estimate based upon experience with similar assets. In determining the useful life of an asset, management considers the expected usage, estimated technical obsolescence, physical wear and tear and the physical environment in which the asset is operated. Changes in any of these conditions or estimates may result in adjustments for future depreciation rates.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

4. Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty (continued)

VAT recoverable

Note 14 describes long-term VAT recoverable accumulated by the Group on its capital expenditures and investments in working capital. The balance of VAT recoverable may be realized by the Group either through a cash refund from the state budget or by set off against VAT liabilities with the state budget in future periods. Management classified VAT recoverable balance as current or non-current based on expectations as to whether it will be realized within twelve months from the reporting date. In addition, management assessed whether the allowance for irrecoverable VAT needs to be created.

In making this assessment, management considered past history of receiving VAT refunds from the state budget. For VAT recoverable expected to be set off against VAT liabilities in future periods, management based its estimates on detailed projections of expected excess of VAT output over VAT input in the normal course of the business.

Vinnytsia complex commissioning

As discussed in Notes 1 and 12, during the second half of 2012 the Group started commissioning production facilities at Vinnytsia complex, which were already completed, and therefore were operated under the trial mode. During this period the facilities were not ready for being used in the manner intended by management and no depreciation was charged. After, the trial period completion, the Group has been launching into operations production facilities reaching a full production capacity in forthcoming years and commenced depreciation of respective assets.

In making the assessment of the trial period length, management considered actual utilization of production facilities as well as output achieved, which were significantly lower than designed capacity of the equipment.

5. Segment information

All of the Group's operations are located within Ukraine.

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 therefore as follows:

Poultry and related operations segment:

 

sales of chicken meat

sales of sunflower oil

other poultry related sales

Grain growing operations segment:

sales of grain

Other agricultural operations segment:

 

sales of meat processing products and other meat

other agricultural operations (sales of fruits, milk, feed grains and other)

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group's accounting policies described in Note 3. Sales between segments are carried out at market prices. The segment result represents operating profit under IFRS before unallocated corporate expenses. 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 chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

5. Segment information (continued)

As of 31 December and for the year then ended the Group's segmental information was as follows:

 

Year ended 31 December 2012

Poultry

and related operations

Grain growing

Other agricultural operations

Eliminations

Consolidated

External sales

1,082,978

169,142

155,402

-

1,407,522

Sales between business segments

42,919

147,719

5,074

(195,712)

-

Total revenue

1,125,897

316,861

160,476

(195,712)

1,407,522

Segment results

318,537

92,139

3,494

-

414,170

Unallocated corporate expenses

(33,587)

Other expenses, net 1)

(61,879)

Profit before tax

318,704

Other information:

Additions to property, plant and equipment 2)

375,604

21,375

11,679

-

408,658

Depreciation and amortization expense 3)

57,922

19,569

6,522

-

84,013

Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

11,955

4,329

450

-

16,734

1) Include finance income, finance costs, foreign exchange loss (net) and other expenses (net).

2) Additions to property, plant and equipment in 2012 (Note 12) include unallocated additions in the amount of USD 4,092 thousand.

3) Depreciation and amortization for the year ended 31 December 2012 does not include unallocated depreciation and amortization in the amount of USD 3,122 thousand.

 

 

Year ended 31 December 2011

Poultry

and related operations

Grain growing

Other agricultural operations

Eliminations

Consolidated

External sales

978,871

103,739

146,480

-

1,229,090

Sales between business segments

36,381

117,831

5,203

(159,415)

-

Total revenue

1,015,252

221,570

151,683

(159,415)

1,229,090

Segment results

236,602

104,286

9,651

-

350,539

Unallocated corporate expenses

(29,795)

Other expenses, net 1)

(58,629)

Profit before tax

262,115

Other information:

Additions to property, plant and equipment 2)

309,072

23,079

7,598

-

339,749

Depreciation and amortization expense 3)

53,879

16,422

6,742

-

77,043

Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

2,665

17,322

1,301

-

21,288

 

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

2) Additions to property, plant and equipment in 2011 (Note 12) include unallocated additions in the amount of USD 2,527 thousand.

3) Depreciation and amortization for the year ended 31 December 2011 does not include unallocated depreciation and amortization in the amount of USD 3,298 thousand.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

5. Segment information (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2010

Poultry

and related operations

Grain growing

Other agricultural operations

Eliminations

Consolidated

External sales

800,237

35,631

108,338

-

944,206

Sales between business segments

28,584

85,668

3,353

(117,605)

-

Total revenue

828,821

121,299

111,691

(117,605)

944,206

Segment results

225,073

55,765

3,738

-

284,576

Unallocated corporate expenses

(27,792)

Other expenses, net 1)

(39,463)

Profit before tax

217,321

Other information:

Additions to property, plant and equipment 2)

128,972

17,360

9,825

-

156,157

Depreciation and amortization expense 3)

47,600

11,397

5,585

-

64,582

Net change in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

9,473

17,019

2,522

-

29,014

 

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

2) Additions to property, plant and equipment in 2010 (Note 12) include unallocated additions in the amount of USD 4,818 thousand.

3) Depreciation and amortization for the year ended 31 December 2010 does not include unallocated depreciation and amortization in the amount of USD 3,320 thousand.

The Group's export sales to external customers by major product types were as follows during the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Sunflower oil and related products

227,835

222,418

188,156

Grain

138,639

63,101

22,454

Chicken meat and related products

112,931

67,874

29,147

Other agricultural segment products

431

486

290

479,836

353,879

240,047

Export sales of sunflower oil and related products and export sales of grains are primarily made to global trading companies at CPT port terms. The major markets for the Group's export sales of chicken meat are Kazakhstan and Russia as well as, to the lower extent, other CIS countries, Middle East, Central Asia and Africa.

6. Revenue

Revenue for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

2012

2011

2010

Poultry and related operations segment

Chicken meat

804,381

693,207

562,982

Sunflower oil and related products

227,835

222,418

188,156

Other poultry related sales

50,762

63,246

49,099

1,082,978

978,871

800,237

Grain growing operations segment

Grain

169,142

103,739

35,631

169,142

103,739

35,631

Other agricultural operations segment

Other meat

102,959

99,740

79,185

Other agricultural sales

52,443

46,740

29,153

155,402

146,480

108,338

1,407,522

1,229,090

944,206

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

7. Cost of sales

Cost of sales for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

2012

2011

2010

Poultry and related operations

705,128

684,001

546,494

Grain growing operations

147,821

71,883

29,771

Other agricultural operations

148,960

133,243

104,372

1,001,909

889,127

680,637

 

For the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 cost of sales comprised the following:

2012

2011

2010

Costs of raw materials and other inventory used

700,410

620,385

475,093

Payroll and related expenses

151,538

131,840

101,425

Depreciation and amortization expense

74,870

66,675

56,799

Other costs

75,091

70,227

47,320

1,001,909

889,127

680,637

By-products arising from the agricultural production process are measured at net realizable value, and this value is deducted from the cost of the main product.

8. Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

2012

2011

2010

Payroll and related expenses

46,414

40,391

43,576

Services

20,738

24,381

17,517

Fuel and other materials used

13,646

12,433

9,166

Advertising expense

12,691

2,415

9,094

Depreciation expense

12,265

13,666

11,103

Representative costs and business trips

8,641

8,330

8,611

Insurance expense

1,594

1,919

1,734

Bank services and conversion fees

474

486

535

Other

4,022

2,426

771

120,485

106,447

102,107

Remuneration to the auditors, included in Services above, approximate to USD 744 thousand, USD 832 thousand and USD 1,000 thousand for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and audit fees approximate USD 600 thousand for each of the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010, with the remaining amount attributable to other advisory fees.

During the year ended 31 December 2010 Payroll and related expenses included a one-off bonus paid by the Group to one of the top managers in the form of 455,000 shares representing 0.4% of the share capital of MHP S.A. (Note 22). The amount recognized as part of selling, general and administrative expenses, was measured as the sum of the fair value of the shares at grant date of USD 6,483 thousand and the amount of payroll related taxes of USD 1,145 thousand (Note 28).

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

9. VAT refunds and other government grants income

The Ukrainian legislation provides for a number of different grants and tax benefits for companies involved in agricultural operations. The below mentioned grants and similar privileges are established by Verkhovna Rada (the Parliament) of Ukraine, as well as by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the State Committee of Water Industry, the customs authorities and local district administrations.

VAT refunds and other government grants recognized by the Group as income during the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

2012

2011

2010

VAT refunds

101,581

87,476

80,223

Fruits and vine cultivation

343

26

1,219

Other government grants

445

483

616

102,369

87,985

82,058

VAT refunds for agricultural industry

According to the Tax Code of Ukraine issued in December 2010 and effective as of 1 January 2011 («Tax Code»), companies that generated not less than 75% of gross revenues for the previous tax year from sales of own agricultural products are entitled to retain VAT on sales of agricultural products, net of VAT paid on purchases, for use in agricultural production.

In accordance with the Tax Code, the VAT rate will be decreased from currently effective 20% to 17% starting from 1 January 2014. The special VAT regime for the agricultural industry will be effective through 1 January 2018.

Included in VAT refunds for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 there were specific VAT subsidies for the production and sale of milk and live animals for further processing in the amount of USD 1,426thousand, USD 422 thousand and USD 2,125 thousand, respectively.

Government grants on fruits and vine cultivation

In accordance with the Law "On State Budget of Ukraine" two companies of the Group received grants for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 for the creation and cultivating of orchards, vines and berry-fields.

Other government grants

Other government grants recognized as income during the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 mainly comprised subsidies related to crop growing.

In addition to the government grants income recognized by the Group, the Group receives a grant to compensate agricultural producers for costs used to finance operations. Agricultural producers are entitled to the compensation of finance costs incurred on bank borrowings in accordance with the Law "On State Budget of Ukraine" during the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010. The eligibility, application and tender procedures related to such grants are defined and controlled by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine.

These grants were recognized as a reduction in the associated finance costs and during the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 were USD nil, USD 1,828 thousand and USD 4,999 thousand, respectively (Note 10).

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

10. Finance costs

Finance costs for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

2012

2011

2010

Interest on corporate bonds

64,449

64,996

50,911

Interest on bank borrowings

15,839

9,720

8,539

Interest on obligations under finance leases

4,795

5,157

5,979

Interest on financing arrangements for grain purchases

643

294

3,049

Bank commissions and other charges

3,786

3,782

1,921

Government grants as compensation for the finance costs of agricultural producers (Note 9)

-

(1,828)

(4,999)

Total finance costs

89,512

82,121

65,400

Less:

Finance costs included in the cost of qualifying assets

(30,201)

(16,203)

(2,456)

59,311

65,918

62,944

For qualifying assets, the weighted average capitalization rate on funds borrowed generally during the year ended 31 December 2012 was8.10% (2011: 9.55%, 2010: 10.62%).

Interest on corporate bonds for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 includes amortization of premium and debt issue costs on bonds issued in the amounts of USD 4,509 thousand, USD 4,124 thousand and USD 1,526 thousand, respectively.

11. Income tax

Substantially all of the Group's operating entities are located in Ukraine, therefore the effective tax rate reconciliation is completed based on Ukrainian statutory rates. The net results of the Group companies incorporated in jurisdictions other than Ukraine were insignificant during the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010.The majority of the Group companies that are involved in agricultural production pay the Fixed Agricultural Tax (the "FAT") in accordance with the Tax Code. The FAT replaces the following taxes for agricultural producers: Corporate Income Tax, Land Tax, Municipal Tax, Natural Resources Usage Duty, Geological Survey Duty, and Trade Patent. The FAT is calculated by local authorities and depends on the area and valuation of land occupied. This tax regime is valid indefinitely. FAT does not constitute an income tax, and as such, is recognized in the statement of comprehensive income in other operating expenses.

During the year ended 31 December 2012, the Group's companies that have the status of Corporate Income Tax (the "CIT") payers in Ukraine were subject to income tax at a rate of 21% (1 January 2011 - 1 April 2011 - 25%, 1 April 2011 - 31 December 2011 - 23%, and for the year ended 31 December 2010 - 25%).

The Tax Code of Ukraine (Note 29) is introducing gradual decreases in income tax rates from 23% effective 1 April 2011 to 16% effective 1 January 2014, as well as certain changes to the rules of income tax assessment starting from 1 April 2011. The deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 were measured based on the tax rates expected to be applied to the period when the temporary differences are expected to reverse.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

11. Income tax (continued)

The components of income tax expense were as follows for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Current income tax charge

7,915

5,664

3,413

Deferred tax benefit

(127)

(2,904)

(1,540)

Income tax expense

7,788

2,760

1,873

 

Reconciliation between profit before tax multiplied by the statutory tax rate and the tax expense for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

2012

2011

2010

Profit before income tax

318,704

262,115

217,321

At the Company's statutory income tax rate of 21% (23% since 1 April 2011 till 31 December 2011, 25% till 1 April 2011)

66,928

61,010

54,330

Tax effect of:

Income generated by FAT payers (exempt from income tax)

(82,443)

(77,043)

(76,815)

Changes in tax rate and law

-

-

(18,801)

(Recognized)/unrecognized deferred tax assets on property, plant and equipment

-

(6,792)

6,792

Non-deductible expenses (by law)

19,402

10,332

11,889

Expenses not deducted for tax purposes (policy choice)

3,901

15,253

24,478

Income tax expense

7,788

2,760

1,873

As of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 the Group did not recognize deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences of USD 18.576 thousand, USD 64,907 thousand and USD 97,912 thousand, respectively, as the Group did not intend to deduct the relevant expenses for tax purposes in subsequent periods. As of 31 December 2010 the Group did not recognize deferred tax assets on temporary differences in respect of the property, plant and equipment of USD 27,168 thousand due to uncertainties relating to norms of Tax Code which came into effect from 1 April 2011. As of 31 December 2011, subsequent to the implementation of the Tax Code, management of the Group reassessed the recoverability of the deferred tax assets in respect property, plant and equipment. The Group was able to utilize part of the deferred tax assets balance in 2011 and has the ability to utilize the residual balance in future periods in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Code.

Deferred tax liabilities have not been recognized in respect of unremitted earnings of Ukrainian subsidiaries as the earnings can be remitted free from taxation currently and in future years, based on current legislation.

As of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 deferred tax assets and liabilities comprised the following:

2012

2011

2010

Deferred tax assets arising from:

Property, plant and equipment

4,732

5,996

6,792

Other current liabilities

1,301

1,518

1,619

Inventories

1,081

1,011

-

Advances received and other payables

849

1,155

4,284

Expenses deferred in tax books

3,484

288

1,942

less:

Unrecognized deferred tax assets

-

-

(6,792)

Total deferred tax assets

11,447

9,968

7,845

Deferred tax liabilities arising from:

Property, plant and equipment

(4,165)

 (2,987)

(2,655)

Inventories

(2,138)

(996)

(675)

Prepayments to suppliers

(258)

 (397)

(1,827)

Total deferred tax liabilities

(6,561)

(4,380)

(5,157)

Net deferred tax assets

4,886

5,588

2,688

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

11. Income tax (continued)

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes relate to the same fiscal authority. The following amounts, determined after appropriate offsetting, are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Deferred tax assets

8,231

7,795

5,190

Deferred tax liabilities

(3,345)

(2,207)

(2,502)

4,886

5,588

2,688

The movements in net deferred tax assets for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

2012

2011

2010

Net deferred tax assets as of beginning of the year

5,588

2,688

1,213

Deferred tax benefit

127

2,904

1,540

Deferred tax on property, plant and equipment charged directly to revaluation reserve

(826)

-

Translation difference

(3)

(4)

(65)

Net deferred tax assets as of end of the year

4,886

5,588

2,688

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

12. Property, plant and equipment

The following table represents movements in property, plant and equipment for the year ended 31 December 2012:

 

Buildings

and

structures

Grain

storage

facilities

Machinery

and

equipment

Utilities

and

infrastructure

Vehicles and agricultural machinery

Office

furniture and equipment

Construction

 in progress

Total

Cost or fair value:

At 1 January 2012

293,998

43,912

348,916

58,726

215,188

17,876

315,380

1,293,996

Additions

61,598

-

25,487

7,204

53,341

1,383

263,737

412,750

Disposals

(1,293)

-

(2,222)

(147)

(4,352)

(947)

(18)

(8,979)

Transfers

99,744

4,721

62,339

10,495

1,445

343

(179,087)

-

Revaluations

-

1,151

-

-

-

-

-

1,151

Translation difference

(177)

(28)

(415)

(127)

(335)

(121)

(322)

(1,525)

At 31 December 2012

453,870

49,756

434,105

76,151

265,287

18,534

399,690

1,697,393

Accumulated depreciation and impairment:

At 1 January 2012

51,435

2,373

109,983

16,473

94,868

9,941

-

285,073

Depreciation charge for the year

16,365

1,584

31,039

3,750

28,239

3,195

-

84,172

Elimination upon disposal

(938)

-

(1,731)

(75)

(3,380)

(865)

-

(6,989)

Elliminated upon revaluations

-

(4,015)

-

-

-

-

-

(4,015)

Translation difference

(112)

133

(248)

(67)

(185)

(56)

-

(535)

At 31 December 2012

66,750

75

139,043

20,081

119,542

12,215

-

357,706

Net book value

At 1 January 2012

242,563

41,539

238,933

42,253

120,320

7,935

315,380

1,008,923

At 31 December 2012

387,120

49,681

295,062

56,070

145,745

6,319

399,690

1,339,687

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

12. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

The following table represents movements in property, plant and equipment for the year ended 31 December 2011:

 

Buildings

and

structures

Grain

storage

facilities

Machinery

and

equipment

Utilities

and

infrastructure

Vehicles and agricultural machinery

Office

furniture and equipment

Construction

 in progress

Total

Cost or fair value:

At 1 January 2011

259,799

32,589

274,024

52,440

190,943

16,046

131,551

957,392

Additions

27,030

7,728

45,656

5,530

29,285

1,786

225,261

342,276

Disposals

(247)

-

(743)

(4)

(2,083)

(121)

-

(3,198)

Transfers

8,361

3,720

31,011

950

(2,263)

223

(42,002)

-

Translation difference

(945)

(125)

(1,032)

(190)

(694)

(58)

570

(2,474)

At 31 December 2011

293,998

43,912

348,916

58,726

215,188

17,876

315,380

1,293,996

Accumulated depreciation and impairment:

At 1 January 2011

37,189

1,046

83,171

13,198

71,068

6,755

-

212,427

Depreciation charge for the year

14,517

1,331

27,602

3,325

25,323

3,322

-

75,420

Elimination upon disposal

(128)

-

(473)

(1)

(1,253)

(109)

-

(1,964)

Translation difference

(143)

(4)

(317)

(49)

(270)

(27)

-

(810)

At 31 December 2011

51,435

2,373

109,983

16,473

94,868

9,941

-

285,073

Net book value

At 1 January 2011

222,610

31,543

190,853

39,242

119,875

9,291

131,551

744,965

At 31 December 2011

242,563

41,539

238,933

42,253

120,320

7,935

315,380

1,008,923

 

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

12. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

The following table represents movements in property, plant and equipment for the year ended 31 December 2010:

 

Buildings

and

structures

Grain

storage

facilities

Machinery

and

equipment

Utilities

and

infrastructure

Vehicles and agricultural machinery

Office

furniture and equipment

Construction in progress

 

 

Total

Cost or fair value:

At 1 January 2010

217,356

30,929

244,698

52,757

154,570

13,897

66,322

780,529

Additions

25,500

1,563

21,906

4,897

29,526

2,102

75,481

160,975

Disposals

(176)

-

(425)

(38)

(1,563)

(51)

-

(2,253)

Transfers

6,670

12

2,248

1,167

122

49

(10,268)

-

Acquired through business

combination (Note 2)

6,365

-

2,106

22

7,955

15

-

16,463

Reclassifications

3,652

-

2,869

(6,521)

-

-

-

-

Translation difference

432

85

622

156

333

34

16

1,678

At 31 December 2010

259,799

32,589

274,024

52,440

190,943

16,046

131,551

957,392

Accumulated depreciation:

At 1 January 2010

23,447

-

59,634

9,593

49,896

3,690

-

146,260

Depreciation charge for the year

13,216

1,049

23,409

4,397

22,088

3,110

-

67,269

Elimination upon disposal

(36)

-

(234)

(3)

(992)

(46)

-

(1,311)

Reclassifications

540

-

265

(805)

-

-

-

-

Translation difference

22

(3)

97

16

76

1

-

209

At 31 December 2010

37,189

1,046

83,171

13,198

71,068

6,755

-

212,427

Net book value

At 1 January 2010

193,909

30,929

185,064

43,164

104,674

10,207

66,322

634,269

At 31 December 2010

222,610

31,543

190,853

39,242

119,875

9,291

131,551

744,965

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

12. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

During the second half of 2012 the Group started commissioning production facilities at Vinnytsia complex, which were already completed. Since the end of 2012 respective production facilities have been being launched into operations reaching a full production capacity in forthcoming years (Note 1). The facilities of Vinnytsia complex remaining under construction as of 31 December 2012 will be commissioned during 2013 and 2014, as scheduled.

As of 31 December 2012, included within construction in progress were prepayments for property, plant and equipment in the amount of USD 24,796 thousand (2011: USD 46,086 thousand, 2010: USD 25,020 thousand).

As of 31 December 2012, included within property, plant and equipment were fully depreciated assets with the original cost of USD 34 722 thousand (2011: USD 19,647 thousand, 2010: USD 12,494 thousand).

As of 31 December 2012, certain of the Group's machinery and equipment with the carrying amount of USD nil (2011: USD 4,648 thousand, 2010: USD 5,247 thousand) were pledged as collateral to secure its bank borrowings (Note 23).

As of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 the net carrying amount of property, plant and equipment, represented by vehicles and agricultural machinery, held under finance lease agreements was USD 69,059 thousand, USD 73,798 thousand and USD 72,234 thousand, respectively.

Impairment assessment

The Group reviews its property, plant and equipment each period to determine if any indication of impairment exists. Based on these reviews, there were no indicators of impairment as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010.

Revaluation of grain storage facilities

During the year ended 31 December 2012, the Group engaged independent appraisers to revalue its grain storage facilities. The effective date of revaluation was 31 October 2012. The valuation, which conformed to the International Valuation Standards, was determined using replacement cost method by reference to observable prices in an active market.

No revaluation of grain storage facilities was performed during the years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010 as, based on management's assessment, the fair value of grain storage facilities as of 31 December 2011 and 2010 did not materially differ from their carrying amount.

If the grain storage facilities were carried at cost and depreciated on a straight line basis based on their original depreciation rate, their net book value as of 31 December 2012 would be USD 24,102 thousand (2011: USD 20,514 thousand, 2010: USD 13,792 thousand).

13. Land lease rights

Land lease rights represent rights for operating leases of agricultural land plots, the major part of which was acquired by the Group during the year ended 31 December 2010 as part of asset acquisitions and through business combinations.

The following table represents the movements in land lease rights for the years ended 31 December:

2012

2011

2010

Cost:

As of 1 January

30,332

24,439

965

Additions

1,314

5,995

4,767

Acquired through business combinations (Note 2)

-

-

18,801

Translation difference

(12)

(102)

(94)

As of 31 December

31,634

30,332

24,439

Accumulated amortization:

As of 1 January

3,105

1,223

111

Amortization charge for the year

1,837

1,891

1,117

Translation difference

(2)

(9)

(5)

As of 31 December

4,940

3,105

1,223

Net book value:

As of 1 January

27,227

23,216

854

As of 31 December

26,694

27,227

23,216

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

14. Long-term VAT recoverable, net

As of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 the balance of long-term VAT recoverable was accumulated on continuing capital expenditures.Management expects that these balances will not be recovered within twelve months of the reporting date.

As of 31 December 2012, an allowance for estimated irrecoverable long-term VAT of USD 7,754 thousand was recorded by the Group (2011: USD 4,938 thousand, 2010: USD 3,746 thousand).

15. Biological assets

The balances of non-current biological assets were as follows as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

Thousand units

Carrying amount

Thousand units

Carrying amount

Thousand units

Carrying amount

2012

2011

2010

Orchards, hectare

1.64

30,018

1.64

27,978

1.87

25,768

Milk cows, boars, sows, units

21.6

18,547

14.1

14,803

13.1

13,997

Other non-current bearer biological assets

994

906

714

Total bearer non-current biological assets

49,559

43,687

40,479

Non-current cattle and pigs, units

7.1

4,136

5.1

2,640

5.9

2,809

Total consumable non-current biological assets

4,136

2,640

2,809

Total non-current biological assets

53,695

46,327

43,288

 

The balances of current biological assets were as follows as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

Thousand units

Carrying amount

Thousand units

Carrying amount

Thousand units

Carrying amount

2012

2011

2010

Breeders held for hatchery eggs production, units

2,634

54,273

2,384

39,345

2,360

39,530

Total bearer current

biological assets

54,273

39,345

39,530

Broiler poultry, units

26,223

51,051

25,273

55,411

26,371

43,287

Hatchery eggs, units

20,587

6,628

20,472

5,915

20,179

5,724

Crops in fields, hectare

75

39,590

71

23,876

76

17,840

Cattle and pigs, units

45

7,204

56

10,654

61

9,118

Other current consumable biological assets

530

789

811

Total consumable current biological assets

105,003

96,645

76,780

Total current biological assets

159,276

135,990

116,310

 

Other current consumable biological assets include geese and other livestock.

 

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

15. Biological assets (continued)

The following table represents movements in biological assets for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

Crops

in fields

Orchards

Breeders held for hatchery eggs production

Broiler

poultry

Milk cows, boars, sows

Non-current cattle and pigs

 

Cattle, pigs

As of 1 January 2010

11,715

23,478

35,845

36,957

9,560

2,667

6,714

Increase due to purchases

3,135

1,537

8,176

2,830

176

65

1,756

Acquired through business combinations (Note 2)

2,234

-

-

-

3,411

71

3,560

Gains/(losses) arising from change in fair value of biological assets less costs to sell

155,551

10,104

72,341

504,092

10,599

(1,976)

23,792

Transfer to consumable biological assets

-

-

(69,968)

69,968

(1,782)

(295)

2,077

Transfer to bearing non-current biological assets

-

-

-

-

2,162

3,724

(5,886)

Decrease due to sale

-

-

-

-

(529)

(7)

(8,371)

Decrease due to harvest

(154,791)

(9,455)

(6,957)

(570,647)

(9,611)

(1,449)

(14,535)

Translation difference

(4)

104

93

87

11

9

11

As of 31 December 2010

17,840

25,768

39,530

43,287

13,997

2,809

9,118

Increase due to purchases

7,239

1,820

8,983

80

12

35

1,946

Gains/(losses) arising from change in fair value of biological assets less costs to sell

273,357

13,487

84,905

616,361

12,781

(63)

32,249

Transfer to consumable biological assets

-

-

(76,889)

76,889

(1,325)

(285)

1,610

Transfer to bearing non-current biological assets

-

-

-

-

4,072

1,269

(5,340)

Decrease due to sale

-

-

-

-

(198)

(12)

(11,291)

Decrease due to harvest

(274,383)

(12,994)

(17,045)

(681,022)

(14,484)

(1,104)

(17,601)

Translation difference

(177)

(103)

(139)

(184)

(52)

(9)

(37)

As of 31 December 2011

23,876

27,978

39,345

55,411

14,803

2,640

10,654

Increase due to purchases

6,300

1,896

10,359

186

251

54

1,722

Gains/(losses) arising from change in fair value of biological assets less costs to sell

290,952

13,964

104,920

725,261

12,820

(389)

31,402

Transfer to consumable biological assets

-

-

(87,496)

87,496

-

(176)

176

Transfer to bearing non-current biological assets

-

-

-

-

9,559

2,498

(12,057)

Decrease due to sale

-

-

-

-

(599)

(13)

(12,303)

Decrease due to harvest

(281,529)

(13,805)

(12,836)

(817,282)

(18,279)

(477)

(12,388)

Translation difference

(9)

(15)

(19)

(21)

(8)

(1)

(2)

As of 31 December 2012

39,590

30,018

54,273

51,051

18,547

4,136

7,204

 

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

16. Inventories

The balances of inventories were as follows as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Components for mixed fodder production

175,013

111,220

83,477

Work in progress

44,043

35,705

19,100

Other raw materials

25,023

19,037

14,345

Spare parts

10,999

5,373

3,831

Sunflower oil

9,662

3,077

4,234

Packaging materials

4,533

4,057

4,092

Mixed fodder

3,802

2,822

2,231

Other inventories

1,180

949

1,281

274,255

182,240

132,591

As of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 work in progress in the amount of USD 44,043 thousand, 35,705 thousand and USD19,100 thousand comprised expenses incurred in cultivating fields to be planted in the years 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

As of 31 December 2012, components for mixed fodder production with carrying amount of USD 62,500 thousand (2011: USD 45,491 thousand, 2010: USD 62,500 thousand) were pledged as collateral to secure bank borrowings (Note 23).

17. Agricultural produce

The balances of agricultural produce were as follows as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

Thousand tonnes

Carrying amount

Thousand tonnes

Carrying amount

Thousand tonnes

Carrying amount

2012

2011

2010

Chicken meat

14,715

26,206

5,561

11,716

15,333

24,403

Other meat

N/A1)

4,059

N/A1)

6,380

N/A1)

4,058

Grain

631

121,507

841

131,764

455

77,069

Fruits, vegetables and other crops

N/A1)

14,356

N/A1)

19,162

N/A1)

8,320

166,128

169,022

113,850

1) Due to the diverse composition of noted produce unit of measurement is not applicable.

18. Taxes recoverable and prepaid, net

Taxes recoverable and prepaid were as follows as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

VAT recoverable

213,944

149,853

116,534

Miscellaneous taxes prepaid

5,228

1,350

1,472

Less: allowance for irrecoverable VAT

(18,864)

(14,028)

(10,182)

200,308

137,175

107,824

19. Trade accounts receivable, net

The balances of trade accounts receivable were as follows as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Agricultural operations

59,177

53,750

44,888

Due from related parties (Note 28)

10,359

10,895

7,756

Sunflower oil sales

4,237

1,934

1,536

Less: allowance for irrecoverable amounts

(1,157)

(785)

(785)

72,616

65,794

53,395

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

19. Trade accounts receivable, net (continued)

The allowance for irrecoverable amounts is estimated at the level of 25% of trade accounts receivable on sales of poultry meat which are over 30 days past due (for trade accounts receivable on other sales - over 60 days). Trade accounts receivable on sales of poultry meat which are aged over 270 days and trade accounts receivable on other sales which are aged over 360 days are provided in full.

The Group also performs specific analysis of trade accounts receivable due from individual customers to determine whether any further adjustments are required to the allowance for irrecoverable amounts assessed on the percentages disclosed above. Based on the results of such a review as of 31 December 2012 the Group determined that trade accounts receivable on sales of poultry meat of USD 456 thousand (2011: USD 750 thousand, 2010: USD 305 thousand) were overdue but do not require allowance for irrecoverable amounts.

For the year ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 the Group has not recorded any impairment of receivables relating to amounts owed by related parties as management is certain about their recoverability.

The ageing of trade accounts receivable that were impaired as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

Trade accounts receivable

Allowance for irrecoverable amounts

2012

2011

2010

2012

2011

2010

Trade accounts receivable on sales of poultry meat:

Over 30 but less than 270 days

915

372

408

(457)

(93)

(102)

Over 270 days

125

344

79

(125)

(344)

(79)

1,040

716

487

(582)

(437)

(181)

Trade accounts receivable on other sales:

Over 60 but less than 360 days

359

199

141

(141)

(50)

(35)

Over 360 days

434

298

569

(434)

(298)

(569)

793

497

710

(575)

(348)

(604)

1,833

1,213

1,197

(1,157)

(785)

(785)

20. Short-term bank deposits

Short-term bank deposits were as follows as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2011

2010

Effective rate

USD' 000

Effective rate

USD' 000

UAH

9.00 %

1,777

15.93 %

59,460

USD

-

-

8.37 %

75,000

1,777

134,460

As of 31 December 2011 and 2010, short-term deposits were placed with Ukrainian banks for periods of six months to one year. As of 31 December 2012 the Group had no short-term bank deposits.

21. Cash and cash equivalents

The balances of cash and cash equivalents were as follows as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Cash in hand and with banks

41,027

47,119

39,321

USD short-term deposits with banks

45,000

37,000

-

UAH short-term deposits with banks

8,758

10,639

-

94,785

94,758

39,321

During the year ended 31 December 2012, UAH and USD denominated short-term deposits earned an effective interest rate of 18.00% and 6.42%, respectively (2011: 5.29% and 5.60%, respectively; 2010: nil). All cash and cash equivalents are held within reputable foreign and Ukrainian banks.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

22. Shareholders' equity

Share capital

As of 31 December the authorized, issued and fully paid share capital of MHP S.A. comprised the following number of shares:

2012

2011

2010

Number of shares authorized for issue

159,250,000

159,250,000

159,250,000

Number of shares issued and fully paid

110,770,000

110,770,000

110,770,000

Number of shares outstanding

105,666,888

107,854,856

107,854,856

The authorized share capital as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 was EUR 318,500 thousand represented by 159,250,000 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.

Treasury shares

During the year ended 31 December 2012 the Group acquired, under the share buy-back program, 3,445,000 shares for cash consideration of USD 41,465 thousand. In December 2012 the Group transferred 1,257,032 shares in exchange for 10% share in NPF Urozhay, the Group's subsidiary. The excess of the fair value of shares transferred that approximated the carrying value of the non-controlling interest at the transaction date over the carrying value of the shares bought back, in the amount of USD 2,417 thousand was recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital (Note 2).

During the year ended 31 December 2010, the Group acquired, under the share buy-back program, 3,370,144 shares for a cash consideration of USD 46,288 thousand, of which 455,000 shares were further partially used for the compensation scheme (Note 8). The excess of the fair value of shares transferred over the carrying value of the shares bought back in the amount of USD 750 thousand was recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital.

23. Bank borrowings

The following table summarizes bank borrowings and credit lines outstanding as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Bank

Currency

WAIR 1)

USD' 000

WAIR 1)

USD' 000

WAIR 1)

USD' 000

Foreign banks

USD

5.14%

190,976

4.39%

95,979

5.52%

78,642

Foreign banks

EUR

2.15%

162,675

3.13%

97,009

3.12%

56,712

353,651

192,988

135,354

Ukrainian banks

USD

5.43%

147,490

5.39%

86,500

6.25%

36,750

Ukrainian banks

UAH

-

-

7.75%

26,414

147,490

86,500

63,164

Total bank borrowings

501,141

279,488

198,518

Less:

Short-term bank borrowings and current portion of long-term bank borrowings

(301,658)

(170,380)

(140,092)

Total long-term bank borrowings

199,483

109,108

58,426

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

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 the borrowings drawn with the Ukrainian banks is payable on a monthly or quarterly basis. Interest on borrowings drawn with foreign banks is payable semi-annually.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

23. Bank borrowings (continued)

Term loans and credit line facilities were as follows as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Credit lines

232,490

146,500

141,806

Term loans

268,651

132,988

56,712

501,141

279,488

198,518

The following table summarizes fixed and floating interest rates bank loans and credit lines held by the Group as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Floating interest rate

501,141

276,712

158,750

Fixed interest rate

-

2,776

39,768

501,141

279,488

198,518

Bank borrowings and credit lines outstanding as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 were repayable as follows:

2012

2011

2010

Within one year

301,658

170,380

140,092

In the second year

66,840

30,951

22,001

In the third to fifth year inclusive

115,316

60,871

31,377

After five years

17,327

17,286

5,048

501,141

279,488

198,518

As of 31 December 2012, the Group had available undrawn facilities of USD 133,981 thousand (2011: USD 251,315 thousand, 2010: USD 168,323 thousand). These undrawn facilities expire during the period from January 2013 until June 2020.

The Group, as well as, particular subsidiaries of the Group have to comply with certain covenants imposed by the banks providing the loans. The main covenants which are to be complied with by the Group are as follows: total equity to total assets ratio, net debt to EBITDA ratio, EBITDA to interest expenses ratio and current ratio. The Group subsidiaries are also required to obtain approval from lenders regarding the property to be used as collateral.

During the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 the Group has complied with all covenants imposed by banks providing the loans.

As of 31 December 2012, the Group had borrowings of USD50,000 thousand (2011: USD 52,191 thousand, 2010: USD 55,751 thousand) that were secured. These borrowings were secured by property, plant and equipment with a carrying amount of USDnil thousand (2011: USD 4,648 thousand, 2010: USD 5,247 thousand) (Note 12) and inventories with a carrying amount of USD 62,500 thousand (2011: USD 45,491 thousand, 2010: 62,500) (Note 16).

As of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 accrued interest on bank borrowings were USD 3,969 thousand, USD 1,916 thousand and USD 1,329 thousand, respectively

24. Bonds issued

Bonds issued and outstanding as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

2012

2011

2010

10.25% Senior Notes due in 2011

-

-

9,967

10.25% Senior Notes due in 2015

584,767

584,767

584,767

Unamortized premium on bonds issued

2,801

3,755

4,640

Unamortized debt issuance cost

(16,053)

(21,522)

(26,596)

571,515

567,000

572,778

Less:

Current portion of bonds issued

-

-

(9,892)

Total long-term portion of bonds issued

571,515

567,000

562,886

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

24. Bonds issued (continued)

As of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 accrued interest on bonds issued were USD 10,156 thousand, USD 10,157 thousand and USD 10,244 thousand, respectively.

10.25% Senior Notes

In November 2006, MHP SA issued USD 250,000 thousand10.25% Senior Notes, due in November 2011, at par.

On 29 April 2010, MHP S.A. issued USD 330,000 thousand 10.25% Senior Notes due in 2015 at an issue price of 101.452% of principal amount.

As of 13 May 2010 MHP S.A. exchanged 96.01% (USD 240,033 thousand) of USD 250,000 thousand of the existing 10.25% Senior Notes due in 2011 for the new Notes due in 2015. As a result of the exchange, new Senior Notes were issued for the total par value of USD 254,767 thousand.

The Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior basis by MHP, Druzhba Narodiv, Druzhba Narodiv Nova, Myronivsky Zavod po Vygotovlennyu Krup i Kombikormiv, Oril-Leader, Katerynopilsky Elevator, Ptahofabryka Peremoga Nova, Zernoproduct, Myronivska Ptahofabryka, Starynska Ptahofabryka, Ptahofabryka Shahtarska Nova, Agrofort, NPF Urozhay, Vinnytska Ptahofabryka. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. 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 indebtedness agreement, 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, all outstanding Senior Notes will become due and payable without further action or notice. 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.

During the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 the Group has complied with all covenants defined by indebtedness agreement.

The weighted average effective interest rate on the Senior Notes is 11.7% per annum for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010. The notes are listed on London Stock Exchange.

25. Finance lease obligations

Long-term finance lease obligations represent amounts due under agreements for lease of trucks, agricultural machinery and equipment with Ukrainian and foreign companies. As of 31 December 2012, the weighted average interest rates on finance lease obligations were 7.28% and 7.69% for finance lease obligations denominated in EUR and USD, respectively (2011: 8.88% and 7.68%, 2010: 8.92% and 7.91%).

The following are the minimum lease payments and present value of minimum lease payments under the finance lease agreements as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

Minimum lease payments

Present value of minimum lease payments

2012

2011

2010

2012

2011

2010

Payable within one year

25,704

22,736

28,350

21,491

19,267

23,827

Payable in the second year

20,130

16,391

18,775

17,814

14,706

16,705

Payable in the third to fifth year inclusive

30,488

19,145

22,353

28,142

17,852

20,684

76,322

58,272

69,478

67,447

51,825

61,216

Less:

Future finance charges

(8,875)

(6,447)

(8,262)

-

-

-

Present value of finance lease obligations

67,447

51,825

61,216

67,447

51,825

61,216

Less:

 

Current portion

(21,492)

(19,267)

(23,827)

Finance lease obligations, long-term portion

45,955

32,558

37,389

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

26. Trade accounts payable

Trade accounts payable were as follows as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Trade accounts payable to third parties

68,918

52,655

18,986

Payables due to related parties( Note 28)

52

34

26

68,970

52,689

19,012

As of 31 December 2012 trade accounts payable included liabilities that bear a floating rate of interest under grain purchase financing arrangements in the amount of USD 29,362 thousand and accrued interest of USD 294 thousand (2011: USD 11,184 thousand and accrued interest of USD 126 thousand, 2010: nil).

27. Other current liabilities

Other current liabilities were as follows as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Accrued payroll and related taxes

34,285

32,886

24,528

Amounts payable for property, plant and equipment

11,415

10,236

4,396

Advances from and other payables due to third parties

7,820

1,921

4,137

Advances from related parties (Note 28)

200

200

200

Other payables

9,182

8,026

4,781

62,902

53,269

38,042

28. 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 theother 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 effected on the same terms and conditions as transactions between unrelated parties.

Transactions with related parties under common control

The Group enters into transactions with related parties that are the companies under common control of the Principal Shareholder of the Group (Note 1) in the ordinary course of business 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. Management believes that amounts receivable due from related parties do not require an allowance for irrecoverable amounts and that the amounts payable to related parties will be settled at cost. 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.

The transactions with the related parties during the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2012 were as follows:

2012

2011

2010

Sales of goods to related parties

9,058

10,649

7,476

Sales of services to related parties

107

89

51

Purchases from related parties

544

127

194

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

28. Related party balances and transactions (continued)

The balances owed to and due from related parties were as follows as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Trade accounts receivable (Note 19)

10,359

10,895

7,756

Payables due to related parties( Note 28)

52

34

26

Advances received (Note 27)

200

200

200

Advances and finance aid

4,935

2,000

2,304

Compensation of key management personnel

Total compensation of the Group's key management personnel included primarily in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income amounted to USD 11,686 thousand, USD 8,741 thousand and USD 15,514 thousand for the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Compensation of key management personnel consists of contractual salary and performance bonuses. During the year ended 31 December 2010 compensation to key management personnel included a one-off bonus to one of the top managers in the amount of USD7,628 thousand (Note 8).

Total compensation of the Group's non-executive directors, which consists of contractual salary, amounted to USD 407 thousand, USD 380 thousand and USD 353 thousand in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Key management personnel totalled 40, 38 and 38individuals as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, including 4 independent directors as of 31 December 2012 and 2011 and 3 independent directors as of 31 December 2010.

Other transactions with related parties

In December 2012 the Group increased its effective ownership interest in NPF Urozhay to 99.9% through the acquisition of a non-controlling interest previously held by one of its key management personnel in exchange for 1,257,032 treasury shares held by the Group (Note 2, 22).

29. Contingencies and contractual commitments

Operating environment

The principal business activities of the Group are within Ukraine. Emerging markets such asUkraine are subject to different risks than more developed markets, including economic, political and social, and legal and legislative risks.  As has happened in the past, actual or perceived financial problems or an increase in the perceived risks associated with investing in emerging economies could adversely affect the investment climate in Ukraine and the Ukraine's economy in general.  Laws and regulations affecting business operating in Ukraine are subject to rapid changes and the Group's assets and operations could be at risk if there are any adverse changes in the political and business environment.

After the crisis year 2009, the Ukraine's economy recovered during 2010 and 2011, and has slowed in 2012. Due to a decrease of industrial production by 1.2%, GDP growth constituted 0.2%, in 2012, comparing to 5.2% growth in 2011 and 4.1% growth 2010.  

The Ukrainian currency remained relatively stable during 2012, following the trends of 2011 and 2010.

Taxation

Ukrainian tax authorities are increasingly directing their attention to the business community as a result of the overall Ukrainian economic environment. In respect of this, the local and national tax environment in Ukraine 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, there have been many new tax and foreign currency laws and related regulations introduced in recent years which are not always clearly written.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

29. Contingencies and contractual commitments (continued)

In December 2010, the Tax Code of Ukraine was officially published. In its entirety, the Tax Code of Ukraine became effective on 1 January 2011, while some of its provisions took effect later (such as, Section III dealing with corporate income tax, which came into force from 1 April 2011). Apart from changes in CIT rates from 1 April 2011 and planned abandonment of VAT refunds for the agricultural industry from 1 January 2018, as discussed in Notes 11 and 9, respectively, the Tax Code also changed various other taxation rules.

Legal issues

In the ordinary course of business, the Group is subject to legal actions and complaints. As of 31 December 2012, the Group companies had ongoing litigations with the tax authorities related to disallowance of certain amounts of VAT refunds claimed by the Group. According to the assessment performed by the management of the Group on a case by case basis the maximum exposure of the Group to such risks as of 31 December 2012 amounted to USD 30,729 thousand. Out of this amount, USD 29,533 thousand relates to cases where court hearings took place and where the court in either the first or second instance has already ruled in favour of the Group. Based on past history of court resolutions of similar lawsuits Management believes that possible exposure relating to these court cases amounts to approximately USD 1,196 thousand as of 31 December 2012 (2011: USD 2,000 thousand, 2010: nil).

Contractual commitments on purchase of property, plant and equipment

During the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010, the companies of the Group entered into a number of contracts with foreign suppliers for the purchase of property plant and equipment for development of agricultural operations. As of 31 December 2012, purchase commitments on such contracts were primarily related to construction of the Vinnytsya poultry complex and amounted to USD 14,689 thousand (2011: USD 80,168 thousand, 2010: USD 79,746 thousand).

Commitments on land operating leases

The Group has the following contractual obligations in respect of land operating leases as of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Within one year

22,011

12,480

11,855

In the second to the fifth year inclusive

74,288

41,457

37,037

Thereafter

79,551

64,713

51,688

175,850

118,650

100,580

The increase in contractual obligations under land operating leases was attributable to higher rates, introduced by the Ukrainian Government effective from January 2012, used to determine the amount of such obligations.

Ukrainian legislation provides for a ban on sales of agricultural land plots till 1 January 2016. There are significant uncertainties as to the subsequent extension of the ban. The current legislation has resulted in the Group holding land lease rights, rather than the land itself.

30. Fair value of financial instruments

Fair value disclosures in respect of financial instruments are made in accordance with the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standard 7 "Financial Instruments: Disclosure". 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. Theestimates 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, and trade accounts payable due to the short-term nature of the financial instruments.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

30. Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

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

2012

2011

2010

2012

2011

2010

Financial liabilities

Bank borrowings (Note 23)

501,141

279,488

198,518

508,702

283,677

199,185

Senior Notes due in 2015 (Note 24)

581,671

577,157

573,043

601,385

513,697

613,339

Senior Notes due in 2011(Note 24)

-

-

9,979

-

-

10,092

Finance lease obligations (Note 25)

67,447

51,825

61,216

66,342

51,418

63,420

The carrying amount of Senior Notes issued includes interest accrued at each of the respective dates.

The fair value of bank borrowings and finance lease obligations was estimated by discounting the expected future cash outflows by a market rate of interest.

The fair value of Senior Notes was estimated based on market quotations.

31. Risk management policies

During the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 there were no changes to objectives, policies and process for credit risk, capital risk, liquidity risk, currency risk, interest rate risk, livestock diseases risk and commodity price and procurement risk managing.

Capital risk management

The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities of the Group will be able to continue as a going concern while maximising the return to the equity holders through maintaining a balance between the higher returns that might be possible with higher levels of borrowings and the security afforded by a sound capital position. The management of the Group reviews the capital structure on a regular basis. Based on the results of this review, the Group takes steps to balance its overall capital structure through new share issues and through the issue of new debt or the redemption of existing debt.

The Group's target is to achieve a leverage ratio (net debt to adjusted operating profit) of not higher than 2.5. Prior to 2010 the Group defined its leverage ratio as the proportion of debt to adjusted operating profit. During the year ended 31 December 2010, the Group changed the definition of its leverage ratio, which now is determined as the proportion of net debt to adjusted operating profit.

As of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010 the leverage ratio was as follows:

2012

2011

2010

Bank borrowings (Note 23)

501,141

279,488

198,518

Bonds issued (Note 24)

571,515

567,000

572,778

Finance lease obligations (Note 25)

67,447

51,825

61,216

Debt

1,140,103

898,313

832,512

Less:

Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term bank deposits

(94,785)

(96,535)

(173,781)

Net debt

1,045,318

801,778

658,731

Operating profit

380,583

320,744

256,784

Adjustments for:

Depreciation and amortization expense (Notes 7,8)

87,135

80,341

67,902

Adjusted operating profit

467,718

401,085

324,686

Debt to adjusted operating profit

2.44

2.24

2.56

Net debt to adjusted operating profit

2.23

2.00

2.03

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

31. Risk management policies (continued)

Capital risk management (continued)

Debt is defined as bank borrowings, bonds issued and finance lease obligations. Net debt is defined as debt less cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits. For the purposes of the leverage ratio, debt does not include interest-bearing liabilities, which are included in trade accounts payable (Note 26). Adjusted operating profit is defined as operating profit adjusted for the depreciation and amortization expense and losses and gains believed by the management to be non-recurring in nature, as this measure produces results substantially comparable to those reviewed for the purposes of financial covenants under the Group's borrowings.

Major categories of financial instruments

2012

2011

2010

Financial assets:

Long-term bank deposits

6,154

6,017

-

Loans to employees and related parties

1,966

2,437

1,673

VAT bonds

-

-

5,038

Other receivables

5,750

1,828

2,320

Trade accounts receivable, net (Note 19)

72,616

65,794

53,395

Short-term bank deposits (Note 20)

-

1,777

134,460

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 21)

94,785

94,758

39,321

181,271

172,611

236,207

Financial liabilities:

Bank borrowings (Note 23)

501,141

279,488

198,518

Bonds issued (Note 24)

571,515

567,000

572,778

Finance lease obligations (Note 25)

67,447

51,825

61,216

Amounts payable for property, plant and equipment (Note 27)

11,415

10,236

4,396

Accrued interest

14,125

12,073

11,573

Trade accounts payable (Note 26)

68,970

52,689

19,012

Other current liabilities (Note 27)

9,182

8,026

4,781

1,243,795

981,337

872,274

The main risks inherent to the Group's operations are those related to credit risk, liquidity risk, currency risk, interest rate risk, livestock diseases risk, and commodity price and procurement risk.

Credit risk

The Group is exposed to credit risk which is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss.

The Group structures the levels of credit risk it undertakes by placing limits on the amount of risk accepted in relation to one customer or group of customers. The approved credit period for major groups of customers, which include franchisees, distributors and supermarkets, is set at 5-21 days.

Limits on the level of credit risk by customer are approved and monitored on a regular basis by the management of the Group. The Group's management assesses amounts receivable from the customers for recoverability starting from 30 and 60 days for receivables on sales of poultry meat and receivables on other sales, respectively. No assessment is performed immediately from the date credit period is expired. About 31% (2011: 28%, 2010: 29%) of trade accounts receivable comprise amounts due from 12 large supermarket chains, which have the longest contractual receivable settlement period among customers.

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.

 

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

31. Risk management policies (continued)

Liquidity risk (continued)

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 31 December 2012. 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.

Year ended 31 December 2012

Carrying

amount

Contractual

Amounts

Less than 1 year

From 2nd to 5th year

After

5th year

Bank borrowings

501,141

526,824

313,702

195,146

17,976

Bonds issued

571,515

734,613

59,939

674,674

-

Finance lease obligations

67,447

76,735

25,705

51,030

-

Total

1,140,103

1,338,172

399,346

920,850

17,976

All other financial liabilities (excluding those disclosed above) are repayable within one year.

The Group's target is to maintain its current ratio, defined as the proportion of current assets to current liabilities, at the level of not less than 1.2. As of 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010, the current ratio was as follows:

2012

2011

2010

Current assets

1,001,248

808,745

719,082

Current liabilities

469,147

307,678

242,438

2.13

2.63

2.97

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, but the management of the Group sets limits on the level of exposure to foreign currency fluctuations in order to manage currency risk.

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

2012

2011

2010

USD

EUR

USD

EUR

USD

EUR

ASSETS

Long-term bank deposits

-

6,154

-

6,017

-

-

Trade accounts receivable

8,607

-

3,794

-

1,954

-

Other current assets, net

732

35

688

-

386

-

Short-term bank deposits

-

-

-

-

75,000

-

Cash and cash equivalents

73,270

1,017

71,766

1,165

27,217

128

82,609

7,206

76,248

7,182

104,557

128

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Trade accounts payable

30,592

4,897

12,146

3,522

104

2,798

Other current liabilities

593

5,508

266

7,389

-

2,587

Accrued interest

13,312

813

11,416

657

11,163

311

Short-term bank borrowings

270,362

31,296

151,918

17,264

89,371

23,627

Short-term finance lease obligations

12,794

8,698

9,605

9,662

8,323

15,504

Current portion of bonds issued

-

-

-

-

9,967

-

327,653

51,212

185,351

38,494

118,928

44,827

Non-current liabilities

Long-term bank borrowings

68,104

131,379

30,561

79,745

26,021

33,085

Bonds issued

584,767

-

584,767

-

584,767

-

Long-term finance lease obligations

25,013

20,536

25,581

6,977

24,219

13,170

677,884

151,915

640,909

86,722

635,007

46,255

1,005,537

203,127

826,260

125,216

753,935

91,082

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

31. Risk management policies (continued)

Currency risk (continued)

The table below details the Group's sensitivity to strengthening of the Ukrainian Hryvnia against the US Dollar and EUR. This sensitivity rate 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

2012

Increase in USD exchange rate

10%

(92,293)

Increase in EUR exchange rate

10%

(19,592)

Decrease in USD exchange rate

5%

46,146

Decrease in EUR exchange rate

5%

9,796

2011

Increase in USD exchange rate

10%

(75,001)

Increase in EUR exchange rate

10%

(11,803)

 

Decrease in USD exchange rate

5%

37,501

Decrease in EUR exchange rate

5%

5,902

2010

Increase in USD exchange rate

10%

(64,938)

Increase in EUR exchange rate

10%

(9,095)

Decrease in USD exchange rate

5%

32,469

Decrease in EUR exchange rate

5%

4,548

 

The effect of foreign currency sensitivity on shareholders' equity is included in the statement of comprehensive income. There are no hedging activities in the other comprehensive income, so the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of changes in equity impacts are the same.

During the years ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Ukrainian Hryvnia was relatively stable against US dollar. During the year ended 31 December 2012 Ukrainian Hryvnia has depreciated against the EUR by 2.32% (2011: appreciated against the EUR by 2.60%, 2010: appreciated against the EUR by 7.65%). As a result, during the year ended 31 December 2012 the Group recognized net foreign exchange losses in the amount of USD 3,285 thousand (2011: foreign exchange gains in the amount of USD 2,318 thousand, 2010: foreign exchange gains of USD 10,965 thousand) in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

In November 2012 the National Bank of Ukraine ("NBU") introduced a requirement whereby a company is required to sell 50% of their foreign currency proceeds from any export sales at Ukrainian interbank currency market. During the year ended 31 December 2012 a USD 3,578 thousand foreign exchange gain resulting from the difference in NBU and Ukrainian interbank currency market exchange rates, was included in Other operating expenses, net.

Group management believes that the currency risk is mitigated by the existence of USD-denominated proceeds from sales of sunflower oil, grain and chicken meat, which are sufficient for servicing the Group's foreign currency denominated liabilities and were as follows during the years, ended 31 December 2012, 2011 and 2010:

2012

2011

2010

Sunflower oil and related products

227,835

222,418

188,156

Grain

138,639

63,101

22,454

Chicken meat and related products

112,931

67,874

29,147

Other agricultural segment products

431

486

290

479,836

353,879

240,047

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

31. Risk management policies (continued)

Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect the value of the financial instruments. For variable rate borrowings, interest is linked to LIBOR or EURIBOR.

The below table details the Group's sensitivity to increases or decreases of interest rates by 5% (2011: 5%, 2010: 10%). The analysis was applied to interest bearing liabilities (bank borrowings, finance lease obligations and accounts payable under grain purchase financing arrangements) based on the assumption that the amount of liability outstanding as of the reporting date was outstanding for the whole year.

Increase/ (decrease) of floating rate

Effect on profit

before tax

USD ' 000

2012

LIBOR

5%

(17,146)

LIBOR

-5%

17,146

EURIBOR

5%

(8,189)

EURIBOR

-5%

8,189

2011

LIBOR

5%

(9,263)

LIBOR

-5%

9,263

EURIBOR

5%

(4,781)

EURIBOR

-5%

4,781

2010

LIBOR

10%

(11,825)

LIBOR

-10%

11,825

EURIBOR

10%

(5,778)

EURIBOR

-10%

5,778

 

The effect of interest rate sensitivity on shareholders' equity is equal to that on statement of comprehensive income.

Livestock diseases risk

The Group's agro-industrial business is subject to risks of outbreaks of various diseases. The Group faces the risk of outbreaks of diseases, which are highly contagious and destructive to susceptible livestock, such as avian influenza or bird flu for its poultry operations. These and other diseases could result in mortality losses. Disease control measures were adopted by the Group to minimize and manage this risk. The Group's management is satisfied that its current existing risk management and quality control processes are effective and sufficient to prevent any outbreak of livestock diseases and related losses.

Commodity price and procurement risk

Commodity price risk arises from the risk of an adverse effect on current or future earnings from fluctuations in the prices of commodities. To mitigate this risk the Group continues expansion of its grain growing segment, as part of vertical integration strategy, and also accumulates sufficient commodity stock to meet its production needs.

32. Pensions and retirement plans

The employees of the Group receive pension benefits from the government in accordance with the laws and regulations of Ukraine. The Group's contributions to the State Pension Fund for the year ended 31 December 2012 was USD 58,450 thousand and is recorded in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on an accrual basis (2011: USD 48,563 thousand, 2010: USD 34,024 thousand). In January 2011 in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On charge and accounting of unified social contribution" certain changes in the administration of social charges were made and social charges are to become payable in the form of Unified Social Contribution, including contributions to the State Pension Fund in range of 36.76%-49.7% of gross salary cost. The Group companies are not liable for any other supplementary pensions, post-retirement health care, insurance benefits or retirement indemnities to its current or former employees, other than pay-as-you-go expenses.

Notes to the Consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 December 2012

(in thousands of US dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

33. Earnings per share

The earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculation of earnings per share are as follows:

2012

2011

2010

Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the Parent

297,104

243,376

205,395

Earnings used in calculation of earnings per share

297,104

243,376

205,395

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

106,242,419

107,854,856

109,411,408

Basic and diluted earnings per share (USD per share)

2.80

2.26

1.88

 

The Group has no potentially dilutive ordinary shares nor other dilutive instruments; therefore, the diluted earnings per share equal basic earnings per share.

34. Subsequent events

On 4 March 2013, the Board of Directors approved payment of a dividend of USD 1.13 per share, equivalent to approximately USD 120 million. Such dividend will be paid after the Company's subsidiaries distribute their 2012 profits to the Company. Therefore, the dividend will be paid as an interim dividend in 2013. The Company anticipates making a further announcement in this regard by mid-May 2013.

35. Authorization of the consolidated financial statements

These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors of MHP S.A. on 4 March 2012.

 

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