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Sistema PJSFC: Sistema announces financial results for the third quarter 2019

27 Nov 2019 07:00

Sistema PJSFC (SSA) Sistema PJSFC: Sistema announces financial results for the third quarter 2019 27-Nov-2019 / 10:00 MSK Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement that contains inside information according to REGULATION (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR), transmitted by EQS Group. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.


 SISTEMA ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2019

 

Moscow, Russia - 27 November 2019 - Sistema PJSFC ("Sistema" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, "the Group") (LSE: SSA, MOEX: AFKS), a publicly-traded diversified Russian holding company, today announces its unaudited consolidated financial results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the third quarter ended 30 September 2019.

 

SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY AGAINST STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL GOALS

 

Sustained revenue growth[1] due to strong results from the majority of portfolio companies. OIBDA growth driven by contributions from both private and publicly traded subsidiaries. Reduction of net financial liabilities at the Corporate Centre by 6.9% year-on-year to RUB 199.0 billion. Successful public offering of Detsky Mir shares, with the proceeds of RUB 12.5 billion. In November 2019 Sistema and the Russia-China Investment Fund (RCIF) sold 175 million shares in Detsky Mir at RUB 91 per share. Sistema retained a stake in Detsky Mir of 33.4% and the RCIF retained a stake of 9.0%. The offering has substantially increased the free float of Detsky Mir, which should enhance liquidity for the benefit of all shareholders. The proceeds from the transaction will allow Sistema to continue deleveraging and enhance its investment resources. Merger of assets and expanded presence in the pharmaceuticals business. In August 2019 Sistema completed the acquisition of stakes in Sintez and Biocom. Together with Alium - a pharmaceuticals company created through the merger of OBL Pharm and Binnopharm - the acquired companies will create a major market player with the potential to become a top-three Russian pharmaceuticals company in the commercial (non-state) segment. The merger of OBL Pharm and Binnopharm under the Alium brand was completed in October 2019. As a result of the merger, Sistema holds an effective stake of 26.3% in Alium. Creation of a leading residential real estate developer in Moscow and St Petersburg. In August 2019 Sistema sold a 49% equity stake in Leader Invest to Etalon Group for RUB 14.6 billion. As a result of the transaction, Etalon Group consolidated 100% ownership of Leader Invest. The transaction allowed Etalon Group to accelerate the integration of the two businesses, which will support growth of shareholder value. Launch of a share buyback programme in the amount up to RUB 3.0 billion in September 2019.

 

3Q 2019 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Consolidated revenue increased by 6.6%1 year-on-year to RUB 214.0 billion. Adjusted OIBDA[2] increased by 4.4% year-on-year to RUB 75.4 billion; the adjusted OIBDA margin was 35.2%. Adjusted net profit attributable to Sistema was RUB 3.4 billion.

 

Andrey Dubovskov, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sistema, said:

 

"Sistema's results for 3Q 2019 reflect the successful growth and operational efficiency of the Corporation's portfolio companies, as well our success in deleveraging and capitalising on new attractive investment opportunities at the Corporate Centre level. Dynamic growth at MTS, Detsky Mir, Medsi, Steppe and other key assets drove Sistema's revenue growth of 7% year-on-year in 3Q 2019.

 

"MTS posted high growth rates driven by revenue from mobile services as well as an increasing contribution from MTS Bank. Detsky Mir continued to strengthen its market leadership, and substantially grew like-for-like sales compared with 1Q and 2Q 2019. The company consistently demonstrates high levels of profitability while realising a significant increase in dividend payments.

 

"Steppe achieved double-digit growth rates and delivered record quarterly revenue of more than RUB 10 billion. Medsi also delivered double-digital revenue growth due to continued growth across all segments - Voluntary Health Insurance, Mandatory Health Insurance and individuals.

 

"Segezha Group's results were impacted by challenging global markets for pulp-and-paper products. The company is implementing measures to increase operational efficiency and optimise costs.

 

"Rapid growth of our assets and the successful monetisation of Leader Invest supported a notable reduction in the Corporation's leverage. In 3Q 2019, net financial liabilities at the Corporate Centre declined by 7% year-on-year as we continued to optimise the structure and repayment schedule of our debt portfolio.

 

"We are also continuing to invest in attractive projects on the Russian and global markets through our funds platform. Since the start of 3Q 2019 the Corporation's venture funds have participated in funding rounds for Geosplit, a developer of marker diagnostics for the oil and gas industry, as well as SenSat, a company using AI to create digital models of real-world locations.

 

"In line with our strategy, we are continuing to work on effective monetisations of the Corporation's investments. In November we successfully completed a public offering of shares in Detsky Mir, raising RUB 12.5 billion. We launched this offering with an aim to enhance liquidity of Detsky Mir shares by increasing free float. The offering attracted strong interest both in Russia and globally from investors drawn by Detsky Mir's outstanding financial and operational profile. As Sistema will remain a significant shareholder, we affirm our commitment to Detsky Mir's strategic development and leadership team. We intend to use the proceeds from the transaction for further deleveraging and for new investments."

 

***

 

Conference call information

 

Sistema's management will host a conference call today at 9:00 am (New York time) / 2:00 pm (London time) / 3:00 pm (CET) / 5:00 pm (Moscow time) to present and discuss the 3Q 2019 results.

 

To participate in the conference call, please dial:

 

Russia

+7 495 646 9190

8 10 8002 8675011 (toll-free)

 

UK

+44 330 336 9411

0800 279 7204 (toll-free)

 

US

+1 929 477 0402

888 254 3590 (toll-free)

 

Conference ID: 2961229

 

Link to webcast: https://webcasts.eqs.com/sistema20191127

 

Or quote the conference call title: "Sistema Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results".

 

A replay of the conference call will be available on Sistema's website www.sistema.com for at least seven days after the event.

 

For further information, please visit www.sistema.com or contact:

 

Investor Relations

Nikolai Minashin

Tel.: +7 (495) 730 66 00

n.minashin@sistema.ru

Public Relations

Sergei Kopytov

Tel.: +7 (495) 228 15 32

kopytov@sistema.ru

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY AND GROUP OPERATING REVIEW

 

(RUB million)

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

9М 2019

9М 2018

Change

Revenue

213,964

200,806

6.6%

593,608

545,980

8.7%

Adj. OIBDA

75,393

72,236

4.4%

202,934

196,834

3.1%

Operating profit

36,271

37,250

(2.6%)

94,573

95,561

(1.0%)

Net (loss)/profit attributable to Sistema

(2,266)

(27,174)

-

20,915

(30,093)

-

Adj. profit attributable to Sistema

3,363

2,235

50.4%

26,541

1,225

2,067.4%

 

Sistema's consolidated revenue grew by 6.6% year-on-year in 3Q 2019, driven by higher revenue at key assets: at MTS due to continued growth in mobile services revenue in Russia and Ukraine, as well as revenue growth at MTS Bank; at Detsky Mir primarily due to the increased pace of like-for-like sales growth in Russia and Kazakhstan, as well as the ramp-up to full capacity of stores opened in 2017 and 2018; at Steppe due to increased sales in the Field Crop and Orchards segments, increased production volumes and higher sales prices of milk in the Dairy segment, and also intensive growth of the Sugar and Grocery Products Trading segment; and at Medsi due to significant growth of revenue across all channels.

 

Adjusted OIBDA for 3Q 2019 increased by 4.4% year-on-year, driven by OIBDA growth at MTS due to strong results in all geographical segments; at Detsky Mir due to strong revenue growth and increased operational efficiency; and at Medsi following revenue growth, and also due to the effect of participation in a joint venture development project with Capital Group. Group OIBDA was also affected by a net loss at Ozon, accounted for using the equity method (investment in associates), of RUB 1.8 billion.

 

Group sales, general and administrative costs (SG&A) increased by 10.1% year-on-year in 3Q 2019 to RUB 38.2 billion, primarily as a result of growth of expenses at MTS, Detsky Mir and the Corporate Centre. The SG&A/revenue ratio increased from 17.3% to 17.9% year-on-year, impacted primarily by the increase in expenses at the Corporate Centre due to asset monetisations.

 

Group capex decreased by 9.7% year-on-year to RUB 29.2 billion.

 

OVERVIEW OF PORTFOLIO COMPANIES[3]

 

MTS

Leading telecommunications operator and digital services provider in Russia

 

(RUB million)

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

9М 2019

9М 2018

Change

Revenue

133,883

127,957

4.6%

377,056

350,228

7.7%

OIBDA

63,562

58,396

8.8%

176,308

163,863

7.6%

OIBDA margin

47.5%

45.6%

1.8 p.p.

46.8%

46.8%

0.0 p.p.

Operating profit

36,632

31,941

14.7%

95,986

85,800

11.9%

Adj. profit attributable to Sistema

9,197

9,368

(1.8%)

22,626

24,220

(6.6%)

MTS's revenue increased by 4.6% year-on-year in 3Q 2019, primarily due to continued growth of mobile service revenue in Russia and Ukraine, as well as higher revenue at MTS Bank and from systems integration services.

 

OIBDA increased by 8.8% year-on-year in 3Q 2019 due to strong MTS Group results across all geographies, with the largest contribution coming from businesses in Russia and Ukraine. The OIBDA margin improved by 1.8 p.p. year-on-year due to positive dynamics in mobile service revenue and reduction in the share of revenue from retail sales.

 

Adjusted net profit declined slightly in 3Q 2019 (-1.8%) primarily due to increased interest payments.

 

OUTLOOK FOR FY 2019

 

MTS forecasts revenue growth of 6-7% and OIBDA growth of 4-5%.

 

DIVIDENDS

 

Under its dividend policy for 2019-2021, MTS aims to pay no less than RUB 28.0 per ordinary share per calendar year. Payments will be made on a semi-annual basis. In November 2019, MTS completed payment of dividends for the first half of 2019 of RUB 8.68 per share (RUB 17.36 per ADR).

 

KEY EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

 

In October 2019 MTS's Board of Directors approved a new MTS Group strategy titled "CLV 2.0" for 2020-2022. The primary focus of the new strategy is the creation of an ecosystem of digital services around MTS clients, as well as maintaining a leading position in the Russian telecommunications market.

 

In November 2019 MTS, along with Sberbank, Gazprom Neft, Yandex, Mail.ru Group and the Russian Direct Investment Fund, entered into a partnership agreement with the aim of creating an alliance in the field of artificial intelligence.

 

In November 2019 MTS signed a binding agreement to sell its telecommunications operations in Ukraine. On 23 November 2019 the MTS Board of Directors recommended to the Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders to be held on 30 December 2019 to approve a special dividend in the amount of RUB 13.25 per ordinary share (RUB 26.50 per ADR) for a total of RUB 26.5 billion based on the Company's performance in the first nine months of 2019 and taking into consideration the planned sale of the telecommunications operations in Ukraine.

 

Detsky Mir

Largest children's goods retailer in Russia

 

(RUB million)

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

9М 2019

9М 2018

Change

Revenue

33,950

28,449

19.3%

89,850

76,566

17.3%

Adj. OIBDA

6,349

5,810

9.3%

16,267

14,293

13.8%

Adj. OIBDA margin

18.7%

20.4%

(1.7 p.p.)

18.1%

18.7%

(0.6 p.p.)

Operating income

3,686

3,531

4.4%

8,406

7,024

19.7%

Adj. profit attributable to Sistema

1,164

1,286

(9.5%)

2,306

1,946

18.5%

 

Detsky Mir's revenue grew by 19.3% year-on-year in 3Q 2019. This was mainly driven by stronger growth in like-for-like sales in Russia and Kazakhstan, as well as by the ramp-up of stores opened in 2017-2018 to full operating capacity. Revenue from online sales[4] rose by 64.5% year-on-year and accounted for 10.4% in total revenue in Russia for the period.

 

Adjusted OIBDA increased by 9.3% year-on-year in 3Q 2019 due to robust revenue performance and a focus on increasing operational efficiency. The adjusted OIBDA margin declined slightly to 18.7% in 3Q 2019. The company continued to focus on pricing with the goal of increasing customer traffic and accelerating market consolidation.

 

Adjusted profit attributable to Sistema decreased by 9.5% year-on-year to RUB 1.2 billion.

 

22 new Detsky Mir stores were opened in 3Q 2019. As of 30 September 2019, the total number of stores[5] stood at 780. Detsky Mir plans to open no fewer than 100 stores in 2019, an increase over previously announced plans to open 90 new stores.

 

Net debt grew 25.1% year-on-year to RUB 20.2 billion due to capex related to the construction of the Bekasovo-2 warehouse and opening of the flagship store in Moscow.

 

KEY EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

 

Detsky Mir has continued to develop its online sales. In October 2019, the company launched overnight delivery of online orders from its retail stores in Russia's 30 largest cities and towns for RUB 99. As part of its efforts to expand the offering of its online store from 50,000 SKUs to 250,000 SKUs in the medium term, Detsky Mir plans to launch a pilot version of its marketplace in the Clothes and Shoes category in 2020.

 

In November 2019, the Board of Directors recommended that an Extraordinary Annual General Meeting to be held on 6 December 2019 approve an interim dividend for 9M 2019 of RUB 3.7 billion, or RUB 5.06 per ordinary share.

 

In November 2019 Sistema, together with the Russia-China Investment Fund ("RCIF") completed public offering of 175 million Detsky Mir shares for RUB 15.9 billion (RUB 91 per share). As a result of the transaction Sistema and RCIF ownership stakes in Detsky Mir amount to 33.4% and 9.0% respectively.

 

Segezha Group

Leading Russian vertically integrated forestry holding

 

(RUB million)

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

9М 2019

9М 2018

Change

Revenue

13,745

16,657

(17.5%)

43,738

42,017

4.1%

Adj. OIBDA

2,469

4,281

(42.3%)

10,221

9,069

12.7%

Adj. OIBDA margin

18.0%

25.7%

(7.7 p.p.)

23.4%

21.6%

1.8 p.p.

Operating income

998

2,878

(65.3%)

6,126

5,402

13.4%

Adj. net profit /(loss) attributable to Sistema

247

510

(51.6%)

4,302

(786)

-

Segezha Group's revenue decreased by 17.5% year-on-year in 3Q 2019, due to a decline in prices and sales volumes amid negative market conditions. At the same time, despite a significant decline in plywood prices, revenue from plywood sales grew year-on-year due to an increase in production following the commissioning of new production capacity in the Kirov region in July 2018, as well as higher share of high-margin products in the sales mix.

 

Adjusted OIBDA decreased year-on-year in 3Q 2019 on the back of lower revenue and due to the rescheduling to 3Q 2019 of an equipment overhaul at Segezha Pulp & Paper Mill. The decline in OIBDA was partly offset by efforts to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency, including a reduction in costs of goods sold and optimisation of SG&A.

 

Adjusted net profit amounted to RUB 0.2 billion in 3Q 2019 vs. adjusted net profit of RUB 0.5 billion in 3Q 2018. This decrease was due to the decrease in operating profit.

 

Paper output totalled 88,300[6] tonnes in 3Q 2019, down 10.9% year-on-year. This decrease was due to the rescheduling of an annual maintenance shutdown to 3Q 2019, while in 2018 the repairs were carried out in 2Q. In 3Q 2019, Segezha's sack paper sales decreased by 14.4% year-on-year to 51,000 tonnes due to lower production volumes.

 

Paper sack sales totalled 342 million in 3Q 2019. Production volumes in the reporting quarter were in line with volumes in the same period a year earlier. In Russia and Europe, Segezha managed to increase average sales price for its products, which was partly offset by strengthening of ruble against the euro.

 

Birch plywood sales volumes increased by 59.9% year-on-year to 48,300 cu m in 3Q 2019. Output growth was driven by the launch of the new plywood production facility in the Kirov region in July 2018. Segezha expanded its footprint in high-margin markets of Europe and the Americas, as well as continued to increase the share of industrial end clients.

 

Sawn timber output amounted to 277,700 cu m in 3Q 2019, which was in line with 3Q 2018. A significant volume of unsold sawn timber will be sold in 4Q 2019.

 

Segezha Group plans to commission a new Windmoller & Hoelscher paper sack production line in Salsk, Rostov region, with capacity of 80 mln paper sacks per year in 4Q 2019. The company also plans to complete the assembly of the third press granulator at its pellet production in Lesosibirsk which should allow it to increase the pellet production volume from 70,000 to 100,000. By the end of 2019, Segezha Group plans to start on the construction of a new plywood plant in Galich, Kostroma region, with the first stage expected to be completed at the end of 2021. With the commissioning of the new plant, Segezha Group expects to increase production of birch plywood to 300,000-320,000 cu m per year. Investment in the project is estimated at RUB 10 billion.

 

Agroholding Steppe

Major agriculture holding and one of Russia's largest land owners[7]

 

(RUB million)

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

9М 2019

9М 2018

Change

Revenue

10,409

8,241

26.3%

21,390

14,550

47.0%

OIBDA

1,272

1,940

(34.4%)

3,706

4,730

(21.6%)

OIBDA margin

12.2%

23.5%

(11.3 p.p.)

17.3%

32.5%

(15.2 p.p.)

Operating profit

693

1,554

(55.4%)

2,435

3,672

(33.7%)

Net (loss)/profit attributable to Sistema

(42)

716

-

720

2,132

(66.3%)

 

In 2019, Agroholding Steppe significantly increased its gross crop yield and benefited from high quality grains, as well as record high gross apple yield.

 

Revenue at Agroholding Steppe rose 26.3% year-on-year to RUB 10.4 billion in 3Q 2019 due to sales growth in the Field Crop and Orchards segments, growth in milk sales volumes and prices in the Dairy segment, as well as rapid development of the Sugar and Grocery Product Trading segment. Year-on-year revenue dynamics was impacted by lower global grain prices with improvement in prices expected in 4Q 2019.

 

OIBDA decreased year-on-year due to impact of the lower global grain prices as well as the revaluation of biological assets, which was partly offset by improved performance of key business segments.

 

Steppe reported a minor net loss of RUB 42 million in 3Q 2019.

 

Capex grew by 22.9% year-on-year in 3Q 2019 and amounted to RUB 0.5 billion. Key areas of investment were the construction of new dairy farms, gradual buyout of land shares and increasing the proportion of owned land in Steppe's overall landbank, as well as upgrades to Steppe's fleet of farm machinery.

 

Net debt grew year-on-year in 3Q 2019 due to inventory build-up in the Agrotrading and Sugar and Grocery Product Trading segments, as well as due to capital expenditure in 2019.

 

Harvests of key crops grew by 11% year-on-year in 9M 2019. Despite challenging agroclimatic conditions, Steppe managed to achieve high quality of grains and to increase yields of high-margin crops.

 

Export volumes in the Agrotrading segment grew by 5.5% year-on-year in 9M 2019 to 717,000 tonnes, which enabled Steppe to become Russia's eighth largest grain exporter as of the beginning of 2019/2020 grain season in 3Q 2019.

 

The Dairy segment reported continued growth across operational metrics: gross milk yield in 3Q 2019 amounted to 14,000 tonnes, an increase of 17.7% year-on-year, while productivity per cow rose 5.3% year-on-year and the herd consisted of over 5,500 cows at the end of the reporting period.

 

The Orchards segment delivered a record yield - 22,000 tonnes up 60% year-on-year. Apple quality was also at high levels.

 

Sales volumes in the Sugar and Grocery Products Trading segment experienced significant growth of 79% year-on-year in 9M 2019 to 227,000 tonnes.

 

Medsi

Leading private healthcare operator in Russia

 

(RUB million)

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

9М 2019

9М 2018

Change

Revenue

5,382

4,554

18.2%

16,084

12,176

32.1%

Adj. OIBDA8

1,516

837

81.1%

4,036

1,872

115.6%

Adj. OIBDA margin8

28.2%

18.4%

9.8 p.p.

25.1%

15.4%

9.7 p.p.

Operating profit /(loss)

766

131

483.4%

1,849

(143)

-

Adj. net profit attributable to Sistema8

780

208

275.5%

1,918

63

2,937.6%

 

Medsi's revenue increased by 18.2% year-on-year in 3Q 2019 to RUB 5.4 billion due to a significant increase in revenue from all channels - a 26% year-on-year increase in revenue from the Voluntary Health Insurance segment (VHI) to RUB 2.1 billion, 20% year-on-year increase in revenue from individual patients to RUB 1.5 billion, and a 12% year-on-year increase in revenue from the Mandatory Health Insurance segment (MHI) to RUB 1.5 billion.

 

Adjusted OIBDA[8] increased by 81.1% year-on-year in 3Q 2019 to RUB 1.5 billion due to growth in revenue, as well as a result of participation in a joint venture with Capital Group, the Michurinsky Project LLC, which is constructing the Nebo business class residential project on Michurinsky Prospect, with a positive effect of RUB 0.5 billion in 3Q 2019 and RUB 1.0 billion in 9M 2019 year-on-year. The adjusted OIBDA margin grew by 9.8 p.p. year-on-year to 28.2% in 3Q 2019 thanks to growth in capacity utilisation, an increase in efficiency per sq m and growth of treatment volumes at previously opened clinics as well as the effect from participation in the Michurinsky Project joint venture.

 

Adjusted net profit grew by 275.5% year-on-year in 3Q 2019 to RUB 780 million mainly to the growth in OIBDA.

 

Revenue in 3Q 2019 at the Clinical-Diagnostic Centre (CDC) on Belorusskaya was RUB 638 million, OIBDA totaled RUB 254 million and the OIBDA margin came in at 40%. Revenue at the CDC on Krasnaya Presnya was RUB 597 million, OIBDA totaled RUB 182 million and the OIBDA margin came in at 30%.

 

The significant growth in capacity utilisation of in-patient treatment facilities - up 10.0 p.p. year-on-year - is a result of increased treatment volumes across all channels, with MHI acting as the main driver.

 

The company is continuing construction of a new Multifunctional Centre on Michurinsky Prospect with more than 34,000 sq m of space, with a planned opening in 2020. The facility will house a CDC for children and adults, a daytime in-patient clinic and a 24-hour in-patient clinic with a centre for high-tech surgery. Additionally, Medsi is expanding its network of out-patient clinics in five districts outside central Moscow.

 

Business Nedvizhimost and its subsidiary Mosdachtrest

Rental assets with a unique pool of properties

 

(RUB million)

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

9М 2019

9М 2018

Change

Revenue

2,368

1,328

78.3%

4,845

3,336

45.2%

OIBDA

1,712

450

280.1%

3,448

1,300

165.2%

OIBDA margin

72.3%

33.9%

38.4 p.p.

71.2%

39.0%

32.2 p.p.

Operating income

1,596

385

315.1%

3,113

1,097

183.8%

Net profit attributable to Sistema

1,165

191

510.9%

2,224

560

297.3%

 

In 3Q 2019 revenue from Sistema's rental assets rose by 78.3% to RUB 2.4 billion, driven by a year-on-year increase in commercial real estate sales and growth in the rental portfolio following Business Nedvizhimost's acquisition of 54 telephone exchanges from PJSC MGTS in February 2019. The Company sold 22.68 thousand sq m in 3Q 2019, up from 18.7 thousand sq m in 3Q 2018. Sale of land plots declined from 134 thousand sq m in 3Q 2018 to 106 thousand sq m in 3Q 2019. Revenue growth as a result of the expansion of the portfolio of rental assets amounted to RUB 339 million in 3Q 2019.

 

OIBDA and the OIBDA margin in 3Q 2019 grew by 280.1% and 38.4 p.p. year-on-year, respectively, as a result of higher revenue and a higher share of higher-margin commercial real estate sales.

 

Net profit in 3Q 2019 grew by 510.9% year-on-year to RUB 1.2 billion, primarily due to OIBDA growth.

 

Yuriy Yakovchik was appointed as the General Director of Business Nedivizhimost. Mr. Yakovichik has years of experience in management positions in real estate development and retail.

 

RTI

Leading developer of high-tech solutions[9]

 

(RUB million)

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

9М 2019

9М 2018

Change

Revenue

5,431

4,976

9.1%

13,896

14,191

(2.1%)

Adj. OIBDA

1,317

530

148.5%

1,564

1,419

10.2%

Adj. OIBDAmargin

24.3%

10.7%

13.6 p.p.

11.3%

10.0%

1.2 p.p.

Operating loss

(1,388)

(382)

-

(2,971)

(990)

-

Adj. net profit /(loss) attributable to Sistema

193

(704)

-

1,714

(2,419)

-

 

In 3Q 2019 RTI's revenue grew by 9.1% year-on-year to RUB 5.4 billion due to higher work volumes carried out under long-term government contracts. Revenue flow was also impacted by the uneven distribution of revenue throughout the year, as the majority of volumes are concentrated in the last quarter of the year.

 

Adjusted OIBDA in 3Q 2019 rose by 148.5% year-on-year to RUB 1.3 billion primarily as a result of increased work volumes performed by RTI Group companies, which in turn supported a higher OIBDA margin of 24.3%.

 

Adjusted net profit in 3Q 2019 compared to adjusted net loss in the same period of the previous year was due to higher OIBDA margins and lower interest expense as a result of transferring part of RTI Group's debt together with microelectronics assets to Element LLC.

 

Net debt decreased in 3Q 2019 y-o-y in connection with a portion of RTI Group's debt being transferred together with microelectronics assets to Element LLC, but also due to RUB 1 billion in payments that were made on outstanding debt. At the same time, funds totalling RUB 6.9 billion earmarked for work under state contracts are held on RTI's accounts but not factored into net debt calculations.

 

Bashkirian Power Grid Company (BPGC)

One of Russia's biggest power grid companies

 

(RUB million)

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

9М 2019

9М 2018

Change

Revenue

4,976

4,497

10.7%

14,898

13,801

8.0%

OIBDA

1,742

1,188

46.6%

4,502

4,183

7.6%

OIBDA margin

35.0%

26.4%

8.6 p.p.

30,2%

30.3%

(0.1 p.p.)

Operating income

1,077

560

92.4%

2,526

2,312

9.2%

Net profit attributable to Sistema

883

403

119.2%

1,972

1,803

9.4%

 

In 3Q 2019 revenue at BPGC rose by 10.7% year-on-year to RUB 5.0 billion as a result of higher electricity transmission tariffs and an increase in revenue for deployment of communications equipment on electricity pylons by third-parties as well as provision of engineering services.

 

The 46.6% year-on-year growth in OIBDA to RUB 1,7 billion in 3Q 2019 was due to revenue dynamics that were impacted by the net result of provision creation and write-back related to contractual disputes. The OIBDA margin increased by 35.0% 3Q 2019 as a result of growth of other operating income due to a positive change in provisions.

 

Net profit in 3Q 2019 increased by 119.2% to RUB 883 million due to OIBDA growth.

 

In the nine months of 2019 BPGC achieved significant progress in implementing its program on the Comprehensive Modernisation of the City of Ufa Distribution Grid: 33 distribution substations, seven transformer substations and five substations were reconstructed and 3.77 kilometres of cable lines were laid. As of the end of 2019 the programme is forecast to be 91% complete.

 

In 2019 BPGC is implementing the following additional large projects: Construction of the overhead transmission 110kW Uzyan-Baynazarovo in the Beloretsky region, construction of the Romanovka substation with a 2X40 MVA transformer in the city of Ufa, construction of a double-circuit branch line off of the 110 kW Ufa-Yuzhnaya-Naberezhnaya transmission line to the Kustarevskaya substation in the city of Ufa, reconstruction of the Akberdino substation and power transmission for shoreland stabilization engineering works on the banks of the Belaya river in the city of Ufa.

 

Cosmos Group

One of Russia's leading hotel management companies

 

(RUB million)

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

9М 2019

9М 2018

Change

Revenue

1,522

1,631

(6.7%)

3,798

4,097

(7.3%)

OIBDA

603

668

(9.7%)

1,063

1,304

(18.5%)

OIBDA margin

39.6%

41.0%

(1.4) p.p.

28.0%

31.8%

(3.8) p.p.

Operating profit

427

473

(39.0%)

524

735

(28.6%)

Net profit/ (loss)attributable to Sistema

187

306

(39.0%)

(161)

16

-

 

The year-on-year decline in revenue and consequent decline in OIBDA and net profit in 3Q 2019 were the result of a high base effect on the back of the World Cup being held in Russia in 2018. The share of revenue accounted for by hotels outside Russia declined from 30.7% to 28.8%.

 

Average Daily Rate (ADR) across the hotel portfolio in 3Q 2019 declined to RUB 4,400 versus RUB 4,600 a year earlier.

 

Average occupancy in 3Q 2019 grew by 3.2 p.p. year-on-year to 75.4%. Cosmos was the fastest-growing property, with occupancy up 5.0 p.p. year-on-year to 84.0%.

 

KEY EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

 

In October 2019 the modernisation and design refurbishment of the Cosmos hotel complex commenced. Completion of this work is planned by 2023.

 

CORPORATE

 

(RUB million)

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

9М 2019

9М 2018

Change

OIBDA

(4,134)

(820)

-

(8,393)

(4,031)

-

Net loss

(8,515)

(8 096)

-

(17,718)

(22,180)

-

Corporate Centre's financial liabilities[10]

203,837

228,094

(10.6%)

203,837

228,094

(10.6%)

 

The Corporate segment comprises Sistema and companies that control and manage Sistema's interests in its subsidiaries.

 

In 3Q 2019 SG&A at the Corporate Centre increased year-on-year from RUB 1.0 billion to RUB 3.5 billion, due primarily to growth in expenses related to asset monetisations. This factor also contributed to an increase in the SG&A/Consolidated Revenue ratio from 0.5% in 3Q 2018 to 1.7% in 3Q 2019.

 

The Corporate Centre's financial liabilities stood at RUB 203.8 billion as of 30 September 2019.

 

***

 

For further information, please visit www.sistema.com or contact:

 

Investor Relations

Nikolai Minashin

Tel: +7 (495) 730 66 00

n.minashin@sistema.ru

Public Relations

Sergey Kopytov

Tel.: +7 (495) 228 15 32

kopytov@sistema.ru

 

Sistema PJSFC is a publicly traded diversified Russian holding company serving over 150 million customers in the sectors of telecommunications, high technology, financial services, retail, paper and packaging, agriculture, real estate, tourism and medical services. The company was founded in 1993. Revenue in 2018 was RUB 773.9 bn; total assets equalled RUB 1.5 trn as of 31 December 2018. Sistema's global depositary receipts are listed under the "SSA" ticker on the London Stock Exchange. Sistema's ordinary shares are listed under the "AFKS" ticker on the Moscow Exchange. Website: www.sistema.com.

 

The Company is not an investment company, and is not and will not be registered as such, under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

Some of the information in this press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of Sistema. You can identify forward looking statements by terms such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "will," "could," "may" or "might" the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. We wish to caution you that these statements are only predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. In addition, there is no assurance that the new contracts entered into by our subsidiaries referenced above will be completed on the terms contained therein or at all. We do not intend to update these statements to reflect events and circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Many factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements, including, among others, general economic conditions, our competitive environment, risks associated with operating in Russia, rapid technological and market change in our industries, as well as many other risks specifically related to Sistema and its operations.

 

SISTEMA PJSFC AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSSFOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

 (Amounts in millions of Russian roubles, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2019

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

593 608

 

545 980

 

213 964

 

200 806

Cost of sales

 

(284 572)

 

(250 140)

 

(102 888)

 

(94 595)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(107 218)

 

(99 351)

 

(38 249)

 

(34 751)

Depreciation and amortisation 1

 

(101 599)

 

(97 332)

 

(34 412)

 

(33 205)

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

(2 430)

 

(903)

 

(2 284)

 

(523)

Impairment of financial assets

 

(3 723)

 

(3 161)

 

(2 110)

 

(789)

Taxes other than income tax

 

(3 729)

 

(4 617)

 

(1 314)

 

(1 599)

Share of the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures

 

(1 346)

 

2 318

 

(780)

 

566

Other income

 

9 254

 

6 492

 

4 993

 

2 332

Other expenses

 

(3 671)

 

(3 726)

 

(647)

 

(992)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

 

94 573

 

95 561

 

36 271

 

37 250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance income

 

5 561

 

5 403

 

1 532

 

1 781

Finance costs 2

 

(71 230)

 

(47 254)

 

(21 744)

 

(14 983)

Currency exchange gain/(loss)

 

9 133

 

(12 752)

 

425

 

(5 493)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

 

38 037

 

40 957

 

16 485

 

18 555

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

(17 970)

 

(16 358)

 

(9 040)

 

(7 151)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT/LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 

20 067

 

24 599

 

7 445

 

11 403

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Results of discontinued operations

 

27 213

 

(55 902)

 

18

 

(55 503)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT / (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD

 

47 280

 

(31 302)

 

7 463

 

(44 100)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders of Sistema JSFC

 

20 915

 

(30 093)

 

(2 266)

 

(27 174)

Non-controlling interests

 

26 366

 

(1 210)

 

9 728

 

(16 926)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47 280

 

(31 302)

 

7 463

 

(44 100)

Earnings per share (basic and diluted), Russian Rubles:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From continuing operations

 

(0,43)

 

(0,21)

 

(0,24)

 

0,05

From continuing and discontinued operations

 

2,20

 

(3,18)

 

(0,24)

 

(2,87)

_______________________________

 Including RUB 21,753 mln of lease rights amortization for 9 months 2019 out of which RUB 21,078 mln relate to lease that would have been classified as operating under previous standards

2 Including RUB 14,171 mln of lease interest expense for 9 months 2019 out of which RUB 13,008 mln relate to lease that would have been classified as operating under previous standards

SISTEMA PJSFC AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED statement of financial position

as of sEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018

 (Amounts in millions of Russian roubles)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

426 771

 

422 321

Investment property

 

18 883

 

23 310

Goodwill

 

58 670

 

59 488

Other intangible assets

 

109 610

 

112 125

Right-of-use asset

 

192 362

 

194 247

Investments in associates and joint ventures

 

53 552

 

34 507

Deferred tax assets

 

35 851

 

32 648

Loans receivable and other financial assets

 

118 035

 

95 557

Deposits in banks

 

113

 

186

Other assets

 

17 457

 

15 618

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

 

1 031 304

 

990 007

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

85 586

 

97 131

Contract asset

 

4 904

 

7 297

Accounts receivable

 

63 919

 

63 517

Advances paid and prepaid expenses

 

14 559

 

16 984

Current income tax assets

 

3 606

 

4 195

Other taxes receivable

 

20 920

 

18 641

Loans receivable and other financial assets

 

84 893

 

106 329

Deposits in banks

 

3 134

 

15 506

Restricted cash

 

6 946

 

8 614

Cash and cash equivalents

 

75 260

 

114 183

Other assets

 

2 251

 

3 090

 

 

365 978

 

455 487

Assets of disposed segment

 

-

 

19 911

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

365 978

 

475 398

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

1 397 282

 

1 465 405

 

SISTEMA PJSFC AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED statement of financial position

as of sEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018 (CONTINUED)

(Amounts in millions of Russian roubles)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

2019

 

2018

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

869

 

869

Treasury shares

 

(4 646)

 

(4 759)

Additional paid-in capital

 

75 550

 

73 375

Retained earnings

 

(43 721)

 

(63 572)

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income

 

4 873

 

11 204

Equity attributable to shareholders of Sistema JSFC

 

32 925

 

17 117

Non-controlling interests

 

30 773

 

45 911

TOTAL EQUITY

 

63 698

 

63 028

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

Borrowings

 

522 729

 

592 442

Lease liabilities

 

181 389

 

183 161

Bank deposits and liabilities

 

4 011

 

3 414

Deferred tax liabilities

 

37 779

 

40 161

Provisions

 

6 305

 

4 368

Liability to Rosimushchestvo

 

3 754

 

8 097

Other financial liabilities

 

1 585

 

1 473

Other liabilities

 

8 475

 

6 546

Total non-current liabilities

 

766 027

 

839 662

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

Borrowings

 

159 214

 

105 893

Lease liabilities

 

26 108

 

24 206

Accounts payable

 

113 060

 

126 917

Bank deposits and liabilities

 

160 322

 

129 872

Income tax payable

 

2 137

 

2 775

Other taxes payable

 

20 683

 

20 409

Dividends payable

 

12 109

 

4 415

Provisions

 

11 752

 

73 244

Liability to Rosimushchestvo

 

7 585

 

8 113

Contract liabilities and other liabilities

 

51 186

 

50 141

Other financial liabilities

 

3 401

 

9 904

 

 

567 557

 

555 889

Liabilities of disposed segment

 

-

 

6 826

Total current liabilities

 

567 557

 

562 715

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

1 333 584

 

1 402 377

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

1 397 282

 

1 465 405

 

 

 

SISTEMA PJSFC AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

 (Amounts in millions of Russian roubles)

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

2019

 

2018

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

(Loss)/profit for the period

 

47 280

 

(31 302)

Adjustments to reconcile net income / (loss) to net cash provided by operations (including discontinued operations):

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

101 599

 

99 356

Share of the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures, net

 

1 346

 

(2 343)

Loss/(gain) on disposal of shares in affiliates

 

(828)

 

-

Finance income

 

(5 561)

 

(5 503)

Finance costs

 

71 230

 

49 501

Income tax expense

 

17 970

 

16 215

Currency exchange loss/(gain)

 

(12 577)

 

12 637

(Gain)/loss from discontinued operations

 

(23 770)

 

56 140

(Profit)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

(2 618)

 

(2 392)

Impairment loss on loans receivable

 

2 645

 

2 162

Dividends received from associates and joint ventures

 

3 075

 

2 522

Non-cash compensation to employees

 

1 458

 

559

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

2 430

 

903

Impairment of financial assets

 

3 723

 

3 227

Other non-cash items

 

1 768

 

984

 

 

209 170

 

202 666

Movements in working capital:

 

 

 

 

Bank loans to customers and interbank loans due from banks

 

(28 245)

 

3 719

Bank deposits and liabilities

 

33 789

 

11 284

Restricted cash

 

1 668

 

(3 143)

Financial assets/liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 

6 160

 

1 617

Accounts receivable and contract assets

 

(8 727)

 

(3 791)

Advances paid and prepaid expenses

 

284

 

(2 397)

Other taxes receivable

 

(2 991)

 

(4 433)

Inventories

 

(1 718)

 

(29 676)

Accounts payable

 

(10 069)

 

(4 605)

Subscriber prepayments

 

1 547

 

721

Other taxes payable

 

1 625

 

2 045

Advances received and other liabilities

 

4 046

 

6 420

Payment in accordance with the Settlement agreement

 

 

 

(80 000)

Payment of fines and penalties related to SEC investigation into former operations in Uzbekistan

 

(55 607)

 

 

Interest paid 3

 

(61 129)

 

(50 076)

Income tax paid

 

(24 605)

 

(21 161)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

65 198

 

29 190

 

3 Including RUB 14,245 mln of lease interest paid for 9 months 2019 out of which RUB 13,082 mln relate to lease that would have been classified as operating under previous standards

 

 

SISTEMA PJSFC AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018 (CONTINUED)

(Amounts in millions of Russian roubles)

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments for purchases of property, plant and equipment and investment property

 

(60 973)

 

(64 118)

Payments for Data Center MTS

 

-

 

(7 559)

Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries net of cash disposed

 

10 786

 

-

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

 

5 481

 

4 312

Payments to obtain and fulfill contracts

 

(4 026)

 

(4 030)

Payments for purchases of intangible assets

 

(17 832)

 

(17 963)

Payments for businesses, net of cash acquired

 

(2 735)

 

(3 353)

Payments for investments in associates and joint ventures

 

(16 820)

 

(6 844)

Proceeds from disposal of investments in affiliated companies

 

15 253

 

-

Payments for purchases of financial assets, long-term

 

(14 709)

 

(15 037)

Proceeds from sale of financial assets, long-term

 

4 501

 

8 635

Payments for financial assets, short-term

 

(6 890)

 

(19 464)

Proceeds from sale of financial assets, short-term

 

32 221

 

42 016

Interest received

 

5 302

 

8 575

Other

 

714

 

(951)

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

(49 727)

 

(75 781)

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings

 

231 406

 

344 420

Principal payments on borrowings

 

(226 702)

 

(165 430)

Lease liabilities payments 4

 

(17 248)

 

(15 325)

Acquisition of non-controlling interests in existing subsidiaries

 

(18 805)

 

(13 920)

Proceeds from sale of treasury stock

 

233

 

-

Proceeds from capital transactions with non-controlling interests

 

101

 

-

Dividends paid

 

(21 650)

 

(25 856)

Payments to purchase treasury stock

 

(317)

 

-

Debt issuance costs

 

(71)

 

(619)

Cash outflow under credit guarantee agreement related to foreign-currency hedge

 

-

 

(981)

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

(53 053)

 

122 289

Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents

 

(1 342)

 

2 517

 

 

 

 

 

NET DECREASE / INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(38 924)

 

78 215

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

 

114 183

 

59 959

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

 

75 260

 

138 174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Including RUB 16,659 mln of payments for 9 months 2019 under lease that would have been classified as operating in accordance with previous standards

 

Appendix A

Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortisation (OIBDA) and OIBDA margin. OIBDA represents operating income before depreciation and amortisation. OIBDA margin is defined as OIBDA as a percentage of our net revenues. Our OIBDA may not be similar to OIBDA measures of other companies; is not a measurement under accounting principles generally accepted under IFRS and should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information contained in our consolidated statement of profit and loss. We believe that OIBDA provides useful information to investors because it is an indicator of the strength and performance of our ongoing business operations, including our ability to fund discretionary spending such as capital expenditures, acquisitions of businesses and other investments and our ability to incur and service debt. While depreciation and amortization are considered operating costs under IFRS, these expenses primarily represent the non-cash current period allocation of costs associated with long-lived assets acquired or constructed in prior periods. OIBDA is commonly used as one of the bases for investors, analysts and credit rating agencies to evaluate and compare the periodic and future operating performance and value of companies.

 

Adjusted OIBDA, operating income and profit attributable to Sistema shareholders. The Company uses adjusted OIBDA, adjusted operating income and adjusted profit/(loss) attributable to Sistema shareholders to evaluate financial performance of the Group. These represent underlying financial measures adjusted for a number of one-off gains and losses. We believe that adjusted measures provide investors with additional useful information to measure our underlying financial performance, particularly from period to period, because these measures are exclusive of certain one-off gains and losses.

 

Adjusted operating income and adjusted OIBDA can be reconciled to our consolidated statements of profit and loss as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

RUB millions

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

9M 2019

9M 2018

Operating income

36,271

37,250

94,573

95,561

Accruals related to LTI program at portfolio companies

282

417

945

1,043

Provisions for litigation and amounts due under contracts with clients at RTI

2,282

466

3,288

1,077

Other non-recurring losses, net

2,147

898

2,529

1,821

Adjusted operating income

40,981

39,031

101,335

99,502

Depreciation and amortisation

34,412

33,205

101,599

97,332

Adjusted OIBDA

75,393

72,236

202,934

196,834

           

 

Adjusted profit / (loss) attributable to Sistema shareholders can be reconciled to our consolidated statements of profit and loss as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

RUB millions

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

9M 2019

9M 2018

Net profit / (loss) attributable to Sistema

(2,266)

(27,174)

20,915

(30,093)

Accruals related to LTI program at portfolio companies

212

345

675

798

Provisions for litigation and amounts due under contracts with clients at RTI

1,985

405

2,861

937

Provision for liability with regards to the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation, including revaluation (MTS)

-

27,878

(1,722)

27,878  

Other non-recurring losses, net

3,431

782

3,813

1,704

Adjusted net profit / (loss) attributable to Sistema

3,363

2,235

26,541

1,225

           

 

Consolidated net debt. We define consolidated net debt as consolidated total debt less cash, cash equivalents and deposits in banks. Consolidated total debt is defined as total borrowings plus finance lease. The total borrowings is defined as long-term borrowings, short-term borrowings and liability to Rosimushchestvo. We believe that the presentation of consolidated net debt provides useful information to investors because we use this measure in our management of consolidated liquidity, financial flexibility, capital structure and leverage.

 

Consolidated net debt can be reconciled to the borrowings as follows:

 

RUB millions

As of September 30, 2019

As of June 30, 2019

Long-term borrowings

522,729

540,047

Short-term borrowings

159,214

162,662

Liability to Rosimushchestvo

11,261

14,703

Total borrowings

693,205

717,412

Consolidated finance lease1

18,4192

17,9443

Consolidated total debt

711,623

735,356

Cash and cash equivalents

(75,260)

(76,578)

Deposits in banks

(3,247)

(3,081)

Consolidated net debt

633,116

655,871

 

1 In accordance with the standard IAS 17

2 Including RUB 2,043 million of short-term finance lease

3 Including RUB 1,363 million of short-term finance lease

 

 

 


[1] Here and hereafter the results for 3Q 2019 and 9M 2019 are presented to reflect the reclassification of Leader Invest and RTI's microelectronics business as discontinued operations.

[2] Here and hereafter see Appendix A for definitions and reconciliations of adjusted OIBDA, adjusted operating income, adjusted net profit attributable to Sistema, consolidated debt and consolidated net debt with IFRS financial data.

[3] Here and hereinafter, revenues are presented on an aggregated basis, excluding revenues from intra-segment (between entities in the same segment) transactions, but before inter-segment (between entities in different segments) eliminations, unless accompanied by the word "consolidated". Amounts attributable to individual companies, where appropriate, are shown prior to both intra-segment and inter-segment eliminations and may differ from respective standalone results due to certain reclassifications and adjustments.

[4] This segment consists of online orders via www.detmir.ru, including with in-store pickup at Detsky Mir stores.

[5] The number of Detsky Mir stores including ELC, ABC and Zoozavr.

[6] 44% of paper produced was supplied to own converting facilities to produce paper packaging.

[7] RZ Agro is accounted for as an investment in a joint venture in Agroholding Steppe's IFRS financial statements.

[8] Adjusted OIBDA, the adjusted OIBDA margin and adjusted net profit are adjusted for accruals related to the LTI programme.

[9] RTI's financial results for 3Q 2019 and 9M 2019 are presented to reflect reclassification of RTI's microelectronics business as discontinued operations, and financial results for 3Q 2018 and 9M 2018 have been revised to reflect the results of this reclassification. In February 2019, RTI Microelectronics, an RTI Group company, signed a legally binding agreement with State Corporation Rostec and JSC Roselectronica to create a combined microelectronics components company called Element LLC. In July 2019, Element LLC was created where the parties contributed their controlling stakes in 19 microelectronics component development, production and design companies.

[10] Including liability to Rosimushchestvo and finance lease as defined in IAS 17


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Category Code:QRT
TIDM:SSA
LEI Code:213800JSZ2UUK4QQK694
Sequence No.:31775
EQS News ID:922547
 
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