EBITDA fixed herd prices (FHP) for Q2 2018 decreased to 4,518 kEUR (Q2 2017: 10,572 kEUR), corresponding to an EBITDA margin FHP of 17.9% (Q2 2017: 36.4%). Decline in the quarterly EBITDA in Q2 2018 compared to Q2 2017 of 6,054 kEUR can mainly be attributable to lower sales prices (of 5,270 kEUR).
The higher average prices on live pigs end Q2 2018 compared to Q1 2018 had a positive impact on herd valuation in Q2 with +445 kEUR (+4,107 kEUR for Q2 2017, respectively). Free cash flow was -1,743 kEUR in Q2 2018 (Q2 2017: 7.762 kEUR).
Outlook
Idavang hedging position of grain is as follows for Lithuania. Grain will be included in profit and loss over the next 12 months at this cost.
- Matif Milling Wheat contacts of 40.000T average price 187,2 – price 28.08.2018 was 198,2, hence unrealized profit of 0,4 mEUR
- Closed supplier contracts of feed grain of 48.000T average price 150 EUR
In Russia no advance hedging has been done, hence we are purchasing most of our grain at current market prices
The hot and dry weather have negatively influenced the yields, so the ongoing harvest is expected to be significant below average year for yields, but better than the catastrophic 2017 harvest.
Selected financial highlights and key ratios
| EUR millions | Q2 2018 | Q2 2017 | 6M 2018 | 6M 2017 | 2017 |
| Total Revenue | 25,282 | 29,027 | 48,682 | 56,165 | 109,596 |
| EBITDA | 4,963 | 14,683 | 10,417 | 22,247 | 21,608 |
| EBITDA margin | 19.6% | 50.6% | 21.4% | 39.6% | 19,7% |
| EBITDA fixed herd prices | 4,518 | 10,576 | 7,534 | 16,629 | 26,653 |
| EBITDA fixed herd prices margin | 17.9% | 36.4% | 15.5% | 29.6% | 24,3% |
| Net income | 963 | 9,863 | 2,538 | 14,723 | 6,062 |
| Free cash flow | -1,743 | 7,762 | -355 | 11,961 | 17,954 |
| Net interest bearing debt | 76,920 | 57,257 | 76,920 | 57,257 | 74,274 |
Further information
Bondholders - Claus Baltsersen, CEO phone +370 (685) 34 104
Media - Jytte Rosenmaj, Deputy Chairman phone +45 26 73 46 99
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