Baltika Group ended the first quarter with a net loss of 2,474 thousand euros. The loss for the same period last year was 1,442 thousand euros. The financial results of the first quarter were strongly affected by the weak March caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. January and February results were in accordance with the company's forecasts.
In the first quarter, COVID-19 had the strongest impact on Baltika Group's operations in Lithuania, where all stores were closed as of 16 March due to orders from the Lithuanian government, and all shopping centers in Estonia were closed by a government decision on 27 March. In Latvia, the shops were open part-time during the week and closed on weekends. Since the declaration of the state of emergency, Baltika Group has directed even more resources to the e-shop www.andmorefashion.com, through which customers can shop without contact.
In addition, non-recurring costs related to the restructuring of the Baltika Group (mainly the cessation of production in Estonia) have also had a negative impact on the financial results and liquidity of the Baltika Group in the first quarter. In order to overcome the above difficulties, the court initiated the reorganization proceedings of AS Baltika on March 26, 2020. Baltika is of the opinion that in the current situation the reorganization of the company is the best way to protect the rights and interests of Baltika's shareholders, employees, creditors and partners.
The Group's sales revenue for the first quarter was 6,137 thousand euros, decreasing by 34% compared to the same period last year. Majority, i.e 70% of the loss of sales revenue (2.2 million euros) came from March, when a state of emergency was declared in the Baltics and stores were closed. The sales revenue in January and February was slightly lower than in the previous year, but the men's collection made a very strong result, where sales of Baltman suits and Monton outerwear increased significantly compared to the previous year.
The sales channel with the largest share retail, decreased by 32% (2.6 million euros) of which 80% is the extremely weak result in March. The sales revenue of Baltika Group's e-store Andmorefashion.com in the first quarter decreased by 7% compared to the same period last year and was 505 thousand euros. The sales revenue of business customers was 200 thousand euros in the first quarter, decreasing by 72% compared to a year ago. The decrease in sales revenue of business customers is expected, as the exit of business customers` sales channel is a part of the Baltika Group's ongoing restructuring plan.
The Group's distribution expenses in the first quarter were 4,200 thousand euros decreasing by 17%, i.e 829 thousand euros compared to the same period last year. A consistent and significant reduction in distribution and administrative expenses is a part of Baltika Group's ongoing restructuring plan.
The result for the first quarter of 2020 includes a negative impact of 11 thousand euros on the new accounting standard IFRS 16.
Consolidated statement of financial position
| 31 March 2020 | 31 Dec 2019 | |
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 215 | 264 |
| Trade and other receivables | 753 | 621 |
| Inventories | 8 035 | 7 644 |
| Assets classified as held for sale | 28 | 28 |
| Total current assets | 9 031 | 8 557 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Deferred income tax asset | 281 | 281 |
| Other non-current assets | 222 | 222 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 1 538 | 1 683 |
| Right-of-use assets | 14 925 | 16 040 |
| Intangible assets | 557 | 536 |
| Total non-current assets | 17 523 | 18 762 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 26 554 | 27 319 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||
| Current liabilities | ||
| Borrowings | 2 819 | 1 731 |
| Lease liabilities | 6 237 | 5 383 |
| Trade and other payables | 4 920 | 4 118 |
| Total current liabilities | 13 976 | 11 232 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Borrowings | 1 412 | 488 |
| Lease liabilities | 10 437 | 12 396 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 11 849 | 12 884 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 25 825 | 24 116 |
| EQUITY | ||
| Share capital at par value | 5 408 | 5 408 |
| Share premium | 0 | 0 |
| Reserves | 4 045 | 4 045 |
| Retained earnings | -6 250 | -341 |
| Net profit (loss) for the period | -2 474 | -5 909 |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 729 | 3 203 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 26 554 | 27 319 |
Consolidated statement of profit and loss and comprehensive income
| 1Q 2020 | 1Q 2019 | |
| Revenue | 6 137 | 9 270 |
| Client bonus provision | 0 | 0 |
| Revenue after client bonus provision | 6 137 | 9 270 |
| Cost of goods sold | -3 390 | -4 836 |
| Gross profit | 2 747 | 4 434 |
| Distribution costs | -4 200 | -5 029 |
| Administrative and general expenses | -792 | -598 |
| Other operating income (-expense) | 37 | 117 |
| Operating profit (loss) | -2 208 | -1 076 |
| Finance costs | -266 | -366 |
| Profit (loss) before income tax | -2 474 | -1 442 |
| Income tax expense | 0 | 0 |
| Net profit (loss) for the period | -2 474 | -1 442 |
| Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period | -2 474 | -1 442 |
| Basic earnings per share from net loss for the period, EUR | -0,05 | -0,04 |
| Diluted earnings per share from net loss for the period, EUR | -0,05 | -0,04 |
Flavio Perini
Member of Management Board, CEO
flavio.perini@baltikagroup.com
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