Selected Financial Indicators
Summarized selected financial indicators of the Group for Q1 of 2019 compared to Q1 of 2018 and 31.03.2019 compared to 31.12.2018 were as follows:
in thousands of EUR | 1Q 2019 | 1Q 2018 | Change |
Revenue | 13 820 | 16 157 | -14.5% |
EBITDA | 3 158 | 5 570 | -43.3% |
Net profit for the period | 3 080 | 4 062 | -24.2% |
Net profit attributable equity holders of the Parent company | 3 098 | 3 695 | -16.2% |
Earnings per share (EUR) | 0,09 | 0,10 | -10.0% |
Operating cash flow for the period | 2 585 | 4 874 | -47.0% |
in thousands of EUR | 31.03.2019 | 31.12.2018 | Change |
Total assets | 51 411 | 45 504 | 13.0% |
Total current assets | 32 309 | 34 904 | -7.4% |
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent company | 30 277 | 27 462 | 10.3% |
Cash and cash equivalents | 8 350 | 13 603 | -38.6% |
Margin analysis, % | 1Q 2019 | 1Q 2018 | Change |
Gross profit | 46.7 | 57.6 | -18.9% |
EBITDA | 22.9 | 34.5 | -33.6% |
Net profit | 22.3 | 25.1 | -11.2% |
Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Parent company | 22.4 | 22.9 | -2.2% |
Financial ratios, % | 31.03.2019 | 31.12.2018 | Change |
ROA | 15.6 | 22.9 | -31.9% |
ROE | 24.6 | 34.7 | -29.1% |
Price to earnings ratio (P/E) | 12.6 | 7.7 | 63.6% |
Current ratio | 2.8 | 2.4 | 16.7% |
Quick ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.0% |
Financial performance
The Group`s sales amounted to 13 820 thousand EUR during Q1 of 2019, representing a 14.5% decrease as compared to the same period of previous year. Overall, wholesales decreased by 18.3%, measured in EUR.
The Group’s gross profit during Q1 of 2019 amounted to 6 455 thousand EUR and decrease by 30.7% compared to previous year. The gross margin during Q1 of 2019 decreased to 46.7%, from 57.6% in the respective period of previous year. The cost of sold goods increased by 7.5%.
Consolidated operating profit for Q1 of 2019 amounted to 2 322 thousand EUR, compared to 5 173 thousand EUR in Q1 of 2018, decrease 55.1%. The consolidated operating profit margin was 16.8% for Q1 of 2019 (32.0% in Q1 of 2018). Consolidated EBITDA for Q1 of 2019 decreased by 43.3% and amounted to 3 158 thousand EUR, which is 22.9% in margin terms (5 570 thousand EUR and 34.5% for Q1 of 2018).
Reported consolidated net profit attributable to equity holders of the Parent company for Q1 of 2019 amounted to 3 098 thousand EUR, compared to net profit of 3 695 thousand EUR in Q1 of 2018, net profit margin attributable to equity holders of the Parent company for Q1 of 2019 was 22.4% against 22.9% in Q1 of 2018.
Financial position
As of 31 March 2019 consolidated assets amounted to 51 411 thousand EUR representing an increase by 13.0% as compared to the position as of 31 December 2018.
Trade and other receivables increased by 1 366 thousand EUR as compared to 31 December 2018 and amounted to 5 014 thousand EUR as of 31 March 2019. Inventory balance increased by 1 298 thousand EUR and amounted to 18 943 thousand EUR as of 31 March 2019.
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent company increased by 2 815 thousand EUR and amounted to 30 277 thousand EUR as of 31 March 2019. Current liabilities decreased by 3 272 thousand EUR during Q1 of 2019.
Investments
Q1 of 2019 the Group’s investments into property, plant and equipment totalled 562 thousand EUR, in previous year same period 119 thousand EUR. Investments were made mainly into opening and renovating own stores, as well into equipment and facilities to maintain effective production for future periods.
Personnel
As of 31 March 2019, the Group employed 2 025 employees, including 502 people in retail operations. The rest were employed in production, wholesale, administration and support operations. In 31.12.2018 there were 2 073 employees, including 500 people in retail operations.
Total salaries and related taxes during Q1 of 2019 amounted to 3 350 thousand EUR (3 238 thousand EUR in Q1 of 2018). The remuneration of key management of the Group, including the key executives of all subsidiaries, totalled 207 thousand EUR.
Decisions made by governing bodies after Q1 2019
On May 03, 2019 Silvano Fashion Group held its regular Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. The Meeting adopted the following decisions.
- The Meeting approved the 2018 Annual Report.
- The Meeting decided to distribute dividends in the amount 0.20 EUR per share (record date 16.05.2019).
To pay to the entitled shareholders of AS Silvano Fashion Group as dividends EUR 0.20 per share as follows:
- to pay dividends EUR 0.10 per share by 20 May 2019 latest ;
- to pay dividends EUR 0.10 per share by 10 October 2019 latest;
- The Meeting decided to recall Mr. Ants Susi from the Supervisory Board of SFG. The authorities of Mr. Ants Susi as the member of the Supervisory Board of SFG shall be deemed to have expired as of May 3, 2019.
- The Meeting decided to elect Triin Nellis as the new member of the Supervisory Board of SFG, whose term of office shall start on May 3, 2019 and expire on June 30, 2021.
- The meeting decided to amend the remuneration policy of the supervisory board members, approved by the shareholders’ meeting on June 30, 2012 as follows:
- to assign monthly gross remuneration of 5,000 euros for the chairman of the supervisory board;
- to assign monthly gross remuneration of 2,000 euros for the supervisory board;
- The meeting decided to amend section 2.2. of the Articles of Association and reinstate it in the following wording: “All shares of the Company are registered shares. The nominal value of a registered share is 0,20 (twenty) cents. A share grants 1 (one) vote at the General Meeting. “;
- The meeting decided:
- The share capital of SFG shall be increased by 3,600,000 EUR from 3,600,000 EUR to 7 200 000 EUR by the increase of the nominal value of existing shares by 0,10 EUR per share, i.e. from 0.10 EUR to 0.20 EUR;
- The share capital of SFG shall be increased via a bonus issue on the account of the share premium. The bonus issue shall be carried out on the basis of the 2018 annual report, that has been approved by the shareholders together with the decision on the distribution of profit. The bonus issue shall be carried out on the account of the share premium in the amount of 3,600,000 EUR. After the bonus issue, the new size of the share capital shall be 7,200,000 EUR that is divided into 36,000,000 shares with the nominal value of 0,20 EUR each share;
- The list of shareholders who shall be entitled to participate in the bonus issue shall be fixed as at 17 May 2019 as at the end of the working day of the settlement system. The ex‑date is 16 May 2019; as of this date a person who acquired shares is not entitled to participate in the bonus issue. The increase of the nominal value of the shares shall take place immediately after the registration of the share capital increase with the Commercial Register.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
in thousands of EUR | Note | 31.03.2019 | 31.12.2018 |
ASSETS | |||
Current assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 8 350 | 13 603 | |
Current loans granted | 2 | 8 | |
Trade and other receivables | 2 | 5 014 | 3 648 |
Inventories | 3 | 18 943 | 17 645 |
Total current assets | 32 309 | 34 904 | |
Non-current assets | |||
Long-term receivables | 321 | 292 | |
Investments in associates | 70 | 64 | |
Available-for-sale investments | 316 | 305 | |
Deferred tax asset | 1 444 | 1 433 | |
Intangible assets | 324 | 261 | |
Investment property | 873 | 851 | |
Property, plant and equipment | 4 | 15 754 | 7 394 |
Total non-current assets | 19 102 | 10 600 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | 51 411 | 45 504 | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities | |||
Short-term finance lease obligations | 1 377 | 0 | |
Trade and other payables | 5 | 7 950 | 14 163 |
Tax liabilities | 2 226 | 662 | |
Total current liabilities | 11 553 | 14 825 | |
Non-current liabilities | |||
Deferred tax liability | 6 | 7 | |
Long-term finance lease obligations | 6 580 | 0 | |
Long-term provisions | 63 | 61 | |
Total non-current liabilities | 6 649 | 68 | |
Total liabilities | 18 202 | 14 893 | |
Equity | |||
Share capital | 6 | 3 600 | 3 600 |
Share premium | 8 567 | 8 567 | |
Statutory reserve capital | 1 306 | 1 306 | |
Revaluation reserve | 355 | 355 | |
Unrealised exchange rate differences | -14 979 | -14 696 | |
Retained earnings | 31 428 | 28 330 | |
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent company | 30 277 | 27 462 | |
Non-controlling interest | 2 932 | 3 149 | |
Total equity | 33 209 | 30 611 | |
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 51 411 | 45 504 |
Consolidated Income Statement
in thousands of EUR | Note | 1Q 2019 | 1Q 2018 |
Revenue | 8 | 13 820 | 16 157 |
Cost of goods sold | -7 365 | -6 849 | |
Gross Profit | 6 455 | 9 308 | |
Distribution expenses | -2 905 | -2 938 | |
Administrative expenses | -1 092 | -1 065 | |
Other operating income | 66 | 59 | |
Other operating expenses | -202 | -191 | |
Operating profit | 2 322 | 5 173 | |
Currency exchange income/(expense) | 2 031 | -40 | |
Other finance income/(expenses) | -110 | 24 | |
Net financial income | 1 921 | -16 | |
Profit (loss) from associates using equity method | 1 | 8 | |
Profit before tax | 4 244 | 5 165 | |
Income tax expense | -1 164 | -1 103 | |
Profit for the period | 3 080 | 4 062 | |
Attributable to : | |||
Equity holders of the Parent company | 3 098 | 3 695 | |
Non-controlling interest | -18 | 367 | |
Earnings per share from profit attributable to equity holders of the Parent company, both basic and diluted (EUR) | 7 | 0,09 | 0,10 |
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
in thousands of EUR | Note | 1Q 2019 | 1Q 2018 |
Profit for the period | 3 080 | 4 062 | |
Exchange rate differences attributable to foreign operations | -171 | -672 | |
Attributable to : | |||
Equity holders of the Parent company | -283 | -617 | |
Non-controlling interest | 112 | -55 | |
Total comprehensive income for the period | 2 909 | 3 390 | |
Attributable to : | |||
Equity holders of the Parent company | 2 815 | 3 078 | |
Non-controlling interest | 94 | 312 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
in thousands of EUR | 1Q 2019 | 1Q 2018 |
Cash flow from operating activities | ||
Profit for the period | 3 080 | 4 062 |
Adjustments for: | ||
Depreciation and amortization of non-current assets | 836 | 397 |
Share of profit of equity accounted investees | -1 | -8 |
(Gains)/ losses on the sale of PPE and IA | 11 | 0 |
Net finance income / costs | -1 921 | 16 |
Provision for long-term benefits | 2 | -1 |
Income tax expense | 1 164 | 1 103 |
Change in inventories | -1 298 | -603 |
Change in trade and other receivables | -1 484 | -1 027 |
Change in trade and other payables | 1 635 | 1 195 |
Change in finance lease obligations | 1 377 | 0 |
Income tax paid | -159 | -260 |
Net cash from operating activities | 3 242 | 4 874 |
Cash flow from investing activities | ||
Interest received | 3 | 14 |
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | 36 | 0 |
Proceeds from repayments of loans granted | 6 | 0 |
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | -562 | -119 |
Acquisition of intangible assets | -75 | -36 |
Net cash used in/from investing activities | -592 | -141 |
Cash flow from financing activities | ||
Repayment of finance lease | -657 | 0 |
Dividends paid | 0 | -10 812 |
Reduction of share capital | -7 200 | 0 |
Net cash used in/ from financing activities | -7 857 | -10 812 |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | -5 207 | -6 079 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 13 603 | 21 230 |
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held | -46 | 8 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 8 350 | 15 159 |
Jarek Särgava
AS Silvano Fashion Group
Member of the Board
Phone: +372 6845 000
Email: info@silvanofashon.com
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