CONSOLIDATED
financial report Q1 2024
Q1
2024
31 MARCH 2024
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Data in millions of HUF, unless otherwise stated
4iG PLC
FLASH REPORT
ON THE COMPANY'S ACTIVITIES FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2024
31 MARCH 2024
FLASH REPORT
Data in millions of HUF, unless otherwise stated
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | 3 | |
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | 7 | |
Consolidated statement of financial position | 9 | |
Consolidated statement of changes in equity | 10 | |
1. | General section | 11 |
1.1. | Presentation of the company | 11 |
1.2. | General information about the issuer | 11 |
2. | Share information | 12 |
3. | Ownership structure | 13 |
4. | Officials | 13 |
4.1. | Company management | 13 |
4.2. | Remuneration of officials | 14 |
4.3. | 4iG shareholdings of senior executives as of 31 March 2024 | 14 |
4.4. | Persons authorised to sign the statements | 14 |
4.5. | Election and dismissal of senior executives | 14 |
4.6. | Powers of officials | 14 |
4.7. | Amendment of the Articles of Association | 14 |
5. | Basis of preparation of the balance sheet | 15 |
6. | Adjustment of previous year's financial data | 16 |
7. | Subsidiaries included in the consolidation | 20 |
8. | Events after the balance sheet date | 21 |
9. | Statement | 23 |
The Report was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company by written resolution on 30 May 2024, by virtue of the Board of Directors' Resolution No. 1/2024 (05.30.).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
In the first quarter of 2024, 4iG Group (hereinafter referred to as '4iG', 'the Company', 'the Corporation', 'Corporate Group', 'Company Group', 'Group', '4iG Plc') continued its organic growth and is progressing according to plan with the implementation of the transformation program launched in the fall of 2023, which affects the telecommunications and IT business units of the Group. The restructuring of the Company Group's operation and corporate structure into commercial and infrastructure companies will create opportunities in the future for the sale of minority business shares in network and mobile infrastructure, expansion of wholesale activities, enhancement of the Group's competitiveness, reduction of debt levels, and thus further growth and significant infrastructure developments. As part of the transformation program, the first quarter saw the beginning of the structural separation of DIGI Távközlési és Szolgáltató Kft. (DIGI) and Invitech ICT Services Kft. (Invitech). In addition, the Group launched a new holding company, 4iG Űr és Technológiai Zrt. (4iG S&T), aimed at coordinating and vertically integrating its capabilities in the space, technology, and defense digitalization sectors.
During the first quarter, the Group advanced the development of collaboration details with Telecom Egypt concerning the planned high-bandwidth submarine data cable investment between North Africa and Albania. The 4iG Group signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the investment with the Albanian government.
Hungary
As part of its transformation program, on 21 February, 4iG established 4iG Űr és Technológiai Zrt., which consolidates the Group's space industry and digitalization portfolio. With the restructuring, the newly founded company will take over the coordination of capabilities in space and satellite manufacturing, the development and production of autonomous flight systems, drone defense, and the defense digitalization. The establishment of the new company facilitates more efficient management of complex projects, enhances the capacities of the Group, and aids in realizing the business and strategic objectives set together with the 4iG's strategic partner, Rheinmetall. Concurrently with founding the company, 4iG also preliminarily announced its plan to raise capital to acquire 45% of REMRED Technológiai Fejlesztő Zrt.'s shares (the definitive agreement on this transaction was signed by the parties on 2 May 2024). The acquisition aims to establish the space technology production center planned by REMRED Zrt. in Martonvásár, where the design, manufacturing, and assembly of satellites up to 400 kilograms will start from 2026. By establishing the space technology production center and vertically integrating its space and technology portfolio, 4iG is set to become a unique player in the Central and Eastern European market. The 4iG Group, through its acquisition and greenfield investment, is broadening its operational range and entering the international manufacturing sector following its ventures in IT and telecommunications. The creation of manufacturing capabilities will enable the group to generate its own innovative technologies that will enhance earth observation facilities, develop satellite communications, and contribute to the digitization of modern warfare, especially catering to the requirements of EU and NATO members.
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For the first time in Hungary, 4iG Group is set to implement the Elisa Polystar automated network management and monitoring software system. As per the agreement reached on 27 February with the Finnish-origin telecommunications software company, the Company plans to construct an open architecture that collects data from various network sources and allows for their integrated management. This rollout, which is based on the Zero-Touch NOC product, is part of the separation process from Vodafone Hungary's former parent company, aimed at enhancing network operations and improving customer experience.
On 14 March, 4iG Group's transformation program achieved a significant milestone by organizing the infrastructure activities of DIGI and Invitech into separate entities. Despite the ongoing restructuring, both residential and business customers will continue to receive services from these companies seamlessly. As part of the transformation, DIGI's telecommunications infrastructure will be moved to D-Infrastruktúra Távközlési Kft., and Invitech's to Invitech ICT Infrastructure Kft.
International collaborations
After their memorandum of understanding in October, 4iG Group formalized a preliminary agreement on 1 February with Telecom Egypt about the transcontinental data cable system planned between Egypt and Albania. To carry out the investment, the parties agreed to form a joint project company and have outlined the business conditions and operational steps for the investment. Once operational, this project company will also manage the sales and commercial operations of the system capacities. The new submarine cable system will serve as an alternative to the current Mediterranean links connecting Egypt with Italy and France and could be expanded in the future to include key destinations like Libya, Cyprus, Greece, or Italy along an optimized sea route. Initially, the system will also feature a branch to Italy. Development of the submarine cable system in Albania could eventually offer the most direct connection to Frankfurt and other important traffic hubs in Eastern and Central Europe deand the Balkans, such as Sofia, Vienna, and Budapest.
The submarine data cable investment is endorsed by a memorandum of understanding signed on 5 February between 4iG and the Albanian government, which affirmed its support for the investment connecting Egypt to Albania, including the terms of that support. 4iG ranks as one of Albania's top foreign investors, and its subsidiary, One Albania, leads the market in the nation's telecommunications industry. This new Balkan data hub will enhance business and technological ties, and the enlargement of international optical transit pathways will facilitate additional collaborative prospects within the region.
Financial results
4iG Plc's consolidated net sales revenue in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) was HUF 157.7 billion in the first quarter of 2024, the Group's EBITDA in accordance with IFRS exceeded HUF 54.1 billion, and the EBITDA margin on net sales was 34.3%. The consolidated EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) has increased by nearly 168% in comparison with the same period of the previous year, reaching HUF 9.8 billion in the first quarter of 2024.
89% of net sales were generated by the telecommunications division and 11% by the IT division. Geographically, 85% of net sales revenue were generated in Hungary, 11% in Albania, and 4% in Montenegro.
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The loss of the current period is mainly due to the non-cash items presented on the financial expenses and depreciation and amortisation lines: the profit or loss after tax adjusted with the purchase price allocation effect (HUF 5.7 billion), as well as with the non-cash unrealized foreign exchange differences (HUF 11.4 billion) was HUF -1 billion in the first quarter of 2024.
Capital market performance
Net sales revenue
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)
Operating result (EBIT)
Profit or loss after tax (PAT)
Total comprehensive income
Earnings per share (in HUF)
EBITDA
Net profit (EPS)
Diluted EPS indicator
Equity
Change +/- | ||||
Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | in % | ||
Modified* | ||||
157 660 | 115 178 | 36.88% | ||
54 133 | 36 272 | 49.24% | ||
9 828 | 3 670 | 167.79% | ||
-18 065 | -1 173 | 1 440.07% | ||
-17 193 | -3 542 | 385.40% | ||
181.00 | 121.28 | 49.24% | ||
-60.40 | -3.92 | 1 440.82% | ||
-61.11 | -3.92 | 1 458.93% | ||
1 143.89 | 1 201.95 | -4.83% | ||
*The consolidated statement of comprehensive income has been restated as described in Section 6 Adjustment of previous year's financial data.
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Presentation of 4iG Company's Q1 2024 results
Title | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | Change +/- % in | |||||||
Modified | ||||||||||
Revenues | 165 329 | 117 872 | 40.26% | |||||||
- Of which: Net sales revenue | 157 660 | 115 178 | 36.88% | |||||||
Capitalised value of own produced assets | 3 756 | 1 347 | 178.84% | |||||||
Material costs | -72 562 | -57 134 | 27.00% | |||||||
Staff costs | -24 767 | -19 274 | 28.50% | |||||||
Other expenses | ||||||||||
-17 623 | -6 539 | 169.51% | ||||||||
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and | 54 133 | 36 272 | 49.24% | |||||||
amortisation (EBITDA) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortisation | -44 305 | -32 602 | 35.90% | |||||||
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 9 828 | 3 670 | 167.79% | |||||||
Financial income | 3 724 | 14 103 | -73.59% | |||||||
Financial expenses | -28 947 | -19 031 | 52.10% | |||||||
Profit or loss before tax (PBT) | -15 395 | -1 258 | 1 123.77% | |||||||
Income taxes | -2 670 | 85 | n/a | |||||||
Net earnings | -18 065 | -1 173 | 1 440.07% | |||||||
Other comprehensive income | 872 | -2 369 | n/a | |||||||
Total comprehensive income | -17 193 | -3 542 | |||||||
385.40%
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Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | ||
Modified* | |||
Net sales revenue | |||
157 660 | 115 178 | ||
Other operating income | 7 669 | 2 694 | |
Total net sales revenue and other income | 165 329 | 117 872 | |
Capitalised value of own produced assets | |||
3 756 | 1 347 | ||
Material costs | -72 562 | -57 134 | |
Staff costs | -24 767 | -19 274 | |
Other expenses | -17 623 | -6 539 | |
of which impairment | -1 336 | -702 | |
Total operating costs
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)
Depreciation and amortisation
-114 952
54 133
-44 305
-82 947
36 272
-32 602
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 9 828 | 3 670 | |
Financial income | 3 724 | 14 103 | |
Financial expenses | -28 930 | -19 031 | |
Share of results of associates | -17 | 0 | |
Profit or loss before tax | -15 395 | -1 258 | |
Income taxes | -2 670 | 85 | |
Profit or loss after tax
Other comprehensive income to be recognised in the consolidated income statement in the following period:
Foreign exchange differences arising on the translation of operations
Net other comprehensive income to be recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income in the following period:
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
-18 065
872
872
872
-17 193
-1 173
-2 369
-2 369
-2 369
-3 542
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Consolidated statement of comprehensive income - continued
Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | ||
Modified* | |||
Earnings per share (HUF) | |||
Base | -60.4 | -67.5 | |
Diluted | -61.1 | -67.5 | |
Profit or loss after tax attributable to: | |||
Owners of the Company | -16 666 | 80 | |
Non-controlling interest | |||
-1 399 | -1 253 | ||
Total comprehensive income attributable to: | |||
Owners of the Company | -16 680 | -3 252 | |
Non-controlling interest | -513 | -290 | |
Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | ||
Modified* | |||
Profit or loss after tax | |||
-18 065 | -1 173 | ||
Purchase price allocation effect | 5 729 | 3 158 | |
Adjusted profit or loss after tax** | -12 336 | 1 985 | |
- The comparative figures in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and in the consolidated statement of financial position have been restated. The restatements have been made in accordance with the provisions set out in Section 6 Adjustment of previous year's financial data.
- Adjusted profit or loss after tax represents profit or loss after tax adjusted for the effects of the purchase price allocation identified in accordance with IFRS 3 Business Combinations.
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Data in millions of HUF, unless otherwise stated
Consolidated statement of financial position
31/03/2024 | 31/12/2023 | |||
Modified* | ||||
ASSETS | ||||
Non-current assets | ||||
Property, plant, and equipment | 456 258 | 457 749 | ||
Customer relationship | 171 195 | 173 522 | ||
Other intangible assets | 214 936 | 218 563 | ||
Right of use of assets | 143 479 | 140 984 | ||
Deferred tax assets | 703 | 688 | ||
Goodwill | 269 415 | 269 415 | ||
Net investment in leasing | 918 | 752 | ||
Other investments | 646 | 639 | ||
Other non-current assets | 2 616 | 2 164 | ||
Total non-current assets | 1 260 166 | 1 264 476 | ||
Current assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 44 366 | 53 175 | ||
Trade receivables | 115 206 | 125 147 | ||
Other current financial assets | 37 298 | 34 157 | ||
Other current non-financial assets | 29 138 | 22 894 | ||
Income tax receivables | 1 586 | 1 054 | ||
Current finance lease receivables | 563 | 563 | ||
Inventories | 16 977 | 11 870 | ||
Total current assets | 245 134 | 248 860 | ||
Total assets | 1 505 300 | 1 513 336 | ||
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
Equity | ||||
Share capital | 5 981 | 5 981 | ||
Treasury shares | -3 199 | -3 199 | ||
Capital reserve | 133 492 | 133 492 | ||
Retained earnings | -39 373 | -22 707 | ||
Reserve for share-based payments | 397 | 397 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 13 054 | 12 168 | ||
Equity attributable to the parent company | 110 352 | 126 132 | ||
Non-controlling interest | 231 758 | 233 340 | ||
Total equity | 342 110 | 359 472 | ||
Non-current liabilities | ||||
Provisions - non-current | 5 792 | 5 864 | ||
Non-current loans, borrowings, bonds | 753 455 | 742 037 | ||
Finance lease liabilities - non-current | 121 447 | 119 081 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | 22 167 | 22 350 | ||
Other non-current liabilities | 3 742 | 4 926 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 906 603 | 894 258 | ||
Current liabilities | ||||
Trade payables | 67 559 | 87 681 | ||
Current loans and borrowings | 14 597 | 12 663 | ||
ESOP obligation | 911 | 624 | ||
Dividends payable to owners | 8 | 8 | ||
Provisions - current | 6 165 | 5 572 | ||
Income tax liabilities | 26 851 | 1 812 | ||
Finance lease liabilities - current | 29 166 | 24 747 | ||
Other current financial liabilities | 110 156 | 21 035 | ||
Other current non-financial liabilities | 1 174 | 105 464 | ||
Total current liabilities | 256 587 | 259 606 | ||
Total liabilities and equity | 1 505 300 | 1 513 336 | ||
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