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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