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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT
AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
CONTENT
Financial Statements:
Statements of Financial Position
2 - 3
4–5
Statements of Changes in Equity
6–7
Statements of Cash Flows
8–9
Notes to the Financial Statements
10–64
Confirmation of responsible persons
65
66 -105
Appendix: Disclosure of Compliance with the Governance Code for the year ended 31 December 2022. 106 - 120
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
2
Statements of Financial Position
Group
Company
Notes
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
6
474
486
70
84
Property, plant and equipment
7
6,898
9,443
6,182
6,405
Right-of-use assets
17
355
578
227
238
Investment property
8
157
163
157
163
Investments in subsidiaries
9
-
-
1,490
1,490
Receivables from subsidiaries
26
-
-
-
1,104
Prepayments to subsidiaries
26
-
-
-
771
Deferred tax asset
24
-
-
-
-
7,884
10,670
8,126
10,255
Current assets
Inventories
10
4,346
6,914
4,292
6,831
Trade receivables
11
1,997
1,182
1,623
1,065
Contract assets
11
1,900
2,748
1,801
2,673
Other current assets
12
315
534
280
463
Cash and cash equivalents
13
385
625
29
72
8,943
12,003
8,025
11,104
Total assets
16,827
22,673
16,151
21,359
Continued on the next page
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
3
Statements of financial position (continued)
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
EQUITY AND
LIABILITIES
Equity attributable to the equity holders of the Company
Share capital
14
2,756
2,756
2,756
2,756
Legal reserve
15
574
574
574
574
Revaluation reserve
15
2,361
3,946
2,071
2,129
Reserve for acquisition of own shares
15
1,090
1,090
1,000
1,000
Foreign exchange translation reserve
15
1,023
1,053
-
-
Retained earnings
(3,959)
(2,142)
(2,134)
480
3,845
7,277
4,267
6,939
Non-controlling interest
26
188
109
-
-
Total equity
4,033
7,386
4,267
6,939
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
16
4,162
2,999
4,162
2,999
Borrowings from related entities
16
532
532
532
532
Non-current lease liabilities
17
685
488
126
177
Borrowings from subsidiaries
16, 26
-
-
600
600
Deferred tax liability
24
517
825
460
425
Provisions for employee benefits
18
231
358
157
251
Other non-current liabilities
19
394
-
394
-
6,521
5,202
6,431
4,984
Current liabilities
Current portion of non-current borrowings
16
637
637
637
637
Other current liabilities
16
320
1,801
320
1 801
Current lease liabilities
17
208
116
115
81
Trade payables
1,184
2,989
1,122
2 886
Payables to other related parties and
subsidiaries
26
175
106
243
320
Contract liabilities
11
827
861
820
860
Income tax payable
-
-
-
-
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
19
2,922
3,575
2,196
2 851
6,273
10,085
5,453
9 436
Total liabilities
12,794
15,287
11,884
14 420
Total equity and liabilities
16 827
22,673
16,151
21,359
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
4
Statements of Comprehensive Income
Group
Company
Notes
Year ended 31 December
Year ended 31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
Revenue from contracts with customers
5
34,509
30,443
31,633
28,121
Cost of sales
20
(30,679)
(26,321)
(28,603)
(24,364)
Gross profit
3,830
4,122
3,030
3,757
Selling expenses
21
(2,222)
(2,806)
(2,014)
(2,503)
General and administrative expenses
21
(3,201)
(4,264)
(2,335)
(3,313)
Other income
22
193
137
73
106
Other expenses
22
(91)
(17)
(85)
(13)
Operating profit (loss)
(1,491)
(2,828)
(1,331)
(1,966)
Interest income
23
-
-
70
66
Finance income
23
334
227
243
68
Finance costs
23
(746)
(260)
(1,684)
(924)
Profit/(loss) before tax
(1,903)
(2,861)
(2,702)
(2,756)
Income tax
24
(17)
(250)
(34)
(192)
Net profit (loss) for the year
(1,920)
(3,111)
(2,736)
(2,948)
Net profit (loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company
(1,916)
(2,966)
(2,736)
(2,948)
Non-controlling interests
26
(4)
(145)
-
-
(1,920)
(3,111)
(2,736)
(2,948)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
that may be reclassified to profit or
loss in subsequent periods, net of tax
Exchange differences on translation of
foreign operations
(41)
131
-
-
Total other comprehensive
income/(loss) to be reclassified to
profit or loss in subsequent periods,
net of tax
(41)
131
-
-
Continued on the next page
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
5
Statements of Comprehensive Income (continued)
Group
Company
Notes
Year ended 31 December
Year ended 31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
that will not be reclassified to profit or
loss in subsequent periods
Actuarial gain/(loss) from the pensions
18
64
(54)
64
(54)
reserve
Impairment of revaluation result of non-
current assets
(1,446)
-
-
-
Total other comprehensive
income/(loss) that will not be
reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent periods
(1,382)
(54)
64
(54)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
(1 423)
77
64
(54)
Total comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
(3 343)
(3,034)
(2,672)
(3,002)
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company
(3,328)
(2,889)
(2,672)
(3,002)
Non-controlling interests
(15)
(145)
-
-
(3,343)
(3,034)
(2,672)
(3,002)
Basic/diluted earnings (loss) per share
(0.35)
(0.32)
(EUR)
Group
Reserve for
Foreign
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
6
Statements of Changes in Equity
Equity attributable to the Company’s shareholders
Revalua
acquisition
currency
Retained
Non-
Share
Legal
tion
of own
translation
earnings/
controlling
Total
capital
reserve
reserve
shares
reserve
(deficit)
In total
interests
equity
Balance at 31 December
2020
2,756
574
4,085
1,090
922
739
10,166
244
10,410
Net profit (loss) for the year
-
-
-
-
-
(2,966)
(2,966)
(145)
(3,111)
Other comprehensive
income
-
-
-
-
131
(54)
77
-
77
Total comprehensive
income
-
-
-
-
131
(3,020)
(2,889)
(145)
(3,034)
Acquisition/disposal of non-
controlling interest
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
10
Transfer of revaluation reserve
to retained earnings
-
-
(139)
-
-
139
-
-
-
Balance at 31 December
2021
2,756
574
3,946
1,090
1,053
(2,142)
7,277
109
7,386
Net profit (loss) for the year
-
-
-
-
-
(1,916)
(1,916)
(4)
(1,920)
Other comprehensive income
-
-
(1,446)
-
(30)
64
(1,412)
(11)
(1,423)
Total comprehensive
income
-
-
(1,446)
-
(30)
(1,852)
(3,328)
(15)
(3,343)
Acquisition/disposal of non-
controlling interest
-
-
-
-
-
(104)
(104)
94
(10)
Transfer of revaluation
reserve to retained earnings
-
-
(139)
-
-
139
-
-
-
Balance at 31 December
2022
2,756
574
2,361
1,090
1,023
(3,959)
3,845
188
4,033
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
7
Statements of Changes in Equity (continued)
Company
Share
capital
Legal
reserve
Revaluation
reserve
Reserve for
acquisition of
own shares
Retained
earnings/(deficit)
In total
Balance as at 31 December 2020
2,756
574
2,187
1,000
3,424
9,941
Net profit (loss) for the year
-
-
-
-
(2,948)
(2,948)
Other comprehensive income
-
-
-
-
(54)
(54)
Total comprehensive
income/(loss)
-
-
-
-
(3,002)
(3,002)
Transfer of revaluation reserve to
retained earnings
-
-
(58)
-
58
-
Balance at 31 December 2021
2,756
574
2,129
1,000
480
6,939
Net profit (loss) for the year
-
-
-
-
(2,736)
(2,736)
Other comprehensive income
-
-
-
-
64
64
Total comprehensive
income/(loss)
-
-
-
-
(2,672)
(2,672)
Transfer of revaluation reserve to
retained earnings
-
-
(58)
-
58
-
Balance at 31 December 2022
2,756
574
2,071
1,000
(2,134)
4,267
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
8
Statements of Cash Flows
Group
Company
Year ended 31
Year ended 31
December
December
Cash flows from (to) operating activities
Notes
2022
2021
2022
2021
Profit (loss) before tax
(1,903)
(2,861)
(2,702)
(2,756)
Adjustments for non-cash items:
Depreciation and amortisation
7
960
909
665
655
(Gain) loss from disposal of property, plant and
equipment and investment property
22
55
-
55
(2)
Impairment (reversal of impairment) and write-off of
accounts receivable, loans granted and interest
(3)
(25)
1,874
675
Impairment of investments in subsidiaries
-
-
10
40
Impairment and write-off (reversal) of non-current assets
7
457
158
(141)
158
Impairment and write-off (reversal) of inventories
21
(235)
507
(236)
507
Elimination of finance (income)/costs
23
308
(248)
233
(11)
Income tax expense/(benefit)
24
17
250
34
192
Changes in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in inventories
2,803
(1,993)
2,775
(1,954)
(Increase)/decrease in trade receivables
(812)
277
(559)
215
(Increase)/decrease in contract asset
848
(1,364)
871
(1,317)
(Increase)/decrease in non-current receivables from subsidiaries
-
-
131
47
Decrease/(increase) in other receivables and other current assets
288
58
252
74
Increase/(decrease) in contract liabilities
(34)
490
(40)
500
Increase (decrease) in trade payables and other accounts payable
(1,747)
848
(1,806)
968
Increase/(decrease) in taxes payable and other current
19
(82)
(1,566)
(351)
(1,877)
liabilities
Income tax (paid)
(68)
(199)
(70)
(187)
Net cash flows from operating activities
852
(4,759)
995
(4,073)
Cash flows used in investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
7
(185)
(651)
(177)
(635)
(Purchase) of intangible assets and prepayments
6
(13)
(20)
(13)
(20)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
28
1
22
4
(Acquisition) of investments in subsidiaries
-
-
(10)
(40)
Loans granted
-
-
(130)
(700)
Interest received
23
-
-
70
66
Dividends received
-
-
-
-
Net cash flows used in investing activities
(170)
(670)
(238)
(1,325)
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
9
Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
Group
Company
Year ended 31
Year ended 31
December
December
Notes
2022
2021
2022
2021
Cash flows from/(used in) financing activities
Loans received
1,800
3,351
1,800
3,351
Loans repaid
(2,118)
(795)
(2,118)
(795)
Interest paid
23
(308)
(100)
(303)
(105)
Lease payments
17
(296)
(194)
(179)
(148)
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities
(922)
2,262
(800)
2,303
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(240)
(3,167)
(43)
(3,095)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
year
625
3,792
72
3,167
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
385
625
29
72
Supplementary cash flow information:
Non-cash activities:
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Acquisition of the right-of-use asset under lease, excl. VAT
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
10
Notes to Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements
1. General
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB (hereinafter “the Company”) is a joint-stock company registered in the Republic of Lithuania on 6
December 1994. The address of its registered office is as follows:
Basanavičiaus St. 122,
Utena
Lithuania
The Company is engaged in production of knit-wear and textile articles.
The shares of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB are listed on the Official List of the NASDAQ OMX Vilnius Stock Exchange.
As at 31 December 2022 and 2021, the shareholders of the Company were:
2022
2021
Number of shares
Number of shares
held
% of share capital
held
% of share capital
SBA Grupė UAB
8,771
92.31
8,771
92.31
Other shareholders
732
7.69
732
7.69
9,503
100
9,503
100
92.31% of the Company’s shares are owned by the parent company SBA Grupė UAB with 90% of the shares owned
by Mr. A. Martinkevičius.
As at 31 December 2022, the number of employees of the Company was 662 (as at 31 December 2021 – 797).
The Group consists of the Company and the following subsidiaries (hereinafter “the Group”) :
Group’s share (%) as at 31
December
Registered office
2022
2021
Activity
Manufacture of wearing
Šatrija AB
Šatrijos St. 3, Raseiniai
89.78
89.78
apparel
Laisvės ave. 33,
Gotija UAB
Kaunas
100
100
Retail
PAT MTF Mrija
Tomas Masarik 13,
Production of knitted
Mukachevo, Ukraine
98.95
98.95
articles
Aboutwear UAB
Laisvės pr.3, Vilnius
Production of knitted
100
80
articles
As at 31 December 2022, the number of employees of the Group was 919 (31 December 2021 – 1,094).
The Group’s and the Company’s management authorised these financial statements on 04 April 2023. The shareholders of
the Group and the Company have a statutory right to either approve or refuse to approve these financial statements and
require the management to prepare a new set of financial statements.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Unless otherwise stated, the Company's separate financial statements are prepared using the same accounting
principles as those applied by the Group. The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of the financial
statements of the Group and the Company for the year ended 31 December 2022 are set out below.
2.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements of the Group and the Company have been prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU.
These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for buildings measured at revalued
amounts and derivative financial instruments measured at fair value.
Adoption of new and/or amended IFRS and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC)
interpretations
New standards, amendments or interpretations to issued standards
Certain new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations issued in 2022 that will be adopted for subsequent annual
periods are not yet applicable in the EU. Such standards have not been applied in the preparation of these financial statements.
The Group and the Company have no plans to early adopt these standards.
Standards issued but not yet adopted
The revised standards and interpretations effective from 1 January 2023 will not have a material impact on the Company's
financial statements:
- Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current (Amendments to IAS 1);
- IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts and amendments to IFRS 17 Insurance;
- Disclosure of Accounting Policies (Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice statement 2);
- Definition of Accounting Estimates (Amendments to IAS 8);
- Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from Single Transaction (Amendments to IAS 12)
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
2.2 Consolidation and Business Combinations
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries. The financial
statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting date using consistent accounting policies. A subsidiary is an
entity controlled directly or indirectly by the Company. The Company controls an entity when it has the ability or right to receive
variable returns from the relationship and those returns may be affected by the power to govern the investee. Subsidiaries are
consolidated from the date on which effective control is transferred to the Group and cease to be consolidated from the date on
which the Group transfers control. All intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on intercompany
transactions have been eliminated. Equity and net income attributable to non-controlling shareholders are presented separately
in the statement of financial position and statement of comprehensive income.
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate
of the consideration transferred, measured at fair value at the acquisition date and the amount of any non-controlling interest in
the acquire, if any. For each business combination, the acquirer measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at
fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. Acquisition costs incurred are expensed and
included in administrative expenses.
If the business combination is achieved in stages, at the acquisition date, the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity
interest in the acquiree is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date in the statement of comprehensive income. Any
contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent
changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration which is deemed to be an asset or liability will be recognised in
accordance with IFRS 9 in profit or loss. If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, it should not be remeasured until
it is finally settled within equity.
Goodwill is initially measured at cost being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount
recognised for non-controlling interest over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If this consideration is
lower than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised in the statement of
comprehensive income.
After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses and is assessed for impairment
at each reporting date
2.3 Segment Reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the Group’s internal reporting provided to the chief operating
decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of
the operating segments, has been identified as the Board that makes strategic decisions.
2.4 Foreign currencies
(a) Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary
economic environment in which each entity operates (hereinafter “the functional currency”). These financial statements are
presented in euro (EUR), which is the Company’s functional and the Group’s and the Company’s presentational currency.
(b) Transactions and balances
Transactions in foreign currencies are converted based on their respective functional currency spot rates at the date the
transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency spot rates of exchange
at the reporting date.
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.4 Foreign currencies (continued)
Differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in profit or loss with the exception of monetary
items that are designated as the Group’s net investment in a foreign subsidiary. These are recognised in other comprehensive
income. On disposal of a foreign subsidiary, the cumulative amount of the translation differences recognised in other
comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss. Tax charges attributable to exchange differences on those monetary items
are also recognised in other comprehensive income.
(c) Group companies
The functional currency of the Group Companies is EUR, except for subsidiary PAT MTF Mrija, which operates in Ukraine and its
functional currency is UAH (Ukrainian hryvnia).
The results and financial position of all the Group entities that have a functional currency different from the presentational currency
are translated into the presentational currency as follows:
(i) assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that
statement of financial position;
(ii) income and expenses for each statement of comprehensive income are translated at average exchange rates (unless this
average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case
income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of transactions);
(iii) all resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of equity.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign
operation and translated at the closing rate.
When a foreign operation is partially disposed of or sold, exchange differences that were recorded in other comprehensive income
are reclassified to profit and loss as part of the gain or loss on sale.
2.5 Derivatives
The Group and the Company engage in swap contracts for interest rate risk management purposes. Derivatives are initially
recognised at cost. Subsequent to initial recognition and measurement, outstanding swaps are carried in the statement of financial
position at the fair value. Fair value is derived from using the discounted cash flow method which is based on directly observable
inputs (level 2 in fair value hierarchy). The estimated fair values of these contracts are reported on a gross basis as financial
assets for instruments having a positive fair value, and financial liabilities for instruments with a negative fair value.
Gain or loss from changes in the fair value of outstanding forward contracts, swaps and other financial instruments, which are not
classified as hedging instruments, are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as they arise.
2.6 Hedge Accounting
For the purposes of hedge accounting, hedges are classified into two categories:
(a) fair value hedges which hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability; and
(b) cash flow hedges which hedge exposure to variability in cash flows that is either attributable to a particular risk associated with
a recognised asset or liability or a forecasted transaction.
The Group and the Company use cash flow hedge.
In relation to cash flow hedges, which meet the conditions for hedge accounting, the portion of the gain or loss on the hedging
instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised initially in other comprehensive income and the ineffective
portion is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as profit or loss.
The gains or losses on effective cash flow hedges recognised initially in equity are either transferred to profit or loss in the period
in which the hedged transaction impacts the statement of comprehensive income or included in the initial measurement of the
cost of the related asset or liability.
For hedges, which do not qualify for hedge accounting, any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of the hedging
instrument are taken directly to the statement of comprehensive income (profit or loss) for the period.
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.6 Hedge Accounting (continued)
Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires, is sold, terminated, exercised, or no longer qualifies for
hedge accounting. At that point in time, any cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognised in equity remains in
equity until the forecasted transaction occurs. Where the hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur, the net cumulative
gain or loss recognised in equity is transferred to profit or loss.
The Group and the Company have entered into interest swap agreement with a purpose to hedge itself against a possible
fluctuation (increase) of EURIBOR on the loan taken from a bank and with this action fixed the payable interest rate (Note 16).
These hedged items are subject to a single risk component, thus the Company hedged an item in its entirety, not splitting into
different components.
There is an economic relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument as the terms of the interest rate swap
match the terms of the fixed rate loan (i.e., notional amount, maturity, payment and reset dates). The Company and Group has
established a hedge ratio of 1:1 for the hedging relationships as the underlying risks are identical to the hedged risk component.
To test the hedge effectiveness, the Company and Group uses the hypothetical derivative method and compares the changes in
the fair value of the hedging instrument against the changes in fair value of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk.
The hedge ineffectiveness can arise from:
• Differences in timing of cash flows of the hedged item and hedging instrument;
• The counterparties’ credit risk differently impacting the fair value movements of the hedging instrument and hedged item;
• Changes to the forecasted amount of cash flows of hedged items and hedging instruments.
2.7 Intangible assets
(a) Goodwill
After initial recognition (Note 2.2), goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is included in
intangible assets in the statement of financial position. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment (Note 2.10). Gains and losses
arising from the disposal of a business include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the business sold .
(b) Computer software
Acquired computer software licences are capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use a specific
software and are further carried at acquisition cost, less subsequent accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Computer
software is amortised using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives (3 to 5 years).
2.8 Property, Plant and Equipment
Buildings are stated at revalued amounts less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
A building revaluation surplus is recorded in OCI and credited to the asset revaluation surplus in equity. However, to the extent
that it reverses a revaluation deficit of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss, the increase is recognised in profit
and loss. A revaluation deficit is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, except to the extent that it offsets an
existing surplus on the same asset recognised in the asset revaluation surplus. An annual transfer from the asset revaluation
surplus to retained earnings is made for the difference between depreciation based on the revalued carrying amount of the asset
and depreciation based on the asset’s original cost. Valuations are performed on a regular basis to ensure that the fair value of a
revalued asset does not differ materially from its carrying amount. Accumulated depreciation as at the revaluation date is
eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to the revalued amount of the asset.
Upon disposal, any revaluation surplus relating to the particular asset being sold is transferred to retained earnings.
Other property, plant and equipment are carried at acquisition cost, less subsequent accumulated depreciation and impairment
losses. The initial cost of property, plant and equipment comprises its purchase price, including non-refundable purchase taxes
and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use.
Depreciation is started from the month following the month in which the asset is brought into use.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is
probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the Group and the cost of the item
can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to general and administrative expenses during the
financial period in which they are incurred.
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.8 Property, plant and equipment (continued)
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment is calculated on a straight-line method by depreciating their cost to their residual
values over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
Buildings
10 to 80 years
Structures
15 to 25 years
Vehicles
4 to 7 years
Machinery
5 to 15 years
Other property, plant and equipment
2 to 20 years
Land is not depreciated.
The assets’ residual values, depreciation method and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting
date, ensuring that they are consistent with the expected pattern of economic benefits from items in property, plant and equipment.
Where the carrying amount of an asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down immediately to its
recoverable amount (Note 2.10). Impairment of property, plant and equipment as well as reversals of impairment during the year
are included into operating expenses in the profit and loss.
Borrowing costs incurred in relation to acquisition of qualifying property, plant and equipment are capitalised. Other borrowing
costs are recognised as finance costs as incurred.
Construction in progress is transferred to appropriate groups of property, plant and equipment when it is completed and available
for its intended use.
When property is written-off or otherwise disposed, the cost and related depreciation are removed from the financial statements
and any related gains or losses are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount and are included in operating profit.
2.9 Investment property
Property held for long-term rental yields and (or) capital appreciation and which is not occupied by the Company and the Group
is classified as investment property. Investment property comprises freehold land and buildings.
Investment property is stated at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Subsequent costs are
included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future
economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the Group and the cost of the item can be measured
reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to general and administrative expenses during the financial period in which
they are incurred.
Land is not depreciated. Buildings are depreciated over their expected useful life (40 to 70 years) using the straight-line method
by writing-off the cost of each asset to its residual value. Depreciation of investment property is recognised in other operating
expenses.
When the carrying amount of an asset is higher than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down immediately to its
recoverable amount (Note 2.10). Impairment of investment property as well as reversals for the year are included in operating
expenses.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount and are included into operating
profit.
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CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.10 Impairment of non-financial asset
Assets that have an indefinite useful life, for example goodwill, are tested annually for impairment. Assets that are subject to
amortisation and depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount may not be recoverable.
An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount is the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use.
For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash
flows (cash-generating units). Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. The allocation
is made to those cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the business
combination in which the goodwill arose.
Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each
financial statement date. Impairment losses on goodwill are not reversed.
2.11 Financial assets and financial liabilities
IFRS 9 Financial instruments
Financial instrument: a contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of
another entity.
i) Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement:
Financial assets are classified, at initial recognition, as subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through other
comprehensive income (OCI), and fair value through profit or loss.
The classification of financial assets at initial recognition depends on the financial asset’s contractual cash flow characteristics
and the Group’s/Company’s business model for managing them. With the exception of trade receivables that do not contain a
significant financing component, the Group/Company initially measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a
financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs. Trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing
component are measured at the transaction price determined under IFRS 15.
In order for a financial asset to be classified and measured at amortised cost or fair value through other comprehensive income
OCI, it needs to give rise to cash flows that are “solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI)” on the principal amount
outstanding. This assessment is referred to as the SPPI test and is performed at an instrument level.
The Group’s/Company’s business model for managing financial assets refers to how the Group/Company manages its financial
assets in order to generate cash flows. The business model determines whether cash flows will result from collecting contractual
cash flows, selling the financial assets, or both.
A regular way purchases or sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Group/Company
commits to purchase or sell the asset.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.11. Financial assets and financial liabilities (continued)
Subsequent measurement
After initial recognition, the Group/Company measures a financial asset at:
(a) Amortised cost (debt instruments)
(b) Fair value through other comprehensive income with recycling of cumulative gains and losses upon derecognition (debt
instruments). The Group/Company did not have such items as at 31 December 2022 and 2021.
(c) Fair value through other comprehensive income with no recycling of cumulative gains and losses upon derecognition
(equity instruments). The Group/Company did not have such items as at 31 December 2022 and 2021.
(d) Fair value through profit or loss (Note 2.5).
Financial assets at amortised cost (debt instruments)
The Group/Company measures financial assets at amortised cost if both of the following conditions are met:
(i) The financial asset is held within a business model with the objective to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual
cash flows and
(ii) The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal
and interest on the principal amount outstanding
Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently measured using the effective interest (EIR) method and are subject to
impairment. Gains and losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the asset is derecognised,
modified or impaired.
The Group’s/Company’s financial assets at amortised cost includes trade, other current and non-current receivables, loans
granted.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held for trading, financial assets designated upon initial
recognition at fair value through profit or loss, or financial assets mandatorily required to be measured at fair value. Financial
assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. Derivatives,
including separated embedded derivatives, are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging
instruments (under IFRS 9). Financial assets with cash flows that are not solely payments of principal and interest are classified
and measured at fair value through profit or loss, irrespective of the business model. Notwithstanding the criteria for debt
instruments to be classified at amortised cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI), as described above,
debt instruments may be designated at fair value through profit or loss on initial recognition if doing so eliminates, or significantly
reduces, an accounting mismatch. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are carried in the statement of financial
position at fair value with net changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss (Note 2.5).
Impairment of financial asset
Under IFRS 9, the Group/Company recognises an allowance for expected credit losses (ECLs) for all debt instruments not held
at fair value through profit or loss. ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with
the contract and all the cash flows that the Group/Company expects to receive, discounted at an approximation of the original
effective interest rate.
(a) Impairment of trade receivables
For trade receivables and contract assets, the Group/Company applies a simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore, the
Group/Company does not track changes in credit risk, but instead recognises a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each
reporting date. The Group/Company has established a provision matrix that is based on its historical credit loss experience,
adjusted for forward-looking factors specific to the debtors and the economic environment. The Group/Company considers a
financial asset in default when contractual payments are past due or when indications exist that the debtors or a group of debtors
are experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will
enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation, and where observable data indicate that there is a measurable decrease in the
estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults. A financial asset is
written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering the contractual cash flows.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.11 Financial assets and financial liabilities (continued)
(a) Impairment of trade receivables (continued)
The Company/Group is also making allowances on individual assessment basis for certain debtors.
(b) Assessment of impairment of loans granted
The Company grants loans to the entities of the Group with a fixed maturity as it is disclosed in Note 4. Upon issuing a loan,
expected credit losses for 12 months are generally assessed and accounted. In subsequent reporting periods, when there is no
significant increase in credit loss risk related to the lessee, the Company modifies the balance of expected credit losses for 12
months with regard to the remaining debt amount that is not yet repaid at the assessment date. If a lessee’s financial position
significantly deteriorates in comparison to the position upon issuing of the loan, the Company accounts all expected credit losses
that fall within maturity term. Loans with estimated credit losses within maturity term are considered as credit-impaired financial
assets.
ii) Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement:
Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortised cost or fair value through profit or loss. The Group’s/Company’s
financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts, lease liabilities and
derivatives.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated
upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred
for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivatives entered into by the Company that are
not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by IFRS 9. Separated embedded derivatives are also
classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains and losses arising from financial
liabilities held for trading are recognised in profit or loss.
Loans and other payables
After initial recognition, loans, borrowings and other payables are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method.
Gains and losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, when the liabilities are derecognised as well as
through the amortisation process. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and
fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the statement of
comprehensive income.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the statement of financial position if there is a
currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, i.e. to realise
the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.11 Financial assets and financial liabilities (continued)
Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities
Financial assets
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily
derecognised (i.e., removed from the Group’s/Company’s statement of financial position) when:
i) the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or
ii) the Group/Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from financial asset; or has undertaken a liability to
pay all received cash flows to a third party based on contract of disposal without significant overdue and (a) the
Group/Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group/Company has
neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the
asset.
Financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing
financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability
are substantially modified, such an replacement or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the
recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit or loss.
2.12 Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises raw materials, direct labour, other direct costs and related indirect
production overheads (based on normal operating capacity), but excludes borrowing costs. Net realisable value is the estimated
selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the costs of completion and selling expenses. Unrealised inventory is fully
written-off. Impairment of obsolete inventories is assessed in accordance with the rates approved by management for individual
inventory groups, calculated on the basis of historical information.
2.13 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are carried at nominal value.
For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and cash at banks, deposits on
demand with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of 3 months or less.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.14 Share capital
(a) Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares are stated at their par value.
(b) Treasury shares
Where the Company or its subsidiaries purchase the Company’s equity share capital, the consideration paid, including any
attributed incremental external costs, is deducted from shareholders’ equity as treasury shares until they are sold, reissued, or
cancelled. No gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss on the sale, issuance, or cancellation of treasury shares. Where such
shares are subsequently sold or reissued, any consideration received is presented in the consolidated financial statements as a
change in shareholders’ equity.
2.15 Reserves
(a) Legal reserve
A legal reserve is a compulsory reserve under the Lithuanian legislation. Annual transfers of 5% of net result are required until
the reserve reaches 10 per cent of issued capital. The legal reserve cannot be used for payment of dividends and it is
established to cover future losses only.
(b) Revaluation reserve
A revaluation reserve is recorded in other comprehensive income and credited to the asset revaluation reserve in equity. However,
when new revalued amount is higher than net book value previously recognised impairment for the asset accounted in statement
of comprehensive income as loss, the increase in value of revalued amount which not exceed recognised impairment is recognised
in statement of comprehensive income as profit. If a revaluation surplus still exists after the reversal of an impairment loss, it is
recognised in comprehensive income as other comprehensive income (and, accordingly, in equity in the statement of financial
position).
A revaluation deficit is recognised in the statement of profit comprehensive income, except to the extent that it offsets an existing
surplus on the same asset recognised in the consolidated financial statement as a change in equity. Upon disposal or write-off of
an asset carried at revalued amount, the related revaluation surplus is transferred to retained earnings in the statement of changes
in equity.
Revaluation reserve in foreign currency in the consolidated financial statements is converted based on their respective functional
currency spot rates at the date of revaluation. Revaluation reserve in foreign currency is not translated at the closing rate at the
date of that statement of financial position.
(c) Reserve for acquisition of own shares
This reserve is created based on the decision of the shareholders for the acquisition of own shares.
(d) Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve is used for exchange differences arising on consolidation of financial statements of foreign
subsidiaries. Exchange differences are classified as equity in the consolidated financial statements until disposal of the investment.
Upon disposal of the corresponding assets, the accumulated amount of foreign currency translation reserve is recognised as
income or expenses in the same period when the gain or loss of disposal is recognised.
(e) Cash flow hedge reserve
This reserve represents the effective part of the change in fair value of derivatives (interest rate swaps), used by the Group and
the Company to secure the cash flows from interest rate risk, at the reporting date. The reserve is accounted for based on the
requirements of IFRS 9 (Note 3.1).
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CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.16 Trade and Other Payables
Trade payables are non-derivative financial liabilities with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market.
Such liabilities are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Gains and losses are recognised in the
statement of comprehensive income when trade liabilities are written-off or amortised.
2.17 Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial
period of time to get ready for its intended use, construction production or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the respective
assets. Other borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.
2.18 Income tax
(a) Current income tax
The Group companies are taxed individually irrespective of the overall results of the Group.
Income tax expenses reported in these financial statements is based on the calculation made by the management in accordance
with tax legislation of the Republic of Lithuania and the Republic of Ukraine.
Profit for the year 2022 of the Group companies that operate in Lithuania is taxable at a rate of 15% (2021: 15%), corporate
income tax rate in Ukraine is 18% (2021: 18%).
In accordance with tax legislation of the Republic of Lithuania, taxable losses, except for losses related to transfer of securities
and (or) financial instruments may be carried forward for an unlimited period. As from 1 January 2014, tax loss carry forward that
is deducted cannot exceed 70% of the taxable profit of the current financial year.
The losses from disposal of securities and (or) derivative financial instruments can be carried forward for 5 consecutive years and
only be used to reduce taxable income earned from the transactions of the same nature.
Investment incentive can be carried forward for 5 years.
In accordance with tax legislation of the Republic of Ukraine, as from 1 January 2012, tax loss carry forward that is deducted
cannot exceed 25% of the taxable profit of the current financial year.
(b) Deferred income tax
Deferred income tax is provided using the liability method for temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and
liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred income tax is not recognised if it
arises from the initial recognition of assets or liabilities other than those arising from a business combination that, at the time of
the transaction, had no effect on either accounting or taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is calculated using tax rates (and
laws) enacted or substantively enacted at the date of the financial statements that are expected to apply when the related deferred
income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which
temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, except to the extent that the
timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is within the Group's control and it is probable that the temporary difference will
not reverse in the foreseeable future.
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.19 Lease
A. THE COMPANY/GROUP IS A LESSEE
The Company/Group assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract conveys
the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
The Company/Group applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases and
leases of low-value assets. The Company/Group recognises lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assets
representing the right to use the underlying assets.
Right-of-use assets
The Company/Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset
is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and
adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities
recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives
received. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful
lives of the assets, as follows:
Premises
5–6 years
Land
25–99 years
Vehicles
4–7 years
Other property, plant and equipment
4–6 years
If ownership of the leased asset transfers to the Company and the Group or the price of the right-of-use assets at the end of the
lease term or the cost reflects the exercise of a purchase option, depreciation is calculated using the estimated useful life of the
asset.
The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment. Refer to the accounting policies in Note 2.10 “Impairment of non-financial
assets”.
Lease liabilities
At the commencement date of the lease, the Company/Group recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease
payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments)
less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be
paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain
to be exercised by the Company/Group and payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the
Company/Group exercising the option to terminate. Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are
recognised as expenses (unless they are incurred to produce inventories) in the period in which the event or condition that triggers
the payment occurs.
In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Company/Group uses its incremental borrowing rate at the lease
commencement date because the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the
amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the estimates of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition,
the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the lease
payments (e.g., changes to future payments resulting from a change in an index or rate used to determine such lease payments)
or a change in the assessment of an option to purchase the underlying asset.
Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets
The Company and the Group apply the short-term lease recognition exemption to its non-current-asset (i.e., those leases that
have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). It also applies the
lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of office equipment. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases
of low-value assets are recognised as expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term .
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.19 Lease (continued)
B. THE COMPANY/GROUP IS A LESSOR
At inception of a contract, the Company and the Group, as a lessor, determine whether the lease is a finance lease or an operating
lease. If the Company and the Group determine that the lease transfers substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of
the underlying asset, the lease is a finance lease. Leases in which the Company and the Group do not transfer substantially all
the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset are classified as operating leases. The Company and the Group have
not entered into any finance leases as a lessor. Operating lease payments are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the
lease term and recognised as revenue in the statement of comprehensive income based on its lease nature. Initial direct costs
incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised
over the lease term on the same basis as rental income. Contingent payments are recognised as revenue in the period in which
they are earned.
The accounting policies applied by the Group as a lessor in the comparative period were not different from IFRS 16.
2.20 Revenue Recognition
Revenue from contracts with customers
The main activity of the Company and the Group is production of knitted articles and working clothes upon particular customers’
order. The service includes the full process of production from making yarns to preparation of fully finished production. Revenue
from contracts with customers is only recognised when the control of goods or services is transferred to the customer to the extent
that reflects the remuneration which the Group and the Company expects to receive in return for these goods or services.
As it is disclosed in the Note 5, the Company and the Group in their activities generate revenue from sales of goods with their
brand and from other commercial activities. This type of revenue, in comparison with knitted article production under particular
customers’ order, is relatively insignificant. This type of revenue is recognised when the control over goods is transferred to the
customer (conditions of goods collection are agreed differently with separate customers) and the goods are transferred at a
particular time. Payment terms vary from 2 to 45 days.
Step 1 - Identifying customer contracts
A contract is an agreement between two or more parties (depending on the terms of the purchase or sale) that creates enforceable
rights and enforceable obligations and to which the customer is a party. A customer is a party who has contracted with the
Company/Group to receive goods or services for consideration. A contract with a customer to which IFRS 15 applies is accounted
for when the following criteria are met:
- the parties have approved the contract (in writing, orally or in accordance with other usual business practice) and are committed
to their respective obligations;
- the rights of each party in respect of the goods or services to be transferred can be identified;
- the terms of payment for the goods or services to be transferred can be identified;
- the contract is of a commercial nature;
- the Company/Group will receive the consideration to which it is entitled in exchange for the goods or services to be transferred
to the customer.
Step 2 - Identification of performance obligations
Performance obligation - a contractually binding promise to provide services. If the services are separable, the liability is
recognised separately. Each liability is identified in one of the following ways:
- a service (or bundle of goods or services) that is distinct,
- a set of individual services that are essentially the same and are delivered to the customer according to a uniform model.
Step 3 - Setting the transaction price
The Company/Group shall take into account the terms of the contract, the legislation of the Republic of Lithuania and its normal
business practices when determining the transaction price. The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which the
Company expects to be entitled in exchange for the delivery of the promised goods or services to the customer, excluding amounts
collected on behalf of third parties (e.g. certain sales taxes). The consideration promised in a contract with a customer may include
fixed amounts, variable amounts or both.
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.20 Revenue recognition (continued)
Step 4: Allocation of the transaction price to operating liabilities
The Company/Group, in assigning a transaction price, assigns to each performance obligation an amount of the transaction price
that reflects the amount of consideration to which the Company/Group expects to be entitled in exchange for delivering to the
customer the goods or services promised.
Step 5 - Revenue recognition when the Company and the Group execute performance obligations
The Company/Group recognises revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by delivering a promised good or service to
a customer. Performance obligations are settled over a period of time or at a point in time. The amount of revenue recognised is
equal to the amount attributable to the performance obligation. Revenue is recognised when the amount of revenue can be
measured reliably and it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the obligation will flow to the Company/Group and
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably.
Knitted article and working clothes production under particular customers’ order
The main performance obligation arising from contracts with customers is to provide knitted article production defined in technical
specifications (knitting, dying, decorating, sewing, and cutting) service with a fixed price set for each produced (finished) knitted
article separately.
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised over the period in which the services are rendered. The Company/Group
provides its products to customers only fully finished. The Company and the Group allocate the transaction price over the product
production period based on the relative selling prices of the individual production levels.
The Company has performed an analysis and evaluated that the Company and the Group fulfils their performance obligation
described in contracts with customers over a period of time (not at point in time) due to the following reasons:
- The Company and the Group do not create an alternatively usable asset while providing article production services;
- The Company and the Group have an enforceable right to payment for work in progress.
Management of the Company and the Group calculates its share of revenue based on the expected costs plus margin. Based on
management and production accounting data, the production fulfilment status of a particular order is deducted at each stage of
production (calculating what proportion of the expected product cost at which stage of production is reached accordingly). The
calculations shall be completed by adding the applicable margin to the estimated relative levels of work-in-progress at different
stages of production. Thus, the calculated revenue is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income under the caption
“Revenue from contracts with customers” and contract assets are accounted in the current assets in the statement of financial
position under the caption “Contract asset”. Costs related to this revenue amount are reflected in the statement of comprehensive
income under the caption “Cost of sale”.
In preparation of financial statements according to IFRS and applying IFRS 15, the Company’s and the Group’s management has
to apply particular assumptions and estimates that have significant impact on amounts presented in financial statements.
According to the management, the most significant estimates and associated uncertainties arising while calculating and
recognising revenue from contracts with costumers relate to:
- The estimated product margin (percentage);
- Application of historical management and production accounting data in calculating value ratios, related to each stage of
production.
Aside from aforementioned, the management considered the impact of other matters on revenue recognition, such as the
existence of significant financing components, non-cash considerations, discounts applied, etc. None of these terms appear in
the Company’s and the Group’s contracts with customers or, in the judgement of management, they are not significant in
application of IFRS 15.
Revenue from sales of goods to a group of customers for which supply contracts contain clauses allowing alternative uses are
recognised when the control over goods is transferred to the customer and the revenue is recognised in the same way as from
the sale of their branded goods.
Contract assets: Accrued income
Contract assets are conditional rights to consideration. The right is conditional, for example, when the Company / Group must first
satisfy another performance obligation in the contract before it is entitled to payment from the customer. If the Company / Group
has an unconditional right to receive consideration from the customer, the contract asset is accounted for as a receivable and
presented separately from other contract assets.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.20 Revenue recognition (continued)
If the Company and the Group transfer goods or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment
is due, a contract asset is recognised for the earned consideration that is conditional as the order is not completed. Contract
assets – accrued revenue – at the end of production cycle (usually within 60 days) after fulfilling contractual obligations and issuing
an invoice, is accounted as trade receivable.
Contract liabilities: Prepayments received
Contract liabilities consist of prepayments received from customers for services to be rendered or goods to be sold in the future.
Trade receivables
A trade receivable represents the Company’s and the Group’s right to an amount of consideration that is unconditional (i.e., only
the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due). Trade receivables usually have a set payment delay
term of 10–60 days.
Interest income
Interest income is recognised on a time-proportion basis using the effective interest method. When a receivable is impaired, the
Company or the Group reduces the carrying amount to its recoverable amount, being the estimated future cash flow discounted
at the original effective interest rate of the instrument, and continues unwinding the discount as interest income. Interest income
on impaired loans is recognised using the original effective interest rate.
Dividend income
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established.
Rental income
Payments received under operating leases (net of any incentives given to the lessee) are credited to profit and loss on a straight-
line basis over the period of the lease (Note 2.19).
2.21 Dividend Distribution
Dividend distribution to the Company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the Company’s and the Group’s financial
statements in the period in which the dividends are approved by the shareholders of the Company/Group.
2.22 Earnings (Losses) per Share
The Group presents basic (EPS) and diluted earnings per share (DEPS) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by
dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and
the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares, such as
convertible notes and share options granted to employees.
2.23 Non-Current Assets Held for Sale
Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.
Assets are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than
through its continuing use. This condition is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the asset is available for
immediate sale in its present condition. Management must be committed to the sale, which should be expected to qualify for
recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date of classification.
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets once classified as held for sale are not depreciated or amortised.
2.24 Subsequent Events
Subsequent events that provide additional information about the Group’s and the Company’s position at the reporting date
(adjusting events) are reflected in the financial statements. Subsequent events that are not adjusting events are disclosed in the
notes when material.
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.25 Current versus Non-Current Classification
The Group and the Company present assets and liabilities in the statement of financial position based on current/non-current
classification. An asset is current when it is:
• Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the normal operating cycle
• Held primarily for the purpose of trading
• Expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting period
or
• Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the
reporting period.
All other assets are classified as non-current.
A liability is current when:
• It is expected to be settled in the normal operating cycle
• Held primarily for the purpose of trading
• It is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period
• There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period.
The Group and the Company classifies all other liabilities as non-current. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-
current assets and liabilities.
2.26 Employee Benefits
(a) Social security contributions
The Company and the Group pay social security contributions to the state Social Security Fund (hereinafter the “Fund”) on behalf
of its employees based on the defined contribution plan in accordance with the local legal requirements. A defined contribution
plan is a plan under which the Company and the Group pays fixed contributions and will have no legal or constructive obligations
to pay further contributions if the Fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay benefits to all employees related to employee service
in the current and prior period. Social security contributions are recognised as expenses on an accrual basis and are included in
staff costs.
(b) Bonus plans
The Company and the Group recognises a liability and expenses for bonuses where contractually obliged or where there was a
practice applied in the past that has created a constructive obligation.
(c) Non-current employee benefits
According to the requirements of the Labour Code of the Republic of Lithuania, each employee leaving the Company at the age
of retirement is entitled to a one-off payment amounting to two-month salary.
Current year cost of employee benefits is recognised as incurred in the statement of comprehensive income. Previously incurred
service costs are recognised as expenses on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested.
Any gains or losses appearing as a result of changes in terms of benefits (curtailment or settlement) are recognised in the
statement of comprehensive income as incurred.
The above mentioned employee benefit obligation is calculated based on actuarial assumptions, using the projected unit credit
method. Remeasurements, consisting of actuarial gains and losses, are recognised immediately in the statement of financial
position with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through other comprehensive income in the period in which they
occur. Remeasurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.
Obligation is recognised in the statement of financial position and reflects the present value of these benefits on the date of the
statement of financial position. Present value of the non-current obligation to employees is determined by discounting estimated
future cash flows using the discount rate which reflects the interest rate of the Government bonds of the same currency and similar
maturity as the employment benefits.
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
2.27 Government grants
Government grants are recognised where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attached conditions
will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognised as income (as a reduction of related costs) on
a systematic basis over the periods that the related costs, for which it is intended to compensate, are expensed. When the grant
relates to an asset, it is recognised as income in equal amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset.
The balance of grant not yet received is shown in the statements of financial position caption “Other current assets”.
2.28 Offsetting and comparative figures
When preparing the financial statements, assets and liabilities, as well as revenue and expenses are not set off, except for the
cases when certain International Financial Reporting Standard specifically requires such set-off.
Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to agree with the current year's presentation of information.
3. Financial risk management
3.1 Financial risk factors
The Group’s and the Company’s activities expose them to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk and cash
flow interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s and the Company’s overall risk management programme focuses
on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects of the financial performance of the
Group and the Company. Risk management is carried out by the Company’s/Group‘s management.
Group
Company
Financial assets reported in the statement of financial
31 December
31 December
position
2022
2021
2022
2021
Financial assets at amortised cost
Non-current amounts receivable from subsidiaries except for
prepayments
-
-
-
1,085
Trade receivables and contract assets (Note 11)
3,897
3,930
3,424
3,738
Cash and cash equivalents
385
625
29
72
Other current assets (excluding prepayments made and
deferred expenses)
54
145
25
99
4,336
4,700
3,478
4,994
Group
Company
Financial liabilities reported in the statement of financial
31 December
31 December
position
2022
2021
2022
2021
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
Borrowings and other current liabilities
5,119
5,437
5,119
5,437
Borrowings from subsidiaries
-
-
600
600
Borrowings from parent company
532
532
532
532
Trade payables
1,184
2,989
1,122
2,886
Payables to subsidiaries
-
-
75
225
Payables to other related parties
175
106
168
95
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities, other payables
653
792
440
593
(Note 19)
7,663
9,856
8,056
10,368
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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3 Financial Risk Management (continued)
3.1 Financial risk factors (continued)
(a) Market risk
(i) Monetary assets and monetary liabilities foreign exchange risk
The Group and the Company operate internationally and carry out significant part of their transactions in euros. Therefore, the
management believes that entities operating in Lithuania are not exposed to significant currency exchange risk.
During 2022, due to fluctuations in the official exchange rate of the Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) against the EUR as determined by
the National Bank of Ukraine, the Ukrainian subsidiary had an exchange loss of EUR 471 thousand (2021: exchange gain of EUR
201 thousand) as a result of the Company's Euro-denominated borrowings and long-term payables. As from 2014, due to the
geopolitical situation in Ukraine and significant drop in the value of UAH against EUR, the management of the Group and the
Company re designated of loans granted and long term receivables from the subsidiary Mrija PAT MTF to investment, considering
that the repayment of these amounts is not expected in the foreseeable future.
Accordingly, gains (losses) arising from foreign exchange related to the monetary items considered to be part of net investment
into foreign operation are accounted in Group’s consolidated financial statements through other comprehensive income (loss) in
2022 and 2021. Amount of monetary items attributed to net investment amounts to EUR 1,385 million and foreign currency
exchange difference related to this amount for the year 2022 comprises EUR 532 thousand (EUR (208) thousand in 2021), is
accounted in the Group’s consolidated financial statements through other comprehensive income.
Comprehensive income (loss) from foreign currency translation included in the consolidated statement of changes in
equity in other comprehensive income attributable to the equity holders of the Company:
Foreign currency exchange difference on monetary items attributed to net
2022
2021
532
(208)
investments
Foreign currency translation effect on other items
(562)
339
Total comprehensive income (loss)
(30)
131
Other comprehensive income (loss) from foreign currency translation included in other comprehensive income attributable to non-
controlling interests was not material.
Company’s business transactions mainly are denominated in euro, therefore, the Company is not exposed to significant foreign
exchange risk. In the Group the UAH exchange risk is related to intercompany balances in different currencies. The following table
demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in UAH exchange rate related to EUR, with all other variables held
constant.
Change in UAH rate with
regard to EUR
Effect on profit before tax
Effect on equity
2022
5%
51
263
(5)%
(12)
11
2021
5%
4
134
(5)%
(4)
(130)
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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3 Financial Risk Management (continued)
3.1 Financial risk factors (continued)
(ii) Cash flow interest rate risk
Borrowings with variable interest rates expose the Company and the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. In 2022 and 2021, the
Company’s and the Group’s borrowings with variable interest rates were denominated in EUR.
The Group and the Company analyse their interest rate exposure on an annual basis. The Group and the Company calculates
the impact on profit or loss by multiplying year-end balances of interest-bearing loans granted and borrowings by the estimated
interest rate change. Except for the current year’s profit (loss), there is no impact on the equity of the Group and the Company.
Based on the sensitivity analysis performed, the impact of a 0.5% increase/decrease in interest rates on the Company’s and the
Group’s net result would be an increase/decrease at maximum of EUR 20 thousand and EUR 22 thousand respectively (in 2021:
EUR 13 thousand and EUR 19 thousand, respectively), mainly as a result of higher/lower interest expenses/income on borrowings
and loans granted.
(b) Credit risk
None of the Group’s and the Company’s customers comprise more than 10% of the Group’s and Company’s trade receivables.
The Group and the Company evaluates the concentration of risk with respect to trade receivables as low because its customers
are located in several industries and operate in largely independent markets.
(i) Maximum exposure to credit risk
Credit risk arises from cash balances at bank, loans granted, trade receivables and contract assets.
The table below summarises all credit risk exposures related to the items of the Group’s and the Company’s statements of financial
position. Maximum exposure to credit risk before collateral held or other credit risk reduction:
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
Cash and cash equivalents at banks (Note 13)
385
625
29
72
Trade receivables and contract assets (Note 11)
3,897
3,930
3,424
3,738
Non-current loans granted and amounts receivable
-
-
-
1,085
except for prepayments (Note 26)
In total
4,282
4,555
3,453
4,895
(ii) Credit quality of financial assets
Trade customer quality is assessed with respect to their financial position, work experience and other facts.
The credit quality of financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired can be assessed considering historical data of their
performance as independent credit ratings are not available.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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3 Financial Risk Management (continued)
3.1 Financial risk factors (continued)
(a) Trade receivables and contract assets – trade customers with no independent rating
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
New trade customers (up to 12 months)
343
800
343
753
Current trade customers (more than 12 months) that
fully fulfilled their obligations in the past
3,554
3,130
3,081
2,985
In total
3,897
3,930
3,424
3,738
Impairment analysis is performed at each balance sheet date based on provision matrix and individual assessment in order to
evaluate expected credit losses. Provision rates are assessed based on the number of days past due payment, grouping
customers based on similar previous credit loss risk experience. Calculations reflect the possibility to calculate the amount, time
value of money, reasonable and predicable information on past events, current conditions and forecasts of expected economic
conditions, which can be obtained at the reporting date. Based on the performed analysis, the Company/Group assessed that
historical loss rates are very low even including any reasonable adjustments based on forward looking indicators.
(b) Cash and cash equivalents, excluding cash on hand.
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
Rating “A”
340
506
6
28
Rating “BBB+”
12
43
12
31
No rating
33
76
11
13
In total
385
625
29
72
*Independent ratings established by Fitch agency.
As at 31 December 2022, the Company’s non-current receivables and loans granted before impairment comprises the receivables
only from PAT MTF Mrija (Note 26). In December 2022, an impairment was formed on the receivable from PAT Mrija and on the
loan issued in an amount of EUR 1,877 thousand. Please refer to Note 4 for the evaluation of expected credit losses for these
receivables.
Trade receivables that are past due are not treated as impaired when the Group’s and the Company’s management expects to
recover these receivables.
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
Not past due receivables
3,793
3,833
3,382
3,672
Past due not impaired
Less than 30 days
102
82
40
51
Past due from 31 to 60 days
2
-
2
-
Past due from 61 to 180 days
-
15
-
15
More than 181 days
-
-
-
-
Total past due not impaired
104
97
42
66
Overdue and impaired
Up to 180 days
-
-
-
-
More than 181 days
77
85
52
59
Impairment allowance for trade receivables
(77)
(85)
(52)
(59)
Total accounts receivable and contract assets
after impairment
3,897
3,930
3,424
3,738
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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3 Financial Risk Management (continued)
3.1 Financial risk factors (continued)
Impairment of loans granted and trade receivables evaluated based on the accounting policy as disclosed in Note 2.11, is
recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.
(c) Liquidity risk
The Group’s and the Company’s policy is to maintain sufficient cash and cash equivalents or have available funding through an
adequate amount of committed credit lines to meet its commitments at a given date in accordance with its strategic plans.
As at 31 December 2022, the Group’s current assets exceeded its current liabilities by EUR 2,670 thousand (as at 31 December
2021, current assets exceeded current liabilities by EUR 1,918 thousand). As at 31 December 2022, the Group’s liquidity (current
assets/current liabilities) and quick ratios ((current assets - inventory)/current liabilities) were 1.43 and 0.73, respectively (as at 31
December 2021: 1.19 and 0.50, respectively). As at 31 December 2022, the Company’s (UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB) current
assets exceeded its current liabilities by EUR 2,572 thousand (as at 31 December 2021: by EUR 1,668 thousand). As at 31
December 2022, the Company’s liquidity (current assets/current liabilities) and quick ratios ((current assets - inventory)/current
liabilities) were 1.47 and 0.68, respectively (as at 31 December 2021: 1.18 and 0.45, respectively).
The table below summarises the Group’s and the Company’s undiscounted financial liabilities. The financial liabilities are classified
into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period to the contractual maturity date.
Fair value of accounts payable and other financial liabilities due within 3 months or less are equal to their carrying balances as
the impact of discounting is insignificant.
The tables below summarise the maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities as at 31 December 2022 and 2021, based on
contractual undiscounted payments:
Group
Less
than 3
From 3 to 12
From 1 to 5
After 5
31 December 2022
months
months
years
years
In total
Borrowings from the banks with future interest
209
718
1,209
-
2,136
State Aid Fund for Business
50
249
3,448
-
3,747
Lease liabilities
45
175
754
-
974
Borrowings from parent company
-
-
633
-
633
Trade payables and payable to related parties
1,359
-
-
-
1,359
1,663
1,142
6,044
-
8,849
Less
From 3 to 12
From 1 to 5
After 5
than 3
In total
31 December 2022
months
months
years
years
Borrowings from the banks with future interest
209
718
1,209
-
2,136
State Aid Fund for Business
50
249
3,448
-
3,747
Borrowings from subsidiaries
-
-
732
-
732
Borrowings from parent company
-
-
633
-
633
Lease liabilities
22
102
127
-
251
Trade payables and payable to related parties
1,365
-
-
-
1,365
1,646
1,069
6,149
-
8,864
Less than 3
From 3 to
From 1 to
After 5
31 December 2021
months
12 months
5 years
years
In total
Borrowings from the banks with future interest
174
513
2,122
-
2,809
State Aid Fund for Business
29
147
3,739
-
3,915
Lease liabilities
35
111
564
-
710
Borrowings from parent company
-
-
602
-
602
Trade payables and payable to related parties
3,095
-
-
-
3,095
3,333
771
7,027
-
11,131
Company
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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3 Financial Risk Management (continued)
3.1 Financial risk factors (continued)
Company
Less
From 3 to 12
From 1 to 5
After
than 3
5
In total
31 December 2021
months
months
years
years
Borrowings from the banks with future interest
174
513
2,122
-
2,809
State Aid Fund for Business
29
147
3,739
-
3,915
Borrowings from subsidiaries
-
-
679
-
679
Borrowings from parent company
-
-
602
-
602
Lease liabilities
23
71
175
-
269
Trade payables and payable to related parties
3,200
-
-
-
3,200
3,426
731
7,317
-
11,474
The tables below summarise the changes in the Group’s and the Company’s liabilities arising from financing activities:
Group
Write-offs
Effect of
New
and
Reclassifi
Discounts
Interest
exchange
Current portion of
non-current
01/01/2022
Cash flows
leases
disposals
cation
received
charges
rate
31/12/2022
borrowings
2,438
(1,481)
-
-
-
-
-
-
957
Non-current
portion of
borrowings
3,531
1,163
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,694
Lease liabilities
604
(294)
709
6
-
-
19
(151)
893
6,573
(612)
709
6
-
-
19
(151)
6,544
Company
Write-offs
Effect of
and
Reclassifi
Discounts
Interest
exchange
Current portion of
non-current
01/01/2022
Cash flows
New leases
disposals
cation
received
charges
rate
31/12/2022
borrowings
2,438
(1,481)
-
-
-
-
-
-
957
Non-current
portion of
borrowings
4,132
1,163
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,295
Lease liabilities
258
(179)
152
6
-
-
4
-
241
6,828
(497)
152
6
-
-
4
-
6,493
Write-offs
Effect of
Group
and
Reclassifi
Discounts
Interest
exchange
Current portion
01/01/2021
Cash flows
New leases
disposals
cation
received
charges
rate
31/12/2021
of non-current
borrowings
1,099
1,871
-
-
(532)
-
-
-
2,438
Non-current
portion of
borrowings
2,314
685
-
-
532
-
-
-
3,531
Lease liabilities
655
(194)
594
(496)
-
-
17
28
604
4,068
2,362
594
(496)
-
-
17
28
6,573
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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3 Financial Risk Management (continued)
3.1 Financial risk factors (continued)
Company
Write-offs
Interests for
Effect of
Cash
New
and
Reclass
Discounts
the year and
exchange
Current portion
01/01/2021
flows
leases
disposals
ification
received
net-offs*
rate
31/12/2021
of non-current
borrowings
1,099
1,871
-
-
(532)
-
-
-
2,438
Non-current
portion of
borrowings
2,914
686
-
-
532
-
-
-
4,132
Lease liabilities
323
(147)
570
(496)
-
-
8
-
258
4,336
2,410
570
(496)
-
-
8
-
6,828
3.2 Capital management
The Group’s and the Company’s objectives when managing capital are to ensure the Group’s and the Company’s ability to
continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain
an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group and
Company may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell
assets to reduce debt.
The Group and the Company defines its capital as equity and borrowings, including lease, less cash and cash equivalents. As
at 31 December, the Group’s and the Company’s capital structure was as follows:
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
Total borrowings
5,119
5,437
5,119
5,437
Lease liabilities
893
604
241
258
Less: cash and cash equivalents
(385)
(625)
(29)
(72)
Net debt
5,627
5,416
5,331
5,623
Total equity
3,845
7,277
4,265
6,939
Total capital
9,472
12,693
9,596
12,562
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB
Under the Lithuanian Republic Law on Companies, the authorised share capital of a public company must be not less than EUR
40 thousand (EUR 2.5 thousand for a private limited liability company) and the shareholders’ equity should not be lower than
50% of the company’s registered share capital. As at 31 December 2022 and 2021, the Company and its subsidiaries registered
in Lithuania complied with these requirements.
Mrija PAT MTF
As at 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021, the shareholders’ equity of the subsidiary registered in Ukraine was negative.
Pursuant to the Ukrainian laws, a company may be put into liquidation when its shareholders’ equity becomes less than the
minimal amount of authorised share capital as defined in the Law on Companies at the moment of the company’s registration. On
the date of these financial statements, there were no decisions made or actions taken concerning PAT MTF Mrija negative
shareholders’ equity. Taking into the account appropriate financial support to PAT MTF Mrija, the management of the Group and
the Company assesses the liquidation risk as low.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
3 Financial Risk Management (continued)
3.3 Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the
asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
• In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
• In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible to the Group and the Company.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the
asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate economic benefits
by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest
and best use.
The Group and the Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data
are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable
inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair
value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
Level 1 – Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or
indirectly observable;
Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable.
For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group and the Company
determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest
level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
Valuations are performed by the Group’s and the Company’s management at each reporting date. For the purpose of fair value
disclosures, the Group and the Company have determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature,
characteristics and risks of asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
35
3.3 Fair value of financial assets and liabilities (continued)
Valuation of assets according to the fair value hierarchy levels:
31 December 2022
Group
Company
Level
Level
Level
Carrying
Level
Level
Level
Carrying
Assets for which fair values are disclosed:
1
2
3
amount
1
2
3
amount
Trade receivables
-
-
-
1,997
-
-
-
1,623
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 13)
-
-
-
385
-
-
-
29
Other current assets (excluding prepayments
made and deferred expenses)
-
-
-
54
-
-
-
25
Liabilities for which fair values
are disclosed
-
Borrowings and other current liabilities
-
1,999
-
3,120
-
1,999
-
3,120
Borrowings to subsidiaries
-
-
-
-
-
600
-
-
Borrowings to parent company
-
532
-
-
-
532
-
Trade payables
-
-
-
1,184
-
-
-
1,122
Payables to subsidiary
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
75
Payables to related parties
-
-
-
175
-
-
-
168
Other current liabilities (Note 19)
-
-
-
423
-
-
-
422
31 December 2021
Group
Company
Level
Level
Level
Carrying
Level
Level
Level
Carrying
Assets for which fair values are disclosed:
1
2
3
anount
1
2
3
amount
Loans receivable and other receivables from
subsidiaries
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,085
Trade receivables
-
-
-
1,182
-
-
-
1,065
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 13)
-
-
-
625
-
-
-
72
Other current assets (excluding prepayments
made and deferred expenses)
-
-
-
145
-
-
-
99
Liabilities for which fair values
are disclosed
Borrowings and other current liabilities
-
2,636
-
2,801
-
2,636
-
5,437
Borrowings to subsidiaries
-
-
-
-
-
600
-
600
Borrowings to parent company
532
-
-
532
-
532
Trade payables
-
-
-
2 989
-
-
-
2,886
Payables to subsidiaries
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
225
Payables to related parties
-
-
-
106
-
-
-
95
Other current liabilities (Note 19)
-
-
-
494
-
-
-
496
The fair value of receivables from subsidiaries and loans granted to the subsidiary by the Company is estimated as described in
Note 4, therefore, the management estimates that their fair value approximates carrying amounts as at 31 December 2022 and
2021 (level 3 in fair value hierarchy). Interest rate on the loans received by the Group and the Company is subject to repricing at
least every 1 year, therefore, the fair value of loans received equals their carrying amount.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
4. Critical accounting estimates and judgements
The Company and the Group make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities within.
The estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on the management’s experience and other factors,
including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The management also makes
certain judgements, apart from those involving estimations, in the process of applying the accounting policies. Estimates and
judgements that can cause a significant adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next financial year
include:
Estimates of recoverable amounts of goodwill, investments in subsidiaries, as well as loans to and receivables from
subsidiaries
The Group and the Company annually test goodwill for impairment in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note
2.7. The recoverable amount of cash-generating units has been determined based on the greater of their value in use and its fair
value less costs to sell. Loans granted and accounts receivable are tested for impairment in accordance with the accounting
principles described in Note 2.10. These calculations require the use of significant estimates as outlined below.
Valuation of investment in the subsidiary PAT MTF Mrija, including loan granted and amounts receivable, in the
Company’s separate financial statements, as well as valuation of non-current assets in the Company’s consolidated
financial statements
As at 31 December 2022, the Company's investment (including loan and receivables) in PAT MTF Mrija before impairment was
EUR 4,852 thousand (31 December 2021: EUR 4,850 thousand after impairment of EUR 1,875 thousand). During 2022 an
impairment test was carried out and an additional impairment of EUR 1,877 thousand was recorded for the entire amount for a
loan issued of EUR 1,145 thousand and for interest receivable of EUR 732 thousand. The impairment was recorded in the
Company's statement of comprehensive income under financial expenses (Note 23) and under general and administrative
expenses (note 21).
As at 31 December 2022 and 2021, goodwill which is related to PAT MTF Mrija and accounted in consolidated financial statements
amounted to EUR 0 thousand.
At the Group’s consolidated financial statement and UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS separate financial statement level, cash generating
unit, related to the subsidiary PAT MTF Mrija is comprised of the entity’s property, plant and equipment, goodwill and working
capital.
As at 31 December 2021, the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit was determined based on the fair value, less costs
of disposal, which is considered by the management to be the higher of the value in use and fair value less the costs of disposal.
Further is disclosure of significant assumptions used for the assessment of the value. As at 31 December 2022, the recoverable
amount of the cash generating unit was estimated based on the asset’s value in use, which was estimated by reference to the
expected future cash inflows in accordance with the five-year financial projections approved by management.
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
37
4. Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements (continued)
Fair value less cost of disposal
The fair value of the cash generating unit was estimated based on the net asset value of PAT MTF Mrija less the estimated costs
of disposal.
The major part (95%) of the assets of PAT MTF Mrija (other than right-of-use assets and unrecognised deferred tax assets arising
from tax loss) consists of real estate (buildings) located in the Transcarpathian region of Ukraine. As disclosed in Note 7, the fair
value of these assets was determined as part of revaluation of buildings of the Company and the Group in October and November
2018 and is based on valuations performed by certified appraiser Aleksandr Tidir. In order to assess possible changes in the fair
value of buildings until 31 December 2020, the management of the Group commissioned the reassessment of the fair value of
these assets carried out by an independent property appraiser, who identified the fair values of these assets on 6 November 2020.
Considering that by the end of 2020 no significant changes have occurred in the real estate market in the Transcarpathian region
of Ukraine, the fair value of the property approximates its carrying amount, therefore, the values of the buildings of PAT MTF Mrija
identified in 2018 less depreciation for the year approximates to the market values as at 31 December 2020 (no revaluation surplus
was recorded). The fair values of the other components of net assets of PAT MTF Mrija, in the Group’s management opinion,
approximate their carrying amount. Liabilities of PAT MTF Mrija mostly (98%) comprise loans granted by and payables to the
Company (excluding lease liabilities and deferred tax liability).
Based on the above estimate of the recoverable amount of the assets, the management of the Company and the Group did not
identify and recognise in the consolidated financial statements the impairment of the Group’s property, plant and equipment related
to MTF Mrija PAT, nor did it identify and account for in the separate financial statements the reversal of impairment related to
investment in MTF Mrija PAT, which was impaired to zero. Significantly negative net asset position of MTF Mrija PAT (i.e. liabilities
to the Company) would not lead to a reversal of an impairment loss related to the investment, if key assumptions used in the
measurement of fair value change within reasonably possible limits.
The bookkeeping company Grossbuh of asset valuators carried out the market price analysis of property in the area of
Transcarpathia on 20 December 2021. There were no significant changes in the property market in 2021.
Impairment of non-current assets (in 2022)
In 2022, as a result of the hostilities in Ukraine, the Group and the Company were unable to carry out an independent real estate
valuation of properties located in Ukraine due to the non-functioning real estate market in that country. In 2022, the Group carried
out a valuation of the non-current assets of PAT MTF Mriya, the carrying amount of which before impairment, as reflected in the
Group's financial statements as at 31 December 2022, amounts to EUR 1,671 million. The recoverable amount of non-current
assets was determined by taking into account the value in use of the assets, which was estimated based on the expected future
cash inflows estimated on five-year financial projections approved by management. One of the significant assumptions used in
the valuation of the value in use of the assets was the discount rate, which was estimated by taking into account the weighted
average cost of capital and amounted to 24%. Financial forecasts for PAT MTF Mriya are based on sales growth of 11% in 2023
and 0% in 2022-2027, which is based on the uncertainty and risk of the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine. An impairment of PAT MTF
Mrija's non-current assets of EUR 1,671 was recognised as at 31 December 2022. The carrying value of non-current assets of
PAT MTF Mriya stated in the Group's financial statements as at 31 December 2022 is EUR zero.
The expected credit loss (ECL) model was applied to assess impairment of loans granted and accounts receivables from the
subsidiary PAT MTF Mrija in the separate financial statements of the Company, as provided for in IFRS 9 Financial Instruments.
Because the credit exposure of the subsidiary PAT MTF Mrija has increased significantly since initial recognition (negative balance
in equity), the impairment loss is required for credit losses expected over the remaining life of the exposure, irrespective of the
timing of the default. The probability of default without the Company’s financial support in the near future is considered to be close
to 100%, and the loss given default is close to net assets of PAT MTF Mrija (Including its liabilities to the Company) less costs of
disposal, as this value is negative. Based on this estimate, additional impairment of loans granted and interest receivable from
PAT MTF Mrija (EUR 150 thousand) was recognised in 2020. In 2022, an additional impairment was recorded for the entire debt
of PAT MTF Mrija in an amount of EUR 1,877 thousand.
Determination of the carrying value of the buildings
Revaluation of buildings is performed periodically (every 5 years, unless there are indications that there are significant differences
in the market of buildings) to ensure that the carrying value of buildings does not significantly differ from fair value at the reporting
date. In 2018, the Group’s and the Company’s management identified indications of impairment of buildings and due to that,
based on the data of October 2018, professional appraisers performed an independent valuation in 2018. In 2022, the Company
and the Group employed independent appraisers to carry out property valuations or an overview of the real estate market, and
did not identify any indications that the carrying values of the property may differ significantly from their fair values, except for
property in Ukraine. In the absence of valuation of the assets in Ukraine due to ongoing hostilities and a dormant real estate
market in 2022, the value of the assets in Ukraine was tested by estimating the expected future cash inflows of PAT MTF Mrija.
After the valuation, an impairment was formed on the entire value of the property.
Revenue recognition
Management’s judgement related to revenue recognition over time is disclosed in Note 2.20.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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4. Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements (continued)
Determining the lease term of contracts with renewal and termination options – the Company/Group as lessee
The Company/Group determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periods covered by
an option to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised, or any periods covered by an option to terminate the lease,
if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised.
The Company/Group has few land lease contracts that include extension or/and termination options. The Company/Group applies
judgement in evaluating whether it is reasonably certain whether or not to exercise the option to renew or terminate the lease.
That is, it considers all relevant factors that create an economic incentive for it to exercise either the renewal or termination. After
the commencement date, the Company/Group reassesses the lease term if there is a significant event or change in circumstances
that is within its control and affects its ability to exercise or not to exercise the option to renew or to terminate (e.g., construction
of significant leasehold improvements or significant customisation to the leased asset). For more details please see Note 17.
5. Segment information
The Group has two main business segments which are identified based on products type and the entities within the Group
producing them: production of knitted articles (that includes the Company and its subsidiaries PAT MTF Mrija and Aboutwear
UAB) and production of working clothes (that includes subsidiary Šatrija AB).
In assessing operational performance of segments, the Board of the Group takes into account the sales revenue, gross profit,
EBITDA (earnings before financial activity result, tax, depreciation and amortisation), profit (loss) ratios, therefore the report on
the Group’s segments discloses these items in respect of each segment. Inter-segment transactions are eliminated on
consolidation.
Production
2022
of knitted
Production of
articles
working clothes
Eliminations
In total
External sales
31,774
2,735
-
34,509
Internal sales
917
-
(917)
-
Total sales
32,691
2,735
(917)
34,509
Gross profit
3,319
511
-
3,830
EBITDA
(719)
188
-
(531)
Profit (loss)
(2,016)
96
-
(1,920)
Depreciation and amortisation (Notes 6,7,8,17)
855
105
-
960
Interest expense (Note 23)
318
0
(10)
308
Income tax (Note 24)
19
(2)
-
17
Total segment assets
15,275
1,551
-
16,826
Total segment liabilities
11,814
979
-
12,79 3
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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5. Segment information (continued)
Production
Production of
2021
of knitted
working
articles
clothes
Eliminations
In total
External sales
28,194
2,249
-
30,443
Internal sales
870
-
(870)
-
Total sales
29,064
2,249
(870)
30,443
Gross profit
4,022
100
-
4,122
EBITDA
(1,693)
(226)
-
(1,919)
Profit
(2,704)
(407)
-
(3,111)
Depreciation and amortisation (Notes 6,7,8,17)
793
116
-
909
Interest expense (Note 23)
113
-
(13)
100
Income tax (Note 24)
176
74
-
250
Total segment assets
21,241
1,432
-
22,673
Total segment liabilities
14,355
932
-
15,287
2022
2021
EBITDA
(531)
(1,919)
Depreciation and amortisation
(960)
(909)
Operating profit
(1,491)
(2,828)
Interest expense
(308)
(100)
Other finance costs, net
(104)
67
Loss for the year before income tax
(1,903)
(2,861)
The measurement and recognition policies used for preparation of management’s reports are the same as those used in these
financial statements.
Breakdown of the Company’s and Group’s revenue by type of activity:
Group
Company
2022
2021
2022
2021
Sales of goods ordered (recognised over time)
24,062
22,142
21,241
19,902
Sales of goods ordered (recognised at the point in time)*
4,961
2,424
4,961
2,424
Company brands (About, Utenos) (recognised at the point in time)
3,623
4,480
3,619
4,482
Sales of services (recognised over time)
699
503
648
427
Other sales (recognised at the point in time)
1164
894
1,164
886
34,509
30,443
31,633
28,121
* As described in Note 2.20, revenue from sales of goods to a group of customers for which supply contracts contain clauses
allowing alternative uses are recognised at the point in time.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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5. Segment information (continued)
The table below summarises the Group’s and the Company’s revenues geographically:
Scandinavia
DACH
(Sweden,
2022
(Germany,
Norway,
Austria,
Denmark,
Other
Switzerland)
Finland)
Lithuania
markets
In total
Group’s sales
17,397
6,394
6,585
4,133
34,509
Company’s sales
16,981
6,017
6,181
2,454
31,633
Scandinavia
DACH
(Sweden,
2021
(Germany,
Norway,
Austria,
Denmark,
Other
Switzerland)
Finland)
Lithuania
markets
In total
Group’s sales
16,661
4,690
5,500
3,592
30,443
Company’s sales
15,651
4,475
4,946
3,049
28,121
In 2022, 50.4% of the Group’s sales were made to DACH customers (in 2021: 54.7%). In 2022, 18.5% of total production was
sold to Scandinavian customers (in 2021: 15.4%). 19% of the production was sold in the Lithuanian market (in 2021: 18%).
Assets are divided by separate geographical segments and described in Notes 6 and 7.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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6. Intangible assets
The Group's intangible assets are located in the Republic of Lithuania, except for the assets of the subsidiary PAT MTF Mriya,
which are located in the Republic of Ukraine; the intangible non-current assets located in Ukraine have been fully amortised..
Group
Company
Goodwill
Other
Other
related to
intangible
intangible
Šatrija AB
assets
In total
assets
Acquisition cost:
Balance at 31 December 2020
441
885
1 326
734
Additions
-
20
20
20
Disposals and write-offs
-
(29)
(29)
(29)
Balance at 31 December 2021
441
876
1 317
725
Additions
-
13
13
13
Disposals and write-offs
-
-
-
-
Balance at 31 December 2022
441
889
1 330
738
Amortisation and impairment:
Balance at 31 December 2020
37
770
807
619
Amortisation for the reporting period
-
36
36
36
Disposals and write-offs
-
(14)
(14)
(14)
Balance at 31 December 2021
37
792
829
641
Amortisation for the reporting period
-
27
27
27
Disposals and write-offs
-
-
-
-
Balance at 31 December 2022
37
819
856
668
Net book value at 31 December 2020
404
115
519
115
Net book value at 31 December 2021
404
82
486
84
Net book value at 31 December 2022
404
70
474
70
The Company and the Group do not have internally generated intangible assets. Amortisation expenses of intangible assets are
recognised in general and administrative expenses in the statement of comprehensive income (Note 21) .
As at 31 December 2022, acquisition cost of fully amortised but still in use intangible assets of the Group and the Company
amounted to EUR 719 thousand and EUR 587 thousand, respectively (as at 31 December 2021: EUR 719 thousand and EUR
587 thousand, respectively).
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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Vehicles and other
property, plant and
Construction-
7. Property, plant and equipment
Group
Land
Buildings
Structures
equipment
in-progress
In total
Cost or revalued amount:
Balance at 31 December 2020
4
6,879
389
21,103
382
28,757
Additions
-
43
-
565
9
617
Reclassification between asset groups
-
95
-
268
(380)
(17)
Disposals and write-offs
-
-
-
(39)
-
(39)
Foreign currency translation differences
-
460
5
109
-
574
Balance at 31 December 2021
4
7,477
394
22,006
11
29,892
Additions
-
-
-
67
129
196
Reclassification between asset groups
-
-
-
-
(9)
(9)
Disposals and write-offs
-
(3)
-
(512)
-
(515)
Foreign currency translation differences
-
(566)
(10)
(99)
-
(675)
Balance as at 1 January 2022
4
6,908
384
21,462
131
28,889
Accumulated depreciation:
Balance at 31 December 2020
-
269
188
18,839
-
19,296
Depreciation charge for the year
-
96
17
422
-
535
Depreciation of revalued asset
-
156
-
-
-
156
Reclassification between asset groups
-
23
-
-
23
Disposals and write-offs
-
-
-
(38)
-
(38)
Foreign currency translation
-
215
4
102
-
321
differences
Balance at 31 December 2021
-
759
209
19,325
-
20,293
Depreciation charge for the year
-
83
17
405
-
505
Depreciation of revalued asset
-
152
-
-
-
152
Reclassification between groups
-
-
-
-
-
-
Disposals and write-offs
-
(3)
- -
- (422)
-
(425)
Foreign currency translation
-
(117)
(9)
(92)
-
(218)
differences
Balance as at 1 January 2022
-
874
217
19,216
-
20,307
Impairment:
Balance at 31 December 2020
-
13
-
-
-
13
Balance at 31 December 2021
-
13
-
143
-
156
Balance at 31 December 2022
-
1,657
-
27
-
1,684
Net book value at 31 December 2020
4
6,597
201
2,264
382
9,448
Net book value at 31 December 2021
4
6,705
185
2,538
11
9,443
Net book value at 31 December 2022
4
4,377
167
2,219
131
6,898
The Group's assets are located in the Republic of Lithuania, except for the assets of its subsidiary PAT MTF Mriya, which are located
in the Republic of Ukraine. The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment located in Ukraine before impairments at 31 December
2022 was EUR 1,671 thousand (31 December 2021: EUR 2,219 thousand), all of which was impaired (note 4) .
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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7. Property, plant and equipment (continued)
At the end of 2021, the Company's Management decided to decline the lease of five stores of AB UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS. As at
31 December 2021 an impairment loss of EUR 143 thousand was formed for the store equipment. As a result of the disposal of
part of the shop equipment during 2022 (Note 23), the impairment formed in 2021 was reversed.
Company
Land
Buildings
Structures
Vehicles,
equipment and
other property,
plant and
equipment
Construction-
Cost or revalued amount:
in-progress
In total
Balance at 31 December 2020
4
4,229
356
18,714
382
23,685
Additions
-
43
-
549
9
601
Disposals and write-offs
-
-
-
(33)
-
(33)
Reclassification between asset groups
-
95
-
268
(363)
-
Reclassified to investment property
-
-
-
-
(17)
(17)
Balance at 31 December 2021
4
4,367
356
19,498
11
24,236
Additions
-
-
-
59
129
188
Disposals and write-offs
-
-
-
(416)
-
(416)
Reclassification between groups
-
-
-
-
(9)
(9)
Balance at 31 December 2022
4
4,367
356
19,141
131
23,999
Accumulated depreciation:
Balance at 31 December 2020
-
222
161
16,830
-
17,213
Depreciation for the reporting period
-
66
16
326
-
408
Depreciation of revalued asset
-
67
-
-
-
67
Reclassified to investment property
-
23
-
-
-
23
Disposals and write-offs
-
-
-
(32)
-
(32)
Balance at 31 December 2021
378
177
17,124
-
17,679
Depreciation for the reporting period
-
54
16
326
-
396
Depreciation of revalued asset
-
67
-
-
-
67
Disposals and write-offs
-
-
-
(334)
-
(334)
Balance at 31 December 2022
-
499
193
17,116
-
17,808
Impairment:
Balance at 31 December 2020
-
9
-
-
-
9
Balance at 31 December 2021
-
9
-
143
-
152
Balance at 31 December 2022
-
9
-
-
-
9
Net book value at 31 December 2020
4
3,998
195
1,884
382
6,463
Net book value at 31 December 2021
4
3,980
179
2,231
11
6,405
Net book value at 31 December 2022
4
3,859
163
2,025
131
6,18 2
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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7. Property, plant and equipment (continued)
Allocation of depreciation and amortisation of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, investment property and the right-
of-use asset is disclosed in the table below.
Group
Company
2022
2021
2022
2021
Cost of sales (Note 20)
523
586
340
381
General and administrative expenses (Note
428
315
316
266
21)
Other operating expenses
9
8
9
8
Total
960
909
665
655
As at 31 December 2022, property, plant and equipment of the Group and the Company with the cost of EUR 17,678 thousand
and EUR 14,737 thousand, respectively, were fully depreciated (as at 31 December 2021 – EUR 17,861 thousand and EUR
14,873 thousand, respectively).
As at 31 December 2022, the Company had its non-current assets pledged to OP Bank and manages the Business Assistance
Fund. The carrying amount of the pledged assets was EUR 2,025 thousand (Note 16). The carrying amount of the non-current
assets of Šatrija AB pledged to KŪB Pagalbos verslui Fund as a collateral to secure the liabilities of the Company amounted to
EUR 146 thousand. As at 31 December 2021, the carrying amount of the Company’s non-current assets pledged to the bank
amounted to EUR 2,100 thousand.
If buildings were measured using the cost method, the carrying amounts of buildings would be as follows:
Group
Company
As at 31 December
As at 31 December
2022
2022
Acquisition cost
4,287
2,676
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
(2,673)
(1,238)
Net book value
1,614
1,438
Group
Company
As at 31 December
As at 31 December
2021
2021
Acquisition cost
4,567
2,677
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
(2,634)
(1,185)
Net book value
1,933
1,492
The revalued buildings consist of warehouses, factories, shop, administration buildings, etc. The management determined that
these constitute one class of asset under IFRS 13, based on the nature, characteristics and risks of the property.
Fair value of the properties was determined by using the market prices method. This means that valuations performed by the
appraiser are based on active market prices for comparable properties adjusted for difference in the nature, location or condition
of the specific property. As at the date of the last revaluation (October and November 2018) the properties’ fair values were based
on valuations performed by accredited independent appraisers Centro Kubas UAB (Lithuania) and certified appraiser Aleksandr
Tidir (Ukraine). The value of the Group’s and the Company’s assets is based on third level of fair value hierarchy.
In 2021 and 2022, the management of the Company and the Group did not identify any indication that the carrying amounts of
the assets may differ materially from their fair values, except for the assets in Ukraine, after using an independent appraiser UAB
Centro kubas, which carried out a review of the real estate market in Lithuania. In 2022, in the absence of the possibility to carry
out a valuation of the property in Ukraine due to the ongoing hostilities and the inactive real estate market, the value of the property
in Ukraine was tested by estimating the expected future cash inflows of PAT MTF Mrija. The valuation resulted in an impairment
of the total value of the assets.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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7. Property, plant and equipment (continued)
Significant directly or indirectly observable valuation inputs:
Group
Company
Price per sq. m (EUR)
Average price
Average price
Administration buildings
96-125
96-125
Manufacturing and warehouse buildings
96-125
96-125
Shop premises
178-475
178-475
Significant increases (decreases) in estimated price per square metre alone would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair
value.
Impact of non-current asset revaluation:
Group
Company
Net book value of the building as at 31 December 2020
6,597
3,998
Net book value of buildings at revalued amount as at 31 December 2020:
4,711
2,555
Net book value of buildings at acquisition cost as at 31 December 2020:
1,886
1,443
Acquisition, reclassification, write-off of buildings
138
138
Effect of exchange rate to revalued amount
217
-
Effect of exchange rate to buildings acquisition cost
28
-
Depreciation of acquisition cost of buildings
(119)
(89)
Depreciation of the revalued part of buildings
(156)
(67)
Net book value of buildings revalued amount as at 31 December 2021:
4,772
2,488
Net book value of buildings acquisition cost as at 31 December 2021:
1,933
1,492
Net book value of the building as at 31 December 2021:
6,705
3,980
Acquisition, reclassification, write-off of buildings
(185)
-
Acquisition (write-off) of the revalued part of buildings
(1,459)
Effect of exchange rate to revalued amount
(401)
-
Effect of exchange rate to buildings acquisition cost
(51)
-
Depreciation of acquisition cost of buildings
(83)
(54)
Depreciation of the revalued part of buildings
(152)
(67)
Net book value of buildings revalued amount as at 31 December 2022:
2,760
2,421
Net book value of buildings acquisition cost as at 31 December 2022:
1,614
1,438
Net book value of the building as at 31 December 2022:
4,374
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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8. Investment property
Group
Company
Cost:
Balance at 31 December 2020
207
207
Acquisition
3
3
Reclassified from property, plant and equipment
17
17
Balance at 31 December 2021
227
227
Acquisition
-
-
Reclassified from property, plant and equipment
-
-
Balance at 31 December 2022
227
227
Accumulated depreciation:
Balance at 31 December 2020
82
82
Depreciation for the reporting period
5
5
Reclassified from property, plant and equipment
(23)
(23)
Balance at 31 December 2021
64
64
Depreciation for the reporting period
6
6
Reclassified from property, plant and equipment
-
-
Balance at 31 December 2022
70
70
Net book value at 31 December 2020
125
125
Net book value at 31 December 2021
163
163
Net book value at 31 December 2022
157
157
Rental income and related costs have been disclosed in Note 22.
Investment property of the Company and the Group is comprised of buildings rented to a third party.
Fair value of the properties was determined by using the market prices method. This means that valuations performed by the
appraiser are based on active market prices for comparable properties adjusted for difference in the nature, location or condition
of the specific property. As at the date of the last revaluation (October and November 2018), the asset’s fair value was based on
valuations performed by accredited independent appraisers Centro Kubas UAB (Lithuania).
In 2021 and 2022, the management of the Company and the Group did not identify any indication that the carrying amounts of
the assets may be materially different from their fair values, following the engagement of independent valuers to review the
property market.
The Group’s and the Company’s investment property fair value was estimated based on the level 3 of fair value hierarchy (Note
3.3).
Group
Company
2022
2021
2022
2021
31 December
31 December
31 December
31 December
Net book value of investment
157
163
157
163
property
Fair value of investment property
227
227
227
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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8. Investment property (continued)
Future rental income of investment property
Group
Company
2022
2021
2022
2021
Within 1 year
16
14
16
14
After 1 year but not later than 5 years
28
10
28
10
44
24
44
24
No material contractual commitments to purchase, construct, develop, repair or increase the investment property existed at the
year-end.
9. Investments in subsidiaries
The Company’s investments in subsidiaries were as follows as at 31 December:
2022
2021
Cost of investments:
Balance as at 1 January
3,785
3,745
Additions
709
40
Disposals
-
-
Balance as at 31 December
4,494
3,785
Impairment:
Balance as at 1 January
2,295
2,255
Impairment
709
40
Balance as at 31 December
3,004
2,295
Carrying amount of investments in subsidiaries as at 31 December
1,490
1,490
In 2021, Aboutwear UAB was established as a subsidiary company with a capital of EUR 50,000. As at 31 December 2021, AB
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS held 80% of the shares in this subsidiary. As at 31 December 2021, an impairment loss of EUR 40
thousand was formed on the investment in the subsidiary UAB Aboutwear, which was recognised in the Company's Statement of
Comprehensive Income under financial expenses.
As at 27 June 2022, AB UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS acquired a 20% shareholding in UAB Aboutwear. As at 31 December 2022, AB
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS held 100% of the shares in this subsidiary.
In 2022, the Company increased the capital of UAB Aboutwear by covering part of the losses of UAB Aboutwear and offsetting
them against the Company's receivables from UAB Aboutwear. An impairment loss has been recognised for the full amount of
the investment.
As at 31 December 2022, a 100% impairment has been recorded on the investment in PAT MTF Mrija. More detailed information
is presented in Note 4.
10. Inventories
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
Raw materials
2,993
3,310
2,640
2,971
Production-in-progress
1,596
2,418
1,594
2,411
Finished goods
1,386
2,985
1,367
2,930
Goods for re-sale
6
94
3
89
5,981
8,807
5,604
8,401
Write-down to net realisable value:
Opening balance
(1,893)
(1,418)
(1,570)
(1,095)
Change
258
(475)
258
(475)
Closing balance
(1,635)
(1,893)
(1,312)
(1,570)
4,346
6,914
4,292
6,83 1
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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10. Inventories (continued)
Taking into account the changed circumstances of the realisation of inventories in 2022, the principles of write-down of inventories
to net realisable value were revised and a reversal of the impairment was formed - the total reversal amount of the allowance
formed during 2022 amounted to EUR 258 thousand in the Company and the Group.
The cost of the Group’s and the Company’s inventories accounted for at net realisable value as at 31 December 2022 amounted
to EUR 1,965 thousand and EUR 1,627 thousand, respectively (as at 31 December 2021: EUR 2,184 thousand and EUR 1,849
thousand, respectively). Changes in impairment allowance for inventories during 2022 and 2021 were recorded within the Group’s
and the Company’s general and administrative expenses (Note 21).
The Group and the Company do not account for third-party inventories received for processing and which are stored in the Group’s
and the Company’s warehouse premises in the statement of financial position. As at 31 December 2022, the unaudited value of
such inventories owned by third parties was EUR 1,428 thousand and EUR 14 thousand, respectively (as at 31 December 2021:
EUR 1,798 thousand and EUR 501 thousand, respectively).
As at 31 December 2022, all inventories were pledged to the bank of the Company and the Group.
As at 31 December 2021, the carrying amount of pledged inventories of the Company and the Group was EUR 2,100 thousand
and EUR 2,132 thousand (Note 16).
11. Trade receivables, contract assets
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
Trade receivables, gross
2,075
1,267
1,675
1,124
Impairment:
Opening balance
(85)
(107)
(59)
(81)
Accrued over the year
-
-
-
-
Written-off
7
22
7
22
Closing balance
(78)
(85)
(52)
(59)
1,997
1,182
1,623
1,065
Changes in allowance for doubtful trade receivables during 2022 and 2021 were recorded within the Group’s and the Company’s
general and administrative expenses (Note 21).
For trade receivables ageing see Note 3.1.
As at 31 December 2022, the contract assets of the Company and the Group consisted of accrued income of EUR 1,900 thousand
and EUR 1,801 thousand respectively, which mainly reflects the earned revenue from contract sewing services for which invoices
had not yet been issued at the end of the year and for which certain performance commitments (e.g. order not fully completed)
had not yet been made. The amount was assessed for impairment but was not determined to be impaired..
As at 31 December 2021, the contract assets of the Company and the Group consisted of accrued income of EUR 2,673 thousand
and EUR 2,748 thousand respectively, which mainly reflects the earned revenue from contract sewing services for which invoices
had not yet been issued at the end of the year and for which certain performance commitments (e.g. order not fully completed)
had not yet been made. The amount was assessed for impairment but was not determined to be impaired.
As at 31 December 2022 and 2021, the Group and the Company did not have other amounts past due.
As at 31 December 2022, the Group and the Company had received advances from customers in the amount of EUR 827 thousand
and EUR 820 thousand, respectively (as at 31 December 2021: EUR 861 thousand and EUR 860 thousand, respectively). The
advances received are reflected as contractual liabilities in the statement of financial position.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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12. Other current assets
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
31 December
31 December
Other current assets
2022
2021
2022
2021
Taxes receivable and other receivables,
except for prepaid income tax
54
145
25
99
Prepaid income tax
79
126
79
114
Prepayments
119
212
116
200
Deferred expenses
63
51
60
50
Total other current assets
315
534
280
463
13. Cash and cash equivalents
31 December
31 December
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
Cash on hand
4
5
4
5
Cash at bank
381
620
25
67
385
625
29
72
As at 31 December 2022 and 2021, the use of cash has not been restricted.
14. Share capital
As at 31 December 2022 and 2021, the share capital comprised of 9,503,000 ordinary registered shares with nominal value of
EUR 0.29 each.
As at 31 December 2022 and 2022, all shares were fully paid.
The subsidiaries did not hold any shares of the Company as at 31 December 2022 and 2021. The Company and the Group did
not hold its own shares as at 31 December 2022 and 2021.
15. Other reserves
Legal reserve
A legal reserve is a compulsory reserve under the Lithuanian legislation. Annual transfers of not less than 5% of distributable profit
of the Company calculated under the Lithuanian Republic Law on Companies, are compulsory until the reserve reaches 10% of
the share capital. As at 31 December 2022 and 2021, the legal reserve was fully formed by the Company. The legal reserve
cannot be distributed as dividends but can be used to cover accumulated losses.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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15. Other Reserves (continued)
Revaluation reserve
Revaluation reserve reflects the result of the revaluation (net of deferred tax) of the property, plant and equipment.
Group
Company
Net book value of buildings revaluation reserve as at 31 December 2020:
4,085
2,187
Building revaluation depreciation charges
(139)
(58)
Net book value of buildings revaluation reserve as at 31 December 2021:
3,946
2,129
Building revaluation impairment
(1,203)
-
Deferred tax asset
(261)
-
Building revaluation depreciation charges
(121)
(58)
Net book value of buildings revaluation reserve as at 31 December 2022:
2,361
2,071
Reserve for acquisition of own shares
According to the decision of the shareholders of Šatrija AB in 2019, the reserve for acquisition of own shares amounted to
EUR 100 thousand (including that attributable non-controlling interest).
In 2019, a decision of the shareholders of AB UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS was passed to build up a reserve of EUR 1,000
thousand for acquisition of own shares.
Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve represents exchange differences arising on consolidation of financial statements of
foreign subsidiaries (Note 2.15).
As at 31 December 2022, foreign currency translation impact on consolidated financial statements amounted to EUR (30)
thousand (including non-controlling interest), (as at 31 December 2021: EUR 130 thousand).
16. Borrowings
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
Current
Current portion of non-current bank
borrowings
637
637
637
637
Other current borrowings
320
1,801
320
1,801
Non-current
Borrowings from subsidiaries
-
-
600
600
Borrowings from related entities
532
532
532
532
Non-current borrowings
4,162
2,999
4,162
2,999
Total borrowings
5,651
5,969
6,251
6,569
The Company’s borrowings from subsidiaries consist of the loan granted by subsidiary Šatrija AB, amounting to EUR 600
thousand with maturity as at 31 December 2027 and variable interest rate 12-month EURIBOR+2.2%.
On 18 December 2020, the Company entered into the loan agreement with SBA Grupė UAB for EUR 532 thousand.
The annual interest rate on the loan will be 6-month EURIBOR+2.2%. The loan matures on 31 December 2027.
In 2021, the Company had granted a loan of EUR 700 thousand to its subsidiary UAB Aboutwear, bearing interest at a floating
rate of 6 month EURIBOR plus 2.2%. In 2022, the amount of the loan was increased to EUR 830 thousand. In 2022, the
Company increased the share capital of UAB Aboutwear by covering part of the losses of UAB Aboutwear and by offsetting it
against the Company's receivables (including the loan) from UAB Aboutwear. UAB Aboutwear is deemed to have repaid the
loan under the loan agreement amounting to EUR 830 thousand.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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16. Borrowings (continued)
On 27 December 2021, bond subscription agreement and a loan agreement were concluded with manages the Business
Assistance Fund, which provide that the Fund signs and acquires whereas the Company issues ordinary registered bonds of
nominal value of up to EUR 2,300 thousand, and the Fund grants the Company a loan of up to EUR 500 thousand. The
redemption date of the bonds and the repayment deadline of the loan – 15 December 2027. The liabilities are subject to an
annual interest rate which is calculated at intervals of 12 (twelve) months - 7%. For each other 12 (twelve) months the interest
rate is increased by 0.1 (one tenth) percentage point annually. Under the agreements, liabilities are guaranteed by pledges of
current and non-current assets and by sureties of the subsidiaries Šatrija AB and Aboutwear UAB. As at 31 December 2021,
the balance of issued and paid bonds amounted to EUR 1,000 thousand.
As at 31 December 2022, the balance of the issued bonds amounted to EUR 2,300 thousand, and the loan balance amounted
to EUR 500 thousand.
As of 31 December 2022 and 2021, the bank borrowings were secured by property, plant and equipment and inventory (Note
7 and 10).
On 28 March 2019, the Company signed a long-term loan agreement and an overdraft agreement with the Lithuanian branch
of OP Corporate bank plc. As at 31 December 2022, the amount of the long-term loan is EUR 1,747 thousand. The final
repayment date is 31 August 2024.
On 28 December 2021, an extension of the overdraft agreement for a limit of EUR 2,000,000 was signed until 30 April 2024.
As at 31 December 2022, AB UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS owed EUR 320 thousand under the overdraft agreement.
Borrowings were received in the following currencies:
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
EUR
5,651
5,969
6,251
6,569
The weighted average interest rates (%) were as follows:
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
Non-current borrowings from
subsidiaries
-
-
5.49
2.2
KŪB Paramos verslui fondas
7.1
7
7.1
7
Non-current loan from related
4.77
2.2
4.77
2.2
entities
Current loan from related entities
-
-
-
-
Current bank borrowings
4.63
2.45
4.63
2.45
Non-current bank borrowings
4.23
2.2
4.23
2.2
The Group’s and the Company’s borrowings fair value was estimated based on the level 3 of fair value hierarchy, contractual
cash-flows were discounted using the prevailing market interest rates. Borrowings fair value is approximate to carrying value, as
disclosed in Note 3.
The exposure of the borrowings to interest rate changes and the contractual re-pricing dates at the statements of financial position
dates are as follows:
Interest changes
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
31 December
31 December
2022
2021
2022
2021
Every 3 months
2,319
4,437
2,319
4,437
Every 6 months
532
532
532
532
Every 12 months
2,800
1,000
3,400
1,600
5,651
5,969
6,251
6,569
The interest rate of the loans was based on the market rate of interest and, in the opinion of management, the carrying amount
of the loans was consistent with their fair value.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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17. Leases
Set out below are the carrying amounts of right-of-use assets recognised and the movements during the period:
Company
Other property,
Premises
Land
Vehicles
plant and
In total
equipment
31 December 2020
168
27
101
8
304
Additions
521
-
48
1
570
Disposals and write offs
(496)
-
-
-
(496)
Depreciation expense
(96)
(3)
(38)
(3)
(140)
31 December 2021
97
24
111
6
238
Additions
100
-
52
-
152
Reversal of impairment
85
-
-
-
85
Disposals and write offs
(79)
-
-
-
(79)
Depreciation expense
(126)
(3)
(38)
(2)
(169)
31 December 2022
77
21
125
4
227
Group
Other property,
Premises
Land
Vehicles
plant and
In total
equipment
31 December 2020
168
339
114
8
629
Additions
521
-
72
1
594
Disposals and write offs
(496)
-
-
-
(496)
Depreciation expense
(96)
(34)
(44)
(3)
(177)
Effect of exchange rate
-
28
-
-
28
31 December 2021
97
333
142
6
578
Additions
100
526
83
-
709
Disposals and write offs
(79)
-
-
(1)
(80)
Depreciation expense
(126)
(97)
(45)
(2)
(270)
Impairment and reversal
85
(512)
-
-
(427)
Effect of exchange rate
-
(155)
-
-
(155)
31 December 2022
77
95
180
3
355
Set out below are the carrying amounts of lease liabilities and their dynamics during the period:
Company
Group
1 January 2022
258
604
Additions
152
709
Increase in interest
4
19
Payments
(178)
(294)
Write-offs and disposals
5
5
Effect of exchange rate
-
(150)
31 December 2022
241
893
Current
115
208
Non-current
126
685
The maturity analysis of lease liabilities is disclosed in Note 3.1.
The following are the amounts recognised in profit or loss:
Company
Group
Depreciation expense of right-of-use assets
154
254
Interest expense on lease liabilities
4
19
Commitments relating to short-term leases
-
-
Commitments relating to leases of low-value assets
-
-
Discounts received
-
-
Variable lease payments (included in cost of sales)
9
9
Total amount recognised in profit or loss
167
282
In 2022, the Company and the Group had total cash outflows for leases of EUR 178 thousand and EUR 294 thousand,
respectively.
The Group has lease contracts for premises that contains variable payments based on sales turnover. The following provides
information on the Company’s variable lease payments in 2022, including the magnitude in relation to fixed payments:
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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17. Lease (continued)
2022
Fixed
Variable
payments
payments
In total
EUR
EUR
EUR
thousand
thousand
thousand
Variable rent with minimum payment
125
9
134
125
9
134
The Company and the Group do not have any contracts that include extension and termination options for which the extension
options are expected not to be exercised or termination options are expected to be exercised.
The Company and the Group are lessors
The Company and the Group have entered into operating leases on its investment property portfolio consisting of certain office
and manufacturing buildings (refer to Note 8). These leases have terms of between 1 to 5 years. All leases include a clause to
enable upward revision of the rental charge on an annual basis according to prevailing market conditions. The lessee is also
required to provide a residual value guarantee on the properties.
Rental income recognised by the Group during the year is EUR 44 thousand (in 2021: EUR 24 thousand).
Future minimum rentals receivable under non-cancellable operating leases as at 31 December were as follows:
2022
2021
EUR thousand
EUR thousand
Within one year
16
14
After one year but not more than five years
28
10
After five years
-
-
44
24
18. Provisions for employee benefits
Group
Company
Balance at 31 December 2020
354
262
Benefits earned
71
39
Interest expense
-
-
Actuarial (gain) loss
54
54
Reversal due to cancelled job contracts
(28)
(28)
Balance at 31 December 2021
451
327
Benefits earned
(32)
(5)
Interest expense
-
-
Actuarial (gain) loss
(64)
(64)
Reversal due to cancelled job contracts
(43)
(43)
Balance at 31 December 2022
312
215
Group
Company
Non-current provisions for employee benefits as at 31 December 2022
231
157
Current provisions for employee benefits as at 31 December 2022
81
58
Non-current provisions for employee benefits as at 31 December 2021
358
251
Current provisions for employee benefits as at 31 December 2021
93
76
Provisions for pension and jubilee benefits represent amounts calculated according to the collective agreements, which are in
force in the Group and the Company. In the Company and its subsidiary Šatrija AB, each employee is entitled to a jubilee benefit
and a 2-month salary payment when leaving the job at or after the beginning of pension period.
In 2022, provisions were calculated with the discount rate of 4.16% and employee turnover rate of 12.04% (in 2021: 0.16% and
13.06%, respectively).
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
18. Provisions for Employee Benefits (continued)
The table below discloses the sensitivity of the Group’s and the Company’s provisions to possible changes in key
assumptions, with all other variables held constant.
31 December 2022
Group
Company
Negative
Positive
Negative
Change in
Positive changes
changes in
changes in
changes in
assumption
in assumption
assumption
assumption
assumption
Decreased by
Increased by
Decreased by
Increased by
Discount rate
0.50%
2.35%
2.45%
2.18%
2.26%
Increased by
Decreased by
Increased by
Decreased by
Salary growth rate
0.50%
2.47 %
2.38 %
2.27%
2.21%
31 December 2021
Group
Company
Positive
Negative
Positive
Negative
Change in
changes in
changes in
changes in
changes in
assumption
assumption
assumption
assumption
assumption
Decreased by
Increased by
Decreased by
Increased by
Discount rate
0.50%
3.36%
3.43%
3.15%
3.21%
Increased by
Decreased by
Increased by
Decreased by
Salary growth rate
0.50%
3.56%
3.27 %
3.35%
3.05%
19. Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Group
Company
As at 31 As at 31 As at 31 As at 31
December 2022 December 2021 December 2022 December 2021
Accrual for vacation reserve
1,088
1,360
810
1,061
Salaries and social security*
653
792
549
635
Loan granted by SoDra
15
-
15
-
Accounts payables for services and
non-current assets
423
494
422
496
Taxes (excl. income tax)**
258
466
224
414
Provisions for accrued bonuses
122
72
50
72
Provisions for employee benefits
81
93
58
76
Tax loan granted by Tax Authorities
52
-
52
-
Other liabilities
230
298
16
97
2,922
3,575
2,196
2,851
*In November 2022, a decision of the SODRA Board was taken in respect of EUR 371 thousand deferral of the arrears of social
insurance contributions with interest, the amount of which shall be determined by order of the Minister of Finance. The repayment
of the contributions is due in October 2027. The current part of the liability amounts to EUR 15 thousand.
**In November 2022, a tax loan agreement was signed with the tax authorities. The total amount of the tax loan was EUR 99
thousand bearing interest at a rate determined by order of the Minister of Finance. The loan matures in September 2024. As at
31 December 2022, the balance of the loan amounted to EUR 90 thousand. The short-term part of the loan amounting to EUR 52
thousand.
In 2020, AB UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS entered into an interest-free loan agreement of EUR 1,347 thousand with the State Tax
Authorities (STA).The liability to STA amounted to EUR 103 thousand as at 31 December 2021, the repayment of which has
been postponed until 25 March 2022.
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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20. Cost of sales
Group
Company
2022
2021
2022
2021
Materials used in production
(11,185)
(10,467)
(11,089)
(10,353)
Salaries and social security
(11,105)
(9,954)
(8,741)
(7,647)
Depreciation and amortisation (Notes
(523)
(586)
(340)
(381)
6, 7, 8 and 17)
Cost of materials sold
(1,279)
(860)
(1,212)
(802)
Other additional expenses*
(6,587)
(4,454)
(7,221)
(5,181)
(30,679)
(26,321)
(28,603)
(24,364)
*The amount reflects subsidies received. Under the European Commission's Interim War Communication, the company (AB
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS) was included in the list of sectors severely affected in 2022 and received subsidies as a company
severely affected by the energy crisis. The subsidies are accounted for as energy cost reductions (the total amount of the
subsidies received in 2022 amounted to EUR 371 thousand). The impact of the subsidies has been accounted for under cost of
sales through a reduction in other ancillary expenses.
21. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Group
Company
Selling expenses
2022
2021
2022
2021
Salaries and social
security
(859)
(1,053)
(755)
(927)
Advertising and marketing costs
(302)
(737)
(237)
(576)
Agency costs
(338)
(287)
(323)
(286)
Transportation expenses
(376)
(395)
(360)
(389)
Maintenance costs of retail outlets
(65)
(39)
(65)
(39)
Depreciation and amortisation (Notes 6,
7, 8 and 17)
(196)
(158)
(196)
(158)
Other selling expenses
(86)
(137)
(78)
(128)
Total selling expenses
(2,222)
(2,806)
(2,014)
(2,503)
General and administrative
expenses
Salaries and social
(1,164)
(1,477)
(834)
(1,067)
security
Communication and consulting
(508)
(719)
(377)
(476)
services*
Taxes (other than income tax)
(93)
(138)
(76)
(124)
Depreciation and amortisation
(232)
(157)
(120)
(108)
Security services
(151)
(139)
(78)
(71)
Car operating expenses
(73)
(54)
(57)
(46)
Fees to financial institutions
(79)
(95)
(71)
(89)
Premises operating expenses
(54)
(45)
(51)
(43)
Travel expenses
(4)
(3)
(2)
(2)
Representation expenses
(26)
(29)
(26)
(27)
Allowance (reversal) and write-off of
trade receivables
3
25
(729)
25
Allowance (reversal) and write-off of
inventories
235
(507)
236
(507)
Other
(1,055)
(926)
(150)
(778)
(3,201)
(4,264)
(2,335)
(3,313)
(5,423)
(7,070)
(4,349)
(5,816)
* The amount of other non-audit services performed by independent auditors in 2022 is EUR 4.1 thousand (SA8000-Surveillance
audit). In 2021, the amount of EUR 8.6 thousand was paid.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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22. Other income and expenses
Group
Company
2022
2021
2022
2021
Gain on disposal of non-current assets
11
1
11
3
Rental income
25
26
27
24
Other income
157
110
35
79
Other income
193
137
73
106
Loss from disposal of non-current assets
(66)
(1)
(66)
(1)
Expenses related to leasehold assets
(16)
(8)
(10)
(4)
Depreciation of rentals
(9)
(8)
(9)
(8)
Other expenses
(91)
(17)
(85)
(13)
23. Finance expenses, net
Group
Company
2022
2021
2022
2021
Gain on foreign exchange
329
224
238
66
Interest income
-
-
70
66
Other finance income
5
3
5
2
Income from financing activities
334
227
313
134
Interest expense*
(308)
(100)
(303)
(105)
Loss on foreign exchange
(438)
(145)
(226)
(64)
Impairment of loans and interest of loans
-
-
(1,145)
(700)
Impairment of investments in subsidiary
-
-
(10)
(40)
Other finance costs
-
(15)
-
(15)
Finance costs
(746)
(260)
(1,684)
(924)
*Interest is calculated on the loans measured at amortised cost.
24. Income tax
Income tax expenses comprise the following:
Group
Company
2022
2021
2022
2021
Current income tax
-
-
-
-
Change of deferred income tax
(17)
(250)
(34)
(192)
Income tax (expenses) recognised in the
statement of comprehensive income
(17)
(250)
(34)
(192)
Reconciliation of the reported amount of income tax expenses for the year to the amount of income tax that would be calculated
applying the statutory income tax rate on profit before tax:
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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24. Income tax (continued)
Group
Company
Effective
Effective
Effective
Effective
2022
2021
tax rate
tax rate
2022
2021
tax rate
tax rate
2022 (%)
2021 (%)
2022 (%)
2021 (%)
Profit (loss) before tax
(1,903)
(2,861)
-
-
(2,702)
(2,754)
-
-
Income tax (expense),
applying 15% rate
285
429
(15.0)
(15.0)
405
413
(15.0)
(15.0)
Effect of different tax rates
41
(3)
(2.2)
0.1
-
-
-
-
for a subsidiary in Ukraine
Used tax losses carried
forward for which deferred
217
194
(11.4)
(6.8)
-
-
-
-
tax assets was not
recognised
Impact of permanent
(560)
(870)
29.4
30.4
(439)
(605)
16.2
22.0
differences
Income tax (expenses)
recognised in the
statement of
comprehensive income
(17)
(250)
0.9
8.7
(34)
(192)
1.2
7.0
In 2022, deferred income tax asset and liability related to the entities operating in Lithuania were estimated using a tax rate of
15% (in 2021: 15%). Deferred income tax asset and liability relating to entity operating in Ukraine were estimated using a tax rate
of 18% (in 2021: 18%).
The movement in the Group’s and the Company’s deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities accounts (prior to and after
offsetting the balances) during the period was as follows:
Recognised
Recognised
in other
31 December
in profit or
comprehensi
31 December
Group
2021
loss
ve income
2022
Deferred tax asset
-
-
-
-
Tax loss carry forward
-
-
-
-
Inventories
-
-
-
-
Amounts receivable
-
-
-
-
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
-
-
-
-
Provisions for employee benefits
-
-
-
-
Accrued expenses
-
-
-
-
Deferred tax asset before valuation allowance
-
-
-
-
Less: valuation allowance
-
-
-
-
Less: deferred tax asset netted with deferred tax
-
-
-
-
liability
Deferred tax asset, net
-
-
-
-
Deferred tax liabilities
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
(104)
(44)
69
(79)
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment
(721)
27
-
(694)
Deferred tax liabilities
(825)
(17)
69
(773)
Less: deferred tax liability netted with deferred tax
-
-
256
256
asset
Deferred tax liabilities, net
(825)
(17)
325
(517)
Deferred income tax, net
(825)
(17)
325
(517)
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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24. Income tax (continued)
Recognised
Recognised
in other
31 December
in profit or
comprehensi
31 December
Group
2020
loss
ve income
2021
Deferred tax asset
Tax loss carry forward
-
-
-
-
Inventories
172
(172)
-
Amounts receivable
17
(17)
-
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
1
(1)
-
Provisions for employee benefits
51
(51)
-
Accrued expenses
29
(29)
-
Deferred tax asset before valuation allowance
270
(270)
-
Less: valuation allowance
(8)
8
-
Less: deferred tax asset netted with deferred tax
(185)
185
-
liability
Deferred tax asset, net
77
(77)
-
Deferred tax liabilities
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
(68)
2
(38)
(104)
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment
(731)
10
-
(721)
Deferred tax liabilities
(799)
12
(38)
(825)
Less: deferred tax liability netted with deferred tax
185
(185)
-
-
asset
Deferred tax liabilities, net
(614)
(173)
(38)
(825)
Deferred income tax, net
(537)
(250)
(38)
(825)
Recognised in
other
31 December
Recognised in
comprehensive
31 December
Company
2021
profit or loss
income
2022
Deferred tax asset
Tax loss carry forward
-
-
-
-
Inventories
-
-
-
-
Allowance for amounts receivable
-
-
-
-
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
and investment property
-
-
-
-
Provisions for employee benefits
-
-
-
-
Accrued expenses
-
-
-
-
Deferred tax assets before valuation
-
-
-
-
allowance
Less: valuation allowance
-
-
-
-
Less: deferred tax assets netted with deferred
-
-
-
-
tax liability*
Deferred tax asset, net
-
-
Deferred tax liabilities
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
(52)
(45)
-
(97)
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment
(373)
10
-
(363)
Deferred tax liability
(425)
(35)
-
(460)
Less: deferred tax liability netted with deferred
tax asset*
-
-
-
-
Deferred tax liabilities, net
(425)
(35)
-
(460)
Deferred income tax, net
(425)
(35)
-
(460)
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
24. Income Tax (continued)
Recognised in
other
31 December
Recognised in
comprehensive
31 December
Company
2020
profit or loss
income
2021
Deferred tax asset
Tax loss carry forward
-
-
-
-
Inventories
164
(164)
-
-
Allowance for amounts receivable
13
(13)
-
-
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
1
(1)
-
-
and investment property
Provisions for employee benefits
39
(39)
-
-
Accrued expenses
2
(2)
-
-
Deferred tax assets before valuation
219
(219)
-
-
allowance
Less: valuation allowance
-
-
-
-
Less: deferred tax assets netted with deferred
(219)
219
-
-
tax liability*
Deferred tax asset, net
-
-
-
-
Deferred tax liabilities
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
(69)
17
-
(52)
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment
(383)
10
-
(373)
Deferred tax liability
(452)
27
-
(425)
Less: deferred tax liability netted with deferred
219
(219)
-
-
tax asset*
Deferred tax liabilities, net
(233)
(192)
-
(425)
Deferred income tax, net
(233)
(192)
-
(425)
*Deferred income tax asset and liabilities are netted as much as they are related to the tax institution and with the condition
that tax institution does not perform such coverings.
As at 31 December 2022, UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB had a tax loss of EUR 2 441 thousand for which no deferred income
tax asset was recognised due to uncertainties related to its realisation. Tax losses of EUR 366 thousand can be carried forward
indefinitely.
As at 31 December 2022, the subsidiary PAT MTF Mrija had tax losses carried forward amounting to EUR 1,444 thousand (as
at 31 December 2021: EUR 1,295 thousand) for which it did not recognise deferred tax assets due to uncertainties related to
their realisation. These tax losses may be carried forward for an unlimited term.
25. Earnings per share
Profit per share reflect the Group’s net profit, divided by the number of shares. The Company has no dilutive instruments,
therefore basic and dilutive earnings per share are equal. Calculation of the profit per share is presented below:
Group
2022
2021
Profit (loss) attributable to the equity holders of the Group
(1,916)
(2,966)
Weighted average number of shares in issue (thousand)
9,503
9,503
Earnings per share/notional profit (in EUR)
(0.20)
(0.31)
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CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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26. Related party transactions
The parties are considered related when one party has the possibility to control the other one or have significant influence
over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. The related parties of the Group are as follows:
Related party
Description of relation
A. Martinkevičius
Ultimate controlling individual
Ultimate parent company, exercising control through majority of Board
SBA Grupė UAB
members
SBA Group companies
Koncernas SBA UAB subsidiaries
Company’s management
Directors, Board members and their family members
Besides related parties of the Group, subsidiaries of the Company are treated as related parties of the Company.
In the normal course of business, the Company and the Group enter into transactions with their related parties. These
transactions are priced predominantly at market rates. Judgement is applied in determining if transactions are priced at market
or non-market rates, where there is no active market for such transactions. The basis for judgement is pricing for similar types
of transactions with unrelated parties, when such information is known to the Company or the Group.
As at 31 December 2022 and 2021, the management of the Group and the Company had 0.002 per cent of shares of PAT
MTF Mrija.
Information on less than 100% owned subsidiaries
Financial information of subsidiaries that have non-controlling interests is provided below.
Equity interest attributable to non-controlling interests:
Country of incorporation
and operation
2022
2021
Šatrija AB
Lithuania
10.22%
10.22%
PAT MTF Mrija
Ukraine
1.05%
1.05%
Aboutwear UAB
Lithuania
-
20.00%
Accumulated balances of non-controlling interest:
31/12/2022
31/12/2021
Šatrija AB
177
166
PAT MTF Mrija
11
37
Aboutwear UAB
-
(94)
Summarised statement of comprehensive income for 2022:
Aboutwear
Gotija UAB
UAB
Šatrija AB
PAT MTF Mrija
Revenue
-
209
2 735
850
Cost of sales
-
(100)
(2 224)
(713)
Administrative expenses
-
(292)
(524)
(968)
Other operating income (expenses)
-
20
96
1
Finance income (expenses)
-
(10)
11
(546)
Profit before tax
-
(173)
94
(1,376)
Income tax
-
-
(2)
(15)
Profit from continued operations for the year
-
(173)
96
(1,361)
Total comprehensive income
-
(173)
96
(1,361)
Attributable to non-controlling interests
-
-
10
(14)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
-
-
-
-
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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26.Related party transactions (continued)
Summarised statement of comprehensive income for 2021:
Summarised statement of financial position as at 31 December 2022:
Aboutwear
Gotija UAB
UAB
Šatrija AB
PAT MTF Mrija
Inventories, cash at hand and cash at bank
60
15
829
73
(current assets)
Property, plant and equipment and other non-
current financial assets (non-current assets)
-
-
1,746
-
Trade and other payables (current)
-
(1)
(720)
(1,702)
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings and
deferred tax liabilities (non-current)
-
-
(130)
(1,075)
Total equity
60
14
1,725
(2,704)
Attributable to:
Parent company
60
14
1,548
(2,715)
Non-controlling interests
-
-
177
11
Summarised statement of financial position as at 31 December 2021:
Aboutwear
Gotija UAB
UAB
Šatrija AB
PAT MTF Mrija
Inventories, cash at hand and cash at bank
61
425
640
127
(current assets)
Property, plant and equipment and other non-
current financial assets (non-current assets)
-
49
1,830
2,491
Trade and other payables (current)
-
(243)
(676)
(1,757)
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings and
deferred tax liabilities (non-current)
-
(700)
(166)
(1,338)
Total equity
61
(469)
1 628
(477)
Attributable to:
Parent company
61
(375)
1,462
(514)
Non-controlling interests
-
(94)
166
37
* Upon application of changes in IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements on 1 January 2010, the Group
retrospectively started to attribute losses to a non-controlling interest even if this resulted in non-controlling interest having a
deficit balance.
Utenos
Gotija UAB
trikotaza SIA
Šatrija AB
PAT MTF Mrija
Revenue
-
102
2 249
842
Cost of sales
-
(39)
(2 149)
(712)
Administrative expenses
-
(576)
(536)
(184)
Other operating income (expenses)
-
-
91
1
Finance income (expenses)
-
(6)
10
135
Profit before tax
-
(519)
(335)
82
Income tax
-
-
2
16
Profit from continued operations for the year
-
(519)
(333)
98
Total comprehensive income
-
(519)
(333)
98
Attributable to non-controlling interests
-
(104)
(42)
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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26. Related party transactions (continued)
Related party transactions are disclosed below:
Group
Company
2022
2021
2022
2021
Sales of goods and services
and other sales
Subsidiaries of the Company
-
-
75
98
SBA Group companies
-
2
-
2
Ultimate parent company
-
-
-
-
-
2
75
100
Group
Company
2022
2021
2022
2021
Interest income
Subsidiaries of the Company
-
-
70
66
-
-
70
66
Group
Company
2022
2021
2022
2021
Interest expense
Subsidiaries of the Company
-
-
13
13
Ultimate parent company
13
14
13
14
13
14
26
27
Group
Company
2022
2021
2022
2021
Purchases of goods and
services
Subsidiaries of the Company
-
-
889
900
Ultimate parent company
151
144
127
144
Other related parties
183
177
162
170
334
321
1,178
1,214
Group
Company
31 December
31 December
31 December
31 December
Amounts receivable,
prepayments and loans
2022
2021
2022
2021
Accounts receivable from subsidiaries of
the Company, gross*
-
-
21
19
Impairment
-
-
(21)
-
Accounts receivable from subsidiaries
-
19
of the Company, net
-
-
Prepayments to subsidiaries
-
-
711
771
Loans granted including interest
1,145
receivables from subsidiaries, gross**
-
-
2,565
Impairment
-
-
(1,856)
(1,480)
Prepayments, loans granted and
interest receivables from the
Company’s subsidiaries, net
-
-
-
1,856
-
-
-
1,856
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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26. Related party transactions (continued)
* As at 31 December 2022 and 2021, accounts receivable consisted only of accounts receivable from PAT MTF Mrija.
**As at 31 December 2022 and 2021, the amount stands for loan (including interest receivables) granted to PAT MTF Mrija
with fixed annual interest rate of 6%.
As at 31 December 2022, an impairment of EUR 1,877 thousand was formed on the receivable, as well as on the loan and
interest from PAT MTF Mrija.
As at 31 December 2021, receivables not past due and loans granted amounted to EUR 1,146 thousand, a portion of
receivable payments from subsidiaries of EUR 5 thousand was more than 30 days past due, another portion of receivable
payments from subsidiaries of EUR 15 thousand was 31–120 days past due. The rest of the payments EUR 709 thousand
were more than 121 days past due.
In 2021, the Company issued a loan of EUR 700 thousand to AB UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS and its subsidiary UAB Aboutwear.
The loan bears variable interest of 6 months EURIBOR plus 2.2%. The loan was fully impaired at 31 December 2021.
Interest rates set for loans granted to related parties by the Company are based on the market interest rates set for similar
borrowings, therefore, the carrying amount of loans granted to related parties is approximately equal to their fair value.
Group
Company
31/12/2022
31/12/2021
31/12/2022
31/12/2021
Current and non-current payables
Subsidiaries of the Company:
Borrowings
-
-
600
600
Other payables
-
-
75
225
SBA Group companies:
Other related parties
58
57
55
52
Ultimate parent company
649
582
645
574
707
639
1,375
1,451
Except for loans and borrowings, payables to or receivables from related parties have no interest. Except for dividends and loans
which are respectively paid out or settled based on the legal or contractual requirements, other balances are settled within 15–30
days.
Balances at the year-end have no collaterals and all transactions are carried out in cash unless otherwise agreed.
As at 31 December 2022, the amount of loan from subsidiary Šatrija AB amounted to EUR 600 thousand and accounted for in
non-current liabilities. As at 31 December 2021, the loan from subsidiary Šatrija AB amounted to EUR 600 thousand.
Group
Company
Key management remuneration including
2022
2021
2022
2021
social security costs
Remuneration of the management
661
1,053
439
745
Defined benefit and jubilee payments to
management
10
13
4
4
671
1,066
443
749
Management includes general director, functional directors and chief accountant.
In 2022 and 2021, the management of the Group and the Company did not receive any loans, guarantees, any other payments
or property transfers were not made or accrued. Remuneration to management comprise base salary and related social security
costs.
In December 2021, guarantee agreements were signed with OP Corporate Bank, KŪB Pagalbos verslui fondas and the
subsidiaries Šatrija AB and Aboutwear UAB. Under these agreements, guarantors guarantee to the creditors that UTENOS
TRIKOTAŽAS AB will fulfil all of its obligations.
No guarantees were issued on behalf of related parties as at 31 December 2022.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
27. Contingent Liabilities and Commitments
As at 31 December 2022 and 2021, the Company and the Group had no material commitments for acquisition of property, plant
and equipment or intangible assets.
From 2003 to the end of 2022, the State Tax Inspectorate did not perform a full tax assessment of the Company and the Group
(a partial Company’s tax assessment was performed in 2017). In accordance with applicable laws, the State Tax Inspectorate can
at any time assess the Company’s accounting archive and registers within 3-5 years before the reporting taxable period and can
calculate additional taxes and sanctions. Analogically, similar risk exists due to the existence of entity PAT MTF Mrija registered
in Ukraine as the local state tax authority has not yet performed a full tax inspection.
The Company’s management is not aware of any circumstances that would cause the company any additional material tax
liabilities.
Going concern
(1) The Group operates on the Ukrainian market through its subsidiary Mriya PAT MTF, whose main activity is the provision
of services to the Company (UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB) and whose external sales are small. Therefore, the Group and
the Company are exposed to the Ukrainian economy and financial markets. In February 2022, following the recognition
by the Russian Federation of the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Lugansk and the subsequent invasion of
Ukraine, the military conflict escalated and spread to other regions of the country. There remains a risk that the ongoing
military conflict in Ukraine will have a negative impact on the political and business environment in Ukraine, including the
ability of many entities to continue their normal operations. In view of the above, the situation in Ukraine is unstable and
largely uncertain at the date of authorisation to issue these separate and consolidated financial statements. Given the
ongoing and dynamic nature of military operations, management is not in a position to fully and reliably assess the
financial impact on going concern. Given the importance of the Ukrainian market before it is affected by the events
described above, the Company's management is assessing the possibility of expanding its subcontracting activities in
the local market/other markets.
(2) In 2022, despite the military action in Ukraine, Mriya PAT MTF was operating without significant disruption. During the
year ended 31 December 2022, Mrija PAT MTF's sales revenue amounted to EUR 850 thousand, of which direct sales
to Ukrainian customers amounted to EUR 30 thousand during the year ended 31 December 2022. In 2022, Mrija PAT
MTF produced 26.9% of the Group's total units of goods. Meanwhile, in the year ended 31 December 2021, Mrija PAT
MTF generated sales revenues of EUR 842 thousand, of which direct sales to Ukrainian customers amounted to EUR
10 thousand in the year ended 31 December 2021. In 2021, Mrija PAT MTF manufactured 25.4% of the Group's total
number of units of goods manufactured.
(3) The current assets of the Company and the Group are higher than the current liabilities by EUR 2,570 thousand and
EUR 2,670 thousand, respectively. In 2022, the Company and the Group incurred losses of EUR 2,736 thousand and
EUR 1,916 thousand, respectively. In the opinion of management, the Company and the Group will have sufficient
resources to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months from the reporting date. Management has concluded
that the scope of possible outcomes, considered in making this judgement, does not give rise to any material uncertainties
related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
(4) However, management cannot exclude the possibility that general market uncertainties may spill over into other markets
or adversely affect the economic environment in which the Company and the Group operates, which could have a
material adverse effect on the Company and the Group and on the Company's and the Group's financial condition and
operating results in the medium and longer term.
(5) The Company and the Group have received a letter of support from Shareholders and will, if necessary, avail themselves
of the opportunity to obtain financial and other support to enable them to continue trading and meet their obligations
28. Subsequent events
There have been no significant subsequent events up to the date of approval of the financial statements that could have a material
effect on the financial statements of the Company and the Group.
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, company code 183709468, J. Basanavičiaus St. 122, Utena, Lithuania
CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
(All amounts are in EUR thousand, unless otherwise stated)
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CONFIRMATION OF RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
Pursuant to Article 21 of the Securities Law of the Republic of Lithuania and the Rules of the Board of the Bank of Lithuania for
the Preparation and Presentation of Periodic and Additional Information, we, Nomeda Kaučikienė, Managing Director of AB
,,UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS", Živilė Jonaitytė, Finance Director, and Reda Kučinskienė, Chief Accountant, hereby confirm that, to
the best of our knowledge, the consolidated and Company’s financial statements as well as the annual management report for
2022 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union,
and give a true and fair view of AB UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS and the consolidated assets, liabilities, financial position, profit or loss
and cash flows of the group.
General director Nomeda Kaučikienė
Finance director Živilė Jonaitytė
Chief accountant Reda Kučinskienė
Utena, 4 April 2023
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31 December 2022
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1. Reporting Period Covered by the Annual Report
The Annual Report covers the period from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022. All amounts in the Annual Report
presented as at 31 December 2022 or for the year than ended, unless otherwise stated. Further in this report UTENOS
TRIKOTAŽAS AB can be referred to as the Company or the Issuer.
2. Issuer and its contact data
Company name
Legal and organisation
form
Date and place of
incorporation
Registration code
Code of the Register of
Legal Entities
Authorised share capital
Address
Name of Register of Legal
Entities
Telephone
Fax
E-mail
Website
Main activities
Auditor
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB
Legal entity, public company
Registered with the Register of Legal Entities of Utena District on 6 December 1994;
Reregistered with the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania on 18 September
1998.
BĮ 98-257
183709468
EUR 2,755,870
J. Basanavičiaus St.122, LT-28214, Utena, Lithuania
Registrų centras VĮ
+370 389 51445
+370 389 69358
utenos.trikotazas@ut.lt
www.ut.lt
Production of knit-wear and textile articles
KPMG Baltics UAB
3. Nature of the Issuer’s Operations
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB operates in the field of textile industry. The Company’s principal activity is production of knit-
wear and textile articles.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB types of activities:
-production of knit-wear and textile articles;
-production of mass-consumption goods which is closely related to principal activities;
-retail and wholesale trade in own production and production of other companies in local and foreign
markets;
-rendering of services to natural and legal persons.
Šatrija AB type of activity:
- sewing of clothes;
MTF Mrija PAT type of activity:
- production of knitwear;
- sewing of knitwear;
Gotija UAB type of activity:
- retail trade;
Aboutwear UAB types of activities:
- retail and wholesale trade;
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4. Company and Group Companies
The Company and the Group companies do not have branches or representative offices.
5. Agreements with Intermediaries of Securities’ Public Turnover
On 25 September 2005, the Issuer concluded a service agreement with the Department of Safe Custody Services of SEB
Vilniaus Bankas AB, address Gedimino pr. 12, LT-01103 Vilnius. Under this agreement, the accounting and servicing of
the Issuer’s securities is handled in Šiaulių bankas AB in 2018.
On 25 April 2007, the Issuer concluded an agreement with OMX Exchanges Ltd. on the system of service provision,
disclosure and communication of information.
6. Overview of the Company's Activities
During 12 months of 2022, the group of companies UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB (hereinafter – the Group) realised orders
of its productions and provided services for the amount of EUR 34.5 million, i. e. an increase by 13.4 per cent compared
to the previous year when the Company’s sales amounted to EUR 30.4 million. The Group exported 80.9% of its
production.
During 12 months of 2022, the Company UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS earned EUR 28.1 million of income. Sales income
increased by EUR 31.6 million, and compared to the same period of 2021, increased by EUR 3.5 million or 12.5 per cent.
The Company‘s sales income related to export accounted for 80.5 per cent.
Compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, sales of on-demand production – the largest segment of the
Group‘s sales – increased by 18.7 per cent to EUR 28.2 million. Sales of the Company‘s brands - UTENOS and ABOUT-
decreased by 19.1 per cent to EUR 3.6 million, and sales of functional-technical clothing manufacture by the subsidiary
Šatrija increased by 21.6 per cent.
As a result of the military actions that commenced in Ukraine in February 2022 and are still ongoing, and the resulting
uncertainty in determining the value of the Group's assets and investments in that country, in 2022 the Group and the
Company made provisions for assets and investments in Ukraine. Nevertheless, the Group company Mriya in Ukraine
continued its activity in 2022 and currently operates without material disruption.
In 2022, the loss before tax of the Group amounted to EUR 1,903 thousand. Excluding the loss on provisions made for
the Group's assets in Ukraine, the Group incurred a loss before tax of EUR 1,178 thousand, compared to the loss before
tax of EUR 2,861 thousand for the same period in 2021. The Company UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB incurred a loss before
tax of EUR 2,702 thousand for the same period. Excluding provisions related to assets located in Ukraine, the Company’s
loss before tax amounted to EUR 825 thousand, compared to the loss before tax of EUR 2,756 thousand in the previous
year.
The Group's EBITDA is negative - EUR 531 thousand. If compared, the Group EBITDA, excluding the loss on provisions
made for the Group's assets in Ukraine, was positive (EUR 194 thousand) and by EUR 2,113 thousand higher than in the
same period in 2021. The Company's EBITDA is negative - EUR 666 thousand, excluding the impact of provisions, was
positive EUR (66 thousand) and by EUR 1,376 thousand higher than the same period in 2021 when the Company's
EBITDA was negative EUR 1,310 thousand.
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7. Key performance indicators of the Group
UT group sales, profit, price per share for the last 5 years:
2022
2021
2019
2018
Revenue (EUR’000)
34,509
30,443
30,771
30,457
Profit for the year (loss) (EUR’000)
(1,920)
(3,111)
763
1,141
Price per share
0,630
0,760
0,940
0,820
Trade
Group
Company
Revenue (EUR’000)
Change,
Change,
2022
2021
per cent
2022
2021
per cent
Products manufactured on
demand of other clients
28,151
23,714
18.7
28,014
23,639
18.5
Company brands (ABOUT,
UTENOS)
3,623
4,480
(19.1)
3,619
4,482
(19.3)
Outsourcing of functional-technical
clothing
2,735
2,249
21.6
-
-
-
34,509
30,443
13.4
31,633
28,121
12.5
Sales (EUR’000)
2021
2020
Change,
per cent
2019
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB
31,633
28,120
12.5
24,778
Šatrija AB
2,735
2,249
21.6
3,044
PAT MTF Mrija
849
842
0.8
692
Gotija UAB
-
-
-
26
Aboutwear UAB
209
102
104.9
-
Elimination of intercompany transactions
(917)
(870)
5.4
(638)
34,509
30,443
13.4
27,902
Sales by regions
In 2022, the Company has sold goods and services of total amount of EUR 31.6 million. Trade volume increased by EUR
3.5 million as compared to 2021. The Company exported to Western Europe and other countries 80.5 per cent, whereas
sold in Lithuania 19.5 per cent of total production.
In 2022, the total sales of goods and services of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB group (hereinafter “the Group”) amounted
to EUR 34.5 million. The Group exported 80.9 per cent, whereas sales in Lithuania accounted for 19.1 per cent of total
production.
Lithuania
In 2022, the Company sold in Lithuania total amount of EUR 6.2 million of knitwear production. The sales in Lithuania
increased by EUR 1.2 million or 25.0 per cent.
In 2022, the Group’s sales in Lithuania amounted to EUR 6.6 million, which is by EUR 1.1 thousand more than in 2021.
Export
In 2022, the Company exported knitwear in the amount of EUR 25.5 million. Export volumes increased by EUR 2.3 million
or 9.8 per cent, compared to 2021. Western European retail chains remained the Company’s major customers.
In 2022, the Group‘s exports to Western Europe and other regions amounted to EUR 27.9 million, which is more by EUR
3.0 million, compared to 2021.
Trade by regions is disclosed in Note 5 of the financial statements.
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Operating indicators
Group
Company*
2022
2021
2020
2022
2021
2020
Manufactured items, units’000
2,347
2,578
3,149
2,265
2,492
3,062
Average number of employees (FTE)
917
1 022
936
658
715
662
* The production of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS UAB is shown in conjunction with the subsidiary’s production according to
the Company’s orders.
Production
In 2022, the Company produced 1.2 million knit-wear items. The Company‘s subcontractors (including subcontractors in
Ukraine) produced 1.1 million knit-wear items or 47.79 per cent of the total production volume. In 2022, Šatrija AB
produced 78 thousand sewn items. In 2022, MTF Mrija PAT produced 631 thousand items.
Production (units’000)
2022
2021
Change, per
cent
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS, AB
1,638
1,842
(11.1)
Šatrija, AB
78
80
(2.5)
PAT,MTF Mrija
631
656
(3.8)
Gotija, UAB
-
-
-
Aboutwear, UAB
-
-
-
2,347
2,578
(9.0)
Financial ratios
Group
Company
2022
2021
2020
2022
2021
2020
Revenue (EUR’000)
34,509
30,443
27,902
31,633
28,121
24,778
Operating profit (loss) (EUR’000)
(1,491)
(2,828)
131
(1,331)
(1,966)
(2)
Operating profit (loss) margin (per cent)
(4.3)
(9.3)
0,5
(4.2)
(7.0)
(0.01)
EBITDA *
(531)
(1,919)
1,184
(666)
(1,310)
778
EBITDA margin (per cent)
(1.5)
(6.3)
4,2
(2.1)
(4.7)
3,1
Profit (loss) before tax (EUR’000)
(1,903)
(2,861)
(336)
(2,702)
(2,756)
(224)
Profit (loss) before tax, margin (per cent)
(5.5)
(9.4)
(1.2)
(8.5)
(9.8)
(0.9)
Net profit (loss) for the year (loss) (EUR’000)
(1,920)
(3,111)
(422)
(2,736)
(2,948)
(273)
Net profit (loss) for the year margin (per cent)
(5.6)
(10.2)
(1.5)
(8.6)
(10.5)
(1.1)
Number of shares (thousand)
9,503
9,503
9,503
9,503
9,503
9,503
* EBITDA is calculated taking profit (loss) before tax from the statement of comprehensive income, plus financial costs
and minus financial income and plus depreciation and amortization.
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Benchmarks
Group
Company
2022
2021
2020
2022
2021
2020
Return on capital employed (per cent)
(net profit divided by share capital)
(69.7)
(112.9)
(15.3)
(99.3)
(107.0)
(9.9)
Return on assets (per cent)
(net profit divided by total assets)
(11.4)
(13.7)
(1.8)
(16.9)
(13.8)
(1.2)
Return on shareholders’ equity (per cent)
(net profit divided by shareholder’s equity)
(47.6)
(42.1)
(4.1)
(64.2)
(42.5)
(2.7)
Debt ratio (per cent )
(total liabilities divided by total assets)
76.0
67.4
55.2
73.6
67.5
54.7
Debt-to-equity ratio (per cent)
(total liabilities divided by shareholder’s equity)
317.3
207.0
123.1
278.7
207.8
120.6
Liquidity ratio (per cent)
(current assets divided by current liabilities)
142.6
119.0
136.8
147.1
117.7
136.7
Equity-to-asset ratio (per cent)
24.0
32.6
44.8
26.4
32.5
45.3
Indicators related to share price
2022
2021
2020
P/E (price-to-earnings ratio)
(3.13)
(2.31)
(18.88)
EPS (earnings per share)
(0.20)
(0.33)
(0.05)
EV/EBITDA (enterprise value to EBITDA
ratio)
(21.47)
(6.50)
6.90
EV/EBIT (enterprise value to EBIT ratio)
(5.99)
(4.43)
(32.68)
Investments
In 2022, the Group’s investments in new equipment and new technologies amounted to EUR 209 thousand.
In 2022, the Company‘s investments in new equipment and technologies amounted to EUR 201 thousand,
including transactions between Group companies.
In 2022, Joint Stock Company Šatrija did not make any investments.
In 2022, MTF Mrija PAT invested EUR 8 thousand.
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8. Information About Trade in the Issuer’s Securities in Regulated Markets
The Company’s shares are listed on the Official List of the National Stock Exchange, as well on the Baltic List of the
Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian stock market. 9,503,000 of ordinary registered shares have been registered for public
turnover of securities. ISIN code ISIN LT0000109324. Vilnius is place of registration of shares. A nominal value of one
share is EUR 0.29.
9. Information Regarding the Price of Shares and Their Dynamics
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB share price dynamics during 2020–2022 (EUR):
Price ratios
2022
2021
2020
Open price, EUR
0.78
0.92
0.94
High price, EUR
0.80
0.98
1.04
Low price, EUR
0.45
0.75
0.80
Last price, EUR
0.63
0.76
0.90
Turnover, units
51,808
140,306
56,369
Turnover, million EUR
0.04
0.12
0.05
Capitalisation, million EUR
5.99
7.17
8.55
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UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, OMX Baltic Benchmark GI and OMX Vilnius Index dynamics during 2020 - 2022
Index/Equity
31/12/2022
31/12/2021
31/12/2020
2022/2021
change, per cent
OMX Baltic Benchmark GI
1,384.42
1,568.82
1,104.74
(11.75)
OMX Vilnius
947.14
966.13
816.64
(1.97)
UTR1L
0.63 EUR
0.76 EUR
0.90 EUR
(16.56)
10. Dividend Policy
The decision on dividends payment for 2022 will be made by the General Meeting of Shareholders, based on the proposal
of the Board.
2022
2021
2020
Dividends (EUR’000)
-
-
-
Dividends per share
-
-
-
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11. Description of Key Risks and Contingencies of the Company
In 2022, the sales of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB (hereinafter referred to as “the Group”), the largest group of textile
companies in Central and Eastern Europe, were influenced by the economic situation in the main export markets and in
Lithuania due to the spike in energy prices and the hostilities in Ukraine. In 2022, the Group's largest export regions remain
the German-speaking countries - Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavia.
11.1. Risk assessment, management, and control process (including corporate social reporting risk assessment
procedure)
As a business unit, the Group is continuously exposed to various internal and external risks. In order to ensure that these
risks are properly managed and their impact eliminated or mitigated, the Company has put in place a risk management control
framework that identifies risks, assesses risk levels, develops a risk management strategy and implements a monitoring
process. It is essential that risks are managed proactively as the business world is changing rapidly and new risks are
constantly emerging. For this reason, the Company ensures that management decisions are made in a timely manner and in
the light of the latest available information.
Risk assessment
An effective risk management procedure includes internal audit: our internal team, called the Social Performance Team (SPT),
carries out periodic risk assessments at least once a year to identify and prioritise non-compliance with the various elements
of the Standard and recommends to senior management what action should be taken on the risks identified.
The purpose of a risk assessment is to assess the likelihood of an adverse event occurring and the significance of the impact
should such an event occur. Such proactive assessments help to prioritise, based on actual or potential risks, the degree of
risk based on the severity and likelihood of non-compliance, in order to recommend corrective and preventive actions to
senior management.
The SPT is responsible for establishing and managing the risk assessment process, including general checks. Throughout
the risk assessment process, the SPT consults stakeholders and draws on a variety of information sources, such as:
- employee surveys;
- internal and external audit reports;
- reports of the Occupational Safety and Health Committee;
- legal and other requirements;
- consultations with stakeholders;
- Complaints from within the Company;
- risk assessments by a supplier, subcontractor or recruitment agency.
In addition, UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB applies a risk assessment matrix model (see picture below), which allows the
Company to determine the level of risk and the appropriate risk management strategy. Risk is assessed by calculating the
probability of occurrence of the risk and its potential impact on the business.
Picture 1 RISK ASSESSMENT MODEL
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11.2. Key risks and contingencies in 2022
In order to minimise the negative impact on the business, a key task of the Group's
risk management process is to accurately identify the risks associated with a
specific activity. This is also an important element of strategic planning and target
setting, as risks can significantly affect the ability to achieve objectives. Some risks
can be considered strategic because they arise from unfavourable business
decisions or inappropriate implementation of decisions. In addition, operational
risks can arise from inefficient internal processes, mismanagement of staff, etc.
Financial risks include credit, liquidity, foreign exchange risks, as well as risks
related to fluctuations in stock and market prices, etc. External risks, i.e. changes
in rules and regulations, market conditions, unexpected changes in natural
resources or natural disasters, can significantly affect the Company's business
environment.
The main risks identified by the Company fall into eight categories:
External risks | The main macro-level risks are the market situation in Lithuania
and in the main export markets (demand, inflation, general economic growth or
recession that may affect sales results or costs), the geopolitical situation in Europe
and the world. The Group's companies are established in Lithuania, with the
exception of PAT MTF Mriya in Ukraine. Despite the ongoing hostilities on the
territory of Ukraine, the company operated without major disruptions in 2022.
Management risk | Risks related to difficulties in anticipating changes in the market and gaining a competitive advantage,
as well as poor strategy implementation and risk mitigation. UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB has implemented an ISO 9001:2015
management system and continuously monitors the results in order to mitigate the risks related to management. In addition,
the Company is part of a larger group (SBA) and has a Management Board with independent members.
Environmental risk | It is important for the Group to consider environmental risks in its strategic planning and decision-
making processes to ensure their long-term viability and feasibility. The Company has implemented the ISO 14001
environmental management system to avoid environmental risks. The main strategic objectives for environmental protection
are:
• reducing environmental pollution through the efficient and economical use of raw materials and energy resources;
• reducing waste, improving the management of waste and chemicals, and reducing the use of hazardous chemicals
in the production process.
Financial risks | Financial risks include delays in cash collection, increased costs, miscalculation of profits, unplanned cash
outlays and foreign exchange risk. To manage these risks, the Group monitors cash flows, plans cash inflows and outflows,
prepares reports, controls budget investment plans, income and expenditure, and secures additional contingency funding. In
addition, analysis and control of customer debts, inventory and cost analysis are carried out on an ongoing basis.
Customer risk | Unmet customer expectations and needs, loss of image or competitive advantage, poor customer service
and changing customer needs are also major risks for a business if they are not managed properly. For this reason, the Group
conducts market research, records and investigates complaints, contacts customers regularly to clarify their needs and strives
to ensure a level of service quality that satisfies its customers. In addition, the Company's client portfolio is highly diversified,
which reduces the risk of dependency on a single client.
Social risks | Social risk factors can have a significant impact on the success and longevity of the Group. Companies that
take proactive steps to address these types of risks and promote social responsibility are more likely to be more successful
in the long term. The company focuses on improving working conditions, attracting, training, development, safety and
preventing discrimination and consults with the trade union on all major employee issues.
Technological risks | The impact of technological risks can range from financial and reputational losses to legal and
regulatory compliance issues. The main types of technological risks are data loss or inability to process data, unauthorised
disclosure of confidential data, and non-compliance with laws. To protect the business from these risks, the Group makes
copies of data under contract with an information services company and access to such applications is password protected.
The Company also invests continuously in upgrading its infrastructure and adopting the latest technologies.
Procurement risks | Losses can arise from improper selection of suppliers and the inability to supply quality products that
meet environmental and human rights requirements. To avoid this, the Company has established criteria for the selection
and evaluation of suppliers based on relevant certificates and documents, and carries out laboratory tests and raw material
screening.
KEY RISKS
Management
Environmental
Financial
Customer
Social
Technological
Procurement
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12. References and additional explanatory notes to the financial statements
All financial data for 2022 and 2021 presented in this Annual Report have been calculated using the financial information
presented in the Group's and Company's 2022 financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union. These financial statements have been certified by a duly appointed
auditor.
13. Key features of the Group's internal control and risk management systems relevant to the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements
The consolidated financial statements of the UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS Group are prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU. All companies in the UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS Group are subject
to the same principles of internal control and accounting. For the purpose of preparing the consolidated financial statements,
all intercompany transactions and balances between the Group are eliminated
The internal control process of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB includes the control of processes related to the sale, production,
supply and preparation of financial statements.
14. Environment protection and corporate social responsibility
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB is the largest Lithuanian knitwear producer, whose production cycle covers the entire process:
from yarn to finished product and an increase of sales of innovative materials. The Company's goal is to become an innovative
knitwear leader in Europe, taking responsibility for the environment and the well-being of society, innovating to produce high
value-added and new products, and increasing process flexibility and speed. The Company strives to maintain good relations
with existing partners and customers and is constantly looking for new ones, working flexibly and adapting to customer needs.
Investors are increasingly looking for companies that prioritise environmental sustainability and social responsibility in order
to meet the Paris Agreement targets. These factors are taken into account when making investment decisions, as companies
that strive to improve their sustainability are considered responsible members of the community. For this reason, the Group
is developing a sustainable business strategy.
The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria is a concept based on the idea that businesses and companies
must take responsibility for their production and practices, not just for profit. The ESG criteria reflect how a company can be
environmentally and socially responsible to society, while at the same time maintaining economic efficiency.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB has improved and adapted its annual report, which now also includes sustainability data. The
Group has expanded its ESG system and started reporting according to the EU taxonomy. It also provides a roadmap of how
the Group intends to integrate ESG into its business strategy and operations to address environmental and social issues in
the coming years (see picture below).
Picture 2. ACTIONS OF THE GROUP FOR A SUSTAINABLE CHANGE
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The Group plans to take the following steps to integrate ESG practices into its operations and to provide sustainability
information in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Information Reporting Directive (CSIRD):
Materiality assessment | The first step in applying the ESG strategy is to assess the Company's existing environmental,
social and governance practices and determine the relative impact of these practices on the Company's operations and
sustainability.
Carbon footprint assessment | Following the materiality assessment, the carbon footprint analysis will be extended to cover
all Group companies as well as Tier 3 emissions
Developing a strategy and monitoring system | Once greenhouse gas emissions have been measured, a mitigation
strategy and a monitoring system for disclosure are developed.
Strategy implementation | The Group will implement the ESG strategy through appropriate changes to its operations,
policies and procedures. This may include investing in renewable energy, reducing waste, improving working conditions for
employees and increasing transparency in management.
Reporting under the CSIRD | The Group will disclose information on the risks, opportunities and impacts of activities on
people and the environment.
Monitoring and reporting on progress | The Group will monitor and report on progress towards the achievement of the
ESG objectives, adjusting the strategy implementation plan as necessary.
14.1. General principles of environmental and social welfare management
The Group's quality, environmental and social welfare management policy is based on the certifications acquired by the
Company, e.g. SA 8000, ISO 9001, IS014001. It sets out the general and guiding principles and responsibilities of
management. A structured process description with instructions and explanations, including a detailed description of all
processes, responsibilities, mandates, internal culture and external communication with customers, is essential for the
Company.
General principles:
• analyse, assess and forecast market developments and trends, meeting current and future customer needs through
innovative solutions for the development of high added-value products and services, process flexibility and speed
improvements;
• regularly improve the Company's business processes through SA 8000, ISO 9001, IS0 14001 and other systems, creating
a culture of continuous improvement within the Company;
• Ensure compliance with the requirements to which the Company has committed itself through regular internal and
external audits, and use the results of the audits to make critical decisions regarding the Company's operations and
growth;
• to strive to continuously improve the effectiveness of environmental measures and apply preventive measures;
• systematically develop the competences of its employees;
• maintain good relations with existing business partners and customers and seek new customers;
• to choose partners responsibly and to cooperate exclusively with those whose products are certified and meet the
Company's requirements.
Main principles:
• comply with legal, quality, environmental, occupational safety, social responsibility and other obligations undertaken by
the Company;
• comply with the standards of business ethics;
• Ensure continuous training and skills development of employees and improve teamwork.
Management responsibilities:
• producing safe products that are environmentally and worker friendly;
• to produce environmentally friendly products that meet OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS, Woolmark and other customer
requirements;
• continuously improve the working environment, provide safe and comfortable workplaces that are free from harmful
influences, enable employees to work in a quality and efficient manner, offer performance-related pay and enable
employees to earn the Company's declared minimum wage in order to meet the basic needs of employees, and guarantee
social security;
• reduce environmental pollution;
• use recyclable raw materials, so that production waste can be used as secondary raw materials, and sort waste;
• conserve energy and water by optimising the organisation of production, ensuring quality indicators and eliminating
unused equipment;
• use new technologies and methods to prepare and manage production processes;
• to reward employees for creative, active and honest work, and for the realisation of ideas and innovation.
14.2. Activities related to environmental protection
The Group aims to act sustainably and contribute to environmental protection. For this reason, the Company has implemented
a carbon footprint assessment procedure, started to develop an ESG strategy and implemented an EU taxonomy reporting
process.
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14.2.1. GHG emissions assessment
A key element in measuring climate impacts is the calculation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, based on the
internationally recognised methodology of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol standards, which calculates such indicators:
• Tier 1: Direct emissions from activities under the Company's direct control (e.g. transport fuels, captive heat production
or other on-site emissions);
• Tier 2: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity and heat generation.
In the first year of the assessment, the Company has not yet assessed Tier 3 emissions, as additional preparation is needed
to collect the necessary data for the whole Group and all past activities. As UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB aims to systematically
and comprehensively address climate impacts in the long term, the carbon footprint analysis in 2024 will be extended to the
described scope.
Picture 3. CARBON FOOTPRINT ASSESSMENT
Source: GHG Protocol Standards, adjusted by Civitta
In this analysis, only the Company's Tier 1 and Tier 2 emissions were measured. Tier 1 emissions consist of petrol and diesel
used in vehicles and natural gas used for on-site power generation. Tier 2 emissions include energy purchased for central
heating and electricity purchased from a renewable electricity supplier. The picture below shows the significant positive
change associated with the Company's investment in reducing emissions.
Picture 4. DECREASE IN TOTAL EMISSIONS IN 2022 COMPARED TO 2021
The full impact assessment is planned to be carried out in 2024, as indicated in the timetable (Picture 2).
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14.2.2. Our environmental policies, principles and certifications
An environmental policy is a plan for mitigating business activities and assessing
their potential environmental impacts. The Environmental Policy of UTENOS
TRIKOTAŽAS AB Group sets out the specific measures, ambitions, reviews,
systems and procedures that the organisation applies to achieve its environmental
objectives. It also defines the duties and responsibilities of environmental
management throughout the organisation and establishes reporting and monitoring
mechanisms to track progress towards the objectives.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB has integrated the ISO 14001 environmental
management system, which guarantees the systematic measurement and
improvement of environmental impact. ISO 14001 helps the Company to define the
strategic objectives of the organisation and to align them with objectives and results
that are environmentally sustainable. This certification process differentiates the
Company from its competitors, reduces costs and waste, ensures compliance with
legal requirements, and helps to monitor and control the Company's activities.
Sustainability certificates are also an important part of the process, demonstrating that UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB is taking
appropriate steps to reduce the environmental impact of its products and operations, and to achieve a more sustainable
future. The company has obtained the following certificates:
• OEKO-TEX Standard 100 | Confirms the ecological and human safety of textile and leather products from all stages of
production (raw materials and fibres, yarns, materials, ready-to-use end products) throughout the textile value chain.
• Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) | Developed by leading standard-setters to define globally recognised
requirements for organic textiles. From raw material harvesting, to ecologically and socially responsible production, to
labelling, GOTS certified textiles offer consumers a reliable guarantee.
• Responsible Wool Standard | A voluntary programme to help sheep farmers meet the needs of consumers, retailers and
the brand. The standard certifies that they meet strict animal welfare and land management requirements.
• Woolmark | Licensing Programme - a textile quality assurance and product certification scheme that guarantees fibre
composition and quality for both consumers and the supply chain. In order to obtain the prestigious Woolmark
certification, yarns, fabrics and garments are subject to rigorous and independent testing.
• Sustainable Apparel Coalition | The leading alliance for sustainable manufacturing in the apparel, footwear and textile
industries. The Coalition is developing the Higg Index, a standardised set of value chain metrics for all players in the
industry.
• The Green Energy | Certificate measures electricity from 100% renewable energy sources, making it a real role model
and a source of inspiration for other market players to develop energy-efficient and environmentally friendly businesses.
14.2.3. Our actions to protect the environment
The Group and the Company's production is carried out using natural gas, water and electricity - resources that have a
significant impact on our climate. The Company has therefore set specific targets and procedures to reduce energy and water
consumption per kilogram of textiles. Energy and water consumption is highly dependent on orders and the technology used,
and solutions to reduce consumption are currently being implemented:
• Since 1997, the Company has been using an energy-saving industrial water heating system. This system saves around
30% of the energy used for water heating.
• In 2016-2017, all light bulbs were replaced with LEDs, saving 1,200 kWh of electricity per day.
• The Company uses electricity supplied by renewable energy sources (RES). The Company's use of electricity from
renewable energy sources demonstrates its social responsibility for the environment and its contribution to reducing
global pollution.
• The thermal energy purchased and used to heat buildings is supplied by biofuel.
• Some rooms are equipped with motion detectors to improve the efficiency of electricity use.
• In 2022, piping modifications were made to improve energy efficiency during painting processes.
• In 2022, the Company reviewed its knitwear dyeing processes to shorten and improve efficiency. By changing some
processes (shortening or combining several steps) and changing the chemicals used, the Company has shortened certain
dyeing cycles and lowered the temperature of the water used in the process, which results in lower water and energy
consumption, and reduced CO2 and waste water emissions.
By measuring fuel and energy consumption in 2021 and 2022, the Company found a significant improvement. In terms of fuel
consumption, petrol consumption decreased by 12 per cent and diesel consumption by 26 per cent. In terms of energy, gas
consumption decreased by 24 per cent, electricity consumption by 21 per cent and heating energy by 37 per cent.
KEY ENVIRONMENTAL
ACTIONS
Environmental certificates
GHG amount assessment
Energy and resource
efficiency
„Detox my Fashion“
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Picture 5. DECREASE IN THE COMPANY'S ENERGY AND FUEL COSTS IN 2022 COMPARED TO 2021.
2021
2022
FUEL
Gasoline, l
28,161
24,786
Diesel, l
24,024
17,698
ENERGY
Gas, MWh
20,952
15,845
Electricity, MWh
5,785
4,547
Heating, MWh
3,052
1,920
Waste is generated in all areas of the fashion industry. This is due to overproduction, overconsumption and problems in
dealing with the fate of products after they have been worn. UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB takes the following steps to manage
waste and waste water:
• The waste is sorted and handed over to waste handlers. The monitored waste data and the annual waste report are
submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Wastewater is discharged to the city's waste water treatment plant. The results are monitored. No waste water is
discharged into the environment.
• The company carries out annual tests on its wastewater under the Greenpeace Detox programme. The results are
monitored and a corrective action plan is prepared. In 2019, UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB became the first company to
comply with the GP standard. Compliance has been maintained until 2023.
14.2.4. Environmental initiatives: "Greenpeace" campaign "Detox My Fashion"
In 2011, “Greenpeace” launched the “Detox My Fashion” campaign, announcing that it would stop all textile sales "until
suppliers and manufacturers ensure that no hazardous chemicals are used or released at all stages of production". A few
years later, in 2018, UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB successfully implemented the pilot production phase of the Greenpeace
collection. This became the basis for the organisation's new textile production standard, and a year later, the first large-scale
collection was released. Becoming the first manufacturer in the world to comply with Greenpeace requirements is a historic
and unique achievement. Greenpeace's "Detox My Fashion" campaign, launched almost a decade ago, has put the global
textile industry, one of the most polluting industries, under intense pressure to avoid the use and release of hazardous
chemicals. Environmentalists have identified 11 groups of hazardous chemicals widely used in the textile industry that are of
particular concern for human and environmental impacts, and have insisted that major manufacturers and their suppliers
commit to ending their use in production processes. UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB is the only Lithuanian company participating
in this campaign and one of the few companies committed to the Detox programme that has a vertically integrated production
cycle (meaning that all of its production processes, from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing finished, ready-to-wear
products, are carried out under one roof). Since the launch of "Detox my Fashion", more than 80 different textile companies
(H&M, Nike, Adidas, Puma and many others) representing around 10-15% of the global clothing market have joined the
initiative.
14.2.5. EU taxonomy reports
In 2020, the European Union adopted the EU Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/852, which provides a classification system
to identify environmentally sustainable economic activities. In order to be considered "environmentally sustainable", an
economic activity must meet the preconditions of the Technical Analysis Criteria (TAC) described in Article 3 of Regulation
(EU) 2020/852. The economic activities covered by the EU taxonomy and their specific TSC requirements can be found in
the climate legislation of the EU taxonomy, the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139
2
.
2023 is the first year in which companies have to disclose financial information on both taxonomic economic activities and
qualifying taxonomic economic activities, the latter covering two of the six environmental objectives - climate change mitigation
and adaptation. As this report presents the first assessment of the Group's taxonomy, definitions of two key terms are provided
for clarity:
• Taxonomic economic activity | Economic activity to which the technical selection criteria set out in the EU taxonomy
apply, whether or not the activity meets the criteria.
________________________________
1
Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the establishment of a framework to
facilitate sustainable investment and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088: link
2
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament
and of the Council: link
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• Eligible taxonomic economic activity | Eligible economic activity meeting the conditions set out in the TSC (i.e.
contributing substantially to at least one of the environmental objectives, without significant harm to the other objectives,
and meeting minimum social standards).
The UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS Group, as a group of non-financial companies, is required to disclose information on the key
performance indicators (KPIs) of its business, which are classified as environmentally sustainable, i.e. as a qualifying
taxonomic economic activity in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852. The relevant KPIs are turnover, capital
expenditure (CapEx) and operating costs (OpEx). In addition, the same financial KPIs have to be reported for both the non-
taxonomic economic activity and the taxonomic economic activity that does not meet the criteria. The list of taxonomy-related
activities and their turnover, capital expenditure and operating expenditure results can be found in Tables 1, 2 and 3
respectively.
Specification of the information to be provided with KPIs
Information submitted with the KPIs In order to assess the extent to which the Group's activities are reflected in the EU
taxonomy, a detailed assessment has been carried out using third parties. The following sections describe the relevant
information accompanying the financial KPIs and follow the predefined structure described in Section 1.2 of Annex I of the
Delegated Act on Disclosures, Regulation (EU) 2021/2178
3
.
1. Accounting policy
The proportions of taxonomic economic activity turnover, capital expenditure and operating costs shall be determined in
accordance with the requirements and definitions set out in Sections 1.1.1, 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 of Annex I to Delegated Regulation
(EU) 2021/2178, as appropriate. In accordance with Article 8(2) of that Regulation, as well as the European Commission's
Q&A document on this subject, the disclosures cover the previous calendar year, i.e. 2022
Turnover-related KPIs | Turnover of a taxonomic economic activity is the proportion of turnover derived from economic
activities to which a taxonomic valuation can be applied (numerator) and absolute turnover (denominator). The numerator
includes the turnover generated by the taxonomic economic activity. The denominator represents net turnover, which is the
sum of turnover from taxonomic economic activities and turnover from non-taxonomic economic activities and includes
revenue recognised in accordance with paragraph 82(a) of International Accounting Standard (IAS)
1
.
KPI for capital expenditure | The denominator includes the Group's investment in tangible and intangible assets (before
depreciation, amortisation and any remeasurement) during the financial year. The numerator represents the portion of capital
expenditure that relates to the taxonomic economic activity.
KPI related to operating expenses | The denominator includes direct non-capitalised costs related to the day-to-day
maintenance of tangible fixed assets carried out by a third-party enterprise. The numerator refers to the part of operating
costs that is related to the taxonomic economic activity.
2. Assessment of compliance with Regulation (EU) 2020/852
The assessment of the taxonomy of the UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB Group can be divided into 3 phases:
PHASE 1 | The objective of the first phase was to identify the economic activities of the Group that are described in the Climate
Delegated Act and can therefore be subject to subsequent taxonomy assessment. This was done by first comparing the
activities described in the taxonomy with the economic activities of the Group and identifying those activities that are relevant
to the Group's activities. The relevant NACE codes listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 were then analysed in
order to arrive at a final list of taxonomic economic activities.
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3
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178 of 6 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament
and of the Council: : link
4
European Commission FAQ on the Taxonomy Regulation, December 2021 (updated January 2022):link
5
IAS 1: link
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PHASE 2 | In accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, the taxonomic economic activities were further analysed
to determine the extent to which the activities are environmentally sustainable. The process was carried out according to the
TSCs that are described for each taxonomic economic activity in Annexes I and II of the Climate Delegated Act. The
assessment revealed that today none of the taxonomic economic activities of the UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS Group meet the
requirements of the TSCs and therefore cannot be considered as a qualifying taxonomic economic activity, i.e. an
environmentally sustainable activity.
PHASE 3 | Following the identification and analysis of the appropriateness and alignment of the Group's activities, the
necessary KPIs relating to turnover, capital expenditure and operating costs have been calculated in accordance with the
requirements and definitions of Section 1.1 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2021/2178.
3. Contextual information
Turnover | AB UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS produces knitted, ready-made garments and knitted fabrics in a sustainable way.
This applies to both the product development process and production. Currently, the economic activities related to textile and
clothing production are not described in the Climate Delegated Act, which means that the Group's main economic activities
are not included in the EU taxonomy. Therefore, the numerator of the reported KPIs is limited to turnover generated from (a)
the rental of the Company's assets and (b) the sale of waste paper, cardboard and wood to a third party contractor.
Capital expenditure | The capital expenditure meter covers the costs associated with an individual measure to upgrade a
gas pipeline system to improve its energy efficiency.
Operating expenses| The numerator expresses the operating expenses associated with the separate collection and transport
of waste (primarily textiles, packaging, wood waste, paper and cardboard) generated in production and ancillary processes.
The denominator includes the daily costs related to the daily maintenance of property, plant and equipment.
Conclusions
Following the first assessment and reporting of the taxonomy, the Group concludes that the EU taxonomy does not reflect
the Company's actual contribution to sustainable production and development in general. Despite the fact that the Company
is considered to be one of the most sustainable knitwear producers in Europe, the EU Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/852
makes the Company's efforts towards social and environmental responsibility almost invisible.
Nevertheless, the EU taxonomy is an important step towards greater transparency and the elimination of eco manipulation.
The evaluation has provided the UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB Group with additional knowledge and insights that can be used
to develop the Group's strategy in the future.
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Table 1. KPI RELATED TO TURNOVER
Key control
criteria
Criteria for no significant harm (DNSH)
"No significant harm"
Economic activity
NACE code
Absolute
turnover(EUR
million)
Share of the total
turnover (%)
Mitigation of
climate change (%)
Adaptation to
climate change (%)
Climate change
mitigation (T/N)
Adaptation to
climate
change(T/N)
Water and marine
resources T/N)
Pollution (T/N)
Biodiversity and
ecosystems (T/N)
Minimum
safeguards (T/N)
Taxonomic
economic share of
turnover , 2022 (%)
Enabling (E) or
Transitional (T)
activity
A. TAXONOMIC ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
A1. Environmentally sustainable activities (taxonomic
economic activities meeting the criteria)
0
0
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
A2. Taxonomic but environmentally unsustainable economic
activity (non-criteria taxonomic economic activity)
0,017
0,049
Acquisition and ownership of buildings
L68.20
0,014
0,041
Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency
equipment
C33.12
–
–
Collection and transport of separated non-hazardous waste
on site
E38.11
0,002
0,006
Transport by motorcycles, passenger cars and light
commercial vehicles
N77.11
–
–
Total A (A.1 + A.2)
–
0,017
0,049
B. NON-TAXONOMIC ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
B. Turnover of non-taxonomy economic activities
34.5
99.94
Total turnover (A + B)
34.52
100
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Table 2. KPI FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Key control
criteria
Criteria for no significant harm (DNSH)
"No significant harm"
Economic activity
NACE code
Absolute
turnover(EUR
million)
Share of the total
turnover (%)
Mitigation of
climate change (%)
Adaptation to
climate change (%)
Climate change
mitigation (T/N)
Adaptation to
climate change
( T/N)
Water and marine
resources T/N)
Pollution (T/N)
Biodiversity and
ecosystems (T/N)
Minimum
safeguards (T/N)
Taxonomic
economic share of
turnover , 2022 (%)
Enabling (E) or
Transitional (T)
activity
A. TAXONOMIC ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
A1. Environmentally sustainable activities (taxonomic
economic activities meeting the criteria)
0
0
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
A2. Taxonomic but environmentally unsustainable
economic activity (non-criteria taxonomic economic
activity)
0,171
81.82
Acquisition and ownership of buildings
L68.20
–
–
Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency
equipment
C33.12
0,088
42.11
Collection and transport of separated non-hazardous
waste on site
E38.11
–
–
Transport by motorcycles, passenger cars and light
commercial vehicles
N77.11
0,083
39.71
Total A (A.1 + A.2)
–
0,171
81.82
B. NON-TAXONOMIC ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
B. Capital expenditure on non-taxonomy economic
activities
0,038
18.18
Total capital expenditure (A + B)
0,209
100
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Table 3. KPI RELATED TO OPERATING EXPENSES
Key control
criteria
Criteria for no significant harm (DNSH)
"No significant harm"
Economic activity
NACE code
Absolute
turnover(EUR
million)
Share of the total
turnover (%)
Mitigation of climate
change (%)
Adaptation to
climate change (%)
Climate change
mitigation (T/N)
Adaptation to
climate change(T/N)
Water and marine
resources T/N)
Pollution (T/N)
Biodiversity and
ecosystems (T/N)
Minimum
safeguards (T/N)
Taxonomic
economic share of
turnover , 2022 (%)
Enabling (E) or
Transitional (T)
activity
A. TAXONOMIC ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
A1. Environmentally sustainable activities (taxonomic
economic activities meeting the criteria)
0
0
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
A2. Taxonomic but environmentally unsustainable
economic activity (non-criteria taxonomic economic
activity)
0,238
56.67
Acquisition and ownership of buildings
L68.20
–
–
Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency
equipment
C33.12
–
–
Collection and transport of separated non-hazardous
waste on site
E38.11
0,238
56.67
Transport by motorcycles, passenger cars and light
commercial vehicles
N77.11
–
–
Total A (A.1 + A.2)
0,238
56.67
B. NON-TAXONOMIC ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
B. Operating expenses on non-taxonomy economic
activities
0,182
43.33
Total operating expenses (A + B)
0.42
100
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14.3. Social activity
Businesses, like the Company and the Group, are essential for sustaining economic
growth, but they also have a significant impact on people's lives. The Company
strives to ensure that its activities are conducted to the highest standards of integrity,
transparency, ethics and respect for all stakeholders. This commitment is
fundamental to the business and forms the basis for sustainable growth and success.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB strives to continuously improve the conditions of its
employees. The company is committed to creating a safe and positive working
environment for employees. To achieve this, the Company continuously improves
working conditions, employee benefits and job satisfaction. This includes appropriate
training, incentives and fair remuneration to help employees reach their full potential.
The Company also seeks to foster a culture of continuous engagement and
development, with a focus on gratitude, well-being and respect.
14.3.1. Our social policies, principles and certifications
In order to implement the development of corporate social responsibility in
cooperation with business, social and international partners, on 23 May 2006 the Company obtained the international social
responsibility standard SA 8000 (re-certification audit was carried out on 22-24 November 2021 and a new certificate was
obtained, which will be valid until 27 February 2025). Objectives of the SA 8000 standard are as follows:
• Ensure the social well-being of employees, increase social responsibility within the Company and encourage
subcontractors to do the same;
• Demonstrate to our Western partners that UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB at all levels of management treats its employees
in a civilised manner, and that the Company has implemented key human rights conventions and directives.
The Group pays wages that meet the basic needs of its employees and leave them with spare income. Requirements of the
Social Responsibility Standard (SA 8000) are as follows:
• child labour for children under 16 cannot be practised;
• forced labour, verbal abuse or physical punishment must be avoided and working conditions must be healthy and safe;
• discrimination on grounds of nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, organisational or political affiliation,
gender, age or disability must be prevented, and employment, dismissal or retirement must not interfere with the ability
to succeed and to feel happy and needed;
• men and women must be paid equal pay for equal work and have equal opportunities for training and promotion;
• people must work according to precise working time schedules (start, end, lunch and rest breaks), and overtime or work
on rest days or public holidays must be covered by a collective agreement or agreed with the workers' representatives -
the trade union council;
• remuneration and bonuses for work performed must be clearly defined and agreed in the collective agreement or with
the employees' representatives - the Trades Union Council.
14.2.2. What we do for our people
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS Group is guided by the shared values of the SBA Group, which are like a signpost that guides the
right path for the implementation of the mission Invent Every day, for the Better. The SBA Group (and Group companies)
selects nominees for each value in the semi-annual Values Ambassador election. Group values and nomination categories:
• Passion to win
• Discovery Leadership
• Sense of home
The number of nominees is determined by the management of each company, taking into account the size and structure of
the company, established traditions and best practices. Nominations as Values Ambassadors are open to employees in any
position, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer. All colleagues nominated in the first and second half of the year
are eligible to participate in the election of the best Invent Everyday, for the Better Ambassador. Great importance is attached
to the sincere efforts and performance of the employee in contributing to the Invent Everyday, for the Better mission.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB offers additional benefits to its employees - occasional bonuses, anniversary gifts, entertainment
events and product discounts.
KEY ACTIONS FOR
SOCIAL ACTIVITY
Social responsibility
standard (SA 8000)
Customer experience
Engaging workplace
Developing staff
competences
Health and safety
Contribution to society
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Customer experience
In order to meet customer expectations in a timely and quality manner, the Group records and investigates internal non-
conformities, investigates the causes of non-conformities and plans actions to prevent recurrence of such problems. If a
customer complaint is received, it is recorded in the register, the causes are identified and preventive action is taken to ensure
that the problem does not recur and that the customer receives appropriate feedback.
Engaging workplace
The Company's employees are educated on the importance of social considerations and the Company has a system for
complaints/suggestions that ensures confidentiality and anonymity. The Company complies with the applicable legal
requirements in the fields of environmental protection, occupational safety and other areas. Inspections are carried out by the
controlling authorities to ensure compliance with the applicable legislation. The Company's employees are actively involved
in the activities of the employees' trade union. The trade union works closely with the management to address issues raised
by employees.
Developing staff competences
The Group pays great attention to recruitment processes and smooth induction. The Group regularly invites both experienced
professionals and newcomers with ambitions to develop and grow to join the Group. It is important that candidates have the
right value base. It's not just about what is done, but how it is done, i.e. professionalism, collaboration and development.
The Group aims to provide employees with opportunities to learn and develop, to broaden their knowledge and horizons, and
to participate as effectively as possible in the process of achieving the Group's strategic objectives. All employees are given
the opportunity to acquire new skills or to update the knowledge and skills needed to perform their direct functions. The
responsibility for developing the competencies required for the employee's function and the organisation's activities rests with
both the individual employee and the organisation. In addition, the Company's staff development system includes not only
formal training activities but also other forms of education and learning.
• External training | Mandatory periodic occupational safety training and vocational training to develop individual
skills (in 2022, topics for knowledge development - materials and product development).
• Internal training | Developing staff competences: in 2022, 28% of staff completed trainings and upgraded their
skills
There is also a talent development process - 20 talented employees (selected from 150 managers and professionals) agree
with their managers on their professional development paths, milestones and monitoring.
Employee turnover
The overall turnover rate was 32.1% in 2022 and 24.3% in 2021. The highest turnover rate was observed among specialists,
at 12%. The overall increase in staff turnover is in line with the Company's optimisation in the previous year to increase
efficiency and reduce costs.
Picture 6. EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IN 2022 HAS INCREASED COMPARED TO 2021
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Occupational health
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB takes great care of the physical and emotional health of its employees - they have the opportunity
to exercise free of charge in the Company's sports hall and to use the Company's canteen, receiving partial reimbursement
for food. The Company also offers free flu vaccines to employees every year before the season.
Work-life balance
Administrative staff can work remotely. All staff are allowed to take time off for personal needs.
Safety
The Group is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment and minimising the risk of safety hazards.
Occupational risks are continuously assessed with the participation of employee representatives and measures are taken to
prevent and eliminate occupational risks. New recruits are given an induction safety and health briefing. The number of
accidents at work in 2022 has decreased significantly compared to 2021. The company would like to achieve zero accidents
in the coming year.
Picture 7. THE NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS AT WORK IN 2022 DECREASED BY MORE THAN HALF COMPARED TO 2021.
Employee satisfaction
Employee satisfaction surveys are essential for companies as they can provide valuable insights into the overall level of job
satisfaction in a company. These surveys allow the Group to gather feedback from employees on various aspects of their
working environment, including job responsibilities, working conditions, communication with management, remuneration,
benefits and career opportunities.
Through regular employee satisfaction surveys, the Group identifies areas for improvement in order to increase employee
satisfaction and retain talented employees. These surveys also help the Group to better understand the needs and
expectations of its employees, which can help to make strategic decisions and foster a more positive and productive working
culture.
A recent employee satisfaction survey showed that 56% of the Company's employees feel more respected by their line
manager in 2022 compared to 2021. Employees felt that assessment of their skills and contribution to the Company has
improved.
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Picture 8. EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION SURVEY
Social initiatives
In 2022, in response to a call for help from the Lithuanian Police Trade Union, the Company donated more than 3,000 items
of warm underwear and other clothing to the defenders of Ukraine's independence, as well as almost 400 items of children's
clothing for Ukrainian children. In March-April, the Company employed 18 Ukrainian women who had fled the war and had
no experience of this type of work. UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB gave them the opportunity to train, and invested time and
effort to enable them to continue their lives here and to take care of their children.
In 2022, the Company participated in the National Forest Planting Project: 6,000 birch saplings were planted on 2 hectares
of the Smėlynės Forest. UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, together with its colleagues and the inhabitants of the Family and Child
Welfare Centre of Utena, tidied up the horse farm and the surrounding area, and prepared the horse farm for the new season
of 2023.
14.4. Group governance
A transparent environment, a zero-tolerance policy on corruption, and a code of
ethics enshrine the principles of a responsible company. These principles guide
how the Group achieves its objectives, how it treats its colleagues and partners,
and the general standards of ethics. UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, in accordance
with Article 22(3) of the Law on Securities of the Republic of Lithuania and Clause
24.5 of the NASDAQ Vilnius Listing Rules, discloses in the Annex to the Annual
Report how it complies with the Code of Corporate Governance for Listed
Companies of the NASDAQ Vilnius Stock Exchange, and with the specific
provisions or recommendations of the Code.
14.4.1. Combating corruption
Providing information on the fight against corruption helps to increase the Group's credibility and trust in the eyes of the public.
It also allows the Group to monitor progress, benchmark its performance against other companies and share best practices,
thereby improving its anti-corruption performance. Finally, it builds a better reputation and improves relations with customers,
partners and local communities.
The Group does not tolerate any form of corruption and advocates honest business and transparent cooperation. Risks are
mitigated through internal controls aimed at identifying potential corruption risk factors. Information on risks is provided in
Note 3.1 to the financial statements.
In accordance with the requirements of SA 8000, the Company established a Social Performance Team in 2014, which
periodically assesses all aspects of social responsibility (including corruption) in accordance with the Procedures for
Assessing the Risk of Corporate Social Responsibility, and makes suggestions to the management for improvement.
Company employees are educated about the importance of whistleblowing, and the Company has a complaint/suggestion
system in place that ensures confidentiality and anonymity.
BASIS FOR GOVERNANCE
Anti-corruption policy
Code of Conduct
Data privacy management
and security system
Supplier management
principles
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14.4.2. Code of Ethics
Code of Conduct
People are at the heart of the SBA Group's corporate culture, and the UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS Group is guided by the SBA
Group's Code of Conduct, which acts as an "ethical compass" for all of its business activities.
SBA Group companies employ more than 5,000 people, united by a passion for winning, discovery leadership and a sense
of home. The strength of SBA Group people is their ability to combine different approaches and achieve team results. SBA
Group companies strive to create the best conditions for the pursuit of careers and personal ambitions. In order to achieve
these goals, we adhere to the following principles at all stages of our relations with our employees:
• maintain fair and ethical working relationships based on mutual respect;
• provide a safe and healthy working environment;
• we have zero tolerance for humiliation, violence, harassment, sexual harassment, direct or indirect discrimination
based on gender, race, nationality, language, origin, social status, age, sexual orientation, disability, ethnic origin,
membership of a political party or association, religion, belief, conviction or opinion, as well as on the basis of any
other circumstances not related to business characteristics (as further defined in the Equal Opportunities Policy
adopted by the SBA Group companies);
• employees are evaluated on the basis of performance, professionalism and ethical behaviour;
• ensure confidentiality, discretion and protection of personal data;
• creating opportunities for professional development and the development of additional competences.
Employees of SBA Group companies are encouraged to actively participate in internal training and competence development
programmes, and to inform their line managers about the need for specific training programmes, such as internal work culture,
anti-corruption, social responsibility and others. When such a need is expressed, company managers initiate appropriate
training programmes, based on the internal training policy.
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Employees must not engage in any business activity that would create a conflict of personal interest with the interests of SBA
Group companies, and must avoid any contact that would create a conflict between their personal activities and the business
interests of SBA Group companies. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, an employee or a member of the collegial
management bodies shall immediately disclose his/her interests to his/her line manager and take measures to help eliminate
the consequences of such a conflict of interest for business decisions.
Confidentiality commitments
Employee communication and information exchange, both within the SBA Group and in business relationships with third
parties, is based on open communication and the ongoing sharing of knowledge and experience, but must not go beyond the
bounds of confidentiality. All business information within the SBA Group companies shall be considered confidential, except
for general knowledge of business relationships which an employee receives in the course of his or her duties, including
information relating to the employees themselves, as well as to the companies' customers and suppliers.
External principles relating to work culture
SBA Group companies take into account the interests of their stakeholders in the conduct of their business and strive to meet
them to the best of their ability. In establishing and developing business relationships with customers, partners, suppliers,
competitors, public sector bodies, the media and other third parties, we are guided primarily by the principles of transparent,
honest and fair business conduct, as well as by mutual respect, human rights, the protection of confidential information and
the avoidance of conflicts of interest.
Relationships with public authorities
In all countries, where SBA Group companies operate, we base our activities on the requirements of laws and regulations,
including, but not limited to, anti-corruption legislation. Acting in the business interests of the SBA Group companies, we do
not pay bribes or make any other unlawful payments to public officials, including low-value unofficial payments. This
commitment extends to the activities of SBA Group companies in foreign countries.
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Relationships with competitors
Guided by the SBA Group's values, we strive for a clear competitive advantage in our daily activities, and we want to be a
leader in our field and to maintain this leadership. We do not initiate any discussions or agreements in which we perceive a
potential risk of distortion of fair competition, nor do we participate in such discussions initiated by other market participants.
In accordance with the principles of ethical competition, we collect and analyse information about competitors' activities
through legitimate means.
Relations with the community
Our social responsibility starts with ourselves, and we encourage all SBA Group employees to take responsibility for caring
for and enhancing the environment in which we operate. We strive to minimise the direct and indirect impact of our activities
on the environment, even beyond what is required by the legal norms that set mandatory environmental standards. SBA
Group companies support community projects that are in line with our values and contribute to the socio-economic well-being
of individual regions. In addition, the Group's companies and their employees initiate social responsibility projects to protect
the environment and wildlife, preserve unique traditions, reduce social exclusion, etc.
Reporting policy
The Group has a whistleblowing mechanism in place and the SBA within the Group is managed independently of the Group.
The SBA Group manages the email address pasitikejimolinija@sba.lt for receiving reports. This mailbox is not subject to
inspection by the Group and can be used by employees to contact responsible persons at shareholder level without the
knowledge or involvement of their managers.
Diversity policy
The diversity policy applies to the election of chief executive officers of the Group companies and members of the
management and supervisory bodies. The key management team must be sufficiently diverse, depending on the legislation.
Diversity criteria include, for example, gender, age, geographical origin, education and work experience. The appointment
and selection of top management positions is based on qualifications, skills and competencies, and the selection of individuals
for such positions is based on their potential to contribute to the value of the organisation.
The following tables show the distribution of staff by educational, with the largest number of staff having vocational, secondary
or higher education qualifications. Average monthly salary increase by 9.7% in 2022.
Picture 9. DISTRIBUTION OF THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEES BY EDUCATION
Managers
Specialists
Workers
Total
Higher - university
26
56
14
96
Advanced
9
17
120
146
Vocational
3
10
149
162
Secondary
2
3
146
151
Basic
-
2
24
26
Higher non-university
7
38
36
81
Total
47
126
489
662
Picture 10. SALARY INCREASE IN THE COMPANY IN 2022
Change, %
Executives
19.2
Managers
3.3
Specialists
21.2
Workers
8.3
Total
9.7
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14.4.3. Data privacy management and safety
The protection of personal data is an essential aspect of responsible business. The Group considers data protection a high
priority in order to build trust, demonstrate its commitment to responsible and quality business conduct, and enhance its
reputation. Cyber security measures help to detect unauthorised activities and to detect if a cyber security incident has
occurred: attempts to exploit privileged rights, access key systems, install or run malicious programs. By implementing a strict
data management policy, the Company protects its customers and employees from harm and complies with legal
requirements. There were no cybersecurity incidents reported in 2022. Key principles of data privacy management:
• conducting a risk assessment to help identify risks related to email hacking attacks, data theft or falsification. In
response to these risks, the following technical and procedural solutions are implemented:
(a) email filtering, two-factor authentication (Microsoft 365 package);
(b) education and awareness raising: staff are trained on email attacks, the risks of email attacks, data theft
or falsification and how to avoid such situations;
• the Company's internal accounting controls are assessed against cyber security risks to ensure an effective level of
data protection. Rules and policies are established and applied, regular security checks and audits are carried out,
and security monitoring and incident response are performed. Employee education and security awareness are key
to ensuring that all employees know how to act safely and respond to cyber risks;
• data are collected and processed for the stated legitimate purposes established before the personal data are
collected and are not further processed in a way incompatible with those purposes;
• the processing is carried out with the consent of the data subject or on another lawful basis for processing;
• the processing is accurate, fair and lawful;
• the data shall be kept in a form which permits identification of the data subject for no longer than is necessary for
the fulfilment of the purposes for which the data were collected and are processed;
• the processing is carried out in such a way as to ensure, through appropriate technical or organisational measures,
adequate security of personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against
accidental loss, destruction or damage (principle of data integrity and confidentiality).
14.4.4. Supplier management
The Group follows the SBA Group's procurement policy, which aims to minimise dependence on a single supplier and promote
competition by seeking alternative, innovative solutions, providing the market with advance notice of future purchases and
current demand, sourcing suppliers and encouraging them to participate actively in the procurement process. Key objectives:
• To ensure competitive prices and the best purchasing conditions, PSC
6
and PD
7
continuously carry out market
research, gather information on goods and price developments, and seek new suppliers.
• In order to ensure stability of supply, PSC and PD are responsible for sourcing suppliers for the relevant procurement
group and for ensuring that all the goods they need can be purchased from more than one supplier at any given
time.
• The PSC and PD shall encourage competition between suppliers and shall give manufacturers and suppliers who
meet the established quality and environmental requirements an equal opportunity to bid for the goods they need to
the company concerned.
• The selection of suppliers is based on, among other things, reputation, sustainability, green solutions, capacity,
reliability, integrity of operations, payment of taxes, proper fulfilment of obligations, protection of the environment,
social responsibility, ensuring human rights in employment, and ensuring safe working conditions and fair
remuneration.
• Relations with suppliers must be based on professional skills and the principles of cooperation, transparency and
fairness.
Communication with suppliers must be based on the principle of equality and avoid situations which may give rise to doubts
as to the transparency of procurement or suspicions of personal gain.
15. Information about the Company‘s treasury shares acquired and held
The Company has not acquired or held any treasury shares during the reporting period.
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6
Procurement services centre of SBA Group for centralised procurement functions
7
Procurement department of the Company or other department’s employee in charge of procurement
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16. Significant events since the end of the previous financial year
28-02-2023 Sales of AB UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS Group grew in 2022: EUR 34.5 million revenue.
03-01-2023 Decisions of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.
03-01-2023 Announcement of the preliminary dates for the announcement of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB performance results
in 2023.
12-12-2022 Announcement about the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of AB UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB.
05-12-2022 Notification of resignation of a member of the Management Board.
31-10-2022 UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS Group earned EUR 26.3 million over the first three quarters of the year.
29-07-2022 UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB earned revenues of EUR 17.3 million in the first half of the year.
29-04-2022 In Q1 of the year, UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB earned revenues of EUR 8.6 million.
29-04-2022 Annual information of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB for 2021.
29-04-2022 Decisions of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.
29-04-2022 Nomeda Kaučikienė becomes the CEO of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB.
08-04-2022 Announcement on convocation of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB.
28-02-2022 UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS Group earned EUR 30.4 million revenue last year.
23-02-2022 Announcement about the change of the CEO of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB.
23-02-2022 Notification about resignation of a member of the Management Board.
28-01-2022 UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB will concentrate investments on its most profitable activities.
03-01-2022 Announcement of the preliminary dates for the announcement of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB performance results
in 2022.
17. The Company’s Operating Plans and Objectives
Sales in 2023 are planned to be maintained at the similar level as in 2022. As the demand for exclusive and sustainable
knitwear is increasing, high value-added production to worldwide brands remains the Group’s strategic direction. As a result of
this tendency, the Group’s investments and resources will be directed towards further development of eco-friendly innovations,
strengthening of positions on global markets and long-term profitable growth of the company.
The potential impact of the military action in Ukraine on the Group's results for 2023 is unknown, and the Group's entity PAT
MTF Mriya has been operating in Ukraine in 2022 and at the time of publication of the financial statements without material
disruption. The company sewed 26.9% of the Group's manufactured products in 2022, with a loss before tax of EUR 651
thousand (excluding the impact of impairment of assets of EUR 725 thousand). 100 per cent impairment was established for
the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment in Ukraine at the end of 2022 (31 December 2021: the carrying amount
was EUR 2,219 thousand).
The Group's growth potential rests on two pillars of its business strategy: first, a strategic transformation was launched at the
beginning of 2022, with the aim of purifying the customer portfolio and focusing on the most profitable segment of the business
- the production of more complex and higher-priced products, especially from functional wool and its blends. Secondly, the
environmental and consumer friendliness of the production processes is a major concern. This is particularly appreciated by
customers both in Lithuania and abroad. Environmental and social responsibility commitments cover all areas of production
and activities of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB - from naturally grown fibres, use of chemicals in production and their impact on
the environment, the properties of the garment produced, to the fair remuneration of employees and the transparency of
production processes. All this is ensured through comprehensive certification measures and extensive research throughout
the production process. For more information, see Section 14.
As part of the clean-up process, investments in lower revenue-generating own labels are significantly reduced.
The UTENOS brand has become an integrated part of the organisation, which, as part of the sustainable Zero Waste ideology,
is essentially devoted to collections made from quality and sustainable raw materials that are not used in production. Statistics
show that up to 30% of textiles inevitably go unused at various stages of garment production. These quantities are too small
for mass production, but are suitable for the small customised batches that are at the heart of the redesigned UTENOS brand.
The reduction in volumes of the UTENOS brand products following the redesign has led to a review of its marketing channels.
The e-shop continues to operate, some physical stores were closed during 2022 and one closure is planned for 2023. For
more information on environmental initiatives, see SEction14.
In implementing restructuring of the Company‘s brands, the subsidiary Aboutwear that is developing the innovative and
sustainable brand ABOUT suspended its commercial activities in 2022. The decision regarding commercial activities has been
adopted after completion of the active search for investors.
Priority directions for 2023:
• Increase sales to customers by focusing on high quality and added-value, eco-friendly products made of innovative
materials.
• Further restructuring of the brand UTENOS and further development according to the purified Zero Waste strategy.
• Improvement of operational efficiency.
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There are no restrictions.
18. Research and Development Activities
The Company and the Group did not carry out research activities.
19. Structure of the Issuer's Authorised Share Capital
As at 31 December 2022, the Company’s authorised share capital was comprised of 9,503,000 ordinary registered
shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.29 each.
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB authorised share capital according to types of shares:
Class of shares
Number of
shares, units
Nominal
value (EUR)
Total nominal
value (EUR)
Percentage in the
authorised share
capital (per cent)
Ordinary registered shares
9,503,000
0.29
2,755,870
100.00
All shares of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB are fully paid. All shares of the Company are ordinary registered shares of one
class granting equal rights to their holders (shareholders).
An ordinary registered share grants the following property rights to its holder (shareholder):
1. to receive a part of the Company’s profit (dividend);
2. to receive a part of assets of the Company in liquidation;
3. to receive shares without payment if the authorised capital is increased out of the Company’s funds, except in
cases specified in the Law on Companies of the Republic of Lithuania;
4. to have the pre-emption right in acquiring shares or convertible debentures issued by the Company, except in
cases when the General Meeting of Shareholders decides to withdraw the pre-emption right in the manner
prescribed by the Lithuanian Law on Companies in acquiring the Company’s newly issued shares or
convertible debentures for all the shareholders;
5. to lend to the Company in the manner prescribed by law; however, when borrowing from its shareholders, the
Company may not pledge its assets to the shareholders. When the Company borrows from a shareholder, the
interest may not be higher than the average interest rate offered by commercial banks of the locality where
the lender has his place of residence or business, which was in effect on the day of conclusion of the loan
agreement. In such a case, the Company and the shareholders shall be prohibited from negotiating a higher
interest rate;
6. to transfer all or part of the shares into the ownership of other persons;
7. to force other shareholders to sell their shares to them or to force other shareholders to buy their shares from
them in cases and manner prescribed by the Law on the Law on Securities Market;
8. other property rights established by laws.
An ordinary registered share grants the following non-property rights to its holder (shareholder):
1. to attend the General Meetings of Shareholders;
2. to vote at General Meetings of Shareholders according to voting rights carried by their shares. One ordinary
registered share carries one vote;
3. to receive information on the Company specified by laws;
4. to file a claim with the court for reparation of damage resulting from nonfeasance or malfeasance by the
Company’s manager and the Board members of their obligations prescribed by laws or these Articles of
Association as well as in other cases laid down by laws;
5. other non-property rights established by laws.
20. Restrictions on Disposal of Securities
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21. Shareholders
The consolidated Group (hereinafter “the Group”) consists of the Company and the following subsidiaries:
Registered office
Group’s share (%) as at 31
December
Activity
2022
2021
Šatrija, AB
Šatrijos St. 3, Raseiniai
89.78
89.78
Manufacture of wearing
apparel
Gotija, UAB
Laisvės St. 33, Kaunas
100.00
100.00
Retail trade
MTF Mrija, PAT
Tomas Masarik St.13,
Mukačiov, Cietokšna iela 60
98.95
98.95
Production of knitted
articles
Aboutwear, UAB
Laisvės pr. 3, Vilnius
100.00
80.00
Retail and wholesale
trade
24. All Mutual Agreements Between Shareholders of Which the Issuer is Aware and Due to Which Restrictions
on Transfer of Securities and/or Voting Rights May Be Imposed
None.
As at 31 December 2022, the total number of shareholders of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB was 1,397.
The shareholders that owned or controlled more than 5 per cent of the Issuer’s authorized share capital as at 31
December 2022 were as follows:
Shareholder’s
name
Company code
Address, country
Number of ordinary
registered shares
held (thousand)
Ownership
interest in the
authorized share
capital (per cent)
Voting rights
(per cent)
SBA Grupė UAB
132206739
Upės St. 21, Vilnius,
Lithuania
8,771
92.31
92.31
Other
shareholders
-
-
732
7.69
7.69
22. Shareholders Holding Special Control Rights and Descriptions of These Rights
There are no restrictions.
23. All restrictions regarding voting rights
There are no restrictions.
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25. Employees
Average number of employees of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB group companies at the end of the period, by companies:
Employees related costs (thousand EUR) distribution, by companies:
Company name
2022
2021
Change, per cent
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS, AB
10,182
10,599
(3.9)
Šatrija, AB
2,128
2,073
2.7
MTF Mrija, PAT
571
580
(1.6)
Gotija, UAB
-
-
-
Aboutwear, UAB
99
188
(47.3)
12,980
13,440
(3.4)
Company name
31/12/2022
31/12/2021
Change, per cent
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS, AB
662
797
(16.9)
Šatrija, AB
132
154
(14.3)
MTF Mrija, PAT
123
136
(9.6)
Gotija, UAB
1
-
100
Aboutwear, UAB
1
7
(85.7)
919
1,094
(16.0)
The average monthly wages of the Company’s employees before taxes (EUR):
Average monthly salary of the Company’s employees is calculated as payroll expense (before taxes)/FTE.
Information on distribution of employees of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS by education (according to data as at 31 December
2022):
Group
Company
Group of employees
2022
2021
Change, per
cent
2022
2021
Change, per
cent
Executives
4,716
7,158
(34.1)
12,464
10,457
19.2
Managers
2,811
2,847
(1.3)
2,848
2,757
3.3
Specialists
1,521
1,239
22.8
1,573
1,298
21.2
Workers
968
880
10.0
1,071
989
8.3
1,178
1,080
9.1
1,301
1,186
9.7
Group of
employees
Number of
employees
Higher
Non-higher
professional
Vocational
Secondary
Basic
Higher non-
university
Executives
47
26
9
3
2
-
7
Specialists
126
56
17
10
3
2
38
Workers
489
14
120
149
146
24
36
662
96
146
162
151
26
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26. Management of the Group Companies
Company name
Chief Executive Officers
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS, AB
Nomeda Kaučikienė (from 03-05-2022)
Šatrija, AB
Giedrius Grondskis
MTF Mrija, PAT
Tatjana Roshchina
Gotija, UAB
Renata Varaneckienė (from 01-07- 2022)
Aboutwear, UAB
Renata Varaneckienė (from 01-06- 2022)
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27. Management Incentives
According to the Remuneration Policy, management incentives are assigned by the decision of the Board taking into account the
objectives met.
28. Amendment Procedure of the Issuer’s Articles of Association
The Articles of Association of the Company shall be amended by the decision of the General Meeting of Shareholders adopted
in the manner prescribed by laws, except in cases specified in the Lithuanian Law on Companies. Following the decision by the
General Meeting of Shareholders to amend the Company’s Articles of Association, the full text of the amended Articles of
Association shall be drawn up and signed by the person authorised by the General Meeting of Shareholders.
The Company’s issued capital amounted to EUR 2,755.9 thousand and was divided into 9,503,000 ordinary registered shares
with par value of EUR 0.29 each.
29. Issuer’s Governing Bodies
The management bodies of the Company are listed below.
General Meeting of Shareholders
meeting
Audit Committee
Management Board
Chief Executive Officer
The Articles of Association of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB stipulate that the Company shall have the following bodies: the General
Meeting of Shareholders, the management Board and the Chief Executive Officer. The Supervisory Board shall not be set up at
the Company.
The Management Board shall be granted all powers stipulated in the Company’s Articles of Association including powers
assigned to it by laws. The Board shall deal with deliberation of collegial issues and decision making.
The Management Board considers and approves the Company's business strategy, the Company's management structure and
the positions of employees. The Management Board elects and recalls the Company's Chief Executive Officer, determines his/her
remuneration and other terms and conditions of employment. The Management Board shall determine the information which
shall be considered to be the Company's business secrets. The Management Board shall analyse and evaluate the Company's
draft annual and consolidated financial statements and draft appropriation of profit (loss) and submit them to the General Meeting
of Shareholders. The Management Board shall also take any other decisions within the competence of the Management Board
as provided for by law, the Company's Articles of Association or the decisions of the General Meeting of Shareholders. The
Management Board shall be responsible for convening and holding General Meetings of Shareholders in a timely manner. The
Management Board of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB is elected from 6 members for a period of four years.
The Audit committee consists of 2 (two) independent members. The Audit committee members by the submission of the Board
are being appointed and withdrawn by the General Meeting of Shareholders. The members of the Committee are elected for the
term of 4 (four) years.
During the reporting period 2022, the Audit committee held 4 (four) meetings (on 4 January 2022, on 31 January 2022, on 7 April
2022 and 15 December 2022). During the meetings, the Audit Committee considered the questions which fall under its
competency.
The shareholders meeting held on 26 April 2017 approved the Terms of Reference of the Audit Committee of UTENOS
TRIKOTAŽAS. The meeting of shareholders held on 26 April 2017 elected the Audit committee members: Šarūnas Radavičius
and Inga Kuktienė.
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Šarūnas Radavičius (born in 1968)
Independent member of the audit committee of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB since 30 November 2021 elected for the period of
4 years.
Education:
• Vilnius University, Accounting and control (1993), certified auditor of Lithuania;
Workplace:
• Director of Saluma, MB;
Participation in the management of other companies:
• Founder of Saluma, MB;
• Independent member of the audit committee of AKROPOLIS GROUP, UAB;
• Independent member of the audit committee of AB Klaipėdos nafta.
Inga Kuktienė (born in 1980)
Independent member of the audit committee of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB since 30 November 2021 elected for the period of
4 years.
Education:
• Vilnius University (Master’s degree), Service Management, and Stockholm University, Bachelor’s degree in
Economics and Management, certified auditor of Lithuania and risk management specialist;
Workplace:
• Head of risk management department of SME Bank, UAB;
Participation in the management of other companies:
• Member of the Board of SME Bank, UAB;
• Independent member of the audit committee of Lietuvos oro uostai, VĮ.
Responsibilities of the Audit Committee:
o To observe the process of preparation of the Company’s financial reports;
o To review the systems of internal control, risk management and internal audit, if it exists in the Company;
o To observe the process of external audit;
o To observe how the external auditor or audit company follows the principles of independence and objectivity;
o To provide the Board of the Company with written recommendations regarding the selection, appointment and recall of
an external audit company.
o To immediately inform the Managing Director of the company about information provided by the audit company to audit
committee about audit related problematic issues especially when significant control defects related to financial
statements occur.
Rights of the Audit committee:
• To get complete information and/or documents (their copies) needed for the audit committee to perform their duties. On
the Audit committee request, administration of the Company must provide the information and/or documents (their
copies) to the Audit committee per 3 working days.
• To get complete information on details of accounting, financial and other operations of the company. On the Audit
committee request, administration of the Company as well as on its own initiative must inform the Audit committee of
the methods used to account for significant and/or unusual transactions where the accounting treatment may be open
to different approaches. In such case, a special consideration should be given to the Company’s operations in off shores
and/or activities carried out through special purpose vehicles (organizations), for the purpose to clarify the justification
of such operations.
The Audit committee members may be remunerated for their operations. Remunerations and the payment terms are determined
by the submission of the board by the General Meeting of Shareholders.
30. Members of the Collegial Bodies, the Company Manager, the Finance Manager
As at 31 December 2022:
Position
Full name
Number of the
Issuer’s shares held
End of the
term of office
Start of term of
office
End of the term
of office
End of term of
office
Management Board
Chairwoman
Dovilė Tamoševičienė
-
30/04/2021
28/04/2025
Member
Jelena Grišina
-
29/04/2022
28/04/2025
Independent member
Artūras Užgalis
-
28/04/2021
28/04/2025
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Head of Administration and the Chief Financial Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Nomeda Kaučikienė
-
03/05/2022
Finance Director
Živilė Jonaitytė
-
02/03/2020
-
Audit Committee
Independent auditor
Šarūnas Radavičius
-
30/11/2021
30/11/2025
Independent auditor
Inga Kuktienė
-
30/11/2021
30/11/2025
Remuneration was paid to the members of a collegial body of the Company (Members of the Management Board, Members of
the Audit committee) for their work.
Information about the Management Board members:
Dovilė Tamoševičienė (b. 1978)
Chairwoman of the Management Board of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB from 28 April 2021.
Education:
• Vilnius University, Master’s degree in Economics.
Workplace:
• Head of Business Control of SBA Grupė, UAB
Participation in the management of other companies:
• Kauno Baldai AB, Management Board member;
• Šatrija AB, Management Board member;
• SBA Competence and Service Centre UAB, Management Board member;
• Robotex UAB, Management Board member;
• Klaipėdos Baldai AB, Supervisory Board member
• Šilutės Baldai, AB, Supervisory Board member
• SBA Modular, UAB, Director
• SBA Modular, UAB, Management Board member
Jelena Grišina (b. 1979)
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, the Management Board member since 29 April 2022.
Education:
• Vilnius University, Master’s degree in Finance.
• Klaipėda University, Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Economics.
Workplace:
• Head of Development of SBA Grupė, UAB.
Participation in the management of other companies:
• Management Board member at SBA Competence and Service Centre UAB.
Artūras Užgalis (b. 1989)
Independent member of the Management Board of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB since 28 April 2021.
Education:
• Mykolas Romeris University, Master’s degree in Leadership and Change Management;
• Kaunas University of Technology, Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology and Engineering.
Workplace:
• Director of Dealja, MB;
• Etilja, MB, Director
31. Information About Significant Agreements
The Company has concluded no significant agreements in which the Company is a party to and which would come into effect,
change or terminate as a result of the change in the control of the Company.
32. Information About the Compliance with the Governance Code
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB complies with the principles of Corporate Governance Code for the Companies Listed on Vilnius
Stock Exchange.
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33. Information About Transactions with Related Parties
Results of transactions with related parties performed in 2022 are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements of UTENOS
TRIKOTAŽAS AB for the period ended as at 31 December 2022.
34. Data on Publicly Announced Information
The Company announces information on significant events (as well as other information required by laws) through the system
of information disclosure and communication Globe Newswire. Publicly announced information is also available on the
Company’s website at www.ut.lt and on the website of the Vilnius Stock Exchange at www.baltic.omxgroup.com.
35. The Company’s Auditor
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB signed an agreement for the audit of the Financial Statements for 2022 with KPMG Baltics, UAB
(company code 111494971, the registered address: Lvivo St. 101, 08104, Vilnius). The annual remuneration for the audit
services is EUR 38,280 plus VAT, for the year 2023 – EUR 39,050 plus VAT, for the year 2024 (if extended) – EUR 39,050 plus
VAT.
36. General Information on the Group of Companies
36.1 Companies that Constitute the Group, Their Contact Data and Principle Activities
Company name
Šatrija, AB
Legal form
Joint stock company
Registration date and place
1955, Šatrijos St.3, 4400 Raseiniai
Company code
172285032
Address
Šatrijos st.3, 4400 Raseiniai
Telephone
8 (428) 70611
Fax
8 (428) 70611
E-mail
raseiniai@satrija.lt
Website
www.satrija.lt
Principal activities
Manufacture of wearing apparel
Company name
Mukačevska Trikotažnaja Fabrika Mrija PAT
Legal form
Open public company
Registration date and place
1971, Tomas Masarik St.13, 89600 Mukachevo, Ukraine
Company code
00307253
Address
Tomas Masarik St.13, 89600 Mukachevo, Ukraine
Telephone
+ 380 (3131) 52780
Fax
+ 380 (3131) 52780
E-mail
mriya@mriya.ut.lt
Website
www.mriyamukachevo.com
Principal activities
Production of knitted articles
Company name
Gotija, UAB
Legal form
Private company
Registration date and place
1994, Laisvės al. 33, Kaunas
Company code
134181619
Address
Laisvės ave. 33, Kaunas
Telephone
8 (37) 205879
Fax
8 (37) 205879
E-mail
gotija@ut.lt
Website
None
Principal activities
Retail trade in knitwear products
Company name
Aboutwear, UAB
Legal form
Private company
Registration date and place
2021, Laisvės ave. 3, Vilnius m., Vilnius city municipality, 04215
Company code
305758870
Address
Laisvės ave. 3, Vilnius m., Vilnius city municipality
Telephone
-
Fax
-
E-mail
help@aboutwear.com
Website
www.aboutwear.com
Principal activities
Retail and wholesale trade
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Subsidiaries Šatrija AB, PAT MTF Mrija, Gotija UAB, Aboutwear UAB do not trade in securities in regulated markets.
37. Information on harmful transactions in which the issuer is a party (transactions that are not consistent with
the Company’s objectives or usual market terms and conditions, infringe interests of the shareholders or other
stakeholders).
There were no harmful transactions (those that are not in line with issuer‘s goals, not under usual market terms, harmful
to the shareholders or stakeholders’ interests) made in the name of the issuer that had or potentially could have negative
effects in the future on the issuer’s activities or business results. There were also no transactions where a conflict of
interest was present between issuer’s management’s, controlling shareholders’ or other related parties’ obligations to the
issuer and their private interests.
38. Diversity Policy
The election of the Company's directors, management and supervisory bodies is subject to a diversity policy. Diversity
criteria such as gender, age, geographic origin, education and work experience should be applied in the composition of
the top management team, subject to the law. For more information on diversity policies, see section 14.4.2.
39. Corporate Governance
(Information is prepared in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Companies Financial Reporting
(IX575), effective from 29 November 2017, applicable to reporting periods beginning on or after 1 of January 2017).
39.1 A reference to the applicable Corporate Governance Code and where it is publicly disclosed and/or by
reference to the publicly available complete information on corporate governance practices
The Company provides information on compliance with the applicable Corporate Governance Code in 2022 in the Annex
to the Consolidated Annual Report. The Company publishes its annual reports on the web page in Investors section.
39.2 If the provisions of the applicable Corporate Governance Code are divergent and/or non-compliant, the
provisions for which the derogations and/or non-compliance and the reasons
The Company publishes this information in 2022 in the Annex to the Consolidated Annual Report on Compliance with the
Corporate Governance Code, “Yes/No/Not applicable” and “Comment”.
39.3 Information on risk scale and risk management: Description of risk management related to the financial
statements, risk mitigation measures and the Company's internal control system
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, internal control and financial risk management
systems, compliance with the legislation regulating the preparation of consolidated financial statements are monitored by
the Audit Committee.
The Company is responsible for the supervision and final oversight of the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
The Company is constantly reviewing International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) to ensure timely
implementation of all IFRS developments in the financial statements, analyse transactions that are significant to the
Company and the Group’s activities, ensure collection of information from the Group companies, and timely and correct
processing and preparation of that information for the financial statements, periodically informing The Board of the
Company on the progress of preparation of financial statements.
39.4 Information on significant direct or indirect holding of shares
Information on significant direct or indirect holding of shares is disclosed in Note 1 to the Group and the Company’s
financial statements for 2022.
39.5 Information on shareholders with specific control rights and a description of these rights
The Company does not have shareholders with special control rights.
39.6 Information on all existing limitations of voting rights, such as a certain percentage of votes or the number of
persons entitled to vote, restrictions on the use of voting rights or systems in which the property rights granted by the
securities are separated from the holder of the securities
The Company does not impose any restrictions on rights.
39.7 Information on the rules governing the election and amendment of the Board members, as well as changes
to the Articles of Association of the Company
The Company does not have the rules governing the election and amendment of the Board members. The Board of the
Company acts in accordance with the Law on Companies, the Articles of Association of the Company, the Rules of
Procedure of the Board and other legal acts. The members of the Board are always working to benefit the Company and
its shareholders.
The procedure for changing the Company’s Articles of Association does not differ from the Law on Companies.
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Chief Executive Officer 4 April 2023
39.8 Information on the powers of the members of the Board.
The members of the Board of the Company act in accordance with the Law on Companies, the Articles of Association,
the Rules of Procedure of the Board and other legal acts, and do not have special powers. The members of the Board
are always working to benefit the Company and its shareholders.
39.9 Information on the competence of the General Meeting of Shareholders, the rights of shareholders and their
implementation, if this information is not provided by law
The Company provides information about the competence of the General Meeting, the shareholders’ rights and their
implementation, as well as the organization of meetings of shareholders present in 2022 in the Annex to the Annual
Report on Compliance with the Corporate Governance Code in 2022.
39.10 Information on the composition of the management, supervisory bodies and their committees, and their
areas of activity
The Company provides information on the members of the Board of Company, the general manager in the Notes 26, 29,
30 of the Consolidated Annual Report for 2022, which outline the scope of the management’s activities, mention is made
of other important information related to the positions held.
39.11 Election of members of the Company’s manager, management and supervisory bodies is subject to
diversity policies related to aspects such as age, gender, education, and professional experience, description of
the objectives, policy objectives, methods and results of this policy during the reporting period. If the diversity
policy does not apply, the reasons for non-application are explained
The election of the members of the Board of Directors and the Head of the Company is subject to the diversity policy.
39.12 Information on the remuneration of each member of the management and supervisory body (average
salaries paid during the reporting period, with separate mention of bonuses, bonuses, bonuses and other
payments)
The members of the Company's management Board are elected by the shareholders' meeting for a term of four years
and do not have employment contracts as they represent the shareholders and are not employees of the Company.
Based on the resolution of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, while approving the profit appropriation report,
the members of the Management Board may be granted tantjems for their work in the Management Board. The Company
has not granted any loans, guarantees or sureties to the members of the governing bodies to ensure the fulfilment of their
obligations.
The Management Board approves the main terms of the employment contract of the team members. Information on the
remuneration paid to the directors of the Company and the Group is disclosed in Note 25 to the financial statements of
the Company and the Group.
Information on remuneration of the Management Board members is presented in the Remuneration report.
39.13 Information on all agreements between shareholders (their essence, terms and conditions).
To the Company’s knowledge, the shareholders have no mutual agreements.
40. Subsequent events
Subsequent events are more widely disclosed in the financial statements.
There were no significant subsequent events that could have a significant effect on the Group and Company’s financial
statements.
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REMUNERATION REPORT
Remuneration of Governing Bodies
Remuneration Policy
The Executive Remuneration Policy (hereinafter referred to as “the Remuneration Policy”) lays down the principles for
remuneration to the general manager and members of the Board of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, and to define the main
provisions to be followed by the Company bodies in determining the monthly remuneration or any other pay to the general
manager and members of the Board of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB for work/activities and setting a variable part of the
remuneration (if applicable under the Remuneration Policy).
Principles laid down in the Remuneration Policy define the following elements of the executive remuneration:
- A fixed part of the remuneration – monthly salary (hereinafter – Fixed Part);
- A variable part of the remuneration – remuneration for the achievement of objectives/indicators (hereinafter – Variable
Part); or
- Other financial remuneration.
The Remuneration Policy shall apply to the general manager and members of the Board of the Company.
The Remuneration Policy contributes to the Company’s strategy, long-term objectives and interests, i.e.:
- Orientation to the business strategy and dynamism: the Remuneration Policy contributes to the implementation of the
Company’s strategy. The policy must be dynamic, responsive to the market situation, needs of the organization,
business development priorities and plans, and must encourage the required change in the organization.
- Result orientation: the Remuneration Policy encourages to achieve organizational and personal objectives, to build
competitive advantages and to improve.
- External competitiveness – the Remuneration Policy reflects market trends; it is aimed at attracting and retaining
Executives of the required qualifications for the Company.
The Remuneration Policy is aimed at providing appropriate incentives to Company Executives whose personal activities
have a significant impact on the Company’s business and on respecting organizational values in the Company’s activities.
Where the same person holds the position of the general manager and a member of the Board of the Company or the position
of a member of the Board and another job in the Company and/or in another company of the Group in which the Company
is a part (hereinafter – affiliated company), a single type of remuneration shall be paid to such Executive, i.e. total
remuneration for holding the position of the general manager or total remuneration for the job (the remuneration principles
for other jobs in the Company are laid down in the SBA Group remuneration policy), but no additional remuneration shall be
paid for duties as the member of the Board.
The Remuneration Policy must be applied in such a way as to avoid any discrimination on the basis of gender and on other
grounds. Men and women shall be equally remunerated for the same or an equivalent job/activity. In terms of implementing
the principles of gender equality and non-discrimination on other grounds, discrimination-free Executive remuneration means
discrimination-free remuneration for work/activity and any additional amounts paid under this Remuneration Policy.
Principles of Determining Remuneration
The monthly salary of the general manager shall be determined by the decision of the Board of the Company, and the
monthly salary to the members of the Board shall be determined by the decision of the General Meeting of Shareholders. In
all cases, the principle of internal equity must be respected when determining the manager’s monthly salary, taking into
account the Job Level or activity performed by the person where the remuneration to a member of the Board, who does not
have employment relationship with the Company, is determined.
The monthly salary of executives shall be reviewed based on:
- The performance of the Company – the achievement of the Company’s annual and/or long-term objectives.
- The budget for remuneration approved by the Company.
The Remuneration Policy provides for the possibility of Variable Part of remuneration for the general manager to encourage
the achievement of the Company’s annual and long-term objectives. The Variable Part shall not be allocated or paid to the
members of the Board. The Board of the Company shall approve the objectives, and weights and indicators of the objectives.
The following objectives may be set:
- financial;
- operational;
- manufacturing;
- qualitative.
The annual Variable Part paid to the general manager shall be calculated where not less than 100 per cent of the Company’s
objectives have been achieved The Board of the Company shall determine the amount of the annual Variable Part. The
annual Variable Part shall not be higher than 75 per cent of the annual salary of the general manager. The Board of the
Company may decide to apply long-term incentives and establish their principles.
Upon the termination of the employment contract, the general manager shall be entitled to the severance pay provided for
in the Labour Code of the Republic of Lithuania (if the general manager is at all entitled to it under the law), unless the parties
agree on a different severance pay in the employment contract.
No prior arrangements on the conditions for early retirement shall apply to executives.
The Board members of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB did received remuneration in 2022. There were no transactions with
managers granting shares or share options.
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The tables provide information on the pre-tax remuneration to the members of the management bodies accrued in euros.
Remuneration of members of the governing bodies, 2022
Remuneration of members of the governing bodies, 2021
Remuneration of the parent company’s and the Group’s employees
In 2022, the parent’s remuneration fund amounted to EUR 10.18 million (2021: EUR 10.59 million). The total remuneration
fund in 2022 amounted to EUR 12.98 million (in 2021: EUR 13.44 million). The tables below show the average monthly
remuneration of employees in euros before taxes in 2018–2022 (Variable and Fixed Part).The number of employees
29031/230306/149548 is estimated as the full-time equivalent.
Full name
Position
Fixed Part
Variable
Part
Another
financial
remuneration
In total
Dovilė Tamoševičienė
Chairwoman of the
Management Board
-
-
-
-
Artūras Užgalis
Independent member of the
Management Board
-
-
15,708
15,708
Nortautas Luopas
Independent member of the
Management Board
-
-
1,305
1,305
Jelena Grišina
Member of the
Management Board
-
-
-
-
Nerijus Kalinauskas
Member of the
Management Board
-
-
-
-
Vytautas Vaškys
Member of the
Management Board, later
Chief Executive Officer
17,401
-
-
17,401
Nomeda Kaučikienė*
Chief Executive Officer
86,678
-
-
86,678
Petras Jašinskas
Chief Executive Officer
45,487
-
-
45,487
* In 2022, Nomeda Kaučikienė, the Chief Executive Officer of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB, was paid also for other positions held in
the Company.
Full name
Position
Fixed Part
Variable
Part
Another
financial
remuneration
In total
Arūnas Martinkevičius
Chairman of the
Management Board
-
-
-
-
Dovilė Tamoševičienė
Chairwoman of the
Management Board
-
-
-
-
Artūras Užgalis
Independent member of the
Management Board
-
-
9,331
9,331
Nortautas Luopas
Independent member of the
Management Board
-
-
3,827
3,827
Auksė Žukauskienė
Member of the
Management Board
-
-
-
-
Vytautas Vaškys
Member of the
Management Board
-
-
-
-
Giedrius Grondskis**
Member of the
Management Board
28,393
21,270
-
49,663
Nerijus Kalinauskas
Member of the
Management Board
-
-
-
-
Petras Jašinskas
Chief Executive Officer
125,487
30,034
-
155,521
** Giedrius Grondskis, Member of the management Board of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB and General Manager of the subsidiary
Šatrija AB, received a remuneration from the subsidiary Šatrija AB., information refers to the period during which he was a member of
the Management Board of UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB.
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Average monthly salary of the parent company’s employees in EUR before taxes
** As from 2019, a change in taxation or remuneration took effect.
Average monthly salary of the Group’s employees in EUR before taxes
** As from 2019, a change in taxation or remuneration took effect.
Changes in the Company’s and the Group’s results during 2018–2022 (EUR’000)
Employee
category
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Number of
employees
Average
salary**
Number of
employees
Average
salary**
Number of
employees
Average
salary**
Number of
employees
Average
salary**
Number of
employees
Average
salary**
CEO
1
12,464
1
10,457
1
9,951
1
11,081
1
8,615
Managers
43
2,848
46
2,757
42
2,527
48
1,947
43
1,498
Specialists
127
1,573
161
1,298
128
1,434
142
1,289
135
936
Workers
487
1,071
507
989
496
1,008
554
842
531
663
Employee
category
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Number of
employees
Average
salary**
Number of
employees
Average
salary**
Number of
employees
Average
salary**
Number of
employees
Average
salary**
Number of
employees
Average
salary**
CEO
5
4,716
4
7,158
4
5,166
4
5,949
4
4,511
Managers
48
2,811
55
2,847
47
1,863
55
1,365
48
1,251
Specialists
154
1,521
191
1,239
153
1,129
177
990
170
725
Workers
710
968
757
880
737
862
869
641
840
585
Indicator
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Group
Parent
Group
Parent
Group
Parent
Group
Parent
Group
Parent
EBITDA (defined in
section 7)
(531)
(666)
(1,919)
(1,310)
1,184
778
1,710
1,337
2,032
1,785
Net profit
(1,920)
(2,736)
(3,111)
(2,948)
(422)
(273)
763
1,798
1,141
571
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APPENDIX TO THE ANNUAL REPORT
DISCLOSURE OF UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB CONCERNING THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE GOVERNANCE CODE
FOR THE COMPANIES LISTED ON THE REGULATED MARKET IN 2022
UTENOS TRIKOTAŽAS AB (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”), acting in compliance with Article 22(3) of the Law of
the Republic of Lithuania on Securities and paragraph 24.5 of the Listing Rules of AB NASDAQ Vilnius, hereby discloses how
it complies with the Corporate Governance Code for the Companies listed on NASDAQ Vilnius as well as its specific provisions
or recommendations. In case of non-compliance with this Code or some of its provisions or recommendations, the specific
provisions or recommendations that are not complied with must be indicated and the reasons for such non-compliance must
be specified. In addition, other explanatory information indicated in this form must be provided.
PRINCIPLES/ RECOMMENDATIONS
YES/NO /NOT
APPLICABLE
COMMENTARY
1. Principle: General meeting of shareholders, equitable treatment of shareholders and shareholder rights
The corporate governance framework should ensure equitable treatment of each shareholder. The corporate governance
framework should protect the rights of the shareholders.
1.1. All shareholders should be furnished with equal opportunity to
familiarise with information provided for in legislation and (or)
documents and participate in the decision-making process regarding
significant corporate issues.
Yes
Yes, all shareholders have an
opportunity to familiarise with
information.
1.2. It is recommended that the company’s capital should consist
only of the shares that grant the same rights to voting, ownership,
dividend and other rights to all their holders.
Yes
The ordinary registered shares
which make the authorised capital of
the Company give the equal rights
for all share owners.
1.3. It is recommended that investors should have access to the
information concerning the rights attached to the shares of the new
issue or those issued earlier in advance, i.e. before they purchase
shares.
Yes
The ordinary registered shares
which make the authorised capital of
the Company give the equal rights
for all share owners.
1.4. Exclusive transactions that are especially important, such as
transfer of all or almost all of the company's assets, which would
basically mean the transfer of the company, should be subject to
approval of the General meeting of shareholders.
Not applicable
None of such transactions were
made. The Company follows the
provisions of the Law on Companies
and the Company’s Articles of
Association.
1.5. Procedures of organising and participating in a general meeting
of shareholders should ensure equal opportunities for the
shareholders to effectively participate at the general meetings of
shareholders and should not prejudice the rights and interests of the
shareholders. The venue, date, and time of the general meeting of
shareholders should not hinder wide attendance of the shareholders.
In the notice about the general meeting of shareholders being
convened, the company should specify the date when draft
resolutions to be proposed should be last submitted.
Yes
No comment.
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1.6 If it is possible, in order to ensure shareholders living abroad the
right to access to the information, it is recommended that documents
on the course of the general shareholders’ meeting should be
published not only in Lithuanian language, but in English and /or other
foreign languages in advance. It is recommended that the minutes of
the general shareholders’ meeting after signing them and/or adopted
resolutions should be also published not only in Lithuanian language,
but in English and /or other foreign languages. It is recommended to
place this information on the company’s website. Documents may be
publicly available to the extent that publishing of these documents is
not detrimental to the company or the company’s commercial secrets
are not revealed.
Yes
No comment.
1.7 Shareholders who are entitled to vote should be furnished with the
opportunity to vote in the general shareholders’ meeting in person and
in absentia. Shareholders should not be prevented from voting in
writing in advance by completing the general voting ballot.
Yes
No comment.
1.8 With a view to increasing the shareholders’ opportunities to
participate effectively at general meetings of shareholders, the
companies are recommended to expand use of modern technologies
by allowing the shareholders to participate and vote in general
meetings of shareholders via electronic means of communication. In
such cases security of transmitted information and a possibility to
identify the identity of the participating and voting person should be
guaranteed.
No
The Company does not have opportunities
to apply modern technologies to voting at
general meetings of shareholders with a
view to ensuring security of shareholders’
rights due to legal regulation being
incompletely clear.
1.9. It is recommended that the notice on the draft decisions of the
general meeting of shareholders being convened should specify new
candidatures of members of the collegial body, their proposed
remuneration and the proposed audit company if these issues are
included into the agenda of the general meeting of shareholders.
Where it is proposed to elect a new member of the collegial body, it
is recommended that the information about his/her educational
background, work experience and other managerial positions held (or
proposed) should be provided.
Yes
This information about candidates for the
Board was provided to shareholders
together with the notice about the
convening of the general meeting of
shareholders (in accordance with
requirements of the Law on Companies of
the Republic of Lithuania) during which
members of the Board were elected, and
with the agenda of the general meeting of
shareholders.
1.10. Members of the company’s collegial management body, heads
of the administration
1
or other competent persons related to the
company who can provide information related to the agenda of the
general meeting of shareholders should take part in the general
meeting of shareholders. Proposed candidates to member of the
collegial body should also participate in the general meeting of
shareholders in case the election of new members is included into the
agenda of the general meeting of shareholders.
Yes
No comment.
1
For the purposes of this Code, heads of the administration are the employees of the company who hold top level management positions.
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2. Principle: Supervisory board
2.1. Functions and liability of the supervisory board
The supervisory board of the company should ensure representation of the interests of the company and its
shareholders, accountability of this body to the shareholders and objective monitoring of the company’s operations
and its management bodies as well as constantly provide recommendations to the management bodies of the company.
The supervisory board should ensure the integrity and transparency of the company’s financial accounting and control
system.
2.1.1. Members of the supervisory board should act in good faith, with
care and responsibility for the benefit and in the interests of the
company and its shareholders and represent their interests, having
regard to the interests of employees and public welfare.
Not
applicable
There is no supervisory board.
2.1.2. Where decisions of the supervisory board may have a different
effect on the interests of the company’s shareholders, the supervisory
board should treat all shareholders impartially and fairly. It should
ensure that shareholders are properly informed about the company’s
strategy, risk management and control, and resolution of conflicts of
interest.
Not
applicable
2.1.3. The supervisory board should be impartial in passing decisions
that are significant for the company’s operations and strategy.
Members of the supervisory board should act and pass decisions
without an external influence from the persons who elected them.
Not
applicable
2.1.4. Members of the supervisory board should clearly voice their
objections in case they believe that a decision of the supervisory
board is against the interests of the company. Independent
2
members
of the supervisory board should: a) maintain independence of their
analysis and decision-making; b) not seek or accept any unjustified
privileges that might compromise their independence.
Not
applicable
2.1.5. The supervisory board should oversee that the company’s tax
planning strategies are designed and implemented in accordance
with the legal acts in order to avoid faulty practice that is not related
to the long-term interests of the company and its shareholders, which
may give rise to reputational, legal or other risks.
Not
applicable
2.1.6. The company should ensure that the supervisory board is
provided with sufficient resources (including financial ones) to
discharge their duties, including the right to obtain all the necessary
information or to seek independent professional advice from external
legal, accounting or other experts on matters pertaining to the
competence of the supervisory board and its committees.
Not
applicable
2
For the purposes of this Code, the criteria of independence of members of the supervisory board are interpreted as the criteria of
unrelated parties defined in Article 31(7) and (8) of the Law on Companies of the Republic of Lithuania.
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2.2. Formation of the supervisory board
The procedure of the formation of the supervisory board should ensure proper resolution of conflicts of interest and
effective and fair corporate governance.
2.2.1. The members of the supervisory board elected by the general
meeting of shareholders should collectively ensure the diversity of
qualifications, professional experience and competences and seek for
gender equality. With a view to maintain a proper balance between
the qualifications of the members of the supervisory board, it should
be ensured that members of the supervisory board, as a whole,
should have diverse knowledge, opinions and experience to duly
perform their tasks.
Not
applicable
2.2.2. Members of the supervisory board should be appointed for a
specific term, subject to individual re-election for a new term in office
in order to ensure necessary development of professional experience.
Not
applicable
2.2.3. Chair of the supervisory board should be a person whose
current or past positions constituted no obstacle to carry out impartial
activities. A former manager or management board member of the
company should not be immediately appointed as chair of the
supervisory board either. Where the company decides to depart from
these recommendations, it should provide information on the
measures taken to ensure impartiality of the supervision.
Not
applicable
2.2.4. Each member should devote sufficient time and attention to
perform his duties as a member of the supervisory board. Each
member of the supervisory board should undertake to limit his other
professional obligations (particularly the managing positions in other
companies) so that they would not interfere with the proper
performance of the duties of a member of the supervisory board.
Should a member of the supervisory board attend less than a half of
the meetings of the supervisory board throughout the financial year of
the company, the shareholders of the company should be notified
thereof.
Not
applicable
2.2.5. When it is proposed to appoint a member of the supervisory
board, it should be announced which members of the supervisory
board are deemed to be independent. The supervisory board may
decide that, despite the fact that a particular member meets all the
criteria of independence, he/she cannot be considered independent
due to special personal or company-related circumstances.
Not
applicable
2.2.6. The amount of remuneration to members of the supervisory
board for their activity and participation in meetings of the supervisory
board should be approved by the general meeting of shareholders.
Not
applicable
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2.2.7. Every year the supervisory board should carry out an
assessment of its activities. It should include evaluation of the
structure of the supervisory board, its work organisation and ability to
act as a group, evaluation of the competence and work efficiency of
each member of the supervisory board, and evaluation whether the
supervisory board has achieved its objectives. The supervisory board
should, at least once a year, make public respective information about
its internal structure and working procedures.
Not
applicable
3. Principle: Management Board
3.1. Functions and liability of the management board
The management board should ensure the implementation of the company’s strategy and good corporate governance
with due regard to the interests of its shareholders, employees and other interest groups.
3.1.1. The management board should ensure the implementation of
the company’s strategy approved by the supervisory board if the latter
has been formed at the company. In such cases where the
supervisory board is not formed, the management board is also
responsible for the approval of the company’s strategy.
Yes
No comment
3.1.2. As a collegial management body of the company, the
management board performs the functions assigned to it by the Law
and in the articles of association of the company, and in such cases
where the supervisory board is not formed in the company, it performs
inter alia the supervisory functions established in the Law. By
performing the functions assigned to it, the management board
should take into account the needs of the company’s shareholders,
employees and other interest groups by respectively striving to
achieve sustainable business development.
Yes
No comment
3.1.3. The management board should ensure compliance with the
laws and the internal policy of the company applicable to the company
or a group of companies to which this company belongs. It should
also establish the respective risk management and control measures
aimed at ensuring regular and direct liability of managers.
Yes
No comment
3.1.4. Moreover, the management board should ensure that the
measures included into the OECD Good Practice Guidance
3
on
Internal Controls, Ethics and Compliance are applied at the company
in order to ensure adherence to the applicable laws, rules and
standards.
Yes
No comment
3.1.5. When appointing the manager of the company, the
management board should take into account the appropriate balance
between the candidate’s qualifications, experience and competence.
Yes
No comment
3
Link to the OECD Good Practice Guidance on Internal Controls, Ethics and Compliance: https://www.oecd.org/daf/anti-
bribery/44884389.pdf
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3.2. Formation of the management board
3.2.1. The members of the management board elected by the
supervisory board or, if the supervisory board is not formed, by the
general meeting of shareholders should collectively ensure the required
diversity of qualifications, professional experience and competences
and seek for gender equality. With a view to maintain a proper balance
in terms of the current qualifications possessed by the members of the
management board, it should be ensured that the members of the
management board would have, as a whole, diverse knowledge,
opinions and experience to duly perform their tasks.
Yes
Members of the management bodies
of the Company work in a variety of
areas in other companies, which
ensures reasonableness of their
competences in respect of their held
positions.
3.2.2. Names and surnames of the candidates to become members of
the management board, information on their educational background,
qualifications, professional experience, current positions, other
important professional obligations and potential conflicts of interest
should be disclosed without violating the requirements of the legal acts
regulating the handling of personal data at the meeting of the
supervisory board in which the management board or individual
members of the management board are elected. In the event that the
supervisory board is not formed, the information specified in this
paragraph should be submitted to the general meeting of shareholders.
The management board should, on yearly basis, collect data provided
in this paragraph on its members and disclose it in the company’s
annual report.
Yes
This information about candidates
for the Board was provided to
shareholders together with the notice
about the convening of the general
meeting of shareholders (in
accordance with requirements of the
Law on Companies of the Republic
of Lithuania) during which members
of the Board were elected, and with
the agenda of the general meeting of
shareholders.
The required information on
members of the board is disclosed in
Notes 29-30 to the Company’s
annual report.
3.2.3. All new members of the management board should be
familiarised with their duties and the structure and operations of the
company.
Yes
Newly appointed members of the
management board are familiarised
with their duties and the structure
and operations of the company.
3.2.4. Members of the management board should be appointed for a
specific term, subject to individual re-election for a new term in office in
order to ensure necessary development of professional experience and
sufficiently frequent reconfirmation of their status.
Yes
No comment
3.2.5. Chair of the management board should be a person whose
current or past positions constitute no obstacle to carry out impartial
activity. Where the supervisory board is not formed, the former manager
of the company should not be immediately appointed as chair of the
management board. Where the company decides to depart from these
recommendations, it should provide information on the measures taken
to ensure impartiality of the supervision.
Yes
The supervisory board in not formed
at the Company, the chairman of the
management board is not and has
not been the head of the Company.
3.2.6. Each member should devote sufficient time and attention to
perform his duties as a member of the management board. Should a
member of the management board attend less than a half of the
meetings of the management board throughout the financial year of the
company, the supervisory board of the company or, if the supervisory
board is not formed at the company, the general meeting of
shareholders should be notified thereof.
Yes
Members of the Company’s
management board perform their
duties in a responsible manner.
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3.2.7. In the event that the management board is elected in the cases
established by the Law where the supervisory board is not formed at
the company, and some of its members will be independent,
4
it should
be announced which members of the management board are deemed
as independent. The management board may decide that, despite the
fact that a particular member meets all the criteria of independence
established by the Law, he/she cannot be considered independent due
to special personal or company-related circumstances.
Yes
The required information on
members of the management board
is disclosed in Note 30 to the
Company’s annual report.
3.2.8. The general meeting of shareholders of the company should
approve the amount of remuneration to the members of the
management board for their activity and participation in the meetings of
the management board.
Yes
Remuneration to the members of the
management board is approved by
the general meeting of shareholders
of the Company.
3.2.9. The members of the management board should act in good
faith, with care and responsibility for the benefit and the interests of the
company and its shareholders with due regard to other stakeholders.
When adopting decisions, they should not act in their personal interest;
they should be subject to no-compete agreements and they should not
use the business information or opportunities related to the company’s
operations in violation of the company’s interests.
Yes
Members of the Company’s
management board perform their
duties in a responsible manner.
3.2.10. The management board should carry out an assessment of its
activities every year. It should include evaluation of the structure of the
management board, its work organisation and ability to act as a group,
evaluation of the competence and work efficiency of each member of
the management board, and evaluation whether the management
board has achieved its objectives. The management board should, at
least once a year, make public respective information about its internal
structure and working procedures in observance of the legal acts
regulating the processing of personal data.
No
No comment
4. Principle: Rules of procedure of the supervisory board and the management board of the company
The rules of procedure of the supervisory board, if it is formed at the company, and of the management board
should ensure efficient operation and decision-making of these bodies and promote active cooperation between
the company’s management bodies.
4.1. The management board and the supervisory board, if the latter is
formed at the company, should act in close cooperation in order to attain
benefit for the company and its shareholders. Good corporate
governance requires an open discussion between the management
board and the supervisory board. The management board should
regularly and, where necessary, immediately inform the supervisory
board about any matters significant for the company that are related to
planning, business development, risk management and control, and
compliance with the obligations at the company. The management
board should inform he supervisory board about any derogations in its
business development from the previously formulated plans and
objectives by specifying the reasons for this.
Not
applicable
Supervisory Council of the
Company
4
For the purposes of this Code, the criteria of independence of members of the management board are interpreted as the criteria of
unrelated parties defined in Article 33(7) of the Law on Companies of the Republic of Lithuania.
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4.2. It is recommended that meetings of the company’s collegial bodies
should be held at the respective intervals, according to the pre-
approved schedule. Each company is free to decide how often meetings
of the collegial bodies should be convened but it is recommended that
these meetings should be convened at such intervals that
uninterruptable resolution of essential corporate governance issues
would be ensured. Meetings of the company’s collegial bodies should
be convened at least once per quarter.
Yes
Meetings of the board are convened
once per quarter and more frequently
when necessary.
4.3 Members of a collegial body should be notified of the meeting being
convened in advance so that they would have sufficient time for proper
preparation for the issues to be considered at the meeting and a fruitful
discussion could be held and appropriate decisions could be adopted.
Along with the notice of the meeting being convened all materials
relevant to the issues on the agenda of the meeting should be submitted
to the members of the collegial body. The agenda of the meeting should
not be changed or supplemented during the meeting, unless all
members of the collegial body present at the meeting agree with such
change or supplement to the agenda, or certain issues that are
important to the company require immediate resolution.
Yes
No comment
4.4. In order to coordinate the activities of the company’s collegial
bodies and ensure effective decision-making process, the chairs of the
company’s collegial supervision and management bodies should
mutually agree on the dates and agendas of the meetings and close
cooperate in resolving other matters related to corporate governance.
Meetings of the company’s supervisory board should be open to
members of the management board, particularly in such cases where
issues concerning the removal of the management board members,
their responsibility or remuneration are discussed.
Not
applica
ble
Not applicable because there is only
the management board formed.
5. Principle: Nomination, remuneration and audit committees
5.1. Purpose and formation of committees
The committees formed at the company should increase the work efficiency of the supervisory board or, where the
supervisory board is not formed, of the management board which performs the supervisory functions by ensuring
that decisions are based on due consideration and help organise its work in such a way that the decisions it takes
would be free of material conflicts of interest.
Committees should exercise independent judgement and integrity when performing their functions and provide with
recommendations concerning the decisions of the collegial body; nevertheless, the final decision should be
adopted by the collegial body.
5.1.1. Taking due account of the company-related circumstances and
the chosen corporate governance structure, the supervisory board of
the company or, in cases where the supervisory board is not formed,
the management board which performs the supervisory functions,
establishes committees. It is recommended that the collegial body
should form the nomination, remuneration and audit committees
5
.
Yes
No comment.
5.1.2. Companies may decide to set up less than three committees. In
such case companies should explain why they have chosen the
alternative approach, and how the chosen approach corresponds with
the objectives set for the three different committees.
No
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5.1.3. In the cases established by the legal acts the functions assigned
to the committees formed at companies may be performed by the
collegial body itself. In such case the provisions of this Code pertaining
to the committees (particularly those related to their role, operation and
transparency) should apply, where relevant, to the collegial body as a
whole.
Yes
No comment.
5.1.4. Committees established by the collegial body should normally be
composed of at least three members. Subject to the requirements of the
legal acts, committees could be comprised only of two members as well.
Members of each committee should be selected on the basis of their
competences by giving priority to independent members of the collegial
body. The chair of the management board should not serve as the chair
of committees.
Yes
The Audit Committee comprises two
independent members.
5.1.5. The authority of each committee formed should be determined by
the collegial body itself. Committees should perform their duties in line
with authority delegated to them and inform the collegial body on their
activities and performance on regular basis. The authority of each
committee defining its role and specifying its rights and duties should
be made public at least once a year (as part of the information disclosed
by the company on its governance structure and practice on an annual
basis). In compliance with the legal acts regulating the processing of
personal data, companies should also include in their annual reports the
statements of the existing committees on their composition, the number
of meetings and attendance over the year as well as the main directions
of their activities and performance.
No
Yes - the Audit Committee operates in
accordance with the approved
provisions of the Audit Committee.
Reports of the committees are not
published in the annual report.
5.1.6. With a view to ensure the independence and impartiality of the
committees, the members of the collegial body who are not members
of the committees should normally have a right to participate in the
meetings of the committee only if invited by the committee. A committee
may invite or request that certain employees of the company or experts
would participate in the meeting. Chair of each committee should have
the possibility to maintain direct communication with the shareholders.
Cases where such practice is to be applied should be specified in the
rules regulating the activities of the committee.
Yes
The Audit Committee has the right to
invite the head of the Company,
members of the management board,
chief finance officer, and other
employees responsible for finances, as
well as external auditors to participate in
its meetings.
5.2. Nomination Committee.
The legal acts may provide for the obligation to form a respective committee. For example, the Law on the Audit of Financial Statements of
the Republic of Lithuania provides that public-interest entities (including but not limited to public limited liability companies whose securities
are traded on a regulated market of the Republic of Lithuania and/or of any other Member State) are under the obligation to set up an audit
committee (the legal acts provide for the exemptions where the functions of the audit committee may be carried out by the collegial body
performing the supervisory functions).
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5.2.1. Key functions of the nomination committee should be the following:
1) to select candidates to fill vacancies in the membership of supervisory
and management bodies and the administration and recommend the
collegial body to approve them. The nomination committee should
evaluate the balance of skills, knowledge and experience in the
management body, prepare a description of the functions and capabilities
required to assume a particular position and assess the time commitment
expected;
2) assess, on a regular basis, the structure, size and composition of the
supervisory and management bodies as well as the skills, knowledge and
activity of its members, and provide the collegial body with
recommendations on how the required changes should be sought;
3) devote the attention necessary to ensure succession planning.
No
There is no nomination committee.
5.2.2 When dealing with issues related to members of the collegial body
who have employment relationships with the company and the heads of
the administration, the manager of the company should be consulted by
granting him/her the right to submit proposals to the Nomination
Committee.
No
There is no nomination committee.
5.3. Remuneration committee
The main functions of the remuneration committee should be as follows:
1) submit to the collegial body proposals on the remuneration
policy applied to members of the supervisory and management
bodies and the heads of the administration for approval. Such
policy should include all forms of remuneration, including the
fixed-rate remuneration, performance-based remuneration,
financial incentive schemes, pension arrangements and
termination payments as well as conditions which would allow
the company to recover the amounts or suspend the payments
by specifying the circumstances under which it would be
expedient to do so;
2) submit to the collegial body proposals regarding individual
remuneration for members of the collegial bodies and the heads
of the administration in order to ensure that they would be
consistent with the company’s remuneration policy and the
evaluation of the performance of the persons concerned;
3) review, on a regular basis, the remuneration policy and its
implementation.
No
There is no remuneration
committee.
5.4. Audit committee.
5.4.1. The key functions of the audit committee are defined in the legal
acts regulating the activities of the audit committee
6
.
Yes
The audit committee performs the
functions provided for in the
provisions of the audit committee.
5.4.2. All members of the committee should be furnished with complete
information on particulars of accounting, financial and other operations of
the company. The heads of the company’s administration should inform
the audit committee about the methods of accounting for significant and
unusual transactions where the accounting may be subject to different
approaches.
Yes
The audit committee performs the
functions provided for in the
provisions of the audit committee.
6
Issues related to the activities of audit committees are regulated by Regulation No. 537/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council
of 16 April 2014 on specific requirements regarding statutory audit of public-interest entities, the Law on the Audit of Financial Statements
of the Republic of Lithuania, and the Rules Regulating the Activities of Audit Committees approved by the Bank of Lithuania.
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5.4.3. The audit committee should decide whether the participation of the
chair of the management board, the manager of the company, the chief
finance officer (or senior employees responsible for finance and
accounting), the internal and external auditors in its meetings is required
(and, if required, when). The committee should be entitled, when needed,
to meet the relevant persons without members of the management bodies
present.
Yes
No comment
5.4.4. The audit committee should be informed of the internal auditor’s
work program, and should be furnished with internal audit’s reports or
periodic summaries. The audit committee should also be informed of the
work program of the external auditor and should be furnished with report
disclosing all relationships between the independent auditor and the
company and its group.
Yes
No comment
5.4.5. The audit committee should examine whether the company
complies with the applicable provisions regulating the possibility of
lodging a complaint or reporting anonymously his/her suspicions of
potential violations committed at the company and should also ensure
that there is a procedure in place for proportionate and independent
investigation of such issues and appropriate follow-up actions.
Yes
No comment
5.4.6. The audit committee should submit to the supervisory board or,
where the supervisory board is not formed, to the management board its
activity report at least once in every six months, at the time that annual
and half-yearly reports are approved.
Yes
No comment
6. Principle: Prevention and disclosure of conflicts of interest
The corporate governance framework should encourage members of the company’s supervisory and management
bodies to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure a transparent and effective mechanism of disclosure of conflicts of
interest related to members of the supervisory and management bodies.
The corporate governance framework should recognise the rights of stakeholders as established by law and
encourage active co-operation between companies and stakeholders in creating the company value, jobs and
financial sustainability. For the purposes of this Principle, the concept “stakeholders” includes investors,
employees, creditors, suppliers, clients, local community and other persons having certain interest in the company
concerned.
Any member of the company’s supervisory and management body should
avoid a situation, in which his/her personal interests are in conflict or may
be in conflict with the company’s interests. In case such a situation did
occur, a member of the company’s supervisory and management body
should, within reasonable time, inform other members of the same
collegial body or the company’s body that has elected him/her, or to the
company’s shareholders about a situation of a conflict of interest, indicate
the nature of the conflict and value, where possible.
Yes
No comment
7. Principle: Remuneration policy of the company
The remuneration policy and the procedure for review and disclosure of such policy established at the company
should prevent potential conflicts of interest and abuse in determining remuneration of members of the collegial
bodies and heads of the administration, in addition it should ensure the publicity and transparency of the company’s
remuneration policy and its long-term strategy.
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7.1.The company should approve and post the remuneration policy on
the website of the company; such policy should be reviewed on a regular
basis and be consistent with the company’s long-term strategy.
Yes
No comment.
7.2.The remuneration policy should include all forms of remuneration,
including the fixed-rate remuneration, performance-based remuneration,
financial incentive schemes, pension arrangements and termination
payments as well as the conditions specifying the cases where the
company can recover the disbursed amounts or suspend the payments.
Yes
The Company is in compliance
with the legislation regulating
labour relations effective in the
Republic of Lithuania. The
remuneration policy comprises
fixed-rate and variable
components of remuneration;
according to the policy, the
variable component of
remuneration is not paid to
executives if the level of
implementation of objectives is
below 100%.
7.3.With a view to avoid potential conflicts of interest, the remuneration
policy should provide that members of the collegial bodies which perform
the supervisory functions should not receive remuneration based on the
company’s performance.
Yes
According to the remuneration
policy, the variable component of
remuneration is not paid to
members of the collegial bodies.
7.4.The remuneration policy should provide sufficient information on the
policy regarding termination payments. Termination payments should not
exceed a fixed amount or a fixed number of annual wages and in general
should not be higher than the non-variable component of remuneration
for two years or the equivalent thereof. Termination payments should not
be paid if the contract is terminated due to inadequate performance.
No
The remuneration policy defines
termination payments; however, it
does not provide for specific
thresholds of such payments.
7.5.In the event that the financial incentive scheme is applied at the
company, the remuneration policy should contain sufficient information
about the retention of shares after the award thereof. Where remuneration
is based on the award of shares, shares should not be vested at least for
three years after the award thereof. After vesting, members of the
collegial bodies and heads of the administration should retain a certain
number of shares until the end of their term in office, subject to the need
to compensate for any costs related to the acquisition of shares.
Not
applicable
The Company does not anticipate
nor apply schemes according to
which members of collegial bodies
and heads of the administration
are remunerated with shares,
share options, etc.
7.6.The company should publish information about the implementation of
the remuneration policy on its website, with a key focus on the
remuneration policy in respect of the collegial bodies and managers in the
next and, where relevant, subsequent financial years. It should also
contain a review of how the remuneration policy was implemented during
the previous financial year. The information of such nature should not
include any details having a commercial value. Particular attention should
be paid on the major changes in the company’s remuneration policy,
compared to the previous financial year.
Yes
The Company publishes a
remuneration report
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7.7.It is recommended that the remuneration policy or any major change
of the policy should be included on the agenda of the general meeting of
shareholders. The schemes under which members and employees of a
collegial body receive remuneration in shares or share options should be
approved by the general meeting of shareholders.
Yes
The remuneration policy has been
approved by the general meeting
of shareholders.
8. Principle: Role of stakeholders in corporate governance
The corporate governance framework should recognise the rights of stakeholders entrenched in the laws or mutual
agreements and encourage active cooperation between companies and stakeholders in creating the company value,
jobs and financial sustainability. For the purposes of this Principle, the concept “stakeholders” includes investors,
employees, creditors, suppliers, clients, local community and other persons having certain interest in the company
concerned.
8.1.The corporate governance framework should ensure that the rights
and lawful interests of stakeholders are protected.
Yes
The Company has a collective
agreement concluded.
8.2.The corporate governance framework should create conditions for
stakeholders to participate in corporate governance in the manner
prescribed by law. Examples of participation by stakeholders in corporate
governance include the participation of employees or their
representatives in the adoption of decisions that are important for the
company, consultations with employees or their representatives on
corporate governance and other important matters, participation of
employees in the company’s authorised capital, involvement of creditors
in corporate governance in the cases of the company’s insolvency, etc.
Yes
No comment
8.3.Where stakeholders participate in the corporate governance process,
they should have access to relevant information.
Yes
No comment
8.4.Stakeholders should be provided with the possibility of reporting
confidentially any illegal or unethical practices to the collegial body
performing the supervisory function.
Yes
No comment
9. Principle: Disclosure of information
The corporate governance framework should ensure the timely and accurate disclosure of all material corporate
issues, including the financial situation, operations and governance of the company.
9.1.In accordance with the company’s procedure on confidential
information and commercial secrets and the legal acts regulating the
processing of personal data, the information publicly disclosed by the
company should include but not be limited to the following:
9.1.1. The financial and operating results of the company;
Yes
The information is published in the
Company’s financial statements,
and on websites of the Company
and the stock exchange.
9.1.2. Objectives and non-financial information of the company;
Yes
No comment
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9.1.3. persons holding a stake in the company or controlling it directly
and/or indirectly and/or together with related persons as well as
the structure of the group of companies and their relationships
by specifying the final beneficiary;
Yes
No comment
9.1.4. members of the company’s supervisory and management
bodies who are deemed independent, the manager of the
company, the shares or votes held by them at the company,
participation in corporate governance of other companies, their
competence and remuneration;
Yes
No comment
9.1.5. reports of the existing committees on their composition, number
of meetings and attendance of members during the last year as
well as the main directions and results of their activities;
No
No comment
9.1.6. potential key risk factors, the company’s risk management and
supervision policy;
Yes
No comment
9.1.7. the company’s transactions with related parties;
Yes
No comment
9.1.8. main issues related to employees and other stakeholders (for
instance, human resource policy, participation of employees in
corporate governance, award of the company’s shares or share
options as incentives, relationships with creditors, suppliers,
local community, etc.);
Yes
No comment
9.1.9. structure and strategy of corporate governance;
Yes
No comment
9.1.10. initiatives and measures of social responsibility policy and anti-
corruption fight, significant current or planned investment
projects.
This list should be deemed as a minimum recommendation, while the
companies are encouraged not to limit themselves to disclosure of the
information specified in this list. This principle of the Code does not
exempt companies from their obligation to disclose information as
provided for in the applicable legal acts.
Yes
No comment
9.2 When disclosing the information specified in paragraph 9.1.1 of
recommendation 9.1, it is recommended that the company which is a
parent company in respect of other companies should disclose
information about the consolidated results of the whole group of
companies.
Yes
No comment
9.3 When disclosing the information specified in paragraph 9.1.4 of
recommendation 9.1, it is recommended that the information on the
professional experience and qualifications of members of the company’s
supervisory and management bodies and the manager of the company
as well as potential conflicts of interest which could affect their decisions
should be provided. It is further recommended that the remuneration or
other income of members of the company’s supervisory and management
bodies and the manager of the company should be disclosed, as provided
for in greater detail in Principle 7.
Yes
No comment
9.4 Information should be disclosed in such a way that neither
shareholders nor investors are discriminated with regard to the manner
or scope of access to information. Information should be disclosed to all
simultaneously.
Yes
The information is published on
websites of the Company and the
Vilnius stock exchange.
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10. Principle: Selection of the company’s audit firm
The company’s audit firm selection mechanism should ensure the independence of the report and opinion of the
audit firm.
10.1. With a view to obtain an objective opinion on the company’s
financial position and financial results, the company’s annual financial
statements and the financial information provided in its annual report
should be audited by an independent audit firm.
Yes
No comment.
10.2. It is recommended that the audit firm would be proposed to the
general meeting of shareholders by the supervisory board or, if the
supervisory board is not formed at the company, by the management
board of the company.
Yes
The Company complies with the
recommendation to have the
candidature for the audit firm to be
proposed to the general meeting of
shareholders by the management
board.
10.3. In the event that the audit firm has received remuneration from the
company for the non-audit services provided, the company should
disclose this publicly. This information should also be available to the
supervisory board or, if the supervisory board is not formed at the
company, by the management board of the company when considering
which audit firm should be proposed to the general meeting of
shareholders.
Yes
Except for translation services, no
services other than the audit of the
financial statements were provided
during the audit.