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RNS Number : 2510T

Petrol AD

02 December 2011

Consolidated financial statements

as of September 30, 2011

and Notes to the consolidated financial statements

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the period ended September 30, 2011

 
                                    Note  Nine months  Nine months      Three months       Three 
                                                ended        ended   ended September      months 
                                            September    September          30, 2011       ended 
                                             30, 2011     30, 2010           BGN'000   September 
                                              BGN'000      BGN'000                      30, 2010 
                                                                                         BGN'000 
 
Revenue                              6      1,055,398      836,091           420,697     330,585 
Other income                         7          2,079        2,979               472         931 
 
Cost of goods sold                          (989,115)    (761,477)         (398,888)   (301,701) 
Materials and consumables            8        (6,269)      (6,630)           (1,930)     (1,975) 
Hired services                       9       (20,288)     (23,749)           (6,975)     (8,282) 
Employee benefits expenses           10      (19,245)     (15,971)           (6,461)     (5,256) 
Depreciation and amortisation 
 expenses                            14      (11,256)     (10,797)           (3,588)     (3,335) 
Other expenses                       11       (6,913)      (4,087)           (2,267)     (1,716) 
 
Finance income                       12        20,251        5,761           (9,100)       2,392 
Finance costs                        12      (25,837)     (20,891)           (9,776)       1,483 
Share of profit of associates        16             -          197                 -          67 
                                          -----------  -----------  ----------------  ---------- 
 
Profit (loss) before taxes                    (1,195)        1,426          (17,816)      13,193 
 
Income tax benefit (expense)         13         1,563        (729)             1,938     (1,574) 
                                          -----------  -----------  ----------------  ---------- 
 
Net profit (loss) for the 
 period                                           368          697          (15,878)      11,619 
                                          -----------  -----------  ----------------  ---------- 
 
Attributable to: 
 
     Owners of the Parent company                 357          809          (15,880)      11,640 
     Non-controlling interest                      11        (112)                 2        (21) 
                                          -----------  ----------- 
 
Total comprehensive income 
 for the period                                   368          697          (15,878)      11,619 
                                          ===========  ===========  ================  ========== 
 
 

These consolidated financial statements have been approved on behalf of Petrol AD by:

 
 
 Svetoslav Yordanov     Daniela Taskova-Stoykova 
 Executive Director     Chief Accountant 
 

November 29, 2011

(The accompanying notes from page 8 to page 40 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As of September 30, 2011

 
                                      Note  September              December 
                                                  30,   June 30,        31, 
                                                 2011       2011       2010 
                                              BGN'000    BGN'000    BGN'000 
 
Non-current assets 
 
    Property, plant and equipment 
     and intangible assets             14     167,913    168,430    174,284 
    Investment properties              15      28,191     28,272     28,470 
    Goodwill                           18      18,332     18,332     18,332 
    Deferred tax assets                13       4,364      1,911      1,344 
    Loans granted                      19      11,943      9,213     34,902 
    Compulsory inventory               20      63,980     63,980     34,939 
                                            --------- 
 
Total non-current assets                      294,723    290,138    292,271 
                                            ---------   --------   -------- 
 
Current assets 
 
    Inventories                        20      43,144     31,383     77,733 
    Loans granted                      19      98,012     94,055     94,437 
    Trade and other receivables        21     197,683    102,603     83,181 
    Current income tax receivable      29           8        267          - 
    Cash                               22      68,989     65,675     11,321 
                                            --------- 
 
Total current assets                          407,836    293,983    266,672 
                                            ---------   --------   -------- 
 
Total assets                                  702,559    584,121    558,943 
                                            =========   ========   ======== 
 
Shareholder's equity 
 
    Share capital                      23      76,401     76,401        76,401 
    Reserve from adoption of IFRS      24      18,542     18,378        20,456 
    Legal reserves                             18,864     18,864        18,914 
    Accumulated loss                         (79,176)   (63,162)      (81,177) 
                                            ---------   --------   ----------- 
 
Total equity, attributable the 
 owners of the Parent Company                  34,631     50,481        34,594 
                                            ---------   --------   ----------- 
 
Non-controlling interest                           54         52         4,301 
                                            ---------   --------   ----------- 
 
Total equity and reserves                      34,685     50,533        38,895 
                                            --------- 
 
Non-current liabilities 
 
    Borrowings                         25      42,396     42,672        43,485 
    Obligations under finance lease    26       1,627      1,793         2,379 
    Retirement benefits obligations    27         190        190           190 
 
Total non-current liabilities                  44,213     44,655        46,054 
                                            ---------   --------   ----------- 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As of September 30, 2011 (continued)

 
                                      Note  September              December 
                                                  30,   June 30,        31, 
                                                 2011       2011       2010 
                                              BGN'000    BGN'000    BGN'000 
 
Current liabilities 
 
    Trade and other payables           28     316,400    202,871    228,620 
    Borrowings                         25     306,129    284,716    240,207 
    Obligations under finance lease    26       1,111      1,325      1,517 
    Retirement benefits obligations    27          21         21         21 
    Current income tax payable         29           -          -      3,629 
                                            --------- 
 
Total current liabilities                     623,661    488,933    473,994 
                                            ---------   --------   -------- 
 
Total liabilities                             667,874    533,588    520,048 
                                            ---------   --------   -------- 
 
Total equity and liabilities                  702,559    584,121    558,943 
                                            =========   ========   ======== 
 

These consolidated financial statements have been approved on behalf of Petrol AD by:

 
 
 Svetoslav Yordanov     Daniela Taskova-Stoykova 
 Executive Director     Chief Accountant 
 

November 29, 2011

(The accompanying notes from page 8 to page 40 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY

For the period ended September 30, 2011

 
                                     Equity attributable to the owners of              Non-controlling      Total 
                                               the Parent Company                             Interest     equity 
 
 
                                                                                               BGN'000 
                                                                                                          BGN'000 
                              Share     Reserve       Legal   Accumulated      Total 
                            Capital        from    reserves          loss 
                                       adoption 
                                        of IFRS 
                            BGN'000     BGN'000     BGN'000       BGN'000    BGN'000 
 
 Balance at 
  January 1, 2010            76,401      20,657      18,914      (83,918)     32,054             (101)     31,953 
 
 Profit for the 
  period                          -           -           -           809        809             (112)        697 
 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                          -           -           -           809        809             (112)        697 
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------  ----------------  --------- 
 
 Dividends payable 
  written off                     -           -           -           234        234                 -        234 
 Reserve of disposed 
  assets                          -       (201)           -           201          -                 -          - 
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------  ----------------  --------- 
 
 Balance at 
  September 30, 
  2010                       76,401      20,456      18,914      (82,674)     33,097             (213)     32,884 
                          =========  ==========  ==========  ============  =========  ================  ========= 
 
 Profit for the 
  period                          -           -           -         1,497      1,497              (87)      1,410 
 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                          -           -           -         1,497      1,497              (87)      1,410 
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------  ----------------  --------- 
 
 Acquisition 
  of non-controlling 
  interest in 
  acquired subsidiaries           -           -           -             -          -             4,601      4,601 
 
 Balance at 
  December 31, 
  2010                       76,401      20,456      18,914      (81,177)     34,594             4,301     38,895 
                          =========  ==========  ==========  ============  =========  ================  ========= 
 
 Profit for the 
  period                          -           -           -           357        357                11        368 
 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                          -           -           -           357        357                11        368 
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------  ----------------  --------- 
 
 Acquisition 
  of additional 
  share in subsidiary             -           -           -         (286)      (286)           (4,258)    (4,544) 
 Dividends paid                   -           -           -          (64)       (64)                 -       (64) 
 Recovered loss                   -           -        (50)            50          -                 -          - 
 Reserve of disposed 
  assets                          -     (1,914)           -         1,944         30                 -         30 
                          ---------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------  ----------------  --------- 
 
 Balance at 
  September 30, 
  2011                       76,401      18,542      18,864      (79,176)     34,631                54     34,685 
                          =========  ==========  ==========  ============  =========  ================  ========= 
 

These consolidated financial statements have been approved on behalf of Petrol AD by:

 
 
 Svetoslav Yordanov     Daniela Taskova-Stoykova 
 Executive Director     Chief Accountant 
 

November 29, 2011

(The accompanying notes from page 8 to page 40 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the period ended September 30, 2011

 
                                                   Nine             Nine            Three            Three 
                                                 months           months           months           months 
                                                  ended            ended            ended            ended 
                                              September        September        September        September 
                                               30, 2011         30, 2010              30,              30, 
                                                BGN'000          BGN'000             2011             2010 
                                                                                  BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 
 Net profit (loss) before taxes                 (1,195)            1,426         (17,816)           12,257 
 
 Adjustments for: 
 
  Depreciation/amortisation of 
   property, plant and equipment 
   and intangible assets                         11,256           10,797            3,588            3,335 
  Interest expense, bank fees and 
   commissions, net                              18,555           12,379            7,893            4,192 
  Shortages and normal loss, net 
   of excess assets                               1,657              807            1,055              636 
  Provisions for unused paid leave 
   and retirement benefits                          345              352             (27)               65 
  Impairment of assets                              (1)                -                -                - 
  Loss (gain) on liquidation of 
   assets                                         1,473              138               42                - 
  Net effect from applying the 
   equity method                                      -            (197)                -             (67) 
  Loss on transactions with derivative                -              121                -                - 
  Gain on sale of property, plant 
   and equipment                                  (374)            (594)            (664)            (310) 
  Gain on redeemed bonds                       (13,100)                -            4,265                - 
  Unrealised foreign exchange differences         3,794            4,591            5,336            1,943 
                                            -----------      ----------- 
                                                                                        - 
 Cash flows provided by operating 
  activities                                     22,410           29,820            3,672           22,051 
 
   Increase (decrease) in trade 
    payables                                    125,241           48,753          129,957           41,066 
   Decrease (increase) in inventories             3,891         (34,046)         (12,816)         (16,200) 
   Decrease (increase) in trade 
    receivables                               (114,354)          (7,025)         (95,080)         (14,407) 
                                            -----------      -----------      -----------      ----------- 
                                                                                        - 
 Cash flows provided by operating 
  activities                                     37,188           37,502           25,733           32,510 
 
   Interest and bank fees and commissions 
    paid                                        (9,759)          (3,326)          (2,975)          (1,202) 
   Income taxes paid                            (5,012)            (972)            (256)             (65) 
                                            -----------      -----------      -----------      ----------- 
                                                                                        - 
 Net cash provided by operating 
  activities                                     22,417           33,204           22,502           31,243 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the period ended September 30, 2011 (continued)

 
                                                 Nine             Nine            Three            Three 
                                               months           months           months           months 
                                                ended            ended            ended            ended 
                                            September        September        September        September 
                                             30, 2011         30, 2010              30,              30, 
                                              BGN'000          BGN'000             2011             2010 
                                                                                BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 
  Payments for acquisition of property, 
   plant and equipment and intangible 
   assets                                     (6,084)          (7,064)          (2,901)          (2,839) 
  Proceeds from sale of property, 
   plant and equipment                            819              865              300              413 
  Interest received on loans and 
   deposits granted                               451            1,338            (425)              897 
  Net payments from transactions 
   with derivatives                                 -            (121)                -                - 
  Proceeds from (payments for) 
   loans and deposits granted, net           (20,610)         (38,378)          (8,103)         (25,281) 
                                          -----------      ----------- 
                                                                                      -                - 
 Net cash used in investing activities       (25,424)         (43,360)         (11,129)         (26,810) 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 
  Proceeds from bank and trade 
   loans                                       23,504           19,090                -           16,913 
  Payments for bank and trade loans 
   and bond issue                            (20,345)         (10,257)          (7,433)         (10,025) 
  Payments on leaseback agreements              (900)                -            (245)                - 
  Dividends received                                -              260                -              260 
  Dividends paid                                  (2)              (2)              (1)              (1) 
  Lease payments                              (1,158)          (1,397)            (380)            (465) 
                                          -----------      ----------- 
 
 Net cash provided by financing 
  activities                                    1,099            7,694          (8,059)            6,682 
 
 Net decrease in cash and cash 
  equivalents for the period                  (1,908)          (2,462)            3,314           11,115 
                                                                                      -                - 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  the beginning of the period                  11,172           18,932                -                - 
                                          -----------      ----------- 
                                                                                      -                - 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  the end of the period (see also 
  note 22)                                      9,264           16,470            3,314           11,115 
                                          ===========      ===========      ===========      =========== 
 

These consolidated financial statements have been approved on behalf of Petrol AD by:

 
 
 Svetoslav Yordanov     Daniela Taskova-Stoykova 
 Executive Director     Chief Accountant 
 

November 29, 2011

(The accompanying notes from page 8 to page 40 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)

Notes

to the consolidated financial statements

as of September 30, 2011

   1.         Legal status 

Petrol AD (the Parent Company) is registered in the city of Sofia. The registered office of the Parent Company is 43 Cherni Vruh Blvd, Sofia city. As of September 30, 2011 the majority shareholder of Petrol AD is Petrol Holding AD with 55.48% ownership of the share capital (see also note 23).

As of July 1, 1998 Petrol AD is registered as a public company in the public register of the Financial Supervision Commission.

The main activities of Petrol AD and its subsidiaries (the Group) are retail and wholesale of oil and non-oil products, rendering of transport and maintenance services. The Parent Company is one of the oldest commercial companies in Bulgaria and owns the largest network of fuel stations in the country.

These consolidated financial statements were approved for issue by the Management on November 29, 2011.

   2.         Basis for preparation of the consolidated financial statements and accounting principles 
   2.1.      General 

These financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the interpretations, issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC), as approved by the European Union (the EU) and applicable in the Republic of Bulgaria.

These financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis.

   2.2.      Applying new and revised IFRS 
   2.2.1.   Standards and Interpretations effective and adopted in the current period 

The following amendments to the existing standards issued by the IASB and adopted by the EU are effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2011:

   --     Amendments to IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures - Simplifying the disclosure requirements for government-related entities and clarifying the definition of a related party, adopted by the EU on 19 July 2010 (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2011), 

-- Amendments to IAS 32 Financial Instruments:Presentation - Accounting for rights issues, adopted by the EU on 23 December 2009 (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 February 2010),

-- Amendments to IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of IFRS - Limited Exemption from Comparative IFRS 7 Disclosures for First-time Adopters, adopted by the EU on 30 September 2010 (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2010),

-- Amendments to IFRIC 14 IAS 19 - The Limit on a defined benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction - Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement, adopted by the EU on 19 July 2010(effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2011),

-- Amendments to various standards and interpretations "Improvements to IFRSs (2010)" resulting from the annual improvement project of IFRS published on 6 May 2010 (IFRS 1, IFRS 3, IFRS 7, IAS 1, IAS 27, IAS 34, IFRIC 13) primarily with a view to removing inconsistencies and clarifying wording, adopted by the EU on 18 February 2011(amendments are to be applied for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2010 or 1 January 2011 depending on standard/interpretation),

-- IFRIC 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments, adopted by the EU on 23 July 2010 (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2010).

   2.2.1.   Standards and Interpretations effective and adopted in the current period (continued) 

The adoption of the above amendments has not led to any changes in the Group's accounting policies.

   2.2.2.   Standards and Interpretations issued by IASB but not yet adopted 

At present, IFRS as adopted by the EU do not significantly differ from regulations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) except from the following standards, amendments to the existing standards and interpretations, which were not endorsed for use as of the date of authorisation of these financial statements:

-- IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013),

-- Amendments to IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of IFRS - Severe Hyperinflation and Removal of Fixed Dates for First-time Adopters (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2011),

-- Amendments to IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Transfers of Financial Assets (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2011),

-- Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes - Deferred Tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2012).

-- IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013),

-- IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013),

-- IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities(effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013),

-- IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013),

-- Amendments to IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013),

-- Amendments to IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013),

-- Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2012),

-- IFRIC 20 Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013),

The Group anticipates that the adoption of these standards, amendments to the existing standards and interpretations will have no material impact on the financial statements of the Group in the period of initial application.

At the same time, hedge accounting regarding the portfolio of financial assets and liabilities, whose principals have not been adopted by the EU, is still unregulated.

According to the Group's estimates, application of hedge accounting for the portfolio of financial assets or liabilities pursuant to IAS 39: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, would not significantly impact the financial statements, if applied as at the reporting date.

   2.3.      Functional and presentation currency of the consolidated financial statements 

Functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates and in which it primary generates and expends cash. An entity's functional currency reflects the major transactions, events and conditions that are significant to the Group.

The Group keeps its records and prepares its financial statements in the national currency of the Republic of Bulgaria - the Bulgarian Lev, which is adopted by the Group as its functional currency.

These consolidated financial statements are presented in thousand Bulgarian Levs.

   2.4.      Foreign currency 

Transactions in foreign currency are initially recorded at the official rate of exchange of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) as of the date of the transaction. The foreign exchange rate differences, arising upon the settlement of these monetary positions or at restatement of these positions at rates, different from those when initially recorded, are reported in profit or loss for the period in which they arise.

The monetary positions denominated in foreign currency as of September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are stated in these consolidated financial statements at the closing exchange rate of BNB. The closing exchange rates of BGN against USD for the respective reporting period of the consolidated financial statements are as follows:

 
 September 30, 2011:    1 USD = BGN 1.44844 
 June 30, 2011:         1 USD = BGN 1.35323 
 December 31, 2010:     1 USD = BGN 1.47276 
 
   2.5.      Accounting estimates and reasonable assumptions 

The preparation of consolidatedfinancial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make certain accounting estimates and reasonable assumptions that affect some of the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are based on the best estimate of management, taking into account historical experience and analysis of all factors of significance in the circumstances as of the date of the consolidatedfinancial statements. The actual results could differ from those estimates, presented in these consolidated financial statements.

   2.6.      Subsidiary companies and consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Parent company and its subsidiaries. A subsidiary is an entity that is controlled by the Parent company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an enterprise, so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

In compliance with SIC 12 Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities, the financial statements of two entities are consolidated in their capacity of special purpose entities as of January 1, 2009 (see also note 31).

For consolidation purposes, the separate financial statements of the Parent Company, its subsidiaries and the controlled special purpose entities have been combined on a line-by-line basis by adding together items of assets, liabilities, equity, income and expenses. All intragroup balances as of September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and intragroup transactions as of September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and 2010, as well as all intragroup profits and losses, including unrealised profits and losses as of September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and 2010 are eliminated in full. The carrying amount of the investments in each subsidiary, hold by the Parent Company or any of the subsidiaries and the Parent Company's portion of equity of each subsidiary are eliminated.

The results of subsidiaries, which have been acquired or disposed by the Group during the reporting period, are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date of the acquisition, till the date at which control ceases.

Non-controlling interest is the equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly to the Parent Company. Non-controlling interest is represented within equity in the consolidated statement of financial position, separately from the equity of the owners of the parent. In each business combination the acquirer measure any non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or by the proportional share of the non-controlling interest in the identifiable net assets of the acquiree.

   2.6.      Subsidiary companies and consolidation (continued) 

Profit or loss or any component of the other comprehensive income is attributed to the owners of the Parent Company and non-controlling interests. The total comprehensive income is attributable to the owners of the Parent Company and non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.

   2.7.      Associates 

An associate is an enterprise over which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is the right of participation in, but not control over, the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee.

Investments in associates are presented in the statement of financial position in accordance with IAS 28 Investments in Associates, using the equity method of accounting, according to which the investment is recorded initially at cost and adjusted by post-acquisition changes in the investor's share in the net assets of the associate.

   2.8.      Goodwill 

Goodwill, arisen in business combination, is recognised as an asset at the date when control over the company, subject to business combination, is acquired. Goodwill represents the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the acquisition date fair value of the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquiree over the net acquisition date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. When the acquisition cost is lower than the fair value of the net assets acquired by the Group, the acquirer should reassess the identification and measurement of the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and the cost of the business combination and any excess remaining after that reassessment should be recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Subsequent to its initial recognition goodwill is not amortised, in compliance with IFRS 3 Business combinations, applicable for reporting periods after March 31, 2004. At the end of each reporting period a test for impairment is performed (see also note 4).

3. Definition and valuation of the statement of financial position and the statement of comprehensive income items

   3.1.      Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 

Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are initially carried at acquisition cost, including the purchase price, import duties and non-refundable taxes, as well as any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. After initial recognition, property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation/amortisation and impairment loss, if any (see also note 3.3).

When property, plant and equipment include significant items having various useful lives, such items are reported as separate assets.

Subsequent costs, including costs for replacement of components of property, plant and equipment are capitalised in the amount of the asset, if they satisfy the recognition principle. The carrying amount of the replaced item is derecognised in accordance with the requirements of IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment. All other subsequent costs are recognised as expenses for the period as incurred.

   3.1.      Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (continued) 

Depreciation and amortisation are charged over the estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

As of the end of each reporting period, the Group's management reviews useful lives and amortisation/depreciation methods of the property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. If differences between expectations and previous estimates are identified, changes are made in accordance with IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors.

The assets' estimated useful lives are as follows:

 
 Useful life                                  2011           2010 
 
 Administrative and trade buildings       25 years       25 years 
 Property, plant and equipment        2 - 25 years   2 - 25 years 
 Vehicles                             4 - 10 years   4 - 10 years 
 Office equipment                          7 years        7 years 
 Intangible assets                     2 - 7 years    2 - 7 years 
 

Depreciation of an asset begins in the month following the month in which it is available for use and ceases at the earlier of the date that the asset is classified as held for sale, in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations and the date of its derecognition.

Land, assets under construction and fully depreciated assets are not depreciated.

   3.2.      Investment properties 

Investment property is a property held by the Group to accumulate rent income or to increase the equity value, or both (including property under construction for future use as investment property).

Investment property is measured at its cost less any accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any (see also 3.3).

Depreciation on investment property is charged in profit or loss by using the straight-line method, based on its estimated useful live.

The investment property's estimated useful lives are as follows:

 
 Useful life                                 2011          2010 
 
 Administrative and trade buildings      25 years      25 years 
 Machines, plant and equipment        2, 3 and 25   2, 3 and 25 
                                            years         years 
 Office equipment                         7 years       7 years 
 

As of the end of each reporting period, the Group's management reviews useful lives and depreciation methods of the investment property. If differences between expectations and previous estimates are identified, changes are made in accordance with IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors.

   3.3.      Impairment of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill 

As of the end of each reporting period, the Group's management estimates if there are indications for impairment of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit, to which the asset belongs.

The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell the asset and its value in use. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (cash generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. Impairment loss is recognised immediately as expense in profit or loss unless the asset is revalued when the impairment loss is reported as decrease in the revaluation reserve.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (cash generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately as income in profit or loss.

Impairment loss is recognised for a cash-generating unit to which goodwill was allocated only if the recoverable amount is lower than its carrying amount. The impairment loss reduces the carrying amount of the assets in the cash-generating unit, first the carrying amount of goodwill is reduced and then, the carrying amount of other assets in the unit, pro rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset to the total amount of the unit. The impairment loss of goodwill could not be reversed.

   3.4.      Inventories 

Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises purchase price, transportation, customs duties and other similar costs. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all estimated costs to be incurred in selling.

Upon consumption, the cost of inventories is calculated using the following methods:

 
 Fuel and other goods   Weighted average cost 
 Materials              Weighted average cost 
 
   3.5.      Financial instruments 

A financial instrument is a contract that gives rights to both a financial asset of one enterprise and a financial liability or equity instrument of another enterprise.

Financial assets and liabilities are recognised in the statement of financial position only when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are removed from the statement of financial position after the contractual rights for receiving cash flows have expired or the asset is transferred and the transfer meets the derecognition requirements under IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Financial liability is removed from the statement of financial position when, and only when, it is extinguished - that is when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled, or expires.

On initial recognition financial assets (liabilities) are measured at fair value. Transaction costs, which are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of the financial assets (liabilities), are included in their value, except when the financial assets (liabilities) are measured at fair value through profit or loss.

   3.5.      Financial instruments (continued) 

For the purposes of subsequent measurement, in accordance with the requirements of IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, the Group classifies the financial assets and liabilities as: financial assets (liabilities) at fair value through profit or loss; loans and receivables; financial liabilities at amortised cost. Classification in the respective category depends on the terms of the respective contract. The Group does not apply this classification of the assets and liabilities for the purposes of presentation in the statement of financial position

   3.5.1.   Financial assets (liabilities), measured at fair value through profit or loss 

After their initial recognition these financial assets measured at fair value though profit or loss are measured at fair value as of the end of the reporting period and all differences from this value are recognised in profit or loss for the period in which they arise.

   3.5.2.   Loans granted and receivables 

Loans granted and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable terms for settlement, which are not quoted on an active market. The assets from this category are presented in the statement of financial position of the Group as receivables on interest-bearing loans, trade and other receivables and cash.

Receivables on interest-bearing loans, trade and other receivables

After its initial recognition, trade receivables and receivables on interest bearing loans are measured at amortised cost by using the effective interest rate method, less impairment loss, if any. Current receivables are not subject to amortisation. Impairment loss is accrued if any objective evidence exists, such as significant financial difficulties of the borrower, probability the borrower to be entered into liquidation and other (see also note 3.5.3).

Cash

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows preparation, cash comprise cash in hand, cash at banks and cash in transfer, with the exception of restricted cash, which the Group temporarily has no right to use.

   3.5.3.   Impairment of financial assets 

As of the end of the reporting period, the management reviews whether there is any indication for impairment of all financial assets, except for financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets are impaired only when there is any objective evidence that as a result of one or more events occurred after their initial recognition, the expected cash flows have declined.

If any such evidence exists regarding assets measured at cost, the impairment loss is determined as the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of expected future cash flows discounted by the present market interest rate for similar assets.

Impairment loss on loans granted and receivables carried at amortised cost is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted by the financial asset's original effective interest rate. Impairment loss is immediately recognised in profit or loss. It is recovered if a subsequent increase of the recoverable amount could be objectively tied to the occurrence of an event after the date on which the impairment loss was recognised.

   3.5.4.   Financial liabilities at amortised cost 

After their initial recognition, the Group measures all financial liabilities at amortised cost except for financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit and loss; financial liabilities originating when the transfer of an asset does not meet the derecognition conditions; agreements for financial guarantees, engagements for granting loans at an interest rate that is lower than the market interest rate. These liabilities are presented in the Company's statement of financial position as trade and other liabilities and Borrowings.

Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables incur as a result from purchased goods or services. Current liabilities are not amortised.

Borrowings

Interest bearing loans are initially recognised at fair value, determined from the cash proceeds less transaction costs. After initial recognition, interest bearing loans are measured at amortised cost, as any difference between the initial value and the value at maturity is recognised in profit or loss over the loan period, using the effective interest rate method. If no transaction costs have been incurred in negotiating an interest bearing loan, the loan is not subject to amortisation. The same applies to bank overdrafts, where the borrower is entitled to utilise or repay the borrowed funds many times within the pre-determined overdraft limit.

Finance costs, including direct costs for obtaining the loan, are accounted for on an accrual basis using the effective interest rate method, except for transaction costs on bank overdrafts, which are recognised in profit or loss on a straight line basis over the overdraft period.

The effective interest rate method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset or a financial liability and of allocating the interest income or interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or proceeds through the expected life of the financial instrument or, when appropriate, a shorter period to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Group estimates cash flows considering all contractual terms of the financial instrument, except for anticipated future impairment losses. The calculation includes all fees, transaction costs, premiums or discounts paid or received between parties to the contract that are an integral part of the effective interest rate.

Interest bearing loans are classified as current when they are expected to be settled within twelve month period after the reporting period.

   3.5.5.   Share capital and redemption of own shares 

The share capital of the Parent Company is presented at historical cost as of the date of its registration.

When at the end of the reporting period the Group - through Parent company or subsidiary - has reacquired shares of the Parent company, their par value is presented as decrease of share capital, and the difference below or above the par value - in retained earnings, according to IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation.

   3.6.      Deferred income and deferred expenses 

The Group has recognised in the statement of financial position as deferred income and deferred expenses, income and expenses that are paid in the current, but refer to future reporting periods - guarantees, insurances, subscriptions, rents and other.

   3.7.      Retirement benefits obligations 

The Government of the Republic of Bulgaria is liable to provide pensions according to defined retirement benefits schemes. Costs related to payment of contributions under these schemes are recognised by the Group in profit or loss in the period they occur.

In accordance with the Labour Code, the Group has an obligation to pay retirement benefits to its employees, based on length of service, age and labour category. In accordance with the requirements of IAS 19 Employee benefits and its provisions, the Group recognises the present amount of the benefits as a liability. All actuarial gains and losses and past service cost is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

   3.8.      Income tax 

Income tax expense comprises current income tax and deferred tax.

The current income tax is based on taxable profit for the year by totalling of the current tax of each company within the Group specified in the individual tax returns of the Parent Company and its subsidiaries by applying the effective tax rate according to the tax legislation as of the date of the financial statements. Deferred tax is the income tax expected to be payable (recoverable) on taxable (deductible) temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the carrying amount of an asset and a liability in the statement of financial position, and the corresponding tax basis. Deferred tax is calculated using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, whereas deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences, only to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary difference can be utilised.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on the information that the Group is provided for as of the date of the issuance of the financial statements. Deferred tax is recognised as an expense or income in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised in the same or other period outside profit or loss, either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

In this case the deferred tax is also recognised outside profit or loss either directly in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

Although the taxation in Bulgaria is not performed on a consolidation basis, the Group has adopted a policy to recognise deferred tax assets (liabilities) on all temporary differences arising from the elimination of intra-group unrealised profits from sales of property, plant and equipment treated as temporary differences. The reversal of these temporary differences reflects in subsequent adjustments of depreciation costs in the acquirer or when the Group derecognises these assets and relevant margins are realised.

The current amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period. The Group reduces their amount to the extent that it is no probable that sufficient profit will be available against which the deferred tax asset to be utilised.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reported on a net basis when they are subject to a unified tax regime.

In accordance with the tax legislation enforceable for the years ended 2011 and 2010, the tax rates applied for the calculation of current tax liabilities of the Group is 10%, respectively. For the calculation of the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 the Group has used a tax rate of 10%.

   3.9.      Revenue and expenses recognition 
   3.9.1.   Revenue from sales of goods, services and other income 

Revenues and expenses are accounted for on an accrual basis, regardless of the date of cash receipts and payments. They are reported in compliance with the matching concept.

Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, less any discounts allowed and includes the gross economic benefits received by or due to the Group. The amounts gathered on behalf of third parties such as sales taxes, like value added tax, are excluded from the income. Revenue generated from sale of fuel is reported on its gross amount with the excise due, which is considered an integral part of the price of the goods.

Revenue from sales of goods is recognised when:

   --   The significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods are transferred to the buyer; 

-- The Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement nor effective control over the goods sold;

-- It is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group;

-- The amount of revenue and costs incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

When the outcome of a transaction involving rendering of services can be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the transaction at the end of the reporting period. When the outcome of a transaction cannot be estimated reliably revenue is recognised only to the extent that the expenses recognised are recoverable.

Gain or loss from sales of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and materials is reported as other income or other expense.

When economic benefits are expected to arise during few reporting periods and their relation with the revenue can be determined generally or indirectly, expenses are recognised in profit or loss on the basis of procedures for systematic and rational distribution.

Profit or loss arising from the exchange of assets is stated at the amount equal to the difference between the fair value of the asset received and the carrying amount of the asset exchanged.

   3.9.2.   Finance income and finance costs 

Borrowing costs that may be directly attributed to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset should be capitalised as part of the asset's cost. All other finance income and finance costs are accrued through profit or loss for all instruments measured at amortised cost by using the effective interest rate method.

   3.10.    Lease 

3.10.1 Finance lease

Finance lease is a lease agreement which substantially transfers all risks and rewards incidental to the ownership of an asset.

Assets acquired under finance lease are recognised at the lower of their fair value as of the date of acquisition or the present value of the minimum lease payments. The initial direct expenses incurred by the lessee are included in the cost of the asset. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the Group's statements of financial position as obligations under finance leases.

Lease payments are divided in interest payments and payments on principal so that a constant interest rate of the residual lease liability is obtained.

Finance lease causes depreciation expense for depreciable assets as well as finance expense for each reporting period. The depreciation policy for depreciable leased assets is consistent with the same for owned depreciable assets.

For the purpose of presenting the financial instruments in categories, defined in accordance with IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and measurement, liabilities under finance lease are classified as financial liabilities at amortised cost.

3.10.2. Operating lease

Costs incurred for assets leased under the operating lease contracts are recognised through profit or loss over the terms of the contracts under the straight-line method.

Revenue realised from assets under operating lease contracts is recognised through profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease contract. Initial costs directly related to the signing of the lease contract are capitalised in the cost of the asset and recognised as expenses on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease contract.

3.10.3. Leaseback agreements

A leaseback transaction is related to the sale of an asset and the hiring back the same asset. The accounting treatment of the leaseback depends on the type of the respective lease contract and the nature of the transaction.

If the leaseback is a finance lease, the transaction is a mean of granting financing to the lessee by the lessor and the asset serves as collateral. If according to the provisions of the finance lease contract there are no changes in the right of use of the asset by the seller/lessee before and after the transaction, then the transaction is not within the scope of IAS 17 Leases and is, in fact, financing. In this case, the proceeds received from the transaction are presented as Borrowings in the statement of financial position, while the direct costs incurred by the lessee during the transaction are deferred for the period of the lease contract.

   3.11.    Segment reporting 

Operating segments data in these consolidated financial statements is presented likewise the operating reports submitted to Group's management. Based on these reports decisions are taken in respect of the resources to be allocated to the segment and the results of its activity are evaluated.

   4.         Critical accounting estimates and key sources of estimation uncertainty 

In the application of the adopted accounting policy, management makes certain estimates which have significant effect on these consolidated financial statements. Such estimates, by definition, may differ from actual results. Due to their nature, they are subject to constant review and update, and comprise the historical experience and other factors, including expectation of future events, which the management believes are reasonable under the present circumstances.

A critical accounting estimate, which includes significant risk of considerable adjustments to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in subsequent reporting periods, is the test for impairment of goodwill, arising from business combination. As of the end of the previous reporting period review of the carrying amount of the goodwill was performed. As a result goodwill arising from the acquisition of Naftex Security EAD was impaired (see also note 18).

   5.         Segments reporting 

The Group has identified the following operating segments based on the reports presented to the Group's management which are used in the process of strategic decision making:

-- Wholesale of fuels - wholesale of oil products in Bulgaria in own storage facilities of the Group; fuel bunkering abroad;

-- Retail of fuels - retail of oil and other products in network of own petrol stations; servicing of petrol stations and the belonging commercial objects;

-- Other activities - transportation of fuel with own and hired vehicles; rental income and other activities.

 
 September 30, 2011           Wholesale      Retail   All other   Consolidated 
                               of fuels    of fuels    segments 
                                BGN'000     BGN'000     BGN'000        BGN'000 
 
 Total segment revenue        1,159,849     410,756      12,151      1,582,756 
 Inter-group revenue            496,839      20,030       8,410        525,279 
 Revenue from external 
  customers                     663,010     390,726       3,741      1,057,477 
 
 Adjusted EBITDA                 10,112       5,056         480         15,648 
 
 Depreciation/amortisation        1,747       8,365       1,144         11,256 
 Impairment                           -           -           1              1 
 
 
 September 30, 2010           Wholesale      Retail   All other   Consolidated 
                               of fuels    of fuels    segments 
                                BGN'000     BGN'000     BGN'000        BGN'000 
 
 Total segment revenue          934,953     400,644       2,934      1,338,531 
 Inter-group revenue            474,604      23,261       1,596        499,461 
 Revenue from external 
  customers                     460,349     377,383       1,338        839,070 
 
 Adjusted EBITDA                  9,793      16,171       1,192         27,156 
 
 Depreciation/amortisation        1,889       8,347         561         10,797 
 Impairment                           -           -           -              - 
 
   5.         Segments reporting (continued) 

The policies for recognition of intra-group sales and sales to external clients for the purposes of the reporting by segments are not differing from these applied by the Group for revenue recognition in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The Management of the Group evaluates the results and assesses the performance of the segments on the basis of the adjusted EBITDA. In the calculation of the adjusted EBITDA is not taken into account the effect of impairment of assets.

The reconciliation of the adjusted EBITDA and the loss before tax is presented below:

 
                                       September   September 
                                        30, 2011    30, 2010 
                                         BGN'000     BGN'000 
 
 Adjusted EBITDA reporting segments       15,168      25,964 
 Adjusted EBITDA all other segments          480       1,192 
 Depreciation/amortisation              (11,256)    (10,797) 
 Impairment                                  (1)           - 
 Finance income (expense), net           (5,586)    (15,130) 
 Share of profit of associates                 -         197 
                                      ----------  ---------- 
 
 Profit (loss) before tax                (1,195)       1,426 
                                      ==========  ========== 
 
   6.         Revenue 
 
                     Nine months       Nine months            Three            Three 
                           ended             ended           months           months 
                       September         September            ended            ended 
                        30, 2011          30, 2010        September        September 
                                                                30,              30, 
                         BGN'000           BGN'000             2011             2010 
                                                            BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Sale of goods         1,046,533           827,836          418,080          330,595 
 Sale of services          8,865             8,255            2,617             (10) 
                    ------------      ------------      -----------      ----------- 
 
                       1,055,398           836,091          420,697          330,585 
                    ============      ============      ===========      =========== 
 
   7.         Other income 
 
                                   Nine months       Nine months            Three            Three 
                                         ended             ended           months           months 
                                     September         September            ended            ended 
                                      30, 2011          30, 2010        September        September 
                                                                              30,              30, 
                                       BGN'000           BGN'000             2011             2010 
                                                                          BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Surplus of assets                         835             1,100              202              341 
 Gain from sales of property, 
  plant and equipment, incl.               374               594               84              310 
   Income from sales                       858               879              310             (52) 
   Carrying amount                       (484)             (285)            (226)              362 
 Income from penalties                     242               296               38               18 
 Insurance claims                          188               211               35               69 
 Gain from liquidation of 
  property, plant and equipment 
  and materials, incl.                      27                 -                6                - 
   Income from sales                        36                 -               15                - 
   Carrying amount                         (9)                 -              (9)                - 
 Other                                     413               778              107              193 
                                  ------------      ------------      -----------      ----------- 
 
                                         2,079             2,979              472              931 
                                  ============      ============      ===========      =========== 
 
   8.         Materials and consumables 
 
                            Nine months       Nine months            Three            Three 
                                  ended             ended           months           months 
                              September         September            ended            ended 
                               30, 2011          30, 2010        September        September 
                                                                       30,              30, 
                                BGN'000           BGN'000             2011             2010 
                                                                   BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Fuels and lubricants             2,741             2,303              923              302 
 Electricity and heating          2,225             2,071              647              554 
 Office consumables                 441               424              144              134 
 Spare parts                        392               419               69              174 
 Working clothes                    114               106               30               12 
 Water                              107               107               45               43 
 Advertising materials               20               774                5              603 
 Other                              229               426               67              153 
                           ------------      ------------      -----------      ----------- 
 
                                  6,269             6,630            1,930            1,975 
                           ============      ============      ===========      =========== 
 
   9.         Hired services 
 
                             Nine months       Nine months            Three            Three 
                                   ended             ended           months           months 
                               September         September            ended            ended 
                                30, 2011          30, 2010        September        September 
                                                                        30,              30, 
                                 BGN'000           BGN'000             2011             2010 
                                                                    BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Commissions                       4,414             4,765            1,742            2,053 
 Transport                         2,190             2,189              847              771 
 Rents                             2,123             3,405              629            1,144 
 Maintenance and repairs           1,869             1,469              592              598 
 Holding fee                       1,814             1,558              604              519 
 State and municipal fees          1,439               887              481              291 
 Consulting and training           1,139             1,743              455              646 
 Advertising                       1,118             1,163              229              210 
 Cash collection expense             987               934              325              345 
 Insurances                          892             1,034              288              263 
 Communications                      764               975              257              253 
 Security                            442             1,720              180              614 
 Software licenses                   333             1,352               92              394 
 Other                               764               555              254              181 
                            ------------      ------------      -----------      ----------- 
 
                                  20,288            23,749            6,975            8,282 
                            ============      ============      ===========      =========== 
 
   10.       Employee benefits expenses 
 
                                  Nine months       Nine months            Three            Three 
                                        ended             ended           months           months 
                                    September         September            ended            ended 
                                     30, 2011          30, 2010        September        September 
                                                                             30,              30, 
                                      BGN'000           BGN'000             2011             2010 
                                                                         BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Wages and salaries                    15,724            13,429            5,243            4,432 
 Social security contributions 
  and benefits                          3,521             2,542            1,218              824 
                                 ------------      ------------      -----------      ----------- 
 
                                       19,245            15,971            6,461            5,256 
                                 ============      ============      ===========      =========== 
 
   11.       Other expenses 
 
                                    Nine months       Nine months            Three            Three 
                                          ended             ended           months           months 
                                      September         September            ended            ended 
                                       30, 2011          30, 2010        September        September 
                                                                               30,              30, 
                                        BGN'000           BGN'000             2011             2010 
                                                                           BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Shortages and written-off 
  assets                                  2,409             1,855            1,193            1,008 
 Expropriated assets                      1,473                 -                -                - 
 Taxes and charges                        1,265               913              231              116 
 Entertainment expenses 
  and sponsorship                           483               127               47               31 
 Business trips                             285               281               94               91 
 Penalties and indemnities                  185               365               61              327 
 Scrapped assets                             83                85               64                2 
 Impairment of assets                         1                 -                -                - 
 Loss on liquidation of 
  non-current assets, including:              -               138                -                - 
      Income from liquidation                 -             (103)                -                - 
      Carrying amount                         -               241                -                - 
 Other                                      729               323              577              141 
                                   ------------      ------------      -----------      ----------- 
 
                                          6,913             4,087            2,267            1,716 
                                   ============      ============      ===========      =========== 
 
   12.       Finance income and costs 
 
                                      Nine months       Nine months            Three            Three 
                                            ended             ended           months           months 
                                        September         September            ended            ended 
                                         30, 2011          30, 2010        September        September 
                                                                                 30,              30, 
                                          BGN'000           BGN'000             2011             2010 
                                                                             BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Finance income 
 
 Interest income, including:                7,123             5,753            2,895            2,385 
 Interest income on loans 
  granted                                   4,791             4,190            1,533            1,619 
  Interest income on trade 
   and other receivables                      621             1,506              209              737 
  Other interest income                     1,711                57            1,153               29 
 Gain from redeemed own 
  bonds                                    13,100                 -          (6,587)                - 
 Foreign exchange rate gains, 
  net                                           -                 -          (5,422)                - 
 Other finance income                          28                 8               14                7 
 
                                           20,251             5,761          (9,100)            2,392 
                                     ------------      ------------      -----------      ----------- 
 
 Finance costs 
 
 Interest expenses, including:           (23,576)          (15,675)          (8,942)          (5,645) 
  Interest expenses on debenture 
   loans                                 (10,851)          (13,578)          (3,491)          (4,596) 
  Interest expenses on bank 
   loans                                  (2,858)             (711)          (1,003)            (230) 
  Interest expenses on obligations 
   under finance lease                       (97)             (135)             (29)             (41) 
  Interest expense on leaseback 
   agreements                             (1,779)                 -            (595)                - 
  Interest expenses on trade 
   loans                                  (4,115)             (244)          (2,273)            (127) 
  Other interest expenses                 (3,876)           (1,007)          (1,551)            (651) 
 Loss from dealings with 
  derivatives                                   -             (121)                -                - 
 Foreign exchange rate losses, 
  net                                       (131)           (2,630)            (131)            8,067 
 Bank fees, commissions 
  and other costs financial 
  expenses                                (2,130)           (2,465)            (703)            (939) 
                                     ------------      ------------      -----------      ----------- 
 
                                         (25,837)          (20,891)          (9,776)            1,483 
                                     ------------      ------------      -----------      ----------- 
 
 Finance income (costs), 
  net                                     (5,586)          (15,130)         (18,876)            3,875 
                                     ============      ============      ===========      =========== 
 
   13.       Taxation 

Tax expense recognised in profit or loss comprises the amount of current and deferred income tax in accordance with the requirements of IAS 12 Income taxes.

 
                                        Nine months       Nine months            Three            Three 
                                              ended             ended           months           months 
                                          September         September            ended            ended 
                                           30, 2011          30, 2010        September        September 
                                                                                   30,              30, 
                                            BGN'000           BGN'000             2011             2010 
                                                                               BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Current tax expense                          1,457             3,785              521            1,852 
 
 Change in deferred taxes, 
  incl.:                                    (3,020)           (3,056)          (2,459)            (278) 
    Temporary differences recognised 
     during the year                          (123)             (822)          (1,272)             (74) 
    Temporary differences originated 
     during the year                        (2,897)           (2,234)          (1,187)            (204) 
 
 Total tax expense (benefit)                (1,563)               729          (1,938)            1,574 
                                       ============      ============      ===========      =========== 
 

The reconciliation between accounting loss and tax benefit is presented in the table below:

 
                                                         Nine months            Nine months 
                                                     ended September        ended September 
                                                                 30,                    30, 
                                                                2011                   2010 
                                                             BGN'000                BGN'000 
 
 Accounting profit (loss)                                    (1,195)                  1,426 
 Applicable tax rate                                             10%                    10% 
 Tax expense (benefit) at the applicable 
  tax rate                                                     (120)                    143 
 
 Aggregate tax effect from permanent differences             (3,965)                     53 
 Tax effect from unrecognised during the 
  current year temporary difference originated 
  during the current period                                      260                    (2) 
 Tax effect from consolidation adjustments                     2,262                    535 
                                                   -----------------      ----------------- 
 
 Tax expense (benefit)                                       (1,563)                    729 
                                                   =================      ================= 
 
 

The deferred tax asset (liability) presented in the consolidated statement of financial position arises as a result of income tax charges on deductible temporary differences, the effect of which is as follows:

 
                              September 30,             June 30, 2011           December 31, 
                                   2011                                              2010 
                           Temporary   Tax effect     Temporary       Tax     Temporary       Tax 
                          difference                 difference    effect    difference    effect 
                             BGN'000      BGN'000       BGN'000   BGN'000       BGN'000   BGN'000 
 
 Balance at the 
  beginning of the 
  period 
 
 Property, plant 
  and equipment             (27,401)      (2,740)      (27,401)   (2,740)      (22,594)   (2,261) 
 Tax loss carry 
  forward                     33,270        3,328        33,270     3,328         1,944       195 
 Unused paid leave 
  and retirement 
  compensations                1,238          125         1,238       125         2,087       210 
 Excess of interest 
  payments                    18,807        1,879        18,807     1,879        30,990     3,098 
 Investments in 
  associates                (16,869)      (1,687)      (16,869)   (1,687)      (16,869)   (1,687) 
 Impairment of assets          3,844          384         3,844       384         4,110       411 
 Other                           550           55           550        55         1,052       106 
                        ------------  -----------  ------------  --------  ------------  -------- 
 
                              13,439        1,344        13,439     1,344           720        72 
                        ============  ===========  ============  ========  ============  ======== 
 
 
   13.       Taxation (continued) 
 
                               September 30,             June 30, 2011           December 31, 
                                    2011                                              2010 
                            Temporary   Tax effect     Temporary       Tax     Temporary       Tax 
                           difference                 difference    effect    difference    effect 
                              BGN'000      BGN'000       BGN'000   BGN'000       BGN'000   BGN'000 
 
 Acquired through 
  business combination 
 
 Property, plant 
  and equipment                     -            -             -         -      (16,497)   (1,649) 
 Unused paid leave 
  and retirement 
  compensations                     -            -             -         -           111        10 
 Excess of interest 
  payments                          -            -             -         -            19         2 
 Impairment of assets               -            -             -         -           162        17 
 Other                              -            -             -         -             6         1 
                         ------------  -----------  ------------  --------  ------------  -------- 
 
                                    -            -             -         -      (16,199)   (1,619) 
                         ============  ===========  ============  ========  ============  ======== 
 
 Originated during 
  the period 
 
 Property, plant 
  and equipment                   267           26           207        21           825        82 
 Tax loss carry 
  forward                      15,415        1,542         6,930       693        33,270     3,327 
 Unused paid leave 
  and retirement 
  compensations                   345           34           371        37           256        25 
 Excess of interest 
  payments                     11,828        1,185         9,138       914            25         2 
 Impairment of assets               1            -             1         -           108        11 
 Other                          1,102          110           522        51           501        50 
                         ------------  -----------  ------------  --------  ------------  -------- 
 
                               28,958        2,897        17,169     1,716        34,985     3,497 
                         ============  ===========  ============  ========  ============  ======== 
 
 Recognised during 
  the period 
 
 Property, plant 
  and equipment                 1,724          173         1,443       143        10,865     1,088 
 Tax loss carry 
  forward                           -            -      (12,491)   (1,249)         (713)      (71) 
 Unused paid leave 
  and retirement 
  compensations                 (202)         (20)         (140)      (14)       (1,216)     (120) 
 Excess of interest 
  payments                       (46)          (4)          (46)       (4)      (10,690)   (1,069) 
 Impairment of assets             (6)          (1)           (5)       (1)         (536)      (55) 
 Other                          (253)         (25)         (242)      (24)       (1,009)     (102) 
                         ------------  -----------  ------------  --------  ------------  -------- 
 
                                1,217          123      (11,481)   (1,149)       (3,299)     (329) 
                         ============  ===========  ============  ========  ============  ======== 
 
 Adjustments 
 
 Property, plant 
  and equipment                     -            -             -         -             -         - 
 Tax loss carry 
  forward                           -            -             -         -       (1,231)     (123) 
 Excess of interest 
  payments                          2            -             2         -       (1,537)     (154) 
 
                                    2            -             2         -       (2,768)     (277) 
                         ============  ===========  ============  ========  ============  ======== 
 
 Balance at the 
  end of the period 
 
 Property, plant 
  and equipment              (25,410)      (2,541)      (25,751)   (2,576)      (27,401)   (2,740) 
 Tax loss carry 
  forward                      48,685        4,870        27,709     2,772        33,270     3,328 
 Unused paid leave 
  and retirement 
  compensations                 1,381          139         1,469       148         1,238       125 
 Excess of interest 
  payments                     30,591        3,060        27,901     2,789        18,807     1,879 
 Investments in 
  associates                 (16,869)      (1,687)      (16,869)   (1,687)      (16,869)   (1,687) 
 Impairment of assets           3,839          383         3,840       383         3,844       384 
 Other                          1,399          140           830        82           550        55 
                         ------------  -----------  ------------  --------  ------------  -------- 
 
                               43,616        4,364        19,129     1,911        13,439     1,344 
                         ============  ===========  ============  ========  ============  ======== 
 
   14.       Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 
 
                                                  Plant                                Assets 
                          Land   Buildings          and   Vehicles      Other           under   Intangible      Total 
                                              equipment                assets    construction       assets 
 
                       BGN'000     BGN'000      BGN'000    BGN'000    BGN'000         BGN'000      BGN'000    BGN'000 
 
 Cost 
 
 Balance at 
  January 1, 
  2010                  38,855      50,634      147,361     24,752     13,528           9,781        2,415    287,326 
 
 Additions                 298         352          599         27        378           4,644            8      6,306 
 Transfers                (15)       2,361        3,371          -        503         (6,266)           46          - 
 Disposals               (401)        (97)      (1,677)    (4,178)       (81)               -            -    (6,434) 
 
 Balance at 
  September 
  30, 2010              38,737      53,250      149,654     20,601     14,328           8,159        2,469    287,198 
                     ---------  ----------  -----------  ---------  ---------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 
 Additions                   -         281        1,112         29          -             992        2,732      5,146 
 Acquisitions 
  through business 
  combinations           6,499       5,519          129          -        156             109           10     12,422 
 Transfers                   -         564        1,828          -        145         (2,537)            -          - 
 Disposals                (61)        (75)            -    (1,809)      (221)             (2)            -    (2,168) 
 
 Balance at 
  December 31, 
  2010                  45,175      59,539      152,723     18,821     14,408           6,721        5,211    302,598 
                     ---------  ----------  -----------  ---------  ---------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 
 Additions                  93          56        1,089          -         88           4,963          247      6,536 
 Transfers                   -         168        6,770          -         29         (6,967)            -          - 
 Disposals               (244)       (152)      (4,623)    (1,813)      (333)            (14)         (60)    (7,239) 
 
 Balance at 
  September 
  30, 2011              45,024      59,611      155,959     17,008     14,192           4,703        5,398    301,895 
                     ---------  ----------  -----------  ---------  ---------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 
 Accumulated 
  Depreciation/ 
  Amortisation 
 
 Balance at 
  January 1, 
  2010                       -      19,888       70,715     18,116      8,748               -        1,686    119,153 
 
 Charged for 
  the period                 -       1,095        7,110      1,682        458               -          222     10,567 
 Transfers                   -         309        (311)          -          2               -            -          - 
 Disposals                   -        (42)      (1,134)    (4,084)       (45)               -            -    (5,305) 
                     ---------  ----------  -----------  ---------  ---------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 
 Balance at 
  September 
  30, 2010                   -      21,250       76,380     15,714      9,163               -        1,908    124,415 
                     ---------  ----------  -----------  ---------  ---------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 
 Charged for 
  the period                 -         535        4,083        457        831               -            2      5,908 
 Disposals                   -        (58)        (163)    (1,768)       (19)               -          (1)    (2,009) 
 
 Balance at 
  December 31, 
  2010                       -      21,727       80,300     14,403      9,975               -        1,909    128,314 
                     ---------  ----------  -----------  ---------  ---------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 
 Charged for 
  the period                 -       1,434        6,636      1,244        840               -          798     10,952 
 Transfers                   -         (4)            4          -          -               -            -          - 
 Disposals                   -        (98)      (3,115)    (1,707)      (304)               -         (60)    (5,284) 
 
 Balance at 
  September 
  30, 2011                   -      23,059       83,825     13,940     10,511               -        2,647    133,982 
                     ---------  ----------  -----------  ---------  ---------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 
 Carrying amount 
  at January 
  1, 2010               38,855      30,746       76,646      6,636      4,780           9,781          729    168,173 
                     =========  ==========  ===========  =========  =========  ==============  ===========  ========= 
 
 Carrying amount 
  at September 
  30, 2010              38,737      32,000       73,274      4,887      5,165           8,159          561    162,783 
                     =========  ==========  ===========  =========  =========  ==============  ===========  ========= 
 
 Carrying amount 
  at December 
  31, 2010              45,175      37,812       72,423      4,418      4,433           6,721        3,302    174,284 
 
 Carrying amount 
  at September 
  30, 2011              45,024      36,552       72,134      3,068      3,681           4,703        2,751    167,913 
                     =========  ==========  ===========  =========  =========  ==============  ===========  ========= 
 
   14.       Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (continued) 

As of September 30, 2011 property, plant and equipment with carrying amount of BGN 37,896 thousand serves as collaterals under bank loans extended to the Group, the Controlling Company and other related parties (see also note 33.2).

   15.       Investment properties 
 
                                   September   June 30,    December 
                                         30,       2011    31, 2010 
                                        2011    BGN'000    BGN '000 
                                     BGN'000 
 
Cost 
 
Balance at the beginning of the 
 period                               28,505     28,505           - 
 
Acquisitions through business 
 combinations                              -          -      28,592 
Acquisitions                              25          5 
Disposals                                  -          -        (87) 
                                   ---------   --------   --------- 
 
Balance at the end of the period      28,530     28,510      28,505 
                                   ---------   --------   --------- 
 
Accumulated Depreciation 
 
Balance at the beginning of the 
 period                                   35         35           - 
 
Charged for the period                   304        203          35 
                                   ---------   -------- 
 
Balance at the end of the period         339        238          35 
                                   ---------   --------   --------- 
 
Carrying amount at the beginning 
 of the period                        28,470     28,470           - 
                                   =========   ========   ========= 
 
Carrying amount at the end of 
 the period                           28,191     28,272      28,470 
                                   =========   ========   ========= 
 

Investment properties amounting to BGN 28,592 thousand were acquired in November 2010 through business combinations. The properties were measured at fair value determined by licensed valuation expert.

As of September 30, 2011, investment properties with carrying amount of BGN 22,217 thousand serve as collaterals under bank loans extended to the Group (see also note 25).

   16.       Investments in associates 

As of January 1, 2010 the Group had an investment in associates of 36.92% from the equity of Eurocapital-Bulgaria AD. In November 2010 the Group acquired additional 53.05% and as of December 31, 2010 its share in the equity is 89.97%. Additional ownership of 10.03% was acquired in April 2011. As of September 30, 2011 the Group has 100% ownership from the equity of Eurocapital-Bulgaria AD (see also note 30).

 
                                                  November       September 
                                                       30,             30, 
                                                      2010            2010 
                                                   BGN'000         BGN'000 
 
 
 Investment at the beginning of the period          15,299          15,299 
 
 Group's share in the profit of the associate           53             197 
 Share of distributed dividends from associate       (260)           (260) 
                                                 ---------      ---------- 
 
 Investment at the end of the period                15,092          15,236 
                                                 =========      ========== 
 
   17.       Investments in other companies 

As of September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 the Group owns 6.92% of the equity of Capital 3000 AD. The investment in Capital 3000 AD has been fully impaired in prior reporting periods.

   18.       Goodwill 
 
                                        September        June 30,        December 
                                              30,                        31, 2010 
                                             2011            2011        BGN '000 
                                         BGN '000        BGN '000 
 
 Cost 
 
 Cost at the beginning of the 
  period                                   19,575          19,575          18,297 
 Goodwill recognised during the 
  year through business combinations            -               -           1,278 
                                       ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
 Cost at the end of the period             19,575          19,575          19,575 
                                       ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
 Impairment loss 
 
 Recognised during the period                   -               -         (1,243) 
                                       ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
 Impairment loss at the end of 
  the period                              (1,243)         (1,243)         (1,243) 
                                       ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
                                           18,332          18,332          18,332 
                                       ==========      ==========      ========== 
 

As of September 30, 2011 goodwill with carrying amount of BGN 18,332 thousand (June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010: BGN 18,332 thousand) has arisen as a result of the acquisition of the subsidiary Naftex Petrol EOOD and BPI EAD.

In November 2010 the Group acquired control in BPI EAD and Naftex Security EAD and as a result goodwill at the amount of BGN 35 thousand and BGN 1,243 thousand respectively was recognised. Goodwill arising from the acquisition of Naftex Security EAD was completely impaired as at the date of the acquisition.

A review for impairment of the carrying amount of goodwill originated as a result of the acquisition of Naftex Petrol EOOD is performed as of September 30, 2011 and the method of discounted net cash flows is used. The method is based on the cash flows forecasts prepared by the subsidiary's management for four-year period after September 30, 2011. The assumption that the net cash flows after the last forecast period will be constant is used. The used discount rate of 12.76% is calculated as subsidiary's weighted average cost of capital of the subsidiary. The result of the applied method shows that the amount of the investment in the subsidiary exceeds the total amount of net assets and goodwill as of September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011 and therefore no impairment loss on goodwill is recognised.

   19.       Loans granted 
 
                                  September        June 30,        December 
                                        30,                        31, 2010 
                                       2011            2011        BGN '000 
                                   BGN '000        BGN '000 
 
 Non-current receivables 
 
 Loans to related parties            11,943           9,213          34,902 
                                 ---------- 
 
                                     11,943           9,213          34,902 
                                 ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
 Current receivables 
 
 Loans and deposits to related 
  parties                            96,958          93,876          94,320 
 Loans to third parties               1,054             179             117 
                                 ---------- 
 
                                     98,012          94,055          94,437 
                                 ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
                                    109,955         103,268         129,339 
                                 ==========      ==========      ========== 
 

As of September 30, 2011 a loan granted to related party amounting to BGN 23,152 thousand, has been granted as collateral on bank loans received by the Group (see also note 25).

Receivables on loans granted to related parties are disclosed in note 32.

   20.       Inventories 
 
                               September        June 30,        December 
                                     30,                        31, 2010 
                                    2011            2011        BGN '000 
                                BGN '000        BGN '000 
 
 Non-current assets 
 
 Compulsory stock of fuel         63,980          63,980          34,939 
                              ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
                                  63,980          63,980          34,939 
                              ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
 Current assets 
 
 Goods, including:                40,389          28,919          75,347 
 Fuels                            31,113          18,954          63,852 
 Lubricants and other goods        9,276           9,965          11,495 
 Materials                         2,755           2,464           2,386 
                              ----------      ---------- 
 
                                  43,144          31,383          77,733 
                              ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
                                 107,124          95,363         112,672 
                              ==========      ==========      ========== 
 

As of September 30, 2011 the Group stores compulsory stock of fuel in compliance with the Mandatory Stock of Crude Oil and Oil Products Act amounting to BGN 63,980 (June 30, 2011: BGN 63,980 thousand; December 31, 2010: BGN 34,939 thousand).

As of September 30, 2011 available fuels are pledged as collateral under utilised by the Group bank loans (see also note 25).

   21.       Trade and other receivables 
 
                                        September        June 30,        December 
                                              30,                        31, 2010 
                                             2011            2011        BGN '000 
                                         BGN '000        BGN '000 
 
 Receivables from customers, incl.        159,041          68,442          48,610 
    Initial cost                          161,303          70,704          50,631 
    Allowance for doubtful debts          (2,262)         (2,262)         (2,021) 
 Receivables from related parties          20,149          18,359          19,809 
 Litigations and writs                     10,044           9,090           8,825 
    Initial cost                            4,088           3,134           3,053 
    Allowance for doubtful debts             (16)            (16)            (16) 
    Tax audit act                           5,972           5,972           5,788 
 Guarantees for tender participation        2,332           2,267           2,284 
 Advances granted                           1,813             819             810 
 Refundable taxes, incl.                      904           1,434           1,118 
 VAT                                          864           1,301             922 
 Other taxes                                   40             133             196 
 Prepaid expenses                             342             460             320 
 Other                                      3,058           1,732           1,405 
                                       ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
                                          197,683         102,603          83,181 
                                       ==========      ==========      ========== 
 

As of September 30, 2011 the Group has receivables amounting to BGN 122,310 thousand which have been granted as collateral on bank loans received by the Group (see also note 25).

The Group considers that the carrying amount of trade and other receivables does not significantly differ from their fair value as of September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Receivables from related parties are disclosed in note 32.

   22.       Cash 
 
                                      September        June 30,        December 
                                            30,                        31, 2010 
                                           2011            2011        BGN '000 
                                       BGN '000        BGN '000 
 
 Cash at banks                            6,767           3,577           7,628 
 Cash in transit                          2,372           2,233           3,410 
 Cash on hand                               125             140             134 
                                     ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
 Cash as of statement of cash 
  flows                                   9,264           5,950          11,172 
                                     ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
 Restricted cash                         59,725          59,725             149 
                                     ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
 Cash as of statement of financial 
  position                               68,989          65,675          11,321 
                                     ==========      ==========      ========== 
 

As of September 30, 2011 the amount of BGN 59,724 thousand presented as restricted cash represents collateral under utilised trade loan (see also note 25).

As of September 30, 2011 cash at the amount of BGN 6,321 thousand (June 30, 2011: BGN 3,395 thousand; 2010: BGN 6,963 thousand) serve as collateral under utilised bank loans (see also note 25).

As of December 31, 2010 cash at the amount of BGN 149 thousand is presented as restricted cash which serves as collateral for the excise duty payable.

Cash in transit is cash collected from the petrol stations as of the end of the reporting period which is to be received on the Group's accounts in the beginning of the next reporting period.

   23.       Share capital 

The share capital of the Group is presented at its nominal value, according to the court decision for registration.

As of September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 the shareholders of the Parent company are as follows:

 
 Shareholders                     September          June 30,          December 
                                        30,                                 31, 
                                       2011              2011              2010 
                                 % of share        % of share        % of share 
                                    capital           capital           capital 
 
 Petrol Holding AD                   55.48%            55.48%            55.48% 
 Naftex Petrol EOOD                  41.82%            41.82%            41.82% 
 Ministry of Economics                0.66%             0.66%             0.66% 
 Other minority shareholders          2.04%             2.04%             2.04% 
                               ------------ 
 
                                       100%              100%              100% 
                               ============      ============      ============ 
 
   24.       Reserve from adoption of IFRS 

The reserve from adoption of IFRS as of September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 amounts to BGN 18,542 thousand, BGN 18,378 thousand and BGN 20,456 thousand, respectively, and it has been formed as a result of a revaluation of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, carried out in the period 1998 - 2001, as well as of revaluation as of December 31, 2002, in relation to the first time adoption of IFRS in the preparation of Parent company's separate financial statements.

   25.       Borrowings 
 
                                           September        June 30,        December 
                                                 30,                        31, 2010 
                                                2011            2011        BGN '000 
                                            BGN '000        BGN '000 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 
 Loans from financial institutions             2,936           3,105           3,442 
 Liabilities under leaseback agreements       39,460          39,567          40,043 
                                          ---------- 
 
                                              42,396          42,672          43,485 
                                          ==========      ==========      ========== 
 
 Current liabilities 
 
 Loans from financial institutions            43,403          44,842          27,326 
 Debenture loans                             171,054         146,022         195,505 
 Liabilities under leaseback agreements        1,409           1,406           1,509 
 Trade loans from related parties             11,767          13,247          15,867 
 Trade loans from non-related 
  parties                                     78,496          79,199               - 
                                          ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
                                             306,129         284,716         240,207 
                                          ==========      ==========      ========== 
 
                                             348,525         327,388         283,692 
                                          ==========      ==========      ========== 
 
   25.       Borrowings (continued) 

The average effective interest rate on loans from financial institutions is within the range of 4% to 10% (2010: from 4% to 10%). Goods, cash in current accounts, receivables and promissory notes are pledged as collateral for the loans.

In October 2006 the Parent company issued 2,000 registered, transferable bonds with fixed annual interest rate of 8.375% and issue value - 99.507% of the face value, which is determined at EUR 50,000 per one bond. The term of the bond issue is 5 years and the maturity date is in October 2011. The principal is due in one payment at the maturity date. The issue is secured by Group's receivables under loans, granted to related parties and a corporate guarantee, issued by a subsidiary. The transaction costs for the bond issue amount to BGN 3,049 thousand. Interest is paid once a year. The annual effective interest rate is 8.955%. The purpose of the issue is working capital financing, financing of investment projects and restructuring of the Group's debt.

In 2011 the Group has repurchased bonds from the issue stated above with nominal EUR 17,000 thousand at the price of EUR 11,900 thousand. The repurchased bonds are reported in these consolidated financial statements as decrease of the debenture loan.

In 2011 the Group borrowed from non-related parties the amount of BGN 77,243 thousand at an interest rate of 9%. The loan at the amount of BGN 17,808 thousand expires in October 2011 and the loan at the amount of BGN 59,435 thousand expires in December 2011. Both loans are secured by assets of the Parent company.

The liabilities under bank loans and leaseback agreements are secured with pledge of property, plant and equipment, inventory, cash and receivables of the Group as well as guarantees, promissory notes and assets of related parties (see also notes 14, 15, 20, 21, 22).

The liabilities to related parties are disclosed in note 32.

   26.       Obligations under finance lease 
 
                                     Minimum lease payments          Present value of minimum 
                                                                          lease payments 
                                  September    June    December   September      June   December 
                                   30, 2011     30,    31, 2010         30,       30,        31, 
                                   BGN '000    2011    BGN '000        2011      2011       2010 
                                                BGN                     BGN       BGN        BGN 
                                               '000                    '000      '000       '000 
 
 Amounts payable under 
  finance leases 
 
 Within one year                      1,199   1,421       1,634       1,111     1,325      1,517 
 From one to two years                  718     721         986         664       664        920 
 From three to five 
  years                                 990   1,165       1,515         963     1,129      1,459 
 
 Less: Interest payable 
 
 Within one year                       (88)    (96)       (117)                     -          - 
 From one to two years                 (54)    (57)        (66)                     -          - 
 From three to five 
  years                                (27)    (36)        (56)                     -          - 
                                 ----------                      ---------- 
 
 Present value of finance 
  lease obligations                   2,738   3,118       3,896       2,738     3,118      3,896 
                                 ----------  ------  ----------  ----------  --------  --------- 
 
 Less: Present value 
  of finance lease obligations 
  with maturity less 
  than 1 year                                                       (1,111)   (1,325)    (1,517) 
                                                                 ----------  --------  --------- 
 
 Present value of finance 
  lease obligations 
  with maturity over 
  1 year                                                              1,627     1,793      2,379 
                                                                 ==========  ========  ========= 
 

Assets acquired by the Group under finance leases comprise of vehicles. The lease term of the contracts is between 3 to 5 years.

Management believes that the fair value of the obligations under finance leases does not differ significantly from their carrying amount.

Liabilities under finance lease agreements are secured by promissory notes issued by the Group in favour of the lessors and expire at the termination date of the respective agreements.

   27.       Retirement benefits obligations 

The Group accrues liabilities for retirement benefits at the amount of BGN 211 thousand (BGN 21 thousand as short-term portion and BGN 190 thousand as long-term portion). The amount of the liabilities is based on an actuary valuation, taking into consideration assumptions for mortality, disability, employment turnover, salaries' growth, etc. The present value of the liability is calculated by applying a discount factor of 4%.

   28.       Trade and other payables 
 
                                     September        June 30,        December 
                                           30,                        31, 2010 
                                          2011            2011        BGN '000 
                                      BGN '000        BGN '000 
 
 Payables to suppliers                 212,223         140,056         151,859 
 Tax payables, incl.:                   79,026          44,934          49,457 
 VAT                                    35,986          11,005          18,278 
 Excise duties and other taxes          43,040          33,929          31,179 
 Advances received                      13,392           8,433          18,161 
 Payables to personnel and social 
  security funds                         3,136           3,063           2,932 
 Related party payables                  3,007           2,789           2,923 
 Deferred income                            93              77             174 
 Other                                   5,523           3,519           3,114 
                                    ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
                                       316,400         202,871         228,620 
                                    ==========      ==========      ========== 
 

Related party payables are disclosed in note 32.

The Group accrues liabilities for unused annual paid leave of employees in compliance with IAS 19 Employee Benefits. The movement of these liabilities for the reported periods is as follows:

 
                                      September        June 30,        December 
                                            30,                        31, 2010 
                                           2011            2011        BGN '000 
                                       BGN '000        BGN '000 
 
 Balance at the beginning of the 
  period                                    747             747           1,568 
 Acquisitions through business 
  combinations                                -               -             111 
 Accrued during the period                  345             372             256 
 Utilised during the period               (202)           (141)         (1,188) 
                                     ----------      ----------      ---------- 
 
 Balance at the end of the period, 
  including:                                890             978             747 
                                     ==========      ==========      ========== 
 Paid leave                                 734             831             605 
 Social security contributions              156             147             142 
 

The balance at the end of the period is presented in the statement of financial position together with the current liabilities for employee benefits.

The management believes that the carrying amount of the current liabilities, presented in the consolidated statement of financial position, approximates their fair value.

   29.       Current income tax payable 

Current income tax includes corporate income tax accruals for the current period and prior periods up to the amount, which is not settled at the end of the reporting period.

 
                                     September        June 30,        December 
                                           30,                        31, 2010 
                                          2011            2011        BGN '000 
                                      BGN '000        BGN '000 
 
 Income tax payable as of January 
  1                                      3,629           3,629             662 
 Accrued corporate income tax            1,457             936           4,096 
 Corporate income tax paid             (5,012)         (4,756)         (1,137) 
 Offsetting against other tax 
  payables (receivables)                  (82)            (76)               8 
 
 Income tax (receivable) payable 
  at the end of the period                 (8)           (267)           3,629 
                                    ==========      ==========      ========== 
 
   30.       Subsidiaries 

The subsidiaries, included in the consolidation, over which the Group has control as of September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:

 
 Subsidiary              Main activity                 Investment   Investment   Investment 
                                                                                      as of 
                                                                                   December 
                                                                                   31, 2010 
                                                            as of        as of 
                                                        September 
                                                         30, 2011 
                                                                      June 30, 
                                                                          2011 
 
 Naftex Petrol 
  EOOD                   Wholesale with fuels                100%         100%         100% 
 Petrol Trans Express 
  EOOD                   Transport services                  100%         100%         100% 
 Petrol Technika         Service and maintenance 
  EOOD                    of fuel stations                   100%         100%         100% 
 Petrol Gas EOOD         Wholesale with fuels                100%         100%          90% 
 Petrol Properties       Real estate and moveable 
  EOOD                    property trade                     100%         100%         100% 
 Naftex Petrol 
  Trade EOOD             Wholesale with fuels                100%         100%            - 
                         Management, rent and 
 Elite Petrol AD          sale of properties               99.99%       99.99%       99.99% 
                         Management, rent and 
                          sale of properties 
 Eurocapital-Bulgaria     and construction works 
  AD                      through sub-contractors            100%         100%       89.97% 
 BPI EAD                 Rent of property                    100%         100%         100% 
 Naftex Security         Security services - 
  EAD                     personal and properties            100%         100%         100% 
 Jurex Consult           Legal advises, management 
  AD                      and consulting services          79.95%       79.95%       79.95% 
 Varna Storage           Management, rent and 
  EOOD                    sale of properties                 100%         100%            - 
 

In January 2011 the Parent company purchased the shares of the minority owner of Petrol Gas OOD at the amount of BGN 1. As a result the legal form of the subsidiary is changed to EOOD.

In January 2011 Naftex Petrol Trade EOOD, a new subsidiary, was established. The share capital of the company is BGN 5 thousand, of which BGN 10 are paid as of the date of these consolidated financial statements.

   31.       Special purpose entities 

In compliance with SIC 12 Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities (SPE) and the approved accounting policy, the Group of Petrol AD consolidates such entities because the substance of the relationship between the Group and the SPEs indicates that they are controlled by the Group, as follows:

-- The activities of the SPEs are being conducted on behalf of Naftex Petrol EOOD according to its specific business needs so that Naftex Petrol obtains benefits from the SPEs' operations,

-- Naftex Petrol EOOD has the decision-making powers to obtain the majority of the benefits of the activities of the SPEs,

-- Naftex Petrol has rights to obtain the majority of the benefits of the SPEs and is therefore exposed to risks incident to their activities.

The consolidated SPEs controlled by the Group as at September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:

 
 Name of SPE         Main activity 
 
 Petrol Trade EOOD   Import of petroleum products 
 Naftex Trade EOOD   Import of petroleum products 
 
   32.       Disclosure of related parties and transactions 

The related parties which the Parent company controls and has significant influence on are disclosed in notes 30 and 31.

The Parent company is controlled by Petrol Holding AD.

The following transactions with related parties have been performed during the reporting period:

 
 Related party 
 
 Petrol Holding AD              Controlling Company and Parent Company 
 New Co Zagora EOOD             Company under common control 
 Interhotel Bulgaria Burgas     Company under common control 
  EOOD 
 BC Izvor AD                    Company under common control 
 Ross Oil EOOD                  Company under common control 
 Air Lazur - General Aviation 
  EOOD                          Company under common control 
 Transcard D                    Company under common control 
 orsko Kazino D                 Company under common control 
 ransat AD                      Company under common control 
 Varna Business Services 
  EOOD                          Company under common control 
 rans Operator D                Company under common control 
 Transcard Financial Services 
  EAD                           Company under common control 
 ma Sport E D                   Company under common control 
 Balneohotel Pomorie AD         Company under common control 
 PSFC Chernomoretz D            Company under common control 
 Black Sand Resort AD           Company under common control 
 SOCCRAT EAD                    Company under common control 
 Federal Bulgaria Management 
  AD                            Company under common control 
 Petrol Card Service EOOD       Company under common control 
 Vratzata OOD                   Company under common control 
 Transcard Payment Services     Company under common control 
  EAD 
 Bulgarian Rose Gardens EOOD    Company under common control 
 Fransis Residence EOOD         Company under common control 
 rans Telecom AD                Associate of Petrol Holding AD 
 ma News D                      Associate of Petrol Holding D 
 Rex Lotto D                    Associate of Petrol Holding D 
 Petrol Engineering AD          Associate of Petrol Holding D 
 

The transactions performed relate primarily to:

   --   purchase and sale of liquid fuels; 
   --   granting and receiving loans; 
   --   purchase and sale of property, plant and equipment; 
   --   Holding fees and services. 
   32.       Related party disclosures (continued) 

In the first nine months of 2011 and 2010 transactions with related parties are as follows:

 
 Sale of goods, services    Nine months       Nine months            Three            Three 
  and non-current assets          ended             ended           months           months 
                                                                     ended            ended 
                              September         September        September        September 
                                    30,               30,              30,              30, 
                                   2011              2010             2011             2010 
 Related parties                BGN'000           BGN'000          BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Controlling company                289               164               98               56 
 Companies under common 
  control                         1,747             1,105              577              229 
 Associates                           -                 3                -                1 
 Associates of Petrol 
  Holding AD                         25               167              (2)               46 
 
                                  2,061             1,439              673              332 
                           ============      ============      ===========      =========== 
 
 
 Purchase of goods,           Nine months       Nine months            Three            Three 
  services and non-current          ended             ended           months           months 
  assets                                                               ended            ended 
                                September         September        September        September 
                                      30,               30,              30,              30, 
                                     2011              2010             2011             2010 
 Related parties                  BGN'000           BGN'000          BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Controlling company                2,014             2,909              671              967 
 Companies under common 
  control                           1,396             3,794              316            1,199 
 Associates                             -               213                -               90 
 Associates of Petrol 
  Holding AD                            1                18                -                6 
 
                                    3,411             6,934              987            2,262 
                             ============      ============      ===========      =========== 
 
 
 Finance income            Nine months       Nine months            Three            Three 
                                 ended             ended           months           months 
                                                                    ended            ended 
                             September         September        September        September 
                                   30,               30,              30,              30, 
                                  2011              2010             2011             2010 
 Related parties               BGN'000           BGN'000          BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Controlling company            23,066             4,575            1,434            1,851 
 Companies under common 
  control                          455                88              177               48 
 Associates of Petrol 
  Holding AD                         5                 7                2                3 
 
                                23,526             4,670            1,613            1,902 
                          ============      ============      ===========      =========== 
 
 
 Finance costs             Nine months       Nine months            Three            Three 
                                 ended             ended           months           months 
                                                                    ended            ended 
                             September         September        September        September 
                                   30,               30,              30,              30, 
                                  2011              2010             2011             2010 
 Related parties               BGN'000           BGN'000          BGN'000          BGN'000 
 
 Controlling company                53                 -               17                - 
 Companies under common 
  control                            7                 8                -                2 
 Key management                    747                 -              206                - 
 
                                   807                 8              223                2 
                          ============      ============      ===========      =========== 
 
   32.       Related party disclosures (continued) 

The outstanding balances with related parties as of September 30, 2011, June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:

 
 Related parties                           September          June 30,          December 
                                                 30,                                 31, 
                                                2011              2011              2010 
                                             BGN'000           BGN'000           BGN'000 
                                         Receivables       Receivables       Receivables 
 
 Controlling company, including:             117,738           110,447           138,255 
  Interest-bearing loans -non-current 
   portion                                     7,357             4,627            30,727 
  Interest-bearing loans - current 
   portion                                    96,594            93,572            94,016 
 Companies under common control                9,807             9,549             8,227 
  Interest-bearing loans -non-current 
   portion                                     4,586             4,586             4,175 
  Interest-bearing loans - current 
   portion                                       304               304               304 
 Associates of Petrol Holding 
  AD                                             291               299             1,446 
 ey management staff, incl.                    1,214             1,153             1,103 
  Short-term interest-bearing 
   loans                                          60                 -                 - 
 
                                             129,050           121,448           149,031 
                                        ============      ============      ============ 
 
 
 Related parties                    September       June 30,        December 
                                          30,                       31, 2010 
                                         2011           2011 
                                      BGN'000        BGN'000         BGN'000 
                                     Payables       Payables        Payables 
 
 Controlling company, incl.             3,159          3,094           3,626 
 Short-term interest-bearing 
  loans                                 1,472          1,472           1,472 
 Companies under common control, 
  incl.                                   383            454             461 
 Associates of Petrol Holding 
  AD                                       17             17              20 
 Key management staff, incl.           11,215         12,471          14,683 
  Short-term interest-bearing 
   loans                               10,295         11,775          14,395 
                                   ----------      ---------      ---------- 
 
                                       14,774         16,036          18,790 
                                   ==========      =========      ========== 
 
   33.       Contingent liabilities 

As of September 30, 2011 assets with a carrying amount of BGN 16,515 thousand are mortgaged and pledged as collateral on bank loans, granted to related parties (see also note 14).

   34.       Events after the reporting period 

In September 2011 an invitation was publicly announced to the holders of 8.375% guaranteed notes due 2011 (ISIN: XS0271812447) issued by Petrol AD (the "Notes") for tender offers to sell for cash part of the outstanding principle at purchase price of EUR 850 per EUR 1,000 par value. Following that, in October 2011 the Group has successfully repurchased notes with aggregate principle amount of EUR 11,779 thousand. All repurchased Notes have been duly cancelled and the outstanding loan principle has been marked down to EUR 87,038 thousand.

On a meeting of the noteholders held in October 2011, an extraordinary resolution was passed for modification of the terms and conditions of the Notes. Pursuant to this resolution, the final date for redemption of the Notes at their principle amount has been changed to 26 January 2012.

In November 2011 a new invitation to the noteholders was publicly announced to attend a meeting in early December, on which to vote proposed modifications in the trust deed, including the extension of the deadline for repayment of the loan to 27 January 2017, and eliminate a number of restrictive conditions in order to provide greater flexibility in making operational management decisions in a constantly changing business environment.

This information is provided by RNS

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