Mondi
plc
(Incorporated in England and
Wales)
(Registered number: 6209386)
LEI: 213800LOZA69QFDC9N34
LSE share code: MNDI
ISIN: GB00B1CRLC47
JSE share code: MNP
4 August 2022
Results for the six months ended
30 June 2022
Highlights
- Strong performance across the business
- Margin expansion in all continuing businesses, supported by
good selling price realisation and solid operating performance in
challenging conditions
- Key capital investments contributing to performance
- Underlying EBITDA from continuing operations (excluding Russian
operations) of €942 million, up 66% year-on-year
- Total EBITDA including discontinued Russian operations (prior
to special items) of €1,170 million, up 65% year-on-year
- Around €1 billion of expansionary projects underway,
approved or under advanced evaluation – capturing growth in our
packaging markets, building on our leading market positions and
adding to our strong track record of disciplined capital
allocation
- Completed sale of the Personal Care Components business for
an enterprise value of €615 million, delivering greater
focus
- Process to dispose Russian operations ongoing - now reported
as discontinued operations held for sale
- Continued progress on sustainability roadmap, Mondi Action
Plan 2030 (MAP2030)
- Balance sheet at 0.8x net debt to underlying EBITDA
(continuing operations)
- Interim dividend declared of 21.67
euro cents per share, up 8% year-on-year
- Well-positioned for the future, with unique portfolio of
leading sustainable packaging solutions, cost-advantaged asset
base, culture of continuous improvement and strong financial
position
Financial summary
As at 30 June 2022, the Group’s operations in
Russia are reported as
discontinued operations held for sale.
€ million,
except for percentages and per share measures |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Six
months ended 31 December 2021 |
From continuing
operations (excluding Russian operations) |
|
|
|
Group revenue |
4,505 |
3,283 |
3,691 |
Underlying
EBITDA1 |
942 |
566 |
591 |
Profit before tax |
933 |
354 |
358 |
Cash generated from
operations |
519 |
407 |
594 |
|
|
|
|
Basic underlying
earnings per share1 (euro cents) |
98.7 |
53.4 |
56.7 |
Basic earnings per
share (euro cents) |
148.4 |
54.4 |
57.6 |
Interim dividend per
share (euro cents) |
21.67 |
20.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Underlying EBITDA
margin1 |
20.9% |
17.2% |
16.0% |
Return on capital
employed (ROCE)1 |
19.2% |
12.8% |
13.9% |
|
|
|
|
Net
debt1 |
1,220 |
1,926 |
1,689 |
|
|
|
|
From continuing and
discontinued operations (including Russian operations) |
|
|
|
Total EBITDA (prior to
special items)1 |
1,170 |
709 |
794 |
Basic total earnings
per share (prior to special items)1 (euro cents) |
129.3 |
70.7 |
83.3 |
Return on capital
employed (ROCE)1 |
22.5% |
14.8% |
16.9% |
Note:
1 The Group presents certain measures of financial
performance, position or cash flows that are not defined or
specified according to International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS). These measures, referred to as Alternative Performance
Measures (APMs), are defined at the end of this document and where
relevant, are reconciled to IFRS measures in the notes to the
condensed consolidated financial statements.
Andrew
King, Mondi Group Chief Executive Officer, said:
"Performance was strong across the
Group in the first half of 2022, with underlying EBITDA from
continuing operations of €942 million, up 66% year-on-year.
Our vertical integration, the agility of our organisation and
strong collaboration with our customers ensured we delivered at a
time when supply chains continued to be disrupted around the world.
We achieved strong price realisation while maintaining tight cost
control against a backdrop of strong inflationary
pressures.
My sincere thanks goes to the teams
across Mondi for their dedication and ongoing commitment,
delivering so strongly in these challenging times.
Sustainable packaging continues to be
a key priority for our customers and wider society. We are well
placed to support our customers to achieve their environmental
goals with circular driven solutions that are sustainable by
design, a unique product portfolio, superior technical know-how,
expertise in understanding the best material choices and leading
innovation capabilities.
Our capital investments continue to
generate value-accretive growth, enhance our cost competitiveness
and drive sustainability benefits. We have an ambitious
expansionary capital investment programme to further capture growth
in our packaging markets, building on our leading market positions
and long track record of disciplined capital allocation. Our
pipeline currently includes around €1 billion of expansionary
projects in our continuing operations already approved or under
advanced evaluation, which we anticipate will generate mid-teen
returns when in full operation. We continue to actively consider
further capital investments for growth in the packaging markets in
which we operate.
We are pleased to have completed the
sale of the Personal Care Components business to Nitto ahead of
schedule. This enables us to simplify our portfolio and focus on
our strategic priority to grow in sustainable packaging.
Looking forward, pricing remains
strong going into the second half, although we do anticipate
continued inflationary pressures on our cost base and ongoing
supply chain challenges. While significant geopolitical and
macroeconomic uncertainties remain, we expect a year of good
progress.
Mondi remains well-placed to deliver
sustainably into the future, underpinned by our integrated cost
advantaged asset base, culture of continuous improvement, portfolio
of sustainable packaging solutions and the strategic flexibility
offered by our strong cash generation and financial position."
Group performance review
Mondi performed strongly in the first half of 2022. Underlying
EBITDA from continuing operations of €942 million was up 66%
compared to the first half of 2021, and up 59% compared to the
second half of 2021 ('sequentially'). Including the Russian
operations, total EBITDA (prior to special items) of
€1,170 million was up 65% year-on-year.
The commentary below refers to the Group's continuing operations
(which exclude the Russian operations) unless otherwise stated.
Our packaging businesses continued to demonstrate the benefits
of our integrated value chain, our unique portfolio of innovative
and sustainable packaging solutions and our attention to quality
and service. Uncoated Fine Paper performance recovered strongly,
benefiting from the successful commissioning of the rebuilt
recovery boiler in Richards Bay (South
Africa) in early 2022 and good price momentum in all
markets. Our customers recognise the stability of a long-term
supplier, the sustained quality of our products and our reliable
and consistent service.
Revenue was up 37% on the comparable prior year period
reflecting the benefit of the implemented selling price increases.
Input costs were significantly up on the first half of 2021 and
sequentially, due to materially higher energy, wood, resins,
transport, chemical and paper for recycling costs. Energy costs
were driven by sharp increases in the price of European gas and
electricity. Our pulp and paper mills generate most of their energy
needs internally, with biomass sources accounting for around 80% of
the fuels used in this process, thereby mitigating the impact of
the significant surge in external fuel costs.
Wood costs in Central and Eastern
Europe were materially higher on the comparable prior year
period and sequentially. Increasing demand for firewood as an
alternative energy source to fossil fuels, coupled with reduced
supply due to less calamity wood on the market and the impact of
sanctions on Russian and Belarusian timber, have contributed to the
tightness in Central European wood markets impacting both cost and
availability.
Cash fixed costs were slightly higher, with inflationary cost
pressures mitigated by ongoing cost reduction initiatives. The
non-cash forestry fair value gain of €30 million in the first half
was up €22 million on the prior year period.
The impact of planned maintenance shuts on underlying EBITDA
during the period was around €40 million (2021:
€25 million). Based on prevailing market prices, we
estimate the full year impact on underlying EBITDA of the Group's
planned maintenance shuts at around €100 million
(2021: €140 million).
Currency movements had a net positive effect on underlying
EBITDA versus the comparable prior year period as a result of the
positive impact on certain of our export-oriented businesses of a
stronger US dollar, partly offset by translation losses from a
materially weaker Turkish lira relative to the euro.
Depreciation and amortisation charges were slightly up
year-on-year as a result of our ongoing capital investment
programme.
We are pleased to have completed the disposal of the Personal
Care Components business ('PCC') at the end of June 2022 for an enterprise value of €615
million, allowing for greater focus on our strategic priority to
grow in sustainable packaging. As a result of the sale, we
recognised a pre-tax gain on disposal of €246 million.
As announced on 4 May 2022, having
assessed all options for the Group’s interests in Russia and recognising the Group's corporate
values and stakeholder responsibilities, the Board decided to
divest the Group’s Russian assets. As at 30
June 2022, these operations have been classified as held for
sale and presented as discontinued operations. The divestment
process is underway. The disposal of such significant assets is
operationally and structurally complex and it is being undertaken
in an evolving political and regulatory environment.
Profit before tax was €933 million, up 164% on the comparable
prior year period. Basic underlying earnings were 98.7 euro cents per share, up 85% year-on-year.
After taking the effect of special items into account, basic
earnings from continuing operations were 148.4 euro cents per share, up 173% compared to
the prior year period.
An interim dividend of 21.67 euro
cents per share has been declared, up 8% year-on-year. The Group
has a strong financial position, with net debt to underlying EBITDA
of 0.8 times at 30 June 2022, providing the strategic
flexibility to pursue further organic growth projects, M&A
opportunities and/or additional shareholder distributions, in line
with our long-established capital allocation framework.
Mondi Action Plan 2030 (MAP2030)
Sustainability is at the centre of our purpose, strategy and
culture. We recognise the importance of working with others across
the value chain to drive positive change, and believe that being
part of the solution to global sustainability challenges will
secure the long-term success of our business and benefit our
stakeholders.
Our sustainability framework, MAP2030, launched in 2021, builds
on the strong progress we have made to date and sets out the
actions we need to take over the next decade to achieve our
ambitious goals. MAP2030 focuses on the areas where we can have the
most impact - circular driven solutions, created by empowered
people, taking action on climate. Each of these action areas has
three high-level commitments underpinned by more detailed targets.
The framework is founded on responsible business practices spanning
business ethics and governance, human rights, communities,
procurement and environmental impact.
Demand for sustainable products continues to grow, with brands
and consumers wanting to contribute to a low carbon, circular
economy. Our conversations with customers focus on how to design
solutions that are efficient, fit-for-purpose and help to convey
and deliver their sustainability commitments. Our unique product
portfolio, expertise in understanding the best material choices and
customer-focused innovation capabilities, mean we can create
packaging solutions that are sustainable by design. This helps us
to eliminate unsustainable packaging, lead the transition to a
circular economy and grow our customer base of forward-thinking
brands.
Building on almost two decades of progress, including
science-based targets approved by the Science Based Targets
initiative (SBTi) in 2019, we have accelerated our climate plans by
committing to transition to Net-Zero by 2050. Our Net-Zero
commitment has been developed to align with the SBTi's new
Net-Zero Standard and commits Mondi to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 in line with a 1.5°C scenario.
We are working with the SBTi to validate our new targets, while we
continue to take action today to achieve our 2025 milestones.
For more details on our sustainability performance, please refer
to our 2021 Sustainable Development report. You can find more
details on our approach to sustainability and MAP2030 in a video
with the Group CEO and other senior leaders at
www.mondigroup.com/en/sustainability/approach.
Capital investments
Our disciplined approach to investigating, approving and
executing capital projects is one of our key strengths and plays an
important role in successfully delivering strong returns. Medium
and long-term growth in the packaging markets we serve is
underpinned by the structural drivers of eCommerce and the demand
for more sustainable packaging. The Group's capital investment
programme is focused on driving organic growth, enhancing our
product offering, quality and service to customers, strengthening
our cost competitiveness and improving our environmental
footprint.
During the first half of the year, we invested €218 million
(2021: €239 million) in our continuing operations' property,
plant and equipment. In addition, investment in our South African
forestry assets amounted to €25 million (2021:
€23 million).
Our capital investment programme continues to deliver. We are
seeing strong contributions from capital projects completed in
2021, such as the new 300,000 tonne per annum kraft top white
machine at Ruzomberok (Slovakia),
the converted speciality kraft paper machine at Steti (Czech Republic) and several other projects.
The incremental underlying EBITDA contribution from capital
investment projects from continuing operations in 2022 is expected
to be around €60 million.
Looking forward, we continue to see the opportunity to
accelerate growth across our packaging businesses supporting our
customers and strengthening our leading market positions in our
growing markets. We have an ambitious expansionary capital
investment programme to support this growth. In this context, our
pipeline currently includes around €1 billion of expansionary
projects in our continuing operations already approved or under
advanced evaluation, that we anticipate will generate mid-teen
returns when in full operation. These investments, which include
the projects below, will deliver volume growth, lower our cost base
and enhance our environmental footprint.
In Corrugated Packaging we are investing €125 million in
our Kuopio mill (Finland) to
increase semi-chemical fluting capacity by around 55,000 tonnes,
enhance product quality, drive cost competitiveness and strengthen
the mill’s environmental performance, with start-up expected in the
fourth quarter of 2023. We are also investing €95 million to
debottleneck kraftliner production by 55,000 tonnes at our Swiecie
mill (Poland), with commissioning
expected during 2024.
To strengthen our leading market position, support growth in
eCommerce and enhance our product and service offering, we are
investing around €185 million across our Central and Eastern
European Corrugated Solutions plant network.
In Flexible Packaging, to meet growing demand for
sustainable paper-based flexible packaging, we are well advanced in
the evaluation of an investment in a new 200,000 tonne kraft paper
machine at Steti for an anticipated total of around €350 million.
We expect to be in a position to make a final decision on the
investment in the second half of 2022.
We continue to expand the global reach of our leading Paper Bags
business, ramping up production at our new plant in Cartagena
(Colombia), growing capacity in
Egypt, investing in a new plant in
Morocco, upgrading the
capabilities in our North American plants and expanding our
capacity of paper-based flexible packaging solutions for eCommerce
across Europe and the US.
We are investing €65 million in our consumer flexibles plants,
cementing our leading position in the fast growing pet food
packaging market. We also plan to invest around €50 million to
enhance our coating capabilities and meet our customers' growing
demand for innovative, sustainable paper-based packaging with the
necessary barrier properties.
On the back of this programme, total capital expenditure for the
Group's continuing operations is expected to be around
€500-600 million in 2022 and around €750-850 million in
2023.
We continue to evaluate further capital investment projects for
growth in the packaging markets where we operate, leveraging our
high-quality, cost-advantaged asset base.
Corrugated Packaging (continuing
operations)
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Six
months ended 31 December 2021 |
Segment revenue |
1,564 |
1,037 |
1,312 |
Underlying EBITDA |
375 |
218 |
325 |
Underlying EBITDA
margin |
24.0% |
21.0% |
24.8% |
Underlying operating
profit |
308 |
164 |
262 |
Capital expenditure
cash payments |
86 |
89 |
100 |
Operating segment net
assets |
2,284 |
2,060 |
2,018 |
ROCE |
28.9% |
20.8% |
24.3% |
Corrugated Packaging delivered strongly in the first half, with
underlying EBITDA of €375 million up 72% on the comparable
prior year period, driven by significantly higher average selling
prices achieved and the contribution from acquisitions and capital
investment projects previously completed.
Containerboard sales volumes were up on the comparable prior
year period supported by our broad, high-quality product offering
and recently completed investments. Corrugated Solutions box
volumes were up on the prior year including the effect of
acquisitions and lower on a like-for-like basis. We continue to see
the benefits of our innovative product portfolio, our strong
customer proposition, disciplined pricing policy and the ongoing
investment in the business. Generally softer demand in Central Europe and Turkey, when compared with the strong volume
growth delivered in the prior year period, impacted volumes in
these regions.
Selling prices were significantly higher than the comparable
prior year period and higher sequentially, on the back of a series
of price increases implemented in 2021 and the first half of 2022.
Average benchmark European selling prices for unbleached kraftliner
were up around 40% on the prior year period and 15% on the second
half of 2021, while average benchmark European selling prices for
recycled containerboard were up around 50% on the first half of
2021 and 20% sequentially. European benchmark semi-chemical fluting
and white top kraftliner prices were up 20% to 25% on the
comparable prior year period and around 10% sequentially. We were
successful in passing on higher input paper costs through box price
increases during the period.
Input costs were materially higher when compared to the prior
year period, as well as sequentially, with higher energy, wood,
transport, paper for recycling and chemicals costs. Our strong cost
control focus mitigated fixed cost inflationary effects.
We completed planned maintenance shuts at Kuopio and Richards
Bay during the first half. Maintenance shuts at Swiecie and
Ruzomberok are planned for the second half.
Flexible Packaging (continuing
operations)
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Six
months ended 31 December 2021 |
Segment revenue |
2,082 |
1,594 |
1,698 |
Underlying EBITDA |
416 |
295 |
272 |
Underlying EBITDA
margin |
20.0% |
18.5% |
16.0% |
Underlying operating
profit |
328 |
212 |
187 |
Special items before
tax |
— |
5 |
2 |
Capital expenditure
cash payments |
85 |
98 |
84 |
Operating segment net
assets |
3,053 |
2,770 |
2,822 |
ROCE |
18.7% |
14.8% |
15.2% |
Volume growth, significantly higher average selling prices and
good cost control drove Flexible Packaging's underlying EBITDA up
41% on the comparable prior year period to €416 million.
Volume growth was supported by our innovative and sustainable
packaging portfolio. We grew our volumes in retail applications, in
particular paper-based shopping and eCommerce bags, as well as
consumer applications, such as food and pet food, where we have
leading market positions. Demand for building materials,
construction and other specialised applications was also positive
during the period. Functional paper and films (FPF) benefited from
increased demand for sustainable packaging solutions although
volumes were slightly lower mainly due to restructuring initiatives
in the prior year.
Pricing across the paper value chain was significantly higher
compared to the prior year period following price increases
implemented in 2021 and the first half of 2022. On the back of
strong order books and tight markets, further price increases were
implemented early in the second half of the year across our range
of kraft papers, paper bags and functional paper and films, where
not fixed by annual or semi-annual contracts.
Input costs were materially up year-on-year and sequentially,
with higher plastic resins, energy, wood, transport and chemical
costs. While cash fixed costs were higher due to inflationary
effects, this was mitigated by our strong cost control
initiatives.
The majority of planned mill maintenance shuts are scheduled for
the second half of the year.
We continue to drive innovation to support our customers'
transition to more sustainable packaging, and to partner along the
value chain to create products for a circular economy,
incorporating paper where possible, leveraging our coating
capabilities and developing recyclable, flexible plastic-based
packaging solutions and increasing recycled content in our
packaging.
Uncoated Fine Paper (continuing
operations)
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Six
months ended 31 December 2021 |
Segment revenue |
793 |
590 |
604 |
Underlying EBITDA |
171 |
58 |
(3) |
Underlying EBITDA
margin |
21.6% |
9.8% |
(0.5%) |
Underlying operating
profit/(loss) |
135 |
22 |
(39) |
Capital expenditure
cash payments |
38 |
38 |
47 |
Operating segment net
assets |
1,234 |
1,196 |
1,119 |
ROCE |
9.8% |
0.9% |
(1.7%) |
Uncoated Fine Paper delivered a good performance, with
underlying EBITDA of €171 million, up 195% on the prior year
period. This was driven by our strong customer offering,
significantly higher average uncoated fine paper and pulp prices,
good operational performance following the successful commissioning
of the rebuilt recovery boiler in Richards Bay in early 2022, and
focused cost control.
The European uncoated fine paper market remains tight due to
solid demand and recent capacity reductions. We grew our share of
the European market, with our customers valuing us as a supplier of
choice while capacity leaves the market, and recognising the
strength of our strategic position, underpinned by a broad product
portfolio and excellent service. Uncoated fine paper volumes in
South Africa were lower than the
prior year period, due to severe floods around the city of
Durban in mid-April affecting
production for most of the second quarter. Production has now
resumed and we are working with our customers to restart
deliveries. Pulp sales volumes were up sequentially following the
start up of the rebuilt recovery boiler at Richards Bay.
Average benchmark European uncoated fine paper selling prices
were up around 35% on the comparable prior year period and 30% up
sequentially. Average benchmark European bleached hardwood pulp
prices were up 50% compared with the prior year period and up 10%
sequentially.
Input costs were up significantly with higher energy, chemical,
wood and transport costs. Cash fixed costs were higher, mitigated
by our cost control initiatives.
Higher export timber prices during the period resulted in a
non-cash forestry fair value gain of €30 million in the first half,
up €22 million on the prior year period. Based on current market
conditions, we expect a similar level of forestry fair value gain
in the second half.
A maintenance shut at Ruzomberok is planned for the second
half.
H1 2022 EBITDA reconciliation between
prior and current reporting segments
€ million |
Corrugated Packaging |
Flexible Packaging |
Engineered Materials |
Uncoated Fine Paper |
PCC
(divested) |
Corporate |
Group |
Discontinued operations (Russian operations) |
Underlying EBITDA per
prior reported segments |
451 |
380 |
36 |
324 |
|
(21) |
1,170 |
|
Reorganisation of FPF
following PCC disposal |
|
35 |
(36) |
|
1 |
|
|
|
Reclassification of
Russian operations |
(76) |
1 |
|
(153) |
|
|
(228) |
228 |
Underlying EBITDA
per segment (continuing operations) and EBITDA from discontinued
operations |
375 |
416 |
|
171 |
1 |
(21) |
942 |
228 |
Post-tax profit
from continuing / discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
777 |
148 |
Russian operations (discontinued
operations)
As announced on 4 May 2022, having
assessed all options for the Group’s interests in Russia and recognising the Group's corporate
values and stakeholder responsibilities, the Board decided to
divest the Group’s Russian assets. As at 30
June 2022, these operations have been classified as held for
sale and presented as discontinued operations.
The divestment process is underway. The disposal of such
significant assets is operationally and structurally complex and it
is being undertaken in an evolving political and regulatory
environment.
The Russian operations generated EBITDA of €228 million in
the first half of the year (H1 2021: €143 million), of which
around a third relates to corrugated packaging-related products and
two thirds to uncoated fine papers. The Syktyvkar mill supplies the
domestic uncoated fine paper market and has managed supply chain
and operational constraints during the period. The mill also
supplies white top kraftliner, a speciality containerboard product,
to the local market and some export destinations. Sales of
containerboard to Europe, which
represented around a third of Syktyvkar's containerboard sales
volumes in 2021, were stopped towards the end of the first
quarter.
The Russian operations' profit after tax for the period amounted
to €148 million.
Syktyvkar's planned maintenance shut is scheduled for the second
half of the year.
As announced on 4 May 2022, all
significant capital expenditure projects in Russia are suspended.
Please refer to note 16 for further information.
Special items
Special items during the period amounted to a net income of €241
million after tax as a result of the gain on disposal of PCC (2021:
€5 million net income).
Tax
The underlying effective tax rate from continuing operations in
the first half was 22% (2021: 22%), in line with our
expectation.
Cash flow
Cash generated from continuing operations of €519 million
(2021: €407 million), including the impact of an increase in
working capital, reflects the continued strong cash generating
capacity of the Group.
Working capital at 30 June 2022 was 14.5% of
annualised revenue, below the prior year's level
(30 June 2021: 15.0%). This reflects the normal seasonal
increase in the first half of the year together with significantly
higher selling prices.
Tax paid of €97 million in the first half (2021: €67 million)
was higher mainly due to higher profitability, coupled with the
timing of tax payments. Interest paid was €52 million (2021:
€55 million).
We completed the disposal of PCC for an enterprise value of €615
million at the end of June 2022.
Capital expenditure due to our ongoing capital expenditure
programme amounted to €218 million (2021: €239 million).
We paid the 2021 final dividend to shareholders of
€218 million.
Treasury and borrowings
The Group has a strong financial position. Continuing
operations' net debt at 30 June 2022 was
€1,220 million, down from €1,689 million at
31 December 2021, reflecting the Group's strong cash
generation capacity, the disposal of PCC as well as the ongoing
investment in the business, including the increase in working
capital. Net debt to underlying EBITDA was 0.8 times.
At 30 June 2022, the Group's continuing operations
have a strong liquidity position of around €1.6 billion, comprising
€757 million of undrawn committed debt facilities and net cash
of €870 million. The weighted average maturity of our committed
debt facilities is 3.8 years. The Group's financing agreements
do not contain financial covenants.
Net finance costs of €66 million were above those of the
comparable prior year period (€40 million). This was driven by
higher interest rates in Central and Eastern Europe, in particular in the
Czech Republic and Poland, and currency mix effects.
The Group's credit is rated by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s
Investors Service at BBB+ (stable outlook) and Baa1 (negative
outlook), respectively.
Dividend
The Board aims to offer shareholders long-term ordinary dividend
growth within a targeted dividend cover range of two to three times
on average over the cycle.
An interim dividend of 21.67 euro
cents per share, up 8% year-on-year, has been declared by the
directors. The interim dividend will be paid on Thursday
29 September 2022 to those shareholders on the register of
Mondi plc on Friday 26 August 2022.
The dividend will be paid from distributable reserves.
Outlook
Looking forward, pricing remains strong going into the second
half, although we do anticipate continued inflationary pressures on
our cost base and ongoing supply chain challenges. While
significant geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties remain, we
expect a year of good progress.
Mondi remains well-placed to deliver sustainably into the
future, underpinned by our integrated cost advantaged asset base,
culture of continuous improvement, portfolio of sustainable
packaging solutions and the strategic flexibility offered by our
strong cash generation and financial position.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The Board is responsible for the effectiveness of the Group’s
risk management activities and internal control processes. It has
put procedures in place for identifying, evaluating, and managing
the significant risks that the Group faces. In combination with the
Audit Committee, at the beginning of 2022, the Board conducted a
robust assessment of the principal and emerging risks to which
Mondi is exposed and it is satisfied that the Group has effective
systems and controls in place to manage its key risks within the
risk tolerance levels established.
The Group’s Integrated report and financial statements 2021 set
out our principal risks on pages 86 to 97. To the extent there is a
change in the assessment of those principal risks, it is reported
below.
Risk management is by nature a dynamic and ongoing process. Our
approach is flexible to ensure that it remains relevant at all
levels of the business, and dynamic to ensure we can be responsive
to changing business conditions. This is particularly important
given the diversity of the Group’s locations, markets and
production processes. Our internal control environment is designed
to safeguard the assets of the Group and to provide reasonable
assurance that the Group’s business objectives will be
achieved.
Pandemic risk (COVID-19)
COVID-19 continues to impact the way we do business due to
various health, social and economic measures implemented by
authorities around the world to combat the pandemic. The health,
safety and welfare of the Group’s employees and our communities
remain our top priority.
The Executive Committee and Board continue to monitor our
exposure and the impact of COVID-19 on the Group and evaluate
actions to mitigate the risk, and where possible, identify
opportunities that have arisen. In future, these actions and other
monitoring techniques which we have developed, will enable the
Group to be dynamic in its reaction to the risk of a pandemic as it
emerges.
Strategic risks
The industries and geographies in which we operate expose us to
specific long-term risks which are accepted by the Board as a
consequence of the Group’s chosen strategy and operating
footprint.
We have significant operations in Russia, including our integrated pulp,
packaging paper and uncoated fine paper mill located in Syktyvkar
(Komi Republic). The Group also has three converting plants in
Russia. All these facilities
primarily serve the domestic market and have continued to operate
through the six months ended 30 June
2022. As announced on 4 May
2022, having assessed all options for the Group’s interests
in Russia and recognising the
Group's corporate values and stakeholder responsibilities, the
Board decided to divest the Group’s Russian assets. Further
information is provided under the heading 'Russian operations
(discontinued operations)' above.
In Ukraine, Mondi has one paper
bag plant located in Lviv, west of the country, where production
was temporarily suspended until it resumed gradually starting in
the second quarter. We are actively monitoring the war, the
international response and the implications for the Group.
We continue to track capacity announcements, demand developments
and how consumers are demanding more sustainable packaging. We
continue to increase our understanding of climate change-related
risks and its impact whilst continuing to improve our disclosures
and develop our responses.
The Executive Committee and Board monitor our exposure to these
risks and evaluate investment decisions against our overall
exposures so that our strategic capital allocation takes advantage
of the opportunities arising from our deliberate exposure to such
risks.
Our principal strategic risks relate to the following:
- Industry productive capacity
- Product substitution
- Fluctuations and variability in selling prices or gross
margins
- Country risk
- Climate change-related risk
Financial risks
We aim to maintain an appropriate capital structure and to
manage our financial risk exposures in compliance with all laws and
regulations.
An attentive approach to financial risk management remains in
response to continued scrutiny of the tax affairs of multinational
companies and ongoing short-term currency volatility.
Our principal financial risks relate to the following:
- Capital structure
- Currency risk
- Tax risk
Operational risks
As a Group we focus on operational excellence and investment in
our people and are committed to the responsible use of
resources.
Our investments to improve our energy efficiency, engineer out
our most significant safety risks and improve operating
efficiencies continues to reduce the likelihood of operational risk
events. Physical and transitional risks arising due to climate
change are anticipated to have an operational impact on the Group,
particularly on supply of wood fibre and energy within the EU.
The risk of energy security and higher energy costs has
heightened during the period. Our pulp and paper mills generate
most of their energy needs internally, with biomass sources
accounting for around 80% of the fuels used in this process,
thereby mitigating the impact of the significant surge in external
fuel costs. However, certain Group operations are reliant on gas
supply - we continue to actively monitor the supply situation,
invest to diversify our fuels sources and drive energy
efficiency.
Our principal operational risks relate to the following:
- Cost and availability of raw materials
- Energy security and related input costs
- Technical integrity of our operating assets
- Environmental impact
- Employee and contractor health and safety
- Attraction and retention of key skills and talent
- Cyber security risk
Compliance risk
We have a zero tolerance approach to our compliance risk. Our
strong culture and values, emphasised in every part of our
business, with a focus on integrity, honesty, and transparency,
underpin our approach.
Our principal compliance risk relates to Reputational risk.
Going concern
The directors have reviewed the Group’s current financial
position and performance expectations for the period until
30 June 2024, including consideration
of the principal risks which may impact the Group’s performance in
the near term. The going concern assessment has been based on the
Group's continuing operations (which exclude the Russian
operations) unless otherwise stated.
The Group has a strong balance sheet. Continuing operations' net
debt at 30 June 2022 was €1,220 million, down from
€1,689 million at 31 December 2021 reflecting the Group's
strong cash generation capacity, the disposal of PCC as well as the
ongoing investment in the business, including the increase in
working capital. Net debt to underlying EBITDA was 0.8 times. At
30 June 2022, the Group has a strong liquidity position
of around €1.6 billion, comprising €757 million of undrawn
committed debt facilities and net cash of €870 million. The
weighted average maturity of our committed debt facilities is
3.8 years.
The Group has prepared a base case forecast for the Group's
continuing operations (which exclude the Russian operations)
reflecting recent trading performance in the first half of the year
and expectations for market developments over the period to
30 June 2024. The base case forecasts
were sensitised to reflect a severe but plausible downside scenario
including possible future impacts of the principal risks on Group
performance. In the severe but plausible downside scenario there
remains significant liquidity headroom.
In addition to its modelled downside going concern scenario, the
Board has reverse stress tested the model to determine the extent
of downturn which would result in no liquidity headroom. A decline
of around 75% to the planned underlying EBITDA in the period until
30 June 2024, well in excess of that
contemplated in the plausible downside scenario, would need to
persist throughout the observed period to result in no liquidity
headroom, which is considered very unlikely. This stress test also
does not incorporate mitigating actions like reductions and
deferrals of capital and operational expenditure or cash
preservation responses, which the Group would implement in the
event of a severe and extended revenue decline.
Following its assessment, the directors have formed a judgement,
at the time of approving the condensed consolidated financial
statements, that there are no material uncertainties that cast
doubt on the Group’s going concern status and that it is a
reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For
this reason, the Group continues to adopt the going concern basis
in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements for
30 June 2022.
Enquiries
Investors/analysts:
Clara
Valera
+44 193 282 6357
Mondi Group Head of Strategy and Investor
Relations
Media:
Kerry
Cooper
+44 788 145 5806
Mondi Group Communication Director
Richard Mountain (FTI
Consulting)
+44 790 968 4466
Audiocast and dial-in conference call
details
Please see below details for the audiocast and conference call
that will be held at 09:00 (BST) and 10:00 (CEST/SAST) today.
Audiocast:
An audiocast of the presentation will be accessible via
https://www.mondigroup.com/en/investors/
A PDF of the slides will be available to download from the above
website 30 minutes before the audiocast commences. Written
questions can be submitted via the audiocast platform. If you wish
to ask a question verbally, please connect via the dial-in
conference call (details below).
For queries regarding access to the audiocast please e-mail
group.communication@mondigroup.com.
A recording of the presentation will be available on Mondi’s
website during the afternoon of 4 August
2022.
Dial-in conference call:
To access the facility please register your name and contact
details:
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI4efd3654616e47ad918c2020a236e0f9
Directors’ responsibility
statement
The directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge:
- the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group
have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting
Standard 34, ‘Interim Financial Reporting’, as adopted for use in
the United Kingdom and the
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the United
Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority;
- the half-year results announcement includes a fair review of
the significant events during the six months ended
30 June 2022 and a description of the principal risks and
uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year ending
31 December 2022;
- there have been no significant individual related party
transactions during the first six months of the financial year;
and
- there have been no significant changes in the Group’s related
party relationships from those reported in the Integrated report
and financial statements 2021.
The Group’s condensed consolidated financial statements, and
related notes, were approved by the Board and authorised for issue
on 3 August 2022 and were signed on
its behalf by:
Andrew
King
Mike Powell
Director
Director
3 August 2022
Independent review report to Mondi
plc
Report on the condensed consolidated
financial statements
Our conclusion
We have reviewed Mondi plc’s condensed consolidated financial
statements (the “interim financial statements”) in the half year
results announcement of Mondi plc for the six month period ended
30 June 2022 (the “period”).
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that
causes us to believe that the interim financial statements are not
prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with UK adopted
International Accounting Standard 34, ‘Interim Financial Reporting’
and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of
the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority.
The interim financial statements comprise:
- the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as
at 30 June 2022;
- the condensed consolidated income statement and the condensed
consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the period then
ended;
- the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the
period then ended;
- the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity for
the period then ended; and
- the explanatory notes to the interim financial statements.
The interim financial statements included in the half year
results announcement of Mondi plc have been prepared in accordance
with UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34, ‘Interim
Financial Reporting’ and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency
Rules sourcebook of the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct
Authority.
Basis for conclusion
We conducted our review in accordance with International
Standard on Review Engagements (UK) 2410, ‘Review of Interim
Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the
Entity’ issued by the Financial Reporting Council for use in the
United Kingdom. A review of
interim financial information consists of making enquiries,
primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting
matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures.
A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted
in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and,
consequently, does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would
become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in
an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
We have read the other information contained in the half year
results announcement and considered whether it contains any
apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the
information in the interim financial statements.
Conclusions relating to going
concern
Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than
those performed in an audit as described in the Basis for
conclusion section of this report, nothing has come to our
attention to suggest that the directors have inappropriately
adopted the going concern basis of accounting or that the directors
have identified material uncertainties relating to going concern
that are not appropriately disclosed. This conclusion is based on
the review procedures performed in accordance with this ISRE.
However, future events or conditions may cause the group to cease
to continue as a going concern.
Responsibilities for the interim
financial statements and the review
Our responsibilities and those of the
directors
The half year results announcement, including the interim
financial statements, is the responsibility of, and has been
approved by the directors. The directors are responsible for
preparing the half year results announcement in accordance with the
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the United
Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority. In preparing the half year
results announcement, including the interim financial statements
the directors are responsible for assessing the group’s ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters
related to going concern and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the
group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but
to do so.
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the interim
financial statements in the half year results announcement based on
our review. Our conclusion, including our Conclusions relating to
going concern, is based on procedures that are less extensive than
audit procedures, as described in the Basis for conclusion
paragraph of this report. This report, including the conclusion,
has been prepared for and only for the company for the purpose of
complying with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules
sourcebook of the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority and
for no other purpose. We do not, in giving this conclusion, accept
or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other
person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come
save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chartered Accountants
London
3 August 2022
Condensed consolidated income statement
for the six months ended 30 June 2022
|
|
|
Restated1 |
Restated1 |
|
|
Six months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year ended 31 December 2021 |
€ million |
Notes |
Underlying |
Special items (Note 5) |
Total |
Underlying |
Special items (Note 5) |
Total |
Underlying |
Special items (Note 5) |
Total |
From continuing
operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Group
revenue |
4 |
4,505 |
— |
4,505 |
3,283 |
— |
3,283 |
6,974 |
— |
6,974 |
Materials, energy and
consumables used |
|
(2,370) |
— |
(2,370) |
(1,688) |
— |
(1,688) |
(3,663) |
— |
(3,663) |
Variable selling
expenses |
|
(362) |
— |
(362) |
(267) |
— |
(267) |
(547) |
— |
(547) |
Gross margin |
|
1,773 |
— |
1,773 |
1,328 |
— |
1,328 |
2,764 |
— |
2,764 |
Maintenance and other
indirect expenses |
|
(155) |
— |
(155) |
(137) |
— |
(137) |
(328) |
— |
(328) |
Personnel costs |
|
(549) |
— |
(549) |
(512) |
3 |
(509) |
(1,025) |
5 |
(1,020) |
Other net operating
expenses |
|
(127) |
— |
(127) |
(113) |
— |
(113) |
(254) |
(2) |
(256) |
Gain on disposal of
business, net of related transaction costs |
17 |
— |
246 |
246 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
EBITDA |
4 |
942 |
246 |
1,188 |
566 |
3 |
569 |
1,157 |
3 |
1,160 |
Depreciation,
amortisation and impairments |
|
(194) |
— |
(194) |
(181) |
3 |
(178) |
(375) |
4 |
(371) |
Operating
profit |
4 |
748 |
246 |
994 |
385 |
6 |
391 |
782 |
7 |
789 |
Net profit from joint
ventures |
|
3 |
— |
3 |
3 |
— |
3 |
6 |
— |
6 |
Net monetary gain
arising from hyperinflationary economies |
2 |
2 |
— |
2 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Investment income |
7 |
2 |
— |
2 |
1 |
— |
1 |
5 |
— |
5 |
Foreign currency
losses |
7 |
(2) |
— |
(2) |
— |
— |
— |
(2) |
— |
(2) |
Finance costs |
7 |
(66) |
— |
(66) |
(41) |
— |
(41) |
(86) |
— |
(86) |
Profit before tax |
|
687 |
246 |
933 |
348 |
6 |
354 |
705 |
7 |
712 |
Tax
(charge)/credit |
8 |
(151) |
(5) |
(156) |
(76) |
(1) |
(77) |
(154) |
2 |
(152) |
Profit from
continuing operations |
|
536 |
241 |
777 |
272 |
5 |
277 |
551 |
9 |
560 |
From discontinued
operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit from
discontinued operations |
16 |
|
|
148 |
|
|
84 |
|
|
213 |
Profit for the
period |
|
|
|
925 |
|
|
361 |
|
|
773 |
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling
interests |
|
|
|
57 |
|
|
13 |
|
|
17 |
Shareholders |
|
|
|
868 |
|
|
348 |
|
|
756 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share
(EPS) attributable to shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
euro cents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From continuing
operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic EPS |
9 |
|
|
148.4 |
|
|
54.4 |
|
|
112.0 |
Diluted EPS |
9 |
|
|
148.4 |
|
|
54.4 |
|
|
111.9 |
Basic underlying
EPS |
9 |
|
|
98.7 |
|
|
53.4 |
|
|
110.1 |
Diluted underlying
EPS |
9 |
|
|
98.7 |
|
|
53.4 |
|
|
110.0 |
From continuing and
discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic EPS |
9 |
|
|
178.9 |
|
|
71.8 |
|
|
155.9 |
Diluted EPS |
9 |
|
|
178.9 |
|
|
71.7 |
|
|
155.8 |
Basic total EPS (prior
to special items) |
9 |
|
|
129.3 |
|
|
70.7 |
|
|
154.0 |
Diluted total EPS
(prior to special items) |
9 |
|
|
129.2 |
|
|
70.7 |
|
|
153.9 |
Note:
1 The Group’s operations in Russia are presented as held for sale as at
30 June 2022 and classified as
discontinued operations for the period then ended. Accordingly, in
accordance with IFRS 5, 'Non-current Assets Held for Sale and
Discontinued Operations', the comparative figures for the periods
ended 31 December 2021 and
30 June 2021 were restated to separate the net profit and cash
flows associated with the Russian operations. APMs, as defined at
the end of this document, were accordingly restated to exclude the
effect of the Russian operations. Refer to notes 1, 2 and 16 for
further details.
Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive
income
for the six months ended 30 June 2022
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million |
Notes |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the
period |
|
925 |
361 |
773 |
|
|
|
|
|
Items that may
subsequently be reclassified to the condensed consolidated income
statement |
|
|
|
|
Fair value
gains/(losses) arising from cash flow hedges of continuing
operations |
|
1 |
(1) |
(1) |
Fair value gains
arising from cash flow hedges of discontinued operations |
16 |
5 |
— |
— |
Exchange differences
on translation of foreign continuing operations |
|
165 |
59 |
(16) |
Exchange differences
on translation of foreign discontinued operations |
16 |
417 |
33 |
42 |
Reclassification of
foreign currency translation reserve to the condensed consolidated
income statement on disposal of business |
17 |
(4) |
— |
— |
Share of other
comprehensive income of joint ventures |
|
— |
— |
1 |
Items that will not
subsequently be reclassified to the condensed consolidated income
statement |
|
|
|
|
Remeasurements of
retirement benefits plans of continuing operations |
|
5 |
5 |
11 |
Remeasurements of
retirement benefits plans of discontinued operations |
16 |
2 |
— |
1 |
Tax effect
thereof |
|
(2) |
(2) |
(4) |
Other comprehensive
income for the period |
|
589 |
94 |
34 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive
income for the period |
|
1,514 |
455 |
807 |
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling
interests |
|
77 |
11 |
13 |
Shareholders |
|
1,437 |
444 |
794 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
comprehensive income for the period attributable to
shareholders
arises from: |
|
|
|
|
Continuing
operations |
|
865 |
327 |
538 |
Discontinued
operations |
|
572 |
117 |
256 |
Condensed consolidated statement of financial
position
as at 30 June 2022
€ million |
Notes |
As at
30 June 2022 |
As at
30 June 2021 |
As at
31 December 2021 |
Property, plant and
equipment |
|
4,083 |
4,822 |
4,870 |
Goodwill |
11 |
788 |
929 |
926 |
Intangible assets |
|
67 |
77 |
76 |
Forestry assets |
12 |
389 |
387 |
348 |
Investments in joint
ventures |
|
20 |
15 |
17 |
Financial
instruments |
|
32 |
31 |
33 |
Deferred tax
assets |
|
37 |
33 |
43 |
Net retirement
benefits asset |
15 |
11 |
22 |
26 |
Other non-current
assets |
|
11 |
— |
1 |
Total non-current
assets |
|
5,438 |
6,316 |
6,340 |
Inventories |
|
1,191 |
1,007 |
1,099 |
Trade and other
receivables |
|
1,553 |
1,322 |
1,333 |
Current tax
assets |
|
4 |
8 |
12 |
Financial
instruments |
|
9 |
8 |
4 |
Cash and cash
equivalents |
18b |
916 |
288 |
473 |
|
|
3,673 |
2,633 |
2,921 |
Assets held for
sale |
16 |
1,695 |
1 |
— |
Total current
assets |
|
5,368 |
2,634 |
2,921 |
Total
assets |
|
10,806 |
8,950 |
9,261 |
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term
borrowings |
14 |
(162) |
(175) |
(124) |
Trade and other
payables |
|
(1,434) |
(1,313) |
(1,444) |
Current tax
liabilities |
|
(153) |
(92) |
(116) |
Provisions |
|
(20) |
(40) |
(33) |
Financial
instruments |
|
(15) |
(7) |
(18) |
|
|
(1,784) |
(1,627) |
(1,735) |
Liabilities directly
associated with assets held for sale |
16 |
(391) |
— |
— |
Total current
liabilities |
|
(2,175) |
(1,627) |
(1,735) |
Medium and long-term
borrowings |
14 |
(1,975) |
(2,121) |
(2,104) |
Net retirement
benefits liability |
15 |
(167) |
(213) |
(197) |
Deferred tax
liabilities |
|
(270) |
(302) |
(283) |
Provisions |
|
(31) |
(35) |
(35) |
Other non-current
liabilities |
|
(12) |
(16) |
(18) |
Total non-current
liabilities |
|
(2,455) |
(2,687) |
(2,637) |
Total
liabilities |
|
(4,630) |
(4,314) |
(4,372) |
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets |
|
6,176 |
4,636 |
4,889 |
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
Share capital |
|
97 |
97 |
97 |
Own shares |
|
(14) |
(16) |
(18) |
Retained earnings |
|
5,411 |
4,449 |
4,760 |
Other reserves |
|
223 |
(288) |
(341) |
Total attributable
to shareholders |
|
5,717 |
4,242 |
4,498 |
Non-controlling
interests in equity |
|
459 |
394 |
391 |
Total
equity |
|
6,176 |
4,636 |
4,889 |
The Group’s condensed consolidated financial statements, and
related notes 1 to 23, were approved by the Board and authorised
for issue on 3 August 2022 and were
signed on its behalf by:
Andrew
King
Mike Powell
Director
Director
Mondi plc company registered
number:
6209386
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the six months ended 30 June 2022
€ million |
Equity attributable to shareholders |
Non-controlling interests |
Total
equity |
At 1 January 2021 |
4,002 |
380 |
4,382 |
Total comprehensive
income for the period |
444 |
11 |
455 |
Dividends |
(201) |
(4) |
(205) |
Purchases of own
shares |
(5) |
— |
(5) |
Acquisition of
business |
— |
7 |
7 |
Other |
2 |
— |
2 |
At
30 June 2021 |
4,242 |
394 |
4,636 |
Total comprehensive
income for the period |
350 |
2 |
352 |
Dividends |
(97) |
(2) |
(99) |
Purchases of own
shares |
(2) |
— |
(2) |
Other |
5 |
(3) |
2 |
At 31 December
2021 |
4,498 |
391 |
4,889 |
Hyperinflation
monetary adjustment (see note 2) |
(12) |
(5) |
(17) |
Restated balance at 1
January 2022 |
4,486 |
386 |
4,872 |
Total comprehensive
income for the period |
1,437 |
77 |
1,514 |
Dividends |
(218) |
(4) |
(222) |
Purchases of own
shares |
(4) |
— |
(4) |
Hyperinflation
monetary adjustment (see note 2) |
15 |
— |
15 |
Other |
1 |
— |
1 |
At
30 June 2022 |
5,717 |
459 |
6,176 |
Equity attributable to
shareholders
€ million |
As at
30 June 2022 |
As at
30 June 2021 |
As at
31 December 2021 |
Share capital |
97 |
97 |
97 |
Own shares |
(14) |
(16) |
(18) |
Retained earnings |
5,411 |
4,449 |
4,760 |
Cumulative translation
adjustment reserve |
(454) |
(944) |
(1,007) |
Post-retirement
benefits reserve |
(34) |
(48) |
(43) |
Share-based payment
reserve |
12 |
11 |
16 |
Cash flow hedge
reserve |
5 |
— |
(1) |
Merger reserve |
667 |
667 |
667 |
Other sundry
reserves |
27 |
26 |
27 |
Total |
5,717 |
4,242 |
4,498 |
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
for the six months ended 30 June 2022
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million |
Notes |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from
operating activities |
|
|
|
|
Cash generated from
continuing operations |
18a |
519 |
407 |
1,001 |
Dividends received
from other investments |
|
— |
— |
1 |
Income tax paid |
|
(97) |
(67) |
(138) |
Net cash generated
from operating activities from discontinued operations |
16 |
193 |
132 |
286 |
Net cash generated
from operating activities |
|
615 |
472 |
1,150 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from
investing activities |
|
|
|
|
Investment in
property, plant and equipment |
|
(218) |
(239) |
(481) |
Investment in
intangible assets |
|
(4) |
(8) |
(16) |
Investment in forestry
assets |
12 |
(25) |
(23) |
(45) |
Investment in joint
ventures |
|
— |
(1) |
(1) |
Proceeds from the
disposal of property, plant and equipment |
|
4 |
19 |
21 |
Proceeds from the
disposal of business, net of cash and cash equivalents |
17 |
646 |
— |
— |
Acquisition of
businesses, net of cash and cash equivalents |
|
— |
(63) |
(63) |
Loans advanced to
related and external parties |
|
— |
— |
(1) |
Interest received |
|
1 |
1 |
3 |
Other investing
activities |
|
8 |
— |
4 |
Net cash used in
investing activities from discontinued operations |
16 |
(33) |
(47) |
(91) |
Net cash generated
from/(used in) investing activities |
|
379 |
(361) |
(670) |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from
financing activities |
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from other
medium and long-term borrowings |
18c |
— |
63 |
59 |
Repayment of other
medium and long-term borrowings |
18c |
(49) |
— |
— |
Net proceeds
from/(repayment) of short-term borrowings |
18c |
12 |
11 |
(4) |
Repayment of lease
liabilities |
18c |
(11) |
(10) |
(21) |
Interest paid |
|
(52) |
(55) |
(67) |
Dividends paid to
shareholders |
10 |
(218) |
(201) |
(298) |
Dividends paid to
non-controlling interests |
|
(4) |
(4) |
(6) |
Purchases of own
shares |
|
(4) |
(5) |
(7) |
Non-controlling
interests bought out |
|
— |
— |
(3) |
Net cash outflow from
debt-related derivative financial instruments |
|
(65) |
(14) |
(12) |
Other financing
activities |
|
— |
1 |
— |
Net cash used in
financing activities from discontinued operations |
16 |
(11) |
(7) |
(13) |
Net cash used in
financing activities |
|
(402) |
(221) |
(372) |
|
|
|
|
|
Net
increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
592 |
(110) |
108 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash
equivalents at beginning of period |
|
455 |
348 |
348 |
Cash movement in the
period |
18c |
592 |
(110) |
108 |
Effects of changes in
foreign exchange rates |
18c |
98 |
(1) |
(1) |
Cash and cash
equivalents at end of period |
18b |
1,145 |
237 |
455 |
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial
statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2022
1 Basis of preparation
These condensed consolidated financial statements as at and for
the six months ended 30 June 2022 comprise Mondi plc and
its subsidiaries (referred to as the ‘Group’), and the Group’s
share of the results and net assets of its associates and joint
ventures.
The Group’s condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard
34, ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ as adopted for use in the
United Kingdom (UK) and the
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the United
Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority. They should be read in
conjunction with the Group’s Integrated report and financial
statements 2021, prepared in accordance with UK-adopted
International Accounting Standards and with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies reporting under those
standards.
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared on a going concern basis as discussed in the commentary
under the heading ‘Going concern’, which is incorporated by
reference into these condensed consolidated financial
statements.
The financial information set out above does not constitute
statutory accounts as defined by section 434 of the Companies Act
2006. A copy of the statutory accounts for the year ended
31 December 2021 has been delivered to the Registrar of
Companies. The auditors have reported on those accounts; their
report was (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include a reference to any
matters to which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis
without qualifying their report and (iii) did not contain a
statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial information set out above has been reviewed, not
audited.
These condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by forestry
assets, pension assets, financial assets and financial liabilities
held at fair value through profit and loss and accounting in
hyperinflationary economies.
No changes in the provisional amounts of the fair value of the
assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the acquisition of
Olmuksan International Paper Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S on
31 May 2021 have been recognised
during the six months ended 30 June
2022. Accounting for the transaction is finalised.
The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial
statements includes the use of estimates and assumptions. Although
the estimates used are based on management's best information about
current circumstances and future events and actions, actual results
may differ from these estimates.
In preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements,
the critical accounting judgements made by management in applying
the Group’s accounting policies and significant accounting
estimates as identified in the Group’s Integrated report and
financial statements 2021 were largely the same, with the exception
of the judgements applied in relation to the Group’s Russian
operations as to whether the Group should continue to consolidate
its Russian businesses, if and when the businesses satisfied the
requirements to be classified as held for sale, and whether the
Russian businesses should be presented as discontinued operations,
and significant estimates and assumptions in the valuation of its
Russian assets (see note 16).
2 Accounting policies
The same accounting policies, methods of computation and
presentation have been followed in the preparation of the condensed
consolidated financial statements for the six months ended
30 June 2022 as were applied in the preparation of the
Group’s annual financial statements for the year ended
31 December 2021, except as follows:
- Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued
operations
Non-current assets, and disposal groups, are classified as held
for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered through a sale
transaction rather than through continuing use. Non-current assets,
and disposal groups, classified as held for sale are measured at
the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell from
the date on which these conditions are met.
Any resulting impairment is reported through the condensed
consolidated income statement. On classification as held for sale,
the assets are no longer depreciated or amortised. Comparative
amounts in the condensed consolidated statement of financial
position are not adjusted.
Discontinued operations are either a separate major line of
business or geographical area of operations that have been disposed
of or are part of a single coordinated plan for disposal. Once an
operation has been identified as discontinued, its net profit or
loss, other comprehensive income or expense and cash flows are
presented separately in the condensed consolidated income
statement, the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive
income and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows,
including related notes to these statements, and comparative
information is restated. The Group’s assets and liabilities related
to comparative periods are not separated between continuing and
discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statement of
financial position.
- Hyperinflation accounting
Effective from 1 January 2022, the
Group has applied IAS 29, Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary
Economies, for its subsidiaries in Turkey, whose functional currencies have
experienced a cumulative inflation rate of more than 100% over the
past three years. Assets, liabilities, the financial position and
results of foreign operations in hyperinflationary economies are
translated to Euro at the exchange rates prevailing on the
reporting date. The exchange differences are recognised directly in
other comprehensive income, and accumulated in the currency
translation adjustment reserve in equity. Such translation
differences are reclassified to profit or loss only on disposal or
partial disposal of the overseas operation.
Prior to translating the financial statements of foreign
operations, the non-monetary assets and liabilities stated at
historical cost are restated to account for changes in the general
purchasing power of the local currencies based on the consumer
price index (TUFE, 2003=100) published by the Turkish Statistical
Institute (TURKSTAT). The consumer price index for the six months
ended 30 June 2022 increased by 42% from 687 at
31 December 2021 to 978 at 30 June 2022. On the date
of first-time application, being 1 January
2022, the adjustment of the carrying amounts of non-monetary
assets and liabilities was recognised in retained earnings in
equity as presented in the condensed consolidated statement of
changes in equity. The subsequent gains or losses resulting from
the restatement of non-monetary assets and liabilities are recorded
in the condensed consolidated income statement.
For the six months ended 30 June 2022, the adjustments
from hyperinflationary accounting have resulted in an increase in
total assets of €107 million, an increase in Group revenue of €47
million, a decrease in underlying EBITDA of €28 million and a
net monetary gain of €2 million. Comparative amounts presented in
Euro were not restated for subsequent changes in the price level or
exchange rates.
The Group also operates a paper bags plant in Lebanon, which became a hyperinflationary
economy in September 2020. IAS 29 has
not been applied for this subsidiary as the impact from
hyperinflation accounting is considered immaterial.
- A number of amendments to IFRS became effective for the
financial period beginning on 1 January
2022, but the Group did not have to change its accounting
policies or make any retrospective adjustments as a result of
adopting these amendments.
- Consistent with previous half year reports, taxes on income in
the interim period are accrued using the tax rate that would be
applicable to expected total annual profits or losses.
Alternative Performance Measures
The Group presents certain measures of financial performance,
position or cash flows in the condensed consolidated financial
statements that are not defined or specified according to IFRS.
These measures, referred to as APMs, are defined at the end of this
document and where relevant reconciled to IFRS.
As at 30 June 2022, the Group’s operations in
Russia are presented as held for
sale and classified as discontinued operations for the period then
ended. For comparability purposes, the APMs based on amounts
recognised in the condensed consolidated statement of financial
position have been adjusted for the Russian assets and liabilities
as described at the end of this document. Note, no restatement of
the IFRS condensed consolidated statement of financial position has
been made for such items. APMs measuring the profitability of the
Group are presented for continuing operations (i.e. excluding the
results for the Russian discontinued operations) and comparatives
are presented on the same basis, consistent with the presentation
of the IFRS condensed consolidated income statement. Where these
changes have impacted the APMs for comparative periods as presented
previously, these have been described as restated.
3 Seasonality
The seasonality of the Group’s operations had no significant
impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
4 Operating segments
The Group’s operating segments are reported in a manner
consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Executive
Committee, the chief operating decision-making body. The operating
segments are managed based on the nature of the underlying products
produced by those businesses and comprise three (2021: four)
distinct segments.
Each of the operating segments represents a reportable segment
and derives its income from the sale of manufactured products.
The Group’s operations in Russia, comprising its high-margin,
cost-competitive, integrated pulp, packaging paper and uncoated
fine paper mill in Syktyvkar (Komi Republic) and three converting
plants, are reported as discontinued operations for the period
ended 30 June 2022. The discontinued operations' net
profit and cash flows are presented separately in the condensed
consolidated income statement and condensed consolidated statement
of cash flows for all periods presented. Financial information
relating to the discontinued operations is provided in note 16.
Effective from 30 June 2022 and
following the completion of the sale of the Personal Care
Components (PCC) business, the Group reorganised its operating
segments. Functional Paper and Films, previously part of the
Engineered Materials operating segment, was moved to Flexible
Packaging to strengthen integration along the kraft paper value
chain and further support the development of innovative functional
papers with barrier properties, fulfilling customers’ needs for
sustainable packaging. The remaining part of the previously
reported Engineered Materials operating segment, namely the
disposed PCC business (see note 17), has been reported in the
Personal Care Components (divested) operating segment up to the
date of disposal.
Accordingly, the Group has restated the previously reported
segment information to present the Group’s operations under the new
organisational structure.
Six months ended
30 June 2022
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Corrugated Packaging |
Flexible Packaging |
Uncoated Fine Paper |
Corporate |
Personal Care Components (divested) |
Intersegment elimination |
Total
Continuing operations |
Discontinued operations1 |
Intersegment elimination |
Total
Group |
Segment revenue |
1,564 |
2,082 |
793 |
— |
181 |
(76) |
4,544 |
|
(39) |
4,505 |
Internal revenue |
(35) |
(25) |
(43) |
— |
(12) |
76 |
(39) |
|
39 |
— |
External revenue |
1,529 |
2,057 |
750 |
— |
169 |
— |
4,505 |
|
— |
4,505 |
Underlying EBITDA |
375 |
416 |
171 |
(21) |
1 |
— |
942 |
|
— |
942 |
Depreciation and
impairments |
(64) |
(84) |
(35) |
— |
(3) |
— |
(186) |
|
— |
(186) |
Amortisation |
(3) |
(4) |
(1) |
— |
— |
— |
(8) |
|
— |
(8) |
Underlying operating
profit/(loss) |
308 |
328 |
135 |
(21) |
(2) |
— |
748 |
|
— |
748 |
Special items before
tax |
— |
— |
— |
— |
246 |
— |
246 |
|
— |
246 |
Profit from
discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
148 |
|
148 |
Operating segment
assets |
2,624 |
3,809 |
1,562 |
9 |
— |
(70) |
7,934 |
|
(29) |
7,905 |
Operating segment net
assets |
2,284 |
3,053 |
1,234 |
5 |
— |
— |
6,576 |
|
(16) |
6,560 |
Trailing 12-month
average capital employed |
1,969 |
2,782 |
983 |
(90) |
345 |
— |
5,989 |
773 |
— |
6,762 |
Additions to
non-current non-financial assets |
91 |
93 |
59 |
— |
9 |
— |
252 |
|
— |
252 |
Capital expenditure
cash payments |
86 |
85 |
38 |
— |
9 |
— |
218 |
|
— |
218 |
Underlying EBITDA
margin (%) |
24.0 |
20.0 |
21.6 |
— |
0.6 |
— |
20.9 |
|
— |
20.9 |
Return on capital
employed (%) |
28.9 |
18.7 |
9.8 |
— |
1.1 |
— |
19.2 |
|
— |
22.5 |
Average number of
employees (thousands)2 |
6.3 |
11.4 |
3.0 |
0.1 |
0.9 |
— |
21.7 |
5.3 |
— |
27.0 |
Notes:
1 The Group’s assets and liabilities in
Russia are classified as held for
sale as at 30 June 2022 and its
operations are reported as discontinued operations for the period
then ended. The discontinued operations' net profit and cash flows
are presented separately in the condensed consolidated income
statement and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows and
comparative information has been restated. The assets and
liabilities related to comparative periods are not separated
between continuing and discontinued operations in the condensed
consolidated statement of financial position (see note 2)
2 Presented on a full time employee
equivalent basis
Six months ended
30 June 2021 (restated)
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Corrugated Packaging |
Flexible Packaging |
Uncoated Fine Paper |
Corporate |
Personal Care Components (divested) |
Intersegment elimination |
Total
Continuing operations |
Discontinued operations1 |
Intersegment elimination |
Total
Group |
Segment revenue |
1,037 |
1,594 |
590 |
— |
160 |
(72) |
3,309 |
|
(26) |
3,283 |
Internal revenue |
(27) |
(25) |
(32) |
— |
(14) |
72 |
(26) |
|
26 |
— |
External revenue |
1,010 |
1,569 |
558 |
— |
146 |
— |
3,283 |
|
— |
3,283 |
Underlying EBITDA |
218 |
295 |
58 |
(17) |
12 |
— |
566 |
|
— |
566 |
Depreciation and
impairments |
(52) |
(79) |
(35) |
— |
(8) |
— |
(174) |
|
— |
(174) |
Amortisation |
(2) |
(4) |
(1) |
— |
— |
— |
(7) |
|
— |
(7) |
Underlying operating
profit/(loss) |
164 |
212 |
22 |
(17) |
4 |
— |
385 |
|
— |
385 |
Special items before
tax |
— |
5 |
— |
— |
1 |
— |
6 |
|
— |
6 |
Profit from
discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
84 |
|
84 |
Operating segment
assets |
2,406 |
3,346 |
1,454 |
4 |
424 |
(68) |
7,566 |
918 |
(50) |
8,434 |
Operating segment net
assets |
2,060 |
2,770 |
1,196 |
— |
381 |
— |
6,407 |
784 |
— |
7,191 |
Trailing 12-month
average capital employed |
1,560 |
2,620 |
998 |
(97) |
356 |
— |
5,437 |
640 |
— |
6,077 |
Additions to
non-current non-financial assets |
157 |
78 |
55 |
— |
15 |
— |
305 |
|
— |
305 |
Capital expenditure
cash payments |
89 |
98 |
38 |
— |
14 |
— |
239 |
|
— |
239 |
Underlying EBITDA
margin (%) |
21.0 |
18.5 |
9.8 |
— |
7.5 |
— |
17.2 |
|
— |
17.2 |
Return on capital
employed (%) |
20.8 |
14.8 |
0.9 |
— |
2.5 |
— |
12.8 |
|
— |
14.8 |
Average number of
employees (thousands)2 |
5.5 |
11.2 |
3.0 |
0.1 |
1.0 |
— |
20.8 |
5.2 |
— |
26.0 |
Notes:
1 The Group’s assets and liabilities in
Russia are classified as held for
sale as at 30 June 2022 and its
operations are reported as discontinued operations for the period
then ended. The discontinued operations' net profit and cash flows
are presented separately in the condensed consolidated income
statement and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows and
comparative information has been restated. The assets and
liabilities related to comparative periods are not separated
between continuing and discontinued operations in the condensed
consolidated statement of financial position (see note 2)
2 Presented on a full time employee
equivalent basis
Year ended 31 December 2021
(restated)
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Corrugated Packaging |
Flexible Packaging |
Uncoated Fine Paper |
Corporate |
Personal Care Components (divested) |
Intersegment elimination |
Total
Continuing operations |
Discontinued operations1 |
Intersegment elimination |
Total
Group |
Segment revenue |
2,349 |
3,292 |
1,194 |
— |
335 |
(133) |
7,037 |
|
(63) |
6,974 |
Internal revenue |
(56) |
(53) |
(59) |
— |
(28) |
133 |
(63) |
|
63 |
— |
External revenue |
2,293 |
3,239 |
1,135 |
— |
307 |
— |
6,974 |
|
— |
6,974 |
Underlying EBITDA |
543 |
567 |
55 |
(34) |
26 |
— |
1,157 |
|
— |
1,157 |
Depreciation and
impairments |
(112) |
(160) |
(70) |
(1) |
(16) |
— |
(359) |
|
— |
(359) |
Amortisation |
(5) |
(8) |
(2) |
— |
(1) |
— |
(16) |
|
— |
(16) |
Underlying operating
profit/(loss) |
426 |
399 |
(17) |
(35) |
9 |
— |
782 |
|
— |
782 |
Special items before
tax |
— |
7 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
7 |
|
— |
7 |
Profit from
discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
213 |
|
213 |
Operating segment
assets |
2,394 |
3,456 |
1,415 |
7 |
440 |
(89) |
7,623 |
989 |
(87) |
8,525 |
Operating segment net
assets |
2,018 |
2,822 |
1,119 |
(1) |
394 |
— |
6,352 |
844 |
— |
7,196 |
Trailing 12-month
average capital employed |
1,754 |
2,667 |
983 |
(91) |
359 |
— |
5,672 |
677 |
— |
6,349 |
Additions to
non-current non-financial assets |
258 |
174 |
133 |
6 |
24 |
— |
595 |
|
— |
595 |
Capital expenditure
cash payments |
189 |
182 |
85 |
2 |
23 |
— |
481 |
|
— |
481 |
Underlying EBITDA
margin (%) |
23.1 |
17.2 |
4.6 |
— |
7.8 |
— |
16.6 |
|
— |
16.6 |
Return on capital
employed (%) |
24.3 |
15.2 |
(1.7) |
— |
2.5 |
— |
13.9 |
|
— |
16.9 |
Average number of
employees (thousands)2 |
5.9 |
11.2 |
3.0 |
0.1 |
1.0 |
— |
21.2 |
5.2 |
— |
26.4 |
Notes:
1 The Group’s assets and liabilities in
Russia are classified as held for
sale as at 30 June 2022 and its
operations are reported as discontinued operations for the period
then ended. The discontinued operations' net profit and cash flows
are presented separately in the condensed consolidated income
statement and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows and
comparative information has been restated. The assets and
liabilities related to comparative periods are not separated
between continuing and discontinued operations in the condensed
consolidated statement of financial position (see note 2)
2 Presented on a full time employee
equivalent basis
External revenue by location of
production and by location of customer1
|
External revenue by location of production |
External revenue by location of customer |
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Africa |
|
|
|
|
|
|
South Africa |
229 |
235 |
451 |
207 |
192 |
394 |
Rest of Africa |
39 |
28 |
56 |
191 |
131 |
272 |
Africa total |
268 |
263 |
507 |
398 |
323 |
666 |
Western Europe |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Austria |
874 |
641 |
1,280 |
105 |
75 |
159 |
Germany |
486 |
420 |
877 |
618 |
467 |
996 |
United Kingdom |
2 |
2 |
3 |
120 |
87 |
191 |
Rest of western
Europe |
411 |
317 |
699 |
1,024 |
742 |
1,511 |
Western Europe
total |
1,773 |
1,380 |
2,859 |
1,867 |
1,371 |
2,857 |
Emerging Europe |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Czech Republic |
409 |
290 |
602 |
146 |
107 |
223 |
Poland |
775 |
554 |
1,242 |
435 |
318 |
707 |
Turkey |
331 |
171 |
434 |
404 |
202 |
512 |
Rest of emerging
Europe2 |
582 |
353 |
764 |
333 |
248 |
515 |
Emerging Europe
total |
2,097 |
1,368 |
3,042 |
1,318 |
875 |
1,957 |
Russia |
— |
— |
— |
14 |
17 |
34 |
North America |
313 |
233 |
480 |
506 |
374 |
804 |
South America |
1 |
— |
— |
85 |
56 |
128 |
Asia and
Australia |
53 |
39 |
86 |
317 |
267 |
528 |
Group
total |
4,505 |
3,283 |
6,974 |
4,505 |
3,283 |
6,974 |
Notes:
1 Excludes external revenue generated by
the discontinued operations (see note 16)
2 External revenue for Rest of emerging
Europe by location of production
and customer has been further analysed to separately show revenue
for Turkey.
Reconciliation of operating segment
assets
|
As at 30 June 2022 |
As at 30 June 2021 |
As at 31 December 2021 |
€ million |
Segment
assets |
Segment net
assets |
Segment
assets |
Segment net
assets |
Segment
assets |
Segment net
assets |
Group
total |
7,905 |
6,560 |
8,434 |
7,191 |
8,525 |
7,196 |
Unallocated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets held for sale
(see note 16) |
1,695 |
1,304 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Investments in joint
ventures |
20 |
20 |
15 |
15 |
17 |
17 |
Deferred tax
assets/(liabilities) |
37 |
(233) |
33 |
(269) |
43 |
(240) |
Other non-operating
assets/(liabilities) |
226 |
(255) |
173 |
(297) |
201 |
(321) |
Group capital
employed |
9,883 |
7,396 |
8,655 |
6,640 |
8,786 |
6,652 |
Financial
instruments/(net debt) |
923 |
(1,220) |
295 |
(2,004) |
475 |
(1,763) |
Total
assets/equity |
10,806 |
6,176 |
8,950 |
4,636 |
9,261 |
4,889 |
Other non-operating assets/(liabilities) include non-current
financial instruments, current tax assets/(liabilities), provisions
for restructuring costs, employee related and other provisions,
derivative financial instruments and other non-operating
receivables/(payables).
5 Special items
The Group separately discloses special items, an APM as defined
at the end of this document, on the face of the condensed
consolidated income statement to assist its stakeholders in
understanding the underlying financial performance achieved by the
Group on a basis that is comparable from year to year.
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Operating special
items |
|
|
|
Reversal of impairment
of assets |
— |
3 |
4 |
Restructuring and
closure costs: |
|
|
|
Personnel costs |
— |
3 |
5 |
Other restructuring
and closure costs |
— |
— |
(2) |
Gain on disposal of
business, net of related transaction costs (see note 17) |
246 |
— |
— |
Total special items
before tax |
246 |
6 |
7 |
Tax (charge)/credit
(see note 8) |
(5) |
(1) |
2 |
Total special
items |
241 |
5 |
9 |
The operating special items resulted in a cash outflow from
operating activities for the six months ended
30 June 2022 of €8 million (six months ended
30 June 2021: €13 million; year ended
31 December 2021: €15 million). The net cash received
from the sale of the Personal Care Components business totalled
€646 million and is presented within cash flows from investing
activities.
To 30 June 2022
(Reviewed)
The special items during the period comprised:
- Personal Care Components (divested)
- €246 million gain on the sale of the Personal Care Components
business to Nitto Denko Corporation. Transaction costs of
€6 million were recognised in the prior year and were not
treated as a special item. Further detail is provided in note
17.
To 31 December 2021 (Audited)
The special items during the year ended
31 December 2021 comprised:
- Release of restructuring and closure provision of €2 million
and partial reversal of impairment of assets of €3 million were
recognised relating to the closure of a functional paper and films
plant in the US. The credits are linked to a special item from the
prior year, of which total costs accumulated to €9 million.
- Release of restructuring and closure provision of €2 million,
partly offset by additional restructuring costs of €1 million, and
reversal of impairment of assets of €1 million were recognised. All
credit/(charges) related to special items from prior years.
6 Write-down of
inventories to net realisable value
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Write-down of
inventories to net realisable value |
(47) |
(24) |
(42) |
Aggregate reversal of
previous write-downs of inventories |
29 |
19 |
30 |
7 Net finance costs
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Investment income |
2 |
1 |
5 |
Net foreign
currency losses |
(2) |
— |
(2) |
Finance
costs |
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
|
Interest on bank
overdrafts and loans |
(59) |
(35) |
(75) |
Interest expense from
lease liability |
(4) |
(3) |
(7) |
Net interest expense
on net retirement benefits liability |
(3) |
(3) |
(4) |
Total interest
expense |
(66) |
(41) |
(86) |
Total finance
costs |
(66) |
(41) |
(86) |
Net finance costs |
(66) |
(40) |
(83) |
Net interest expense, an APM as defined at the end of this
document, for the six months ended 30 June 2022 was €61
million (six months ended 30 June 2021 (restated): €37
million; year ended 31 December 2021 (restated): €77
million).
8 Tax charge
The Group’s effective tax rate before special items, an APM as
defined at the end of this document, was 22% for the six months
ended 30 June 2022 (six months ended
30 June 2021: 22%; year ended 31 December 2021:
22%).
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
UK corporation tax at
19% (2021: 19%) |
— |
1 |
— |
Overseas tax |
149 |
69 |
160 |
Current tax in respect
of prior periods |
(5) |
— |
4 |
Current
tax |
144 |
70 |
164 |
Deferred tax in
respect of the current period |
15 |
9 |
(6) |
Deferred tax in
respect of prior periods |
(4) |
(3) |
(4) |
Deferred tax
attributable to a change in the
rate of domestic income tax |
(4) |
— |
— |
Tax charge before
special items |
151 |
76 |
154 |
Current tax on special
items |
5 |
— |
(1) |
Deferred tax on
special items |
— |
1 |
(1) |
Tax charge/(credit)
on special items (see note 5) |
5 |
1 |
(2) |
Tax charge for the
period |
156 |
77 |
152 |
Current tax
charge |
149 |
70 |
163 |
Deferred tax
charge/(credit) |
7 |
7 |
(11) |
|
|
|
|
9 Earnings per share
(EPS)
|
EPS attributable to shareholders |
euro cents |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
From continuing
operations |
|
|
|
Basic EPS |
148.4 |
54.4 |
112.0 |
Diluted EPS |
148.4 |
54.4 |
111.9 |
Basic underlying
EPS |
98.7 |
53.4 |
110.1 |
Diluted underlying
EPS |
98.7 |
53.4 |
110.0 |
|
|
|
|
From discontinued
operations |
|
|
|
Basic EPS |
30.5 |
17.3 |
43.9 |
Diluted EPS |
30.5 |
17.3 |
43.9 |
|
|
|
|
From continuing and
discontinued operations |
|
|
|
Basic EPS |
178.9 |
71.8 |
155.9 |
Diluted EPS |
178.9 |
71.7 |
155.8 |
Basic total EPS (prior
to special items) |
129.3 |
70.7 |
154.0 |
Diluted total EPS
(prior to special items) |
129.2 |
70.7 |
153.9 |
Basic headline
EPS |
129.0 |
70.7 |
155.3 |
Diluted headline
EPS |
129.0 |
70.7 |
155.2 |
The calculation of basic and diluted EPS, basic and diluted
total EPS (prior to special items) and basic and diluted headline
EPS is based on the following data:
|
Earnings |
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Profit for the
period attributable to shareholders |
868 |
348 |
756 |
Arises from: |
|
|
|
Continuing
operations |
720 |
264 |
543 |
Discontinued
operations1 |
148 |
84 |
213 |
Special items (see
note 5) |
(246) |
(6) |
(7) |
Related tax (see note
5) |
5 |
1 |
(2) |
Total earnings for
the period (prior to special items) |
627 |
343 |
747 |
Arises from: |
|
|
|
Continuing
operations |
479 |
259 |
534 |
Discontinued
operations1 |
148 |
84 |
213 |
Special items not
excluded from headline earnings |
— |
3 |
3 |
(Gain)/loss on
disposal of property, plant and equipment |
(2) |
(1) |
1 |
Related tax |
1 |
(2) |
2 |
Headline earnings
for the period |
626 |
343 |
753 |
Note:
1 Profit from discontinued operations
are wholly attributable to shareholders.
Underlying earnings, total earnings (prior to special items) and
headline earnings represent APMs which are defined at the end of
this document.
|
Weighted average number of shares |
million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Basic number of
ordinary shares outstanding |
485.1 |
485.0 |
485.0 |
Effect of dilutive
potential ordinary shares |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.3 |
Diluted number of
ordinary shares outstanding |
485.3 |
485.2 |
485.3 |
10 Dividends
The interim dividend for the year ending 31 December 2022
of 21.67 euro cents per ordinary
share will be paid on Thursday 29 September 2022 to those
shareholders on the register of Mondi plc on Friday 26 August 2022. The dividend will be paid from
distributable reserves of Mondi plc, as presented in the annual
financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021. The
interim dividend is not recognised as a liability at
30 June 2022.
|
Six months ended 30 June 2022 |
Year ended 31 December 2021 |
|
euro
cents
per share |
€ million |
euro
cents
per share |
€ million |
Final dividend in
respect of prior year |
45.00 |
218 |
41.00 |
201 |
Interim dividend in
respect of current year |
21.67 |
105 |
20.00 |
97 |
The interim dividend declared for the year ended
31 December 2021 of 20 euro
cents per ordinary share was paid in September 2021.
Dividend timetable
The interim dividend for the year ending 31 December 2022
will be paid in accordance with the following timetable:
Last date to trade
shares cum-dividend |
|
JSE Limited |
Tuesday
23 August 2022 |
London Stock
Exchange |
Wednesday 24 August 2022 |
|
|
Shares commence
trading ex-dividend |
|
JSE Limited |
Wednesday 24 August 2022 |
London Stock
Exchange |
Thursday
25 August 2022 |
|
|
Record
date |
Friday
26 August 2022 |
|
|
Last date for
receipt of Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) elections by Central
Securities Depository Participants |
Thursday
1 September 2022 |
|
|
Last date for DRIP
elections to UK Registrar and South African Transfer
Secretaries: |
|
South African
Register |
Friday 2
September 2022 |
UK Register |
Monday
12 September 2022 |
|
|
Payment
Date |
Thursday
29 September 2022 |
|
|
DRIP purchase
settlement dates (subject to market conditions and the purchase of
shares in the open market): |
|
UK Register |
Monday 3
October 2022 |
South African
Register |
Wednesday 5 October 2022 |
|
|
Currency conversion
dates |
|
ZAR/euro |
Thursday
4 August 2022 |
Euro/sterling |
Friday
16 September 2022 |
Share certificates on Mondi plc's South African register may not
be dematerialised or rematerialised between Wednesday 24 August 2022 and Friday 26 August 2022, both dates inclusive, nor may
transfers between the UK and South African registers of Mondi plc
take place between Wednesday 17 August 2022 and Friday
26 August 2022, both dates
inclusive.
Information relating to the dividend tax to be withheld from
Mondi plc shareholders on the South African branch register will be
announced separately, together with the ZAR/euro exchange rate to
be applied, on or shortly after Thursday 4 August 2022.
11 Goodwill
€ million |
As at
30 June 2022 |
As at
30 June 2021 |
As at
31 December 2021 |
Net carrying
value |
|
|
|
At 1 January |
926 |
923 |
923 |
Hyperinflation
monetary adjustment (see note 2) |
11 |
— |
— |
Restated balance at 1
January |
937 |
923 |
923 |
Acquired through
business combinations |
— |
2 |
— |
Disposal of business
(see note 17) |
(141) |
— |
— |
Reclassification to
assets held for sale (see note 16) |
(34) |
— |
— |
Hyperinflation
monetary adjustment (see note 2) |
8 |
— |
— |
Currency
movements |
18 |
4 |
3 |
At 30 June /
31 December |
788 |
929 |
926 |
12 Forestry assets
€ million |
As at
30 June 2022 |
As at
30 June 2021 |
As at
31 December 2021 |
At 1 January |
348 |
372 |
372 |
Investment in forestry
assets |
25 |
23 |
45 |
Fair value
gains/(losses) |
30 |
8 |
(7) |
Felling costs |
(34) |
(37) |
(62) |
Currency
movements |
20 |
21 |
— |
At 30 June /
31 December |
389 |
387 |
348 |
The fair value of forestry assets is a level 3 measure in terms
of the fair value measurement hierarchy (see note 21), consistent
with prior years. The fair value of forestry assets continues to be
determined using a market-based approach. The valuation process and
key observable inputs were largely consistent with those applied
for the year ended 31 December 2021, as described in note
14 of the Group’s Integrated report and financial statements 2021.
The main reason for the fair value gain for the six months ended
30 June 2022 was higher net selling prices during the
period.
13 Leases
The Group has entered into various lease agreements. The Group’s
right-of-use assets were €120 million as at 30 June 2022
(€179 million as at 30 June 2021; €177 million as at
31 December 2021) and the related depreciation charge was €12
million for the six months ended 30 June 2022 (six months
ended 30 June 2021 (restated): €11 million; year ended
31 December 2021 (restated): €22 million). The decrease
in the right-of-use assets is mainly driven by the Russian forestry
leases, which have been reclassified to assets held for sale in
June 2022.
14 Borrowings
Financing facilities
Group liquidity is provided through a range of committed debt
facilities. The principal loan arrangements in place are the
following:
€ million |
Maturity |
Interest rate % |
As at
30 June 2022 |
As at
30 June 2021 |
As at
31 December 2021 |
Financing
facilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Syndicated Revolving
Credit Facility |
June
2027 |
EURIBOR
+ margin |
750 |
750 |
750 |
€500 million
Eurobond |
April
2024 |
1.500% |
500 |
500 |
500 |
€600 million
Eurobond |
April
2026 |
1.625% |
600 |
600 |
600 |
€750 million
Eurobond |
April
2028 |
2.375% |
750 |
750 |
750 |
European Investment
Bank Facility |
June
2025 |
EURIBOR
+ margin |
— |
38 |
33 |
Long Term Facility
Agreement |
December
2026 |
EURIBOR
+ margin |
30 |
70 |
70 |
Other |
Various |
Various |
9 |
56 |
57 |
Total committed
facilities |
|
|
2,639 |
2,764 |
2,760 |
Drawn |
|
|
(1,882) |
(1,966) |
(1,957) |
Total committed
facilities available |
|
|
757 |
798 |
803 |
The effective interest rate, an APM as defined at the end of
this document, was 5.8% for the trailing 12-month period to
30 June 2022 (30 June 2021 (restated): 4.0%;
31 December 2021 (restated): 4.3%). The Group’s Eurobonds
incur a fixed rate of interest but swapping this EUR debt into
other currencies to fund subsidiaries exposes the Group to floating
interest rates.
Mondi currently has investment grade credit ratings from both
Moody’s Investors Service (Baa1, outlook negative) and Standard
& Poor’s (BBB+, outlook stable).
|
As at 30 June 2022 |
As at 30 June 2021 |
As at 31 December 2021 |
€ million |
Current |
Non-current |
Total |
Current |
Non-current |
Total |
Current |
Non-current |
Total |
Secured |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank loans and
overdrafts |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
Lease liabilities |
19 |
111 |
130 |
20 |
184 |
204 |
20 |
184 |
204 |
Secured |
20 |
112 |
132 |
23 |
186 |
209 |
22 |
185 |
207 |
Unsecured |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bonds |
— |
1,842 |
1,842 |
— |
1,839 |
1,839 |
— |
1,840 |
1,840 |
Bank loans and
overdrafts |
138 |
21 |
159 |
125 |
96 |
221 |
77 |
79 |
156 |
Other loans |
4 |
— |
4 |
27 |
— |
27 |
25 |
— |
25 |
Total
unsecured |
142 |
1,863 |
2,005 |
152 |
1,935 |
2,087 |
102 |
1,919 |
2,021 |
Total
borrowings |
162 |
1,975 |
2,137 |
175 |
2,121 |
2,296 |
124 |
2,104 |
2,228 |
Committed facilities
drawn |
|
|
1,882 |
|
|
1,966 |
|
|
1,957 |
Uncommitted facilities
drawn |
|
|
255 |
|
|
330 |
|
|
271 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The decrease in the lease liabilities is mainly driven by the
Russian forestry leases, which have been reclassified to
liabilities held for sale in June
2022.
15 Retirement benefits
All assumptions related to the Group’s material defined benefit
schemes and post-retirement medical plan liabilities were
re-assessed individually and the remaining defined benefit schemes
and unfunded statutory retirement obligations were re-assessed in
aggregate for the six months ended 30 June 2022. The net
retirement benefits liability decreased by €30 million to €167
million as at 30 June 2022 (31 December 2021: €197
million) due to changes in assumptions, exchange rate movements and
the reclassification of the liability in Russia to total liabilities directly
associated with assets classified as held for sale (see note 16).
The net retirement benefits asset decreased by €15 million to €11
million as at 30 June 2022 (31 December 2021: €26
million) which was caused by changes in assumptions and exchange
rate movements. The assets backing the defined benefit scheme
liabilities reflect their market values as at
30 June 2022. The net remeasurement gains of the
continuing operations' retirement benefit plans, which arose from
changes in assumptions, amounted to €5 million before tax and have
been recognised in the condensed consolidated statement of
comprehensive income.
16 Russian operations
(discontinued operations)
The Group has significant operations in Russia, which generated segment revenue of
€604 million, an EBITDA of €228 million and a profit from
discontinued operations of €148 million for the six months ended
30 June 2022.
The most significant facility is a wholly owned integrated pulp,
packaging paper and uncoated fine paper mill located in Syktyvkar
(Komi Republic). The Group also has three converting plants in
Russia. All these facilities
primarily serve the domestic market and have continued to operate
throughout the six months ended 30 June
2022.
The Russian businesses have, to date, managed supply chain
constraints. However, the situation remains fluid, with
interruptions to pulp and paper production possible going forward.
All significant capital expenditure projects in Russia are suspended.
On 4 May 2022, recognising its
corporate values and wider stakeholder responsibilities, the Group
decided to divest the Group’s Russian assets. The divestment
process for the Russian businesses is operationally and
structurally complex and is being undertaken in an evolving
political and regulatory environment. Accordingly, there can be no
certainty when a transaction will be completed or as to the
structure of any possible transaction.
In the context of an increased level of uncertainty, the Group
has exercised critical judgements in applying its accounting
policies as follows and as further described below:
- Control assessment: whether the Group should continue to
consolidate its Russian businesses; and
- Held for sale and discontinued operation: if and when the
businesses satisfied the requirements to be classified as held for
sale, and whether the Russian businesses should be presented as
discontinued operations.
In addition, the Group has also applied significant estimates
and assumptions in the valuation of its Russian assets, as
described below.
Impairment
The Syktyvkar mill and three converting plants each individually
represent separate cash generating units (CGUs) for impairment
assessment purposes. The Group has assessed whether each Russian
CGU is impaired as a direct or indirect result of the war in
Ukraine and the severe economic
sanctions imposed by international and Russian governments.
Effective 24 February 2022, when
the war in Ukraine started, the
Group performed an impairment trigger assessment. Given the
temporary deterioration of the Russian rouble and the sharp
increase in interest rates, together with the increased uncertainty
relating to the operational and financial performance of its
businesses due to sanctions imposed by international governments
and countermeasures implemented by the Russian state, management
concluded that an impairment trigger existed and tested its CGUs in
Russia for impairment using
value-in-use calculations in accordance with IAS 36, Impairment of
Assets.
The key assumptions reflected in the cash flow forecasts
included sales volumes, sales prices and variable input cost
assumptions derived from a combination of economic and industry
forecasts for individual product lines and the latest internal
management projections approved by the Board. The cash flow
projections were prepared in Russian roubles and a post-tax
discount rate of 15% (equivalent to a pre-tax rate of 18%) was used
for impairment testing. Due to the increased uncertainty, no growth
rate was assumed for the terminal value. At this time (at
24 February 2022), the carrying value of the Russian CGUs
totalled RUB 66 billion (€677
million, at an exchange rate of 97.47 Russian rouble versus
euro).
Due to the increased level of uncertainty resulting from the war
in Ukraine, management determined
the recoverable amount of the CGUs based on three
probability-weighted scenarios. Aside from the base scenario
derived from the then latest internal management projections,
management included a more optimistic and a pessimistic scenario in
the calculation of the recoverable amount to address the
uncertainty associated with the cash flow forecasts. The impairment
calculation is sensitive to changes in key assumptions, in
particular in relation to cash flow forecasts and the
probability-weighting of scenarios. Sensitivity analyses were
performed by increasing the weighting of the pessimistic case and
at the same time reducing the weighting of the optimistic case. At
24 February 2022, no impairment was
identified.
Given, as described below, that in June the Board determined
that the Russian assets satisfied the criteria to be classified as
held for sale, a further impairment test had to be performed. At
this time (mid June 2022), the
carrying value of the Russian CGUs totalled RUB 66 billion (€1,079 million, at an exchange
rate of 61.16 Russian rouble versus euro). This impairment test was
again performed using three probability weighted scenarios under a
value-in-use calculation based on similar assumptions as described
above for the test performed effective 24
February 2022. No impairment had arisen.
Upon classification as held for sale in mid-June 2022, management also assessed the fair
value less costs to dispose of the businesses, as required by IFRS
5, ‘Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.’
The fair value less costs to dispose was reassessed at the balance
sheet date.
As at 30 June 2022, while dialogue
was ongoing with a number of potential buyers, no committed offers
had been received for the Russian operations. On that basis,
management had to estimate the fair value of the businesses. In
determining an appropriate fair value, management considered
indicative offers received to date, its value-in-use calculations
of recoverable amount (as described above) and typical, historical
multiples of EBITDA to enterprise value for similar businesses, and
the extent to which these value-in-use calculations and historical
multipliers should be discounted, given the current situation in
Russia, to derive an approximate
fair value. While the estimates show a wide range of fair values,
the estimates indicated that the carrying value of the Group’s
Russian businesses can be supported and hence no impairment was
required.
The situation in Russia is
highly complex and continues to evolve. For this reason,
determination of fair value is particularly challenging, and the
range of potential fair values is wide. In addition, depending on
the structure of any disposal, it is likely that approval will be
required by the Russian authorities, both of the disposal itself
and the associated price. Furthermore, the Russian rouble to EUR
foreign exchange rate has been volatile in recent months, which
impacts both the EUR carrying value of the associated Russian net
assets at any given time, and may also impact the disposal price
that is achieved in EUR terms if it is determined in roubles.
For these reasons, there can be no certainty that the price
ultimately achieved on disposal of the Russian businesses will be
sufficient to support the carrying value.
Control assessment
The Group has applied judgement in regards to whether the Group
continues to control its Russian subsidiaries due to the
restrictions imposed by the Russian government or any other
authority. Control exists when the Group is exposed, or has rights,
to variable returns from its involvement with the subsidiary and
has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the
subsidiary. The Russian government introduced various sanctions in
recent months, including restrictions on the payment of dividends
to “unfriendly states” that require consent from the Ministry of
Finance of Russia. Since the Group
continued to direct the operations and the Russian regulations
currently do not prohibit the declaration and payment of dividends,
the Group has taken the view that it has retained control through
the six months ended 30 June 2022.
Were the Group to conclude that it no longer retains control, the
Russian operations would be treated as if they had been disposed
of, with the associated assets and liabilities derecognised.
Held for sale and discontinued
operation
On 4 May 2022, the Group decided
to divest its Syktyvkar mill and three converting plants in
Russia. Given progress with the
divestment process, the Board subsequently concluded, in
June 2022, that the Russian
operations satisfied the criteria to be classified as held for sale
and that they should also be classified as discontinued operations
as at 30 June 2022 and for the six
months then ended.
The Group has applied judgement as to whether the operations in
Russia meet the held for sale
presentation criteria at 30 June 2022
and whether these need to be reported as discontinued
operations.
Assets are held for sale if their carrying amounts will be
recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than
through continuing use provided the assets are available for
immediate sale in their present condition and a sale is highly
probable. The divestment process is operationally and structurally
complex and is being undertaken in an evolving political and
regulatory environment. There is uncertainty as to when a
transaction will be completed and as to the structure of any
possible transaction. However, the Group is committed to dispose of
its Russian operations and has allocated relevant resources to
complete a sale in due course, which is why the Group has
determined that a sale is highly probable within the next 12 months
and that, therefore, it is appropriate to adopt the held for sale
presentation for the Group's assets and liabilities in Russia as at 30 June
2022.
From the point at which this classification was first applied,
in mid-June 2022, depreciation on
these Russian assets ceased. Notwithstanding that the Board has
concluded that it considers a sale is highly probable, the evolving
political and regulatory environment means that there can be no
certainty as to whether a transaction will be concluded
successfully, or what form any transaction might take. If the Board
had concluded that a sale was not highly probable, the assets and
liabilities would have continued to be consolidated on a
line-by-line basis, as they had been historically, rather than
presented separately as assets held for sale and liabilities
directly associated with assets held for sale.
As the assets and liabilities of the Russian operations have
been classified as held for sale, the Group has to separately
consider whether these businesses also represent a discontinued
operation, being a component of an entity that either has been
disposed of, or is classified as held for sale, and represents a
separate major line of business or geographical area of operations,
is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate major
line of business or geographical area of operations or is a
subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. The Russian
operations represented around 12% of the Group's revenue by
location of production in 2021 and generated around 20% of the
Group’s underlying EBITDA over the last three years. Taking into
account its financial significance, the Group views the Russian
operations as a distinct major geographical area of operations
that, therefore, qualify for classification as discontinued
operations. Hence, in accordance with IFRS 5, the Group has
reported its Russian businesses as discontinued operations as at
30 June 2022 and for the six months
then ended, with the comparative income statement and cash flow
statement periods represented. Had the Group concluded that the
businesses were not discontinued operations they would instead have
continued to be reported as part of continuing operations.
The financial performance of the discontinued operations is set
out below:
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Segment revenue |
604 |
439 |
961 |
Internal revenue |
(86) |
(95) |
(212) |
External revenue |
518 |
344 |
749 |
Operating
expenses |
(290) |
(201) |
(403) |
EBITDA |
228 |
143 |
346 |
Depreciation and
amortisation1 |
(29) |
(31) |
(64) |
Operating
profit |
199 |
112 |
282 |
Net finance costs |
(11) |
(5) |
(11) |
Profit before
tax |
188 |
107 |
271 |
Related tax
charge |
(40) |
(23) |
(58) |
Profit for the
period from discontinued operations attributable to
shareholders |
148 |
84 |
213 |
Fair value gains
arising from cash flow hedges of discontinued operations |
5 |
— |
— |
Exchange differences
on translation of discontinued operations |
417 |
33 |
42 |
Remeasurements of
retirement benefits plans of discontinued operations |
2 |
— |
1 |
Other
comprehensive income from discontinued operations
attributable
to shareholders |
424 |
33 |
43 |
Total
comprehensive income from discontinued operations
attributable
to shareholders |
572 |
117 |
256 |
Note:
1 On classification as held for sale,
property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are no longer
depreciated or amortised. Depreciation and amortisation for the six
months ended 30 June 2022 covers the
period until the classification as held for sale in mid-June 2022.
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Net cash generated
from operating activities |
193 |
132 |
286 |
Net cash used in
investing activities |
(33) |
(47) |
(91) |
Net cash used in
financing activities |
(11) |
(7) |
(13) |
Net increase in
cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations |
149 |
78 |
182 |
The following assets and liabilities were reclassified as held
for sale in relation to the discontinued operations as at
30 June 2022:
€ million |
As at
30 June 2022 |
Property, plant and
equipment |
1,117 |
Goodwill (see note
11) |
34 |
Intangible assets |
9 |
Deferred tax
assets |
1 |
Inventories |
142 |
Trade and other
receivables |
115 |
Financial
instruments |
2 |
Cash and cash
equivalents |
275 |
Total assets held
for sale |
1,695 |
Borrowings |
(123) |
Trade and other
payables |
(174) |
Current tax
liabilities |
(6) |
Provisions |
(17) |
Financial
instruments |
(2) |
Net retirement
benefits liability |
(16) |
Deferred tax
liabilities |
(53) |
Total liabilities
directly associated with assets classified as held for
sale |
(391) |
The cumulative foreign exchange gain recognised in other
comprehensive income in relation to the discontinued operations as
at 30 June 2022 was €25 million and will be recycled
through the income statement on the date of disposal.
17 Disposal of
business
On 30 June 2022, the Group sold
its Personal Care Components business (PCC) to Nitto Denko
Corporation for an enterprise value of €615 million. The sale
enables the Group to simplify its portfolio and focus on its
strategic priority to grow in sustainable packaging. PCC,
previously part of the Group’s Engineered Materials operating
segment, manufactured a range of components for personal and home
care products needed in everyday life such as diapers, feminine
care, adult incontinence and wipes.
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Proceeds from the
disposal of business per the condensed consolidated statement of
cash flows |
646 |
Cash and cash
equivalents disposed |
15 |
Consideration in
cash |
661 |
Carrying amount of net
assets disposed |
(412) |
Gain on
reclassification of foreign currency translation reserve |
4 |
Related transaction
costs1 |
(7) |
Gain on disposal of
business, net of related transaction costs |
246 |
Tax charge |
(5) |
Gain on disposal of
business, net of related tax |
241 |
Note:
1 Excludes transaction costs of €6
million recognised in the prior year, which were not treated as a
special item
The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities as at the date of
sale (30 June 2022) were:
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Property, plant and
equipment |
174 |
Goodwill |
141 |
Intangible assets |
2 |
Inventories |
58 |
Trade and other
receivables |
88 |
Cash and cash
equivalents |
15 |
Total
assets |
478 |
Trade and other
payables |
(49) |
Net retirement
benefits liability |
(4) |
Deferred tax
liabilities |
(8) |
Other liabilities |
(5) |
Total
liabilities |
(66) |
Carrying amount of
net assets disposed |
412 |
The carrying amount of net assets disposed include an
appropriate allocation of the goodwill previously allocated to the
Engineered Materials operating segment between the value of the PCC
business that was disposed of and the retained functional paper and
films business.
18 Consolidated cash flow
analysis
(a) Reconciliation of
profit before tax from continuing operations to cash generated from
continuing operations
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Profit before tax from
continuing operations |
933 |
354 |
712 |
Depreciation,
amortisation and underlying impairments |
194 |
181 |
375 |
Share-based
payments |
5 |
4 |
9 |
Net pre-tax cash flow
effect of current and prior period special items |
(257) |
(19) |
(22) |
Net finance costs |
66 |
40 |
83 |
Net monetary gain
arising from hyperinflationary economies |
(2) |
— |
— |
Net profit from joint
ventures |
(3) |
(3) |
(6) |
Decrease in
provisions |
(1) |
— |
(7) |
Decrease in net
retirement benefits |
(5) |
(6) |
(15) |
Movement in working
capital |
(403) |
(172) |
(195) |
Increase in
inventories |
(201) |
(120) |
(232) |
Increase in operating
receivables |
(403) |
(237) |
(310) |
Increase in operating
payables |
201 |
185 |
347 |
Fair value
(gains)/losses on forestry assets |
(30) |
(8) |
7 |
Felling costs |
34 |
37 |
62 |
Gain on disposal of
property, plant and equipment |
— |
(2) |
— |
Proceeds from
insurance reimbursements for property damages |
(8) |
— |
— |
Other adjustments |
(4) |
1 |
(2) |
Cash generated from
continuing operations |
519 |
407 |
1,001 |
|
|
|
|
(b) Cash and cash
equivalents
€ million |
As at
30 June 2022 |
As at
30 June 2021 |
As at
31 December 2021 |
Cash and cash
equivalents per condensed consolidated statement of financial
position |
916 |
288 |
473 |
Cash and cash
equivalents classified as assets held for sale (see note 16) |
275 |
— |
— |
Bank overdrafts
included in short-term borrowings |
(46) |
(51) |
(18) |
Cash and cash
equivalents per condensed consolidated statement of cash
flows |
1,145 |
237 |
455 |
The cash and cash equivalents of €916 million (as at
30 June 2021: €288 million; as at 31 December 2021:
€473 million) include money market funds of €559 million (as at
30 June 2021: €135 million; as at 31 December 2021:
€340 million) valued at fair value through profit and loss, with
the remaining balance carried at amortised cost.
The cash and cash equivalents classified as assets held for sale
as per table above are held by the Group’s Russian operations.
These deposits are subject to regulatory restrictions, and
therefore may not be available for general use by the other
entities within the Group.
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents carried at amortised
cost approximate their carrying values presented.
(c) Movement in net
debt
The Group’s net debt position is as follows:
€ million |
Cash
and
cash
equivalents |
Current financial asset investments |
Total
assets |
Debt
due
within one
year |
Debt
due
after one
year |
Debt-related derivative financial instruments |
Total
debt |
Total
net
debt |
At 1 January 2021 |
348 |
1 |
349 |
(94) |
(2,050) |
4 |
(2,140) |
(1,791) |
Cash flow |
(110) |
— |
(110) |
— |
(63) |
— |
(63) |
(173) |
Additions to lease
liabilities |
— |
— |
— |
(18) |
(5) |
— |
(23) |
(23) |
Disposal of lease
liabilities |
— |
— |
— |
2 |
— |
— |
2 |
2 |
Acquired through
business combinations |
— |
— |
— |
(16) |
(1) |
— |
(17) |
(17) |
Movement in
unamortised loan costs |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(1) |
— |
(1) |
(1) |
Net movement in fair
value of derivative financial instruments |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(1) |
(1) |
(1) |
Reclassification |
— |
— |
— |
(5) |
5 |
— |
— |
— |
Currency
movements |
(1) |
— |
(1) |
7 |
(6) |
— |
1 |
— |
At
30 June 2021 |
237 |
1 |
238 |
(124) |
(2,121) |
3 |
(2,242) |
(2,004) |
Cash flow |
218 |
— |
218 |
27 |
4 |
12 |
43 |
261 |
Additions to lease
liabilities |
— |
— |
— |
9 |
(21) |
— |
(12) |
(12) |
Disposal of lease
liabilities |
— |
— |
— |
(1) |
1 |
— |
— |
— |
Movement in
unamortised loan costs |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(1) |
— |
(1) |
(1) |
Net movement in fair
value of derivative financial instruments |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(24) |
(24) |
(24) |
Reclassification |
— |
— |
— |
(34) |
34 |
— |
— |
— |
Currency
movements |
— |
— |
— |
17 |
— |
— |
17 |
17 |
At 31 December
2021 |
455 |
1 |
456 |
(106) |
(2,104) |
(9) |
(2,219) |
(1,763) |
Cash flow |
592 |
— |
592 |
— |
49 |
65 |
114 |
706 |
Additions to lease
liabilities |
— |
— |
— |
(7) |
(13) |
— |
(20) |
(20) |
Disposal of lease
liabilities |
— |
— |
— |
1 |
1 |
— |
2 |
2 |
Movement in
unamortised loan costs |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(1) |
— |
(1) |
(1) |
Net movement in fair
value of derivative financial instruments |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(55) |
(55) |
(55) |
Reclassification |
— |
— |
— |
(16) |
16 |
— |
— |
— |
Currency
movements |
98 |
(1) |
97 |
8 |
(42) |
— |
(34) |
63 |
At
30 June 2022 |
1,145 |
— |
1,145 |
(120) |
(2,094) |
1 |
(2,213) |
(1,068) |
Reclassifications to
assets and liabilities classified held for sale (see note 16) |
(275) |
— |
(275) |
4 |
119 |
— |
123 |
(152) |
Net debt of
continuing operations at 30 June 2022 |
870 |
— |
870 |
(116) |
(1,975) |
1 |
(2,090) |
(1,220) |
Bank overdrafts of €46 million (as at 30 June 2021:
€51 million; as at 31 December 2021: €18 million), presented
in short-term borrowings in the condensed consolidated statement of
financial position, are included in cash and cash equivalents (see
note 18b).
Cash flow of cash and cash equivalents of €592 million include
cash and cash equivalents disposed of €15 million (see note
17).
The Group expensed interest of €63 million relating to its bank
overdrafts, loans and lease liabilities (six months ended
30 June 2021 (restated): €38 million; year ended
31 December 2021 (restated): €82 million) and paid
interest of €52 million (six months ended 30 June 2021
(restated): €55 million; year ended 31 December 2021
(restated): €67 million).
19 Capital commitments
The continuing operations' capital expenditure contracted for at
the end of the reporting period but not recognised as liabilities
is €460 million (as at 31 December 2021: €274 million).
20 Contingent
liabilities
Contingent liabilities comprise aggregate amounts as at
30 June 2022 of €7 million (as at
30 June 2021: €3 million; as at 31 December
2021: €8 million) in respect of loans and guarantees given to
banks and other third parties.
21 Fair value
measurement
Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value, or where
the fair value of financial instruments has been disclosed in the
notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, are based
on the following fair value measurement hierarchy:
- level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities;
- level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within level
1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly
(that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices);
and
- level 3 – inputs for the asset or liability that are not based
on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).
The assets measured at fair value on level 3 of the fair value
measurement hierarchy are the Group’s forestry assets as set out in
note 12.
As at 30 June 2022, the fair value of level 2
derivative financial assets is €9 million (as at
30 June 2021: €7 million; as at 31 December 2021: €4
million), whereas the fair value of level 2 derivative financial
liabilities is €15 million (as at 30 June 2021: €7
million; as at 31 December 2021: €18 million).
Cash and cash equivalents include money market funds measured at
fair value through profit and loss, with the remaining balance
carried at amortised cost. As at 30 June 2022, the fair
value of level 1 cash and cash equivalents is €559 million (as at
30 June 2021: €135 million; as at 31 December 2021:
€340 million).
The Group did not measure any financial assets or financial
liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis as at
30 June 2022.
There have been no transfers of assets or liabilities between
levels of the fair value hierarchy during the period.
The fair values of financial instruments that are not traded in
an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) are
determined using generally accepted valuation techniques. These
valuation techniques maximise the use of observable market data and
rely as little as possible on Group specific estimates.
Specific valuation methodologies used to value financial
instruments include:
- the fair values of foreign exchange contracts are calculated as
the present value of expected future cash flows based on observable
yield curves and exchange rates; and
- other techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis, are
used to determine the fair values of other financial
instruments.
Except as detailed below, the directors consider that the
carrying values of financial assets and financial liabilities
recorded at amortised cost in the condensed consolidated financial
statements are approximately equal to their fair values.
|
Carrying amount |
Fair value |
€ million |
As at
30 June 2022 |
As at
30 June 2021 |
As at
31 December 2021 |
As at
30 June 2022 |
As at
30 June 2021 |
As at
31 December 2021 |
Financial
liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
2,137 |
2,296 |
2,228 |
2,008 |
2,450 |
2,353 |
22 Related party
transactions
The Group and its subsidiaries, in the ordinary course of
business, enter into various sale, purchase and service
transactions with associated undertakings in which the Group has a
material interest. The related party transactions entered into by
the Group have been contracted on an arms-length basis and, in
total, are not considered to be significant. The level of these
transactions is consistent with prior year.
Transactions between Mondi plc and its subsidiaries, which are
related parties, and transactions between its subsidiaries have
been eliminated on consolidation. There have been no significant
changes to the nature of its related party transactions as
disclosed in note 30 of the Group’s Integrated report and financial
statements 2021.
23 Events occurring after
30 June 2022
Aside from the interim dividend declared for the six months
ended 30 June 2022 (see note 10), there have been no
material reportable events since 30 June 2022.
Production statistics
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
|
|
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Continuing
operations |
|
|
|
|
Containerboard |
000
tonnes |
1,209 |
1,169 |
2,375 |
Kraft paper |
000
tonnes |
669 |
627 |
1,253 |
Uncoated fine
paper |
000
tonnes |
487 |
550 |
1,068 |
Pulp |
000
tonnes |
1,816 |
1,798 |
3,398 |
Internal
consumption |
000
tonnes |
1,626 |
1,562 |
3,007 |
Market pulp |
000
tonnes |
190 |
236 |
391 |
Corrugated
solutions |
million
m² |
1,000 |
943 |
2,052 |
Paper bags |
million
units |
3,083 |
2,971 |
5,928 |
Consumer
flexibles |
million
m² |
1,098 |
1,041 |
2,057 |
Functional paper and
films |
million
m² |
1,729 |
1,752 |
3,383 |
Personal care
components |
million
m2 |
801 |
914 |
1,746 |
Note:
The production statistics have been restated for comparability
purposes to reflect the Group's new segment structure and to
exclude the Russian discontinued operations (see note 4)
Exchange rates
|
Average |
Closing |
versus
euro |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
South African
rand |
16.85 |
17.52 |
17.48 |
17.01 |
17.01 |
18.06 |
Czech koruna |
24.65 |
25.85 |
25.64 |
24.74 |
25.49 |
24.86 |
Polish zloty |
4.64 |
4.54 |
4.57 |
4.69 |
4.52 |
4.60 |
Pounds sterling |
0.84 |
0.87 |
0.86 |
0.86 |
0.86 |
0.84 |
Russian rouble |
85.55 |
89.55 |
87.15 |
56.55 |
86.77 |
85.30 |
Turkish
lira1 |
16.26 |
9.52 |
10.51 |
17.32 |
10.32 |
15.23 |
US dollar |
1.09 |
1.21 |
1.18 |
1.04 |
1.19 |
1.13 |
Note:
1 Hyperinflation accounting was adopted
in 2022 to report the Group's operations in Turkey (see note 2)
Alternative Performance Measures
(APMs)
The Group presents certain measures of financial performance,
position or cash flows in the condensed consolidated financial
statements that are not defined or specified according to IFRS in
order to provide additional performance-related measures to its
stakeholders. These measures, referred to as Alternative
Performance Measures (APMs), are prepared on a consistent basis for
all periods presented in this report.
By their nature, the APMs used by the Group are not necessarily
uniformly applied by peer companies and therefore may not be
comparable with similarly defined measures and disclosures applied
by other companies. Such measures should not be viewed in isolation
or as a substitute to the equivalent IFRS measure.
Internally, the Group and its operating segments apply the same
APMs in a consistent manner in planning and reporting on
performance to management, the Executive Committee and the Board.
Two of the Group’s APMs (total EBITDA and ROCE of continuing and
discontinued operations) form part of the executive directors and
senior management remuneration targets. The Group has not adjusted
its APMs for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As at 30 June 2022, the Group’s operations in
Russia are presented as held for
sale and classified as discontinued operations for the period then
ended. For comparability purposes, the APMs based on amounts
recognised in the condensed consolidated statement of financial
position have been adjusted for the Russian assets and liabilities
as described below. Note, no restatement of the IFRS condensed
consolidated statement of financial position has been made for such
items. APMs measuring the profitability of the Group are presented
for continuing operations (i.e. excluding the results for the
Russian discontinued operations) and comparatives are presented on
the same basis, consistent with the presentation of the IFRS
condensed consolidated income statement. Where these changes have
impacted the APMs for comparative periods as presented previously,
these have been described as restated.
The most significant APMs used by the Group are described below,
together with a reconciliation to the equivalent IFRS measure. The
reconciliations are based on Group figures. The reporting segment
equivalent APMs are measured in a consistent manner.
APM description and
purpose |
|
Financial statement
reference |
Closest IFRS
equivalent measure |
Special
items |
Special
items are generally material, non-recurring items that exceed €10
million. The Audit Committee regularly assesses the monetary
threshold of €10 million and considers the threshold in the context
of both the Group as a whole and individual operating segment
performance.
The Group separately discloses special items on the face of the
condensed consolidated income statement to assist its stakeholders
in understanding the underlying financial performance achieved by
the Group on a basis that is comparable from year to year.
Subsequent adjustments to items previously recognised as special
items continue to be reflected as special items in future periods
even if they do not exceed the quantitative reporting
threshold. |
|
Note 5 |
None |
|
|
|
|
Underlying EBITDA |
Operating profit
before special items, depreciation, amortisation and impairments
not recorded as special items provides a measure of the cash
generating ability of the Group's continuing operations that is
comparable from year to year. |
|
Condensed consolidated
income statement |
Operating profit |
|
|
|
|
Underlying EBITDA margin from continuing operations |
Underlying EBITDA
expressed as a percentage of Group revenue (segment revenue for
operating segments) provides a measure of the cash generating
ability relative to revenue. |
|
|
None |
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Underlying EBITDA (see
condensed consolidated income statement) |
942 |
566 |
1,157 |
Group revenue from
continuing operations (see condensed consolidated income
statement) |
4,505 |
3,283 |
6,974 |
Underlying EBITDA
margin from continuing operations (%) |
20.9 |
17.2 |
16.6 |
|
|
|
|
Total
EBITDA (prior to special items) |
Operating profit before special items, depreciation, amortisation
and impairments not recorded as special items provides a measure of
the cash generating ability of the business that is comparable from
year to year.
Total EBITDA from continuing and discontinued operations prior to
special items is calculated to show as if the EBITDA of the Russian
operations was not separately disclosed as arising from
discontinued operations. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
EBITDA from continuing
operations |
1,188 |
569 |
1,160 |
EBITDA from
discontinued operations |
228 |
143 |
346 |
Special items |
(246) |
(3) |
(3) |
Total EBITDA (prior
to special items) |
1,170 |
709 |
1,503 |
|
|
|
|
Underlying operating profit |
Operating profit from
continuing operations before special items provides a measure of
operating performance that is comparable from year to year. |
|
Condensed consolidated
income statement |
Operating profit |
Underlying operating profit margin from continuing
operations |
Underlying operating
profit expressed as a percentage of Group revenue (segment revenue
for operating segments) provides a measure of the profitability of
the operations relative to revenue. |
|
|
None |
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Underlying operating
profit (see condensed consolidated income statement) |
748 |
385 |
782 |
Group revenue from
continuing operations (see condensed consolidated income
statement) |
4,505 |
3,283 |
6,974 |
Underlying
operating profit margin from continuing operations (%) |
16.6 |
11.7 |
11.2 |
|
|
|
|
Net
interest expense |
Net
interest expense comprises interest expense on bank overdrafts,
loans and lease liabilities net of investment income.
Net interest expense provides an absolute measure of the net cost
of borrowings. |
|
|
None |
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Investment income (see
note 7) |
2 |
1 |
5 |
Interest on bank
overdrafts and loans (see note 7) |
(59) |
(35) |
(75) |
Interest on lease
liabilities (see note 7) |
(4) |
(3) |
(7) |
Net interest
expense |
(61) |
(37) |
(77) |
|
|
|
|
Effective interest rate |
Trailing
12-month net interest expense expressed as a percentage of trailing
12-month average net debt over the period.
Effective interest rate provides a measure of the net cost of
borrowings. |
|
|
None |
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Trailing 12-month net
interest expense (see above) |
101 |
74 |
77 |
Trailing 12-month
average net debt of continuing operations |
1,755 |
1,830 |
1,804 |
Effective interest
rate (%) |
5.8 |
4.0 |
4.3 |
|
|
|
|
Underlying profit before tax |
Profit before tax and
special items for continuing operations. Underlying profit before
tax provides a measure of the Group’s profitability before tax that
is comparable from year to year. |
|
Condensed consolidated
income statement |
Profit before tax |
|
|
|
|
Effective tax rate |
Underlying tax charge expressed as a percentage of underlying
profit before tax.
A measure of the Group’s tax charge relative to its profit before
tax expressed on an underlying basis. |
|
|
None |
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Tax charge before
special items (see note 8) |
151 |
76 |
154 |
Underlying profit
before tax (see condensed consolidated income statement) |
687 |
348 |
705 |
Effective tax rate
(%) |
22 |
22 |
22 |
|
|
|
|
Underlying earnings (and per share measure) |
Net profit after tax
attributable to shareholders from continuing operations, before
special items. |
|
Note 9 |
Profit for the period
attributable to shareholders (and per share measure) |
|
|
|
|
Total
earnings (prior to special items) (and per share measure) |
Net
profit after tax attributable to shareholders, before special
items, from continuing operations and discontinued operations.
Total earnings (and the related per share measure based on the
basic, weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding),
provides a measure of the Group’s earnings. |
|
Note 9 |
Profit for the period
attributable to shareholders (and per share measure) |
|
|
|
|
Headline earnings (and per share measure) |
The presentation of
headline earnings (and the related per share measure based on the
basic, weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding) is
mandated under the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited and is
calculated in accordance with Circular 1/2021, ‘Headline Earnings’,
as issued by the South African Institute of Chartered
Accountants. |
|
Note 9 |
Profit for the period
attributable to shareholders (and per share measure) |
|
|
|
|
Dividend cover |
Basic underlying EPS
from continuing operations divided by total ordinary dividend per
share paid and proposed provides a measure of the Group’s earnings
relative to ordinary dividend payments. |
|
None |
None |
|
|
|
|
Capital
employed (and related trailing 12-month average capital
employed) |
Capital
employed comprises total equity and net debt. Trailing 12-month
average capital employed is the average monthly capital employed
over the last 12 months adjusted for spend on major capital
expenditure projects which are not yet in production.
These measures provide the level of invested capital in the
business. Trailing 12-month average capital employed is used in the
calculation of return on capital employed. |
|
Note 4 |
Total equity |
|
|
|
|
Return
on capital employed (ROCE) |
Trailing 12-month
underlying operating profit, including share of associate's and
joint ventures' net profit/(loss), divided by trailing 12-month
average capital employed. ROCE provides a measure of the efficient
and effective use of capital in the business and is presented on
the basis of continuing operations for comparability. |
|
|
None |
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Trailing 12-month
underlying operating profit (see condensed consolidated income
statement) |
1,145 |
693 |
782 |
Trailing 12-month
underlying net profit from joint ventures (see condensed
consolidated income statement) |
6 |
1 |
6 |
Trailing 12-month
underlying profit from operations and joint ventures |
1,151 |
694 |
788 |
Trailing 12-month
average capital employed of continuing operations (see note 4) |
5,989 |
5,437 |
5,672 |
ROCE (%) from
continuing operations |
19.2 |
12.8 |
13.9 |
|
|
|
|
The ROCE from
continuing and discontinued operations is calculated to show as if
the net profit of the Russian operations was not separately
disclosed as arising from discontinued operations. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Trailing 12-month
underlying profit from operations and joint ventures |
1,151 |
694 |
788 |
Trailing 12-month
operating profit of discontinued operations (see note 16) |
369 |
205 |
282 |
Trailing 12-month
profit from operations and joint ventures of the Group before
special items (incl. discontinued operations) |
1,520 |
899 |
1,070 |
Trailing 12-month
average capital employed of the Group (incl. discontinued
operations) (see note 4) |
6,762 |
6,077 |
6,349 |
ROCE (%) from
continuing and discontinued operations |
22.5 |
14.8 |
16.9 |
|
|
|
|
Net
debt (and related trailing 12-month average net debt) |
A
measure comprising short, medium, and long-term interest-bearing
borrowings and the fair value of debt-related derivatives less cash
and cash equivalents, net of overdrafts, and current financial
asset investments. Trailing 12-month average net debt is the
average monthly net debt over the last 12 months. Net debt of
continuing operations and trailing 12-month average net debt has
been adjusted for net debt of the discontinued operations for
comparability.
Net debt provides a measure of the Group’s net indebtedness or
overall leverage. |
|
Note 18c |
None |
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Net debt (see note
18c) |
1,068 |
2,004 |
1,763 |
Net (cash)/debt of
discontinued operations |
(152) |
78 |
74 |
Net debt of continuing
operations |
1,220 |
1,926 |
1,689 |
|
|
|
|
Net
debt to underlying EBITDA |
Net debt of continuing
operations divided by trailing 12-month underlying EBITDA. A
measure of the Group’s net indebtedness relative to its
cash-generating ability. |
|
|
None |
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Net debt of continuing
operations |
1,220 |
1,926 |
1,689 |
Trailing 12-month
underlying EBITDA (see condensed consolidated income
statement) |
1,533 |
1,058 |
1,157 |
Net debt to
underlying EBITDA (times) |
0.8 |
1.8 |
1.5 |
|
|
|
|
Operating segment assets and operating segment net
assets |
Operating segment assets and operating segment net assets comprise
total assets (excluding financial instruments) and capital employed
respectively but exclude assets and liabilities held for sale,
investments in associates and joint ventures, deferred tax assets
and liabilities and other non-operating assets and liabilities.
Operating segment assets and operating segment net assets provide a
measure of the assets and net assets required in the daily
operation of the business. |
|
Note 4 |
Total
assets
Net assets |
|
|
|
|
Working
capital as a percentage of revenue |
Working capital,
defined as the sum of trade and other receivables and inventories
less trade and other payables, expressed as a percentage of
annualised Group revenue, which is calculated based on an
extrapolation of average monthly year-to-date revenue. A measure of
the Group’s effective use of working capital relative to revenue.
Working capital has been adjusted for working capital of the
discontinued operations in comparative periods for comparability
purposes. |
|
|
None |
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Inventories (see
condensed consolidated statement of financial position) |
1,191 |
1,007 |
1,099 |
Trade and other
receivables (see condensed consolidated statement of financial
position) |
1,553 |
1,322 |
1,333 |
Trade and other
payables (see condensed consolidated statement of financial
position) |
(1,434) |
(1,313) |
(1,444) |
Working capital |
1,310 |
1,016 |
988 |
Working capital of
discontinued operations |
— |
31 |
44 |
Working capital of
continuing operations |
1,310 |
985 |
944 |
Annualised Group
revenue (see condensed consolidated income statement) |
9,010 |
6,566 |
6,974 |
Working capital as
a percentage of revenue |
14.5 |
15.0 |
13.5 |
|
|
|
|
Gearing |
Net debt expressed as
a percentage of capital employed provides a measure of the
financial leverage of the Group. Net debt and capital employed is
adjusted for the discontinued operations for comparability. |
|
|
None |
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million,
unless otherwise stated |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Net debt of continuing
operations |
1,220 |
1,926 |
1,689 |
Capital employed of
continuing operations (see note 4) |
6,111 |
5,934 |
5,892 |
Gearing
(%) |
20.0 |
32.5 |
28.7 |
|
|
|
|
Cash
flow generation |
A
measure of the Group’s cash generation before considering
deployment of cash towards investment in property, plant and
equipment (‘capex’ or ‘capital expenditure’), acquisitions and
disposals of businesses, investment in associates and joint
ventures, payment of dividends to shareholders, acquisition or sale
of non-controlling interests in a subsidiary and proceeds from and
repayment of borrowings. Cash flow generation is a measure of the
Group’s ability to generate cash through-the-cycle before
considering deployment of such cash.
The cash flow generation is adjusted for the cash flows from the
discontinued operations for comparability and has been re-presented
for the effect from non-controlling interests bought out of €3
million for the year ended 31 December 2021. |
|
|
Net
increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
|
APM
calculation: |
|
|
|
|
|
Restated |
Restated |
€ million |
Six
months ended 30 June 2022 |
Six
months ended 30 June 2021 |
Year
ended 31 December 2021 |
Net
increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
592 |
(110) |
108 |
Net increase in cash
and cash equivalents from discontinued operations |
(149) |
(78) |
(182) |
Investment in
property, plant and equipment |
218 |
239 |
481 |
Acquisition of
businesses, net of cash and cash equivalents |
— |
63 |
63 |
Proceeds from the
disposal of business, net of cash and cash equivalents |
(646) |
— |
— |
Investment in joint
ventures |
— |
1 |
1 |
Dividends paid to
shareholders |
218 |
201 |
298 |
Non-controlling
interests bought out |
— |
— |
3 |
Net repayment
of/(proceeds from) borrowings |
48 |
(64) |
(34) |
Proceeds from other
medium and long-term borrowings |
— |
(63) |
(59) |
Repayment of other
medium and long-term borrowings |
49 |
— |
— |
Net (proceeds
from)/repayment of short-term borrowings |
(12) |
(11) |
4 |
Repayment of lease
liabilities |
11 |
10 |
21 |
|
|
|
|
Cash flow
generation from continuing operations |
281 |
252 |
738 |
Forward-looking statements
This document includes forward-looking statements. All
statements other than statements of historical facts included
herein, including, without limitation, those regarding Mondi’s
financial position, business strategy, market growth and
developments, expectations of growth and profitability and plans
and objectives of management for future operations, are
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are
sometimes identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such
as “believe”, “expects”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “shall”,
“risk”, “intends”, “estimates”, “aims”, “plans”, “predicts”,
“continues”, “assumes”, “positioned” or “anticipates” or the
negative thereof, other variations thereon or comparable
terminology. Such forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements of Mondi, or industry
results, to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements and
other statements contained in this document regarding matters that
are not historical facts involve predictions and are based on
numerous assumptions regarding Mondi’s present and future business
strategies and the environment in which Mondi will operate in the
future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date
on which they are made.
No assurance can be given that such future results will be
achieved; various factors could cause actual future results,
performance or events to differ materially from those described in
these statements. Such factors include in particular but without
any limitation: (1) operating factors, such as continued success of
manufacturing activities and the achievement of efficiencies
therein, continued success of product development plans and
targets, changes in the degree of protection created by Mondi’s
patents and other intellectual property rights and the availability
of capital on acceptable terms; (2) industry conditions, such as
strength of product demand, intensity of competition, prevailing
and future global market prices for Mondi’s products and raw
materials and the pricing pressures thereto, financial condition of
the customers, suppliers and the competitors of Mondi and potential
introduction of competing products and technologies by competitors;
and (3) general economic conditions, such as rates of economic
growth in Mondi’s principal geographical markets or fluctuations of
exchange rates and interest rates.
Mondi expressly disclaims a) any warranty or liability as to
accuracy or completeness of the information provided herein; and b)
any obligation or undertaking to review or confirm analysts’
expectations or estimates or to update any forward-looking
statements to reflect any change in Mondi’s expectations or any
events that occur or circumstances that arise after the date of
making any forward-looking statements, unless required to do so by
the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, the UK Market Abuse
Regulation or applicable law or any regulatory body applicable to
Mondi, including the JSE Limited, the FCA and the LSE.
Any reference to future financial performance included in this
announcement has not been reviewed or reported on by the Group’s
auditors.
Editors’ notes
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to
a better world by making innovative solutions that are sustainable
by design. Our business is integrated across the value chain – from
managing forests and producing pulp, paper and films, to developing
and manufacturing sustainable consumer and industrial packaging
solutions using paper where possible, plastic when useful.
Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy, with our ambitious
commitments to 2030 focused on circular driven solutions, created
by empowered people, taking action on climate.
In 2021, Mondi had revenues of €7.0 billion and underlying
EBITDA of €1.2 billion from continuing operations, and employed
21,000 people worldwide. Mondi has a premium listing on the London
Stock Exchange (MNDI), where the Group is a FTSE100 constituent,
and also has a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP).
mondigroup.com
Sponsor in South Africa:
Merrill Lynch South Africa Proprietary Limited t/a BofA
Securities.