Nordic Fibreboard AS unaudited financial report for the Q4 and 12 months of 2024
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Consolidated net sales for Q4 2024 were EUR 1.51 million, which was a 15% increase
compared to the same period last year (Q4 2023: EUR 1.31 million). The main
business area is Nordic Fibreboard Ltd, the production and wholesale of
fibreboard, which accounted for the majority of the Group`s revenue in Q4 2024.
The second segment is the management of the real estate on Suur-Jõe street in
Pärnu, the share of sales revenue of which is 0.10% on total sales in the 4th
quarter of 2024 (0.95% in Q4 2023).
Sales revenue in 2024 Q4 increased by EUR 212 thousand compared to the Q4 2023.
Sales volume from Scandinavian construction sector declined compared to the Q4
2023, while orders from industrial clients have shown an growth trend. An
unexpected force majeure situation forced the factory to temporarily close in
December, resulting in a production stoppage for the entire month. This affected
production and sales volumes in December and had a negative impact on the
quarterly result.
Pärnu Riverside Development OÜ's real estate management revenue on the Suur-Jõe
street property decreased in Q4 2024 compared to the Q4 2023. The decrease in
sales revenue was due to the termination of rental agreements in August 2024.
The rental agreements were terminated due to the specific characteristics of the
production building complex, which caused high communal costs that could not be
covered by rental income.
The consolidated EBITDA of Nordic Fibreboard for Q4 2024 was negative EUR 276
thousand, the EBITDA margin was negative 18% (Q4 2023: EBITDA was positive EUR
245 thousand, and the EBITDA margin was positive 19%). Compared to the Q4 2023
the Group`s gross margin decreased from 9% to 4% in the Q4 2024, which indicates
that the Group`s profitability in the Q4 2024 has decreased compared to the same
period last year.
The large decrease in EBITDA in the Q4 2024 compared to the same period last
year was mainly due to the revaluations of investment properties in Pärnu
Riverside Development OÜ and Nordic Fibreboard Ltd OÜ at the end of 2023, where
the Group received a one-time income of EUR 404 thousand from the revaluation of
investment properties. In the 2024, the fair value of real investment properties
did not change. In addition, EBITDA was negatively impacted by the forced
shutdown of the factory due to force majeure situation in December. During the
shutdown, personnel costs, factory maintenance costs and repair costs continued
to be covered, which had a negative effect on EBITDA.
The financial income for Q4 2024 was EUR 68 thousand, consisting of the
revaluation of Trigon Property Development (TPD) shares (Q4 2023: EUR 0).
Financial expenses for the Q4 2024 amounted to EUR 87 thousand, consisting of loan
interest costs (Q4 2023: EUR 237 thousand, of which EUR 184 thousand was a loss on
the revaluation of TPD shares and EUR 54 thousand was interest costs on loans.
Group`s consolidated net loss for Q4 2024 was EUR 427 thousand (Q4 2023: net loss
EUR 115 thousand).
Divisional review
Revenue by business segments
+----------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| EUR thousand | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | 12M 2024 | 12M 2023 |
+----------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Fibreboards production and sales | 1,512 | 1,300 | 7,567 | 7,657 |
+----------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Real Estate Management | 2 | 12 | 25 | 47 |
+----------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| TOTAL | 1,514 | 1,312 | 7,592 | 7,704 |
+----------------------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
Profit by business segments
+--------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|EUR thousand |Q4 2024|Q4 2023|12M 2024|12M 2023|
+--------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|EBITDA by business units: | | | | |
+--------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Fibreboards production and sales | (245)| 127| 26| 510|
+--------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Real Estate Management | (27)| 132| (48)| 113|
+--------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Group transactions | (4)| (14)| (3)| (44)|
+--------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|TOTAL EBITDA | (276)| 245| (25)| 579|
+--------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Extraordinary other operating expenses| 0| 0| 0| (406)|
+--------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Deprecation | (132)| (123)| (522)| (489)|
+--------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|TOTAL OPERATING PROFIT/LOSS | (408)| 122| (547)| (316)|
+--------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Net financial cost | (19)| (237)| (239)| (366)|
+--------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|NET PROFIT/LOSS | (427)| (115)| (786)| (682)|
+--------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
Nordic Fibreboard Ltd: Fibreboard production and sales
Fibreboard sales in Q4 2024 were EUR 1.51 million (Q4 2023: EUR 1.30 million). The
sales result was primarily influenced by industrial customers, whose order
volume increased by EUR 84 thousand, reaching EUR 320 thousand (Q4 2023: EUR 236
thousand). Construction related customers globally ordered products for a total
of EUR 1.13 million, which is EUR 156 thousand more than Q4 2023.
The sales volume of the largest foreign market, Finland, was EUR 318 thousand,
which is EUR 42 thousand less than in Q4 2023. The Baltic markets have made a
surprising increase, where sales increased by EUR 155 thousand compared to the
same period last year, reaching EUR 585 thousand (Q4 2023: EUR 430 thousand). The
sales volumes of the remaining markets have also increased to some extent, with
customers located outside Europe showing the highest growth rate.
The EBITDA of the fibreboard segment for the Q4 2024 was a negative EUR 245
thousand, (Q4 2023: positive EUR 127 thousand). The net loss of the fibreboard
segment for the Q4 2024 was EUR 390 thousand (Q4 2023: net loss EUR 199 thousand).
The negative EBITDA in Q4 2024 compared to the same period last year was mainly
due to the forced shutdown of the factory due to force majeure in December.
During the shutdown, personnel costs, factory maintenance costs and repair costs
continued to be covered, which negatively affected the EBITDA result.
Fibreboard sales by geographical segments
+----------------+-------------------+---------------------+
| | EUR thousand | EUR thousand |
+----------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Region | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | 12M 2024 | 12M 2023 |
+----------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| European Union | 1,310 | 1,120 | 6,896 | 6,974 |
+----------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Asia | 111 | 11 | 212 | 114 |
+----------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Africa | 49 | 64 | 305 | 197 |
+----------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Middle East | 41 | 41 | 139 | 137 |
+----------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Other regions | 1 | 64 | 15 | 235 |
+----------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| TOTAL | 1,512 | 1,300 | 7,567 | 7,657 |
+----------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
Pärnu Riverside Development: Real estate management
Pärnu Riverside Development owns property located at Suur-Jõe 48 in Pärnu.
Rental income from property management was EUR 2 thousand in Q4 2024, (Q4 2023: EUR
12 thousand). Pärnu Riverside Development OÜ property management revenue from
the Suur-Jõe Street property decreased in the Q4 2024 compared to the Q4 2023
due to the termination of rental agreements in the second half of 2024. The
decision to terminate the rental agreements was due to the specific
characteristics of the production building complex, which caused high communal
costs, and which could not be covered by rental income.
The real estate management EBITDA for Q4 2024 were negative EUR 27 thousand and
net loss was EUR 33 thousand (Q4 2023: EBITDA was positive EUR 132 thousand and net
loss EUR 129 thousand). The positive EBITDA and net profit for Q4 2023 were
affected by the revaluation of the fair value of the investment property at the
end of 2023, the value of the property did not change in the fair value of the
investment property as at the end of 2024.
Outlook
Nordic Fibreboard Ltd
Sales figures for Q4 2024 indicated moderate growth, but 2025 expected to be
challenging, especially for the construction sector. The largest foreign market,
Finland, which accounts for over 30% of total sales, continues to be in a
difficult economic situation. As the construction sector in other European
countries is not expected to recover quickly in the near future, the company is
shifting our focus to new markets and industry sectors to ensure sustainable
growth. Increasing sales volumes remains the Company's top priority in 2025.
The marketing activities and new brand image initiated in 2024 will help to
strengthen the Company market position and make the Company's external image
more modern. The Company continues to actively develop products to expand and
update its product range, providing solutions for both the construction and
industrial sectors. The growing interest in Nordic Fibreboard products, the
increased number of price inquiries and the commitment to sales and marketing
activities give the Company reason to enter 2025 with cautious optimism.
Despite the challenging economic environment, Nordic Fibreboard has been
forward-looking and plan to renew and improve its digital solutions and invest
in the modernization of the factory's energy solutions. The focusing is also on
planning factory upgrades to ensure high-quality production and modern technical
solutions.
For a Company, employees are one of the most valuable assets. The Company has
attracted top specialists to the team and intend to continue doing so to support
the company's growth and development in the desired direction.
Like many businesses, believes Nordic Fibreboard that the deepest point of the
economic downturn has passed and that a gradual recovery will begin in 2025.
This positive outlook is supported by the continued decline in interest rates
and the overall stabilization of the economy.
Pärnu Riverside Development
We will continue to manage and develop the property on Suur-Jõe Street 48,
Pärnu. A detail plan for the property has been completed, with the intention of
converting the property into a private residential property.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
+------------------------------------------------------------+
| EUR thousand |
+------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Income statement | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | 12M 2024 | 12M 2023 |
+------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Revenue | 1 514 | 1 312 | 7 592 | 7 704 |
+------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| EBITDA | (276) | 245 | (25) | 579 |
+------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| EBITDA margin | (18%) | 19% | (0%) | 8% |
+------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Operating profit | (408) | 122 | (547) | (316) |
+------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Operating margin | (27%) | 9% | (7%) | (4%) |
+------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Net profit/-loss | (427) | (115) | (786) | (682) |
+------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
| Net margin | (28%) | (9%) | (10%) | (9%) |
+------------------+---------+---------+----------+----------+
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Statement of financial position | 31.12.2024 | 31.12.2023 |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Total assets | 8,252 | 8,505 |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Return on assets | (10%) | (8%) |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Equity | 3,616 | 4,402 |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Return on equity | (22%) | (16%) |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Debt-to-equity-ratio | 56% | 48% |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Share | 31.12.2024 | 31.12.2023 |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Last price (EUR)* | 0.90 | 0.90 |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Earnings per share (EUR) | (0.17) | (0.15) |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Price-earnings ratio | (5.15) | (5.93) |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Book value of a share (EUR) | 0.80 | 0.98 |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Market to book ratio | 1.12 | 0.92 |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Market capitalization, (tuh EUR) | 4,049 | 4,049 |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
| Number of shares (piece) | 4,499,061 | 4,499,061 |
+---------------------------------+------------+------------+
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITIONS
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|EUR thousand |31.12.2024|31.12.2023|31.12.2022|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Cash and cash equivalents | 53| 7| 2|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Receivables and prepayments (Note 2) | 571| 534| 559|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Inventories (Note 3) | 624| 728| 1,672|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Total current assets | 1,248| 1,269| 2,233|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| | | | |
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Investment property (Note 4) | 2,380| 2,269| 1,859|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Financial assets at fair value through profit| | | |
|or loss (Note 7) | 499| 491| 644|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Property, plant, equipment and right-of use | | | |
|assets (Note 5) | 4,122| 4,475| 4,670|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Intangible assets (Note 6) | 3| 1| 2|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Total non-current assets | 7,004| 7,236| 7,175|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| | | | |
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|TOTAL ASSETS | 8,252| 8,505| 9,408|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| | | | |
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Borrowings (Note 8) | 1,111| 556| 290|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Payables and prepayments (Note 9) | 788| 756| 1,014|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Short-term provisions (Note 10) | 21| 21| 18|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Total current liabilities | 1,920| 1,333| 1,322|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| | | | |
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Long-term borrowings (Note 8) | 2,613| 2,659| 2,875|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Long-term provisions (Note 10) | 94| 111| 127|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Other long-term liabilities | 9| 0| 0|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Total non-current liabilities | 2,716| 2,770| 3,002|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Total liabilities | 4,636| 4,103| 4,324|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| | | | |
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Share capital (at nominal value) (Note 11) | 450| 450| 450|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Statutory reserve capital | 45| 45| 45|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Retained earnings (loss) | 3,121| 3,907| 4,589|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|Total equity | 3,616| 4,402| 5,084|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
| | | | |
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
|TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 8,252| 8,505| 9,408|
+---------------------------------------------+----------+----------+----------+
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|EUR thousand |Q4 2024|Q4 2023|12M 2024|12M 2023|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Revenue (Note 13) | 1,514| 1,312| 7,592| 7,704|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Cost of goods sold (Note 14) | 1,586| 1,313| 6,820| 6,810|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Gross profit (loss) | (72)| (1)| 772| 894|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
| | | | | |
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Distribution costs (Note 15) | 210| 137| 935| 673|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Administrative expenses (Note 16) | 120| 141| 381| 514|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Other operating income (Note 18) | 0| 404| 8| 404|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Other operating expenses (Note 18) | 6| 3| 11| 427|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Operating profit (loss) | (408)| 122| (547)| (316)|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
| | | | | |
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Finance income (Note 19) | 68| 0| 8| 0|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Finance costs (Note 19) | 87| 237| 247| 366|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX | (427)| (115)| (786)| (682)|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
| | | | | |
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|NET PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD | (427)| (115)| (786)| (682)|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
| | | | | |
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Basic earnings per share (Note 12) | (0.09)| (0.03)| (0.17)| (0.15)|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
|Diluted earnings per share (Note 12)| (0.09)| (0.03)| (0.17)| (0.15)|
+------------------------------------+-------+-------+--------+--------+
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|EUR thousand |12M 2024|12M 2023|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Cash flow from operating activities | | |
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Operating profit (-loss) | (547)| (316)|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Adjustments: | | |
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Depreciation charge (Note 5; 6) | 522| 489|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Profit from revaluation of real estate investment (Note 4) | 0| (404)|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Change in trade and other receivables (Note 2) | (37)| 25|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Change in inventories (Note 3) | 103| 944|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Change in trade and other payables (Note 9) | 32| (258)|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Cash generated from operations | 73| 480|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Interest payments (Note 8; 19) | (202)| (181)|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Net other financial income and expense | (45)| (33)|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Net cash generated from operating activities | (174)| 266|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
| | | |
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Cash flow from investing activities | | |
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible | | |
|assets (Note 5; 6) | (178)| (251)|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Purchase of real estate investment (Note 4) | (111)| (6)|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Net cash used in investing activities | (289)| (257)|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
| | | |
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Cash flow from financing activities | | |
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Repayment of loans received (Note 8) | (210)| (408)|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Loans received from related parties (Note 8) | 400| 200|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Finance lease payments (Note 8) | (23)| (50)|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Change in overdraft (Note 8) | 342| 254|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|Net cash (used in)/from financing activities | 509| (4)|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
| | | |
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|NET CHANGE IN CASH | 46| 5|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|OPENING BALANCE OF CASH | 7| 2|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
|CLOSING BALANCE OF CASH | 53| 7|
+------------------------------------------------------------+--------+--------+
Enel Äkke
Member of Management Board
+372 55525550
[email protected]