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Fix Price Group PLC: Fix Price announces key operating and financial results for Q2 and H1 2023

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DJ Fix Price announces key operating and financial results for Q2 and H1 2023

Fix Price Group PLC (FIXP) 
Fix Price announces key operating and financial results for Q2 and H1 2023 
07-Sep-2023 / 09:50 MSK 
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Fix Price announces key operating and financial results for Q2 and H1 2023 
Expansion and giving value to customers remain in focus on the back of strong fundamentals 
 
       7 September 2023, Limassol, Cyprus - Fix Price Group PLC (LSE and MOEX: FIXP, "Fix Price", the "Company" 
       or the "Group"), one of the leading variety value retailers globally and the largest in Russia, today 
       announces its operating and auditor-reviewed IFRS financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2023 
       (H1 2023). 
       Operating summary for Q2 2023 
          -- Revenue grew by 0.9% y-o-y to RUB 69.8 billion 
          -- Retail revenue reached RUB 62.0 billion, up 1.1% y-o-y 
          -- Wholesale revenue stood at RUB 7.8 billion, down 0.8% y-o-y 
          -- LFL sales[1] were 7.9% lower y-o-y amid continued macroeconomic headwinds coupled with the 
         high base effect from last year 
          -- For the quarter, the Company opened 191 net new stores (including 25 franchises); the total 
         number of stores reached 6,039 
          -- The total selling space of Company-operated stores increased by 41.9 thous. sqm (+15.0% 
         y-o-y) to 1,308.2 thous. sqm 
          -- During the quarter, 0.9 million new members[2] joined the loyalty programme, bringing the 
         total number of registered cardholders to 24.0 million (+25.4% y-o-y). Loyalty card transactions as a 
         percentage of retail sales increased by 10.3 pps y-o-y and reached 62.5%. The average ticket for 
         purchases with a loyalty card was 1.9x higher than the average ticket for non-loyalty-card purchases 
 
       Operating and financial summary for H1 2023 
          -- Revenue was up 3.0% y-o-y and stood at RUB 135.7 billion 
          -- Retail revenue reached RUB 120.1 billion, up 2.9% y-o-y 
          -- Wholesale revenue grew by 3.3% y-o-y and stood at RUB 15.6 billion 
          -- LFL sales were down 6.6% 
          -- During the past six months, 376 stores were opened on a net basis, including 333 
         Company-operated stores and 43 franchise outlets, which is in line with store opening guidance for 
         2023 
          -- In H1 2023 the total selling space of the store network grew by 82.8 thous. sqm to 1,308.2 
         thous. sqm 
          -- The total number of registered loyalty cardholders grew by 2.2 million to 24.0 million, 
         with penetration in retail sales reaching 62.9% 
          -- Gross profit increased by 3.8% y-o-y to RUB 45.1 billion. Gross margin was up 29 bps y-o-y 
         to 33.3% 
          -- SG&A costs (excl. LTIP expense[3] and D&A) as a percentage of revenue totalled 15.7%, 
         compared to 13.8% a year ago, driven by increased staff costs amid the negative operational leverage 
         effect and high labour market competition 
          -- Adjusted EBITDA[4] under IFRS 16 stood at RUB 24.1 billion. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 
         17.8% 
          -- EBITDA under IFRS 16 was RUB 23.6 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 17.4%, reflecting 
         strong gross margin dynamics offset by pressure on SG&A (excl. LTIP and D&A) costs 
          -- Operating profit amounted to RUB 16.3 billion, while operating margin was 12.0%, compared 
         with 14.9% in H1 2022 
          -- Profit for the period grew by 286.0% to RUB 19.6 billion. Net profit margin improved to 
         14.5%, versus 3.9% in H1 2022 
          -- CAPEX as a percentage of revenue decreased to 2.5% for H1 2023 from 2.8% for H1 2022 due to 
         the completion of the active phase of the construction of distribution centres which had started in 
         2022 
"Since our Company was founded, we have been committed to building an efficient, profitable and scalable business. 
Sixteen years later, Fix Price is the undisputed leading variety value retailer in Russia, a company with strong 
purchasing power, a reliable logistics platform to ensure uninterrupted supplies and support network growth, as well as 
advanced IT systems. All this combined with a flexible business model, low debt and a net cash position gives us a 
large safety margin at various stages of economic cycles. 
"While subdued consumer sentiment and the effect of last year's high base weighed on second-quarter revenue trends and 
like-for-like sales, our fundamentals remained strong. Our stores' profit margins and return on investment are among 
the highest in the industry. 
"We continued our brisk expansion in the first half of the year, enlarging our network with the addition of 376 new 
stores, and we are confident that we will reach our annual target of 750 net openings in 2023. In the spring of this 
year, the independent agency Infoline reiterated that the variety value retail market in Russia and neighbouring 
countries, where Fix Price is the absolute leader, has the capacity to sustain about 18,600 stores, which suggests a 
more than threefold increase in our network. 
"In the second quarter, we continued our international expansion with the opening of the first Fix Price stores in 
Armenia through our franchise programme. We see considerable potential to expand our brand in this promising market. 
Earlier this year, we began operations in Mongolia with the opening of two stores in Ulaanbaatar. Thus, we have 
expanded our brand presence to nine countries since the beginning of 2023. We are also currently working to launch our 
stores in the United Arab Emirates, and we hope that the first Fix Price stores in the region will open their doors to 
customers next year. 
"Alongside rapid growth, taking care of customer needs remains our priority. Our team carefully monitors changing 
consumer preferences, expands our supplier base and regularly rotates our product range to ensure that we have 
everything customers need at the best possible price. 
"I would like to thank the entire Fix Price team for their dedication to creating a better shopping experience during 
these challenging times. I believe that the initiatives we are implementing will bring about important long-term 
benefits for our customers, shareholders, employees and society as a whole." 
Dmitry Kirsanov, Fix Price CEO 

Store base, geographical coverage and selling space

30 June 2023 31 Dec 2022 30 June 2022 
Total number of stores       6,039     5,663    5,267 
Russia                5,428    5,098   4,772 
Belarus              278      263    236 
Kazakhstan             256      235    206 
Latvia               40      36     28 
Uzbekistan             21      19     13 
Georgia              6       6     6 
Kyrgyzstan             6       6     6 
Mongolia              2      -      - 
Armenia              2      -      - 
 
 
Number of Company-operated stores 5,372    5,039    4,689 
Russia               4,872     4,575   4,271 
Belarus              268      253    227 
Kazakhstan             232      211    181 
Uzbekistan             -      -     10 
Number of franchise stores     667      624    578 
Russia               556      523    501 
Latvia               40      36     28 
Kazakhstan             24      24     25 
Uzbekistan             21      19     3 
Belarus               10      10     9 
Georgia               6      6     6 
Kyrgyzstan             6      6     6 
Mongolia              2      -      - 
Armenia              2      -      - 
Selling space (sqm)        1,308,198   1,225,360 1,137,140 
Company-operated stores      1,160,261   1,087,047 1,009,087 
Franchise stores          147,937   138,313   128,053 

Development of Company-operated stores

Q2 2023  Q2 2022  H1 2023 H1 2022 
Gross openings   195 200        393  388 
Russia       177 171        346  330 
Kazakhstan     12 19        30   34 
Belarus      6  10        17   24 
Uzbekistan     -         - -   - 
Closures      29 34        60   67 
Russia       26 14        49   34 
Kazakhstan     2         - 9   1 
Belarus      1         - 2          - 
Uzbekistan     -         20 -   32 
Net openings    166 166        333  321 
Russia       151 157        297  296 
Kazakhstan     10 19        21   33 
Belarus      5  10        15   24 
Uzbekistan     -  (20)       -   (32) 
 
       Operating results 
 
       Store network expansion 
          -- The total number of stores reached 6,039 as of 30 June 2023 (14.7% growth y-o-y), with the 
         share of franchise stores in the total store count remaining flat y-o-y at 11.0% 
          -- During Q2 2023, the Company opened 191 new stores on a net basis, including 166 
         Company-operated stores and 25 franchise stores, compared to 184 net new stores in Q2 2022, including 
         166 Company-operated stores and 18 franchise stores 
          -- Fix Price closed 29 Company-operated stores in Q2 2023, compared to 34 stores in Q2 2022. 
         The Company is still focusing on improving its lease terms 
          -- Some 9.9% of net openings in Q2 2023 were outside of Russia, as a part of the Group's 
         international expansion. As of the end of the reporting period, the share of stores in international 
         geographies increased to 10.1% of the total store base, compared to 9.4% as of 30 June 2022 
          -- Total selling space reached 1,308.2 thous. sqm by the end of the reporting quarter (15.0% 
         growth y-o-y), driven by an increase of 41.9 thous. sqm during Q2 2023. The average Fix Price store 
         selling space was 217 sqm as of 30 June 2023 
          -- During the quarter, the Company opened stores in 41 new localities, including the first two 
         stores in Armenia. Fix Price's international presence now covers nine countries 
       LFL sales growth 
          -- In Q2 2023, LFL sales were 7.9% lower y-o-y on the back of the high base effect from the 
         previous year, when customers were stockpiling amid rising inflation and uncertainty over the future 
         availability of essential products. The LFL average ticket grew by 1.8%; LFL traffic was 9.6% lower 
         y-o-y as macroeconomic headwinds continued to further subdue overall consumer sentiment and reduce 
         demand for non-food impulse purchases in particular 
          -- LFL sales of Company-operated stores in Russia were down 9.3%. However, rouble-denominated 
         LFL performance in Kazakhstan and Belarus was supportive due to the low base from the previous year 
         and the currency conversion effect on the back of rouble depreciation 
          -- In their national currency, stores in Belarus improved versus the low base from the 
         previous year, when the Company had temporarily reduced its assortment due to government 
         restrictions, while Kazakhstan's performance was still affected by inflationary pressure impacting 
         consumer behaviour 
       Assortment and category mix[5] 
          -- The share of food decreased to 27.7% versus the peak of 30.9% in Q2 2022, when the demand 
         for essentials was fuelled by consumer stockpiling. As a result, the share of non-food items in 
         retail sales grew to 44.5% in Q2 2023, compared to 42.7% in Q2 2022. Demand for drogerie (household 
         chemicals and hygiene products) remained strong thanks to efficient assortment management, which 
         supported an increase in the share of drogerie in retail sales to 27.9% in Q2 2023 from 26.4% in Q2 
         2022 
          -- In Q2 2023, the Company recorded positive LFL sales in kitchenware and party and 
         celebration products. On the back of a fading high base effect and demand stabilisation in June 2023, 
         LFL sales started to improve in DIY, electronics and appliances, pet care, books and stationery, 
         cosmetics and hygiene products, and accessories 
          -- The Company continued switching to local producers, which resulted in a decline in the 
         share of imports in retail sales to 21.4% in Q2 2023 versus 22.0% in Q2 2022 
          -- In the reporting period the share of price points above RUB 99 in retail sales reached 
         42.4%, versus 34.7% in Q2 2022, on the back of assortment rotation and granular work with products at 
         higher fractional price points. The share of price points above RUB 199 in retail sales remained 
         almost flat y-o-y at 13.7% in Q2 2023, reflecting the stronger consumer appeal of low- and mid-priced 
         items in the current uncertain macroeconomic environment 
          -- The average ticket for all Company-operated Fix Price stores grew by 2.1% y-o-y to RUB 314 
         in Q2 2023, as a result of constant assortment rotation and gradual repricing 
       Loyalty programme development 
          -- As of 30 June 2023, the total number of registered loyalty cardholders reached 24.0 
         million, up 25.4% y-o-y. The Company managed to attract 0.9 million new cardholders in Q2 2023 thanks 
         to the programme's appealing terms for customers and promotional tools. On average near 54% of 
         loyalty programme cardholders were active members[6] in Q2 2023 
          -- The share of purchases with loyalty cards reached 62.5% of total retail sales in Q2 2023, 
         compared to 52.2% in Q2 2022 
          -- The average ticket for a loyalty-card purchase was RUB 438, which was 1.9x higher than the 
         average ticket for non-loyalty-card purchases 

Financial results for H1 2023

Statement of comprehensive income highlights

RUB million                    H1 2023 H1 2022 Change 
Revenue                      135,677 131,788 3.0% 
Retail revenue                   120,086 116,688 2.9% 
Wholesale revenue                 15,591  15,100  3.3% 
Cost of sales                   (90,529) (88,311) 2.5% 
Gross profit                    45,148  43,477  3.8% 
Gross margin, %                  33.3%  33.0%  29 bps 
SG&A (excl. LTIP and D&A)             (21,356) (18,219) 17.2% 
Other op. income and share of profit of associates 301   733   (58.9)% 
Adjusted EBITDA[7]                 24,093  25,991  (7.3)% 
Adjusted EBITDA margin, %             17.8%  19.7%  (196) bps 
EBITDA                       23,562  25,991  (9.3)% 
EBITDA margin, %                  17.4%  19.7%  (236) bps 
D&A                        (7,235) (6,373) 13.5% 
Operating profit                  16,327  19,618  (16.8)% 
Operating profit margin, %             12.0%  14.9%  (285) bps 
Net finance costs                 (591)  (1,626) (63.7)% 
FX gain / (loss), net               907   (1,888) n/a 
Profit before tax                 16,643  16,104  3.3% 
Income tax benefit / (expense)           3,003  (11,009) n/a 
Profit for the period               19,646  5,095  285.6% 
Net profit margin, %                14.5%  3.9%   1,061 bps 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

RUB million             H1 2023 H1 2022 Change 
Staff costs (excl. LTIP)       15,942 13,000 22.6% 
% of revenue             11.7%  9.9%  189 bps 
Bank charges             1,645  1,309  25.7% 
% of revenue             1.2%  1.0%  22 bps 
Rental expense            801   1,055  (24.1)% 
% of revenue             0.6%  0.8%  (21) bps 
Security services          992   857   15.8% 
% of revenue             0.7%  0.7%  8 bps 
Advertising costs          362   378   (4.2)% 
% of revenue             0.3%  0.3%  (2) bps 
Repair and maintenance costs     469   598   (21.6)% 
% of revenue             0.3%  0.5%  (11) bps 
Utilities              465   425   9.4% 
% of revenue             0.3%  0.3%  2 bps 
Other expenses            680   597   13.9% 
% of revenue             0.5%  0.5%  5 bps 
SG&A (excl. LTIP and D&A)      21,356 18,219 17.2% 
% of revenue             15.7%  13.8%  192 bps 
LTIP expense             531   -    n/a 
% of revenue             0.4%  0.0%  39 bps 
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 5,487  4,822  13.8% 
% of revenue             4.0%  3.7%  39 bps 
Other depreciation and amortisation 1,748  1,551  12.7% 
% of revenue             1.3%  1.2%  11 bps 
Total SG&A              29,122 24,592 18.4% 
% of revenue             21.5%  18.7%  280 bps 
       The Group's revenue was up by 3.0% y-o-y and stood at RUB 135.7 billion in H1 2023 as a result of a 2.9% 
       increase in retail revenue and 3.3% growth in wholesale revenue. 
       In H1 2023, the Company reported retail revenue of RUB 120.1 billion; the increase was mainly due to the 
       expansion of the Company's selling space. Wholesale revenue reached RUB 15.6 billion and was supported by 
       the opening of new franchise stores. The share of wholesale revenue remained generally flat y-o-y at 
       11.5% of the Company's total revenue. 
       Gross profit grew by 3.8% y-o-y and reached RUB 45.1 billion in 
       H1 2023. Gross margin improved by 29 bps y-o-y and stood at 33.3% thanks to efficient assortment and 
       category mix management; it was also supported by favourable trends in the rouble exchange rate for the 
       purchase and delivery of imported products that were sold in the reporting period. 
       Transportation costs were up 13 bps y-o-y to 1.7% of revenue in H1 2023 on the back of higher tariffs in 
       Russia as well as an increase in the volume of third-party logistics services related to the sale of the 
       Company's vehicle fleet last year. 
       Inventory write-downs increased by 6 bps y-o-y to 1.1% of revenue in H1 2023, reflecting negative 
       operating leverage effect and higher accruals in H1 2023 compared to the same period of the previous 
       year, based on the results of the actual FY 2022 inventory count. 
       Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) excluding LTIP and D&A expenses increased by 192 bps 
       y-o-y to 15.7% of revenue. This growth was mainly attributable to the 189 bps uptick in the share of 
       staff costs, excluding LTIP, to 11.7% of revenue. The negative operating leverage effect on the back of a 
       slowdown in revenue as well as the opening of three new DCs in H2 2022 and Q1 2023 contributed to the 
       growth of staff costs as a percentage of revenue. Tense competition in the labour market also resulted in 
       continued salary indexation across all the Company's countries of operation. 
       LTIP expense reached RUB 531 million. 
       Depreciation and amortisation (D&A) expenses were up 50 bps y-o-y to 5.3% of revenue. Depreciation of 
       right-of-use assets increased by 39 bps to 4.0% of revenue, reflecting the growing amount of right-of-use 
       assets on the back of store network expansion coupled with the negative operating leverage effect. The 
       share of other depreciation and amortisation expenses grew by 11 bps, as the Company opened two new owned 
       DCs in September 2022 and March 2023. 
       The Group's total SG&A expenses grew by 280 bps y-o-y to 21.5% of revenue, as the LTIP expense 
       contribution amounted to 39 bps, and the share of D&A expenses rose 50 bps. 
       Rental expense (under IFRS 16) was down 21 bps y-o-y to 0.6% of revenue (down 24 bps to 0.7% of retail 
       revenue), as slower revenue growth dynamics led to a decrease in the share of the variable component in 
       the lease payment structure. 
       Rental expense (under IAS 17) grew by 27 bps y-o-y to 5.1% of revenue (up 30 bps to 5.7% of retail 
       revenue), reflecting the greater impact of lease expenses under fixed-rate contracts, which comprise 36% 
       of the total contract base and are generally less sensitive to store revenue dynamics. DC rent rate 
       indexation and the opening of a leased DC in Samara in H2 2022 also added to the y-o-y growth in rental 
       expense in the reporting period. 
       Bank charges grew by 22 bps y-o-y to 1.2% of revenue on the back of the low base of the previous year, 
       which reflected reduced acquiring commissions on bank card transactions, which were set by the Central 
       Bank of Russia for businesses selling socially important products and services from 18 April to 31 August 
        2022. 
       Security costs were up 8 bps y-o-y to 0.7% of revenue, reflecting growing fees for security services 
       alongside the negative operating leverage effect. 
       Repair and maintenance costs decreased by 11 bps y-o-y to 0.3% of revenue due to efficiencies gained 
       through the ongoing switch to electronic tickets as well as lower spending on consumable and 
       transportation materials due to the considerable stocks formed last year amid uncertainty regarding the 
       future availability of these materials. In August 2022, the Company sold its vehicle fleet, which also 
       contributed to a decrease in maintenance costs. 
       Utilities were almost flat y-o-y at 0.3% of revenue, while other expenses were up 5 bps and stood at 0.5% 
       of revenue. 
       Advertising costs were down 2 bps to 0.3% of revenue. 
       Other operating income and the share of profit of associates decreased by 33 bps y-o-y to 0.2% of revenue 
       mainly due to lower proceeds from the sale of recyclables amid a decline in market prices. In addition, 
       on the back of prevailing uncertainties over developments in the western regulatory framework, the Group 
       suspended recognition of revenue from its depositary bank in connection with the Company's IPO. 

EBITDA IFRS 16 and IAS 17 reconciliation

RUB million             H1 2023 H1 2022 Change 
EBITDA IFRS 16            23,562 25,991 (9.3)% 
EBITDA margin (IFRS 16), %      17.4%  19.7%  (236) bps 
LTIP expense             531   -    n/a 
Adjusted EBITDA IFRS 16       24,093 25,991 (7.3)% 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (IFRS 16), % 17.8%  19.7%  (196) bps 
Rental expense            (6,097) (5,294) 15.2% 
Utilities              (109)  (83)  31.3% 
Adjusted EBITDA IAS 17        17,887 20,614 (13.2)% 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (IAS 17), %  13.2%  15.6%  (246) bps 
LTIP expense             (531)  -    n/a 
EBITDA IAS 17            17,356 20,614 (15.8)% 
EBITDA margin (IAS 17), %      12.8%  15.6%  (285) bps 
 
       Adjusted EBITDA under IFRS 16 amounted to RUB 24.1 billion, while adjusted EBITDA margin stood at 17.8%. 
       EBITDA under IFRS 16 stood at RUB 23.6 billion for H1 2023 (-9.3% y-o-y). The EBITDA margin was 17.4% 
       (versus 19.7% in H1 2022), as a strong gross margin was offset by the increase in SG&A expenses (excl. D& 
       A). 
       EBITDA under IAS 17 amounted to RUB 17.4 billion for H1 2023, down by 15.8% y-o-y. The IAS 17-based 
       EBITDA margin amounted to 12.8%, compared to 15.6% for H1 2022. 
       Net finance costs in H1 2023 were down by 63.7% y-o-y to RUB 591 million on the back of a decrease in 
       loans and borrowings, lower average loan rates y-o-y and higher interest income due to an increase in 
       available liquidity. These results were partially offset by an increase in interest expense due to 
       organic growth in lease liabilities. 
       In the reporting period, the Group recorded an FX gain of RUB 907 million, compared to a RUB 1,888 
       million loss in H1 2022, on the back of rouble depreciation and a subsequent gain on the revaluation of 
       rouble-denominated intra-group accounts payable of the Group's international entities, as well as a gain 
       on the revaluation of the Group's bank accounts and deposits denominated in foreign currencies, which 
       were partially offset by a loss on the revaluation of trade accounts payable. 
       Income tax benefit amounted to RUB 3.0 billion in H1 2023 versus an expense of RUB 11.0 billion in H1 
       2022, when an income tax provision was accrued as a result of Group management's reassessment of certain 
       tax risks. In the reporting period, the Group reassessed the relevant uncertainties again, resulting in a 
       release of tax provisions. 
       Profit for the period grew by 286.0% y-o-y to RUB 19.6 billion. H1 2023 net profit margin rose to 14.5%, 
       compared to 3.9% a year earlier. 

Statement of financial position highlights

RUB million                 30 June 2023 31 Dec 2022 30 June 2022 
Current loans and borrowings         15,019    17,576   18,296 
Non-current loans and borrowings       4,503    4,352    4,168 
Current lease liabilities          8,476    7,997    7,285 
Non-current lease liabilities        4,920    4,615    4,355 
Cash and cash equivalents          (29,373)   (23,584)  (7,700) 
Net debt                   3,545    10,956   26,404 
Net debt to EBITDA (IFRS 16)[8]       0.1x     0.2x    0.5x 
Dividends payable              -      -      5,800 
Adjusted net debt              3,545    10,956   32,204 
Adjusted net debt to EBITDA (IFRS 16)    0.1x     0.2x    0.6x 
Current lease liabilities          (8,476)   (7,997)   (7,285) 
Non-current lease liabilities        (4,920)   (4,615)   (4,355) 
IAS 17-based (net cash) / net debt      (9,851)   (1,656)   20,564 
IAS 17-based (net cash) / net debt to EBITDA (0.2)x    (0.04)x   0.5x 
       Non-current loans and borrowings stood at RUB 4.5 billion, up RUB 0.2 billion from the beginning of the 
       year. Current loans and borrowings decreased by RUB 2.6 billion from the beginning of the year to RUB 
       15.0 billion, as the Company further reduced its current debt on the back of a solid accumulated cash 
       position. Total loans and borrowings decreased to RUB 19.5 billion as of 30 June 2023, versus RUB 21.9 
       billion as of 31 December 2022. Lease liabilities grew to RUB 13.4 billion from RUB 12.6 billion at the 
       start of the year, driven by an increase in the number of lease contracts on the back of store network 
       expansion. As a result, the Group's total loans, borrowings and lease liabilities decreased by 4.7% from 
       the start of the year and amounted to RUB 32.9 billion. 
       As of the end of the reporting period, the Company's IAS 17-based net cash position further improved and 
       stood at RUB 9.9 billion, versus RUB 1.7 billion at the start of the year, on the back of accumulated 
       cash reserves. The Group's IAS 17-based net cash to EBITDA ratio was 0.2x, versus 0.04x as of 31 December 
       2022. 

Statement of cash flows highlights

RUB million                             H1 2023 H1 2022 
Profit before tax                         16,643  16,104 
Cash from operating activities before changes in working capital 25,535  27,315 
Changes in working capital                    (4,727)  (11,765) 
Net cash generated from operations                20,808  15,550 
Net interest paid                         (649)   (1,542) 
Income tax paid                          (3,018)  (5,641) 
Net cash flows from operating activities             17,141  8,367 
Net cash flows used in investing activities            (3,375)  (4,783) 
Net cash flows used in financing activities            (8,122)  (3,918) 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 145    (745) 
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents      5,789   (1,079) 
 
 
                   Net trade working capital[9] improved to RUB 12.0 billion as of 30 June 2023, 
                   compared to a peak of RUB 18.0 billion as of 30 June 2022, despite organic 
                   network expansion and a slowdown in revenue growth, reflecting efficient 
                   assortment management and flexibility of the business model. 
 
                   CAPEX for H1 2023 was RUB 3.4 billion, down from RUB 3.7 billion in H1 2022, due 
                   to the completion of the active phase of the construction of distribution centres 
                   which had started in 2022. The new distribution centres will to a large extent 
                   cover the Group's warehouse space needs in the Central region of Russia for the 
                   next few years. 
 
About the Company 
Fix Price (LSE and MOEX: FIXP), one of the leading variety value retailers globally and the largest in Russia, has been 
helping its customers save money every day since 2007. Fix Price offers its customers a unique and constantly refreshed 
product assortment of non-food goods, personal care and household products and food items at low fixed price points. 
As of 30 June 2023, Fix Price was operating 6,039 stores in Russia and neighbouring countries, all of them stocking 
approximately 2,000 SKUs across around 20 product categories. As well as its own private brands, Fix Price sells 
products from leading global names and smaller local suppliers. As of 30 June 2023, the Company was operating 12 DCs 
covering 80 regions of Russia and 8 neighbouring countries. 
In 2022, the Company recorded revenue of RUB 277.6 billion, EBITDA of RUB 54.2 billion and net profit of RUB 21.4 
billion, in accordance with IFRS. 
 
         Fix Price Investor Relations Fix Price Media Relations 
Contacts     Elena Mironova        Ekaterina Goncharova 
         ir@fix-price.com       pr@fix-price.ru 
 

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[1] Here and hereinafter, like-for-like (LFL) sales, average ticket and number of tickets are calculated based on the results of stores operated by Fix Price and that were open for at least 12 full calendar months preceding the reporting date. LFL sales and average ticket are calculated based on retail revenue including VAT. LFL numbers exclude stores that were temporarily closed for seven or more consecutive days during the reporting period and/or comparable periods

[2] Here and hereinafter, data on the loyalty programme is calculated for Fix Price stores operating in Russia

[3] LTIP expense - expense related to the long-term incentive programme (LTIP)

[4] EBITDA adjusted for LTIP expenses. EBITDA is calculated as profit for the respective period before income tax expense, net interest income / (expense), depreciation and amortisation expense, and foreign exchange gain / (loss)

[5] Unless stated otherwise, the data in this section refers to Company-operated stores in Russia

[6] Members of the loyalty programme who make at least one purchase per month

[7] EBITDA adjusted for LTIP expenses

[8] Here and hereinafter, the calculation of net debt (net cash) to EBITDA is based on EBITDA for the last 12 months

[9] Net trade working capital is calculated as inventories plus receivables and other financial assets minus payables and other financial liabilities

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ISIN:      US33835G2057 
Category Code: MSCU 
TIDM:      FIXP 
LEI Code:    549300EXJV1RPGZNH608 
OAM Categories: 2.2. Inside information 
Sequence No.:  269737 
EQS News ID:  1720669 
 
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