INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

September 8, 2023

REGULATED INFORMATION

20% INCREASE IN RECURRING OPERATING INCOME ALMOST 100% OCCUPANCY RATE MAINTAINED

TEXAF's Board of Directors has approved the consolidated financial statements (based on IFRS as adopted in the European Union) for the six months to June 30, 2023. These interim financial statements are unaudited.

HIGHLIGHTS OF FIRST-HALF 2023

  • Regarding the macroeconomic situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the mining sector continues to drive the GDP growth in 2023 (+6.8% expected in 2023 vs. +8.9% in 2022). But the acceleration in inflation (+14.8% expected on average over 2023 vs. 9.3% in 2022), linked to the surge of public spending, led to a 20% fall in the Congolese franc against the USD between the beginning and end of the half-year. Liquidity in the banking sector remains good, enabling the Group to take out a new 10 million USD loan at a 7% fixed rate over 6 years to finance its real estate investments.
  • Sales reached a new high of 14.1 million EUR (+ 7.9%).
  • The sandstone quarry, whose business is cyclical, saw its sales increase by 24% compared with the 1st half of 2022, mainly supported by higher prices.
  • In real estate, rents rose by 5.1%, following a general indexation of 5% and the revision of certain leases. The occupancy rate remained close to 100%.
  • The group's two largest projects, "Promenade des Artistes" (94 apartments) and "Silikin Village Phase III" (6,000 m2 gross), are progressing well and should be delivered respectively at the end of the year for Silikin Village Phase III and in the first half of 2024 for Promenade des Artistes.
  • SILIKIN VILLAGE, which develops the Group's digital business, has positioned itself as a key player in the digital development of the DRC. Not only are official visits and events multiplying, but the premises are all rented out and it has obtained a subsidy from a program financed by the World Bank for the construction and animation of its Phase III, which should make it the largest hub in Central Africa.
  • The agreement announced with the WIOCC group (www.wiocc.net www.openaccessdc.net) for the construction and management in SILIKIN VILLAGE of the first neutral, international-standard data centre in the DRC is nearing completion and the first racks should be installed by the end of this year.
  • Operating expenses decreased as a % of sales, positively impacted by a reduction in rental income tax (from 22% to 12%) and changes in sandstone inventories, which offset the increase in personnel costs and write-downs on VAT receivables following the depreciation of the Congolese franc.
  • Overall, recurring EBITDA rose by 12.5% to EUR 6,915 k, and recurring operating income by 19.6% to EUR 4,885 k. Net income group share fell by -19.7% to EUR 3,944 k, compared with 1er half 2022, which had benefited from an exceptionally high reduction in provisions for deferred taxes.

In k EUR

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Half-year recurring operating

result

4.193

4.540

3.869

4.083

4.885

As % of turnover

37%

39%

33%

29%

32%

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REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES

The Group is developing a real estate services business in Kinshasa. It rents out, manages and provides services to residents of its own residential and business park.

  • Contribution of real estate activities to consolidated income:

REAL ESTATE (000 EUR)

30-06-19

30-06-20

30-06-21

30-06-22

30-06-23

Revenue from ordinary activities

9.501

9.797

9.579

10.948

11.451

Recurring operating result

4.728

4.865

4.369

4.586

4.909

Operating result

4.728

4.865

4.324

4.561

4.753

Result before deferred taxes

3.518

3.607

3.219

3.267

3.151

Net result (Group's share)

4.327

3.047

3.112

4.991

3.545

  • Rental income rose by 4.6% to EUR 11,451 k. This increase is due to the following factors:
    o Rents have generally been indexed up to 5%, to be applied on the anniversary date of the contracts, and some rents have been revised upwards.
    o In addition, the occupancy rate for both offices and residential units remained close to 100%, showing great stability compared with the previous year.
  • Recurring operating income rose by 7% to EUR 4,909 k, due to the following main factors: o Good control of direct operating costs.
    o The reduction in rental income tax from 22% to 12% following a decision by the city of Kinshasa.
    o A reduction in security costs due to a review of the number of police officers needed to defend the Group's assets against plundering attempts on the Kinsuka land and the flood-prone, unbuildable areas of the Utexafrica concession.
    o The leverage effect on depreciation, which remained stable compared with the previous period.
    o However, these positive effects were partially offset by foreign exchange losses on VAT receivables expressed in Congolese francs.

The two construction projects "Promenade des Artistes" and "Silikin Village phase III" are progressing well, but have been affected by construction delays, mainly due to late deliveries of materials. Promenade des Artistes is a 94- apartment development in a car-free,above-ground neighbourhood; it should be available for rental in the first quarter of 2024, at a total investment of 24 million EUR. Silikin Village III is a 6,000 m2 project featuring furnished offices, co-working spaces, shared meeting rooms and an auditorium. The first building is scheduled for delivery in December 2023. The total cost of the project is estimated at around 14 million EUR, including interior fittings and furniture.

Job-site Promenade des Artistes

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DIGITAL BUSINESS

The digital business currently consists of a 2.1 million EUR investment in the Partech Africa fund (estimated value), a 49% stake in the data center currently under construction, and the operation of the SILIKIN VILLAGE in Kinshasa.

Contribution of digital business

DIGITAL ( EUR 000)

30-06-19

30-06-20

30-06-21

30-06-22

30-06-23

Revenue from ordinary activities

0

20

25

142

Recurring operating result

-97

-84

-171

-83

Operating result

-97

-84

-171

-83

Result before deferred taxes

-97

-84

-171

-85

Net result (Group's share)

-97

-84

-171

-85

  • SILIKIN VILLAGE is developing Kinshasa's digital economy hub, which will bring together on a single site, training, incubation and hosting activities for start-ups and international companies looking to expand in the DRC. It will be developed around the SILIKIN CAMPUS, launched in January 2020, which is a place for teaching, seminars and conferences focused on digital and entrepreneurship. The attractiveness of the concept has led to the refurbishment in 2021 of 1,000 m2 of offices and meeting rooms to accommodate start-up's and small structures wishing to integrate into the SILIKIN VILLAGE. As mentioned above, a third phase of 6,000 m2 is currently under construction and should be available by the end of 2023.
  • Segment results for the digital business do not include the EUR 708 k rental income generated by these buildings. They only include the digital business share of events revenues, as well as a management fee for managing the rental units.
  • In 2022, the TEXAF group had announced the construction of the DRC's first neutral data center in SILIKIN VILLAGE, in association with the WIOCC group. Construction is progressing well, with the first phase scheduled for completion by the end of 2023. The data center will be carrier-neutral and open-access, to maximize interconnection opportunities for all customers. It will be designed and operated to international standards, such as Uptime Institute Tier III, ISO 9001 and PCI-DSS.

In a very short space of time, SILIKIN VILLAGE has become Kinshasa's meeting point for digital and entrepreneurial activities.

3D view of Silikin Village III

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QUARRYING ACTIVITY

CARRIGRES operates a sandstone crusher quarry located 10 km from downtown Kinshasa.

  • Contribution of quarrying to consolidated income:

CARRIGRES (EUR 000)

30-06-19

30-06-20

30-06-21

30-06-22

30-06-23

Revenue from ordinary activities

1.003

1.186

1.280

2.196

2.725

Recurring operating result

-109

244

68

247

741

Operating result

-109

244

68

247

741

Result before deferred taxes

36

362

164

264

573

Net profit (Group's share)

67

373

218

335

629

  • Quarry sales rose by 24.1% compared with the first half of 2022, mainly due to an increase in the average price from EUR 12.6 to EUR 15.6. In volume terms, sales rose by 0.4% to 174,447 tonnes. This good sales performance and the upward trend in prices should continue until the end of the year.
  • Operating income rose to 741 k EUR (vs. EUR 247 k in the 1st half 2022). This result was positively impacted by a EUR 144 k increase in sandstone inventories. This is a non-cash item.
  • Given CARRIGRES' strong cash position, net income, including financial income, came to EUR 629 k (vs. EUR 294 k).

HOLDING

  • Contribution of holding activities to consolidated income:

HOLDING (EUR 000)

30-06-19

30-06-20

30-06-21

30-06-22

30-06-23

Revenue from ordinary activities

0

0

0

0

0

Recurring operating result

-426

-472

-484

-579

-682

Operating result

-357

-472

-484

-579

-682

Result before deferred taxes

-129

-249

-220

-329

-236

Net result (Group's share)

-240

-169

-137

-242

-145

  • Expenses amount EUR 682 k, rising due to one additional headcount and higher variable compensations for executive directors.
  • Net income is - EUR 145 k, rising +97 k EUR on the 1st half-year 2022, reflecting the increase in financial income.

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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE TEXAF GROUP (in EUR thousands)

(Unaudited)

000 EUR

30.06.2021

30.06.2022

30.06.2023

Revenue from ordinary activities

Other recurring operating income

Recurring operating expenses

Recurring EBITDA (1)

y-1

Amortisation and Depreciation

Recurring operating income (EBIT) (1)

y-1

Non-recurring operating items

Operating result (EBIT) (1)

y-1

Financial income and expenses

Result before tax (from continuing operations)

y-1

Current taxes

Result before deferred taxes

Deferred taxes

Net result after tax

Consolidated net result

y-1

Per share

Recurring operating income (in EUR)

Operating income in EUR

Consolidated net income (Group share) in EUR

Number of shares outstanding

10.854

13.121

14.152

932

859

883

-6.153

-7.831

-8.120

5.633

6.148

6.915

-10%

9%

12%

-1.765

-2.066

-2.030

3.869

4.083

4.885

-15%

6%

20%

-45

-25

-157

3.823

4.058

4.728

-16%

6%

17%

-20

-60

-13

3.803

3.997

4.715

-16%

5%

18%

-724

-966

-1.311

3.079

3.032

3.404

37

1.892

543

3.115

4.924

3.947

3.109

4.913

3.944

-1%

58%

-20%

1,055

1,114

1,332

1,043

1,107

1,290

0,848

1,340

1,076

3.666.556

3.666.556

3.666.556

  1. EBITDA: EBIT plus depreciation and amortization but excluding changes in provisions and write-downs and reversals of write-downs on current assets. EBIT: Net income to which are added current and deferred income taxes and financial income and expenses, including foreign exchange variations. Non- recurring items: income or expenses which are not expected to recur in each accounting period, such as: gains or losses on disposals of fixed assets, write- downs or reversals of write-downs on fixed assets, costs linked to major restructuring, takeovers or disposals of business (e.g. redundancy costs, plant closure costs, commissions paid to third parties to acquire or dispose of a business, etc.).

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