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Financial information
The past year ushered in a series of challenges for the companies in the fuel sector. The decisions made by us have demonstrated that we are able to take rapid steps to adapt to a demanding environment and ensure the desired profitability for our projects.
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Segment performance
The segmental management model we have implemented enhances management efficiency, delivering cost and revenue synergies across the organization.
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Letter from the Vice-President of the Board
2014 ushered in a series of challenges for the companies in the fuel sector. The decisions made by the LOTOS Group have demonstrated that we are able to take rapid steps to adapt to a demanding environment and ensure the desired profitability for our projects.
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Business environment
The key factor that had a strong impact on both the global and Polish petroleum markets in 2014, with significant consequences for the LOTOS Group’s performance, was the price of crude oil, which also determined the price of petroleum products.
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Strategic objectives
The LOTOS Group’s Strategy is designed to strengthen our position as a strong, innovative and efficient business which plays a major role in ensuring national energy security.
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Business model
Our operations consist in crude oil production and processing, as well as wholesale and retail sale of petroleum products, among which are: fuels (unleaded gasoline, diesel oil and light fuel oil), heavy fuel oil, bitumens, aviation fuel, naphtha, propane-butane LPG and base oils.
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Risk and opportunities
At the LOTOS Group, we identify a range of diverse risks, which may affect all areas of our business. The key risks in terms of their impact on our operations are the financial risks as well as risks affecting the exploration and production area. In the analysis of the risks, we also factor in issues related to sustainable development.
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Key data 2014
With revenue of ca. PLN 28.5bn in 2014, we rank fourth in the group of 500 largest businesses in Poland.
Integrated Annual Report 2014
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20. Cash and cash equivalents
PLN ’000 | Dec 31 2014 |
Dec 31 2013 (restated) |
Jan 31 2013 (restated) |
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Cash at bank | 345,493 | 494,729 | 265,473 |
Cash in hand | 400 | 335 | 342 |
Other cash | 2,322 | 775 | 289 |
Total cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position | 348,215 | 495,839 | 266,104 |
Overdraft facilities | (514,902) | (498,914) | (508,988) |
Total cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flow | (166,687) | (3,075) | (242,884) |
Cash at banks bears interest at variable rates linked to short-term interest rates prevailing on the interbank market. Short-term deposits are placed for a range of maturities, from one day to one month, depending on the Group’s current cash needs, and bear interest at interest rates set for them.
As at December 31st 2014, the amount of undrawn funds available to the Group under working capital facilities in respect of which all conditions precedent had been fulfilled (including the working capital facility provided by Bank Syndicate (4) (see Note 27.1) was PLN 676,138 thousand (December 31st 2013: PLN 683,147 thousand).
As at December 31st 2014, cash in bank accounts serving as security for the LOTOS Group’s liabilities was PLN 3,197 thousand (December 31st 2013: PLN 2,629 thousand).
The Notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the statements.
(This is a translation of a document originally issued in Polish)