As of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023, the Group recorded liabilities for all pending legal matters that were probable and reasonably estimable in the amount of RUB 726 and RUB 908 ($10.4) respectively.
As of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023, the Group was subject to various legal and regulatory matters that have arisen in the normal course of business. Related claims amounted to RUB 813 and RUB 264 ($3), respectively. The Group has not recognized a liability in respect of those claims because management does not believe that the Group has incurred a probable material loss by reason of any of those matters.
Environment and Current Economic Situation
The Group has principal operations in Russia, and smaller, early-stage businesses that operate internationally. Current geopolitical tensions and their impact on the Russian and global economy have created an exceptionally challenging environment for the Group’s business, team and shareholders.
These developments have adversely impacted (and may in the future materially adversely impact) the macroeconomic climate in Russia, resulting in volatility of the ruble, currency controls, materially increased interest rates and inflation and a potential contraction in consumer spending, as well as the withdrawal of foreign businesses and suppliers from the Russian market. In addition, laws or regulations may be adopted that may adversely affect the Group’s non-Russian shareholders and the value of the shares they hold in the Group. For additional details on the Group’s risk exposure, see the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Taxes are subject to review and investigation by a number of authorities authorized by law to impose fines and penalties. Although the Group believes it has provided adequately for all tax liabilities based on its understanding of the tax legislation, the above factors may create tax risks for the Group. As of June 30, 2023, except for the unrecognized tax benefits described in Note 9, the Group accrued RUB 12,772 ($146.7) (RUB 10,913 as of December 31, 2022) for contingencies related to non-income taxes and fees, including penalties and interest of RUB 3,417 ($39.3) and RUB 2,439 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, as a component of other accrued liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, the Group has identified possible contingencies related to non-income taxes and fees, which were not accrued. Such contingencies could materialize and require the Group to pay additional amounts of tax. As of June 30, 2023, the Group estimated such contingencies related to non-income taxes and fees, including penalties and interest, to be up to approximately RUB 41,362 ($475.2) (RUB 25,232 as of December 31, 2022).
Debt as of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023 consisted of the following:
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| | December 31, 2022 | | As of June 30, 2023 | | As of June 30, 2023 |
| | RUB | | RUB | | $ |
| | | | | | |
Loans | | 50,669 | | 92,002 | | 1,057.1 |
Convertible debt | | 522 | | 645 | | 7.4 |
Total debt | | 51,191 | | 92,647 | | 1,064.5 |
Less: current portion | | (21,306) | | (68,764) | | (790.1) |
Total debt, non-current portion | | 29,885 | | 23,883 | | 274.4 |
Loans
In 2022, the Group funded the cash component of the convertible notes primarily by means of a RUB-denominated commercial loan in the amount of RUB 49,885 maturing in June 2025. In June 2023, the Group partially repaid the loan in the amount of RUB 20,000.
In February 2023, the Group also signed a loan agreement. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Group received proceeds in the amount of RUB 80,000 and repaid RUB 20,000 under the loan agreement. As of June 30, 2023, the debt under the agreement amounted to RUB 46,000 maturing in 2023 and RUB 14,000 maturing in 2025-2028.