Interim / Quarterly Report • Sep 25, 2019
Interim / Quarterly Report
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Interim report for the 1st half year from january 1, to june 30, 2019
| EUR millions | 1/1 - 6/30/2019 | 1/1 - 6/30/2018 | Sales broken down by region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated revenues | 107.1 | 121.0 | |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment losses (EBITDA) |
6.7 | 7.7 | Q2 / 2019 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | -0.3 | 0.9 | 14 % |
| Consolidated profit/loss for the year | 0.5 | -0.1 | |
| Free cash flow | -6.8 | -23.0 | 46 % |
| Earnings per share (diluted in EUR) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 40 % |
| 6/30/2019 | 12/31/2018 | ||
| Total equity and liabilities | 201.0 | 213.1 | |
| Consolidated equity | 15.5 | 25.0 | |
| Equity ratio (in %) | 7.7 | 11.7 | Q2 / 20181 |
| Number of employees | 918 | 888 | 12 % |
| Information on the Gigaset share | Q2 / 2019 | Q2 / 2018 | 42 % 46 % |
| Closing price in EUR (at the end of the period) | 0.40 | 0.60 | |
| Peak price in EUR (in the period) | 0.53 | 0.79 | |
| Lowest price in EUR (in the period) | 0.27 | 0.54 | |
| Number of shares in circulation (at the end of the period) | 132,455,896 | 132,455,896 | |
| Market capitalization in EUR million (at the end of the period) | 52.98 | 80.17 | Germany Europe Rest of World |
This interim financial report is not certified. The interim financial report includes statements and information regarding Gigaset AG relating to future periods. These statements regarding the future represent estimates that were made based on all information available when the interim financial report was prepared. If the assumptions underlying the forecasts should prove inaccurate, the actual developments and results can deviate from current expectations. The Company does not accept any responsibility
to update the statements included in this interim financial report outside of the provisions governing publication stipulated under the law.
Amounts included in tables and percentages in this interim financial report (monetary units, percentages) can differ from the mathematically correct values due to rounding differences.
1 The prior-year figures differ from the 2018 half-yearly Report, as the segment classification was changed. The Europe segment previously included both countries that are members of the EU as well as other countries in Europe. The Rest of World segment includes countries that are in Europe but which are not EU members and other countries in the world (third countries).
Gigaset AG is a global enterprise operating in the area of telecommunications. The Company is headquartered in Munich and has a highly automated production site in Bocholt, Germany. Gigaset engaged in sales activities in 53 countries in the first half of 2019. As of June 30, 2019, the Company had 918 employees.
The Group is broadly positioned on the international market with its operations in the four segments Phones, Smartphones, Smart Home and Professional. Observed on a regional basis, the Company is divided into the segments Germany, Europe (excluding Germany), and Rest of World, whereby most of its revenues are generated in Europe, in particular in the most important European markets for the Company (EU6): Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Netherlands.
Gigaset's core business in the Phones segment focuses on the production and distribution of DECT cordless telephones. DECT is the most successful telecommunications standard for cordless telephones worldwide. In this area, Gigaset is the market leader in the most important European markets. High market penetration is a key factor behind the Company's success. Nearly all of the Company's products are manufactured in the highly automated plant in Bocholt.
Gigaset has also been active in the segment for mobile devices since financial year 2015. The Company has since then positioned itself in the entry-level segment for smartphones and taken up price points between EUR 119.00 and EUR 279.00 over various products. The goal of the current product strategy is to develop the market successively over the entry-level segment and to win over the trust and interest of customers with feature-rich smartphones at attractive prices. An important part of this strategy is the promise of the familiar Gigaset quality also with smartphones. With the introduction of the GS185 in May 2018 – the first smartphone manufactured in Germany – the Company has taken a major step in this direction and created a unique selling point for its product offering.
Security and alarm solutions are developed and marketed for private households in the Smart Home segment. The solutions from the Smart Security, Smart Comfort, and Smart Care business lines concentrate on the protection of condominiums and houses, more comfort in one's own home, and assistive systems for the elderly. In the third quarter of 2018, Gigaset began advertising special Smart Care products (assistive systems for the elderly). Gigaset relies on a modular, sensor-based system that enables users to maintain a constant connection with their home via smartphone and supported by the cloud. The portfolio of sensors is continuously expanded, while on the software side progress is being made with the integration of third-party systems in order to increase the users' comfort.
The Professional segment offers business customers a broad range of desk telephones and mobile components for SMEs with up to 250 users. Due to the high level of consultation for commercial products, these are distributed solely over systems vendors (value added resellers) and primarily in European markets. Here as well, Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands represent the most important sales markets. The Professional segment is the Company's second-largest revenue pillar.
In the view of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), the German economy is experiencing a downturn. According to the current Economic Outlook of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, economic momentum slowed further in the past few months and German companies are considerably more pessimistic about the future. The high level of uncertainty with regard to economic policy around the world also may have contributed to this. A decrease in gross domestic product is even becoming evident for the second quarter. Against this backdrop, the experts at the IfW now expect a lower rate of growth of 0.6% in the current year (spring forecast: 1%) and 1.6% in the coming year (spring forecast: 1.8%) than they had forecasted in the spring. Aggregate production will likely be on the rise again in the second half of the year, albeit at a moderate pace. The fact that private consumption will likely increase again noticeably with further sharply rising income after having taken a breather in the second quarter in light of the very high rate of growth at the beginning of the year speaks in favor of this. Exports, which recently lagged clearly behind the very robust global economic expansion, should also gradually bounce back again. In contrast, in light of the clouded prospects for sales and earnings, the IfW no longer expects any major stimulus from business investments. The slower economic trend will also have an effect on the labor market. In particular, more and more companies in manufacturing industries plan to reduce the number of employees.2
The market for cordless telephones in Germany declined by 5.6% with respect to unit volume in the first half of 2019 compared with the first half of 2018. Based on revenues, the market decline amounts to 2.2% year-on-year. Gigaset further increased its share of this market to 47.2% in terms of units.
The market for cordless telephones in France declined with respect to revenues by 14.9% in the first half of 2019 compared with the first half of 2018. Gigaset held on to its position in this difficult environment and increased its market share by 1.1% in the first half of 2019 compared with the first half of 2018.
The market in the most important European markets observed by Gigaset (Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Netherlands) shrank by 7.6% with respect to revenues in the first half of 2019 compared with the first half of 2018. Overall, Gigaset defended its market share in terms of units and revenues and remains the European market leader at 35.9% and 36.7% respectively. The expansion of the HX portfolio on the basis of IP technology as well as addressing demographic issues (aging of society) by means of a corresponding portfolio for people in the second half of their life under the Signet "life series" are of particular importance for Gigaset.
10Consolidated balance sheet
2 IfW 2019: Economic Outlook of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy No. 56 (2019/Q2) (https:// www.ifw-kiel.de/de/publikationen/ kieler-konjunkturberichte/2019/ deutsche-konjunktur-im-sinkflug-0/)
According to the market research institute GfK, global smartphone revenues remained solid in 2018, as the premium trend continued to boost growth. In numbers, that corresponds to an increase of 5% to USD 522 billion. However, demand for smartphones fell by 3% to 1.44 billion devices sold worldwide in 2018 compared with the previous year. The majority of total expenditures in the global market for technical consumer goods can be attributed to smartphones in the past year. For 2019, the experts at GfK expect only minor growth of around 1%.4 In the first half of the year, Gigaset observed relatively steady demand for its own products.
Revenues in the global Smart Home market amounted to around EUR 49.6 billion in 2018. According to a forecast by Statista, revenues will increase in the current year to EUR 65 billion and reach a market volume of just under EUR 136 billion in 2023. That corresponds to revenue growth of 20.1% for the year (CAGR 2019-2023). The penetration rate will be 7.7% in 2019 and is expected to reach 18.1% in 2023. The average proceeds for each existing Smart Home currently amount to EUR 110.87. In a global comparison, it can be seen that most revenues are generated in the U.S.A. (roughly EUR 25 billion in 2019).5
The telecommunications market for business customers is characterized by a persistent trend in favor of IP-based communications and telephony, given a simultaneous increase in cloud-based communications systems. In the long term, it is expected that successive crowding out of traditional transmission technologies will take place by 2023 and the use of IP or cloud-based systems will increase to approximately 75% based on a total volume of around 131 million terminals.6 The market for multi-cell communications systems on the basis of VoWLAN (Voice over Wireless LAN) is also of special interest. Over the course of time, an anticipated market value of EUR 33 million will be reached in 2023.7 This positive development also opens up opportunities for Gigaset to increase the range of implementation possibilities for its portfolio with future product offerings.
10Consolidated balance sheet
13 Notes to the interim financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2019
3 (Source: European Information Technology Observatory (EITO); gfu)
In the first half of 2019, shares of Gigaset AG scored a price gain of 33%. Starting at an opening price of EUR 0.30, the share trended considerably better than the market as a whole in the first few weeks of 2019 and reached its peak for the reporting period with a closing price of EUR 0.53 on February 8, 2019. In the second quarter, the share eventually fluctuated between EUR 0.32 and EUR 0.49 and closed the last trading day of June 28, 2019, at EUR 0.40. The DAX rose by 17.42% in the first half of 2019, while the SDAX even rose by 19.65%. The Gigaset share's average Xetra daily volumes increased considerably in the first half of 2019 to 54,575 shares compared with the first half of the previous year (24,789 shares). Due to the low free float, the Gigaset share is subject to greater price fluctuations, even due to smaller transactions.
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The Gigaset Group's revenues amounted to EUR 107.1 million in the first six months of financial year 2019 (prior year: EUR 121.0 million) in an industry environment that continued to be challenging. This corresponds to a decrease in revenues of -11.5% compared with the previous year, whereby revenues from core business activities were subject to the usual seasonal fluctuations in the consumer business.
The decrease in revenues in the first half of 2019 can be attributed to a further decrease of EUR 9.4 million or 11.0% to EUR 76.4 million in the Phones segment. In the Professional segment, revenues amounted to EUR 24.9 million in the first half of 2019. This corresponded to a 12.3% decrease in revenues year-on-year. Revenues in the Smart Home segment increased year-on-year by 14.3% to EUR 1.6 million. At EUR 4.2 million, revenues in the Smartphones segment in the first half of the year fell short of revenues for the first half of the previous year (prior year: EUR 5.4 million).
| Revenues in EUR millions | H1 2019 | H1 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phones | 76.4 | 85.8 | -11.0% |
| Smartphones | 4.2 | 5.4 | -22.2% |
| Smart Home | 1.6 | 1.4 | 14.3% |
| Professional | 24.9 | 28.4 | -12.3% |
| Gigaset Total | 107.1 | 121.0 | -11.5% |
The decrease in the Phones segment followed the general market trend in Europe. However, Gigaset increased its market share by 2.0% in terms of units and by 0.6% based on revenues in the market for cordless telephones in the EU6 area, whereby the market share was increased by 1.1% in terms of units and by 1.1% based on revenues in France. Gigaset also expanded its share of the market in Italy (by 2.9% in terms of units and by 3.5% based on revenues). In the Netherlands, the market share increased by 4.1% in terms of units and by 3.6% based on revenues. Thus, Gigaset also continued to underscore its premium position in the EU6 area with a market share of 35.9% in terms of units and 36.7% based on revenues.
The Smartphones segment declined in the first half of 2019 with a decrease in revenues of EUR 1.2 million. Gigaset intends to further expand its position in the smartphone market in financial year 2019.
Compared with the first half of the previous year, the Smart Home segment exhibited a further positive trend. The market for Smart Home systems & services in Western Europe is still considered to be promising.
The Business Customers segment exhibited a negative trend compared with the first half of the previous year. In particular the decreases in revenues in France, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland influenced the decrease with a total of EUR 4.3 million, offset by increases in Germany and Austria with a total of EUR 1.1 million. The focus currently lies on further expanding the market position by expanding the product portfolio.
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Revenues by sales region developed as follows:
| Revenues in EUR millions | H1 2019 | H1 20188 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 48.9 | 50.9 | -3.9% |
| Europe (excluding Germany) | 43.3 | 55.4 | -21.9% |
| Rest of World | 14.9 | 14.7 | +1.0% |
| Gigaset Total | 107.1 | 121.0 | -11.5 % |
The decrease in revenues in Germany can be attributed largely to the negative market trend in the Phones segment. The market decline in the Phones segment was likewise felt all over Europe. The remaining areas will be further expanded to offset the decline in this segment.
Revenues by geographical region developed as follows:
| Revenues in EUR millions | H1 2019 | H1 20188 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 55.9 | 59.6 | -6.3% |
| Europe (excluding Germany) | 40.6 | 49.1 | -17.3% |
| Rest of World | 10.6 | 12.3 | -13.6% |
| Gigaset Total | 107.1 | 121.0 | -11.5% |
The change in the portfolio of finished goods and work in progress amounted to EUR -3.0 million as of June 30, 2019 (prior year: EUR +2.6 million). The changes can be attributed mainly to the reduction in finished goods as of the reporting date. The cost of materials for raw materials, merchandise, finished goods and purchased services was EUR 50.0 million in the first half of 2019, decreasing by 18.2% compared with the prior-year comparative value of EUR 61.1 million. The cost of materials rate fell from 49.5% to 48.1%, including changes in inventories.
Gross profit, comprising revenues less the cost of materials and including the change in the portfolio of finished work and work in progress decreased compared with the previous year from EUR 62.5 million to EUR 54.0 million. The gross profit margin with respect to revenues decreased to 50.5% in the first half of 2019 compared with 51.6% in the first half of the previous year.
At EUR 3.3 million, other own work capitalized fell EUR 1.8 million short of the previous year's level and mainly included costs related to the development of new products.
Other operating income amounted to EUR 9.3 million. (prior year: EUR 6.3 million). In 2019, the legal dispute regarding the SKW anti-trust law investigation was concluded with a positive outcome, resulting in other operating income in the amount of EUR 3.3 million. There are no more liability risks associated with this individual matter. For further comments, please refer to the report on opportunities and risk in the management report.
At EUR 29.3 million, personnel expenses for wages, salaries, social security contributions and old age pensions were down 5.4% compared with the first half of 2018 (EUR 30.9 million). The decrease can be attributed mainly to lower expenses for pensions. The personnel cost rate increased to 27.3% (prior year: 25.6%).
Other operating expenses fell to EUR 30.7 million in the first half of 2019 after amounting to EUR 35.4 million in the first half of 2018. The reduction in expenses can be attributed primarily to cost reductions of EUR 1.8 million for marketing expenses, EUR 1.4 million in foreign exchange losses, EUR 0.6 million in rents for buildings, EUR 0.6 million in expenses from the loaning of employees and EUR 0.5 million in freight and transport expenses.
8 The prior-year figures differ from the 2018 half-yearly Report, as the segment classification was changed. The Europe segment previously included both countries that are members of the EU as well as other countries in Europe. The Rest of World segment includes countries that are in Europe but which are not EU members and other countries in the world (third countries).
At EUR 6.7 million, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment losses (EBITDA) were slightly lower than in the first half of 2018 (EUR 7.7 million). Taking into account scheduled depreciation and amortization charges in the amount of EUR 7.0 million (prior year: EUR 6.8 million), earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to EUR -0.3 million (prior year: EUR 0.9 million).
EBIT in conjunction with the financial result of EUR 0.6 million (prior year: EUR -0.4 million) led to a result from ordinary activities of EUR 0.3 million (prior year: EUR 0.5 million).
The consolidated profit/loss for the year amounted to EUR 0.5 million as of June 30, 2019 (prior year: EUR -0.1 million).
This resulted in earnings per share of EUR 0.00 (basic/diluted) (prior year: EUR -0.00 (basic/diluted)).
| Cashflow in EUR millions | H1 2019 | H1 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Cashflows from operating activities | -0.2 | -16.9 |
| Cashflows from investing activities | -6.6 | -6.1 |
| Free cashflow | -6.8 | -23.0 |
| Cashflows from financing activities | -1.3 | 4.8 |
In the first half of the year, the Gigaset Group had to record a cash outflow from operating activities in the amount of EUR -0.2 million (prior year: EUR -16.9 million). The cash outflow typical for the first half of the year was characterized by the seasonal business. Whereas the decrease in cash resources was greatest in the first quarter due to the repayment of liabilities to suppliers resulting from the Christmas shopping season, cash requirements were lower in the second quarter. Net cash inflows are traditionally generated in the second half of the year during the Christmas shopping season. The outflow of cash resources from operating activities, which was lower than in the first half of the previous year, was characterized in particular by smaller disbursements for trade payables.
Cash outflow from investing activities amounted to EUR -6.6 million and thus exceeded the previous year's level of EUR -6.1 million. The clear majority of the payments in the current and past financial year constituted capital expenditures in noncurrent assets.
Thus, free cashflow amounted to EUR -6.8 million compared with EUR -23.0 million in the first half of the previous year.
The cash outflow/inflow from financing activities amounted to EUR -1.3 million as of June 30, 2019 (prior year: EUR 4.8 million). In the previous year, cashflows from financing activities included the first disbursement from a credit facility, which led to positive cash inflows. In the current reporting period, the interest paid for the new credit facility as well as the initial application of IRFS 16 led to a negative cashflow from financing activities. Due to the introduction of IFRS 16 in 2019, all leases are capitalized in the balance sheet and therefore a lease liability is also recognized. For the first time, interest attributable to lease liabilities paid had a negative impact of EUR -0.6 million on cashflows from financing activities in 2019.
Please refer to the cashflow statement presented in the notes for a detailed presentation of changes in cash and cash equivalents.
Cashflow included changes in exchange rates in the amount of EUR -0.0 million (prior year: EUR -0.1 million).
Cash and cash equivalents amounted to EUR 28.9 million as of June 30, 2019 (prior year: EUR 30.8 million).
The Gigaset Group's total assets amounted to EUR 201.0 million as of June 30, 2019, and therefore decreased by 5.7% compared with December 31, 2018.
Noncurrent assets increased by EUR 9.4 million to EUR 82.6 million compared with December 31, 2018. Capital expenditures in property, plant and equipment slightly exceeded depreciation and amortization and disposals; as a result, property, plant and equipment increased by EUR 0.3 million compared with December 31, 2018. In contrast, intangible assets remained nearly constant at a value of EUR 31.0 million compared with December 31, 2019. Due to the initial application of IFRS 16 on January 1, 2019, all leases are shown in the statement of financial position; as a result, right-of-use assets were accounted for in the amount of EUR 4.5 million. Capitalized lease obligations are recognized at present value in consideration of depreciation charges.
Financial assets fell by EUR 0.7 million from EUR 8.7 million to EUR 8.0 million. The determination of the fair value of the financial investment in Gigaset Mobile Pte. Ltd. led to an impairment loss. In accordance with the provisions of IFRS 9, Gigaset Mobile Pte. Ltd. represents a financial investment in equity instruments whose fair value changes are recognized through other comprehensive income (FVOCI measurement category with no recycling) directly in equity.
Deferred tax assets amounted to EUR 15.5 million as of the reporting date June 30, 2019, after amounting to EUR 10.2 million on December 31, 2018. The increase can be explained by a change in the interest rate for the measurement of pension obligations as of June 30, 2019.
Current assets represented 58.9% of total assets. Compared with December 31, 2018, they decreased by EUR 21.5 million and amounted to EUR 118.5 million. Inventories increased by EUR 0.4 million to EUR 33.1 million. Gigaset's warehouses are normally at their lowest level at year-end after the Christmas shopping season and are consequently restocked over the course of the year. Trade receivables decreased by EUR 8.6 million to EUR 32.2 million. Other assets decreased by EUR 5.2 million to EUR 23.8 million. The portfolio of cash and cash equivalents decreased from EUR 36.9 million to now EUR 28.9 million compared with December 31, 2018. Please refer to the statement of cashflows in the notes for a breakdown of changes in cash and cash equivalents.
The Gigaset Group's equity amounted to around EUR 15.5 million as of June 30, 2019, and is thus EUR 9.5 million lower than at the beginning of the year. This corresponds to an equity ratio of 7.7%. Due to the decrease in the discount rate from 1.83% to now 1.19% for pension obligations accounted for, a net actuarial loss of EUR -8.8 million was recognized directly in equity. Furthermore, changes in exchange rates were recognized directly in equity in the amount of EUR -0.1 million. Cashflow hedging resulted in a loss of EUR 0.4 million that was recognized directly in equity. A negative effect of EUR 0.7 million resulted from the fair-value measurement of the financial instruments held by the Gigaset Group as of the reporting date June 30, 2019. The consolidated profit of EUR 0.5 million for the year had the effect of increasing equity.
Total liabilities, 44% of which were current, amounted to EUR 185.5 million and therefore turned out to be EUR 2.6 million less than at the beginning of the year.
Noncurrent liabilities mainly included pension obligations, financial liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities as well as noncurrent provisions for personnel expenses and provisions for guarantees. This also included lease liabilities recognized for the first time under the IFRS 16 Standard to be newly applied in 2019. Noncurrent liabilities increased by EUR 12.4 million to EUR 104.5 million. The increase in noncurrent liabilities can be attributed mainly to the increased pension obligations as well as to lease obligations that were recognized for the first time.
At EUR 80.9 million, current liabilities were around 15.6% lower than at the end of the year on December 31, 2018. The decrease in provisions of EUR 4.2 million resulted primarily from lower provisions for volume discounts in the amount of EUR 2.2 million and the reduction of provisions for licenses in the amount of EUR 0.9 million. Trade payables decreased seasonally from EUR 47.4 million to EUR 39.0 million. The current portion of the credit facility raised in 2018 is shown under financial liabilities as of June 30, 2019. The loan was entirely noncurrent in nature as of December 31, 2018, and was therefore shown under noncurrent liabilities. The line item Lease liabilities includes the current portion of leases accounted for under IFRS 16 for the first time in 2019. Tax liabilities decreased by EUR 5.7 million in the current financial year from EUR 15.0 million to EUR 9.3 million. The reduction in liabilities can be attributed to payments on corporate income and trade taxes. Other liabilities as of June 30, 2019, amounted to EUR 13.6 million (prior year: EUR 15.2 million) and comprise mainly liabilities for wages and salaries, value added tax and other liabilities.
As a general rule, all entrepreneurial activities involve risk. This includes the risk that corporate goals will not be achieved due to external or internal events as well as a result of actions and decisions; in extreme cases, a company's ability to continue as a going concern can be jeopardized. Gigaset's risk policy consists of taking advantage of existing opportunities and limiting the associated risks with the use of appropriate instruments.
Detailed information regarding Gigaset's opportunities and risks is presented in Gigaset's 2018 Annual Report. All in all there were no significant changes in the first half of 2019 except for the matter presented in the following paragraph.
However, we would like to point out the following individual matter regarding the SKW anti-trust law investigation. Gigaset AG's legal dispute with SKW Stahl-Metallurgie Holding AG as well as with SKW Stahl-Metallurgie GmbH ended in a settlement on May 21, 2019. Gigaset AG has already received the entire agreed settlement amount of EUR 4.6 million from SKW Stahl-Metallurgie Holding AG. The costs of the legal dispute that were not included in the settlement must still be compensated between the parties.
The process of the Group-wide, systematic risk management system is described in detail in Gigaset AG's combined management report in the 2018 Annual Report.
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The Supervisory Board of Gigaset AG has appointed Thomas Schuchardt as CFO and member of the Company's Executive Board, effective as of August 13, 2019. Mr. Schuchardt had previously held the position of financial director at Gigaset Communications GmbH from January 1, 2019 onwards and will now serve on the Executive Board of Gigaset AG. His contract as member of the Executive Board runs for three years until 2022.
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The Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) is downgrading its outlook and expects a slightly weakened expansion of the global economy. The increase in global production, calculated based on purchasing power parities, is estimated to be 3.6 percent. Thus, the forecasts for 2018 and 2019 were each lowered by 0.2 percentage points.
Furthermore, the institute expects that the utilization of capacities in the advanced economies will increase. The economy in the United States should also pick up momentum, whereas the upswing in the euro zone will continue at a slower pace. In the European context, the economy in the United Kingdom will be burdened by Brexit-related uncertainty. Internationally, a gradual decline in production growth is expected for China. The economic recovery in the remaining emerging markets continues, while the risks are simultaneously increasing. The largest risk for the global economy remains trade policy risks due to an increasing agitation characterized by protectionism in important economies.
The Group is basing its planning on the assumption that the global market for DECT cordless telephones will further decline in the future due to increased competition and the growing share of mobile communication. The price level should also further decline over the next few years.
Gigaset expects the sales volume of products in this segment to continue rising. This can also be inferred from a current study by Statista of expected smartphone sales volumes until 2023, according to which the worldwide sales volume is expected to rise to around 1.52 billion devices by 2023.9
Gigaset expects that Smart Home applications will develop more modestly than forecasted also in the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, individual studies and forecasts impart confidence. Current statistics from Statista show a forecast for revenue in the Smart Home Building Security segment in Germany until 2023. According to the study, revenues in this segment, which represents the majority of Gigaset's Smart Home portfolio, will be around EUR 3.56 billion in Germany in 2019 and increase to just under EUR 7 billion by 2023.10
Gigaset expects a further increase in significance for IP and cloud-based telephony in the area of business customer telephony. In Europe, the share of IP connections will grow steadily on the basis of installed telephony systems and further crowd out traditional transmission technology. Traditional (TDM-based) licenses are expected to only constitute around 25% in 2023.11 In addition to the stationary IP systems, in particular cloud-based telecommunication solutions are recording clear growth in the installed basis. Forecasts show a growth of these telecommunication solutions in the European context. In 2023, the installed basis will amount to an estimated 46.9 million IP connections.12
13 Notes to the interim financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2019
9 Statista 2019 IDC: Forecast regarding the sale of smartphones worldwide from 2010 to 2023 (in millions of units) (https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/ studie/12865/umfrage/prognose-zumabsatz-von-smartphones-weltweit/)
Gigaset continues to operate in a challenging market environment. The core market for telephones is subject to further price erosion. The new business segments must be expanded further before they can rank equally with the core business and completely offset the revenue decline.
This goal is being pursued and consistently implemented as part of the Agenda 2025 program. The intermediate goal of Agenda 2025 is to stabilize Gigaset's cordless phone business and preserve it as a stable source of revenues over the coming years. At the same time, the new business segments Professional, Smart Home and Smartphones will be expanded further and bolstered with investments in order to offset the revenue loss in the long term. The broader portfolio should diversify the company's business while also minimizing strategic risk.
The outlook remains unchanged, and Gigaset takes a positive view of the future and the company's performance in the remainder of the current financial year. However, the company is not immune to the effects of currently extremely volatile stock markets, escalating trade and tariff wars, the weakening of economic output in Germany, as well as fears of a worldwide recession. If the situation worsens further, consumers could be expected to cut back on spending. This would have a direct adverse effect on Gigaset – as part of the consumer goods industry – as well as on numerous other companies.
Gigaset hedged a large part of its U.S. dollar risk for 2019. In addition, the forecast is based on a USD/EUR exchange rate of 1.17 which we have been able to achieve in the current financial year. Based on the current exchange rate, we expect that we will continue to successfully hedge the exchange rate risk over the next year.
The Company's strategy to secure its financial stability is conservative. The Company continues to finance itself primarily from its operating business. In May 2018, Gigaset Communications GmbH, Bocholt, a subsidiary of Gigaset AG, entered into a loan agreement with a German regional bank as the syndicate manager with a term of 4.5 years and a total commitment of up to EUR 20 million. This financing is intended to be used to make the necessary investments in developing and expanding new products. At June 30, 2019, a total of EUR 13.5 million in investment funds had already been drawn down. In early August, another EUR 2.4 million was disbursed from the credit facility to finance the operating activities of Gigaset. Based on its planning, Gigaset expects that a positive balance of cash and cash equivalents will be on hand at the end of the year also after deduction of all outstanding payment obligations.
In 2019, Gigaset is continuing its operating strategy launched in 2016 without any changes. The entrepreneurial focus lies on expanding the product portfolio while simultaneously securing the Phones business. Research and development expenses will increase accordingly, whereby a portion of the expenses will be offset by strict cost management.
With a view to compensating the budgeted market decline in the Phones segment, which will be slowed by gains in market share, the expansion of activities, and the increase in revenues in the Smartphones, Smart Home, and Professional segments, the Company expects the following for the 2019 financial year:
Munich, September 25, 2019 The Executive Board of Gigaset AG
Klaus Weßing Thomas Schuchardt
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10Consolidated balance sheet
11 Consolidated statement of changes in equity
| € thousands | 01/01 - 06/30/2019 | 01/01 - 06/30/2018 |
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| Revenues | 107,068 | 121,031 |
| Change in inventories of finished goods and work in progress | -3,000 | 2,583 |
| Purchased good and services | -50,026 | -61,129 |
| Gross profit | 54,042 | 62,485 |
| Other own work capitalized | 3,339 | 5,165 |
| Other operating income | 9,290 | 6,347 |
| Personnel expenses | -29,268 | -30,938 |
| Other operating expenses | -30,742 | -35,400 |
| EBITDA | 6,661 | 7,659 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -6,984 | -6,794 |
| EBIT | -323 | 865 |
| Other interest and similar income | 1,297 | 157 |
| Interest and similar expenses | -705 | -555 |
| Net financial income | 592 | -398 |
| Result from ordinary activities | 269 | 467 |
| Income taxes | 198 | -612 |
| Consolidated profit/loss for the year | 467 | -145 |
| Earnings per ordinary share | ||
| - undiluted in EUR | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| - diluted in EUR | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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12 Consolidated statement of cashflows
| € thousands | 04/01 - 06/30/2019 | 04/01 - 06/30/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 61,252 | 69,911 |
| Change in inventories of finished goods and work in progress | -1,160 | 1,111 |
| Purchased good and services | -29,099 | -34,946 |
| Gross profit | 30,993 | 36,076 |
| Other own work capitalized | 1,842 | 2,646 |
| Other operating income | 6,437 | 3,454 |
| Personnel expenses | -14,422 | -15,994 |
| Other operating expenses | -16,317 | -20,169 |
| EBITDA | 8,533 | 6,013 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -3,482 | -3,479 |
| EBIT | 5,051 | 2,534 |
| Other interest and similar income | 1,290 | 8 |
| Interest and similar expenses | -348 | -283 |
| Net financial income | 942 | -275 |
| Result from ordinary activities | 5,993 | 2,259 |
| Income taxes | -1,441 | -879 |
| Consolidated profit for the year | 4,552 | 1,380 |
| Earnings per ordinary share | ||
| - undiluted in EUR | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| - diluted in EUR | 0.03 | 0.01 |
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| € thousands | 01/01 - 06/30/2019 | 01/01 - 06/30/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated profit/loss for the year | 467 | -145 |
| Items that may subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss | ||
| Currency changes | -65 | -467 |
| Cashflow hedges | -541 | 1,997 |
| Income taxes recognized on these items | 172 | -629 |
| Items that will not subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss | ||
| Revaluation effect, net liability under defined benefit plans | -12,945 | -1,009 |
| Financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOC I) |
-700 | 0 |
| Income taxes recognized on this item | 4,117 | 321 |
| Total changes recognized in other comprehensive income | -9,962 | 213 |
| Total recognized income and expense | -9,495 | 68 |
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12 Consolidated statement of cashflows
| € thousands | 04/01 - 06/30/2019 | 04/01 - 06/30/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated profit for the year | 4,552 | 1,380 |
| Items that may subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss | ||
| Currency changes | -65 | -242 |
| Cashflow hedges | -944 | 1,501 |
| Income taxes recognized on these items | 300 | -478 |
| Items that will not subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss | ||
| Revaluation effect, net liability under defined benefit plans | -5,876 | -1,009 |
| Financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOC I) |
-900 | 0 |
| Income taxes recognized on this item | 1,869 | 321 |
| Total changes recognized in other comprehensive income | -5,616 | 93 |
| Total recognized income and expense | -1,064 | 1,473 |
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11 Consolidated statement of changes in equity
12 Consolidated statement of cashflows
| € thousands | 06/30/2019 | 12/31/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Noncurrent assets | ||
| Intangible assets | 30,952 | 30,957 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 23,591 | 23,319 |
| Right-of-use assets | 4,484 | 0 |
| Financial assets | 7,986 | 8,686 |
| Deferred tax assets | 15,541 | 10,150 |
| Total noncurrent assets | 82,554 | 73,112 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventories | 33,101 | 32,720 |
| Trade receivables | 32,186 | 40,816 |
| Other assets | 23,820 | 29,016 |
| Tax refund claims | 428 | 471 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 28,915 | 36,939 |
| Total current assets | 118,450 | 139,962 |
| Total assets | 201,004 | 213,074 |
| € thousands | 06/30/2019 | 12/31/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| EQUITY & LIABILITIES | ||
| Equity | ||
| Subscribed capital | 132,456 | 132,456 |
| Share premium | 86,076 | 86,076 |
| Retained earnings | 68,979 | 68,979 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive equity | -271,985 | -262,490 |
| Total equity | 15,526 | 25,021 |
| Noncurrent liabilities | ||
| Pension obligations | 86,313 | 73,457 |
| Provisions | 3,707 | 3,773 |
| Financial liabilities | 11,070 | 13,500 |
| Lease liabilities | 2,079 | 0 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1,373 | 1,440 |
| Total noncurrent liabilities | 104,542 | 92,170 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Provisions | 14,158 | 18,355 |
| Financial liabilities | 2,501 | 0 |
| Lease liabilities | 2,416 | 0 |
| Trade payables | 38,961 | 47,355 |
| Tax liabilities | 9,317 | 15,005 |
| Other liabilities | 13,583 | 15,168 |
| Total current liabilities | 80,936 | 95,883 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 201,004 | 213,074 |
| € thousands | Subscribed Capital |
Share premium | Revenue reserves |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
Consolidated equity |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2017 | 132,456 | 86,076 | 68,979 | -263,944 | 23,567 | |
| 1 | Consolidated loss 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -145 | -145 |
| 2 | Currency translation differences | 0 | 0 | 0 | -467 | -467 |
| 3 | Cashflow hedges | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,368 | 1,368 |
| 4 | Revaluation effects, net liability under defined benefit plans |
0 | 0 | 0 | -688 | -688 |
| 5 | Total changes recognized in other comprehensive income |
0 | 0 | 0 | 213 | 213 |
| 6 | Total net income (1+5) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 68 |
| June 30, 2018 | 132,456 | 86,076 | 68,979 | -263,876 | 23,635 | |
| December 31, 2018 | 132,456 | 86,076 | 68,979 | -262,490 | 25,021 | |
| 1 | Consolidated profit for the year | 0 | 0 | 0 | 467 | 467 |
| 2 | Currency translation differences | 0 | 0 | 0 | -65 | -65 |
| 3 | Cashflow hedges | 0 | 0 | 0 | -369 | -369 |
| 4 | Financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOC I) |
0 | 0 | 0 | -700 | -700 |
| 5 | Revaluation effects, net liability under defined benefit plans |
0 | 0 | 0 | -8,828 | -8,828 |
| 6 | Total changes recognized in other comprehensive income |
0 | 0 | 0 | -9,962 | -9,962 |
| 7 | Total net income (1+6) | 0 | 0 | 0 | -9,495 | -9,495 |
| June 30, 2019 | 132,456 | 86,076 | 68,979 | -271,985 | 15,526 |
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| € thousands | 01/01 - 06/30/2019 |
01/01 - 06/30/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Result from ordinary activities | 269 | 467 |
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets | 6,984 | 6,794 |
| Increase (+)/decrease (-) in pension provisions | -89 | 146 |
| Gain (-)/loss (+) from the sale of noncurrent assets | -9 | 2 |
| Gain (-)/loss (+) from currency translation | -377 | 172 |
| Net interest income | -592 | 398 |
| Interest received | 1,263 | 137 |
| Income taxes paid | -6,574 | -3,611 |
| Increase (-)/decrease (+) in inventories | -381 | -8,485 |
| Increase (-)/decrease (+) in trade receivables and other receivables | 13,285 | 8,044 |
| Increase (+)/decrease (-) in trade payables, other liabilities and other provisions | -14,192 | -20,782 |
| Increase (+)/decrease (-) in other items of the statement of financial position | 242 | -187 |
| Cash inflow (+)/outflow (-) from continuing operations (net cashflow) | -171 | -16,905 |
| Proceeds from the disposal of noncurrent assets | 9 | 0 |
| Disbursements for capital expenditures in noncurrent assets | -6,592 | -6,055 |
| Cash inflow (+)/outflow (-) from investing activities | -6,583 | -6,055 |
11 Consolidated statement of changes in equity
| € thousands | 01/01 - 06/30/2019 |
01/01 - 06/30/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cashflow | -6,754 | -22,960 |
| Cashflows from the raising (+)/repayment (-) of current financial liabilities | 71 | 0 |
| Cash inflow from the raising of noncurrent financial liabilities | 0 | 5,000 |
| Payments made for lease liabilities | -648 | 0 |
| Interest paid | -721 | -188 |
| Cash inflow (+)/outflow (-) from financing activities | -1,298 | 4,812 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 33,870 | 44,542 |
| Changes due to exchange rate differences | 28 | -104 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period measured at the closing rate of the prior year | 33,842 | 44,646 |
| Increase (-)/decrease (+) in restricted cash | 617 | 927 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -8,052 | -18,148 |
| Cash funds at the end of the period | 26,435 | 27,321 |
| Restricted cash | 2,480 | 3,524 |
| Cash and cash equivalents reported on the statement of financial position | 28,915 | 30,845 |
11 Consolidated statement of changes in equity
The preparation of Gigaset AG's consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2019, and the presentation of comparative figures from the prior year was carried out in compliance with the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adopted and published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and their interpretation by the Standard Interpretations Committee (SIC) and International Financial Reporting Standards Interpretations Committee (IFRS IC) as they apply in the EU. Accordingly, this unaudited and unreviewed Interim Financial Report as of June 30, 2019, was prepared in accordance with IAS 34. All Standards applicable as of June 30, 2019, whose application is mandatory were taken into account and provide a true and fair view of the Gigaset Group's financial position, financial performance and cashflows.
The notes to the 2018 consolidated financial statements apply accordingly in particular with respect to the significant accounting policies adopted. Material changes as a result of the newly applicable standard IFRS 16 Leases are explained separately in Section 2, Änderung der Bilanzierung durch die Erstanwendung von IFRS 16. The consolidated financial statements are prepared under the premise that the Company will continue as a going concern.
The new accounting standard IFRS 16 Leases has been applied since January 1, 2019. IFRS 16 replaces the previous standard IAS 17 Leases. As a general rule, assets must be capitalized in the future in the lessee's statement of financial position for the acquired usage rights for all leases and liabilities are to be recognized for the payment obligations. Gigaset makes use of the opportunity to apply IFRS 16 based on a modified retrospective approach in which it is not necessary to adjust prior year values. Such amounts continue to be presented in adherence to the old accounting regulations (for further details see the 2018 Annual Report, in particular the section entitled "Accounting principles" under "General information and presentation of the consolidated financial statements" in the Part A of the Notes to the consolidated financial statements). This Standard had no effect on equity when it was initially applied on January 1, 2019. Gigaset elected to use the simplified transition approach in connection with the initial application of the Standard. The new regulations are not applied to leases whose term ends within twelve months after the date of initial application (short-term leases) or to leases with a low value of less than USD 5,000 (low-value leases). These leases are still presented directly within the income statement as an expense. Leases that are capitalized as a right-of-use asset are depreciated over their applicable useful life and consequently decrease the Group's profit or loss. The interest portion to be attributed to the leases is stated in the income statement after EBIT and likewise influences consolidated profit or loss.
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Gigaset makes use of the transitional provisions of IFRS 16 and does not reassess existing arrangements to determine whether they meet the definition of a lease under IFRS 16. The previous determinations regarding leases continue to apply. As a general rule, Gigaset capitalizes right-of-use assets in the amount of the corresponding lease liability in connection with the first-time application of IFRS 16. Lease liabilities were measured using the marginal borrowing rate of 3.98% applicable for Gigaset at the date of first-time application.
The initial application effects of IFRS 16 can be seen in the reconciliation statement from December 31, 2018, to January 1, 2019:
| € millions | Reconciliation from 12/31/2018 to 1/1/2019 |
|---|---|
| Other financial commitments as of 12/31/2018 | 6.8 |
| Less operating lease commitments that commence after 1/1 |
-1.8 |
| Minimum lease payments (nominal value) of liabilities under finance leases as of 12/31/2018 |
0.0 |
| Other financial commitments that do not conform with IRS 16 |
-1.4 |
| Gross lease liabilities as of 1/1/2019 | 3.6 |
| Discounting | -0.5 |
| Net lease liabilities as of 1/1/2019 | 3.1 |
| Present value of liabilities under finance leases as of 12/31/2018 |
0.0 |
| Additional lease liabilities as a result of the initial application of IFRS 16 as of 1/1/2019 |
3.1 |
As a result of the consideration of IFRS 16 on January 1, 2019, the first-time addition of previously off-balance-sheet leases as of January 1, 2019, only leads to an increase in total assets due to the capitalization of right-of-use assets in noncurrent assets as well as due to the recognition of a matching lease liability.
The effects on Gigaset AG's consolidated statement of financial position as well as on its income statement are presented below as of the reporting date June 30, 2019:
| € millions | statement of financial position 06/30/2019 |
|---|---|
| ASSETS | |
| Noncurrent assets | |
| Right-of-use assets - land and buildings | 3.4 |
| Right-of-use assets - operating and office equipment | 1.1 |
| Total | 4.5 |
| EQUITY & LIABILITIES | |
| Noncurrent provisions and liabilities | |
| Lease liabilities | 2.1 |
| Current provisions and liabilities |
Lease liabilities 2.4 Total 4.5
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| Leases in the income statement |
|
|---|---|
| € millions | H1 2019 |
| Other operating expenses | |
| Expenses under current leases | 0.8 |
| Expenses under leases of low-value assets | 0.0 |
| Depreciation charges | |
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | -0.7 |
| Financial result | |
| Interest expenses under leases | -0.1 |
The underlying leases relate primarily to rental agreements for properties, logistic infrastructure, and leased company cars.
Gigaset's core business is subject to distinct seasonal fluctuations due to regularly varying consumer behavior over the course of a calendar year. The highest revenues are realized during the Christmas shopping season, which is why the fourth quarter is traditionally very strong. In contrast, the first quarter serves the restocking of warehouses following the Christmas business and in our experience fluctuates around the same level as the third quarter. Sales for the Christmas season are already affecting inventory levels in the warehouses of distributors and retailers beginning in the third quarter; however, July and August count among the weak summer months with a typically low propensity to spend on the part of consumers. In light of this, the third quarter is normally weaker than the fourth. The second quarter is already characterized by seasonal consumer restraint in the early summer months of May and June; at the same time, distributors and retailers are adjusting their inventory levels to the weak summer months. Therefore, the second quarter is traditionally the weakest revenue quarter of the entire financial year.
In addition to the traditional general seasonal fluctuations, there are country and region-specific seasonalities, such as sales promotions related to specific trade fairs (e.g. CEBIT, IFA), back-to-school activities, or the Chinese New Year.
The overview of financial assets and liabilities is prepared as of June 30, 2019, since the new Standard for lease accounting, IFRS 16, is to be applied beginning with financial year 2019. The line items for lease liabilities were added to the overview.
| 06/30/2019 in € thousands | Measure ment categories under IFRS 9 |
Carrying amount |
Fair value | Amortized cost |
Fair value directly in equity without subse quent reclassifica tion to the income statement |
Fair value through profit or loss |
Hedge accounting |
Amount shown in statement of financial position IFRS 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||||||
| Noncurrent assets | ||||||||
| Financial assets | FVOC I |
7,986 | 7,986 | 7,986 | ||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Trade receivables | AC | 4,726 | 4,726 | 4,726 | ||||
| FVPL | 27,460 | 27,460 | 27,460 | |||||
| Other assets | AC, FVPL | 20,298 | 20,298 | 18,591 | 0 | 1,707 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | AC | 28,915 | 28,915 | 28,915 | ||||
| Equity & Liabilities | ||||||||
| Noncurrent liabilities | ||||||||
| Financial liabilities | AC | 11,070 | 11,479 | 11,070 | ||||
| Lease liabilities | IFRS 16 | 2,079 | 2,079 | |||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Current financial liabilities | AC | 2,501 | 2,501 | 2,501 | ||||
| Lease liabilities | IFRS 16 | 2,416 | 2,416 | |||||
| Trade payables | AC | 38,961 | 38,961 | 38,961 | ||||
| Other liabilities | AC, FVPL | 210 | 210 | 116 | 94 | 0 |
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| Of which aggregated by measurement categories |
Carrying amount |
Fair value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | |||
| At amortized cost (AC) | 52,232 | 52,232 | |
| At fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOC I) |
7,986 | 7,986 | |
| At fair value through profit or loss (FVPL) | 27,460 | 27,460 | |
| Financial assets (hedging) | 1,707 | 1,707 | |
| Financial liabilities | |||
| At amortized cost (AC) | 52,648 | 53,057 | |
| At fair value through profit or loss (FVPL) | 94 | 94 | |
| Financial liabilities (hedging) | 0 | 0 | |
| Lease liabilities (IFRS 16) | 4,495 | n/a |
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| 01/01/201913 in € thousands | Measure ment categories under IFRS 9 |
Carrying amount |
Fair value | Amortized cost |
Fair value directly in equity without subsequent reclas sification to the income statement |
Fair value through profit or loss |
Hedge accounting |
Amount shown in statement of financial position IFRS 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||||||
| Noncurrent assets | ||||||||
| Financial assets | FVOC I |
8,686 | 8,686 | 8,686 | ||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Trade receivables | AC | 21,208 | 21,208 | 21,208 | ||||
| FVPL | 19,608 | 19,608 | 19,608 | |||||
| Other assets | AC, FVPL | 21,027 | 21,027 | 18,941 | 2,086 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | AC | 36,939 | 36,939 | 36,939 | ||||
| Equity & Liabilities | ||||||||
| Noncurrent liabilities | ||||||||
| Financial liabilities | AC | 13,500 | 13,998 | 13,500 | ||||
| Lease liabilities | IFRS 16 | 2,026 | 2,026 | |||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Lease liabilities | IFRS 16 | 1,082 | 1,082 | |||||
| Trade payables | AC | 47,352 | 47,352 | 47,352 |
Other liabilities AC, FVPL 258 258 86 127 45
13 Line items for lease liabilities added to values as of 12/31/2018 due to the initial application of IFRS 16 on 1/1/2019
| Of which aggregated by measurement categories |
Carrying amount |
Fair value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | |||
| At amortized cost (AC) | 77,088 | 77,088 | |
| At fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOC I) |
8,686 | 8,686 | |
| At fair value through profit or loss (FVPL) | 19,608 | 19,608 | |
| Financial assets (hedging) | 2,086 | 2,086 | |
| Financial liabilities | |||
| At amortized cost (AC) | 60,941 | 61,439 | |
| At fair value through profit or loss (FVPL) | 127 | 127 | |
| Financial liabilities (hedging) | 45 | 45 | |
| Lease liabilities (IFRS 16) | 3,108 | n/a |
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With the exception of noncurrent financial liabilities, the fair values of financial assets and liabilities as of June 30 2019 essentially correspond to the carrying amounts. Changes were made compared with December 31 of the previous year with respect to current financial assets and current financial liabilities due to the expiration of currency hedging transactions as well as the conclusion of new currency hedging transactions and the change maturities in the case of existing loans is. However, the fair values of these items do not differ materially from their carrying amounts. No changes were made to financial assets and liabilities existing at this time compared with the end of the year with respect to measurement and the fair value hierarchy.
On the reporting date, foreign currency derivatives were presented under Other current assets with a fair value of EUR 1,707 thousand and under Other current liabilities with a fair value of EUR 94 thousand. As of December 31, 2018, foreign currency derivatives were presented under Other current assets with a fair value of EUR 2,086 thousand and under Other current liabilities with a fair value of EUR 172 thousand.
As discussed in the 2018 consolidated financial statements, Gigaset applies the rules governing hedge accounting for the hedging of future purchases of merchandise. The currency futures contracts existing at this time for which hedge accounting was applied satisfy the requirements of IFRS 9 for cashflow hedges. The risk management strategies and hedging documentation are adapted to the provisions of IFRS 9. The effectiveness was assessed when the hedging relationships were designated on the basis of a prospective test of effectiveness. This led to the finding that the defined hedging relationships are to be regarded as effective.
In the current period, EUR -369 thousand (prior year: EUR 1,368 thousand) was recognized in equity taking deferred taxes into account.
As of the reporting date there are 36 (December 31, 2018: 58) foreign currency derivatives to hedge the U.S. dollar price against the euro over a nominal volume of USD 43.4 million (December 31, 2018: USD 58.9 million) with a term ending mid-December 2019. As of the reporting date, there are 6 (December 31, 2018: 12) foreign currency derivatives with a notional value of CHF 2.5 million (December 31, 2018: CHF 5.7 million) and a term ending mid-December 2019 for the purpose of hedging the price of the euro against the Swiss franc. 35 foreign currency derivatives denominated in USD or CHF are structured as plain vanilla currency forwards. 1 USD foreign currency derivative is structured as a "TARF" (target redemption forward) currency forward. Hedge accounting rules were applied for the 35 USD foreign currency derivatives that are structured as plain vanilla currency forwards.
In accordance with IFRS 7.29, it is not necessary to indicate the fair value of current financial assets and liabilities if the carrying amount represents a reasonable approximation of the fair value. Gigaset presents the fair values in the preceding overviews for the sake of being thorough and to help the users of the financial statements to better understand the accounting, but it does not provide a separate determination of the fair values, as the carrying amounts are applied as a reasonable approximation of the fair values. Therefore a separate presentation breaking down the fair values determined for the financial assets and liabilities based on hierarchy levels for the first half year of 2019 is not provided for these line items in the following table:
| 06/30/2019 | Level | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € thousands | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total | |
| Financial assets | ||||||
| Noncurrent financial assets | FVOC I |
0 | 0 | 7,986 | 7,986 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | Hedging | 0 | 1,707 | 0 | 1,707 | |
| Financial liabilities | ||||||
| Noncurrent financial liabilities | AC | 0 | 11,479 | 0 | 11,479 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | FVPL | 0 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 12/31/2018 | Level | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € thousands | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
| Financial assets | |||||
| Noncurrent financial assets | FVOC I |
0 | 0 | 8,686 | 8,686 |
| Derivative financial instruments | Hedging | 0 | 2,086 | 0 | 2,086 |
| Financial liabilities | |||||
| Noncurrent financial liabilities | AC | 0 | 13,998 | 0 | 13,998 |
| Derivative financial instruments | FVPL / hedging | 0 | 172 | 0 | 172 |
The fair value of derivative financial instruments was calculated using present value and option pricing models. To the extent possible, the relevant market prices and interest rates observed on the balance sheet date that were taken from generally accepted external sources were used as input parameters for these models. In accordance with IFRS 13, the determination of fair value is to be categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
In accordance with IFRS 16, lease liabilities do not fall under the scope of application of IFRS 9 and are therefore disclosed separately.
Noncurrent financial assets include the carrying amount of the interest in Gigaset Mobile Pte. Ltd., Singapore, which was assigned to the category "At fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)". Since the shares of Gigaset Mobile Pte. Ltd. are equity instruments, Gigaset has elected in accordance with IFRS 9.5.7.5 to assign these financial assets irrevocably to the category "At fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)". New information on Gigaset Mobile Pte. Ltd. was available in financial year 2019 based on the company's most recent financial statements and the claim to the share of equity derived therefrom. Due to the fact that the Company conducts its operations in a foreign currency, the effects of evolving exchange rates also had to be subsequently taken into account over the course of the year. In accordance with IFRS 13, the determination of fair value is to be categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. If the equity of Gigaset Mobile Pte. Ltd. were to change by 10%, the claim to a proportionate share of Gigaset's equity derived therefrom
would also change by 10%. The development of noncurrent financial assets can be broken down as follows:
| € thousands | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Value on 1/1 | 8,686 |
| Foreign currency effects (recognized directly in equity) | +100 |
| Impairment (recognized directly in equity) | -800 |
| Value on 6/30 | 7,986 |
Cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, and current financial assets have short remaining terms. Therefore, the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date approximate the fair value.
Trade payables and current financial liabilities are due in full within one year. Therefore, the nominal value or repayment amount approximates the fair value.
The fair values of other non-current financial assets and liabilities with remaining terms of more than one year correspond to the present values of the payments associated with the assets and liabilities under consideration of the respectively current interest parameters, which reflect the currency, interest rate and partner-related changes in terms and conditions. In accordance with IFRS 13, the determination of fair value is to be categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The pension obligations were adjusted on the basis of the current relevant interest rate level as of June 30, 2019, using an approximation method. Due to a decrease in the relevant interest rate level from 1.85% on December 31, 2018, to 1.19% on June 30, 2019, there was an increase in pension obligations from this effect in the amount of EUR 12,945 thousand and an associated increase in deferred tax assets in the amount of EUR 4,117 thousand.
Current provisions decreased compared with December 31, 2018, from EUR 18,355 thousand to EUR 14,158 thousand, which can be attributed mainly to the decrease of EUR 2.2 million in provisions for customer discounts, and the decrease of EUR 0.9 million in provisions for license fees. Noncurrent provisions increased mainly as a result of the increase in provisions for pensions.
In April 2018, the Group signed a new credit facility in the amount of up to EUR 20.0 million. The funds available as a result are to be used both for financing capital expenditures as well as for covering the Company's financing needs. EUR 13.5 million of the loan had been paid out by the balance sheet date June 30, 2019. Beginning in January 2020, repayment of the outstanding loan amount will commence in 34 monthly installments. Interest payments are to be made at the end of each month. Accordingly, EUR 2.4 million of the current loan balance exhibits a time-to-maturity of up to one year and EUR 11.1 million a time-to-maturity of more than one year and less than five years.
The credit bears interest at a fixed rate, is denominated in euros, and is measured at amortized cost. Correspondingly, it has no effect on the position of the Group with respect to currency risk and the risk of changing interest rates.
Revenues are generated in the four segments: Phones, Professional, Smart Home, and Smartphones. The core business is established in the Phones segment and focuses on DECT cordless telephones. The Professional segment includes the corporate customer segment with an extensive offering of corded desk telephones and mobile components. The customers are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These commercial products are distributed ex-
clusively over systems vendors (value-added resellers, VaR). The Smart Home segment sells security and alarm solutions for private households that enable users to maintain a constant connection with their home via smartphone and supported by the cloud. The Smartphone segment for mobile devices comprises a product portfolio ranging from the entry-level segment to feature-rich smartphones. Observed on a global basis, revenues are broken down by geographic segments that can be found in the segment reporting. Revenues are normally realized in the short term and the payment obligations relate to a specific time based on the current business model
| Revenues in € millions | H1 2019 | H1 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phones | 76.4 | 85.8 | -11.0% |
| Smartphones | 4.2 | 5.4 | -22.2% |
| Smart Home | 1.6 | 1.4 | 14.3% |
| Professional | 24.9 | 28.4 | -12.3% |
| Gigaset Total | 107.1 | 121.0 | -11.5% |
For further information regarding the individual product areas, please refer to the comments in the group management report.
Other operating income amounts to EUR 9,290 thousand after EUR 6,347 thousand in the previous year. Other operating income includes mainly realized and unrealized foreign currency gains in the amount of EUR 1,634 thousand (prior year: EUR 2,426 thousand), income from the reversal of provisions in the amount of EUR 1,027 thousand (prior year: EUR 1,412 thousand), and other operating income in 2019 in the amount of EUR 3,300 thousand as a consequence of the positive outcome of the legal dispute with SKW. Please refer to the 2018 Annual Report of Gigaset AG, Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, F. Other information, Note 41 Legal disputes and claims for damages (page 169) for further information regarding the legal dispute.
Personnel expenses decreased by EUR 1,670 thousand to EUR 29,268 thousand in the first half of 2019, which can be attributed primarily to lower expenses for pensions.
Other operating expenses amount to EUR 30,742 thousand after EUR 35,400 thousand in the previous year. The decrease in expenses of EUR 4,658 thousand compared with the previous year can be attributed in particular to cost reductions for marketing expenses in the amount of EUR 1,767 thousand, foreign exchange losses of EUR 1,362 thousand, EUR 602 thousand in rents for buildings, EUR 602 thousand in expenses from the loaning of employees and freight and transport expenses of EUR 464 thousand.
Net interest income comprises other interest and similar income in the amount of EUR 1,297 thousand (prior year: EUR 157 thousand) and interest and similar expenses of EUR 705 thousand (prior year: EUR 555 thousand).
Interest income in 2019 includes extraordinary interest income in the amount of EUR 1,288 thousand due to the positive outcome of the legal dispute with SKW. Please refer to the 2018 Annual Report of Gigaset AG, Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, F. Other information, Note 41 Legal disputes and claims for damages (page 169) for further information regarding the legal dispute.
The increase in interest expenses can be attributed to the interest paid in connection with the credit facility raised in the amount of EUR 307 thousand in 2018. Furthermore, interest expenses have been taken into account since 2019 as a result of the initial application of IFRS 16 Leases, which likewise influenced the interest expenses.
The presentation of segment reporting is based on geographic segments corresponding to the internal reporting. The holding company is presented separately from Gigaset's operating activities. Within the operating activities, the regions "Germany", "EU", and "Rest of World" are differentiated for the geographic areas. The reportable EU segment includes several geographic areas that were aggregated into this segment, including the geographic area "France" as a reportable segment. The individual segments were aggregated into the EU segment, because the products and services sold, the customer structures, the distribution structures, and the regulatory environment are comparable. With respect to economic criteria, the aggregation was carried out based on comparable gross margins in the individual geographic areas.
The geographic regions of Gigaset, whose main activities lie in the area of communications technology, include the following:
• Germany
The geographic area "Germany" includes the operating activities in Germany.
• EU
The geographic area "EU" includes the operating activities in Poland, United Kingdom, Austria, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden.
• Rest of World
The geographic area "Rest of World" includes the operating activities in Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, and China.
Transfer pricing between the segments corresponds to the prices that are also realized with third parties. The cost of administrative services is passed on by way of cost allocation.
The relevant segment result is EBITDA.
Revenues are reported by country as part of internal segment reporting based both on the receiving units as well as on the registered office of the respective companies (i.e. country of domicile).
Revenues based on receiving units represent revenues invoiced in the respective regions – independent of the registered office of the invoicing unit). For example, if a German company issues an invoice in the Netherlands, this revenue is allocated to the region of "Europe - EU (excluding Germany)" in the presentation based on receiving units. As described in the preceding paragraph, revenues in the following table are classified based on the regions of the receiving units as defined in IFRS 8.33 a) and are presented as follows for the current financial year and the comparison period:
| Total | 107,068 | 121,031 |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of World | 14,875 | 14,724 |
| Europe (excluding Germany) | 25,825 | 32,536 |
| France | 17,468 | 22,872 |
| Germany | 48,900 | 50,899 |
| € thousands | 01/01 - 06/30/2019 |
01/01 - 06/30/201814 |
The allocation to the individual geographical areas for the current segment reporting in the Group is also still based on the country in which the respective legal unit is domiciled. For example, if a German company issues an invoice in the Netherlands, this revenue is allocated to the region of Germany in the presentation based on country of domicile. The following tables present revenues based on the country of domicile. The relevant segment result (EBITDA) is determined based on the results of the individual legal units (country of domicile).
14 The prior-year figures differ from the 2018 half-yearly Report, as the segment classification was changed. The Europe segment previously included both countries that are members of the EU as well as other countries in Europe. The Rest of World segment includes countries that are in Europe but which are not EU members and other countries in the world (third countries).
| 01/01 - 06/30/2019 in € thousands | Germany | EU | Rest of World |
Gigaset TOTAL |
Holding | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 55,892 | 40,550 | 10,626 | 107,068 | 0 | 107,068 |
| Net segment income/EBITDA | 3,136 | 990 | 386 | 4,512 | 2,149 | 6,661 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -6,485 | -400 | -99 | -6,984 | 0 | -6,984 |
| EBIT | -3,349 | 590 | 287 | -2,472 | 2,149 | -323 |
| Other interest and similar income | 1,297 | |||||
| Interest and similar expenses | -705 | |||||
| Net financial income | 592 | |||||
| Result from ordinary activities | 269 | |||||
| Income taxes | 198 | |||||
| Consolidated profit for the year | 467 |
| 01/01 - 06/30/2018 in € thousands | Germany | EU | Rest of World |
Gigaset TOTAL |
Holding | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 59,672 | 49,059 | 12,300 | 121,031 | 0 | 121,031 |
| Net segment income/EBITDA | 9,808 | -1,436 | 814 | 9,186 | -1,527 | 7,659 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -6,740 | -44 | -10 | -6,794 | 0 | -6,794 |
| EBIT | 3,068 | -1,480 | 804 | 2,392 | -1,527 | 865 |
| Other interest and similar income | 157 | |||||
| Interest and similar expenses | -555 | |||||
| Net financial income | -398 | |||||
| Result from ordinary activities | 467 | |||||
| Income taxes | -612 | |||||
| Consolidated loss for the year | -145 |
11 Consolidated statement of changes in equity
12 Consolidated statement of cash flows
Cashflows from operating activities improved significantly year-on-year by EUR 16.7 million, which can be explained mainly by a EUR 0.4 million decrease in stockpiled inventories (prior year: EUR 8.5 million decrease), EUR 14.2 million less in payments for liabilities and provisions (prior year: EUR 20.8 million decrease) and a EUR 13.3 million increase in payments from receivables (prior year: EUR 8.0 million increase). This is offset by an increase of EUR 6.6 million in disbursements for income taxes (prior year: EUR 3.6 million increase).
Cashflows from investing activities increased slightly year-on-year by EUR 0.5 million to EUR -6.6 million.
At EUR -1.3 million, cashflows from financing activities were clearly more negative than the previous year's amount of EUR +4.8 million. In the previous year, the cash inflow of EUR 5.0 million from a new credit facility had a clearly positive effect on cashflow. In addition, the new Standard IFRS 16 Leases was also of significance for cashflows from financing activities for the first time, whereby EUR 0.6 million was disbursed for lease liabilities. Furthermore, EUR 0.7 million in interest paid for the new credit facility had a negative effect on cashflow.
In accordance with IAS 24, Related Party Disclosures, business relationships with Gigaset Mobile Pte. Ltd., Singapore, and its subsidiaries were to be shown as related party transactions starting in 2014. From the perspective of the Group, the transactions and/or net balances with the Gigaset Mobile Group comprised the following for the reporting period and/or as of the reporting date:
| € thousands | Expenses 1/1-- 6/30/2019 |
Revenues/ income 1/1- 6/30/2019 |
Receivables 6/30/2019 |
Liabilities 6/30/2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigaset | 27 | 0 | 1,821 | 0 |
| Gigaset Mobile Group |
0 | 27 | 0 | 1,821 |
| € thousands | Expenses 1/1- 6/30/2018 |
Revenues/ income 1/1- 6/30/2018 |
Receivables 6/30/2018 |
Liabilities 6/30/2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigaset | 0 | 0 | 1,309 | 0 |
| Gigaset Mobile Group |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1,309 |
In accordance with IAS 24, Related Party Disclosures, the business relationships with Guangzhou Cyber Digital Technology Company Limited, Guangzhou/ China, are to be stated as business relationships with related parties starting in 2014. This company represents an Other related party in accordance with IAS 24.19 (g). From the perspective of the Group, no transactions were entered into for the reporting period:
| € thousands | Expenses 1/1- 6/30/2019 |
Revenues/ income 1/1- 6/30/2019 |
Receivables 6/30/2019 |
Liabilities 6/30/2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigaset | 0 | 0 | 1,397 | 347 |
| Guangzhou Cyber Digital Technology Company Limited |
0 | 0 | 347 | 1,397 |
| € thousands | Expenses 1/1- 6/30/2018 |
Revenues/ income 1/1- 6/30/2018 |
Receivables 6/30/2018 |
Liabilities 6/30/2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigaset | 0 | 0 | 1,397 | 347 |
| Guangzhou Cyber Digital Technology Company Limited |
0 | 0 | 347 | 1,397 |
Valuation allowances were recognized for the existing receivables. There was no collateral for the respective receivables.
There were no other significant transactions between the Group and its related parties other than the facts and circumstances described.
Please refer to the comments in the group management report regarding significant events after the reporting date.
"To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles, the interim consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance and cashflows of the Group, and the group interim management report provides a true and fair view of the development of the business, including the results of operations and the position of the Group as well as a description of the significant opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group."
Munich, September 25, 2019 The Executive Board of Gigaset AG
Klaus Weßing Thomas Schuchardt
10Consolidated balance sheet
11 Consolidated statement of changes in equity
12 Consolidated statement of cash flows
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