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Carel Industries

Interim / Quarterly Report Sep 9, 2022

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INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT

CONTENTS

Corporate bodies
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4
Group structure
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5
DIRECTORS' REPORT AT 3O JUNE 2022
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Mergers & Acquisitions __________ 8
Impacts of the Russia-Ukraine conflict ___________ 8
Group performance
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9
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT AND FOR
THE SIX MONTHS AND NOTES THERETO AT 30 JUNE 2022
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Statement of financial position___________18
Statement of profit or loss
________19
Statement of comprehensive income ___________19
Statement of cash flows _________20
Statement of changes in equity
__________21
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS___22
Statement on the condensed interim consolidated financial statements pursuant to article
154-bis of Legislative decree no. 58/98 and article 81-ter of Consob regulation no. 11971 of
14 May 1999 as subsequently amended and supplemented______51
Independent auditors' report Condensed interim consolidated financial statements
_____52

CORPORATE BODIES

Chairperson Luigi Rossi Luciani
Executive deputy chairperson Luigi Nalini
Chief executive officer Francesco Nalini
Board of directors Executive director Carlotta Rossi Luciani
Independent director Cinzia Donalisio
Independent director Marina Manna
Independent director Maria Grazia Filippini
Chairperson Paolo Prandi
Standing statutory auditor Saverio Bozzolan
Board of statutory auditors Standing statutory auditor Claudia Civolani
Alternate statutory auditor Fabio Gallo
Alternate statutory auditor Alessandra Pederzoli
Independent auditors Deloitte & Touche SpA
Chairperson Marina Manna
Audit, risk and sustainability committee Member Cinzia Donalisio
Member Maria Grazia Filippini
Chairperson Cinzia Donalisio
Remuneration committee Member Marina Manna
Member Maria Grazia Filippini
Chairperson Fabio Pinelli
Supervisory body Member Arianna Giglio
as per Leg. dec. no. 231/2001 Member Alessandro Grassetto

GROUP STRUCTURE

The following graph shows the group's structure at 30 June 2022:

DIRECTORS' REPORT

at 3O june 2022

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

ACQUISITION OF ARION S.R.L.

On 15 April 2022, the parent completed the acquisition of an additional 30% of Arion S.r.l., in which it already held a 40% investment.

Arion S.r.l. was established in 2015 by Bridgeport S.p.A. and Carel Industries S.p.A. and specialises in the production of sensors for the air-conditioning and refrigeration sectors.

In 2021, it generated revenue of approximately €2.7 million and a gross operating profit of about €0.7 million; its net financial position was roughly €0.3 million. For more information about the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, reference should be made to the Consolidation scope section of the notes. The transaction became effective on 1 April 2022 and the amount paid for 30% of the company's quota capital amounted to €1.6 million.

In accordance with IFRS 3, the purchase price allocation procedure is currently underway. Reference should be made to the Consolidation scope section of the notes for further information.

At the acquisition date, the acquiree had five employees.

Arion contributed revenue of approximately €0.8 million in the first half of 2022.

ACQUITION OF SAUBER S.R.L.

On 13 June 2022, the parent entered into a binding agreement to acquire 70% of Sauber S.r.l., a company based in Porto Mantovano (MN) which provides on-field services for the installation and servicing of cooling/ humidification systems in residential and commercial buildings.

70% of the enterprise value was calculated at €3.6 million; the remaining 30% of Sauber is subject to a crossoption mechanism between the parties exercisable in 2025.

The closing of the transaction took place on 12 July 2022, when Carel obtained control of the company. Consequently, the impacts on profit or loss and equity of the Sauber consolidation will be effective as of July 2022.

IMPACTS OF THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT

The first half of 2022 was affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which is still ongoing and has somewhat reduced the expectations of robust, generalised economic growth for the current year.

The group operates in both countries with two commercial companies. However, exposure in both markets is limited. Consolidated revenue in both areas is less than 5% of the total and, at the reporting date, the group was not affected by any significant impact on its financial performance or losses on current assets. Noncurrent assets are not significant both in absolute value and as a percentage of the group's non-current assets.

GROUP PERFORMANCE

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

The statement of profit or loss for the first half of 2022 compared with the corresponding period of the previous year is as follows.

(€'000) First half of 2022 First half of 2021 % First half of
2022
% First half of
2021
Revenue 261,346 202,601
Other revenue 2,023 2,761 0.8% 1.4%
Costs of raw materials, consumables and
goods and changes in inventories
(119,010) (88,575) (45.5%) (43.7%)
Services (31,691) (23,420) (12.1%) (11.6%)
Capitalised development expenditure 275 803 0.1% 0.4%
Personnel expense (55,633) (49,173) (21.3%) (24.3%)
Other expense, net (1,203) (874) (0.5%) (0.4%)
Amortisation, depreciation and impairment
losses
(11,168) (9,669) (4.3%) (4.8%)
OPERATING PROFIT 44,938 34,454 17.2% 17.0%
Net financial expense (1,540) (1,130) (0,6%) (0,6%)
Net exchange losses (153) (255) (0,1%) (0,1%)
Fair value gain (loss) on call option - - - -
Share of profit of equity-accounted
investees
2,363 618 0.9% 0.3%
PROFIT BEFORE TAX 45,608 33,688 17.5% 16.6%
Income taxes (9,756) (6,701) (3.7%) (3.3%)
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 35,853 26,987 13.7% 13.3%
Non-controlling interests 1,044 145 0.4% 0.1%
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD ATTRIBUTABLE
TO THE OWNERS OF THE PARENT
34,809 26,843 13.3% 13.2%

CONSOLIDATED REVENUE

(€'000) First half of 2022 First half of 2021 Variation % FX variation % *
Revenue 261,346 202,601 29.0% 26.0%

The group's revenue for the first half of 2022 soared 29.0% on the corresponding period of 2021, reaching €261,346 thousand (first half of 2021: €202,601 thousand). Calculated at constant exchange rates, the increase would have been 26.0%.

The revenue was attributable to both the huge surge in demand and the group's capacity to grasp new opportunities. A breakdown of revenue by geographical segment is as follows:

REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENT First half First half Variation % FX variation % *
(€'000) of 2022 of 2021
Europe, Middle East and Africa 187,103 146,958 27.3% 27.3%
APAC 36,275 29,764 21.9% 13.4%
North America 31,841 21,497 48.1% 34.7%
South America 6,127 4,382 39.8% 24.3%
Total 261,346 202,601 29.0% 26.0%

* The FX variation % is calculated as the percentage of change at constant exchange rates, i.e., using those at 30 June 2021.

The geographical segments reflect the geographical location of the countries in which the revenue is earned considering the group's marketing strategies.

All geographical segments contributed to the significant growth in consolidated revenue in the first half of 2022, with double-digit increases in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), APAC (Asia-Pacific) and the Americas.

A breakdown of revenue by market is as follows:

REVENUE BY MARKET First half
of 2022
First half Variation % FX variation %
(€'000) of 2021
HVAC revenue 171,370 129,678 32.1% 28.9%
REF revenue 87,513 70,631 23.9% 21.3%
Total core revenue 258,883 200,310 29.2% 26.2%
Non-core revenue 2,463 2,292 7.5% 7.3%
Total revenue 261,346 202,601 29.0% 26.0%

In line with prior periods, growth trends became stronger in the refrigeration (especially food retail) and HVAC (notably, datacentre and indoor air quality) sectors. Moreover, the residential heat pump segment in Europe continued to accelerate, driven by the many initiatives that make it a pillar of the strategy of environmental sustainability and the reduction of European dependence on gas and fossil fuels in general. This explains the particularly strong performance of the HVAC market, especially in the EMEA region.

On the other hand, Carel continues to pursue its growth strategy in overseas regions. The results for the period confirm strong growth in the Americas and the APAC region, partially slowed down during the period by the recent lockdowns in China.

MAIN FINANCIAL INDICATORS

The main financial indicators for the first half of 2022 compared with the corresponding period of the previous year are set out below.

(€'000) First half of 2022 First half of 2021 Variation Variation %
EBITDA1 56,106 44,123 11,983 27.2%
EBITDA % 2 21.5% 21.8% n.a. (1.4%)
ADJUSTED EBITDA 3 56,343 45,309 11,034 24.4%
ADJUSTED EBITDA % 4 21.6% 22.4% n.a. (3.6%)
Profit for the period 35,853 26,987 8,865 32.9%

The group's EBITDA % for the first half of 2022 was 21.5%, essentially in line with the corresponding period of the previous year (21.8%). In absolute terms, EBITDA amounted to €56,106 thousand (+27.2% compared to the same period of the previous year).

The rise in EBITDA is mainly due to the operating leverage and the consolidation for the entire period of the companies acquired in 2021.

Costs of raw materials and goods and changes in inventories rose both in absolute terms and as a percentage of revenue (from 43.7% to 45.5%) mainly due to the inflationary pressure on the purchase prices of raw materials and the ongoing shortage of certain electronic components.

Personnel expense increased in absolute terms due to the increase in the number of employees over the past 12 months. As a percentage of revenue, it came to 21.3% (first half of 2021: 24.3%).

Adjusted EBITDA amounted to €56,343 thousand, compared to €45,309 thousand for the first half of 2021. The adjusted costs chiefly refer to consultancy costs for M&A activities (€237 thousand).

Amortisation and depreciation amounted to €11,168 thousand (first half of 2021: €9,669 thousand). Of this amount, €2,490 thousand (first half of 2021: €1,627 thousand) refers to the amortisation of gains allocated upon consolidation of the companies acquired in previous years.

Net financial expense amounted to €1,540 thousand (first half of 2021: €1,130 thousand). The increase is mainly attributable to higher interest expense on bonds issues and as a result of the related origination costs, which were recognised at amortised cost.

Since the acquisition of Arion was achieved in stages, the initial 40% investment held by the parent was measured at fair value, generating a gain of €2,098 thousand, which was recognised in profit or loss.

The group tax rate is 21.4%, up from 19.9% at 30 June 2021.

Profit amounted to €35,853 thousand compared to €26,987 thousand in the corresponding period of the previous year, showing an increase of 32.9%.

1 EBITDA is not identified as an accounting measure under the IFRS, but the group calculates EBITDA as the sum of the profit before tax, the share of profit (loss) of equity-accounted investees, exchange differences, net financial income (expense) and amortisation, depreciation and impairment losses. It uses EBITDA to assess its operating performance.

2 The EBITDA % is the ratio of EBITDA to revenue.

3 Adjusted EBITDA is not identified as an accounting measure under the IFRS, but is commonly used by both management and investors to evaluate the operating performance of the company and group. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA plus costs taken from the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the IFRS integrated by the notes thereto.

4 The adjusted EBITDA % is the ratio of adjusted EBITDA to revenue.

MAIN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION INDICATORS

The main statement of financial position indicators at 30 June 2022 compared with those at 31 December 2021 are set out below:

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 30.06.2022 31.12.2021 Variation %
(€'000)
Net non-current assets 5 237,814 230,338 3.2%
Net working capital 6 93,044 55,591 67.4%
Defined benefit plans (7,906) (8,612) (8.2%)
Net invested capital 7 322,952 277,317 16.5%
Equity 198,304 169,875 16.7%
Call options on non-controlling interests 49,892 49,602 0.6%
Net financial debt 74,756 57,841 29.2%
Total 322,952 277,317 16.5%

Non-current assets increased by €7,477 thousand on 31 December 2021, mainly due to the consolidation of Arion which led to the recognition of goodwill and technology for a total of €4,283 thousand. Reference should be made to note 2 for more information on the allocation of gains.

Investments in property, plant and equipment amounted to €7,882 thousand, compared to €5,423 thousand in the first half of 2021. The main investments related to the construction of the new production site in Croatia in order to meet increased demand, especially in the EMEA region, and the construction of new production lines at the Italian and Chinese sites. Intangible assets increased by €1,040 thousand (€1,488 thousand in the first half 2021), net of goodwill and gains on the acquisition made.

The breakdown of investments by geographical segment, net of right-of-use assets and goodwill, is as follows:

INVESTMENTS First half of 2022 First half of 2021 Variation
Europe, Middle East and Africa 7,273 5,873 23.8%
APAC 1,169 546 >100%
North America 200 441 (54.6%)
South America 280 51 >100%
Total investments 8,922 6,911 29.1%

Net working capital increased from €55,591 thousand at 31 December 2021 to €93,044 thousand at 30 June 2022. This increase was mainly due to trade receivables which rose by €27,814 thousand chiefly as a result of sales volumes and higher inventories (+€21,142 thousand) which were necessary to support the organic growth of the period. These increases are partly offset by higher trade payables (+€11,159 thousand).

5 Net non-current assets is the sum of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, equity-accounted investments and other noncurrent assets less other non-current liabilities.

6 Net working capital is the sum of trade receivables, inventories, tax assets, other current assets, deferred tax assets, trade payables, current tax liabilities, other current liabilities, deferred tax liabilities and provisions for risks.

7 Net invested capital is the sum of (i) net non-current assets, (ii) net working capital and (iii) defined benefit plans.

The net financial debt amounted to €74,756 thousand, compared to €57,841 thousand at 31 December 2021, as shown below:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Non-current financial liabilities 114,670 70,180
Current financial liabilities 62,788 61,213
Non-current lease liabilities 22,969 23,520
Current lease liabilities 4,598 4,037
Cash and cash equivalents (124,757) (100,625)
Current financial assets (5,513) (483)
Net financial debt 74,756 57,841
Net financial debt (excluding the effects of IFRS 16) 47,188 30,285
Net bank loans and borrowings 45,748 28,845

The net financial debt is mainly comprised of:

  • current and non-current bank loans and borrowings totalling €135,024 thousand;
  • current and non-current amounts due to bondholders totalling €39,545 thousand;
  • current and non-current other loans and borrowings and other financial liabilities totalling €2,888 thousand;
  • current and non-current lease liabilities totalling €27,568 thousand;
  • cash and cash equivalents totalling €124,757 thousand;
  • current financial assets totalling €5,513 thousand.

At 30 June 2022, over 70% of cash and cash equivalents and current financial assets were held by Italian group companies and approximately 5% by the Chinese subsidiary. The remaining amount was split between the other group companies.

During the period, dividends of €14,995 thousand were also distributed (30 June 2021: €11,998 thousand). Reference should be made to the statement of cash flows for more information on changes in such caption.

HUMAN RESOURCES

The workforce increased by 70 employees at 30 June 2022 and is broken down by geographical segment as follows:

30.06.2022 31.12.2021 Variation
Europe, Middle East and Africa 1,384 1,353 31
APAC 347 328 19
North America 153 136 17
South America 51 48 3
Total workforce 1,935 1,865 70

MAIN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES TO WHICH THE GROUP IS EXPOSED

Risks connected to general economic conditions

The group's financial position, financial performance and cash flows may be influenced by a number of factors related to the general macroeconomic backdrop, such as changes in GDP, the cost of raw materials and the level of business confidence in the various countries in which the group operates.

Significant macroeconomic events, such as a generalised and significant increase in the price of the main raw materials, a considerable drop in demand in one of the group's main new markets, a lingering uncertainty and volatility on financial and capital markets, a negative interest rate trend and unfavourable exchange rate fluctuations in the group's main currencies, may negatively affect the group's outlook and operations, in addition to its performance figures and financial position.

The effects of such macroeconomic context may inevitably also have an impact on the other risks described below.

Risks connected to the performance of the reference market

The markets in which the group operates may be influenced to varying degrees by often unpredictable cyclical expansion and resizing. The ways in which the main customers absorb these fluctuations in demand and reflect them through the entire production chain may have a significant impact on procurement policies and inventories management and, as a result, on working capital needs and the ability to adequately absorb fixed costs.

In the first half of 2022, demand for Carel Group products was particularly positive despite the continuing shortage of certain components, which reduced its range. The dynamics of the different markets, in terms of both their geographical size and product families, including legislative measures, were closely monitored, both in order to adjust commercial, procurement and production policies and to identify opportunities to develop new products.

Liquidity risk

The group's debt partly bears floating interest rates. Given its ample liquidity, it has an immaterial liquidity risk with respect to its short-term deadlines and, therefore, this risk principally refers to its medium to longterm financing. When deemed significant, the group agrees hedging instruments to neutralise interest rates fluctuations.

The group still has a high level of liquidity.

Credit risk

The group's credit risk management policy includes rating its customers, setting purchase limits and taking legal action. It prepares periodic reports to ensure tight control over credit collection. Each group company has a credit manager in charge of credit collection on sales made in their markets. Coordination between the companies is based on the electronic exchange of information about common customers and the coordination of delivery blocks or the commencement of legal action. The loss allowance is equal to the nominal amount of the uncollectible receivables after deducting the part secured with bank collateral. Impairment losses are recognised considering past due receivables from customers with financial difficulties and receivables for which legal action has commenced. The group mainly deals with well-known and reputable customers. Its policy is to constantly monitor those customers that request payment extensions.

As already mentioned, the group has not recorded significant changes in credit management and related risks.

Risks related to the supply chain

Inadequate management of the group's strategic suppliers with reference to quality controls, delivery times and requested production flexibility would result in the risk of potential operating inefficiencies and inability to satisfy customers' needs.

In order to tackle this risk, Carel subjects its suppliers to an initial evaluation, followed by regular subsequent evaluations, particularly strategic suppliers. This evaluation measures their suitability in terms of technological and production capacity, overall quality of processes and products, ISO standards quality certifications, business and financial situation and compliance with standards of ethical behaviour.

OUTLOOK

The second quarter of 2022 was characterised by the continued shortage of energy commodities and electronic equipment which had begun in the previous quarters and which, to date, shows no signs of easing. This is one of the main causes behind the rise in inflation (+8.1% in May 2022 in the Eurozone), also fuelled by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In addition to this already challenging scenario, the severe lockdowns imposed in China due to a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, which put further pressure on the global supply chain, and the implementation of a restrictive monetary policy by the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve have also come into play. The latter has exacerbated market and consumer fears of a possible recession in the near future, notably in Europe and the US.

However, the group continues to report robust revenue growth thanks to both extremely positive demand in almost all the sectors in which it operates (particularly in certain segments such as heat pumps, data centres, room air quality and refrigeration in supermarkets) and the relentless and significant efforts to mitigate the effects of the shortage of electronic components. Unless the shortage of materials further deteriorates, which is not foreseeable as of today, the above elements should ensure a double-digit percentage revenue growth trend in the lower/middle second decile also for the second half of 2022 (on a like-for-like basis and at current exchange rates).

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS AND NOTES THERETO

at 30 June 2022

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(€'000) Note 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Property, plant and equipment 1 89,270 84,403
Intangible assets 2 135,076 134,570
Equity-accounted investments 3 1,419 1,250
Other non-current assets 4 12,716 10,407
Deferred tax assets 5 7,968 7,022
Non-current assets 246,449 237,652
Trade receivables 6 102,269 74,455
Inventories 7 102,049 80,907
Current tax assets 8 1,916 3,886
Other current assets 9 12,690 9,788
Current financial assets 10 5,513 483
Cash and cash equivalents 11 124,757 100,625
Current assets 349,194 270,144
TOTAL ASSETS 595,643 507,796
Equity attributable to the owners of the parent 12 182,833 154,952
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests 13 15,471 14,923
Total equity 198,304 169,875
Non-current financial liabilities 14 137,639 93,700
Provisions for risks 15 2,143 2,157
Defined benefit plans 16 7,906 8,612
Deferred tax liabilities 17 17,602 17,110
Other non-current liabilities 18 50,559 49,894
Non-current liabilities 215,850 171,473
Current financial liabilities 14 67,386 65,250
Trade payables 19 77,603 66,444
Current tax liabilities 20 5,813 4,775
Provisions for risks 15 2,005 1,907
Other current liabilities 21 28,682 28,073
Current liabilities 181,489 166,449
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 595,643 507,796

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

(€'000) Note First half of 2022 First half of 2021
Revenue 22 261,346 202,601
Other revenue 23 2,023 2,761
Costs of raw materials, consumables and goods and changes in
inventories
24 (119,010) (88,575)
Services 25 (31,691) (23,420)
Capitalised development expenditure 26 275 803
Personnel expense 27 (55,633) (49,173)
Other expense, net 28 (1,203) (874)
Amortisation, depreciation and impairment losses 29 (11,168) (9,669)
OPERATING PROFIT 44,938 34,454
Net financial expense 30 (1,540) (1,130)
Net exchange losses 31 (153) (255)
Fair value gain (loss) on call option 32 - -
Share of profit of equity-accounted investees 33 2,363 618
PROFIT BEFORE TAX 45,608 33,688
Income taxes 34 (9,756) (6,701)
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 35,853 26,987
Non-controlling interests 1,044 145
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE OWNERS OF THE
PARENT
34,809 26,843

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(€'000) Note First half of 2022 First half of 2021
Profit for the period 35,853 26,987
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss:
- Fair value gains on hedging derivatives net of the tax effect 875 131
- Exchange differences 6,741 3,457
Items that may not be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss:
- Actuarial gains on employee benefits net of the tax effect 556 142
Comprehensive income 44,025 30,717
attributable to:
- Owners of the parent 42,672 30,442
- Non-controlling interests 1,353 276
Earnings per share
Earnings per share (in Euros) 12 0.35 0.27

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(€'000) Note First half of 2022 First half of 2021
Profit for the period 35,853 26,987
Adjustments for:
Amortisation, depreciation and impairment losses 29 11,167 9,669
Accruals to/utilisations of provisions 2,297 1,441
Non-monetary net expense (391) (986)
Income taxes (1,939) (308)
Gains on the sale of non-current assets - (367)
Changes in working capital:
Change in trade receivables and other current assets (27,398) (17,909)
Change in inventories 7 (20,350) (7,844)
Change in trade payables and other current liabilities 11,541 13,044
Change in non-current assets (1,959) (152)
Change in non-current liabilities 771 (75)
Cash flows from operating activities 9,591 23,501
Net interest paid (1,254) (1,033)
Net cash flows from operating activities 8,337 22,468
Investments in property, plant and equipment 1 (7,881) (5,423)
Investments in intangible assets 2 (1,041) (1,488)
Disinvestments of financial assets 10 - 4,390
Disinvestments of property, plant and equipment and
intangible assets
114 715
Interest collected 53 38
Investments in equity-accounted investees 3 - -
Business combinations net of cash acquired 2 (932) (29,563)
Cash flows used in investing activities (9,687) (31,332)
Disposals (acquisitions) of non-controlling interests - -
Capital increases - -
Repurchase of treasury shares - -
Dividend distributions 12 (14,995) (11,988)
Dividends distributed to non-controlling interests (1,583) -
Investments in current financial assets (3,987) -
Increase in financial liabilities 14 81,950 26,000
Decrease in financial liabilities 14 (35,295) (26,824)
Decrease in lease liabilities 14 (2,504) (2,312)
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities 23,586 (15,124)
Change in cash and cash equivalents 22,235 (23,988)
Cash and cash equivalents - opening balance 100,625 105,586
Exchange differences 1,897 848
Cash and cash equivalents - closing balance 124,757 82,447

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Share
capital
Legal
reserve
Translation
reserve
Hedging
reserve
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Profit for
the period
Equity Equity att.
to non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
Balance at 01.01.2021 10,000 2,000 (2,686) (436) 56,530 58,795 35,112 159,317 304 159,621
Owner transactions
Allocation of prior year
profit
- - - - 20,896 14,216 (35,112) - - -
Defined benefit plans - - - - 409 - - 409 - 409
Dividend distributions - - - - (11,988) - (11,988) - (11,988)
Call options for non
controlling interests
(49,075) (49,075) (49,075)
Change in consolidation
scope
- - - - - - - 14,490 14,490
Total owner
transactions
10,000 2,000 (2,686) (436) 16,772 73,011 - 98,663 14,794 113,457
Profit for the period 26,843 26,843 145 26,987
Other comprehensive
income
- - 3,326 131 142 - - 3,599 131 3,730
Comprehensive income - - 3,326 131 142 - 26,843 30,442 276 30,717
Balance at 30.06.2021 10,000 2,000 640 (305) 16,915 73,011 26,843 129,104 15,069 144,173
Balance at 01.01.2022 10,000 2,000 3,853 (51) 17,079 73,011 49,059 154,952 14,923 169,875
Owner transactions
Allocation of prior year
profit
- - - - 27,145 21,914 (49,059) - - -
Defined benefit plans - - - - 204 204 - 204
Repurchase of treasury
shares
- - - - - - - -
Dividend distributions - - - - (14,995) - (14,995) (1,583) (16,578)
Call options for non
controlling interests
- -
Change in consolidation
scope
- - - - - - - 778 778
Total owner
transactions
10,000 2,000 3,853 (51) 29,433 94,925 - 140,161 14,118 154,279
Profit for the period 34,809 34,809 1,044 35,853
Other comprehensive
income
- - 6,432 875 556 - - 7,863 309 8,172
Comprehensive income - - 6,432 875 556 - 34,809 42,672 1,353 44,025
Balance at 30.06.2022 10,000 2,000 10,285 824 29,990 94,925 34,809 182,833 15,471 198,304

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Carel Industries S.p.A. (the "parent") heads the group of the same name and has its registered office in Via Dell'Industria 11, Brugine (PD). It is a company limited by shares and its tax code and VAT number is 04359090281. It is included in the Padua company register.

The group provides control instruments to the air-conditioning (HVAC) and commercial and industrial refrigeration (REF) markets and also produces air humidification systems. It has 12 production sites and 21 commercial companies which serve all the main markets.

The IFRS condensed interim consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2022 refer to the period from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022.

The Carel Industries Group adopted the IFRS endorsed by the European Union for the first time on 1 January 2015.

The parent's Board of Directors approved the condensed interim consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2022 on 4 August 2022.

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the results of the parent and its subsidiaries, based on their updated accounting records.

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND BASIS OF PREPARATION

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2022 have been prepared in compliance with IAS 34 Interim financial reporting issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB). Pursuant to IAS 34, these notes have been prepared in a condensed format and do not include all the disclosures required for annual financial statements. They solely provide information about those captions that, due to their size, content or changes therein during the period, are key to an understanding of the Group's financial position, financial performance and cash flows. Therefore, these condensed interim consolidated financial statements shall be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2021. The condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the statement of profit or loss, statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows and these notes, which are an integral part thereof.

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements were prepared in thousands of Euro, which is the Group's functional and presentation currency. There may be rounding differences when items are added together as the individual items are calculated in Euros.

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, considering the Group's financial soundness, performance for the period and outlook, in addition to its available resources, which are sufficient to cover any contractual commitments and strategic needs.

Preparation of condensed interim consolidated financial statements under the IFRS requires management to make judgements and estimates that affect the amounts presented therein and in the notes. Actual results may differ from these judgements.

CONSOLIDATION SCOPE

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the financial statements at 30 June 2022 of the parent, Carel Industries S.p.A., and its Italian and foreign subsidiaries.

Subsidiaries are those entities over which the parent has control, as defined in IFRS 10 Consolidated financial statements. An investor controls an investee when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are consolidated starting from the date when control exists until when it ceases to exist.

Note 35 "Other information" lists the entities included in the consolidation scope at 30 June 2022.

During the period, Arion S.r.l. was consolidated on a line-by-line basis.

Information on this acquisition is provided below.

Information on the acquisition of Arion

On 15 April 2022, the parent acquired 30% of Arion S.r.l., in which it already held a 40% investment. The remaining 30% is owned by Bridgeport S.p.A..

Of this investment, 30% was acquired for a cash consideration of €1,626 thousand. As control was acquired in several stages, in compliance with the IFRS, the carrying amount of the existing investment was recalculated based on the fair value of the assets acquired, recognising a gain totalling €2,097 thousand in profit or loss.

The Carel Industries Group acquired control on 1 April 2022 and thus has included the investee in the consolidation scope since such date.

As the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are a business, the transaction is considered a business combination in accordance with IFRS 3. Allocation of the consideration is still provisional. The definitive allocation of the acquisition price will be made within 12 months of the acquisition.

The assets acquired and liabilities assumed are detailed below:

ARION S.R.L
(€'000) Statement of financial
position at the
acquisition date
Allocation Fair value of
acquired assets
Property, plant and equipment 153 105 258
Intangible assets 21 2,302 2,323
Deferred tax assets 22 - 22
Non-current assets 196 2,407 2,603
Trade receivables 356 - 356
Inventories 174 - 174
Other assets 109 - 109
Cash and cash equivalents 765 - 765
Current assets 1,404 - 1,404
TOTAL ASSETS 1,600 2,407 4,007
Financial liabilities (160) (105) (265)
Provisions for risks - - -
Defined benefit plans (39) - (39)
Deferred tax liabilities - (642) (642)
Non-current liabilities (199) (747) (946)
Financial liabilities (34) - (34)
Trade payables (199) - (199)
Tax liabilities (194) - (194)
(€'000) Statement of financial
position at the
acquisition date
Allocation Fair value of
acquired assets
Other current liabilities (43) - (43)
Current liabilities (470) - (470)
TOTAL LIABILITIES (669) (747) (1,416)

When allocating the acquisition price, the group recognised €2,303 thousand attributable to technology, in addition to the relevant deferred taxes €1,982 thousand of the difference between the consideration paid, the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed was provisionally allocated to goodwill, calculated using the proportional method.

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2022 include the financial statements of Carel Industries S.p.A. and the Italian and foreign entities over which it has direct or indirect control. Specifically, the consolidation scope includes:

  • the subsidiaries, over which the parent has control as defined by IFRS 10 Consolidated financial statements; these companies are consolidated on a line-by-line basis;
  • the associates, over which the parent has the power to exercise significant influence over their financial and operating policies despite not having control; investments in these entities are measured using the equity method.

The parent adopted the following consolidation criteria:

  • assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses of the consolidated entities are consolidated using the line-by-line approach where the carrying amount of the parent's investments therein is eliminated against its share of the investee's equity. Any differences are treated in accordance with IFRS 10 Consolidated financial statements and IFRS 3 Business combinations. The portions attributable to non-controlling interests are recognised at the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed without recognising goodwill;
  • the group companies are excluded from the consolidation scope when control thereover ceases to exist and any effects of exclusion are recognised as owner transactions in equity;
  • intragroup receivables and payables, revenue and expenses and all significant transactions are eliminated, including intragroup dividends. Unrealised profits and gains and losses on intragroup transactions are also eliminated;
  • equity attributable to non-controlling interests is presented separately under equity; their share of the profit or loss for the period is recognised in the statement of profit or loss;
  • the financial statements of the consolidated foreign entities using a functional currency other than the Euro are translated into Euros using the average exchange rate for the six months for the statement of profit or loss captions and the closing rate for the statement of financial position captions. Any differences between these exchange rates or due to changes in the exchange rates at the start and end of the period are recognised under equity.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In preparing these condensed interim consolidated financial statements, the group applied the same accounting policies as those adopted in drafting the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2021, to which reference should be made, with the exception of that set out in the following paragraph with regard to new standards.

STANDARDS, AMENDMENTS AND INTERPRETATIONS APPLICABLE TO ANNUAL PERIODS BEGINNING ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2022

The group applied the following standards, amendments and interpretations for the first time starting from 1 January 2022:

  • On 14 May 2020, the IASB published the following amendments:
  • Amendments to IFRS 3 Business combinations: to update the reference to the conceptual framework in the revised IFRS 3 without changing the requirements of the standard.
  • Amendments to IAS 16 Property, plant and equipment: to prohibit deducting from the cost of an item of property, plant and equipment any proceeds received from selling items produced while testing the asset. Instead, the sales proceeds and relevant costs shall be recognised in profit or loss.
  • Amendments to IAS 37 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets: to clarify the costs a company should include as the cost of fulfilling a contract when assessing whether a contract is onerous. Accordingly, the costs of fulfilling a contract shall include both incremental costs (e.g., materials directly used in production) and all other costs that relate directly to fulfilling contracts (e.g., the depreciation charge for an item of property, plant and equipment used in fulfilling the contract).
  • Annual improvements 2018-2020: amendments were made to IFRS 1 First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS 9 Financial instruments, IAS 41 Agriculture and Illustrative examples of IFRS 16 Leases.

The adoption of these amendments did not affect the Group's consolidated financial statements.

STANDARDS, AMENDMENTS AND INTERPRETATIONS ENDORSED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION BUT NOT YET MANDATORY AND NOT ADOPTED EARLY BY THE GROUP AT 30 JUNE 2022

On 12 February 2021, the IASB published Disclosure of accounting policies—amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice statement 2 and definition of accounting estimates—amendments to IAS 8. The amendments improve accounting policy disclosures so that they provide more useful information to investors and other primary users of the financial statements and help companies distinguish changes in accounting estimates from changes in accounting policies. These amendments will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023, with early application permitted. The directors do not expect these amendments to significantly affect the Group's consolidated financial statements.

STANDARDS, AMENDMENTS AND INTERPRETATIONS NOT YET ENDORSED BY THE EU

At the reporting date, the EU's relevant bodies had not yet completed the endorsement process for adoption of the following amendments and standards:

  • On 23 January 2020, the IASB published Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of financial statements: classification of liabilities as current or non-current. These amendments become effective on 1 January 2023 but earlier application is allowed. The directors do not expect these amendments to significantly affect the Group's consolidated financial statements.
  • On 7 May 2021, the IASB published Amendments to IAS 12 Income taxes: Deferred tax related to assets

and liabilities arising from a single transaction that clarifies how companies account for deferred taxes on transactions that can give rise to equal amounts of assets and liabilities such as leases and decommissioning obligations. The amendment will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023, but earlier application is allowed. The directors do not expect these amendments to significantly affect the Group's consolidated financial statements.

TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS

The main exchange rates (against €1) used to translate the foreign currency financial statements at 30 June 2022, 31 December 2021 and 30 June 2021 are set out below:

Currency Average rate
30.06.2021 30.06.2022 31.12.2021 30.06.2022
Pound sterling 0.868 0.842 0.840 0.858
Hong Kong dollar 9.355 8.556 8.833 8.149
Brazilian real 6.490 5.557 6.310 5.423
US dollar 1.205 1.093 1.133 1.039
Australian dollar 1.563 1.520 1.562 1.510
Chinese renminbi (yuan) 7.796 7.082 7.195 6.962
Indian rupee 88.413 83.318 84.229 82.113
South African rand 17.524 16.849 18.063 17.014
Russian ruble * 89.550 83.742 85.300 53.858
South Korean won 1,347.540 1,347.840 1,346.380 1,351.600
Mexican peso 24.327 22.165 23.144 20.964
Swedish krona 10.131 10.480 10.250 10.730
Japanese yen 129.868 134.307 130.380 141.540
Polish zloty 4.537 4.635 4.597 4.690
Thai baht 37.153 36.855 37.653 36.754
Croatian kuna 7.550 7.542 7.516 7.531
UAE dirham 4.427 4.016 4.160 3.815
Singapore dollar 1.606 1.492 1.528 1.448
Norwegian krone 10.176 9.982 9.989 10.349
Swiss franc 1.095 1.032 1.033 0.996
Ukrainian hryvnia 33.459 31.732 30.922 30.402
Canadian dollar 1.503 1.390 1.439 1.343
Turkish lira 10.382 16.258 15.234 17.322

* The average rate for the first half of 2022 and the closing rate at 30 June 2022 are those provided by the Central Bank of Russian Federation.

NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

[1] PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

At 30 June 2022, property, plant and equipment amounted to €89,270 thousand compared to €84,403 thousand at 31 December 2021. The following table provides a breakdown of the caption and the changes of the period.

CHANGES OF THE PERIOD
(€'000) Land and
buildings
Plant and
machinery
Industrial and
commercial
equipment
Other items of
property, plant
and equipment
Assets under
construction and
payments on
account
Total
31 December 2021 45,561 18,191 10,530 5,377 4,743 84,403
- Historical cost 57,642 41,356 47,606 19,331 4,743 170,679
- Accumulated depreciation (12,081) (23,164) (37,077) (13,953) - (86,276)
Changes in 2022
- Investments 154 1,409 1,530 677 4,112 7,882
- Investments in right-of-use assets 1,828 - 34 587 - 2,449
- Business combinations
(historical cost)
- 104 56 36 17 214
- Business combinations (right
of-use assets)
87 - 19 - - 105
- Reclassifications (historical cost) (7) 514 353 17 (823) 53
- Impairment losses - - - - - -
- Sales (historical cost) - (151) (101) (175) - (426)
- Sales - Right-of-use assets
(historical cost)
- - - 2 - 2
- Exchange differences on
historical cost
880 599 363 178 13 2.034
- Exchange differences on
accumulated depreciation
(151) (237) (221) (137) - (745)
- Exchange differences on
right-of-use assets
48 - - 36 - 83
- Depreciation (424) (1.635) (1.939) (707) - (4.704)
- Depreciation of right-of-use
assets
(1.557) - (88) (405) - (2.050)
- Business combinations
(accumulated depreciation)
- (35) (23) (8) - (66)
- Reclassifications (accumulated
depreciation)
(3) (19) - 19 - (3)
- Restatement of right-of-use assets (316) - - (6) - (322)
- Sales (accumulated
depreciation)
- 124 93 145 - 361
- Sales - Right-of-use assets
(accumulated depreciation)
- - - - - -
Total 538 673 75 261 3.320 4.867
Balance at 30 June 2022 46,100 18,865 10,605 5,638 8,063 89,270
including:
- Historical cost 60,316 43,831 49,859 20,684 8,063 182,753
- Accumulated depreciation (14,213) (24,947) (39,254) (15,065) - (93,479)

Investments in the first half of 2022 were mainly concentrated at Carel Adriatic for the construction of the second production site as well as at the parent and the Chinese site for industrial equipment for new production lines.

Business combinations refer to the consolidation of Arion.

The group did not capitalise borrowing costs, in line with previous years.

[2] INTANGIBLE ASSETS

At 30 June 2022, this caption amounted to €135,076 thousand compared to €134,570 thousand at the end of 2021. The following table presents changes in these assets:

CHANGES OF THE PERIOD
(€'000) Development
expenditure
Trademarks,
industrial
patents and
software licences
Goodwill Other assets Assets under
development
and payments on
account
Total
31 December 2021 6,269 9,651 67,347 48,807 2,496 134,570
- Historical cost 27,073 28,258 67,347 56,472 2,496 181,646
- Accumulated amortisation (20,804) (18,607) (7,665) - (47,076)
Changes in 2022
- Investments 31 428 - 3 579 1,041
- Business combinations
(historical cost)
- - 1,980 2,355 - 4,335
- Reclassifications (historical
cost)
1,243 296 - - (1,363) 175
- Sales (historical cost) - (6) (469) - - (475)
- Exchange differences on
historical cost
33 15 74 27 10 159
- Exchange differences on
accumulated amortisation
(8) (22) - (26) - (55)
- Amortisation (1,041) (1,401) - (1,972) - (4,414)
- Business combinations
(accumulated amortisation)
- - - (31) - (31)
- Reclassifications
(accumulated amortisation)
- (225) - (9) - (234)
- Sales (accumulated
amortisation)
- 6 - 0 - 6
Total 258 (909) 68,932 347 (775) 506
Balance at 30 June 2022 6,527 8,742 68,932 49,154 1,722 135,076
including:
- Historical cost 28,380 28,990 68,932 58,857 1,722 186,880
- Accumulated amortisation (21,853) (20,249) - (9,703) - (51,804)

Investments amounted to €1,041 thousand. They were mainly concentrated at the parent and were related to the capitalisation of software and development projects, some of which are completed and others are under way.

As a result of the acquisition made, the group recognised intangible assets related to technology and goodwill for a total of €4,335 thousand.

Amortisation amounted to €4,413 thousand, of which €2,490 thousand refers to the allocation of the gain generated by the first-time consolidation of the companies acquired.

Impairment test

With regard to the goodwill recognised in these condensed interim consolidated financial statements, the directors prudently decided to test the Recuperator CGU for impairment also following the significant increase in the price of raw materials, particularly aluminium, which affected production cost. Accordingly, management deemed it appropriate to prepare a new business plan for the 2022-2025 period which was approved on 20 July 2022 in order to update the economic and financial forecasts based on current cost trends. At the same time, the discounting and growth parameters were also updated to reflect the new rate trends recorded during the period. The impairment test methodology is unchanged compared to 31 December 2021.

The resulting values in use confirm the carrying amount of both goodwill and assets.

Therefore, there was no indication of impairment of goodwill or other assets at 30 June 2022.

With regard to the intangible assets recognised in these condensed interim consolidated financial statements, specifically those related to the Hygromatik, CFM and Enginia CGUs, the directors did not detect any trigger events that would require testing their recoverability of such goodwill.

[3] EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS

At 30 June 2022, this caption amounted to €1,419 thousand compared to €1,250 thousand at 31 December 2021. It may be analysed as follows:

COMPANY Registered
office
Investment % 30.06.2022 Change in
consolidation
Exchange
differences
Equity
accounting
31.12.2021
(€'000) scope
Arion Srl Brescia (IT) 70% - (2,126) - 2,097 29
Free Polska s.p.z.o.o. Krakow (PL) 30% 1,356 - (68) 265 1,159
Others 63 - - - 63
Total 1,419 (2,126) (68) 2,362 1,250

As described in the section on the Consolidation scope, control over Arion was acquired in several stages. Consequently, the portion of the investment already held was restated based on the fair value of the assets acquired, recognising a total gain of €2,097 thousand in profit or loss.

In the first half of 2022, the group recognised an gain of €265 thousand on the investment in Free Polska s.p.z.o.o. based on its approved financial statements at 31 December 2021.

[4] OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS

At 30 June 2022, these amount to €12,716 thousand, compared to €10,407 thousand at 31 December 2021. A breakdown of the caption is provided below:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Guarantee deposits 439 432
Third parties 214 176
Other assets 12,063 9,799
Other non-current assets 12,716 10,407

Other assets increased following payment of the taxes on the amounts allocated to intangible assets and goodwill following the purchase price allocation of Engina pursuant to article 15.10-bis of Decree law no. 185/2008. This resulted in the payment of a 16% substitute tax on the higher values allocated and recognised in the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2021. Following the payment of €2,085 thousand, the amortisation charge of the above amounts will be deducted in the Recuperator's tax return as of 2024.

The residual balance of this caption relates to the non-current portion of the assets taxed in previous years.

[5] DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

At 30 June 2022, deferred tax assets amounted to €7,968 thousand compared to €7,022 thousand at 31 December 2021. The group has recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities on temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their tax base.

CURRENT ASSETS

[6] TRADE RECEIVABLES

At 30 June 2022, this caption amounted to €102,269 thousand compared to €74,455 thousand at 31 December 2021. It may be analysed as follows:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Gross trade receivables 103,802 75,719
Loss allowance (1,533) (1,265)
Net trade receivables 102,269 74,455

The next table breaks down gross trade receivables by geographical segment:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Europe, Middle East and Africa 77,619 56,684
APAC 13,218 11,185
North America 9,999 6,238
South America 2,966 1,611
Total 103,802 75,719

The group does not usually charge default interest on past due receivables. A breakdown of the receivables that are not yet due and/or are past due with the relevant loss allowance is as follows:

30.06.2022
(€'000) Trade
receivables
Loss
allowance
Trade
receivables
Loss
allowance
Not yet due 94,226 (981) 67,699 (724)
Past due < 6 months 8,984 (196) 7,430 (159)
Past due > 6 months 285 (174) 134 (134)
Past due > 12 months 307 (182) 456 (247)
Total 103,802 (1,533) 75,719 (1,265)

The Group's receivables are not particularly concentrated. It does not have customers that individually account for more than 5% of the total receivables.

The loss allowance comprises management's estimates about credit losses on receivables from end customers and the sales network. It recognises the resulting impairment losses in "Other expense, net". Changes in the allowance are shown in the following table:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 Accruals Utilisations Exchange
differences
Change in
consolidation scope
31.12.2021
Loss allowance (1,533) (379) 119 (8) - (1,265)

[7] INVENTORIES

At 30 June 2021, this caption amounted to €102,049 thousand compared to €80,907 thousand at 31 December 2021. It may be analysed as follows:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Raw materials 60,312 45,154
Allowance for inventory write-down (3,241) (2,828)
Semi-finished products and work in progress 5,756 4,455
Finished goods 44,667 38,515
Allowance for inventory write-down (5,930) (4,716)
Payments on account 487 328
Total 102,049 80,907

The group recognised an allowance for obsolete or slow-moving items to cover the difference between the cost and estimated realisable value of obsolete raw materials and finished goods.

The accrual to the statement of profit or loss was recognised in the caption "Costs of raw materials, consumables and goods and changes in inventories".

[8] CURRENT TAX ASSETS

This caption includes direct tax assets which amounted to €1,916 thousand at 30 June 2022 compared to €3,886 thousand at 31 December 2021.

[9] OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

At 30 June 2022, this caption amounted to €12,690 thousand compared to €9,788 thousand at 31 December 2021. It may be analysed as follows:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Payments on account to suppliers 2,052 1,388
Other tax assets 3,186 3,196
VAT assets 3,019 1,486
Prepayments and accrued income 2,748 2,551
Other 1,685 1,168
Total 12,690 9,788

Other is mainly comprised of amounts due from personnel and social security institutions.

[10] CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS

At 30 June 2022, this caption amounted to €5,513 thousand compared to €483 thousand at 31 December 2021. It may be analysed as follows:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Available-for-sale securities 2,891 -
Derivatives 1,384 13
Other financial assets 1,195 465
Deposit accounts 43 6
Other current financial assets 5,513 483

Available-for-sale securities refer to investments, with major counterparties, aimed at managing part of the Group's liquidity. The objective of these financial assets is the collection of contractual cash flows comprising payments of principal and interest at fixed rates at specific maturities.

The derivatives are forwards and currency options agreed to hedge commercial transactions but which do not qualify for hedge accounting. Fair value gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss. More information is available in the paragraph on financial instruments in note [34] Other information.

[11] CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

At 30 June 2022, this caption amounted to €124,757 thousand compared to €100,625 thousand at 31 December 2021. Reference should be made to the statement of cash flows for details of changes in the Group's cash and cash equivalents and to the directors' report for the geographical breakdown.

(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Current accounts and post office deposits 124,706 100,585
Cash 51 40
Total 124,757 100,625

Current accounts and post office deposits are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to immaterial currency risk.

At 30 June 2022, the Group's current account credit balances were not pledged in any way.

EQUITY AND NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

[12] EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE OWNERS OF THE PARENT

The parent's fully paid-up and subscribed share capital consists of 100,000,000 ordinary shares.

Equity may be analysed as follows:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Share capital 10,000 10,000
Legal reserve 2,000 2,000
Translation reserve 10,286 3,855
Hedging reserve 824 (51)
Other reserves 29,990 17,079
Retained earnings 94,924 73,009
Profit for the period/year 34,809 49,059
Total 182,833 154,951

The hedging reserve includes the fair value gains and losses on interest rate hedges.

A resolution to distribute a dividend of €0.15 per share, totalling €14,995 thousand, was made on 22 April 2022.

In April 2022, the parent assigned 70,039 treasury shares for a total of €768 thousand, measured using the FIFO method, to complete the second cycle of shares assigned on 2 December 2019 related to the 2019-2021 performance period. The carrying amount of treasury shares in portfolio was subsequently reduced, with the reserve for long-term incentive plans set up in previous years also reduced by the same amount as balance. The difference between the accrual to such reserve and the carrying amount of the assigned shares was taken to the distributable income-related reserves.

The number of treasury shares in portfolio at 30 June 2022 was 30,482.

For the purposes of the performance share plan, costs totalling €204 thousand were recognised during the period with a balancing entry in other reserves as the plan is equity settled.

At 30 June 2022, following the above-mentioned assignment of treasury shares, the weighted average of outstanding ordinary shares was 99,969,518.

The earnings per share were therefore as follows:

(€'000) First half of 2022 First half of 2021
Number of shares (in thousands) 99,970 99,866
Profit for the period (in thousands of Euros) 34,809 26,843
Earnings per share (in Euros) 0.35 0.27

[13] EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

At 30 June 2022, this caption amounted to €15,471 thousand compared to €14,923 thousand at 31 December 2021 and comprised the non-controlling interest in Carel Thailand Co. Ltd (20%), CFM (49%) and Arion S.r.l. (30%).

30.06.2022 Profit for
the period
Other
comprehensive
income
Dividends
distributed
Change in
consolidation
scope
31.12.2021
(€'000)
Equity attributable to non
controlling interests
15,471 1,044 309 (1,583) 778 14,923

[14] CURRENT AND NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

These captions may be analysed as follows:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Bank loans and borrowings at amortised cost 73,674 67,942
Amounts due to bondholders 39,432 -
Lease liabilities 22,969 23,520
Effective designated derivative hedges - 27
Other loans and borrowings at amortised cost 625 771
Other financial liabilities 940 1,440
Non-current financial liabilities 137,639 93,700
(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Current portion of bank loans at amortised cost 61,350 60,281
Lease liabilities 4,598 4,037
Amounts due to bondholders 114 -
Bank borrowings at amortised cost 59 85
Derivatives held for trading at fair value through profit or loss 311 45
Other loans and borrowings at amortised cost 454 802
Other financial liabilities 500 -
Current financial liabilities 67,386 65,250

Amounts due to bondholders refer to the issue and placement of non-convertible bonds subscribed by funds managed by Prudential Insurance Company of America ("Pricoa"). Specifically, on 6 May 2022, the parent issued two ten-year non-convertible bonds with a nominal amount of €20,000 thousand due in May 2032 and with a five-year interest-only period. These bonds are part of a private shelf agreement whereby the parent can ask Pricoa, on an uncommitted basis and over the next three years, to subscribe additional bonds up to a total maximum amount of USD150 million. They are guaranteed by the parent and certain subsidiaries.

Fixed interest accrues on these bonds from the subscription date and repayment of principal will take place annually starting from the fifth year on a straight-line basis, with the first and last payment dates in May 2028

and May 2032, respectively.

Bonds are unrated and shall not be listed on regulated markets. Compliance with the following covenants is checked every six months:

  • net financial debt / gross operating profit (loss) < 3.5x;
  • net financial debt / equity < 1.5;
  • gross operating profit (loss) / net financial expense > 5x.

At 30 June 2022, such covenants were complied with.

The following table shows the main characteristics of the bank loans and other loans and borrowings by maturity at 30 June 2022:

COMPOSITION OF LOANS AT 30.06.2022
(€'000) Currency Original
amount
Maturity Interest rate Outstanding
liability
Current Non-current
Deutschebank EUR 400 2023 Fixed 44 44 -
Intesa San Paolo EUR 6,000 2022 Fixed 6,000 6,000 -
Intesa San Paolo EUR 6,000 2022 Fixed 6,000 6,000 -
BNP Paribas EUR 10,000 2022 Fixed 10,000 10,000 -
Unicredit EUR 20,000 2023 Fixed 4,444 4,444 -
Unicredit EUR 20,000 2023 Floating 6,666 6,666 -
BNP Paribas EUR 20,000 2023 Floating 10,031 10,031 -
BNP Paribas EUR 30,000 2023 Floating 8,571 8,572 -
Mediobanca EUR 25,000 2023 Floating 25,115 - 25,115
Intesa San Paolo EUR 10,000 2024 Fixed 5,037 2,514 2,523
Credit Agricole EUR 10,000 2024 Fixed 5,024 2,500 2,524
Intesa San Paolo EUR 10,000 2026 Fixed 9,991 - 9,991
Intesa San Paolo EUR 20,000 2026 Fixed 19,983 - 19,983
Mediobanca EUR 20,000 2026 Floating 17,966 4,444 13,521
BNP Paribas USD 80 2022 Floating 125 125 -
Medio Credito Italiano EUR 200 2022 Floating 10 10 -
Banco BPM EUR 200 2023 Floating 17 - 17
Total 135,024 61,350 73,674
(€'000) Currency Original
amount
Maturity Interest rate Outstanding
liability
Current Non-current
Senior A bonds EUR 20,000 2032 Fixed 19,773 57 19,716
Senior B bonds EUR 20,000 2032 Fixed 19,773 57 19,716
Total 114 39,432

COMPOSITION OF PAYABLES TO OTHER LENDERS 30.06.2022

(€'000) Currency Original
amount
Maturity Interest rate Outstanding
liability
Current Non-current
MedioCredito Centrale
Progetto Horizon 2020
EUR 1,241 2026 Fixed 777 192 585
Other loans 302 262 40
Total 1,079 454 625

Other current and non-current financial liabilities include amounts due to the non-controlling investors in CFM.

Lease liabilities refer to the lease liabilities recognised following the adoption of IFRS 16.

The following tables detail the expected cash flows with regard to contractual due dates and interest to be paid by type of loan:

(€'000) TOTAL Total cash
flows
Within one
year
From one to
five years
After five
years
Bank loans and borrowings at amortised cost 73,674 75,448 - 75,448 -
Amounts due to bondholders 39,432 45,614 - 3,208 42,406
Lease liabilities 22,969 25,163 - 12,575 12,588
Effective designated derivative hedges - - - -
Other loans and borrowings at amortised cost 625 638 - 638 -
Other financial liabilities 940 940 - 940 -
Non-current financial liabilities 137,639 147,803 - 92,809 54,994
Current portion of bank loans at amortised cost 61,350 62,864 62,864 - -
Amounts due to bondholders 114 802 802 - -
Lease liabilities 4,598 4,656 4,656 - -
Bank borrowings at amortised cost 59 59 59 - -
Other loans and borrowings at amortised cost 454 482 482 - -
Derivatives held for trading at fair value through
profit or loss
311 311 311 - -
Other financial liabilities 500 500 500 - -
Current financial liabilities 67,386 69,674 69,674 - -

The following loans require compliance with covenants:

  • Mediobanca (original loan of €25,000 thousand, outstanding liability at 30 June 2022 of €25,115 thousand): Net financial debt to gross operating profit (loss) ratio < 3.5 and gross operating profit (loss) to net financial expense ratio > 5;
  • BNP Paribas (original loan of €20,000 thousand, outstanding liability at 30 June 2022 of €10,031 thousand): Net financial debt to gross operating profit (loss) ratio < 3.5;
  • Mediobanca (original loan of €20,000 thousand, outstanding liability at 30 June 2022 of €17,966 thousand): Net financial debt to gross operating profit (loss) ratio < 3.5 and gross operating profit (loss) to net financial expense ratio > 5;
  • Intesa Sanpaolo (original loans of €10,000 and €20,000 thousand): Net financial debt to gross operating profit (loss) ratio < 3.5.

At 30 June 2022, such covenants were complied with.

The derivatives included under current financial liabilities are forwards and currency options agreed to hedge commercial transactions but which do not qualify for hedge accounting. More information is available in the paragraph on financial instruments in note 34 Other information. The effective designated derivative hedges include the fair value of IRS agreed to hedge interest rate risk.

The following tables show changes in current and non-current financial liabilities (including cash and noncash changes:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 Net cash
flows
Fair value
gains or
losses
Reclassification 31.12.2021
Bank loans and borrowings at amortised cost 73,674 30,328 - (24,596) 67,942
Amounts due to bondholders 39,432 39,432 - - -
Effective designated derivative hedges - (27) - 27
Other loans and borrowings at amortised cost 625 (52) - (95) 771
Other financial liabilities 940 - (500) 1,440
Non-current financial liabilities 114,670 69,708 (27) (25,191) 70,180
(€'000) 30.06.2022 Net cash
flows
Fair value
gains or
losses
Reclassification 31.12.2021
Bank loans 61,350 (23,528) - 24,596 60,281
Amounts due to bondholders 114 114 - - -
Bank borrowings 59 (26) - - 85
Other loans and borrowings 454 (443) - 95 802
Derivatives 311 (45) 311 45
Other financial liabilities 500 - - 500 -
Current financial liabilities 62,788 (23,928) 311 25,191 61,213
30.06.2022 Increases Restatement
of financial
Repayments Interest Change in
translation
Change in
consolidation
31.12.2021
(€'000) liabilities reserve scope
Lease liabilities 27,568 2,449 (354) (2,504) 230 85 105 27,556

A breakdown of net financial debt calculated in accordance with ESMA guideline no. 32-382-1138 of 4 March 2021 is provided below:

FINANCIAL DEBT
(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
A Cash 124,757 100,625
B Cash equivalents 43 6
C Other current financial assets 5,470 478
D Liquidity (A+ B + C) 130,270 101,109
E Current loans and borrowings 870 130
F Current portion of non-current loans and borrowings 66,403 65,119
G Current financial debt (E + F) 67,272 65,250
H Current net financial position (G - D) (62,997) (35,859)
M Net financial debt (H + L) 74,756 57,841
L Non-current financial debt (I + J + K) 137,753 93,700
K Trade payables and other non-current financial liabilities - -
J Debt instruments 39,545 27
I Non-current loans and borrowings 98,208 93,673

As also required by Consob warning no. 5/21 of 29 April 2021, it is noted that the group has recognised a liability subject to conditions related to the option for the non-controlling interest in CFM, as detailed in note 18.

In compliance with such notice, it is also noted that the group recognised liabilities for defined benefit plans of €7,906 thousand (note 16) and provisions for risks and charges of €4,149 thousand (note 15).

[15] PROVISIONS FOR RISKS

At 30 June 2022, provisions amounted to €4,149 thousand compared to €4,064 thousand at 31 December 2021, as follows:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Provision for agents' termination benefits 768 851
Provision for commercial complaints 113 93
Provision for product warranties 428 393
Other provisions 835 820
Total - non-current 2,143 2,157
Provision for product warranties - current portion 191 0
Provision for commercial complaints - current portion 1,814 1,907
Total - current 2,005 1,907
Total 4,149 4,064

The provisions for product warranties and commercial complaints were set up to cover liabilities arising on product defects which entail the repair or replacement of the defective parts or payment of a cash compensation to the customer. The directors estimated the provisions based on available information and past experience.

[16] DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS

This caption mainly consists of the Group's liability for post-employment benefits and post-term of office benefits for directors recognised by the Italian group entities. These benefits qualify as defined benefit plans pursuant to IAS 19 and the related liabilities are calculated by an independent actuary. The remainder of the caption comprises employee benefits recognised by the foreign group companies which are immaterial both individually and collectively.

[17] DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

At 30 June 2022, deferred tax liabilities amounted to €17,602 thousand compared to €17,110 thousand at 31 December 2021. This increase is mainly due to deferred taxes on the allocation of the gain arising upon the first-time consolidation of Arion.

[18] OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

This caption amounts to €50,559 thousand, of which €49,892 thousand refers to the liability for the call option for the non-controlling interest in CFM (31 December 2021: €49,602 thousand).

[19] TRADE PAYABLES

At 30 June 2022, trade payables amounted to €77,603 thousand, compared to €66,444 thousand at 31 December 2021. They included payables for materials and services.

Trade payables arise as a result of the different payment terms negotiated with the Group's suppliers, which differ from country to country.

[20] CURRENT TAX LIABILITIES

At 30 June 2022, this caption amounted to €5,813 thousand compared to €4,775 thousand at 31 December 2021. It entirely consists of direct income tax liabilities. The change during the period was mainly related to the calculation of current taxes for the period in accordance with IAS 34.

[21] OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Other current liabilities are broken down in the following table:

(€'000) 30.06.2022 31.12.2021
Social security contributions 4,420 4,888
Tax withholdings 1,963 2,018
Other current tax liabilities 479 263
VAT liabilities 2,554 1,467
Wages and salaries, bonuses and holiday pay 16,767 16,301
Other 2,499 3,135
Total 28,682 28,072

The caption mostly includes personnel-related liabilities (wages and salaries, tax withholdings and social security contributions) and tax liabilities, specifically VAT liabilities.

NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

[22] REVENUE

Revenue amounted to €261,346 thousand, compared to €202,601 thousand for the corresponding period of 2021 (+29.0%). It is shown net of discounts and allowances.

Revenue generated by services amounted to €1,974 thousand compared to €1,635 thousand for the first half of 2021. A breakdown of revenue by market is as follows:

(€'000) First half of 2022 First half of 2021 Variation %
HVAC 171,370 129,678 32.1%
REF 87,513 70,632 23.9%
Total core revenue 258,883 200,310 29.2%
Non-core revenue 2,463 2,292 7.5%
Total revenue 261,346 202,601 29.0%

There are no customers that individually contribute more than 10% to the Group's revenue.

A breakdown of revenue by geographical segment is as follows:

(€'000) First half of 2022 First half of 2021 Variation %
Europe, Middle East and Africa 187,103 146,958 27.3%
APAC 36,275 29,764 21.9%
North America 31,841 21,497 48.1%
South America 6,127 4,382 39.8%
Total revenue 261,346 202,601 29.0%

Reference should be made to the directors' report for an analysis of trends in revenue.

[23] OTHER REVENUE

Other revenue amounted to €2,023 thousand, an increase on the €2,761 thousand balance for the corresponding period of 2021. The caption may be broken down as follows:

(€'000) First half of 2022 First half of 2021 Variation %
Grants related to income 89 1,459 (93.9%)
Sundry cost recoveries 1,277 891 43.2%
Other revenue and income 657 411 59.9%
Total 2,023 2,761 (26.7%)

In 2021, grants related to income mainly comprised the amount received by the US company as part of the Paycheck Protection Program.

Sundry cost recoveries mostly refer to transport and other costs.

Other revenue and income principally comprise amounts charged to suppliers and customers.

[24] COSTS OF RAW MATERIALS, CONSUMABLES AND GOODS AND CHANGES IN INVENTORIES

This caption amounts to €119,010 thousand, compared to €88,575 thousand in the first half of 2021. A breakdown of the caption is as follows:

(€'000) First half of
2022
First half of
2021
Variation %
Costs of raw materials, consumables and goods and changes in
inventories
(119,010) (88,575) 34.4%
% of revenue (45.5%) (43.7%) 4.2%

[25] SERVICES

The group incurred costs of €31,691 thousand for services in the first half of 2022, up 35.3% on the corresponding period of the previous year. A breakdown of the caption is as follows:

(€'000) First half of
2022
First half of
2021
Variation %
Transport (10,521) (6,748) 55.9%
Consultancies (3,936) (4,118) (4.4%)
Business trips and travel (1,473) (684) >100%
Use of third party assets (990) (787) 25.8%
Maintenance and repairs (4,102) (2,928) 40.1%
Marketing and advertising (878) (362) >100%
Outsourcing (1,427) (1,154) 23.6%
Agency commissions (1,038) (867) 19.7%
Utilities (1,583) (818) 93.5%
Fees to directors, statutory auditors and independent auditors (1,192) (1,055) 13.0%
Insurance (817) (716) 14.1%
Telephone and connections (478) (442) 8.0%
Other services (3,255) (2,740) 18.8%
Total (31,691) (23,420) 35.3%

[26] CAPITALISED DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE

This caption amounted to €275 thousand, compared to €803 thousand in the first half of 2021. It is entirely related to development projects capitalised under intangible assets. The group incurred development expenditure of €9,735 thousand and €9,240 thousand in the first half of 2021 and 2022, respectively (3.72% as a percentage of revenue in both periods). Only the amounts described above can be capitalised.

[27] PERSONNEL EXPENSE

This caption amounted to €55,633 thousand for the first half of 2022 compared to €49,173 thousand for the corresponding period of the previous year. A breakdown of this caption and of the workforce by employee category is as follows:

(€'000) First half of
2022
First half of
2021
Delta %
Wages and salaries, including bonuses and accruals (43,735) (38,470) 13.7%
Social security contributions (9,412) (8,530) 10.3%
Defined benefit plans (1,490) (1,381) 7.9%
Other costs (996) (793) 25.7%
Total (55,633) (49,173) 13.1%
First half of
2022
First half of
2021
Managers 63 63
White collars 1,133 1,100
Blue collars 739 650
Total 1,935 1,813

[28] OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

This caption amounted to €1,203 thousand for the first half of 2022, compared to €874 thousand for the corresponding period of the previous year. It may be broken down as follows:

(€'000) First half of
2022
First half of
2021
Variation %
Gains on the sale of non-current assets 29 367 (92.0%)
Prior year income 401 359 11.9%
Other income 431 717 (39.9%)
Losses on the sale of non-current assets (5) - >100%
Prior year expense (97) (123) (21.3%)
Other taxes and duties (603) (483) 24.9%
Impairment losses on loans and receivables (379) (285) 33.1%
Accrual to the provisions for risks (290) (518) (44.0%)
Credit losses (6) (11) (45.1%)
Other costs (254) (179) 41.7%
Other expense (1,633) (1,599) 2.7%
Other expense, net (1,203) (874) 37.7%

[29] AMORTISATION, DEPRECIATION AND IMPAIRMENT LOSSES

This caption amounted to €11,168 thousand for the first half of 2022 compared to €9,667 thousand in the first half of the previous year. This increase was mainly due to higher amortisation and depreciation arising from the purchase price allocation made upon consolidation of companies acquired in previous years:

(€'000) First half of
2022
First half of
2021
Variation %
Amortisation (4,414) (3,463) 27.5%
Depreciation (6,754) (6,204) 8.9%
Impairment losses - (2) (100.0%)
Total (11,168) (9,669) 15.5%

[30] FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSE

Net financial expense for the first half of 2022 came to €1,540 thousand, compared to €1,130 thousand for the corresponding period of 2021, as follows:

(€'000) First half of
2022
First half of
2021
Variation %
Gains on financial assets 53 1 >100%
Interest income 41 38 8.1%
Gains on derivatives 15 8 99.1%
Other financial income 52 43 21.9%
Dividends received 30 - >100%
Financial income 192 90 >100%
Bank interest expense (278) (412) (32.5%)
Lease interest expense (231) (370) (37.7%)
Other interest expense (134) (15) >100%
Losses on derivatives (42) (77) (45.1%)
Other financial expense (648) (289) >100%
Net fair value losses on financial assets and liabilities (109) - >100%
Interest expense on call options for non-controlling interests (290) (56) >100%
Financial expense (1,732) (1,220) 42.0%
Net financial expense (1,540) (1,130) 36.3%

The increase in this caption was mainly due to higher interest expense on call options for non-controlling interests and other financial expense including the new loans recognised at amortised cost.

[31] EXCHANGE GAINS AND LOSSES

This caption showed net exchange rate losses of €153 thousand for the first half of 2022 compared to €255 thousand for the corresponding period of 2021, as follows:

(€'000) First half of
2022
First half of
2021
Variation %
Exchange losses (6,655) (2,585) >100%
Exchange gains 6,502 2,330 >100%
Net exchange losses (153) (255) (40.0%)

[32] FAIR VALUE (GAIN) LOSS ON CALL OPTION

This caption is unchanged.

[33] SHARE OF PROFIT OF EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTEES

This caption shows a net profit of €2,363 thousand and relates to the fair value revaluation of the initial 40% investment in Arion and the revaluation of the associate Free Polska.

[34] INCOME TAXES

This caption amounted to €9,756 thousand for the first half of 2022, compared to €6,701 thousand for the corresponding period of 2021. Income taxes were calculated based on the average tax expense determined on the basis of the actual annual tax rate in accordance with the provisions of IAS 34.

[35] OTHER INFORMATION

Segment reporting

Under IFRS 8, an entity shall disclose information to enable users of its financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business activities in which it engages and the economic environments in which it operates. Based on the Group's internal reporting system, the business activities for which it earns revenue and incurs expenses and the operating results which are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated and to assess its performance, the group has not identified individual operating segments but is an operating segment as a whole.

Financial instruments

The group is active on international markets and, hence, is exposed to currency and interest rate risks. Specifically, the currencies generating these risks are the US dollar, the Japanese yen, the Australian dollar and the Chinese renminbi.

The group has a hedging policy to mitigate the risks, which involves the use of derivatives, options and forwards, mostly with maturities of less than one year. Transactions in place at the reporting date involving currency hedging transactions are as follows:

(€'000) 30.06.2022
forward Purchases * Sales * Positive fair value ** Negative fair value **
USD/CNY 12,500 20 (245)
USD/EUR 1,000 - (55)
ZAR/USD 3,900 14 -
Totale forward 34 (300)
Options
USD/EUR 1,000 - (11)
EUR/CNY 6,000 36 -
USD/CNY 26,000 158 -
CNY/USD 2,000 13 -
ZAR/USD 20,000 18 -
THB/USD 30,000 35 -
Total options 260 (11)
Total 294 (311)

(*) Amount in thousands of local currency

(**) Amount in thousands of Euros

The next table provides information about the interest rate swaps hedging the related risk:

(€'000) Notional
amount
Floating interest rate Fixed
interest
rate
Maturity Fair value
30.06.2022
BNL 30,000 6m Euribor > -0.78% / -0.78%
if 6m Euribor < -0.78%
-0.11% 19/11/2022 (6)
BNL 20,000 3m Euribor > -0.98% / -0.98% if
3m Euribor < -0.98%
-0.02% 30/04/2023 45
Unicredit 20,000 3m Euribor > -0.92% / -0.92% if
3m Euribor < -0.92%
-0.04% 30/04/2023 6
Mediobanca 25,000 3m Euribor > -0.95% / -0.95% if
3m Euribor < -0.95%
-0.42% 04/08/2023 352
Mediobanca 20,000 3m Euribor > -0.6375%
/ -0.6375% if 3m Euribor <
-0.6375%
-0.31% 26/06/2026 686

Derivatives hedging foreign currency assets and liabilities are recognised at fair value with any gains or losses recognised in profit or loss. They are natural hedges of the related risks, which are recognised pursuant to IFRS 9.

Categories of financial instruments and fair value hierarchy

The next table shows the classification of financial assets and liabilities pursuant to IFRS 7, using the categories established by IFRS 9, and their fair value:

FIRST HALF OF 2022 IFRS 9 category Carrying Fair value
(€'000) amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Derivatives Financial instruments held for
trading
1,384 1,384
Available-for-sale securities Available-for-sale financial assets 2,891 2,891
Other financial assets Loans and receivables 1,195 1,195
Other current financial assets 5,470
Trade receivables Loans and receivables 102,269 102,269
Total financial assets 107,738
including: Available-for-sale financial
assets
2,891
Financial instruments held for
trading
1,384
Loans and receivables 103,463
Bank loans and borrowings Financial liabilities at amortised
cost
73,674 73,674
Amounts due to bondholders Financial liabilities at amortised
cost
39,432 39,432
Other loans and borrowings Financial liabilities at amortised
cost
625 625
Lease liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised
cost
22,969 22,969
Effective designated derivative
hedges
Financial instruments held for
trading
- 0
Other financial liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised cost 940 940
Non-current financial liabilities 137,639
Bank borrowings Financial liabilities at amortised
cost
59 59
Bank loans Financial liabilities at amortised
cost
61,350 61,350
Lease liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised
cost
4,598 4,598
Amounts due to bondholders Financial liabilities at amortised
cost
114 114
Derivatives Financial instruments held for
trading
311 311
Other loans and borrowings Financial liabilities at amortised cost 454 454
Other financial liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised cost 500 500
Current financial liabilities 67,386
Trade payables Financial liabilities at amortised
cost
77,603 77,603
FIRST HALF OF 2022 IFRS 9 category Carrying Fair value
(€'000) amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Total financial liabilities 282,628
including Financial liabilities at
amortised cost
282,317
Financial instruments held for
trading
311

Related party transactions

During the period, the group carried out commercial transactions with related parties as follows:

RELATED AT 30.06.2022
(€'000) Trade
receivables
Loan
assets
Trade
payables
Financial
liabilities
Revenue Financial
income
Costs Financial
expense
Arion S.r.l. - - (301) - - - (743) -
Free Polska s.p.z.o.o. 389 - (2,132) - 4 30 (10,764) -
Total associates 389 - (2,433) - 4 30 (11,507) -
RN Real Estate S.r.l. 2 - (454) (13,000) 2 - - (30)
Nastrificio Victor S.p.A. - - (12) - - - (29) -
Eurotest laboratori S.r.l. 1 - (90) - 3 - (149) -
Carel Real Estate Adratic d.o.o. 2 - (146) (2,157) - - (34)
Eurotec Ltd 126 - - - 287 - (23) -
Panther S.r.l. - - (8) - - - (7) -
Gestion A.Landry Inc - - - (44) - - 1 (1)
Humide Expert - - (1) - - - (14) -
Murat Cem Ozdemir - - - (1,658) - - (22) (20)
Bridgport S.p.A. 7 - (271) - 41 - (81) -
Brimind S.r.l. - - (11) (82) - - (18) -
Others 5 - (4) - 2 - (12) -
Total other related parties 143 - (997) (16,941) 335 - (354) (85)
Total 532 - (3,430) (16,941) 339 30 (11,861) (85)

All the related party transactions take place on an arm's length basis.

Financial liabilities to Murat Cem Ozdemir refer to the outstanding amount due to the non-controlling investor in CFM to acquire the investment.

The figures in the above table are calculated in accordance with IFRS 16. The rent paid to RN Real Estate S.r.l. and Carel Real Estate Adriatic d.o.o. during the period amount respectively to €604 thousand and €146 thousand.

Others include transactions that are individually and collectively irrelevant.

List of investees included in the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and other investees

The following table shows the investees directly and indirectly controlled by the parent as well as all the legally-required disclosures necessary to prepare the condensed interim consolidated financial statements:

COMPANY NAME Registered office Country Currency Share Capital/
quota at 31.12.21
Parent:
Carel Industries S.p.A Brugine (Padova) Italy Euro 10,000,000
Consolidated investees:
C.R.C. S.r.l. Bologna Italy Euro 98,800
Carel Deutschland Gmbh Frankfurt Germany Euro 25,565
Carel France Sas St. Priest, Rhone France Euro 100,000
Carel U.K. Ltd London GB Pound Sterling 350,000
Carel Sud America Instrumentacao
Eletronica Ltda
San Paolo Brazil Real 31,149,059
Carel Usa Inc Pennsylvania USA Us Dollar 5,000,000
Carel Asia Ltd Hong Kong Honk Kong Hong Kong
Dollar
15,900,000
Carel HVAC&R Korea Ltd Seul South Korea South Korean
Won
550,500,000
Carel South East Asia Pte. Ltd. Singapore Singapore Singapore dollar 100,000
Carel Australia PTY Ltd Sidney Australia Australian Dollar 100
Carel Electronic Suzhou Ltd Suzhou People's Republic of
China
Renminbi 75,019,566
Carel Controls Iberica SI Barcelona Spain Euro 3,005
Carel Controls South Africa (Pty) Ltd Johannesburg South Africa Rand 4,000,000
Carel ACR System India (Pvt) Ltd Mumbai India Rupee 1,665,340
Carel RUS Llc St. Petersburg Russia Ruble 6,600,000
Carel Nordic AB Hoganas Sweden Swedish Krona 550,000
Carel Middle East Dubai Dubai Dirham 4,333,877
Carel Mexicana, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. Guerra, Tlalpan Mexico Peso 12,441,149
Carel Adriatic D.o.o. Rijeka Croatia Kuna 54,600,000
Carel (Thailand) Co. Ltd. Bangkok Thailand Baht 16,000,000
Alfaco Polska Sp.z.o.o. Wrocław Poland Zloty 420,000
Carel Japan Tokyo Japan Yen 60,000,000
Recuperator S.p.A. Rescaldina (MI) Italy Euro 500,000
Hygromatik G.m.b.H. Hamburg Germany Euro 639,115
Carel Ukraine LLC Kiev Ukraine UAH 700,000
Enersol Beloeil Canada CAD 100
CFM Sogutma Ve Otomasyon Izmir Turkey Euro 2,473
Enginia Srl Trezzo Sull'Adda (MI) Italy Euro 10,400
Arion S.r.l. Bolgare (BG) Italy Euro n.a.
Profit for the
period 30.06.2022
Consolidation
method
Share/quota holder Investment %
30.06.22
Share Capital/
quota at 30.06.22
EURO
25,395,682 10,000,000
991,590 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 98,800
1,632,620 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 25,565
340,406 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 100,000
675,902 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 350,000
1,071,224 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 53.02%
Carel Electronic Suzhou Ltd 46.98% 31,149,059
3,037,670 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 5,000,000
427,944 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 15,900,000
(28,611) line-by-line Carel Electronic Suzhou Ltd 100% 550,500,000
100,000
337,999 line-by-line Carel Electronic Suzhou Ltd 100% 100
6,872,302 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 75,019,566
657,321 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 3,005
390,268 line-by-line Carel Electronic Suzhou Ltd 100% 4,000,000
Carel France Sas 0.01%
Carel Electronic Suzhou Ltd 99.99% 1,665,340
Carel Industries S.p.A. 99%
Carel France Sas 1% 6,600,000
312,605 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 550,000
220,059 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 4,333,877
109,044 line-by-line Carel Usa LCC 100% 12,441,149
1,740,728 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 54,600,000
Carel Electronic Suzhou Ltd 50%
Carel Australia PTY Ltd 30% 16,000,000
2,313,922 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 420,000
144,797 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 60,000,000
118,408 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 500,000
2,159,899 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 100% 639,115
(55,402) line-by-line Alfaco Polska Zoo 100% 700,000
(82,483) line-by-line Carel Usa Inc 100% 100
2,640,474 line-by-line Carel Industries S.p.A. 51% 2,473
378,979 line-by-line Recuperator S.p.A. 100% 10,400
70% 100,000
period 30.12.2021 15,035
44,840
270,817
133,999
89,281
line-by-line
line-by-line
line-by-line
line-by-line
line-by-line
Carel Asia Ltd
Carel Industries S.p.A.
100%

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

As described in the directors' report, on 13 June 2022, the parent entered into a binding agreement to acquire 70% of Sauber S.r.l., a company based in Porto Mantovano (MN) which provides on-field services for the installation and servicing of cooling/humidification systems in residential and commercial buildings.

70% of the enterprise value was calculated at €3.6 million; the remaining 30% of Sauber is subject to a crossoption mechanism between the parties exercisable in 2025.

The closing of the transaction took place on 12 July 2022, when Carel obtained control of the company. Consequently, the impacts on profit or loss and equity of the Sauber consolidation will be effective as of July 2022.

STATEMENT ON THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 154-BIS OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE NO. 58/98 AND ARTICLE 81-TER OF CONSOB REGULATION NO. 11971 OF 14 MAY 1999 AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED

    1. The undersigned Francesco Nalini, as chief executive officer, and Nicola Biondo, as manager in charge of financial reporting of Carel Industries S.p.A., also considering the provisions of article 154-bis.3/4 of Legislative decree no. 58 of 24 February 1998, state that the administrative and accounting policies adopted for the preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2022:
  • are adequate in relation to the Group's characteristics and
  • have been effectively applied during the reporting period.
    1. There is nothing to report in this respect.
    1. Moreover, they state that:
  • 3.1. the condensed interim consolidated financial statements:
  • a. have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards endorsed by the European Community pursuant to Regulation (EC) no. 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council on 19 July 2002;
  • b) are consistent with the accounting ledgers and records;
  • c) are suitable to give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer and the group of companies included in the consolidation scope;
  • 3.2. The directors' report includes a reliable analysis of the key events of the period and their impact on the condensed interim consolidated financial statements, as well as a description of the main risks and uncertainties for the second half of the year and information about significant related party transactions.

________________________________ ________________________________

Brugine, 4 August 2022

Chief executive officer Manager in charge of financial reporting

Francesco Nalini Nicola Biondo

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. Via N. Tommaseo, 78/C int. 3 35131 Padova

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REPORT ON REVIEW OF THE HALF-YEARLY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

To the Shareholders of Carel Industries S.p.A.

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying half-yearly condensed consolidated financial statements of Carel Industries S.p.A. and subsidiaries (the "Carel Group"), which comprise the balance sheet as of June 30, 2022 and the income statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the six month period then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. The Directors are responsible for the preparation of the half-yearly condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the International Accounting Standard applicable to the interim financial reporting (IAS 34) as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-yearly condensed consolidated financial statements based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with the criteria recommended by the Italian Regulatory Commission for Companies and the Stock Exchange ("Consob") for the review of the half-yearly financial statements under Resolution n° 10867 of July 31, 1997. A review of half-yearly condensed consolidated financial statements consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA Italia) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying half-yearly condensed consolidated financial statements of the Carel Group as at June, 30, 2022 are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the International Accounting Standard applicable to the interim financial reporting (IAS 34) as adopted by the European Union.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE S.p.A.

Signed by Cristiano Nacchi Partner Padua , Italy August, 5, 2022

This report has been translated into the English language solely for the convenience of international readers.

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