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Aeffe

Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 5, 2019

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HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT AT June 30, 2019 Disclaimer

This Half-year financial report at June 30, 2019 has been translated into English solely for the convenience of the International reader. In the event of conflict or inconsistency between the terms used in the Italian Version of the report and the English version, the Italian version shall prevail, as the Italian version constitutes the official document.

SUMMARY

HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT AT JUNE 30, 2019 1
CORPORATE BOARDS OF THE PARENT COMPANY 3
ORGANIZATION CHART 4
BRANDS PORTFOLIO 5
HEADQUARTERS 6
SHOWROOMS 7
MAIN FLAGSHIPSTORE LOCATIONS UNDER DIRECT MANAGEMENT 8
MAIN ECONOMIC-FINANCIAL DATA 9
INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT 10
HALF-YEAR CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT JUNE 30, 2019 22
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 22
EXPLANATORY NOTES 27
ATTACHMENTS OF THE EXPLANATORY NOTES 56
ATTESTATION OF THE HALF YEAR CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PURSUANT TO ART.81-TER OF
CONSOB REGULATION N. 11971 OF MAY 14, 1999, AND SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS
61

REPORT OF THE AUDITING COMPANY 62

Corporate Boards of the Parent Company

Chairman

Massimo Ferretti

Deputy Chairman

Alberta Ferretti

Chief Executive Officer

Simone Badioli

Directors

Marcello Tassinari – Managing Director Roberto Lugano Daniela Saitta Alessandro Bonfiglioli Bettina Campedelli

President

Angelo Miglietta

Statutory Auditors

Fernando Ciotti Carla Trotti

Alternate Auditors

Nevio Dalla Valle Daniela Elvira Bruno

Board of Compensation Committee

President

Daniela Saitta

Members Roberto Lugano Bettina Campedelli

Board of Internal Control Committee

President Roberto Lugano

Members Daniela Saitta Alessandro Bonfiglioli

Board of Statutory Auditors

Board of Directors

Organization chart

Brands portfolio

Headquarters

AEFFE

Via Delle Querce, 51 47842 - San Giovanni in Marignano (RN) Italy

MOSCHINO

Via San Gregorio, 28 20124 – Milan (MI) Italy

POLLINI

Via Erbosa I° tratto, 92 47030 - Gatteo (FC) Italy

VELMAR

Via Delle Querce, 51 47842 - San Giovanni in Marignano (RN) Italy

Showrooms

MILAN

(FERRETTI – PHILOSOPHY – POLLINI – CEDRIC CHARLIER) Via Donizetti, 48 20122 - Milan Italy

LONDON

(FERRETTI – PHILOSOPHY – MOSCHINO) 28-29 Conduit Street W1S 2YB - London UK

PARIS

(FERRETTI – PHILOSOPHY – MOSCHINO) 43, Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré 75008 - Paris France

NEW YORK

(GROUP) 30 West 56th Street 10019 - New York USA

MILAN

(MOSCHINO) Via San Gregorio, 28 20124 - Milan Italy

MILAN

(LOVE MOSCHINO) Via Settembrini, 1 20124 - Milan Italy

PARIS

(CEDRIC CHARLIER) 28 Rue de Sevigne 75004 - Paris France

Main flagshipstore locations under direct management

ALBERTA FERRETTI Milan Rome Paris London Shanghai POLLINI Milan Venice Bolzano Varese MOSCHINO Milan Rome Capri Paris London Los Angeles New York Seoul Pusan Daegu

SPAZIO A

Florence Venice

Main economic-financial data

st Half
1
st Half
1
2019 2018
Total revenues (Values in millions of EUR) 177.6 173.4
Gross operating margin (EBITDA) * (Values in millions of EUR) 26.7 21.0
Net operating profit (EBIT) (Values in millions of EUR) 13.2 14.5
Profit before taxes (Values in millions of EUR) 11.5 13.9
Net profit for the Group (Values in millions of EUR) 5.1 8.3
Basic earnings per share (Values in units of EUR) 0.050 0.082
Cash Flow (net profit + depreciation) (Values in millions of EUR) 18.6 14.1
Cash Flow/Total revenues (Values in percentage) 10.5 8.1

* EBITDA is represented by operating profit before provisions and depreciation. EBITDA thus defined is a measure used by management to monitor and evaluate the operational performance and is not identified as an accounting measure under both Italian Accounting Principles and IFRS and therefore should not be considered an alternative measure for evaluating the Group's results. Since EBITDA is not regulated by applicable accounting standards, the criteria used by the Group might not be consistent with that adopted by others and therefore may not be comparable.

At June 30, At December 31, At June 30, At December 31,
2019 2018 2018 2017
Net capital invested (Values in millions of EUR) 345.4 228.7 228.6 229.0
Net financial indebtedness (Values in millions of EUR) 147.2 31.3 40.9 50.6
Group net equity (Values in millions of EUR) 165.9 164.6 155.3 146.1
Group net equity per share (Values in units of EUR) 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4
Current assets/ current liabilities (Ratio) 2.0 1.8 1.9 1.9
Current assets less invent./ current liabilities (ACID test) (Ratio) 0.9 0.8 0.9 0.8
Net financial indebtedness/ Net equity (Ratio) 0.7 0.2 0.2 0.3

Aeffe Group

Interim management report

1. SUMMARY OF THE GROUP'S KEY ACTIVITIES

Aeffe Group operates worldwide in the fashion and luxury goods sector and is active in the design, production and distribution of a wide range of products that includes prêt-a-porter, footwear and leather goods. The Group develops, produces and distributes, with a constant focus on the qualities of uniqueness and exclusivity, its own collections both under its own-label brands, including "Alberta Ferretti", "Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini", "Moschino" and "Pollini", and under licensed brands, which include "Blugirl Folies", "Cedric Charlier" and "Jeremy Scott". The Group has also licensed to key partners the production and distribution of other accessories and products with which it supplements its product range (perfumes, junior and children's lines, watches, sunglasses and other).

The Group's business is divided, based on the various product lines and brands it sells, into two segments: (i) prêt-a-porter (which includes prêt-a-porter lines, lingerie and swimwear); and (ii) footwear and leather goods.

Prêt-a-porter Division

The Prêt-a-porter Division, which is composed of the companies Aeffe, Moschino and Velmar, is mainly involved in the design, production and distribution of luxury prêt-a-porter garments and lingerie, beachwear and loungewear.

In terms of the prêt-a-porter collections, the activity is carried out by Aeffe, both for the production of the Group's proprietary brands ("Alberta Ferretti", "Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini", "Moschino", "Boutique Moschino" and "Love Moschino") and brands licensed from other companies (such as "Blugirl Folies", "Cedric Charlier" and "Jeremy Scott"). Aeffe also handles the distribution of all Division products both through the retail channel (via subsidiaries) and through the wholesale channel.

Velmar manufactures and distributes lingerie and swimwear collections, and specifically men's/women's lingerie, underwear, beachwear and loungewear. Collections are produced and distributed under the Group's proprietary brands, as "Moschino", and under third-party licensed brands as "Blugirl Folies".

The Prêt-a-porter Division also manages licensing agreements granted to other companies to manufacture Aeffe and Moschino branded product lines such as the "Moschino" brand licensing agreement relating to the Love line, "Moschino" branded perfumes and "Moschino" branded sunglasses.

Aeffe

Aeffe is the brainchild of designer Alberta Ferretti, who set up her own business in 1972. The history of the Parent Company has developed in parallel with that of its founder, whose personal involvement in fashion has been a key factor in Aeffe's development.

The growth of the Parent Company as an industrial and creative entity has been distinguished from the start by a multi-brand approach, with Aeffe producing and distributing the prêt-a-porter collections of leading fashion houses utilising the know-how acquired in the production of luxury prêt-a-porter lines.

This provides the context for the partnership between Aeffe and designer Franco Moschino, whose brand "Moschino Couture!" it has produced and distributed under an exclusive licence since 1983.

Between 1995 and 2013, Aeffe worked with designer Jean Paul Gaultier producing and distributing the women prêt-à-porter collections branded "Jean Paul Gaultier".

In 2001, Aeffe gained control of Pollini, an established manufacturer of footwear and leather goods. This allowed Aeffe to supplement the collections produced in-house with an accessories line.

In 2002, Aeffe took over Velmar, a firm that had collaborated with Aeffe for some time on the production and distribution of lingerie, beachwear and loungewear lines.

In 2007, Aeffe, obtained the Consob Nulla Osta to public the offering memorandum relating to the Public Offering and the listing on the MTA – Star Segment – of Aeffe S.p.A. ordinary shares, closes successfully the Offer of shares and starts to be traded on the MTA – Star Segment – by Borsa Italiana.

Moschino

Moschino was founded in 1983 and grew during the 1990s to become an internationally renowned brand. Following the disappearance in 1994 of its founder, Franco Moschino, his family, staff and friends have kept the designer's legacy alive, respecting his creative identity and philosophy. Rossella Jardini, who has worked for Franco Moschino since 1981, succeeded him as artistic director and becoming in charge of brand image and styling.

The company provides design, marketing and agency services from the Milan showroom for Moschino collections in Italy and overseas.

The company also directly manages six single-brand Moschino stores, three in Milan, one in Rome, one in Capri and on-line.

In 2013 Jeremy Scott was appointed as creative director of the "Moschino" brand.

Velmar

Velmar was created in 1983 in San Giovanni in Marignano and is active in the production and distribution of lingerie, underwear, beachwear and loungewear.

In 1990, a partnership began between Velmar and designer Anna Molinari to manufacture lingerie and beachwear lines. That same year, talks began with Aeffe and Genny.

Between 1990 and 1995, Velmar worked with Genny and Fendi, producing all of the swimwear lines designed by the two fashion houses. Between 1990 and 2001, Velmar worked with Itierre and Prada on the design and production of the active and sportswear lines sold under the "Extee" and "Prada" menswear labels.

Between 1995 and 1998, Velmar produced and distributed under licence the beachwear line for Byblos menswear and womenswear.

In 1998, Velmar signed a licensing agreement with Blufin for the production and distribution of "Blugirl" lines.

In 2001, Aeffe acquired 75% of Velmar. Again, this represented a natural progression of the existing partnership between the two companies.

In 2006, Velmar obtained a licence for the production and distribution of the men's beachwear and underwear lines and women's lingerie lines under the "Moschino" brand.

In 2010, Aeffe acquires the remaining 25% of Velmar's share capital.

In 2012 Velmar signed a licensing agreement with Blufin for the design, production and international distribution of "teen" women prêt-à-porter line branded Blugirl Folies.

Aeffe USA

Aeffe USA is 100% owned by Aeffe S.p.A. and was incorporated in May 1987 under the laws of the State of New York.

The company operates in the wholesale segment of the North American market (United States and Canada) distributing items of clothing and accessories produced by the Parent Company, Pollini S.p.A. and Velmar S.p.A. and other third-party licensed manufacturers, with different collections, of the brands produced by the Parent Company. The company also acts as agent for some of these lines. The company operates out of its showroom located in midtown Manhattan.

Aeffe Retail

Aeffe Retail operates in the retail segment of the Italian market and directly manages 12 stores, both monobrand and multi-brand located in major Italian cities such as Milan, Rome, Venice, Florence and Capri, manages also an on-line mono-brand store.

Clan Cafè

Clan Cafè S.r.l., incorporated in 2007, is 62.9% owned by Aeffe Retail. Since 2011 it entered into a lease of a business for the management of a store located in Milan Via Pontaccio 19, which distributes clothing and accessories produced by Aeffe Group and by third parties.

Aeffe UK

Aeffe UK is 100% owned by Aeffe S.p.A. and manages the store in London's Sloane Street, which sells clothing and accessories under the Alberta Ferretti and Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini brands.

Aeffe France

Aeffe France is 99.9% owned by Aeffe S.p.A. and manages the store in Rue St. Honorè in Paris, selling apparel and accessories under the brand "Alberta Ferretti". The company also acts as an agent for the French market for the brands "Alberta Ferretti" and "Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini".

Aeffe Shanghai

Aeffe Shanghai is 100% owned by Aeffe S.p.A. and manages the store in Shanghai, which sells clothing and accessories under the Alberta Ferretti label.

Aeffe Japan

Aeffe Japan, company based in Tokyo and 100% owned by Aeffe S.p.A., has sold, starting from January 1, 2014, the distributing and franchising activities for the collections branded "Alberta Ferretti" and "Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini" to Woollen Co., Ltd..

In 2014 the company, as owner of a new brand, has decided to develop it in the Japanese market and to that end has licensed it to a third party for the marketing of products in the country.

Moschino Japan

Moschino Japan, company based in Tokyo and 100% owned by Moschino S.p.A., has sold starting from January 1, 2014, the distributing and franchising activities for the collections branded Moschino to Woollen Co., Ltd..

In 2014 the company, as owner of a new brand, has decided to develop it in the Japanese market and to that end has licensed it to a third party for the marketing of products in the country.

Moschino Korea

Moschino Korea is 100% owned by Moschino S.p.A. and is based in Seoul. The company exclusively operates in the retail segment through flagship stores under direct management which sell Moschino-branded collections.

Fashoff UK

Fashoff UK operates by the showroom in London, acting as agent for the collections Moschino, Alberta Ferretti and Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini.

The company also directly manages a single-brand Moschino store in London.

Moschino France

Moschino France is based in the Paris showroom and acts as agent for all Moschino collections except childrenswear, eyewear, perfumes and watches.

The company also directly manages a single-brand Moschino store in Paris.

Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary, company based in New York and 100% owned by Moschino S.p.A., has signed, starting from 2014, a sublease contract for the management of a store placed at 401 West 14th Street New York. This contract ended in September 2018.

Moschino USA

Moschino USA, company founded in 2014 with base in New York and 100% owned by Moschino S.p.A., directly manage two single-brand Moschino stores, one in Los Angeles and one in New York.

Footwear and leather goods Division

The footwear and leather goods Division, which is composed of Pollini and its subsidiaries, mainly handles the design, production and distribution of footwear, small leather goods, bags and matching accessories made from exclusive materials.

The operating activity is mainly carried out by Pollini, which directly handles the design, production and distribution of own-label products, as well as the production and distribution of brands licensed by Group companies.

The footwear and leather goods division also manages licensing agreements granted to other companies to manufacture "Pollini" products such as umbrellas, foulards and ties.

Pollini

Pollini was established in 1953 in the shoemaking district of San Mauro Pascoli, following in the Italian tradition of handmade leather goods and shoes. Italy is a leading producer of footwear: due to expertise required to make these products, nearly all production sites are located in areas with a long-standing shoemaking tradition, such as San Mauro Pascoli, Vigevano and Strà (PD). The company's philosophy is focused on promoting Pollini in other countries as an amalgam of traditional quality and Italian style, offering a range of products that include shoes, bags and matching accessories.

Between 1957 and 1961, Pollini produced the footwear collections of the designer Bruno Magli.

In the 1960s and early 1970s, Pollini began making shoes under its own label, presenting "themed" collections (such as the "Daytona" sports footwear collection, inspired by the world of motorbike racing).

In the 1970s, Pollini rose to international fame: at that point, its collections were shown in Düsseldorf, Paris and New York, as well as in Milan and Bologna. Around the same time, the first stores opened in Milan, Verona, Varese and Venice.

In 1989, Pollini moved into its new office in Gatteo, in the Italian province of Forlì-Cesena. The new site measures 50,000 sq. m., just over a third of it indoor, with a production workshop and seven-storey building housing the showroom and offices. The new site brought the footwear and leather goods divisions and sales and administration offices under one roof.

In 2001, Aeffe and Pollini reached an agreement whereby Aeffe would acquire a controlling stake in Pollini. The acquisition was a natural progression of the increasingly concentrated partnership between the two companies, enabling the growth of the footwear and leather goods lines designed by Alberta Ferretti.

Always in 2008, Pollini has entered into new license agreements with Drops S.r.l., for the manufacturing of umbrellas, as well as Larioseta S.p.A., for the manufacturing and distribution of neckwear, including women's shawls, women's and men's scarves and ties.

In 2011 Aeffe S.p.A. has acquired the remaining 28% shareholding of Pollini S.p.A., becoming the sole shareholder.

Pollini Retail

Pollini Retail is active in the retail segment of the Italian market and directly manages 20 stores, between boutiques and outlets, in major Italian cities such as Milan and Venice.

Pollini Suisse

Pollini Suisse directly manages the mono-brand Pollini store in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

Pollini Austria

Pollini Austria directly manages the mono-brand Pollini store in Pandorf, Austria.

2. CONSOLIDATED RICLASSIFIED INCOME STATEMENT

(Values in units of EUR)
I H 2019
% on
I H 2019
% on
I H
% on
Change
Change
IFRS 16
revenues
No IFRS 16
revenues
2018
revenues
% included
% excluded
IFRS 16
IFRS 16
REVENUES FROM SALES AND SERVICES
173,301
100.0%
173,301
100.0%
171,100
100.0%
1.3%
1.3%
Other revenues and income
4,264
2.5%
4,264
2.5%
2,308
1.3%
84.8%
84.8%
TOTAL REVENUES
177,566
102.5%
177,566
102.5%
173,407
101.3%
2.4%
2.4%
Changes in inventory
7,533
4.3%
7,533
4.3%
( 74)
(0.0%)
(10,242.3%)
(10,242.3%)
Costs of raw materials, cons. and goods for resale
( 62,949)
(36.3%)
( 62,949)
(36.3%)
( 54,868)
(32.1%)
14.7%
14.7%
Costs of services
( 53,650)
(31.0%)
( 53,650)
(31.0%)
( 49,278)
(28.8%)
8.9%
8.9%
Costs for use of third parties assets
( 4,247)
(2.5%)
( 12,632)
(7.3%)
( 12,634)
(7.4%)
(66.4%)
(0.0%)
Labour costs
( 35,880)
(20.7%)
( 35,880)
(20.7%)
( 33,837)
(19.8%)
6.0%
6.0%
Other operating expenses
( 1,698)
(1.0%)
( 1,698)
(1.0%)
( 1,748)
(1.0%)
(2.9%)
(2.9%)
Total Operating Costs
( 150,890)
(87.1%)
( 159,275)
(91.9%)
( 152,438)
(89.1%)
(1.0%)
4.5%
GROSS OPERATING MARGIN (EBITDA)
26,675
15.4%
18,290
10.6%
20,969
12.3%
27.2%
(12.8%)
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets
( 2,347)
(1.4%)
( 3,406)
(2.0%)
( 3,225)
(1.9%)
(27.2%)
5.6%
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
( 2,562)
(1.5%)
( 2,562)
(1.5%)
( 2,529)
(1.5%)
1.3%
1.3%
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
( 8,452)
(4.9%)
-
0.0%
-
0.0%
n.a
n.a
Revaluations / (write-downs) and provisions
( 107)
(0.1%)
( 107)
(0.1%)
( 670)
(0.4%)
(84.0%)
(84.0%)
Total Amortisation, write-downs and provisions
( 13,467)
(7.8%)
( 6,075)
(3.5%)
( 6,424)
(3.8%)
109.6%
(5.4%)
NET OPERATING PROFIT / LOSS (EBIT)
13,208
7.6%
12,215
7.0%
14,545
8.5%
(9.2%)
(16.0%)
Financial income
241
0.1%
241
0.1%
287
0.2%
(16.1%)
(16.1%)
Financial expenses
( 743)
(0.4%)
( 743)
(0.4%)
( 906)
(0.5%)
(18.0%)
(18.0%)
Financial expenses on right-of-use asset
( 1,166)
(0.7%)
0.0%
-
0.0%
n.a
n.a
Total Financial Income/(expenses)
( 1,668)
(1.0%)
( 502)
(0.3%)
( 619)
(0.4%)
169.6%
(18.8%)
PROFIT / LOSS BEFORE TAXES
11,540
6.7%
11,713
6.8%
13,926
8.1%
(17.1%)
(15.9%)
Total Income Taxes
( 6,258)
(3.6%)
( 6,307)
(3.6%)
( 5,566)
(3.3%)
12.4%
13.3%
NET PROFIT / LOSS
5,282
3.0%
5,407
3.1%
8,361
4.9%
(36.8%)
(35.3%)

Statement of reconciliation of the income statement as of June 30TH

The effects of the application of the new IFRS 16 are as follows:

(Values in thousands of EUR) I H
2019
IFRS 16
Effects
I H
2019
Comparable
I H
2018
Change Change
%
TOTAL REVENUES 177,566 0 177,566 173,407 4,158 2.4%
Total Operating Costs (150,890) (8,385) (159,275) (152,438) 1,548 4.5%
GROSS OPERATING MARGIN (EBITDA) 26,675 (8,385) 18,290 20,969 5,707 -12.8%
Total Amortisation, write-downs and provisions (13,467) 7,392 (6,075) (6,424) (7,044) -5.4%
NET OPERATING PROFIT / LOSS (EBIT) 13,208 (993) 12,215 14,545 (1,337) -16.0%
Total Financial Income / (expenses) (1,668) 1,166 (502) (619) (1,049) -18.9%
PROFIT / LOSS BEFORE TAXES 11,540 173 11,713 13,926 (2,386) -15.9%
Taxes (6,258) (48) (6,307) (5,566) (693) 13.3%
NET PROFIT / LOSS 5,282 125 5,407 8,361 (3,079) -35.3%

SALES

In the first semester of 2019, Aeffe consolidated revenues amount to EUR 173,301 thousand compared to EUR 171,100 thousand in the first semester of 2018, with a 1.3% increase at current exchange rates and +1.0% at constant exchange rates.

The revenues of the prêt-à-porter division increase by 0.4% (+0.0% at constant exchange rates) to EUR 132,233 thousand.

The revenues of the footwear and leather goods division increase by 4.4% to EUR 60,698 thousand.

Sales by brand

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Change
2019 % 2018 % Δ %
Alberta Ferretti 14,232 8.2% 16,953 9.9% ( 2,721) (16.1%)
Philosophy 8,936 5.2% 9,561 5.6% ( 625) (6.5%)
Moschino 130,076 75.1% 122,309 71.5% 7,767 6.3%
Pollini 16,461 9.5% 17,121 10.0% ( 660) (3.9%)
Other 3,596 2.0% 5,156 3.0% ( 1,560) (30.2%)
Total 173,301 100.0% 171,100 100.0% 2,201 1.3%

In 1H 2019, Alberta Ferretti brand decreases by 16.1% (-16.4% at constant exchange rates), generating 8.2% of consolidated sales, while Philosophy brand decreases by 6.5% (-7.2% at constant exchange rates), generating 5.2% of consolidated sales.

In the same period, Moschino brand sales increase by 6.3% (+6.1% at constant exchange rates), contributing to 75.1% of consolidated sales.

Pollini brand records a decrease of 3.9% (-4.0% at constant exchange rates), generating the 9.5% of consolidated sales.

Other brands sales decrease by 30.2% (-31.4% at constant exchange rates), equal to 2.1% of consolidated sales.

Sales by geographical area

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Change
2019 % 2018 % Δ %
Italy 80,136 46.2% 81,170 47.4% ( 1,034) (1.3%)
Europe (Italy excluded) 38,655 22.3% 41,310 24.1% ( 2,655) (6.4%)
Asia and Rest of the World 45,528 26.3% 39,618 23.2% 5,910 14.9%
America 8,982 5.2% 9,002 5.3% ( 20) (0.2%)
Total 173,301 100.0% 171,100 100.0% 2,201 1.3%

In 1H 2019 sales in Italy, amounting to 46.2% of consolidated sales, registered a trend substantially in line with the year 2018, posting a 1.3% decrease to EUR 80,136 thousand.

At constant exchange rates, sales in Europe, contributing to 22.3% of consolidated sales, registered a 6.4% reduction (-6.5% at constant exchange rates).

In the Rest of the World the growth has been of 14.9% (+14.8% at constant exchange rates), with sales equal to EUR 45,529 thousand, equal to 26.3% of consolidated sales, especially thanks to excellent trend in Greater China which posted a 9.7% growth.

Sales in the United States, contributing to 5.2% of consolidated sales, posted in 1H 2019 a drop of 0.2% at current exchange rates (-5,5% at constant exchange rates).

Sales by distribution channel
(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Change
2019 % 2018 % Δ %
Wholesale 120,927 69.8% 123,889 72.4% ( 2,962) (2.4%)
Retail 46,175 26.6% 42,181 24.7% 3,994 9.5%
Royalties 6,199 3.6% 5,030 2.9% 1,169 23.2%
Total 173,301 100.0% 171,100 100.0% 2,201 1.3%

Revenues generated by the Group in the 1H 2019 are analysed below:

  • 69.8% from the Group's sales organisation, showrooms, agents and importers, franchise outlets, corners and shop-in-shops (wholesale channel), which contributes EUR 123,889 thousand in 1H 2018 and EUR 120,927 thousand in 1H 2019, with a decrease of 2.4% (-2.8% at constant exchange rates).
  • 26.6% from sales managed directly by the Group (retail channel), which contributes EUR 42,181 thousand in 1H 2018 and EUR 46,175 thousand in 1H 2019, up by 9.5% (+9.2% at constant exchange rates).
  • 3.6% from royalties deriving from licenses granted to third parties for the production and distribution of product lines sold under the Group's brand names. Royalties increase by 23.2% from EUR 5,030 thousand in 1H 2018 to EUR 6,199 thousand in 1H 2019.

LABOUR COSTS

Labour costs increase from EUR 33,837 thousand in 1H 2018 to EUR 35,880 thousand in 1H 2019 with an incidence on revenues which increase from 19.8% in the first semester 2018 to 20.7% in the first semester 2019.

The workforce increases from an average of 1,344 units in the 1H 2018 to 1,347 units in the 1H 2019.

Average number of employees by category st Half
1
2019
st Half
1
2018
Change
Δ
%
Workers 231 240 ( 9) (3.8%)
Office staff-supervisors 1,092 1,082 10 0.9%
Executive and senior managers 24 22 2 9.1%
Total 1,347 1,344 3 0.2%

GROSS OPERATING MARGIN (EBITDA)

In 1H 2019 consolidated EBITDA is EUR 26,675 thousand (with an incidence of 15.4% of sales) compared to EUR 20,969 thousand in 1H 2018 (with an incidence of 12.3% of sales).

The increase in EBITDA is mainly related to the application of IFRS 16. The application of the new standard has led to the cancellation of operating lease instalments recognized as costs for services that will be reallocated to depreciation of the rights to use assets and charges financial related to the valuation of the amortized cost of the financial debt of the lease. The cumulative effect deriving from the application of IFRS 16 is equal to EUR 8,365 thousand.

EBITDA of the prêt-à-porter division is equal to EUR 19,974 thousand (representing the 15.1% of sales) compared to EUR 14,316 thousand in 1H 2018 (representing the 10.9% of sales); posting a EUR 5,659 thousand increase of which EUR 7,676 thousand relating to the application of IFRS 16.

EBITDA of the Footwear and leather goods division amounts to EUR 6,701 thousand (11.0% of sales) compared to EUR 6,653 thousand 1H 2018 (11.4% of sales), with a EUR 48 thousand increase (+1.0%). The effect on the EBITDA of the IFRS 16 was equal to EUR 709 thousand.

NET OPERATING PROFIT / LOSS (EBIT)

Consolidated EBIT is positive for EUR 13,208 thousand compared to EUR 14,545 thousand in 1H 2018, showing a decrease of EUR 1,337 thousand (-9.2%). The effect on the EBIT of the IFRS 16 is equal to EUR 993 thousand.

PROFIT / LOSS BEFORE TAXES

In 1H 2019 net financial charges amount to EUR 1,668 thousand (of which EUR 1,166 thousand relating to the application of IFRS 16) compared to EUR 619 thousand in 1H 2018 and the increase is mainly driven by the application of IFRS 16.

The result before taxes amounts to EUR 11,540 thousand compared with result before taxes of EUR 13,926 thousand in the first semester 2018, with a EUR 2,386 thousand decrease.

The effect on the result before taxes of the IFRS 16 is equal to EUR -173 thousand.

NET PROFIT / LOSS FOR THE GROUP

The net result for the Group changes from EUR 8,276 thousand in 1H 2018 to EUR 5,114 thousand in 1H 2019, with a decrease in absolute value of EUR 3,162 thousand.

3. RECLASSIFIED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Values in units of EUR) At June 30, 31 December 2018 31 December 2018 At June 30,
2019 Included IFRS 16 Excluded IFRS 16 2018
Trade receivables 42,269,927 43,138,560 43,138,560 44,043,270
Stock and inventories 110,641,142 104,261,515 104,261,515 97,718,444
Trade payables ( 67,215,409) ( 76,949,819) ( 76,949,819) ( 64,656,285)
Operating net working capital 85,695,660 70,450,256 70,450,256 77,105,429
Other short term receivables 35,654,758 34,852,460 34,852,460 30,849,887
Tax receivables 8,247,580 7,759,828 7,759,828 5,058,798
Derivative assets 195,051 219,632 219,632 185,822
Other short term liabilities ( 19,667,370) ( 21,081,936) ( 21,081,936) ( 19,684,507)
Tax payables ( 11,531,586) ( 6,452,612) ( 6,452,612) ( 9,648,309)
Derivative liabilities - - - -
Net working capital 98,594,093 85,747,628 85,747,628 83,867,120
Tangible fixed assets 60,005,457 60,298,801 60,298,801 58,693,753
Intangible fixed assets 77,833,392 80,098,155 103,132,467 106,538,343
Right-of-use assets 126,810,868 133,511,706 - -
Equity investments 131,558 131,558 131,558 131,558
Other fixed assets 3,076,786 2,810,046 2,810,046 2,834,869
Fixed assets 267,858,061 276,850,266 166,372,872 168,198,523
Post employment benefits ( 5,200,168) ( 5,491,570) ( 5,491,570) ( 5,696,211)
Provisions ( 1,888,802) ( 2,558,544) ( 2,558,544) ( 2,492,531)
Assets available for sale 436,885 436,885 436,885 436,885
Long term not financial liabilities ( 683,963) ( 770,731) ( 770,731) ( 695,924)
Deferred tax assets 15,837,270 16,789,691 15,073,001 14,954,927
Deferred tax liabilities ( 29,511,346) ( 30,093,668) ( 30,093,668) ( 29,983,738)
NET CAPITAL INVESTED 345,442,030 340,909,957 228,715,873 228,589,051
Share capital 25,371,407 25,371,407 25,371,407 25,371,407
Other reserves 128,707,084 119,946,675 123,799,107 123,350,309
Profits/(Losses) carried-forward 6,658,420 ( 1,243,243) ( 1,287,069) ( 1,663,268)
Profits/(Loss) for the period 5,114,326 16,726,101 16,726,101 8,276,171
Group interest in shareholders' equity 165,851,237 160,800,940 164,609,546 155,334,619
Minority interest in shareholders' equity 32,433,213 32,265,958 32,849,847 32,391,321
Total shareholders' equity 198,284,450 193,066,898 197,459,393 187,725,940
Short term financial receivables ( 1,122,988) ( 1,420,000) ( 1,420,000) ( 1,420,000)
Cash ( 29,351,134) ( 28,037,213) ( 28,037,213) ( 22,074,195)
Long term financial liabilities 18,285,069 16,408,975 16,408,975 15,573,037
Long term financial receivables ( 2,196,837) ( 2,302,096) ( 2,302,096) ( 2,250,674)
Short term financial liabilities 50,958,138 46,606,814 46,606,814 51,034,943
NET FINANCIAL POSITION WITHOUT IFRS 16 EFFECTS 36,572,248 31,256,480 31,256,480 40,863,111
Short term lease liabilities 14,550,853 13,691,310 - -
Long term lease liabilities 96,034,479 102,895,269 - -
NET FINANCIAL POSITION 147,157,580 147,843,059 31,256,480 40,863,111
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND NET FINANCIAL INDEBTEDNESS 345,442,030 340,909,957 228,715,873 228,589,051

NET INVESTED CAPITAL

Compared to December 31, 2018, net invested capital increased by 51% due to the application of the new standard which had an impact of EUR 112 million on the opening balance sheet as of 01.01.2019.

NET WORKING CAPITAL

Net working capital amounts to EUR 98,594 thousand (28.3% of LTM sales) compared with EUR 83,867 thousand of December 31, 2018 (25.1% of sales).

The changes in the main items included in the net working capital are described below:

  • Operating net working capital (EUR 85,696 thousand) increases of EUR 15,246 thousand compared with the value at December 31, 2018 (EUR 70,450 thousand). Such increase is mainly due to the seasonality of the business;
  • Other short term receivables increase of EUR 803 thousand mainly due to increase of credits for prepaid costs and of prepayments and accrued income generated by the seasonality of the business;
  • Other short term payables decrease from December 31, 2018 of EUR 1,415 thousand mainly due to the effect of the accrued and deferred income;
  • The net effect of tax payables/receivables decreases net working capital of EUR 4,591 thousand. Such variation is mainly determined by the increase of IRES payable.

FIXED ASSETS

Fixed assets increase by EUR 101,482 thousand from December 31, 2018, mainly relating to the application of IFRS 16 (effect on 01/01/2019 amounting to EUR 110,494 thousand).

NET FINANCIAL POSITION

The increase in the net financial position relates to the application of IFRS 16 which weighed for EUR 110,585 thousand. Without considering the effect of the application of the new standard, the net financial position decreases by EUR 4,291 thousand, rising from EUR 40,863 thousand at June 30, 2018 to EUR 36,572 thousand at June 30, 2019.

(Values in thousands of EUR) 30 June IFRS 16 30 June 31 December 30 June Change Change
2019 2018 2018 on December on March
2019 Effects comparable 2018 2018
Short term financial receivables (1,123) (1,123) (1,420) (1,420) 297 297
Cash (29,351) (29,351) (28,037) (22,074) (1,314) (7,277)
Long term financial liabilities 18,285 18,285 16,409 15,573 1,876 2,712
Long term financial receivables (2,197) (2,197) (2,302) (2,251) 105 54
Short term financial liabilities 50,958 50,958 46,607 51,035 4,351 (77)
Short term lease liabilities (IFRS 16) 14,551 14,551 - - -
Long term lease liabilities (IFRS 16) 96,034 96,034 - - - -
NET FINANCIAL POSITION 147,158 110,585 36,572 31,256 40,863 5,316 (4,291)

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

The shareholders' equity increases for EUR 825 thousand from EUR 197,459 thousand as of December 31, 2018 to EUR 198,284 thousand as of June 30, 2019. The effect of IFRS 16 on the result carried forward was equal to EUR -4,392 thousand.

The number of shares is 107,362,504.

4. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Considering the particular nature of the Group's products, research & development activities consist in the continual technical/stylistic renewal of models and the constant improvement of the materials employed in production. Such costs were charged in full to the Income Statement.

5. TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN GROUP COMPANIES AND WITH RELATED PARTIES

During the period, there were no transactions with related parties, including intragroup transactions, which qualified as unusual or atypical. Any related party transactions formed part of the normal business activities of companies in the Group. Such transactions are concluded at standard market terms for the nature of goods and/or services offered. Information on transactions with related parties, including specific disclosures required by the Consob Communication of July 28, 2006, is provided in Note "Related party transactions".

6. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OF THE PERIOD

No significant events occurred during the semester.

7. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE BALANCE SHEET DATE

Subsequent to the balance sheet date no significant events regarding the Group's activities have to be reported.

8. RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND PROSPECTIVES FOR THE REMAINING SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR

The risks for the world economic outlook stemming from the ongoing international trade tensions and from the slowdown of economic activity in China have not subsided. Long-term yields have declined in the advanced countries, affected by the poorer growth prospects and by the more accommodative stance of the main central banks: the Federal Reserve has indicated the possibility of future reductions in interest rates.

Economic activity in the euro area remains weak and prone to downward risks, and inflation is still at low levels. The ECB Governing Council has extended the time horizon over which it expects to keep interest rates low and has set out the details of a new series of refinancing operations (TLTRO III). It announced that, in the absence of improvements, additional stimulus will be required, and discussed the options that could be used.

According to the latest cyclical indicators, economic activity in Italy may have remained unchanged or decreased slightly in the second quarter. The main contributory factor is the weak industrial cycle, common to Germany too, caused by persisting trade tensions. The Bank of Italy's surveys show that firms' assessments of demand for their own products have improved slightly; however, they point to a slowdown over the next few months and indicate a very modest growth in planned investment for the current year.

Despite the contraction in international trade, exports grew moderately in the first four months of the year. Uncertainty over developments in the global context is nevertheless reflected in firms' unfavourable assessments of the outlook for foreign orders.

The central projection for GDP growth is 0.1 per cent this year, 0.8 per cent next year and 1.0 per cent in 2021. The scenario indicates a slowdown in investment, in line with the findings of our business surveys and with the gradual increase in borrowing costs; exports are projected to be affected by the deceleration in world trade, although Italian firms maintain their market shares. From the second half of this year, economic activity should gradually recover, thanks above all to household spending and exports. Inflation is expected to fall to 0.7 per cent in 2019, and then progressively strengthen owing to the gradual recovery driven by core inflation.

This scenario is subject to risks for growth. Continued tensions over trade policies, by curbing exports and adversely affecting firms' propensity to invest, would undermine the recovery in economic activity projected for the second half of 2019 in Italy and the euro area. On the domestic side, a heightened uncertainty about budget policy from next year on could generate new turbulence in the financial markets and influence firms' investment plans; a virtuous circle between fiscal policy and financial conditions could instead boost economic activity. Inflation risks, stemming on the one hand from increases in energy prices, and on the other from weak economic activity, are balanced overall.

Encouraged by the good performance of our monobrand stores, the results approved today are influenced by the slowdown in the wholesale channel recorded in the second quarter, penalized by an uncertain macroeconomic situation with consequent impact on margins. In this global and highly challenging market environment, the Group is committed to the design and development of increasingly desirable collections that are able to offer usage opportunities in line with the current demand, supported also by strengthened R&D, Production and Marketing divisions.

Half-year condensed financial statements at June 30, 2019

Financial statements

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ASSETS (*)

(Values in units of EUR) Notes At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018
Key money - 23,556,467 ( 23,556,467)
Trademarks 76,734,798 78,481,588 ( 1,746,790)
Other intangible fixed assets 1,098,594 1,094,412 4,182
Total intangible fixed assets (1) 77,833,392 103,132,467 ( 25,299,075)
Lands 17,319,592 17,118,773 200,819
Buildings 23,992,109 23,436,161 555,948
Leasehold improvements 11,602,461 12,551,514 ( 949,053)
Plant and machinary 3,026,523 3,050,863 ( 24,340)
Equipment 225,204 260,569 ( 35,365)
Other tangible fixed assets 3,839,568 3,880,921 ( 41,353)
Total tangible fixed assets (2) 60,005,457 60,298,801 ( 293,344)
Right-of-use assets (3) 126,810,868 - 126,810,868
Equity investments (4) 131,558 131,558 -
Long term financial receivables (5) 2,196,837 2,302,096 ( 105,259)
Other fixed assets (6) 3,076,786 2,810,046 266,740
Deferred tax assets (7) 15,837,270 15,073,001 764,269
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 285,892,168 183,747,969 102,144,199
Stocks and inventories (8) 110,641,142 104,261,515 6,379,627
Trade receivables (9) 42,269,927 43,138,560 ( 868,633)
Tax receivables (10) 8,247,580 7,759,828 487,752
Derivate assets (11) 195,051 219,632 ( 24,581)
Cash (12) 29,351,134 28,037,213 1,313,921
Financial receivables (13) 1,122,988 1,420,000 ( 297,012)
Other receivables (14) 35,654,758 34,852,460 802,298
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 227,482,580 219,689,208 7,793,372
Assets available for sale (15) 436,885 436,885 -
TOTAL ASSETS 513,811,633 403,874,062 109,937,571

Pursuant to Consob Resolution N. 15519 of July 27, 2006, the effects of related party transactions on the Consolidated statement of financial position are presented in the specific scheme provided in the attachment I and are further described in the paragraph "Related party transactions".

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET LIABILITIES (*)

(Values in units of EUR) Notes At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018
Share capital 25,371,407 25,371,407 -
Other reserves 128,707,084 123,799,107 4,907,977
Profits / (losses) carried-forward 6,658,420 ( 1,287,069) 7,945,489
Net profit / (loss) for the Group 5,114,326 16,726,101 ( 11,611,775)
Group interest in shareholders' equity 165,851,237 164,609,546 1,241,691
Minority interests in share capital and reserves 32,265,957 32,377,912 ( 111,955)
Net profit / (loss) for the minority interests 167,256 471,935 ( 304,679)
Minority interests in shareholders' equity 32,433,213 32,849,847 ( 416,634)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (16) 198,284,450 197,459,393 825,057
Provisions (17) 1,888,802 2,558,544 ( 669,742)
Deferred tax liabilities (7) 29,511,346 30,093,668 ( 582,322)
Post employment benefits (18) 5,200,168 5,491,570 ( 291,402)
Long term financial liabilities (19) 114,319,548 16,408,975 97,910,573
Long term not financial liabilities (20) 683,963 770,731 ( 86,768)
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 151,603,827 55,323,488 96,280,339
Trade payables (21) 67,215,409 76,949,819 ( 9,734,410)
Tax payables (10) 11,531,586 6,452,612 5,078,974
Derivate liabilities (22) - - -
Short term financial liabilities (23) 65,508,991 46,606,814 18,902,177
Other liabilities (24) 19,667,370 21,081,936 ( 1,414,566)
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 163,923,356 151,091,181 12,832,175
Liabilities available for sale - - -
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 513,811,633 403,874,062 109,937,571

Pursuant to Consob Resolution N. 15519 of July 27, 2006, the effects of related party transactions on the Consolidated statement of financial position are presented in the specific scheme provided in the attachment II and are further described in the paragraph "Related party transactions".

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (*)

(Values in units of EUR) Notes st Half
1
st Half
1
2019 % 2018 %
REVENUES FROM SALES AND SERVICES (25) 173,301,456 100.0% 171,099,664 100.0%
Other revenues and income (26) 4,264,055 2.5% 2,307,563 1.3%
TOTAL REVENUES 177,565,511 102.5% 173,407,227 101.3%
Changes in inventory 7,533,319 4.3% ( 74,276) (0.0%)
Costs of raw materials, cons. and goods for resale (27) ( 62,948,559) (36.3%) ( 54,868,043) (32.1%)
Costs of services (28) ( 53,649,729) (31.0%) ( 49,277,860) (28.8%)
Costs for use of third parties assets (29) ( 4,247,140) (2.5%) ( 12,633,502) (7.4%)
Labour costs (30) ( 35,880,050) (20.7%) ( 33,836,523) (19.8%)
Other operating expenses (31) ( 1,697,928) (1.0%) ( 1,748,262) (1.0%)
Accantonamenti (32) ( 13,467,413) (7.8%) ( 6,423,839) (3.8%)
Financial income/(expenses) (33) ( 1,667,982) (1.0%) ( 618,665) (0.4%)
PROFIT / LOSS BEFORE TAXES 11,540,029 6.7% 13,926,257 8.1%
Taxes (34) ( 6,258,447) (3.6%) ( 5,565,705) (3.3%)
NET PROFIT / LOSS 5,281,582 3.0% 8,360,552 4.9%
(Profit)/loss attributable to minority shareholders ( 167,256) (0.1%) ( 84,381) (0.0%)
NET PROFIT / LOSS FOR THE GROUP 5,114,326 3.0% 8,276,171 4.8%
Basic earnings per share (35) 0.050 0.082
Dilutive earnings per share (35) 0.050 0.082

(*) Pursuant to Consob Resolution N. 15519 of July 27, 2006, the effects of related party transactions on the Consolidated Income Statement are presented in the specific scheme provided in the attachment III and are further described in the paragraph "Related party transactions".

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT

(Values in units of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
2019 2018
Profit/(loss) for the period (A) 5,281,582 8,360,552
Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or
loss:
Remeasurement of defined benefit plans
Income tax relating to components of Other comprehensive income that will not be
- -
reclassified subsequently to profit or loss - -
Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit
or loss, net of tax (B1) - -
Other comprehensive income that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
( 46,311) 755,308
Gains/(losses) on exchange differences on translating foreign operations ( 17,723) 169,614
Income tax relating to components of Other Comprehensive income / (loss) - -
Total other comprehensive income that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or
loss, net of tax (B2)
( 64,034) 924,922
Totale Other comprehensive income, net of tax(B1)+(B2)=(B) ( 64,034) 924,922
Total Comprehensive income / (loss) (A) + (B) 5,217,548 9,285,474
Total Comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to: 5,217,548 9,285,474
Owners of the parent 5,050,292 9,201,093
Non-controlling interests 167,256 84,381

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (*)

(Values in thousands of EUR) Notes st Half
1
st Half
1
2019 2018
OPENING BALANCE 28,037 22,809
Profit / loss before taxes 11,540 13,926
Amortisation / write-downs 13,467 6,325
Accrual (+)/availment (-) of long term provisions and post employment benefits ( 961) ( 143)
Paid income taxes ( 826) ( 601)
Financial income (-) and financial charges (+) 1,668 619
Change in operating assets and liabilities ( 18,091) ( 8,657)
CASH FLOW (ABSORBED)/ GENERATED BY OPERATING ACTIVITY (36) 6,797 11,469
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in intangible fixed assets ( 82) ( 633)
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in tangible fixed assets ( 2,268) ( 2,141)
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in right-of-use assets (1) ( 1,751) -
Investments and write-downs (-)/ Disinvestments and revaluations (+) - -
CASH FLOW (ABSORBED)/ GENERATED BY INVESTING ACTIVITY (37) ( 4,101) ( 2,774)
Other variations in reserves and profits carried-forward of shareholders' equity ( 77) 925
Dividends paid - -
Proceeds (+)/repayment (-) of financial payments 6,227 ( 10,806)
Proceeds (+)/ repayment (-) of lease payments (2) ( 6,001)
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in long term financial receivables 136 1,070
Financial income (+) and financial charges (-) ( 1,668) ( 619)
CASH FLOW (ABSORBED)/GENERATED BY FINANCING ACTIVITY (38) ( 1,383) ( 9,430)
CLOSING BALANCE 29,351 22,074

1: cash flow changes on assets for rights of use relating to the application of IFRS 16

2: cash flow changes on lease payables relating to the application of IFRS 16

(*) Pursuant to Consob Resolution N. 15519 of July 27, 2006, the effects of related party transactions on the Consolidated statement of cash flows are presented in the specific scheme provided in the attachment IV and are further described in the paragraph "Related party transactions".

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Values in thousands of EUR) Share capital Share premium reserve Cash flow reserve Other reserves Fair Value reserve IAS reserve Profit/(losses) carried-forward Reamisurement of defined
benefit plans reserve
Net profit / loss for the Group Translation reserve shareholders' equity
Group interest in
shareholders' equity
Minority interest in
Total shareholders' equity
At December 31, 2018 25,371 71,240 158 35,967 7,901 11,459 ( 1,286) ( 1,095) 16,726 ( 1,832) 164,609 32,850 197,459
Effects deriving from the application of IFRS 16 ( 3,808) ( 3,808) ( 584) ( 4,392)
At January 1, 2019 25,371 71,240 158 35,967 7,901 7,651 ( 1,286) ( 1,095) 16,726 ( 1,832) 160,801 32,266 193,067
Allocation of 2018 income/(loss) - - - 8,781 - - 7,945 - ( 16,726) - - - -
Dividends paid - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Treasury stock (buyback)/sale - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total comprehensive income/(loss) at 30/06/19 - - ( 17) - - - - - 5,114 ( 47) 5,050 167 5,217
Other changes - - - - - - - - - - - -
At June 30, 2019 25,371 71,240 141 44,748 7,901 7,651 6,659 ( 1,095) 5,114 ( 1,879) 165,851 32,433 198,284
(Values in thousands of EUR) Share capital Share premium reserve Cash flow reserve Other reserves Fair Value reserve IAS reserve Profit/(losses) carried-forward Reamisurement of defined
benefit plans reserve
Net profit / loss for the Group Translation reserve shareholders' equity
Group interest in
shareholders' equity
Minority interest in
Total shareholders' equity
At December 31, 2017 25,371 71,240 29,150 7,901 11,459 ( 6,957) ( 1,173) 11,490 ( 2,348) 146,133 32,307 178,440
Effects deriving from the application of IFRS 9 ( 621) 621 - -
At January 1, 2018 25,371 71,240 ( 621) 29,150 7,901 11,459 ( 6,336) ( 1,173) 11,490 ( 2,348) 146,133 32,307 178,440
Allocation of 2017 income/(loss) - - 6,817 - - 4,673 - ( 11,490) - - - -
Dividends paid - - - - - - - - - - - -
Treasury stock (buyback)/sale - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total comprehensive income/(loss) at 30/06/18 - - 755 - - - - - 8,276 171 9,202 84 9,286
Other changes - - - - - - - - - - -

Explanatory notes

GENERAL INFORMATION

Aeffe Group operates worldwide in the luxury goods sector and is active in the design, production and distribution of a wide range of products that includes prêt-a-porter, footwear and leather goods.

The Group develops, produces and distributes, with a constant focus on the qualities of uniqueness and exclusivity, its own collections both under its own-label brands, including "Alberta Ferretti", "Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini", "Moschino" and "Pollini", and licensed brands, which include "Blugirl Folies", "Cedric Charlier" and "Jeremy Scott".

The Group also has licensed to key partners the production and distribution of other accessories and products with which it supplements its product range (perfumes, junior and children's lines, watches, sunglasses and other).

The Group's business is divided, based on the various product lines and brands it sells, into two segments: prêt-a-porter (which includes prêt-a-porter, lingerie and swimwear) and footwear and leather goods.

The Parent Company Aeffe, an Italian legal entity incorporated as a public limited company (società per azioni) based in San Giovanni in Marignano (RN), is currently listed in the – STAR Segment – of the MTA, the Italian Stock Exchange operated by Borsa Italiana.

Aeffe is controlled by Fratelli Ferretti Holding S.r.l..

These consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Parent Company Aeffe and its subsidiaries and the Group's equity interests in affiliated companies. They consist of the balance sheet, income statement, comprehensive income statement, cash flow statement, statement of changes in equity and these notes.

The financial statements are expressed in euro, since this is the currency in which most of the Group's transactions are conducted. Foreign operations are included in the consolidated financial statements according to the principles stated in the notes that follow.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY AND REPORTING PRINCIPLES

The half-year condensed financial statements at June 30, 2019 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards –"IFRS"- (the designation IFRS also includes all valid International Accounting Standards -"IAS"-, as well as all interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee -"IFRIC"-, formerly the Standing Interpretations Committee -"SIC"-), issued by the International Accounting Standards Board –"IASB"– endorsed by the European Commission according to the procedures in art. 6 of (EC) Regulation n. 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and Council dated July 19, 2002. In particular, these half-year condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting.

In the "Accounting policies" section are showed the international accounting principles adopted.

Unless otherwise indicated in the measurement bases described below, these consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the historic cost principle.

The measurement bases were applied uniformly by all Group companies.

CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES

The scope of consolidation at June 30, 2019 includes the financial statements of the Parent Company Aeffe and those of the Italian and foreign companies in which Aeffe holds control either directly or through its subsidiaries and associates or in which it exerts a dominant influence.

If necessary, adjustments were made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting polices into line with those adopted by the Group.

Companies are consolidated using the line-by-line method. The principles adopted for the application of this method are essentially as follows:

  • the book value of equity investments held by the Parent Company or other consolidated companies is written-off against the corresponding net equity at June 30, 2019 in relation to assumption of the assets and liabilities of the subsidiaries;
  • the difference between historical cost and fair value of the net equity of shareholdings on the acquisition date is allocated as much as possible to the assets and liabilities of the shareholdings. The remainder is allocated to goodwill. In accordance with the transitional provisions of IFRS 3, the Group, in case it was present, has ceased to depreciate goodwill, instead subjecting it to impairment tests;
  • significant transactions between consolidated companies are written-off, as are receivables and payables and earnings not yet realised from third parties arising from transactions between Group companies, excluding any tax effect;
  • minority interests in shareholders' equity and net profit are reported in the relevant items of the consolidated balance sheet and income statement;
  • companies acquired during the period are consolidated from the date on which majority control was achieved.

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are enterprises controlled by the Company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an enterprise so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The financial statements of subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which the Group acquires control and until the date when such control ceases.

The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method. Acquisition cost is determined by adding together the fair values of the assets transferred, the shares issued and the liabilities assumed on the acquisition date, plus the costs directly associated with the acquisition. Any surplus acquisition cost over the Group's percentage share of the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the associate is recognised as goodwill.

If the Group's percentage share of the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the associate exceeds acquisition cost, the difference is immediately recorded in the income statement.

Intercompany balances, transactions, revenue and costs are eliminated in the consolidated statements.

Furthermore, intercompany business combinations are recognised by maintaining the same book value of assets and liabilities as previously recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

Associates

An associate is an enterprise in which the Group has significant influence, but has neither sole or joint control, by taking part in decisions regarding the company's financial and operating strategy.

Trading results and the assets and liabilities of associates are accounted for in the consolidated financial statements based on the equity method, except where they are classified as held for sale.

According to this method, equity interests in associates are recorded in the balance sheet at cost, adjusted to take account of changes following the acquisition of their net assets, excluding any loss in value of individual investments. Losses of associates that exceed the Group's percentage interest in them (including long-term receivables that essentially form part of the Group's net investment in the associate) are not recognised unless the Group has an obligation to cover them. The surplus acquisition cost over the parent's percentage share of the present value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the associate on the acquisition date is recognised as goodwill. Goodwill is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is subjected to impairment tests. The historical cost deficit compared with the Group's percentage share of the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of associates on the acquisition date is credited to the income statement in the year of acquisition. With reference to operations between a Group company and an associate, unrealised gains and losses are eliminated in equal measure to the Group's percentage interest in the associate, except for cases where the unrealised losses constitute evidence of impairment of the asset transferred.

SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION

The companies included in the scope of consolidation are listed in the following table:

Company Location Currency Share capital Direct
interest
Indirect
interest
Companies included in the scope of consolidation
Italian companies
Aeffe Retail S.p.A. S.G. in Marignano (RN) Italy EUR 8,585,150 100%
Clan Cafè S.r.l. S.G. in Marignano (RN) Italy EUR 100,000 62,9% (iii)
Moschino S.p.A. S.G. in Marignano (RN) Italy EUR 66,817,108 70%
Pollini S.p.A. Gatteo (FC) Italy EUR 6,000,000 100%
Pollini Retail S.r.l. Gatteo (FC) Italy EUR 5,000,000 100% (i)
Velmar S.p.A. S.G. in Marignano (RN) Italy EUR 120,000 100%
Foreign companies
Aeffe France S.a.r.l. Paris (FR) EUR 50,000 100%
Aeffe UK Ltd. London (GB) GBP 310,000 100%
Aeffe USA Inc. New York (USA) USD 600,000 100%
Aeffe Japan Inc. Tokio (J) JPY 3,600,000 100%
Aeffe Shanghai Shanghai (CN) CNY 17,999,960 100%
Divè S.a. Galazzano (RSM) EUR 260,000 75%
Fashoff UK Ltd. London (GB) GBP 1,550,000 70% (ii)
Moschino Japan Inc. Tokio (J) JPY 120,000,000 70% (ii)
Moschino Korea Ltd. Seoul (ROK) KRW 6,192,940,000 70% (ii)
Moschino France S.a.r.l. Paris (FR) EUR 50,000 70% (ii)
Moschino USA Inc. New York (USA) USD 10,000 70% (ii)
Bloody Mary Inc. New York (USA) USD 100,000 70% (ii)
Pollini Suisse S.a.g.l. Chiasso (CH) CHF 20,000 100% (i)
Pollini Austria G.m.b.h. Vienna (A) EUR 35,000 100% (i)

Notes (details of indirect shareholdings):

  • (i) 100% owned by Pollini Spa;
  • (ii) 100% owned by Moschino Spa;
  • (iii) 62,893% owned by Aeffe Retail.

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

Functional and reporting currency

The amounts in the financial statements of each Group enterprise are measured using the operating currency or the currency of the economic area in which the enterprise operates. These consolidated financial statements are presented in euro, which is the operating and reporting currency of the Parent Company.

Foreign currency transactions

Foreign currency transactions are converted into the operating currency at the exchange rate in force on the transaction date. Cash assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are converted at the exchange rate in force on the balance sheet date. Any exchange rate differences arising from the elimination of these transactions or from the conversion of cash assets and liabilities are posted to the income statement. Noncash assets and liabilities in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are converted at the exchange rates in force on the date on which the fair value was determined.

Financial statements of foreign companies

The financial statements of companies outside the euro-zone are translated into euro based on the following procedures:

  • (i) assets and liabilities, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising from consolidation are converted at the exchange rate in force on the balance sheet date;
  • (ii) revenue and costs are converted at the average rate for the period, which must be close to the exchange rate in force on the transaction date;
  • (iii) exchange rate differences are recognised in a separate account in shareholders' equity. When a foreign company is sold, the total amount of accumulated exchange rate differences relating to that company are recorded in the income statement.

The exchange rates used for the conversion into euro of the financial and equity statements of companies included in the scope of consolidation are listed in the following table:

Currency description Actual exchange rate Average exchange Actual exchange rate Average exchange rate Actual exchange rate Average exchange
rate rate
I° sem 2019 At June 30, 2019 2018 At December 31, 2018 I° sem 2018 At June 30, 2018
Renminbi chinese (yuan) 7.6678 7.8185 7.8081 7.8751 7.7086 7.7170
United States Dollars 1.1298 1.1380 1.1810 1.1450 1.2104 1.1658
United Kingdom Pounds 0.8736 0.8966 0.8847 0.8945 0.8798 0.8861
Japanese Yen 124.2836 122.6000 130.3959 125.8500 131.6057 129.0400
South Korean Won 1295.2000 1315.3500 1299.0713 1277.9300 1302.3800 1296.7200
Swiss Franc 1.1295 1.1105 1.1550 1.1269 1.1697 1.1569

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FORMATS

As part of the options available under IAS 1 for the preparation of its economic and financial position, The Group has elected to adopt a balance sheet format that distinguishes between current and non-current assets and liabilities, and an income statement that classifies costs by type of expenditure, since this is deemed to reflect more closely its business activities. Within the income statement, as intermediate results, they are exposed EBITDA and EBIT, considered representative indicators of company performance. The cash flow statement is presented using the "indirect" format.

With reference to Consob Resolution n. 15519 dated July 27, 2006 regarding the format of the financial statements, additional schedules have also been presented for the income statement, the statement of financial position and the statement of cash flows in order to identify any significant transactions with related parties. This has been done to avoid any compromising the overall legibility of the main financial statements.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this half-year financial report are the same used as those used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statement as of December 31, 2018, except for the following interpretations and amendments to the accounting principles that have been mandatory since January 1, 2019.

Accounting standards, amendments and interpretations approved by the European Union, applicable

from 1 January 2019, which were applied for the first time in the consolidated half-yearly financial statements of the AEFFE Group closed as at 30 June 2019

IFRS 16 "Leases": the Group has opted for a retrospective application of the standard, without restatement of comparative information. The cumulative effect has been noted as a reduction of the retained opening earnings. The incremental borrowing rate used is the one at the transaction date.

The effect reflected in the financial statements at 01/01/2019 mainly concerned lease liabilities of around EUR 116.5 million and assets deriving from the right to use assets of approximately EUR 110.4 million.

Leasing contracts with a duration equal to or less than 12 months and those that have assets of modest value have been excluded.

Lease liabilities have been discounted at a weighted average interest rate of 2%. The following is a representation of the leases in the opening balance sheet as at 01/01/2019.

(Values in thousands of EUR) Notes 1 January IFRS 16 31 December
2019 Adjustment 2018
Operating net working capital 70,450 70,450
Net working capital 85,748 85,748
Fixed assets a 276,867 110,494 166,373
NET CAPITAL INVESTED b 340,910 112,194 228,716
Total shareholders' equity c 193,067 ( 4,392) 197,459
Short term financial receivables ( 1,420) - ( 1,420)
Cash ( 28,037) - ( 28,037)
Long term financial liabilities 16,409 - 16,409
Long term lease liabilities d 102,309 102,309 -
Long term financial receivables ( 2,302) - ( 2,302)
Short term financial liabilities 46,607 - 46,607
Short term lease liabilities e 14,277 14,277 -
NET FINANCIAL POSITION 147,843 116,587 31,256
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND NET FINANCIAL INDEBTEDNESS 340,910 112,194 228,716

Adjustments on the opening balance sheet:

  • a) Increase due to the recognition of assets for rights of use;
  • b) Detection of the tax effect;
  • c) Cumulative effect on previous years to reduce opening results to new;
  • d) e) Increase in financial liabilities due to the recognition of debts for leasing;

Concurrently with the application of IFRS 16 and to give a more truthful and correct representation the amortization plan of the Key Money has been modified making them fall within the rights of use of assets as they represent the initial direct costs of the lessee. The change in the estimate (Vita Utile) was made prospectively, resulting in a non-significant change.

Accounting standards, amendments and interpretations published by the IASB but not yet endorsed by the European Union

Description Effective date foreseen by the
principle
IFRS 14 Regulatory Deferral Accounts (*)
IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts 01/01/2021
Interpretations 01/01/2019
IFRIC 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration 01/01/2018
IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments 01/01/2019
Amendments 01/01/2019
Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28: Sale or Contribution of Assets between an
Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture
Deferred until completion of the
IASB project on the equity method
Amendments to IFRS 2: Classification and Measurement of Share-based
Payment Transactions
1° January 2018
Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2014-2016 Cycle 1° January 2017/ 2018
Amendments to IAS 40: Transfers of Investment Property 1° January 2018
Amendments to IAS 28: Long-term Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures 1° January 2019
Amendments to IFRS 9: Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation 1° January 2019

(*) IFRS 14 came into force on 1 January 2016, but the European Commission decided to suspend the approval process pending the new accounting principle on "rate-regulated activities".

COMMENTS ON THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

At the date of these half-year condensed financial statements there are no indications that assets may be impaired.

1. INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

The table below illustrates the breakdown and the changes of this item:

(Values in thousands of EUR) Brands Key money Other Total
Net book value at January 1, 2019 78,482 - 1,094 79,576
Increases - 347 257 604
- increases externally acquired - 347 257 604
- increases from business aggregations - - - -
Disposals - - - -
Translation diff. / other variations - - - -
Amortisation ( 1,747) ( 347) ( 252) ( 2,346)
Net book value at June 30, 2019 76,735 - 1,099 77,834

Changes in intangible fixed assets highlight the following variations:

  • o increases equal to EUR 604 thousand, mainly related to key money;
  • o amortisation of the period equal to EUR 2,346 thousand.

Brands

This item includes the Group's own-label brands ("Alberta Ferretti", "Philosophy", "Moschino", "Boutique Moschino", "Love Moschino", "Pollini"). A breakdown of brands is given below:

(Values in thousands of EUR) Brand residual life June 30, December 31,
2019 2018
Alberta Ferretti 24 2,960 3,023
Moschino 26 42,805 43,769
Pollini 22 30,970 31,690
Total 76,735 78,482

Key money

Concurrently with the application of IFRS 16 and to give a more truthful and correct representation the amortization plan of the Key Money has been modified making them fall within the rights of use of assets as they represent the initial direct costs of the lessee. The change in the estimate (Vita Utile) was made prospectively, resulting in a non-significant change.

Other

The item other mainly includes software licences.

2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

(Values in thousands of EUR) Lands Buildings improvements
Leasehold
machinery
Plant and
Industrial and
commercial
equipment
Other tangible
assets
Total
Net book value at January 1, 2019 17,119 23,436 12,551 3,051 261 3,881 60,299
Increases 375 856 249 372 26 538 2,416
Disposals ( 174) - - - - ( 1) ( 175)
Translation diff. / other variations - - ( 7) - - 34 27
Depreciation - ( 300) ( 1,191) ( 396) ( 62) ( 613) ( 2,562)
Net book value at June 30, 2019 17,320 23,992 11,602 3,027 225 3,839 60,005

The table below illustrates the breakdown and the changes of this item:

Tangible fixed assets are changed as follows:

  • Increases for new investments of EUR 2,416 thousand. These mainly refer to new investments in leasehold improvements and buildings.
  • Disposals, net of the accumulated depreciation, of EUR 175 thousand.
  • Depreciation of EUR 2,562 thousand charged in relation to all tangible fixed assets, except for land, using the rates applicable to each category.

3. RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

The table below illustrates the changes of this item:

(Values in thousands of EUR) Right-of-use assets
Net book value at January 1, 2019 133,468
Increases 1,641
Disposals
Translation diff. / other variations 154
Depreciation ( 8,452)
Net book value at June 30, 2019 126,811

The balance mainly includes the usage rights linked to the rental contracts of the retail channel, showrooms and other properties.

The entry is changed as follows:

  • Increases for new investments of EUR 1,641 thousand.
  • Differences arising on translation of EUR 154 thousand.
  • Depreciation of EUR 8,452 thousand.

4. EQUITY INVESTMENTS

This item includes holdings represented by the cost.

5. LONG TERM FINANCIAL RECEIVABLES

Long term financial receivables decrease from EUR 2,302 thousand at December 31, 2018 to EUR 2,197 thousand at June 30, 2019.

6. OTHER FIXED ASSETS

This item mainly includes a long-term receivable related to the income recognized by Woollen Co., Ltd. to Aeffe Group as a result of the reorganization of the Japanese Distribution Network and receivables for security deposits related to commercial leases.

7. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The table below illustrates the breakdown of this item at June 30, 2019 and at December 31, 2018:

(Values in thousands of EUR) Receivables Liabilities
At June 30,
2019
At December 31,
2018
At June 30,
2019
At December 31,
2018
Tangible fixed assets 5 5 ( 18) ( 19)
Intangible fixed assets 41 46 ( 144) ( 144)
Provisions 3,752 3,992 ( 4) ( 1)
Costs deductible in future periods 4,566 5,637 ( 27) ( 27)
Income taxable in future periods 1,640 1,195 ( 1,243) ( 1,608)
Tax losses carried forward 2,621 3,121 - -
Other 154 5 ( 88) ( 87)
Tax assets (liabilities) from transition to IAS 3,058 1,072 ( 27,987) ( 28,208)
Total 15,837 15,073 ( 29,511) ( 30,094)

Changes in temporary differences during the period are illustrated in the following table:

(Values in thousands of EUR) Opening
balance
Differences arising
on translation
Recorded in the
income
Other Closing
balance
statement
Tangible fixed assets ( 14) - 1 - ( 13)
Intangible fixed assets ( 98) - ( 5) - ( 103)
Provisions 3,991 2 ( 245) - 3,748
Costs deductible in future periods 5,610 1 ( 1,072) - 4,539
Income taxable in future periods ( 413) - 810 - 397
Tax losses carried forward 3,121 17 ( 382) ( 135) 2,621
Other ( 82) ( 1) 9 140 66
Tax assets (liabilities) from transition to IAS ( 25,419) - 638 ( 148) ( 24,929)
Total ( 13,304) 19 ( 246) ( 143) ( 13,674)

Deferred tax assets related to costs deductible in future periods mainly relate to the deferred taxation on provisions for doubtful investments and for risks and charges.

CURRENT ASSETS

8. STOCKS AND INVENTORIES

This item comprises:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Raw, ancillary and consumable materials 13,649 14,412 ( 763) (5.3%)
Work in progress 8,199 9,770 ( 1,571) (16.1%)
Finished products and goods for resale 88,710 79,830 8,880 11.1%
Advance payments 83 250 ( 167) (66.8%)
Total 110,641 104,262 6,379 6.1%

Inventories of raw materials and work in progress mainly relate to the production of the Autumn/Winter 2019 collections, while finished products mainly concern the Spring/Summer 2019 and the Autumn/Winter 2019 collections and the Spring/Summer 2020 sample collections.

9. TRADE RECEIVABLES

This item is illustrated in details in the following table:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Trade receivables
(Allowance for doubtfull account)
45,455
( 3,185)
46,537
( 3,398)
( 1,082)
213
(2.3%)
(6.3%)
Total 42,270 43,139 ( 869) (2.0%)

Trade receivables amount to EUR 42,270 thousand at June 30, 2019, with a 2.0% decrease compared with the amount at December 31, 2018.

Management considers that the fair value of amounts due from customers approximates their book value.

The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined by reference to a detailed analysis of the available information and, in general, is based on historical trends.

10. TAX RECEIVABLES

This item in illustrated in details in the following table:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018 Δ %
VAT 4,459 3,702 757 20.4%
Corporate income taxes (IRES) 951 1,133 ( 182) (16.1%)
Local business tax (IRAP) 52 196 ( 144) (73.5%)
Amounts due by tax authority for withheld taxes - 4 ( 4) (100.0%)
Other tax receivables 2,786 2,725 61 2.2%
Total 8,248 7,760 488 6.3%

As of June 30, 2019, the Group's tax receivables amount to EUR 8,248 thousand, recording an increase of EUR 488 thousand compared to December 31, 2018, mainly due to the increase of VAT receivable.

11. DERIVATE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The AEFFE Group, characterized by an important presence in international markets, is exposed to exchange rate risk mainly for purchases by the subsidiary Pollini in US Dollars (USD). The Group signs forward currency derivative contracts (USD) at term (Forward) with primary credit institutions to cover the aforementioned risk. These contracts are set up to cover a specific percentage of expected purchase volumes in USD. At the balance sheet date, the notional amount of forward currency contracts stipulated is USD 9,500 thousand (USD 25,500 thousand at 31/12/2018). All contracts opened at 30/06/2019 will expire in 2019.

The composition of the derivative financial instruments in place at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is summarized below with an indication of the respective current and non-current accounting values referring to the fair value and fair value of the cash flow hedge reserve, this last shown net of the related deferred tax effect:

(Values in thousands of EUR) 30 June
2019
31 December
2018
Assets Liabilities Hedging
Reserve
Assets Liabilities Hedging
Reserve
Forward contracts for cash flow hedge exchange rate
risk
- - - - - -
TOTAL NON CURRENT - - - - - -
Forward contracts for cash flow hedge exchange rate
risk
195 - 141 220 - 158
TOTAL CURRENT 195 - 141 220 - 158

The cash flow hedge reserve relating to forward contracts hedging the currency risk on currencies amounts to EUR 141 thousand net of the related tax effect (EUR -54 thousand).

The transfer to the 1st Half 2019 income statement of the effect of the hedging transactions on exchange rate risk was equal to EUR 426 thousand brought to increase costs.

12.CASH

This item includes:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Bank and post office deposits 28,766 27,483 1,283 4.7%
Cheques 86 61 25 41.0%
Cash in hand 499 493 6 1.2%
Total 29,351 28,037 1,314 4.7%

Bank and postal deposits represent the nominal value of the current account balances with credit institutions, including interest accrued on the balance sheet date. Cash in hand and equivalents represent the nominal value of the cash held on the balance sheet date.

The increase in cash and cash equivalent, recorded at June 30, 2019 compared with the amount recorded at December 31, 2018, is EUR 1,314 thousand. About the reason of this variation refer to the Statement of Cash Flows.

13. FINANCIAL RECEIVABLES

The item is compared with the respective value at December 31, 2018:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Financial receivables 1,123 1,420 ( 297) (20.9%)
Total 1,123 1,420 ( 297) (20.9%)

14. OTHER RECEIVABLES

This caption comprises:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Credits for prepaid costs 27,651 26,851 800 3.0%
Advances for royalties and commissions 371 191 180 94.2%
Advances to suppliers 260 235 25 10.6%
Accrued income and prepaid expenses 4,076 3,455 621 18.0%
Other 3,297 4,120 ( 823) (20.0%)
Total 35,655 34,852 803 2.3%

Other current receivables increase by EUR 803 thousand mainly for the increase of prepaid leases and credits for prepaid costs and of prepayments and accrued income generated by the seasonality of the business.

Credits for prepaid costs relate to the costs incurred to design and make samples for the Spring/Summer 2020 collections, which the corresponding revenues from sales have not been realised yet for and the partial suspension of the same costs for the Autumn/Winter 2019 collections.

15.ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

This item is illustrated in details in the following table:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31,
2019 2018
Other fixed assets 437 437
Total Assets 437 437

16. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Described below are the main categories of shareholders' equity at June 30, 2019, while the corresponding variations are described in the prospect of shareholders' equity.

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018 Δ
Share capital 25,371 25,371 -
Share premium reserve 71,240 71,240 -
Cash flow reserve 141 158 ( 17)
Other reserves 44,748 35,967 8,781
Fair value reserve 7,901 7,901 -
IAS reserve 7,651 11,459 ( 3,808)
Profits / (losses) carried-forward 6,659 ( 1,286) 7,945
Reamisurement of defined benefit plans reserve ( 1,095) ( 1,095) -
Net profit / (loss) for the Group 5,114 16,726 ( 11,612)
Translation reserve ( 1,879) ( 1,832) ( 47)
Minority interest 32,433 32,850 ( 417)
Total 198,284 197,459 825

SHARE CAPITAL

Share capital as of June 30, 2019, totally subscribed and paid, (gross of treasury shares) totals EUR 26,841 thousand), and is represented by 107,362,504 shares, par value EUR 0.25 each. At June 30, 2019 the Parent Company holds 5,876,878 treasury shares, representing the 5.5% of its share capital.

There are no shares with restricted voting rights, without voting rights or with preferential rights. The number of outstanding shares is not changed during the period.

SHARE PREMIUM RESERVE

The share premium reserve amounts to EUR 71,240 thousand and it remains unchanged since December 31, 2018.

OTHER RESERVES

The changes in these reserves reflect the allocation of prior-year profit of the Parent Company.

FAIR VALUE RESERVE

The fair value reserve derives from the application of IAS 16 in order to measure the land and buildings owned by the Company at their fair value, as determined with reference to an independent appraisal.

IAS RESERVE

The IAS reserve, formed on the first-time adoption of IFRS, reflects the differences in value that emerged on the transition from ITA GAAP to IFRS. The differences reflected in this equity reserve are stated net of tax effect, as required by IFRS 1. Each difference was allocated on a pro rata basis to minority interests. The change refers to the application to 1 January 2019 of IFRS 16 to which reference is made (EUR 3,808 thousand).

PROFITS/(LOSSES) CARRIED-FORWARD

The caption Profits/(losses) carried-forward increase mainly as a consequence of the consolidated result recorded during the year ended at December 31, 2018.

REAMISUREMENT OF DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS RESERVE

The reamisurement of defined benefit plans reserve amounts to EUR -1.095 thousand and it remains unchanged since December 31, 2018.

TRANSLATION RESERVE

The translation reserve amounts to EUR -1,878 thousand and is related to the conversion of companies' financial statements in other currency than EUR.

MINORITY INTERESTS

The variation is due to the portion of result for the period ended at June 30, 2019 attributable to the minority shareholders.

Minority interests represent the shareholders' equity of consolidated companies owned by other shareholders and include the corresponding IAS reserve. The change in the application of IFRS 16 on the IAS reserve of third parties is equal to EUR -584 thousand.

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

17. PROVISIONS

Provisions are illustrated in the following statement:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At December 31, Increases Decreases At June 30,
2018 2019
Pensions and similar obligations
Other
465
2,094
129
-
( 39)
( 760)
555
1,334
Total 2,559 129 ( 799) 1,889

The supplementary clientele severance indemnity fund is determined based on an estimate of the liability relating to the severance of agency contracts, taking account of statutory provisions and any other relevant factor, such as statistical data, average duration of agency contracts and their rate of turnover. The item is calculated based on the actual value of the outflow necessary to extinguish the obligation.

The other provisions mainly relate to provisions for future charges and risks linked to organizational changes.

Potential tax liabilities for which no reserves have been established, since it is not considered probable that they will give rise to a liability for the Group, are described in the paragraph "Contingent liabilities".

18. POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The severance indemnities payable on a deferred basis to all employees of the Group are deemed to represent a defined benefits plan (IAS 19), since the employer's obligation does not cease on payment of the contributions due on the remuneration paid, but continue until termination of the employment relationship.

For plans of this type, the standard requires the amount accrued to be projected forward in order to determine the amount that will be paid on the termination of employment, based on an actuarial valuation that takes account of employee turnover, likely future pay increases and any other applicable factors. This methodology does not apply to those employees whose severance indemnities are paid into approved supplementary pension funds which, in the circumstances, are deemed to represent defined contributions plans.

Changes in the provision are illustrated in the following statement:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At December 31, Increases Decreases/ Other At June 30,
2018 variations 2019
Post employment benefits 5,492 67 ( 359) 5,200
Total 5,492 67 ( 359) 5,200

Increases include the share of post employment benefits matured in the year and the related revaluation, while the entry decreases/other changes includes the decrease for the liquidation of the post employment benefits for EUR 377 thousand and the actuarial gain of EUR 18 thousand.

19. LONG-TERM FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

The following table contains details of long-term borrowings:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Loans from financial institutions 18,213 16,337 1,876 11.5%
Lease liabilities 96,035 - 96,035 n.a.
Amounts due to other creditors 72 72 - n.a.
Total 114,320 16,409 97,911 596.7%

The entry "Loans from financial institutions" relate to the portion of bank loans due beyond 12 months. This entry also includes a ten-year mortgage loan disbursed in November 2013 to the Parent company Aeffe Spa for an amount of EUR 11.5 million on a real estate based in Gatteo, headquarter of the subsidiary Pollini Spa. Lease payables relate to the application of IFRS 16.

All other operations are unsecured loans and bank finance not assisted by any form of security and they are not subject to special clauses, except for the early repayment clauses normally envisaged in commercial practice. Furthermore, there are no covenants to comply with specific financial terms or negative pledges.

The following table contains details of bank loans as of June 30, 2019, including the current portion and long term portion:

(Values in thousands of EUR) Total amount Current portion Long term portion
Bank borrowings 26,593 8,380 18,213
Total 26,593 8,380 18,213

There are no amounts due beyond five years.

20. LONG-TERM NOT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

There were no significant changes in the item during the period.

CURRENT LIABILITIES

21. TRADE PAYABLES

The item is compared with the respective value at December 31, 2018:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Trade payables 67,215 76,950 ( 9,735) (12.7%)
Total 67,215 76,950 ( 9,735) (12.7%)

Trade payables are due within 12 months and concern debts for supplying goods and services.

22. TAX PAYABLES

Tax payables are analysed in comparison with the related balances as of December 31, 2018 in the following table:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Local business tax (IRAP) 1,154 374 780 208.6%
Corporate income tax (IRES) 6,925 3,325 3,600 108.3%
Amounts due to tax authority for withheld taxes 2,295 2,569 ( 274) (10.7%)
VAT due to tax authority 570 165 405 245.5%
Other 588 20 568 2,840.0%
Total 11,532 6,453 5,079 78.7%

Tax payables increase of EUR 5,079 thousand compared with December 31, 2018, mainly for the increase in the period of IRES and IRAP payables.

23. SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

A breakdown of this item is given below:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Due to banks 50,958 46,607 4,351 9.3%
Lease liabilities 14,551 - 14,551 n.a.
Total 65,509 46,607 18,902 40.6%

Current bank debts include advances granted by credit institutions, current loans and the current portion of long-term financing commitments. Advances mainly consist of withdrawals from short-term credit facilities to finance the working capital requirement.

24. OTHER LIABILITIES

Other current liabilities are analysed on a comparative basis in the following table:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31, Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Due to total security organization 3,574 4,442 ( 868) (19.5%)
Due to employees 7,829 5,989 1,840 30.7%
Trade debtors - credit balances 1,999 2,162 ( 163) (7.5%)
Accrued expenses and deferred income 2,740 4,703 ( 1,963) (41.7%)
Other 3,525 3,786 ( 261) (6.9%)
Total 19,667 21,082 ( 1,415) (6.7%)

The entry Other liabilities records a decrease of EUR 1,415 thousand compared to December 31, 2018.

The increase in the amount due to employees is mainly assignable to the presence of the thirteenth monthly pay accrual as of June 30, 2019 which has no equivalent as of December 31, 2018.

The caption accrued expenses and deferred income mainly refers to the deferred income relating to the deferment to the next half year of the revenues not of competence. The other liabilities mainly include commission payables.

SEGMENT INFORMATION REGARDING PROFIT OR LOSS, ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

In order to apply the IFRS 8 the Group has considered to delineate as operative sectors the same used by IAS 14 Segment reporting: Prêt-à porter Division and footwear and leather goods Division. Such decision has been taken because they represent business activities from which the entity may earn revenues and incur expenses, whose operating result are regularly reviewed by the entity's chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available.

Prêt-à porter Division is mainly represented by the companies Aeffe, Moschino and Velmar, operating in the design, production and distribution of luxury prêt-à porter and lingerie, beachwear and loungewear collections.

In terms of prêt-à porter collections, the activity is carried out by Aeffe, both for the production of the Group's own-label brands ("Alberta Ferretti", "Philosophy", "Moschino", "Boutique Moschino" and "Love Moschino") and brands licensed from other companies (such as "Blugirl Folies", "Cedric Charlier" and "Jeremy Scott"). Aeffe also handles the distribution of all Division products, which takes place via the retail channel through subsidiaries and via the wholesale channel.

Velmar manufactures and distributes lingerie and swimwear collections, and specifically men's/women's lingerie, underwear, beachwear and loungewear. Collections are produced and distributed under the Group's own-label brands such as "Moschino", and under third-party licensed brands such as "Blugirl Folies".

The Prêt-a-porter Division also manages licensing agreements granted to other companies to manufacture Aeffe and Moschino branded product lines such as the "Moschino" brand licensing agreement relating to the love line, "Moschino" branded perfumes and "Moschino" branded sunglasses.

The footwear and leather goods Division, which is composed of Pollini and its subsidiaries, mainly handles the design, production and distribution of footwear, small leather goods, bags and matching accessories made from exclusive materials. The operating activity is mainly carried out by Pollini, which directly handles the design, production and distribution of own-label products, as well as the production and distribution of brands licensed by Group companies.

The footwear and leather goods division also manages licensing agreements granted to other companies to manufacture "Pollini" products such as umbrellas, foulards and ties.

(Values in thousand of EUR) Prêt-à porter Footwear and Elimination of Total
Division leather goods intercompany
1st Half 2019 Division transactions
SECTOR REVENUES 132,233 60,698 ( 19,630) 173,301
Intercompany revenues ( 5,203) ( 14,427) 19,630 -
Revenues with third parties 127,030 46,271 - 173,301
Gross operating margin (EBITDA) 19,974 6,701 - 26,675
Amortisation ( 11,382) ( 1,978) - ( 13,360)
Other non monetary items:
Write-downs ( 107) - ( 107)
Net operating profit / loss (EBIT) 8,592 4,616 - 13,208
Financial income 170 166 ( 95) 241
Financial expenses ( 1,557) ( 447) 95 ( 1,909)
Profit / loss before taxes 7,205 4,335 - 11,540
Income taxes ( 5,029) ( 1,229) - ( 6,258)
Net profit / loss 2,176 3,106 - 5,282

The following tables indicate the main economic data for the first half-year 2019 and 2018 of the Prêt-à porter and Footwear and leather goods Divisions:

(Values in thousand of EUR) Prêt-à porter Footwear and Elimination of Total
Division leather goods intercompany
1st Half 2018 Division transactions
SECTOR REVENUES 131,709 58,143 ( 18,752) 171,100
Intercompany revenues ( 4,307) ( 14,445) 18,752 -
Revenues with third parties 127,402 43,698 - 171,100
Gross operating margin (EBITDA) 14,316 6,653 - 20,969
Amortisation ( 4,341) ( 1,413) - ( 5,754)
Other non monetary items:
Write-downs ( 571) ( 99) - ( 670)
Net operating profit / loss (EBIT) 9,404 5,141 - 14,545
Financial income 169 219 ( 101) 287
Financial expenses ( 601) ( 406) 101 ( 906)
Profit / loss before taxes 8,972 4,954 - 13,926
Income taxes ( 3,867) ( 1,698) - ( 5,565)
Net profit / loss 5,105 3,256 - 8,361

The following tables indicate the main patrimonial and financial data at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 of the Prêt-à porter and Footwear and leather goods Divisions:

(Values in thousand of EUR)
At June 30, 2019
Prêt-à porter
Division
Footwear and
leather goods
Division
Elimination of
intercompany
transactions
Total
SECTOR ASSETS 401,579 136,241 ( 48,093) 489,727
of which non-current assets (*)
Intangible fixed assets 46,632 31,201 - 77,833
Tangible fixed assets 55,970 4,035 - 60,005
Right-of-use assets 113,852 12,959 - 126,811
Other non-current assets 4,077 328 - 4,405
OTHER ASSETS 20,336 3,749 - 24,085
CONSOLIDATED ASSETS 421,915 139,990 ( 48,093) 513,812

(*) Non-current assets other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets, post-employment benefit assets and rights arising under insurance contracts

(Values in thousand of EUR)
At June 30, 2019
Prêt-à porter
Division
Footwear and
leather goods
Division
Elimination of
intercompany
transactions
Total
SECTOR LIABILITIES 237,697 84,880 ( 48,093) 274,484
OTHER LIABILITIES 30,675 10,368 - 41,043
CONSOLIDATED LIABILITIES 268,372 95,248 ( 48,093) 315,527
(Values in thousand of EUR)
At December 31, 2018
Prêt-à porter
Division
Footwear and
leather goods
Division
Elimination of
intercompany
transactions
Total
SECTOR ASSETS 308,635 120,993 ( 48,587) 381,041
of which non-current assets (*)
Intangible fixed assets 67,305 35,827 - 103,132
Tangible fixed assets 56,635 3,664 - 60,299
Right-of-use assets - - - -
Other non-current assets 4,895 739 ( 390) 5,244
OTHER ASSETS 19,445 3,388 - 22,833
CONSOLIDATED ASSETS 328,080 124,381 ( 48,587) 403,874

(*) Non-current assets other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets, post-employment benefit assets and rights arising under insurance contracts

(Values in thousand of EUR)
At December 31, 2018
Prêt-à porter
Division
Footwear and
leather goods
Division
Elimination of
intercompany
transactions
Total
SECTOR LIABILITIES 145,796 72,660 ( 48,587) 169,869
OTHER LIABILITIES 26,637 9,909 - 36,546
CONSOLIDATED LIABILITIES 172,433 82,569 ( 48,587) 206,415

Segment information by geographical area

The following table indicates the revenues for the first half-year 2019 and 2018 divided by geographical area:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
st Half
1
1
Change
2019 % 2018 % Δ %
Italy 80,136 46.2% 81,170 47.4% ( 1,034) (1.3%)
Europe (Italy excluded) 38,655 22.3% 41,310 24.1% ( 2,655) (6.4%)
Asia and Rest of the World 45,528 26.3% 39,618 23.2% 5,910 14.9%
America 8,982 5.2% 9,002 5.3% ( 20) (0.2%)
Total 173,301 100.0% 171,100 100.0% 2,201 1.3%

COMMENTS ON THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

25. REVENUES FROM SALES AND SERVICES

Accounting Policy:

Revenues from sales and services derive mainly from the sale of goods with the recognition of "at poin in time" revenues when the asset was transferred to the customer. This is provided for both the Wholesale distribution (shipment of goods to the customer, and for retail distribution when the asset is sold through a physical store. With regard to the export of goods, the control can be transferred in various stages depending on the type of product). Incoterm applied to the specific customer This premise leads to a limited judgment on the identification of the control passage of the asset and the consequent recognition of the revenue.

A part of the group's revenues derives from the recognition of the Roylalties, agreed, based on a predetermined percentage in the contract with the customer, on the net turnover. The royalties accrue "at point in time", therefore at the time of issue by the Licensee, of the invoices for the sale of the products granted.

Determination of the transaction price:

Most of the Group's revenues derive from list prices that can vary depending on the type of product, brand and geographical region. Some contracts with the Group's Retail Companies provide for the transfer of control with the right of return. Being intra-group transactions they do not impact the consolidated financial statements as they are eliminated.

With regard to the recognition of Royalties, these are calculated based on a percentage of the Licensee's net sales. The percentage may vary depending on the type of product.

(Values in thousands of EUR) Prêt-à porter Footwear and Elimination of Total
1st Half 2019 Division leather goods intercompany
Division transactions
Geographical area 132,233 60,698 ( 19,630) 173,301
Italy 60,254 38,326 ( 18,444) 80,136
Europe (Italy excluded) 21,397 17,871 ( 613) 38,655
Asia and Rest of the World 41,790 3,746 ( 8) 45,528
America 8,791 755 ( 564) 8,982
Brand 132,233 60,698 ( 19,630) 173,301
Alberta Ferretti 14,261 1,239 ( 1,268) 14,232
Philosophy 8,938 250 ( 252) 8,936
Moschino 105,397 42,649 ( 17,970) 130,076
Pollini 22 16,460 ( 21) 16,461
Other 3,615 100 ( 119) 3,596
Distribution channel 132,233 60,698 ( 19,630) 173,301
Wholesale 85,917 50,694 ( 15,684) 120,927
Retail 36,203 9,974 ( 2) 46,175
Royalties 10,113 30 ( 3,944) 6,199
Timing of goods and services transfer 132,233 60,698 ( 19,630) 173,301
POINT IN TIME (transfer of significant risks and benefits
connected to the property of the asset)
122,120 60,668 ( 15,686) 167,102
POINT IN TIME (Royalties accrual on Licensee's turnover) 10,113 30 ( 3,944) 6,199

Breakdown of revenues from sales and services (IFRS 15)

In the 1H 2019 consolidated revenues amount to EUR 173,301 thousand compared to EUR 171,100 thousand of the 1H 2018, showing an increase of 1.3% (+1.0% at constant exchange rates).

Revenues of the prêt-à-porter division amount to EUR 132,233 thousand with an increase of 0.4% at current exchange rates (+0.0% at constant exchange rates) compared to 2018. The revenues of the footwear and leather goods division increase by 4.4% to EUR 60,698 thousand.

26. OTHER REVENUES AND INCOME

This item comprises:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Other income 4,264 2,308 1,956 84.8%
Total 4,264 2,308 1,956 84.7%

In 1H 2019, the caption other revenues and income, which amounts to EUR 4,264 thousand, is composed by co-branding activities, time expiry of receivables and payables that arose in prior years, exchange gains on commercial transaction, rental income, sales of raw materials and packaging.

27.COSTS OF RAW MATERIALS

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Raw, ancillary and consumable materials and goods for
resale
62,949 54,868 8,081 14.7%
Total 62,949 54,868 8,081 14.7%

The entry purchase of raw materials increase of EUR 8,081 thousand.

This item mainly includes costs for the acquisition of raw materials such as fabrics, threads, skins and accessories, purchases of finished products for resale (products sold) and packaging.

28.COSTS OF SERVICES

This item comprises:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Subcontracted work 14,615 16,409 ( 1,794) (10.9%)
Consultancy fees 12,956 9,745 3,211 33.0%
Advertising 8,621 7,057 1,564 22.2%
Commission 4,361 4,243 118 2.8%
Transport 4,020 3,168 852 26.9%
Utilities 985 957 28 2.9%
Directors' and auditors' fees 1,785 1,750 35 2.0%
Insurance 306 299 7 2.3%
Bank charges 807 818 ( 11) (1.3%)
Travelling expenses 1,213 1,213 - n.a.
Other services 3,981 3,619 362 10.0%
Total 53,650 49,278 4,372 8.9%

Costs of services increase from EUR 49,278 thousand in the 1H 2018 to EUR 53,650 thousand in the 1H 2019, up 8.9%. The increase is mainly due to:

  • increase in "consultancy fees" and "adverting" related to both the increase of marketing and advertising activities aimed at further enhancing Moschino, Alberta Ferretti and Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini brands.

29.COSTS FOR USE OF THIRD PARTIES ASSETS

This item comprises:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Rental expenses 2,930 10,981 ( 8,051) (73.3%)
Royalties 727 1,151 ( 424) (36.8%)
Hire charges and similar 590 502 88 17.5%
Total 4,247 12,634 ( 8,387) (66.4%)

The costs for use of third parties assets decreases by EUR 8,387 thousand from EUR 12,634 thousand in 1H 2018 to EUR 4,247 thousand in 1H 2019.

30. LABOUR COSTS

The item includes:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Labour costs 35,880 33,837 2,043 6.0%
Total 35,880 33,837 2,043 6.0%

Labour costs increase from EUR 33,837 thousand in 1H 2018 to EUR 35,880 thousand in 1H 2019 with an incidence on revenues which increases from 19.8% in the first semester 2018 to 20.7% in the first semester 2019.

The workforce increases from an average of 1,344 units in the 1H 2018 to 1,347 units in the 1H 2019.

Total 1,347 1,344 3 0.2%
Executive and senior managers 24 22 2 9.1%
Office staff-supervisors 1,092 1,082 10 0.9%
Workers 231 240 ( 9) (3.8%)
2019 2018 Δ %
Average number of employees by category st Half
1
st Half
1
Change

31. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

This item includes:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Taxes 547 396 151 38.1%
Gifts 207 89 118 132.6%
Contingent liabilities 22 233 ( 211) (90.6%)
Write-down of current receivables 137 55 82 149.1%
Foreign exchange losses 348 662 ( 314) (47.4%)
Other operating expenses 437 313 124 39.6%
Total 1,698 1,748 ( 50) (2.9%)

The caption other operating expenses amounts to EUR 1,698 thousand, with a decrease of 2.9% compared with EUR 1,748 thousand in the 1H 2018, mainly for a decrease of contingent liabilities and foreign exchange losses.

32.AMORTISATION, WRITE-DOWNS AND PROVISIONS

This item includes:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets 2,347 3,225 ( 878) (27.2%)
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 2,562 2,529 33 1.3%
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 8,451 - 8,451 n.a.
Write-downs 107 670 ( 563) (84.0%)
Total 13,467 6,424 7,043 109.6%

33. FINANCIAL INCOME/ EXPENSES

This item includes:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Interest income 69 68 1 1.5%
Foreign exchange gains 112 173 ( 61) (35.3%)
Financial discounts 59 46 13 28.3%
Financial income 240 287 ( 47) (16.4%)
Bank interest expenses 154 268 ( 114) (42.5%)
Other interest expenses 195 189 6 3.2%
Leasing interest expenses 1,166 - 1,166 n.a.
Foreign exchange losses 135 219 ( 84) (38.4%)
Other expenses 258 230 28 12.2%
Financial expenses 1,908 906 1,002 110.6%
Total 1,668 619 1,049 169.5%

The increase in financial income/expenses amounts to EUR 1,049 thousand. This effect is mainly related to the application of IFRS 16 (an effect equal to higher interests of EUR 1,166 thousand).

For the effects deriving from the use of derivative instruments, please refer to note 11.

34. INCOME TAXES

This item includes:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Change
2019 2018 Δ %
Current income taxes 5,525 6,727 ( 1,202) (17.9%)
Deferred income/(expenses) taxes 246 ( 1,324) 1,570 n.a.
Taxes related to previous years 487 163 324 198.8%
Total income taxes 6,258 5,566 692 12.4%

Details of deferred tax assets and liabilities and changes in this item are described in the paragraph on deferred tax assets and liabilities.

The reconciliation between actual and theoretical taxation for the 1H 2019 and 1H 2018 is illustrated in the following table:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
2019 2018
Profit before taxes 11,540 13,926
Theoretical tax rate 24.0% 24.0%
Theoretical income taxes (IRES) 2,770 3,342
Fiscal effect 3,008 1,649
Effect of foreign tax rates 1,070 1,206
Total income taxes excluding IRAP (current and deferred) 6,848 6,197
IRAP (current and deferred) ( 590) ( 631)
Total income taxes (current and deferred) 6,258 5,566

This reconciliation of the theoretical and effective tax rates does not take account of IRAP, given that it does not use profit before taxes to calculate the taxable amount. Accordingly, the inclusion of IRAP in the reconciliation would generate distorting effects between years.

35. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Reference earnings

The calculation of basic and dilutive earnings per share is based on the following elements:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
From continuing and discontinued activities 2019 2018
Earnings for determining basic earnings per share 5,114 8,276
Dilutive effects - -
Earnings for determing dilutive earnings per share 5,114 8,276
(Values in thousands of EUR) 1st Half 1st Half
From continuing activities 2019 2018
Earnings for the period 5,114 8,276
Earnings from discontinued operations - -
Earnings for determining basic earnings per share 5,114 8,276
Dilutive effects - -
Earnings for determing dilutive earnings per share 5,114 8,276

In both periods, June 2019 and June 2018, there is no evidence of dilution of consolidated net earnings.

1st Half 1st Half
2019 2018
Average number of shares for determing earnings per share 101,486 101,486
Share options - -
Average number of shares for determing diluted earnings per 101,486 101,486

Basic earnings per share

Group net earnings attributable to holders of ordinary shares of parent company AEFFE S.p.A., amounts to EUR 5,114 thousand (June 2018: EUR 8,276 thousand).

Dilutive earnings per share

The calculation of diluted earnings per share for the period January - June 2019, matches with the calculation of basic earnings per share, as there are no tools with potential dilutive effects.

COMMENTS ON THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

The cash flow generated during the first half of 2019 is EUR 1,314 thousand.

CLOSING BALANCE (F)=(A)+(E) 29,351 22,074
Increase/(decrease) in cash flow (E)=(B)+(C)+(D) 1,314 ( 735)
Cash flow (absorbed)/ generated by financing activity (D) ( 1,383) ( 9,430)
Cash flow (absorbed)/ generated by investing activity (C) ( 4,101) ( 2,774)
Cash flow (absorbed)/ generated by operating activity (B) 6,797 11,469
OPENING BALANCE (A) 28,037 22,809
2019 2018
(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1

36.CASH FLOW (ABSORBED)/ GENERATED BY OPERATING ACTIVITY

The cash flow generated by operating activity during the first half of 2019 amounts to EUR 6,797 thousand.

The cash flow comprising these funds is analysed below:

Financial income (-) and financial charges (+)
Change in operating assets and liabilities
1,668
( 18,091)
619
( 8,657)
Accrual (+)/availment (-) of long term provisions and post employment benefits
Paid income taxes
( 961)
( 826)
( 143)
( 601)
Amortisation / write-downs 13,467 6,325
Profit before taxes 11,540 13,926
2019 2018
(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1

37.CASH FLOW (ABSORBED)/ GENERATED BY INVESTING ACTIVITY

The cash flow absorbed by investing activity during the first half of 2019 amounts to EUR 4,101 thousand.

The factors comprising these funds are analysed below:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
2019 2018
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in intangible fixed assets ( 82) ( 633)
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in tangible fixed assets ( 2,268) ( 2,141)
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in right-of-use assets assets ( 1,751)
Investments and write-downs (-)/ Disinvestments and revaluations (+) - -
CASH FLOW (ABSORBED)/ GENERATED BY INVESTING ACTIVITY ( 4,101) ( 2,774)

38.CASH FLOW (ABSORBED)/ GENERATED BY FINANCING ACTIVITY

The cash flow absorbed by financing activity during the first half of 2019 amounts to EUR 1,383 thousand. The factors comprising these funds are analysed below:

CASH FLOW (ABSORBED)/GENERATED BY FINANCING ACTIVITY ( 1,383) ( 9,430)
Financial income (+) and financial charges (-) ( 1,668) ( 619)
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in long term financial receivables 136 -
Proceeds (+)/repayment (-) of leasing payments ( 6,001) 1,070
Proceeds (+)/repayment (-) of financial payments 6,227 ( 10,806)
Dividends paid - -
Other variations in reserves and profits carried-forward of shareholders' equity ( 77) 925
2019 2018
(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1

OTHER INFORMATION

39. INCENTIVE PLANS

Regarding the long term incentive plans reserved to executive directors of Aeffe S.p.A., please refer to the indicated in the Report on remuneration available from the governance section of the following website: www.aeffe.com.

40. NET FINANCIAL POSITION

As required by Consob communication DEM/6264293 dated July 28, 2006 and in compliance with the CESR's "Recommendations for the consistent implementation of the European Commission's Regulation on Prospectuses" dated February 10, 2005, the Group's net financial position as of June 30, 2019 is analysed below:

(Values in thousands of EUR) At June 30, At December 31,
2019 2018
A - Cash in hand 585 554
B - Other available funds 28,766 27,483
C - Securities held for trading - -
D - Cash and cash equivalents (A) + (B) + (C) 29,351 28,037
E - Short term financial receivables 1,123 1,420
F - Current bank loans ( 42,579) ( 33,672)
G - Current portion of long-term bank borrowings ( 8,380) ( 12,934)
H - Current portion of loans from other financial istitutions ( 14,550) -
I - Current financial indebtedness (F) + (G) + (H) ( 65,509) ( 46,606)
J - Net current financial indebtedness (I) + (E) + (D) ( 35,035) ( 17,149)
K - Non current bank loans ( 18,213) ( 16,337)
L - Issued obbligations 2,197 2,302
M - Other non current loans ( 96,107) ( 72)
N - Non current financial indebtedness (K) + (L) + (M) ( 112,123) ( 14,107)
O - Net financial indebtedness (J) + (N) ( 147,158) ( 31,256)

The net financial position of the Group amounts to EUR 147,158 thousand as of June 30, 2019 compared with EUR 31,256 thousand as of December 31, 2018. The increase is mainly related to the application of IFRS 16 with an incremental effect of EUR 110.585 thousand. The financial debt gross of IFRS 16 is equal to EUR 36,572 thousand with an increase of EUR 5,316 thousand compared to December 31, 2018.

41. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Reciprocal transactions and balances between Group companies included within the scope of consolidation are eliminated from the consolidated financial statements and as such will not be described here.

Operations carried out with related parties mainly concern the exchange of goods, the performance of services and the provision of financial resources. All transactions arise in the ordinary course of business and are settled on market terms i.e. on the terms that are or would be applied between two independent parties.

The Group's business dealing with other related parties are summarised below:

(Values in thousands of EUR) st Half
1
st Half
1
Nature of the
2019 2018 transactions
Shareholder Alberta Ferretti with Aeffe S.p.a.
Contract for the sale of artistic assets and design 500 500 Cost
Ferrim with Aeffe S.p.a.
Property rental 900 897 Cost
Commerciale Valconca with Aeffe S.p.a.
Commercial 216 540 Revenue
Property rental 63 61 Cost
Commercial 654 871 Receivable
Commercial 63 58 Payable
Aeffe USA with Ferrim USA
Long term financial 2,197 1,831 Receivable
Short term financial 703 1,000 Receivable
Commercial 380 371 Receivable
Commercial 61 59 Payable
Commercial 61 57 Revenue
Property rental 365 340 Cost

The following table indicates the data related on the incidence of related party transactions on the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and indebtedness at June 30, 2019 and at June 30, 2018.

(Values in thousands of EUR) Balance Value rel. % Balance Value rel. %
party party
st Half
1
2019 st Half
1
2018
Incidence of related party transactions on the income statement
Revenues from sales and services 173,301 216 0.1% 171,100 540 0.3%
Costs of services 53,650 500 0.9% 49,278 500 1.0%
Costs for use of third party assets 4,247 1,328 31.3% 12,634 1,298 10.3%
Financial income 241 61 25.3% 287 57 19.9%
Incidence of related party transactions on the balance sheet
Long term financial receivables 2,197 2,197 100.0% 2,251 1,831 81.3%
Trade receivables 42,270 1,034 2.4% 44,043 1,242 2.8%
Short term financial receivables 1,123 703 62.6% 1,307 1,000 76.5%
Trade payables 67,215 124 0.2% 64,656 117 0.2%
Incidence of related party transactions on the cash flow
Cash flow (absorbed) / generated by operating activities 6,797 ( 1,444) n.a. 11,469 ( 1,493) n.a.
Cash flow (absorbed) / generated by financial activities ( 1,383) ( 18) 1.3% ( 9,430) ( 79) 0.8%
Incidence of related party transactions on the indebtedness
Net financial indebtedness ( 147,158) ( 1,462) 1.0% ( 40,863) ( 1,572) 3.8%

42.ATYPICAL AND/OR UNUSUAL TRANSACTIONS

Pursuant to Consob communication DEM/6064293 dated July 28, 2006, it is confirmed that in the first half of 2018 the Group did not enter into any atypical and/or unusual transactions, as defined in that communication.

43. SIGNIFICANT NON RECURRING EVENTS AND TRANSACTIONS

It is confirmed that in the first six months of 2017 no significant non-recurring events and transactions have been realised.

44.CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Fiscal disputes

The Group's tax disputes refer to the following companies:

Aeffe S.p.A.: the Rimini Provincial Tax Commission with ruling no. 101/2/06 filed on 16 December 2006 cancelled notices of assessment 81203T100562 (RG no. 43/05) and 81203T100570 (RG no. 69/05) issued by the Rimini Tax Authorities in November 2004. The issues raised related to the 1999 and 2000 tax years concern costs deemed not allowable and the write-down of the investment in Moschino. The Rimini tax office has appealed against the sentence handed down by the Rimini Provincial Tax Commissioners. The Company presented its counter analysis within the legally-prescribed time period. The Bologna Regional Tax Commission, as set during the hearing of 27 September 2010, has rejected the appeal, confirming the first level ruling.

On 12 January 2012, the State Legal Bar disputed the validity of the judgment of the Bologna regional tax commission, by bringing an appeal before the Court of Cassation. The company, presented its countersubmission within the time limit established by the law.

On 31 May 2019, the Company presented "Request for facilitated settlement of pending tax disputes" pursuant to Article 6 of Legislative Decree 23 October 2018 n. 119, converted with amendments by Law 17 December 2018 n. 136.

The Rimini Provincial Tax Commission with ruling no. 37/02/08 of 28 January 2008, filed on 9 April 2008, cancelled notices of assessment no. 81203T300390/06 and no. 81203T300393/06 issued by the Rimini Tax Authorities in June 2006. The assessments concern tax years 2001 and 2002, and are connected with nonrecognition of utilisation of the tax loss achieved during tax period 2000. The Rimini Tax Office has appealed against the sentence handed down by the Rimini Provincial Tax Commissioners with notification sent to the company on 29 May 2009. The appeal presented its counter analysis to the Regional Tax Commission of Bologna within the legally-prescribed time period. The Bologna Regional Tax Commission ordered on 14 April 2011 the suspension of this judgment pending resolution of the dispute ruling related to the notice of assessment 81203T100570/20042 (tax year 2000). The judgment was summarized by Section 1 of the Regional Tax Commission of Bologna with the hearing on the merits on 26 May 2016, after postponed to 12 December 2016 and again postponed to 15 December 2016.

It was again placed the suspension of the trial pending a ruling of the Supreme Court.

On 31 May 2019, the Company presented, for both annuities, "Request for facilitated settlement of pending tax disputes" pursuant to Article 6 of Legislative Decree 23 October 2018 n. 119, converted with amendments by Law 17 December 2018 n. 136.

Attachments of the explanatory notes

ATTACHMENT I Consolidated Balance Sheet Assets with related parties
ATTACHMENT II Consolidated Balance Sheet Liabilities with related parties
ATTACHMENT III Consolidated Income Statement with related parties
ATTACHMENT IV Consolidated Cash Flow Statement with related parties

ATTACHMENT I

Consolidated Balance Sheet Assets with related parties

(Values in units of EUR) Notes At June 30, of which At December 31, of which
2019 Rel. parties 2018 Rel. parties
Key money - 23,556,467
Trademarks 76,734,798 78,481,588
Other intangible fixed assets 1,098,594 1,094,412
Total intangible fixed assets (1) 77,833,392 103,132,467
Lands 17,319,592 17,118,773
Buildings 23,992,109 23,436,161
Leasehold improvements 11,602,461 12,551,514
Plant and machinary 3,026,523 3,050,863
Equipment 225,204 260,569
Other tangible fixed assets 3,839,568 3,880,921
Total tangible fixed assets (2) 60,005,457 60,298,801
Right-of-use assets (3) 126,810,868
Equity investments (4) 131,558 131,558
Long term financial receivables (5) 2,196,837 2,196,837 2,302,096 1,882,096
Other fixed assets (6) 3,076,786 2,810,046
Deferred tax assets (7) 15,837,270 15,073,001
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 285,892,168 183,747,969
Stocks and inventories (8) 110,641,142 104,261,515
Trade receivables (9) 42,269,927 1,034,809 43,138,560 1,077,496
Tax receivables (10) 8,247,580 7,759,828
Derivate assets (11) 195,051 219,632
Cash (12) 29,351,134 28,037,213
Financial receivables (13) 1,122,988 702,988 1,420,000 1,000,000
Other receivables (14) 35,654,758 34,852,460
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 227,482,580 219,689,208
Assets available for sale (15) 436,885 436,885
TOTAL ASSETS 513,811,633 403,874,062

ATTACHMENT II

Consolidated Balance Sheet Liabilities with related parties

(Values in units of EUR) Notes At June 30, of which At December 31, of which
2019 Rel. parties 2018 Rel. parties
Share capital 25,371,407 25,371,407
Other reserves 128,707,084 123,799,107
Profits/(losses) carried-forward 6,658,420 ( 1,287,069)
Net profit/(loss) for the Group 5,114,326 16,726,101
Group interest in shareholders' equity 165,851,237 164,609,546
Minority interest in share capital and reserves 32,265,957 32,377,912
Net profit/(loss) for the minority interest 167,256 471,935
Minority interest in shareholders' equity 32,433,213 32,849,847
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (16) 198,284,450 197,459,393
Provisions (17) 1,888,802 2,558,544
Deferred tax liabilities (7) 29,511,346 30,093,668
Post employment benefits (18) 5,200,168 5,491,570
Long term financial liabilities (19) 114,319,548 16,408,975
Long term not financial liabilities (20) 683,963 770,731
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 151,603,827 55,323,488
Trade payables (21) 67,215,409 122,942 76,949,819 59,971
Tax payables (22) 11,531,586 6,452,612
Derivate liabilities (11) - -
Short term financial liabilities (23) 65,508,991 46,606,814
Other liabilities (24) 19,667,370 21,081,936
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 163,923,356 151,091,181
Liabilities available for sale
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 513,811,633 403,874,062

ATTACHMENT III

Consolidated Income Statement with related parties

(Values in units of EUR) Notes st Half
1
of which st Half
1
of which
2019 Rel. parties 2018 Rel. parties
REVENUES FROM SALES AND SERVICES (25) 173,301,456 215,942 171,099,664 539,801
Other revenues and income (26) 4,264,055 2,307,563
TOTAL REVENUES 177,565,511 173,407,227
Changes in inventory 7,533,319 ( 74,276)
Costs of raw materials, cons. and goods for resale (27) ( 62,948,559) ( 54,868,043)
Costs of services (28) ( 53,649,729) ( 500,000) ( 49,277,860) ( 500,000)
Costs for use of third parties assets (29) ( 4,247,140) ( 1,327,611) ( 12,633,502) ( 1,299,175)
Labour costs (30) ( 35,880,050) ( 33,836,523)
Other operating expenses (31) ( 1,697,928) ( 1,748,262)
Amortisation, write-downs and provisions (32) ( 13,467,413) ( 6,423,839)
Financial income/(expenses) (33) ( 1,667,982) 60,834 ( 618,665) 56,783
PROFIT / LOSS BEFORE TAXES 11,540,029 13,926,257
Income taxes (34) ( 6,258,447) ( 5,565,705)
NET PROFIT / LOSS 5,281,582 8,360,552
(Profit)/loss attributable to minority shareholders ( 167,256) ( 84,381)
NET PROFIT / LOSS FOR THE GROUP 5,114,326 8,276,171

ATTACHMENT IV

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement with related parties

(Values in thousands of EUR) Notes st Half
1
st Half
of which
1
of which
2019 Rel. parties
2018
Rel. parties
OPENING BALANCE 28,037 22,809
Profit / loss before taxes 11,540 ( 1,551)
13,926
( 1,201)
Amortisation / write-downs 13,467 6,325
Accrual (+)/availment (-) of long term provisions and post employment benefits ( 961) ( 143)
Paid income taxes ( 826) ( 601)
Financial income (-) and financial charges (+) 1,668 619
Change in operating assets and liabilities ( 18,091) 106
( 8,657)
( 291)
CASH FLOW (ABSORBED)/ GENERATED BY OPERATING ACTIVITY (35) 6,797 11,469
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in intangible fixed assets ( 82) ( 633)
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in tangible fixed assets ( 2,268) ( 2,141)
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in right-of-use assets ( 1,751) -
Investments and write-downs (-)/ Disinvestments and revaluations (+) - -
CASH FLOW (ABSORBED)/ GENERATED BY INVESTING ACTIVITY (36) ( 4,101) ( 2,774)
Other variations in reserves and profits carried-forward of shareholders' equity ( 77) 925
Dividends paid - -
Proceeds (+)/repayment (-) of financial payments 6,227 ( 18)
( 10,806)
( 79)
Proceeds (+)/ repayment (-) of lease payments ( 6,001) - -
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in long term financial receivables 136 1,070
Financial income (+) and financial charges (-) ( 1,668) ( 619)
CASH FLOW (ABSORBED)/GENERATED BY FINANCING ACTIVITY (37) ( 1,383) ( 9,430)
CLOSING BALANCE 29,351 22,074

Attestation of the Half Year condensed financial statements pursuant to art.81-ter of Consob Regulation N. 11971 of May 14, 1999, and subsequent amendments and additions

The undersigned Massimo Ferretti as President of the Board of Directors, and Marcello Tassinari as manager responsible for preparing Aeffe S.p.A.'s financial reports, pursuant to the provisions of Article 154-bis, clauses 3 and 4, of Legislative Decree n. 58 of 1998 ,hereby attest:

  • the adequacy with respect to the Company structure and
  • the effective application,

of the administrative and accounting procedures applied in preparation of the Half year condensed financial statements at June 30, 2019.

The undersigned moreover attest that:

The Half Year condensed financial statements:

  • have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as endorsed by the European Union through Regulation (EC) 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and Counsel, dated July 19, 2002;
  • correspond to the amounts shown in the Company's accounts, books and records;
  • provide a fair and correct representation of the financial conditions, results of operations and cash flows of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries.

The interim management report contains a reliable analysis of important events which took place during the first six months of the current fiscal year and their impact on the half-year condensed financial statements, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year. The interim management report also contains information concerning related party transactions.

July 30, 2019

President of the board of directors Manager responsible for preparing Company's financial reports

Massimo Ferretti Marcello Tassinari

Review report on interim consolidated financial statements (Translation from the Original Issued in Italian)

Ria Grant Thornton S.p.A. Via San Donato, 197 40127 Bologna

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To the shareholders of Aeffe S.p.A.

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed balance sheet as of June 30, 2019, and the related financial statements, consisting of the consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated income statement, statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of cash flows and statement of changes in equity and related explanatory notes of Aeffe S.p.A. and its subsidiaries (Aeffe Group). Management is responsible for the preparation of this interim condensed financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Accounting Standards applicable to interim financial reporting (IAS 34) as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim condensed financial reporting based on our review.

Audit Scope

We conducted our review in accordance with review standard recommended by Consob (the Italian Stock Exchange Regulatory Agency) in its Resolution no. 10867 of July 31, 1997. A review of interim financial information consist 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 on the interim condensed financial statements.

Opinion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim condensed financial statements of Aeffe Group as of June 30, 2019, are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the International Financial Accounting Standards applicable to interim financial reporting (IAS 34) as adopted by the European Union.

Bologna, July 30, 2019

Ria Grant Thornton S.p.A. Signed by Sandro Gherardini

Partner

Verona.

This report has been translated into the English language from the original, which was issued in Italian, solely for the convenience of international.

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