Annual Report • Jun 2, 2021
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| Chief Executive Officer Statement | 2 |
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| Report of the Board of Directors | 4 |
| Remuneration Report | 21 |
| Financial Statements | 24 |
| Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income |
25 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position |
26 |
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows |
27 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity |
28 |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 29 |
| Separate Financial Statements | 70 |
| Separate Statement of Financial Position | 71 |
| Separate Statement of Profit or Loss | 72 |
| Notes to Separate Financial Statements | 73 |
| Other information | 81 |
Last year I highlighted the global importance of climate action and how that is driving recycling and the overall positive fundamentals for our business. This remains a global priority, but 2020 will be remembered for COVID-19 and the huge impact of the global pandemic and the effect of this on us as individuals, family members, businesses, leaders and citizens. Envipco – our customers, employees, and business were not spared this impact.
As you will see from this annual report the business pulled together and, working hard, navigated this to the best of our abilities. I am proud of the way the team has worked with all business partners and other stakeholders to keep operations running, customers satisfied and continued to develop capabilities to allow us to be stronger after the worst effects of COVID-19 are behind us. We exit the year with strong recovery momentum in North America, the market most effected by COVID-19 during Q2, and overall growth in Europe with a particularly strong result in Sweden.
The year has seen a focus and acceleration in building capacity and capability within our business to be able to properly capture our fair share of the market expansion ahead of us, particularly in Europe. We have continued to make technology investments, build the organisation and develop markets. We have strengthened our engagement in Scotland/UK, have expanded pilots in three more countries than in 2019, and have started to build a focused business development team in Europe. In North America we have continued to grow our share of business with existing accounts and are positive of new sales once store refurbishment recommences this year.
Our focus in 2021 is to see the business continue to build on this foundation with further market, technology and supply chain development to support our Growth Plans and the significant potential ahead. We have made a good start to 2021 with a successful private placement and secondary listing in Oslo, positive settlement of litigation with DPG, and conclusion of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness which are further detailed in the report. To better explain our strategy and developments we have updated our Company presentation, instigated quarterly calls and increased press communications.
We can start to see the end of the drastic special measures that were needed to control an unprecedented global pandemic. As we move forward, government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), retailers, and the wider industry will increase their activities to address the major issue of the era – our climate emergency and the contributing role that container recycling plays to solve it. This is where Envipco comes in and we get to work.
Simon Bolton CEO
The Board of Directors of the Company hereby presents its Director's Report for the financial year ended on 31 December 2020.
Envipco Holding N.V. is a public limited liability Company incorporated in accordance with the laws of The Netherlands. Envipco Holding N.V. and its subsidiaries listed on page 34 together form the Group (hereafter: the Group, the Company or Envipco).
At Envipco, we are busy creating a cleaner world for future generations.
Emerging as the forward-thinking leader in drinks container recycling, we are a results-driven team chosen by global partners to deliver excellent solutions every time. Our passion, innovation, and service promise will lead to significant reduction in global waste.
Our purpose is to provide global deposit return solutions that are convenient and scalable for every unique application.
Our Vision is to continue to busy ourselves creating a cleaner world for future generations. Emerging as the forwardthinking leader in drinks container recycling ― a results-driven team chosen by global partners to deliver excellent solutions, every time. Our passion, innovation, and service promise will lead to significant reduction in global waste.
The Group's principal activity is the design, development and operation of automated solutions to recover used beverage containers which includes:
| in EUR millions | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Continuing Operations | ||
| Revenues | 30.82 | 36.25 |
| Gross profit | 11.68 | 13.55 |
| Gross profit % | 38% | 37% |
| Operating profit/(loss) | (1.40) | (2.58) |
| Net profit/(loss) after taxes after minority | (1.72) | (1.88) |
| EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) | 3.55 | 1.61 |
| Earnings/(loss) per share in € | (0.42) | (0.46) |
| Equity | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 20.96 | 24.35 |
| Liquidity ratio (current assets/current liabilities) | 2.07 | 1.73 |
| Total Assets | 38.75 | 39.95 |
The table above including the financial highlights contains the main Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) consisting of revenues, gross profit, net profit, and EBITDA (not being a defined performance measure in IFRS-EU).
2020 Full Year revenues decreased 15% to €30.82m from €36.25m in 2019. The North American business was down 18% on the year due to the COVID-19 impact and resulting mandatory and voluntary closures of container redemption facilities during Q2 and Q3. The European sales and service business model was less impacted by COVID-19 and accordingly was able to deliver revenue growth of 13% for 2020 compared to 2019.
Gross profit for FY 2020 decreased to €11.7m from €13.6m in 2019, principally as a result of lower container throughput revenues in the North America business. Gross profit margin for the year 2020 improved to 38% from 37% in 2019.
Despite a 15% reduction in revenues for 2020, the Company was able to aggressively manage operating cost and deliver an operating loss for FY 2020 of €(1.40m) compared to an adjusted operating loss of €(1.58m) in 2019. The reported 2019 operating loss of €(2.58m) was adjusted for executive severance cost of €1.00m. Reductions in 2020 operating expenses of €2.05m compared to 2019 include reduced IP litigation cost €0.65m, reduced market development cost €0.48m, reduced travel €0.20m and the remaining being cost management.
The Company's North America business obtained a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan of €1.5m during Q2 of 2020. Subsequent to the year end this loan has been forgiven as the Company maintained all employees and operations during the 2020 period despite COVID-19 impacts. This loan roughly reflects the lost contribution the business suffered during 2020 as result of COVID-19. The forgiveness will be reflected as other income in 2021, however the costs were incurred during 2020. One way to look at the Company's 2020 overall performance would be to add back this loan forgiveness to the operating profit result. Such add back would show substantial improvement in operating profit for the year 2020 of €0.10m compared to an adjusted operating loss of €(1.58m) in 2019.
Net profit/(loss) after taxes after minority for 2020 improved slightly to a loss of €(1.72m) compared to a loss of €(1.88m) for 2019. The loss is favorably impacted by positive currency effects of €0.82m in 2020 compared to €0.08m in 2019 offset by taxation expense and deferred tax charge of €0.85m in 2020 compared to a positive deferred tax credit of €0.89m recognised in 2019.
CAPEX for the year 2020 were €3.9m, comprised of RVM Leases and PP&E of €2.3m and R&D and intangibles of €1.6m. For the year 2019, CAPEX was €3.4m comprised of RVM leases and PP&E of €2.0m and R&D and intangibles of €1.4m. Total R&D expensed and capitalised was €2.9m for 2020 and €2.8m for 2019. R&D amortisation expense was €1.3m for 2020 and €1.4m for 2019.
For the year 2020, EBITDA improved 36% to €3.55m from an adjusted EBITDA of €2.61m in 2019. The reported 2019 EBITDA of €1.61m is adjusted for executive severance cost €1.0m.
The North America business was strongly impacted by COVID-19 during 2020. A significant portion of our revenue is dependent on container throughput revenue. With the closure of container redemption facilities during the spring and summer, our throughput revenue declined by 17% for the year to €24.1m from €29.0m in 2019. As the COVID-19 impact has lessened with reopening of redemption facilities, our Q4 throughput revenue was down 14% to €5.91m from €6.86m in Q4 2019. Included in our throughput revenues is our Sortafter program based in New York City for manual container redemption servicing the restaurant, bar and small shops. This segment of the business has been especially hard hit in 2020 with the near closure of all restaurant and bars in New York City. The Sortafter revenues for the year 2020 declined 65% to €0.89m from €2.51m in 2019. Some improvement in Sortafter revenue has come in Q4 2020. Isolating the impact of the Sortafter program, our core RVM throughput revenues would have been down 12% for the year 2020 and down 10% in Q4 2020 compared to 2019.
North America RVM sales decreased 28% for year 2020 to €2.64m from €3.65m for 2019. COVID-19 had a direct impact on delays in a number of store renovations planned for the year. We have seen a recovery in Q4 2020 with RVM sales of €0.86m compared to €0.85m in 2019.
EBITDA for North America declined 17% for the year 2020 to €5.64m from an adjusted EBITDA of €6.83m in 2019. Actual 2019 EBITDA of €5.83m is adjusted to addback executive severance of €1.0m. As discussed earlier, the impact of COVID-19 was largely covered by the €1.5m PPP loan which has been forgiven in 2021. Adding back this forgiveness to the 2020 period the cost was incurred in, would increase North America 2020 EBITDA to €7.14m.
The European RVM sales and service business recovered well from the COVID-19 impact during the year 2020. European revenue for the year 2020 increased 13% to €4.07m from €3.60m in 2019. For Q4 2020, revenue increased 30% to €1.27m from €0.98m in Q4 2019. Sweden performed well in 2020 with revenues of €3.88m compared to €3.05m in 2019, by sustaining Quantum installation momentum and more than doubling its service revenues. Our other existing non-deposit European markets of France and Greece were more heavily impacted by COVID-19 and had limited revenues of €0.19m in 2020 compared to €0.55m in 2019.
EBITDA for the year 2020 European business improved to a negative €(0.37m), including €0.92m of market development expense compared to a negative EBITDA of €(1.36m), including €1.40m of market development expense in 2019.
The group generated negative €0.41m cash from its operating activities for the year 2020 versus €0.80m during 2019. Cash flows used in investing activities were €3.94m for the year 2020 (2019: €3.37m). The debt increased during the year by €5.38m (2019: €(0.38)m).
A majority of our current RVM business is dependent upon legislation. The Company may be at risk if such legislation was cancelled, although we have seen no such cancellations in the area where we have operated over the last 20 years. In such an unlikely scenario there will be a notice period which will help the Company plan for any transition. Equally the reverse can also happen as new legislation is implemented in more states and countries.
The Group strategy is to grow and win market share by delivering innovative market solutions at competitive prices along with superior service. The Company may be at risk from competition and new market uncertainties. These risks can be managed by adequate market research to ensure customer acceptance of its products. It also invests consistently in R&D to continually innovate and stay ahead of the competition.
Customers with whom we have long term contracts can go out of business which would have an impact on our costs due to lower volumes. To mitigate the impact, we closely monitor and control our variable costs.
Sharp fluctuation in foreign exchange risk or interest rate risk can impact the cash situation of the Company but is mitigated by proper cash and liquidity management. No hedging is applied to manage foreign exchange and interest rate risk.
Non-availability of lines of credit or restrictions on existing facilities due to breach of covenants or cash to continue to fund projects under a development stage may impact the long-term viability of the Company.
Overall, following the Group's willingness to accept risks and uncertainties, the risk appetite, will differ for each risk category. The level of the Group's risk appetite gives guidance as to whether the Group would take measures to control such uncertainties.
For details on financial risk management, including the financial instruments, refer to note 5 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
We manage our research and development expenditures across our entire product portfolio in accordance with our strategic priorities. We make decisions about whether or not to proceed with development projects on a project-byproject basis. In order to maintain and improve the competitiveness of our product and be able to address the new markets for RVMs in Europe Envipco invests heavily in Research and Development. Envipco has developed products over the last years that are unique in the RVM marketplace and established the Company as the innovation leader. The Quantum platform is the first and only bulk feed RVM with market success particularly in high volume outdoor installations, the Flex series of RVMs represents the most compact full-service machine in the market taking 2 or 3 different material fractions. Our major development project nearing completion is the delivery of a new technology core for our single feed RVMs to bring Envipco ahead of the competition in the full range of products. Research costs are recognised as an expense when incurred. Development costs are capitalised if certain conditions are met as further explained in note 3 of the consolidated financial statements.
At 31 December 2020, we had 195 employees (2019: 186). Envipco recognises the benefits of diversity and is fully committed to providing equal opportunities and treatment for all. The Company has an open and inclusive culture in which diversity is considered to be an added value.
The health and well-being of its employees is an important aspect of Envipco's sustainability strategy. The Company participates through its partners, where possible, wellness programs for the benefits of its employees.
Envipco and its employees must act with integrity, honesty and in compliance with the laws, as stipulated in the Company's Code of Conduct, which is available on the Company website.
Envipco interacts frequently with all its stakeholders including investors, employees, partners and local communities in both formal and informal settings.
Envipco is an active and engaged corporate citizen that regularly provides educational tours to school groups, environmental groups and political decision-makers focused on learning more about the recycling process. We offer scholarships and internships to students interested in pursuing environmentally-focused careers and participate in programmes designed to give workers a second chance.
Envipco is always implementing new ways to reduce its carbon footprint. We are a lean manufacturing Company that has improved our facilities with green materials and have several initiatives ongoing to move toward a zero-waste environment.
Envipco RVMs are essential to efficient recycling of beverages through deposit systems and are as such environmental products. All Envipco products are developed and manufactured according to environmental requirements like the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS), and designed for recyclability. In our design efforts we seek to minimise power usage both during operations (efficient compaction) and in idle mode.
A foundation, Stichting Employees Envipco Holding, was formed in 2011 with the following Board members:
This foundation was set up to establish an employee share-based payment plan. No such plan is in place and the Foundation currently has no activities.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Common stock of €0.50 nominal value per share: | 2,049 | 2,049 |
| '000 | '000 | |
| Opening and closing balance – number of shares | 4,098 | 4,098 |
The Group has been notified of or is aware of the following 3% or more interests at 31 December 2020 and 2019.
| 31 December | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
| Number of Shares |
Shareholding % |
Number of Shares |
Shareholding % |
||||
| A. Bouri/Megatrade International SA | 2,168,068 | 52.91 | 2,168,068 | 52.91 | |||
| G. Garvey | 555,779 | 13.56 | 521,513 | 12,73 | |||
| Otus Capital Management Ltd | 247,727 | 6.05 | 247,727 | 6.05 | |||
| Lazard Freres Gestion SAS | 222,532 | 5.43 | 222,532 | 5.43 | |||
| D. Poling/GD Env LLC | 200,000 | 4.88 | 200,000 | 4.88 | |||
| B. Santchurn/Univest Portfolio Inc | 155,480 | 3.79 | 155,480 | 3.79 |
As per Articles of Association of the Company, the Board comprises of executive and non-executive board members. The Board includes seven non-executive and one executive board member. Mr. B. Santchurn left the Company in December 2019. During the year 2020 Mr. Gregory Garvey's role was changed to non-executive director and Mr. Maurice Bouri was appointed as non-executive. Mr. Simon Bolton was appointed as executive member of the board in 2020. The current Directors of the Company are as follows:
Mr. Gregory Garvey (Chairman) Mr. Simon Bolton Mr. Alexandre Bouri Mr. Dick Stalenhoef Mr. Guy Lefebvre Mr. David D'Addario Mr. Christian Crepet Mr. Maurice Bouri
For further details please click on the link: https://www.envipco.com/investors\_bod in respect of gender, age, nationality, principal position, date of initial appointment and current term.
Based on EU law, the Company is considered to be a Public Interest Entity (in Dutch "Organisatie van Openbaar Belang" or "OOB") as it has issued financial instruments, which are listed on the regulated market of the Euronext Amsterdam and Oslo.
Based on article 2 of the EC directive 2006/43/EC Implementation Decree of 26 July 2008 (the "Decree") concerning audit of annual accounts, the Company has to comply with parts of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code.
The Dutch Corporate Governance Code of December 2016 effective 1 January 2017 (the "Code") was complied with except for the provisions mentioned below. The Code contains principles and best practice provisions for a managing board, supervisory boards, Shareholders and general meetings of Shareholders, financial reporting, auditing, disclosure, compliance with and enforcement of the Code.
The corporate governance code can be accessed athttp://commissiecorporategovernance.nl/information-in-english
Dutch companies admitted to trading on a registered stock exchange or, under certain circumstances, registered on a multilateral trading facility, whether in the Netherlands or elsewhere, are required under Dutch law to disclose in their annual reports whether or not they apply the provisions of the Code and, if and to the extent they do not apply, to explain the reasons why. In respect of the Company, the provisions of the Code apply with no exemptions.
The Company acknowledges the importance of good corporate governance. Since 2011 the Company supports the Code (www.envipco.com) and has started to implement the relevant provisions of the Code subject to the exceptions set out below:
The Company does not comply with the following provisions of the Dutch corporate governance code:
The Directors confirmed that the Company, except for the above Articles, is in compliance with the Code.
The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders must be held within six months after the end of each financial year. The notice convening any General Meeting of Shareholders shall contain an agenda indicating the items for discussion included therein. The notice for convening the General Meeting of Shareholders shall mention the registration date and the manner in which the persons with meeting rights at the General Meeting of Shareholders may procure their registration and the way they may exercise their rights. The registration date is the twenty-eighth day prior to the date of the General Meeting of Shareholders.
Decisions of the General Meeting of Shareholders are taken by a majority of three/fourths of the votes validly cast, except where Dutch law or the Company's Articles of Association provide for a special or greater majority.
Pursuant to the Implementing Decree of 5 April 2006 relating to Article 10 of Directive 2004/25/EC on takeover bids of 21 April 2004 of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, Envipco includes the following explanatory notes:
As at 31 December 2020 and 2019 Envipco had issued 4,097,607 ordinary shares.
There are no physical share certificates issued, except for entries in the Shareholders register. The Articles of Association do not provide for any limitation on the transferability of the ordinary shares.
Significant direct and indirect shareholdings are set out in this report under the section 'Substantial Shareholdings'.
Envipco currently does not hold any employee share scheme in which the control rights are not exercised directly by the employees.
The voting right is not subject to any limitation. All shares entitle the holder to one vote per share. No securities with special control rights have been issued. No agreement has been entered with any shareholder that could give rise to any limitation on the transfer of shares and/or voting rights.
Unless otherwise specified by the Articles, all resolutions at the General Meeting of Shareholders shall be passed by a majority of three/fourths of the votes cast.
The appointment, suspension and discharge of the members of the Board of Managing Directors and their remuneration are decided at the General Meeting of Shareholders as per Article 8 of the Articles of Association.
The issue of new shares shall be by a resolution of the General Meeting of Shareholders and subject to the provisions of Article 5 of the Articles of Association.
The Enterprise Chamber may at the request of the Company, any shareholder of the Company, for shares issued with the cooperation of the Company or a foundation or association with full legal capacity which articles promote the interests of such Company, shareholder, order a shareholder who has obtained 30% or more of the Company's voting rights or more to make a public offer in respect of all shares.
The above mentioned obligation for a person acting solely or together with others to make a public offer does not apply according to the Exemption Decree on Public Offers (Vrijstellingbesluit overnamebiedingen Wft) in cases where prior to, but no more than three months prior to, the acquisition of 30% or more of the Company's shares or voting rights, the General Meeting of the Shareholders has approved such acquisition with 95% of the votes cast by others than the acquirer and the person(s) acting with him/her.
After a public offer, pursuant to Section 2:359c of the Dutch Civil Code, a holder of at least 95% of the outstanding shares and voting rights, which has been acquired as a result of a public offer, has the right to require the minority Shareholders to sell their shares to him/her.
As a Company dedicated to improving the rates at which the world recycles, Envipco works closely to help all of our clients reach their environmental goals. By helping beverage companies recover significant percentages of their bottles and cans, we have developed customised programs that promote sustainability. Envipco also proactively promotes its comprehensive recycling program and constantly explores new opportunities for greener operations.
Within the communities in which we operate, Envipco is an active and engaged citizen. We recognise our potential role as educators, regularly inviting school groups to tour our manufacturing facility to learn more about the process of recycling. We offer scholarships and internship programs to students interested in pursuing environmentally focused careers.
We have begun setting up the foundation of good corporate social responsibility principles which we intend to adopt as the Company grows. We plan to implement various initiatives to achieve a high level of employee satisfaction, optimising the use of both internal and external resources to have the most efficient carbon footprint while ensuring the adoption of a high code of conduct and ethics relating to all aspects of our business.
The Company subscribes to the highest standards of ethical business conduct and fair and honest dealings with all of its stakeholders: employees, customers, partners, suppliers, Shareholders, investors and the community at large. The Code of Conduct sets forth standards to promote honest and ethical conduct, appropriate public disclosures and legal compliance and includes policies related to conflicts of interest, record keeping, use of Company property or resources, and policies regarding fraud, dishonesty or criminal conduct. This code applies to the Company and all its affiliates and provides a mandatory guide for every employee (including every officer) and member of the Board of Directors (BOD Members) that explains its role within the Company as it relates to the work we do and how we interact with one another and those with whom we do business. Full details of the policy are available at: https://www.envipco.com/sr\_pdf/Code-of-Conduct.pdf
The board of directors is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls. The executive board member is involved in the day-to-day management and is responsible to implement the board's decisions and strategy.
Envipco's internal control system is designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company's board regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union (EU). All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations, and therefore can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Management maintains a comprehensive system of controls intended to ensure that transactions are executed in accordance with Management's authorisation, assets are safeguarded, and financial records are reliable. Management periodically assesses the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls and believes these to be effective and reliable.
The Company's Board of Directors, following the appointment of Simon Bolton as per 1 July 2020, consisted of one executive and seven non-executive directors. The non-executive directors shall elect a chairman of the Board from among themselves. The Board is charged with the management of the Company and is responsible for establishing the Group's strategy and general policies. The executive director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Company.
In the opinion of the non-executive board, the independence requirements referred to in the best practice provision 2.1.7 to 2.1.9 inclusive have been fulfilled except for in relation to its chairman. There are three non-executive board members out of seven who are not considered independent.
Currently the Company does not have any female members in the Board of Directors and does not meet the 33.33% target. The Company shall be making efforts to appoint female members to its Board.
The Company has established an audit committee which operates pursuant to the terms of reference adopted by the Board of Directors, which are published on the Company's website. The audit committee was established by the Board of Directors on 27 June 2011 and is comprised of three non-executive directors appointed by the Board of Directors. The terms of reference of the audit committee are included in the Board Regulations. The audit committee is chaired by the person appointed thereto by the Board of Directors, provided that this person: i) shall be independent (in the manner prescribed by the Dutch Corporate Governance Code, and set out in the Board regulations), ii) shall not be the chairman of the Board of Directors, nor a former executive director, and iii) shall have the necessary qualifications. The audit committee shall meet at least four times per year, or more frequently according to need. Currently, the audit committee consists of Mr. Stalenhoef as chairperson and Mr. Lefebvre.
Due to the frequent discussions of the audit committee with senior management within the Group and discussions with our external auditors, the committee is satisfied with its oversight on financial reporting, risk management and audit functions of the Group activities, even though no formal procedure is currently in place due to the frequent involvement of the audit committee members with the senior management. It has therefore not completely formalised this part of the governance code.
The Articles of Association of the Company provide for the number of directors to be determined by the Board of Directors. The remuneration and the terms and conditions of employment for each director are determined at the General Meeting of Shareholders.
The Company is represented by the Board of Directors or by one executive director.
Meetings of the Board of Directors are convened upon the request of a member of the Management Board. Resolutions of the Board of Directors are passed by an absolute majority of votes.
The Company's whistleblower policy can be accessed at its website: https://www.envipco.com/sr\_pdf/Whistleblower-Policy-2019.pdf
Per Article 9 Clause 9.8 of the Articles of Association, the Board of Directors shall require the approval of the General Meeting of the Shareholders for resolutions concerning a major change such as the amendment of the Articles of Association of the Company.
The General Meeting of Shareholders shall appoint the auditors of the Company.
Paycheck Protection Program Loan
Subsequent to year end, the Company's US subsidiary has received forgiveness of the loan of €1.5m it received, after the outbreak of COVID-19, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The €1.5m forgiveness will be reflected in Q1 2021 as other income. In March 2021 the US subsidiary received another loan of €1.6m under the PPP second draw of the CARES Act.
Subsequent to 31 December 2020 the Company raised €8.1m by an issue of 507,521 new shares representing 12% of the then outstanding shares. This equity raise was accomplished in combination with a secondary listing at Oslo's Euronext Growth exchange and began trading 18 February 2021. Envipco shares will continue to trade on our listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
On 8 February 2021, the Company and DPG Deutsche Pfandsystem GmbH announced that they have executed a settlement agreement, that resolved all pending legal matters between the parties in Germany. As part of the agreement, DPG has made a onetime lump sum payment of €1.85m to Envipco and Envipco will withdraw the appeal against the revocation of the patent in suit and the related infringement actions. Both parties expressed their satisfaction with the agreement and each party looks forward to a renewed and cooperative future business relationship. The €1.85m payment net of settlement expenses of €0.10m will be reflected in Q1 2021 as other income.
Overall market outlook for our North America and European businesses isimproving as we continue to manage through the COVID-19 during 2021. We are confident in our strategy, the investments we are making and our ability to execute to deliver strong growth and improved financial performance in the future.
Most recently February 2021, the Company has successfully completed an equity offering to strengthen the Company's balance sheet. We have adequate financial resources and financing to execute on our 2021 plans going into 2022. The Company is aiming to continue its research and development as it was in last couple of years. No significant change is expected in respect of the number of FTEs. The Company expects sustained performance and delivery on growth targets will assure the Company has ample financing and equity opportunities to fund future growth.
In accordance with best practice II.1.5 of the Dutch corporate governance code of December 2016, the Board of Directors confirms that internal controls over financial reporting provides a reasonable level of assurance that the financial reporting does not contain any material inaccuracies and confirms that these controls functioned properly in the year under review and that there are no indications that they will not continue to do so. The financial statements fairly represent the Company's financial condition and the results of the Company's operations and provide the required disclosures.
It should be noted that the above does not imply that these systems and procedures provide absolute assurance as to the realisation of operational and strategic business objectives, or that they can prevent all misstatements, inaccuracies, errors, fraud and non-compliances with legislation, rules and regulations.
The Company's directors hereby declare that, to the best of their knowledge:
| w.s. Gregory Garvey Chairman |
w.s. Alexandre Bouri | w.s. Dick Stalenhoef | w.s. Guy Lefebvre |
|---|---|---|---|
| w.s. Christian Crepet |
w.s. David D'Addario | w.s. Maurice Bouri | w.s. Simon Bolton CEO |
5 May 2021
This Remuneration Report reflects the provisions of EU Shareholder Rights Directive that became effective in the Netherlands in 2019 ("SRD"). Our non-executive directors annually propose the remuneration of the individual executive members of our Board of Directors to the General Meeting of Shareholders. The management board remuneration policies were submitted for approval to the June 2020 AGM. The AGM approved the remuneration policies with 82% favourable support. Customary benefits are provided to the management board members in line with respective industry and country practice.
The short-term compensation of the Management Board includes both fixed and variable compensation, which is dependent upon the area of individual responsibility, expertise, position experience, conduct and performance. The variable component of up to 50% of base salary is discretionary and dependent upon specific performance criteria such as EBITDA and aligned with the long-term performance measure of the Company and reviewed on an annual basis. There is no possibility to reclaim variable compensation.
For 2020, in line with 2019, the variable compensation was based on specific performance measures and goals including EBITDA, share price and market capitalisation and appropriate bonus based thereon was established.
No long-term compensation plan or share-based payment compensation plan is in place.
The compensation for the non-executive directors is not formalised and is based on time spent and amounts charged. Not all non-executive directors claimed compensation for services provided.
The remuneration of the Management Board charged to the result in 2020 was €414,000 (2019: €1,930,000), which and can be specified as follows:
| in EUR thousands | Fixed Salary/fee |
Variable compensation |
Fringe benefits |
Pension cost |
Extraordinary compensation |
Total | Proportion of fixed and variable compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | |||||||
| G. Garvey | 53 | - | - | - | - | 53 | 100/0 |
| C. Crepet | 20 | - | - | - | - | 20 | 100/0 |
| T.J.M. Stalenhoef | 68 | - | - | - | - | 68 | 100/0 |
| G. Lefebvre | 10 | - | - | - | - | 10 | 100/0 |
| A. Bouri | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| D. D'Addario | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| M. Bouri | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| S. Bolton* | 193 | 49 | 21 | - | - | 263 | 81/19 |
| Total | 344 | 49 | 21 | - | - | 414 | |
| 2019 | |||||||
| B. Santchurn | 409 | 274 | 36 | 4 | 1,070 | 1,793 | 25/75 |
| G. Garvey | 54 | - | - | - | - | 54 | 100/0 |
| C. Crepet | 20 | - | - | - | - | 20 | 100/0 |
| T.J.M. Stalenhoef | 53 | - | - | - | - | 53 | 100/0 |
| G. Lefebvre | 10 | - | - | - | - | 10 | 100/0 |
| A. Bouri | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| D. D'Addario | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total | 546 | 274 | 36 | 4 | 1,070 | 1,930 |
*S. Bolton is Executive Director since 1 July, 2020; Other members of the Board are Non-Executive Directors.
The fixed compensation is annually determined by the non-executive directors. The variable compensation is based on the realisation of set targets. The variable compensation in 2020 has been determined at €49,000 based on the realisation of 50% of the target and approved by the non-executive directors. In 2019 the variable pay-out for B. Santchurn was established based on certain specific criteria including EBITDA of our US subsidiary.
Pension entitlements consist of €0 (2019: €4,000). Fringe benefits consist of other costs paid by the employer €21,000 (2019: €36,000).
Non-executive Directors obtain a fixed compensation based on time spent and charged, except for A. Bouri, D. D'Addario and M. Bouri. In 2019 a severance payment of €1,070,000 was included in relation to the expiration of the agreement with the former CEO.
A loan to Mr. Christian Crepet with a balance of €1,317 on 31 December 2018 was repaid in 2019. A loan from A. Bouri, the majority shareholder, of €100,000 was also settled in 2019. See note 26 for related party transactions.
The pay ratio of the CEO in compensation with the average total employee benefit cost per employee as required under the Dutch corporate governance system was 4 in 2020 (2019: 27 and 11 excluding the severance payment). The pay ratio is calculated as total benefits paid, excluding board compensation, to employee's average benefit expense per employee for the year.
The table below shows the year-on-year change in remuneration of the Board members. Also included is the change in EBITDA for those years as well as the change in employee compensation.
| in EUR thousands | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Members | |||||
| B. Santchurn | 10% | 10% | -18% | *42% | - |
| G. Garvey | 13% | -3% | -14% | 6% | -2% |
| S. Bolton | - | - | - | - | 100% |
| Non-executive Members | |||||
| T.J.M. Stalenhoef | 6% | 11% | - | 26% | 27% |
| G. Lefebvre | - | - | - | - | - |
| A. Bouri | - | - | - | - | - |
| D. D'Addario | - | - | - | - | - |
| C. Crepet | - | 100% | 10% | 82% | - |
| EBITDA | 6% | -7% | 29% | -71% | 120% |
| Change in employee average | |||||
| compensation | 14% | -9% | 11% | 7% | 8% |
*Excluding severance payment.
| 31 December | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||
| Number of Shares |
Shareholding % |
Number of Shares |
Shareholding % |
|||
| Alexandre Bouri/Megatrade International SA | 2,168,068 | 52.91 | 2,168,068 | 52.91 | ||
| Gregory Garvey | 555,779 | 13.56 | 521,513 | 12.73 | ||
| B. Santchurn*/Univest Portfolio Inc. | - | - | 155,480 | 3.79 | ||
| D. D'Addario | 80,451 | 1.96 | 80,451 | 1.96 | ||
| S. Bolton | 8,285 | 0.20 | - | - | ||
| C. Crepet | 7,012 | 0.17 | 7,012 | 0.17 | ||
| TJM Stalenhoef | 600 | 0.01 | 600 | 0.01 |
*Mr. B. Santchurn's term as executive director expired on 31 December 2019
Financial Statements
| in EUR thousands | Note | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | (6) | 30,815 | 36,251 |
| Cost of revenue | (19,132) | (22,699) | |
| Gross Profit | 11,683 | 13,552 | |
| Selling and distribution expenses | (1,071) | (1,074) | |
| General and administrative expenses | (9, 13 & 14) | (10,834) | (13,762) |
| Research and development expenses | (1,204) | (1,323) | |
| Other income | (8) | 30 | 26 |
| Operating Profit (loss) | (1,396) | (2,581) | |
| Financial expense | (10) | (333) | (273) |
| Financial income | (10) | 856 | 93 |
| Net finance (cost) and or income | 523 | (180) | |
| Profit (loss) before tax | (873) | (2,761) | |
| Income taxes | (11) | (849) | 882 |
| Profit (loss) | (1,722) | (1,879) | |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
| Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss |
|||
| Exchange differences on translating foreign operations | (1,669) | 265 | |
| Total other comprehensive income | (1,669) | 265 | |
| Total comprehensive income | (3,391) | (1,614) | |
| Profit attributable to: | |||
| Owners of the parent | (1,723) | (1,883) | |
| Non-controlling interest | 1 | 4 | |
| Total | |||
| Profit/(loss) for the period | (1,722) | (1,879) | |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: Owners of the parent |
(3,392) | (1,619) | |
| Non-controlling interests | 1 | 5 | |
| (3,391) | (1,614) | ||
| Number of weighted average (exclude treasury shares) shares |
|||
| used for calculations of EPS | 4,098 | 4,098 | |
| Earnings/(loss) per share for profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the parent during the period |
|||
| - Basic (euro) | (12) | (0.42) | (0.46) |
| - Fully diluted (euro) | (12) | (0.42) | (0.46) |
The notes on pages 30 to 69 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
| Note | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| in EUR thousands ASSETS |
|||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Intangible assets | (13) | 6,693 | 6,160 |
| Property, plant and equipment | (14) | 8,973 | 9,668 |
| Financial assets | (15) | 115 | 208 |
| Deferred tax assets | (16) | 2,245 | 2,934 |
| Total non-current assets | 18,026 | 18,970 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventory | (17) | 9,006 | 10,341 |
| Trade and other receivables | (18) | 10,611 | 9,960 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | (19) | 1,109 | 675 |
| Total current assets | 20,726 | 20,976 | |
| Total assets | 38,752 | 39,946 | |
| EQUITY | |||
| Share capital | (20) | 2,049 | 2,049 |
| Share premium | (20) | 51,085 | 51,703 |
| Translation reserves | (20) | 2,424 | 4,093 |
| Legal reserves | (20) | 6,318 | 5,700 |
| Retained earnings | (20) | (40,915) | (39,192) |
| Equity attributable to owners of the parent | 20,961 | 24,353 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 33 | 32 | |
| Total equity | 20,994 | 24,385 | |
| Liabilities | |||
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Borrowings | (21) | 7,271 | 2,975 |
| Lease commitments | (21) | 365 | 366 |
| Other liabilities | (21) | 120 | 120 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | (16) | 46 | 0 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 7,802 | 3,461 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Borrowings | (21) | 1,554 | 1,171 |
| Trade creditors | 4,780 | 6,569 | |
| Accrued expenses | (24) | 2,481 | 3,440 |
| Provisions | (22) | 338 | 314 |
| Lease commitments | 309 | 388 | |
| Tax and social security | 494 | 218 | |
| Total current liabilities | 9,956 | 12,100 | |
| Total liabilities | 17,758 | 15,561 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 38,752 | 39,946 |
The notes on pages 30 to 69 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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| Note | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| in EUR thousands | |||
| Cashflow from operating activities | |||
| Operating results | (1,396) | (2,581) | |
| Adjustment for: | |||
| Amortisation | (13) | 1,071 | 1,187 |
| Depreciation | (14) | 3,014 | 2,488 |
| Changes in: | |||
| Changes in trade and other receivables | (651) | 61 | |
| Changes in inventories | 607 | (1,418) | |
| Changes in provisions | 25 | 244 | |
| Changes in trade and other payables | (2,426) | 1,312 | |
| Changes in other liabilities | - | (100) | |
| Cash generated from operations | 244 | 1,193 | |
| Interest received and paid | (299) | (189) | |
| Income taxes paid | (354) | (199) | |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | (409) | 805 | |
| Investing activities | |||
| Development expenditure, patents | (13) | (1,619) | (1,386) |
| Investments in property, plant & equipment* | (14) | (2,319) | (1,982) |
| Net cash flow used in investing activities | (3,938) | (3,368) | |
| Financial activities | |||
| Changes in borrowings – proceeds | (21) | 8,807 | 1,072 |
| Changes in borrowings – repayments | (21) | (3,428) | (1,450) |
| Changes in lease commitments | (541) | (527) | |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | 4,838 | (905) | |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
491 | (3,468) | |
| Opening position | 675 | 4,107 | |
| Foreign currency differences on cash and cash | |||
| equivalents | (57) | 36 | |
| Closing position | 1,109 | 675 | |
| The closing position consists of: | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | (19) | 1,109 | 675 |
| Total closing balance in cash and cash equivalents |
1,109 | 675 |
* Investments in property, plant & equipment exclude the transfer of PPE to the inventory.
The notes on pages 30 to 69 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
| in EUR thousands | Share Capital |
Share Premium |
Translation Reserve |
Legal Reserve |
Retained Earnings |
Total | Non Controlling Interests |
Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 1 January 2019 | 2,049 | 51,874 | 3,829 | 5,529 | (37,309) | 25,972 | 27 | 25,999 |
| Net profit/(loss) for the period | - | - | - | - | (1,883) | (1,883) | 4 | (1,879) |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||
| - Currency translation adjustment | - | - | 264 | - | - | 264 | 1 | 265 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
- | - | 264 | - | (1,883) | (1,619) | 5 | (1,614) |
| Legal reserve | - | (171) | - | 171 | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at 31 December 2019 | 2,049 | 51,703 | 4,093 | 5,700 | (39,192) | 24,353 | 32 | 24,385 |
| Changes in equity for 2020 | ||||||||
| Net profit/(loss) for the period | - | - | - | - | (1,723) | (1,723) | 1 | (1,722) |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||
| - Currency translation adjustment | - | - | (1,669) | - | - | (1,669) | - | (1,669) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
- | - | (1,669) | - | (1,723) | (3,392) | 1 | (3,391) |
| Legal reserve | - | (618) | - | 618 | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at 31 December 2020 | 2,049 | 51,085 | 2,424 | 6,318 | (40,915) | 20,961 | 33 | 20,994 |
The notes on pages 30 to 69 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Envipco Holding N.V. | Annual Report 2020 | Page 29 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Envipco Holding N.V. is a public limited liability Company incorporated in accordance with the laws of The Netherlands, with its registered address at Van Asch van Wijckstraat 4, 3811 LP Amersfoort, The Netherlands (Chamber of Commerce number: 33304225). The Company is a holding Company and is incorporated in Amsterdam.
Envipco Holding N.V. and Subsidiaries ("the Group" or "Envipco") are engaged principally in Recycling in which it develops, manufactures, assembles, leases, sells, markets and services a line of "reverse vending machines" (RVM) mainly in the USA and Europe.
Under deposit redemption programs in the US, the Company is responsible for the operation of systems to redeem, collect, account for and dispose of used beverage containers. In connection with these programs, participating retailers lease or purchase RVMs from the Company. The Company then acts in a clearinghouse capacity to collect deposits and handling fees on redeemed containers from participating beverage distributors and to distribute deposit refunds and handling fees to participating retailers. Accordingly, deposits and handling fees as paid to the participating retailers are not included as revenue and expense in the consolidated financial statements. The Company earns its revenues through leasing and selling machines to retailers and other participants, and through various services provided to distributors and retailers, including container collection, disposition, and accounting services (See note 6).
These financial statements cover the year 2020, which ended at the balance sheet date of 31 December 2020.
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared on the basis of the going concern assumption.
The consolidated financial statements of the Company are part of the statutory financial statements of the Company. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (EU-IFRSs) and with Section 2:362(9) of the Dutch Civil Code. These Financial Statements have been approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 5 May 2021 and are subject to adoption by the Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. All amounts are in thousands of euros unless stated otherwise.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity are disclosed in note 3.
Valuation of assets and liabilities and determination of the result takes place under the historical cost convention. Unless presented otherwise at the relevant principle for the specific balance sheet item, assets and liabilities are presented at amortised costs. Income and expenses are accounted for on accrual basis. Profit is only included when realised on the balance sheet date. Losses originating before the end of the financial year are taken into account if they have become known before preparation of the financial statements. Revenues from goods are recognised upon delivery. The cost of these goods is allocated to the same period. Revenues from services are recognised in proportion to the services rendered. The cost of these services is allocated to the same period.
The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs. All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest. A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.
In preparing these consolidated financial statements, management has made judgements and estimates that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised prospectively.
Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the year ending 31 December 2020 is included in the following notes:
Note 16 – recognition of deferred tax assets: availability of future taxable profit against which tax losses carried forward can be used;
Note 13 – impairment test of intangible assets: key assumptions underlying recoverable amounts, including the recoverability of capitalised development costs.
The Group has consistently applied the accounting policies set out in note 3 to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.
New standards, amendments and interpretations issued but not effective for the financial year beginning 1 January 2020 and not adopted early by the Group:
A number of new standards are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 January 2020 and earlier application is permitted; however, the Group has not early adopted the new or amended standards in preparing these consolidated financial statements.
The following amended standards and interpretations are not expected to have a significant impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements.
The Group's consolidated statement of cash flows is presented using the indirect method.
The funds in the cash flow statement consist of cash and cash equivalents. Bank overdrafts are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents when the overdrafts are repayable on demand and often fluctuate. Cash flows in foreign currencies are translated at an average rate.
Based on IFRS 10, the Company prepares consolidated financial statements where it controls an entity or entities, as defined under Subsidiaries below, and following the principles of control, it will consolidate an entity irrespective of the nature of the entity. If the Company has the power by way of actual or potential voting rights over an entity, then such entity's results will be consolidated. The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they formed a single economic entity. InterCompany transactions and balances between Group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the acquisition method. In the statement of financial position, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
All transactions and balances between Group companies are eliminated on consolidation, including unrealised gains and losses on transactions between Group companies. Where unrealised losses on intra-group asset sales are reversed on consolidation, the underlying asset is also tested for impairment from a Group perspective. Amounts reported in the financial statements of subsidiaries have been adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with the accounting policies adopted by the Group.
Profit or loss and other comprehensive income of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are recognised from the effective date of acquisition, or up to the effective date of disposal, as applicable.
The Group attributes total comprehensive income or loss of subsidiaries between the owners of the parent and the non-controlling interests based on their respective ownership interests.
Subsidiaries are all entities (including single economic entities) where the Group has control over an investee, it is classified as a subsidiary. The Company controls an investee, if all three of the following elements are present:
The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.
InterCompany transactions and balances between Group companies are eliminated.
The total comprehensive income of non-wholly owned subsidiaries is attributed to owners of the parent and to the non-controlling interests in proportion to their relative ownership interests.
The consolidated balance sheets comprise the financial data of Envipco Holding N.V., Amersfoort, The Netherlands, and the following Group companies:
Envipco (UK) Limited – London, United Kingdom – 100% Envipco Automaten GmbH, Westerkappeln, Germany – 100% Envipco Pickup & Processing Services Inc., Delaware, U.S.A. – 99.85% Environmental Products Corporation, Delaware, U.S.A. – 99.85% Environmental Products Recycling Inc., Delaware, U.S.A. – 99.85% Envipco A.S., Oslo, Norway – 100% Envipco N.D. Inc., Delaware, U.S.A. – 99.85% Envipco Sweden A.B., Borlange, Sweden – 100% Envipco Hellas SA, Athens, Greece – 100% Envipco France SA, Paris, France – 100% Envipco Solutions SRL, Alba Iulia, Romania – 100%
Stichting Employees Envipco Holding (SEEH) is controlled by Envipco Holding N.V. The Board of Stichting Employees Envipco Holding consists of 2 members of the Management Board of Envipco Holding N.V. It is a foundation and its function is to administer an Employee Share Option scheme. Currently there are no activities of the Foundation.
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for Business combinations by the Group. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange.
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any minority interest. The excess of the consideration transferred, amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquired entity, and acquisition date fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquired entity over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If those amounts are less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in the income.
The segments are identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the entity that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources to the segments and to assess its performance. The Group considers geography and products as its main segments. Management measures geographical segment performance based on the segment's operating result. Similarly, the respective assets and liabilities are allocated to the geographical segments. This coincides with the Group's internal organisational and management structure and its internal financial management reporting system. A business segment is a group of operations engaged in providing services or products that are subject to risks and returns that are different from those of other business segments.
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group's entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the functional currency). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Euros, which is the Company's functional and presentation currency. The subsidiaries that are included in the consolidation have the Euro, US Dollars, UK Sterling Pounds, Romanian Leu, Swedish Kroner and Norwegian Kroner as their functional currency. Transactions and cash flows in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the rate prevailing when the transaction took place. Related exchange rate differences from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year-end exchange rates are recognised in the income.
Balance sheets of entities that have a functional currency other than the Euro are translated using the closing rates at each reporting date. The income statements of such entities are translated at the average rates during the period. The resulting exchange difference is recognised in the translation reserve. When a foreign entity is sold, such cumulative exchange difference is reclassified in the income as part of the gain or loss on sale. Translation gains and losses on inter-Company balances which are in substance a part of the investment in such Group Company are also recognised in other comprehensive income. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate.
Revenue arises mainly from the offering of pickup and processing, repairs and maintenance, sale of RVMs and leasing of RVMs. To determine whether to recognise revenue, the Group follows a 5-step process according to IFRS 15:
Revenue is recognised either at a point in time or over time, when (or as) the Group satisfies performance obligations by transferring the promised goods or services to its customers. When the Group acts as a principal revenue is recognised in the gross amount of consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for the specified good or service transferred. When the Group acts an agent with a performance obligation to arrange for the provision of the specified good or service by another party, then revenue is recognised in the amount of any fee or commission to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for arranging for the specified goods or services to be provided by the other party.
The Group recognises contract liabilities for consideration received in respect of unsatisfied performance obligations and reports these amounts as other liabilities in the statement of financial position. Similarly, if the Group satisfies a performance obligation before it receives the consideration, the Group recognises either a contract asset or a receivable in its statement of financial position, depending on whether something other than the passage of time is required before the consideration is due. In the USA, under the Bottle Bill deposit system, one of the subsidiary's billing includes mandatory deposits on the beverage containers which once collected, are passed through to the operators of redemption sites where Envipco machines are used. These pass-through amounts are included in receivables and payables and are not recognised as revenues.
The Group's primary service offerings include repairs and maintenance, and pickup and processing. These services are provided on a time and material basis or as a fixed-price contract with contract terms generally ranging from less than one year to three years.
Revenue from time and material contracts is recognised at the contractual rates as labour hours are delivered. Revenue from fixed-price contracts involving managed services is generally recognised in the period the services are provided using a straight-line basis over the term of the contract.
If circumstances arise that may change the original estimates of revenues, costs, or extent of progress toward completion, then revisions to the estimates are made. These revisions may result in increases or decreases in estimated revenues or costs, and such revisions are reflected in income in the period in which management becomes aware of the circumstances that give rise to the revision.
Revenue from product sales is generally recognised when the product is delivered to the client and when there are no unfulfilled obligations that affect the client's final acceptance of the arrangement. Delivery does not occur until products have been shipped, risk of loss has transferred to the client and client acceptance has been obtained, client acceptance provisions have lapsed, or the Group has objective evidence that the criteria specified in the client acceptance provisions are either perfunctory or have been satisfied.
Revenues from product lease are recognised over the term of the lease on a straight-line basis, when classified as operational leases.
Cost of revenue includes all direct material and labour costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labour, supplies, and depreciation costs. The Group performs ongoing profitability analysis of its service contracts in order to determine whether the latest estimates - revenues, costs and profits - require updating. If, at any time, these estimates indicate that a contract will be unprofitable, the entire estimated loss for the remainder of the contract is recorded immediately and presented as losses on contracts under provisions.
The Group's finance income and finance costs include:
Interest income or expense is recognised using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognised in profit or loss on the date that the Group's right to receive payment is established.
The 'effective interest rate' is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument to:
In calculating interest income and expense, the effective interest rate is applied to the gross carrying amount of the asset (when the asset is not credit-impaired) or to the amortised cost of the liability. However, for financial assets that have become credit-impaired subsequent to initial recognition, interest income is calculated by applying the effective interest rate to the amortised cost of the financial asset. If the asset is no longer credit-impaired, then the calculation of interest income reverts to the gross basis.
At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
At commencement or on modification of a contract that contains a lease component, the Group allocates the consideration in the contract to each lease component on the basis of its relative stand-alone prices. However, for the leases of property the Group has elected not to separate non-lease components and account for the lease and nonlease components as a single lease component.
The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received.
The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the end of the lease term, unless the lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset to the Group by the end of the lease term or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group will exercise a purchase option. In that case the rightof-use asset will be depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset, which is determined on the same basis as those of property and equipment. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group's incremental borrowing rate. Generally, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.
The Group determines its incremental borrowing rate by obtaining interest rates from various external financing sources and makes certain adjustments to reflect the terms of the lease and type of the asset leased.
Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following:
— the exercise price under a purchase option that the Group is reasonably certain to exercise, lease payments in an optional renewal period if the Group is reasonably certain to exercise an extension option, and penalties for early termination of a lease unless the Group is reasonably certain not to terminate early.
The lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Group's estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, if the Group changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option or if there is a revised in-substance fixed lease payment.
When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.
The Group presents right-of-use assets in 'property, plant and equipment' and lease liabilities in 'loans and borrowings' in the statement of financial position.
The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases of low-value assets and shortterm leases, including IT equipment. The Group recognises the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
At inception or on modification of a contract that contains a lease component, the Group allocates the consideration in the contract to each lease component on the basis of their relative stand-alone prices.
When the Group acts as a lessor, it determines at lease inception whether each lease is a finance lease or an operating lease.
To classify each lease, the Group makes an overall assessment of whether the lease transfers substantially all of the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the underlying asset. If this is the case, then the lease is a finance lease; if not, then it is an operating lease. As part of this assessment, the Group considers certain indicators such as whether the lease is for the major part of the economic life of the asset.
When the Group is an intermediate lessor, it accounts for its interests in the head lease and the sub-lease separately. It assesses the lease classification of a sub-lease with reference to the right-of-use asset arising from the head lease, not with reference to the underlying asset. If a head lease is a short-term lease to which the Group applies the exemption described above, then it classifies the sub-lease as an operating lease.
The Group applies the derecognition and impairment requirements in IFRS 9 to the net investment in the lease. The Group further regularly reviews estimated unguaranteed residual values used in calculating the gross investment in the lease.
The Group recognises lease payments received under operating leases as income on a straight-line basis over the lease term as part of 'other revenue'.
Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the balance sheet liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, if the deferred income tax arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a Business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit nor loss, it is not accounted for. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available, against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
The Group is subject to income tax in several jurisdictions and significant judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes. During the ordinary course of business, there are transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. As a result, the Company recognises tax liabilities based on estimates of whether additional taxes and interest will be due. These tax liabilities are recognised when, despite the Company's belief that its tax return positions are supportable, the Company believes that certain positions are likely to be challenged and may not be fully sustained upon review by tax authorities. The Company believes that its accruals for tax liabilities are adequate for all open audit years based on its assessment of many factors including past experience and interpretations of tax law. This assessment relies on estimates and assumptions and may involve a series of complex judgments about future events. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different than the amounts recorded, such differences will impact income tax expense in the period in which such determination is made.
The Group recognises deferred tax assets for loss carry-forwards and deductible temporary differences, estimating the amount of future taxable profit that will be probable, against which the loss carry-forwards and deductible temporary difference can be utilised (see note 16).
All intangible assets have finite lives based on their economic use except for Goodwill. The intangible assets with finite lives are amortised using the straight-line method. The useful life is estimated at 7 years.
General and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income (page 25) include the amortisation charge for intangible assets.
Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognised. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the goodwill of a cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount.
The recoverable amount is the higher of the cash generating unit's fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Impairment testing of goodwill is performed at the level of the cash generating units, which is the smallest identifiable group of assets to independently generate cash flows. For the group, the smallest cash generating units comprise the activities of one single country. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill related to the entity sold.
The Group is required to test, on an annual basis whether goodwill has suffered any impairment. The recoverable amount is determined based on value-in-use calculations. The use of this method requires the estimation of future cash flows and the choice of a discount rate in order to calculate the present value of the cash flows. More information including carrying values is included in note 13.
The amortisation for the patents, licenses and concessions is included in general and administrative expenses (see page 25).
Patents are acquired intangible assets and are measured initially at cost on the acquisition date. They are amortised using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful life of 7 years.
Concessions relating to RVM distribution rights in the USA Midwest market are recognised and amortised over the life of the contract.
Research and development expenses are included in general and administrative expenses (see page 25). Research costs are recognised as an expense as incurred.
Development costs that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique products controlled by the Group are recognised as intangible assets when the following criteria are met:
The capitalised development cost is amortised when the asset becomes available for use. Once the asset is completely developed, it is amortised over the estimated useful life, which is 7 years.
• A legal reserve is made for capitalised development costs (see pages 26 & 28).
Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Intangible assets that have not been put into use yet are tested for impairment at each reporting date irrespective of whether indicators of impairment exist. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use.
The Group amortises its intangible assets, except for Goodwill, over the contracted term or their expected useful lives which are as follows:
| Patents, licenses and concessions | 7 years with the exception of a concession, whose useful life is less than 7 years and as such is being amortised over the contracted term. |
|---|---|
Capitalised development costs 7 years
The capitalisation and potential impairments of internally generated research and development is amongst others based on estimates of future recovery.
Property, plant and equipment are valued at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. Subsequent expenditures that extend the asset's useful life are capitalised. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred.
Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost to their residual values, based on the estimated useful lives of such assets.
The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.
Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use.
Assets under construction will be depreciated once the assets are complete and available for use. Depreciation is based on the estimated useful lives of assets as follows:
| Buildings | 40 years |
|---|---|
| Plant and machinery | 4-7 years |
| Vehicles and equipment | 3-5 years |
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, and other highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The cash and cash equivalents are available on demand.
Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value, which is generally the face value, and subsequently carried at amortised cost less provision for impairment. Impairment provisions for credit losses are recognised when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Please refer to paragraph (q) Financial instruments initial recognition and subsequent measurement for further accounting policy elaboration in respect of the financial instruments.
The Group's US subsidiary uses a weighted average actual cost method (WAAC) for valuation of inventory. Product inventory is valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value based on a weighted average actual cost method. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
Spare parts inventory is valued at the lower of historical cost, or net realisable value. Appropriate consideration is given to excessive inventory levels, product deterioration and other factors when establishing the net realisable value.
All RVM parts inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. For repaired parts inventory, the estimated value has been assessed at 50% of cost.
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
Amounts contributed by the shareholder(s) of the Company in excess of the nominal share capital, are accounted for as share premium. This also includes additional capital contributions by existing Shareholders without the issue of shares or issue of rights to acquire shares of the Company.
Minority interests are valued at the proportionate share of third parties in the net value of the assets and liabilities of a consolidated entity, determined in accordance with the Company's measurement principles.
The Company records purchases of its own ordinary shares (treasury shares) under the cost method whereby the entire cost of the acquired shares is deducted from equity until the shares are cancelled, reissued or disposed of. Where such shares are subsequently sold or reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the related income tax effects, is included in equity.
The group recognises provisions for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount including those for onerous leases, warranty claims, leasehold dilapidations and legal disputes. The provision is measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the reporting date, discounted at a pre-tax rate reflecting current market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the liability. In the case of leasehold dilapidations, the provision takes into account the potential that the properties in question may be sublet for some or all of the remaining lease term.
Trade payables and other short-term monetary liabilities are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost. Please refer to paragraph (q) Financial instruments initial recognition and subsequent measurement for further accounting policy elaboration in respect of the financial instruments.
Employee benefits are charged to the profit and loss account in the period in which the employee services are rendered and, to the extent not already paid, as a liability on the balance sheet. If the amount already paid exceeds the benefits owed, the excess is recognised as a current asset to the extent that there will be a reimbursement by the employees or a reduction in future payments by the Company.
The Group subsidiaries sponsor employee benefit plans which cover substantially all of their employees. Such plan is referred to as defined contribution. A defined contribution plan is a plan under which the Group companies pay fixed contributions into a separate entity. Under defined contribution plans, the Group has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
For defined contribution plans, Envipco pays contributions to publicly or privately administered funds or insurance companies. Contributions are generally based on fixed amounts of eligible compensation and the cost for such plans is recognised based on employee service.
In some of the Group's services contracts, the Group bills the client prior to performing the services resulting in the recognition of deferred income on the consolidated balance sheet. However, there are no contracts where deferred income is material to the financial statements.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or when the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards are transferred. A financial liability is derecognised when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires.
Classification and initial measurement of financial assets, except for those trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component and are measured at the transaction price in accordance with IFRS 15, all financial assets are initially measured at fair value adjusted for transaction costs (where applicable).
Financial assets, other than those designated and effective as hedging instruments, are classified into the following categories:
In the periods presented the corporation does not have any financial assets categorised as FVOCI. The classification is determined by both:
All income and expenses relating to financial assets that are recognised in profit or loss are presented within finance costs, finance income or other financial items, except for impairment of trade receivables which is presented within administrative expenses.
A financial asset and a financial liability are offset when the entity has a legally enforceable right to set off the financial asset and financial liability and the Company has the firm intention to settle the balance on a net basis, or to settle the asset and the liability simultaneously. If there is a transfer of a financial asset that does not qualify for derecognition in the balance sheet, the transferred asset and the associated liability are not offset.
Financial assets are measured at amortised cost if the assets meet the following conditions (and are not designated as FVTPL):
After initial recognition, these are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables fall into this category of financial instruments as well as interest-bearing loans bonds that were previously classified as held-to-maturity under IAS 39.
Financial assets that are held within a different business model other than 'hold to collect' or 'hold to collect and sell' are categorised at fair value through profit and loss. Further, irrespective of business model financial assets whose contractual cash flows are not solely payments of principal and interest are accounted for at FVTPL. All derivative financial instruments fall into this category, except for those designated and effective as hedging instruments, for which the hedge accounting requirements apply. Assets in this category are measured at fair value with gains or losses recognised in profit or loss. The fair values of financial assets in this category are determined by reference to active market transactions or using a valuation technique where no active market exists.
IFRS 9's impairment requirements use forward-looking information to recognise expected credit losses – the 'expected credit loss (ECL) model'. This replaces IAS 39's 'incurred loss model'. Instruments within the scope of the new requirements included loans and other debt-type financial assets measured at amortised cost and FVOCI, trade receivables, contract assets recognised and measured under IFRS 15 and loan commitments and some financial guarantee contracts (for the issuer) that are not measured at fair value through profit or loss.
Recognition of credit losses is no longer dependent on the Group first identifying a credit loss event. Instead, the Group considers a broader range of information when assessing credit risk and measuring expected credit losses, including past events, current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the expected collectability of the future cash flows of the instrument.
In applying this forward-looking approach, a distinction is made between:
financial instruments that have deteriorated significantly in credit quality since initial recognition and whose credit risk is not low ('Stage 2').
'Stage 3' would cover financial assets that have objective evidence of impairment at the reporting date.
The Group makes use of a simplified approach in accounting for trade and other receivables as well as contract assets and records the loss allowance as lifetime expected credit losses. These are the expected shortfalls in contractual cash flows, considering the potential for default at any point during the life of the financial instrument. In calculating, the Group uses its historical experience, external indicators and forward-looking information to calculate the expected credit losses using a provision matrix. The Group assesses impairment of trade receivables on a collective basis. As they possess shared credit risk characteristics they have been grouped based on the days past due.
The Group's financial liabilities include borrowings, trade and other payables. Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, and, where applicable, adjusted for transaction costs unless the Group designated a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss. Subsequently, financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method except for derivatives and financial liabilities designated at FVTPL, which are carried subsequently at fair value with gains or losses recognised in profit or loss (other than derivative financial instruments that are designated and effective as hedging instruments).
All interest-related charges and, if applicable, changes in an instrument's fair value that are reported in profit or loss are included within finance costs or finance income.
The management assessed that cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables, and other current liabilities approximate to their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
The fair value of the interest-bearing loans and borrowings is included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values:
• Long-term fixed-rate borrowings are evaluated by the Group based on parameters such as interest rates and the risk characteristics of the financed project.
The fair value of the interest-bearing loans and borrowings is estimated by discounting future cash flows using rates currently available for debt on similar terms, credit risk and remaining maturities, being sensitive to a reasonably possible change in the forecast cash flows or the discount rate. Management regularly assesses a range of reasonably possible alternatives for those significant unobservable inputs and determines their impact on the total fair value.
In preparing these consolidated financial statements, management has made judgements and estimates that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised prospectively. Key judgements and accounting estimates relate to the following:
The Group's capital consists of its net equity and long-term loans. Management monitors and assesses the capital requirements for the Group and ensures that enough funding is available to meet the working capital requirements and also for the future business development. To raise funding, the Group considers both committed credit lines and equity contributions.
One of the Group's subsidiaries has to comply with certain financial covenants under its loan agreement, details of which are given in note 21. The Group's current funding requirements have been met from operations and from the committed credit lines.
The Group has exposure to Credit, Liquidity and Market risks on the financial instruments used by it. The Board of Directors has the overall responsibility to monitor and manage these risks.
Credit risk arises from the possibility of asset impairment occurring because counterparties are not able to meet their obligations in transactions mainly involving trade receivables and can increase due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and its impact on the global economy. The Group has exposure to credit risk and is dependent on three major customers (see table below) for its receivables, in 2020 for 44% of its receivables and in 2019, 32% of receivables. In the normal course of business, the Group provides credit to clients, provides credit evaluations of these clients, and maintains an impairment provision for credit losses. Cash and cash equivalents are held with reliable counterparties.
| 2020 Accounts receivable |
2019 Accounts receivable |
|
|---|---|---|
| Concentration of credit risk | ||
| Customer 1 | 19% | 15% |
| Customer 2 | 13% | 9% |
| Customer 3 | 12% | 8% |
| Others | 56% | 68% |
| Total | 100% | 100% |
USA operations manage its gross receivables through a system of deposit accounting where Envipco acts as a clearing house for services provided and not on RVM sales but disburses payable funds to customers only after collections have been made from its receivables. European and USA operations have receivables from RVM sales, which are managed closely for collections.
The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. This maximum exposure to credit risk for trade receivables at the reporting date by geographic region was:
| in EUR thousands | €'000 Current |
€'000 >30 Days |
€'000 >60 Days |
€'000 >90 Days |
€'000 TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | |||||
| Europe | 861 | 206 | - | 20 | 1,087 |
| United States | 5,794 | 2,045 | 324 | 11 | 8,174 |
| Total | 6,655 | 2,251 | 324 | 31 | 9,261 |
| 2019 | |||||
| Europe | 660 | - | - | - | 660 |
| United States | 6,301 | 1,269 | 124 | 126 | 7,820 |
| Total | 6,961 | 1,269 | 124 | 126 | 8,480 |
Management manages credit risk by reviewing the creditworthiness of counterparties on a regular basis and will set credit limits. No credit insurance is taken-out. Due to the limited number of customers the Group determines the ECL of trade receivables on an individual basis.
Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that the Group may encounter difficulty in meeting its obligations as they fall due or inability to draw under re-finance credit facilities.
The Group's policy is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations in a timely manner. The executive directors follow liquidity risk management focused on maintaining sufficient cash, enforcing strict credit policy and the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying businesses, the Group aims to maintain flexibility in funding by keeping committed credit lines available.
Liquidity is managed closely by pursuing receivable collections in the USA and also by keeping the committed credit lines in place. The following are the Group's contractual maturities of financial liabilities based on contractual undiscounted payments including short term leases:
| in EUR thousands | €'000 In 1 Year |
€'000 1-2 Years |
€'000 2-5 Years |
€'000 > 5 Years |
€'000 TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | |||||
| Borrowings | 1,554 | 3,315 | 3,220 | 736 | 8,825 |
| Lease commitments | 309 | 327 | 38 | - | 674 |
| Trade creditors | 4,780 | - | - | - | 4,780 |
| Total | 6,643 | 3,642 | 3,258 | 736 | 14,279 |
| 2019 | |||||
| Borrowings | 1,171 | 1,521 | 186 | 1,268 | 4,146 |
| Lease commitments | 366 | 304 | 84 | - | 754 |
| Trade creditors | 6,569 | - | - | - | 6,569 |
| Total | 8,106 | 1,825 | 270 | 1,268 | 11,469 |
Market risk arises from the fact that the value of financial instruments may be positively or negatively affected by fluctuating prices on the financial markets. Market risk includes currency risk, fair value interest rate risk, and price risk.
Currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to exchange rate fluctuations. Exposure to currency risks arises primarily when receivables and payables (including intercompany loans) are denominated in a currency other than the operating Company's local currency. In addition, the Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to the US dollar and British Pound. The Group manages its currency risk by closely monitoring the currency fluctuations and does not hedge its currency risk.
A 5% strengthening of US Dollar against the Euro and British Pound would have increased the profit before tax by €0.4m due to the transactional impact and would result in net increase in equity of €1.1m due to the foreign exchange translation impact and a 5% decline in US Dollar against the Euro and British Pound would have had an equal but opposite effect on the basis that all other variables remain constant.
The Group's interest rate risk arises from selected long-term borrowings. Such borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. The Group tries to minimise its interest rate by negotiating both fixed and variable interest rates for the borrowings. The Group has no interest rate swaps to hedge interest rate risk. The Group evaluated its exposure to interest rate risk based on its long-term debt (see note 21) and concluded that a reduction in interest rate by 0.25% would not have a significant impact for both 2020 and 2019.
The Group does not have an exposure to price risk as any fluctuations are negotiated with customers.
The Company has no financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value. The fair value for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value is a reasonable approximation of fair value except for borrowings that are further explained in note 21. The Group does not make use of derivative instruments.
Further, for the current year the fair value disclosure of lease liabilities is also not required.
Envipco considers geography as its main segments. Management measures geographical segment performance based on the segment's profit. Similarly, the respective assets and liabilities are allocated to the geographical segments. The segments are identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the entity that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources to the segments and to assess its performance. The Group's main continuing operations relate to its core activity of Recycling. This activity has a single main operating segment – RVMs. The RVM business segment includes operations in the USA and Europe due to RVM sales, and services. The other unallocated amounts include the Holding Company and rest of the non-active Group entities. Segment information for continuing operations is presented by geographical areas where a segment is based.
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in EUR thousands | Europe | North America |
Rest of World |
Total | Europe | North America |
Rest of World |
Total |
| Revenues | ||||||||
| Recycling – RVM | ||||||||
| Sale of goods | 3,077 | 2,642 | - | 5,719 | 3,171 | 3,646 | - | 6,817 |
| Service revenue | 990 | 15,723 | - | 16,713 | 427 | 19,243 | - | 19,670 |
| Leasing revenue | - | 8,383 | - | 8,383 | - | 9,764 | - | 9,764 |
| Total | 4,067 | 26,748 | - | 30,815 | 3,598 | 32,653 | - | 36,251 |
| Total assets | ||||||||
| Recycling – RVM | 5,542 | 25,865 | - | 31,407 | 5,522 | 27,595 | - | 33,117 |
| Other unallocated amounts | 7,345 | - | - | 7,345 | 6,829 | - | - | 6,829 |
| Total | 12,887 | 25,865 | - | 38,752 | 12,351 | 27,595 | - | 39,946 |
| Segment Profit (loss) | ||||||||
| Recycling – RVM | (1,500) | 1,620 | - | 120 | (2,805) | 3,548 | - | 743 |
| Other unallocated amounts | (1,842) | - | - | (1,842) | (2,622) | - | - | (2,622) |
| Total | (3,342) | 1,620 | - | (1,722) | (5,427) | 3,548 | - | (1,879) |
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Recycling – RVM | 1,531 | 15,543 | - | 17,074 | 1,339 | 13,572 | - | 14,911 |
| Other unallocated amounts | 684 | - | - | 684 | 650 | - | - | 650 |
| Total | 2,215 | 15,543 | - | 17,758 | 1,989 | 13,572 | - | 15,561 |
| Property, Plant & Equipment & | ||||||||
| Intangibles Additions | ||||||||
| Recycling – RVM | 147 | 3,199 | - | 3,346 | 289 | 2,840 | - | 3,129 |
| Other unallocated amounts | 1,930 | 717 | - | 2,647 | 1,364 | - | - | 1,364 |
| Total | 2,077 | 3,916 | - | 5,993 | 1,653 | 2,840 | - | 4,493 |
| Depreciation & Amortisation | ||||||||
| Recycling – RVM | 65 | 2,980 | - | 3,045 | 21 | 2,467 | - | 2,488 |
| Other unallocated amounts | 1,040 | - | - | 1,040 | 1,187 | - | - | 1,187 |
| Total | 1,105 | 2,980 | - | 4,085 | 1,208 | 2,467 | - | 3,675 |
Segment information of the reportable segments is detailed below:
The revenues and non-current assets of the Company's country of domicile i.e., Netherlands were respectively €0,000 (2019: €0,000) and €6,482,000 (2019: €5,922,000).
See table above for Revenue details where contract (lease) revenues and performance obligations for sale of goods have been disclosed as part of the Group's revenue recognition policies. Contract balances, if any, at year end are included in trade receivables (see note 18).
The fee paid to the Group's auditors for the following services relating to the calendar year is included in general expenses and can be specified as follows:
| KPMG Accountants N.V. |
Other KPMG Network |
Total 2020 |
KPMG Accountants N.V. |
Other KPMG Network |
Total 2019 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | €'000 | €'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
| Audit fee of financial statements | 185 | 140 | 325 | 145 | 129 | 274 |
| Other audit engagement | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tax-related advisory services | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other non-audit services | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 185 | 140 | 325 | 145 | 129 | 274 |
KPMG Accountants N.V. is the auditor in 2020 and 2019 to the Company and its subsidiaries.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Other income | 30 | 26 |
| Total | 30 | 26 |
Other income in 2020 amounted to €30,000 (2019: €26,000) regarding miscellaneous rental income and subsidy.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Salaries and wages | 11,498 | 11,943 |
| Other employee benefits | 987 | 1,268 |
| Social Security expenses | 928 | 882 |
| Pension expenses | 184 | 54 |
| Total | 13,597 | 14,147 |
| Average number of employees | ||
| North America | ||
| Production/Supply chain | 23 | 28 |
| Research and Development | 14 | 11 |
| Sales and Service | 85 | 80 |
| General Administration | 24 | 27 |
| Management | 3 | 4 |
| Europe | ||
| Production/Supply chain | 20 | 14 |
| Research & Development | 4 | 7 |
| Sales & Service | 8 | 7 |
| General Administration | 7 | 4 |
| Management | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 195 | 186 |
The expense is included in the following line items in the financial statements:
| 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 |
| 5,448 | 4,896 |
| 5,616 | 6,141 |
| 968 | 1,031 |
| 1,565 | 2,079 |
| 13,597 | 14,147 |
*Including the amounts of capitalized expenses
The remuneration of the Management Board charged to the result in 2020 was €414,000 (2019: €1,930,000), which can be specified as follows:
| in EUR thousands | Fixed Salary/fee |
Variable compensation |
Fringe benefits |
Pension cost |
Extraordinary compensation |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ||||||
| S. Bolton* | 193 | 49 | 21 | - | - | 263 |
| G. Garvey | 53 | - | - | - | - | 53 |
| C. Crepet | 20 | - | - | - | - | 20 |
| T.J.M. Stalenhoef | 68 | - | - | - | - | 68 |
| G. Lefebvre | 10 | - | - | - | - | 10 |
| A. Bouri | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| D. D'Addario | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| M. Bouri | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 344 | 49 | 21 | - | - | 414 |
| 2019 | ||||||
| B. Santchurn* | 409 | 274 | 36 | 4 | 1,070 | 1,793 |
| G. Garvey | 54 | - | - | - | - | 54 |
| C. Crepet | 20 | - | - | - | - | 20 |
| T.J.M. Stalenhoef | 53 | - | - | - | - | 53 |
| G. Lefebvre | 10 | - | - | - | - | 10 |
| A. Bouri | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| D. D'Addario | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 546 | 274 | 36 | 4 | 1,070 | 1,930 |
*S. Bolton is an Executive Director; Other members of the Board are Non-Executive Directors. B. Santchurn's contract expired at the end of 2019.
The salary/fee of S. Bolton as director in 2020 consisted of a fixed salary of €214,000 and a variable compensation of €49,000. The salary/fee of G. Garvey consists of €53,000 (2019: €54,000). Non-executive Directors obtain a fixed compensation based on time spent and amounts charged. A. Bouri, D. D'Addario and M. Bouri did not receive compensation. The salary/fee of B. Santchurn in 2019 consisted of a fixed salary of €449,000 and a bonus of €274,000. In 2019 a severance payment of €1,070,000 was included. Also see note 26 for related party transactions.
The financial expenses are fully in respect of borrowings and financial lease commitments. Financial income relates to interest received.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Interest and similar expenses | (333) | (273) |
| Interest and similar income | 34 | 15 |
| Exchange gains/(losses) | 822 | 78 |
| Net finance (cost) and or income | 523 | (180) |
Envipco operates in several jurisdictions with varied local statutory income tax rates. This causes a difference between the average statutory income tax rate and The Netherlands tax rate of 25%. The following table reconciles income taxes based on the Group's weighted average statutory income tax rate and the Group's income tax benefit from continuing operations:
| in EUR thousands | 2020 | 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |||
| Profit/(loss) before tax | (873) | (2,761) | ||
| Taxation (charge)/credit – statutory rate | 25% | 218 | 25% | 690 |
| Tax (charge) credit for different statutory tax rates on foreign subsidiaries | 159 | 198 | ||
| Non-deductible expenses | (5) | - | ||
| Effect of unused losses and temporary | ||||
| differences of a prior year for which previously no deferred tax asset had | ||||
| been recognised * | - | 1,565 | ||
| Effect of current year losses for which no deferred tax asset has been | ||||
| recognised | (844) | (1,372) | ||
| Prior year adjustment | (123) | |||
| State tax | (254) | (199) | ||
| Effective income tax | 97% | (849) | 32% | 882 |
| in EUR thousands | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Current | ||
| USA | (254) | (199) |
| Sweden | (99) | - |
| Total | (353) | (199) |
| Deferred | ||
| USA | (450) | 1,081 |
| Sweden | (46) | - |
| Total | (496) | 1,081 |
| Total | (849) | 882 |
None of the items of other comprehensive income is included in income taxes. See note 16.
The deferred tax charge for the year amounted to €0.50m whereas deferred tax income was favourably impacted by a credit of approximately €1.1m in 2019 due to recognition of deferred tax asset for previously unrecognised US losses in 2019. No deferred tax asset has been recognised for losses in the international business.
Available tax lossestotaling €23,366,000 (2019 €24,512,000), expire as follows: €1,753,000 in 2021, €3,493,000 in 2022, €1,235,000 in 2023, €2,388,000 in 2024, €2,902,000 in 2025, €5,958,000 from 2026 through 2031, €442,000 from 2031 through 2035 and €5,194,000 with no expiration. Tax losses where no deferred tax has been recognised amounted to €13,742,000 (2019: €11,008,000).
The numerator for both basic and fully diluted net result per ordinary share (earnings per share or EPS) is net result attributable to holders of ordinary shares. The denominator for basic EPS is the number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year, excluding ordinary shares held as treasury shares. The fully diluted EPS is same as the basic EPS.
The net result per ordinary share has been calculated according to the following schedule:
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Total Operations | Total Operations | |
| Numerator | ||
| Earnings/(loss) used in basic and diluted EPS | (1,722) | (1,879) |
| Denominator | ||
| '000 | '000 | |
| Weighted average number of shares used in basic and | ||
| diluted EPS | 4,098 | 4,098 |
Basic and diluted earnings per share for 2020 and 2019 have been calculated using the weighted-average number of current ordinary shares of 4,097,607.
| in EUR thousands | Goodwill | Patents, Licenses & Concessions |
Development Costs |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At 1 January 2019 | ||||
| Cost | 155 | 1,207 | 8,799 | 10,161 |
| Accumulated amortisation | - | (875) | (3,270) | (4,145) |
| Net carrying amount | 155 | 332 | 5,529 | 6,016 |
| Changes to net carrying amount in 2019 | ||||
| Additions | - | 53 | 1,282 | 1,335 |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - |
| Amortisation | - | (76) | (1,111) | (1,187) |
| Currency translation differences | 3 | (7) | - | (4) |
| Total changes in 2019 | 3 | (30) | 171 | 144 |
| At 31 December 2019 | ||||
| Cost | 158 | 1,253 | 10,081 | 11,492 |
| Accumulated amortisation and impairment | - | (951) | (4,381) | (5,332) |
| Net carrying amount | 158 | 302 | 5,700 | 6,160 |
| Changes to net carrying amount in 2020 | ||||
| Additions | - | 81 | 1,598 | 1,679 |
| Disposals | - | (60) | - | (60) |
| Amortisation | - | (91) | (980) | (1,071) |
| Currency translation differences | (13) | (2) | - | (15) |
| Total changes in 2020 | (13) | (72) | 618 | 533 |
| At 31 December 2020 | ||||
| Cost | 145 | 1,272 | 11,679 | 13,096 |
| Accumulated amortisation and impairment | - | (1,042) | (5,361) | (6,403) |
| Net carrying amount | 145 | 230 | 6,318 | 6,693 |
All development cost is internally generated.
See note 21 for security of assets.
The expense is included in the following line items in the financial statements:
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| General and administrative expenses | 1,071 | 1,187 |
| Total amortisation and depreciation expenses | 1,071 | 1,187 |
Goodwill as per 31 December 2020 and 2019 relates to goodwill of one Cash Generating Unit in the RVM segment in the US, which was tested for any impairment, based on its value in use, by using present value of discrete cash flows for next three years and the present value of the terminal cash flow with the following assumptions: pre-tax WACC discount rate of 8.00% (2019: 7.94%), working capital requirement at 10% of revenue and terminal cash flow growth rate of 2.5% both in 2020 and 2019. Sensitivities related to the value in use calculation would imply that a 1% increase in the discount rate or using a 0% growth rate would not have resulted in an impairment.
All concessions are being amortised with a useful life of 7 years.
Most of the capitalised development costs relate to internally developed assets in respect of new product range namely New Electronic Platform, New Recognition Systems and Backroom Systems for the existing and new markets. All materials, labour and overhead costs directly attributable to these projects have been capitalised. €1,440,000 (2019: €1,282,000) of the development costs was capitalised in 2020. Fully developed assets are amortised over their expected useful lives, which is 7 years, evaluated on a periodic basis. The largest individual asset included in the development cost has a book value of €2,261,000 due to consolidation of similar projects (2019: €2,871,000).
Key projects under development during 2020 included New Electronic Platform, New Recognition System-Single Feed, New Recognition System-Bulk Feed and High Volume Sorting Systems.
| in EUR thousands | Reverse Vending Machines |
Land & Buildings |
Plant & Machinery |
Vehicles & Equipment |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At 1 January 2019 | |||||
| Cost | 24,020 | 2,156 | 775 | 1,415 | 28,366 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (17,114) | (506) | (511) | (1,071) | (19,202) |
| Net carrying amount | 6,906 | 1,650 | 264 | 344 | 9,164 |
| Recognition of right-of-use asset on initial application of IFRS 16 |
- | 291 | 219 | 401 | 911 |
| Adjusted balance as at 1 January 2019 | 6,906 | 1,941 | 483 | 745 | 10,075 |
| Changes to net carrying amount in 2019 | |||||
| Additions | 1,765 | 355 | 82 | 84 | 2,286 |
| Disposals/transfers to inventory* | (407) | 3 | (49) | (16) | (469) |
| Depreciation | (2,188) | (61) | (128) | (111) | (2,488) |
| Currency translation | 223 | (28) | 63 | 6 | 264 |
| Total changes in 2019 | (607) | 269 | (32) | (37) | (407) |
| At 31 December 2019 | |||||
| Cost | 25,601 | 2,777 | 1,090 | 1,890 | 31,358 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (19,302) | (567) | (639) | (1,182) | (21,690) |
| Net carrying amount | 6,299 | 2,210 | 451 | 708 | 9,668 |
| At 1 January 2020 | 6,299 | 2,210 | 451 | 708 | 9,668 |
| Changes to net carrying amount in 2020 | |||||
| Additions | 3,346 | 93 | 345 | 530 | 4,314 |
| Disposals/transfers to inventory* | (1,052) | (164) | (48) | (89) | (1,353) |
| Depreciation | (2,185) | (176) | (273) | (380) | (3,014) |
| Currency translation | (504) | (96) | (6) | (36) | (642) |
| Total changes in 2020 | (395) | (343) | 18 | 25 | (695) |
| At 31 December 2020 | |||||
| Cost | 27,391 | 2,610 | 1,381 | 2,295 | 33,677 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (21,487) | (743) | (912) | (1,562) | (24,704) |
| Net carrying amount | 5,904 | 1,867 | 469 | 733 | 8,973 |
* Disposals/transfers to inventory pertain to the transfer of the maintained PPE to the inventory. See note 21 for security of assets.
The expense is included in the following line items in the financial statements:
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Cost of revenue | 2,785 | 2,228 |
| General and administrative expenses | 215 | 245 |
| Selling and distribution expenses | 10 | 11 |
| Research and development expenses | 4 | 4 |
| Total amortisation and depreciation expenses | 3,014 | 2,488 |
The Group leases a number of buildings, plant and machinery and equipment. The leases typically run for a period of three to six years, with an option to renew the lease after that date. During 2020, the leased properties have not been sub-let. The Group leases some equipment with contract terms of one year. These leases are short-term and/or leases of low-value items. The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for these leases. Information about leases for which the Group is a lessee is presented below.
| €'000 | Land and Buildings |
Plant and Machinery |
Vehicles and Equipment |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ||||
| Depreciation charge for the year | (265) | (116) | (175) | (556) |
| Net carrying amount at 31 December | 152 | 112 | 377 | 641 |
| €'000 | Land and Buildings |
Plant and Machinery |
Vehicles and Equipment |
Total |
| 2019 | ||||
| Depreciation charge for the year | (168) | (93) | (180) | (441) |
| Net carrying amount at 31 December | 305 | 226 | 242 | 773 |
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Total cash outflow for leases | (541) | (527) |
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Schedule of movement of deposits with vendors | ||
| At beginning of period | 208 | 349 |
| Additions | - | - |
| Releases | (93) | (141) |
| At end of period | 115 | 208 |
| €'000 | 31 December 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net balance at 31 Dec 2019 |
(Charge)/ credit profit & loss |
Currency translation |
Net balance |
Deferred tax assets |
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
| Property, plant and equipment | (1,102) | 195 | 90 | (817) | - | (817) |
| Inventory | 413 | (4) | (34) | 375 | 375 | |
| Tax losses carried forward | 3,495 | (1,115) | (285) | 2,095 | 2,095 | - |
| Other | 128 | 428 | (10) | 546 | 592 | (46) |
| Total | 2,934 | (496) | (239) | 2,199 | 3,062 | (863) |
| Set off to tax | (817) | 817 | ||||
| Net tax assets and liabilities | 2,245 | (46) |
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income tax relates to the same fiscal authority. The deferred tax liabilities are offset against deferred tax assets in the same fiscal unity.
The deferred tax charge was recognised during the year due to the absorpotion of net operating losses of a Group's subsidiary and is further explained in note 11.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Finished Goods | 1,692 | 3,293 |
| Raw materials and parts | 9,099 | 8,992 |
| Work in progress | 19 | 42 |
| Provisions for obsolescence | (1,804) | (1,986) |
| Total | 9,006 | 10,341 |
In 2020 inventory usage amounting to €18,208,000 (2019: €19,274,000) has been included in the cost of revenue.
Finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes material cost, direct labour and overheads. Raw material and parts are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes purchase cost and cost of bringing the part to its present location. Work in progress is valued including direct material cost and a proportion of direct labour and overheads.
Estimates of net realisable value of inventory are based on the most reliable evidence available at the time the estimates are made. The carrying amount of the inventory carried at fair value less costs to sell is nil. These estimates take into consideration fluctuations of price or cost directly relating to events occurring after the end of the period to the extent that such events confirm conditions existing at the end of the period. As such, estimates are continuously evaluated and it is common that in the normal course of business, circumstances that previously caused inventories to be written down below cost no longer exist resulting in reversals of write-downs.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Beginning of period | 1,986 | 1,759 |
| Addition to/release of provision | (22) | 192 |
| Exchange gains/(losses) | (160) | 35 |
| End of period | 1,804 | 1,986 |
The increase/ (decrease) in provisions relating to raw materials is affected through cost of revenue. The gross carrying amount of the items included in the provision is €3,136,000 (2019: €3,972,000).
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Trade receivables | 9,261 | 8,480 |
| Other receivables | 272 | 457 |
| Prepaid expenses | 388 | 347 |
| Loan receivables – affiliate | 690 | 676 |
| Total | 10,611 | 9,960 |
A loan receivable to an affiliate under common control of the majority shareholder as of 31 December 2020 amounted to €690,000 (2019: €676,000), with an interest rate of Euribor plus 2.5% which is extended in the year and is repayable on 31 December 2021. Other receivables include a €53,000 (2019: €50,000) loan to a German subsidiary employee.
Estimates of the recoverability of trade receivables are based on the most reliable evidence available at the time the estimates are made. As these estimates are continuously evaluated, it is common that in the normal course of business, circumstances that previously caused trade receivables to be impaired no longer exist resulting in reversals of impairment charges. Trade receivables are shown net of bad debt provisions of €339,000 and €299,000 at the end of years 2020 and 2019 respectively.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Beginning of period | 299 | 777 |
| Additions | 196 | - |
| Release/utilisation of provisions | (98) | (494) |
| Currency translation adjustment | (58) | 16 |
| End of period | 339 | 299 |
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 1,109 | 675 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,109 | 675 |
| Ordinary Shares | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | |
| Number of authorised shares | 8,000,000 | 8,000,000 |
| Authorised share capital | €4,000,000 | €4,000,000 |
| Number of outstanding shares on 1 January | 4,097,607 | 4,097,607 |
| Number of outstanding shares on 31 December | 4,097,607 | 4,097,607 |
| Issued share capital on 31 December | €2,048,803.50 | €2,048,803.50 |
| Nominal value | €0.50 | €0.50 |
For full detailed movements in share premium reserve please refer to the consolidated statement of changes in equity on page 28.
Movement in legal reserve is in respect of the capitalised development costs of €618 (see note C for Separate Financial Statements).
At the Company's Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders it will be proposed to include the 2020 loss to retained earnings.
Group entities, whose functional currency is other than Euro, the Group's reporting currency, are translated using closing rates for balance sheets and average rates for income statements. The resulting difference is recognised as translation reserve in equity and is non-distributable.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Borrowings | 7,271 | 2,975 |
| Total | 7,271 | 2,975 |
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Lease commitments | 365 | 366 |
| Total | 365 | 366 |
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Other liabilities | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Other non-current liabilities include a loan of €120,000 (2019: €120,000) payable to Mr. Gregory Garvey, a related party. There are no conditions, interest or maturity period for this loan.
Environmental Products Corporation (EPC) has borrowing facility from third-party lenders for \$9,049,000. The following loans have been drawn:
| Nominal interest rate | Year of maturity | Face Value | Carrying amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line of credit (LOC) | 5.5% | 2022 | \$3,000 | €818 |
| Term loan | FHLB classic rate plus 2.5% | 2020 | \$2,175 | €0 |
| Mortgage facility | 5.5% | 2024 | \$2,240 | €1,371 |
| Term loan | FHLB 48/48 rate plus 2.5% | 2021 | \$4,000 | €545 |
| Term loan | 3.51% | 2024 | \$6,000 | €4,615 |
| PPP Loan | 1.0% | 2022 | \$1,805 | €1,476 |
The Line of Credit (LOC) of \$3,000,000 is capped based on eligible accounts receivables and repayable after two years with interest, \$2,175,000 as a Term Loan, with interest at FHLB classic rate plus 2.5% which was repaid during 2020, and \$2,240,000 as a Mortgage facility, repayable (based on a 20-year amortisation) within 10 years including interest at 5.50% with a balloon payment in year 2024. The LOC is renewable annually for a term of 2 years. A loan of \$4,000,000 was secured in May 2017 repayable over four years with interest at FHLB 48/48 amortising rate plus 2%. A Term Loan of \$6,000,000 was secured in April 2020 repayable by 2025 with 3.51% interest rate. These loans are collateralised
by a fixed and floating charge on all assets of the USA subsidiary and guaranteed by the Company. Net borrowing costs deducted were €58,000 (2019: €1,000).
The US entity also obtained a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan of \$1,804,000 in April 2020 with interest rate at 1% and repayable by 2022 if not forgiven. Subsequent to the year end in March 2021 this loan has been forgiven (see note 27). The use of the PPP loan is limited to payroll costs, any payment of interest on a covered mortgage obligation and rent or utility costs as determined by the guidelines prescribed in the Program.
The debt covenants in relation to the term loans and mortgage facilities are linked to the performance of the USA subsidiaries and have been met during 2020 and 2019.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Beginning of period | 4,146 | 4,434 |
| Increase | 8,807 | 1,072 |
| (Decrease) | (3,428) | (1,450) |
| Translation effect | (700) | 90 |
| End of period | 8,825 | 4,146 |
| 2020 | 1 January 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | ||
| Beginning of period | 754 | 911 | |
| Additions | 497 | 303 | |
| Interest expense | 58 | 68 | |
| Repayment | (541) | (527) | |
| Translation effect | (94) | (1) | |
| End of period | 674 | 754 |
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Current | 1,554 | 1,171 |
| Due between 1 to 5 years | 7,271 | 2,975 |
| Total borrowings | 8,825 | 4,146 |
| Nominal interest rate |
2020 Carrying amount |
Fair Value |
2019 Carrying amount |
Fair value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line of credit (LOC) | 5.5% FHLB classic |
€818 | €818 | €1,068 | €1,068 |
| Term loan | rate plus 2.5% | €0 | €0 | €203 | €202 |
| Mortgage facility | 5.5% FHLB 48/48 rate |
€1,371 | €1,463 | €1,614 | €1,697 |
| Term loan | plus 2.5% | €545 | €545 | €1,261 | €1,246 |
| Term Loan | 3.51% | €4,615 | €4,556 | €- | €- |
| PPP Loan | 1.0% | €1,476 | €1,404 | €- | €- |
| Total | €8,825 | €8,786 | €4,146 | €4,213 |
Increases and decreases reconcile to cash flow statement on page 27. For lease liabilities reference is made to note 25.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Provisions | 339 | 314 |
| Total | 339 | 314 |
These are required by our German subsidiary for warranty for the repair and maintenance of compactor sales and are adequate for expected usage.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Beginning of period | 253 | 77 |
| Additions | 150 | 176 |
| Release/utilisation | (94) | - |
| End of period | 309 | 253 |
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Beginning of period | 61 | - |
| Additions | - | 61 |
| Release/utilisation | (31) | - |
| End of period | 30 | 61 |
Group companies provide pension benefits for their employees. The way these benefits are provided varies according to the legal, fiscal and economic conditions of each country. Such benefits are provided under defined contribution plans. For the year ended 31 December 2020, expenses relating to defined contribution plans amounted to €179,000 (2019: €54,000).
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Payroll and vacation accruals | 549 | 1,580 |
| Other accrued expenses | 1,932 | 1,860 |
| Total | 2,481 | 3,440 |
Severance accrual of €1,070,000 for the former CEO has been included in payroll and vacation accruals in 2019.
The future minimum lease receivable under non-cancellable RVM operating leases as of 31 December 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Within 1 year | 1,676 | 2,328 |
| Between 2 to 5 years | 2,834 | 2,982 |
| Total | 4,510 | 5,310 |
Lease revenues from RVMs for the year ended 31 December 2020 were approximately €3,863,000 (2019: €4,221,000).
Several Group companies are parties to various legal activities which are incidental to the conduct of their businesses.
During April 2016, Envipco was granted a patent by the German patent office after filing for a utility model in 2007. This specific IP covers a method for how security labels are created and interpreted; which we believe is being allegedly used by several parties in Germany in compliance with the German deposit system. The Company previously received an unfavourable ruling on our patent being litigated. We have since reviewed the German courts report and have filed an appeal of the court decision. On February 8, 2021, the Company and DPG Deutsche Pfandsystem GmbH announced that they have executed a settlement agreement, that resolved all pending legal matters between the parties in Germany Refer to note 27.
Transactions and relations with an affiliate are explained in note 18. €1,000 of interest was charged to the income statement on the average outstanding loans payable in 2019 with interest at Euribor plus 2% to Mr. Alexandre Bouri, the majority shareholder. This payable to Mr. Bouri was settled in 2019.
The balance receivable at year end from an affiliate under common control of the majority shareholder was €690,000 (2019: €676,000) with interest at Euribor plus 2.5% which was extended in the year and repayable on 31 December 2021.
Other liabilities include a loan of €120,000 (2019: €120,000) payable to Mr. Gregory Garvey, a related party (See note 21). There are no conditions, interest or maturity period for this loan.
The key management personnel comprised of the Board of Management. Refer to Note 9 for further details regarding the transactions with these related parties as well. During 2020 no other transactions with key management personnel took place. During 2019, a loan to Mr. Christian Crepet with a balance of €1,317 on 31 December 2018 was repaid and a loan from Mr. A. Bouri, the majority shareholder, of €100,000 was also settled.
Subsequent to 31 December 2020 the Company raised €8.1m by an issue of 507,521 new shares representing 12% of the then outstanding shares. This equity raise was accomplished in combination with a secondary listing at Oslo's Euronext Growth exchange and began trading at 18 February 2021. Envipco shares will continue to trade on our listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
On 8 February 2021, the Company and DPG Deutsche Pfandsystem GmbH announced that they have executed a settlement agreement, that resolved all pending legal matters between the parties in Germany. As part of the agreement, DPG has made a onetime lump sum payment of €1.85m to Envipco.
In March 2021, the Company's US subsidiary has obtained a forgiveness for its PPP loan of €1.5m. The US entity received another loan of €1.6m under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act's Paycheck Protection Program Second draw in March 2021.
| Separate Statement of Financial Position | 71 |
|---|---|
| Separate Statement of Profit or Loss |
72 |
| Notes to Separate Financial Statements |
73 |
(After appropriation)
| Note | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| in EUR thousands | |||
| Assets | |||
| Fixed assets | |||
| Intangible assets | (C) | 6,482 | 5,922 |
| Financial fixed assets | (D)/(H) | 22,389 | 22,966 |
| 28,871 | 28,888 | ||
| Current assets | |||
| Trade and other receivables | (E) | 969 | 838 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | (F) | 60 | 174 |
| 1,029 | 1,012 | ||
| Total assets | 29,900 | 29,900 | |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Shareholders' equity | (B)/(G) | ||
| Share capital | 2,049 | 2,049 | |
| Share premium | 51,085 | 51,703 | |
| Translation reserve | 2,424 | 4,093 | |
| Legal reserve | 6,318 | 5,700 | |
| Retained earnings | (40,915) | (39,192) | |
| 20,961 | 24,353 | ||
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Loans from subsidiaries | (I) | 4,708 | 2,909 |
| Other non-current liabilities | (J) | 1,250 | 757 |
| 5,958 | 3,666 | ||
| Current liabilities | |||
| Creditors and other liabilities | (K) | 2,981 | 1,881 |
| 2,981 | 1,881 | ||
| Total equity and liabilities | 29,900 | 29,900 |
The notes on pages 73 to 80 are an integral part of these separate financial statements.
| Note | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| in EUR thousands | |||
| General and administrative expenses | (L) | (2,538) | (2,684) |
| Research and development expenses | (86) | (339) | |
| Other income | (M) | 1,167 | 1,221 |
| Total expenses | (1,457) | (1,802) | |
| Finance expenses | (N) | (116) | (52) |
| Finance income | (N) | 830 | 63 |
| 714 | 11 | ||
| Profit (loss) before tax | (743) | (1,791) | |
| Tax on result from ordinary activities | (O) | - | - |
| Share of result from participating interests | (P) | (980) | (92) |
| Profit (loss) | (1,723) | (1,883) |
The notes on pages 73 to 80 are an integral part of these separate financial statements.
For general information about the Company and its principal activities, we refer to note 1 of the consolidated financial statements. Refer to note H for an overview of the Company's subsidiaries.
The Company financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Part 9 of Book 2 of the Netherlands Civil Code. In accordance with Article 2:362 subsection 8 of the Civil Code, the Company has elected to apply the valuation of the accounting policies used in the consolidated financial statements to the separate Company financial statements. The financial statements are presented in Euros, which is the Company's functional currency. All amounts are in thousands unless stated otherwise.
In addition, Consolidated Group companies (financial fixed assets) are valued based on their net equity, determined using the Group accounting policies. In case the net equity of a Group Company is negative, the Company nets the negative equity value with the intercompany loans which are determined to be part of the net investment as far as this is possible. For the remaining part of the negative equity, the Company records a provision for as far as the Company assesses that it has a legal or constructive obligation to reimburse the Group companies' losses.
The Company makes use of the option to eliminate intragroup expected credit losses against the book value of loans and receivables from the Company to participating interests, instead of elimination against the equity value / net asset value of the participating interests.
The share in the result of participating interests consists of the share of the group in the results of these participating interests, determined on the basis of the accounting principles of the group. Results on transactions, where the transfer of assets and liabilities between the group and the non-consolidated participating interests and mutually between nonconsolidated participating interests themselves, are not recognised as they can be deemed as not realised.
Refer to the statement of changes in equity and note 20 of the consolidated financial statements for Shareholders' equity of the separate financial statements.
| In EUR thousands | Patents & licenses |
Development costs |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 1 January 2019 | |||
| Cost | 766 | 8,799 | 9,565 |
| Accumulated amortisation and impairment | (518) | (3,270) | (3,788) |
| Net carrying amount | 248 | 5,529 | 5,777 |
| Changes to net carrying amount in 2019 | |||
| Additions | 31 | 1,282 | 1,313 |
| Amortisation | (57) | (1,111) | (1,168) |
| Total changes in 2019 | (26) | 171 | 145 |
| At 31 December 2019 | |||
| Cost | 797 | 10,081 | 10,878 |
| Accumulated amortisation and impairment | (575) | (4,381) | (4,956) |
| Net carrying amount | 222 | 5,700 | 5,922 |
| Changes to net carrying amount in 2020 | |||
| Additions | 2 | 1,598 | 1,600 |
| Amortisation | (60) | (980) | (1,040) |
| Total changes in 2020 | (58) | 618 | 560 |
| At 31 December 2020 | |||
| Cost | 799 | 11,679 | 12,478 |
| Accumulated amortisation and impairment | (635) | (5,361) | (5,996) |
| Net carrying amount | 164 | 6,318 | 6,482 |
Major projects capitalised during the year included New Recognition Systems – Single Feed €1,052,000 (2019: €909,000), New Electronic Platform €174,000 (2019: €131,000) and High-Volume Sorting System €214,000 (2019: €0). See also note 13 for capitalised development costs of the Company.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Investment in subsidiaries | 21,423 | 21,812 |
| Loans to subsidiaries | 966 | 1,154 |
| Total Financial Fixed Assets | 22,389 | 22,966 |
Movements in financial fixed assets were as follows:
| Investment in subsidiaries |
Loans to subsidiaries |
|
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Balance at 1 January 2020 | 21,812 | 1,154 |
| Investments and loans provided | 1,270 | 315 |
| Results of the group companies for the year | (980) | - |
| Exchange differences | (1,669) | - |
| Movement of negative participations to loans | 503 | (503) |
| Movement of negative participations to provision |
487 | - |
| End of year | 21,423 | 966 |
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Other receivables | 806 | 764 |
| Receivables from subsidiaries | 163 | 74 |
| Total | 969 | 838 |
Other receivables include €690,000 (2019: €676,000) that relates to a loan to an affiliate under common control of the majority shareholder which is extended in the year and repayable on 31 December 2021, with interest at Euribor plus 2.5%. €53,000 (2019: €50,000) relates to a loan to a German subsidiary employee. €40,000 is in respect of VAT receivable (2019: €20,000), €0 is prepaid insurance (2019: €3,000) and other receivables amount €23,000 (2019: €15,000). The 2019 receivables also included a loan of €1,317 to a director, Mr. Christian Crepet, which was repaid during in December 2019.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 60 | 174 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 60 | 174 |
Refer to Consolidated statement of changes in equity (page 28) and note 20 Shareholders' equity of the Company's consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Company's Shareholders' equity.
For full detailed movements in share premium reserve please refer to the consolidated statement of changes in equity on page 28.
According to Book 2 of the Netherlands Civil Code, the Company is required to restrict part of its equity from distribution to Shareholders, by forming a legal reserve equal to the amount it has capitalised for development costs. The equity enclosed in this legal reserve is not at the disposal of the General Meeting of Shareholders. Therefore, this amount cannot be distributed to Shareholders until the capitalised development costs have been recognised in the profit and loss account. The capitalised development costs as at 31 December 2020 amounted to €6,318,000 (2019: €5,700,000). A legal reserve equaling these amounts has been created in both the years by decreasing the share premium reserve with these respective amounts. In the consolidated statement of changes in equity and note 20 of the consolidated financial statements the legal reserve is included in the share premium reserve.
No dividends were declared or paid by the Company for the year.
No dividend was paid in 2020. The Board of Directors proposes that the loss for the financial year 2020 amounting to €1,723,000 will be charged to the retained earnings. The financial statements reflect this proposal.
The Netherlands Civil Code stipulates that the Company can only make payments to the shareholder and other parties entitled to the distributable profit insofar as (1) the Company can continue to pay its outstanding debts after the distribution (the so-called distribution test), and (2) the shareholder's equity exceeds the legal reserves and statutory reserves under the articles of association to be maintained (the so-called balance sheet test). If not, management of the Company shall not approve any distribution.
Envipco (UK) Limited – London, United Kingdom – 100% Envipco Automaten GmbH, Westerkappeln, Germany – 100% Envipco Pickup & Processing Services Inc., Delaware, U.S.A. – 99.85% Environmental Products Corporation, Delaware, U.S.A. – 99.85% Environmental Products Recycling Inc., Delaware, U.S.A. – 99.85% Envipco A.S., Oslo, Norway – 100% Envipco N.D. Inc., Delaware, U.S.A. – 99.85% Envipco Sweden A.B., Borlange, Sweden – 100% Envipco Hellas SA, Athens, Greece – 100% Envipco France SA, Paris, France – 100% Envipco Solutions SRL, Alba Iulia, Romania – 100%
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Beginning of period | 2,909 | 1,397 |
| Additions | 1,799 | 1,512 |
| End of period | 4,708 | 2,909 |
Loans from subsidiaries include current balances that have been rolled over by the Company annually and will not be repaid in the short term. No interest has been charged in 2019. The Company has formalised the agreements in 2020 and has presented these as non-current in the balance sheet in accordance with the revised maturity.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Provision against investments | 1,130 | 637 |
| Other liabilities | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 1,250 | 757 |
Other liabilities include a loan of €120,000 (2019: €120,000) payable to Mr. Gregory Garvey, a related party. There are no conditions, interest or maturity period for this loan. The Company determines that a constructive obligation exists to reimburse for all of the subsidiaries' losses and therefore records a provision for the entire amount of the subsidiaries' negative equity after netting with the intercompany loans.
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Creditors | 180 | 121 |
| Accrued expenses | 380 | 423 |
| Payables to subsidiaries | 2,421 | 1,337 |
| Total | 2,981 | 1,881 |
General and administrative expenses include the following:
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Legal charges | 113 | 769 |
| Wages & Salaries | 497 | 54 |
| Compliance and other costs | 888 | 693 |
| Depreciation and amortisation of intangible fixed | ||
| assets | 1,040 | 1,168 |
| Total | 2,538 | 2,684 |
The staffing level (average number of staff) can be divided into the following staff categories:
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Director | 2 | 1 |
| Total number of employees | 2 | 1 |
During the 2020 financial year the average number of staff employed in the Company converted to equivalents, amounted to 2 persons (2019: 1 person).
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Management fee | 568 | 613 |
| Royalty fee | 599 | 608 |
| Total | 1,167 | 1,221 |
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Interest and similar expenses | (116) | (52) |
| Interest and similar income | 155 | 14 |
| Exchange gains/(losses) | 675 | 49 |
| Total | 714 | 11 |
Increase in exchange gain is driven by depreciation of the US Dollar versus Euro.
The tax on the result from ordinary activities, amounting to a credit of €0 (2019: €0) can be specified as follows:
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| €'000 | €'000 | |
| Result before taxes | (1,723) | (1,883) |
| Income tax using the appropriate tax rate in the Netherlands @ 25% | 431 | 471 |
| Participation exemption | (237) | (23) |
| Current year losses for which no deferred tax asset was recognised | (194) | (448) |
| Effective taxes | - | - |
Tax losses where no deferred tax has been recognised amounted to €8,548,000 (2019: €7,788,000).
Transactions and relations with the Shareholders and affiliates are explained in notes 18 and 26 of the consolidated financial statements.
Net research and development costs invoiced by Germany and USA were €1,598,000 (2019: €1,496,000) to the Company. The Group companies charge interest on intercompany loans. No interest is charged on the intercompany current account balances. The Company also charges a management fee to its subsidiaries.
The Company provided a Guarantee of \$9,049,000 in 2020 and \$6,457,000 in 2019 to the USA subsidiary's lender, TD Bank N.A., for the credit facilities.
The Group has exposure to the following risks from its use of financial instruments:
In the notes to the consolidated financial statements information is included about the Group's exposure to each of the above risks, the Group's objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and the Group's management of capital.
These risks, objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and the management of capital apply also to the separate financial statements of the Company.
The fair values of most of the financial instruments recognised on the statement of financial position, including trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents and current liabilities, is approximately equal to their carrying amounts. The fair value of the loans due to and from group companies cannot be determined with sufficient certainty. For further information, please refer to note D - Financial fixed assets and note I - Loans from subsidiaries.
Details of the post balance sheet events are given on page 69 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
| Amersfoort, 5 May 2021 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| w.s. Gregory Garvey Chairman |
w.s. Alexandre Bouri | w.s. Dick Stalenhoef | w.s. Guy Lefebvre | |
| w.s. Christian Crepet |
w.s. David D'Addario | w.s. Maurice Bouri | w.s. Simon Bolton CEO |
In Article 15 of the Company statutory regulations the following has been presented concerning the appropriation of result:
The General Meeting of Shareholders may only decide not to distribute the amounts referred to in the preceding sentence if and to the extent that it can be demonstrated and that the Company's liquidity position does not allow this.
The Independent Auditor's report is set forth on the following page.
To: the General Meeting of Shareholders of Envipco Holding N.V.
In our opinion:
We have audited the financial statements 2020 of Envipco Holding N.V. ('the Company or Envipco') based in Amsterdam. The financial statements include the consolidated financial statements and the separate financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements comprise:
The separate financial statements comprise:
We conducted our audit in accordance with Dutch law, including the Dutch Standards on Auditing. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the 'Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements' section of our report.
We are independent of Envipco in accordance with the 'Verordening inzake de onafhankelijkheid van accountants bij assurance-opdrachten' (ViO, Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, a regulation with respect to independence) and other relevant independence regulations in the Netherlands. Furthermore, we have complied with the 'Verordening gedrags- en beroepsregels accountants' (VGBA, Dutch Code of Ethics).
We believe the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Unqualified
Based on our professional judgement we determined the materiality for the financial statements as a whole at EUR 330,000 (2019: EUR 350,000). The materiality is determined with reference to the relevant benchmark being estimated revenue based on 3 years average (1.0%; 2019: 1.0% with reference to 2019 revenue). We applied averaging in 2020 due to the expected lower revenue as an impact of Covid-19. Materiality as a percentage of actual 2020 revenue would have been 1.1%. We consider revenue as the most appropriate benchmark because the
Company is in a growth stage and the main stakeholders at this state of the life cycle are primarily focused on the growth in revenue. We have also taken into account misstatements and/or possible misstatements that in our opinion are material for the users of the financial statements for qualitative reasons.
We agreed with the Board of Directors that misstatements in excess of EUR 16,500 which are identified during the audit, would be reported to them, as well as smaller misstatements that in our view must be reported on qualitative grounds.
Envipco is at the head of a group of components. The financial information of this group is included in the financial statements of the Company.
Our group audit mainly focused on significant components that are (i) of individual financial significance to the group, or (ii) that, due to their specific nature or circumstances, are likely to include significant risks of material misstatement of the group financial statements.
We have:
In view of restrictions on the movement of people across borders, and also within significantly COVID-19 affected countries, we considered changes to the planned audit approach to evaluate the component auditors' communications and the adequacy of their work. According to our original audit plan, we intended to visit the component in USA to review selected component auditor documentation. Due to the aforementioned restrictions, this was not practicable in the current environment. As a result, we have requested the component auditor in USA to provide us with remote access to audit workpapers to perform these evaluations. In addition, due to the inability to arrange in-person meetings with such component auditors, we have increased the use of alternative methods of communication with them, including through written instructions, exchange of emails and virtual meetings. During these meetings and email conversations, the audit approach, findings and observations reported to the group audit team were discussed in more detail.
By performing the procedures mentioned above at group components, together with additional procedures at group level, we have been able to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence about the group's financial information to provide an opinion about the financial statements.
The audit coverage as stated in the section summary can be further specified as follows:
Audit of the complete reporting package
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The objectives of our audit with respect to fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations are:
With respect to fraud:
With respect to non-compliance with laws and regulations:
The primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations lies with the Board of Directors.
As part of our process of identifying fraud risks, we evaluated fraud risk factors with respect to financial reporting fraud, misappropriation of assets and bribery and corruption. We, together with our forensics specialists, evaluated the fraud risk factors to consider whether those factors indicated a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
In addition, we performed procedures to obtain an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to Envipco and we inquired the Board of Directors as to whether the entity is in compliance with such laws and regulations and inspected correspondence, if any, with relevant regulatory authorities.
The potential effect of the identified laws and regulations on the financial statements varies considerably.
Firstly, the Company is subject to laws and regulations that directly affect the financial statements, including taxation and financial reporting. We assessed the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items and therefore no additional audit response is necessary.
Secondly, the Company is subject to many other laws and regulations where the consequences of non-compliance could have an indirect material effect on amounts recognized or disclosures provided in the financial statements, or both, for instance through the imposition of fines or litigation. We identified the following areas as those most likely to have such an indirect effect, being: competition, employment, health and safety, contract legislation, and environmental regulation, as well as governmental support initiatives.
In accordance with the auditing standard we evaluated fraud and non-compliance risks that are relevant to our audit, including the relevant presumed fraud risks:
We communicated the identified risks of fraud throughout our team and remained alert to any indications of fraud and/or non-compliance throughout the audit. This included communication from the group to component audit teams of relevant risks of fraud identified at group level.
In all of our audits, we addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the Board of Directors that may represent a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
We communicated our risk assessment and audit response to the Board of Directors. Our audit procedures differ from a specific forensic fraud investigation, which investigation often has a more in-depth character. Our procedures to address fraud risk related to revenue recognition are included in the key audit matter 'Revenue recognition in cut-off period for US and Sweden'.
We performed the following audit procedures (not limited) to respond to the assessed risks:
— We evaluated the design and the implementation of internal controls that mitigate fraud risks.
Our procedures to address identified risks of fraud and related to non-compliance with laws and regulations did not result in any other key audit matter.
We do note that our audit is not primarily designed to detect fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations and that the Board of Directors is responsible for such internal control as the Board of Directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to errors or fraud, including compliance with laws and regulations.
The more distant non-compliance with indirect laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely it is that the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. In addition, as with any audit, there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls.
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements. We have communicated the key audit matters to the Board of Directors. The key audit matters are not a comprehensive reflection of all matters discussed.
These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Compared to last year the key audit matter with respect to uncertainties related to COVID-19 is not included due to increased robustness of the Company's financial position resulting from the recent share issuance disclosed as subsequent event. Furthermore, compared to last year the key audit matter with respect to the capitalized development costs is focused on valuation rather than the recognition criteria in IAS 38 considering the decrease in revenue as a consequence of COVID-19.
Revenue is recognized when the performance obligations have been fulfilled. The Company has various revenue streams with different performance obligations. These include service revenue, revenue from sale of goods and leasing revenue. Service and leasing revenue is recognized overtime whereas revenue from sale of goods is recognized at point in time. There is a presumed risk of fraud on the existence of revenue of sales of goods in the cut-off period in the US and Sweden.
Our procedures included, amongst others:
The outcome of our procedures on revenue recognition in cut-off period were satisfactory.
The Company has significant capitalized development costs related to the development of (new) products. These are subject to the impairment testing criteria in IAS 36 and further disclosed in note 13. Determining if there is a triggering event for impairment testing and the determination of the recoverable amount involves judgment at project level.
Our procedures included, amongst others:
The outcome of our procedures regarding the evaluation of management's judgements and estimates were satisfactory. We determined that the related disclosure (note 13) meets the requirements of EU-IFRS.
The Company has significant deferred tax asset positions (DTA) in the US. These are subject to the recognition criteria in IAS 12. We identified a risk of error due to the judgement and uncertainty involved in the determination of the use of the carry forward losses.
Our procedures included, amongst others:
The outcome of our procedures regarding the evaluation of management's judgements and estimates were satisfactory. We determined that the related disclosure in note 16 meets the requirements of EU-IFRS.
In addition to the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon, the Annual Report contains other information.
Based on the following procedures performed, we conclude that the other information:
We have read the other information. Based on our knowledge and understanding obtained through our audit of the financial statements or otherwise, we have considered whether the other information contains material misstatements.
By performing these procedures, we comply with the requirements of Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code and the Dutch Standard 720. The scope of the procedures performed is less than the scope of those performed in our audit of the financial statements.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the other information, including the information as required by Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.
We were engaged by the General Meeting of Shareholders as auditor of Envipco Holding N.V. on 27 June 2019, for the audit for the year ending 2019 and have operated as statutory auditor ever since that financial year ended 31 December 2019.
We have not provided prohibited non-audit services as referred to in Article 5(1) of the EU Regulation on specific requirements regarding statutory audits of public-interest entities.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with EU-IFRS and Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code. Furthermore, the Board of Directors is responsible for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
As part of the preparation of the financial statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing Envipco Holdings N.V.'s ability to continue as a going concern. Based on the financial reporting frameworks mentioned, the Board of Directors should prepare the financial statements using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate Envipco Holding N.V. or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. The Board of Directors should disclose events and circumstances that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern in the financial statements.
Our objective is to plan and perform the audit engagement in a manner that allows us to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence for our opinion.
Our audit has been performed with a high, but not absolute, level of assurance, which means we may not detect all material errors and fraud during our audit.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. The materiality affects the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and the evaluation of the effect of identified misstatements on our opinion.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is included in appendix of this auditor's report. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Amstelveen, 5 May 2021
KPMG Accountants N.V.
L.A. Ekkels RA
Appendix:
Description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have exercised professional judgement and have maintained professional scepticism throughout the audit, in accordance with Dutch Standards on Auditing, ethical requirements and independence requirements. Our audit included among others:
We are solely responsible for the opinion and therefore responsible to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the group to express an opinion on the financial statements. In this respect we are also responsible for directing, supervising and performing the group audit.
We communicate with the Board of Directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant findings in internal control that we identify during our audit. In this respect we also submit an additional report to the audit committee in accordance with Article 11 of the EU Regulation on specific requirements regarding statutory audits of public-interest entities. The information included in this additional report is consistent with our audit opinion in this auditor's report.
We provide the Board of Directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the Board of Directors, we determine the key audit matters: those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, not communicating the matter is in the public interest.
Envipco Holding NV Van Asch van Wijckstraat 4 3811 LP Amersfoort the Netherlands
www.envipco.com
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