Annual Report • Feb 26, 2021
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Green Offshore
1 Annual results 2020
PRESS RELEASE ANTWERP, FEBRUARY 26, 2021, 7.00
Regulated information within the meaning of the Royal Decree of 14 November 2007
"I am extremely proud of the resilience shown by our 22,331 colleagues throughout the AvH group amidst these uncertain and volatile times caused by the COVID crisis. Over 2020, the AvH group realises a very solid net profit of 230 million euros.
Based upon strong portfolio performances, both Delen Private Bank and Bank J.Van Breda & C° realised very strong inflows of new assets under management that have reached a record level of more than 54 billion euros at year-end 2020. On the back of a strong push towards more renewable energy sources and greening the world economy, DEME increased its order backlog to a record level of more than 4.5 billion euros.
We remain committed to invest in strengthening our portfolio, and investing in a more sustainable and digital savvy world, as illustrated by our recent investments in OMP, Verdant Bioscience, Medikabazaar and Indigo Diabetes."
(The full video message can be viewed at www.avh.be/en/investors/results-centre/year/2021.)
Jan Suykens, CEO - Chairman of the executive committee
Breakdown of the consolidated net result
| (part of the group) | ||
|---|---|---|
| (€ million) | 2020 | 2019 |
| Marine Engineering & Contracting |
46.7 | 91.9 |
| Private Banking | 141.3 | 127.3 |
| Real Estate & Senior Care |
32.7 | 50.2 |
| Energy & Resources | 6.8 | -1.5 |
| Contribution from core segments |
227.5 | 267.9 |
| Growth Capital | 12.7 | 17.6 |
| AvH & subholdings | -13.5 | -3.5 |
| Net capital gains(losses) | 3.1 | 112.9 |
| Consolidated net result | 229.8 | 394.9 |
Notwithstanding the lower net profit of 2020, the board of directors proposes to the ordinary general meeting of May 25, 2021 to increase the dividend to 2.35 euros per share. This proposal amounts to a total dividend payment of maximum 78.7 million euros.
After a first half-year in 2020 which society as a whole was confronted with the shock of the corona pandemic, economic activity began to recover somewhat in the third quarter. The fact that Ackermans & van Haaren was able to close such a turbulent year 2020 with a profit of 230 million euros illustrates the resilience and solidity of the AvH model.
The focus on a limited number of core participations that are leading players in their line of business, supplemented by a number of smaller yet promising participations will be maintained in 2021 as well. DEME's solid order backlog, a record level of assets under management in the Private Banking segment, and the good positioning of most other companies in the group allow the board of directors to look forward to 2021 with confidence. Barring unforeseen developments, the board of directors expects the group's net profit to increase in 2021.
Ackermans & van Haaren positions itself as the long-term partner of choice of family businesses and management teams to help build high-performing market leaders and contribute to a more sustainable world.
Several working groups, together with the ESG teams of the participations, focused on developing the reporting, giving and attending training sessions, and formulating KPIs and objectives for material ESG topics.
The COVID-19 crisis showed that the emphasis that AvH laid on well-being and solvency as ESG principles supported the group's resilience, and that those principles therefore were (and still are) highly relevant. More attention than usual was paid in 2020 to the financial situation of the participations and their human resources aspects. Work also continued on structuring the innovation policy and on the compliance policy as part of the focus on business ethics.
The main participations were asked to further extend and corroborate their CO2 measurements, so that eventually all participations will be able to report those figures, also as part of preparations for the upcoming EU Taxonomy regulation.
AvH formally became a member of the UN PRI initiative in 2020. The
principles of UN PRI were already implemented in the current year and will be gradually incorporated in progress reports. A more active communication policy was pursued towards rating agencies.
The focus on specific ESG needs was incorporated in AvH's investment policy which is aimed at sustainability. This is also reflected in the investments made in 2020 in Biotalys, Indigo Diabetes, HealthQuad II, Medikabazaar, MRM Health, OncoDNA and Verdant Bioscience.
AvH continued in 2020 to promote a humane society (SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities). On the initiative of the executive committee, the 'AvH Solidarity Fund' was set up to respond to urgent needs brought about by COVID-19 in the area of poverty, disadvantage, physical and mental health care and education.
The executive committee of AvH voluntarily donated part of their net salary. The staff of AvH and the other group companies had the opportunity to follow that example. AvH increased the collected funds threefold, thereby raising a sum of 755,000 euros, of which 375,000 euros has already been donated to 22 initiatives.
This will be discussed in more detail in the sustainability report that forms part of the annual report that will be available from March 31, 2021.
Energy &
| (€ million) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| DEME | 28.6 | 73.9 |
| CFE | 7.8 | 13.5 |
| Rent-A-Port | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Green Offshore | 9.3 | 4.0 |
| Total | 46.7 | 91.9 |
DEME (AvH 62.10%) realised a consolidated turnover of 2,195.8 million euros in 2020, compared to 2,622.0 million euros in 2019. A substantial part of this decrease, estimated at around 300 million euros, is attributable to the health crisis and its indirect impact on the economy (e.g. the oil and gas industry).
DEME's traditional dredging activity was worst affected by the pandemic, a.o. due to logistical complications and delays in the start-up
DEME: Order backlog
and execution of projects. The turnover decreased by 19% to 877 million euros. The group was actively engaged in 2020 on several projects, such as deepening works on the Elbe in Germany, maintenance dredging in Belgium, the Świnoujście-Szczecin project in Poland, and dredging an access channel to the port of Sabetta in the Arctic Ocean. The main projects outside Europe were in Africa, India and Papua New Guinea. The offshore works for the large-scale TTP1 project in Singapore were completed at the end of the year. Only the land reclamation earthworks still have to be finalised. The major project in the port of Rio Grande in Brazil was also delivered in 2020. The utilisation rate of the hoppers came close to the level of 2019 (38.4 weeks), while activity of the cutters was limited (11.1 weeks) in 2020. This should improve significantly in 2021 thanks, among other things, to the start of the Abu Qir project in Egypt.
The turnover of DEME Offshore decreased by 18% to 934.6 million euros. DEME Offshore achieved several milestones on various projects in 2020, such as the completion in 16 months of the construction of SeaMade, Belgium's largest offshore wind farm (487 MW). The foundations, substation platforms and 103 jackets of Moray East (Scotland, 950 MW) were installed, as were the 94 foundations and turbines of Borssele 1 & 2 (The Netherlands, 752 MW) and the 102 turbines of East Anglia ONE (UK, 714 MW). In the offshore activities, it was mainly the Moray East project that was severely affected by the non-availability of the installation vessel Orion.
Only DEME Infra, DEME's subsidiary specialising in large-scale infrastructure works, reported a turnover increase compared to previous year, namely to 208.8 million euros. The three major infrastructure projects (Terneuzen lock, Rijnlandroute and Blankenburg connection) that DEME Infra is carrying out in the Netherlands are continuing. On January 1, 2021, works started on the Fehmarnbelt, the world's longest immersed tunnel that will link up Denmark and Germany.
| DEME | ||
|---|---|---|
| (€ million) | 2020 | 2019 |
| Turnover | 2,195.8 | 2,622.0 |
| EBITDA | 369.5 | 437.0 |
| Net result | 50.4 | 125.0 |
| Equity | 1,467.5 | 1,435.5 |
| Net financial position | -489.0 | -708.5 |
DEME realised an EBITDA in 2020 of 369.5 million euros, 16.8% of the turnover and in line with 2019 (16.7%). DEME's activities were badly affected in 2020 by the health crisis. Border closures, travel restrictions, reduction and even suspension of air travel were unprecedented logistical challenges that resulted in considerable extra costs. Additionally, local measures such as lockdowns, quarantines and social distancing measures led to diminished productivity and delays in execution. The health crisis also delayed the award and start of several projects. The total impact of the pandemic, the decrease in oil and gas prices, and the accident with the 'Orion' is estimated at 100 million euros (EBIT) in 2020. This is only partly compensated by the capital gain on the disposal of the 12.5% stake in Merkur Offshore in May 2020 (63.9 million euros).
The net result over the full year amounted to 50.4 million euros, compared to 125.0 million euros in 2019.
Nevertheless, DEME won major contracts in the course of 2020 in its various activities:
Hence, DEME's order backlog increased in 2020 by 20% to 4,500 million euros, compared to 3,750 million euros at the end of 2019. Pending financial close, the following contracts are not yet included in this order backlog: Arcadis Ost offshore wind farm and Courseulles-sur-Mer, nor are the Hai Long and Zhong Neng offshore wind farm projects in Taiwan (total contract worth more than one billion euros; status preferred bidder) and the projects Right Bank of the Oosterweel link and Hinckley Point in the UK, which were awarded at the beginning of 2021.
DEME invested 201.6 million euros (excl. IFRS 16) in 2020 in the renewal and expansion of its fleet. The decrease relative to 2019 is due to the delays at the shipyards in the delivery of the 'Spartacus' and the 'Orion', and to the limitation of other capex. The 'Spartacus' is expected to be delivered by IHC in H1 2021, and the 'Orion' around the end of 2021 or beginning of 2022. The trailing suction hopper dredgers 'Thames River' (2,500 m³) and 'Meuse River' (8,300 m³) joined the fleet. DEME also launched its first Service Operation Vessel, the 'Groene Wind'. This SWATH vessel (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) will be deployed for the maintenance of wind farms such as Rentel and SeaMade. Finally, in 2020 CDWE, the Taiwanese joint venture between DEME (50%) and partner CSBC, ordered the groundbreaking offshore wind installation vessel 'Green Jade' in Taiwan. The first floating heavy-duty crane and installation vessel with DP3 capacity in Taiwan will be equipped with a high-tech crane with a lifting capacity of 4,000 tonnes. Starting in 2023, the vessel will be deployed in the thriving local offshore wind market. DEME invested itself approximately 30 million euros in CDWE in 2020.
In 2020, DEME Concessions disposed of its 12.5% stake in the Merkur offshore wind farm, one of the largest operational wind farms (396 MW) in Germany. This transaction earned DEME 89.8 million euros in cash and a capital gain of 63.9 million euros.
In the fourth quarter, DEME Offshore acquired the Dutch company SPT Offshore, a leading offshore contractor for suction pile anchors and foundations. DEME Offshore thus acquires an additional, fast and environmentally friendly technology for the offshore renewable energy market that can be deployed for the installation of fixed foundations and for anchoring floating structures.
The net financial debt amounted to 489.0 million euros at year-end 2020, which is a decrease with 219.5 million euros compared to 2019. This is the result of the realised operational cash flow, the markedly lower investments and the considerable improvement in working capital requirement. As at December 31, 2020, DEME had 621.9 million euros in cash and cash equivalents and 141 million euros in unused, confirmed credit lines.
After having concluded an exclusive partnership for the construction of a green hydrogen plant of around 50 MW in the Ostend port area, DEME Concessions announced in December 2020 the launch of the HYPORT Duqm Green Hydrogen project. The purpose of this project, developed in partnership with the Oman authorities, is the large-scale production of green hydrogen (whereby no CO2 is emitted when renewable energy is used in the production process through electrolysis) for use in the port of Duqm and for international customers in Europe. The planned capacity for the first phase of the project is estimated at between 250 and 500 MW.
Even though some negative impact of the corona pandemic is still expected in the first months of 2021, DEME, supported by its record order book and thanks to the start of some large projects, should be able to realise a higher turnover and net profit in 2021.
CFE (AvH 62.10%) proved its great resilience in the unprecedented conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Thanks to the growth of activity reported by BPI (Real Estate Development) and Rail Infra (MOBIX), CFE's turnover even increased in 2020 to 1,026.2 million euros (2019: 1,002.8 million euros).
CFE Contracting reported a 9% decrease in turnover to 911.9 million euros (2019: 998.7 million euros). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the turnover is estimated at approximately 90 million euros, of which 70 million euros in the first half of the year, and at just under 20 million euros on the operating result (EBIT). The Construction division in Belgium was worst affected by the shutdown of building sites during the first lockdown (from mid-March to beginning of May). The second lockdown in effect in Belgium since the end of October had a much more limited impact as activity on the building sites was able to continue. Business for the Rail Infra division (MOBIX) increased by more than 30% in 2020 thanks to the execution of several major rail projects and the Luwa contract for the replacement of the public lighting on the motorways in Wallonia. The net result of CFE Contracting amounted to 5.5 million euros, compared to 9.5 million euros in 2019.
The order book of CFE Contracting closed at a record level of 1,493 million euros, which is an 8% increase compared to year-end 2019. The main contract is the iconic ZIN complex in Brussels. In this highly innovative project, worth more than 200 million euros, emphasis is on the circular approach to construction. The works started in the fourth quarter and are due for completion in 2024.
The activities of the Real Estate Development division (BPI) experienced a substantial growth, more particularly in Poland, where four residential property projects were delivered in 2020. The real estate portfolio at year-end 2020 amounted to 192 million, a 34% increase compared
| Turnover | Net result(1) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (€ million) | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Construction | 634.8 | 733.5 | ||
| Multi technics |
164.9 | 179.6 | ||
| Rail Infra | 112.2 | 85.6 | ||
| Contracting | 911.9 | 998.7 | 5.5 | 9.5 |
| Real Estate Development |
131.1 | 59.1 | 13.2 | 11.6 |
| Holding, non-transfer red items and eliminations |
-16.8 | -55.0 | -1.0 | -9.1 |
| Total | 1,026.2 | 1,002.8 | 17.7 | 12.0 |
to 2019. BPI renewed and expanded its project portfolio in the three countries where it operates. BPI is currently developing 545,000 m² (group share) on some forty projects, of which 69,000 m² are under construction. The main new projects in Belgium are Brouck'R, Serenity Valley, Pure and Seco, in Luxembourg Le Domaine des Vignes, the real estate portfolio that was acquired from Soludec, Gravity and Wooden and in Poland two projects in Poznan. BPI's net result increased by 14% to 13.2 million euros (2019: 11.6 million euros), primarily thanks to the delivery of the above-mentioned Polish projects, the sale of three office buildings in Luxembourg, and the margins recognised on projects in progress according to percentage of completion.
CFE's non-transferred activity was essentially confined to the construction of the Brussels-South wastewater treatment plant.
CFE Contracting expects an increase in revenue and net result in 2021. In the absence of project deliveries in Poland in 2021, which lead to the recognition of the corresponding results, and because of delays in the granting of building permits in Brussels, BPI's net result is expected to decrease in 2021 but should nevertheless remain high.
Rent-A-Port (AvH 81.05%) was able to largely meet its growth expectations in 2020 despite the additional challenges presented by COVID-19 with regard to commercialisation. Development of the DEEP C Industrial Zones in Haiphong (Vietnam) was accelerated with the support of the shareholders and local partners. Sales increased substantially from 33 hectares (2019) to 89 hectares, and the order book for 2021 became well filled. Additionally, the strategic partnerships for the development of the two concessions in the province of Quang Ninh were finalised.
The net result (1.2 million euros) was negatively impacted by non-recurring items such as an unrealised exchange loss.
In November 2020, Rent-A-Port Green Energy (Rent-A-Port 66.7%) announced the start of the construction of a first battery energy storage system (10 MW/20 MWh) in Bastogne, which has to be ready by mid-2021. For this project, Rent-A-Port Green Energy and its partners are developing a battery storage system in order to meet the demand for flexible solutions in the supply of energy on the market.
Green Offshore (AvH 81.05%) invests in the Belgian offshore wind farms Rentel (12.5%) and SeaMade (8.75%), as well as a participating interest in the umbrella company Otary (12.5%).
The Rentel wind farm (309 MW) generated more than 1.1 TWh green power in 2020.
Construction work on the SeaMade offshore wind farm was completed in 2020: the installation of two offshore transformer platforms connected to the Elia Modular Offshore Grid by 2,220kV export cables, the laying of 70 km of 33kV infield cables between the turbines, and the installation of all the wind turbines. With a total capacity of 487 MW, SeaMade is the largest offshore wind farm in Belgium. SeaMade generated in 2020 already more than 0.5 TWh green power.
| 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| -0.2 | -0.2 |
| 103.5 | 93.4 |
| 38.0 | 34.1 |
| 141.3 | 127.3 |
Thanks to the long-term relationship of trust with their clients, the assets entrusted by these clients to Delen Private Bank and to Bank J.Van Breda & Cº increased to a new record level of 54.1 billion euros at December 31, 2020 compared with 51.9 billion euros at December 31, 2019 (+4%).
At Delen Private Bank (AvH 78.75%), the assets under management grew, even in volatile markets affected by the corona crisis, to a record level of 45,116 million euros at year-end 2020 (2019: 43,566 million euros).
This increase is explained by the solid gross inflow of assets (3,283 million euros) and by the value increase of the underlying assets. The inflow of assets from both existing and new clients at Delen Private Bank (including Oyens & Van Eeghen) consisted almost exclusively of
| 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| 45,116 | 43,566 |
| 33,771 | 32,118 |
| 859 | 629 |
| 11,345 | 11,448 |
| 11,948 | 10,651 |
| 5,907 | 5,416 |
| -8,873 | -7,761 |
| 54,098 | 51,872 |
(1) Already included in AuM Delen Private Bank
discretionary asset management. Delen Private Bank continues to gain market share in the niche market of private banking in Belgium. Delen Private Bank opened a new branch in Antwerp-North (Brasschaat) and in Waregem in 2020. The solid increase of the assets under management is also attributable to the steadfastness with which Cadelam, the fund manager of the group, guided the clients through the storm and realised excellent returns on their funds, despite the anxiety that the corona crisis created in many investors. The UK stock markets fared much worse on account of the uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
Delen Private Bank: Consolidated assets under management
| (€ million) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenues | 412.4 | 388.6 |
| Net result | 131.4 | 118.6 |
| Equity | 940.3 | 809.6 |
| Assets under management | 45,116 | 43,566 |
| CET1 ratio (%) | 40.5 | 36.7 |
| Cost-income ratio (%) | 53.6 | 55.3 |
The increase of assets realised at JM Finn thanks to the good portfolio returns was largely offset by the depreciation of the pound sterling against the euro.
The assets under management at Delen Private Bank were higher in 2020 than in 2019. Moreover, the account managers were able to let the clients channel their cash into investments with greater return potential. Consequently, the consolidated gross revenues increased with more than 6% to 412.4 million euros (2019: 388.6 million euros). A tight rein was kept on costs in 2020 as well. While marketing expenditure was reduced by the corona crisis, IT investments increased. The cost-income ratio decreased to 53.6% (41.8% at Delen Private Bank, 86% at JM Finn), which is a good figure compared to the market.
The net profit of the group increased in 2020 to 131.4 million euros (2019: 118.6 million euros). JM Finn's contribution to this net result was 7.8 million euros (2019: 7.8 million euros).
The consolidated equity of Delen Group amounted to 940.3 million euros as at December 31, 2020, compared to 809.6 million euros as at December 31, 2019. The common equity tier1 ratio (CET1) of 40.5% is well above the industry average.
Bank J.Van Breda & C° (AvH 78.75%) also closed 2020 with a record result, despite the corona crisis. The consolidated net profit increased by 11% to 48.3 million euros (43.4 million euros in 2019). This was driven by a strong commercial performance, both in banking services for entrepreneurs and liberal professionals and at Van Breda Car Finance.
Assets invested by clients increased by 1.8 billion euros to 17.9 billion euros (2019: 16.1 billion euros), confirming the confidence that the clients have in the bank, even during the corona crisis. This amount consists of 11.9 billion euros (+12%) off-balance sheet products and 5.9 billion euros (+9%) client deposits. The total loan portfolio increased in a controlled manner to 5.4 billion euros (+3%). Impairment losses on loans amounted to just 0.02% of the average loan portfolio,
or 1.0 million euros. Bank J.Van Breda & C°: Invested by clients
| (€ million) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank product | 162.7 | 149.6 |
| Net result | 48.3 | 43.4 |
| Equity | 620.2 | 573.3 |
| Off-balance sheet products | 11,948 | 10,651 |
| Client deposits | 5,907 | 5,416 |
| Loan portfolio | 5,415 | 5,233 |
| CET1 ratio (%) | 14.7 | 13.1 |
| Cost-income ratio (%) | 56.3 | 61.3 |
The consolidated bank product increased by 9% to 163 million euros, and is almost entirely commercially driven. The interest result increased by 4%, partly thanks to these increased volumes and the participation in the TLTRO III, an ECB instrument that encourages banks to provide loans to business and consumers. Thanks to the increase in off-balance sheet investments of clients, the fee income increased by 12%. Although so far no major losses as a result of the corona crisis have been reported on specific loans, an additional provision of 4.5 million euros was earmarked for expected credit losses (ECL) .
The costs remained stable at 91.5 million euros. The higher bank levies (+11%) and forward-looking investments (such as in commercial strength, branches, IT) were offset primarily by corona-related savings. The increased bank product at constant costs resulted in an improvement of the cost-income ratio from 61% to 56%. This makes Bank J.Van Breda & C° one of the better performing Belgian banks.
The shareholders' equity (group share) increased from 573 million euros to 620 million euros. The common equity tier1 ratio (CET1) was 14.7% and the solvency expressed as equity to assets (leverage ratio) 8.2%, a multiple of the required 3% that will become binding from June 2021.
| (€ million) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Leasinvest | 3.3 | 15.7 |
| Extensa Group | 25.9 | 29.5 |
| Anima | 3.4 | 5.0 |
| Total | 32.7 | 50.2 |
Leasinvest (AvH 30.0%) recorded a net profit of 7.7 million euros in 2020, compared to 49.9 million euros in 2019. The strong decrease is primarily due to the impairment loss (-33.5 million euros) on the participation (10.7%) in Retail Estates, which in accordance with the IFRS standards was reported at the stock market price on balance sheet date.
The fair value of the real estate portfolio remained stable at 1.1 billion euros. Including the participation in Retail Estates, the fair value reached 1.2 billion euros at the end of 2020. No acquisitions were made during 2020; instead, certain non-strategic assets (State Archives in Bruges, Esch 25, a unit in Brixton Business Park) were divested, resulting in a capital gain of 2.2 million euros. Investment also continued in the development of strategic assets within the existing portfolio. In Luxembourg, those assets include the Knauf shopping centres in Pommerloch and Schmiede, Moonar (the former EBBC Business Park) and High5! (the former Mercator building), and in Belgium the Monteco project, the first high-rise timber-framed building in the heart of the European district in Brussels, and the Hangar 26/27 project in Antwerp.
The rental income decreased to 61.6 million euros in 2020, compared to 65.3 million euros in 2019. The various lockdowns, with associated mandatory store closures in the three countries in which Leasinvest operates, have led several tenants from the retail segment to ask for payment deferral and/or temporary rent reductions. This resulted in a turnover decrease of 4.2 million euros, of which 2.5 million euros has already been definitively granted and the balance was recognised as a provision on turnover, as negotiations with various tenants are still ongoing. The occupancy rate increased to 91.62% (2019: 90.46%) following the conclusion of new leases and lease renewals. The rental yield was 5.63% (2019: 5.84%).
At year-end 2020, the shareholders' equity (group share) amounted to 487.2 million euros (2019: 492.6 million euros). The debt ratio remained relatively high at 55.6% (664 million euros). On the basis of these results, the gross dividend is kept stable at 5.25 euros, although it is not very likely that the dividend for the financial year 2021 can be maintained at this level.
| Leasinvest: Real estate portfolio | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | |
| Real estate portfolio fair value (€ mio) |
1,141.2 | 1,110.2 |
| Rental yield (%) | 5.63 | 5.84 |
| Occupancy rate (%) | 91.62 | 90.46 |
Anima
Extensa (AvH 100%) reported a net profit of 25.9 million euros over the 2020 financial year (2019: 29.5 million euros). This decrease is largely due to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on Extensa's operating and development activities.
On the Tour & Taxis site (Brussels), several tenants moved into the Gare Maritime in 2020. At year-end 2020, a long-term agreement was concluded with Bruxelles Formation (Brussels Region) for offices and classrooms totalling 7,900 m². The opening of the mixed-use property (catering, theme stores, culture and leisure) was delayed by the lockdown measures and is now planned for the third quarter of 2021. The cancellation of trade fairs, events and conferences, however, resulted in a loss of income compared to previous years.
In 2020, all the apartments of the Riva project (139 units) were delivered, the underground car park (908 parking places) was brought into use, and Anima started construction work on a residential care centre (197 beds). The first phase (319 apartments) of Park Lane is under construction, of which more than 200 were already sold off-plan by year-end 2020.
On the Cloche d'Or site (Luxembourg), the last apartments of îlot A were delivered during 2020, which fully completes this project. The 151 apartments of the new residential complex îlot D-Sud were almost entirely sold off-plan. The special office building Bijou (6,021 m²), which was developed at Extensa's own risk, could be fully let and then sold to an institutional investor. Four more office buildings totalling approximately 24,000 m² are under construction. An office building of 4,259 m² has been pre-let to IWG - Spaces. The project company has already been sold off-plan to international investors. The new head office of Banca Intesa Sanpaolo (10,830 m²) will be delivered in 2021. The two other office buildings will be delivered after 2021.
In 2020, living and working at the residential care centres of Anima has been complicated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AvH would like to pay a sincere tribute to all employees of Anima's residential care centres. They have given their utmost to support, help and care for their residents, often in exceptionally difficult conditions. Unfortunately, they have not been able to shield every residential care centre from the effects of the COVID-19 virus. Our thoughts therefore go to all employees, residents and their families who were confronted with the crisis.
The results of Anima (formerly Anima Care, AvH 92.5%) were heavily impacted in 2020 by the corona crisis. The turnover increase to 95.8 million euros (2019: 89.3 million euros) is primarily due to the acquisitions of residential care centres in 2019, capacity extensions, and to the acquisition of the residential care centre Les Trois Arbres in Mellet (Hainaut), on July 1, 2020. The whole sector was affected in 2020 by the admission stop in the first corona wave, the fear of being infected with the virus in residential care centres, and the high number of deaths among the over-75s in general. This led to an occupancy rate below budget at Anima as well, especially at the four new care centres, which opened in the last quarter of 2019 and the beginning of 2020.
The loss of income due to the lower occupancy and the extra costs incurred to control the virus (staff, extra protective equipment) were partly offset by specific subsidies. The EBITDA amounted to 20.7 million euros (2019: 19.5 million euros). The profit for the year decreased from 5.4 million euros in 2019 to 3.7 million euros in 2020.
In 2020, Anima forged ahead with the development of the group, even during the corona crisis.
Anima is also making preparations for a new-build project in Oudenaarde (64 nursing home beds and 20 service flats), a new care centre in Putte (98 nursing home beds and 15 service flats) and an extension of the residential care centre Atrium in Kraainem (from 44 to 67 nursing home beds).
As of December 31, 2020, Anima had 2,539 beds in operation, of which 2,150 nursing home beds, 130 convalescence beds and 259 service flats, spread over 23 care centres (9 in Flanders, 7 in Brussels, 7 in Wallonia).
| (€ million) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| SIPEF | 4.3 | -2.3 |
| Verdant Bioscience | -0.6 | - |
| Sagar Cements | 3.1 | 0.8 |
| Total | 6.8 | -1.5 |
SIPEF (AvH 34.68%) realised an increase of its total production of RSPO compliant, certified 'segregated' sustainable palm oil by 5.4% to 329,284 tonnes, compared to 312,514 tonnes in 2019. All the group's production units remained operational, without loss of volume or yield, despite COVID-19. Palm oil production in Indonesia was almost stable (+0.7%). In North Sumatra, volume recovery from last year's drought remained limited, while in the expansion regions in South Sumatra, production growth continued vigorously. The plantations affected by last year's volcanic eruptions in Hargy Oil Palms in Papua New Guinea recovered, so that total palm oil production increased by 14.9%.
In 2020, the average world market price for crude palm oil (CPO) was 715 USD per tonne of CIF Rotterdam, which is 26% higher than in 2019. The turnover for palm oil increased by 12.6% due to a combination of higher production volumes and a higher world market price for CPO. By contrast, the turnover for rubber decreased sharply by 14.2% in 2020, while the turnover for tea increased by 15.5%, and the turnover for bananas remained almost unchanged. Consequently, the total turnover increased to 274.0 million USD (+10.4% compared to 2019).
The fixed export levy which Indonesia had reintroduced since January 2020 had a total impact of approximately 74 USD per tonne over the full year 2020. Thanks to the strong recovery of palm oil prices during the second half of the year, the net result increased to 14.1 million USD, compared to a loss of 8.0 million USD in 2019.
Due to the travel restrictions related to COVID-19, a number of planned industrial investment projects were delayed, such as the necessary expansion of the processing capacity of the Dendymarker palm oil mill and the start-up of a biocoal plant for high calorific value pellets manufactured from palm fibre. However, the investment programs related to the expansion in South Sumatra in Indonesia continued steadily in 2020. The cultivated hectares in Musi Rawas increased by 1,811 hectares to a total area of 14,014 hectares. 5,207 hectares were also replanted in the nearby Dendymarker plantation.
The excessive government levies on Indonesian palm oil supplies that were suddenly introduced at the end of 2020 are limiting the group's profit potential on its Indonesian production. Thanks to the strong market and good production expectations, SIPEF expects better results in 2021.
| SIPEF | ||
|---|---|---|
| (USD million) | 2020 | 2019 |
| Turnover | 274.0 | 248.3 |
| EBIT | 30.8 | 4.9 |
| Net result | 14.1 | -8.0 |
| Equity | 638.7 | 628.7 |
| Net cash position | -151.2 | -164.6 |
SIPEF - Immature palms Sagar Cements
At the end of May 2020, AvH and SIPEF signed an agreement with Sime Darby Plantation Berhad (Malaysia) to acquire the latter's interest in Verdant Bioscience Pte Ltd (VBS), which is based in Singapore. AvH acquired a 42% stake in VBS, representing an investment of 7 million USD.
For AvH, this acquisition is a strategic investment in line with its 34.68% interest in SIPEF. SIPEF holds a 38% interest in VBS. VBS gives SIPEF direct access to top-quality palm oil seeds that have as their main characteristic a higher yield per hectare. Verdant Bioscience is on track with its ambition to commercialise the first fully tested F1 hybrid palm oil seeds in 2028.
Higher yields from Verdant seed will mark a very significant step forward for the environment and will help to meet the market demand for vegetable oil, while at the same time removing the pressure from the destruction of forests and biodiversity.
Despite the pandemic, which also struck in India, Sagar Cements (AvH 21.85%) reported a very strong result in 2020. The turnover increased only slightly by 2%, from 12.4 billion INR in 2019 to 12.6 billion INR (141 million euros) in 2020. The EBITDA increased during the same period by 70% (in INR), from 2.1 billion INR to 3.5 billion INR (39 million euros). This improved profitability was due to a favourable price environment, combined with efforts in terms of cost rationalisation, such as an improvement of energy efficiency, increasing consumption of alternate fuels and limitation of average transport distances. The net result amounted to 1.4 billion INR or 15.4 million euros.
To support further growth, Sagar continued its expansion projects in Madhya Pradesh (cement factory with a production capacity of 1 million tonnes) and Orissa (grinding station with a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes). The two plants are expected to become operational in the second half of 2021. This is in line with Sagar Cements' strategy of increasing its capacity to 10 million tonnes by 2025 to further expand its market reach into regions with a strong potential for growth.
This expansion was financed by a mix of debts and convertible warrants for an amount of 2.26 billion INR (28 million euros). In July 2020, the final tranche of these warrants was exercised. AvH participated on a 50/50 basis, together with the Reddy family, thereby increasing its interest to 21.85%.
| (€ million) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of participations |
12.7 | 17.6 |
| AvH & subholdings | -13.5 | -3.5 |
| Capital gains(losses) | 3.1 | 112.9 |
| AvH & Growth Capital | 2.3 | 127.0 |
Agidens (AvH 86.2%, incl. indirect participation through AXE Investments) reported a strong order intake in 2020 (92 million euros), in line with the record year 2019. This was the result of a focused strategy in which Agidens invested heavily in profitable growth through innovative solutions and the expansion to new markets, in combination with the expertise and flexibility of its workforce. Agidens closed 2020 with a net profit of 1.3 million euros (2019: 1.3 million euros).
At AXE Investments (AvH 48.3%), focus was on user adoption, more than ever a differentiator for Xylos. It was able to support its customers in the area of IT with the necessary fast transition to digital workplaces and at the same time offer the accompanying tools and training. The net result of AXE Investments (Xylos and rental income from the Ahlers building) amounted to -0.4 million euros (2019: -0.1 million euros).
Biolectric Group (AvH 60%) closed the challenging year 2020 with 89 new orders for biogas installations, which is an increase by more than 50% for the second year in a row. Biolectric realised a turnover of 8.6 million euros in 2020. Due to investments in installations in ownership, development of the operational organisation and start-up of its international sales team, a limited loss of 0.1 million euros was reported in 2020, as in 2019.
Euro Media Group (EMG, AvH 22.5%) a leading player on the market of audiovisual technical facilities in Europe, was badly affected by the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis in 2020. Not only major sporting events, such as the European Football Championship and the Olympic Games were cancelled or postponed, but virtually all big regular sports competitions and other live events were interrupted as well. To make up for this sudden loss of turnover, a financing package of 40 million euros was deployed with the support of the French government, EMG's banking pool, and also the shareholders of EMG. AvH Growth Capital has a participation of 22.5%, and contributed 4.1 million euros to this package. However, EMG showed its resilience by positioning itself in the virtual events market and continuing its buy & build strategy with the acquisition of Infront Studios in Italy. EMG's activities gradually picked up again in the second half of the year. On a turnover of 240.9 million euros, EMG booked a net loss of 44.7 million euros (2019: -9.6 million euros), of which 7.1 million euros is due to goodwill impairments and 10.0 million euros to interest charges on convertible bonds that will be converted into capital in Q1 2021.
Manuchar (AvH 30.0%) reported excellent results despite the shutdown of production plants of suppliers, the disruption of loading and unloading operations in the ports and of the domestic logistics, which heavily impacted the supply chain. Manuchar realised a profit in 2020 in all the emerging markets where the company has its own local distribution activity. The profitability of non-chemical international trade also increased thanks to increasing sales of steel products, cement and plastics. Although the turnover decreased by 1.3% due to lower commodity prices, Manuchar improved its margins and kept a tight rein on costs. The net result amounted to 23.6 million USD (2019: 28.5 million USD).
Mediahuis (AvH 13.5%) realised very solid results in the readership market, with a particularly strong increase in digital subscriptions, although it was also confronted with a negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on advertising income. 2020 was also a year of further geographical expansion with the acquisition of Saint-Paul Luxembourg, Luxembourg's largest media group, and of the NDC media group in the Northern Netherlands. Additionally, Mediahuis diversified through the Dutch scale-up Lepaya to education technology, and created a national advertising agency in Belgium in association with local media and telecom partners. Mediahuis recorded its strongest result ever in 2020, with the group realising a turnover of 990.5 million euros and a net result of 58.6 million euros (2019: 14.7 million euros).
In November 2020, AvH acquired a 20% interest in OM Partners (OMP). As a result, AvH becomes a strategic investor in one of the leading solution providers in the field of supply chain planning. With the long-term support of AvH and under the leadership of CEO Anita Van Looveren, OMP will continue to invest heavily in its cloud-based software and in international growth, in the context of a volatile and digital world which is facing changes in the supply chain as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. OMP realised a net profit of 14.2 million euros in 2019.
Telemond Group (AvH 50.0%) was confronted for several months with a strong decrease of sales in all its segments as a result of the temporary standstill of the automotive industry, the decrease of activity in the construction market and the disruption of the supply chains. A reduction of the cost structure and process improvement made up for the diminished demand. As a result, a profit of 6.1 million euros could still be realised despite the decrease of the consolidated turnover to 84.1 million euros.
Mediahuis OMP
Turbo's Hoet Groep (THG, AvH 50.0%), a leading European truck dealer and leasing company, was confronted in 2020 with a 28% decrease of the European truck market, and even reported a turnover decrease of 26% (to 447.9 million euros). A very strict cost control policy, introduced with immediate effect at the time of the first lockdowns, and made possible in part by specific government support measures, meant that the EBITDA decrease could be limited to 10%. However, exchange losses of 2.8 million euros had an additional negative impact on the net result, which closed at 7.2 million euros (2019: 10.0 million euros).
Biotalys (AvH 13,3%) raised an additional 10 million euros in March 2020, bringing the total amount of capital raised in the 'Series C' financing round to 45 million euros. The financing round was supported by the current shareholders, including AvH and the American investor Novalis LifeSciences. The Flemish Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO) awarded two research grants in 2020 totalling 2.7 million euros. In December 2020, Biotalys submitted its first protein-based bio-bactericide, Evoca™, for approval to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US.
At the beginning of July, HealthQuad (India) successfully completed the first closing of its second fund with more than 68 million USD in committed capital. AvH has assumed the role of anchor investor in HealthQuad II and is investing 15 million USD over a period of four years. Besides AvH, which was also the anchor investor in Health-Quad's first fund, the second fund will be supported by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA), the Indian-based SIDBI, Swedfund and Merck & Co. Inc.
At the end of July, AvH announced that it will invest 6 million euros, phased according to milestones to be achieved, in Indigo Diabetes, as part of a 'Series B' capital round of 38 million euros. As a result, AvH acquires a participation of 9.1% (fully diluted). Indigo Diabetes is a young high-tech company that develops medical applications based on nanophotonics. The new investment round will enable Indigo Diabetes to further develop its invisible multi-biomarker sensor for people with diabetes and to prepare and start up the clinical trial phase with a view to securing approval for the European and US market.
Medikabazaar (AvH 10.0%), a market leader in the supply of medical equipment and consumables in India, made significant progress in 2020 with the development of VIZI, the first predictive tool for inventory management that helps to reduce procurement costs. Other major innovations were the launch of VPO (Value Procurement Organisation, an exclusive procurement arrangement for hospitals), Medikabazaar Freedom (flexible financing options), and an online portal for dental products. Medikabazaar continued its strong and consistent growth trajectory with an increase of its gross revenues from 43 million USD in 2019 to 114 million USD in 2020.
In February 2020, AvH participated in a capital increase of MRM Health. With its contribution of 4 million euros, AvH acquired a 17.2% stake. MRM Health develops innovative human microbiome-based medicines. The first product is designed to treat inflammatory bowel disease (colitis ulcerosa and Crohn's disease) and will enter the clinical phase in the course of 2021. The treatment of spondyloarthritis (rheumatic diseases), metabolic diseases, Parkinson's disease and the development of certain probiotics are also being investigated.
OncoDNA (AvH 10.1%) proved the resilience of its business model and once again realised a solid growth in a challenging year. The acquisition of 65.15% of the share capital of the French company IntegraGen created a European leader in the field of genomics that provides access to advanced sequencing services. Additionally, the agreement announced in January 2021 with HalioDX in Richmond, Virginia (US), will give OncoDNA direct access to a US CLIA certified laboratory.
At the beginning of 2020, AvH sold its 50% stake in the Indian company Oriental Quarries & Mines to the co-shareholder, yielding a capital gain of just under 3 million euros.
AvH's investment portfolio, which partly consists of funds managed by Delen Private Bank, is measured at market value on the closing date. Over the full year 2020, the market value adjustment of the investment portfolio and of the other financial assets resulted in a limited impairment of 1.7 million euros.
The auditor has confirmed that his review of the consolidated annual accounts has been substantially completed and that no meaningful corrections have come to its attention that would require an adjustment to the financial information included in this press release.
Antwerp, February 25, 2021
EY Bedrijfsrevisoren BV, statutory auditor represented by Patrick Rottiers(1) & Wim Van Gasse(1) Partners
(1) Acting on behalf of a BV
Ackermans & van Haaren positions itself as the long-term partner of choice of family businesses and management teams to help build high-performing market leaders and contribute to a more sustainable world.
Ackermans & van Haaren is a diversified group operating in 4 core sectors: Marine Engineering & Contracting (DEME, one of the largest dredging companies in the world - CFE, a construction group with headquarters in Belgium), Private Banking (Delen Private Bank, one of the largest independent private asset managers in Belgium, and asset manager JM Finn in the UK - Bank J. Van Breda & C°, niche bank for entrepreneurs and the liberal professions in Belgium), Real Estate & Senior Care (Leasinvest, a listed real estate company - Extensa, a major land and real estate developer with a focus on Belgium and Luxembourg) and Energy & Resources (SIPEF, an agroindustrial group in tropical agriculture).
At an economic level, the AvH group represented in 2020 a turnover of 5.0 billion euros and employed 22,331 people through its share in the participations. AvH is listed on Euronext Brussels and is included in the BEL20 index and the European DJ Stoxx 600 index.
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| May 20, 2021 | Interim statement Q1 2021 |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2021 | Ordinary general meeting |
| Augustus 31, 2021 | Half year results 2021 |
| November 23, 2021 | Interim statement Q3 2021 |
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| 1. | Consolidated income statement 19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. | Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 20 | ||
| 3. | Consolidated balance sheet 21 | ||
| 3.1. | Consolidated balance sheet – Assets 21 | ||
| 3.2. | Consolidated balance sheet – Equity and liabilities 22 | ||
| 4. | Consolidated cash flow statement (indirect method) 23 | ||
| 5. | Statement of changes in consolidated equity 24 | ||
| 6. | Segment information 25 | ||
| 6.1. | Segment information – Consolidated income statement 2020 26 | ||
| 6.2. | Segment information – Consolidated income statement 2019 29 | ||
| 6.3. | Segment information – Consolidated balance sheet 2020 – Assets 30 | ||
| 6.4. | Segment information – Consolidated balance sheet 2020 – Equity and liabilities 31 | ||
| 6.5. | Segment information – Consolidated balance sheet 2019 – Assets 33 | ||
| 6.6. | Segment information – Consolidated balance sheet 2019 – Equity and liabilities 34 | ||
| 6.7. | Segment information – Consolidated cash flow statement 2020 35 | ||
| 6.8. | Segment information – Consolidated cash flow statement 2019 38 | ||
| 7. | Notes to the financial statements 39 | ||
| 7.1. | Basis for the presentation of the condensed financial statements 39 | ||
| 7.2. | Impact of COVID-19 39 | ||
| 7.3. | Business combinations 41 | ||
| 7.4. | Seasonality or cyclicality of operations 41 | ||
| 7.5. | Earnings per share 41 | ||
| 7.6. | Treasury shares 42 | ||
| 7.7. | Impairments 42 | ||
| 7.8. | Contingent liabilities or contingent assets 42 | ||
| 8. | Main risks and uncertainties 42 | ||
| 9. | Overview of the major related party transactions 43 | ||
| 10. | Events after balance sheet date 43 | ||
| 11. | Revised presentation of the balance sheet and the income statement 44 | ||
| (€ 1,000) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,910,250 | 4,270,398 |
| Rendering of services | 95,880 | 89,270 |
| Real estate revenue | 226,468 | 218,778 |
| Interest income - banking activities | 102,803 | 101,513 |
| Fees and commissions - banking activities | 77,857 | 69,723 |
| Revenue from construction contracts | 3,264,108 | 3,695,290 |
| Other operating revenue | 143,134 | 95,824 |
| Operating expenses (-) | -3,773,047 | -3,974,839 |
| Raw materials, consumables, services and subcontracted work (-) | -2,532,009 | -2,764,828 |
| Interest expenses Bank J.Van Breda & C° (-) | -22,710 | -24,597 |
| Employee expenses (-) | -816,589 | -809,938 |
| Depreciation (-) | -350,772 | -342,950 |
| Impairment losses (-) | -9,592 | -27,225 |
| Other operating expenses (-) | -39,797 | -39,818 |
| Provisions | -1,579 | 34,516 |
| Profit (loss) on assets/liabilities designated at fair value through profit and loss | -3,805 | 23,531 |
| Financial assets - Fair value through P/L (FVPL) | -35,201 | 18,182 |
| Investment property | 31,396 | 5,348 |
| Profit (loss) on disposal of assets | 90,666 | 121,899 |
| Realised gain (loss) on intangible and tangible assets | 12,172 | 6,379 |
| Realised gain (loss) on investment property | 2,211 | -308 |
| Realised gain (loss) on financial fixed assets | 75,837 | 113,216 |
| Realised gain (loss) on other assets | 446 | 2,613 |
| Profit (loss) from operating activities | 224,063 | 440,989 |
| Financial result | -73,718 | -19,386 |
| Interest income | 13,737 | 20,708 |
| Interest expenses (-) | -39,576 | -35,333 |
| (Un)realised foreign currency results | -16,698 | 2,969 |
| Other financial income (expenses) | -31,182 | -7,730 |
| Derivative financial instruments designated at fair value through profit and loss | -5,242 | -5,370 |
| Share of profit (loss) from equity accounted investments | 179,253 | 154,952 |
| Other non-operating income | 0 | 4,442 |
| Other non-operating expenses (-) | 0 | 0 |
| Profit (loss) before tax | 324,356 | 575,627 |
| Income taxes | -46,742 | -61,756 |
| Deferred taxes | 44,693 | 12,537 |
| Current taxes | -91,435 | -74,292 |
| Profit (loss) after tax from continuing operations | 277,614 | 513,871 |
| Profit (loss) after tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 |
| Profit (loss) of the period | 277,614 | 513,871 |
| Minority interests | 47,823 | 118,971 |
| Share of the group | 229,791 | 394,900 |
| Earnings per share (€) | 2020 | 2019 |
| 1. Basic earnings per share | ||
| 1.1. from continued and discontinued operations | 6.93 | 11.92 |
| 1.2. from continued operations | 6.93 | 11.92 |
| 2. Diluted earnings per share | ||
| 2.1. from continued and discontinued operations | 6.93 | 11.89 |
| 2.2. from continued operations | 6.93 | 11.89 |
The presentation of the income statement has been subject to limited changes to bring it better in line with the IFRS taxonomy (for the purposes of XBRL tagging). A full reconciliation can be found in Note 11.
The modified presentation has no impact on the net profit, nor does it fundamentally alter the structure of the income statement.
| (€ 1,000) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit (loss) of the period | 277,614 | 513,871 |
| Minority interests | 47,823 | 118,971 |
| Share of the group | 229,791 | 394,900 |
| Other comprehensive income | -44,382 | -51,862 |
| Elements to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods | ||
| Net changes in revaluation reserve: bonds - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 4,003 | 2,426 |
| Net changes in revaluation reserve: hedging reserves | 7,783 | -48,434 |
| Net changes in revaluation reserve: translation differences | -50,418 | 7,088 |
| Elements not to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods | ||
| Net changes in revaluation reserve: shares - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 5 | -205 |
| Net changes in revaluation reserve: actuarial gains (losses) defined benefit pension plans | -5,756 | -12,737 |
| Total comprehensive income | 233,232 | 462,009 |
| Minority interests | 51,741 | 97,392 |
| Share of the group | 181,491 | 364,618 |
For a breakdown of the item 'Share of the group and Minority interests' in the results, we refer to Note 6. Segment information.
As a result of the application as of 2018 of the new accounting standard "IFRS 9 Financial Instruments", financial assets are broken down into three categories on the balance sheet. Another consequence of the application of this new standard is that, as of 2018, fluctuations in the fair value of financial assets are reported in the consolidated income statement. The only exception to this rule are the fair value fluctuations in the investment portfolio of Bank J.Van Breda & C° and Delen Private Bank, which in the table above are divided into shares and bonds.
Hedging reserves arise from fluctuations in the fair value of hedging instruments used by group companies to hedge against risks. Several group companies (a.o. DEME, Leasinvest Real Estate and Rentel/SeaMade) have hedged against a possible rise in interest rates. As a result of the evolution of the market interest rates, the market value of these hedges has evolved negatively, as such the unrealised loss on these hedges increased further in 2020. The fact that a positive
net change of 7.8 million euros (including minority interests) is reported, results from the termination by Leasinvest Real Estate of part of its hedges. This termination meant that the negative market value of these hedges to the amount of 20.3 million euros was charged to profit and loss in 2020. If those hedges had not been terminated, the (negative) evolution of their market value would have been recognised in the other comprehensive income.
Translation differences arise from fluctuations in the exchange rates of group companies that report in foreign currencies. In 2020, the euro increased in value against most relevant currencies, which is reflected in negative translation differences of 50.4 million euros (including minority interests).
With the introduction of the amended IAS 19 accounting standard in 2013, the actuarial gains and losses on certain pension plans are recognized directly in other comprehensive income.
| (€ 1,000) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| I. Non-current assets | 10,952,870 | 10,478,704 |
| Intangible assets | 147,762 | 126,902 |
| Goodwill | 325,937 | 331,550 |
| Tangible assets | 2,825,552 | 2,909,167 |
| Land and buildings | 415,415 | 403,032 |
| Plant, machinery and equipment | 1,835,423 | 1,899,461 |
| Furniture and vehicles | 53,525 | 53,457 |
| Other tangible assets | 4,736 | 5,245 |
| Assets under construction | 516,454 | 547,971 |
| Investment property | 1,414,057 | 1,336,093 |
| Participations accounted for using the equity method | 1,456,070 | 1,202,477 |
| Non-current financial assets | 260,413 | 287,576 |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through P/L (FVPL) | 131,391 | 154,418 |
| Receivables and warranties | 129,022 | 133,158 |
| Non-current hedging instruments | 3,279 | 1,213 |
| Deferred tax assets | 140,439 | 111,004 |
| Banks - receivables from credit institutions and clients after one year | 4,379,362 | 4,172,722 |
| Banks - deposits from clients | 4,327,706 | 4,134,167 |
| Banks - changes in fair value of the hedged credit portfolio | 51,656 | 38,555 |
| II. Current assets | 5,274,000 | 4,782,119 |
| Inventories | 382,451 | 423,429 |
| Amounts due from customers under construction contracts | 400,034 | 328,441 |
| Investments | 546,322 | 476,513 |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through P/L (FVPL) | 51,155 | 55,717 |
| Financial assets : bonds - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 474,991 | 420,628 |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 173 | 168 |
| Financial assets - at amortised cost | 20,003 | 0 |
| Current hedging instruments | 8,399 | 911 |
| Amounts receivable within one year | 765,168 | 909,138 |
| Trade debtors | 616,808 | 744,679 |
| Other receivables | 148,361 | 164,458 |
| Current tax receivables | 34,554 | 25,927 |
| Banks - receivables from credit institutions and clients within one year | 2,242,735 | 1,694,553 |
| Banks - loans and advances to banks | 163,712 | 141,306 |
| Banks - loans and receivables to clients | 1,086,948 | 1,098,483 |
| Banks - changes in fair value of the hedged credit portfolio | 269 | 44 |
| Banks - cash balances with central banks | 991,806 | 454,720 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 842,408 | 887,985 |
| Deferred charges and accrued income | 51,930 | 35,221 |
| III. Assets held for sale | 1,874 | 40,724 |
| Total assets | 16,228,744 | 15,301,547 |
The presentation of the consolidated balance sheet has been subject to limited changes to bring it better in line with the IFRS taxonomy (for the purposes of XBRL tagging) and with the balance sheet presentation of certain entities (primarily Bank J.Van Breda & C°). These are only reclassifications/groupings without impact on the balance sheet total. A full reconciliation can be found in Note 11.
The breakdown of the consolidated balance sheet by segment is presented in Note 6.3 Segment information. This reveals that the full consolidation of Bank J.Van Breda & C° (Private Banking segment) has a significant impact on both the balance sheet total and the balance sheet structure of AvH. Bank J.Van Breda & C° contributes for 7,211.4 million euros to the balance sheet total of 16,228.7 million euros, and although this bank is solidly capitalized with a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 14.7%, its balance sheet ratios, as explained by the nature of its activity, are different from those of the other companies in the consolidation scope. To improve the readability of the consolidated balance sheet, certain items from the balance sheet of Bank J.Van Breda & C° have been summarized in the consolidated balance sheet.
| (€ 1,000) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| I. Total equity | 4,782,169 | 4,681,834 |
| Equity - group share | 3,562,038 | 3,456,109 |
| Issued capital Share capital |
113,907 2,295 |
113,907 2,295 |
| Share premium | 111,612 | 111,612 |
| Consolidated reserves | 3,592,273 | 3,439,322 |
| Revaluation reserves | -112,772 | -64,472 |
| Financial assets : bonds - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 6,614 | 3,469 |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 45 | 41 |
| Hedging reserves | -46,080 | -43,889 |
| Actuarial gains (losses) defined benefit pension plans | -27,236 | -23,019 |
| Translation differences | -46,115 | -1,074 |
| Treasury shares (-) | -31,370 | -32,648 |
| Minority interests | 1,220,131 | 1,225,725 |
| II. Non-current liabilities | 3,414,785 | 3,100,095 |
| Provisions | 46,175 | 45,541 |
| Pension liabilities | 83,250 | 75,990 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 159,777 | 164,694 |
| Financial debts | 1,869,486 | 1,906,344 |
| Bank loans | 1,395,608 | 1,466,076 |
| Bonds Subordinated loans |
241,934 | 204,152 |
| Lease debts | 44,680 | 37,422 |
| Other financial debts | 138,093 49,170 |
151,984 46,710 |
| Non-current hedging instruments | 97,324 | 96,874 |
| Other amounts payable | 52,713 | 31,429 |
| Banks - non-current debts to credit institutions, clients & securities | 1,106,061 | 779,224 |
| Banks - deposits from credit institutions | 298,417 | 0 |
| Banks - deposits from clients | 767,701 | 739,301 |
| Banks - debt certificates including bonds | 39,943 | 39,923 |
| III. Current liabilities | 8,031,790 | 7,519,619 |
| Provisions | 38,083 | 37,701 |
| Pension liabilities | 342 | 331 |
| Financial debts Bank loans |
689,864 | 625,560 |
| Bonds | 319,771 | 279,208 |
| Subordinated loans | 0 20,974 |
49,969 13,216 |
| Lease debts | 33,939 | 42,707 |
| Other financial debts | 315,181 | 240,460 |
| Current hedging instruments | 8,914 | 10,563 |
| Amounts due to customers under construction contracts | 309,192 | 295,849 |
| Other amounts payable within one year | 1,454,021 | 1,452,872 |
| Trade payables | 1,092,826 | 1,140,174 |
| Advances received | 60,643 | 40,426 |
| Amounts payable regarding remuneration and social security | 207,031 | 197,967 |
| Other amounts payable | 93,521 | 74,306 |
| Current tax payables | 94,895 | 59,441 |
| Banks - current debts to credit institutions, clients & securities | 5,378,292 | 4,936,693 |
| Banks - deposits from credit institutions | 28,875 | 27,825 |
| Banks - deposits from clients | 5,139,401 | 4,667,248 |
| Banks - debt certificates including bonds | 210,016 | 241,620 |
| Accrued charges and deferred income | 58,187 | 100,608 |
| IV. Liabilities held for sale | 0 | 0 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 16,228,744 | 15,301,547 |
| (€ 1,000) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| I. Cash and cash equivalents - opening balance | 887,985 | 513,588 |
| Profit (loss) from operating activities | 224,063 | 440,989 |
| Reclassification 'Profit (loss) on disposal of assets' to cash flow from divestments | -90,666 | -121,899 |
| Dividends from participations accounted for using the equity method | 38,042 | 62,192 |
| Other non-operating income (expenses) | 0 | 4,442 |
| Income taxes (paid) | -70,441 | -69,274 |
| Non-cash adjustments | ||
| Depreciation | 350,772 | 342,950 |
| Impairment losses | 9,652 | 28,628 |
| Share based payment | -2,566 | -144 |
| Profit (loss) on assets/liabilities designated at fair value through profit and loss | 3,805 | -23,531 |
| (Decrease) increase of provisions | 2,142 | -35,823 |
| Other non-cash expenses (income) | 3,711 | -2,425 |
| Cash flow | 468,514 | 626,104 |
| Decrease (increase) of working capital | 118,570 | -41,361 |
| Decrease (increase) of inventories and construction contracts | 68,001 | -123,584 |
| Decrease (increase) of amounts receivable | 97,678 | 211,038 |
| Decrease (increase) of receivables from credit institutions and clients (banks) | -746,754 | -530,741 |
| Increase (decrease) of liabilities (other than financial debts) | -85,915 | -95,940 |
| Increase (decrease) of debts to credit institutions, clients & securities (banks) | 769,629 | 507,257 |
| Decrease (increase) other | 15,931 | -9,392 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 587,084 | 584,743 |
| Investments | -780,577 | -1,040,894 |
| Acquisition of intangible and tangible assets | -236,598 | -503,154 |
| Acquisition of investment property | -46,388 | -212,713 |
| Acquisition of financial fixed assets (business combinations included) | -240,476 | -76,049 |
| Cash acquired through business combinations | 2,274 | 38,212 |
| New amounts receivable | -15,849 | -22,315 |
| Acquisition of investments | -243,539 | -264,875 |
| Divestments | 385,295 | 625,524 |
| Disposal of intangible and tangible assets | 21,071 | 14,456 |
| Disposal of investment property | 35,404 | 42,350 |
| Disposal of financial fixed assets (business disposals included) | 141,357 | 202,698 |
| Cash disposed of through business disposals | 0 | -26,483 |
| Reimbursements of amounts receivable | 10,240 | 96,889 |
| Disposal of investments | 177,223 | 295,615 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -395,282 | -415,370 |
| Financial operations | ||
| Dividends | 7,838 | 6,547 |
| Interest received | 11,654 | 18,708 |
| Interest paid | -39,313 | -43,749 |
| Other financial income (costs) | -54,864 | -11,095 |
| Decrease (increase) of treasury shares | -1,635 | -6,108 |
| (Decrease) increase of financial debts | -23,515 | 389,404 |
| (Investments) and divestments in controlling interests | -17,830 | -7,478 |
| Distribution of profits | -76,813 | -76,741 |
| Dividends paid to minority interests | -36,234 | -65,960 |
| Cash flow from financial activities | -230,712 | 203,529 |
| II. Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | -38,910 | 372,902 |
| Impact of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | -6,667 | 1,496 |
| III. Cash and cash equivalents - ending balance | 842,408 | 887,985 |
| (€ 1,000) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued capital & share premium |
Consolidated reserves | through OCI (FVOCI) Bonds -Fair value |
through OCI (FVOCI) Shares -Fair value |
Hedging reserves | defined benefit pension Actuarial gains (losses) plans |
Translation differences | Treasury shares | Equity - group share | Minority interests | Total equity | |
| Opening balance, 1 January 2019 | 113,907 | 3,124,841 | 1,568 | 228 | -13,528 | -14,997 | -7,462 | -28,112 | 3,176,446 | 1,181,549 | 4,357,994 |
| Profit | 394,900 | 394,900 | 118,971 | 513,871 | |||||||
| Unrealised results | 1,901 | -187 | -30,360 | -8,023 | 6,388 | -30,282 | -21,580 | -51,862 | |||
| Total of realised and unrealised results |
0 | 394,900 | 1,901 | -187 | -30,360 | -8,023 | 6,388 | 0 | 364,618 | 97,392 | 462,009 |
| Distribution of dividends | -76,741 | -76,741 | -65,960 | -142,702 | |||||||
| Operations with treasury shares | -4,537 | -4,537 | -4,537 | ||||||||
| Other (a.o. changes in consol. scope / beneficial interest %) |
-3,678 | -3,678 | 12,745 | 9,067 | |||||||
| Ending balance, 31 December 2019 | 113,907 | 3,439,322 | 3,469 | 41 | -43,889 | -23,019 | -1,074 | -32,648 | 3,456,109 | 1,225,725 | 4,681,834 |
| (€ 1,000) | |||||||||||
| Issued capital & share premium |
Consolidated reserves | through OCI (FVOCI) Bonds -Fair value |
through OCI (FVOCI) Shares -Fair value |
Hedging reserves | defined benefit pension Actuarial gains (losses) plans |
Translation differences | Treasury shares | Equity - group share | Minority interests | Total equity | |
| Ending balance, 31 December 2019 | 113,907 | 3,439,322 | 3,469 | 41 | -43,889 | -23,019 | -1,074 | -32,648 | 3,456,109 | 1,225,725 | 4,681,834 |
| Impact IFRS amendments | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Opening balance, 1 January 2020 | 113,907 | 3,439,322 | 3,469 | 41 | -43,889 | -23,019 | -1,074 | -32,648 | 3,456,109 | 1,225,725 | 4,681,834 |
| Profit | 229,791 | 229,791 | 47,823 | 277,614 | |||||||
| Unrealised results | 3,145 | 4 | -2,191 | -4,217 | -45,041 | -48,300 | 3,918 | -44,382 | |||
| Total of realised and unrealised results |
0 | 229,791 | 3,145 | 4 | -2,191 | -4,217 | -45,041 | 0 | 181,491 | 51,741 | 233,232 |
| Distribution of dividends | -76,813 | -76,813 | -36,234 | -113,047 | |||||||
| Operations with treasury shares | 1,278 | 1,278 | 1,278 | ||||||||
| Other (a.o. changes in consol. scope / beneficial interest %) |
-27 | -27 | -21,100 | -21,128 |
More details on the unrealised results can be found in Note 2. Consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
In light of the COVID-19 uncertainty, and bearing in mind the recommendation addressed by the European Central Bank on March 27, 2020 to all banks in the eurozone not to pay out any dividends before October 1, 2020, AvH withdrew the initially formulated dividend proposal of 2.50 euros per share and reserved the entire profit for the 2019 financial year. In the fourth quarter of 2020, an interim dividend of 2.32 euros per share was distributed.
In the course of 2020, AvH has purchased 42,750 treasury shares in order to hedge options for the benefit of staff. Over the same period, beneficiaries of the share option plan exercised options on 62,000 AvH shares. On December 31, 2020, 304,750 options were outstanding on AvH shares. In order to hedge these (and future) obligations, AvH owned 343,750 treasury shares on the that date.
In addition, 102,607 AvH shares were purchased and 101,668 shares were sold in 2020 in the context of the contract that AvH entered into with Kepler Cheuvreux in order to support the liquidity of the AvH share. These transactions are initiated entirely autonomously by Kepler Cheuvreux, but as they take place on behalf of AvH, the net purchase of 939 AvH shares has an impact on AvH's equity. On December 31, 2020, the number of treasury shares in the portfolio in the context of this liquidity agreement amounts to 6,467.
The item "Other" in the "Minority interests" column arises, among other aspects, from the changes in the AvH consolidation scope (i.e. the increased stake in CFE). We refer to Explanatory Note 6. Segment reporting for more details.
The item "Other" in the colomn "Consolidated reserves" includes a.o. the eliminations of results on sales of treasury shares, the impact of the acquisition of minority interests and the impact of the remeasurement of the purchase obligation on certain shares.
DEME (full consolidation 62.10%), CFE (full consolidation 62.10%), Rent-A-Port (full consolidation 81.05%) and Green Offshore (full consolidation 81.05%).
The purchase of 301,163 CFE shares (+1.19%) on the stock market in 2020 led to a higher beneficial interest of AvH in DEME (62.10%), Rent-A-Port (81.05%) and Green Offshore (81.05%) as well.
Segment 2
Delen Private Bank (equity method 78.75%), Bank J.Van Breda & C° (full consolidation 78.75%) and FinAx (full consolidation 100%).
Extensa (full consolidation 100%), Leasinvest Real Estate (full consolidation 30%), Leasinvest Real Estate Management (full consolidation 100%) and Anima (full consolidation 92.5%, formerly Anima Care).
Segment 4
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SIPEF (equity method 34.68%), Verdant Bioscience Pte (equity method 42%), AvH India Resources (full consolidation 100%) and Sagar Cements (equity method 21.85%).
AvH's stake in SIPEF increased from 32.33% to 34.68% in H1 2020.
At the end of May, AvH and SIPEF signed an agreement with Sime Darby Plantation Berhad (Malaysia) to acquire the latter's 52% interest in Verdant Bioscience Pte Ltd (VBS), which is based in Singapore. AvH acquired a 42% stake in VBS, representing an investment of 7 million USD. Verdant Bioscience started contributing to the consolidated results of the AvH group in the second half of 2020.
Following an extraordinary general meeting of Sagar Cements, 3,100,000 warrants that are convertible into shares were issued in January 2019. AvH India Resources had subscribed to 1,550,000 convertible warrants, and 775,000 of these had already been converted in 2019. In July 2020, the final tranche of these convertible warrants was exercised. As a result, its interest increased to 21.85%.
AvH India Resources holds no other participations than in Sagar Cements.
In the "Growth Capital" segment, AvH acquired in the final weeks of 2020 a 20% participation in OM Partners ("OMP"), a leading Belgian firm in the field of supply chain software. Since the participation in OM Partners was acquired shortly before the year-end 2020, it will only begin to contribute to the consolidated results of AvH in 2021.
Additionally, the group invested in a number of (non-consolidated) young and promising companies, a.o. Indigo Diabetes, MRM Health, Biotalys and Onco DNA in Belgium, along with additional investments in India in a.o. the new HealthQuad II fund, of which AvH is an anchor investor, and through HealthQuad II indirectly in Medikabazaar.
| (€ 1,000) | Segment 1 | Segment 2 | Segment 3 | Segment 4 | Segment 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine | Private | Real Estate & | Energy & | AvH & | Eliminations | Total | |
| Engineering & | Banking | Senior Care | Resources | Growth | between | 2020 | |
| Contracting | Capital | segments | |||||
| Revenue | 3,413,486 | 184,440 | 207,424 | 9 | 106,945 | -2,056 | 3,910,250 |
| Rendering of services | 0 | 0 | 95,819 | 0 | 1,966 | -1,906 | 95,880 |
| Real estate revenue | 131,105 | 0 | 95,363 | 0 | 0 | 226,468 | |
| Interest income - banking activities | 0 | 102,803 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102,803 | |
| Fees and commissions - banking activities | 0 | 77,857 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77,857 | |
| Revenue from construction contracts | 3,163,831 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100,277 | 3,264,108 | |
| Other operating revenue | 118,550 | 3,780 | 16,242 | 9 | 4,702 | -150 | 143,134 |
| Operating expenses (-) | -3,394,235 | -119,974 | -142,824 | -96 | -118,756 | 2,839 | -3,773,047 |
| Raw materials, consumables, services and subcontracted work (-) | -2,391,094 | -25,452 | -50,848 | -96 | -67,358 | 2,839 | -2,532,009 |
| Interest expenses Bank J.Van Breda & C° (-) | 0 | -22,710 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -22,710 | |
| Employee expenses (-) | -652,373 | -47,396 | -71,731 | 0 | -45,089 | -816,589 | |
| Depreciation (-) | -326,888 | -7,054 | -11,511 | 0 | -5,319 | -350,772 | |
| Impairment losses (-) | -1,397 | -5,488 | -2,613 | 0 | -94 | -9,592 | |
| Other operating expenses (-) | -21,597 | -10,884 | -6,684 | 0 | -631 | 0 | -39,797 |
| Provisions | -887 | -990 | 563 | 0 | -264 | -1,579 | |
| Profit (loss) on assets/liabilities designated at fair value through profit and loss |
0 | 0 | -2,116 | 0 | -1,689 | 0 | -3,805 |
| Financial assets - Fair value through P/L (FVPL) | 0 | 0 | -33,513 | 0 | -1,689 | -35,201 | |
| Investment property | 0 | 0 | 31,396 | 0 | 0 | 31,396 | |
| Profit (loss) on disposal of assets | 83,941 | -18 | 3,170 | 0 | 3,573 | 0 | 90,666 |
| Realised gain (loss) on intangible and tangible assets | 12,023 | 0 | 143 | 0 | 5 | 12,172 | |
| Realised gain (loss) on investment property | 0 | 0 | 2,211 | 0 | 0 | 2,211 | |
| Realised gain (loss) on financial fixed assets | 71,918 | 0 | 816 | 0 | 3,103 | 75,837 | |
| Realised gain (loss) on other assets | 0 | -18 | 0 | 0 | 464 | 446 | |
| Profit (loss) from operating activities | 103,192 | 64,448 | 65,654 | -87 | -9,927 | 783 | 224,063 |
| Financial result | -41,646 | -8 | -33,580 | -35 | 2,333 | -783 | -73,718 |
| Interest income | 7,712 | 0 | 5,183 | 0 | 1,926 | -1,084 | 13,737 |
| Interest expenses (-) | -24,109 | -7 | -15,956 | 0 | -588 | 1,084 | -39,576 |
| (Un)realised foreign currency results | -16,485 | 0 | -90 | -34 | -89 | -16,698 | |
| Other financial income (expenses) | -8,765 | 0 | -22,716 | -1 | 1,083 | -783 | -31,182 |
| Derivative financial instruments designated at fair value through profit and loss |
0 | 136 | -5,378 | 0 | 0 | -5,242 | |
| Share of profit (loss) from equity accounted investments | 37,229 | 103,469 | 20,165 | 7,045 | 11,345 | 179,253 | |
| Other non-operating income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Other non-operating expenses (-) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Profit (loss) before tax | 98,775 | 168,045 | 46,861 | 6,923 | 3,752 | 0 | 324,356 |
| Income taxes | -24,051 | -17,270 | -4,104 | 0 | -1,317 | 0 | -46,742 |
| Deferred taxes | 35,462 | 1,461 | 7,527 | 0 | 243 | 44,693 | |
| Current taxes | -59,512 | -18,731 | -11,632 | 0 | -1,560 | -91,435 | |
| Profit (loss) after tax from continuing operations | 74,724 | 150,775 | 42,757 | 6,923 | 2,434 | 0 | 277,614 |
| Profit (loss) after tax from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Profit (loss) of the period | 74,724 | 150,775 | 42,757 | 6,923 | 2,434 | 0 | 277,614 |
| Minority interests | 28,033 | 9,461 | 10,094 | 107 | 128 | 47,823 | |
| Share of the group | 46,691 | 141,315 | 32,662 | 6,817 | 2,306 | 229,791 |
There was only a minor change in the composition of AvH's consolidation scope in the course of 2020 (see note 6 of this report). The comparison of the income statement with that of last year is therefore not significantly distorted by changes in the consolidation scope.
In 2020, AvH realised revenues of 3,910.3 million euros, which is 360.1 million euros (-8.4%) less than last year. In 2020, a year marked by the coronavirus pandemic, Bank J.Van Breda & C° nevertheless realised a substantial increase (+5.5%) in its interest income and commissions, and the revenue in the "Growth Capital" segment increased as well. However, this is insufficient to make up for the turnover decrease in "Marine Engineering & Contracting" and in "Real Estate & Senior Care".
The revenue from construction contracts decreased at both DEME and CFE. The decrease of 426.3 million euros at DEME (-16.3%) is situated both in the dredging segment and at DEME Offshore. As was also the case for CFE's construction activities (-50.9 million euros, a 5.4% decrease), the coronavirus pandemic led to the temporary cessation of, or delays in projects in progress or, to a loss of productivity. Rent-A-Port, on the other hand, was able to realise considerably more land handovers in Vietnam than last year, generating a turnover increase of 39.9 million euros.
CFE, as well, realised a marked increase in its real estate revenue in 2020, which amounted to 131.1 million euros (+72.0 million euros), which is primarily attributable to the delivery of a number of real estate projects in Poland.
The other operating revenue comprises, in the "Marine Engineering & Contracting" segment, 10.0 million euros compensation received by DEME for late delivery of the cutter suction dredger 'Spartacus' and 10.2 million euros proceeds from an arbitration award relating to a past project. At CFE, the other operating revenue amounted to 55.2 million euros and includes rental income, rebilling and other payments received.
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which weighs on the occupancy rate of Anima's residential care centres, its revenue increased to 95.8 million euros (+7.4%) thanks to a further expansion of the network to 2,539 beds (+186 units), spread over 23 residences in Belgium. The real estate revenue in "Real Estate & Senior Care", however, decreased by 64.3 million euros. Lower rental income at Leasinvest Real Estate accounted for 3.7 million of this decrease, the rest is explained by lower revenue reported by Extensa from the operation and sale of real estate.
In comparison with the 360.1 million euros lower revenue, the operating expenses decreased by 201.8 million euros (-5.1%). This decrease is most marked in raw materials and consumables used, services and subcontracted work. Employee expenses and Depreciation across the whole group even increased slightly compared to last year.
In the "Private Banking" segment, the operating expenses at Bank J.Van Breda & C° increased by 2.0 million euros, which was entirely attributable to the increase in impairment losses by 4.1 million euros to 5.5 million euros in 2020. Without these impairment losses, the bank's operating expenses would actually have decreased, which illustrates its tight grip on costs. The cost-income ratio of Bank J.Van Breda & C° over the full year 2020 stands at 56.3%, compared to 61.3% in 2019.
The capacity expansion at Anima referred to above led to an increase in staff numbers and therefore also to higher employee expenses.
The lower level of activity at DEME and CFE logically also meant lower operating expenses, primarily in terms of raw materials and consumables, services and subcontracted work.
The total depreciation cost increased further to 350.8 million euros (+2.3%). At DEME, the depreciation cost increased by just 4.3 million euros to 300.2 million euros, despite 15.6 million euros accelerated depreciation of certain specific vessels and the addition to the fleet of the new hopper dredgers 'Meuse River' and 'Thames River' and the barges 'Bengel' and 'Deugniet' in the course of 2020.
Impairment losses included 5.5 million euros worth of impairment losses reported by Bank J.Van Breda, of which 1.0 million euros relating to specific loans, and 4.5 million euros as a general provision for expected future credit losses, in accordance with IFRS 9. Leasinvest Real Estate recognised 2.0 million euros worth of impairment losses on outstanding receivables. DEME and Anima recognised impairment losses of 5.0 million euros and 0.6 million euros respectively on consolidation goodwill.
Assets/liabilities designated at fair value made a consolidated negative contribution of 3.8 million euros in 2020, compared to a positive contribution of 23.5 million euros in 2019. This is primarily accounted for by Leasinvest Real Estate. The valuation of its 10.7% stake in Retail Estates based on the share price at year-end 2020 of 59.1 euros left Leasinvest Real Estate with a loss of 33.5 million euros. On the other hand, Leasinvest Real Estate recognised 29.3 million euros worth of positive unrealised portfolio results, which arise to a large extent from the contribution in kind of its Luxembourg activities into separate subsidiaries that are subject to the standard Luxembourg corporate income tax. The balance of the positive trend in the fair value of investment property is attributable to Extensa's Tour & Taxis site.
In 2020, AvH again realised a substantial amount of capital gains with 90.7 million euros, even if this is considerably less than in the record year 2019, in which notably the 105.7 million euros capital gain on the disposal of Residalya played an important part. The capital gains in 2020 essentially comprise the disposal by DEME of its 12.5% interest in the German offshore wind farm Merkur (63.9 million euros) and 11.2 million euros on the disposal of old vessels and equipment, such as a small hopper dredger (Orwell) and a cutter suction dredger (Dijle). The other gains on disposal of financial fixed assets include 6.3 million euros realised by CFE on the sale of real estate developments held in partnership with other parties and 3.0 million euros on the sale by AvH at the beginning of 2020 of its 50% stake in the Indian Oriental Quarries & Mines to the co-shareholder.
The net interest expenses over 2020 increased by 11.2 million euros to 25.8 million euros. This increase is entirely situated in the "Marine Engineering & Contracting" segment. Given the only limited increase in interest expenses, the increase is primarily explained by decreased interest income which is essentially the result of the repayment of financing provided to offshore wind projects. DEME decreased its net debt position in 2020 by 219.4 million euros to 489.0 million euros at year-end 2020. Accordingly, DEME closed 2020 with a very solid liquidity position.
Compared with 2019, the depreciation of most currencies against the euro resulted in exchange losses of 16.7 million euros, as against 3.0 million euros exchange gains in 2019.
The significant increase in other finance costs to 31.2 million euros is virtually entirely explained by the loss of 20.3 million euros that Leasinvest Real Estate incurred on the termination of part of its interest hedges. This should lead, ceteris paribus, to a decrease in the finance cost of Leasinvest Real Estate in the coming years. The fair value adjustment of the hedging instruments that Leasinvest Real Estate has retained were subject to an unrealised loss of 5.4 million euros in 2020.
As was already the case in previous years, the share of profit (loss) from equity-accounted investments makes a substantial contribution to AvH's group profit. This item comprises the (net) profit contribution of AvH for its share in a.o. Delen Private Bank, SIPEF, Sagar Cements and most of the Growth Capital participations, as well as the contributions of certain participations held by fully consolidated entities. Delen Private Bank made a record contribution of 103.5 million euros to the group result (+10.1 million euros compared to 2019).
The contributions from equity-accounted investments in "Marine Engineering & Contracting" are a.o. realised by participations of DEME and Green Offshore in entities that develop and operate offshore wind farms, such as Rentel, SeaMade and C-Power. Additionally, both DEME and CFE have a number of jointly controlled participations or participations in which they only hold a minority interest. The contribution in the "Real Estate & Senior Care" segment derives primarily from the developments on the Cloche d'Or site in Luxembourg, in which Extensa holds a 50% stake.
The income taxes amounted to 46.7 million euros for the full year 2020. In this respect, it should be pointed out that the profit contribution from the equityaccounted investments is a net contribution: it represents the share of the AvH group (179.3 million euros) in the profit after tax of the entities in question. If the 46.7 million euros tax expense is charged to the profit before tax, adjusted for the contribution from equity-accounted investments, the tax rate amounts to 32.2%.
| (€ 1,000) | Segment 1 | Segment 2 | Segment 3 | Segment 4 | Segment 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine | Private | Real Estate & | Energy & | AvH & | Eliminations | Total | |
| Engineering | Banking | Senior Care | Resources | Growth | between | 2019 | |
| & Contracting |
Capital | segments | |||||
| Revenue | 3,731,484 | 172,944 | 264,448 | 33 | 103,520 | -2,032 | 4,270,398 |
| Rendering of services | 0 | 0 | 89,221 | 0 | 1,931 | -1,883 | 89,270 |
| Real estate revenue | 59,065 | 0 | 159,712 | 0 | 0 | 218,778 | |
| Interest income - banking activities | 0 | 101,513 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101,513 | |
| Fees and commissions - banking activities | 0 | 69,723 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69,723 | |
| Revenue from construction contracts | 3,596,586 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98,705 | 3,695,290 | |
| Other operating revenue | 75,834 | 1,708 | 15,514 | 33 | 2,884 | -149 | 95,824 |
| Operating expenses (-) | -3,577,267 | -117,942 | -164,630 | -166 | -117,641 | 2,808 | -3,974,839 |
| Raw materials, consumables, services and subcontracted work (-) | -2,590,300 | -27,261 | -78,820 | -166 | -71,088 | 2,808 | -2,764,828 |
| Interest expenses Bank J.Van Breda & C° (-) | 0 | -24,597 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -24,597 | |
| Employee expenses (-) | -655,795 | -45,512 | -66,811 | 0 | -41,820 | -809,938 | |
| Depreciation (-) | -320,853 | -7,708 | -9,587 | 0 | -4,802 | -342,950 | |
| Impairment losses (-) | -25,629 | -1,365 | -145 | 0 | -86 | -27,225 | |
| Other operating expenses (-) | -19,662 | -9,785 | -9,848 | 0 | -524 | 0 | -39,818 |
| Provisions | 34,971 | -1,714 | 580 | 0 | 679 | 34,516 | |
| Profit (loss) on assets/liabilities designated at fair value through profit and loss |
0 | 0 | 15,491 | 0 | 8,040 | 0 | 23,531 |
| Financial assets - Fair value through P/L (FVPL) | 0 | 0 | 10,143 | 0 | 8,040 | 18,182 | |
| Investment property | 0 | 0 | 5,348 | 0 | 0 | 5,348 | |
| Profit (loss) on disposal of assets | 7,400 | 738 | 49 | 0 | 113,711 | 0 | 121,899 |
| Realised gain (loss) on intangible and tangible assets | 6,135 | 294 | -45 | 0 | -5 | 6,379 | |
| Realised gain (loss) on investment property | 0 | 0 | -308 | 0 | 0 | -308 | |
| Realised gain (loss) on financial fixed assets | 729 | 0 | 403 | 0 | 112,083 | 113,216 | |
| Realised gain (loss) on other assets | 536 | 444 | 0 | 0 | 1,633 | 2,613 | |
| Profit (loss) from operating activities | 161,618 | 55,740 | 115,358 | -133 | 107,630 | 776 | 440,989 |
| Financial result | -11,059 | 461 | -10,051 | 2 | 2,037 | -776 | -19,386 |
| Interest income | 15,495 | 12 | 4,896 | 0 | 1,666 | -1,361 | 20,708 |
| Interest expenses (-) (Un)realised foreign currency results |
-22,098 3,066 |
0 0 |
-13,974 -120 |
0 3 |
-622 21 |
1,361 | -35,333 2,969 |
| Other financial income (expenses) | -7,521 | 449 | -853 | -1 | 972 | -776 | -7,730 |
| Derivative financial instruments designated at fair value | |||||||
| through profit and loss | 0 | -781 | -4,589 | 0 | 0 | -5,370 | |
| Share of profit (loss) from equity accounted investments | 36,551 | 93,406 | 8,824 | -1,272 | 17,444 | 154,952 | |
| Other non-operating income | 2,042 | 2,400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,442 | |
| Other non-operating expenses (-) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Profit (loss) before tax | 189,152 | 151,226 | 109,541 | -1,404 | 127,111 | 0 | 575,627 |
| Income taxes | -40,109 | -15,465 | -6,010 | 0 | -171 | 0 | -61,756 |
| Deferred taxes | 10,735 | 65 | 1,649 | 0 | 88 | 12,537 | |
| Current taxes | -50,844 | -15,530 | -7,659 | 0 | -259 | -74,292 | |
| Profit (loss) after tax from continuing operations | |||||||
| Profit (loss) after tax from discontinued operations | 149,043 0 |
135,761 0 |
103,531 0 |
-1,404 0 |
126,940 0 |
0 | 513,871 0 |
| Profit (loss) of the period | 149,043 | 135,761 | 103,531 | -1,404 | 126,940 | 0 | 513,871 |
| Minority interests | 57,128 | 8,422 | 53,340 | 110 | -29 | 118,971 | |
| Share of the group | 91,915 | 127,339 | 50,192 | -1,514 | 126,969 | 394,900 |
| (€ 1,000) | Segment 1 | Segment 2 | Segment 3 | Segment 4 | Segment 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine | Private | Real Estate & | Energy & | AvH & | Eliminations | Total | |
| Engineering | Banking | Senior Care | Resources | Growth | between | 2020 | |
| & Contracting |
Capital | segments | |||||
| I. Non-current assets | 3,278,940 | 5,311,972 | 1,794,612 | 242,598 | 344,631 | -19,883 | 10,952,870 |
| Intangible assets | 115,359 | 1,092 | 31,199 | 0 | 112 | 147,762 | |
| Goodwill | 172,127 | 134,247 | 7,836 | 0 | 11,727 | 325,937 | |
| Tangible assets | 2,530,484 | 51,725 | 211,848 | 0 | 31,495 | 2,825,552 | |
| Land and buildings | 154,867 | 43,863 | 195,081 | 0 | 21,604 | 415,415 | |
| Plant, machinery and equipment | 1,826,029 | 2,001 | 4,888 | 0 | 2,505 | 1,835,423 | |
| Furniture and vehicles | 39,529 | 3,564 | 4,367 | 0 | 6,064 | 53,525 | |
| Other tangible assets | 263 | 690 | 3,274 | 0 | 509 | 4,736 | |
| Assets under construction | 509,797 | 1,607 | 4,238 | 0 | 812 | 516,454 | |
| Investment property | 0 | 0 | 1,414,057 | 0 | 0 | 1,414,057 | |
| Participations accounted for using the equity method | 221,680 | 740,957 | 31,447 | 242,598 | 219,388 | 1,456,070 | |
| Non-current financial assets | 108,731 | 1,631 | 90,440 | 0 | 79,493 | -19,883 | 260,413 |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through P/L (FVPL) | 6,682 | 0 | 79,863 | 0 | 44,845 | 131,391 | |
| Receivables and warranties | 102,049 | 1,631 | 10,577 | 0 | 34,648 | -19,883 | 129,022 |
| Non-current hedging instruments | 3,222 | 23 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 3,279 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 127,335 | 2,935 | 7,752 | 0 | 2,417 | 140,439 | |
| Banks - receivables from credit institutions and clients after one year |
0 | 4,379,362 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,379,362 | |
| Banks - loans and receivables to clients | 0 | 4,327,706 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,327,706 | |
| Banks - changes in fair value of the hedged credit portfolio | 0 | 51,656 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51,656 | |
| II. Current assets | 2,061,320 | 2,771,230 | 311,528 | 400 | 134,031 | -4,509 | 5,274,000 |
| Inventories | 268,621 | 0 | 112,589 | 0 | 1,241 | 382,451 | |
| Amounts due from customers under construction contracts | 309,201 | 0 | 82,266 | 0 | 8,567 | 400,034 | |
| Investments | 3 | 495,167 | 0 | 0 | 51,152 | 546,322 | |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through P/L (FVPL) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51,152 | 51,155 | |
| Financial assets : bonds - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 0 | 474,991 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 474,991 | |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 0 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 173 | |
| Financial assets - at amortised cost | 0 | 20,003 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20,003 | |
| Current hedging instruments | 7,831 | 568 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,399 | |
| Amounts receivable within one year | 631,881 | 4,243 | 74,575 | 31 | 58,744 | -4,306 | 765,168 |
| Trade debtors | 566,962 | 44 | 24,589 | 0 | 26,369 | -1,156 | 616,808 |
| Other receivables | 64,919 | 4,199 | 49,987 | 31 | 32,376 | -3,150 | 148,361 |
| Current tax receivables Banks - receivables from credit |
31,082 | 7 | 2,846 | 0 | 619 | 34,554 | |
| institutions and clients within one year | 0 | 2,242,735 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,242,735 | |
| Banks - loans and advances to banks | 0 | 163,712 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163,712 | |
| Banks - loans and receivables to clients | 0 | 1,086,948 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,086,948 | |
| Banks - changes in fair value of the hedged credit portfolio | 0 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 269 | |
| Banks - cash balances with central banks | 0 | 991,806 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 991,806 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 778,444 | 17,670 | 34,372 | 370 | 11,552 | 842,408 | |
| Deferred charges and accrued income | 34,258 | 10,839 | 4,880 | 0 | 2,156 | -203 | 51,930 |
| III. Assets held for sale | 1,675 | 0 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 1,874 | |
| Total assets | 5,341,935 | 8,083,202 | 2,106,339 | 242,998 | 478,662 | -24,392 | 16,228,744 |
| (€ 1,000) | Segment 1 | Segment 2 | Segment 3 | Segment 4 | Segment 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine | Private | Real Estate & | Energy & | AvH & | Eliminations | Total | |
| Engineering | Banking | Senior Care | Resources | Growth | between | 2020 | |
| & Contracting |
Capital | segments | |||||
| I. Total equity | 1,853,790 | 1,482,597 | 810,871 | 242,991 | 391,919 | 4,782,169 | |
| Shareholders' equity - group share | 1,127,078 | 1,352,094 | 454,284 | 242,991 | 385,592 | 3,562,038 | |
| Issued capital | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113,907 | 113,907 | |
| Share capital | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,295 | 2,295 | |
| Share premium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111,612 | 111,612 | |
| Consolidated reserves | 1,211,989 | 1,347,724 | 460,848 | 250,265 | 321,447 | 3,592,273 | |
| Revaluation reserves | -84,911 | 4,371 | -6,564 | -7,274 | -18,393 | -112,772 | |
| Financial assets : bonds - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 0 | 6,614 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,614 | |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | |
| Hedging reserves | -38,881 | 0 | -6,804 | -391 | -4 | -46,080 | |
| Actuarial gains (losses) defined benefit pension plans | -25,948 | -2,289 | 0 | -1,305 | 2,306 | -27,236 | |
| Translation differences | -20,082 | 1 | 240 | -5,578 | -20,696 | -46,115 | |
| Treasury shares (-) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -31,370 | -31,370 | |
| Minority interests | 726,712 | 130,503 | 356,588 | 0 | 6,328 | 1,220,131 | |
| II. Non-current liabilities | 1,263,655 | 1,190,170 | 969,928 | 0 | 10,914 | -19,883 | 3,414,785 |
| Provisions | |||||||
| 31,179 | 11,997 | 2,209 | 0 | 790 | 46,175 | ||
| Pension liabilities | 76,686 | 6,017 | 32 | 0 | 516 | 83,250 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 97,417 | 0 | 60,877 | 0 | 1,483 | 159,777 | |
| Financial debts | 1,015,773 | 3,226 | 862,584 | 0 | 7,785 | -19,883 | 1,869,486 |
| Bank loans | 758,435 | 0 | 632,460 | 0 | 4,713 | 1,395,608 | |
| Bonds | 58,151 | 0 | 183,783 | 0 | 0 | 241,934 | |
| Subordinated loans | 44,677 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 44,680 | |
| Lease debts | 87,449 | 3,226 | 44,350 | 0 | 3,068 | 138,093 | |
| Other financial debts | 67,062 | 0 | 1,992 | 0 | 0 | -19,883 | 49,170 |
| Non-current hedging instruments | 10,095 | 53,015 | 34,213 | 0 | 0 | 97,324 | |
| Other amounts payable | 32,506 | 9,854 | 10,012 | 0 | 341 | 52,713 | |
| Banks - debts to credit institutions, clients & securities | 0 | 1,106,061 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,106,061 | |
| Banks - deposits from credit institutions | 0 | 298,417 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 298,417 | |
| Banks - deposits from clients | 0 | 767,701 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 767,701 | |
| Banks - debt certificates including bonds | 0 | 39,943 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39,943 | |
| III. Current liabilities | 2,224,491 | 5,410,434 | 325,540 | 7 | 75,828 | -4,509 | 8,031,790 |
| Provisions | 31,602 | 44 | 6,217 | 0 | 220 | 38,083 | |
| Pension liabilities | 0 | 342 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 342 | |
| Financial debts | 424,300 | 5,218 | 221,234 | 0 | 42,262 | -3,150 | 689,864 |
| Bank loans | 213,566 | 0 | 96,955 | 0 | 9,250 | 319,771 | |
| Bonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Subordinated loans | 20,967 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20,974 | |
| Lease debts | 27,556 | 2,068 | 2,308 | 0 | 2,007 | 33,939 | |
| Other financial debts | 162,211 | 3,150 | 121,971 | 0 | 30,998 | -3,150 | 315,181 |
| Current hedging instruments | 7,750 | 1,164 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,914 | |
| Amounts due to customers under construction contracts | 301,202 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,990 | 309,192 | |
| Other amounts payable within one year | 1,341,450 | 19,464 | 71,010 | 4 | 23,250 | -1,156 | 1,454,021 |
| Trade payables | 1,032,361 | 29 | 48,702 | 3 | 12,887 | -1,156 | 1,092,826 |
| Advances received | 60,582 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 60,643 | |
| Amounts payable regarding remuneration and social security | 177,090 | 10,201 | 10,098 | 0 | 9,642 | 207,031 | |
| Other amounts payable | |||||||
| 71,418 | 9,234 | 12,148 | 0 | 720 | 93,521 | ||
| Current tax payables Banks - debts to credit institutions, clients & securities |
82,456 | 1,099 | 9,952 | 3 | 1,385 | 94,895 | |
| 0 | 5,378,292 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,378,292 | ||
| Banks - deposits from credit institutions | 0 | 28,875 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28,875 | |
| Banks - deposits from clients | 0 | 5,139,401 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,139,401 | |
| Banks - debt certificates including bonds | 0 | 210,016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210,016 | |
| Accrued charges and deferred income | 35,731 | 4,811 | 17,126 | 0 | 722 | -203 | 58,187 |
| IV. Liabilities held for sale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 5,341,935 | 8,083,202 | 2,106,339 | 242,998 | 478,662 | -24,392 | 16,228,744 |
The consolidated balance sheet total of AvH increased further in 2020, amounting to 16,228.7 million euros at December 31, 2020, which is 927.2 million euros higher (+6%) than at year-end 2019. The "Real Estate & Senior Care" (+60.4 million euros) and "Private Banking" (+932.8 million euros) segments account for most of this increase.
As was already mentioned in earlier reports, the full consolidation of the 78.75% participation in Bank J.Van Breda & C° has a considerable impact on both the size and the composition of the total balance sheet. Due to its specific banking activity, Bank J.Van Breda & C° has a significantly larger balance sheet total than the other companies of the group: the full consolidation of Bank J.Van Breda & C° alone already accounts for 7,211 million euros (44%) of the balance sheet total of the AvH group. Moreover, as a financial institution, Bank J.Van Breda & C° has a distinct balance sheet structure that is adapted to and structured according to its activities. Although Bank J.Van Breda & C° is one of the best capitalised financial institutions in Belgium, it clearly has different balance sheet ratios than the other participations of the AvH group. The balance sheet captions of Bank J.Van Breda & C° are grouped under separate items for an easier understanding of the consolidated balance sheet.
Even in the coronavirus year 2020, Bank J.Van Breda & C° continued to provide loans to its clientele of self-employed entrepreneurs and liberal professionals. The total loan portfolio even increased by 182.0 million euros (+3.5%) to 5,414.7 million euros at year-end 2020. These loans to clients are more than fully financed by deposits which Bank J.Van Breda & C° received from its clients and which in the short and longer term together represent an amount of 5,907.1 million euros.
Including the participation in the TLTRO III, an ECB instrument that encourages banks to provide loans to businesses and consumers, the increase in liquidities is even greater. On the assets side of the balance sheet, this is reflected in an increase of the cash balances with central banks to 991.8 million euros (+537.1 million euros) and in an increase of the bank's investment portfolio to 495.2 million euros (+74.4 million euros).
The intangible assets increased in 2020 by 20.9 million euros to 147.8 million euros. This increase is primarily the result of the acquisition by DEME of the Dutch firm SPT Offshore, with part of the value being attributed to the special environmentally friendly suction pile technology which can be used to secure both fixed and floating structures to the seabed. DEME and Anima recognised limited impairment losses on goodwill of 5 million euros and 0.6 million euros respectively, and which decreased the goodwill to 325.9 million euros.
The total tangible assets amounted to 2,825.6 million euros at December 31, 2020, a slight decrease by 83.6 million euros relative to year-end 2019. DEME continued its investment programme in 2020 for the renewal and expansion of its fleet. In this respect, it should be noted that the delivery of two important vessels, namely the cutter suction dredger 'Spartacus' and the installation vessel 'Orion', experienced considerable delays at the shipyards. As a result, they could not be delivered in 2020. DEME's new investments during 2020 amounted on balance to less than the recognised depreciation. Anima was able to expand its network of residential care centres in 2020, thereby increasing its capacity by 186 beds. In the second half of 2020, it acquired the residential care centre 'Les 3 Arbres' in Mellet (Hainaut province). Earlier in 2020, the brand-new residential care centre 'Nuance' opened in Forest, for which a long lease was concluded with Care Property Invest. Construction work on a new residential care centre on the Brussels Tour & Taxis site was in full progress in 2020, while in Braine L'Alleud work began on a newbuild residence of which the real estate remains in the hands of third parties.
The increase in the participations accounted for using the equity method to 1,456.1 million euros is explained by the results realised in jointly controlled participations or in participations in which no controlling interest is held. This is the case with Delen Private Bank, the offshore wind farms Rentel, SeaMade and C-Power, SIPEF, Sagar Cements. In the "Growth Capital" segment of AvH's portfolio there are also several participations that are accounted for using the equity method. At year-end 2020, the new 20% participation in OM Partners is also included under this heading.
The decrease in financial fixed assets (shares - fair value through P&L) in the "Real Estate & Senior Care" segment is caused by the decrease in the market value (stock market price) of the Retail Estates shares owned by Leasinvest Real Estate. The increase at "AvH & Growth Capital" is primarily explained by additional investments in a.o. Indigo Diabetes, MRM Health, Biotalys and the Indian HealthQuad funds I and II.
The decreased turnover over 2020 in the "Marine Engineering & Contracting" segment is reflected in the total outstanding amounts receivable and amounts due from customers under construction contracts. A clear increase of amounts due under construction contracts can be seen in the "Real Estate & Senior Care" segment and is the result of Extensa's development activity on its sites in Brussels (Gare Maritime and new residential zone on Tour & Taxis) and Luxembourg. No major changes in these items are to be reported in the other segments.
The cash and cash equivalents decreased by 45.6 million euros in 2020, although they still amount to a comfortable 842.4 million euros. The decrease is primarily reported in the "AvH & Growth Capital" segment as a result of the investments made during 2020 and the payment of a dividend by AvH in 2020 in a year in which AvH received considerably less dividends from its participations (due to Covid-19 and the prohibition of dividend payments by banks imposed by the ECB/NBB). DEME's net financial debt decreased in 2020, while the cash and cash equivalents at year-end 2020 increased relative to the previous year.
The evolution of the equity is explained in Note 5 Statement of changes in consolidated equity.
Long-term provisions remain on balance virtually unchanged (46.2 million euros). This figure is composed of provisions that were constituted by the participations, of provisions for certain participations of which the equity method value has become negative, as well as a contingent liability provision of 15 million euros for risks identified by AvH in 2013 upon the acquisition of control over CFE. In the course of 2020 the provision has been reduced by one million euros following the extinction of the underlying risk.
The long-term financial debts amounted to 1,869.5 million euros and the shortterm debts came to 689.9 million euros at year-end 2020. This means a limited increase of 27.4 million euros in 2020. This debt position should be seen in conjunction with the substantial cash and cash equivalents that are held by the group (842.4 million euros at year-end 2020).
At year-end 2020, the following participations had outstanding bond debts maturing after one year: BPI (CFE Group): 29.8 million euros, Rent-A-Port 28.4 million euros, Extensa 84.2 million euros, and Leasinvest Real Estate 99.6 million euros. The subordinated loans of 65.6 million euros in the "Marine Engineering & Contracting" segment were contracted by DEME for specific financing of new vessels. The other short-term financial debts include the issues of commercial paper, which at year-end totalled 305 million euros (DEME: 125 million euros, CFE: 27 million euros, Leasinvest Real Estate: 122 million euros, and AvH: 31 million euros).
| (€ 1,000) | Segment 1 | Segment 2 | Segment 3 | Segment 4 | Segment 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine | Private | Real Estate & | Energy & | AvH & | Eliminations | Total | |
| Engineering | Banking | Senior Care | Resources | Growth | between | 2019 | |
| & Contracting |
Capital | segments | |||||
| I. Non-current assets | 3,263,140 | 5,003,045 | 1,728,076 | 234,027 | 260,684 | -10,267 | 10,478,704 |
| Intangible assets | 94,871 | 1,680 | 30,120 | 0 | 231 | 126,902 | |
| Goodwill | 177,127 | 134,247 | 8,449 | 0 | 11,727 | 331,550 | |
| Tangible assets | 2,633,912 | 52,061 | 192,993 | 0 | 30,201 | 2,909,167 | |
| Land and buildings | 156,881 | 44,385 | 179,713 | 0 | 22,053 | 403,032 | |
| Plant, machinery and equipment | 1,892,734 | 2,003 | 3,535 | 0 | 1,189 | 1,899,461 | |
| Furniture and vehicles | 39,821 | 3,458 | 4,000 | 0 | 6,179 | 53,457 | |
| Other tangible assets | 308 | 1,038 | 3,335 | 0 | 563 | 5,245 | |
| Assets under construction | 544,168 | 1,177 | 2,409 | 0 | 217 | 547,971 | |
| Investment property | 0 | 0 | 1,336,093 | 0 | 0 | 1,336,093 | |
| Participations accounted for using the equity method | 151,821 | 638,067 | 12,495 | 234,027 | 166,067 | 1,202,477 | |
| Non-current financial assets | 104,960 | 1,323 | 141,493 | 0 | 50,067 | -10,267 | 287,576 |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through P/L (FVPL) | 5,563 | 0 | 113,376 | 0 | 35,479 | 154,418 | |
| Receivables and warranties | 99,397 | 1,323 | 28,117 | 0 | 14,588 | -10,267 | 133,158 |
| Non-current hedging instruments | 0 | 381 | 832 | 0 | 0 | 1,213 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 100,449 | 2,564 | 5,600 | 0 | 2,391 | 111,004 | |
| Banks - receivables from credit institutions and clients after one year |
0 | 4,172,722 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,172,722 | |
| Banks - loans and receivables to clients | 0 | 4,134,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,134,167 | |
| Banks - changes in fair value of the hedged credit portfolio | 0 | 38,555 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38,555 | |
| II. Current assets | 2,014,225 | 2,147,323 | 317,423 | 231 | 309,835 | -6,918 | 4,782,119 |
| Inventories | 271,046 | 0 | 151,330 | 0 | 1,053 | 423,429 | |
| Amounts due from customers under construction contracts | 285,892 | 0 | 31,032 | 0 | 11,517 | 328,441 | |
| Investments | 3 | 420,796 | 0 | 0 | 55,713 | 476,513 | |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through P/L (FVPL) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55,713 | 55,717 | |
| Financial assets : bonds - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 0 | 420,628 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 420,628 | |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 0 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 168 | |
| Financial assets - at amortised cost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Current hedging instruments | 751 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 911 | |
| Amounts receivable within one year | 767,060 | 4,105 | 89,521 | 11 | 54,660 | -6,220 | 909,138 |
| Trade debtors | 692,658 | 100 | 29,293 | 0 | 23,772 | -1,145 | 744,679 |
| Other receivables | 74,402 | 4,005 | 60,227 | 11 | 30,888 | -5,075 | 164,458 |
| Current tax receivables | 23,307 | 0 | 1,458 | 0 | 1,163 | 25,927 | |
| Banks - receivables from credit institutions and clients within one year |
0 | 1,694,553 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,694,553 | |
| Banks - loans and advances to banks | 0 | 141,306 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141,306 | |
| Banks - loans and receivables to clients | 0 | 1,098,483 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,098,483 | |
| Banks - changes in fair value of the hedged credit portfolio | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | |
| Banks - cash balances with central banks | 0 | 454,720 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 454,720 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 644,971 | 18,270 | 41,008 | 220 | 183,517 | 887,985 | |
| Deferred charges and accrued income | 21,196 | 9,439 | 3,074 | 0 | 2,211 | -698 | 35,221 |
| III. Assets held for sale | 40,280 | 0 | 444 | 0 | 0 | 40,724 | |
| Total assets | 5,317,645 | 7,150,368 | 2,045,942 | 234,258 | 570,519 | -17,185 | 15,301,547 |
| (€ 1,000) | Segment 1 | Segment 2 | Segment 3 | Segment 4 | Segment 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine | Private | Real Estate & | Energy & | AvH & | Eliminations | Total | |
| Engineering | Banking | Senior Care | Resources | Growth | between | 2019 | |
| & Contracting |
Capital | segments | |||||
| I. Total equity | 1,815,178 | 1,331,613 | 798,452 | 234,245 | 502,346 | 4,681,834 | |
| Shareholders' equity - group share | 1,086,037 | 1,211,241 | 428,478 | 234,245 | 496,109 | 3,456,109 | |
| Issued capital | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113,907 | 113,907 | |
| Share capital | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,295 | 2,295 | |
| Share premium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111,612 | 111,612 | |
| Consolidated reserves | 1,148,384 | 1,206,906 | 440,443 | 221,350 | 422,238 | 3,439,322 | |
| Revaluation reserves | -62,348 | 4,335 | -11,965 | 12,895 | -7,388 | -64,472 | |
| Financial assets : bonds - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 0 | 3,469 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,469 | |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through OCI (FVOCI) | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | |
| Hedging reserves | -31,693 | -9 | -12,225 | 40 | -1 | -43,889 | |
| Actuarial gains (losses) defined benefit pension plans | -22,592 | -1,294 | 0 | -951 | 1,818 | -23,019 | |
| Translation differences | -8,063 | 2,129 | 260 | 13,806 | -9,205 | -1,074 | |
| Treasury shares (-) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -32,648 | -32,648 | |
| Minority interests | 729,141 | 120,372 | 369,974 | 0 | 6,238 | 1,225,725 | |
| II. Non-current liabilities | 1,430,129 | 850,224 | 816,504 | 0 | 13,505 | -10,267 | 3,100,095 |
| Provisions | 31,765 | 10,640 | 2,485 | 0 | 651 | 45,541 | |
| Pension liabilities | 70,269 | 5,539 | 40 | 0 | 142 | 75,990 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 105,253 | 0 | 57,818 | 0 | 1,623 | 164,694 | |
| Financial debts | 1,202,741 | 3,231 | 699,871 | 0 | 10,767 | -10,267 | 1,906,344 |
| Bank loans | 937,911 | 0 | 520,465 | 0 | 7,701 | 1,466,076 | |
| Bonds | 60,049 | 0 | 144,103 | 0 | 0 | 204,152 | |
| Subordinated loans | 37,414 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 37,422 | |
| Lease debts | 114,131 | 3,231 | 31,563 | 0 | 3,060 | 151,984 | |
| Other financial debts | 53,236 | 0 | 3,741 | 0 | 0 | -10,267 | 46,710 |
| Non-current hedging instruments | 9,251 | 40,427 | 47,196 | 0 | 0 | 96,874 | |
| Other amounts payable | 10,850 | 11,163 | 9,095 | 0 | 322 | 31,429 | |
| Banks - debts to credit institutions, clients & securities | 0 | 779,224 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 779,224 | |
| Banks - deposits from credit institutions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Banks - deposits from clients | 0 | 739,301 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 739,301 | |
| Banks - debt certificates including bonds | 0 | 39,923 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39,923 | |
| III. Current liabilities | 2,072,339 | 4,968,531 | 430,986 | 13 | 54,668 | -6,918 | 7,519,619 |
| Provisions | 30,564 | 22 | 7,020 | 0 | 95 | 37,701 | |
| Pension liabilities | 0 | 331 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 331 | |
| Financial debts | 278,743 | 2,449 | 327,785 | 0 | 21,658 | -5,075 | 625,560 |
| Bank loans | 199,258 | 0 | 72,899 | 0 | 7,051 | 279,208 | |
| Bonds | 0 | 0 | 49,969 | 0 | 0 | 49,969 | |
| Subordinated loans | 13,208 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13,216 | |
| Lease debts | 36,471 | 2,449 | 2,006 | 0 | 1,781 | 42,707 | |
| Other financial debts | 29,805 | 0 | 202,911 | 0 | 12,819 | -5,075 | 240,460 |
| Current hedging instruments | |||||||
| 9,356 | 1,207 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10,563 | ||
| Amounts due to customers under construction contracts | 291,097 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,752 | 295,849 | |
| Other amounts payable within one year | 1,334,563 | 21,679 | 71,078 | 10 | 26,688 | -1,145 | 1,452,872 |
| Trade payables | 1,074,708 | 46 | 52,635 | 10 | 13,920 | -1,145 | 1,140,174 |
| Advances received | 39,565 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 851 | 40,426 | |
| Amounts payable regarding remuneration and social security | 170,407 | 8,432 | 8,105 | 0 | 11,023 | 197,967 | |
| Other amounts payable | 49,883 | 13,201 | 10,328 | 0 | 894 | 74,306 | |
| Current tax payables | 49,922 | 1,253 | 7,320 | 4 | 943 | 59,441 | |
| Banks - debts to credit institutions, clients & securities | 0 | 4,936,693 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,936,693 | |
| Banks - deposits from credit institutions | 0 | 27,825 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27,825 | |
| Banks - deposits from clients | 0 | 4,667,248 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,667,248 | |
| Banks - debt certificates including bonds | 0 | 241,620 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 241,620 | |
| Accrued charges and deferred income | 78,093 | 4,897 | 17,784 | 0 | 532 | -698 | 100,608 |
| IV. Liabilities held for sale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 5,317,645 | 7,150,368 | 2,045,942 | 234,258 | 570,519 | -17,185 | 15,301,547 |
| (€ 1,000) | Segment 1 | Segment 2 | Segment 3 | Segment 4 | Segment 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Engineering & Contracting |
Private Banking |
Real Estate & Senior Care |
Energy & Resources |
AvH & Growth C il |
Eliminations between segments |
Total 2020 |
|
| I. Cash and cash equivalents - opening balance | 644,971 | 18,270 | 41,008 | 220 | 183,517 | 0 | 887,985 |
| Profit (loss) from operating activities | 103,192 | 64,448 | 65,654 | -87 | -9,927 | 783 | 224,063 |
| Reclassification 'Profit (loss) on disposal of assets' to cash flow from divestments |
-83,941 | 18 | -3,170 | 0 | -3,573 | -90,666 | |
| Dividends from participations accounted for | 33,692 | 0 | 972 | 293 | 3,085 | 38,042 | |
| using the equity method Other non-operating income (expenses) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Income taxes (paid) | -38,518 | -18,731 | -11,632 | 0 | -1,560 | -70,441 | |
| Non-cash adjustments | |||||||
| Depreciation | 326,888 | 7,054 | 11,511 | 0 | 5,319 | 350,772 | |
| Impairment losses | 1,397 | 5,548 | 2,613 | 0 | 94 | 9,652 | |
| Share based payment | 0 | -3,600 | 8 | 0 | 1,026 | -2,566 | |
| Profit (loss) on assets/liabilities designated at | 0 | 0 | 2,116 | 0 | 1,689 | 3,805 | |
| fair value through profit and loss (Decrease) increase of provisions |
1,641 | 438 | -201 | 0 | 264 | 2,142 | |
| Other non-cash expenses (income) | 2,073 | 1,736 | -253 | 0 | 155 | 3,711 | |
| Cash flow | 346,422 | 56,911 | 67,618 | 207 | -3,427 | 783 | 468,514 |
| Decrease (increase) of working capital | 122,575 | 16,868 | -8,648 | -26 | -16,118 | 3,918 | 118,570 |
| Decrease (increase) of inventories and construction contracts | 82,174 | 0 | -17,793 | 0 | 3,619 | 68,001 | |
| Decrease (increase) of amounts receivable | 99,472 | -145 | 13,836 | -20 | -19,383 | 3,918 | 97,678 |
| Decrease (increase) of receivables from credit institutions | 0 | -746,754 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -746,754 | |
| and clients (banks) Increase (decrease) of liabilities (other than financial debts) |
-79,757 | -3,343 | -2,156 | -6 | -654 | -85,915 | |
| Increase (decrease) of debts to credit institutions, clients & securities (banks) |
0 | 769,629 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 769,629 | |
| Decrease (increase) other | 20,686 | -2,519 | -2,536 | 0 | 300 | 15,931 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 468,997 | 73,779 | 58,970 | 181 | -19,545 | 4,701 | 587,084 |
| Investments | -374,310 | -247,496 | -61,699 | -22,203 | -78,957 | 4,088 | -780,577 |
| Acquisition of intangible and tangible assets | -215,955 | -3,810 | -12,906 | 0 | -3,928 | -236,598 | |
| Acquisition of investment property | 0 | 0 | -46,388 | 0 | 0 | -46,388 | |
| Acquisition of financial fixed assets (business combinations included) | -144,739 | 0 | -2,786 | -22,203 | -70,749 | -240,476 | |
| Cash acquired through business combinations | 1,878 | 0 | 396 | 0 | 0 | 2,274 | |
| New amounts receivable | -15,494 | -309 | -15 | 0 | -4,118 | 4,088 | -15,849 |
| Acquisition of investments | 0 | -243,377 | 0 | 0 | -162 | -243,539 | |
| Divestments | 162,625 | 171,964 | 39,007 | 0 | 12,015 | -315 | 385,295 |
| Disposal of intangible and tangible assets | 20,664 | 0 | 399 | 0 | 7 | 21,071 | |
| Disposal of investment property | 0 | 0 | 35,404 | 0 | 0 | 35,404 | |
| Disposal of financial fixed assets (business disposals included) | 131,727 | 0 | 3,197 | 0 | 6,433 | 141,357 | |
| Cash disposed of through business disposals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Reimbursements of amounts receivable | 10,234 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 315 | -315 | 10,240 |
| Disposal of investments | 0 | 171,964 | 0 | 0 | 5,259 | 177,223 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -211,685 | -75,532 | -22,692 | -22,203 | -66,942 | 3,773 | -395,282 |
| Financial operations | |||||||
| Dividends | 124 | 880 | 5,946 | 0 | 889 | 7,838 | |
| Interest received | 7,712 | 0 | 3,099 | 0 | 1,926 | -1,084 | 11,654 |
| Interest paid | -23,791 | -62 | -15,956 | 0 | -588 | 1,084 | -39,313 |
| Other financial income (costs) | -25,399 | 0 | -28,753 | -35 | 106 | -783 | -54,864 |
| Decrease (increase) of treasury shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,635 | -1,635 | |
| (Decrease) increase of financial debts | -72,452 | 444 | 41,130 | 0 | 15,054 | -7,691 | -23,515 |
| (Investments) and divestments in controlling interests | 801 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -18,631 | -17,830 | |
| Distribution of profits | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -76,813 | -76,813 | |
| Dividends paid intra group | -4,150 | 0 | -12,343 | 0 | 16,493 | 0 | |
| Dividends paid to minority interests | 0 | -108 | -36,126 | 0 | 0 | -36,234 | |
| Cash flow from financial activities | -117,155 | 1,153 | -43,004 | -35 | -63,198 | -8,474 | -230,712 |
| II. Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | |||||||
| Transfer between segments | 140,157 0 |
-599 0 |
-6,726 0 |
-22,057 22,271 |
-149,685 -22,271 |
0 | -38,910 0 |
| Impact of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | -6,684 | 0 | 90 | -65 | -9 | -6,667 | |
| III. Cash and cash equivalents - ending balance | |||||||
| 778,444 | 17,670 | 34,372 | 370 | 11,552 | 0 | 842,408 |
The cash flow of AvH (consolidated) amounted to 468.5 million euros, which is 157.6 million euros less than in 2019 (-25.2%).
The decrease in profit from operating activities was proportionally even greater, as it decreased by 216.9 million euros (-49%) to 224.1 million euros in 2020. The decrease was noticeable in all segments of AvH, except in "Private Banking", which reported a record result in 2020. The fact that the cash flow ultimately decreased to a lesser extent than the profit from operating activities is virtually entirely due to the greater share of non-cash items in the operating result of 2020.
At 90.7 million euros, the profit on disposal of assets, which in this cash flow statement is reclassified to cash flow from investing activities, was lower than in 2019. In 2020, this consisted essentially of the capital gains that DEME realised on its exit from the German offshore wind farm Merkur (63.9 million euros) and on the disposal of tangible assets (incl. a number of small vessels) worth 11.2 million euros. CFE realised 6.3 million euros worth of capital gains on the disposal of certain participations (real estate development companies) as well as a small amount on the realisation of various other fixed assets. In the real estate segment, Leasinvest Real Estate realised a capital gain of 2.2 million euros on the sale of the National Archives (Rijksarchief) building in Bruges, a property situated in Luxembourg (Route D'Esch), and a unit on Brixton Business Park in Zaventem. In the "AvH & Growth Capital" segment, the reclassification primarily concerned the capital gain realised on the sale of the 50% stake in the Indian company Oriental Quarries & Mines to the co-shareholder.
In 2020, AvH received substantially less dividends from participations accounted for using the equity method compared to last year. This is for the most part explained by the instructions from the ECB and the NBB to the banks in the European Union not to pay any dividends to their shareholders in 2020. In 2019, AvH had still received a dividend of 44.5 million euros from Delen Private Bank. In "Marine Engineering & Contracting", CFE received 9.9 million euros worth of dividends from several real estate development companies, while both DEME and Green Offshore received a dividend from Rentel (together 19.8 million euros).
Under the non-cash adjustments, depreciation remains the most important item. At 350.8 million euros, the total depreciation cost in 2020 was slightly higher than the previous year. The increase is for the most part reported by DEME on account of the addition of some new vessels to the fleet and the accelerated depreciation of certain less strategic units. The depreciation cost also increased at Anima as four newly built residential care centres opened in the last months of 2019 and at the beginning of 2020.
Impairment losses are also taken out of the cash flow, since they are not realisations of assets but merely adjustments in the accounts to the value of the assets. Compared to last year, the impairment losses were limited to 9.7 million euros. The largest item is 1.0 million euros impairment losses which Bank J.Van Breda & C° recognised in respect of specific loan losses, supplemented with a general provision of 4.5 million euros for expected credit losses. Leasinvest Real Estate recognised total losses of 2.0 million euros on trade receivables, primarily in connection with Covid-19. DEME and Anima recognised impairment losses on consolidation goodwill of 5.0 million euros and 0.6 million euros respectively after disappointing results on specific entities.
The adjustment for profits/losses on assets/liabilities designated at fair value (IFRS 9) amounted to 3.8 million euros (loss) for 2020. Except for remeasurement losses of 1.7 million euros on cash investments and financial fixed assets of AvH, the figure is almost entirely accounted for by the "Real Estate & Senior Care" segment, where substantial remeasurement gains (incl. 29.3 million euros remeasurement gains on investment property of Leasinvest and a remeasurement gain of 6.2 million euros on Extensa's Gare Maritime building on the Tour & Taxis site in Brussels) are amply offset by impairments on the Retail Estate shares (33.5 million euros) in the portfolio of Leasinvest Real Estate and on other investment property of Extensa. Since these are exclusively unrealised fair value adjustments, they are reversed in this cash flow statement.
In 2020, the operating result included only a small amount of provisions accrued for (2.1 million euros) and other non-cash expenses (3.7 million euros). In 2020, the working capital decreased by 118.6 million euros, as opposed to an increase of 41.4 million euros the previous year. This substantial decrease in working capital was mainly situated in the "Marine Engineering & Contracting" segment, and is in line with the lower turnover and level of activity reported by both DEME and CFE Contracting as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In the other segments, the changes in working capital requirement were fairly limited. Thanks to these lower demands of working capital on the group's cash resources in 2020, the total cash flow from operating activities was virtually unchanged, and even slightly higher in 2020 (587.1 million euros) than last year (584.7 million euros).
In response to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of group companies reconsidered the timing of their investments. Additionally, DEME was confronted in 2020 with considerable delays at the shipyards in the construction of two important vessels, the mega-cutter 'Spartacus' and the large installation vessel 'Orion'. Expectations are that the 'Spartacus' will be delivered in H1 2021 and the 'Orion' probably only towards the end of 2021 or beginning of 2022. Consequently, part of the investments that were planned in 2020 were deferred to a later period. The group invested a total of 236.6 million euros in intangible and tangible assets, the bulk of which traditionally in the "Marine Engineering & Contracting" segment.
The 46.4 million euros invested in investment property in 2020 include 17.6 million euros of additional investments by Extensa on the Tour & Taxis site in Brussels, for the most part in the Gare Maritime and the Parking Maritime. Leasinvest Real Estate spent 28.8 million euros on additional investments in its real estate portfolio.
During the past year 2020, the group invested as much as 240,5 million euros in total in financial fixed assets. In the second half of 2020, DEME acquired control over the Dutch company SPT Offshore for 18.2 million euros, while CFE acquired two real estate project companies for 57.6 million euros. Also in "Marine Engineering & Contracting", DEME invested 30.3 million euros in the new joint venture CDWE in Taiwan, which will be engaged on various Taiwanese offshore wind projects and is currently building an installation vessel there, while CFE invested 14.7 million euros in various real estate development companies, and Rent-A-Port subscribed for 14.9 million euros to capital increases of companies which, in partnership, develop port sites in Vietnam. AvH invested an additional 22.3 million euros in total in the "Energy & Resources" segment. The shareholding percentage in SIPEF was increased by 2.35% to 34.68% by purchasing SIPEF shares on the stock market. AvH also acquired a direct participation of 42% in Verdant BioScience and acquired additional shares of Sagar Cements through the conversion of warrants.
In the "Growth Capital" segment, AvH acquired in the final weeks of 2020 a 20% participation in OM Partners, a leading Belgian firm in the field of supply chain software. Additionally, the group invested a total of 14.5 million euros in a number of young and promising companies, a.o. Indigo Diabetes, MRM Health, Biotalys and Onco DNA in Belgium, along with additional investments in India in a.o. the new HealthQuad II fund, of which AvH is an anchor investor, and through HealthQuad II indirectly in Medikabazaar.
The acquisition of 243.4 million euros worth of investments by Bank J.Van Breda & C° during the course of 2020 should be seen in conjunction with a disposal of investments of 172.0 million euros, resulting from transactions as part of the bank's ALM policy.
Despite difficult market conditions during much of 2020, 385.3 million euros was divested (213.3 million euros without the investments of Bank J.Van Breda & C°), compared to 625.5 million euros the previous year. The main disposals of financial fixed assets in 2020 were the sale by DEME of its 12.5% interest in the German offshore wind farm Merkur for 89.8 million euros, the sale by CFE of stakes in various real estate developments, and the sale by Rent-A-Port of part of its stake in two site development companies in Vietnam. The disposals of investment property concern the above-mentioned sales by Leasinvest Real Estate of the National Archives building in Bruges, a property in Luxembourg (Route d'Esch) and a unit on Brixton Business Park. In 2020, AvH sold a.o. its 50% stake in Oriental Quarries & Mines.
In the cash flow from financial activities, the dividend that Leasinvest Real Estate received from Retail Estates represents the largest component of dividends.
The limited increase of (net) interest paid is explained by the drawing of extra financing, as well as the loss of certain interest income. The increase of other financial costs is partly explained by higher negative exchange differences, as well as by the termination by Leasinvest Real Estate of certain interest rate hedges, resulting in a loss of 20.3 million euros.
Transactions in treasury shares in 2020 generated a negative cash flow of 1.6 million euros.
AvH increased its controlling interest in CFE to 62.1% through purchases of CFE shares on the stock market for the amount of 18.6 million euros.
Dividends paid to minority interests related to dividends paid to the minority shareholders of Leasinvest Real Estate (21.8 million euros) and to the coshareholder of Extensa (14.3 million euros) in its developments on the Cloche d'Or site in Luxembourg.
Evolution of the financial debts (cash & non-cash)
| (€ 1,000) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Financial debts at 31-12-2019 | 2,531,904 | |
| Changes in Cashflow statement | -23,515 | |
| Other adjustments | ||
| - Changes in consolidation scope - acquisitions | 9,195 | |
| - Changes in consolidation scope - divestments | 6,629 | |
| - IFRS 16 Leases | 37,000 | |
| - Impact of exchange rates | -1,862 | |
| - Others | 0 | |
| Financial debts at 31-12-2020 | 2,559,350 | |
| (€ 1,000) | Segment 1 | Segment 2 | Segment 3 | Segment 4 | Segment 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Engineering & Contracting |
Private Banking |
Real Estate & Senior Care |
Energy & Resources |
AvH & Growth C il |
Eliminations between segments |
Total 2019 |
|
| I. Cash and cash equivalents - opening balance | 390,746 | 9,355 | 62,785 | 409 | 50,293 | 0 | 513,588 |
| Profit (loss) from operating activities | 161,618 | 55,740 | 115,358 | -133 | 107,630 | 776 | 440,989 |
| Reclassification 'Profit (loss) on disposal of assets' to cash flow from divestments |
-7,400 | -738 | -49 | 0 | -113,711 | -121,899 | |
| Dividends from participations accounted for using the equity method |
12,018 | 44,525 | 600 | 111 | 4,938 | 62,192 | |
| Other non-operating income (expenses) | 2,042 | 2,400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,442 | |
| Income taxes (paid) | -45,826 | -15,530 | -7,659 | 0 | -259 | -69,274 | |
| Non-cash adjustments | |||||||
| Depreciation | 320,853 | 7,708 | 9,587 | 0 | 4,802 | 342,950 | |
| Impairment losses | 26,827 | 1,522 | 193 | 0 | 86 | 28,628 | |
| Share based payment | 0 | -1,398 | 80 | 0 | 1,174 | -144 | |
| Profit (loss) on assets/liabilities designated at fair value through profit and loss |
0 | 0 | -15,491 | 0 | -8,040 | -23,531 | |
| (Decrease) increase of provisions | -36,636 | 1,000 | 492 | 0 | -679 | -35,823 | |
| Other non-cash expenses (income) | -2,146 | -1,205 | 0 | 0 | 926 | -2,425 | |
| Cash flow | 431,348 | 94,024 | 103,112 | -22 | -3,133 | 776 | 626,104 |
| Decrease (increase) of working capital | 14,384 | -40,305 | -10,836 | 0 | -1,994 | -2,610 | -41,361 |
| Decrease (increase) of inventories and construction contracts | -103,272 | 0 | -13,973 | 0 | -6,339 | -123,584 | |
| Decrease (increase) of amounts receivable Decrease (increase) of receivables from credit institutions |
215,782 0 |
-13,772 -530,741 |
14,420 0 |
-8 0 |
-2,775 0 |
-2,610 | 211,038 -530,741 |
| and clients (banks) | |||||||
| Increase (decrease) of liabilities (other than financial debts) Increase (decrease) of debts to credit institutions, |
-94,578 0 |
1,720 507,257 |
-9,629 0 |
8 0 |
6,540 0 |
-95,940 507,257 |
|
| clients & securities (banks) | |||||||
| Decrease (increase) other | -3,549 | -4,769 | -1,653 | 0 | 579 | -9,392 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 445,732 | 53,719 | 92,276 | -23 | -5,128 | -1,834 | 584,743 |
| Investments Acquisition of intangible and tangible assets |
-467,162 -460,505 |
-263,330 -8,324 |
-268,447 -32,342 |
-12,207 0 |
-30,206 -1,984 |
458 | -1,040,894 -503,154 |
| Acquisition of investment property | 0 | 0 | -212,713 | 0 | 0 | -212,713 | |
| Acquisition of financial fixed assets (business combinations included) | -27,910 | 0 | -18,028 | -12,207 | -17,904 | -76,049 | |
| Cash acquired through business combinations | 36,652 | 0 | 867 | 0 | 692 | 38,212 | |
| New amounts receivable | -15,400 | -296 | -6,232 | 0 | -846 | 458 | -22,315 |
| Acquisition of investments | 0 | -254,710 | 0 | 0 | -10,165 | -264,875 | |
| Divestments | 112,441 | 294,344 | 44,660 | 0 | 181,806 | -7,727 | 625,524 |
| Disposal of intangible and tangible assets | 13,889 | 362 | 188 | 0 | 17 | 14,456 | |
| Disposal of investment property | 0 | 0 | 42,350 | 0 | 0 | 42,350 | |
| Disposal of financial fixed assets (business disposals included) | 1,663 | 0 | 28,605 | 0 | 172,429 | 202,698 | |
| Cash disposed of through business disposals | 0 | 0 | -26,483 | 0 | 0 | -26,483 | |
| Reimbursements of amounts receivable | 96,889 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,727 | -7,727 | 96,889 |
| Disposal of investments | 0 | 293,982 | 0 | 0 | 1,633 | 295,615 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -354,721 | 31,014 | -223,788 | -12,207 | 151,600 | -7,269 | -415,370 |
| Financial operations | |||||||
| Dividends | 0 | 450 | 5,068 | 0 | 1,029 | 6,547 | |
| Interest received | 15,495 | 12 | 2,896 | 0 | 1,666 | -1,361 | 18,708 |
| Interest paid | -30,236 | 0 | -14,252 | 0 | -622 | 1,361 | -43,749 |
| Other financial income (costs) | -4,169 | -1 | -6,041 | 2 | -109 | -776 | -11,095 |
| Decrease (increase) of treasury shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6,108 | -6,108 | |
| (Decrease) increase of financial debts | 226,175 | -2,890 | 163,901 | 0 | -7,661 | 9,878 | 389,404 |
| (Investments) and divestments in controlling interests | 6,811 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -14,289 | -7,478 | |
| Distribution of profits | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -76,741 | -76,741 | |
| Dividends paid intra group | -36,916 | -68,000 | -7,949 | 0 | 112,865 | 0 | |
| Dividends paid to minority interests | -26,692 | -5,481 | -33,787 | 0 | 0 | -65,960 | |
| Cash flow from financial activities | 150,469 | -75,910 | 109,835 | 2 | 10,030 | 9,102 | 203,529 |
| II. Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 241,479 | 8,824 | -21,676 | -12,228 | 156,503 | 0 | 372,902 |
| Transfer between segments | 11,250 | 0 | 0 | 12,030 | -23,280 | 0 | |
| Impact of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 1,495 | 91 | -101 | 9 | 2 | 1,496 | |
| III. Cash and cash equivalents - ending balance | 644,971 | 18,270 | 41,008 | 220 | 183,517 | 0 | 887,985 |
The condensed consolidated financial statements of AvH relating the financial year 2020 are issued in accordance with IAS 34, except for the disclosures required by IFRS 13, for which AvH refers to the annual report that will be published later. These condensed financial statements do not contain all the information that is required for full reporting and should be read in conjunction with the 2019 financial statements.
Following new standards and amendments to existing standards published by the IASB, are applied as from January 1, 2020.
The application of the new and amended standards and interpretations has no significant impact on the group's financial statements. The change to IFRS 16 Leases has not been applied.
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal life in communities worldwide in 2020 and had a negative impact on large sections of the economy. On March 31, 2020, AvH had already warned of the consequences for its outlook for the rest of the financial year.
Meanwhile, this health crisis appears to be more or less under control in most countries where the group is active, although caution is still recommended.
The past few months have shown the relevance of the group's investment strategy: AvH's diversified portfolio, with a limited number of participations in wellpositioned companies, has stood its ground fairly well under these exceptional conditions. Over the full financial year, AvH realised a net profit (group share) of 229.8 million euros.
The effects of this pandemic on the group are essentially situated in the following areas:
AvH ended the year 2020 with a positive net cash position of 68 million euros. Additionally, the group has a total of 280 million euros in confirmed credit lines that can be drawn down immediately. This gives the group an intervention capacity of approximately 0.35 billion euros, even without calling upon additional sources of financing.
AvH has always alerted its participations to the importance of a conservative balance sheet structure. This philosophy has again proved its worth in 2020. Along with support measures taken by different governments, it has helped to ensure that, throughout the group, AvH needed to offer financial assistance to just one participation for a relatively modest amount of 4.1 million euros.
A number of AvH participations use bank loans which, in certain cases, come with specific covenants. As at December 31, 2020, only one of the group companies failed to comply with the covenants. A relatively small amount is involved, and constructive discussions are ongoing with the company's principal banker to adapt the financing structure.
In 2020, some form of lockdown was imposed in most of the countries where the group is active.
This led to major logistical complications for our participations active in "Marine Engineering & Contracting", primarily as a result of extra costs, logistical complications, delays in works in progress and resulting productivity losses. DEME estimates the extra costs incurred as a direct result of COVID-19 at 32.6 million euros, of which 8.8 million euros was compensated by cost savings and support measures that were available in several countries. Besides the direct consequences, the COVID-19 crisis also had an impact on exchange rates, oil prices and delays in the intake of new orders. DEME estimates the overall negative impact of not being able to achieve its proposed turnover target (including the resulting costs of idleness and underutilisation of the fleet), the additional costs mentioned earlier, and the accident with the 'Orion' on the operating result of approximately 100 million euros.
In the Contracting activities of CFE, COVID-19 caused in H1 2020 project delays, which had a negative impact on the results of the projects and additionally led to an under-coverage of overheads. As is the case at DEME, the result of construction contracts is recognised according to the rate of progress of the works. When a project is deemed to be loss-making, this result is immediately charged to profit and loss for the period in which this assessment is made, including with respect to turnover that will only be realised in future periods. CFE reported a marked recovery of its operating results in the second half of the year.
CFE was able to rely on various support measures in its different activities, such as economic unemployment; consequently, the (negative) impact on the operating result is estimated at approximately 20 million euros
The upheaval that the health crisis also brought about on the financial markets eventually had no negative impact on the operating results of Delen Private Bank and Bank J.Van Breda & C°. Despite the numerous challenges that the coronavirus has also created in terms of the practical organisation of the two institutions, the contribution of the "Private Banking" segment to the group's result actually increased by 14.0 million euros compared to last year, thereby confirming its position as main contributor to the group's result. At Bank J.Van Breda & C° 4.5 million euros (net) worth of provisions were recorded to cover expected future (but not yet identified) credit losses in accordance with IFRS 9.
As was the case in the "Marine Engineering & Contracting" segment, the lockdown period delayed progress on the development projects in Belgium and Luxembourg in the "Real Estate & Senior Care" segment, without however compromising the long-term profit potential. Leasinvest lost a total of 4.2 million euros in rental income. The 1,600 employees of Anima did everything possible, under extremely difficult conditions, to keep providing care to the residents of its residential care centres, service flats and convalescent homes. The exceptional conditions clearly put heavy pressure on the people, residents and organisation of Anima, and had a negative impact on Anima's short-term profitability. Some of Anima's sites have not been spared from the coronavirus outbreak. On top of the human suffering, Anima estimates the financial impact of this crisis at 6.5 million euros, caused by additional costs, lower income due to the closure of certain services and lower occupancy rates, particularly at the four newly built residences that opened during the past year and were unable to attract new residents under these circumstances. The combined negative impact was compensated by 4.6 million euros worth of support measures made available by the three regional governments.
SIPEF experienced almost no negative impact on their operations from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. SIPEF reported a 5.4% increase in its (sustainable) palm oil production, but experienced an indirect negative impact from the sharp decrease in prices during the first half of the year. The market price of palm oil made a vigorous recovery in the last months of 2020. In India, Sagar Cements reported a negative impact of the pandemic on its capacity utilisation. The impact on the results, however, was offset by better market prices.
In the "Growth Capital" segment, the impact is different depending on the sectors in which the companies operate. Clearly, the activities of Euro Media Group, a major provider of audiovisual services to big events (Olympic Games, European football championship, Eurovision song contest) and prominent sports competitions (football, rugby, cricket, golf, etc.), which were largely halted from March 2020 and were only resumed towards the end of the first half of 2020, fell more than 40% short of budget. In those exceptional circumstances, the main shareholders of EMG, which include AvH Growth Capital for 4.1 million euros, in conjunction with the banks of EMG and the French public sector bank BPI, came up with a financial support package to bridge this difficult period. In June 2020, volumes began to increase again steadily month by month.
Other companies from AvH's "Growth Capital" segment also experienced the effects of the COVID-19 crisis, without however incurring any material losses in 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic is hopefully an exceptional event and should not simply be extrapolated to the future. AvH has performed an impairment test to determine whether impairment losses needed to be recognised on assets or on/at participations exhibiting special impairment indicators. This turned out to be the case only to a limited extent, as is explained in Note 7.7.
However, negative fair value changes were recognised on market-listed assets and charged to profit and loss in 2020, after application of the fair value approach (level 1 in the fair value hierarchy). On AvH's investment portfolio and certain other financial fixed assets, which showed a fair value of 57.0 million euros at year-end 2020, a total impairment loss of 1.7 million euros was recognised to bring it into line with the fair value at 31/12/2020. Those value fluctuations were far greater throughout the year.
With a stake of 10.7%, Leasinvest Real Estate is the largest shareholder of its sector peer Retail Estates. This participation is not consolidated, but the fair value changes (based on the share price of Retail Estates) are reported through the profit and loss account of Leasinvest Real Estate. In the first half of 2020, the negative trend of the Retail Estates share price led to an (unrealised) loss of 33.5 million euros in the financial statements of Leasinvest Real Estate, and through AvH's 30% stake this had an impact of -10.0 million euros on AvH's group result.
Leasinvest Real Etate recorded a negative value-adjustment of 25,5 million euros on the Knauf shopping centers in Luxembourg. The Corona pandemic creates considerable uncertainty because of the continuous risk of a mandatory closure of non-essential shops by the government, combined with a possible closure of the borders. This represents a negative impact of 7,7 million euros (group's share AvH).
The financial market regulators, such as the EBA, ECB, ESMA, etc., have issued guidelines on the application of the concept of expected credit losses in accordance with the IFRS 9 accounting standard ("Financial Instruments") in the 2020 figures. The main exposure is obviously situated in the "Private Banking" segment. It is worth noting in this respect that, thanks to their conservative and consistent credit policy, both Delen Private Bank and Bank J.Van Breda & C° suffered a relatively limited impact. Delen Private Bank did not need to set aside any provisions for loan losses on the (limited) credit portfolio Bank J.Van Breda & C° made a provision of 1.0 million euros over the full year for specific credit losses. Nevertheless, an additional provision of 4.5 million euros was made to cover expected future but not yet identified credit losses in accordance with IFRS 9.
Rent reductions that are granted exceptionally in times of economic crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the related lockdown, are accounted for as a reduction of income in accordance with IFRS 9 ("impairment loss").
No other material expected credit losses are to be reported within the group.
All the companies of the AvH group have made their assessment of the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their operating result. As described above, that result is adversely affected by extra costs (compensated by support measures where available), impairments (including "fair value adjustments") and provisions for credit losses. Costs of idleness/underutilisation and under-coverage of equipment and the inability to achieve proposed turnover targets and the margin on that turnover, also had a negative impact on the results of 2020. The impact of these last factors, however, is an estimate as it is less easy to determine objectively.
AvH estimates the combined impact of all these effects on the net result (share of the group) for the full year 2020 at approximately 95 million euros. This figure does not take into account the indirect consequences of the pandemic, such as the upward or downward movements of financial markets (except for those assets that are part of the portfolio), the evolution of commodity prices, etc.
On October 30, 2020, DEME Offshore Holding NV, a subsidiary of DEME, acquired 100% of the shares of the company SPT Offshore Holding BV. This company in turn holds 100% of the shares of the following companies: SPT Equipment BV, SPT Offshore BV, SPT Offshore UK Ltd, SPT Offshore SDN Bhd, Seatec Holding BV and Seatec Subsea Systems BV.
All these companies are fully consolidated.
The evaluation of all the identifiable assets and liabilities obtained by this acquisition took place on June 30, 2020. The market value of the identified assets and liabilities is shown below:
| (€ 1,000) | SPT Offshore |
|---|---|
| Goodwill and intangible assets | 19,252 |
| Tangible assets | 5,361 |
| Inventory | 0 |
| Cash and cash equivaltents | 1,878 |
| Other assets | 3,968 |
| Total assets | 30,459 |
| Equity (group share) | 22,136 |
| Minority interests | 0 |
| Current and non-current financial debts | 1,038 |
| Other liabilities | 7,285 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 30,459 |
| Total assets | 30,459 |
| Total liabilities | -8,323 |
| Minority interests | 0 |
| Net assets (100%) | 22,136 |
| Purchase price | 22,136 |
The following methods were used to determine the market value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired:
Ackermans & van Haaren is active in several segments, each (more or less) cyclically sensitive : dredging & infrastructure, oil & energy markets (DEME, Rent-A-Port, Green Offshore), construction (CFE), evolution on the financial markets and interest rates (Delen Private Bank and Bank J.Van Breda & C°), real estate and interest
The purchase price consists of an amount of 18.2 million euros, payable on the closing date of the transaction, and of an earn-out obligation that was estimated at 3.9 million euros. Given the size of the net assets acquired, there is no goodwill to be allocated.
rates evolution (Extensa & Leasinvest Real Estate) and the evolution of commodity prices (SIPEF, Sagar Cements). The segments in which the Growth Capital participations are active, are also confronted with seasonal or cyclical activities.
| (€ 1,000) | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Net consolidated result from continuing operations, group share (€ 1,000) | 229,791 | 394,900 |
| Weighted average number of shares (1) | 33,137,532 | 33,140,933 |
| Earnings per share (€) | 6.93 | 11.92 |
| Net consolidated result from continuing operations, group share (€ 1,000) | 229,791 | 394,900 |
| Weighted average number of shares (1) | 33,137,532 | 33,140,933 |
| Impact stock options | 43,023 | 79,304 |
| Adjusted weighted average number of shares | 33,180,554 | 33,220,236 |
| Diluted earnings per share (€) | 6.93 | 11.89 |
(1) Based on number of shares issued, adjusted for treasury shares in portfolio
| Treasury shares as part of the stock option plan |
2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 363,000 | 334,000 |
| Acquisition of treasury shares | 42,750 | 65,500 |
| Disposal of treasury shares | -62,000 | -36,500 |
| Ending balance | 343,750 | 363,000 |
In 2020, AvH has purchased 42,750 treasury shares in order to hedge options for the benefit of the staff. Over the same period, the beneficiaries of the share option plan exercised options on 62,000 AvH shares. On December 31, 2020, options were outstanding for a total of 304,750 AvH shares. In order to hedge these (and future) obligations, AvH owned 343,750 treasury shares on the same date.
| Treasury shares as part of the liquidity contract |
2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 5,528 | 9,415 |
| Acquisition of treasury shares | 102,607 | 89,238 |
| Disposal of treasury shares | -101,668 | -93,125 |
| Ending balance | 6,467 | 5,528 |
In addition, 102,607 AvH shares were purchased and 101,668 shares were sold in 2020 in the context of the contract that AvH entered into with Kepler Cheuvreux in order to support the liquidity of the AvH share. These transactions are initiated entirely autonomously by Kepler Cheuvreux, but, as they take place on behalf of AvH, the net purchase of 939 AvH shares has an impact on AvH's equity in this context. On December 31, 2020, the number of own shares in the portfolio in the context of this liquidity agreement amounts to 6,467.
The impairment losses have already been discussed in section 7.2 Impact of COVID-19, and more particularly in subsections "Impairment losses and changes in fair value" and "Expected credit losses".
AvH subjects the goodwill on its balance sheet to an impairment test in case of impairment indications and at least annually. This includes the goodwill that is reported as such in the consolidated balance sheet under the item 'Goodwill', as well as the goodwill that is contained in the item 'Participations accounted for using the equity method' on the assets side. Each group company of AvH is treated as a distinct cash generating unit (CGU). As part of the impairment test, a fair value is determined for each CGU on the basis of publicly available market valuations (broker reports / market price of listed companies / recent transactions). If after this first step on the basis of a fair value approach it turns out that additional justification is required, a value in use will also be determined from the perspective of AvH based on a discounted cash flow (DCF) model or market multiples. If, after this second step, still no adequate justification can be given for the goodwill in the balance sheet, an 'impairment' will be recognized.
Based on the impairment tests performed, DEME and Anima recognised impairment losses of 5.0 million euros and 0.6 million euros respectively on consolidation goodwill.
At December 31, 2020, AvH further reduced the provision for contingent liabilities which it had accounted for at year-end 2013 in respect of its stake in CFE by 1.0 million euros (AvH share: 0.6 million euros) to 15.0 million euros (AvH share: 9.1 million euros). This reversal is justified by the disappearance of part of the underlying risks for which the provision had been constituted at year-end 2013.
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are described in Note 7.2 Impact of COVID-19 of this report. A possible resurgence of COVID-19 and its potential consequences for businesses and the economy in general is clearly a risk.
For a description of the main risks and uncertainties, please refer to our annual report for the financial year ended December 2019. The composition of AvH's portfolio changed only slightly during the year; accordingly, the risks and the spread of those risks have not changed fundamentally in relation to the situation at the end of the previous year.
Several group companies of AvH (such as DEME, CFE, Rent-A-Port, SIPEF, Telemond, Manuchar, Turbo's Hoet Groep, Agidens,...) are also internationally active and are therefore exposed to related political and credit risks.
When disposing of participating interests and/or activities, AvH and its subsidiaries are regularly required to provide certain warranties and representations. These may give rise to claims - legitimate or otherwise - from buyers for compensation on that basis. AvH received no such claims in 2020.
Several fully consolidated companies have agreed on certain ratios (covenants) in their credit agreements and these were respected end on December, 31 2020, with the exception of Biolectric, which is engaged in a constructive dialogue with its principal banker to bring the structure of its financing better into line with the development of the company's activities.
The consolidation scope was extended in 2020 with the new 42% participation in Verdant Bioscience and with the 20% interest in OM Partners. Verdant Bioscience is a biotechnology firm that specialises in the development of high-yielding F1 hybrid palm oil seeds. Since the results of this development will only become known in a few years, the activity of Verdant Bioscience is characterised by a higher risk profile. The co-shareholders of Verdant Bioscience are, besides a group of scientists, SIPEF with 38% and the Indonesian listed plantation group DSN (10%), which both have many years of experience in the production of palm oil. OM Partners is a leading Belgian player in the digital market of supply chain software, a branch of industry to which AvH had no previous exposure yet.
AvH also increased its shareholding percentage in the participations of the "Marine Engineering & Contracting" segment, in SIPEF and in Sagar Cements. The subsidiaries of AvH as well invested in the further expansion of their activities. AvH believes that those investments do not fundamentally alter the risk profile; they are follow-up investments by companies in which the Group has been a shareholder for some time now.
Several group companies of AvH (such as DEME, CFE, Agidens...) are actively involved in the execution of projects. This always entails a certain operational risk, but also means that certain estimates of profitability need to be made at the end of such a project. This risk is inherent to the activity, as well as the risk of disagreements with customers over divergent costs or changes in execution and the collection of these receivables. DEME is involved, both as claimant and as defendant, in discussions with customers about the financial consequences of deviations in the execution of contracting projects. In a small number of cases they may result in lawsuits. In so far as the consequences of such lawsuits can be reliably estimated, provisions are made for this in the accounts.
In the current market context, AvH is focusing more than ever on its role as proactive shareholder in the companies in which it has a stake. By participating in risk committees, audit committees, technical committees etc. at DEME, CFE, Rent-A-Port and Agidens, AvH specifically monitors the risks in its contracting division from a very early stage.
As regards to the risk of value adjustments on assets, reference is made to section 7.7 Impairments.
In its role as proactive shareholder, AvH also sees to it that the companies in which it participates organize themselves in such a way as to comply with current laws and regulations, including all kinds of international and compliance rules.
As publicly known, the Public Prosecutor's office conducts an investigation since 2016 into alleged irregularities in the award of a contract to Mordraga, a subsidiary of DEME, for the execution of dredging works in the port of Sabetta (Russia) in 2014 and 2015.
The contract in question was awarded to Mordraga by a private general contractor in the context of a private tender.
The Public Prosecutor summoned certain companies and staff members of the DEME group at the end of December 2020 to appear before the Council Chamber.
DEME, Dredging International and one staff member requested the competent investigative judge to take extensive additional investigative actions since they believe that important elements à décharge require further analysis.
The session before the Council Chamber has in the meantime been postponed sine die. It should be emphasised that the Council Chamber does not pronounce any judgment on the merits of the case, but merely rules on the question whether or not there are sufficient incriminating elements to having a case judged on its merits by the competent court.
In light of the foregoing, DEME cannot for the time being make a reliable assessment of the financial impact of the pending investigation.
DEME remains confident about the further development of the procedure.
No transactions with related parties took place in 2020 that have any material impact on AvH's results. Furthermore, in 2020 there were no changes in the transactions with affiliated parties as described in the annual report for the 2019 financial year which could have material consequences for AvH's financial position or results.
There are no major events after balance sheet date to report .
Certain reclassifications were implemented in the presentation of the balance sheet and the income statement in order to:
Estate (sale of National Archives building in Bruges at the end of 2020) and Extensa makes it possible to integrate the leasing portfolio of Van Breda Car Finance in the banking items, in accordance with the balance sheet presentation of Bank J.Van Breda & C°.
These adjustments have no impact on the balance sheet total or the net profit.
Below you will find the revised presentation of the balance sheet and income statement as at December 31, 2019, as well as the opening balance as at January 1, 2019. Since the adjustment was carried out during 2020, the group did not prepare a similar reconciliation of the balance sheet and income statement as at December 31, 2020.
Revised presentation of the consolidated balance sheet per 31-12-2019 - Assets
| (€ 1,000) | 31-12-2019 | Grouping of banking activities (1) |
Grouping of financial fixed assets (2) |
Align group presentation - IFRS 15 (3) |
31-12-2019 Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Non-current assets | 10,478,704 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10,478,704 |
| Intangible assets | 126,902 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126,902 |
| Goodwill | 331,550 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 331,550 |
| Tangible assets | 2,909,167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,909,167 |
| Investment property | 1,336,093 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,336,093 |
| Participations accounted for using the equity method | 1,202,477 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,202,477 |
| Non-current financial assets | 254,824 | 0 | 32,753 | 0 | 287,576 |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through P/L (FVPL) | 154,418 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154,418 |
| Receivables and warranties | 100,406 | 0 | 32,753 | 0 | 133,158 |
| Non-current hedging instruments | 1,213 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,213 |
| Amounts receivable after one year | 194,739 | -161,986 | -32,753 | 0 | 0 |
| Trade receivables | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Finance lease receivables | 183,386 | -183,386 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other receivables | 11,353 | 21,400 | -32,753 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred tax assets | 111,004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111,004 |
| Banks - receivables from credit institutions and clients after one year | 4,010,736 | 161,986 | 0 | 0 | 4,172,722 |
| Banks - loans and receivables to clients | 4,010,736 | 123,431 | 0 | 0 | 4,134,167 |
| Banks - changes in fair value of the hedged credit portfolio | 0 | 38,555 | 0 | 0 | 38,555 |
| II. Current assets | 4,782,119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,782,119 |
| Inventories | 458,096 | 0 | 0 | -34,667 | 423,429 |
| Amounts due from customers under construction contracts | 99,893 | 0 | 0 | 228,548 | 328,441 |
| Investments | 476,513 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 476,513 |
| Current hedging instruments | 911 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 911 |
| Amounts receivable within one year | 1,201,722 | -98,704 | 0 | -193,881 | 909,138 |
| Trade debtors | 938,560 | 0 | 0 | -193,881 | 744,679 |
| Finance lease receivables | 70,706 | -70,706 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other receivables | 192,456 | -27,998 | 0 | 0 | 164,458 |
| Current tax receivables | 25,927 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25,927 |
| Banks - receivables from credit institutions and clients within one year |
1,595,849 | 98,704 | 0 | 0 | 1,694,553 |
| Banks - loans and advances to banks | 141,306 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141,306 |
| Banks - loans and receivables to clients | 999,823 | 98,660 | 0 | 0 | 1,098,483 |
| Banks - changes in fair value of the hedged credit portfolio | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Banks - cash balances with central banks | 454,720 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 454,720 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 887,985 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 887,985 |
| Deferred charges and accrued income | 35,221 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35,221 |
| III. Assets held for sale | 40,724 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,724 |
| Total assets | 15,301,547 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15,301,547 |
(1) The phasing out of the leasing portfolios at Leasinvest Real Estate (sale of National Archives building in Bruges at the end of 2020) and Extensa makes it possible to integrate the leasing portfolio of Van Breda Car Finance in the banking items, in accordance with the balance sheet presentation of Bank J.Van Breda & C°.
(2) The financial assets were brought together to improve the readability of the balance sheet.
(3) The above reclassification is the outcome of an alignment exercise that took place in the AvH group in 2020. The purpose of that exercise was to arrive at a uniform working method, whereby all the companies of the group now adopt the same methodology in the presentation of contract assets and contract liabilities in accordance with the guidelines of IFRS 15 'Revenues from customers'. This adjustment has no impact on the equity, balance sheet total or income statement.
Revised presentation of the consolidated balance sheet per 31-12-2019 - Liabilities
| (€ 1,000) | 31-12-2019 | Grouping of banking activities (1) |
Align group presentation - IFRS 15 (3) |
31-12-2019 Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Total equity | 4,681,834 | 0 | 0 | 4,681,834 |
| Equity - group share | 3,456,109 | 0 | 0 | 3,456,109 |
| Issued capital | 113,907 | 0 | 0 | 113,907 |
| Consolidated reserves | 3,439,322 | 0 | 0 | 3,439,322 |
| Revaluation reserves | -64,472 | 0 | 0 | -64,472 |
| Treasury shares (-) | -32,648 | 0 | 0 | -32,648 |
| Minority interests | 1,225,725 | 0 | 0 | 1,225,725 |
| II. Non-current liabilities | 3,100,095 | 0 | 0 | 3,100,095 |
| Provisions | 45,541 | 0 | 0 | 45,541 |
| Pension liabilities | 75,990 | 0 | 0 | 75,990 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 164,694 | 0 | 0 | 164,694 |
| Financial debts | 1,906,344 | 0 | 0 | 1,906,344 |
| Non-current hedging instruments | 96,874 | 0 | 0 | 96,874 |
| Other amounts payable after one year | 31,429 | 0 | 0 | 31,429 |
| Banks - non-current debts to credit institutions, clients & securities | 779,224 | 0 | 0 | 779,224 |
| Banks - deposits from credit institutions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Banks - deposits from clients | 729,872 | 9,429 | 0 | 739,301 |
| Banks - debt certificates including bonds | 0 | 39,923 | 0 | 39,923 |
| Banks - subordinated liabilities | 49,352 | -49,352 | 0 | 0 |
| III. Current liabilities | 7,519,619 | 0 | 0 | 7,519,619 |
| Provisions | 37,701 | 0 | 0 | 37,701 |
| Pension liabilities | 331 | 0 | 0 | 331 |
| Financial debts | 625,560 | 0 | 0 | 625,560 |
| Current hedging instruments | 10,563 | 0 | 0 | 10,563 |
| Amounts due to customers under construction contracts | 169,751 | 0 | 126,098 | 295,849 |
| Other amounts payable within one year | 1,569,197 | 9,773 | -126,098 | 1,452,872 |
| Trade payables | 1,305,836 | 0 | -165,662 | 1,140,174 |
| Advances received on construction contracts | 861 | 0 | 39,565 | 40,426 |
| Amounts payable regarding remuneration and social security | 197,967 | 0 | 0 | 197,967 |
| Other amounts payable | 64,533 | 9,773 | 0 | 74,306 |
| Current tax payables | 59,441 | 0 | 0 | 59,441 |
| Banks - current debts to credit institutions, clients & securities | 4,946,466 | -9,773 | 0 | 4,936,693 |
| Banks - deposits from credit institutions | 27,825 | 0 | 0 | 27,825 |
| Banks - deposits from clients | 4,650,623 | 16,625 | 0 | 4,667,248 |
| Banks - debt certificates including bonds | 241,367 | 253 | 0 | 241,620 |
| Banks - subordinated liabilities | 26,651 | -26,651 | 0 | 0 |
| Accrued charges and deferred income | 100,608 | 0 | 0 | 100,608 |
| IV. Liabilities held for sale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 15,301,547 | 0 | 0 | 15,301,547 |
| (€ 1,000) | 31-12-2019 | Grouping of banking activities |
Align group presentation |
31-12-2019 Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,270,398 | 0 | 0 | 4,270,398 |
| Rendering of services | 89,270 | 0 | 0 | 89,270 |
| Lease revenue | 10,866 | -10,866 | 0 | 0 |
| Real estate revenue | 217,181 | 1,596 | 0 | 218,778 |
| Interest income - banking activities | 92,243 | 9,270 | 0 | 101,513 |
| Fees and commissions - banking activities | 69,131 | 592 | 0 | 69,723 |
| Revenue from construction contracts | 3,695,290 | 0 | 0 | 3,695,290 |
| Other operating revenue | 96,416 | -592 | 0 | 95,824 |
| Other operating income | 6,609 | 0 | -6,609 | 0 |
| Operating expenses (-) | -3,974,839 | 0 | 0 | -3,974,839 |
| Raw materials, consumables, services and subcontracted work | -2,263,227 | 9,784 | -511,385 | -2,764,828 |
| Changes in inventories of finished goods, raw materials & consumables (-) | 59,431 | 0 | -59,431 | 0 |
| Interest expenses Bank J.Van Breda & C° (-) | -24,597 | 0 | 0 | -24,597 |
| Employee expenses (-) | -809,938 | 0 | 0 | -809,938 |
| Depreciation (-) | -342,950 | 0 | 0 | -342,950 |
| Impairment losses (-) | -27,225 | 0 | 0 | -27,225 |
| Other operating expenses (-) | -600,850 | -9,784 | 570,815 | -39,818 |
| Provisions | 34,516 | 0 | 0 | 34,516 |
| Profit (loss) on assets/liabilities designated at fair value through profit and loss | 23,531 | 0 | 0 | 23,531 |
| Profit (loss) on disposal of assets | 121,899 | 0 | 0 | 121,899 |
| Profit (loss) from operating activities | 447,598 | 0 | -6,609 | 440,989 |
| Financial result | 0 | 0 | -19,386 | -19,386 |
| Interest income | 0 | 0 | 20,708 | 20,708 |
| Interest expenses (-) (Un)realised foreign currency results |
0 0 |
0 0 |
-35,333 2,969 |
-35,333 2,969 |
| Other financial income (expenses) | 0 | 0 | -7,730 | -7,730 |
| Finance income | 45,586 | 0 | -45,586 | 0 |
| Interest income | 20,708 | 0 | -20,708 | 0 |
| Other finance income | 24,878 | 0 | -24,878 | 0 |
| Finance costs (-) | -71,582 | 0 | 71,582 | 0 |
| Interest expenses (-) | -35,333 | 0 | 35,333 | 0 |
| Other finance costs (-) | -36,248 | 0 | 36,248 | 0 |
| Derivative financial instruments designated at fair value through profit and loss | -5,370 | 0 | 0 | -5,370 |
| Share of profit (loss) from equity accounted investments | 154,952 | 0 | 0 | 154,952 |
| Other non-operating income | 4,442 | 0 | 0 | 4,442 |
| Other non-operating expenses (-) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Profit (loss) before tax | 575,627 | 0 | 0 | 575,627 |
| Income taxes | -61,756 | 0 | 0 | -61,756 |
| Profit (loss) of the period | 513,871 | 0 | 0 | 513,871 |
| Minority interests | 118,971 | 0 | 0 | 118,971 |
| Share of the group | 394,900 | 0 | 0 | 394,900 |
Revised presentation of the consolidated opening balance per 01-01-2019 - Assets
| (€ 1,000) | 01-01-2019 | Grouping of banking activities (1) |
Grouping of financial fixed assets (2) |
Align group presentation - IFRS 15 (3) |
01-01-2019 Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Non-current assets | 9,900,270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,900,270 |
| Intangible assets | 176,802 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 176,802 |
| Goodwill | 339,738 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 339,738 |
| Tangible assets | 2,837,887 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,837,887 |
| Investment property | 1,142,190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,142,190 |
| Participations accounted for using the equity method | 1,184,765 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,184,765 |
| Non-current financial assets | 296,467 | 0 | 28,620 | 0 | 325,086 |
| Financial assets : shares - Fair value through P/L (FVPL) | 113,526 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113,526 |
| Receivables and warranties | 182,941 | 0 | 28,620 | 0 | 211,561 |
| Non-current hedging instruments | 2,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,000 |
| Amounts receivable after one year | 185,495 | -156,875 | -28,620 | 0 | 0 |
| Trade receivables | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Finance lease receivables | 178,971 | -178,971 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other receivables | 6,524 | 22,096 | -28,620 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred tax assets | 108,297 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 108,297 |
| Banks - receivables from credit institutions and clients after one year | 3,626,628 | 156,875 | 0 | 0 | 3,783,503 |
| Banks - loans and receivables to clients | 3,626,628 | 144,997 | 0 | 0 | 3,771,625 |
| Banks - changes in fair value of the hedged credit portfolio | 0 | 11,878 | 0 | 0 | 11,878 |
| II. Current assets | |||||
| 4,371,576 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,371,576 | |
| Inventories | 332,385 | 0 | 0 | -52,562 | 279,823 |
| Amounts due from customers under construction contracts Investments |
85,755 494,420 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
353,001 0 |
438,756 494,420 |
| Current hedging instruments | 451 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 451 |
| Amounts receivable within one year | 1,449,334 | -89,095 | 0 | -300,439 | 1,059,800 |
| Trade debtors | 1,138,482 | 0 | 0 | -300,439 | 838,043 |
| Finance lease receivables | 64,367 | -64,367 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other receivables | 246,485 | -24,728 | 0 | 0 | 221,757 |
| Current tax receivables | 29,516 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29,516 |
| Banks - receivables from credit institutions and clients within one year |
1,424,040 | 89,095 | 0 | 0 | 1,513,135 |
| Banks - loans and advances to banks | 127,693 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127,693 |
| Banks - loans and receivables to clients | 936,664 | 88,888 | 0 | 0 | 1,025,552 |
| Banks - changes in fair value of the hedged credit portfolio | 0 | 207 | 0 | 0 | 207 |
| Banks - cash balances with central banks | 359,683 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 359,683 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 513,588 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 513,588 |
| Deferred charges and accrued income | 42,088 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42,088 |
| III. Assets held for sale | 25,067 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25,067 |
| Total assets | 14,296,913 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14,296,913 |
Revised presentation of the consolidated opening balance per 01-01-2019 – Liabilities
| (€ 1,000) | 01-01-2019 | Grouping of banking activities (1) |
Align group presentation - IFRS 15 (3) |
01-01-2019 Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Total equity | 4,357,996 | 0 | 0 | 4,357,996 |
| Equity - group share | 3,176,447 | 0 | 0 | 3,176,447 |
| Issued capital | 113,907 | 0 | 0 | 113,907 |
| Consolidated reserves | 3,124,841 | 0 | 0 | 3,124,841 |
| Revaluation reserves | -34,190 | 0 | 0 | -34,190 |
| Treasury shares (-) | -28,111 | 0 | 0 | -28,111 |
| Minority interests | 1,181,549 | 0 | 0 | 1,181,549 |
| II. Non-current liabilities | 2,541,836 | 0 | 0 | 2,541,836 |
| Provisions | 80,048 | 0 | 0 | 80,048 |
| Pension liabilities | 62,904 | 0 | 0 | 62,904 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 191,983 | 0 | 0 | 191,983 |
| Financial debts | 1,446,826 | 0 | 0 | 1,446,826 |
| Non-current hedging instruments | 59,203 | 0 | 0 | 59,203 |
| Other amounts payable after one year | 32,543 | 0 | 0 | 32,543 |
| Banks - non-current debts to credit institutions, clients & securities | 668,329 | 0 | 0 | 668,329 |
| Banks - deposits from credit institutions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Banks - deposits from clients | 594,294 | 34,132 | 0 | 628,426 |
| Banks - debt certificates including bonds | 0 | 39,903 | 0 | 39,903 |
| Banks - subordinated liabilities | 74,035 | -74,035 | 0 | 0 |
| III. Current liabilities | 7,397,028 | 0 | 0 | 7,397,028 |
| Provisions | 50,760 | 0 | 0 | 50,760 |
| Pension liabilities | 358 | 0 | 0 | 358 |
| Financial debts | 697,746 | 0 | 0 | 697,746 |
| Current hedging instruments | 12,569 | 0 | 0 | 12,569 |
| Amounts due to customers under construction contracts | 224,540 | 0 | 148,004 | 372,544 |
| Other amounts payable within one year | 1,734,272 | 10,874 | -148,004 | 1,597,141 |
| Trade payables | 1,487,232 | 0 | -243,136 | 1,244,096 |
| Advances received on construction contracts | 1,270 | 0 | 95,132 | 96,402 |
| Amounts payable regarding remuneration and social security | 189,210 | 0 | 0 | 189,210 |
| Other amounts payable | 56,559 | 10,874 | 0 | 67,433 |
| Current tax payables | 56,212 | 0 | 0 | 56,212 |
| Banks - current debts to credit institutions, clients & securities | 4,551,832 | -10,874 | 0 | 4,540,958 |
| Banks - deposits from credit institutions | 27,634 | 0 | 0 | 27,634 |
| Banks - deposits from clients | 4,232,779 | 5,084 | 0 | 4,237,863 |
| Banks - debt certificates including bonds | 275,208 | 253 | 0 | 275,461 |
| Banks - subordinated liabilities | 16,211 | -16,211 | 0 | 0 |
| Accrued charges and deferred income | 68,739 | 0 | 0 | 68,739 |
| IV. Liabilities held for sale | 54 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 14,296,913 | 0 | 0 | 14,296,913 |
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