Annual Report • Mar 25, 2022
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ANNUAL REPORT

I am pleased to comment on excellent 2021 results and to congratulate the whole team of Luxempart for its outstanding performance. These good results also had a very favorable impact on the share price by reducing the discount versus net asset value, thanks to improved communication to the outside.
Great attention was further given to strengthening Luxempart's investment team. Three young talents of different nationalities were recruited over the year to develop inhouse investment expertise, and a CFO and a senior executive with extensive experience on the German private equity market should join Luxempart shortly to complete the new executive team at Group level. These successful new recruitments also show that Luxempart offers interesting career opportunities based on its long-term investment strategy, with headquarters in Luxembourg, but with a strong presence in its three neighbouring countries, which represent its core markets for direct investments.
I would also like to thank Jo Santino, member of the executive committee, for his outstanding contribution to our Group for over 20 years. Jo has been instrumental in developing Luxempart's activities in France, Belgium and Italy, as well as in setting up our strategy for fund investments.

In accordance with what we stand for, we thrive to deploy our investment activity based on a two-pillar strategy.
Our core business is the Direct Investment activity, which focuses on deploying an average € 50m per transaction in growing, profitable companies located in our core markets. Such investments target continuous growth for the companies we invest in and long-term returns for our shareholders. That is why we consider investments over longer terms with no predefined exits. This is the main differentiating factor to classic private equity funds operating in our space.
Such investment projects can be realized in both public and private companies under the form of leveraged buyouts or growth capital investments (with no external debt) and can grant Luxempart either minority or controlling stakes in the company.
The strategy in the Direct Investment activity has been developed many years ago, but has evolved as follows since 2020. Given the size of our net asset value, it was decided to increase the average investment ticket to € 50m, with a lower limit at € 25m (but with a view to increase investment over time), in order to have a meaningful impact on our net asset value. Also, in order to be able to actively create value, it was decided that all portfolio companies, whatever capital stake Luxempart holds in them, should grant us adequate governance rights. Such rights should enable us to contribute to shaping our portfolio companies' strategy and to assess its implementation in a timely and professional manner. We are able to give active and hands-on support.
Over the year 2020, we have reviewed our portfolio under the light of this revised strategy and have taken a number of arbitrage decisions that will lead to a streamlining of the portfolio.
Hence, our objective is to manage by the end of 2023 a more concentrated portfolio, composed of ca. 20 companies that all fit the above-mentioned criteria and present recurring profitability, significant growth prospects and good visibility. This portfolio will continue to contain both public and private companies.
Historically, this indirect investment activity was centered on four long term relationships where Luxempart has been among the cornerstone investors of these funds in Belgium, Germany, France and Italy. Their investment activity was to a large extent complementary to our Direct Investment activity, which even resulted in Luxempart sometimes co-investing alongside these partners.
For three of these funds, our intense and long-lasting relationship, their performance, track-record and their development perspectives have led us to continue to actively support them in the future and possibly support them with co-investments fitting our Direct Investment strategy. It was also decided to dedicate additional means to the Investment Funds activity in order to allow it to double its size by 2025, by re-investing proceeds received and by tapping into existing cash reserves of Luxempart.
The target is to commit between € 75m and € 100m per annum to 5-8 new funds. However, the overall objective of the Investment Funds activity was set to become a means of diversification, and not anymore to rely exclusively on these historic relationships.
Thus, Investment Funds has started since late 2020 to internationalize its new commitments by focusing essentially on North America and (more marginally) on Asia. It not only commits investments to mid-cap buyout and secondary funds, but also diversifies to seek investment opportunities in compelling earlier stage venture and growth funds, sometimes complemented by smaller, more passive co-investments.
SÉBASTIEN AARON Senior Associate
PHILIPPE OBERSON Associate

ALAIN HUBERTY Investment funds team Member of the Group Executive Committee


CHRISTOPHER HEINRICH Senior Associate

JEAN-PHILIPPE KAMM Senior Investment Manager

JOHN PENNING Managing Director
JO SANTINO Investment funds team Member of the Group Executive Committee

LOUIS DE KERGOS Senior Investment Manager
KEVIN LE FLOC'H Investment funds team Senior Associate

LAURENT ZANDONA Investment funds team Investment Director

NINA MAY Senior Associate

SEBASTIAN REPPEGATHER Head of listed Investments

OLAF KORDES Managing Director

PHILIPPE THEISEN Senior Investment Manager


Finally, it should be noted that at Luxempart level, a significant portion of the NAV increase has translated into cash. Indeed, the various exits from portfolio companies have allowed us to register capital gains over NAV as of December 31, 2020 in excess of € 122m. This means that more than 26% of our increase in NAV is related to realized transactions, and not only to portfolio revaluations.
The Investment Funds activity has also enjoyed very strong growth in its NAV. On the one hand, the portfolio is in a build-up phase, with total investments in 2021 amounting to € 60.8m. It has furthermore benefitted from a strong revaluation of its portfolio lines that translate the overall improvement in the economic environment.
In Investment Funds as well, 2021 was a year that has seen a number of exits. In our Belgium-focused fund ICP, the run-off has been pursued with two landmark exits (Baobab and NMC) generating significant capital gains and distributions. Within Armira, the sale of our portfolio company Boxine to a listed SPAC renamed Tonies SE, has contributed to a strong re-rating of the Armira funds value, since Armira still holds a significant stake in Tonies. Other funds have also had significant capital redemptions contributing to the NAV growth of Investment Funds.


In Direct Investments, we have deployed € 205.6m in 2021, mainly across 4 investments. One, Sogetrel, had already been committed to in late 2020, but was completed in January 2021. We have also invested in iM Global Partner in late April, Pflegebutler just before the summer, and Evariste in November 2021. Furthermore, we have also reinforced our position in two listed companies, that are part of our cornerstone lines and to be held for the long term: SNP and Technotrans.
All these investments fit our investment strategy as described here before. They enjoy significant growth perspectives, execute an active strategy to accelerate such organic growth perspectives by an active acquisition policy, and are well-managed, translating into recurring profitability. These investments were made with a view to commit to the long term, in sectors that show growth perspectives based on secular trends that shape European economies.
You will find hereafter a short description of each of these new investments.
In Direct Investments, the streamlining of the portfolio is well underway. Alongside our growing investment activity, we have initiated since 2020 not less than 16 sales processes. All these disposals were realized with capital gains in line with our long-term IRR objective, and the vast majority achieved valuations in excess of their last known book value.
As of December 31, 2019, our Direct Investment portfolio contained 43 lines3 . As of December 31, 2021, this number has been reduced to 334, therein 6 new companies that have been acquired in line with the above-mentioned strategy (Enoflex and SNP in 2020, Sogetrel, iMGP, Pflegebutler and Evariste in 2021).
There is still some streamlining to be performed to reach our stated target of ca. 20 lines of Direct Investments by the end of 2023, but a number of sale processes currently under preparation, as well as one signed sale in February 2022 lead us to believe that this target is achievable.
The average value of our investments is increasing as well. While at the end of 2019, only 8 portfolio companies were valued above € 30m, this number has increased to 12 in late 2021.
Besides performing well in terms of financial results, our portfolio is well balanced in terms of exposure to industrial sectors, and is increasingly balanced between our core markets (Belux, DACH and France).
The Investment Funds activity also applies its revised strategy. In 2021, Luxempart has taken € 98.3m5 of commitments to new relationships. Only 18% of such new commitments are to be deployed in Europe, the rest being mainly in North America, Asia, or on a global scale. Furthermore, the new commitments relate to 50% buy-outs, 42% target growth equity investments while 8% are dedicated to venture funds.
Thus, at the end of 2021, our cumulated commitments (both invested and un-called) in Europe only represented 78% of total commitments (down from 89% in late 2019). In terms of strategy, venture and growth funds now represent 15.6% of cumulated commitments, up from 10.7% in late 2019.
Our NAV has shown a significant increase in 2021, by 27.4% over 2020. Both activities contribute to this increase.
In Direct Investments, the significant increase is mostly attributed to the strong operational performance of our portfolio companies. In 2021, our portfolio companies have grown their key financial aggregates6 by a strong 31.4%. This growth rate is higher than the overall growth in our NAV, and shows that the increase stems mainly from operating performance. Indeed, the average valuation multiple for the Direct Investment portfolio stands at 10.3x EBITDA 2021, a multiple that can be considered as reasonable, given the prevailing market environment. It should be noted that this multiple does not include the listed lines within this portfolio.
Besides the significant growth in profitability from our portfolio, such increase has also led to a significant cashflow generation in the portfolio. Even though some portfolio companies increase their indebtedness, most instances can be explained by acquisition opportunities seized in 2021. A significant majority of our portfolio companies have reduced their net debt or affected their cashflow in projects that should allow to seize future opportunities.
3/ Including 7 companies managed in the Investment Fund activity, but within funds over which Luxempart exercises at least co-control: Bravo Capital Partners I and ICP
4/ Not counting 2 lines, Marlink and Vivalto, where closing of transaction will only occur in 2022
5/ excluding € 67m taken with Armira and Bravo Capital Partners in the past and which were contractually formalised in 2021 / 13 6/ EBITDA, except for companies in the financial services sector, where the computation is based on operating result / 14

HELPING AN OUTSTANDING MANAGEMENT TEAM GAIN STABILITY AND SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
Evariste is a French multi-solutions construction Group organised as a federation of SMEs. It provides services related to:
• Strong past growth due to roll-out of fibre optic networks. Future growth to come from 5G mobile networks • Significant growth perspectives in diversifications with important commercial synergies

• Luxempart stake: 10.9%
• Luxempart investment: initially € 25m + up to € 15m additional investment agreed
• Sales 2021: ca. € 850m
Luxempart has sold 11 companies in 2021, therein 8 totally. All of these exits have generated capital gains in line if not above with our long-term IRR targets (12-15%). Furthermore, all companies except one were sold at a positive mark-up towards the NAV recognised in our financial statements as of December 2020. The only company sold at a lower valuation was done so at a discount of less than € 0.5m
| Company | Activity | Proceeds (€m) |
Comment Sale of a division resulting in a distribution to Luxempart |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESG Mobility Division Mobility Division of ESG Elektroniksystem und Logistik GmbH, designing and integrating electronic and IT systems in vehicles |
19.5 | |||
| Tonies Designer and manufacturer of Toniebox, a screenless mobile audio system for children |
9.98 | |||
| Stoll German manufacturer of front-loaders for construction and agricultural equipment |
confidentiality restrictions |
Total sale to Agrostroj, a Czech competitor. Additional potential proceeds of € 2.0m after end of representations and warranty period (in principle within 12 months) |
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| SES Leading worldwide operator of satellite broadcasting infrastructure |
3.5 | Sale of our remaining position as part of the portfolio streamlining process. |
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| Zooplus Leading European distributor of pet food and accessories |
117.6 | Take-over by Hellman & Friedman and EQT |
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| Kaufman & Broad Leading French real estate developer focusing primarily on residential housing |
Total exit as part of the portfolio streamlining process. |
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| RTL | RTL European media group |
11.8 | Total exit as part of the portfolio streamlining process. |
|
| Schaltbau Leading supplier of technology for rolling stock, rail infrastructure, automotive and other industrial applications |
69.9 | Take-over by Carlyle |
Investment Funds have taken on new commitments for € 98.3m across 9 new relationships7 , and have deployed € 60.8m in 2021 in both existing and new relationships.
These investments were made across 12 funds and one co-investment alongside a fund with which Luxempart has a long-standing relationship.
As indicated in our strategy section, such deployments are still predominantly in Europe, given the legacy commitments that were solely focusing on Europe, but over time, investments, and hence NAV will be more balanced between geographies and investment strategies.
Both Direct Investments and Investment Funds have contributed significantly to overall exit proceeds in 2021. Total revenues from sales of companies in our Direct Investment portfolio amount to € 284.3m. Investment Funds is also progressing in the run-off of the ICP portfolio, which has sold two companies in 2021, generating proceeds of € 54.9m, and has enjoyed redemptions from its other portfolio funds amounting to € 54.1m.
Most of the exits summarized in the table below are related to processes at our own initiative, in the context of the streamlining of our portfolio detailed hereabove. However, the two biggest proceeds of the year are the result of unsolicited offers made on listed companies in our portfolio:
| Company | Activity | Proceeds (€m) |
Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCM Leading Nordic kitchen manufacturer and distributor |
9.2 | Partial exit as part of the portfolio streamlining process. |
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| NMC European-wide manufacturer of industrial goods (building materials, packaging, consumer goods) based on synthetic foams |
Sale of Luxempart stake to the majority shareholder as part of our run-off of Indufin Capital Partners (ICP) |
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| Baobab Belgian manufacturer of luxury scented candles and home perfumes, at the crossroads of interior design and luxury fragrances |
Combined ICP proceeds 54,9 |
Sale of the company to a Belgian family office as part of our run-off of Indufin Capital Partners. Additional potential proceeds of € 2.0m after end of representations and warranty period (within 18 months) |
In addition to these exits, Luxempart has signed or agreed two sales in the last quarter of 2021, which were, or will be completed in 2022:
| Company | Activity | Proceeds (€m) |
Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlink Service provider in the global satellite communication industry |
confidentiality restrictions |
Sale of this co-investment (alongside Apax Partners) to Providence Equity. Closing expected during first half of 2022. |
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| Vivalto Home Belgian nursing home operator with more than 30 facilities |
confidentiality restrictions |
Sale of the company following the exercise of a right of first offer by one of our co-shareholders after all shareholders had taken the decision to put the company up for sale. Closing completed in January 2022. |
The valuation of these two companies has been aligned in our accounts on the proposed valuation of the buying entities. Please note that contrary to our initial publication regarding the sale of Marlink, we have taken the decision to not reinvest in the new transaction led by Providence Equity. Luxempart was approached by one of its co-shareholders eager to increase its exposure to Marlink. Since our re-investment would have been below our target investment volume, we have decided to accommodate this entity. Hence, Luxempart will totally exit from Marlink upon closing of the transaction.
ANNUAL
REPORT
Luxempart's global performance is best measured by the evolution per share of the total equity position and the dividend paid to our shareholders. The total equity position encompasses the accumulated value creation of our portfolio over the past. The performance per share includes the dividend of € 1.60 paid in 2021.
2019 13.5% Annualized net asset value per share increase

In order to compare its performance to the market, Luxempart refers to the MSCI Europe Mid Cap Net Return € index. In order to flatten volatile market behaviour, it is reasonable to compare the performance over a longer period, e.g. 4 years. Such performance benchmark is also applied to define the level of the long-term performance bonus paid to Luxempart staff. The MSCI Europe Mid Cap Net Return has been selected in line with the strategy to invest in mid-cap in Europe with a focus on Continental Europe. The current Investment Funds portfolio is also mostly invested in Europe with an expected evolution towards the US and Asia over the coming years.


15.8%
Annualized share price increase 2011-2021
3.9% Outperformance of the 2018-2021 MSCI index 10%
Performance




The financial statements of Luxempart have been prepared in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards for the year ending 31 December 2021.
| Main IFRS indicators (in € million) | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 | Variation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity/NAV (group share) | €2,169m | €1,702m | 27.4% |
| Net result | €499m | €157m | 218.3% |
| Equity per share (€) | €107.78 | €84.72 | 27.2% |
The Group equity of Luxempart increased due to the consolidated result of the year ending 31 December 2021 of € 499 m mainly composed of € 513 m from investment activities (dividends received and capital gains/losses realised from sales and unrealised increase of the fair value of the portfolio lines) and € -12 m expenses on ordinary activities (operating expenses, staff cost…).
In the statutory accounts of Luxempart (established under Lux GAAP) the equity increased from € 1,131 m as at 31 December 2020 to € 1,259 m as at 31 December 2021 and the net result increases over the same period from € 68m to € 159m.
For more details, please refer to the IFRS Financial Statements and the Statutory annual accounts.
The Board of Directors will propose to the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2022 to approve the payment of a gross dividend of € 1.80 per share, compared to a dividend of € 1.60 in 2020. This increase of dividends of 12.5 % is in line with the dividend policy applied since 1993. Assuming the approval of this proposal, the dividend will be payable May 2022.

Dividend increase 2022:
As at 31 December 2021, Luxempart holds a total of 574,735 own shares which corresponds to 2.8% of the issued share capital for a book value of € 17m. During the year, Luxempart sold 56,486 own shares for € 1.6m, mainly in the context of stock options exercised. The General Meeting of Shareholders of 26 April 2021 has authorized to buy back up to 30% of its own shares for a price up to €100 per share. It expires at the General Meeting of 25 April 2022 where it will be proposed to extend the authorization.
Luxempart's shares are traded on the Luxembourg stock exchange. In order to improve liquidity, KBC intervenes as liquidity provider on an independent but remunerated basis. It buys and sells Luxempart's shares on the market in line with the market movements. During 2021, the stock price increased by 52%.
As stated in the Message to our shareholders, Management and the Board of Directors have laid the foundations for a clear sustainability policy and action plan. It will be a journey requiring an assessment phase, an engagement phase and an action phase. ESG is becoming a core component of Luxempart's operations. Our ambition is not only to monitor and mitigate the risks linked to climate change and social injustice but also to enhance value creation through responsible sustainable and societal behaviour. Our Sustainability framework has been defined with the help of a consultant and in a collaborative approach with our stakeholders. The outcome results in 16 indicators which encompass the most common and relevant environmental, social, and governance standards. These indicators define our priorities in corporate and portfolio ESG actions around major themes such as planet, people and governance. The sustainability framework also encompasses a code of good conduct and an investment exclusion list. It is being completed with procedures and reporting dashboards. For more details please refer to the sustainability report of this annual report.
In order to efficiently accompany this strategic challenge for our Group, its governance has been adapted through the creation of a Sustainability Committee. This Committee gives guidance in terms of ESG strategy, follows ESG regulatory evolutions and their impact on Luxempart, follows private equity market adaptations to ESG, validates the corporate and portfolio ESG action plan and tracks achievements, reviews the yearly sustainability report and finally validates all sustainability related recommendations to the Board of Directors. Moreover, our organisation has been adapted with resources allocated to ESG monitoring.
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During the first months of 2022, Luxempart increased its holdings in several lines and sold two portfolio companies.
The operations are the following:
• In January 2022 Luxempart sold its 12% stake in Vivalto Home, a Belgian operator of senior care homes, to Vivalto Vie, a French operator of senior care homes and realized an IRR close to 20%.
• On February 28, Luxempart signed an agreement with funds advised by Quadriga Capital Partners to sell its 43.8% stake in Novotergum GmbH. The transaction is expected to be closed before May 2022 but is still subject to approval by German anti-trust authorities. Total proceeds should amount to 22.5m, in line with Novotergum's contribution to our NAV as of December 31, 2021.
There have been no other significant events since 31 December 2021 that would impact the financial position and performance of the Group.
The invasion of Ukraine is an unbearable tragedy on our continent and generates misery for millions of people. The war and the economic sanctions it causes are not expected to have a direct impact neither on our Company nor on our portfolio companies as none are significantly active in that region.
Nevertheless, energy and raw material prices are expected to increase further. Current levels of inflation might increase for a longer period. The business climate might deteriorate and slow down growth. It is for the time being difficult to measure precisely the effect on our portfolio companies but it is probable that this deteriorated environment will impact most businesses.
It has appeared that our companies turned out to be resilient and well prepared for difficult situations. Indeed, not all sectors will be impacted similarly by geopolitical events and the diversity of our portfolio as well as the strength of our main lines should allow us to resist to the economic headwind.
Recent geopolitical tensions in Europe affecting the rhythm and intensity of the economic recovery make a reliable outlook challenging. It is therefore hazardous to predict how the valuation of our portfolio - and therefore indirectly our net result - will evolve in the future.
Luxempart's significant cash position, its diversified and long-term oriented portfolio of Direct Investments and Investment Funds as well as its committed team and stable shareholder base reinforce resilience in difficult times.
Our Board of Directors and our Shareholders are attached to a stable dividend policy with prudent but constant increase perspectives. Capital proceeds will be reinvested to generate returns aiming at 15% p.a. over the mid term reflected in steady increase of our total equity per share and our share price.
Luxempart faces specific risks due to the nature of its activities. Each of its investments is exposed to particular risks, mainly due to the business, location, regulation, customer's base and strategy decisions. Luxempart implements governance rules and closely liaises with the management of the major portfolio investments to mitigate the risk factors.
A major risk of Luxempart on all levels of the group is the market risk. All our assets are impacted by the evolution of financial markets and macroeconomic indicators (stock markets, comparable transactions of peer companies, valuation multiples, interest rates…).
The liquidity risk is limited for Luxempart, as the Company is not an investment fund submitted to exit constraints. Our Group is a patient investor who is not driven by the financial markets and its volatility cycles. Our investment teams and our Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee closely follow the evaluation of the portfolio investments. Investment and divestment decisions depend more on specific company analysis than financial market or fund investment cycles.
The financial risks (market, interest rate, foreign exchange, credit and liquidity risk) are disclosed in the note 25 to the Financial Statements. The Group management risk system is described in more detail in the Statement of governance section of this annual report.
Luxempart does not pursue any research and development activities.
Luxempart does not have any branch.
The Board of Directors' responsibilities are determined by law. In that regard, it is responsible for the true and fair preparation and presentation of the annual financial statements in accordance with Luxembourg law. The Board of Directors considers that it has fully complied with these obligations.
Pursuant to the Law of 11 January 2008 regarding transparency obligations relating to information on issuers whose transferable securities are admitted for trading on a regulated market, John Penning and Olaf Kordes, Managing Directors, hereby certify in the name and on behalf of the Board of Directors, that, to the best of their knowledge:
The corporate governance statement required by the Law of 19 December 2002 concerning the trade and company register as well as the accounting and annual accounts of companies (Article 68ter) is included in the dedicated section of the present report.
Luxempart share capital amounts to € 51,750,000 represented by 20,700,000 fully paid-up ordinary shares with no determined par value. There are no other categories of shares, or options, or preferential rights granting entitlement to the issue of shares in another category that may have a dilutive effect on the number of shares issued. The shares issued all enjoy the same rights, in terms of their voting rights at Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meetings, as well as of the dividend voted by the shareholders at General Meetings. There are no restrictions on the transfer of securities, or any special rights of control granted to some holders of the securities. No shareholders' agreement that may entail restrictions on the transfer of securities or on voting rights has been entered into.
The Company's shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Foyer Finance S.A., an unlisted financial investment company, which represents the largest group of companies of which the Company is a member, is the beneficial owner of 10,434,240 shares in the Company, or 50.4% out of a total of 20,700,000 shares issued. Luxempart has arranged for a "Stock Option Plan" for the members of the Management Committee and different staff members. The Company freely decides whether there are grounds to allot option rights every year. The allotment of options is subject to a flat-rate tax model when the options are granted. Where applicable, the option rights are allotted annually depending on each individual's years of service and achievement of performance targets. The option rights are subject to a lock-up period of four years and must be exercised within a period of ten years as from their allotment. The "Stock Option Plan" for the members of the Management Committee is based on the treasury shares held in the portfolio, in such a way that no shares that would dilute shareholders' interests are issued.
The members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the General Meeting of Shareholders, on the recommendation of the Board of Directors, and once the Board of Directors has gathered the opinion of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. They are appointed for a maximum term of six years. The term of office for Luxempart Directors is usually three years and the expiry periods are staggered, in such a way that roughly one third of the offices are renewed every year. The Directors' offices are renewable. In principle, a Director's office ends following the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders that appoints their replacement.
The General Meeting of Shareholders may dismiss the Directors at any time. In the event that a Director's office falls vacant, the Board of Directors may arrange for their replacement, while nonetheless complying with the rules governing the appointment of Directors. The shareholders decide on the definitive appointment, in principle for the remaining term of office of the Director who has been replaced, at the next General Meeting of shareholders.
The Board of Directors, which is the body responsible for the management of Luxempart, has the powers to take any decisions and perform any measures that are necessary or useful for the achievement of the Company's corporate purpose, except for the powers exclusively reserved for the General Meeting of Shareholders by the law or the Articles of Association. The Board of Directors' task is to ensure the long-term success of the Company and of its business activities in the interests of the shareholders, while considering the interests of other stakeholders in the community in which the Company operates. The Board of Directors is first and foremost responsible for the strategic management of the Company and for monitoring the conduct of its business affairs.
An Extraordinary General Meeting must be convened in order to vote on any amendment to the Articles of Association, as well as on any increase or decrease in the share capital, except if the shareholders have previously authorised the Board of Directors to increase the share capital under determined conditions, which is the case for Luxempart, where the authorised share capital amounts to € 90 million. As at 31 December 2021, the authorised capital amounts € 90 million. This authorisation will expire on 24 April 2022.It is proposed to be renewed at that date.
There is no agreement to which Luxempart may be party that would be substantially amended, or even terminated in the event that a public takeover offer occurs. Likewise, no agreement has been entered into by the Company and members of its Board of Directors or its staff providing for compensation in the event of resignation or dismissal without valid grounds, or in the event that their job is terminated as the result of a public takeover offer.
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2019 REPORT
STATEMENT OF GOVERNANCE
Our good performance this year is also the result of a fruitful collaboration with our Board of Directors and the strong commitment of all Luxempart teams. Luxempart's values are built on family entrepreneurship and long-term shareholder engagement and will allow for continued value creation for all our stakeholders.

TABLE OF CONTENT MISSION STATEMENT THE YEAR AT A GLANCE MESSAGE TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS MANAGEMENT REPORT PORTFOLIO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
The publication of information on corporate governance is organised in two documents:
• The corporate governance charter, published on the website of Luxempart.
• The statement on corporate governance included in this annual report.
Luxempart's Corporate Governance Charter, which has factored in the 4th edition corporate governance code published in December 2017 by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, focuses on the following aspects:
The Company's Articles of Association were extensively restated on 30 April 2007 in order to take corporate governance principles into account. They were last amended in April 2019.
The restated Articles of Association are available on www.luxempart.lu
As at 31 December 2021, Luxempart's shareholders are split as follows in terms of shares issued:
| Shares issued | Voting rights | |
|---|---|---|
| Foyer Finance | 50.4% | 47.7% |
| Sofina Group | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Stable shareholders | 16.6% | 18.6% |
| Public and institutional investors | 24.1% | 26.9% |
| Treasury shares | 2.8% | - |
| Total | 100% | 100% |
A liquidity agreement with KBC was signed in 2021.
Luxempart's Board of Directors consists of 13 members, including eight independent Directors who fully fulfil the independence criteria foreseen in the Luxembourg Stock Exchange's Corporate governance code.
The Board of Directors is the body responsible for managing Luxempart. It meets as often as necessary to fulfil its obligations.
The Board of Directors is a collegiate body that has the powers to take any decisions and take any measures that are necessary or useful for the achievement of the Company's corporate purpose, except for the powers exclusively reserved to the General Meeting of Shareholders by law or the Articles of Association. The Board's task is to ensure the long-term development of the Company and of its business activities in the interests of all the shareholders, while considering the interests of other stakeholders, such as the creditors, employees, and generally speaking the community in which the Company operates.
The Board of Directors is first and foremost responsible for the strategic management of the Company and for monitoring the conduct of its business affairs, the shaping of values, objectives and key policies to be complied with.
Luxempart is administered by a Board of Directors (single-tier structure) that consists of 13 members who are natural persons or companies which have designated a permanent representative. The Directors are appointed by the General Meeting of Shareholders, on the recommendation of the Board of Directors, after the Board has gathered the opinion of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Most of the members are non-executive directors. The Board of Directors includes at least two independent directors.
On 31 December 2021, Luxempart's Board of Directors consisted of 13 members:
• 3 Executive Directors, including representatives of shareholders;
• 10 Non-executive Directors, including 8 Independent Directors.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors is selected among the members of the Board. The meetings of the Board of Directors are currently chaired by Mr. François Tesch. He has held this position since 25 April 2016 and has assumed the role of Executive Chairman. Mr. Tesch served as Managing Director of Luxempart for many years. He is therefore thoroughly familiar with the Group and continues to discuss the strategic directions and main investments of Luxempart with the current executive team on a regular basis. He sees to sound governance and serves as the main contact for shareholders.
The composition of the Board of Directors has been supervised since 2007 by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to ensure a balance between Independent Directors and Shareholding Directors. The size (13 members) is considered to be sufficient and the distribution of competencies is quite broad (investment bankers, entrepreneurs, legal experts, investment professionals, human resources and compensation). The Board of Directors is composed of ten men and three women of different nationalities (LU, DE, FR, BE, UK). The Company provides various training sessions to its Directors. A legal expert acts as the secretary of the Board of Directors.
Some Directors' term of office will be renewed at the 2022 General Meeting of Shareholders: the terms of office of Mr. François Tesch, Mr. François Gillet, Mr. Pierre Drion and Mr. John Penning expire in 2022.
The main issues for discussion and/or a decision by the Board of Directors in 2021 were the following:
The Board of Directors met eight times during financial year 2021.
The Directors' average attendance rate in 2021 was 93%, attesting the active involvement of all the Directors.
In 2021, the Board of Directors has adopted a Code of good conduct applicable to all directors, management, staff and advisors to ensure business ethics that lay the foundation for the standard of conduct and define a unified set of guidelines.
Luxempart has also adopted in 2021 a new Dealing code so as to prevent insider trading and ensure equal treatment of its shareholders. Furthermore, in view of the ties between Foyer Finance, the major shareholder, and Luxempart, and the position of certain Directors on the bodies of the two companies, mechanisms for managing conflicts of interest have been put in place. Ad hoc committees are set up when necessary and persons with conflicts of interest are excluded from the decisionmaking process.
Remuneration was paid to the Directors for their office in 2021:
• Via an annual flat-rate allowance, on a pro rata basis, where applicable. The total amount of the annual gross flat-rate allowances allocated to all of the Directors was € 706,300 (incl. tax).
• Via an attendance fee for each meeting that the Director attended. The gross total amount of the attendance fees allocated to all of the Directors was € 267,575 (incl. tax).
In 2021, the Board of Directors conducted a selfassessment focusing on composition, functioning of the Board, information to the Board, culture, role of the President, duties, training, remuneration, committees, relationship with management and personal contribution. The findings have been presented to the Nomination and Remuneration Committee in March 2022 and concrete recommendations were made and will be implemented.
The Board of Directors may ask for assistance, in an advisory capacity, from specialised committees that it sets up and for which it determines the role, responsibilities, composition and operating method in specific areas. The powers of these Committees extend to all of the companies that make up the Luxempart Group.
The Board of Directors is currently assisted by two specialised committees:
In order to efficiently support the sustainability strategy of our Group, a third committee called "Sustainability Committee" has been created in 2021 and will formally be recognised as a Specialised Committee in 2022.
The role of the Sustainability Committee is to:

MADELEINE JAHR

JÜRGEN VANSELOW


KAY ASHTON

GRÉGOIRE CHERTOK

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PIERRE DRION

JACQUES ELVINGER

FRANÇOIS GILLET

ALAIN HUBERTY
MICHÈLE DETAILLE

FRANK DONCK
KPMG Luxembourg SA, Cabinet de révision agréé, represented by Thierry Ravasio, Partner
FRANCOIS TESCH Chairman


JOHN PENNING Executive Director

JACQUOT SCHWERTZER Vice-Chairman

OLAF KORDES Executive Director
| 1. François Tesch | 2. Jacquot Schwertzer | 3. Olaf Kordes | 4. John Penning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Kay Ashton | 6. Grégoire Chertok | 7. Michèle Detaille | 8. Frank Donck |
| 9. Pierre Drion | 10. Jacques Elvinger | 11. François Gillet | 12. Alain Hubertyd, CFO of Luxempart SA, acts as the Secretary of the Board |
| 13. Madeleine Jahr | 14. Jürgen Vanselow | of Directors |

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•Kay Ashton read Natural Sciences at Jesus College, Cambridge University.
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• Madeleine Jahr has been a Non-executive and Independent Director as from 30 April 2018.
• Madeleine Jahr is also the co-founder of Radi Pekseg, the fifth largest bakery chain in Hungary where she has been a member of the board since 1998.
• After earning a Master's degree in finance, Madeleine Jahr started her career in the big four. In 2006, she joined the group of family companies GCA Altium, an investment bank based in Munich, which holds 15 other establishments in 10 different countries. Today Madeleine Jahr is the managing director of the group.
STATEMENT OF GOVERNANCE
The Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee assists Luxempart's Board of Directors, as well as the boards of directors of other companies within the Group, with their tasks relating to the oversight of the financial information process, the internal and external audit process and the internal control process.
The Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee met four times in 2021.
The members of the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee are entitled to an attendance fee for each Committee meeting that they attend. The gross total amount of the attendance fees allocated to all of the members of the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee in 2021 was € 41,700 € (incl. 17% tax).
The Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee conducted a self-assessment in 2021 focusing on composition, individual contribution, relationship with management and external auditors.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee assists the Board of Directors with any issues relating to the nomination (or dismissal) of, and the remuneration paid to the Directors and to the members of the Management and Executive Committees.
The Managing Directors and the Executive Chairman are also invited to attend the meetings on specific topics.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee met four times during the 2021 financial year.
The gross total amount of the attendance fees allocated to all of the non-executive members of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee in 2021 was € 33,825 (incl. tax).
The members of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee conducted a self-assessment in 2021 focusing on composition, individual contribution, role of the Chairman, interaction with the Management.
The Board of Directors has delegated the day-to-day management of Luxempart to 2 Managing Directors. The Managing Directors are supported by the Group Executive Committee in this task.
The Managing Directors and Group Executive Committee's role is to ensure:
The Group Executive Committee consists of the following members:
The Group Executive Committee usually meets every week.

Left to right: John Penning - Managing Director / Olaf Kordes - Managing Director / François Tesch - Executive Chairman / Alain Huberty - Member / Jo Santino - Member
The remuneration policy of Luxempart is defined by the Board of Directors on a proposal formulated by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The remuneration policy is regularly reviewed, often with the help of an external consultant, such as in 2019. The full remuneration policy is part of the Governance Chart. The present report describes the remunerations paid in 2021 and how they are in line with the performance achieved by the Company.
The remuneration scheme is based on mid to long-term financial and performance components. The stock option plan creates an incentive over rolling periods of ten years to increase the market value of Luxempart. The underlying value of the options is closely associated to the value of the stock price of Luxempart shares. It creates alignment between management and the shareholders, who can buy and sell shares on the stock market.
The long-term incentive bonus creates an incentive over rolling periods of 4 years to beat a representative benchmark index, i.e, the MSCI Europ Mid Cap index. A bonus is paid if over the reference period of 4 years the net asset value per share increased more than the reference index. This again creates an alignment with our shareholders who invest in Luxempart to generate better returns than if investing in a market index.
The remuneration scheme will be extended in the coming year to sustainability components in the wake of ESG frameworks impacting our activity. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee will receive proposals from the newly created Sustainability Committee to include this dimension in the remuneration policy. Once the ESG KPI's and priorities will have been defined, such remuneration policy should include related incentive mechanisms.
The MOB are paid a fixed annual allowance (before tax) of € 50,000 and € 75,000 for the Executive Chairman. In order to incentivize attendance, an attendance fee of € 2,500 (€5,000 for the Chairman) is paid for each meeting per member present.
The applicable VAT is also paid by the Company. The MOB who are also members of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee or the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee receive an attendance fee of € 2,500 (€ 5,000 for the Chairman) per attended meeting. No variable remunerations or other advantages are due, except for the Vice-Chairman and Executive Chairman who were attributed stock options and for Long-Term incentive bonus. Travel costs are borne by the Company. The total amount paid to the MOB amounts to € 1,049,400 for 2021.
The 2 Managing Directors were paid in total (gross amount) € 601,711 as a fixed remuneration. No Board fees were paid or kept.
The 2 Managing Directors benefit from a Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"). They were attributed Performance Units Cohort 2017-2020 ("PU 17-20") which measure the outperformance of Luxempart's NAV (dividends paid out reintegrated) over the Cohort period 2017-2020 compared to the performance of the MSCI Europe Mid Cap net return over said period.
Due to the outperformance over the Cohort period, the PU 17-20 were partially vested and entitled to a cash bonus payment for both Managing Directors in April 2021.
The Managing Directors are also attributed each year a number of stock options with a vesting period of 4 years and a maximum exercise period of 6 years as from the end of the said vesting period.
The stock option plan develops a value over time in case the share price increases above the strike price. Each option entitles, at exercise, either to receive one Luxempart share or to a cash settlement (difference between stock price and strike price). The total quantum also depends on the number of options granted.
| 2021* | 2020 (€46) | |
|---|---|---|
| Strike price | €76.29 | €46 |
| John Penning | 22,000 | 22,000 |
| Olaf Kordes | 22,000 | 22,000 |
The options can be exercised over a six-year period and for the first time four years after attribution. Each Managing Director has a monthly car leasing budget of € 1,200 or a car allowance of the same amount. Fuel costs for professional trips are also paid by the Company.
| Amounts in € 000 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross fixed salary | 601.7 | 564.8 |
| Variable remuneration/ LTIP | 857.9 | n/a |
| Pension plan (fixed contribution) | 85.9 | 37.7 |
| Benefits in kind | 21.3 | 19.8 |
The Managing Directors didn't receive any other benefits in 2021.
The 2 other members of the Executive Committee have a remuneration composed of:
| Amounts in € 000 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross fixed salary | 633.2 | 609.3 |
| Variable remuneration/ LTIP | 1.826.2* | 681.2 |
| Pension plan (fixed contribution) | 69.6 | 67.2 |
| Benefits in kind | 12.3 | 12.3 |
*including one-off bonus to one GEC member due to the carried interest scheme on one underlying investment vehicle
| The following number of options were granted |
2021 (€76.29) * | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Strike price | € 76.29 | €46 |
| Alain Huberty | 22.000 | 22.000 |
| Jo Santino | 4.400 | 13.000 |
*preliminary attribution, definitive attribution in March 2022
The Executive Chairman's remuneration can be summarized as follows:
| Amounts in € 000 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross fixed salary | 305.2 | 302.9 |
| Variable remuneration/ LTIP | 236.4 | 407.8 |
| Benefits in kind | 28.3 | 28.3 |
| Board fee (gross) | 134.5 | 122.9 |
The Vice-Chairman's gross remuneration was as follows:
| unts in € 000 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amounts in € 000 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Board fees | 96.5 | 85 |
| Management fees/ LTIP | 158.8 | 620.4 |
Both Executive Chairman and Vice-Chairman were granted stock options as follows:
| 12. 2021 (€ 76.29)* | 12. 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Strike price | €76.29 | €46 |
| Executive Chairman | 5,500 | 5,500 |
| Vice-Chairman | 5,500 | 5,500 |
The number of options exercised by the members of the Group Executive Committee and Executive Chairman in 2020 and 2021 was as follows:
| 2021 | Strike price | 2020 | Strike price € | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacquot Schwertzer | 10,400 | 33.99 | 8,000 | 33.99 |
| François Tesch | 9,920 | 27.40 | 5,750 | 23.99 |
| François Tesch | 7,185 | 23.64 | - | |
| Alain Huberty | 7,358 | 31.20 | - | |
| Jo Santino | 5,000 | 33.99 | - | |
| Jo Santino | 4,319 | 31.20 | - | |
| Jo Santino | 5,304 | 34.51 | - |
Options were either converted into shares or resulted in a cash settlement.
A report regarding the transactions in Luxempart's securities performed by individuals who hold management responsibilities at the Luxempart Group and by individuals who have regular or occasional access to inside information must be published on Luxempart's website. Twenty one statements were published in 2021.
The internal environment is a major factor in the Group's culture, since it determines the staff's level of awareness in terms of the need for monitoring and managing risks. It forms the basis for all of the other internal control aspects. Factors that have an impact on the internal environment specifically include:
The risk management policy is implemented by the Group Executive Committee under the supervision of the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee and of the Board of Directors. It includes the definition of targets, the assessment of risks and responses such risks.
The work relating to risk management is summarised in a risk map, which is reviewed and discussed by the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee on an annual basis.
The risks relating to the investments vary significantly and are addressed by management and the entire team. Luxempart is involved in managing its investments' risks by attending the meetings of Board of Directors, Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committees, or via other means.
The main risks that the Group faces are financial risks, and especially market risks. The financial risks are set out in Note 25 to the consolidated financial statements.
In the case of the listed securities portfolio, the risk of price fluctuations relating to changes in the market price is determined by price volatility on the stock exchanges on which the Group operates (Paris, Frankfurt, Brussels, London, etc). The price risk relating to the listed assets is reduced thanks to the portfolio's diversification, from both a geographical and sector standpoint.
The financial risks relating to the private equity portfolio are primarily correlated to trends in the financial markets and the listing exchanges in the countries in which Luxempart's equity investments operate but are also influenced by the financial multiples recorded at the time of purchase and sale transactions. Furthermore, private equity portfolios have experienced lower volatility than listed equity portfolios in general since 2008. Nevertheless, the financial risks incurred by Luxempart's private equity portfolio are also mitigated by the geographical diversification of the investments, by the type of intervention (investment funds and direct equity investments), as well as by the sector-based diversification of investments.
Luxempart has an accounting department that processes the accounting information received. The department works in such a way that tasks are performed on an ongoing basis in the event that one person is absent. The detailed process for monitoring and encoding accounting documents is explained in an accounting procedure. The internal auditor reviews the accounting balances on a regular basis..
Luxempart pays attention to the trends and to complying with legislation and regulations. The processing of specific transactions is the subject of a specific assessment, which includes consulting the Statutory Auditor or other specialists.
Luxempart ensures that the Company's core values and behavioural rules are complied with.
The Group is not directly exposed to significant climaterelated or other environmental risks. Luxempart acknowledges that the ESG factors are having an increasing impact on its business environment. The Management is working on a new Sustainability policy that will enable the Group to better monitor and manage the ESG risk in general and the climate-related risk in particular. Luxempart aims to develop a framework as well as a risk management system in order to limit the ESG risk and to seize ESG opportunities to create value. Until the full implementation of this risk management system, Management continues to closely monitor the portfolio companies and to support their sustainability initiatives.
The Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee together with management ensure that the Group is compliant with all applicable ESG laws and regulations.
Day-to-day tasks relating to internal control are entrusted to the financial controller, under the supervision of the CFO and the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee. Luxempart has introduced a policy aimed at separating tasks and delegating authority in order to make it hard to intentionally carry out fraud and to make identifying any mistakes easier.
As part of its assignment to review the Group's financial statements, the statutory auditor reviews the internal control system relating to preparing and presenting the financial statements in effect at the Group. The statutory auditor informs the Board of Directors and the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee, where applicable, of any significant weaknesses in the internal control process relating to the preparation of the financial information that they may record during their audit.
preparing the financial information and preventing risk The Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee reviews the financial information, the consolidation process and the valuation of Luxempart's financial assets. Furthermore, the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee reviews the internal control system in terms of finance, accounting and legal and compliance issues. The Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee also monitors the financial reporting process.
The Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee ensures the following in that context:
The Chairman of the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee prepares a report on its work for each Board of Directors' meeting and issues tangible recommendations to the Board of Director's on the aforementioned points and makes sure they are implemented.
The Board of Directors reviews and approves the yearly and half-yearly financial information.
Luxempart makes efforts to obtain and provide all of the relevant and high-quality information required for its proper operation.
The human dimension of its team enables effective internal communications. Internal information systems are in place and enable the communication of relevant information, e.g., the documentation used to prepare the various committees and meetings, communication of management data (NAV and internal memos and reports) and regular reports on the investments managed by our partner teams.
The press releases are reviewed by the Management Committee and possibly by the Board of Directors and the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee.
The Board of Directors and the Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee assess the implementation and proper operation of the risk management and internal control system on an annual basis.
The oversight and monitoring activities are performed by the Board of Directors and the Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee. The business controller performs internal audit reviews. The Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee assesses the need to commission one-off assignments entrusted to an external service provider on an annual basis.
Luxempart adopted a clear, transparent and public corporate governance regime (principle 1). Its Board of Directors is competent, diversified and aware of the interests of the Company and its shareholders (principle 3). Specialised Committees are operational. The positions of Chairman and Managing Director are separate. The Board of Directors functions as a collective body and ensures the long-term interest of the Company (principle 2). The Board of Directors conducts regular selfassessments that result in concrete recommendations improving governance.
As regards the independence criteria (principle 3, recommendation 3.5), more than half of the members of the Board are independent Directors. Three women sit on the Board at this time.
The members of the Board are appointed by an independent Nomination Committee (principle 4). One of the members of the Committee has extensive human resources skills (partner of an internationally recognized HR consultancy and recruitment firm).
The Board of Directors has adopted a Code of good conduct including rules governing conflicts of interest as well as a Dealing Code regulating the trading of Luxempart securities and interests in portfolio companies, including the directors of direct or indirect parent companies, in order to comply with principle 5: "ethics".
The Group Executive Committee is composed of highlevel professionals with complementary skills (principle 6). Controversial debate and respect for critical opinions are cultivated in the Group Executive Committee.
The Company has adopted a remuneration policy (principle 7) published in the Governance charter.
The fixed remuneration is in line with market practice. The reference variable remuneration was reviewed thoroughly in 2019 with the help of a consultant. The variable remuneration is long term and is designed such as to outperform the European stock market index and to align team interests with shareholder interests. Moreover, the long term, sustainable stock option plan is a long-term scheme aimed at retaining talented managers in a highly competitive human resources environment.
The amounts paid out each year to the Directors and to Management, including the status of the stock options, are published. The compensation policy was vetted by a specialized firm and the calculations are regularly reviewed by the auditor.
The financial reporting, internal control and risk management (principle 8) are carried out by an internal team composed of accountants, legal experts, investment managers (for the valuations) and a financial controller with auditing experience. The Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee is chaired by a specialist with extensive knowledge in audit and finance. The advisory services provided by the auditor were limited to a minimum in order to safeguard his independence. Tax advice has accordingly been transferred entirely to third party service providers.
Finally, as regards respect for the rights of shareholders and equal treatment (principle 10), the Company appointed a compliance officer to monitor compliance with the transparency rules, the egalitarian dissemination of information and the application of procedures to prevent insider trading. The General Meetings of Shareholders are held in accordance with the law and a discussion by and between Management, the Board of Directors and the shareholders is ensured.
Sustainability is becoming a core component of Luxempart operations. In line with its fundamental values coming from its family shareholders combined to the excellent governance required from a listed company, Luxempart takes it to heart to act as a reliable partner and shareholder with a long-term vision. Our ambition is not only to monitor and mitigate the risks linked to climate change and social injustice but also to enhance value creation through responsible sustainable and societal behaviour.
In 2020, the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Committee have decided to implement a more structured way to consider ESG factors in the operations and strategy of the Group. In this context, Luxempart has allocated a team and hired a consultant to develop and implement a sustainability strategy. The purpose of this strategy is to deliver competitive returns and to consider ESG risks so as to protect against negative impacts but also to pursue value creating ESG opportunities. This way Luxempart will progressively make the shift from a financial only to a sustainable investor.
Our sustainability journey really began in 2021, when Luxempart took its first steps by setting up a team and hiring a consultant as sustainability business advisor. The main results of this almost year-long collaboration are stakeholder engagement (as described below), the sustainability roadmap, a mid-term action plan and the approval of an ESG framework.
In 2021, the Board of Directors has adopted a Code of good conduct applicable to all directors, management, staff and advisors to ensure business ethics lay the foundation for the standard of conduct and define a unified set of guidelines. The goal of the Code is to:
In 2021 Luxempart has started to modernize its internal and external data protection policy. For our internal policy, on personnel data, we have added a new explanatory clause in the employment contract and we have drafted an internal circular explaining more clearly the nature of the processing of personal data by the employer as well as the rights of the personnel with regard to these data. With regards to third party data, we have updated and reinforced our declaration of confidentiality and adopted a new GDPR policy.
For our external data protection policy, we have started to modernize our privacy notice and our communication tools in order to reinforce our information to third parties about the processing of their personal data that we may have to do.
In terms of data privacy, Luxempart works in close collaboration with its IT infrastructure provider to continually increase IT security and protect our data from all kinds of risks, such as internal or external threats, handling errors, misunderstanding of hazards, inefficient data erasure… A new highly efficient antivirus has been installed beginning of 2022. Luxempart and our IT infrastructure provider have defined a mandatory training programme. This programme consists of monthly training sessions with knowledge tests and are compulsory for all users of our IT infrastructure. The IT security is overseen by the Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee, which receives an update at least three times per year.
Luxempart recognizes the impacts and interdependencies of Environmental, Social and Governance factors (ESG factors). By incorporating ESG factors into its decision process, Luxempart aims to future-proof itself against oncoming issues and to enhance new value creation factors. If companies don't have a proper ESG roadmap, they're going to be uncompetitive and risk to become unattractive assets. That's why Luxempart aims to provide its portfolio companies with levers for action to undertake the shift to a more sustainable value creation process. This will result in including key sustainability criteria in strategic decisions.
The sustainability framework and policy will apply to both our Direct Investments and Investment Funds. The 16 criteria will be the common thread to better help assess and mitigate ESG risks through our entire investment cycle – from the screening of investment opportunities through the holding period to the exit.
In order to reflect our core values in our investment decision, Luxempart has established:
Companies that have in a recent past severely breached one or more principle(s) of the UN Global Compact guidelines shall also be considered as having a higher ESG risk that require further procedures.
As there is no one single widely recognised ESG framework, we have chosen to develop our own sustainability framework based on a methodical analysis of:
Our sustainability framework has been defined in a collaborative approach with our stakeholders and by considering the ESG specificities of the industries we are invested in. The outcome has resulted in a materiality from which we chose to focus on the 16 preponderant criteria. These 16 criteria encompass the most common and relevant environmental, social and governance standards. These indicators define our priorities in corporate and portfolio actions around the three ESG areas: planet, people and governance.
At corporate level, Luxempart has already taken actions on the three ESG pillars.
Different environmental protection initiatives have been taken to:
Our people are our most important asset and for this reason Luxempart aims to be a model employer. In this view, concrete measures have been taken to improve social cohesion in the Company, such as:
• Increasing the health and well-being of the team: new
break room renovated, fitness club, health checks, free fruits and beverages, healthy meals at reduced price, ergonomic workplace, hospitalisation insurance paid for the employees and their family, performant IT infrastructure and tools enabling work from home, appointment and training of a health & safety worker
• Non discrimination and equal opportunity: remuneration policy and processes in place assuring equal remuneration for equal work, oversight of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Focus on talent development: focus on HR competences, increase training opportunities and foster career development
Luxempart has always applied exemplary governance standards. As part of our sustainability journey we have continued to raise those standards in 2021 by taking the following actions:
In order to efficiently accompany this strategic challenge for our Group, its governance has been adapted through the creation of a Sustainability Committee. The role of this Committee is to:
In 2021, we have consulted representatives of our stakeholders in order to understand and take into consideration their expectations in terms of sustainability. Conductive to a materiality assessment, we have interviewed and exchanged with representatives from our shareholders, employees, portfolio companies and other financial market participants. This stakeholder engagement is the base of the development of our corporate and portfolio management strategy.
The expectations of our stakeholders have been followed in the process of establishing our new sustainability framework described here above.
After the first steps of the projects taken in 2021, we will focus this year on:
The Group is not directly exposed to significant climate-related or other environmental risks. Luxempart acknowledges that ESG factors are having an increasing impact on its business environment. As presented above, Management is working on a Sustainability policy that will enable the Group to better monitor and manage the ESG risks in general and the climate-related risks in particular. Luxempart has developed a framework that will be the corner stone of an ESG risk management system in order to limit the ESG risk and to seize ESG opportunities to create value. Until the full implementation of this risk management system, the Management continues to closely monitor the portfolio companies and to support their sustainability initiatives.
The Sustainability Committee together with Management ensure that the Group is compliant with all the applicable ESG laws and regulations.
"The good business of our portfolio lines and investment funds as well as several successful exits in our listed portfolio during 2021 allow us to present an exceptional performance of 29% for our shareholders. The financial statements show the significant evolution of all our key financial indicators such as the consolidated equity now exceeding the € 2bn mark"

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To the Shareholders of Luxempart S.A. 12, rue Léon Laval L-3372 Leudelange Luxembourg
KPMG Luxembourg, Société anonmye
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We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Luxempart S.A. and its subsidiaries (the "Group"), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2021, and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2021 and of its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the EU Regulation N° 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 on the audit profession ("Law of 23 July 2016") and with International Standards on Auditing ("ISAs") as adopted for Luxembourg by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier ("CSSF"). Our responsibilities under the EU Regulation N° 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 and ISAs as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF are further described in the "Responsibilities of "réviseur d'entreprises agréé" for the audit of the consolidated financial statements" section of our report. We are also independent of the Group in accordance with the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, including International Independence Standards, issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants ("IESBA Code") as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements, and have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities under those ethical requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of the audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
statements for the year ended 31 December 2021
Refer to Note 2 Consolidation principles, valuation rules, and accounting standards, Note 10 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and Note 25 Financial risks to the consolidated financial statements.
The Group holds financial assets which are measured at fair value in accordance with IFRS. Those financial assets represent 93% of total assets, and 86% of financial assets are investments for which the fair value is not determined by reference to a quoted price ("non-quoted investments").
For non-quoted investments, the fair value is determined through the application of valuation techniques in accordance with International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines, and relevant IFRS. The application of valuation techniques involves the exercise of significant judgment by Management in relation to the choice of valuation technique employed and assumptions used for the respective models.
The judgment involved and the significance of the amount relative to other captions in the consolidated financial statements led us to identify the fair value of non-quoted investments, as key audit matter.
Our procedures over the valuation of financial assets include, but are not limited to: -Gaining an understanding of the Management's process and controls related to valuation of financial assets. -Assessing compliance of valuation techniques with the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines, and relevant IFRS.
-Verifying key inputs of the valuation models used by Management and checking the accuracy of the computation of the valuation models.
-Obtaining the external expert valuation report used by Management to assess the fair value of a sample of investments as at 31 December 2021.
-For a sample of instruments, involving our valuation specialists to inspect valuation models and challenge key assumptions applied by Management.
-Verifying the completeness, relevance and accuracy of the disclosures in relation to the impairment of financial fixed assets.
The consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2020 were audited by another auditor who expressed an unmodified opinion on those consolidated financial statements on 25 March 2021.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information stated in the consolidated report including the consolidated management report and the Corporate Governance Statement but does not include the consolidated financial statements and our report of the "réviseur d'entreprises agréé" thereon.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report this fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union, and for such internal control as the Board of Directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
The Board of Directors is responsible for presenting and marking up the consolidated financial statements in compliance with the requirements set out in the Delegated Regulation 2019/815 on European Single Electronic Format ("ESEF Regulation").
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Group's financial reporting process.
The objectives of our audit are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a report of the "réviseur d'entreprises agréé" that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the EU Regulation N° 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 and with ISAs as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
Our responsibility is to assess whether the consolidated financial statements have been prepared in all material respects with the requirements laid down in the ESEF Regulation.
As part of an audit in accordance with the EU Regulation N° 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 and with ISAs as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group's internal control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Board of Directors.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our report of the "réviseur d'entreprises agréé" to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our report of the "réviseur d'entreprises agréé". However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities and business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter.
We have been appointed as "réviseur d'entreprises agréé" by the Board of Directors on 26 April 2021 and the duration of our uninterrupted engagement, including previous renewals and reappointments, is one year.
The consolidated management report is consistent with the consolidated financial statements and has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
The Corporate Governance Statement is included in the management report. The information required by Article 68ter paragraph (1) letter c) and d) of the law of 19 December 2002 on the commercial and companies register and on the accounting records and annual accounts of undertakings, as amended, is consistent with the consolidated financial statements and has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
We confirm that the audit opinion is consistent with the additional report to the audit committee or equivalent.
We confirm that the prohibited non-audit services referred to in the EU Regulation N° 537/2014 were not provided and that we remained independent of the Group in conducting the audit.
We have checked the compliance of the consolidated financial statements of the Group as at 31 December 2021 with relevant statutory requirements set out in the ESEF Regulation that are applicable to consolidated financial statements.
For the Group it relates to:
• Consolidated financial statements prepared in a valid xHTML format;
• The XBRL markup of the consolidated financial statements using the core taxonomy and the common rules on markups specified in the ESEF Regulation.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements of Luxempart S.A. as at 31 December 2021, identified as luxempart-2021-12-31.zip, have been prepared, in all material respects, in compliance with the requirements laid down in the ESEF Regulation.
Our audit report only refers to the consolidated financial statements of Luxempart S.A. as at 31 December 2021, identified as luxempart-2021-12-31.zip, prepared and presented in accordance with the requirements laid down in the ESEF Regulation, which is the only authoritative version.
L uxembourg, 24 March 2022 KPMG Luxembourg
Société anonyme Cabinet de révision agréé
Thierry Ravasio Partner
| in thousands of € | Notes | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends income | 6 | 50,179 | 47,364 |
| Net gains / (losses) on financial assets | 10 | 462,780 | 120,490 |
| Profit on investments activities | 512,959 | 167,854 | |
| Services / recovery of services | 2,148 | 2,433 | |
| Staff costs | 5 | -7,528 | -6,311 |
| Operating expenses | 4 | -6,569 | -6,362 |
| Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets | 9 | -99 | -923 |
| Impairment of current assets | - | -544 | |
| Profit from operating activities | 500,910 | 156,146 | |
| Financial income | 7 | 471 | 1,207 |
| Financial expenses | 7 | -1,667 | -635 |
| Profit before tax | 499,715 | 156,718 | |
| Tax expenses | 8 | -988 | -24 |
| Profit for the year | 498,727 | 156,695 | |
| Attributable to the owners of the Company | 498,727 | 156,695 | |
| Earnings per share attributable to the owners of the Company | |||
| Basic weighted average number of shares | 15 | 20,100,894 | 20,084,332 |
| Diluted number of shares | 20,587,857 | 20,609,400 | |
| Earnings per share - attributable to the owners of the Company (in €) |
|||
| Basic | 24.81 | 7.80 | |
| Diluted | 24.22 | 7.60 |
| in thousands of € | Notes | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated profit for the year | 498,727 | 156,695 | |
| Items that could be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss : | - | - | |
| Total comprehensive income | 498,727 | 156,695 | |
| Attributable to the owners of the Company | 498,727 | 156,695 | |
| Comprehensive income attributable to the owners of the Company | |||
| Basic weighted average number of shares | 15 | 20,100,894 | 20,084,332 |
| Diluted number of shares | 20,587,857 | 20,609,400 | |
| Comprehensive income per share attributable to the owners of the Company (in €) |
|||
| Basic | 24.81 | 7.80 | |
| Diluted | 24.22 | 7.60 |
| in thousands of € | Notes | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | |||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | 10 | 2,015,795 | 1,599,666 |
| Loans and receivables | 11 | 62 | 62 |
| Bank deposits | 13 | 35,000 | 55,000 |
| Intangible and tangible assets | 9 | 368 | 382 |
| Total non-current assets | 2,051,224 | 1,655,110 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Loans and receivables | 12 | 19,356 | 5,212 |
| Bank deposits | 13 | - | 30,000 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 13 | 107,599 | 38,978 |
| Total current assets | 126,955 | 74,190 | |
| Total assets | 2,178,179 | 1,729,299 |
| in thousands of € | Notes | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity attributable to the owners of the Company | |||
| Capital and share premium | 14 | 66,860 | 66,860 |
| Reserves | 15 | 1,603,533 | 1,478,509 |
| Profit for the year attributable to the owners of the Company | 498,727 | 156,695 | |
| Total equity attributable to the owners of the Company | 2,169,120 | 1,702,064 | |
| Total equity | 2,169,120 | 1,702,064 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Non-current provisions | 18 | 4,193 | 3,308 |
| Bank borrowings | 17 | - | 19,169 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 4,193 | 22,477 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Trade and other payables | 19 | 4,866 | 4,758 |
| Total current liabilities | 4,866 | 4,758 | |
| Total liabilities | 9,059 | 27,235 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 2,178,179 | 1,729,299 |
| in thousands of € | Notes | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year | 498,727 | 156,695 | |
| Adjustments for : | |||
| Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets | 99 | 124 | |
| Net gains / (losses) on financial assets | 10 | -462,780 | -120,490 |
| 36,046 | 36,328 | ||
| Acquisition of financial assets | 10 | -257,447 | -169,154 |
| Disposal of financial assets | 10 | 304,099 | 148,603 |
| Net change in loans and receivables | -14,144 | -2,301 | |
| Net change in borrowings and debts | 993 | -497 | |
| Bank borrowing | 17 | -19,169 | 8,990 |
| Other changes | 686 | - | |
| Net cash flows from operating activities | 51,064 | 21,969 | |
| Including : | |||
| Taxes paid | -143 | -27 | |
| Interest paid | -300 | -344 | |
| Interest received | 10 | 13 | |
| Acquisitions / disposals of tangible and intangible assets | 9 | -85 | -46 |
| Net cash flows from investing activities | -85 | -46 | |
| Transfer from / (to) deposits accounts | 13 | 50,000 | -5,000 |
| Disposals / acquisitions of own shares | 15 | -190 | 414 |
| Dividends paid | 16 | -32,168 | -29,725 |
| Net cash flows from financing activities | 17,642 | -34,311 | |
| Net increase/ (decrease) in cash | 68,621 | -12,388 | |
| Cash at the beginning of the year | 13 | 38,978 | 51,366 |
| Cash at the end of the year | 13 | 107,599 | 38,978 |
| Net increase / (decrease) in cash | 68,621 | -12,388 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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| in thousands of € | Notes | Capital and Share premium |
Own shares |
Legal Reserve |
Other reserves |
Profit for the year |
Total equity attributable to owners of the Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity at 31/12/2019 | 66,860 | -17,218 | 5,989 | 1,311,600 | 207,449 | 1,574,680 | |
| Dividends paid by the Company | 16 | - | - | - | -29,725 | - | -29,725 |
| Allocation of profit | - | - | - | 207,449 | -207,449 | - | |
| Legal reserve reduction | - | - | -814 | 814 | - | - | |
| Operations on own shares | 15 | - | 380 | - | 34 | - | 414 |
| Comprehensive income for the year | - | - | - | - | 156,695 | 156,695 | |
| Equity at 31/12/2020 | 66,860 | -16,838 | 5,175 | 1,490,172 | 156,695 | 1,702,064 | |
| Dividends paid by the Company | 16 | - | - | - | -32,168 | - | -32,168 |
| Allocation of profit | - | - | - | 156,695 | -156,695 | - | |
| Operations on own shares | 15 | - | 306 | - | 190 | - | 497 |
| Comprehensive income for the year | - | - | - | - | 498,727 | 498,727 | |
| Equity at 31/12/2021 | 66,860 | -16,531 | 5,175 | 1,614,889 | 498,727 | 2,169,120 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Luxempart S.A. ("the Company" or "Luxempart") is an investment company whose registered office is located at 12, rue Léon Laval, L-3372 in Leudelange. The Company was founded on 25 April 1988 in Luxembourg, under the name BIL Participations. The Annual General Meeting held on 15 September 1992 decided to change the Company's name to Luxempart S.A. The consolidated financial statements for the financial years ending on 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2021 incorporate the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries ("the Group") and the Group's share in associates. The Company is listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and registered on the trade register under no. B27846.
Luxempart is primarily active in Benelux, DACH Region, France and Italy; it actively manages a portfolio of listed and non-listed companies.
On 23 March 2022, the Board of Directors approved the consolidated financial statements as at 31 December 2021. The consolidated financial statements will be submitted for approval and publication authorisation during the Annual General Meeting to be held on 25 April 2022.
The consolidated annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of euros (€). The functional currency is the euro (€).
The consolidated financial statements are prepared based on the historical cost, with the exception of financial assets at fair value through profit and loss and financial assets held for trading, which are measured at fair value.
The valuation principles, methods and techniques are applied consistently within the Group.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared for the accounting periods ended 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2021 and are presented before allocation of the Company's profit. The allocation of profit for the year 2021 will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2022.
Luxempart's management has made significant judgments when determining that Luxempart qualifies as an investment entity. Luxempart has the following characteristics of an investment entity: • It has more than one investment;
Luxempart's purpose is to invest its capital solely for returns from capital appreciation and investment income. To meet this objective, Luxempart has built a strategy on two pillars: the direct investments and the investment funds. The direct investments are made with a medium to long-term perspective to ensure to our portfolio companies to enjoy sufficient time to implement their strategy, execute their business plan and develop their potential. Each of our pillars has an exit strategy designed by the Board of directors, who is composed by a majority of independent members and who will take the decision in the best interest of Luxempart.
In preparing the financial statements, the application of the accounting principles and methods described hereafter requires Luxempart's management to make assumptions and estimates that may have an impact on the amounts recognised in the statement of profit or loss, on the valuation of assets and liabilities, on the statement of financial position, and on the information presented in the accompanying notes. Management makes these estimates and assumptions based on the information available on the date on which the consolidated financial statements are drawn up and may be required to exercise its judgment. By nature, valuations based on these estimates are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties before their future realisation. Consequently, the actual results of the operations in question may differ from these estimates and therefore have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Qualifying as an investment entity, Luxempart does not consolidate its subsidiaries and does not apply IFRS 3 when it acquires control over another entity.
There is one exception to this treatment for subsidiaries providing services that relate to Luxempart's investment activities. These subsidiaries are fully consolidated.
Investments in subsidiaries not providing services that relate to Luxempart's investment activities and investments where Luxempart has significant influence or joint control are classified as Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss, in accordance with IFRS 9.
A list of non-consolidated subsidiaries is set out in note 20.
| 3 - 5 years |
|---|
| 10 years |
A subsidiary providing investment-related services is a company over which Luxempart has control. The Company has control when it:
• has power over the entity,
• is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the entity,
• has the ability to use its power over the entity to affect the amount of its returns.
These companies are fully consolidated as from the date the Group obtains the control and ceases when this control is lost.
Non-controlling interests are presented in equity on the consolidated statement of financial position, separately from "Equity attributable to the owners of the Company", and classified under "Non-controlling interests". Non-controlling interests in the Group's profit are also indicated separately on the consolidated statement of profit or loss and classified under "Non-controlling interests".
Expenses, income, assets, and liabilities of subsidiaries are fully incorporated into the consolidated financial statements. Transactions between companies of the Group, intercompany accounts, and unrealised profits on intragroup transactions are fully eliminated.
A list of the Group's subsidiaries is presented in note 20.
Transactions carried out in foreign currencies are converted into the functional currency at the exchange rate in force as at the transaction date. At the end of each reporting period, the monetary items in foreign currencies are converted at the rate of the last day of the financial year. Losses or profits from the realisation or conversion of monetary elements denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the statement of profit or loss.
The following exchange rates were used for conversion of the consolidated financial statements. As at 31 December 2021, one euro is equal to:
| US Dollar | 1.13727 USD |
|---|---|
| Pound Sterling | 0.84079 GBP |
| Swiss Franc | 1.03616 CHF |
| Danish Crown | 7.43757 DKK |
Intangible assets with a finite useful life are valued at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation is applied according to the straight-line method based on an estimate of the fixed asset's useful life and its possible residual value.
Intangible assets are not subject to revaluations. The useful life is as follows:
Acquired software 3 years
TANGIBLE ASSETS
Tangible assets are measured at cost (including transaction costs) less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is applied according to the straight-line method based on an estimate of the useful life of the said asset. Costs related to maintenance are recognised in the statement of profit or loss.
Tangible assets are not subject to revaluations.
The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Facilities and transport equipment 3 - 5 years
Other tangible assets, furnishings 10 years
At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews the carrying amount of tangible and intangible assets in order to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss. The recoverable amount is the higher value between the asset's fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The value in use is the discounted value of estimated future cash flows expected from continued use of the asset.
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss ("AFVPL") are initially measured at their acquisition cost.
They are stated at fair value and measured at the end of each reporting period. Unrealised capital gains and losses are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.
In the event of sale of an AFVPL, the difference between the net proceeds from the sale and the carrying amount is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss under "Net gains/(losses) on financial assets". The transaction is recognised as at the settlement date.
Financial assets held for trading classified in current assets are assets acquired mainly with a view to be sold in the short term.
They are stated at fair value and measured at the end of each reporting period. Changes in fair value are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss under "Net gains/(losses) on financial assets"
In the event of disposal of a financial asset held for trading, the difference between the net proceeds from the sale and the carrying amount is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss under "Net gains/(losses) on financial assets". The transaction is recognised as at the settlement date.
Loans and receivables are assets not listed on the stock exchange and repayable with fixed maturity. They originate when the Group either makes funds, assets, or services available. They are part of current assets insofar as their maturity does not exceed twelve months after the end of the reporting period (short term). Otherwise, they are part of non-current assets (long-term).
Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost according to the effective interest rate method. In the event of a significant loss in value, loans and receivables are impaired through the consolidated statement of profit or loss. Loans and receivables are considered to be held within a held-to-collect business model consistent with the Group's continuing recognition of the receivables. Loans and receivables have contractual terms that give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. Any gain or loss on derecognition is recognized in profit or loss.
Cash and cash equivalents include liquidities, sight deposits, and short-term deposits of less than three months, as well as highly liquid, easily convertible investments.
Cash deposits having a term above three months are presented under "Bank deposits" in the consolidated statement of financial position.
Cash and cash equivalents and Bank deposits are measured at fair value.
IFRS 13 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants, on the principal or most advantageous market, at the measurement date.
Financial assets are measured at their fair value at the end of each reporting period.
Listed shares are measured based on their market price on the closing date.
Non-listed financial assets are measured based on valuation methods in line with the requirements of the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation (IPEV). During the measurement of the fair value of the financial assets in non-listed companies, Luxempart adopts a multi-criteria approach and applies one or several of the methods described in the table hereafter.
Discounts may be applied to the values obtained by using each of these methods (discounts for illiquidity, for small company, etc.).
Assets categorised as level 3 assets are valued by Luxempart's investment managers. The valuations are based on information received from the portfolio companies' management or by external evaluators and on IFRS compliant market data (mainly market multiples) that are provided by Capital IQ. The investment managers perform a calibration exercise at entry date to determine the valuation models used to assess the fair value of the portfolio companies. The unaudited information used in the valuations are back tested at each reporting date, when audited information is available. After being reviewed in detail by the business controller and /or CFO, these valuations are submitted to the Group Executive Committee for approval. Finally, they are submitted to the Audit, Compliance and Risks Committee, which conducts a detailed analysis of the methods and assumptions used. The Management and Audit, Compliance and Risks Committee review and analyse the changes in fair value measurement at each period end. The Board of Directors ultimately approves the fair value measurement of the financial assets when it approves the financial statements.
The Group uses a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the data allowing valuations to be established.
•Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
•Level 2: Data other than quoted market prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (for example, prices) or indirectly (for example, elements derived from prices);
•Level 3: Data about the asset or liability not based directly on observable market data.
When a level 1 asset is no longer listed, it is reclassified as a level 3 asset as soon as it is delisted. When data on a level 2 asset is no longer observable on a market, that asset is reclassified as a level 3 asset at the period-end.
Issued shares are considered to be representative of the share capital. Issued equity is recognised at the proceed net of direct issue costs.
When a company of the Group acquires shares of the parent company, the price paid and the related incurred costs are recognised and deducted directly in equity at the moment when these shares are cancelled or transferred. When shares are transferred, the transfer price net of expenses incurred during this transaction and net of taxes is added to the equity.
Bank borrowings bearing interest are recognised at the amount of the cash obtained after deducting any direct expenses. Transaction expenses (if they are material) are amortised over the remaining life of the debt.
The stock option plan has been granted to the Management and some employees. Each option entitles at exercise either to receive one Luxempart's share (equity-settlement) or to a cash settlement, corresponding to the difference between the stock price and the strike price. The fair value of the amount payable to employees in respect of the stock-option plan, is recognised as an expense with the corresponding increase in liabilities, over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to payment. The liability is remeasured at each reporting date and at settlement date based on the fair value, with the Black and Scholes model. Any changes in the liability are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.
Income taxes are calculated according to the legal requirements. Advances paid are recognised as receivable and income tax expense (corporate income tax and municipal business tax) is estimated and recognised as provision.
Deferred taxes originate when a temporary difference appears between the taxable base of an asset or liability and the value at which it appears on the consolidated statement of financial position. Deferred tax is calculated by applying the tax rate as well as the provisions of the law in force at the time of the calculation.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences (on tax loss carry forwards or other temporary differences) to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available, against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised, or when compensation is possible with existing deferred tax liabilities.
Provisions are recognised once the Group has an actual obligation (legal or implied) resulting from past events that will probably generate an outflow of resources representative of economic benefits at an amount that can be reasonably estimated.
Other liabilities are recognised at their nominal value.
Operating segments are the components of the Group whose results are regularly reviewed by the Group Executive Committee to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance.
The segmental information follows Luxempart's investment strategy built on two pillars:
The Group Executive Committee monitors the performance of the Group based on reportings disclosing these segments. A geographical segmentation is considered not relevant for Luxempart but presented in note 3 in application of IFRS 8.33.
Luxempart and some of its subsidiaries provide services to other entities within the Group. These services are defined in a service agreement between the entities involved and are recognised based on the degree of progress.
The Group recognises dividends when they are received or when the right to receive payment is established. They result from the distribution of profits to holders of equity instruments in proportion to the rights that they hold in a category of securities making up the capital.
Luxempart is a company whose purpose is the acquisition, holding and sale of shareholdings. The cash flows associated with this activity are classified as net cash flows from operating activities. Dividends received are included in the net income.
Net cash flows from investing activities are composed of flows related to tangible and intangible assets.
Net cash flows from financing activities are composed of transactions on equity ( e.g., dividends paid to the shareholders, transactions on own shares, capital increase and decrease...) and flows from and to bank deposits.
The new IAS/IFRS and their interpretations listed below, which entered into force in 2021, had no impact on the Group's financial statements.
• Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16: Interest Rate Benchmark Reform, Phase II • Amendments to IFRS 16 Leases: Covid-19 Related Rent Concessions beyond 30 June 2021
Some standards, interpretations and amendments to standards published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) but have not yet been applied within the European Union as at 31 December 2021. The Group has not early adopted these new or amended standards in preparing these consolidated financial statements.
•Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IFRS Practice Statement 2: Disclosure of Accounting policies • Amendments to IAS 8 Accounting policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors: Definition of Accounting Estimates • Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes: Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction.
The Group doesn't anticipate a significant impact on the financial statements.
The segmental information follows Luxempart's investment strategy built on two pillars:
A description of the activities, including returns generated by these investment activities and the allocation of resources, is given in the Management report under Investment Strategy.
| in thousands of € | Direct investments | Investment funds | Others(*) | 31/12/2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends income | 48,483 | 1,696 | - | 50,179 |
| Net gains / (losses) on financial assets | 298,818 | 159,039 | 4,924 | 462,780 |
| Profit on investments activities | 347,301 | 160,734 | 4,924 | 512,959 |
| Services / recovery of services | - | - | 2,148 | 2,148 |
| Staff costs | - | - | -7,528 | -7,528 |
| Operating expenses | - | - | -6,569 | -6,569 |
| Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets |
- | - | -99 | -99 |
| Profit from operating activities | 347,301 | 160,734 | -7,125 | 500,910 |
| Financial income | - | - | 471 | 471 |
| Financial expenses | - | - | -1,667 | -1,667 |
| Profit before tax | 347,301 | 160,734 | -8,320 | 499,715 |
| Tax expense | - | - | -988 | -988 |
| Profit for the year | 347,301 | 160,734 | -9,308 | 498,727 |
(*) All assets, liabilities, income and expenses that are not directly allocated to a segment are presented in "Others"
The investment in Foyer represents an important part of the section "Dividends income" and "Net gains / (losses) on financial assets". The investment in Foyer represents more than 10% of the total of profit on investments activities.
| Assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| in thousands of € | Direct investments | Investment funds | Others(*) | 31/12/2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss |
1,434,191 | 384,008 | 197,597 | 2,015,795 |
| Bank deposits, loans and receivables | 62 | - | 35,000 | 35,062 |
| Intangible and tangible assets | - | - | 368 | 368 |
| Total non-current assets | 1,434,253 | 384,008 | 232,965 | 2,051,224 |
| Total current assets | - | - | 126,955 | 126,955 |
| Total assets | 1,434,253 | 384,008 | 359,920 | 2,178,179 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in thousands of € | Direct investments | Investment funds | Others(*) | 31/12/2021 |
| Total equity | - | - | 2,169,121 | 2,169,121 |
| Total liabilities | - | - | 9,059 | 9,059 |
| Total equity and liabilities | - | - | 2,178,179 | 2,178,179 |
| in thousands of € | Direct investments | Investment funds | Others(*) | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss |
1,187,615 | 377,668 | 34,383 | 1,599,666 |
| Bank deposits, loans and receivables | 62 | - | 55,000 | 55,062 |
| Intangible and tangible assets | - | - | 382 | 382 |
| Total non-current assets | 1,187,677 | 377,668 | 89,765 | 1,655,110 |
| Total current assets | - | - | 74,190 | 74,190 |
| Total assets | 1,187,677 | 377,668 | 163,955 | 1,729,299 |
| in thousands of € | Direct investments | Investment funds | Others(*) | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total equity | - | - | 1,702,064 | 1,702,064 |
| Total liabilities | 19,169 | - | 8,066 | 27,235 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 19,169 | - | 1,710,130 | 1,729,299 |
| 31/12/2020 | Others(*) | Investment funds | Direct investments | in thousands of € |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47,364 | - | 55 | 47,308 | Dividends income |
| 120,490 | -2,489 | 21,200 | 101,779 | Net gains / (losses) on financial assets |
| 167,854 | -2,489 | 21,255 | 149,088 | Profit on investments activities |
| 2,433 | 2,433 | - | - | Services / recovery of services |
| -6,311 | -6,311 | - | - | Staff costs |
| -6,362 | -6,362 | - | - | Operating expenses |
| -923 | -923 | - | - | Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets |
| -544 | -544 | - | - | Impairment of current assets |
| 156,146 | -14,196 | 21,255 | 149,088 | Profit from operating activities |
| 1,207 | 1,207 | - | - | Financial income |
| -635 | -635 | - | - | Financial expenses |
| 156,718 | -13,625 | 21,255 | 149,088 | Profit before tax |
| -24 | -24 | - | - | Tax expenses |
| 156,695 | -13,648 | 21,255 | 149,088 | Profit for the year |
(*) All assets, liabilities, income and expenses that are not directly allocated to a segment are presented in "Others"
The investment in Foyer represents an important part of the section "Dividends income" and "Net gains / (losses) on financial assets". The investment in Foyer represents more than 10% of the total of profit on investments activities.
The following table provides details on segmentation information based on country incorporation.
| DACH | France | Italy | Others 31/12/2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23,694 | 23,289 | 553 | 929 | 1,714 | 50,179 |
| 157,304 | 215,326 | 70,030 | 31,328 | -11,209 | 462,780 |
| 180,998 | 238,615 | 70,583 | 32,257 | -9,494 | 512,959 |
| 1,968 | 180 | - | - | - | 2,148 |
| -7,528 | - | - | - | - | -7,528 |
| -6,569 | - | - | - | - | -6,569 |
| -99 | - | - | - | - | -99 |
| 168,770 | 238,795 | 70,583 | 32,257 | -9,494 | 500,910 |
| 471 | - | - | - | - | 471 |
| -1,667 | - | - | - | - | -1,667 |
| 167,574 | 238,795 | 70,583 | 32,257 | -9,494 | 499,715 |
| -988 | - | - | - | - | -988 |
| 166,587 | 238,795 | 70,583 | 32,257 | -9,494 | 498,727 |
| Benelux |
| in thousands of € | Benelux | DACH | France | Italy | Others 31/12/2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss |
917,147 | 483,151 | 384,896 | 170,218 | 60,383 | 2,015,795 |
| Bank deposits, loans and receivables | 35,000 | - | - | - | 62 | 35,062 |
| Intangible and tangible assets | 368 | - | - | - | - | 368 |
| Total non-current assets | 952,515 | 483,151 | 384,896 | 170,218 | 60,445 | 2,051,224 |
| Total current assets | 121,699 | 4,807 | - | 23 | 426 | 126,955 |
| Total assets | 1,074,214 | 487,959 | 384,896 | 170,241 | 60,871 | 2,178,179 |
| in thousands of € | Benelux | DACH | France | Italy | Others 31/12/2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total equity | 2,169,121 | - | - | - | - | 2,169,121 |
| Total liabilities | 8,716 | 311 | 20 | - | 13 | 9,059 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 2,177,837 | 311 | 20 | - | 13 | 2,178,179 |
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| in thousands of € | Benelux | DACH | France | Italy | Others 31/12/2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends income | 7,801 | 38,530 | 1,033 | - | - | 47,364 |
| Net gains / (losses) on financial assets |
30,355 | 47,181 | 24,093 | 10,539 | 8,322 | 120,490 |
| Profit on investments activities | 38,155 | 85,711 | 25,126 | 10,539 | 8,322 | 167,854 |
| Services / recovery of services | 2,237 | 196 | - | - | - | 2,433 |
| Staff costs | -6,311 | - | - | - | - | -6,311 |
| Operating expenses | -6,362 | - | - | - | - | -6,362 |
| Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets |
-923 | - | - | - | - | -923 |
| Impairment of current assets | - | -544 | - | - | - | -544 |
| Profit from operating activities | 26,796 | 85,363 | 25,126 | 10,539 | 8,322 | 156,146 |
| Financial income | 1,207 | - | - | - | - | 1,207 |
| Financial expenses | -635 | - | - | - | - | -635 |
| Profit before tax | 27,368 | 85,363 | 25,126 | 10,539 | 8,322 | 156,718 |
| Tax expense | -24 | - | - | - | - | -24 |
| Profit for the year | 27,344 | 85,363 | 25,126 | 10,539 | 8,322 | 156,695 |
| in thousands of € | Benelux | DACH | France | Italy | Others 31/12/2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss |
761,664 | 431,338 | 209,459 | 134,370 | 62,835 | 1,599,666 |
| Bank deposits, loans and receivables | 55,000 | - | - | - | 62 | 55,062 |
| Intangible and tangible assets | 382 | - | - | - | - | 382 |
| Total non-current assets | 817,046 | 431,338 | 209,459 | 134,370 | 62,897 | 1,655,110 |
| Total current assets | 70,397 | 3,549 | - | 23 | 222 | 74,190 |
| Total assets | 887,443 | 434,887 | 209,459 | 134,393 | 63,118 | 1,729,299 |
| in thousands of € | Benelux | DACH | France | Italy | Others 31/12/2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total equity | 1,702,064 | - | - | - | - | 1,702,064 |
| Total liabilities | 27,090 | - | 53 | - | 93 | 27,235 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,729,154 | - | 53 | - | 93 | 1,729,299 |
The following table provides details on operating expenses:
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| External advisors and other similar fees | 3,611 | 3,151 |
| Taxes other than income tax | 848 | 583 |
| Directors allowances | 859 | 808 |
| Administrative expenses and other operating expenses | 719 | 1,261 |
| Rental expenses | 453 | 471 |
| Insurance premiums | 79 | 88 |
| Total | 6,569 | 6,362 |
All expenses are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss at the time of the transaction.
The following table provides details of staff costs and benefits:
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Remuneration, wages and bonuses | 6,908 | 5,793 |
| Social security contributions | 306 | 308 |
| Supplementary pension plan | 314 | 210 |
| Total | 7,528 | 6,311 |
The Group has opted for a defined-contribution pension plan and pays annual contributions to a separate entity (Foyer Vie). The Group will have no legal or implied obligation to pay additional contributions if said entity does not have enough assets to cover the benefits corresponding to the services rendered by staff members during the current and prior periods.
Premiums are paid annually and recognised directly in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.
The Group offers defined-contribution pension plans to its employees. Luxempart pays contributions corresponding to a percentage of the payroll expenses into the retirement scheme in order to fund these benefits. The only obligation with regard to the retirement scheme involves paying these contributions which are recognised in staff costs.
The following table indicates the average number of employees over the year:
| Category | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | 5 | 6 |
| Staff | 19 | 13 |
| Total | 24 | 19 |
The following table breaks down the dividends received during the year:
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Foyer | 21,585 | 5,648 |
| Kaufman & Broad | - | 1,033 |
| Atenor | 1,816 | 1,387 |
| ESG/Enoflex/Stoll | 21,276 | 38,530 |
| SES | 175 | 593 |
| Others | 5,327 | 173 |
| Total | 50,179 | 47,364 |
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit before tax | 499,715 | 156,718 |
| Company's average tax rate | 25.69% | 26.76% |
| Theoretical tax expense | 128,377 | 41,938 |
| Effect of non-taxable capital gains | -117,799 | -32,131 |
| Effect of non-taxable dividends | -12,891 | -12,674 |
| Other tax adjustments | 2,323 | 2,868 |
| Total tax expense | 10 | 0 |
Interest and similar income are mainly composed of interests received on deposit accounts with credit institutions (€ 9 thousand) and on coupons received (€ 462 thousand). As at 31 December 2021, they amount to € 471 thousand (2020: € 1,207 thousand).
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank expenses and interest expenses | 664 | 478 |
| Other expenses | 1,003 | 157 |
| Total | 1,667 | 635 |
Bank expenses and interest expenses primarily include interests paid on short-term cash advances and negative interests paid on cash at bank. The other expenses primarily include foreign exchange losses on current assets.
The Group recognises the current tax expenses on the corporate profits as follows:
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax (IRC) | 10 | - |
| Subtotal income tax expenses (b) | 10 | 0 |
| Wealth tax | 978 | 24 |
| Total | 988 | 24 |
The movements in intangible and tangible assets that occurred during financial years 2020 and 2021 are as follows:
| Cost | Office and | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in thousands of € | Software | computer equipment |
Vehicles | Total |
| as at 31/12/2019 | 49 | 519 | 244 | 812 |
| Acquisitions | 12 | 33 | - | 46 |
| as at 31/12/2020 | 61 | 552 | 244 | 857 |
| Acquisitions | - | 85 | - | 85 |
| Disposals | - | -17 | -115 | -131 |
| as at 31/12/2021 | 61 | 620 | 129 | 810 |
| Depreciation | Office and | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in thousands of € | Software | computer equipment |
Vehicles | Total |
| as at 31/12/2019 | 26 | 161 | 166 | 353 |
| Depreciation | 5 | 63 | 56 | 124 |
| as at 31/12/2020 | 31 | 224 | 222 | 477 |
| Depreciation | 7 | 69 | 22 | 98 |
| Disposals | - | -17 | -115 | -131 |
| as at 31/12/2021 | 38 | 276 | 129 | 443 |
| Carrying amount in thousands of € |
Office and computer Software equipment |
Vehicles | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| as at 31/12/2020 | 31 | 328 | 22 | 382 |
| as at 31/12/2021 | 23 | 345 | 0 | 368 |
The following tables provide details of changes in financial assets at fair value through profit and loss in 2020 and 2021.
| in thousands of € | Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss |
|---|---|
| Fair value as at 31/12/2019 | 1,458,625 |
| Acquisitions | 249,388 |
| Disposals | -228,838 |
| Net gains/(losses) on financial assets | 120,490 |
| Fair value as at 31/12/2020 | 1,599,666 |
| Acquisitions | 257,447 |
| Disposals | -304,099 |
| Net gains/(losses) on financial assets | 462,780 |
| in thousands of € | through profit and loss |
|---|---|
| Fair value as at 31/12/2019 | 1,458,625 |
| Acquisitions | 249,388 |
| Disposals | -228,838 |
| Net gains/(losses) on financial assets | 120,490 |
| Fair value as at 31/12/2020 | 1,599,666 |
| Acquisitions | 257,447 |
| Disposals | -304,099 |
| Net gains/(losses) on financial assets | 462,780 |
| Fair value as at 31/12/2021 | 2,015,794 |
| Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss ("AFVPL") are classified into two segments, direct investments and |
|---|
| investment funds. During the 2021 financial year, the Group invested: |
• € 124,146 thousand in the direct investments mainly in Evariste, IMGP, Sogetrel, Pflegebutler and including € 46,320 thousand in listed assets.
•€ 133,301 thousand in the investment funds activity, Capital at Work and new bonds portfolio.
The Group sold:
• its shares in listed companies for € 232,109 thousand mainly in Zooplus, Schaltbau, TCM and Kaufman and Broad generating a realised gain of € 108,123 thousand.
• its bonds portfolio for € 28,183 thousand generating a realised gain of € 3,081 thousand.
These net capital gains realised in 2021 correspond to the value increase since 31 December 2020.
Assets at fair value through profit and loss are categorised as level 1 and level 3 assets
| in thousands of € | Level1 | Level2 | Level3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair value as at 31/12/2019 | 235,223 | 109,592 | 1,113,810 | 1,458,625 |
| Level transfer | - | 6,493 | -6,493 | - |
| Acquisitions | 155,090 | - | 94,298 | 249,388 |
| Disposals | -105,132 | -83,715 | -39,990 | -228,838 |
| Net gains/(losses) on financial assets | 67,221 | -27,810 | 81,079 | 120,490 |
| Fair value as at 31/12/2020 | 352,402 | 4,560 | 1,242,704 | 1,599,666 |
| Acquisitions | 78,126 | - | 179,322 | 257,447 |
| Disposals | -260,292 | -4,150 | -39,656 | -304,099 |
| Net gains/(losses) on financial assets | 109,653 | -410 | 353,537 | 462,780 |
| Fair value as at 31/12/2021 | 279,889 | - | 1,735,906 | 2,015,795 |
There was one transfer between levels of fair value in 2020.
Level 1: Financial assets consist of listed investments, mainly in Atenor, Technotrans, SNP, Ascom and Capital at Work, totalling € 279,889 thousand.
Level 2: Financial assets consist of holding companies holding listed investments. The position was sold in 2021.
Level 3: Financial assets consist of private-equity investments, mainly in Foyer, Armira Holding, Mehler, ESG and Luxempart Capital Partners SICAR SA.
The following table sets out the impacts of changes in non-observable data on the fair value of financial assets. The information on the methods used to determine the fair value of these assets (including the valuation techniques and input data used) is provided in note 2.
| in thousands of € | Level 3 for financial assets | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation techniques | Significant unobservable inputs | Fair value | Impact -10% Impact +10% | |
| Market multiple | Discount for illiquidity and/or minority | 795,442 | -40,667 | 40,667 |
| Revalued net asset | The net asset value communicated to the Group |
940,464 | -93,749 | 93,749 |
| Total | 1,735,906 | -134,415 | 134,415 |
At 31 December 2021, the valuation methods have not significantly changed since 2020.
The following table provides information on the methods used according to IFRS 13 to determine the fair value of financial assets in private equity, as well as the valuation techniques and inputs used.
| Valuation techniques | Use of the technique | Significant unobservable inputs |
Relationship of unobservable inputs to fair value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market multiple | Primary valuation technique used by Luxempart (in absence of recent transactions involving an identical or similar asset) |
Discount for illiquidity and/or minority between 0% and 41% |
The higher the discount, the lower the fair value |
| Revalued net asset | For private equity funds and any similar struc tures as well as mature companies with assets recognised at fair value |
The net asset value communicated to the Group |
The higher the net asset value, the higher the fair value |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |
|---|---|
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Bank deposits | - | 30,000 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 107,599 | 38,978 |
| Total | 107,599 | 68,978 |
Bank deposits of the Group are placed on accounts with a maturity less than three months. Deposits bear interest at variable rates in force on the market. An analysis of the liquidity risk is provided in note 25.
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Subscribed capital | 51,750 | 51,750 |
| Share premium | 15,110 | 15,110 |
| Total | 66,860 | 66,860 |
The authorised capital amounts to € 90,000 thousand.
As at 31 December 2021, subscribed capital amounts to € 51,750,000 and is represented by 20,700,000 fully paid-up shares without designation of nominal value. Each share entitles the holder to a dividend and a vote during General Meetings.
There are no other share classes or options or pre-emptive rights entitling holders to the issuance of shares of another class that could have a dilutive effect on the number of shares issued.
The Company's share capital may be increased from its current amount to € 90,000,000 through the creation and issuance of new shares without designation of nominal value, with the same rights and benefits as existing shares.
The Board of Directors has the authorisation, until the 2022 Annual General Meeting, to buy back own shares. The accounting par value of the shares bought back, including own shares already previously acquired, may not exceed 30% of the subscribed capital. This own share buyback policy is intended to improve the security's liquidity on the stock exchange, grant shares to managers, cancel the own shares through a decision of the Extraordinary General Meeting, or transfer these shares to a new shareholder.
In view of the Group's liquidity, all new investments are funded only from the Company's equity. For investments in private equity, external debt may be used at the level of the investment.
The non-current loans and receivables consist of a loan receivable of a maturity of in more than one year granted to a portfolio company. As at 31 December 2021, it amounts to € 62 thousand (2020: € 62 thousand). The fair value of the non-current loans and receivables does not differ significantly from their carrying amount.
The following table provides details of the current loans and receivables:
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Receivable from subsidiary | 12,730 | 50 |
| Tax receivables | 5,222 | 3,816 |
| Trade receivables | 1,136 | 1,092 |
| Accrued interest not yet due | 242 | 237 |
| Other receivables | 27 | 18 |
| Total | 19,356 | 5,212 |
As at 31 December 2021, Luxempart has a claim of € 4,687 thousand against the German tax authorities.
The fair value of short-term receivables does not differ significantly from their carrying amount. The maturity of current loans and receivables is less than one year.
The following table provides details of the bank deposits, cash and cash equivalents:
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Bank deposits | 35,000 | 55,000 |
| Total | 35,000 | 55,000 |
Bank deposits of the Group are placed on accounts with a maturity between 3 to 36 months. Deposits bear interest at variable rates in force on the market. An analysis of the liquidity risk is provided in Note 25.
From the net profit of the statutory accounts under Luxembourg GAAP, 5% must be deducted annually to build up the reserve fund required by Luxembourg law. This deduction will no longer be mandatory when the reserve fund reaches one-tenth of the share capital.
The legal reserve may not be distributed to the shareholders except in case of dissolution of the Company.
As at 31 December 2021, the legal reserve amounts to € 5,175 thousand (2020: € 5,175 thousand).
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated reserves | 1,605,443 | 1,480,726 |
| Special reserve | 9,446 | 9,446 |
| Total | 1,614,889 | 1,490,172 |
The consolidated reserves are composed of the income accumulated by the subsidiaries since their first consolidation, as well as some movements related to consolidation entries. These reserves also include the IFRS adjustments of companies within the consolidation scope.
As at 31 December 2021, the special reserve includes the untaxed capital gains from disposal on participations. These capital gains, recognised in the equity, result from application of Article 54 of the income tax law and are to be reinvested within two years following the financial year of the disposal. If these gains are not reinvested within this two-year period, they will be reversed through the consolidated statement of profit or loss and subject to tax.
| Number of shares issued |
Number of own shares |
Number of outstanding shares |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| As at 31/12/2019 | 20,700,000 | 623,428 | 20,076,572 |
| Acquisitions and disposals | - | -13,750 | 13,750 |
| As at 31/12/2020 | 20,700,000 | 609,678 | 20,090,322 |
| Acquisitions and disposals | - | -34,943 | 34,943 |
| As at 31/12/2021 | 20,700,000 | 574,735 | 20,125,265 |
shares amounting to € -16,531 thousand (2020: € -16,838 thousand).
They were excluded from the diluted weighted-average number of ordinary shares calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. The weighted average number of shares outstanding as at 31 December 2021 is 20,100,894 (2020: 20,084,332).
A dividend of € 1.60 gross per share was paid during the first half of 2021 in respect of the 2020 financial year, giving a total dividend of € 32,168,065 (2020: € 1.48 gross per share, giving a total dividend of € 29,725,167).
the Annual General Meeting of 25 April 2022. It was not recognised as a liability in the 2021 consolidated financial statements.
be communicated during the Annual General Meeting of 25 April 2022.
the acquisition of shares in an investment company in CHF and were contracted to hedge currency fluctuations.
The following table provides details of the non-current provisions:
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Tax provisions | 3,045 | 2,221 |
| Other provisions | 1,148 | 1,087 |
| Total | 4,193 | 3,308 |
The tax provisions relate to income taxes, municipal business taxes and wealth tax for 2021 and previous years.
The "Other provisions" item includes the € 1,061 thousand provision for stock options (2020: € 1,061 thousand). The characteristics of the stock option plan are detailed below.
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Tax and social debts | 473 | 588 |
| Trade liabilities | 4,000 | 3,982 |
| Other debts | 393 | 188 |
| Total | 4,866 | 4,758 |
Tax and social debts include amounts owed to the tax authorities for social security contributions. Trade liabilities and other debts are mainly composed of amounts due to the Group's suppliers and service providers, as part of its activities. They also include a debt for bonus.
The fair value of current liabilities does not differ significantly from their carrying amount.
The following table lists all subsidiaries providing fully consolidated investment related services to the Company:
| Subsidiary | Place of incorporation | Percentage held in 31/12/2021 |
Percentage held in 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxempart Invest S.à r.l. | Luxembourg | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Luxempart Ireland Limited | Dublin | liquidation | liquidation |
| Luxempart Management S.à r.l. | Luxembourg | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Bravo Capital S.A. | Luxembourg | 80.00% | 80.00% |
Given that Luxempart meets the criteria laid down in Article 70 of the Luxembourg Law of 19 December 2002, its Luxembourgish subsidiaries are exempt from the requirements relating to the publication of statutory annual accounts.
In 2009, Luxempart established a stock option plan for members of management and some employees. No new options have been granted during financial year 2021.
The fair value of the options is calculated according to the Black and Scholes model. The Monte-Carlo model was used previously. It has been replaced by the Black and Scholes because the Monte-Carlo model is not accepted by the tax administration.
No expense has been recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss for 2021.
The table below summarises the movements of the year:
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Number of options issued as at 01/01/2021 | 519,078 |
| Options exercised in 2021 | -56,486 |
| Options issued in 2021 | - |
| Number of options issued as at 31/12/2021 | 462,592 |
The average exercise price of options exercised in 2021 is € 27.61.
The table below provides the plan's characteristics:
| Tranche | Year | Exercise price | Exercise period | Share price when allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranche 1 | 2009 | 21.20 | May 2012 - May 2019 | 22.00 |
| Tranche 2 | 2010 | 23.99 | May 2013 - May 2020 | 22.51 |
| Tranche 3 | 2011 | 23.64 | May 2014 - May 2021 | 22.84 |
| Tranche 4 | 2012 | 22.50 | May 2015 - May 2022 | 24.94 |
| Tranche 5 | 2013 | 27.40 | Sept 2017 - Sept 2021 | 27.80 |
| Tranche 6 | 2014 | 31.20 | Dec 2018 - Dec 2022 | 31.51 |
| Tranche 7 | 2015 | 34.51 | Jul 2019 - Jul 2023 | 33.79 |
| Tranche 8 | 2016 | 33.99 | Oct 2020 - Oct 2024 | 39.78 |
| Tranche 9 | 2017 | 52.61 | Aug 2021 - Aug 2025 | 50.00 |
| Tranche 10 | 2018 | 56.50 | June 2022 - June 2026 | 47.80 |
| Tranche 11 | 2019 | 52.50 | May 2023 - May 2027 | 53.00 |
| Tranche 12 | 2020 | 47.73 | April 2024 - April 2028 | 49.00 |
| Tranche 13 | 2020 | 46.00 | January 2025 - January 2029 | 49.00 |
| Dividend growth | 8.00% | |||
| Historical volatility of share price | 24.20% | |||
| Discount rate | -0.33% |
| Subsidiary | Place of incorporation |
Percentage held in 31/12/2021 |
Percentage held in 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxempart Capital Partners SICAR S.A. ** | Luxembourg | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Quip Holding GmbH | Germany | 51.00% | 51.00% |
| Bravo Microfiber | Luxembourg | 61.97% | - |
| Bravo Capital Partners SCA RAIF** | Luxembourg | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Arbo S.p.a | Italy | 40.00% | 40.00% |
| Metalworks S.p.a | Italy | 53.30% | 60.00% |
| Bravo Luxury S.à.r.l (Vesta) | Italy | 100.00% | 70.00% |
| Luxempart German Investments S.A.** | Luxembourg | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| EduPRO GmbH | Austria | 60.00% | 60.00% |
| Arwe Mobility Holding | Germany | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| Rimed AG | Switzerland | 27.77% | 29.30% |
| Rattay Group GmbH | Germany | 39.90% | 39.90% |
| WDS GmbH | Germany | 44.00% | 44.00% |
| Luxempart German Investments II S.à r.l. | Luxembourg | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Novotergum GmbH | Germany | 43.80% | 43.80% |
| Luxempart French Investment S.à r.l. ** | Luxembourg | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| D'Alba Invest S.à.r.l ** | Luxembourg | 99.22% | 99.22% |
| Indufin Capital Partners S.A. SICAR ** | Belgium | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| Decoscent S.A. (Baobab)* | Belgium | - | 61.50% |
| Axithon S.A. (Axi)* | Belgium | 51.40% | 51.59% |
This table lists all entities under the Company's control or significant influence which are measured at fair value through profit or loss (note 10), as well as their own controlled or under influence subsidiaries. Luxempart neither provided nor committed to provide financial or other support to any of its non-consolidated subsidiaries.
| Subsidiary | Place of incorporation | Percentage held in 31/12/2021 |
Percentage held in 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indufin NV | Belgium | 40.00% | 40.00% |
| M-Sicherheitsholding GmbH (Mehler) | Germany | 30.00% | 30.00% |
| Pescahold S.A. | Luxembourg | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Pryco GmbH (Prym) | Germany | 55.60% | 55.60% |
| Foyer S.A. | Luxembourg | 31.03% | 27.94% |
| E-Sicherheitsholding GmbH (ESG) | Germany | 27.60% | 27.60% |
| ForAtenoR S.A. | Belgium | - | 25.00% |
| DMB2 GmbH & Co (Stoll) | Germany | 32.80% | 32.80% |
| Assmann Holding GmbH | Germany | 49.01% | 50.00% |
| Evariste Holding SAS | France | 40.00% | - |
| LuxCo Invest S.à r.l.** | Luxembourg | 80.53% | 83.33% |
* The percentages indicated are the percentages of ownership by Indufin Capital Partners, which is held at 50% by Luxempart Capital Partners SICAR.
As at 31 December 2021, Luxempart has a total remaining commitment of € 249,336 thousand (2020: € 167,705 thousand):
• The remaining commitment for Armira I and Armira II is € 44,454 thousand.
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Directors allowances and attendance fees | 1,049 | 986 |
| Management remuneration | 5,157 | 3,743 |
| Total | 6,207 | 4,729 |
Directors' allowances and attendance fees as well as executive management remuneration for 2021 is recognised in "Operating expenses" (note 4) and in "Staff costs" (note 5). The remuneration of executive officers includes a provision for bonus payable in 2022, relating to 2021.
The following table shows fees paid to the Réviseur d'entreprises agréé. Audit fees cover the review of the interim consolidated financial statements as at 30 June and the audits of the statutory and consolidated financial statements as at 31 December. They do not cover work on subsidiaries' financial statements, which, where applicable, are audited by other auditors. The audit fees are recognised in "Operating expenses" (note 4).
| in thousands of € | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Audit services | 87 | 82 |
| Audit-related services | 29 | 28 |
| Tax services | 9 | 5 |
| Total | 125 | 115 |
The Réviseur d'entreprises agréé of the Company is also the Réviseur d'entreprises agréé of some subsidiaries (Luxempart Capital Partners, Indufin Capital Partners, and Bravo Capital Partners. The remuneration of the Réviseur d'entreprises agréé for these subsidiaries is € 78 thousand (2020: € 92 thousand).
Income resulting from services provided recognised in the statement of profit or loss exclusively comes from services provided by Luxempart and billed to its subsidiaries and investments.
The Foyer Assurances group invoices, on a quarterly basis, office rental expenses and other related expenses, insurance expenses, and miscellaneous services for a total of € 631 thousand (2020: € 614 thousand).
One member of Luxempart's Group Executive Committee invoiced consulting fees to Luxempart and Luxempart Capital Partners until March 2021, date at which he transformed his consultancy contract into an employment contract. Moreover, a former Group Executive Committee member was entitled to a bonus payment relating to 2020. The total fees amount to € 250 thousand for 2021 (2020: 550 thousand).
Transaction fees paid to Capital at Work, a subsidiary of Foyer Group, amount to € 27 thousand (2020: € 20 thousand) and are included in "Interest and similar expenses" (note 7).
The Group's major risk is the exposure of its financial assets to market risk. The risk management policy is established and controlled by the Group Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, and the Audit, Compliance and Risks Committee.
Market risk is the risk of loss in value of financial assets. The main risks and uncertainties to which the Group is exposed relate to the performance of the financial markets (stock markets, comparable transactions, market multiples, etc.). Luxempart does not systematically sell its participations based on financial market volatility. In principle, the Group does not use market risk hedging instruments. It nevertheless regularly monitors changes in the value of its investments.
The investments in companies listed on the stock exchange (mainly stock exchange of Luxembourg, Brussels, and Frankfurt) represent 12.9% as at 31 December 2021 of the Net Asset Value (2020: 20.7%).
Interest risk is the risk that the interest flow on the financial debt and the gross cash may be affected by an unfavourable change in interest rates.
As at 31 December 2021, the risk is limited due to the small account of receivables and payables and by the absence of financial debt.
The Group invests mainly in positions in the Group's functional currency (EUR).
The portfolio of Luxempart is composed of 2 investments that are designated in foreign currency for € 2,016 thousand. No reasonable change in currency would have an impact on the accounts of Luxempart, as these investments represent 1.4% of the financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.
The portfolio of Luxempart Capital Partners is composed of investments in USD which represent 3.2% of the value of its total financial assets. No reasonable change in currency would have an impact on the accounts of Luxempart. Therefore, these investments are not hedged against foreign exchange risk because it is not significant.
Luxempart granted loans to companies of the Group totalling € 62 thousand as at 31 December 2021 (2020: € 62 thousand).
Luxempart has also receivables from its subsidiaries for an amount of € 12,730 thousand (2020 : € 50 thousand).
Credit risk is the risk that contracted third parties to not meet their commitments towards the Group during transactions with it. Credit risk lies not at Luxempart level but at the level of the investments, which are responsible for managing their credit risk according to the specific terms appropriate for their situation.
If necessary, Luxempart may grant guarantees to companies in which it has invested.
Luxempart minimises its risk exposure by entering into commitments with financial institutions with a high rating between Aa2 and A-. In order to minimise any concentration risk, Luxempart diversifies its exposure by several banking institutions, with a maximum to 5% of equity
In 2021, there was no significant change in relation to the credit risk management.
Luxempart has € 249,336 thousand open commitments resulting from its investments in the funds (note 21). The Management follows the commitments and capital calls on a quaterly basis in order to make further cash available if necessary. As at 31 December 2021, Luxempart has a high level of cash at bank and bank deposits (€ 142,599 thousand) and liquid security portfolios (€ 106,404 thousand) that are available to face its commitments. Given this high level of liquidity, the risk of Luxempart is low.
The Group is not directly exposed to significant climate-related or other environmental risks. Luxempart acknowledges that ESG factors are having an increasing impact on its business environment. The Management is working on a Sustainability policy that will enable the Group to assess, monitor, and manage the ESG risk in general and the climate-related risks in particular. Luxempart is currently developing a framework as well as a risk management system in order to limit the ESG risk and to seize ESG opportunities to create value. Until the full implementation of this risk management system, the Management continues to closely monitor the portfolio companies and to support their sustainability initiatives.
The Board of Directors will create a Substainability Committee that will follow sustainability laws and regulations and their impact on Luxempart, to validate corporate and portfolio sustainability action plans and to review the sustainability report, including the assessment of ESG risks.
The Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee together with the Management ensures that the Group is compliant with all the applicable ESG laws and regulations.
During the first months of 2022, Luxempart increased its holdings in several lines and sold two portfolio companies.
The operations are the following:
There were no other significant events since 31 December 2021 that would impact the financial position and performance of the Group.
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Looking at our 2021 achievements, the Investment fund strategy implementation is already a success thanks to a strong and committed team. Laurent and Kevin will now continue on this successful path under the lead of Alain Huberty. I wish all of them all the best in the future.


To the Shareholders of Luxempart S.A. 12, rue Léon Laval L-3372 Leudelange
We have audited the annual accounts of Luxempart S.A. (the "Company"), which comprise the balance sheet as at 31 December 2021, and the profit and loss account for the year then ended, and notes to the annual accounts, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the accompanying annual accounts give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Company as at 31 December 2021 and of the results of its operations for the year then ended in accordance with Luxembourg legal and regulatory requirements relating to the preparation and presentation of the annual accounts.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the EU Regulation N° 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 on the audit profession ("Law of 23 July 2016") and with International Standards on Auditing ("ISAs") as adopted for Luxembourg by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier ("CSSF"). Our responsibilities under the EU Regulation N °537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 and ISAs as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF are further described in the "Responsibilities of the "réviseur d'entreprises agréé" for the audit of the annual accounts" section of our report. We are also independent of the Company in accordance with the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, including International Independence Standards, issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants ("IESBA Code") as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the annual accounts, and have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities under those ethical requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the annual accounts of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of the audit of the annual accounts as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Refer to Note 3.C Significant Accounting Policies for financial fixed assets, Note 5 Financial Fixed Assets and Note 14 Value Adjustments in Respect of Financial Assets of the annual accounts. The Company holds financial fixed assets which are measured at historical acquisition price less permanent impairment in accordance with Luxembourg legal and regulatory requirements relating to the preparation and presentation of annual accounts. Management performs impairment test to assess whether the fair value of each of those financial assets is at least equal to their respective carrying value.
Those financial fixed assets represent 86% of total assets, and 94% of financial fixed assets are investments for which the fair value is not determined by reference to a quoted price ("non-quoted investments").
For non-quoted investments, the fair value is determined through the application of valuation techniques in accordance with International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines, and relevant IFRS. The application of valuation techniques involves the exercise of significant judgment by Management in relation to the choice of valuation technique employed and assumptions used for the respective models.
The judgement involved and the significance of the amount relative to other captions in the annual accounts led us to identify the impairment of non-quoted investments, as key audit matter.
Our procedures over the impairment of financial fixed assets include, but are not limited to: -Gaining an understanding of the Management's process and controls related to valuation of financial fixed assets, identification of impairment indicators and impairment testing. -Assessing compliance of valuation techniques with the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines, and relevant IFRS.
-Verifying key inputs to the valuation models used by Management and checking the accuracy of the computation of the valuation models.
-Obtaining the external expert valuation report used by Management to assess the fair value of a sample of investments as at 31 December 2021.
-For a sample of instruments, involving our valuation specialists to inspect valuation models and challenge key assumptions applied by Management.
-Verifying the completeness, relevance and accuracy of the disclosures in relation to the impairment of financial fixed assets.
The annual accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2020 were audited by another auditor who expressed an unmodified opinion on those annual accounts on 25 March 2021.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information stated in the annual report including the management report and the Corporate Governance Statement but does not include the annual accounts and our report of the "réviseur d'entreprises agréé" thereon.
Our opinion on the annual accounts does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the annual accounts, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the annual accounts or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report this fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the annual accounts in accordance with Luxembourg legal and regulatory requirements relating to the preparation and presentation of the annual accounts, and for such internal control as the Board of Directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of annual accounts that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
The Board of Directors is responsible for presenting the annual accounts in compliance with the requirements set out in the Delegated Regulation 2019/815 on European Single Electronic Format ("ESEF Regulation").
In preparing the annual accounts, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process.
The objectives of our audit are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the annual accounts as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a report of the "réviseur d'entreprises agréé" that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the EU Regulation N° 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 and with ISAs as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these annual accounts.
Our responsibility is to assess whether the annual accounts have been prepared in all material respects with the requirements laid down in the ESEF Regulation.
As part of an audit in accordance with the EU Regulation N° 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 and with ISAs as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the annual accounts, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Board of Directors.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our report of the "réviseur d'entreprises agréé" to the related disclosures in the annual accounts or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our report of the "réviseur d'entreprises agréé". However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the annual accounts, including the disclosures, and whether the annual accounts represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the annual accounts of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter.
We have been appointed as "réviseur d'entreprises agréé" by the Board of Directors on 26 April 2021 and the duration of our uninterrupted engagement, including previous renewals and reappointments, is one year.
STATUTORY ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
The management report is consistent with the annual accounts and has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
The Corporate Governance Statement is included in the management report. The information required by Article 68ter paragraph (1) letter c) and d) of the law of 19 December 2002 on the commercial and companies register and on the accounting records and annual accounts of undertakings, as amended, is consistent with the annual accounts and has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
We confirm that the audit opinion is consistent with the additional report to the audit committee or equivalent.
We confirm that the prohibited non-audit services referred to in the EU Regulation N° 537/2014 were not provided and that we remained independent of the Company in conducting the audit.
We have checked the compliance of the annual accounts of the Company as at 31 December 2021 with relevant statutory requirements set out in the ESEF Regulation that are applicable to annual accounts.
For the Company it relates to:
In our opinion, the annual accounts of Luxempart S.A. as at 31 December 2021, identified as luxempart-2021-12-31. zip, have been prepared, in all material respects, in compliance with the requirements laid down in the ESEF Regulation.
Our audit report only refers to the annual accounts of Luxempart S.A. as at 31 December 2021, identified as luxempart-2021-12-31.zip, prepared and presented in accordance with the requirements laid down in the ESEF Regulation, which is the only authoritative version
Luxembourg, 24 March 2022 KPMG Luxembourg
Société anonyme Cabinet de révision agréé
Thierry Ravasio Partner
| in € | Notes | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed assets | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | 4 | ||
| Concessions, patents, licences, trademarks, and similar rights and assets |
23,554 | 30,774 | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 4 | ||
| Other fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment |
343,998 | 350,629 | |
| Financial fixed assets | 5 | ||
| Shares in affiliated undertakings | 440,011,378 | 318,437,612 | |
| Participating interests | 305,630,829 | 326,230,245 | |
| Investments held as fixed assets | 343,047,441 | 374,773,291 | |
| Total fixed assets | 1,089,057,200 | 1,019,822,551 | |
| Current assets | 6 | ||
| Trade debtors | 1,181,821 | 1,113,339 | |
| becoming due and payable within one year | 1,181,821 | 1,113,339 | |
| Amounts owed by affiliated undertakings | 12,730,250 | 50,000 | |
| becoming due and payable within one year | 12,730,250 | 50,000 | |
| Other debtors | 5,604,726 | 4,367,400 | |
| becoming due and payable within one year | 5,542,799 | 4,305,473 | |
| becoming due and payable after more than one year | 61,927 | 61,927 | |
| Investments | 36,532,561 | 26,838,969 | |
| Own shares | 9 | 16,532,561 | 16,838,969 |
| Other investments | 20,000,000 | 10,000,000 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 121,806,069 | 113,012,308 | |
| Total current assets | 177,855,427 | 145,382,016 | |
| Total assets | 1,266,912,627 | 1,165,204,568 |
| in € | Notes | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital and reserves | 9 | ||
| Subscribed capital | 51,750,000 | 51,750,000 | |
| Share premium account | 66,944,818 | 66,944,818 | |
| Reserves | |||
| Legal reserve | 10 | 5,175,000 | 5,175,000 |
| Reserve for own shares | 16,532,561 | 16,838,968 | |
| Other reserves | 923,141,285 | 922,834,878 | |
| Other available reserves | 907,442,576 | 907,136,169 | |
| Other non available reserves | 11 | 15,698,709 | 15,698,709 |
| Profit brought forward | 35,500,367 | - | |
| Profit /(loss) for the financial year | 159,821,983 | 67,668,433 | |
| Total capital and reserves | 1,258,866,014 | 1,131,212,096 | |
| Provisions | |||
| Provisions for taxation | 3,097,334 | 2,221,664 | |
| Other provisions | 25,403 | 25,403 | |
| Total provisions | 3,122,737 | 2,247,068 | |
| Creditors | 7, 8 | ||
| Amounts owed to credit institutions | - | 19,168,917 | |
| becoming due and payable after more than one year | - | 19,168,917 | |
| Trade creditors | 3,992,902 | 3,977,366 | |
| becoming due and payable within one year | 3,992,902 | 3,977,366 | |
| Amounts owed to affiliated undertakings | - | 7,603,123 | |
| becoming due and payable after more than one year | - | 7,603,123 | |
| Other creditors | 930,974 | 995,998 | |
| Tax authorities | 262,132 | 537,906 | |
| Social security authorities | 267,977 | 248,540 | |
| Other creditors | 400,865 | 209,552 | |
| becoming due and payable within one year | 400,865 | 209,552 | |
| Total creditors | 4,923,876 | 31,745,405 | |
| in € | Notes | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital and reserves | 9 | ||
| Subscribed capital | 51,750,000 | 51,750,000 | |
| Share premium account | 66,944,818 | 66,944,818 | |
| Reserves | |||
| Legal reserve | 10 | 5,175,000 | 5,175,000 |
| Reserve for own shares | 16,532,561 | 16,838,968 | |
| Other reserves | 923,141,285 | 922,834,878 | |
| Other available reserves | 907,442,576 | 907,136,169 | |
| Other non available reserves | 11 | 15,698,709 | 15,698,709 |
| Profit brought forward | 35,500,367 | - | |
| Profit /(loss) for the financial year | 159,821,983 | 67,668,433 | |
| Total capital and reserves | 1,258,866,014 | 1,131,212,096 | |
| Provisions | |||
| Provisions for taxation | 3,097,334 | 2,221,664 | |
| Other provisions | 25,403 | 25,403 | |
| Total provisions | 3,122,737 | 2,247,068 | |
| Creditors | 7, 8 | ||
| Amounts owed to credit institutions | - | 19,168,917 | |
| becoming due and payable after more than one year | - | 19,168,917 | |
| Trade creditors | 3,992,902 | 3,977,366 | |
| becoming due and payable within one year | 3,992,902 | 3,977,366 | |
| Amounts owed to affiliated undertakings | - | 7,603,123 | |
| becoming due and payable after more than one year | - | 7,603,123 | |
| Other creditors | 930,974 | 995,998 | |
| Tax authorities | 262,132 | 537,906 | |
| Social security authorities | 267,977 | 248,540 | |
| Other creditors | 400,865 | 209,552 | |
| becoming due and payable within one year | 400,865 | 209,552 | |
| Total creditors | 4,923,876 | 31,745,405 | |
| Total liabilities | 1,266,912,627 | 1,165,204,568 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these annual accounts.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these annual accounts.
| in € | Notes | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other operating income | 1,260,248 | 1,162,553 | |
| Staff costs | 12 | -7,528,313 | -6,310,819 |
| Wages and salaries | -7,221,829 | -6,002,869 | |
| Social security costs | -286,364 | -265,061 | |
| relating to pensions | -220,762 | -203,805 | |
| other social security costs | -65,603 | -61,256 | |
| Other staff costs | -20,120 | -42,890 | |
| Value adjustments | -98,893 | -923,112 | |
| In respect of tangible and intangible fixed assets | 4 | -98,893 | -123,643 |
| In respect of current assets | 6 | - | -799,468 |
| Other operating expenses | 13 | -5,177,393 | -4,639,684 |
| Income from participating interests | 16 | 41,284,624 | 44,177,674 |
| Derived from affiliated undertakings | 1,471,425 | - | |
| Other income from participating interets | 39,813,199 | 44,177,674 | |
| Income from other investments and loans forming part of the fixed assets |
16 | 147,657,154 | 46,659,700 |
| Other income | 147,657,154 | 46,659,700 | |
| Other interest receivable and similar income | 500,823 | 668,787 | |
| Derived from affiliated undertakings | 5,022 | - | |
| Other interest and similar income | 495,801 | 668,787 | |
| Value adjustments in respect of financial assets and of investments held as current assets |
5,14 | -15,685,096 | -11,810,074 |
| Interest payable and similar expenses | -913,977 | -770,112 | |
| Other interest and similar expenses | -913,977 | -770,112 | |
| Profit after taxation | 161,295,177 | 68,214,914 | |
| Other taxes not shown under items above | 15 | -1,473,194 | -546,482 |
| Profit /(loss) for the financial year | 159,821,983 | 67,668,433 |
Luxempart S.A. (hereinafter «the Company» or «Luxempart») was incorporated on 25 April 1988 under the name BIL Participations. The Annual General Meeting of 15 September 1992 decided to change the Company's name to Luxempart S.A. The Company is registered on the trade and companies register of Luxembourg under no. B27846. The Company was created for an unlimited term.
The Company's registered office is established at 12, rue Léon Laval in Leudelange. The Company is listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The Company's financial year begins on 1 January and closes on 31 December of each year.
The Company's purpose is particularly the acquisition of holdings, in whatever form, in other companies as well as management, control, and development of these investments.
In addition to the annual accounts, on the basis of the legal and regulatory provisions established by Luxembourg law, the Company presents consolidated financial statements under IFRS as an investment entity and a consolidated management report, which are available at the Company's headquarters and on www.luxempart.lu.
The figures for the year ending 31 December 2020 relating to the items "Cash at bank and in hand" have been reclassified to "Other investments" to ensure comparability with the figures for the period ending 31 December 2021.
The annual accounts are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in accordance with the law and regulations in force in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
The annual account have been prepared under the historical convention and following the going concern principle.
The main accounting policies adopted by the Company are as follows:
Monetary assets and liabilities, expressed in foreign currencies, are converted to euros (€) at the exchange rates in force as at year-end.
Transactions occurring in the financial year, expressed in foreign currencies, are converted to euros (€) at the exchange rates in force as at the transaction date.
Only unrealised foreign exchange losses are recorded in the profit and loss account. Exchange gains are recorded in the profit and loss account at the time of their realisation.
Intangible and tangible fixed assets whose use is limited over time are amortised/depreciated on a straight-line basis according to the following rates.
| Asset | Rate |
|---|---|
| Computer equipment and software | 33.3% |
| Vehicles | 20.0% |
| Furniture and fixtures | 10.0% |
"Affiliated undertakings" refers to a company in which Luxempart has exclusive control, holding decision-making power on both financial and operational levels. In principle, this control is the consequence of directly holding more than 50% of the voting rights.
Shares in affiliated undertakings are valued at the historical acquisition price, which includes the expenses incidental thereto.
In case of permanent impairment, the shares in the affiliated undertakings are the subject of value adjustments in order to give them the lower value that should be attributed to them as at the end of the reporting period. These value adjustments are not maintained when the reasons that motivated them have ceased to exist.
"Participating interests" refers to a company in which Luxempart exercises significant influence through its participation in the political, financial, and operational decisions of the held company. Significant influence is assumed when Luxempart holds 20% or more of the voting rights. "Participating interests" also refers to companies under joint control.
"Participating interests" are valued at the historical acquisition price, which includes the expenses incidental thereto.
In case of permanent impairment, "participating interests" are subject of value adjustments in order to give them the lower value that should be attributed to them as at the end of the reporting period. These value adjustments are not maintained when the reasons that motivated them have ceased to exist.
"Investments held as fixed assets" refer to a holding in which Luxempart does not exercise or control significant influence. This lack of significant influence is assumed if Luxempart does not directly or indirectly hold more than 20% of the voting rights.
Investments held as fixed assets are valued at the historical acquisition price, which includes the expenses incidental thereto.
In case of permanent impairment, investments held as fixed assets are subject of value adjustments in order to give them the lower value that should be attributed to them as at the end of the reporting period. These value adjustments are not maintained when the reasons that motivated them have ceased to exist.
Debtors are stated at their nominal value and their estimated realisable value. They are subject of value adjustments when their realisable value is fully or partially unrecoverable.
These value adjustments are not maintained when the reasons that motivated their establishment have ceased to exist
Investments are assets acquired mainly with a view to be sold in the short term and present a profit-taking profile in the short term.
Investments are valued at the historical acquisition price, which includes the expenses incidental thereto.
If the realisation value is lower than the acquisition cost on the closing date, a value adjustment is recognised. These value adjustments are not maintained when the reasons that motivated them have ceased to exist.
Own shares are valued at the historical acquisition price and are used to cover the management stock option plan.
Debts are recorded in liabilities at their redemption value.
Provisions are recognised once Luxempart has an actual obligation (legal or implied) resulting from past events that will probably generate an outflow of resources representative of economic benefits at an amount that can be reasonably estimated.
In the event of disposal of financial assets, the difference between the net proceeds from the sale and the net book value is entered in the profit and loss account on the line "income from other investments and loans forming part of the fixed assets". The transaction is recorded on the settlement date.
The Company accounts the dividends received when they are acquired or when the right to receive payment is established. They are issue from the distribution of profits to the shareholders. And they are entered in the profit and loss account on the line "Income from participating interests".
Movements in intangible and tangible fixed assets that occurred during the year can be summarised in the table below. The intangible fixed assets of the Company are composed of acquired software. The tangible fixed assets comprise mainly computer equipment, vehicles, furniture and fixtures.
| in € | Intangible fixed assets | Tangible fixed assets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross value as at 01/01/2021 | 61,724 | 785,778 | |
| Acquisitions for the year | - | 85,042 | |
| Disposals for the year | - | -131,338 | |
| Gross value as at 31/12/2021 | 61,724 | 739,483 | |
| Cumulative value adjustments as at 01/01/2021 | -30,950 | -435,149 | |
| Value adjustments of the year | -7,220 | -91,673 | |
| Reversal of value adjustments | - | 131,338 | |
| Cumulative value adjustments as at 31/12/2021 | -38,170 | -395,485 | |
| Net book value as at 31/12/2021 | 23,554 | 343,998 | |
| Net book value as at 31/12/2020 | 30,774 | 350,629 |
The movements in financial fixed assets that occurred during the year can be summarised as follows :
| in € | Shares in affiliated undertakings |
Participating interests |
Investments held as fixed assets |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross value as at 01/01/2021 | 345,581,882 | 326,482,682 | 376,838,407 | |
| Acquisitions for the year | 144,468,204 | 120,229 | 127,870,914 | |
| Disposals for the year | -26,367,392 | -19,419,500 | -148,993,369 | |
| Gross value as at 31/12/2021 | 463,682,694 | 307,183,411 | 355,715,953 | |
| Cumulative value adjustments as at 01/01/2021 | -27,144,271 | -252,436 | -2,065,117 | |
| Value adjustments of the year | -2,148,770 | -1,300,146 | -12,054,702 | |
| Reversals of value adjustments of the year | 5,621,725 | - | 1,451,308 | |
| Cumulative value adjustments as at 31/12/2021 | -23,671,317 | -1,552,582 | -12,668,512 | |
| Net book value as at 31/12/2021 | 440,011,378 | 305,630,829 | 343,047,441 | |
| Net book value as at 31/12/2020 | 318,437,612 | 326,230,245 | 374,773,291 |
The item "Shares in affiliated undertakings" amounts to € 440,011,378 as at 31 December 2021 (2020: € 318,437,612). This variation is principally due to: • A subscription for new shares in Luxempart Capital Partners,
• Capital calls and repayments in Luxco Invest,
• A new investment in Evariste.
The item "Participating interests" amounts to € 305,630,829 as at 31 December 2021 (2020: € 326,230,245). The main movement is the reimbursement of ESG.
The item "Investments held as fixed assets" amounts to € 343,047,441 as at 31 December 2021 (2020: € 374,773,291). This change is due to: • Acquisitions for € 127,870,914 (acquisition of IMGP, Sogetrel, strengthening in the listed portfolio and acquisition of a bond portfolio managed by BCEE), • Sale for € 148,993,369 (mainly in the listed portfolio: Zooplus, Schaltbau,TCM, RTL),
• Value adjustments for € 12,054,703 (mainly on SNP).
| Company name | Registered office Holding % | Equity (excluding profit for the year) |
Profit or loss for the year |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxempart Capital Partner Sicar S.A. | 12, Rue Léon Laval L-3372 Leudelange |
100.00 | 605,895,041 | 150,072,206 |
| Luxempart Ireland Ltd (in liquidation) | 1st floor, Riverview House, 21-23 City Quay, Dublin 2 Ireland |
100.00 | in liquidation | |
| Luxempart Invest S.à.r.l | 12, Rue Léon Laval L-3372 Leudelange |
100.00 | 822,912 | -144,181 |
| Luxempart Management S.à.r.l | 12, Rue Léon Laval L-3372 Leudelange |
100.00 | 29,679 | -2,310 |
| Pescahold S.A. | 12, Rue Léon Laval L-3372 Leudelange |
100.00 | 10,401 | -2,278 |
| Luxco Invest S.à.r.l | 12, Rue Léon Laval L-3372 Leudelange |
83.33 | 38,399,084 | 955,815 |
| Bravo Capital S.A. | 12, Rue Léon Laval L-3372 Leudelange |
80.00 | 31,140 | 29,936 |
| Pryco GmbH ** | Maria-Theresia-Str. 11, D-81675 München |
55.60 | 11,289,369 | -6,427,375 |
| Assmann GmbH * | Auf dem Schüffel, D-58513 Lüdenscheid |
49.01 | 13,442,755 | 4,166,526 |
| Indufin S.A. | Interleuvenlaan 15 / D1 B-3001 Leuven - Haasrode |
40.00 | 271,441 | 16,332 |
| Evariste Holding SAS * | 3 rue Galois ZA Pariwest F-78310 Maurepas |
40.00 | 28,621,639 | 3,772,309 |
| DMB2 GmbH & Co.KG | Colonnaden 25, D-20354 Hamburg |
32.80 | 11,799,502 | 57,700,988 |
| Foyer S.A. | 12, Rue Léon Laval L-3372 Leudelange |
31.03 | 1,322,579,700 | 155,475,400 |
| M-Sicherheitsholding GmbH* | Maria-Theresia-Str. 11, D-81675 München |
30.00 | 5,890,800 | 35,005,444 |
| E-Sicherheitsholding GmbH * | Maria-Theresia-Str. 11, D-81675 München |
27.60 | 55,730,650 | -19,721,554 |
* Profit or loss 2020 ** Profit or loss 2019
As at 31 December 2021:
• Trade debtors amount to € 1,181,821 (2020: € 1,113,339). • Amounts owed by affiliated undertakings amount to € 12,730,250 (2020: € 50,000). This is mainly a reimbursement to be received from Luxco Invest and a loan to our subsidiary Luxempart Capital Partners for € 2,600,000. • Other debtors becoming due and payable within one year amount to € 5,542,799 (2020: € 4,305,473) and are made upof tax receivables and social security for € 5,192,500 (2020: € 3,781,217), and other receivables for € 350,299 (2020: € 524,256). The tax receivables are mainly composed of a tax to be recovered on the Mehler dividend and the other receivables are mainly accrued interest not collected. • Other debtors becoming due and payable after more than one-year amount to € 61,927 (2020: € 61,927). This is the loan towards the investment Nueva Pescanova and a value adjustment has been made on this receivable in 2020.
• Trade creditors amount to € 3,992,902 (2020: € 3,977,366). • A loan granted by Luxempart Invest was fully repaid during the year (2020: € 7,603,123). • Tax and social security debts total € 530,109 (2020: € 786,446).
• Other creditors amount to € 400,865 (2020: € 209,552).
Luxempart contracts borrowings in foreign currencies in order to hedge against the foreign exchange risk on financial fixed assets denominated in foreign currencies.
As at 31 December 2021, all amounts owed to credit institutions were was fully repaid (2020: € 19,168,917).
The subscribed capital is represented by 20,700,000 fully paid-up shares without designation of nominal value.
The accounting per value of the own shares is € 1,436,837. It represents 2.78% of the subscribed capital in accordance with Article 430-15 of the law of 10 August 1915.
The Ordinary Annual General Meeting of 26 April 2021 decided to distribute a gross ordinary dividend of € 1.60 per share for financial year 2020. This dividend was paid in May 2021.
From the net profit, 5% must be deducted annually to build up the reserve fund required by Luxembourg law. This deduction will no longer be mandatory when the reserve fund reaches one-tenth of the share capital. The legal reserve may not be distributed to the shareholders except in case of dissolution of the Company.
| The movements in the capital and reserves are broken down as follows: | Reserve | Profit | Profit | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in € | Subscribed capital | Share premium | Legal reserve | for own share | Other reserves | brought forward | for the year |
| As at 31/12/2020 | 51,750,000 | 66,944,818 | 5,175,000 | 16,838,968 | 922,834,878 | - | 67,668,433 |
| Allocation of result | |||||||
| Dividends | -32,168,066 | ||||||
| Reserve own shares | -306,407 | 306,407 | |||||
| Profit brought forward | 35,500,367 | -35,500,367 | |||||
| 2021 profit | 159,821,983 | ||||||
| As at 31/12/2021 | 51,750,000 | 66,944,818 | 5,175,000 | 16,532,561 | 923,141,285 | 35,500,367 | 159,821,983 |
As at 31 December 2021, this item amounts to € 15,698,709 (2020: € 15,698,709) and includes the untaxed capital gains from disposal on participations. These capital gains, recorded in liabilities on the balance sheet, result from application of Article 54 of the income tax law and are to be reinvested before the end of the second financial year of operation following the financial year of the disposal. If these capital gains are not reinvested within this two-year period, they are to be reversed through the profit and loss account and subject to tax.
As at 31 December 2021, an amount of € 2,885,361 must be reinvested before the end of 2022.
| TABLE OF CONTENT | MISSION STATEMENT | THE YEAR AT A GLANCE | MESSAGE TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS | MANAGEMENT REPORT | PORTFOLIO | STATEMENT OF GOVERNANCE | FINANCIAL STATEMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The average number of employees during financial year 2021 amounted to 23 (2020: 19), represented by the following categories:
| Category | Number of people 2021 | Number of people 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | 5 | 6 |
| Support Staff | 18 | 13 |
| Total average of employees | 23 | 19 |
Staff costs relating to the year are broken down as follows:
| in € | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries | 7,221,829 | 6,002,869 |
| Social security costs accruing by reference to wages and salaries | 286,364 | 265,061 |
| Other social security contributions | 20,120 | 42,890 |
| Total | 7,528,313 | 6,310,819 |
| Of which pensions | 314,109 | 210,000 |
Staff costs include a provision for bonus payable in 2022.
During the year, Luxempart paid net fixed compensation of € 578,300 to directors (2020: € 524,600) and a net attendance fee of € 280,600 (2020: € 283,575). These amounts are included in "Other operating expenses."
"Other operating expenses" also include the remuneration of the Réviseur d'entreprises agréé for € 124,825 in 2021 (2020: €115,190).
This item includes:
The Company is fully taxable on its trade income at an effective rate of 25.69%. It is also subject to a wealth tax of 0.5% calculated on the basis of net assets at the beginning of the year. Taxes come from ordinary activities.
As at 31 December 2021, the tax expense is broken down as follows:
| in € | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wealth tax | ||
| Other taxes | ||
| Total |
| in € | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Wealth tax | 933,820 | 4,815 |
| Other taxes | 539,374 | 541,667 |
| Total | 1,473,194 | 546,482 |
This item consists of:
• Dividends received from Luxempart's financial fixed assets amounting to € 48,532,205 in 2021 (2020: € 46,770,683);
• Capital gains generated on the sale of investments held as fixed assets (mainly on Schaltbau, Zooplus), net of reversal from previous value adjustments, amounting to € 133,312,423 in 2021 (2020: € 27,499,795);
• No reversals of value adjustments on investments held as fixed assets in 2021 (2020: € 14,871,901).
• Reversals of value adjustments on shares in affiliated undertakings for € 5,621,725 in 2021 (2020: € 1,694,995).
Transactions with related parties comprises mainly :
• The Foyer Assurances group rebills, on a quarterly basis, office rental expenses and other related expenses, insurance
• One member of Luxempart's Group Executive Committee and one member of Luxempart Board of Directors invoices
As at 31 December 2021, Luxempart has a total remaining commitment directly and through its subsidiary Luxempart Capital Partners SICAR of € 249,335,913. Luxempart has a commitment on its office lease until 29 February 2024 for a monthly amount of € 29,995.
During the first months of 2022, Luxempart strengthened its position in some listed companies such as : • Technotrans for € 4.594.702 • Süss Microtech for € 2.155.109 • SNP for € 292.513

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