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AEROPORTO G. MARCONI DI BOLOGNA S.P.A.

| Composition of the Share Capital of the Parent Company Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna S.p.A. 3 | |
|---|---|
| Board of Directors | 4 |
| Board of Statutory Auditors | 5 |
| Audit Firm | 5 |
| Directors' Report at 31 March 2017 | 6 |
| Consolidated Financial Statements at 31 March 2017 | 33 |
| • Statement of Consolidated Financial Position |
34 |
| Consolidated Income Statement • |
35 |
| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income • |
36 |
| Consolidated Cash Flow Statement • |
37 |
| Statement of Changes in Consolidated Shareholders' Equity • |
38 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements at 31 March 2017 | 39 |
Statement pursuant to article 154-bis, paragraph 2 of the TUF 67
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Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna S.p.A. Via Triumvirato, 84 - 40132 Bologna REA Bologna 268716 Bologna Registry of Companies, Tax Code and VAT No. 03145140376 Share Capital Euro 90,314,162.00 fully paid in
Based on the shareholder register and communications received pursuant to article 120 of Legislative Decree 58/98, the shareholders of the parent company Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna Spa with equity investments above 5% as at 31 March 2017 are:
| DECLARANT | % Owned |
|---|---|
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF BOLOGNA | 37.53% |
| AMBER CAPITAL | 16.30% |
| STRATEGIC CAPITAL ADVISORS LIMITED | 11.74% |
| F2I FONDI ITALIANI PER LE INFRASTRUTTURE SGR SPA | 9.99% |
For the purpose of presenting the composition of the share capital of the Parent Company, the following items are considered:
We also note that between the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Bologna; the Municipality of Bologna; the Metropolitan City of Bologna; the Region of Emilia-Romagna; the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Modena; the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Ferrara; the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Reggio Emilia; and the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Parma (collectively the "Public Shareholders"), a shareholders' agreement (the "Shareholders' Agreement") was signed on 20 May 2015 to govern certain rights and obligations in relation to the ownership structure and corporate governance of Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna S.p.A. The said Shareholders' Agreement, published on 28 July 2015, requires a Voting Group and Block Voting Group to which—as at the date of publication of the Shareholders' Agreement the shares corresponding to the following percentages of share capital were conferred:
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| PUBLIC SHAREHOLDERS | % Share Capital with Voting Group |
|---|---|
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF BOLOGNA | 37.53% |
| MUNICIPALITY OF BOLOGNA | 3.88% |
| METROPOLITAN CITY OF BOLOGNA | 2.31% |
| REGION OF EMILIA-ROMAGNA | 2.04% |
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF MODENA | 0.30% |
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF FERRARA | 0.22% |
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF REGGIO EMILIA | 0.15% |
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF PARMA | 0.11% |
| PUBLIC SHAREHOLDERS | % Share Capital with Block Voting Group |
|---|---|
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF BOLOGNA | 37.53% |
| MUNICIPALITY OF BOLOGNA | 3.85% |
| METROPOLITAN CITY OF BOLOGNA | 2.30% |
| REGION OF EMILIA-ROMAGNA | 2.02% |
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF MODENA | 0.08% |
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF FERRARA | 0.06% |
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF REGGIO EMILIA | 0.04% |
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF PARMA | 0.03% |
The composition of the Board of Directors, appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting of 27 April 2016 and in office until the date of approval of the Financial Statements at 31 December 2018, is as follows:
| Name | Office |
|---|---|
| Enrico Postacchini | Chairman |
| Nazareno Ventola | CEO () (*) |
| Giorgio Tabellini | Member |
| Sonia Bonfiglioli | Member (A) (B) |
| Giada Grandi | Member |
| Luca Mantecchini | Member (A) |
| Arturo Albano | Member (B) |
| Gabriele Del Torchio | Member (A) |
| Laura Pascotto Member (B) |
(*) Chief Executive Officer appointed by the Board of Directors on 9 May 2016
(**) holds the position of General Manager.
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Amongst his responsibilities is the position of Chief Internal Control System and Risk Management Officer.
The composition of the Board of Statutory Auditors, appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting of 27 April 2016 and in office until the date of approval of the Financial Statements at 31 December 2018, is as follows:
| Name | Office |
|---|---|
| Pietro Floriddia | Chairman |
| Anna Maria Fellegara | Auditor |
| Matteo Tiezzi | Auditor |
| Carla Gatti | Alternate auditor |
| Giovanna Conca | Alternate auditor |
The Audit Firm appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting of 20 May 2015 for financial years 2015 to 2023 is E&Y S.p.A.
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Directors' Report of the Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna S.p.A. Group at 31 March 2017
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| INTRODUCTION 8 | |
|---|---|
| 1 STRATEGIES AND RESULTS 11 | |
| 1.1 INDUSTRY TRENDS AND AIR TRANSPORT: OVERVIEW AND POSITIONING OF THE G. MARCONI AIRPORT 11 | |
| 1.2 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 12 | |
| 1.3 STOCK PERFORMANCE 13 | |
| 2. ANALYSIS OF THE MAIN OPERATING RESULTS 14 | |
| 2.1 AVIATION STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT 14 | |
| 2.1.1 AVIATION STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT: TRAFFIC DATA 14 | |
| 2.1.2 AVIATION STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT: SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS 16 | |
| 2.2 NON-AVIATION STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT 17 | |
| 2.2.1 NON-AVIATION STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT: SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS 17 | |
| 3 ANALYSIS OF THE OPERATING RESULTS, FINANCIAL POSITION AND CASH FLOWS19 | |
| 3.1 ANALYSIS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS 19 | |
| 3.2 ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOWS 21 | |
| 3.3 ANALYSIS OF THE CAPITAL STRUCTURE 23 | |
| 3.4 INDICATORS 25 | |
| 3.5 INVESTMENTS 25 | |
| 3.6 PERSONNEL 25 | |
| 4 ANALYSIS OF THE MAIN NON-FINANCIAL RESULTS 26 | |
| 4.1 THE ENVIRONMENT 26 | |
| 4.2 QUALITY 27 | |
| 5 LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK 27 | |
| 5.1 TARIFF REGULATION 2016-2019 27 | |
| 6 DISPUTES 28 | |
| 7 MAIN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES 28 | |
| 8 ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 30 | |
| 9 GUARANTEES PROVIDED 31 | |
| 10 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS AND BUSINESS OUTLOOK 31 |
This report, submitted with the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna S.p.A. Group (hereinafter also the "Airport Group" or the "Airport" or "AdB") for the quarter ended 31 March 2017, in presenting the Group's performance, indirectly provides an analysis of the performance of the Parent Company, Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna S.p.A., agent of the total management of Bologna Airport according to Total Management Concession no. 98 of 12 July 2004 et seq., approved with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and Ministry of Economy and Finance Decree dated 15 March 2006, for a forty-year period starting on 28 December 2004.
The following diagram shows the structure of the Group at 31 March 2017 and a brief description of the type of activities carried out by its subsidiaries and associates:

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This document is a courtesy translation from Italian into English. In case of any inconsistency between the two versions, the Italian original version shall prevail.
The values in the tables of this Directors' Report are expressed in thousands of Euro and in the comments are expressed in millions of Euro, unless otherwise indicated. Unless otherwise indicated, data comes from Company reports.
The activities performed by airport operators can be divided into aviation and non-aviation. The first category consists mainly of airport management, maintenance and development, including security controls and supervision, in addition to the provision of aeronautic services for passengers and airport operators and users, as well as marketing activities for the development of passenger and cargo traffic. The second consists mainly of potential commercial and real estate development activities for airports.
Consistent with the nature of the activities performed, the Group manages the airport through the following Strategic Business Units (SBUs):
The main activities performed within the Aviation SBU relate to managing and developing airport infrastructure, and in particular consist of:
The airlines, airport operators and passengers pay for these activities through airport charges, which can be divided into:
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This document is a courtesy translation from Italian into English. In case of any inconsistency between the two versions, the Italian original version shall prevail.
The main additional sources of revenue of the Aviation SBU are:
The main activities performed in the Non-Aviation SBUs concern the management of parking areas, retail sub-licensing, advertising, passenger services and real estate management.
The direct management of paid parking at Bologna Airport consists of approximately 5,300 available parking spaces, mainly concentrated in six large parking areas of which the first five are next to the terminal and the sixth located about 1.5 km from the airport. The growing popularity of the airport in recent years has persuaded private companies to enter the market near the airport, creating competitor car parks connected to the terminal via shuttles.
Retail activities at Bologna Airport are characterised by the presence of brands that are internationally recognised and associated with the local area. The mall comprises approximately 4,500 square metres and 42 stores. The recent upgrading of the airport has increased the surface area dedicated to retail and consequently the choice available to customers. The greatest expansion was in duty-free areas, which represent one of the main sources of profitability of the SBU.
Advertising consists of large backlit signs, both inside and outside the airport, located in areas where they are likely to be seen by as many people as possible. Sometimes, campaigns involve specific areas or items of furniture at the airport being customised.
Passenger services include a business lounge, managed directly by the Parent Company. The Marconi Business Lounge (MBL) is a comfortable private room, used mostly by business passengers of the major European airlines. In addition, through the "You First" service, "top flyer" passengers can benefit from exclusive services on both departure and arrival, such as assistance for check-in and baggage collection, porterage and assistance and priority boarding at the gate.
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This document is a courtesy translation from Italian into English. In case of any inconsistency between the two versions, the Italian original version shall prevail.
Passengers are also offered a car rental service. At Bologna Airport, there are 10 companies offering a total of 16 makes, ensuring that 475 vehicles are available in total.
Real estate is characterised by two macro-areas: the first relates to revenue from the sub-licensing of space for commercial activities closely linked to aeronautical operations, first and foremost those of couriers, and the second relates to revenue from sub-licensing of areas and spaces for handling, the rates of which are regulated.
Overall, there are more than 90,000 square metres available for sub-licensing, of which over 70,000 square metres are for offices, warehouses, technical services and hangars, and approximately 20,000 square metres are uncovered areas dedicated to storing operational vehicles and handling in the loading/unloading areas, and areas for the vehicles used for aircraft refuelling.
Positive economic indicators suggest a gradual strengthening of the outlook for the global recovery, due in part to the impetus from expansionary policies. International trade accelerated, benefiting from stronger investment in many economies.
According to OECD projections published in March, global GDP will grow by 3.3% in 2017 (up from 3.0% in 2016) and by 3.6% in 2018. Compared with last November, estimates for 2017 have been revised slightly upward for nearly all major advanced economies, but remained largely unchanged for emerging economies. The global economic recovery continues to be subject to various uncertainties, due to the possibility that the economic policies of the main regions could follow different trends. In the US, there is still no clear outline for the expansionary fiscal measures that the new administration intends to adopt, while in Europe, uncertainty connected with Brexit is combined with further uncertainty over the outcome of elections in some of the larger countries.
There has been stronger expansion in economic activity in the Eurozone, driven by domestic demand. Inflation is up, despite high unemployment and moderate increases in salaries in many economies in the area.
In the fourth quarter of 2016, GDP in the Eurozone rose by 0.5%, up from +0.4% in the previous period. The economy benefited from increased spending due to household consumption and the sharp recovery in investments. Foreign trade made a negative contribution with a sharp increase in imports, which more than offset the increase in exports. Among major countries in the area, GDP rose by 0.4% in Germany and France and by 0.2% in Italy.
Based on prospective indicators, GDP in the first quarter of 2017 is expected to grow in the Eurozone in line with the previous period. According to ECB projections for March, GDP will grow by 1.8% in 2017.
On the basis of the latest indicators, Italian GDP growth in the first three months of 2017 is expected to match that of the previous quarter. In the first quarter of the year, inflation reached its highest level since
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2013: it was 1.3% in March, according to the preliminary estimate. (Source: Economic Bulletin, Banca d'Italia, April 2017).
In this economic environment, global passenger traffic rose by 7.0% in the first quarter of 2017 (+8.1% net of the leap year effect), continuing a positive trend in air transport. Global cargo traffic also recorded an excellent performance, with a 9.7% increase in volume in the first three months of 2017.
In Europe, passenger traffic rose by 6.9% in the first quarter of 2017, in line with global traffic performance. Cargo traffic also performed well, with a 12.8% increase in volume in the first quarter of 2017, bolstered by the weak euro, which favoured exports (Air Passenger Market Analysis and Air Freight Market Analysis, March 2017).
During the same period, the Italian market recorded passenger traffic growth of 5.0% (Source: Assaeroporti, March 2017). Bologna Airport registered growth of 4.6% in the first quarter of 2017.
In 2017, the Group continues to take steps to achieve the objectives of the Strategic Plan, which is the foundation of the stock market listing. The Plan calls for various measures which, in view of the major market transformation under way and the specific characteristics of individual business areas, have the following objectives:
Maintaining the current offer of flights and type of airlines operating at the Airport, with a roughly even split between the low-cost and legacy airline segments.
In this perspective, the Company aims to maintain varied and functional flight offerings to different user segments by increasing the number of carriers operating at the Airport, while continuing to also maintain a profit margin on the incremental traffic that might be generated. As part of the development of traffic, the Group will work to increase the number of routes, partly through the introduction of new routes to the East, an increase in the frequency of flights to existing destinations, and an increase in the tonnage of aircraft operating at the Airport, following the possible introduction of long-haul destinations and load factors that may require carriers to use larger aircraft.
The development of the Group's business depends on the Master Plan and Planning Agreement (still being finalised) investments being carried out, with a strategy entailing efficient use of the existing infrastructure capacity and gradual investment in order to align the infrastructure capacity with the expected increase in traffic. Furthermore, the Company intends to create new retail spaces to enhance the marketing offer available to the passenger.
Strengthening the Non-Aviation business by enhancing commercial offerings and developing marketing activities designed to meet the multiple needs expressed by passengers.
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This document is a courtesy translation from Italian into English. In case of any inconsistency between the two versions, the Italian original version shall prevail.
In 2014, as part of its development strategies, the Group began to optimise its key operating processes to create an appropriate structure for addressing the increasingly challenging competitive dynamics of the business. In this context, the Group has geared itself towards the search for greater functionality and efficiency while also evaluating the potential internalisation of services and cost savings.
The Group is also careful to ensure continuous improvement of services provided to airport users in the business areas in which the Group operates, directly and indirectly, while ensuring an even higher standard of safety, quality and environmental friendliness.
With the aim of improving service quality and customer loyalty, the Group feels it is important to implement technological systems that encourage interaction with passengers and provide the best travel experience inside the Airport.
On 14 July 2015, the AdB stock began trading on the MTA Star segment of the Milan Stock Exchange. The following is reported below:
At 31 March 2017, the official price was Euro 16.73 per share, bringing the market capitalisation of the AdB Group on that date to approximately Euro 604 million.

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In the first three months of 2017, there was significant growth in traffic at Bologna Airport. Specifically, in the first quarter of the year there were 1,639,151 passengers, including transits and general aviation, an increase of 4.6% compared with the same period in 2016. At the same time, there was an increase in movements (15,318, +2.2%) and tonnage (968,666, +0.2%). Contributing to this positive performance were the introduction of new destinations and the expansion of existing routes. There was also a significant increase in the average load factor, which rose from 75.1% in the first quarter of 2016 to 77.9% in the first quarter of 2017, since the increase in the number of passengers was higher than the increase in seats offered.
In the first quarter of 2017, cargo traffic was 13,952,269 kg, representing an overall increase of 21.2% on 2016. This increase was due to growth in all traffic components. In fact, there was a strong recovery in the surface component, as well as continued growth in cargo traffic by air, due to a fortuitous combination of factors involving the increased volume of carriers with a strong presence at the airport, and new carriers.
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| January - March 2017 | January - March 2016 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 1,639,151 | 1,567,475 | 4.6% |
| Movements | 15,318 | 14,989 | 2.2% |
| Tonnage | 968,666 | 966,827 | 0.2% |
| Freight | 13,952,269 | 11,512,870 | 21.2% |
Data including General Aviation and transits
The growth in passenger traffic was due to the increase in both major components, i.e., legacy and low-cost traffic.
Legacy traffic was up by 9.2% in passenger volume in the first quarter of 2017 due to the introduction of new flights, particularly from the summer of 2016, and the greater frequency of flights to several hubs by major international airlines. Specifically, Air Berlin started service on 2 May 2016 with three daily connections to Dusseldorf; Alitalia re-introduced its daily flight to Catania on 1 May 2016; Aeroflot increased its flights to Moscow (from 11 to 14 weekly flights); Ukraine International Airlines increased its flights to Lviv (now daily); and Air Nostrum increased its flights to Madrid (from 2 to 3 daily flights from the winter of 2016-2017, with no change in summer operations).
The ongoing investment of major low-cost carriers at the airport is continuing, due to the expansion of operations by Ryanair (confirmation of summer operations in the winter of 2016-2017 to Athens, Malaga, Dublin and Edinburgh) and Wizzair (new flight to Iasi from July 2016). In the first quarter of 2017, this component grew by 1.6%.
The charter segment remains largely unchanged: it is experiencing a structural crisis, due in part to a change in the behaviour of passengers who prefer to make their own travel arrangements, and to the wellknown political climate and the terrorist attacks that have sharply reduced leisure travel to destinations usually serviced by charter flights, particularly Tunisia and Egypt.
| Passenger Traffic Composition | January - March 2017 |
% of total | January - March 2016 |
% of total | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | 695,426 | 42.4% | 636,570 | 40.6% | 9.2% |
| Low cost | 936,704 | 57.1% | 922,055 | 58.8% | 1.6% |
| Charter | 3,787 | 0.2% | 3,800 | 0.2% | -0.3% |
| Transits | 1,584 | 0.1% | 3,503 | 0.2% | -54.8% |
| Commercial Aviation Total | 1,637,501 | 99.9% | 1,565,928 | 99.9% | 4.6% |
| General Aviation | 1,650 | 0.1% | 1,547 | 0.1% | 6.7% |
| Overall Total | 1,639,151 | 100.0% | 1,567,475 | 100.0% | 4.6% |
The international status of Bologna Airport has risen still further, and passengers on international flights represented 74.9% of the total in the first quarter of 2017.
With regard to routes operated, Catania is the main destination in terms of passenger traffic volume, followed by Madrid, Palermo, Frankfurt and Paris CDG, which was down compared with 2016.
The main destinations served confirm the strength of the traffic mix, as they are both hubs of traditional airlines and point-to-point destinations of low-cost carriers.
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| Main routes for passenger traffic | January - March 2017 | January - March 2016 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catania | 84,300 | 64,139 | 31.4% |
| Madrid | 71,417 | 71,216 | 0.3% |
| Palermo | 70,059 | 68,870 | 1.7% |
| Frankfurt | 67,878 | 63,881 | 6.3% |
| Paris CDG | 61,478 | 69,592 | -11.7% |
| Rome FCO | 60,936 | 57,839 | 5.4% |
| London Stansted | 56,779 | 55,640 | 2.0% |
| Barcelona | 56,489 | 54,635 | 3.4% |
| London Heathrow | 55,640 | 51,527 | 8.0% |
| Dubai | 49,242 | 50,423 | -2.3% |
* Legacy + low-cost passenger traffic, excluding charter, transits and general aviation
| in thousands of Euro | 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2016 | Abs. change |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues from Passengers | 10,028 | 9,653 | 376 | 3.9% |
| Revenues from Carriers | 4,954 | 4,736 | 217 | 4.6% |
| Revenues from Airport Operators | 677 | 607 | 70 | 11.5% |
| Traffic incentives | (4,964) | (5,698) | 734 | -12.9% |
| Revenues from construction services | 681 | 1,132 | (451) | -39.8% |
| Other revenues | 339 | 315 | 23 | 7.3% |
| Total AVIATION SBU Revenues | 11,715 | 10,745 | 970 | 9.0% |
Group revenues attributable to the Aviation Strategic Business Unit include the fees paid by users (passengers and carriers) and by airport operators for the use of infrastructure and services provided exclusively by the Group for landing, take-off, lighting and aircraft parking and the processing of passengers and cargo, as well as for the use of centralised infrastructure and assets for exclusive use.
Given the public utility nature of airport services, airport charges are subject to regulation, including on the basis of EU rules. The previous regulations required that such charges were established for each airport by planning agreements concluded between individual airport operators and the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC). The new legislation and the enforcement measures – including the models approved by the Transport Regulation Authority (ART) – require, however, that changes to the system or the level of airport charges be made with the agreement of both the airport operator and the airport users.
The increase in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the same period of 2016 was due to the combined effect of several factors, including the increase in traffic, and the decrease in incentives and revenues from construction services.
On the whole, Group revenues attributable to the Aviation Strategic Business Unit showed an increase of 9%. Individual items performed as follows:
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| in thousands of Euro | 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2016 | Abs. change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail and Advertising | 2,762 | 2,603 | 159 | 6.1% |
| Parking | 3,180 | 3,044 | 136 | 4.5% |
| Real Estate | 543 | 597 | (54) | -9.0% |
| Passenger services | 1,166 | 1,026 | 140 | 13.6% |
| Other revenues | 525 | 496 | 29 | 5.8% |
| Revenues from construction services | 261 | 34 | 227 | 667.6% |
| Total NON-AVIATION SBU Revenues | 8,437 | 7,800 | 637 | 8.2% |
Total revenues from the Non-Aviation Strategic Business Unit rose by 8.2% during the period, with major revenue items increasing.
The performance of the individual areas of this business unit is shown below.
This revenue category rose by 6.1% compared with 2016, due to the increase in traffic, the positive impact of several new agreements with higher guaranteed minimums than in 2016, and significant improvements in product offerings. The Duty Free and Food and Beverage segments grew substantially on the previous year.
However, advertising was again affected by market weakness, which was reflected in this business's performance, including at Bologna Airport.
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At 31 March, parking revenues were up by 4.5% compared with the same period of the previous year. The increase was mainly attributable to the growth in passengers and the interception of most of this growth with the resulting increase in cars parking in car parks managed by the Parent Company.
The Euro 54 thousand decrease in revenues in this area compared with 2016 was mainly due to the early termination of an agreement concerning surface rights to perform ancillary activities.
Passenger services, which rose by 13.6% in the first quarter of 2017 compared with 2016, mainly consisted of premium services (lounge and ancillary services) and car rentals, whose performance is indicated below.
The main elements that contributed to a positive performance included all business components in the area, i.e. entries into lounges that are managed directly, and those managed through specialised channels for airport lounges.
The first-quarter results were more positive than in 2016, due to the combined effect of the favourable ISTAT index, the additional availability of several parking spaces for car renters and the delivery of new areas for preparing cars on site.
Other revenues rose, mainly due to additional services provided by the workshop and more training services than in the same period of 2016.
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| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Abs. change |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues from aeronautical services | 10,767 | 9,353 | 1,414 | 15.1% |
| Revenues from non-aeronautical services | 8,310 | 7,863 | 447 | 5.7% |
| Revenues from construction services | 942 | 1,166 | (224) | -19.2% |
| Other operating revenues and income | 133 | 163 | (30) | -18.4% |
| Revenues | 20,152 | 18,545 | 1,607 | 8.7% |
| Consumables and goods | (456) | (336) | (120) | 35.7% |
| Services costs | (4,735) | (4,333) | (402) | 9.3% |
| Costs for construction services | (897) | (1,110) | 213 | -19.2% |
| Leases, rentals and other costs | (1,628) | (1,567) | (61) | 3.9% |
| Other operating expenses | (697) | (689) | (8) | 1.2% |
| Personnel costs | (6,581) | (6,259) | (322) | 5.1% |
| Costs | (14,994) | (14,294) | (700) | 4.9% |
| Gross operating profit (EBITDA) | 5,158 | 4,251 | 907 | 21.3% |
| Amortisation of concession rights | (1,371) | (1,304) | (67) | 5.1% |
| Amortisation of other intangible assets | (147) | (117) | (30) | 25.6% |
| Depreciation of tangible assets | (470) | (397) | (73) | 18.4% |
| Depreciation, amortisation and write-downs | (1,988) | (1,818) | (170) | 9.4% |
| Provisions for doubtful accounts | (36) | (37) | 1 | -2.7% |
| Provisions for renewal of airport infrastructure | (520) | (453) | (67) | 14.8% |
| Provisions for other risks and charges | (68) | 3 | (71) | n.s. |
| Provisions for risks and charges | (624) | (487) | (137) | 28.1% |
| Total costs | (17,606) | (16,599) | (1,007) | 6.1% |
| Operating result | 2,546 | 1,946 | 600 | 30.8% |
| Financial income | 222 | 64 | 158 | 246.9% |
| Financial expenses | (212) | (412) | 200 | -48.5% |
| Result before taxes | 2,556 | 1,598 | 958 | 59.9% |
| Taxes for the period | (780) | (438) | (342) | 78.1% |
| Profit (loss) for the period | 1,776 | 1,160 | 616 | 53.1% |
| Minority interests in profit (loss) | 16 | (23) | 39 | n.s. |
| Group profit (loss) | 1,760 | 1,183 | 577 | 48.8% |
The first quarter of 2017 ended with consolidated profit of Euro 1.8 million compared with Euro 1.2 million in 2016.
This result was driven by the 4.6% increase in passenger traffic and the positive trend starting in 2016 with new legacy connections and measures to support aviation profitability.
Core revenues rose by 8.7% overall compared with 2016, and specifically:
revenues from aeronautical services rose by 15.1%, mainly due to the increase in traffic and decrease in incentives following the renegotiation of previous agreements;
revenues from non-aeronautical services were up by 5.7% due to the good performance of all components of this category as explained in the relevant section;
the decrease in revenues from construction services was due to lower investments.
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Costs for the period rose by a total of 4.9% on the same period of 2016. These can be broken down as follows:
For comments on the personnel costs trends, please see the specific section of this report. During the January-March 2017 period, there was an overall increase of about Euro 0.9 million (+21.3%) in gross operating profit (EBITDA) compared with the same period in 2016.
Moving on to structural costs, amortisation and depreciation rose by 9.4% in keeping with the amortisation and depreciation plan and new Group investments, while the increase in provisions (28.1%) was due to the provision for renewal of airport infrastructure and the provision for employee back pay for the estimated cost of the lump-sum payment related to the expiration of the National Collective Agreement as at 31 December 2016.
The 6.1% increase in total costs compared with the 8.7% increase in revenues resulted in an increase in operating profit (EBIT) of 30.8% from Euro 1.9 million for the first three months of 2016 to Euro 2.5 million as at 31 March 2017.
Net financial income (expenses) was essentially a zero balance compared with net financial expense of Euro 0.35 million in the first quarter of 2016 due to two factors:
To summarise, lower financial expenses in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the same period of 2016 made it possible to absorb the higher structural costs thereby maintaining the growth reported in gross operating profit in the result before taxes (Euro 2.6 million compared with Euro 1.6 million in the first quarter of 2016).
Income taxes rose, partly due to growth in the result before taxes (+Euro 1 million), but mainly due to amendments to the base for calculating ACE (economic growth incentive, Decree Law 201/2011). The
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gradual decline in the ACE increases the effective tax rate for 2017 even though the IRES rate dropped to 24%.
Based on the above, the net profit for the period was Euro 1.78 million compared with Euro 1.16 million (+53.1%): the Group's portion was Euro 1.76 million compared with Euro 1.18 million for the first quarter of 2016.
In the first three months of 2017, progress made on investments related to concession rights was less than in the same period in 2016, and, as a result, there was a relative impact on economic performance for the period, as can be seen in the following table showing the revenues, costs and gross operating profit adjusted respectively for the revenues, costs and margin for construction services.
In view of the overall amount of costs and revenues for/from construction services compared with other items that make up adjusted gross operating profit, this item has not deviated greatly from gross operating profit.
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Abs. change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues from aeronautical services | 10,767 | 9,353 | 1,414 | 15.1% |
| Revenues from non-aeronautical services | 8,310 | 7,863 | 447 | 5.7% |
| Other operating revenues and income | 133 | 163 | (30) | -18.4% |
| ADJUSTED REVENUES | 19,210 | 17,379 | 1,831 | 10.5% |
| Consumables and goods | (456) | (336) | (120) | 35.7% |
| Services costs | (4,735) | (4,333) | (402) | 9.3% |
| Leases, rentals and other costs | (1,628) | (1,567) | (61) | 3.9% |
| Other operating expenses | (697) | (689) | (8) | 1.2% |
| Personnel costs | (6,581) | (6,259) | (322) | 5.1% |
| ADJUSTED COSTS | (14,097) | (13,184) | (913) | 6.9% |
| ADJUSTED GROSS OPERATING PROFIT (ADJUSTED EBITDA) | 5,113 | 4,195 | 918 | 21.9% |
| Revenues from construction services | 942 | 1,166 | (224) | -19.2% |
| Costs for construction services | (897) | (1,110) | 213 | -19.2% |
| Margin for construction services | 45 | 56 | (11) | -19.6% |
| GROSS OPERATING PROFIT (EBITDA) | 5,158 | 4,251 | 907 | 21.3% |
Details of the Group's net financial position at 31 March 2017 are provided below compared with 31 December 2016 and 31 March 2016:
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 |
at 31.12.2016 |
at 31.03.2016 |
Change 31.03.2017 - 31.12.2016 |
Change 31.03.2017 - 31.03.2016 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Cash | 27 | 25 | 25 | 2 | 2 |
| B | Other cash equivalents | 22,100 | 20,085 | 49,566 | 2,015 | (27,466) |
| C | Securities held for trading | 0 | 0 | 2,860 | 0 | (2,860) |
| D | Liquidity (A+B+C) | 22,127 | 20,110 | 52,451 | 2,017 | (30,324) |
| E | Current financial receivables | 15,931 | 22,085 | 2,261 | (6,154) | 13,670 |
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| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 |
at 31.12.2016 |
at 31.03.2016 |
Change 31.03.2017 - 31.12.2016 |
Change 31.03.2017 - 31.03.2016 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Current bank debt | (235) | (70) | (1,298) | (165) | 1,063 |
| G | Current portion of non-current debt | (5,803) | (5,800) | (7,447) | (3) | 1,644 |
| H | Other current financial debt | (1,696) | (2,970) | (2,275) | 1,274 | 579 |
| I | Current financial debt (F+G+H) | (7,734) | (8,840) | (11,020) | 1,106 | 3,286 |
| J | Net current financial position (I-E-D) | 30,324 | 33,355 | 43,692 | (3,031) | (13,368) |
| K | Non-current bank debt | (24,777) | (24,896) | (32,358) | 119 | 7,581 |
| L | Bonds issued | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M | Other non-current liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| N | Non-current financial debt (K+L+M) | (24,777) | (24,896) | (32,358) | 119 | 7,581 |
| O | Net financial position (J+N) | 5,547 | 8,459 | 11,334 | (2,912) | (5,787) |
At 31 March 2017, the Group's net financial position was Euro 5.5 million compared with Euro 8.5 million at 31 December 2016 and Euro 11.3 million at 31 March 2016.
Looking specifically at individual components, the higher liquidity compared with 31 December 2016 (Euro 22.1 million compared with Euro 20.1 million) was mainly due to:
The lower current and non-current financial debt (Euro 32.5 million compared with Euro 33.7 million at 31 December 2016) was mainly due to the reduction in the payable for the municipal surcharge collected and to be transferred to creditors (-Euro 1.1 million from 31 December 2016) as well as the repayment of loan instalments due during the quarter (Euro 0.1 million).
The change from the first quarter of 2016 (-Euro 10.9 million), was due to the normal repayment of debt (which, among other things, included the repayment in September 2016 of the Intesa loan obtained in 2007) as well as the early repayment of the SEAF debt in April 2016.
A summarised version of the consolidated cash flow statement below shows the cash flows generated/absorbed by operating, investment and financing activities for the periods under review:
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.03.2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow generated/(absorbed) by net operating activities | 1,114 | 3,602 | (2,488) |
| Cash flow generated/(absorbed) by investment activities | 1,029 | (2,702) | 3,731 |
| Cash flow generated/(absorbed) by financing activities | (126) | (1,993) | 1,867 |
| Final cash change | 2,017 | (1,093) | 3,110 |
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| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.03.2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 20,110 | 50,684 | (30,574) |
| Final cash change | 2,017 | (1,093) | 3,110 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 22,127 | 49,591 | (27,464) |
Cash flow generated by operating activities totalled Euro 1.1 million, which was down from the same period of 2016, due to the absorption of resources by net working capital. In fact, before changes in working capital, cash flow from operating activities generated financial resources totalling Euro 5.1 million compared with Euro 4.2 million in the first quarter of 2016. Working capital then absorbed higher resources for the payment of trade payables, operating payables and the municipal surcharge on boarding fees.
Cash flow from operating activities was sufficient to cover the needs generated by infrastructure investments totalling Euro 1.1 million.
Net of infrastructure investments, the cash flow from investment activities was a positive figure of Euro 2 million due to:
Finally, cash flow generated from financing activities was a negative figure of Euro 0.1 million due to the repayment of loan instalments falling due during the quarter.
As a result, the final overall cash change for the period was a positive figure of Euro 2 million.
Below is the Group's capital structure classified based on "sources" and "uses":
| U S E S | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | at 31.03.2016 | Change 31.03.2017 - 31.12.2016 |
Change 31.03.2017 - 31.03.2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - Trade receivables | 13,240 | 13,454 | 13,955 | -1.6% | -5.1% |
| - Tax receivables | 156 | 134 | 337 | 16.4% | -53.7% |
| - Other receivables | 4,005 | 3,265 | 8,195 | 22.7% | -51.1% |
| - Inventories | 519 | 519 | 434 | 0.0% | 19.6% |
| Subtotal | 17,920 | 17,372 | 22,921 | 3.2% | -21.8% |
| - Trade payables | (12,478) | (15,669) | (12,272) | -20.4% | 1.7% |
| - Tax payables | (3,173) | (2,420) | (1,787) | 31.1% | 77.6% |
| - Other payables | (21,763) | (20,382) | (20,004) | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Subtotal | (37,414) | (38,471) | (34,063) | -2.7% | 9.8% |
| Net operating working capital | (19,494) | (21,099) | (11,142) | -7.6% | 75.0% |
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| Change | Change | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U S E S | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | at 31.03.2016 | 31.03.2017 - 31.12.2016 |
31.03.2017 - 31.03.2016 |
| Fixed assets | 172,712 | 173,541 | 170,222 | -0.5% | 1.5% |
| - Deferred tax assets | 7,358 | 7,427 | 7,469 | -0.9% | -1.5% |
| - Other non-current assets | 23,496 | 19,521 | 6,898 | 20.4% | 240.6% |
| Total fixed assets | 203,566 | 200,489 | 184,589 | 1.5% | 10.3% |
| - Provisions for risks, charges and severance |
(19,305) | (19,325) | (20,207) | -0.1% | -4.5% |
| - Deferred tax provision | (2,230) | (2,216) | (2,169) | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| - Other non-current liabilities | (194) | (194) | (219) | 0.0% | -11.4% |
| Subtotal | (21,729) | (21,735) | (22,595) | 0.0% | -3.8% |
| Fixed working capital | 181,837 | 178,754 | 161,994 | 1.7% | 12.2% |
| Total uses | 162,343 | 157,655 | 150,853 | 3.0% | 7.6% |
| Change | Change | ||||
| SOURCES | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | at 31.03.2016 | 31.03.2017 - 31.12.2016 |
31.03.2017 - 31.03.2016 |
| Net financial position | 5,547 | 8,459 | 11,334 | -34.4% | -51.1% |
| - Share capital | 90,314 | 90,314 | 90,250 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| - Reserves | 75,193 | 63,882 | 70,263 | 17.7% | 7.0% |
| - Profit (loss) for the period | 1,760 | 11,311 | 1,183 | -84.4% | 48.8% |
| Group shareholders' equity | 167,267 | 165,507 | 161,696 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| - Minority interests | 623 | 607 | 491 | 2.6% | 26.9% |
| Total shareholders' equity | 167,890 | 166,114 | 162,187 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
The Group's capital structure reflected a decrease in net operating working capital at 31 March 2017 as compared with the end of 2016, mainly due to greater outflows for the payment of debts as described in the section above. Compared with the first quarter of 2016, net operating working capital was up due to a significant decrease in receivables and a concurrent, but lower, increase in payables. The former effect was largely due to the collection, in October 2016, of the Euro 3.6 million receivable for the security deposit pursuant to Art. 17 of Law 135/97, while the increase in payables was mainly due to higher taxes payable, and within the item "other payables," an increase in the payable to the state for the concession fee and VVF contribution.
Fixed working capital rose due to the increase in fixed assets as a result of both progress on the investment plan and the investment of liquidity in financial instruments with maturities over 12 months.
At 31 March 2017 consolidated shareholders' equity totalled Euro 167.9 million, compared with Euro 166.1 million at 31 December 2016 with a positive net financial position of Euro 5.5 million. On 27 April 2017, the Parent Company's Shareholders' Meeting approved the 2016 financial statements and the distribution of dividends of Euro 10 million related to the profit for 2016.
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Considering that this is an interim period, the directors felt that the Group's main income statement and statement of financial position indicators at 31 March 2017 were not significant.
Investments at 31 March 2017 totalled Euro 1.1 million, of which Euro 0.2 million related to the implementation of the Master Plan and thus mainly to infrastructure, and the remainder to investments intended for airport operations.
Below is a description of the progress made on key Master Plan investments:
Other investments for airport operations, improvements in passenger services and improved efficiency in company processes also included the completion of a refreshment area for the airport community, the revamping of lighting for the multi-level car park to reduce energy consumption, and the construction of a shed in the cargo area to increase the surface area available for cargo traffic.
At 31 March 2017, the total amount of work recorded in the provision for renewal was Euro 0.37 million. To be specific, in the landside area this included the conclusion of work to upgrade the fire-fighting system and emergency stairways in the multi-level car park, while the provision for systems included the start-up of the reconfiguration of the control and supervision system for technological facilities.
| 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2016 | Change abs. | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Full Time Equivalent | 439 | 430 | 9 | 2% |
| Executive Managers | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0% |
| Middle Managers | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0% |
| White-collar workers | 304 | 296 | 8 | 3% |
| Blue-collar workers | 95 | 94 | 1 | 1% |
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| 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2016 | Change abs. | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Workforce | 488 | 465 | 23 | 5% |
| Executive Managers | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0% |
| Middle Managers | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0% |
| White-collar workers | 348 | 328 | 20 | 6% |
| Blue-collar workers | 100 | 97 | 3 | 3% |
Source: Data from the Company
The increase in the workforce by 9 full-time equivalents compared with the first quarter of 2016 was mainly due to the hiring of resources to be used for work that is particularly sensitive to traffic growth, such as security and the PRM service. In addition, there was an increase in security staff due to the greater need for resources based on an increase in the security of several activities required by competent authorities in several areas along the airport's perimeter.
| Costs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2016 | Abs. change | Change % | |
| Personnel Costs | 6,581 | 6,259 | 322 | 5.1% |
Source: Data from the Company
The 5.1% increase in personnel costs compared with the same period in 2016 was mainly due to the increase in the workforce described above and the last tranche of the new National Collective Agreement, which went into effect in July 2016, and had an impact on the first quarter of 2017.
Progress in this area during the period included the agreement signed in February between AdB and the RSU [unified union representative] governing the use, timing and procedures for saving images taken by AdB using cameras at the airport. The same agreement also governed GPS systems used by the company's service vehicles.
In the first quarter of 2017, the final design was completed for the creation of the wooded area to the north of the airport. This design will be presented at the "Service Conference" to obtain Urban Planning Compliance and a Public Use Statement. In addition, two air monitoring units were purchased, which will be installed once authorised by the municipality.
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These projects are specified in the Regional Agreement for the Decarbonisation of the Airport signed in 2015 with regional authorities, which will require the Parent Company to make investments totalling Euro 6.5 million. These investments will be made over a period of time consistent with the timing for the completion of the capex in the Airport Master Plan, i.e., by 2023.
The development strategies of Bologna Airport combine a heavy emphasis on passenger needs with an approach open to new trends in the sector. The Group's goal is to provide passengers with airport facilities and services that will make their travel experiences extremely pleasant.
In the first quarter of 2017, the Customer Satisfaction Index, which measures the overall satisfaction of passengers, decreased by comparison with the same period of 2016, but maintained an excellent satisfaction level of 96%. At the same time, satisfaction indices for cleanliness and service regularity registered good satisfaction levels.
Wait times and service regularity were both very positive, and represented a further improvement on the first quarter of 2016 in terms of wait times at security check points and check-in counters.
Wait times for baggage delivery were in line with the company target and the same period of 2016, despite the increase in passenger traffic. This was a significant accomplishment resulting from the ongoing monitoring and correction of abnormalities carried out in collaboration with handlers and carriers.
| January - March | January - March | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Quality Indicators | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Customer Satisfaction Index | % satisfied passengers | 96% | 98.5% |
| Regularity and speed of service | % satisfied passengers | 95% | 98.5% |
| Perception of general cleanliness | % satisfied passengers | 98% | 98.9% |
| Perception of toilet cleanliness and functionality | % satisfied passengers | 91.5% | 97.4% |
| Waiting time at check-in | Time in 90% of cases | 11'58'' | 12'14'' |
| Waiting time at baggage x-ray | Time in 90% of cases | 06'08'' | 9'55'' |
| Delivery time for the first/last bag from aircraft block | First bag (time in 90% of cases) | 21' | 21' |
| on | Last bag (time in 90% of cases) | 29' | 29' |
Source: Data from the Company
Once again, Bologna Airport improved its performance in terms of ACI World's Airport Service Quality programme, which is the most prominent global airport benchmark in the area of service quality. In fact, in the first quarter of 2017, this overall satisfaction indicator reached 3.78 on a scale of 1 to 5, higher than the 3.71 reported in the first quarter of 2016, which confirmed the positive trend seen in 2016.
In accordance with the existing legislative framework and the tariff models developed by the ART, during 2015 AdB carried out and successfully completed the tariff regulation process for the 2016-2019 period, which took place in close coordination with and under the supervision of the ART.
In October 2016, carriers were consulted in accordance with the Authority's models, and tariff levels were adjusted from 1 January 2017.
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Since there were no major changes compared with what was indicated in the Directors' Report for the 2016 Financial Statements, the latter document should be referred to for detailed information.
With regard to the information required by article 2428, para. 2, no. 6-bis, note that the Group holds significant quantities of financial instruments; however, in view of investment selection criteria such as:
the Group believes that the financial risks, defined as the risks of a change in the value of the financial instruments, are limited.
The Group is not subject to exchange rate risk because it does not engage in foreign-currency transactions.
Liquidity risk, taking into account the significant commitments for infrastructure development, may result from difficulties in obtaining financing in a timely and cost-effective manner. In order to deal with the needs resulting from the progress of the investment plan, the Group has implemented all measures in order to equip itself with the medium-term financial means necessary for development; in particular, the recent listing of the Parent Company's stock increased the Group's available cash and shored up its statement of financial position. Lastly, the Group's cash flows, financing requirements and liquidity are constantly monitored in order to guarantee effective and efficient resource management.
With regard to interest rate risk, taking into account existing financing, the Group tried to minimise the risk by obtaining both fixed-rate and variable-rate loans.
Lastly, with regard to credit risk, the persistent global economic crisis has had a strong negative impact on the airline industry with a subsequent increase in credit risk. The Group's credit risk presents a moderate degree of concentration, in that 48% of receivables are from the ten largest clients. This risk was dealt with by implementing specific procedures and instruments for monitoring and managing accounts receivable as well as through an adequate provision for doubtful receivables, according to the principle of prudence, in continuity with the financial statements of previous periods.
The commercial policies implemented by the Group with the aim of limiting exposure provide for:
After Alitalia was placed in receivership pursuant to the Decree of the Minister of Economic Development of 2 May 2016, the Group reported:
Also taking into account collections received after that date, which reduced the overall receivable to Euro 0.5 million, and while waiting to obtain more detailed information and facts on the procedure and its effects, the Group felt the provision for doubtful accounts made for Alitalia's credit risk (Euro 0.2 million)
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was appropriate, and at the same time, it intends to closely monitor the carrier's situation to obtain any differing assessments at the time of the half-year financial report.
However, with regard to Alitalia's continuing operations at the Airport of Bologna, there has been no change as at the date of this document, and on 5 May the Parent Company asked the airline to have the provisional administrators immediately implement an advance payment mechanism on a weekly basis for flights starting on 10 May. As is widely known, on 2 May, the government made a loan of Euro 600 million to the carrier to allow it to operate over the next six months.
The Group's business is related to a significant extent to its relationship with some of the major carriers operating at the Airport, to which the Group provides services, including, in particular, Ryanair. Because Ryanair accounts for a large share of the Airport's total passenger volume, the Group is exposed to the risk of the carrier reducing or terminating operations there. At 31 March 2017, Ryanair passengers represented 46% of traffic volume reported by the Airport. Moreover, on 27 October 2016, AdB and Ryanair enhanced their partnership by entering into a long-term agreement expiring in 2022, whereby they undertook to increase the number of destinations from and to Bologna Airport and to offer a level of service based on high quality standards due to investments carried out by the Airport and the airline's "Always getting better" programme. The agreement provides for a scheme connected to AdB's traffic growth policy and Ryanair's commitment to it and for a mechanism of contractual guarantees in order to ensure the accomplishment of the targets. Although the Company believes Bologna Airport is strategically important for this carrier, it is possible that Ryanair may decide to change the routes it operates, significantly reduce its presence or terminate flights to the Airport, or that the aforementioned agreement may not be renewed, in whole or in part, or may contain less favourable terms for the Group. Any decrease or cessation of flights by the aforesaid carrier or the termination or modification of flights for certain destinations marked by high passenger traffic could have a negative, and potentially significant, impact on the Group's results, assets and liabilities and cash flows. In light of the interest in Bologna Airport shown by low-cost carriers, and the general evolution of traffic at the Airport, the Company believes that the Group could reasonably cope with any interruption or limitation of flights by Ryanair by virtue of the possible redistribution of passenger traffic among the various airlines present at the Airport, and the Airport's ability to attract new carriers. It cannot, however, be excluded that, if there is a significant time lag between when the flights are interrupted and when they are partially or totally replaced by other carriers, or if the rotation proves more difficult than expected or is not in whole or in part feasible, such an interruption or reduction in flights could have a negative, and potentially significant, impact on the Group's results, assets and liabilities and cash flows.
The Parent Company is exposed to the risk of decreased margins on the revenues of the Aviation Business Unit in the event of an increase in traffic volume by airlines that benefit from incentives. The Company, in compliance with its incentive policy aimed at traffic and route development at the Airport, grants incentives to both legacy carriers and low-cost airlines in relation to the volume of passenger traffic and new routes. This policy stipulates that the incentives may not in any case exceed an amount such that there is no longer a positive revenue margin for the Group with reference to the activity of each airline. Nevertheless, should the passenger traffic and the routes operated by the carriers that enjoy the incentives increase over time, the positive margin recorded by the Aviation Business Unit could decrease proportionally, with a significant negative impact on the Group's results, assets and liabilities and cash flows.
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With regard to this risk, although the Company operates in a national market, particularly with domestic connections, characterised by a growing presence of low-cost flights, it has actively developed a traffic mix that allows it to maintain positive profit margins.
The Parent Company makes investments in the Airport on the basis of the Capex Plan approved by ENAC. AdB might find it hard to implement investments in accordance with the timeframe laid down in the Capex Plan due to unforeseen events or delays in the authorisation and/or realisation of the works, with possible negative effects on the amount of the applicable fees and possible risks of revocation or forfeiture of the Agreement. The Capex Plan was prepared based on the actions planned in the Master Plan according to a modularity criterion whose main driver is the trend in air traffic.
The Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna S.p.A. Group carries out its main activity as a licensee operating under special or exclusive rights at Bologna Airport and operates, for this main reason, in a sector highly regulated by national, supranational and international standards. Any changes in the current legislative framework (and, in particular, any changes with regard to relations with the State, public bodies and industry authorities, the determination of airport charges and the amount of concession fees, the airport tariff system, assigning slots, environmental protection and noise pollution) could have an impact on the operations and results of the Company and its Group.
Due to the cyclical nature of the sector in which the Group operates, operating revenues and results are generally expected to be higher in the third quarter of the year, rather than in the first and last months. The highest sales are concentrated in the period from June-September, the peak of the summer holidays, in which the highest level of use is registered. Added to this is a large component of business passengers, due to the industrial fabric of the region and the presence of trade events with international appeal, which tempers the seasonal peaks of tourist activity. Therefore, financial and economic data relating to interim periods may not be representative of the Group's results, assets and liabilities and cash flows on an annual basis.
This Directors' Report uses several performance indicators to allow for a better assessment of operating performance, assets and liabilities and cash flows.
With regard to these indicators, on 3 December 2015, Consob issued Communication 92543/15, which implements the Guidelines enacted on 5 October 2015 by the European Security and Markets Authority (ESMA) with regard to their presentation in regulated distributed information or in statements published from 3 July 2016. These Guidelines, which update the previous CESR Recommendation (CESR/05-178b), are aimed at promoting the utility and transparency of the alternative performance indicators included in regulated information or in statements falling within the scope of Directive 2003/71/EC, to improve their comparability, reliability and ease of comprehension.
In keeping with the communications referenced above, the criteria used to develop these indicators are indicated below:
• EBITDA: Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation. Management defines this as profits before taxes for the period and before financial income and expenses, income and expenses from investments, amortisation and depreciation, provisions and write-downs. Thus, it specifically coincides with gross operating margin (MOL). EBITDA is not an approved IFRS
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accounting measure, and thus must be considered an alternative measure for assessing the Group's operating performance. Since the determination of this measure is not governed by the reference accounting standards for preparing the Group's consolidated financial statements, the criterion applied for its determination and measurement might not be the same as that used by other groups, and thus this figure might not be comparable with that presented by such groups;
The following table provides a summary of the guarantees given by the Group.
| in thousands of Euro | At 31/03/2017 | At 31/03/2016 | Change | % Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sureties | 9,348 | 5,079 | 4,269 | 84.1% |
| Lien on equity financial instrument | 7,000 | 0 | 7,000 | 100.0% |
| Patronage letters | 2,380 | 2,637 | -257 | -9.7% |
| Total guarantees issued | 18,728 | 7,716 | 11,012 | 142.7% |
As at 31 March 2017, the guarantees issued by the Group amounted to Euro 18.7 million and related to: - surety bonds, the largest of which were:
After the end of the quarter, no events occurred that would justify changes to the economic, capital and financial situation shown in the financial statements and would therefore require adjustments and/or amendments to the financial statements.
Please note, however, the following significant events that occurred after the end of the period or that will occur in the next few months.
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In April 2017, the Airport reported a 12.9% increase in passenger traffic compared with the same month in 2016, confirming the positive trend seen in the early months of 2017.
In the first four months of the year, total passenger traffic reached 2.3 million, representing a 6.9% increase on the same period of 2016, and movements were 19,979, up by 2.9%.
With regard to the launch of new connections and additional flights:
Pursuant to a decree of the Minister of Economic Development, carrier Alitalia Società Aerea Italiana S.p.A. was placed in receivership with immediate effect on 2 May 2017.
With regard to the potential risks to the Group's business resulting from the crisis at the carrier, note that at the date of preparation of this document, no notices had been received regarding a change in scheduled flights at Bologna Airport.
However, with regard to credit risk and other contingent liabilities, see the comments in the section "Main Risks and Uncertainties" and Note 16 "Provisions for Risks and Charges (Non-Current)".
With regard to relations with subsidiaries, associated companies and related parties during the period, see the special section in the Notes to the consolidated financial statements at 31 March 2017.
On 6 April, the Parent Company made a proposal to its counterparty to purchase a shed built by the latter on a land parcel adjacent to the airport owned by AdB pursuant to surface rights granted by AdB in a document dated 2006. The purchase proposal was prepared based on market prices, and the deed to transfer title will be signed in the second half of May.
The signs of recovery based on overall macroeconomic performance lead to an optimistic outlook for the coming months, but we are aware of potential risks due to the uncertain international geopolitical situation that could have a negative impact on air traffic performance.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors (Enrico Postacchini)
Bologna, 15 May 2017
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Statement of Consolidated Financial Position Consolidated Income Statement Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Cash Flow Statement Statement of Changes in Consolidated Shareholders' Equity
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| in thousands of Euro | Notes | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Rights | 155,166 | 155,595 | |
| Other intangible assets | 1,111 | 1,116 | |
| Intangible assets | 1 | 156,277 | 156,711 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 11,703 | 12,098 | |
| Investment property | 4,732 | 4,732 | |
| Tangible assets | 2 | 16,435 | 16,830 |
| Equity investments | 3 | 147 | 147 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 4 | 21,969 | 17,990 |
| Deferred tax assets | 5 | 7,358 | 7,427 |
| Other non-current assets | 6 | 1,380 | 1,384 |
| Other non-current assets | 30,854 | 26,948 | |
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 203,566 | 200,489 | |
| Inventories | 7 | 519 | 519 |
| Trade receivables | 8 | 13,240 | 13,454 |
| Other current assets | 9 | 4,161 | 3,399 |
| Current financial assets | 10 | 15,931 | 22,085 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 11 | 22,127 | 20,110 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 55,978 | 59,567 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 259,544 | 260,056 |
| in thousands of Euro | Notes | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital | 90,314 | 90,314 | |
| Reserves | 75,193 | 63,882 | |
| Result for the period | 1,760 | 11,311 | |
| GROUP SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 12 | 167,267 | 165,507 |
| MINORITY INTERESTS | 12 | 623 | 607 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 167,890 | 166,114 | |
| Severance and other personnel provisions | 13 | 4,649 | 4,596 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 14 | 2,230 | 2,216 |
| Provisions for renewal of airport infrastructure | 15 | 10,637 | 10,631 |
| Provisions for risks and charges | 16 | 1,074 | 1,006 |
| Non-current financial liabilities | 17 | 24,777 | 24,896 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 194 | 194 | |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 43,561 | 43,539 | |
| Trade payables | 18 | 12,478 | 15,669 |
| Other liabilities | 19 | 24,936 | 22,802 |
| Provisions for renewal of airport infrastructure | 20 | 2,925 | 2,933 |
| Provisions for risks and charges | 21 | 20 | 159 |
| Current financial liabilities | 22 | 7,734 | 8,840 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | 48,093 | 50,403 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 91,654 | 93,942 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 259,544 | 260,056 |
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| in thousands of Euro | Notes | for the quarter ended |
for the quarter ended |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2016 | ||
| Revenues from aeronautical services | 10,767 | 9,353 | |
| Revenues from non-aeronautical services | 8,310 | 7,863 | |
| Revenues from construction services | 942 | 1,166 | |
| Other operating revenues and income | 133 | 163 | |
| Revenues | 23 | 20,152 | 18,545 |
| Consumables and goods | (456) | (336) | |
| Services costs | (4,735) | (4,333) | |
| Costs for construction services | (897) | (1,110) | |
| Leases, rentals and other costs | (1,628) | (1,567) | |
| Other operating expenses | (697) | (689) | |
| Personnel costs | (6,581) | (6,259) | |
| Costs | 24 | (14,994) | (14,294) |
| Amortisation of concession rights | (1,371) | (1,304) | |
| Amortisation of other intangible assets | (147) | (117) | |
| Depreciation of tangible assets | (470) | (397) | |
| Depreciation, amortisation and write-downs | 25 | (1,988) | (1,818) |
| Provisions for doubtful accounts | (36) | (37) | |
| Provisions for renewal of airport infrastructure | (520) | (453) | |
| Provisions for other risks and charges | (68) | 3 | |
| Provisions for risks and charges | 26 | (624) | (487) |
| Total costs | (17,606) | (16,599) | |
| Operating result | 2,546 | 1,946 | |
| Financial income | 27 | 222 | 64 |
| Financial expenses | 27 | (212) | (412) |
| Result before taxes | 2,556 | 1,598 | |
| Taxes for the period | 28 | (780) | (438) |
| Profit (loss) for the period | 1,776 | 1,160 | |
| Minority interests in profit (loss) | 16 | (23) | |
| Group profit (loss) | 1,760 | 1,183 | |
| Undiluted Earnings/(Losses) per share (in Euro) Diluted Earnings/(Losses) per share (in Euro) |
0.05 0.05 |
0.03 0.03 |
|
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| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit (loss) for the period (A) | 1,776 | 1,160 |
| Other profits (losses) that will be reclassified in the net result for the period | 0 | 0 |
| Total other profits (losses) that will be reclassified in the net result for the period (B1) |
||
| 0 | 0 | |
| Other profits (losses) that will not be reclassified in the net result for the period | ||
| Actuarial gains (losses) on severance and other personnel provisions | 0 | 0 |
| Tax impact on actuarial gains (losses) on severance and other personnel provisions | 0 | 0 |
| Total other profits (losses) that will not be reclassified in the net result for the period (B2) |
0 | 0 |
| Total other profits (losses) net of taxes (B1 + B2) = B | ||
| 0 | 0 | |
| Total overall profit (loss) net of taxes (A + B) | 1,776 | 1,160 |
| of which Minority Interests | 16 | (23) |
| of which Group | 1,760 | 1,183 |
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| Core income-generating operations Result for the period before taxes 2,556 1,598 Adjustments to items with no impact on cash and cash equivalents - Margin from construction services (45) (56) + Depreciation and amortisation 1,988 1,818 + Provisions 624 487 +/- Interest expense/income on discounting provisions and severance (144) 145 +/- Interest income and financial charges 134 203 +/- Capital losses/gains and other non-monetary costs/revenues 1 0 +/- Severance provision and other personnel provisions 29 3 5,143 4,198 Cash flow generated/(absorbed) by operating activities before changes in working capital 0 33 Change in inventories 178 (144) (Increase)/decrease in trade receivables (744) (819) (Increase)/decrease in other receivables and current/non-current assets (non-financial) (3,191) (1,474) Increase/(decrease) in trade payables 180 2,256 Increase/(decrease) in other liabilities, various and financial (16) (89) Interest paid 76 21 Interest received 0 0 Taxes paid (5) (45) Severance paid (507) (335) Use of provisions 1,114 3,602 Cash flow generated/(absorbed) by net operating activities (90) (171) Purchase of tangible assets 0 0 Payment from sale of tangible assets (1,039) (1,278) Purchase of intangible assets/concession rights 0 0 Purchase/capital increase of shares 158 0 Payment from sale of equity investments 2,000 (1,253) Change in investment in current and non-current financial assets 1,029 (2,702) Cash flow generated/(absorbed) by investment activities 0 0 Proceeds from the issuance of shares 0 0 Dividends paid 0 0 Loans received (126) (1,993) Loans repaid (126) (1,993) Cash flow generated/(absorbed) by financing activities 2,017 (1,093) Final cash change 20,110 50,684 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,017 (1,093) Final cash change 22,127 49,591 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.03.2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
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| in thousands of Euro | Share capital |
Share Premium Reserve |
Legal Reserve |
Other Reserves |
FTA Reserve |
Actuarial Gain (Loss) Reserve |
Profits (Losses) Carried Forward |
Result for the period |
Group Shareholders' Equity |
Minority interests |
Shareholders' equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' Equity at 31.12.2015 | 90,250 | 25,747 | 4,679 | 34,606 | (3,222) | (752) | 2,248 | 6,957 | 160,513 | 514 | 161,027 |
| Allocation of the 2015 financial year result | 0 | 0 | 12 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 6,713 | (6,957) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Capital Increase | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dividends distributed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total profit (loss) for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,183 | 1,183 | (23) | 1,160 |
| Shareholders' Equity at 31.03.2016 | 90,250 | 25,747 | 4,691 | 34,838 | (3,222) | (752) | 8,961 | 1,183 | 161,696 | 491 | 162,187 |
| in thousands of Euro | Share capital |
Share Premium Reserve |
Legal Reserve |
Other Reserves |
FTA Reserve |
Actuarial Gain (Loss) Reserve |
Profits (Losses) Carried Forward |
Result for the period |
Group Shareholders' Equity |
Minority interests |
Shareholders' Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' Equity at 31.12.2016 | 90,314 | 25,683 | 5,018 | 34,923 | (3,222) | (933) | 2,413 | 11,311 | 165,507 | 607 | 166,114 |
| Allocation of the 2016 financial year result | 0 | 0 | 0 | 668 | 0 | 0 | 10,643 | (11,311) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Capital Increase | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dividends distributed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total profit (loss) for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,760 | 1,760 | 16 | 1,776 |
| Shareholders' Equity at 31.03.2017 | 90,314 | 25,683 | 5,018 | 35,591 | (3,222) | (933) | 13,056 | 1,760 | 167,267 | 623 | 167,890 |
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The Group operates in the business area of airport management. Specifically:
These consolidated interim financial statements of the Group (hereinafter "the consolidated interim financial statements of the Group" or "consolidated interim financial statements") were prepared for the quarter ended 31 March 2017 and include comparative data for the period ended 31 December 2016, limited to items included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and comparative data for the quarter from 1 January 2016 to 31 March 2016, limited to entries included in the Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Cash Flow Statement. The consolidated financial statements were prepared on the basis of historical cost, with the exception of financial assets held for sale, which were recorded at their fair value, as well as on the basis of a "going concern" assumption. In fact, the Group determined that there are no significant uncertainties regarding the company's status as a going concern (as defined by Paragraph 25 of IAS 1).
The consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of Euro, which is also the Group's operating currency, and all the amounts in these Notes are rounded off in thousands of Euro unless otherwise indicated.
These consolidated interim financial statements of the Group were prepared in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"), adopted by the European Union and in effect as of the date of the preparation of the
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financial statements, and on the basis of directives promulgated in implementation of article 9 of Legislative Decree 38/2005 (Consob Resolutions Nos. 15519 and 15520 of 27 July 2006).
In 2014, the Group voluntarily chose to prepare the consolidated financial statements in compliance with the International Accounting Standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"), and considered 1 January 2012 to be the date of the transition to the IFRS Standards (First Time Adoption "FTA").
The publication of the consolidated interim financial statements of Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna S.p.A. and its subsidiaries (the Group) for the period ended 31 March 2017 was authorised by the Board of Directors on 15 May 2017.
The consolidated interim financial statements at 31 March presented in summary form was prepared in accordance with the requirements of IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" with the summary notes required by this international accounting standard, supplemented as needed to provide additional information when deemed necessary. These consolidated financial statements must therefore be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2016, prepared in accordance with the international accounting standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB").
The accounting standards and criteria used are those used to prepare the financial statements at 31 December 2016, which should be referred to for further details.
This Consolidated Interim Report has not been audited.
The consolidated financial statements were prepared on the basis of the financial statements of the Parent Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, which have been approved by their respective shareholders' meetings and governing bodies, appropriately adjusted to bring them into compliance with IFRS. The subsidiaries are wholly consolidated as of their acquisition dates, i.e. the dates on which the Group acquired control, and cease to be consolidated on the date on which control is transferred outside the Group.
The following table summarises information on subsidiaries as at 31 March 2017 and 31 December 2016 as to their company names and the portion of the share capital held directly or indirectly by the Group.
| in thousands of Euro | Currency | Share Capital |
at 31.03.2017 |
at 31.12.2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Freight Marconi S.p.A. Single-shareholder company | Euro | 520 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Tag Bologna S.r.l. | Euro | 316 | 51.00% | 51.00% |
The following table summarises information on associate companies as at 31 March 2017 and 31 December 2016 as to their company names and the portion of the share capital held directly or indirectly by the Group.
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| in thousands of Euro | Currency | Share Capital |
at 31.03.2017 |
at 31.12.2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenna Terminal Passeggeri S.r.l. | Euro | 165 | 24.00% | 24.00% |
The share capital of the associated company Ravenna Terminal Passeggeri S.r.l. was reduced for losses from Euro 300 thousand to Euro 165 thousand by the Shareholders' Meeting on 4 April 2017. This transaction had no impact on the quarter under review, since the value of the investment had been fully written down in previous periods.
The Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna Group, in application of IFRS 8, has identified its operating segments as the business areas that generate revenues and costs, whose results are periodically reviewed at the highest decision-making level in order to assess performance and decisions regarding resource allocation.
The following are the Group's operating segments that have been identified in accordance with IFRS 8 – Operating Segments:
The Group assesses the performance of its operating segments based on revenues per passenger, making a distinction between revenues attributable to the aviation segment and those attributable to the nonaviation segment.
The item "Other" encompasses everything that is not directly attributable to the identified segments.
In managing the Group, financial income and expenses and taxes are not allocated to individual operating segments.
Segment activities are those employed by the segment in carrying out its ordinary operations or which may be reasonably allocated to it by virtue of its ordinary operations. The segment activities presented are measured using the same accounting criteria employed for the preparation of the Group's consolidated financial statements.
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 Aviation |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 Non-Aviation |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 Other |
Total for quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 11,715 | 8,437 | 0 | 20,152 |
| Costs | (10,552) | (4,442) | 0 | (14,994) |
| Gross operating profit | 1,163 | 3,995 | 0 | 5,158 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and write-downs | (1,301) | (687) | 0 | (1,988) |
| Provisions | (534) | (90) | 0 | (624) |
| Operating result | (672) | 3,218 | 0 | 2,546 |
| Financial income | 0 | 0 | 222 | 222 |
| Financial expenses | 0 | 0 | (212) | (212) |
| Result before taxes | (672) | 3,218 | 10 | 2,556 |
| Taxes for the period | 0 | 0 | (780) | (780) |
| Profit (loss) for the period | (672) | 3,218 | (770) | 1,776 |
| Minority interests in profit (loss) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Group profit (loss) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,760 |
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| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 Aviation |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 Non-Aviation |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 Other |
Total for quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 10,745 | 7,800 | 0 | 18,545 |
| Costs | (10,490) | (3,804) | 0 | (14,294) |
| Gross operating profit | 255 | 3,996 | 0 | 4,251 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and write-downs | (1,226) | (592) | 0 | (1,818) |
| Provisions | (430) | (57) | 0 | (487) |
| Operating result | (1,402) | 3,347 | 0 | 1,946 |
| Financial income | 0 | 0 | 64 | 64 |
| Financial expenses | 0 | 0 | (412) | (412) |
| Result before taxes | (1,402) | 3,347 | (348) | 1,598 |
| Taxes for the period | 0 | 0 | (438) | (438) |
| Profit (loss) for the period | (1,402) | 3,347 | (786) | 1,160 |
| Minority interests in profit (loss) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (23) |
| Group profit (loss) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,183 |
The following tables concern segment information on the asset side:
| at | at | at | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in thousands of Euro | 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2017 | at |
| Aviation | Non-Aviation | Other | 31.03.2017 | |
| Non-current assets | 149,687 | 23,118 | 30,761 | 203,566 |
| Intangible assets | 144,550 | 11,727 | 0 | 156,277 |
| Concession Rights | 144,005 | 11,161 | 0 | 155,166 |
| Other intangible assets | 545 | 566 | 0 | 1,111 |
| Tangible assets | 5,067 | 11,368 | 0 | 16,435 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 5,067 | 6,636 | 0 | 11,703 |
| Investment property | 0 | 4,732 | 0 | 4,732 |
| Other non-current assets | 70 | 23 | 30,761 | 30,854 |
| Equity investments | 0 | 0 | 147 | 147 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 0 | 0 | 21,969 | 21,969 |
| Deferred tax assets | 0 | 0 | 7,358 | 7,358 |
| Other non-current assets | 70 | 23 | 1,287 | 1,380 |
| Current assets | 12,759 | 4,528 | 38,691 | 55,978 |
| Inventories | 305 | 214 | 0 | 519 |
| Trade receivables | 9,648 | 3,592 | 0 | 13,240 |
| Other current assets | 2,806 | 722 | 633 | 4,161 |
| Current financial assets | 0 | 0 | 15,931 | 15,931 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | 22,127 | 22,127 |
| Total assets | 162,446 | 27,646 | 69,452 | 259,544 |
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| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2016 Aviation |
at 31.03.2016 Non-Aviation |
at 31.03.2016 Other |
Total at 31.03.2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 148,585 | 21,676 | 14,327 | 184,589 |
| Intangible assets | 142,240 | 13,555 | 0 | 155,795 |
| Concession Rights | 141,757 | 13,106 | 0 | 154,863 |
| Other intangible assets | 483 | 448 | 0 | 931 |
| Tangible assets | 6,305 | 8,122 | 0 | 14,427 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 6,305 | 3,390 | 0 | 9,695 |
| Investment property | 0 | 4,732 | 0 | 4,732 |
| Other non-current assets | 40 | 0 | 14,327 | 14,367 |
| Equity investments | 0 | 0 | 147 | 147 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 0 | 0 | 5,363 | 5,363 |
| Deferred tax assets | 0 | 0 | 7,469 | 7,469 |
| Other non-current assets | 40 | 0 | 1,348 | 1,388 |
| Current assets | 17,264 | 4,835 | 55,536 | 77,634 |
| Inventories | 274 | 160 | 0 | 434 |
| Trade receivables | 9,911 | 4,044 | 0 | 13,955 |
| Other current assets | 7,079 | 630 | 822 | 8,531 |
| Current financial assets | 0 | 0 | 5,123 | 5,123 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | 49,591 | 49,591 |
| Total assets | 165,849 | 26,511 | 69,863 | 262,233 |
The segment information pertaining to identified operating segments is prepared in the manner described in more detail below.
Aviation: includes aviation activity, which represents the airport's core business. This aggregate includes the aircraft landing, take-off and parking fees, passenger boarding fees, freight loading and unloading fees, as well as fees for passenger and luggage security checks. In addition, it includes freight handling, General Aviation handling, customs clearance and fuelling. Lastly, this segment encompasses all centralised infrastructure and assets for exclusive use: the centralised infrastructure represents the revenues received in connection with infrastructure, the management of which is assigned exclusively to the airport management company, for safety and security reasons, or due to its economic impact. Assets for exclusive use are made up of check-in counters, gates and spaces rented to airport operators to carry out their business.
Non-Aviation: represents those activities not directly related to the aviation business. These are sublicensed retail, food outlets and car rental activities, as well as the management of car parks, the Marconi Business Lounge and advertising.
The distribution of revenues and costs between the Aviation SBU and the Non-Aviation SBU follows the guidelines set out by ENAC for the preparation of airport management company analytical and regulatory reporting data in accordance with the provisions of article 11-decies of Law 248/05 and the Minister of Transport Guidance Document of 31 December 2006.
The remaining items not included in regulatory reporting were subsequently allocated according to management criteria.
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The main differences are as follows:
The following table presents a breakdown of intangible assets at 31 March 2017, compared with 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Rights | 155,166 | 155,595 | (429) |
| Software, licences and similar rights | 782 | 885 | (103) |
| Other intangible assets | 75 | 76 | (1) |
| Other intangible assets under development | 254 | 155 | 99 |
| TOTAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 156,277 | 156,711 | (434) |
At 31 March 2017, the Concession Rights item rose by Euro 0.9 million (which represents the fair value of the construction services performed during the quarter), mainly due to work to complete:
Amortisation of concession rights for the period under review amounted to Euro 1.4 million and was applied on the basis of the remaining duration of the airport concession related to the first quarter of 2017.
The item "Software, licences and similar rights," which consists of software used to manage services, rose by Euro 0.04 million due mainly to work to implement and improve the new company intranet platform.
"Other intangible assets under construction" include amounts incurred for unfinished projects at 31 March 2017.
The Group performed impairment tests to assess whether there had been any long-term impairment of amounts recorded under "Concession rights" in the year ended 31 December 2016 and in previous years.
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The following table presents a breakdown of tangible assets at 31 March 2017, compared with 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 2,758 | 2,758 | 0 | |
| Buildings and minor construction and improvements | 2,327 | 2,348 | (21) | |
| Machinery, equipment and facilities | 3,260 | 3,486 | (226) | |
| Furniture, office machinery, transport equipment | 1,917 | 1,965 | (48) | |
| Property, plant and equipment under construction and advances | 1,441 | 1,541 | (100) | |
| Investment property | 4,732 | 4,732 | 0 | |
| TOTAL TANGIBLE ASSETS | 16,435 | 16,830 | (395) |
In the first quarter of 2017, the total increase in this category amounted to Euro 0.09 million, mainly for furnishings and electronic machinery installed in certain areas of passenger terminals and offices.
"Tangible assets under construction" include amounts incurred for unfinished projects at 31 March 2017.
The item "Investment property" includes the total value of land owned by the Group for real estate investments; this land was initially recognised at acquisition cost and subsequently measured using the cost method.
The aforementioned land is not subject to depreciation but, as indicated in IAS 40, an expert valuation is performed to support the fair value measurement. This expert valuation, performed internally at the Company, confirms that the cost value at which it was recognised approximates the fair value of the land, due to its nature and strategic value. No indications of impairment of these assets were found on the date that the consolidated financial statements were prepared.
The following table presents a breakdown of equity investments at 31 March 2017, compared with the data at 31 December 2016. The amount and composition of the investments remain unchanged.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.12.2016 |
Increases/Acquisitions | Decreases/Disposals | Write downs |
at 31.03.2017 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other equity investments | 147 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS | 147 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 | |
| in thousands of Euro | Share | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change | ||
| Consorzio Energia Fiera District | 14.3% | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| CAAF dell'Industria S.p.A. | 0.07% | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Bologna Welcome S.r.l. | 10% | 40 | 40 | 0 | ||
| Bologna Congressi S.p.A. | 10% | 104 | 104 | 0 | ||
| TOTAL OTHER EQUITY INVESTMENTS | 147 | 147 | 0 |
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| in thousands of Euro | at 31.12.2016 |
Increases/ Acquisitions |
Decreases/ Disposals |
Write-downs | at 31.03.2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity financial instruments | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,000 |
| Bonds | 4,668 | 0 | (22) | 0 | 4,646 |
| Deposit accounts/Savings bonds | 6,070 | 4,000 | 0 | 0 | 10,070 |
| Other financial assets | 252 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 253 |
| TOTAL OTHER NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS | 17,990 | 4,001 | (22) | 0 | 21,969 |
The following table shows changes in other non-current financial assets for the quarter ended 31 March 2017, compared with the data at 31 December 2016.
The item "Other non-current financial assets" includes:
• Euro 7 million for the equity financial instrument in Marconi Express S.p.A., the company licensed to build and manage the infrastructure for the express railway link (People Mover) between the airport and Bologna's main train station. This financial instrument was entered into on 21 January 2016, for a total amount of Euro 10.9 million, of which Euro 7 million is paid up. The carrying value, which was the same as at the end of 2016, corresponds to the amount actually paid, i.e., the cost incurred. Pursuant to IAS 39, this financial asset was classified under available-for-sale financial assets. According to IAS 39, subsequent measurement following initial recording should be at fair value, and related changes should be posted to shareholders' equity and reported in the statement of comprehensive income as OCI (other comprehensive income), whereas impairment should be posted to the income statement. However, in this case, in view of the difficulty in measuring the fair value of this equity financial instrument, the Group elected to take advantage of the exemption allowed for equity instruments for which fair value cannot be reliably measured. As a result, subsequent measurements of this equity financial instrument will be at cost and any impairment, which is quantified by comparing the book value with the present value of cash flows discounted at the market rate for similar instruments, will be posted to the income statement and cannot be reversed;
• Euro 4.7 million for a senior bond with a nominal value of Euro 4.5 million maturing in September 2018. Pursuant to IAS 39, the Group elected to classify this financial asset under investments held to maturity (HTM) since it has the intention and capability to hold these in its portfolio until maturity. After initial recognition at acquisition cost, these investments are measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method and thus recognising any discounts or premiums on the purchase or other costs that are an integral part of the effective interest rate. The decrease reported during the quarter was due to the application of the amortised cost method. There were no impairment indicators in relation to the value of these financial assets at 31 March 2017;
• Euro 10 million in deposit accounts, including:
• Euro 0.25 million for a capitalisation product with a term of five years acquired in 2016 that the Group elected to classify, pursuant to IAS 39, under investments held to maturity (HTM) with the related initial recognition and periodic measurement as described above.
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The following table shows the overall change in deferred tax assets for the quarter ended 31 March 2017, compared with the data at 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.12.2016 | Provisions | Amounts used | at 31.03.2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFERRED TAX ASSETS | 7,427 | 164 | (233) | 7,358 |
The following table shows the breakdown of other non-current assets at 31 March 2017, which, compared with 31 December 2016, were largely unchanged.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current prepayments and accrued income | 53 | 57 | (4) |
| Security deposits | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| Non-current tax credits | 1,244 | 1,244 | 0 |
| OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 1,380 | 1,384 | (4) |
The following table presents the breakdown of inventories at 31 March 2017, compared with 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inventories of raw materials, supplies and consumables | 498 | 476 | 22 | |
| Inventory of finished products | 21 | 43 | (22) | |
| INVENTORIES | 519 | 519 | 0 |
The following table presents a breakdown of trade receivables and their provisions:
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 14,644 | 14,822 | (178) | |
| Provisions for doubtful accounts | (1,404) | (1,368) | (36) | |
| TRADE RECEIVABLES | 13,240 | 13,454 | (214) |
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Trade receivables are restored to their face value through provisions for doubtful accounts determined in each period on the basis of a specific analysis of both items subject to dispute and items that, even though not in dispute, have been outstanding for a significant period.
This measurement requires estimating the probability of collecting the receivables in question, including with the support of lawyers assigned to pursue disputes, and taking into account sureties received from customers.
The Group closely monitors developments in the Alitalia situation, as discussed in detail in the Directors' Report, which should be referenced for further information.
The amount of the provisions as at 31 March 2017 (Euro 1.4 million) is deemed appropriate for the purpose of adjusting the face value of trade receivables to the estimated realisable value.
Changes in provisions for doubtful accounts were as follows:
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.12.2016 |
Provisions | Amounts used | Releases | at 31.03.2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVISIONS FOR DOUBTFUL TRADE RECEIVABLES | (1,368) | (36) | 0 | 0 | (1,404) |
The following table presents a breakdown of other current assets at 31 March 2017, compared with 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT credit | 130 | 118 | 12 | |
| Direct tax receivables | 22 | 13 | 9 | |
| Other tax receivables | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Receivables from personnel | 89 | 73 | 16 | |
| Other receivables | 3,916 | 3,192 | 724 | |
| OTHER CURRENT ASSETS | 4,161 | 3,399 | 762 |
The most significant change in the item "Other receivables", the details for which are provided below, concerns accrued income and prepayments, which were significantly higher during the quarter than at year-end due to the timing differences between invoicing and the accrual of payments.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrued income and prepayments | 895 | 361 | 534 | |
| Advances to suppliers | 102 | 59 | 43 | |
| Receivables from retirement and social security institutions | 189 | 28 | 161 | |
| Receivables for municipal surcharge | 3,119 | 3,155 | (36) | |
| Provisions for other doubtful current receivables | (897) | (875) | (22) | |
| Other current receivables | 508 | 464 | 44 | |
| TOTAL OTHER RECEIVABLES | 3,916 | 3,192 | 724 |
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The item "Provisions for other doubtful current receivables" includes the provision for doubtful receivables for the municipal surcharge obtained by reclassifying to assets on the statement of financial position, as an offset to the related receivable, the municipal surcharge charged to carriers which in the meantime have been subject to insolvency procedures or have contested the charge. This item appears only in the statement of financial position with no provisions in the income statement and was reclassified as an offset of the related receivables for the municipal surcharge to highlight that recovery is highly unlikely, and it changed as indicated in the following table:
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.12.2016 |
Provisions/Increases | Amounts used | Releases | at 31.03.2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provisions for doubtful receivables for municipal surcharge | (875) | (22) | 0 | 0 | (897) |
| TOTAL PROVISIONS FOR OTHER DOUBTFUL RECEIVABLES | (875) | (22) | 0 | 0 | (897) |
The following table presents a breakdown of current financial assets at 31 March 2017, compared with 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 3,035 | 3,047 | (12) |
| Deposit accounts | 12,000 | 18,000 | (6,000) |
| Receivables from the sale of equity investments | 800 | 967 | (167) |
| Other financial receivables | 96 | 71 | 25 |
| CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS | 15,931 | 22,085 | (6,154) |
Other current financial assets changed as indicated in the table below:
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.12.2016 |
Increases/Acquisitions | Decreases/Disposals | Write downs |
at 31.03.2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 3,047 | 0 | (12) | 0 | 3,035 |
| Deposit accounts | 18,000 | 0 | (6,000) | 0 | 12,000 |
| Receivables from the sale of equity investments | 967 | 17 | (184) | 0 | 800 |
| Other financial receivables | 71 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 96 |
| TOTAL OTHER CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS | 22,085 | 42 | (6.196) | 0 | 15,931 |
Detailed breakdown:
The decrease reported during the period was due to the reclassification of the following in item 11 "Cash and cash equivalents":
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• Receivables from the sale of equity investments: this item includes the remaining receivable for the sale of the investment in Marconi Handling on 19 December 2012 (named GH Bologna S.p.A. since 1 April 2017). This receivable, which is broken down by related contractual maturities as redefined by a debt rescheduling agreement of 15 November 2016, is secured by a special lien on the corporate stake sold and bears interest at 4%. The new repayment plan agreed is broken down into 12 monthly instalments ending in December 2017. The increase during the period was for the portion of interest accrued, while the decrease concerned collections of instalments made during the quarter including principal and interest.
Lastly, the certificates of deposit totalling Euro 4 million and maturing in November 2017 were provided as collateral for a guarantee issued by Banco BPM in favour of Marconi Express S.p.A. for the proper fulfilment of obligations assumed by the Parent Company with the signing of the contribution agreement.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank and postal accounts Cash |
22,100 27 |
20,085 25 |
2,015 2 |
|
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 22,127 | 20,110 | 2,017 |
This item also includes Euro 3 million in certificates of deposit and Euro 3 million in short-term time deposits, as explained in Note 10. Current financial assets
The following table presents a breakdown of Shareholders' Equity at 31 March 2017, compared with 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital | 90,314 | 90,314 | 0 | |
| Reserves | 75,193 | 63,882 | 11,311 | |
| Result for the period | 1,760 | 11,311 | (9,551) | |
| GROUP SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 167,267 | 165,507 | 1,760 |
At 31 March 2017, the Parent Company's share capital totalled Euro 90,314,162; it was fully paid up and consisted of 36,125,665 ordinary shares with no par value.
The following information was used as the basis for calculating undiluted and diluted earnings per share:
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| in units of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Group profit/(loss) for the period | 1,760,029 | 1,182,979 |
| Average number of outstanding shares | 36,125,665 | 36,100,000 |
| Average number of shares including bonus shares(*) | 36,125,665 | 36,209,200 |
| Undiluted earnings/(losses) per share | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Diluted earnings/(losses) per share | 0.05 | 0.03 |
(*) Bonus shares: after the right to bonus shares was exercised by eligible shareholders, in September 2016, 25,665 ordinary shares were issued to comply with the resolution of the Shareholders' Meeting of 20 May 2015. Following the exercise of the bonus shares noted above, there were no other potential shares to be included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.
The following table details reserves at 31 March 2017, compared with 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share premium reserve | 25,683 | 25,683 | 0 | |
| Legal reserve | 5,018 | 5,018 | 0 | |
| Extraordinary reserve | 35,591 | 34,923 | 668 | |
| FTA reserves | (3,222) | (3,222) | 0 | |
| Profits (losses) carried forward | 13,056 | 2,413 | 10,643 | |
| OCI reserve | (933) | (933) | 0 | |
| TOTAL RESERVES | 75,193 | 63,882 | 11,311 |
The share premium reserve consisted of the following:
In compliance with article 2431 of the Italian Civil Code, this reserve is available but cannot be distributed until the legal reserve has reached the limit established by article 2430 of the Civil Code.
The extraordinary reserve increased due to the profit allocation of the previous financial year for the subsidiary FFM.
The reserve for profit/losses carried forward increased due to:
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The OCI reserve did not change compared with 31 December 2016, since the Group decided to discount severance and other personnel provisions in accordance with the revised IAS 19 only in half-year and annual financial statements.
The minority interests represent the portion of shareholders' equity and the profit/loss for the period of subsidiaries that are not wholly owned, which breaks down as follows:
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital – minority interests | 155 | 155 | 0 | |
| Reserves – minority interests | 452 | 358 | 94 | |
| Profit (loss) for the period – minority interests | 16 | 94 | (78) | |
| MINORITY INTERESTS | 623 | 607 | 16 |
Changes in minority shareholders' equity are mainly due to the allocation of profit generated during the previous year and the portion related to the profit for the quarter.
The following table presents a breakdown of severance and other personnel provisions at 31 March 2017, compared with the data at 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.12.2016 |
Service Cost | Benefits Net Interest Paid |
Actuarial Gains (Losses) |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severance | 4,489 | 4 | 29 | (5) | 0 | 4,517 |
| Other personnel provisions | 107 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 132 |
| SEVERANCE AND OTHER PERSONNEL PROVISIONS | 4,596 | 29 | 29 | (5) | 0 | 4,649 |
Actuarial gains/losses did not change during the quarter due to what is reported in Note 12.
The following table shows overall changes in deferred tax liabilities for the first quarter of 2017. Deferred taxes were recorded at the time of the transition to IFRS following the application of IFRIC 12.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.12.2016 | Provisions | Amounts used | at 31.03.2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES | 2,216 | 14 | 0 | 2,230 |
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Provisions for renewal of airport infrastructure refer to the coverage of future costs of conservative maintenance and renewal of concession assets that the Group is required to return at the scheduled end of the concession in 2044, in perfect working condition.
The following table shows overall changes in these provisions in the first quarter of 2017:
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.12.2016 |
Provisions | Amounts used |
Reclassifications | at 31.03.2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVISIONS FOR RENEWAL OF AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE (NON-CURRENT) | 10,631 | 367 | 0 | (361) | 10,637 |
The increases for the quarter totalled Euro 0.4 million, of which Euro 0.5 million was classified under provisions of the income statement net of Euro 0.1 million classified under financial income from discounting. Amounts used during the period in question are shown under current liabilities in Note 20.
The following table shows the breakdown of changes in provisions for risks and charges for the first quarter of 2017:
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.12.2016 | Provisions | Uses/Releases | at 31.03.2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provisions for ongoing disputes | 853 | 3 | 0 | 856 |
| Provisions for employee back pay | 0 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| Provisions for other risks and charges | 153 | 0 | 0 | 153 |
| PROVISIONS FOR RISKS AND CHARGES (NON-CURRENT) | 1,006 | 68 | 0 | 1,074 |
The main change concerned the provision for employee back pay, which, while awaiting the renewal of the National Collective Agreement of Airport Operators (which expired on 31 December 2016), arises from the estimate of the liability for the lump-sum/employee back pay for the quarter.
On 26 July 2016, following a comprehensive audit started on 18 May 2016 for the Parent Company's 2013 financial year, the Revenue Agency of Bologna prepared a Tax Audit Report with a single observation. The observation consists of a presumed disallowance of IRES deductibility for the loss resulting from the May 2013 declaration of bankruptcy of SEAF, the management company of Forlì Airport. This insolvency procedure resulted in the execution of the surety related to the strong patronage letter issued in 2007 by AdB to the credit institutions that financed SEAF in the form of an unsecured loan, which the Parent Company carried out with a schedule of repayments to lending institutions. This debt was fully repaid in April 2016 with the full payment of remaining instalments.
Bearing in mind the Parent Company's arguments in fact and law that were formalised in appropriate briefs submitted to the Revenue Agency regarding the economic, and thus tax-related, reasons for the decisions made, the Directors have chosen to classify these merely as contingent liabilities and include only appropriate information in the Notes.
Lastly, with respect to Alitalia's receivership procedure, the Group has assessed the contingent liability related to the risk of the revocation of receivables collected in the six months prior to the procedure. As at the date of this document, taking into account known information and defence elements to which an
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objection can be made if such a request is made, the directors have decided to provide appropriate disclosure of this in the notes without making any provision, and in the meantime will continue to closely monitor the carrier's situation in order to obtain any differing assessments at the time of the half-year report.
The following table presents a breakdown of non-current financial liabilities at 31 March 2017, compared with 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loans - non-current portion | 24,777 | 24,896 | (119) | |
| NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | 24,777 | 24,896 | (119) |
The non-current portion of loans consists of medium- and long-term loans taken out by the Group. Loan instalments totalling Euro 0.1 million were repaid in the first quarter of 2017. At 31 March 2017, total liabilities for loans were Euro 30.6 million, including the current portion of loans totalling Euro 5.8 million.
The following are the contractual terms and conditions of loans outstanding at 31 March 2017:
| Financial liabilities | Debt | Rate | Instalments | Maturity | Covenants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intesa San Paolo S.p.A. | |||||
| (formerly Banca OPI S.p.A.) | Loan | Rate applied to the Bank by the EIB + 0.45% | Six-monthly | 2019 | No |
| Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. | Loan | 3.693% fixed rate(*) | Six-monthly | 2024 | Yes |
| Monte dei Paschi di Siena (formerly Banca Agricola |
|||||
| Mantovana) | Loan | Variable rate 3-month Euribor + 0.9% spread | Quarterly | 2026 | No |
(*) As the result of a revision of the pricing for the Intesa San Paolo loan maturing in 2024 (which was signed by the parties on 6 April 2017), the rate of 3.693% is in effect until 10 April 2017. Effective 11 April, and until 10 June 2017, the rate drops to 3.3%, and to 3% from 11 June until 10 June 2024.
The cross default clauses in the Group's loan agreements specify that if the Group companies financed fail to comply with credit or financial obligations, or if they default on guarantees assumed in relation to any entity, the acceleration clause can be invoked. Please note that in the Group's loan agreements there are no cross default clauses with companies outside the Group. It should be noted that, at 31 March 2017, the Group had not received any communication regarding the application of the cross default clauses by its lenders.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade payables | 12,478 | 15,669 | (3,191) | |
| TRADE PAYABLES | 12,478 | 15,669 | (3,191) | |
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The following table presents a breakdown of other liabilities at 31 March 2017, compared with 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current tax payables | 3,173 | 2,420 | 753 |
| Current payables to personnel and social security institutions | 5,186 | 4,169 | 1,017 |
| ENAC concession fees and other State payables | 12,221 | 13,050 | (829) |
| Other current payables, accrued expenses and deferred income | 4,356 | 3,163 | 1,193 |
| TOTAL OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | 24,936 | 22,802 | 2,134 |
The following table shows a breakdown of current tax payables at 31 March 2017, compared with 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAT payables | 205 | 249 | (44) |
| Direct tax payables | 2,025 | 1,330 | 695 |
| Other tax payables | 943 | 841 | 102 |
| CURRENT TAX PAYABLES | 3,173 | 2,420 | 753 |
The increase in this item was due to IRES and IRAP estimates for the first quarter of 2017, which are added to the payable recorded at 31 December 2016. Other tax payables are mainly due to employee withholding IRPEF (personal income tax).
The following table presents a breakdown of current payables to personnel and social security institutions at 31 March 2017, compared with 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payables to personnel for salaries | 1,023 | 971 | 52 |
| Payables to personnel for deferred compensation | 2,755 | 2,034 | 721 |
| Payables to social security institutions | 1,408 | 1,164 | 244 |
| CURRENT PAYABLES TO PERSONNEL AND SOCIAL SECURITY INSTITUTIONS | 5,186 | 4,169 | 1,017 |
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The following table shows other current payables, accrued expenses and deferred income at 31 March 2017, compared with 31 December 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payables for municipal surcharge | 2,222 | 2,280 | (58) |
| Other current payables | 800 | 749 | 51 |
| Current accrued expenses and deferred income | 1,334 | 134 | 1,200 |
| TOTAL OTHER CURRENT PAYABLES, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND DEFERRED INCOME | 4,356 | 3,163 | 1,193 |
The first item concerns the municipal surcharge on passenger boarding fees charged to carriers but not yet collected at 31 March 2017. The portion of the municipal surcharge payable pertaining to receivables for the surcharge collected from carriers, but not yet paid to credit institutions, is classified among current financial liabilities (Note 22).
The increase in current accrued expenses and deferred income was due to the invoice issuing process involving advance invoicing of sub-licensing fees and other types of services.
The following table details changes in provisions for renewal of airport infrastructure for the first quarter of 2017.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.12.2016 |
Provisions | Amounts used |
Reclassifications | at 31.03.2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVISIONS FOR RENEWAL OF AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE (CURRENT) | 2,933 | 0 | (369) | 361 | 2,925 |
This item includes the current portion of provisions for renewal of Airport infrastructure. At 31 March 2017, uses mainly related to the work to upgrade the fire-fighting system and emergency stairways in the multilevel car park, and work on facilities.
The other provisions for risks and charges at 31 March 2017 consisted solely of the contractual liability provisions recognised on the basis of the agreement signed in 2009 with ENAV and ENAC, which provides
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for another area to be included in the inventory of assets received under the concession in relation to the obligation consisting of:
1) demolition of pre-existing capital assets;
2) construction of a new building on behalf of the original grantor of the concession.
In view of this obligation, the Company quantified the increase in Concession Rights at 31 December 2009 on the basis of the present value of the estimated cost to fulfil its obligations with respect to a liability recognised in accordance with IAS 37.
The new building was built in 2016, with the exception of some remaining work, which was completed in the first quarter of 2017 (Euro 0.14 million). The remaining provision at 31 March 2017 includes an estimate of certain incidental completion expenses.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.12.2016 |
Provisions | Amounts used |
Reclassifications | at 31.03.2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provisions for ENAC-ENAV agreement | 159 | 0 | (139) | 0 | 20 |
| TOTAL OTHER PROVISIONS FOR RISKS AND CHARGES (CURRENT) | 159 | 0 | (139) | 0 | 20 |
The following table provides a breakdown of current financial liabilities for the first quarter of 2017.
| in thousands of Euro | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.12.2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans - current portion | 5,803 | 5,801 | 2 |
| Payables for municipal surcharge | 1,696 | 2,969 | (1,273) |
| Other current financial debt | 235 | 70 | 165 |
| CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | 7,734 | 8,840 | (1,106) |
For details of the items "Loans – current portion" and "Other current financial debt", see the explanation in Note 17 "Non-Current Financial Liabilities", which indicates the loans obtained by the Group and outstanding as at 31 March 2017.
Payables for the municipal surcharge on passenger boarding fees relate to the portion received from the airlines in March and paid on to lenders in April 2017.
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Below are the main items on the income statement at 31 March 2017, compared with those posted at 31 March 2016.
The following tables show a breakdown of revenues by business segment for the first quarter of 2017 and of 2016. See explanations in the Directors' Report for a detailed analysis.
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues from aeronautical services | 10,767 | 9,353 | 1,414 |
| Revenues from non-aeronautical services | 8,310 | 7,863 | 447 |
| Revenues from construction services | 942 | 1,166 | (224) |
| Other operating revenues and income | 133 | 163 | (30) |
| TOTAL REVENUES | 20,152 | 18,545 | 1,607 |
| i. Revenues from aeronautical services |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change | |
| Revenues from centralised infrastructure/other airport services | 158 | 173 | (15) | |
| Revenues from fees/exclusive-use assets | 279 | 300 | (21) | |
| Revenues from airport fees | 13,293 | 12,871 | 422 | |
| Revenues from PRM fees | 840 | 803 | 37 | |
| Incentives for the development of air traffic | (4,964) | (5,698) | 734 | |
| Handling services | 692 | 542 | 150 | |
| Other aeronautical revenues | 469 | 362 | 107 | |
| TOTAL REVENUES FROM AERONAUTICAL SERVICES | 10,767 | 9,353 | 1,414 |
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger boarding fees | 6,561 | 6,318 | 243 |
| Landing, take-off and parking fees | 3,899 | 3,827 | 72 |
| Passenger security fees | 2,051 | 1,951 | 100 |
| Hold luggage security fees | 576 | 581 | (5) |
| Freight loading and unloading charges | 206 | 194 | 12 |
| TOTAL REVENUES FROM AIRPORT FEES | 13,293 | 12,871 | 422 |
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-licensing of retail areas and premises | 3,677 | 3,388 | 289 |
| Parking | 3,180 | 3,044 | 136 |
| Other commercial revenues | 1,453 | 1,431 | 22 |
| TOTAL REVENUES FROM NON-AERONAUTICAL SERVICES | 8,310 | 7,863 | 447 |
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| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ticketing | 13 | 17 | (4) |
| Marconi Business Lounge | 542 | 446 | 96 |
| Advertising | 302 | 442 | (140) |
| Miscellaneous commercial revenues | 596 | 526 | 70 |
| TOTAL OTHER COMMERCIAL REVENUES | 1,453 | 1,431 | 22 |
Revenues from construction services pertain to the construction services provided by Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna S.p.A. to the granting authority ENAC, for the purpose of realising the investments previously commented upon in connection with Concession Rights in Note 1.
At 31 March 2017, these revenues totalled Euro 0.94 million, which was a slight decrease compared with the first quarter of 2016 (Euro 1.17 million)
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation, reimbursements and other income | 133 | 158 | (25) |
| Contributions to operating expenses | 0 | 5 | (5) |
| TOTAL OTHER OPERATING REVENUES AND INCOME | 133 | 163 | (30) |
The following table shows a breakdown of consumables and goods for the first quarter of 2017 and 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumables and goods | 116 | 83 | 33 |
| Maintenance materials | 46 | 37 | 9 |
| Fuels | 294 | 216 | 78 |
| TOTAL CONSUMABLES AND GOODS | 456 | 336 | 120 |
This category grew, mainly due to more purchases of aviation fuel and consumables due to the increase in traffic served.
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The following table shows a breakdown of services costs for the first quarter of 2017 and 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance costs | 846 | 1,020 | (174) |
| Utilities | 578 | 501 | 77 |
| Cleaning and similar services | 474 | 473 | 1 |
| Third-party services | 1,562 | 1,406 | 156 |
| Marconi Business Lounge services | 71 | 57 | 14 |
| Advertising, promotion and development | 323 | 153 | 170 |
| Insurance | 180 | 198 | (18) |
| Professional and consultancy services | 403 | 274 | 129 |
| Fees and reimbursements for statutory bodies | 208 | 182 | 26 |
| Other services costs | 90 | 69 | 21 |
| TOTAL SERVICES COSTS | 4,735 | 4,333 | 402 |
Services costs rose over the first quarter of 2016, mainly due to higher expenses for:
Below are further details of maintenance costs:
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance costs of owned assets | 208 | 216 | (8) |
| Maintenance costs of airport infrastructure | 553 | 728 | (175) |
| Maintenance costs of third party assets | 85 | 76 | 9 |
| TOTAL MAINTENANCE COSTS | 846 | 1,020 | (174) |
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow clearance | 233 | 206 | 27 |
| Porterage, transport and third-party services | 97 | 10 | 87 |
| PRM services | 298 | 261 | 37 |
| De-icing services and other public service costs | 192 | 254 | (62) |
| Security services | 291 | 263 | 28 |
| Other third-party services | 451 | 412 | 39 |
| TOTAL THIRD-PARTY SERVICES | 1,562 | 1,406 | 156 |
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These were costs incurred by Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna S.p.A. due to the implementation of the investments previously commented upon in Note 1 in connection with Concession Rights.
The following table shows a breakdown of leases, rentals and other costs for the first quarter of 2017 and 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concession fees | 1,166 | 1,091 | 75 |
| Rental fees | 90 | 91 | (1) |
| Payable rents | 123 | 123 | 0 |
| Data processing fees | 247 | 258 | (11) |
| Other costs for using third-party assets | 2 | 4 | (2) |
| TOTAL LEASES, RENTALS AND OTHER COSTS | 1,628 | 1,567 | 61 |
Overall, the item "Leases, rentals and other costs" reflected an increase in airport concession fees and security service fees caused by increased traffic.
The following table shows a breakdown of other operating expenses for the first quarter of 2017 and of 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax charges | 326 | 321 | 5 |
| Fire-fighting service contribution | 291 | 323 | (32) |
| Capital losses | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other operating costs and expenses | 79 | 45 | 34 |
| TOTAL OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES | 697 | 689 | 8 |
The following table shows a breakdown of personnel costs for the first quarter of 2017 and 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries and wages | 4,577 | 4,352 | 225 |
| Social security contributions | 1,275 | 1,233 | 42 |
| Severance | 311 | 282 | 29 |
| Pension and similar | 44 | 43 | 1 |
| Other personnel costs | 374 | 349 | 25 |
| TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS | 6,581 | 6,259 | 322 |
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Personnel costs rose due to the increase in the workforce and the application of the last tranche of the National Collective Agreement.
Other personnel costs break down as follows:
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff canteen | 154 | 153 | 1 |
| Personnel training and refresher courses | 83 | 44 | 39 |
| Personnel travel expenses | 30 | 42 | (12) |
| Other provisions to personnel-related funds | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Miscellaneous personnel costs | 81 | 110 | (29) |
| TOTAL OTHER PERSONNEL COSTS | 374 | 349 | 25 |
The following is the average staffing level broken down by category for the two quarters in question:
| Average workforce (no. of staff) | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Managers | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| White-collar workers | 378 | 358 | 20 |
| Blue-collar workers | 100 | 97 | 3 |
| TOTAL PERSONNEL | 488 | 465 | 23 |
Below is a breakdown of the workforce by category at the end of the two quarters being compared:
| Workforce (no. of staff) | at 31.03.2017 | at 31.03.2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Managers | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| White-collar workers | 390 | 360 | 30 |
| Blue-collar workers | 101 | 99 | 2 |
| TOTAL PERSONNEL | 501 | 469 | 32 |
The following table shows a breakdown of this category for the first quarter of 2017 and of 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amortisation of concession rights | 1,371 | 1,304 | 67 |
| Amortisation of other intangible assets | 147 | 117 | 30 |
| Depreciation of tangible assets | 470 | 397 | 73 |
| TOTAL DEPRECIATION, AMORTISATION AND WRITE-DOWNS | 1,988 | 1,818 | 170 |
The increase in the item "Amortisation and depreciation" is consistent with the ongoing implementation of the amortisation and depreciation plan and is also the result of the gradual entry into service of investments made over the last 12 months.
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The following table shows a breakdown of provisions for risks and charges for the first quarter of 2017 and 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provisions for doubtful accounts | 36 | 37 | (1) |
| Provisions for renewal of airport infrastructure | 520 | 453 | 67 |
| Other provisions for risks and charges | 68 | (3) | 71 |
| TOTAL PROVISIONS FOR RISKS AND CHARGES | 624 | 487 | 137 |
Higher provisions were due to the provisions for renewal of airport infrastructure and provisions for employee back pay; for comments, see Notes 15, 16 and 20.
The following table shows a breakdown of financial income and expenses for the first quarter of 2017 and 2016.
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income from securities and similar assets | 11 | 20 | (9) |
| Financial income other than the previous items | 56 | 44 | 12 |
| Financial income from discounting provisions | 155 | 0 | 155 |
| TOTAL FINANCIAL INCOME | 222 | 64 | 158 |
| Interest expenses and bank charges | (191) | (266) | 75 |
| Financial expense from discounting provisions | (11) | (145) | 134 |
| Other financial expenses | (10) | (1) | (9) |
| TOTAL FINANCIAL EXPENSES | (212) | (412) | 200 |
| TOTAL FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES | 10 | (348) | 358 |
The increase in financial income in the first quarter of 2017 was due to income from discounting provisions, especially the provision for the renewal of airport infrastructure, which did not exist in the first quarter of 2016, during which financial expenses from discounting were recognised instead. Other than this effect, due largely to the increase in discount rates, there was a decrease in bank financial expenses due to lower debt during the period.
| in thousands of Euro | for the quarter ended 31.03.2017 |
for the quarter ended 31.03.2016 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current, deferred and prepaid taxes | (780) | (438) | (342) |
| TOTAL TAXES FOR THE PERIOD | (780) | (438) | (342) |
| Taxes for the period as a % of result before taxes | 30.52% | 27.41% |
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Income taxes rose, partly due to growth in profit before taxes (+Euro 1 million), but mainly due to amendments to the base for calculating ACE (economic growth incentive, Decree Law 201/2011).
Specifically:
The combination of the above measures resulted in an increase in the effective rate as compared with 2016, which exceeded the reduction of the IRES rate from 27.5% to 24%.
A definition of "Related Parties" can be found in IAS 24, approved by EC Regulation 1725/2003.
The shareholder Bologna Chamber of Commerce has been identified as Government, making it exempt from related party disclosure under IAS 24. Classifying the Bologna Chamber of Commerce as a Government therefore limited the scope of checks to identify related parties to the Bologna Chamber of Commerce only. Furthermore, the financial statements contain no further information regarding the Group's relationship with the Bologna Chamber of Commerce, because there are no significant transactions with that shareholder.
In the first quarter of 2017, related-party relationships referred only to inter-company transactions. These took place as part of ordinary operations and under normal market conditions; they are of a commercial and financial nature and also relate to participation in the tax consolidation scheme. The main transactions are described below.
In the quarter under review, trade relationships on the asset side between the Parent Company and the subsidiary Tag Bologna S.r.l. mainly concerned the twenty-year sub-licensing of infrastructure dedicated to general aviation traffic support and the supply of certain services, mainly related to safety.
AdB's service agreements with the subsidiary mainly involve contributions to operating expenses to cover costs related to the management and maintenance of the infrastructure of the general aviation terminal used for the boarding and disembarkation of passengers based on the resulting balance sheet advantage for AdB from including these costs in the calculation base of passenger boarding fees.
Non-commercial relationships with Tag included:
During the quarter under review, commercial relations between the Parent Company and the subsidiary Fast Freight Marconi S.p.A. consisted of providing the following services:
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This document is a courtesy translation from Italian into English. In case of any inconsistency between the two versions, the Italian original version shall prevail.
• security for baggage and cargo x-rays
Non-commercial relationships with FFM included:
* * *
See comments in the Directors' Report for information on the types of the Group's financial risks and their management.
* * *
The Chairman of the Board of Directors (Enrico Postacchini)
Bologna, 15 May 2017
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The officer in charge of preparing the corporate accounting documents, Patrizia Muffato, hereby declares, pursuant to paragraph 2 of article 154-bis of the Consolidated Law on Finance (TUF), that the accounting information contained in this Report corresponds to information contained in documents, accounting registers and entries.
Officer in charge of preparing the corporate accounting documents
(Patrizia.Muffato)
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