Quarterly Report • Jul 27, 2021
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AUDITORS' REVIEW REPORT ON THE HALF-YEAR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ……………………………………62
STATEMENT BY THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT
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2 Based on the assumption of an average Brazilian real/euro exchange rate for 2021 equal to 6.35.
1 Like-for-like comparisons with 2019 correspond to the sum in euros of like-for-like growth for the period in 2020 and 2021.
Bertrand Dumazy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Edenred, said: "After getting back to like-forlike growth across all business lines and all regions in first-quarter 2021, Edenred succeeded in maintaining this momentum in the second quarter. With growth of nearly 10% compared with the first half of 2019, we have much more than recovered the ground lost in 2020. This shows that Edenred is returning to its precrisis trajectory of sustainable and profitable growth, which is why we are upgrading our minimum EBITDA growth guidance for the year. To continue on this path, our teams will leverage a comprehensive and innovative range of solutions in our three business lines to win over new clients of all sizes. By targeting underpenetrated markets and developing solutions that are particularly relevant to the world of work – which is increasingly centered around digital technology, automation and flexibility – Edenred will be able to harness its huge growth potential in the coming years."
At its meeting on July 26, 2021, the Board of Directors reviewed the Group's consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 |
First-half 2020 |
% change (like-for-like) |
% change (reported) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 736 | 675 | +15.3% | +9.2% |
| Other revenue (A) | 21 | 21 | +10.4% | -3.5% |
| Total revenue | 757 | 696 | +15.2% | +8.8% |
| EBITDA | 295 | 255 | +20.9% | +15.6% |
| Operating EBIT (B) | 211 | 171 | +27.8% | +23.5% |
| EBIT (A + B) | 232 | 192 | +25.8% | +20.5% |
| Net profit, Group share | 133 | 100 | +32.9% |
First-half 2021 key financial metrics:
Total revenue for first-half 2021 amounted to €757 million, up 15.2% like-for-like compared with first-half 2020. The reported increase came to 8.8%, reflecting an unfavorable currency effect (-6.1%) and a slightly negative scope effect (-0.2%) during the period.
Total revenue for the second quarter was up 30.2% like-for-like and up 27.3% as reported, including a negative currency effect (-2.6%) and a slightly negative scope effect (-0.3%).
Operating revenue for the first six months of 2021 came to €736 million, up 15.3% like-for-like versus the prior-year period, reflecting double-digit growth in all business lines and in all major regions. On a reported basis, an unfavorable currency effect (-5.9%) and a slightly negative scope effect (-0.2%) resulted in growth of 9.2%.
After an encouraging start to the year, nonetheless, still impacted by health restrictions, this good performance was achieved thanks to the continued rebound in business during the second quarter, when operating revenue rose by 30.6% like-for-like and by 27.9% as reported.
Compared with first-half 2019, like-for-like growth came to 9.6%. This means that the Group has much more than recovered the ground lost in first-half 2020, even though some of its operations were still impacted by the health crisis, notably the Employee Benefits business in Latin America.
Edenred has therefore demonstrated its ability to return to a high level of growth, thanks to the relevance of its offering – which includes innovative new solutions such as the Télétravail platform launched in France during the period – and a sales dynamic that enables the Group to continue penetrating its markets. The number of new contracts signed with SMEs in the first half of 2021, for example, was equivalent to that in the same period in 2019.
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 |
First-half 2020 |
% change (like-for-like) |
% change (reported) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Benefits | 448 | 412 | +13.4% | +8.8% |
| Fleet & Mobility Solutions | 190 | 173 | +20.1% | +10.1% |
| Complementary Solutions | 98 | 90 | +14.8% | +9.4% |
| Total | 736 | 675 | +15.3% | +9.2% |
The Employee Benefits business line, which accounted for 61% of the Group's business, generated €448 million in operating revenue in first-half 2021, representing like-for-like growth of 13.4% (+8.8% as reported), including a sharp 31.5% rise in the second quarter on a like-for-like basis (+29.5% as reported).
With a like-for-like increase in operating revenue of 3.3% versus first-half 2019, Edenred has successfully neutralized the decrease recorded in 2020. This was achieved notably thanks to a robust performance in Europe, despite the fact that business continues to be impacted by a still challenging health situation in Latin America and that most of the funds accumulated on prepaid solutions have not yet been spent via the Group's network of partner merchants, notably in France.
During the first half of 2021, Edenred continued to roll out its initiatives aimed at offering the most seamless experience possible to its clients, its partner merchants and the users of its products. For example, Edenred has now deployed its virtual Ticket Restaurant solution without a plastic card in France, Spain, Finland, Italy and Poland, enabling employers to equip their workers quickly, simply and securely, particularly at a time when remote working is becoming
increasingly widespread. Accelerated by the health crisis, this dramatic change in the world of work is also creating new opportunities for the Group to further penetrate its markets. Thanks to the partnerships Edenred started forging back in 2018, Ticket Restaurant now has more than 100 online partners in 16 countries, including both international and local meal delivery platforms. This flexible and innovative experience notably led Gecina, the leading owner of office space in Europe, to work with Edenred to integrate the Group's solutions into its offer for its 100,000 customers and users in France.
In the Fleet & Mobility Solutions business line, which accounted for 26% of the Group's business, operating revenue came to €190 million in the first half of the year, up 20.1% like-for-like over the period (+10.1% as reported), and up 40.0% in the second quarter (+35.6% as reported).
First-half operating revenue was 17.3% higher than in first-half 2019, notably reflecting the commercial success of Edenred's solutions for fleet managers and its "Beyond Fuel" strategy. "Beyond Fuel" was strengthened during first-half 2021 by innovations such as the cloud-based platform in Brazil, which gives fleet managers direct access to all their services, and by the expansion of the UTA One toll solution to five more countries.
The Complementary Solutions business line, which includes Corporate Payment Services, Incentive & Rewards and Public Social Programs, generated operating revenue of €98 million in first-half 2021, representing an increase of 14.8% like-for-like (+9.4% as reported). For the second quarter alone, growth came to 11.7% like-for-like (+8.5% as reported). Compared with first-half 2019, operating revenue for the Complementary Solutions business line was up 26.7%.
The growth recorded by this business line notably reflects the Group's ability to implement new, specific earmarked funds programs designed, for instance, to help public authorities effectively combat the impacts of Covid-19. One example is the fully digital food aid program deployed in Romania to provide elderly people on low incomes with a purchasing power supplement for food.
In Corporate Payment Services, business improved during the period, with revenue back to first-half 2019 levels despite the number of transactions remaining lower in certain sectors, such as hotels and media. The improvement was the result of new client wins, achieved partly thanks to the partnerships recently signed by CSI with Citi and Sage. These wins confirm the growing interest among North American companies in automated, digital accounts payable services, which are particularly well suited to new ways of working and available 24/7 thanks to their integration into the cloud.
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 |
First-half 2020 |
% change (like-for-like) |
% change (reported) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 475 | 411 | +15.1% | +15.4% |
| Latin America | 204 | 203 | +17.2% | +0.8% |
| Rest of the World | 58 | 61 | +10.3% | -4.6% |
| Total | 736 | 675 | +15.3% | +9.2% |
In Europe, operating revenue amounted to €475 million in first-half 2021, an increase of 15.1% like-for-like and of 15.4% as reported. Growth in the second quarter alone came to 28.7% likefor-like and 29.3% as reported. The region represented 64% of Group operating revenue. Compared with first-half 2019, operating revenue for the region was up 11.2% like-for-like, reflecting a return to above-2019 levels both in France and in Europe excluding France.
In France, operating revenue amounted to €135 million, representing an increase of 21.1% both like-for-like and as reported. In the second quarter, growth came to a strong 59.6% like-for-like and as reported. After the implementation of local lockdowns in the first quarter, lockdown measures were extended to the whole country at the beginning of the second quarter. Against this backdrop, Edenred recorded a very good sales performance in France, notably with Ticket Restaurant, the leading digital solution on the market. In addition, the gradual reopening of restaurants from May 19 contributed to an acceleration in the use of funds allocated to employees, which had accumulated through to the end of first-quarter 2021.
Operating revenue in Europe excluding France totaled €340 million in first-half 2021, an increase of 12.9% like-for-like (+13.3% as reported), driven by a good sales performance. Second-quarter operating revenue rose by 19.9% like-for-like (+20.6% as reported). In Employee Benefits, the gradual easing of health restrictions and the reopening of restaurants facilitated the use of Edenred's solutions. Revenue growth in the Fleet & Mobility Solutions business line was driven by new client wins, the continuation of the "Beyond Fuel" strategy, notably with the success of toll solutions, and a recovery in economic activity in the region's countries.
Operating revenue in Latin America amounted to €204 million, up 17.2% like-for-like in the first half (+0.8% as reported), with a 37.8% like-for-like increase in the second quarter (+31.9% as reported). The region represented 28% of total consolidated operating revenue in first-half 2021.
Operating revenue for the region was up 6.0% on a like-for-like basis compared with first-half 2019, reflecting higher business levels than in 2019 in both Brazil and Hispanic Latin America.
In Brazil, operating revenue growth came to 19.4% like-for-like (-0.9% as reported) in the first six months of the year, including a 40.9% like-for-like increase in the second quarter. The success of "Beyond Fuel" maintenance and toll management solutions continued to drive growth in Fleet & Mobility Solutions, while Employee Benefits recorded a strong sales performance, thanks notably to the ramp-up of the partnership with Itaú
Unibanco. The Group continued, nevertheless, to be impacted by the still unstable health situation, which saw the implementation of partial restrictions.
In Hispanic Latin America, operating revenue rose by 12.1% like-for-like over the period (+4.5% as reported), with a 31.3% like-for-like increase in the second quarter. The region recorded a solid recovery despite the still challenging and fast-changing health situation. Fleet & Mobility Solutions continued to grow strongly during the second quarter.
In the Rest of the World, operating revenue amounted to €58 million, up 10.3% like-for-like and down 4.6% as reported. Second-quarter operating revenue rose by 22.1% like-for-like (+6.3% as reported).
Compared with first-half 2019, like-for-like growth in operating revenue came to 13.9%.
This performance reflects the success of the innovative solutions offered by the Group in the region's countries, such as the fully digital Benefit Xpress solution in Taiwan, which was converted into a "Covid-19 survival pack" to finance the online purchase of basic necessities during lockdown.
For the first six months of the year, other revenue amounted to €21 million, up 10.4% like-for-like, despite lower interest rates in non-euro European countries. On a reported basis, other revenue fell by 3.5%, impacted by negative currency effects, mainly in Latin America.
In first-half 2021, EBITDA amounted to €295 million, up 20.9% like-for-like and up 15.6% as reported.
EBITDA increased by 23.4% like-for-like in Europe and by 20.6% in Latin America, driven by strong business growth in both regions.
EBITDA margin came to 39.0%, up 2.3 points as reported and up 1.8 points like-for-like, demonstrating Edenred's capacity to invest and develop its business, while also improving its margins, and thereby move gradually back to 2019 levels.
Net financial expense amounted to €9 million in first-half 2021 compared with €15 million in the year earlier period.
Gross borrowing costs for first-half 2021 include amortization of bond issuance costs for €5 million and interest income on Neu CP issued at negative interest rates.
Hedging instruments relate to expenses and income on interest rate swaps as presented in Note 6.6 "Financial instruments and market risk management".
Other financial income and expenses mainly concern bank fees, banking expenses, miscellaneous interest, and financial provisions.
Profit before tax stands at €220 million versus €170 million at June 30, 2020.
Income tax expense stood at €57 million for the period, versus €69 million in first-half 2019. The effective tax rate declined from 30.1% in first-half 2019 to 33.5% in the six months to June 30, 2020. The calculation is available hereafter chapter 2, Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.
Net profit, Group share amounted to €133 million in first-half 2021, versus €100 million in the prior-year period, with the increase primarily driven by growth in EBITDA. Net profit takes into account other income and expenses for a net expense of €7 million (versus a net expense of €13 million in first-half 2020), a net income tax expense of €73 million (versus €57 million in 2020), a net financial expense of €9 million (versus €15 million in 2020) and €(14) million attributable to non-controlling interests (versus €(13) million in first-half 2020).
| In € millions | June 2021 | June 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Net profit attributable to owners of the parent | 133 | 100 |
| Non-controlling interests | 14 | 13 |
| Dividends received from equity-accounted companies | 14 | 11 |
| Difference between income tax paid and income tax expense | 14 | (7) |
| Non-cash impact from other income and expenses | 79 | 90 |
| = Funds from operations before other income and expenses (FFO) | 254 | 207 |
| Decrease (Increase) in working capital9 | (258) | 448 |
| Recurring decrease (Increase) in restricted cash | (18) | (489) |
| = Net cash from (used in) operating activities | (22) | 166 |
| Recurring capital expenditure | (46) | (53) |
| = Free cash flows (FCF)3 | (68) | 113 |
3 Including the payment of the €157 million fine issued by France's antitrust authority, increase in working capital amounted to €415 million and free cash flow amounted to a negative €225 million for first-half 2021.
Edenred's business model generates significant cash flows, delivering funds from operations before other income and expenses (FFO) of €254 million in first-half 2021, up 27.3% like-for-like and up 22.7% as reported.
Negative working capital requirement at June 30, 2021 increased by €259 million compared with June 30, 2020. Table with details is available hereafter in chapter 2, note 4.6 of the consolidated financial statements
At June 30, 2021, Edenred had net debt of €1.45 billion, versus €1.50 billion at end-June 2020. The improvement in net debt notably takes into account the €459 million in free cash flow generated over the previous 12 months and the €93 million returned to shareholders. The net debt position also reflects the negative €280 million impact of changes in exchange rates and non-recurring items4 .
For details, see les Notes to consolidated financial statement:
Equity represented a negative amount of €1,006 million at June 30, 2021 and €1,134 million at December 31, 2020.
This is due to the recognition at historical cost of the assets contributed or sold to Edenred by Accor through the asset contribution-demerger transaction. It has no impact on the Group's refinancing capacity, the underlying strength of its financial position or its dividend paying ability. Further information about changes in consolidated equity is presented in the condensed half-year consolidated financial statements hereafter chapter 2, section 1.5.
5 Press release dated March 10, 2021.
4 This amount includes the €157 million fine issued by France's antitrust authority, which was paid in first-quarter 2021.
Edenred unveiled its purpose at its General Meeting on May 11, 2021. Defined by its employees and approved by the Board of Directors, the Group's overriding goal is to "Enrich connections. For good."
This purpose is intended to inform the Group's strategic decisions and unite its teams by giving meaning to its organization, in line with its "Ideal" corporate social responsibility policy. It is based on three strong commitments :
As part of this approach, free share allocation plans will now include a 25% portion contingent on the achievement of these criteria, assessed over three consecutive financial years6.
In June 2021, Jean-Urbain Hubau was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Edenred's Fleet & Mobility Solutions and joined the Group's Executive Committee. He had been Director of Fleet & Mobility Solutions for Brazil since 2018 and for all of Latin America since January 20217 .
On June 9, 2021, the Group launched and placed its inaugural sustainability-linked bonds convertible into and/or exchangeable for new and/or existing shares ("OCEANEs") due 2028 for an aggregate amount of approximately €400 million. The bonds have a conversion premium of 37.5%, a yield to maturity of -0.12% and do not bear interest.
The net proceeds of the offering will be used by Edenred for general corporate purposes, including the financing of potential external growth operations.
To coincide with the placement, Edenred published its first Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework, which was reviewed by an external third party and is based on the achievement of three sustainable performance targets (People, Planet, Progress)8.
8 Press release dated June 9, 2021.
6 Press release dated May 11, 2021.
7 Press release dated June 1, 2021.
In first-half 2021, Edenred demonstrated its capacity to harness its still-intact growth potential to rebound sharply and generate double-digit growth across all its business lines and regions. As a result, the Group has much more than recovered the ground lost in first-half 2020, recording like-for-like operating revenue growth of nearly 10% compared with first-half 2019. This momentum is expected to continue during the second half of the year.
However, recent pandemic-related developments such as the reintroduction of restrictions in certain European countries, as well as the uncertainties surrounding the exit timing of the health crisis, provide reason to be cautious, particularly in Latin America. Edenred is nonetheless sufficiently confident about its outlook for the second half of the year to upgrade its guidance for minimum like-for-like EBITDA growth for 2021 by three points to 9% (versus 6% previously). The Group intends to generate full-year EBITDA of between €620 million and €670 million9 , versus €580 million in 2020.
More generally, Edenred will continue to fully harness the intact growth potential created by its unique positioning as a global, digital, flexible and connected platform. It will notably be able to capitalize on an offering aligned with trends in home working, new mobility solutions, sustainable development and digital payments to get back to the levels of sustainable and profitable growth attained before the onset of the health crisis.
The main risks and uncertainties that may affect the Group in the last six months of the year are presented in the "Risk Factors" section of the 2020 Universal Registration Document filed with French securities regulator AMF on March 29, 2021.
Furthermore, details about different impacts of the Covid-19 health crisis are presented in chapter 1, section II "Outlook" and in chapter 2, Note 1.5, 4.1.3, 7.
The amounts relating to market and financial risks at 30 June 2021 are described in the note 6.6 in section "Notes to financial statements" of this Half-year Report. Furthermore, claims and litigation are presented in the note 10.3 in section "Notes to financial statements" of this Half-year Report.
There were no material changes in related party transactions during the half year of 2021.
More details in the 2020 Universal Registration Document page 286, Note 11.2 to the consolidated financial statements.
None
9 Based on the assumption of an average Brazilian real/euro exchange rate for 2021 equal to 6.35 BRL = 1 EUR.
Like-for-like or organic growth corresponds to comparable growth, i.e., growth at constant exchange rates and scope of consolidation. This indicator reflects the Group's business performance.
Changes in activity (like-for-like or organic growth) represent changes in amounts between the current period and the comparative period, adjusted for currency effects and for the impact of acquisitions and/or disposals.
The impact of acquisitions is eliminated from the amount reported for the current period. The impact of disposals is eliminated from the amount reported for the comparative period. The sum of these two amounts is known as the impact of changes in the scope of consolidation or the scope effect.
The calculation of changes in activity is translated at the exchange rate applicable in the comparative period and divided by the adjusted amount for the comparative period.
The currency effect is the difference between the amount for the reported period translated at the exchange rate for the reported period and the amount for the reported period translated at the exchange rate applicable in the comparative period.
Business volume comprises total issue volume of Employee Benefits, Incentive and Rewards, Public Social Program solutions and Corporate Payment Services, plus the transaction volume of Fleet & Mobility Solutions and other solutions.
Issue volume is the total face value of the funds preloaded on all of the payment solutions issued by Edenred to its corporate and public sector clients.
Transaction volume represents the total value of the transactions paid for with payment instruments, at the time of the transaction.
The alternative performance measurement indicators outlined below are presented and reconciled with accounting data in the Annual Financial Report.
| Indicator | Reference note in Edenred's 2021 condensed interim consolidated financial statements |
|---|---|
| Operating revenue | Operating revenue corresponds to: • operating revenue generated by prepaid vouchers managed by Edenred, • and operating revenue from value-added services such as incentive programs, human services and event-related services. • It corresponds to the amount billed to the client company and is recognized on delivery of the solutions. |
| Other revenue | Other revenue is interest generated by investing cash over the period between: • the issue date and the reimbursement date for vouchers, • and the loading date and the redeeming date for cards. The interest represents a component of operating revenue and as such is included in the determination of total revenue. |
| EBITDA | This aggregate corresponds to total revenue (operating revenue and other revenue) less operating expenses. |
| This aggregate corresponds to EBIT adjusted for other revenue. | |
| Operating EBIT | As per the consolidated financial statements, operating EBIT as of June 30, 2021 amounted to €211 million, comprising: • plus €232 million in EBIT • minus €21 million in other revenue. |
| EBIT | This aggregate is the "Operating profit before other income and expenses", which corresponds to total revenue (operating revenue and other revenue) less operating expenses, depreciation, amortization (mainly intangible assets, internally generated or acquired assets) and non-operating provisions. It is used as the benchmark for determining senior management and other executive compensation as it reflects the economic performance of the business. |
| EBIT excludes the net profit from equity-accounted companies and excludes the other income and expenses booked in the "Operating profit including share of net profit from equity-accounted companies". |
|
| Other income and expenses |
See Note 10.1 of consolidated financial statements |
Funds from operations (FFO) See consolidated statement of cash flows (Part 1.4)
| Indicator | Definitions and reconciliations with Edenred's 2021 condensed interim consolidated financial statements |
|---|---|
| Free cash flow | Free cash flow corresponds to cash generated by operating activities less investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment. |
| Q1 Q2 |
H1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In € millions | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Europe | 237 | 228 | 238 | 183 | 475 | 411 |
| France | 69 | 70 | 66 | 41 | 135 | 111 |
| Rest of Europe | 168 | 158 | 172 | 142 | 340 | 300 |
| Latin America | 97 | 121 | 107 | 82 | 204 | 203 |
| Rest of the world | 29 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 58 | 61 |
| Total | 363 | 383 | 373 | 292 | 736 | 675 |
| Q1 | Q2 | H1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In % | Change reported |
Change L/L |
Change reported |
Change L/L |
Change reported |
Change L/L |
|
| Europe | +4.2% | +4.2% | +29.3% | +28.7% | +15.4% | +15.1% | |
| France | -1.4% | -1.4% | +59.6% | +59.6% | +21.1% | +21.1% | |
| Rest of Europe | +6.7% | +6.6% | +20.6% | +19.9% | +13.3% | +12.9% | |
| Latin America | -20.1% | +3.4% | +31.9% | +37.8% | +0.8% | +17.2% | |
| Rest of the world | -13.4% | +0.8% | +6.3% | +22.1% | -4.6% | +10.3% | |
| Total | -5.1% | +3.6% | +27.9% | +30.6% | +9.2% | +15.3% |
| Q1 Q2 |
H1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In € millions | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Europe | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| France | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Rest of Europe | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Latin America | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 11 |
| Rest of the world | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 21 |
| Q1 | Q2 H1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In % | Change reported |
Change L/L |
Change reported |
Change L/L |
Change reported |
Change L/L |
| Europe | -18.2% | -17.6% | -8.2% | -8.8% | -13.5% | -13.4% |
| France | -10.7% | -10.7% | -6.8% | -6.8% | -8.8% | -8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | -22.9% | -22.0% | -9.2% | -10.2% | -16.6% | -16.6% |
| Latin America | -14.9% | +9.5% | +8.6% | +12.7% | -4.5% | +10.9% |
| Rest of the world | +19.0% | +70.5% | +80.0% | +155.9% | +43.4% | +104.6% |
| Total | -12.8% | +6.0% | +7.9% | +15.9% | -3.5% | +10.4% |
| Q1 | Q2 H1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In € millions | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Europe | 240 | 232 | 241 | 187 | 481 | 419 |
| France | 70 | 72 | 67 | 42 | 137 | 114 |
| Rest of Europe | 170 | 160 | 174 | 145 | 344 | 305 |
| Latin America | 103 | 128 | 113 | 86 | 216 | 214 |
| Rest of the world | 30 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 60 | 63 |
| Total | 373 | 395 | 384 | 301 | 757 | 696 |
| Q1 | Q2 | H1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In % | Change reported |
Change L/L |
Change reported |
Change L/L |
Change reported |
Change L/L |
| Europe | +3.8% | +3.8% | +28.6% | +28.0% | +14.9% | +14.6% |
| France | -1.6% | -1.6% | +57.2% | +57.2% | +20.3% | +20.3% |
| Rest of Europe | +6.2% | +6.2% | +20.1% | +19.4% | +12.8% | +12.5% |
| Latin America | -19.8% | +3.7% | +30.5% | +36.3% | +0.5% | +16.8% |
| Rest of the world | -12.3% | +3.1% | +8.3% | +25.8% | -3.2% | +13.1% |
| Total | -5.3% | +3.7% | +27.3% | +30.2% | +8.8% | +15.2% |
| In € millions | H1 2021 | H1 2020 | Change reported |
Change L/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 192 | 154 | +24.6% | +23.4% |
| France | 49 | 28 | +75.5% | +75.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 144 | 126 | +13.4% | +11.9% |
| Latin America | 88 | 86 | +2.1% | +20.6% |
| Rest of the world | 13 | 11 | +21.8% | +53.5% |
| Others | 2 | 4 | -57.5% | -164.5% |
| EBITDA | 295 | 255 | +15.6% | +20.9% |
| In € millions | H1 2021 | H1 2020 | Change reported |
Change L/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 157 | 122 | +29.1% | +27.7% |
| France | 38 | 18 | +114.7% | +114.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 120 | 104 | +14.7% | +13.0% |
| Latin America | 72 | 68 | +4.8% | +24.7% |
| Rest of the world | 5 | 2 | +158.5% | +275.0% |
| Others | (3) | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| EBIT | 232 | 192 | +20.5% | +25.8% |
| In € millions | H1 2021 | H1 2020 | Change reported |
Change L/L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --------------- | --------- | --------- | -- | -------------------- | ------------ |
| Europe | 151 | 114 | +31.9% | +30.4% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 35 | 15 | +141.2% | +141.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 116 | 99 | +16.1% | +14.4% |
| Latin America | 60 | 57 | +6.8% | +27.5% |
| Rest of the world | 3 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| Others | (3) | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| Operating EBIT | 211 | 171 | +23.5% | +27.8% |
| In € millions | In € millions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | June 2021 | Dec. 2020 | June 2020 | LIABILITIES | June 2021 | Dec. 2020 | June 2020 |
| Goodwill | 1,499 | 1,457 | 1,495 | Total equity | (1,006) | (1,134) | (1,207) |
| Intangible assets | 674 | 655 | 661 | ||||
| Property, plant & equipment | 165 | 148 | 151 | Gross debt and other financial liabilities |
3,715 | 3,391 | 3,832 |
| Investments in associates | 58 | 64 | 64 | Provisions and deferred tax | 185 | 178 | 222 |
| Other non-current assets | 186 | 181 | 188 | ||||
| Float (Trade receivables, net) | 1,246 | 1,170 | 1,758 | Vouchers in circulation (Float) | 4,815 | 4,874 | 4,935 |
| Working capital excl. float (assets) | 1,174 | 899 | 316 | Working capital excl. float (liabilities) |
2,206 | 2,119 | 1,477 |
| Restricted cash | 2,647 | 2,578 | 2,295 | ||||
| Cash & cash equivalents | 2,266 | 2,276 | 2,331 | ||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 9,915 | 9,428 | 9,259 | TOTAL LIABILITIES | 9,915 | 9,428 | 9,259 |
| In € millions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2021 | Dec. 2020 | June 2020 | |
| Gross debt and other financial liabilities |
3,715 | 3,391 | 3,832 |
| Working capital excl. float (liabilities) |
2,206 | 2,119 | 1,477 |
| June 2021 | Dec. 2020 | June 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total working capital | 4,601 | 4,924 | 4,338 |
| Of which float: | 3,569 | 3,704 | 3,177 |
| (in € millions) | Notes First-half 2021 First-half 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating rev enue | 4.1 | 736 | 675 |
| Other rev enue | 4.1 | 21 | 21 |
| Total revenue | 4.1 | 757 | 696 |
| Operating expenses | 4.2 | (462) | (441) |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses | 5.5 | (63) | (63) |
| Operating profit before other income and expenses (EBIT) | 4.4 | 232 | 192 |
| Share of net profit from equity-accounted companies | 5.4 | 4 | 6 |
| Other income and expenses | 10.1 | (7) | (13) |
| Operating profit including share of net profit from equity-accounted companies | 229 | 185 | |
| Net financial expense | 6.1 | (9) | (15) |
| Profit before tax | 220 | 170 | |
| Income tax expense | 7 | (73) | (57) |
| NET PROFIT | 147 | 113 | |
| Net profit attributable to owners of the parent | 133 | 100 | |
| Net profit attributable to non-controlling interests | 14 | 13 | |
| Earnings per share (in €) | 8 | 0.54 | 0.41 |
| Diluted earnings per share (in €) | 8 | 0.51 | 0.41 |
| (in € millions) | Notes | First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit | 147 | 113 | |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
| Currency translation adjustment | 75 | (244) | |
| Fair v alue adjustments to financial instruments and assets at fair v alue through other comprehensiv e income |
(24) | 11 | |
| Tax on items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss | 7 | (3) | |
| Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss | 58 | (236) | |
| Actuarial gains and losses on defined-benefit plans | - | 1 | |
| Tax on items that may not be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss | - | - | |
| Items that may not be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss | - | 1 | |
| TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | 58 | (235) | |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | 205 | (122) | |
| Comprehensiv e income (loss) attributable to owners of the parent | 1.5 | 187 | (113) |
| Comprehensiv e income attributable to non-controlling interests | 1.5 | 18 | (9) |
| (in € millions) | Notes | June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 5.1 | 1,499 | 1,457 |
| Intangible assets | 5.2 | 674 | 655 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 5.3 | 165 | 148 |
| Inv estments in equity-accounted companies | 5.4 | 58 | 64 |
| Non-current financial assets | 6.2 | 141 | 132 |
| Deferred tax assets | 45 | 49 | |
| TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 2,582 | 2,505 | |
| Trade receiv ables | 4.6 | 1,972 | 1,743 |
| Inv entories, other receiv ables and accruals | 4.6 | 448 | 326 |
| Restricted cash | 4.7 | 2,647 | 2,578 |
| Current financial assets | 6.2/6.5 | 80 | 130 |
| Other marketable securities | 6.3/6.5 | 864 | 1,021 |
| Cash and cash equiv alents | 6.3/6.5 | 1,322 | 1,125 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 7,333 | 6,923 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 9,915 | 9,428 |
| (in € millions) | Notes | June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issued capital | 499 | 493 | |
| Additional paid-in capital and consolidated | (961) | (1,011) | |
| retained earnings (accumulated losses) | |||
| Currency translation adjustment | (606) | (675) | |
| Treasury shares | (42) | (37) | |
| Equity attributable to owners of the parent | (1,110) | (1,230) | |
| Non-controlling interests | 104 | 96 | |
| Total equity | (1,006) | (1,134) | |
| Non-current debt | 6.4/6.5 | 3,049 | 2,928 |
| Other non-current financial liabilities | 6.4/6.5 | 124 | 99 |
| Non-current prov isions | 10.2 | 36 | 33 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 135 | 129 | |
| TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 3,344 | 3,189 | |
| Current debt | 6.4/6.5 | 472 | 266 |
| Other current financial liabilities | 6.4/6.5 | 70 | 98 |
| Current prov isions | 10.2 | 14 | 16 |
| Funds to be redeemed | 4.6 | 4,815 | 4,874 |
| Trade payables | 4.6 | 738 | 669 |
| Current tax liabilities | 4.6 | 31 | 11 |
| Other payables | 1,437 | 1,439 | |
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 7,577 | 7,373 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 9,915 | 9,428 |
| (in € millions) | Notes First-half 2021 First-half 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | Net profit attributable to owners of the parent | 133 | 100 | |
| + | Non-controlling interests | 14 | 13 | |
| - | Share of net profit from equity-accounted companies | 5.4 | (4) | (6) |
| - | Depreciation, amortization and changes in operating prov isions | 65 | 65 | |
| - | Expenses related to share-based payments | 2 | 7 | |
| - | Non-cash impact of other income and expenses | 9 | 12 | |
| - | Difference between income tax paid and income tax expense | 14 | (7) | |
| + | Div idends receiv ed from equity-accounted companies | 5.4 | 14 | 11 |
| = | Funds from operations including other income and expenses | 247 | 195 | |
| - | Other income and expenses (including restructuring costs) | 7 | 12 | |
| = | Funds from operations before other income and expenses (FFO) | 254 | 207 | |
| + | Decrease (increase) in working capital | 4.6 | (415) | 448 |
| + | Recurring decrease (increase) in restricted cash | 4.7 | (18) | (489) |
| = | Net cash from (used in) operating activities | (179) | 166 | |
| +/- Other income and expenses (including restructuring costs) receiv ed/paid | (20) | (13) | ||
| = | Net cash from (used in) operating activities including other income and expenses (A) | (199) | 153 | |
| - | Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | (46) | (53) | |
| - | Acquisitions of inv estments | (6) | (3) | |
| - | External acquisition expenditure, net of cash acquired | (30) | (102) | |
| + | Proceeds from disposals of assets | 5 | - | |
| = | Net cash from (used in) investing activities (B) | (77) | (158) | |
| + | Capital increase | - | 1 | |
| - | Div idends paid(1) | 3.1 | (68) | (66) |
| + | (Purchases) sales of treasury shares | (17) | (28) | |
| + | Increase in non-current debt | 410 | 601 | |
| - | Decrease in non-current debt | (2) | (1) | |
| + | Change in current debt net of change in short-term inv estments | 117 | (316) | |
| = | Net cash from (used in) financing activities (C) | 440 | 191 | |
| - | Net foreign exchange differences (D) | 21 | (79) | |
| = | Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (E) = (A) + (B) + (C) + (D) | 185 | 107 | |
| + | Cash and cash equiv alents at beginning of period | 1,016 | 952 | |
| - | Cash and cash equiv alents at end of period | 1,201 | 1,059 | |
| = | NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 185 | 107 |
| (in € millions) | Issued capital |
Additional paid-in capital |
Treasury shares |
Consolidated retained earnings (accumulated losses)(2) |
Cumulative compensation costs – share based payments |
Cumulative fair value adjustments to financial instruments |
Cumulative actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefit plans |
Cumulative currency translation adjustment(1) |
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent |
Equity attributable to owners of the parent |
Total non controlling interests |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEC. 31, 2019 | 486 | 880 | (48) | (2,579) | 127 | 29 | (9) | (391) | 312 | (1,193) | 150 | (1,043) |
| Appropriation of 2019 net profit | - | - | - | 312 | - | - | - | - | (312) | - | - | - |
| Increase (decrease) in share capital | ||||||||||||
| - in cash | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| - cancellation of treasury shares | - | (34) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (34) | - | (34) |
| - options exercised | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| - div idends reinv ested in new shares | 7 | 102 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 109 | - | 109 |
| Div idends paid | - | - | - | (170) | - | - | - | - | - | (170) | (6) | (176) |
| Changes in consolidation scope(4) | - | - | - | 74 | - | - | - | (1) | - | 73 | (51) | 22 |
| Compensation costs – share-based payments | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| (Acquisitions) disposals of treasury shares | - | - | 20 | (13) | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| Other(5) | - | - | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | 4 | 20 | |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | (221) | - | (213) | (22) | (235) |
| Net profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 100 | 100 | 13 | 113 |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | (221) | 100 | (113) | (9) | (122) |
| June 30, 2020 | 493 | 949 | (28) | (2,360) | 134 | 36 | (8) | (613) | 100 | (1,297) | 90 | (1,207) |
| DEC. 31, 2020 | 493 | 950 | (37) | (2,363) | 141 | 33 | (10) | (675) | 238 | (1,230) | 96 | (1,134) |
| Appropriation of 2020 net profit | - | - | - | 238 | - | - | - | - | (238) | - | - | - |
| Increase (decrease) in share capital | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| - in cash | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| - cancellation of treasury shares | - | (13) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (13) | - | (13) |
| - options exercised | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| - div idends reinv ested in new shares | 6 | 118 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 124 | - | 124 |
| Div idends paid(3) | - | - | - | (185) | - | - | - | - | - | (185) | (8) | (193) |
| Changes in consolidation scope(4) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | (2) | (1) |
| Compensation costs – share-based payments | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| (Acquisitions) disposals of treasury shares | - | - | (5) | - | - | - | - | - | - | (5) | - | (5) |
| Other(5) | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | (1) | 8 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | (15) | - | 69 | - | 54 | 4 | 58 |
| Net profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 133 | 133 | 14 | 147 |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - | - | - | - | - | (15) | - | 69 | 133 | 187 | 18 | 205 |
| June 30, 2021 | 499 | 1,055 | (42) | (2,300) | 143 | 18 | (10) | (606) | 133 | (1,110) | 104 | (1,006) |
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The Edenred Group's condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were approved for publication by the Board of Directors on July 26, 2021.
Pursuant to European Regulation (EC) No. 1606/2002 of July 19, 2002, the Edenred consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2021 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting. Since they are condensed financial statements, they do not include all the disclosures required under IFRS for the preparation of complete financial statements and must therefore be read in conjunction with the 2020 consolidated financial statements.
The accounting principles used to prepare the condensed consolidated financial statements are in line with IFRS standards and interpretations, as adopted by the European Union at June 30, 2021, which can be viewed at the following address:
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The accounting policies used by the Group to prepare the condensed interim consolidated financial statements are the same as those applied to prepare the 2020 consolidated financial statements, with the exception of:
For the interim consolidated financial statements, current and deferred income tax expense is calculated by applying the estimated annual average tax rate for the current fiscal year for each entity or tax group to profit before tax for the period. Income tax on any material non-recurring items for the period is measured at the actual income tax rate applicable to the items concerned.
The expense for the period relating to post-employment benefits and other long-term employee benefits corresponds to half of the projected annual expense, determined based on the data and actuarial assumptions used at the prior year-end.
In the event of significant changes in certain factors, such as market conditions and plan settlements and curtailments, the actuarial assumptions used by the Group to calculate the employee benefit obligation at the end of interim periods differ from those used at year-end.
In accordance with IAS 21 – The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, and for consolidation needs, balance sheet items expressed in a functional currency other than the euro are translated into euros at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date (closing exchange rate). Income statements expressed in a functional currency other than the euro are translated at the average rate for the period. Differences arising from translation are recorded as a separate component of equity and recognized in profit or loss on disposal or closing of the business.
| First-half 2021 | Full-year 2020 | First-half 2020 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closing rate at June 30, 2021 |
Average rate | Closing rate at Dec. 31, 2020 |
Average rate | Closing rate at June 30, 2020 |
Average rate | |||
| ISO code | Currency | Country | EUR 1 = | EUR 1 = | EUR 1 = | EUR 1 = | EUR 1 = | EUR 1 = |
| ARS | Peso | ARGENTINA | 113.75 | 113.75 | 103.26 | 103.26 | 78.90 | 78.90 |
| BRL | Real | BRAZIL | 5.91 | 6.49 | 6.37 | 5.89 | 6.11 | 5.42 |
| USD | US dollar | UNITED STATES | 1.19 | 1.20 | 1.23 | 1.14 | 1.12 | 1.10 |
| MXN | Peso | MEXICO | 23.58 | 24.32 | 24.42 | 24.54 | 25.95 | 23.89 |
| RON | Leu | ROMANIA | 4.93 | 4.90 | 4.87 | 4.84 | 4.84 | 4.82 |
| GBP | Pound sterling |
UNITED KINGDOM | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.87 |
| SEK | Krona | SWEDEN | 10.11 | 10.13 | 10.03 | 10.49 | 10.49 | 10.66 |
| CZK | Koruna | CZECH REPUBLIC | 25.49 | 25.86 | 26.24 | 26.46 | 26.74 | 26.35 |
| TRY | Lira | TURKEY | 10.32 | 9.52 | 9.11 | 8.05 | 7.68 | 7.16 |
| VES | Bolivar | VENEZUELA | 3 805 348.31 | 2 701 510.81 | 1 303 310.73 | 375 986.70 | 227 750.63 | 132 166.92 |
The impact on attributable consolidated equity of currency translation adjustments was a positive €69 million between December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021. The difference mainly reflects movements in the following currencies:
| ISO code | Currency | Country | JUNE 30, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRL | Real | BRAZIL | 40 |
| USD | US dollar | UNITED STATES | 16 |
| MXN | Peso | MEXICO | 7 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | UNITED KINGDOM | 8 |
Argentina has been qualified as a hyperinflationary economy since July 1, 2018. The Group has applied IAS 29 – Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies to its operations in this country since end-2018.
A EUR/ARS exchange rate of 113.75 has been used. Non-monetary items have been adjusted using the consumer price index published by Argentina's national statistics institute, INDEC.
The impact of the adjustment on the first-half 2021 interim financial statements is not material.
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions to determine the reported amount of certain assets, liabilities, income and expenses, and to take into account the potential positive or negative effect of uncertainties existing at the balance sheet date.
Due to changes in the assumptions used and economic conditions different from those existing at the balance sheet date, the amounts in the Group's future financial statements could be materially different from current estimates.
The Group has paid particular attention to the impacts of the Covid-19 health crisis when making material estimates, especially in the following areas:
• measurement of goodwill (Note 5.1) and intangible assets (Note 5.2). The Group has taken into account the uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 health crisis in its measurement of the recoverable amounts of these assets;
• measurement of provisions for recoverable current assets (Note 10.2);
• measurement of deferred tax assets recognized on tax loss carryforwards, taking into account any impacts of the Covid-19 health crisis on taxable income projections.
With regard to the impacts of the Covid-19 health crisis, the Group has used judgment to determine the applicable accounting treatment for non-recurring events presented in the financial statements under other income and expenses (Note 10.1). The direct expenses associated with the crisis have been recognized in EBIT (adaptations to workstation, purchases of masks, etc.).
The Covid-19 health crisis has also led the Group to exercise judgment to assess:
On April 1, 2021, Edenred raised its stake in LCCC to 100% following the exercise of the last call option on the remaining 19.52% of the share capital.
At the Combined General Meeting on May 11, 2021, Edenred shareholders approved the payment of a dividend of €0.75 per share in respect of 2020, with the option of receiving payment of the entire dividend in new shares.
The option for payment of the dividend in new shares ran from May 18 to June 2, 2021. It led to the issuance of 3,004,708 new ordinary Edenred shares, representing 1.22% of the share capital, which were settled and admitted to trading on the Euronext Paris stock market on June 9, 2021.
The new shares carry dividend rights from January 1, 2021 and rank pari passu with existing ordinary Edenred shares. Following the issuance, the Company's share capital comprised 249,588,059 shares.
The total dividend amounted to €185 million and included cash dividends of €60 million paid to Group shareholders on June 9, 2021.
On June 9, 2021, Edenred announced the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds convertible into and/or exchangeable for new and/or existing shares (OCEANEs) for an aggregate amount of €400 million, maturing in seven years in June 2028 (Note 6.4 "Debt and other financial liabilities"). The bonds make no coupon payments but offer investors a premium payment (equivalent to 0.5% of the nominal value) in the event that the Group does not meet its 2025 sustainable development targets.
None.
IFRS 8 requires companies to present financial information aggregated into "operating segments". The operating segments must reflect the groupings made by "the chief operating decision maker" for the purposes of allocating resources and assessing the performance of the consolidated group.
For aggregation to occur, IFRS 8 requires that the operating segments have similar long-term economic characteristics, and be similar in each of the following respects:
d) the methods used to distribute their products or provide their services; and
e) if applicable, the nature of the regulatory environment, for example, banking, insurance or public utilities.
Edenred's chief operating decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer assisted by the Executive Committee (or "executive management"). Executive management makes decisions about resource allocation to the operating segments and assesses their performance.
Executive management decisions are based on data produced by the Group's internal reporting system. The internal reporting system presents information at the country level. This is because Edenred's business is multi-location with operational decisions made at the level of each homogeneous geographic area. In the Group's internal reporting system, country-level information is aggregated into four geographical operating segments:
Except France, the presented segments are thus aggregations of operating segments.
The "Europe (excluding France)" and "Latin America" aggregations meet the criteria mentioned above.
The "Rest of the World" segment aggregates the countries that are not included in "France", "Europe (excluding France)" and "Latin America".
Finally, "Other" mainly comprises holding companies, regional headquarters and companies with no operating activity.
Transactions between segments are not material.
Executive management uses the following indicators to track business performance:
FIRST-HALF 2021
| (in € millions) | France | Europe (excl. France) |
Latin America |
Rest of the World |
Other | First-half 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | 135 | 340 | 204 | 58 | - | 736 |
| Other revenue | 3 | 4 | 11 | 3 | - | 21 |
| Total external revenue | 137 | 344 | 216 | 60 | - | 757 |
| Inter-segment revenue | - | 6 | - | - | (6) | - |
| TOTAL REVENUE FROM OPERATING SEGMENTS | 137 | 350 | 216 | 60 | (6) | 757 |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | (89) | (200) | (127) | (47) | 1 | (462) |
| EBITDA* | 49 | 144 | 88 | 13 | 2 | 295 |
| EBIT LESS OTHER REVENUE (OPERATING EBIT) | 35 | 116 | 60 | 3 | (3) | 211 |
| EBIT | 38 | 120 | 72 | 5 | (3) | 232 |
FIRST-HALF 2020
| Europe | Latin | Rest of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € millions) | France | (excl. France) | America | the World | Other First-half 2020 | |
| Operating revenue | 111 | 300 | 203 | 61 | - | 675 |
| Other rev enue | 3 | 5 | 11 | 2 | - | 21 |
| Total external revenue | 114 | 305 | 214 | 63 | - | 696 |
| Inter-segment rev enue | - | 6 | - | - | (6) | - |
| TOTAL REVENUE FROM OPERATING SEGMENTS | 114 | 311 | 214 | 63 | (6) | 696 |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | (86) | (179) | (128) | (52) | 4 | (441) |
| EBITDA | 28 | 126 | 86 | 11 | 4 | 255 |
| EBIT LESS OTHER REVENUE (OPERATING EBIT) | 15 | 99 | 57 | - | - | 171 |
| EBIT | 18 | 104 | 68 | 2 | - | 192 |
| Δ First-half 2021/First-half 2020 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic growth | Changes in consolidation scope | Currency effect | Total change | |||||||
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 First-half 2020 | In €m | As a % | In €m | As a % | In €m | As a % | In €m | As a % | |
| Operating revenue | 736 | 675 | +103 | +15.3% | (1) | (0.2)% | (40) | (5.9)% | +61 | +9.2% |
| Other revenue | 21 | 21 | +2 | +10.4% | - | (1.7)% | (3) | (12.2)% | - | (3.5)% |
| Total external revenue | 757 | 696 | +106 | +15.2% | (2) | (0.2)% | (43) | (6.1)% | +61 | +8.8% |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | (462) | (441) | (52) | +11.8% | 8 | (1.9)% | 22 | (5.1)% | (21) | +4.9% |
| EBITDA | 295 | 255 | +53 | +20.9% | +7 | +2.6% | (20) | (7.9)% | +40 | +15.6% |
| EBIT LESS OTHER REVENUE (OPERATING EBIT) | 211 | 171 | +47 | +27.8% | +7 | +4.1% | (14) | (8.4)% | +40 | +23.5% |
| EBIT | 232 | 192 | +50 | +25.8% | +7 | +3.5% | (17) | (8.8)% | +40 | +20.5% |
| Europe | Latin | Rest of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € millions) | France | (excl. France) | America | the World | Other | June 30, 2021 |
| Goodwill | 160 | 558 | 340 | 441 | - | 1 499 |
| Intangible assets | 78 | 248 | 218 | 113 | 17 | 674 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 46 | 64 | 23 | 12 | 20 | 165 |
| Non-current financial assets and inv estments in equity-accounted companies |
4 | 116 | 12 | 3 | 64 | 199 |
| Deferred tax assets | 5 | 19 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 45 |
| Non-current assets | 293 | 1 005 | 607 | 570 | 107 | 2 582 |
| Current assets | 1 332 | 3 162 | 1 341 | 304 | 1 194 | 7 333 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1 625 | 4 167 | 1 948 | 874 | 1 301 | 9 915 |
| Equity and non-controlling interests | (217) | 677 | 740 | 537 | (2 743) | (1 006) |
| Non-current liabilities | 53 | 115 | 93 | 16 | 3 067 | 3 344 |
| Current liabilities | 1 789 | 3 375 | 1 115 | 321 | 977 | 7 577 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1 625 | 4 167 | 1 948 | 874 | 1 301 | 9 915 |
| Europe | Latin | Rest of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € millions) | France | (excl. France) | America | the World | Other | June 30, 2020 |
| Goodwill | 160 | 551 | 309 | 475 | - | 1 495 |
| Intangible assets | 74 | 250 | 186 | 131 | 20 | 661 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 13 | 72 | 33 | 12 | 21 | 151 |
| Non-current financial assets and inv estments in equity-accounted companies |
2 | 63 | 11 | 9 | 55 | 140 |
| Deferred tax assets | 12 | 50 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 112 |
| Non-current assets | 261 | 986 | 552 | 641 | 119 | 2 559 |
| Current assets | 1 262 | 2 869 | 1 117 | 316 | 1 136 | 6 700 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1 523 | 3 855 | 1 669 | 957 | 1 255 | 9 259 |
| Equity and non-controlling interests | (50) | 813 | 646 | 607 | (3 223) | (1 207) |
| Non-current liabilities | 15 | 168 | 79 | 19 | 2 989 | 3 270 |
| Current liabilities | 1 558 | 2 874 | 944 | 331 | 1 489 | 7 196 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1 523 | 3 855 | 1 669 | 957 | 1 255 | 9 259 |
Total revenue is made up of operating revenue and other revenue.
Changes in total revenue between first-half 2020 and first-half 2021 break down as follows:
| Europe | Latin | Rest of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € millions) | France | (excl. France) | America | the World | TOTAL |
| Total rev enue – first-half 2021 | 137 | 344 | 216 | 60 | 757 |
| Total rev enue – first-half 2020 | 114 | 305 | 214 | 63 | 696 |
| Change | +24 | +39 | +1 | (3) | +61 |
| % change | +20,3% | +12,8% | +0,5% | (3,2)% | +8,8% |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE | +23 | +38 | +36 | + 9 | +106 |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE AS A % | +20,3% | +12,5% | +16,8% | +13,1% | +15,2% |
OPERATING REVENUE BY REGION
Changes in operating revenue between first-half 2020 and first-half 2021 break down by region as follows:
| (in € millions) | France | Europe (excl. France) |
Latin America |
Rest of the World |
TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue – first-half 2021 | 135 | 340 | 204 | 58 | 736 |
| Operating revenue – first-half 2020 | 111 | 300 | 203 | 61 | 675 |
| Change | +24 | +40 | +1 | (4) | +61 |
| % change | +21.1% | +13.3% | +0.8% | (4.6)% | +9.2% |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE | +23 | +39 | +35 | +7 | +104 |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE AS A % | +21.1% | +12.9% | +17.2% | +10.3% | +15.3% |
Operating revenue for Brazil amounted to €139 million in first-half 2021, versus €140 million in first-half 2020.
Other revenue is the interest generated by investing cash over the period between:
| (in € millions) | France | Europe (excl. France) |
Latin America |
Rest of the World |
TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other rev enue – first-half 2021 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 21 |
| Other rev enue – first-half 2020 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 21 |
| Change | - | (1) | - | +1 | - |
| % change | (8.8)% | (16.6)% | (4.5)% | +43.4% | (3.5)% |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE | - | (1) | + 1 | + 2 | + 2 |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE AS A % | (8.8)% | (16.6)% | +10.9% | +104.6% | +10.4% |
In accordance with IFRS 15, revenue is recognized upon the transfer of control to the customer. The Group acts almost exclusively as an agent for its three main businesses, recognizing only an agency commission. For any other transactions in which the Group acts as the principal, the revenue is recognized in full.
For the Employee Benefits and Fleet & Mobility Solutions business lines:
In view of the public health situation and the exceptional government measures introduced to postpone the expiry dates of reimbursement rights, the Group has adjusted the recognition of profits on expired vouchers to reflect the new expiry dates.
For the Complementary Solutions business line: revenue corresponds to the amount billed to the corporate client and is recognized on delivery of the solutions. The delivery date is, under IFRS 15, when the performance obligations are extinguished.
In addition to the information broken down by region as presented in the section on segment information and in accordance with IFRS 15, the following tables show a breakdown of the Group's operating revenue by business line.
| Employee | Fleet & Mobility | Complementary | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € millions) | Benefits | Solutions | Solutions | TOTAL |
| Operating rev enue – 2021 | 448 | 190 | 98 | 736 |
| Operating rev enue – 2020 | 412 | 173 | 90 | 675 |
| Change | +36 | +17 | +8 | +61 |
| % change | +8.8% | +10.1% | +9.4% | +9.2% |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE | +55 | +35 | +14 | +104 |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE AS A % | +13.4% | +20.1% | +14.8% | +15.3% |
Complementary Solutions encompasses Corporate Payment Services, Incentive & Rewards Solutions, and Public Social Programs.
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Employee benefit expense | (228) | (221) |
| Cost of sales | (68) | (70) |
| Business taxes | (19) | (18) |
| Other operating expenses | (147) | (132) |
| TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | (462) | (441) |
Other operating expenses consist mainly in IT expenses, external fees, marketing and advertising expenses, additions to and reversals of impairment of current assets, and development expenses.
| (in € millions) | France | Europe (excl. France) |
Latin America |
Rest of the World |
Other | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA – first-half 2021 | 49 | 144 | 88 | 13 | 2 | 295 |
| EBITDA – first-half 2020 | 28 | 126 | 86 | 11 | 4 | 255 |
| Change | +21 | +18 | +2 | +2 | (3) | +40 |
| % change | +75.5% | +13.4% | +2.1% | +21.8% | (57.5)% | +15.6% |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE | +21 | +15 | +18 | +5 | (6) | +53 |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE AS A % | +75.5% | +11.9% | +20.6% | +53.5% | (164.5)% | +20.9% |
| Europe | Latin | Rest of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € millions) | France | (excl. France) | America | the World | Other | TOTAL |
| EBIT less other rev enue (operating EBIT) – first-half 2021 | 35 | 116 | 60 | 3 | (3) | 211 |
| EBIT less other rev enue (operating EBIT) – first-half 2020 | 15 | 99 | 57 | - | - | 171 |
| Change | +20 | +16 | +4 | +2 | (2) | +40 |
| % change | +141,2% | +16,1% | +6,8% | N/A | N/A | +23,5% |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE | +20 | +14 | +16 | + 4 | (7) | +47 |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE AS A % | +141,2% | +14,4% | +27,5% | N/A | N/A | +27,8% |
EBIT BY REGION
| Europe | Latin | Rest of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € millions) | France | (excl. France) | America | the World | Other | TOTAL |
| EBIT – first-half 2021 | 38 | 120 | 72 | 5 | (3) | 232 |
| EBIT – first-half 2020 | 18 | 104 | 68 | 2 | - | 192 |
| Change | +20 | +16 | +4 | +3 | (3) | +40 |
| % change | +114,7% | +14,7% | +4,8% | +158,5% | N/A | +20,5% |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE | +20 | +14 | +17 | + 6 | (7) | +50 |
| LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGE AS A % | +114,7% | +13,0% | +24,7% | +275,0% | N/A | +25,8% |
| (in € millions) | June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inv entories, net | 27 | 43 | (16) |
| Trade receiv ables, net, linked to funds to be redeemed | 1,161 | 1,099 | 62 |
| Trade receiv ables, net, not linked to funds to be redeemed | 811 | 644 | 167 |
| Other receiv ables, net | 421 | 283 | 138 |
| WORKING CAPITAL – ASSETS | 2,420 | 2,069 | 351 |
| Trade payables | (738) | (669) | (69) |
| Other payables | (1,437) | (1,439) | 2 |
| Funds to be redeemed | (4,815) | (4,874) | 59 |
| WORKING CAPITAL – LIABILITIES | (6,990) | (6,982) | (8) |
| NEGATIVE WORKING CAPITAL | (4,570) | (4,913) | 343 |
| Current tax liabilities | (31) | (11) | (20) |
| NET NEGATIVE WORKING CAPITAL (incl. corporate income tax liabilities) | (4,601) | (4,924) | 323 |
At June 30, 2021, working capital stood at negative €4,601 million versus negative €4,924 million at December 3I, 2020. The difference in working capital (excluding corporate income tax liabilities) is mainly attributable to:
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Working capital at beginning of period | 4,913 | 4,062 |
| Change in working capital(1) | (415) | 448 |
| Acquisitions | 0 | (26) |
| Disposals/liquidations | (0) | - |
| Other non-recurring gains and losses | ||
| Change in impairment of current assets | 2 | 5 |
| Currency translation adjustment | 74 | (182) |
| Reclassifications to other balance sheet items | (4) | 4 |
| NET CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL | (343) | 249 |
| WORKING CAPITAL AT END OF PERIOD | 4,570 | 4,311 |
(1) See section 1.4 "Consolidated statement of cash flows".
The update to the statistical impairment rates used for Group entities' current assets did not lead to any additional material provisions being recognized in the first half of 2021.
Restricted cash corresponds to voucher reserve funds. These funds, which are equal to the face value of vouchers in circulation, are subject to specific regulations in some countries, such as France for the Ticket Restaurant® and Ticket CESU solutions. In particular, use of the funds is restricted and they must be clearly segregated from the Group's other cash. The funds remain Edenred's property and are invested in locally regulated interest-bearing financial instruments.
Restricted cash corresponds mainly to voucher reserve funds subject to special regulations, including in the following countries: The United Kingdom (€1,003 million), France (€908 million), Belgium (€400 million), Romania (€103 million) and the United States (€94 million).
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted cash at beginning of period | 2,578 | 1,864 |
| Change for the period(1) | 18 | 489 |
| Acquisitions | - | - |
| Currency translation adjustment | 53 | (58) |
| Other changes | (2) | - |
| Net change in restricted cash | 69 | 431 |
| RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD | 2,647 | 2,295 |
(1) See section 1.4 "Consolidated statement of cash flows".
| (in € millions) | June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill, gross | 1,668 | 1,625 |
| Accumulated amortization and impairment losses | (169) | (168) |
| GOODWILL, NET | 1,499 | 1,457 |
No indications of impairment were identified on Group goodwill or non-current assets in 2021.
| (in € millions) | June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| France (mainly Ticket Cadeaux, Proweb CE and Moneo Resto) | 160 | 160 |
| UTA (including Road Account) | 169 | 169 |
| United Kingdom (including Prepay Technologies and TRFC) | 148 | 141 |
| Italy (including Easy Welfare) | 92 | 92 |
| Romania (including Benefit Online) | 35 | 36 |
| Finland | 19 | 19 |
| Slov akia | 18 | 18 |
| Poland (including Timex) | 17 | 17 |
| Sweden | 17 | 18 |
| Czech Republic | 13 | 12 |
| Lithuania (EBV) | 12 | 12 |
| Belgium (including Merits & Benefits and Ekiv ita) | 11 | 11 |
| Portugal | 6 | 6 |
| Other (indiv idually representing less than €5 million) | 1 | - |
| Europe (excl. France) | 558 | 551 |
| Brazil (including Repom, Embratec and Coopercard) | 289 | 268 |
| Mexico | 40 | 39 |
| Other (indiv idually representing less than €5 million) | 11 | 11 |
| Latin America | 340 | 318 |
| United States (including CSI) | 406 | 393 |
| Dubai (including Mint) | 26 | 26 |
| Japan | 9 | 8 |
| Other (indiv idually representing less than €5 million) | - | 1 |
| Rest of the World | 441 | 428 |
| GOODWILL, NET | 1,499 | 1,457 |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period presented were as follows:
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| NET GOODWILL AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 1,457 | 1,604 |
| Increase in gross goodwill and impact of scope changes | - | 12 |
| Lithuania (EBV acquisition) | - | 12 |
| Other acquisitions | - | - |
| Goodwill written off on disposals for the period | - | - |
| Impairment losses | - | - |
| Currency translation adjustment | 42 | (111) |
| Reclassifications and other changes | - | (10) |
| NET GOODWILL AT END OF PERIOD | 1,499 | 1,495 |
| (in € millions) | June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT | ||
| Brands | 65 | 66 |
| Customer lists | 590 | 570 |
| Licenses and software | 386 | 365 |
| Other intangible assets | 142 | 125 |
| TOTAL GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT | 1,183 | 1,126 |
| ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION AND IMPAIRMENT LOSSES | ||
| Brands | (11) | (11) |
| Customer lists | (184) | (162) |
| Licenses and software | (263) | (248) |
| Other intangible assets | (51) | (50) |
| TOTAL ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION AND IMPAIRMENT LOSSES | (509) | (471) |
| NET CARRYING AMOUNT | 674 | 655 |
Changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| CARRYING AMOUNT AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 655 | 706 |
| Intangible assets of newly consolidated companies | - | 11 |
| Internally generated assets | 43 | 43 |
| Additions | - | |
| Amortization for the period | (43) | (41) |
| Impairment losses for the period | (6) | |
| Currency translation adjustment | 19 | (66) |
| Reclassifications | - | 14 |
| CARRYING AMOUNT AT END OF PERIOD | 674 | 661 |
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses, in accordance with IAS 16 – Property, Plant and Equipment. Assets under construction are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. They are depreciated from the date when they are put in service.
| June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € millions) | GR OSS C A R R YIN G A M OUN T |
D EP R EC IA T ION A N D IM P A IR M EN T LOSSES |
N ET C A R R YIN G A M OUN T |
GROSS CARRYING AM OUNT |
DEPRECIATION AND IM PAIRM ENT LOSSES |
NET CARRYING AM OUNT |
|
| Land | 2 - |
2 | 2 - |
2 | |||
| Buildings | 18 | (7) | 11 | 18 | (7) | 11 | |
| Fixtures and fittings | 32 | (21) | 11 | 31 | (19) | 12 | |
| Equipment and furniture | 104 | (80) | 24 | 102 | (76) | 26 | |
| Assets under construction | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 187 | (71) | 116 | 156 | (60) | 96 | |
| Total | 344 | (179) | 165 | 310 | (162) | 148 |
Changes in the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment during the period were as follows:
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| CARRYING AMOUNT AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 148 | 169 |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | 4 | 10 |
| Right-of-use assets | 32 | 9 |
| Depreciation for the period | (20) | (22) |
| Currency translation adjustment | 1 | (10) |
| Reclassifications | - | (5) |
| CARRYING AMOUNT AT END OF PERIOD | 165 | 151 |
At June 30, 2021, UTA equity-accounted companies consisted mainly of AGES (AGES Maut System GmbH & Co KG and Ages International GmbH & Co KG) and MSC (Mercedes Service Card Beteiligungs GmbH and Mercedes Service Card GmbH & Co KG).
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Inv estments in equity-accounted companies at beginning of period | 64 | 69 |
| Additions to inv estments in equity-accounted companies | 3 | |
| Share of net profit from equity-accounted companies | 4 | 6 |
| Capital increase | 1 | 1 |
| Currency effect | - | (1) |
| Div idends receiv ed from inv estments in equity-accounted companies | (14) | (11) |
| Investments in equity-accounted companies at end of period | 58 | 64 |
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Amortization of fair v alue adjustments to assets acquired in business combinations |
(17) | (20) |
| Amortization of intangible assets | (26) | (21) |
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | (6) | (8) |
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | (14) | (14) |
| TOTAL | (63) | (63) |
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross borrowing cost | (26) | (26) |
| Hedging instruments | 10 | 9 |
| Income from cash and cash equiv alents and other marketable securities | 10 | 11 |
| Net borrowing cost | (6) | (6) |
| Net foreign exchange gains (losses) | (1) | (1) |
| Other financial income | 2 | 2 |
| Other financial expenses | (4) | (10) |
| NET FINANCIAL EXPENSE | (9) | (15) |
Gross borrowing costs for first-half 2021 include amortization of bond issuance costs for €5 million and interest income on Neu CP issued at negative interest rates.
Hedging instruments relate to expenses and income on interest rate swaps as presented in Note 6.6 "Financial instruments and market risk management".
Other financial income and expenses mainly concern bank fees, banking expenses, miscellaneous interest, and financial provisions.
IFRS 9 defines financial assets as a contractual right to receive an economic benefit that will ultimately result in the receipt of cash flows or an equity instrument. Financial assets are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The initial fair value corresponds to the asset's purchase price.
Non-current financial assets consist mainly of equity interests in non-consolidated companies, loans, and deposits and guarantees.
| June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross carrying | Impairment | Net carrying | Gross carrying | Impairment | Net carrying | |
| (in € millions) | amount | losses | amount | amount | losses | amount |
| Equity interests | 68 | (2) | 66 | 59 | (2) | 57 |
| Deposits and guarantees | 19 | - | 19 | 18 | - | 18 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 57 | (1) | 56 | 58 | (1) | 57 |
| NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS | 144 | (3) | 141 | 135 | (3) | 132 |
| June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross carrying | Impairment | Net carrying | Gross carrying | Impairment | Net carrying | |
| (in € millions) | amount | losses | amount | amount | losses | amount |
| Other current financial assets | 7 | (3) | 4 | 5 | (3) | 2 |
| Deriv ativ es | 76 | 76 | 128 | - | 128 | |
| CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS | 83 | (3) | 80 | 133 | (3) | 130 |
Other current financial assets primarily represent short-term loans with external counterparts.
Derivatives are recognized according to IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments. Their accounting treatment is detailed in Note 6.6 "Financial instruments and market risk management" to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Both cash and cash equivalents and other marketable securities are taken into account for the calculation of net debt.
| June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross carrying | Impairment | Net carrying | Gross carrying | Impairment | Net carrying | ||
| (in € millions) | amount | losses | amount | amount | losses | amount | |
| Cash at bank and on hand | 779 | 779 | 628 | - | 628 | ||
| Term deposits and equiv alent – less than 3 months | 477 | 477 | 471 | - | 471 | ||
| Bonds and other negotiable debt securities | 28 | 28 | - | - | - | ||
| Mutual fund units in cash – less than 3 months | 38 | 38 | 26 | - | 26 | ||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 1,322 | 1,322 | 1,125 | - | 1,125 | ||
| Term deposits and equiv alent – more than 3 months | 548 | (1) | 547 | 765 | (1) | 764 | |
| Bonds and other negotiable debt securities | 316 | 316 | 256 | 256 | |||
| Mutual fund units in cash – more than 3 months | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| OTHER MARKETABLE SECURITIES | 865 | (1) | 864 | 1,022 | (1) | 1,021 | |
| TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND OTHER MARKETABLE SECURITIES |
2,187 | (1) | 2,186 | 2,147 | (1) | 2,146 |
| June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € millions) | Non-current | Current | Total | Non-current | Current | Total |
| Conv ertible bonds | 883 | 883 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Non-bank debt | 2,156 | 231 | 2,387 | 2,414 | 113 | 2,527 |
| Bank borrowings | 10 | 20 | 30 | 14 | 44 | 58 |
| Neu CP | 100 | 100 | - | - | - | |
| Bank ov erdrafts | 121 | 121 | - | 109 | 109 | |
| DEBT | 3,049 | 472 | 3,521 | 2,928 | 266 | 3,194 |
| Lease liabilities | 93 | 27 | 120 | 74 | 28 | 102 |
| Deposits and guarantees | 21 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 5 | 24 |
| Put options ov er non-controlling interests | 7 | 32 | 39 | 6 | 60 | 66 |
| Deriv ativ es | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Other | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | 124 | 70 | 194 | 99 | 98 | 197 |
| DEBT AND OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | 3,173 | 542 | 3,715 | 3,027 | 364 | 3,391 |
The contractual documents for debt and other financial liabilities do not include any particular covenants or clauses that could significantly change the terms.
On June 14, 2021, Edenred issued sustainability-linked bonds convertible into and/or exchangeable for new and/or existing shares (OCEANEs) for an aggregate nominal amount of approximately €400 million. The OCEANEs, which do not bear interest, were issued at a price equal to 100.875% of their nominal value, corresponding to a gross yield to maturity of -0.12% and an IFRS yield of +0.54%. They are convertible at a price of €64.79, representing a conversion premium of 37.5%. Bonds that have not been converted, redeemed or retired and canceled will be redeemed at par on June 14, 2028.
In accordance with the Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework, if two of the three key performance indicators concerning sustainable development have not been met by December 31, 2025, the Group will pay an amount equal to 0.50% of the nominal value. The three key performance indicators, taken from the Group's ten sustainable development indicators, relate to gender diversity, greenhouse gas emissions reduction and awareness of balanced nutrition and food waste among users and merchants.
The OCEANEs comprise a debt component, measured at the inception date using market interest rates applicable to equivalent non-convertible bonds and recognized in non-current debt, and an option component, recognized in equity. At June 30, 2021, the debt component was measured at €385 million and the option component at €18 million. At June 30, 2021, the Group's gross outstanding bond position amounted to €3,225 million, which breaks down as follows:
| Issuance date | Amount in €m | Coupon | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2021 | 400* | 0% | 7 years |
| June 14, 2028 | |||
| June 18, 2020 | 600 | 1.375% | 9 years |
| June 18, 2029 | |||
| 500* | 0% | 5 years | |
| September 6, 2019 | September 6, 2024 | ||
| 7 years & | |||
| December 6, 2018 | 500 | 1.875% | 3 months |
| March 6, 2026 | |||
| March 30, 2017 | 500 | 1.875% | 10 years |
| March 30, 2027 | |||
| March 10, 2015 | 500 | 1.375% | 10 years |
| March 10, 2025 | |||
| 225 | 3.75% | 10 years | |
| May 23, 2012 | May 23, 2022 | ||
| Gross outstanding bond position | 3,225 |
* Conv ertible bonds (OCEANEs).
At December 31, 2020, the gross outstanding bond position amounted to €2,825 million.
| Issuance date | Amount in €m | Coupon | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 years | |||
| June 18, 2020 | 600 | 1.375% | June 18, 2029 |
| 5 years | |||
| September 6, 2019 | 500* | 0% | September 6, 2024 |
| 7 years & | |||
| December 6, 2018 | 500 | 1.875% | 3 months |
| March 6, 2026 | |||
| 10 years | |||
| March 30, 2017 | 500 | 1.875% | March 30, 2027 |
| 10 years | |||
| March 10, 2015 | 500 | 1.375% | March 10, 2025 |
| 10 years | |||
| May 23, 2012 | 225 | 3.75% | May 23, 2022 |
| Gross outstanding bond position | 2,825 | ||
* Conv ertible bonds (OCEANEs).
In December 2019, a €105 million portion of the €250 million Schuldschein private placement was redeemed ahead of maturity. In June 2021, a further €113 million was redeemed at maturity. There was €32 million outstanding under this loan at June 30, 2021:
| Issuance date | Rate | Amount in €m | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2016 | 1.47% Fixed |
32 | 7 years June 29, 2023 |
| Total Schuldschein loan | 32 |
At December 31, 2020, there was €145 million outstanding under the Schuldschein loan.
| Issuance date | Rate | Amount in €m | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.05% | 5 years | ||
| June 29, 2016 | Fixed | 45 | June 29, 2021 |
| June 29, 2016 | Euribor 6 months * +105 bps Variable |
68 | 5 years June 29, 2021 |
| 1.47% | 7 years | ||
| June 29, 2016 | Fixed | 32 | June 29, 2023 |
| Total Schuldschein loan | 145 |
* 6-month Euribor with a 0% floor.
Outstanding bank borrowings at June 30, 2021 amounted to €30 million.
At June 30, 2021, current debt outstanding under the Negotiable European Commercial Paper (Neu CP) program stood at €100 million, out of a total authorized amount of €750 million. The €250 million Negotiable European Medium-Term Note (Neu MTN) program had not been used at that date.
At June 30, 2021
| (in € millions) | First-half 2022 |
First-half 2023 |
First-half 2024 |
First-half 2025 |
First-half 2026 |
First-half 2027 and beyond |
June 30, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conv ertible bonds | - | - | - | 500 | - | 383 | 883 |
| Non-bank debt | 231 | 32 | - | 490 | 517 | 1,117 | 2,387 |
| Bank borrowings | 20 | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | 30 |
| Neu CP | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | 100 |
| BANK OVERDRAFTS | 121 | - | - | - | - | - | 121 |
| DEBT | 472 | 39 | 3 | 990 | 517 | 1,500 | 3,521 |
| Lease liabilities | 27 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 120 |
| Deposits and guarantees | 4 | 21 | - | - | - | - | 25 |
| Put options ov er non-controlling interests | 32 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 | 39 |
| Deriv ativ es | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 |
| Other | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | 70 | 48 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 29 | 194 |
| TOTAL | 542 | 87 | 22 | 1,005 | 530 | 1,529 | 3,715 |
| 2026 and | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € millions) | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | beyond Dec. 31, 2020 | |
| Conv ertible bonds | - | - | - | 500 | - | - | 500 |
| Non-bank debt | 113 | 233 | 32 | - | 492 | 1,657 | 2,527 |
| Bank borrowings | 44 | 9 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 58 |
| Neu CP | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bank ov erdrafts | 109 | - | - | - | - | - | 109 |
| DEBT | 266 | 242 | 36 | 501 | 492 | 1,657 | 3,194 |
| Lease liabilities | 28 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 102 |
| Deposits and guarantees | 5 | 19 | - | - | - | - | 24 |
| Put options ov er non-controlling interests | 60 | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | 66 |
| Deriv ativ es | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Other | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | 98 | 43 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 197 |
| TOTAL | 364 | 285 | 54 | 512 | 500 | 1,676 | 3,391 |
| (in € millions) | June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current debt | 3,049 | 2,928 |
| Other non-current financial liabilities | 124 | 99 |
| Current debt | 351 | 157 |
| Other current financial liabilities | 70 | 98 |
| Bank ov erdrafts | 121 | 109 |
| DEBT AND OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | 3,715 | 3,391 |
| Current financial assets | (80) | (130) |
| Other marketable securities | (864) | (1,021) |
| Cash and cash equiv alents | (1,322) | (1,125) |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (2,266) | (2,276) |
| AND OTHER CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS | ||
| NET DEBT | 1,449 | 1,115 |
Other non-current and current financial liabilities include lease liabilities in an amount of €99 million.
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Net debt at beginning of period | 1,115 | 1,290 |
| Increase (decrease) in non-current debt | 121 | 510 |
| Increase (decrease) in other non-current financial liabilities | 25 | (10) |
| Decrease (increase) in other marketable securities | 157 | (271) |
| Decrease (increase) in cash and cash equiv alents, net of bank ov erdrafts |
(185) | (107) |
| Increase (decrease) in other financial assets and liabilities | 216 | 89 |
| Increase (decrease) in net debt | 334 | 211 |
| NET DEBT AT END OF PERIOD | 1,449 | 1,501 |
Debt before interest rate hedging breaks down as follows:
| June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of total | |||||||
| (in € millions) | Amount | Interest rate % of total debt | Amount | Interest rate | debt | ||
| Fixed-rate debt(1) | 3,399 | 1.3% | 100% | 2,985 | 1.5% | 97% | |
| Variable-rate debt | 1 | 5.9% | 0% | 100 | 1.7% | 3% | |
| DEBT* | 3,400 | 1.3% | 100% | 3,085 | 1.5% | 100% |
* Debt excluding bank ov erdrafts.
(1) The rates mentioned for fixed-rate debt correspond to the contractual rates (i.e., 3.750%, 1.375% and 1.875%) applied to the exact number of days in the year div ided by 360.
• After hedging
Debt after interest rate hedging breaks down as follows:
| June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of total | ||||||
| (in € millions) | Amount | Interest rate % of total debt | Amount | Interest rate | debt | |
| Fixed-rate debt | 1,361 | 0.5% | 40% | 924 | 0.6% | 30% |
| Variable-rate debt | 2,039 | 0.8% | 60% | 2,161 | 0.8% | 70% |
| DEBT* | 3,400 | 0.7% | 100% | 3,085 | 0.8% | 100% |
* Debt excluding bank ov erdrafts.
Debt before currency hedging breaks down as follows:
| June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of total | ||||||
| (in € millions) | Amount | Interest rate % of total debt | Amount | Interest rate | debt | |
| EUR | 3,387 | 1.3% | 100% | 3,048 | 1.4% | 99% |
| Other currencies | 13 | 6.2% | 0% | 37 | 3.2% | 1% |
| DEBT* | 3,400 | 1.3% | 100% | 3,085 | 1.5% | 100% |
* Debt excluding bank ov erdrafts.
• After hedging
Debt after currency hedging breaks down as follows:
| June 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of total | |||||||
| (in € millions) | Amount | Interest rate % of total debt | Amount | Interest rate | debt | ||
| EUR | 3,356 | 0.7% | 99% | 3,017 | 0.7% | 98% | |
| Other currencies | 44 | 2.7% | 1% | 68 | 2.3% | 2% | |
| DEBT* | 3,400 | 0.7% | 100% | 3,085 | 0.8% | 100% |
* Debt excluding bank ov erdrafts.
Interest rate hedges mainly include derivatives in the form of swaps that transform a fixed rate into a variable rate over a euro-denominated debt initially issued at a fixed rate. The derivatives are therefore variable-for-fixed swaps and classified as fair value hedges under IFRS 9.
These interest rate swaps represent a total notional amount of €2,107 million relating to an underlying debt of €2,289 million. At June 30, 2021, the derivatives had a fair value of €60 million.
Changes in the fair value of the hedges have no material impact on the income statement because they qualify for hedge accounting under IFRS.
The effective tax rate is calculated based on:
Based on these calculations, the effective tax rate changed from 33.5% in first-half 2020 to 33.3% in firsthalf 2021.
The situation arising from the Covid-19 health crisis had no impact on taxable income projections, resulting in the derecognition of previously recorded deferred tax assets on tax loss carryforwards.
At June 30, 2021, the Company's share capital was made up of 249,588,059 shares.
At June 30, 2021, the number of shares outstanding and the weighted average number of shares outstanding broke down as follows:
| (in shares) | First-half 2021 First-half 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| SHARE CAPITAL AT END OF PERIOD | 249,588,059 | 246,583,351 |
| Number of shares outstanding at beginning of period | 245,905,514 | 242,067,214 |
| Number of shares issued for div idend payments | 3,004,708 | 3,378,494 |
| Number of shares issued on conv ersion of performance share plans | 282,008 | 780,301 |
| Number of shares issued on conv ersion of stock option plans | - | 30,150 |
| Number of shares canceled | (282,008) | (810,451) |
| Issued shares at period-end excluding treasury shares | 3,004,708 | 3,378,494 |
| Treasury shares not related to the liquidity contract | 280,227 | 426,611 |
| Treasury shares under the liquidity contract | (55,393) | (55,236) |
| Treasury shares | 224,834 | 371,375 |
| NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING AT END OF PERIOD | 249,135,056 | 245,817,083 |
| Adjustment to calculate weighted av erage number of issued shares | (2,654,159) | (2,934,931) |
| Adjustment to calculate weighted av erage number of treasury shares | 14,784 | (52,875) |
| Total weighted average adjustment | (2,639,375) | (2,987,806) |
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING DURING THE YEAR | 246,495,681 | 242,829,277 |
In addition, 1,507,182 performance shares were granted to employees between 2019 and 2021. Conversion of all of these potential shares, and of the 14,353,082 convertible bonds, would increase the number of shares outstanding to 264,995,320.
Based on the above number of potential shares and the average Edenred share price calculated:
the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding at June 30, 2021 was 261,693,821.
| First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (in € millions) | 133 | 100 |
| Weighted av erage number of issued shares (in thousands) | 246,934 | 243,648 |
| Weighted av erage number of treasury shares (in thousands) | (438) | (819) |
| Number of shares used to calculate basic earnings per share (in thousands) | 246,496 | 242,829 |
| BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (in €) | 0.54 | 0.41 |
| Number of shares resulting from the exercise of stock options (in thousands) | - | - |
| Number of shares resulting from performance share grants (in thousands) | 845 | 1,041 |
| Conv ertible bonds (in thousands) | 14,353 | |
| Number of shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share (in thousands) | 261,694 | 243,871 |
| DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (in €) | 0.51 | 0.41 |
Main characteristics
Performance shares vest when the performance conditions are fulfilled. However, if the grantee is no longer employed by the Group on the vesting date, depending on the reason for his or her departure the performance share rights may be forfeited or the number of rights may be reduced proportionately to his or her actual period of service since the grant date. The total number of vested shares may not exceed 100% of the initial grant.
Under the three-year Plan 14, the 527,258 shares granted on May 11, 2021 will vest on May 11, 2024 provided that several performance conditions are met.
Fulfillment of the performance conditions will be assessed over the period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023, based on the degree to which the following objectives have been met:
(i) two internal performance objectives, which will determine 75% of the total grant and are linked to growth in:
(ii) one external (market) performance objective, which will determine 25% of the total grant and is linked to:
• Edenred's total shareholder return (TSR) compared with the average TSR of the companies in the SBF 120 index.
Depending on the actual percentage of fulfillment of each of the plan's three performance conditions, the percentage of fulfillment of each performance condition may reach a maximum of 150% and the conditions can offset each other, when one condition is exceeded and another is not met or only partially met. However, the total number of vested shares may not exceed 100% of the initial amount of shares granted.
Performance shares vest subject to the fulfillment of performance conditions and provided that the grantees are still employed by the Group at the end of the vesting period.
The fair value of performance shares corresponds to the share price on the day of the grant, net of the expected dividend payment during the vesting period.
The fair value of performance shares is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period in employee benefit expense, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.
The current fair value of Plan 14 is €40.31 per share, compared with a share price of €45.56 on May 11, 2021, the grant date.
The fair value of performance shares is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period in employee benefit expense, with a corresponding adjustment to equity. The total cost recognized in respect of the 2021 plan amounted to €0.7 million in first-half 2021.
To make the consolidated financial statements easier to read, certain specific items of income and expense are reported under "Other income and expenses". This item is used only for income and expenses:
Other income and expenses can be analyzed as follows:
| (in € millions) | First-half 2021 | First-half 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Mov ements in restructuring prov isions | - | - |
| Restructuring and reorganization costs | (3) | (4) |
| Restructuring expenses | (3) | (4) |
| Impairment of property, plant and equipment | - | - |
| Impairment of intangible assets | - | (6) |
| Impairment of assets | - | (6) |
| Capital gains and losses | (2) | (1) |
| Reclassification of currency translation adjustments | - | 1 |
| Mov ements in prov isions | - | 5 |
| Non-recurring gains (losses) | (2) | (8) |
| Other | (4) | (3) |
| TOTAL OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES* | (7) | (13) |
* Net cash costs included under this caption amounted to €7 million in first-half 2021 and €13 million in first-half 2020.
Other income and expenses in first-half 2021 were primarily as follows:
Other income and expenses in first-half 2020 were primarily as follows:
Movements in non-current provisions between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 can be analyzed as follows:
| TOTAL NON-CURRENT PROVISIONS | 33 | (0) | 2 | - | (0) | 1 | 0 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| and other contingencies | - | - | (0) | - | ||||
| - Prov isions for claims and litigation | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | ||||
| - Prov isions for pensions and loyalty bonuses | 27 | (0) | 1 | - | (0) | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| (in € millions) | DEC. 31, 2020 | on equity | Additions | amounts | amounts | adjustment | scope JUNE 30, 2021 | |
| Impact | Used | of unused | translation | changes in | ||||
| Rev ersals | Currency | fications and | ||||||
| Reclassi |
Movements in current provisions between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 can be analyzed as follows:
| Rev ersals | Currency | fications and | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact | Used | of unused | translation | changes in | ||||
| (in € millions) | DEC. 31, 2020 | on equity | Additions | amounts | amounts | adjustment | scope JUNE 30, 2021 | |
| - Restructuring prov isions | 8 | - | 2 | (3) | (1) | 0 | (0) | 6 |
| - Prov isions for claims and litigation and other contingencies |
8 | - | 5 | (2) | - | (0) | (3) | 8 |
| TOTAL CURRENT PROVISIONS | 16 | - | 7 | (5) | (1) | 0 | (3) | 14 |
Taken individually, all ongoing disputes are immaterial, with the exception of those presented in Note 10.3 "Claims, litigation and tax risk".
In the normal course of its business, the Group is involved in a certain number of disputes with third parties or with judicial or administrative authorities (including tax authorities).
On October 9, 2015, the French company Octoplus filed a complaint with the French Antitrust Authority against several French companies in the meal voucher sector, including Edenred France. The Antitrust Authority's board met on April 5, 2016 and on July 7, 2016 to hear all the parties concerned as well as the investigation departments. On October 6, 2016, the Antitrust Authority decided to pursue its investigations without passing provisional measures against Edenred France.
On February 27, 2019, the investigation departments provided Edenred France with their final report, which contained two complaints dating from the early 2000s concerning information sharing through the Centrale de Remboursement des Titres (CRT) and the use of the CRT to lock up the meal voucher market. Edenred submitted its observations to the Antitrust Authority on April 29, 2019. On December 17, 2019, the Antitrust Authority announced that it had decided to fine Edenred €157 million on the grounds of the above two complaints. Edenred received an official request from the French tax authorities to pay the
fine. In response, Edenred requested a stay of payment until March 31, 2021 with no impact on the fine, by providing a surety in the same amount. On March 31, 2021, Edenred paid the fine of an amount of €157 million (Note 4.6) and cancelled the related sureties.
Edenred believes that the Antitrust Authority has misunderstood the competitive situation in the French meal voucher market and the CRT's role in this market. Edenred has therefore appealed. The appeal hearing is scheduled on November 18, 2021. Based on the opinion of its legal advisers, Edenred believes that it has strong arguments to challenge the Antitrust Authority's decision. Therefore, the Company has not set aside a related provision.
Edenred France (to which the rights of Accentiv' Kadéos were transferred) is involved in a dispute with Fnac and Conforama, two members of its gift solution acceptance and distribution network. The litigation concerns the breach by both companies of some of their contractual obligations, particularly the exclusive distribution of the Kadéos® card applicable until December 31, 2011.
In a decision on the merits of the case handed down on March 14, 2016, the Paris Commercial Court ordered Kering and Conforama to pay Edenred France an additional €7 million for damages sustained as well as €100,000 as compensation for the lawsuit brought by Kering and Conforama, which was considered to represent an abuse of process.
In a ruling handed down on December 12, 2018, the Paris Court of Appeal ordered Edenred France to return the above amounts that it had received in penalties and damages. Edenred France opposes the Court of Appeal's ruling and has brought the matter before the Court of Cassation. In the meantime, the penalties and damages totaling €19 million were repaid by Edenred France on January 24, 2019. This amount had been fully provisioned at December 31, 2018.
The Court of Cassation delivered its verdict on May 12, 2021, upholding the Paris Court of Appeal's ruling.
In 2018 and 2019, a tax audit was carried out at Edenred S.E., covering the period from 2014 to 2016.
In December 2018, the tax authorities notified the Company of a proposed reassessment of the tax paid in 2014.
Notification of the proposed reassessments of tax paid in 2015 and 2016 was received by the Company in July 2019.
As originally expected, the tax authorities reduced the 2014 reassessment to align its position with that adopted with regard to 2015 and 2016.
The Company has contested the reassessments and filed a claim with the national tax board in early 2019. Following a sitting on January 24, 2020, the tax board issued an opinion against the reassessment. The tax authorities nevertheless maintained the reassessment.
After meeting with the departmental representative (interlocuteur départemental) to discuss the matter on October 7, 2020, Edenred continued talks with the French National and International Audit Department (DNVI), reaching an agreement on the brand royalty rates. A collection procedure was initiated in June 2021 to recover the corporate income, CVAE and withholding taxes.
The following standards, amendments and interpretations adopted by the European Union became effective on January 1, 2021 under the Interest Rate Benchmark Reform:
These amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021.
Their application had no material impact on the periods presented.
Standards, amendments and interpretations published by the IASB but not yet adopted by the European Union
The following standards, amendments and interpretations published by the IASB have not yet been adopted by the European Union:
The Edenred Group chose not to early adopt these standards, amendments and interpretations at January 1, 2021. Their application is currently being analyzed.
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This is a free translation into English of the statutory auditors' review report on the half-yearly financial information issued in French and is provided solely for the convenience of English-speaking users. This report includes information relating to the specific verification of information given in the Group's half-yearly management report. This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law and professional standards applicable in France.
For the period from January 1 to June 30, 2021
To the Shareholders,
In compliance with the assignment entrusted to us by your annual general meetings and in accordance with the requirements of article L. 451-1-2 III of the French monetary and financial code ("Code monétaire et financier"), we hereby report to you on:
Due to the global crisis related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the condensed half-yearly consolidated financial statements of this period have been prepared and reviewed under specific conditions. Indeed, this crisis and the exceptional measures taken in the context of the state of sanitary emergency have had numerous consequences for companies, particularly on their operations and their financing, and have led to greater uncertainties on their future prospects. Those measures, such as travel restrictions and remote working, have also had an impact on the companies' internal organization and the performance of our procedures.
These condensed half-yearly consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the board of directors. Our role is to express a conclusion on these financial statements based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with professional standards applicable in France. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with professional standards applicable in France and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed half-yearly consolidated financial statements are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 – standard of the IFRSs as adopted by the European Union applicable to interim financial information.
We have also verified the information presented in the half-yearly management report on the condensed half-yearly consolidated financial statements subject to our review.
We have no matters to report as to its fair presentation and consistency with the condensed halfyearly consolidated financial statements.
Paris-La Défense, July 27, 2021
The Statutory Auditors French original signed by
DELOITTE & ASSOCIÉS ERNST & YOUNG Audit
Patrick E. Suissa Pierre Jouanne
I declare, to the best of my knowledge, that the condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the assets and liabilities, financial position and results of the Company and of all of the companies included in the scope of consolidation, and that the interim management report on page 3 includes a true and fair review of the significant events of the first six months of the year, of their impact on the interim financial statements and of the main related-party transactions as well as an overview of the main risks and uncertainties in the remaining six months of the year.
Issy-les-Moulineaux – July 27, 2021
Bertrand Dumazy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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