Interim / Quarterly Report • Aug 1, 2023
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1 January to 30 June 2023
FiRe Group
| € thousand, Earnings per share in € | 1st HY 2017 | 1st HY 2018 | 1st HY 2019 | 1st HY 2020 | 1st HY 2021 1st HY 2022 |
1st HY 2023 | Change 2022/2023 | ||
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| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | |||||||||
| Revenue | 88,695 | 97,818 | 110,906 | 137,433 | 178,352 | 201,087 | 7.8% | ||
| Temporary staffing | 60,075 | 64,484 | 73,241 | 69,929 | 76,075 | 90,976 | 87,568 | -3.7% | |
| Permanent placement | 14,434 | 17,838 | 20,113 | 17,681 | 25,352 | 36,661 | 41,168 | 12.3% | |
| Interim and project management | 4,594 | 4,761 | 6,131 | 9,377 | 11,963 | 13,670 | 13,503 | -1.2% | |
| Training | 9,592 | 10,735 | 11,421 | 40,446 | 65,104 | 59,726 | 74,677 | 25.0% | |
| Operating gross profit | 39,206 | 45,514 | 51,711 | 68,477 | 95,920 | 105,979 | 118,369 | 11.7% | |
| Operating gross profit margin | 44.2% | 46.5% | 46.6% | 49.8% | 53.8% | 52.7% | 54.6% | 1.9 PP | |
| EBITDA | 14,779 | 15,874 | 20,860 | 25,802 | 39,284 | 40,665 | 45,237 | 11.2% | |
| Operating EBITA** | 14,287 | 15,193 | 17,585 | 17,387 | 29,537 | 29,795 | 32,868 | 10.3% | |
| Operating EBITA margin | 16.1% | 15.5% | 15.9% | 12.7% | 16.6% | 14.8% | 15.2% | 0.4 PP | |
| Profit for the period | 9,569 | 10,159 | 11,696 | 6,965 | 14,762 | 16,641 | 19,906 | 19.6% | |
| Balance Sheet | |||||||||
| Balance sheet total | 63,449 | 67,413 | 91,130 | 334,992 | 359,212 | 345,368 | 337,652 | -2.2% | |
| Equity | 35,935 | 36,699 | 38,439 | 57,924 | 127,302 | 146,436 | 162,600 | 11.0% | |
| Equity ratio | 56.6% | 54.4% | 42.2% | 17.3% | 35.4% | 42.4% | 48.2% | 5.8 PP | |
| Net financial debt | 29,828 | 28,845 | 5,338 | -190,256 | -135,357 | -115,542 | -76,916 | -33.4% | |
| Leverage ratio | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | -38.0% | |
| Cash flow | |||||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 10,731 | 9,488 | 11,899 | 23,047 | 33,428 | 30,049 | 38,014 | 26.5% | |
| Free Cash flow | 9,720 | 7,303 | 10,280 | 19,899 | 30,076 | 26,425 | 33,806 | 27.9% | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -1,007 | -2,179 | -1,619 | -3,147 | -3,332 | -3,614 | -4,206 | 16.4% | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -20,344 | -21,867 | -27,909 | -7,023 | -28,058 | -34,738 | -37,248 | 7.2% | |
| Share | |||||||||
| Closing price Xetra in € as of 30 Jun | 76.90 | 92.50 | 119.80 | 110.40 | 154.20 | 119.00 | 111.80 | -6.1% | |
| Shares issued as of the balance sheet date (units) | 5,198,237 | 5,198,237 | 5,198,237 | 5,198,237 | 5,718,060 | 5,718,060 | 5,718,060 | 0.0% | |
| Market capitalization | 399,744 | 480,837 | 622,749 | 573,885 | 881,725 | 680,449 | 639,279 | -6.1% | |
| Dividend per share | 3.96 | 4.66 | 0.00 | 1.60 | 3.04 | 4.50 | N/A | ||
| Earnings per share | 1.82 | 1.93 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 2.55 | 2.88 | 3.45 | 19.6% | |
| Employees as of 30 Jun | |||||||||
| Total employees | 2,660 | 2,803 | 3,070 | 3,206 | 3,746 | 4,118 | 4,022 | -2.3% | |
| Leased employees | 2,169 | 2,257 | 2,467 | 2,151 | 2,463 | 2,669 | 2,440 | -8.6% |
* In accordance with IAS 8, the previous year's figures were adjusted accordingly; for explanation, see Notes Chapter 8 / Annual Report 2022
**Profit from operations before goodwill impairment and amortization of intangible assets from the purchase price allocation / as well as before effects from the measurement of the purchase price liability of the non-controlling shareholders in Amadeus FiRe Weiterbildung Verwaltungs GmbH (operating EBITA)
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| Risks and opportunities | 15 | ||||||||
| Forecast | 16 |
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| Consolidated cash flow statement 19 |
| Consolidated statement of changes in equity 20 |
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| Responsibility statement 31 | |||
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| Information on forward-looking statements | 32 | ||
| Contact and financial calendar 33 |
The half-year financial report of Amadeus FiRe AG satisfies the requirements of the applicable provisions of the Wertpapierhandelsgesetz (WpHG – German Securities Trading Act and, in accordance with section 115 WpHG, comprises condensed half-year financial statements, an interim Group management report and a responsibility statement.
The consolidated half-year financial report has been prepared in accordance with the applicable IFRS provisions on interim reporting, as published by the IASB and effective in the EU.
The half-year financial report should be read in conjunction with our annual report for the 2022 financial year. This contains a detailed presentation of our business activities and information on the financial figures used.
Economic report Risks and Opportunities
consolidated financial statements
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The German economy suffered a clear setback last winter, which was also reflected by the drop in demand driven by inflation. While inflation is still at a high level throughout the whole of the euro area, prices for energy and raw materials have fallen significantly.
In its summer forecast, the ifo Institute predicts that household income should increase at a faster rate than prices in the second half of 2023. This development would likely allow a recovery in private consumer spending.
The performance of the economy over the remainder of the year will vary from sector to sector. While the construction sector as a whole is set to cool off as a result of high construction prices in conjunction with the sharp rise in interest on loans, the manufacturing industry should be able to expand production at a moderate level thanks to high order levels. Nevertheless, it needs to be said that developments to date are still being influenced by the order backlog or production hold-ups.
Overall, the climate in the manufacturing industry has deteriorated significantly and many companies consider their order levels to be too low. There has been a noticeable reduction in demand with significant repercussions in retail, which has been undergoing a decline in revenue and value added since the start of 2022. Even though forecasts for retail have improved at a low level, the overall outlook is generally negative.
The service sector is still riding high and has enjoyed a positive performance
over the past six months. According to the ifo Institute, this development is partially due to a certain spending backlog following the long abstinence from services due to COVID. The negative trend in industry is playing a significant role in transport and development.
The sector developments described are also reflected in the ifo Business Climate Index, which had become noticeably gloomy by the middle of 2023. After 91.5 points in May, it fell by a further three percentage points to 88.5 points in June, marking a decline of 3.8 points as against the same period of the previous year.
The ifo Institute is forecasting a dip in gross domestic product of 0.4 percent in the 2023 calendar year. GDP had been 0.9 percent lower than in the summer of 2022 at the start of the year. This was largely due to a noticeable softening of demand.
Figures from the German Federal Statistical Office show that the number of people in employment decreased slightly month-on-month by 1,000 in May 2023 (adjusted for seasonal effects), while the number of employees paying social insurance contributions was unchanged (as at April).
According to the German Federal Employment Agency, demand for new employees is still at a relatively high level, but has been declining since early in the summer of 2022. The economic trends are also affecting the development in reduced hours, which are at a slightly elevated level by longterm standards. The manufacturing industry accounted for a majority of the reduced hours reported in June 2023.
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The unemployment rate on the basis of the total civilian labour force was 5.5 percent as at the end of the first half of 2023. Adjusted for seasonal effects, this figure rises slightly by 0.3 percentage points to 5.7 percent. The Federal Employment Agency quantifies the effect of Ukrainian refugees at 0.4 percentage points. This figure is up slightly year-on-year but is still at a stable level. Germany continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates within the EU.
According to the Federal Employment Agency, the number of registered vacancies declined by 10,000 in June (adjusted for seasonal effects). Without adjusting for seasonal effects, 769,000 vacancies were reported in June 2023, a reduction of 12 percent (108,000) as against June 2022. Long-term unemployment increased slightly by 0.2 percent as against the same period of the previous year.
According to the Federal Employment Agency, the temporary staffing market saw a decline both on the basis of temporary employment and the number of jobs reported in the temporary employment field. According to recent data, temporary employment declined by four percent year-on-year in the first four months of 2023 (adjusted for seasonal effects).
Under the wage agreement in the temporary staffing sector in place until the end of 2024, collectively agreed wages for temporary staff rose by between 4.4 percent and 9.2 percent for different pay groups as at 1 April 2023. No further adjustments are planned in 2023.
The BA-X labour market index published by the Federal Employment Agency is an indicator of demand for workers. As compared to June 2022, demand and thus the BA-X have fallen noticeably by 17 points to 119 points. Demand has been falling steadily for more than a year now. While there had been an average of 137 points in the first six months of 2022, this was lower at an average of 124 points in the first six months of 2023.
By contrast, there has been a marginally positive development in the ifo employment barometer in June, rising to 98.4 points after 98.2 in May. However, this is 4.6 points lower than in the previous year. According to the ifo Institute, there are signs of a pessimistic attitude towards recruitment in the industrial sector in particular, while the service industry is still very willing to hire. The ifo employment barometer is an indicator of German companies' willingness to hire employees.
The market for publicly funded training has recovered year-on-year in the first half of 2023. As a percentage of the market as a whole, spending by the Federal Employment Agency was down 8.8 percent on the previous year but up slightly by 0.3 percent on the 2021 level.
Developments at local employment agencies are now returning to business as usual following the pandemic. However, the minimum number of activities per job seeker per month, with scheduled meetings aimed at resolving the job search situation, was previously required and controlled but is currently still suspended. This is leading to lower participant numbers on the publicly funded market compared to 2021 and before.
While corporate clients have since become slightly more willing to provide training again, business sentiment is being dampened by the recessive market environment.
By contrast, demand among private individuals for further professional qualifications with a view to achieving long-term professional goals is largely stable. The digitisation of teaching has led to better access and thus a general rise in demand for new delivery formats and opportunities.
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Overall, the Amadeus FiRe Group ended the first half of 2023 with a result that was clearly above the previous year's level. In particular, the Training segment continued its already positive performance of the first quarter and significantly increased both its revenue and earnings. Slight improvements in revenue in the Personnel Services segment have not yet been translated into higher earnings on account of the growth of the branch organisation.
Consolidated revenue of € 216.7 million was generated at Group level in the first six months of 2023, an increase of 7.8 percent. Operating EBITA was 10.3 percent higher than in the previous year at € 32.9 million. There was also a significant increase in net profit, which was 19.6 percent higher yearon-year at € 19.9 million.
| € thousand | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022 | Change in percent | ||
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| Revenue | |||||
| Personnel Services segment | 142,408 | 141,441 | 0.7% | ||
| Training segment | 74,677 | 59,726 | 25.0% | ||
| Group | 216,732 | 201,087 | 7.8% | ||
| Operating EBITA | |||||
| Personnel Services segment | 22,428 | 25,991 | -13.7% | ||
| Training segment | 10,440 | 3,804 | 174.4% | ||
| Group | 32,868 | 29,795 | 10.3% | ||
| Operating EBITA margin | |||||
| Personnel Services segment | 15.7% | 18.4% | -2.7 PP | ||
| Training segment | 14.0% | 6.4% | 7.6 PP | ||
| Group | 15.2% | 14.8% | 0.4 PP |
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The picture from the first quarter continued in the second quarter. While permanent placement had another record quarter and continued its very positive performance, the services of temporary staffing and interim management were slightly in decline in a tense and challenging environment for candidates and client companies.
The permanent placement service further improved on its already very good results from the previous year. Revenue of € 41.2 million was generated as at the end of the first half of 2023 after € 36.7 million in 2022, an increase of 12.3 percent. Demand from companies for professional and management staff remains at a good level to date. Companies are still willing to invest in employees and their procurement in order to recruit according to their needs despite the skills shortage.
The temporary staffing service generated total revenue of € 87.6 million in the first six months of 2023, a drop of 3.7 percent as against the previous year. The ongoing shortage of candidates available for temporary staffing is still the main driver. Clients' preference for employee retention through direct recruitment also plays a role on the demand side. Temporary staffing fell short of its own expectations for revenue growth in the first half of the year.
Interim and project management confirmed the successful prior-year level in the first six months. Revenue of € 13.5 million was generated as at June 2023. Experience shows that the performance of this service is less dependent on economic developments overall, and is more likely to be affected by specific projects within the company.
The sales organisation has been rapidly expanded in recent quarters in light of the high demand for experts and in order to leverage market opportunities to the best of ability. The sales structure, which has undergone significant headcount growth in the first half of the year, has led to a slight dilution of productivity as anticipated, which is due to the process of inducting new employees. Productivity should continue to rise as these employees spend more time at the company.
The Personnel Services segment generated operating EBITA of € 22.4 million in the first half of 2023. This means a slightly negative trend in the EBITA margin of 2.7 percentage points compared to the previous year as a result of the effects of the growth of the branch organisation referred to above.
| € thousand | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022 | Change in percent | ||
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| Total revenue | 142,408 | 141,441 | 0.7% | ||
| Temporary staffing | 87,568 | 90,976 | -3.7% | ||
| Permanent placement | 41,168 | 36,661 | 12.3% | ||
| Interim and project management | 13,503 | 13,670 | -1.2% | ||
| Operating gross profit | 72,094 | 70,091 | 2.9% | ||
| gross profit Operating margin |
50.6% | 49.6% | 1 PP | ||
| Operating EBITA | 22,428 | 25,991 | -13.7% | ||
| Operating EBITA margin |
15.7% | 18.4% | -2.7 PP |
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Segment revenue grew by a significant 25.0 percent to € 74.7 million in the first half of 2023. The market for publicly funded training performed well year-on-year in the first half of 2023. Spending by the Federal Employment Agency was down by 8.8 percent on the previous year.
Based on a positive market trend, the significant expansion of its location network, the refinement of the training organisation and environment and the steady expansion of its product portfolio, revenue at Comcave grew significantly by 22.2 percent to € 38.8 million in the first half of 2023.
GFN likewise participated in these effects, clearly outperforming the market trend and successfully increasing its revenue by 42.2 percent to € 21.0 million. Operating EBITA amounted to € 2.1 million in the first half of the year
Training segment
| € thousand | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022 | Change in percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 74,677 | 59,726 | 25.0% | |
| COMCAVE | 38,820 | 31,777 | 22.2% | |
| GFN | 20,983 | 14,754 | 42.2% | |
| Steuer-Fachschule Dr. Endriss | 14,904 | 13,226 | 12.7% | |
| Operating gross profit | 46,573 | 35,944 | 29.6% | |
| gross profit Operating margin |
62.4% | 60.2% | 2.2 PP |
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| Operating EBITA | 10,440 | 3,804 | 174.4% | |
| Operating EBITA margin |
14.0% | 6.4% | 7.6 PP |
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after a negative € -0.6 million in the previous year. In its third year as a part of the Amadeus FiRe Group, GFN has crossed into positive territory for the first time and surpassed the expectations for its turnaround.
The Steuerfachschule Dr. Endriss companies generated revenue of € 14.9 million in the first half of the 2023 financial year after € 13.2 million in the previous year, an increase of 12.7 percent. They have been able to sustainably increase their earnings thanks to the consistently high demand for online formats, which have a structurally higher gross profit.
Earnings were increased significantly in the Training segment thanks to the measures implemented in the previous year in combination with a positive trend on the publicly funded training market, comfortably outperforming its own forecasts with an outstanding operating EBITA of € 10.4 million. This marks an increase of 174.4 percent compared to the previous year.
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The Amadeus FiRe Group generated revenue of € 216.7 million in the first half of 2023, € 15.6 million or 7.8 percent more than the prior-year figure. Please refer to the section on business performance for details of the rise in revenue.
The operating cost of sales for all services rose by 3.4 percent to € 98.4 million (previous year: € 95.1 million). Gross profit increased by € 12.4 million in absolute terms. The Group's gross profit margin increased by 1.9 percentage points to 54.6 percent. This was due in particular to the significantly higher gross profit margin in the Training segment in 2023.
Operating selling and administrative expenses amounted to € 85.9 million after € 76.5 million in the previous year. At € 6.3 million, this increase was due in particular to the workforce expansion for the branch organisation and pay increases. IT expenses have continued to rise as against the previous
year. There were also general cost increases in various areas, in particular as a result of inflation.
Operating EBITA amounted to € 32.9 million after the first six months (previous year: € 29.8 million). The Amadeus FiRe Group's operating EBITA thus increased by € 3.1 million or 10.3 percent. The operating EBITA margin was 15.2 percent (previous year: 14.8 percent).
€ 0.2 million of the € 0.1 million increase in the financial result is due to higher interest expenses on leases and € 0.1 million to the remeasurement of the settlement option for shareholders of the Steuerfachschule Dr. Endriss. However, despite the rise in interest rates, interest expenses declined by € 0.2 million on account of lower borrowing.
The Amadeus FiRe Group ultimately generated an operating profit after income taxes of € 23.3 million for the first half of 2023 (previous year: € 19.9 million), an increase of 17.3 percent.
| € thousand | 1st HY 2023 | Special items | 1st HY 2023 operating |
1st HY 2022* | Special items* | 1st HY 2022 operating |
Change operational in % |
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| Revenue | 216,732 | 0 | 216,732 | 201,087 | 0 | 201,087 | 7.8% |
| Cost of sales | -98,383 | 20 | -98,363 | -95,128 | 20 | -95,108 | 3.4% |
| Gross profit | 118,349 | 20 | 118,369 | 105,959 | 20 | 105,979 | 11.7% |
| profit margin Gross |
54.6% | N/A | 54.6% | 52.7% | N/A | 52.7% | 1.9 PP |
| Selling and administrative expenses | -88,183 | 2,318 | -85,865 | -79,171 | 2,664 | -76,507 | 12.2% |
| Other income and expenses | 364 | 0 | 364 | 323 | 0 | 323 | 12.7% |
| EBITA | 30,530 | 2,338 | 32,868 | 27,111 | 2,684 | 29,795 | 10.3% |
| EBITA margin | 14.1% | N/A | 15.2% | 13.5% | N/A | 14.8% | 0.4 PP |
| Financial result | -1,330 | 0 | -1,330 | -1,186 | 0 | -1,186 | 12.1% |
| Profit before taxes | 29,200 | 2,338 | 31,538 | 25,925 | 2,684 | 28,609 | 10.2% |
| Income taxes | -7,947 | -257 | -8,204 | -8,451 | -257 | -8,708 | -5.8% |
| Profit after taxes | 21,253 | 2,081 | 23,334 | 17,474 | 2,427 | 19,901 | 17.3% |
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consolidated financial statements
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The total assets of the Amadeus FiRe Group increased by € 1.5 million or 0.5 percent as at 30 June 2023.
Non-current assets declined by € 1.8 million as against 31 December 2022. This essentially resulted from the drop in intangible assets of € 2.3 million as investment lagged behind amortisation. In addition, right-of-use assets were down by € 0.9 million as there were no major effects due to new or renewed leases for properties in the first half of 2023. Meanwhile, property, plant and equipment rose by € 1.4 million as a result of investment in the IT infrastructure.
Current assets rose by € 3.3 million to € 62.3 million (31 December 2022: € 58.9 million). Trade receivables rose by € 5.2 million as a result of reporting date and volume effects. Furthermore, current assets were € 1.6 million higher on account of prepaid expenses. Offsetting this, cash funds declined by € 3.4 million as at the end of the reporting period.
| 30 Jun 2023 | % | 31 Dez 2022 | % | Change abs. |
Change % |
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| 275,384 | 81.6% | 277,193 | 82.5% | -1,809 | -0.7% |
| 62,268 | 18.4% | 58,942 | 17.5% | 3,326 | 5.6% |
| 2,260 | 0.7% | 5,700 | 1.7% | -3,440 | -60.4% |
| 337,652 | 100.0% | 336,135 | 100.0% | 1,517 | 0.5% |
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Equity amounts to € 162.6 million as at 30 June 2023, slightly below the level of 31 December 2022 (€ 168.4 million). The net profit for the period of € 19.9 million generated by 30 June 2023 was offset by the dividend distribution of € 25.7 million in May. These opposing effects resulted in a slight decline in equity overall. At 48.2 percent, the equity ratio was down slightly as against 31 December 2022 (50.1 percent).
Non-current liabilities increased slightly from € 75.3 million to € 76.2 million. The increase in liabilities to shareholders from the remeasurement of the settlement options and higher other liabilities were offset by lower lease liabilities. There were no major effects due to new or renewed leases for properties in the first half of 2023.
The increase in current liabilities of € 6.5 million to € 98.9 million is essentially as a result of the further increase in income tax liabilities of € 3.5 million. Trade payables and contract liabilities were higher than the values for 31 December 2022 as at the end of the reporting period. By contrast, liabilities to shareholders were lower as a result of distributions in the second quarter.
| € thousand | 30 Jun 2023 | % | 31 Dez 2022 | % | Change abs. |
Change % |
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| Equity | 162,600 | 48.2% | 168,425 | 50.1% | -5,825 | -3.5% |
| thereof attributable holders of to equity Amadeus FiRe AG |
160,326 | 47.5% | 166,344 | 49.5% | -6,018 | -3.6% |
| Non-current liabilities | 76,157 | 22.6% | 75,283 | 22.4% | 874 | 1.2% |
| thereof lease liabilities |
51,145 | 15.1% | 52,303 | 15.6% | -1,158 | -2.2% |
| Current liabilities | 98,895 | 29.3% | 92,427 | 27.5% | 6,468 | 7.0% |
| thereof other financial liabilities |
10,076 | 3.0% | 9,858 | 2.9% | 218 | 2.2% |
| thereof lease liabilities |
17,955 | 5.3% | 17,603 | 5.2% | 352 | 2.0% |
| Equity and Liabilities | 337,652 | 100.0% | 336,135 | 100.0% | 1,517 | 0.5% |
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In the first half of 2023, Amadeus FiRe repaid the revolving loan amount of € 10.0 million utilised as at 31 December 2022 on the one hand while, on the other, € 8.0 million of the revolving loan and € 2.4 million under overdraft facilities were utilised on account of the dividend distribution in the same period. Thus as at the end of the reporting period, it has an unutilised liquidity reserve of € 86.1 million consisting of the revolving loan, bilateral facilities and cash funds (31 December 2022: € 92.8 million).
Gearing amounts to 0.8 as at 30 June 2023 (31 December 2022: 0.8), thereby remaining stable and ahead of expectations despite the dividend distribution.
The cash flow from operating activities was significantly higher than in the previous year at € 38.0 million. This increase is essentially thanks to higher EBITDA than in the previous year as a result of the positive business performance. Another effect is due to the lower working capital commitment.
Cash flow from investing activities is slightly higher than in the previous year at € -4.2 million (previous year: € -3.6 million) as a result of higher investment in the IT infrastructure in particular.
2023's cash flow from financing activities was essentially defined by the significantly higher dividend distribution of € 25.7 million (previous year:
| € thousand | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022* | Change abs. |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net cash from operating activities | 38,014 | 30,049 | 7,965 | 26.5% |
| thereof: Change working capital in |
-2,435 | -4,578 | 2,143 | -46.8% |
| Net cash used in investing activities | -4,206 | -3,614 | -592 | 16.4% |
| thereof: for Capital expenditures intangible assets and property, plant and equipment |
-4,208 | -3,624 | -584 | 16.1% |
| Net cash used in/from financing activities | -37,248 | -34,738 | -2,510 | 7.2% |
| thereof: from/cash for financial Cash received paid liabilities |
400 | -6,000 | 6,400 | -106.7% |
| thereof: payments due to leasing |
-9,979 | -9,893 | -86 | 0.9% |
| thereof: Dividends |
-25,731 | -17,383 | -8,348 | 48.0% |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | -3,440 | -8,303 | 4,863 | -58.6% |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal | ||||
| year | 5,700 | 11,587 | -5,887 | -50.8% |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting | ||||
| period (consolidated balance sheet) | 2,260 | 3,284 | -1,024 | -31.2% |
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equity
€ 17.4 million). Repayments of financial loans are offset by the short-term utilisation of overdraft facilities/revolving loans of a similar amount as at 30 June 2023. Payments for lease liabilities are in line with the previous year's level.
Free cash flow rose by € 7.4 million, from € 26.4 million in the previous year to € 33.8 million.
| € thousand | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022 | Change abs. |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net cash from operating activities | 38,014 | 30,049 | 7,965 | 26.5% |
| Payments for the acquisition of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment |
-4,208 | -3,624 | -584 | 16.1% |
| Free cash flow | 33,806 | 26,425 | 7,381 | 27.9% |
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The Amadeus FiRe Group had 4,022 employees at the end of the first half of 2023 including 32 trainees.
The number of employees on client assignment in temporary employment declined in line with the general economic trend in the sector and the tem porary staffing service.
The number of employees in Marketing and Sales, or working as instructors and in the training organisation, in particular in the Personnel Services seg ment, increased as a result of the planned and implemented expansion of the sales organisation. The number of employees in the Training segment rose in line with the positive business performance.
The number of administrative employees expanded further in line with the Group's business development.
The number of trainees is down slightly year-on-year as it was not possible to fill all the posts advertised.
| 30 Jun 2023 | 30 Jun 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees working for customer (external emp - loyees) |
2,440 | 2,669 | |
| Employees in marketing, sales, instructors and training organization |
1,380 | 1,255 | |
| Administrative staff | 170 | 159 | |
| Trainees | 32 | 35 | |
| Total | 4,022 | 4,118 |
*) This list only includes people who were in active employment in the fiscal year
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As at the end of the first half of 2023, the German economy is still prone to uncertainty and difficult to predict. This is also the impression given by recent publications. A clear image has therefore not yet emerged.
Consistently high and dynamic inflation entails further risk to consumers' purchasing power and demand. Following a general slight decline in these factors in the preceding months, they began to turn around again by June 2023. Energy prices have eased, in part on account of state regulations. The ifo Business Climate Index has continued to deteriorate, falling off sig-
nificantly by June 2023 as companies have assessed their current position much more negatively. In particular, the weak state of the industrial sector could pose a risk to economic developments. Nonetheless, the index has fallen across
all sectors, and is thus also a risk indicator for economic performance in the coming months.
Besides economic risks, the skill shortage poses a significant risk to ongoing economic performance as well. In turn, the severity of this shortage varies from sector to sector. There is now much less demand for professional and management staff in recessive phases than has historically been the case. The willingness to recruit new staff is therefore not just subject to economic developments alone.
Besides the risk represented by the skills shortage, this also means multiple opportunities on the labour and training market.
Continued high demand for workers, coupled with a tight labour market, means a positive landscape for the development of Amadeus FiRe's personnel services. Access to suitable candidates will remain challenging for all market participants, including Amadeus FiRe. However, the contacts with candidates that the Group has intensively fostered over a number of years and the combination of publicly funded training with subsequent placement in jobs that pay social security contributions mean that this situation also offers notable opportunities.
There is a further opportunity in job seeker assistance. The wave of refugees from Ukraine has claimed much of the capacity of the employment agencies responsible. Now that this has peaked and started to ease off, these employment agencies again have more time for their core activities. This could entail the increased use and approval of training vouchers and a higher level of application activities to assist job seekers.
Also, the statutory changes in conjunction with the citizens' allowance will mean more ways of claiming subsidies for training.
There are currently no discernible risks to the Amadeus FiRe Group as a going concern. Please see the risk report in the 2022 annual report for more details.
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The development of the economy over the remainder of 2023 will likely continue to be defined by the factors outlined in the risk report. Their effects will presumably be felt by virtually all sectors though their extent will vary.
In its forecast for summer 2023, the ifo Institute assumes that the economy of the euro area will barely pick up in the months ahead, and that Germany will experience a recession in 2023 with a dip in GDP of -0.4 percent. According to its current forecast, the ifo Institute expects that inflation will recede towards the end of the year, dropping from 8.4 percent in 2022 to 5.4 percent.
The forecast is subject to various general economic uncertainties, hence the actual development of the economic situation is very difficult to predict.
Overall, the Amadeus FiRe Group ended the first half of 2023 with a result that was in line with its own expectations and forecast.
The Management Board currently assumes that the second half of the year will unfold in line with the Group's forecast. That would mean operating EBITA of between € 73 and € 79 million at Group level after € 68 million in 2022.
As at 30 June 2023, the results of the Personnel Services segment are below its own projections. Measures have been initiated and are already showing signs of working. Furthermore, as set out in the economic report, an increase in productivity should take effect as the year progresses. It is assumed at this
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time that the segment will fall slightly short of its mid-range targets by the end of the year.
The results of the Training segment were slightly higher than forecast after the first half of the year. The submarket for publicly funded training is expected to remain constant at a level above that of the previous year. The trend for the second half is set to stay positive and ahead of projections though growth in revenue and earnings is likely to normalise.
In training business with private and corporate clients, demand for study programmes is expected to remain stable in autumn business.
The goal for corporate client business of returning to pre-crisis levels by the end of the year will be challenging in a recessive landscape.
After a testing 2022, the operating EBITA of the Training segment will continue to stabilise over the year as a whole following the excellent performance in the first half of 2023. Accordingly, the segment's results should be better than the mid-range forecast by the end of the year.
For further information, please refer to the forecast in Part B (combined management report) of the 2022 annual report.
The half-year financial report as at 30 June 2023 has been neither reviewed nor audited in accordance with section 317 HGB.
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| € thousand, Earnings per share in € | Notes | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022* | Q2 2023 | Q2 2022* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4 | 216,732 | 201,087 | 105,657 | 98,270 |
| Cost of sales | -98,383 | -95,128 | -48,472 | -47,931 | |
| Gross profit | 4 | 118,349 | 105,959 | 57,185 | 50,339 |
| Selling expenses | -69,877 | -63,433 | -35,138 | -31,921 | |
| thereof of financial impairment assets |
-92 | -180 | -160 | -88 | |
| General and administrative expenses | -18,306 | -15,738 | -9,514 | -7,766 | |
| Other operating income | 419 | 399 | 147 | 245 | |
| Other operating expenses | -55 | -76 | -48 | -70 | |
| Profit from operations | 4 | 30,530 | 27,111 | 12,632 | 10,827 |
| Finance income | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| Finance costs | -1,332 | -1,189 | -677 | -675 | |
| Profit before taxes | 6 | 29,200 | 25,925 | 11,956 | 10,153 |
| Income taxes | 6 | -7,947 | -8,451 | -3,193 | -3,574 |
| Profit after taxes | 21,253 | 17,474 | 8,763 | 6,579 | |
| Profit attributable to non-controlling interests recogni zed under liabilities |
-1,347 | -833 | -708 | -539 | |
| Profit for the period | 19,906 | 16,641 | 8,055 | 6,040 | |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 19,906 | 16,641 | 8,055 | 6,040 | |
| Profit for the period attributable to: | |||||
| Non-controlling interests | 193 | 154 | 119 | 99 | |
| Equity holders of Amadeus FiRe AG | 19,713 | 16,487 | 7,936 | 5,941 | |
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| Non-controlling interests | 193 | 154 | 119 | 99 | |
| Equity holders of Amadeus FiRe AG | 19,713 | 16,487 | 7,936 | 5,941 | |
| Basic/diluted earnings per share | 2, 9 | 3.45 | 2.88 | 1.39 | 1.04 |
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| Goodwill | 7 | 172,093 | 172,093 |
| Other intangible assets | 24,755 | 27,102 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 10,271 | 8,903 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 67,343 | 68,214 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 922 | 881 | |
| Total non-current assets | 275,384 | 277,193 | |
| Trade receivables | 55,502 | 50,321 | |
| Other assets | 4,164 | 2,569 | |
| Income tax assets | 342 | 352 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3 | 2,260 | 5,700 |
| Total current assets | 62,268 | 58,942 | |
| Total ASSETS | 337,652 | 336,135 |
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| 61,940 | 61,940 | |
| 92,668 | 98,686 | |
| 160,326 | 166,344 | |
| 2,274 | 2,081 | |
| 3 | 162,600 | 168,425 |
| 3 | 51,145 | 52,303 |
| 3 | 11,755 | 10,555 |
| 5 | 9,422 | 8,648 |
| 3,835 | 3,777 | |
| 76,157 | 75,283 | |
| 3 | 17,955 | 17,603 |
| 3 | 10,076 | 9,858 |
| 1,565 | 2,986 | |
| 11,041 | 9,073 | |
| 6,696 | 5,655 | |
| 20,538 | 17,010 | |
| 31,024 | 30,242 | |
| 98,895 | 92,427 | |
| 337,652 | 336,135 | |
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Plus profit attributable to non-controlling interests recognized under liabilities | 1,347 | 833 | 708 | 539 | |
| Income taxes | 6 | 7,947 | 8,451 | 3,193 | 3,574 | |
| Finance income | -2 | -3 | -1 | -1 | ||
| Half-year | Finance costs | 1,332 | 1,189 | 677 | 675 | |
| Depreciation of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets | 4 | 14,706 | 13,554 | 7,352 | 6,741 | |
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Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation | 45,236 | 40,665 | 19,984 | 17,568 | |
| Non-cash transactions | 150 | 414 | 235 | 1,048 | ||
| Changes in operating working capital | ||||||
| -Trade receivables and other assets | -5,314 | -5,927 | -323 | 586 | ||
| -Other assets | -1,594 | 165 | 321 | 1,158 | ||
| -Trade payables and Contract liabilities | 3,000 | 528 | 166 | 675 | ||
| -Other liabilities | 1,473 | 656 | 1,004 | 446 | ||
| Interest paid | -379 | -535 | -217 | -326 | ||
| Commissions paid | -165 | 0 | -53 | 0 | ||
| Income taxes paid | -4,393 | -5,917 | -2,169 | -3,196 | ||
| Net cash from operating activities | 38,014 | 30,049 | 18,948 | 17,959 | ||
| Interest received | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Cash received for the selling of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | ||||||
| 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |||
| Cash paid for the acquisition of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | -4,208 | -3,624 | -2,377 | -1,908 | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | -4,206 | -3,614 | -2,376 | -1,900 | ||
| Cash received of loans | 10,400 | 4,000 | 10,400 | 4,000 | ||
| Cash repayments of loans | -10,000 | -10,000 | -10,000 | -5,000 | ||
| Cash repayments of lease liabilities | -9,462 | -9,578 | -4,736 | -5,245 | ||
| Interest payments on lease liabilities | -517 | -315 | -278 | -163 | ||
| Cash paid to non-controlling interests | -1,938 | -1,462 | -1,938 | -1,462 | ||
| Dividends paid to equity holders of Amadeus FiRe AG | 2 | -25,731 | -17,383 | -25,731 | -17,383 | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | -37,248 | -34,738 | -32,283 | -25,253 | ||
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -3,440 | -8,303 | -15,711 | -9,194 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period | 5,700 | 11,587 | 17,971 | 12,478 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period (consolidated balance sheet) | 2,260 | 3,284 | 2,260 | 3,284 |
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| Half-year | As of 01 Jan 2022* | 5,718 | 61,944 | 77,675 | 145,337 | 1,841 | 147,178 | |
| consolidated financial statements | Total comprehensive income* | 0 | 0 | 16,487 | 16,487 | 154 | 16,641 | |
| Consolidated income statement | Dividends | 2 | 0 | 0 | -17,383 | -17,383 | 0 | -17,383 |
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As of 30 Jun 2022* | 5,718 | 61,944 | 76,779 | 144,441 | 1,995 | 146,436 | |
| Notes to the half-year consolidated | As of 01 Jan 2023 | 5,718 | 61,940 | 98,686 | 166,344 | 2,081 | 168,425 | |
| financial statements | Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 19,713 | 19,713 | 193 | 19,906 | |
| Dividends | 2 | 0 | 0 | -25,731 | -25,731 | 0 | -25,731 | |
| Other information | As of 30 Jun 2023 | 5,718 | 61,940 | 92,668 | 160,326 | 2,274 | 162,600 | |
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Amadeus FiRe AG is a stock corporation under German law. Its registered office is Hanauer Landstrasse 160, Frankfurt/Main, Germany. The Company is entered in the commercial register of the Frankfurt Local Court, Department B, under 45804. Amadeus FiRe AG has been listed on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 4 March 1999 and was admitted to the Prime Standard on 31 January 2003. Amadeus FiRe AG's shares have been included in Deutsche Börse's SDAX index since 18 March 2019.
The half-year consolidated financial statements have not been audited. They were approved for publication by the Management Board on 24 July 2023.
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements of Amadeus FiRe AG (referred to hereinafter as Amadeus FiRe) as at 30 June 2023 were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), as effective in the European Union as at 30 June 2023. These financial statements accompanying the interim report therefore contain all the information and disclosures necessary for condensed interim financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
In conjunction with the preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with IAS 34, to a certain degree, estimates and assumptions must be made that affect the value of assets and liabilities and the amounts of income and expenses in the reporting period. The actual later values may differ from the amounts shown in the interim report.
The results shown in the interim report do not necessarily serve as a basis for forecasts of future business performance.
The accounting policies used in the half-year consolidated financial statements are the same as those used in the consolidated financial statements for the 2022 financial year. The half-year consolidated financial statements should therefore be read in conjunction with those consolidated financial statements.
Amadeus FiRe is applying the following amendments to the existing standards for the first time in the 2023 financial year; these amendments do not affect, or only immaterially affect, the presentation of the financial statements:
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By way of resolution of the Annual General Meeting on 17 May 2023, a dividend of € 4.50 (previous year: € 3.04) per share was distributed to the shareholders of Amadeus FiRe AG, resulting in a total cash outflow of € 25,731 thousand (previous year: € 17,383 thousand).
Amadeus FiRe's equity fell by € 5,825 thousand in the first half of the year. The net profit for the period of € 19,906 thousand was offset by the dividend distribution of € 25,731 thousand. The equity ratio declined from 50.1 percent as at 31 December 2022 to 48.2 percent as a result of the distribution and was therefore stable. The equity ratio was 40.6 percent as at 30 June 2022.
| € thousand | 30 Jun 2023 | 31 Dez 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity | 162,600 | 168,425 |
| Total assets | 337,652 | 336,135 |
| Equity ratio | 48.2% | 50.1% |
Despite the profit distribution, the gearing was 0.8 as at 30 June 2023 and thus unchanged compared with 31 December 2022.
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| Financial liabilities | 10,076 | 9,858 |
| Lease liabilities | 69,100 | 69,906 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | -2,260 | -5,700 |
| Net financial debt | 76,916 | 74,064 |
| Rolling EBITDA of the last 12 months | 96,972 | 92,400 |
| Leverage ratio | 0.8 | 0.8 |
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| 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022 | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022* | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022* | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022* | ||
| External revenue | 142,079 | 141,374 | 74,653 | 59,713 | 0 | 0 | 216,732 | 201,087 | |
| Internal revenue | 329 | 67 | 24 | 13 | -353 | -80 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total revenue | 142,408 | 141,441 | 74,677 | 59,726 | -353 | -80 | 216,732 | 201,087 | |
| Gross profit | 72,094 | 70,091 | 46,553 | 35,924 | -298 | -56 | 118,349 | 105,959 | |
| Gross operating profit | 72,094 | 70,091 | 46,573 | 35,944 | -298 | -56 | 118,369 | 105,979 | |
| profit Gross operating margin |
50.6% | 49.6% | 62.4% | 60.2% | - | - | 54.6% | 52.7% | |
| EBITDA | 26,545 | 29,562 | 18,692 | 11,103 | 0 | 0 | 45,237 | 40,665 | |
| Amortization and depreciation | -4,117 | -3,571 | -10,590 | -9,973 | 0 | 0 | -14,707 | -13,544 | |
| Impairment | 0 | 0 | 0 | -10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -10 | |
| EBITA | 22,428 | 25,991 | 8,102 | 1,120 | 0 | 0 | 30,530 | 27,111 | |
| Special items | 0 | 0 | -2,338 | -2,684 | 0 | 0 | -2,338 | -2,684 | |
| Operating EBITA | 22,428 | 25,991 | 10,440 | 3,804 | 0 | 0 | 32,868 | 29,795 | |
| Operating EBITA margin |
15.7% | 18.4% | 14.0% | 6.4% | - | - | 15.2% | 14.8% | |
| Segment assets** | 111,224 | 110,510 | 226,428 | 233,975 | 0 | 883 | 337,652 | 345,368 | |
| thereof goodwill |
30,364 | 30,364 | 141,729 | 141,729 | 0 | 0 | 172,093 | 172,093 | |
| Investments | 1,179 | 1,173 | 3,039 | 2,267 | 0 | 0 | 4,218 | 3,440 | |
| Segment liability** | 90,278 | 116,607 | 75,571 | 73,867 | 9,203 | 8,461 | 175,052 | 198,935 |
* In accordance with IAS 8, the previous year's figures were adjusted accordingly; for explanation, see Notes Chapter 8 / Annual Report 2022
**Excluding carrying amounts of equity investments and receivables/liability from affiliates
The reconciliation to revenue and EBITA includes the cross-segment consolidation of the exchange of services between the segments.
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either segment.
Segment earnings therefore break down as follows:
| € thousand | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022* | ||
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| Operating EBITA (segment result) | 32,868 | 29,795 | ||
| Special items | -2,338 | -2,684 | ||
| EBITA = profit from operations | 30,530 | 27,111 |
* In accordance with IAS 8, the previous year's figures were adjusted accordingly; for explanation, see Notes Chapter 8 / Annual Report 2022
The following table shows a breakdown of Amadeus FiRe's contract revenue by type and customers:
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| 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022 | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022 | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022 | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022 | |
| Total revenue | 142,408 | 141,441 | 74,677 | 59,726 | -353 | -80 | 216,732 | 201,087 |
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| Recognition at a point in time | 41,337 | 36,794 | 2 | 153 | -205 | -67 | 41,134 | 36,880 |
| Recognition over time | 101,071 | 104,647 | 74,675 | 59,573 | -148 | -13 | 175,598 | 164,207 |
| Revenue by customer | ||||||||
| Public sector | 9,146 | 8,304 | 58,544 | 45,075 | 0 | 0 | 67,690 | 53,379 |
| Corporate customers | 133,262 | 133,137 | 4,752 | 3,947 | -353 | -80 | 137,661 | 137,004 |
| Private customers | 0 | 0 | 11,381 | 10,704 | 0 | 0 | 11,381 | 10,704 |
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The carrying amounts of all financial assets and liabilities measured at amortised cost approximate the fair value. Measurement at amortised cost still comprises include trade receivables and payables, cash and cash equivalents and other financial liabilities. The only exception is other financial liabilities whose fair value diverges slightly from the carrying amount. Other assets are still measured at amortised cost in part and do not fall within the scope of IFRS 7 in part.
The liabilities in connection with the settlement obligation to the shareholders of Steuer-Fachschule Dr. Endriss GmbH & Co. KG of € 9,203 thousand (31 December 2022: € 8,833 thousand) are measured at amortised cost.
The accounting policies and parameters used were retained in the current financial year. The settlement obligation to the shareholders of Steuerfachschule Dr. Endriss GmbH & Co. KG was calculated using the Stuttgart method.
The tax rate declined significantly year-on-year in the first half of 2023. This is mainly driven by the results of the segment. In the Training segment, the services offered are largely exempt from trade tax. The training companies segment made a significantly higher contribution to the earnings in the first half of 2023 than in the first half of 2022.
| € thousand | 1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022* | ||
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| Profit before taxes | 29,200 | 25,925 | ||
| Income taxes | -7,947 | -8,451 | ||
| Tax quote | 27.2% | 32.6% |
* In accordance with IAS 8, the previous year's figures were adjusted accordingly; for explanation, see Notes Chapter 8 / Annual Report 2022
In the opinion of Amadeus FiRe, rising interest rates and the changing interest rate policy in the market environment constitute a triggering event in accordance with IAS 36.9. Goodwill was therefore tested for impairment as at 30 June 2023. The changes in the interest parameters had no material effect. The review did not reveal any need for impairment.
The following errors were corrected retrospectively in accordance with IAS 8.42 in the 2022 financial year. This was as a result of a re-evaluation of the accounting for the minority interest agreement in Amadeus FiRe Weiterbildung Verwaltungs GmbH by Surwald Holding UG (haftungsbeschränkt). Given the close link to Management Board activity and the linking of the put/call options, it was assumed that IFRS 2 applies.
Further information can be found in the 2022 annual report, notes to the consolidated financial statements, note 10, page 88.
The financial effects on the primary components of the financial statements are presented for all restatements.
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| Interim Group management report | Revenue | 4 | 201,087 | 0 | 201,087 |
| Economic report | Cost of sales | -95,128 | 0 | -95,128 | |
| Risks and Opportunities | Gross profit | 4 | 105,959 | 0 | 105,959 |
| Forecast | Selling expenses | -63,433 | 0 | -63,433 | |
| thereof impairment of financial assets | -180 | 0 -1,174 0 0 -1,174 0 391 -783 0 -783 0 -783 0 -783 0 -783 |
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| Half-year | General and administrative expenses | -14,564 | -15,738 | ||
| consolidated financial statements | Other operating income | 399 | 399 | ||
| Consolidated income statement | Other operating expenses | -76 | -76 | ||
| Consolidated balance sheet | Profit from operations | 4 | 28,285 | 27,111 | |
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Finance income | 3 | 3 | ||
| equity | Finance costs | -1,580 | -1,189 | ||
| Notes to the half-year consolidated | Profit before taxes | 6 | 26,708 | 25,925 | |
| financial statements | Income taxes | 6 | -8,451 | -8,451 | |
| Profit after taxes | 18,257 | 17,474 | |||
| Other information | Profit attributable to non-controlling interests recognized under liabilities | -833 | -833 | ||
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Profit for the period | 17,424 | 16,641 | ||
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total comprehensive income | 17,424 | 16,641 | |||
| Profit for the period attributable to: | |||||
| Non-controlling interests | 154 | 154 | |||
| Equity holders of Amadeus FiRe AG | 17,270 | 16,487 | |||
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | |||||
| Non-controlling interests | 154 | 0 | 154 | ||
| Equity holders of Amadeus FiRe AG | 17,270 | -783 | 16,487 | ||
| Basic/diluted earnings per share | 2, 9 | 3.02 | -0.14 | 2.88 |
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| Interim Group management report | Revenue | 4 | 98,270 | 0 | 98,270 |
| Economic report | Cost of sales | -47,931 | 0 | -47,931 | |
| Risks and Opportunities | Gross profit | 4 | 50,339 | 0 | 50,339 |
| Forecast | Selling expenses | -31,921 | 0 | -31,921 | |
| thereof impairment of financial assets | -88 | 0 | -88 | ||
| Half-year | General and administrative expenses | -7,176 | -590 | -7,766 | |
| consolidated financial statements | Other operating income | 245 | 0 | 245 | |
| Consolidated income statement | Other operating expenses | -70 | 0 | -70 | |
| Consolidated balance sheet | Profit from operations | 4 | 11,417 | -590 | 10,827 |
| Consolidated cash flow statement Consolidated statement of changes in |
Finance income | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| equity | Finance costs | -873 | 197 | -676 | |
| Notes to the half-year consolidated | Profit before taxes | 6 | 10,545 | -393 | 10,152 |
| financial statements | Income taxes | 6 | -3,574 | 0 | -3,574 |
| Profit after taxes | 6,971 | -393 | 6,578 | ||
| Other information | Profit attributable to non-controlling interests recognized under liabilities | -539 | 0 | -539 | |
| Responsibility statement Information on forward-looking state ments Contact and financial calendar |
Profit for the period | 6,432 | -393 | 6,039 | |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total comprehensive income | 6,432 | -393 | 6,039 | ||
| Profit for the period attributable to: | |||||
| Non-controlling interests | 99 | 0 | 99 | ||
| Equity holders of Amadeus FiRe AG | 6,333 | -393 | 5,940 | ||
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | |||||
| Non-controlling interests | 99 | 0 | 99 | ||
| Equity holders of Amadeus FiRe AG | 6,333 | -393 | 5,940 | ||
| Basic/diluted earnings per share | 2, 9 | 1.11 | -0.07 | 1.04 |
| € thousand | Notes | 1st HY 2022 as reported |
Adjustment | 1st HY 2022 after adjustment |
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| Interim Group management report | Profit for the period | 17,424 | -783 | 16,641 | |
| Economic report | Plus profit attributable to non-controlling interests recognized under liabilities | 833 | 0 | 833 | |
| Risks and Opportunities | Income taxes | 6 | 8,451 | 0 | 8,451 |
| Forecast Half-year consolidated financial statements Consolidated income statement Consolidated balance sheet Consolidated cash flow statement Consolidated statement of changes in equity Notes to the half-year consolidated financial statements Other information Responsibility statement Information on forward-looking state ments Contact and financial calendar |
Finance income | -3 | 0 | -3 | |
| Finance costs | 1,580 | -391 0 -1,174 0 0 0 0 1,174 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
1,189 | ||
| Depreciation of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets | 4 | 13,554 | 13,554 | ||
| Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation | 41,839 | 40,665 | |||
| Non-cash transactions | 414 | 414 | |||
| Changes in operating working capital | |||||
| -Trade receivables and other assets | -5,927 | -5,927 | |||
| -Other assets | 165 | 165 | |||
| -Trade payables and Contract liabilities | 528 | 528 | |||
| -Other liabilities | -518 | 656 | |||
| Interest paid | -535 | -535 | |||
| Commissions paid | 0 | 0 | |||
| Income taxes paid | -5,917 | -5,917 | |||
| Net cash from operating activities | 30,049 | 30,049 | |||
| Interest received | 3 | 3 | |||
| Cash received for the selling of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | 7 | 7 | |||
| Cash paid for the acquisition of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | -3,624 | -3,624 | |||
| Net cash used in investing activities | -3,614 | -3,614 | |||
| Cash received of loans | 4,000 | 4,000 | |||
| Cash repayments of loans | -10,000 | -10,000 | |||
| Cash repayments of lease liabilities | -9,578 | -9,578 | |||
| Interest payments on lease liabilities | -315 | -315 | |||
| Cash paid to non-controlling interests | -1,462 | -1,462 | |||
| Dividends paid to equity holders of Amadeus FiRe AG | 2 | -17,383 | -17,383 | ||
| Net cash used in financing activities | -34,738 | -34,738 | |||
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -8,303 | -8,303 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period | 11,587 | 11,587 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period (consolidated balance sheet) | 3,284 | 3,284 |
| € thousand | Notes | Q2 2022 as reported |
Adjustment | Q2 2022 after adjustment |
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| Interim Group management report | Profit for the period | 6,432 | -392 | 6,040 | |
| Economic report | Plus profit attributable to non-controlling interests recognized under liabilities | 539 | 0 | 539 | |
| Risks and Opportunities | Income taxes | 6 | 3,574 | 0 | 3,574 |
| Forecast | Finance income | -1 | 0 | -1 | |
| Finance costs | 873 | -198 | 675 | ||
| Half-year | Depreciation of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets | 4 | 6,741 | 0 | 6,741 |
| consolidated financial statements | Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation | 18,158 | -590 | 17,568 | |
| Consolidated income statement | Non-cash transactions | 1,048 | 0 | 1,048 | |
| Consolidated balance sheet | Changes in operating working capital | ||||
| Consolidated cash flow statement Consolidated statement of changes in |
-Trade receivables and other assets | 586 | 0 | 586 | |
| equity | -Other assets | 1,158 | 0 | 1,158 | |
| Notes to the half-year consolidated financial statements |
-Trade payables and Contract liabilities | 675 | 0 | 675 | |
| -Other liabilities | -144 | 590 | 446 | ||
| Interest paid | -326 | 0 | -326 | ||
| Other information | Commissions paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Responsibility statement | Income taxes paid | -3,196 | 0 | -3,196 | |
| Information on forward-looking state | Net cash from operating activities | 17,959 | 0 | 17,959 | |
| ments Contact and financial calendar |
Interest received | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Cash received for the selling of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | 7 | 0 | 7 | ||
| Cash paid for the acquisition of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | -1,908 | 0 | -1,908 | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | -1,900 | 0 | -1,900 | ||
| Cash received of loans | 4,000 | 0 | 4,000 | ||
| Cash repayments of loans | -5,000 | 0 | -5,000 | ||
| Cash repayments of lease liabilities | -5,245 | 0 | -5,245 | ||
| Interest payments on lease liabilities | -163 | 0 | -163 | ||
| Cash paid to non-controlling interests | -1,462 | 0 | -1,462 | ||
| Dividends paid to equity holders of Amadeus FiRe AG | 2 | -17,383 | 0 | -17,383 | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | -25,253 | 0 | -25,253 | ||
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -9,194 | 0 | -9,194 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period | 12,478 | 0 | 12,478 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period (consolidated balance sheet) | 3,284 | 0 | 3,284 |
Interim Group management report
Economic report Risks and Opportunities Forecast
Consolidated income statement Consolidated balance sheet Consolidated cash flow statement Consolidated statement of changes in equity Notes to the half-year consolidated financial statements
Responsibility statement Information on forward-looking statements Contact and financial calendar
Earnings per share are calculated based on the profit for the period attributable to the equity holders of Amadeus FiRe AG and the average number of shares outstanding in the reporting period.
The earnings per share of the first six months 2023 are as follows:
There were no effects that would have diluted the shares in the 2023 reporting period or 2022. Diluted earnings per share are therefore equal to basic earnings per share.
| Amounts stated in |
1st HY 2023 | 1st HY 2022* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit for the period attributable to the equity holders of Amadeus FiRe AG |
€ thou sand |
19,713 | 16,487 |
| Weighted average number of shares issued |
units | 5,718,060 | 5,718,060 |
| Basic earnings per share | € | 3.45 | 2.88 |
* In accordance with IAS 8, the previous year's figures were adjusted accordingly; for explanation, see Notes Chapter 8 / Annual Report 2022
Transactions with related parties in the first half of the year did not have a significant impact on the assets, financial position or financial performance of the Amadeus FiRe Group.
There were no significant events after the end of the reporting period.
Frankfurt/Main, 25 July 2023
Robert von Wülfing Dennis Gerlitzki Thomas Surwald CEO Member of the Management Board Member of the Management Board
Economic report Risks and Opportunities Forecast
Consolidated income statement Consolidated balance sheet Consolidated cash flow statement Consolidated statement of changes in equity Notes to the half-year consolidated financial statements
Responsibility statement Information on forward-looking statements Contact and financial calendar
To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles for interim financial reporting, the interim consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Group, and the interim management report of the Group includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group for the remaining months of the financial year.
Frankfurt/Main, 25 July 2023
Robert von Wülfing Dennis Gerlitzki Thomas Surwald CEO Member of the Management Board Member of the Management Board

Interim Group management report
Economic report Risks and Opportunities Forecast
Half-year
consolidated financial statements
Consolidated income statement Consolidated balance sheet Consolidated cash flow statement Consolidated statement of changes in equity Notes to the half-year consolidated financial statements
Responsibility statement Information on forward-looking state ments Contact and financial calendar
This document contains certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are all statements not relating to historical facts or events. These statements are indicated by expressions such as "expect", "believe", "estimate", "assume", "predict", "presume", "forecast", "will" and sim ilar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainty as they relate to future events and current assumptions by the company that may not occur in the future, or that may not occur as expected. The company notes that such forward-looking statements do not represent a guarantee for the future; the actual results, including the financial position and profitability of Amadeus FiRe AG and the development of the economic and regulatory conditions, may differ materially from (and, in particular, be more negative than) the estimations expressly or implicitly assumed or described in these statements. Even if the actual results of Amadeus FiRe AG, including the financial position and profitability and the economic and regulatory conditions, prove to be consistent with the forward-looking state ments in this interim report, the company cannot guarantee that this will also be the case in future.
There may be slight differences in the amounts or percentage changes shown at different points in this report; this is due to rounding differences.
This document is also available in German. In the event of any discrepan cies, the German version of the document takes precedence over the English translation.
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24 Oct 2023 | Statement for the first nine months of fiscal year 2023 |
| Forecast | Oct/Nov 2023 | International roadshow |
| Half-year consolidated financial statements |
March 2024 | Publication of Annual Report 2023 Publication of Sustainability Report 2023 |
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| Consolidated balance sheet | ||
| Consolidated cash flow statement | ||
| Consolidated statement of changes in equity |
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Contact and financial calendar
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