Earnings Release • Jul 29, 2022
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Amsterdam, 29 July 2022 – Brunel International N.V. (Brunel; BRNL), a global provider of flexible workforce solutions and expertise, today announced its second quarter 2022 results.


"Following the strong start in the first quarter of the year, we continued on our growth path and have delivered another strong quarter with double digit like-for-like revenue and EBIT growth. Our growth is visible across all regions with Asia and Australia showing a particularly strong acceleration. We have successfully developed a capability structure, with new and upgraded solutions that fit the future needs of our chosen client segments. This leads to profitable growth, both today and for the quarters and years to come.
According to plan, we completed the earlier announced sale of our
Russian operations to local management. We like to thank our former colleagues for their commitment and contributions over the last 20 years.
In addition, we are close to completing the post-merger integration of Taylor Hopkinson. The number of projects in the renewable energy market is increasing very rapidly. Our new colleagues from Taylor Hopkinson continue to outperform their plan, strengthening our position in this market. We also see growth accelerating in our other energy markets, and mining.
Besides a strong growth of our contribution to the energy transition, we are also making progress on other ESG targets. Our Brunel Foundation arranged that we planted a tree in the Brunel Foundation Forest for each Bruneller in the world. Combined with several other joint initiatives with clients and stakeholders, the Brunel Foundation Forest now has 15,000 new trees planted. With our other ESG initiatives and our commitment to be a net zero emission company this year, we aim to contribute to our client's energy transition and to a more sustainable world.
We continue to see increased demand for specialists for many pioneering projects. The future ahead is bright, our chosen markets show high levels of investment and we are confident we have the right team in place to deliver upon our plans, and more."
Our diversification strategy with a primary focus on the renewables sector is testament to our commitment to contribute to our clients' energy transition.
Consistent with our commitments to a more sustainable world and our updated ESG strategy we are accelerating our efforts to reduce our CO2 emission, whilst we continue to offset the remainder. Our largest region DACH has implemented a 100% electrical vehicle policy as per this quarter for their lease fleet, well ahead of the original deadline of 2025.
| Financial Targets | Non-financial Targets | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | GD% | # of Specialists | Engagement | |||
| Target: | Target: | Target: | Target: | |||
| High single digit YOY | YOY GP% growth in | ~ 15,000 connected in | Client, contractor and | |||
| growth (as of 2022) | each region | 2025 | employee NPS >25 | |||
| Progress: | Progress: | Progress: | Progress: | |||
| 35% revenue growth | On track in most | 10,800 specialists in Q2 | Again far above target | |||
| YOY (organically 25%) | regions | 2022, up 21% | in Q2 2022 | |||
| Rev/FIFE | EBITCP | Net Zero-emission plan | ||||
| Target: | Target: | Target: | ||||
| Higher billing rates | Conversion ratio >30% | Reduce footprint to 100% compensation in 2030 | ||||
| each year | in 2025 | Progress: | ||||
| Progress: | Progress: | Reduction plan well underway | SDC's | |||
| Revenue per FTE is | 17% in Q2 2022 vs 16% | Remaining emission fully offset as of 2022 | ||||
| 11% higher in Q2 2022 | in Q2 2021 | Retention | ||||
| EBIT Target: |
Target: Improve YOY average retention rate with 1 |
Target: Continued commitment to SDG's 4,5,7,10,12,14 |
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| >6% in 2025 | month | Progress: | ||||
| Progress: | Progress: | 12,000 trees to all | ||||
| 3.5% in Q2 2022 vs 3.6% in Q2 2021 (H1: 4.6 vs 4.3) | On track | Brunellers |
Brunel reports continued strong revenue and EBIT growth
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P&L amounts in EUR million
| Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Δ% | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | Δ% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 289.1 | 214.1 | a 35% |
563.7 | 427.1 | d 32% |
| Gross Profit | 59.0 | 47.5 | 24% | 120.9 | 96.8 | 25% |
| Gross margin | 20.4% | 22.2% | 21.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Operating costs | 48.0 | 39.9 | b 20% |
93.1 | 78.5 | e 19% |
| Operating result | 11.0 | 7.6 | 46% | 27.8 | 18.3 | 52% |
| Earn out related share based payments* |
1.0 | - | 2.1 | - | ||
| EBIT | 10.0 | 7.6 | 31% c |
25.7 | 18.3 | 40% f |
| EBIT % | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.6% | 4.3% | ||
| Average directs Average indirects Ratio direct / indirect |
11,356 1,446 7.9 |
9,626 1,299 7.4 |
18% 11% |
11,295 1,441 7.8 |
9,458 1,305 7.2 |
19% 10% |
a 19 % at like-for-like d 19 % at like-for-like
b 9 % at like-for-like e 8 % at like-for-like
c 24 % at like-for-like f 35 % at like-for-like
Like-for-like is measured excluding the impact of currencies and acquisitions
*Relates to the acquisition related expenses for Taylor Hopkinson
Summary (amounts in EUR million)
| Revenue | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Δ% | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | Δ% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DACH region | 55.1 | 53.4 | 3% | 113.5 | 109.2 | 4% |
| The Netherlands | 45.9 | 45.0 | 2% | 94.8 | 92.1 | 3% |
| Australasia | 39.6 | 24.7 | 60% | 73.6 | 49.9 | 47% |
| Middle East & India | 34.9 | 25.0 | 40% | 65.8 | 50.2 | 31% |
| Americas | 35.2 | 23.5 | 50% | 67.7 | 43.8 | 55% |
| Rest of world | 78.4 | 42.5 | 85% | 148.4 | 81.9 | 81% |
| Total | 289.1 | 214.1 | 35% | 563.7 | 427.1 | 32% |
| EBIT | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Δ% | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | Δ% |
| DACH region | 3.8 | 3.4 | 11% | 10.6 | 9.4 | 14% |
| The Netherlands | 2.7 | 3.2 | -16% | 7.9 | 7.3 | 9% |
| Australasia | 0.8 | 0.2 | 325% | 1.0 | 0.2 | 369% |
| Middle East & India | 3.1 | 2.1 | 49% | 6.2 | 4.5 | 37% |
| Americas | 0.5 | 0.2 | 147% | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1390% |
| Rest of world | 2.1 | 1.6 | 35% | 5.0 | 2.9 | 75% |
| Unallocated | -3.0 | -3.0 | 1% | -5.9 | -5.9 | 0% |
In Q2 2022 the Group's revenue increased by 35% or EUR 75 million y-o-y, driven by all regions, with the largest growth in Rest of World and Australasia. Within Rest of World, Asia and Taylor Hopkinson are the largest contributors. The energy transition and the current high commodity prices result in a strong increase in project activity in our energy and mining markets. In traditional energy, a huge number of final investment decisions (FID) is expected for this year, promising a very high activity level for the years to come. In renewable energy, the market growth continues to accelerate, as expected, but also due an increased need to speed up the energy transition due to the current circumstances.
The gross margin decreased by 1.8 percentage points in Q2 2022, mainly due to a change in the mix between low to modest growth, higher margin business in Europe and fast growth, lower margin business in the other regions.
The leverage effect of strong growth in combination with our cost management resulted in an EBIT increase of 31% or EUR 2.4 million y-o-y. Like-for-like, EBIT increased by 24%.
P&L amounts in EUR million
| Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Δ% | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | Δ% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 55.1 | 53.4 | 3% | 113.5 | 109.2 | 4% |
| Gross Profit | 18.4 | 17.6 | 5% | 39.5 | 37.2 | 6% |
| Gross margin | 33.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% | 34.0% | ||
| Operating costs | 14.6 | 14.2 | 3% | 28.9 | 27.8 | 4% |
| EBIT | 3.8 | 3.4 | 11% | 10.6 | 9.4 | 14% |
| EBIT % | 6.8% | 6.3% | 9.4% | 8.6% | ||
| Average directs | 2,014 | 1,935 | 4% | 1,999 | 1,918 | 4% |
| Average indirects | 402 | 385 | 4% | 395 | 381 | 4% |
| Ratio direct / indirect | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
The DACH region includes Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Czech Republic. Revenue in the region increased by 3% mainly driven by higher rates and headcount, partly offset by a lower productivity due to illness. In Q2 the Omicron wave in Germany is visible in the illness rates, and limiting the increase in gross margin to 0.6 percentage points.

Headcount as of 30 June was 2,033.
| Working days Germany: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FY | ||||
| 2022 | 64 | 60 | 66 | 62 | 252 | |||
| 2021 | 63 | 60 | 66 | 65 | 254 |
P&L amounts in EUR million
| Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Δ% | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | Δ% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 45.9 | 45.0 | 2% | 94.8 | 92.1 | 3% |
| Gross Profit | 12.7 | 12.6 | 1% | 27.6 | 26.1 | 6% |
| Gross margin | 27.6% | 27.9% | 29.1% | 28.3% | ||
| Operating costs | 10.0 | 9.4 | 6% | 19.7 | 18.8 | 5% |
| EBIT | 2.7 | 3.2 | -16% | 7.9 | 7.3 | 9% |
| EBIT % | 5.9% | 7.2% | 8.3% | 7.9% | ||
| Average directs | 1,669 | 1,720 | -3% | 1,673 | 1,727 | -3% |
| Average indirects | 278 | 277 | 0% | 277 | 289 | -4% |
| Ratio direct / indirect | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
In The Netherlands the revenue growth of 2% is driven by higher rates, partially offset by a lower headcount. The gross margin decreased with 0.3 percentage points as we witnessed higher illness rates in Q2 2022. Operating costs increased due to a higher spend on marketing and events.

Headcount as of 30 June was 1,673.
Working days per Q 2022 / 2021:
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 64 | 61 | 66 | 64 | 255 |
| 2021 | 63 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 256 |
P&L amounts in EUR million
| Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Δ% | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | Δ% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 39.6 | 24.7 | a 60% |
73.6 | 49.9 | 47% | d |
| Gross Profit | 4.0 | 2.6 | 51% | 7.0 | 5.0 | 41% | |
| Gross margin | 10.0% | 10.6% | 9.6% | 10.0% | |||
| Operating costs | 3.2 | 2.4 | b 33% |
6.0 | 4.8 | 25% | e |
| EBIT | 0.8 | 0.2 | 325% c |
1.0 | 0.2 | 369% | f |
| EBIT % | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | |||
| Average directs | 1,351 | 958 | 41% | 1,303 | 932 | 40% | |
| Average indirects | 105 | 87 | 21% | 103 | 85 | 21% | |
| Ratio direct / indirect | 12.9 | 11.0 | 12.7 | 11.0 | |||
| a 50 % like-for-like | d 41 % at like-for-like |
| b 24 % like-for-like | e 23 % at like-for-like |
|---|---|
| c 281 % like-for-like | f 312 % at like-for-like |
Like-for-like is measured excluding the impact of currencies and acquisitions
Australasia includes Australia and Papua New Guinea. We saw strong growth in this region which is the result of the investments made in our organisation, markets opening up for expats again and a favourable currency effect. Gross margin decreased slightly due to changes in the client mix, while EBIT % increased due to leverage effects in the operating costs base.
P&L amounts in EUR million
| Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Δ% | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | Δ% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 34.9 | 25.0 | a 40% |
65.8 | 50.2 | d 31% |
| Gross Profit | 5.5 | 4.0 | 39% | 10.7 | 8.1 | 33% |
| Gross margin | 15.7% | 15.8% | 16.3% | 16.1% | ||
| Operating costs | 2.4 | 1.9 | b 26% |
4.5 | 3.6 | e 25% |
| EBIT | 3.1 | 2.1 | 49% c |
6.2 | 4.5 | 37% f |
| EBIT % | 9.0% | 8.4% | 9.4% | 9.0% | ||
| Average directs | 2,205 | 2,022 | 9% | 2,192 | 2,050 | 7% |
| Average indirects | 133 | 125 | 7% | 132 | 125 | 5% |
| Ratio direct / indirect | 16.5 | 16.2 | 16.7 | 16.4 | ||
| a 24 % like-for-like | d 19 % at like-for-like | |||||
| b 15 % like-for-like | e 18 % at like-for-like | |||||
| c 31 % like-for-like | f 23 % at like-for-like |
Like-for-like is measured excluding the impact of currencies and acquisitions
Middle East & India includes Qatar, Kuwait, Dubai, Oman, Kurdistan, Iraq and India. We continue to see growth in almost all countries from new projects and extensions in the region, with only Kuwait trailing slightly. Our existing organisation is capable to manage this growth efficiently, resulting in an increase in EBIT %.
P&L amounts in EUR million
| Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Δ% | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | Δ% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 35.2 | 23.5 | a 50% |
67.7 | 43.8 | d 55% |
| Gross Profit | 4.8 | 3.0 | 60% | 9.0 | 5.6 | 60% |
| Gross margin | 13.7% | 12.8% | 13.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Operating costs | 4.3 | 2.8 | b 54% |
8.1 | 5.5 | e 47% |
| EBIT | 0.5 | 0.2 | 147% c |
0.9 | 0.1 | 1390% f |
| EBIT % | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.1% | ||
| Average directs | 906 | 826 | 10% | 883 | 793 | 11% |
| Average indirects | 121 | 102 | 18% | 118 | 101 | 16% |
| Ratio direct / indirect | 7.5 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | ||
| a 33 % like-for-like | d 40 % at like-for-like | |||||
| b 37 % like-for-like | e 32 % at like-for-like |
c 119 % like-for-like f 1132 % at like-for-like Like-for-like is measured excluding the impact of currencies and acquisitions
In the Americas we continue to see strong growth in our main markets USA, Canada and Brazil. The growth is mainly driven by higher rates, new project wins and a favourable currency effect. EBIT % shows and upward trend, driven by the revenue and margin increase.
P&L amounts in EUR million
| Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Δ% | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | Δ% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 78.4 | 42.5 | a 85% |
148.4 | 81.9 | 81% | d |
| Gross Profit | 13.7 | 7.7 | 77% | 27.0 | 14.8 | 82% | |
| Gross margin | 17.4% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 18.1% | |||
| Operating costs | 10.6 | 6.1 | b 74% |
19.9 | 11.9 | 67% | e |
| Operating result | 3.1 | 1.6 | 89% | 7.1 | 2.9 | 140% | |
| Earn out related share based payments* |
1.0 | - | 2.1 | - | |||
| EBIT | 2.1 | 1.6 | c 35% |
5.0 | 2.9 | 75% | f |
| EBIT % | 2.7% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 3.5% | |||
| Average directs | 3,212 | 2,164 | 48% | 3,244 | 2,038 | 59% | |
| Average indirects | 348 | 262 | 33% | 357 | 263 | 36% | |
| Ratio direct / indirect | 9.2 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 7.8 | |||
| a 26 % like-for-like | d 30 % at like-for-like |
| b 9 % like-for-like | e 9 % at like-for-like | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| c 35 % like-for-like | f 80 % at like-for-like |
Like-for-like is measured excluding the impact of currencies and acquisitions
*Relates to the acquisition related expenses for Taylor Hopkinson
Rest of World includes Asia, Belgium, Taylor Hopkinson and rest of Europe & Africa. Growth in this region is mainly driven by a strong performance and favorable market circumstances in Asia and by the acquisition of Taylor Hopkinson, partially offset by the divestment of Russia. EBIT % was down due to the earn out expense relating to the Taylor Hopkinson acquisition.
In June 2022 we finalized the transfer of our operations in Russia to local management. These activities contributed EUR 8 million in revenue and a breakeven EBIT in Q2. Due to the appreciation of the Russian Ruble, our net investment in these activities increased to EUR 19 million (from EUR 14 million at 31 March 2022). We agreed a gross purchase price of EUR 12 million, denominated in Russian Rubles to be received in four equal annual installments with the first payment being on 31 December 2023. The fair value of this receivable of EUR 12 million is determined at EUR 9 million as at 30 June 2022. As a result, and including the historic exchange losses of our Russian operations, we report a one-time loss of in total EUR 10 million on the divestment.
The effective tax rate for the six-month period ended on 30 June 2022 is 47.8%, mainly due to the non-deductible loss on the divestment of the Russian operations. Adjusted for this, the effective tax rate is 27.7% (H1 2021: 32.4%). We expect this adjusted effective tax rate for the full year to remain at this level (2021: 29.7%). Including the one-time loss on the divestment, net profit came in at EUR 6.2 million (H1 2021: EUR 11.3 million), reflecting an earnings per share of EUR 0.12 (H1 2021: EUR 0.22).
Reference is made to our 2021 Annual Report (pages 68 - 82). Reassessment of our earlier identified risks and the potential impact on occurrence has not resulted in required changes in our internal risk management and control systems.
The cash balance at 30 June 2022 was EUR 58.3 million (EUR 112.0 per 31 December 2021), of which EUR 19.1 million restricted (EUR 18.2 million per 31 December 2021). The decrease is mainly attributable to additional working capital requirements to support growth, the normal seasonality and the dividend payment in June. We have overdraft facilities in place to be able to fund continued growth or potential M&A activities.
We anticipate the high demand from large customers for engineering power in renewables, energy and mining to continue in Q3 2022. Supported by seasonality and additional working days, this will result in an increase in Q3 revenue, gross profit and EBIT, both y-o-y and compared to Q2.
The Board of Directors of Brunel International N.V. hereby declares that, to the best of its knowledge:
Amsterdam, 29 July 2022 Brunel International N.V.
Jilko Andringa (CEO) Peter de Laat (CFO) Graeme Maude (COO)
| Jilko Andringa | CEO Brunel International N.V. | tel.: +31(0)20 312 50 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Peter de Laat | CFO Brunel International N.V. | tel.: +31(0)20 312 50 81 |
| Graeme Maude | COO Brunel International N.V. | tel.: +31(0)20 312 50 81 |
Brunel International N.V. is a global provider of flexible specialist workforce solutions. We deliver tailor made solutions like Recruitment, Global Mobility, Project Management, Secondment, Consultancy or scope of work for our clients, both on a global scale and on a local level. Our ability to help our clients beyond their expectations is a testament to our people and their entrepreneurial spirit, knowledge and results-driven approach. Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We connect the most talented professionals with leading clients in Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Future Mobility, Mining, Life Sciences and Infrastructure.
Incorporated in 1975, Brunel has since become a global company with over 12,000 employees and annual revenue of EUR 0,9 billion (2021). The company is listed at Euronext Amsterdam N.V. For more information on Brunel International N.V. visit our website www.brunelinternational.net.
28 October 2022 Trading update for the third quarter 2022
Certain statements in this document concern prognoses about the future financial condition and the results of operations of Brunel International N.V. as well as plans and objectives. Obviously, such prognoses involve risks and a degree of uncertainty since they concern future events and depend on circumstances that will apply then. Many factors may contribute to the actual results and developments differing from the prognoses made in this document. These factors include general economic conditions, a shortage on the job market, changes in the demand for (flexible) personnel, changes in employment legislation, future currency and interest fluctuations, future takeovers, acquisitions and disposals and the rate of technological developments. These prognoses therefore apply only on the date on which the document was compiled. The financial figures as presented in this press release are unaudited.
| H1 2022 | H1 2021 | Δ% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 563,749 | 427,118 | 32% |
| Gross Profit | 120,855 | 96,796 | 25% |
| EBIT | 25,659 | 18,349 | 40% |
| Group result after tax | 7,464 | 12,153 | -39% |
| Non-controlling interests | -1,220 | -893 | -37% |
| Net income for the year | 6,244 | 11,260 | -45% |
| Gross profit as % of revenue | 21% | 23% | |
| Net income as % of revenue | 1% | 3% | |
| Workforce | |||
| Average directs (average-YTD) | 11,295 | 9,458 | 19% |
| Average indirects (average-YTD) | 1,441 | 1,305 | 10% |
| Total | 12,736 | 10,763 | 18% |
| Direct employees (period end) | 10,808 | 9,735 | 11% |
| Indirect employees (period end) | 1,411 | 1,295 | 9% |
| Total | 12,219 | 11,030 | 11% |
| Earnings per share (in euro) | |||
| Earnings per share for ordinary | 0.12 | 0.22 | |
| shareholders Diluted earnings per share |
0.12 | 0.22 | |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share |
50,400,988 | 50,487,806 | |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of diluted earnings per share |
50,400,988 | 50,487,806 |
Consolidated profit & loss account for the period ended 30 June (unaudited) (EUR '000)
| H1 2022 | H1 2021 | Δ% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 563,749 | 427,118 | 32% |
| Direct personnel expenses | 442,894 | 330,322 | 34% |
| Gross Profit | 120,855 | 96,796 | 25% |
| Indirect personnel expenses | 64,542 | 54,026 | 19% |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 10,541 | 8,761 | 20% |
| Other expenses | 20,113 | 15,660 | 28% |
| Total operating costs | 95,196 | 78,447 | 21% |
| EBIT | 25,659 | 18,349 | 40% |
| Financial income and expenses | -920 | -378 | -143% |
| Loss on disposal of subsidiaries | -10,431 | - | |
| Group result before tax | 14,308 | 17,971 | -20% |
| Income tax | -6,844 | -5,818 | -18% |
| Group result after tax | 7,464 | 12,153 | -39% |
| Group result after tax | 7,464 | 12,153 | -39% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | 1,220 | 893 | 37% |
| parent (ordinary shares) | 6,244 | 11,260 | -45% |
| Net income attributable to equity holders of the |
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the period ended 30 June (unaudited) (EUR '000)
| H1 2022 | H1 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net income | 7,464 | 12,153 |
| Other comprehensive income Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss |
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| Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations | 16,356 | 4,425 |
| Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income | -1,255 | -448 |
| Total other comprehensive income (net of tax) | 15,100 | 3,977 |
| Total comprehensive income | 22,564 | 16,130 |
| Attributable to: | ||
| Ordinary shareholders | 21,067 | 15,162 |
| Non-controlling interests | 1,497 | 968 |
| Total comprehensive income | 22,564 | 16,130 |
| 30 June 2022 | 31 December 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Goodwill | 42,574 | 42,552 | ||
| Other intangible assets | 18,154 | 17,474 | ||
| Property, plant and equipment | 9,045 | 9,334 | ||
| Right-of-use assets | 40,033 | 40,463 | ||
| Financial fixed assets | 9,119 | 631 | ||
| Non-current restricted cash | 14,307 | 12,866 | ||
| Deferred income tax assets | 13,407 | 13,344 | ||
| Total non-current assets | 146,639 | 136,664 | ||
| Current assets | ||||
| Trade and other receivables | 298,460 | 263,873 | ||
| Income tax receivables | 2,775 | 2,085 | ||
| Restricted cash | 4,843 | 5,422 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 39,128 | 93,757 | ||
| Total current assets | 345,206 | 365,137 | ||
| Total assets | 491,845 | 501,801 | ||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Provisions | 7,312 | 6,932 | ||
| Deferred income tax liabilities | 1,980 | 2,253 | ||
| Lease liability | 29,336 | 30,176 | ||
| Other non-current liabilities | 12,391 | 8,570 | ||
| Total non-current liabilities | 51,019 | 47,931 | ||
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Lease liability | 12,045 | 11,968 | ||
| Other current liabilities | 123,087 | 124,905 | ||
| Income tax payables | 6,076 | 15,068 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 141,208 | 151,941 | ||
| Total liabilities | 192,227 | 199,872 | ||
| Net assets | 299,618 | 301,929 | ||
| Group equity | ||||
| Share capital | 1,517 | 1,517 | ||
| Share premium | 86,145 | 86,145 | ||
| Reserves | 192,717 | 169,575 | ||
| Unappropriated result | 6,244 | 30,999 | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 286,623 | 288,236 | ||
| Non-controlling interest | 12,995 | 13,693 | ||
| Total equity | 299,618 | 301,929 |
Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity (unaudited) (EUR '000)
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attributable to ordinary shareholders |
Non controlling interest |
Total | Attributable to ordinary shareholders |
Non controlling interest |
Total | |
| Balance at 31 December | 288,236 | 13,693 | 301,929 | 272,636 | 2,142 | 274,778 |
| Net income Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign |
6,244 | 1,220 | 7,464 | 11,260 | 893 | 12,153 |
| operations Income tax relating to components of other |
16,079 | 277 | 16,356 | 4,350 | 75 | 4,425 |
| comprehensive income | -1,255 | -1,255 | -448 | - | -448 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 21,067 | 1,497 | 22,564 | 15,162 | 968 | 16,130 |
| Cash dividend Acquisition of treasury shares |
-22,680 - |
-2,195 | -24,875 - |
-15,173 -1,977 |
-2,060 | -17,233 -1,977 |
| Balance at 30 June | 286,623 | 12,995 | 299,618 | 270,648 | 1,050 | 271,698 |
| * € 1,000 | Actual H1 2022 |
Actual H1 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||
| Result before tax | 14,308 | 17,971 |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Depreciation and amortisation | 10,541 | 8,761 |
| Interest income | -185 | -271 |
| Interest expense | 320 | 427 |
| Other non-cash expenses | 263 | -94 |
| Loss on disposal of subsidiaries | 10,431 | 0 |
| Share based payments | 3,704 | 1,576 |
| Changes in: | ||
| Receivables | -41,081 | -23,512 |
| Provisions | 441 | 294 |
| Other current liabilities | 601 | 5,048 |
| Restricted cash | 534 | -1,480 |
| -39,505 | -19,650 | |
| Income tax paid | -16,972 | -10,115 |
| Interest paid | 21 | -172 |
| Interest received | 119 | 314 |
| Cash flow generated from operating activities | -16,955 | -1,253 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | ||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | -957 | -546 |
| Additions to intangible fixed assets | -3,095 | -1,597 |
| Disposals of property, plant and equipment | 4 | 4 |
| Disposal of subsidiaries | -9,488 | 0 |
| Cash flow used in investing activities | -13,536 | -2,139 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | ||
| Acquisition of treasury shares | 0 | -1,977 |
| Dividend non-controlling interest | -2,195 | -2,060 |
| Dividend ordinary shareholders | -19,278 | -15,173 |
| Repayments of lease liabilities | -7,231 | -6,159 |
| Cash flow used in financing activities | -28,704 | -25,369 |
| Total cash flow | -59,195 | -28,761 |
| Cash position at 1 January | 93,757 | 139,898 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | 4,566 | 1,688 |
| Cash position at 30 June | 39,128 | 112,825 |
Brunel International N.V. is a public limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in The Netherlands and listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
The consolidated interim financial statements of Brunel International N.V. as at and for the sixmonth period ended 30 June 2022 include the company and its subsidiaries (together called 'the Group').
These consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and its interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), as adopted by the European Union (hereinafter: IFRS).
The accounting policies applied by the Group in these consolidated interim financial statements are unchanged from those applied by the Group in its consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2021.
These consolidated interim financial statements have been condensed and prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34, Interim Financial Reporting. These interim financial statements do not include all of the information required for annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the annual report of the Group as at and for the year ended 31 December 2021.
The preparation of consolidated interim financial statements requires the Group to make certain judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. In preparing these consolidated interim financial statements, the significant judgments, estimates and assumptions were the same as those applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2021.
The fair values of our monetary assets and liabilities as at 30 June 2022 are estimated to approximate their carrying value.
Our activities in Europe are affected by seasonal patterns. Revenue and gross margin fluctuate per quarter in items such as the number of working days, public holidays and holiday periods. The business in Europe usually generates its strongest revenue and profits in the second half of the year.
The effective tax rate for the six-month period ended on 30 June 2022 is 47.8% (H1 2021: 32.4%), mainly due to the non-deductible loss on the divestment of Russia. Adjusted for this, the effective tax rate is 27.7% (H1 2021: 32.4%). We expect the adjusted effective tax rate for the full year to remain at this level (2021: 29.7%).
The authorised share capital is EUR 5,998,000, divided into one priority share with a nominal value of € 10,000 and 199.6 million ordinary shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.03. The subscribed capital consists of 50,400,988 ordinary shares (2021: 50,400,988).
During the interim period, an ordinary dividend of EUR 0.45 per share was paid to the shareholders.
The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:
| H1 2022 | H1 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share |
50,400,988 | 50,487,806 |
| Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares from share based payments |
- | - |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of diluted earnings per share |
50,400,988 | 50,487,806 |
In the second quarter of 2022 a decision was made to exit Russia.
As a result of the above the following entities were sold to local management:
The sale took place on 20 June 2022 as per the SPA.
The result on the sale is calculated as follows:
| EUR 000 | |
|---|---|
| Total purchase price | 5,581 |
| Continued financing | 6,255 |
| Gross receivable | 11,836 |
| Less: fair value adjustment | -2,338 |
| 9,498 | |
| Equity value entities | 19,314 |
| Result on sale | -9,816 |
| Reclassification of foreign currency translation reserve | -614 |
| Reported loss | -10,431 |
The purchase price and the continued financing are denominated in Russian Ruble and will be paid in four equal annual installments with the first payment being on 31 December 2023. The receivable carries 4% interest rate per annum.
For the valuation of the receivables, a discount factor of 11.5% has been applied.
Cash flow from disposal:
| EUR '000 | |
|---|---|
| Gross proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries | 9,498 |
| Less: deferred payment | -9,498 |
| Net proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries | - |
| Net cash disposed included in working capital | -9,488 |
| Statement of cash flows, disposal of subsidiaries | -9,488 |
The financial performance and the cash position of the subsidiaries disposed of is as follows:
The financial performance and cash flow information presented are for the five months ended 31 May 2022 (2022 column) and the year ended 31 December 2021.
Financial performance:
| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 18,198 | 34,001 |
| Cost of sales | -15,538 | -27,507 |
| Expenses | -2,399 | -3,995 |
| Profit before income tax | 261 | 2,500 |
| Income tax | -84 | -607 |
| Net income for the year | 177 | 1,892 |
| Cash position: | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities | 3,351 | -4,399 |
| Net cash (outflow) from investing activities | -61 | -69 |
| Net cash (outflow) / inflow from financing activities | -116 | 2,338 |
| Net increase in cash generated (utilized) by the subsidiary |
3,175 | -2,129 |
(EUR '000)
| Revenue | EBIT | Total assets | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 2022 | H1 2021 | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | |
| DACH region | 113,484 | 109,170 | 10,648 | 9,370 | 94,848 | 102,508 |
| The Netherlands | 94,835 | 92,136 | 7,886 | 7,266 | 53,554 | 56,050 |
| Australasia | 73,577 | 49,928 | 953 | 203 | 48,314 | 35,954 |
| Middle East & India | 65,762 | 50,198 | 6,156 | 4,509 | 69,013 | 62,157 |
| Americas | 67,718 | 43,786 | 924 | 62 | 43,693 | 31,270 |
| Asia | 70,759 | 47,820 | 3,950 | 667 | 66,302 | 61,035 |
| Rest of world | 77,614 | 34,080 | 1,080 | 2,202 | 117,831 | 53,280 |
| Unallocated | - | - | -5,938 | -5,930 | -1,710 | 19,306 |
| Total | 563,749 | 427,118 | 25,659 | 18,349 | 491,845 | 421,560 |
The total number of direct and indirect employees with the group companies is set out below:
| Average workforce | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Indirect | Direct | Indirect | ||
| DACH region | 1,999 | 395 | 1,918 | 381 | |
| The Netherlands | 1,673 | 277 | 1,727 | 289 | |
| Australasia | 1,303 | 103 | 932 | 85 | |
| Middle East & India | 2,192 | 132 | 2,050 | 125 | |
| Americas | 883 | 118 | 793 | 101 | |
| Asia | 1,437 | 131 | 982 | 124 | |
| Rest of world | 1,808 | 225 | 1,056 | 139 | |
| Unallocated | - | 60 | - | 61 | |
| Total | 11,295 | 1,441 | 9,458 | 1,305 | |
| Total workforce | 12,736 | 10,763 |
| Workforce at 30 June | 2022 | 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Indirect | Direct | Indirect | ||
| DACH region | 2,033 | 399 | 1,946 | 379 | |
| The Netherlands | 1,672 | 279 | 1,718 | 268 | |
| Australasia | 1,371 | 105 | 984 | 86 | |
| Middle East & India | 2,243 | 135 | 2,001 | 124 | |
| Americas | 904 | 127 | 812 | 106 | |
| Asia | 1,444 | 128 | 1,074 | 125 | |
| Rest of world | 1,141 | 181 | 1,200 | 145 | |
| Unallocated | - | 57 | - | 62 | |
| Total | 10,808 | 1,411 | 9,735 | 1,295 | |
| Total workforce | 12,219 | 11,030 |
(EUR '000)
| Revenue | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 2022 | H1 2021 | |||
| Oil & Gas | 220,590 | 166,240 | ||
| Future Mobility | 37,866 | 35,123 | ||
| Infrastructure | 28,417 | 28,244 | ||
| Mining | 40,700 | 27,021 | ||
| Renewable Energy | 63,275 | 9,823 | ||
| Engineering | 78,995 | 80,530 | ||
| Other | 93,906 | 80,137 | ||
| Total | 563,749 | 427,118 |
The consolidated interim financial statements have not been audited or reviewed by an external auditor.

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