Quarterly Report • Mar 8, 2022
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D'Ieteren Group's results showed significant growth in 2021 driven by strong performance of all the businesses. The Group's key performance indicator (KPI) – the adjusted consolidated profit before tax, Group's share1 – came in at €493.4m, up by 52.0% compared to 2020. On a comparable basis, the KPI grew by 50.6% YoY, in line with the guidance of 'at least 45% growth'.
Note that 2020 figures have been restated to reflect the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and April 2021. Refer to note 1 (p. 20) for more information on the restatement of comparative information.
For 2022, assuming no further escalation in geopolitical tensions nor new Covid-related restrictions, D'Ieteren Group expects its adjusted consolidated profit before tax, Group's share1 to grow by at least 25% compared to the comparable 2021 result. This improvement is expected to be driven by the full-year contribution from TVH Parts (versus only the fourth quarter in 2021) and a continued solid growth from all businesses.
It assumes a 50.01% stake in Belron in 2022 and in 2021 (comparable figure: €474m), and average exchange rates that are in line with the rates that prevailed at the end of 2021.
We expect the following financial performance from our portfolio companies:

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Consolidated sales under IFRS amounted to €3,360.5m (+1.3% YoY). This figure excludes Belron and TVH Parts. Combined sales (including 100% of Belron and 100% of TVH Parts for the last quarter of the year) amounted to € 8,357.3m (+15.8%).

Consolidated IFRS operating result stood at €85.8m, up from €5.8m in 2020. Combined adjusted operating result1 , including 100% of Belron and TVH Parts, stood at €969.0m, up from €657.9m in 2020 and €539.1m in 2019.
The consolidated profit before tax under IFRS reached €283.4m (€154.1m in 2020). Our key performance indicator, the adjusted consolidated profit before tax, Group's share1 , amounted to €493.4m, or €489.1m on a comparable basis (52.88% stake in Belron and excluding Belron's refinancing costs of €12.7m and TVH Parts' contribution in 2021), which represents a 50.6% YoY growth compared to the guidance of "above 45%".

Evolution of the adjustedconsolidated profit before tax, Group's share1 (€m)

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The Group's share in the net result equalled to €256.5m (€138.8m in 2020). The adjusted net profit, Group's share1, reached €355.9m (52.88% stake in Belron) compared to €228.8m (53.75% stake in Belron) in 2020.
The Board of Directors proposes a gross ordinary dividend of €2.10 per share. If this dividend is approved by the General Meeting of Shareholders on 2 June 2022, it will be paid on 9 June 2022 (ex-date 7 June and record date 8 June).
The net cash position3 of "Corporate & Unallocated" amounted to €1,087.5m at the end of 2021 (or €782.8m excluding €304.7m inter-segment loans) compared to €1,455.1m at the end of 2020.

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| 2020 | 2021 | |||||||
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| APM (non-GAAP measures) 1 | APM (non-GAAP measures) 1 | |||||||
| €m | Adjusted items | Adjusting items | Total | Adjusted items | Adjusting items | Total | % change adjusted items |
% change total |
| VGRR prime jobs (in million) | - | - | 10.7 | - | - | 12.2 | - | 13.6% |
| External sales | 3,898.8 | - | 3,898.8 | 4,646.8 | - | 4,646.8 | 19.2% | 19.2% |
| Operating result | 583.9 | -94.2 | 489.7 | 815.0 | -123.5 | 691.5 | 39.6% | 41.2% |
| Net finance costs | -121.7 | -1.9 | -123.6 | -135.7 | -92.9 | -228.6 | 11.5% | - |
| Result before tax (PBT) | 462.5 | -96.1 | 366.4 | 679.8 | -216.4 | 463.4 | 47.0% | 26.5% |
| Adjusted PBT, group's share1 (@ 52.88%) | 244.6 | - | - | 359.5 | - | - | 47.0% | - |
Belron's total sales (at 100%) increased by 19.2% to a new record of €4,646.8m in 2021, reflecting the Group's strong recovery from the impacts of the global pandemic felt in the prior year. The top-line growth was mainly driven by a 13.6% volume increase (VGRR prime jobs), a favorable price / mix and a positive contribution from ADAS and VAPS. The number of VGRR prime jobs almost caught up with the 2019 pre-pandemic levels.
While reported sales increased by 19.2%, sales from continuing operations increased by 21.4%, comprised of:
North America (57% of total) sales from continuing operations grew by 21.3%, with organic5 growth of 22.8% and contribution from acquisitions of 0.5%, partially offset by a 2.0% adverse currency translation. The Eurozone (30% of total) sales from continuing operations showed a 22.5% growth, of which 21.5% organic and 1.0% coming from acquisitions. Rest of World (13% of total) sales from continuing operations improved by 19.5%, of which 14.7% organic5 growth, a 0.5% contribution from acquisitions, and a favourable currency translation effect of 4.3%.
Consumers served in 2021 were 16.0m (14.9m in 2020) of which 15.6 million were in Vehicle Glass Repair, Replacement and Recalibration (VGRRR) and Claims Management.
Operating result (at 100%) rose by 41.2% YoY to €691.5m and the adjusted operating result1 improved by 39.6% to €815m, also a new company record, despite €63.8m of additional operating costs related to the Group-wide transformation programme focusing on process improvement, mainly through IT infrastructure and system integration.
Adjustingitems1 at the level of the operating result totalled -€123.5m, notably comprising of:

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Net financial costs increased by €105.0m in 2021 to €228.6m, which includes adjusting charges of -€67.7m. The increase also reflects additional interest on the new term loan taken out in April 2021.
The profit before tax reached €463.4m in 2021 (€366.4m in 2020). The result after tax, Group's share, reached €168.1m (€146.2m in 2020).
The adjusted profit before tax, Group's share1 increased by 47.0% YoY to €359.5m on a comparable basis (assuming 52.88% stake in 2020 and 2021). Adjusted income tax expenses1 equalled €181.9m (€130.9m in 2020).
The adjusted result after tax1 , Group's share, rose by 47.7% to €263.3m.
The adjusted free cash flow6 (after tax) amounted to €422.9m (€428.7m in 2020). The relatively stable evolution is driven by a much higher adjustedEBITDA4 (€205.4m improvement), offset by:
Belron's net financial debt3 reached €3,794.9m (100%) at the end of 2021 compared to €2,413.0m at the end of 2020. The increase of €1,381.9m is primarily the result of the distribution to shareholders of €1,723.4m (€1,531.3m of dividends and €192.1m of share capital redemption), partially offset by the strong cash-flow generation during the year.
In April 2021 Belron issued new term loans for \$1,620m and €840m maturing in 2028. The proceeds of the new loans were used, along with available cash reserves, to finance the distribution to shareholders and refinance existing loans of \$991.7m and €525m. The refinancing resulted in debt originally due for repayment in 2024 being postponed to 2028.
Belron's Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio (Senior Secured indebtedess3/proforma EBITDA post-IFRS 164 multiple) reached 3.22x at the end of 2021.

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| 2020 | 2021 | |||||||
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| APM (non-GAAP measures) 1 | APM (non-GAAP measures) 1 | |||||||
| €m | Adjusted items Adjusting items | Total | Adjusted items Adjusting items | Total | % change adjusted items |
% change total |
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| New vehicles delivered (in units) | - | - | 104,710 | - | - | 92,732 | - | -11.4% |
| External sales | 3,215.7 | - | 3,215.7 | 3,238.9 | - | 3,238.9 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Operating result | 95.0 | -46.9 | 48.1 | 102.7 | -21.7 | 81.0 | 8.1% | 68.4% |
| Net finance costs | -4.2 | - | -4.2 | -4.6 | 4.4 | -0.2 | 9.5% | - |
| Result before tax (PBT) | 96.1 | -48.2 | 47.9 | 106.2 | -17.3 | 88.9 | 10.5% | 85.6% |
| Adjusted PBT, group's share1 | 98.9 | - | - | 110.4 | - | - | 11.6% | - |
The Belgian new car market was severely impacted by the shortage in semiconductor components. Excluding deregistrations within 30 days2, the number of Belgian new car registrations decreased by 11.2% to 367,741 units, a level unseen since 1995. Including deregistrations within 30 days, the number reached 383,123 units (-11.2%). The business segment's share in new car sales increased to 59.7% of total new car registrations. The share of SUV's increased to 47.9%. D'Ieteren Automotive's brands saw a 3.3% increase in the number of SUV registrations which made up 44.0% of the mix. New energy share in the market mix continued to increase from 15.2% in 2020 to 24.3%. D'Ieteren Automotive remains the leader in full electric vehicles in Belgium with a 29.4% market share.
D'Ieteren Automotive's market share slightly increased to 23.7% (+13bps versus 2020) net of deregistrations within 30 days. This was mainly driven by Audi and Porsche.
Registrations of new light commercial vehicles (0 to 6 tons) increased by 0.3% to 72,023 units and D'Ieteren Automotive's market share declined to 9.1% (of net registrations) due to prioritization of premium models in production and the end of the Amarok model.
The total number of new vehicles, including commercial vehicles, delivered by D'Ieteren Automotive in 2021 reached 92,732 units (-11.4%). The order book is at record levels, above 70,000 vehicles.
Despite the semiconductor components shortage hitting the number of cars produced, D'Ieteren Automotive managed to increase sales by 0.7% to € 3,238.9m helped by the continued premiumization of the car park. The mix of cars produced was particularly skewed towards higher-end models and unit prices increased, implying a positive price / mix.
The operating result reached €81.0m (+68.4% YoY) and the adjusted operating result1 (€102.7m) increased by 8.1%. This evolution was driven by the premiumization trend and by cost control.
Adjusting items in operating result mainly include a charge of €-21.7m related to the decision of D'Ieteren Centers to close down two of its structurally loss-making sites. In 2020, it included a provision of €41.0m related to the finalization of the project carried out for the acceleration of the transformation in response to a rapidly changing automotive market.

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The profit before tax reached €88.9m (+85.6%) or €106.2m (+10.5%) excluding adjusting items1 .
The adjusted profit before tax, Group's share1 , improved by 11.6% to €110.4m. The contribution of the equity accounted entities amounted to €11.0m (€8.1m in 2020).
Income tax expenses reached €21.3m (€14.8m in 2020). Adjusted tax expenses1 equalled €28.8m (compared to €26.5m in 2020). The increase reflects the higher profit before taxes.
The result after tax, Group's share, amounted to €68.9m (€34.2m in 2020). The adjusted result after tax, Group's share1 increased from €70.7m to €78.7m.
The adjusted free cash flow6 (after tax) equalled €108.4m in 2021 compared to €171.0m in 2020. The change mainly reflects:
On 15 December 2021, D'Ieteren Automotive announced a new 5-year €325m bank financing (maturity date December 2026), consisting of €100m of amortising term loan and €225m revolving credit facility ('RCF' for general corporate purposes, undrawn as at 31st December 2021). The proceeds of the €100m amortising term loan, together with available cash on D'Ieteren Automotive's balance sheet, was used to refinance the €200m inter-segment loan from the Corporate & Unallocated segment.
D'Ieteren Automotive's net debt3 decreased by €112.0m to €55.7m at the end 2021. This mainly stems from the strong free cash flow generation during the period.

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| Q4-21 APM (non-GAAP measures) 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €m | Adjusted items Adjusting items | Total | ||||
| External sales | 350.0 | - | 350.0 | |||
| Operating result | 46.3 | - | 46.3 | |||
| Net finance costs | -3.9 | - | -3.9 | |||
| Result before tax (PBT) | 42.4 | - | 42.4 | |||
| Adjusted PBT, group's share1 | 17.0 | - | - |
(100% of TVH Parts and Q4-21 only, unless stated otherwise; comparison with 2020 based on a comparable scope)
TVH Parts, equity-accounted for as of October 1st, 2021, posted total sales (at 100%) for the last quarter of 2021 of €350.0m. This represents for the fourth quarter of 2021 an increase of 19.5%, mainly driven by the performance in the core EMEA and Americas markets.
Operating result (at 100%) for the last quarter of 2021 stood at €46.3m with an EBIT margin of 13.2%. On a comparable scope, EBIT margin increased by 88bps YoY.
Net financial costs amounted to -€3.9m in Q4-21.
The profit before tax reached €42.4m in Q4-21.
The Q4-21 adjusted profit before tax, Group's share1 amounted to €17.0m. Adjusted income tax expenses1 equalled €12.2m.
The adjusted result after tax1 , Group's share, stood at €12.1m.
TVH Parts net financial debt3 (100%) remained stable at €759.7m (including €40.6m inter-segment loan from D'Ieteren Group's Corporate & Unallocated segment) at the end of 2021 with increasing inventories in order to answer to strong demand and manage supply chain disruptions.

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| 2020 APM (non-GAAP measures) 1 |
2021 APM (non-GAAP measures) 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €m | Adjusted items Adjusting items | Total | Adjusted items Adjusting items | Total | % change adjusted items |
% change total |
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| External sales | 102.3 | - | 102.3 | 121.6 | - | 121.6 | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| Operating result | -1.5 | -22.0 | -23.5 | 12.3 | -0.2 | 12.1 | - | - |
| Net finance costs | -12.0 | 0.1 | -11.9 | -10.3 | -0.2 | -10.5 | -14.2% | -11.8% |
| Result before tax (PBT) | -13.5 | -21.9 | -35.4 | 2.0 | -0.4 | 1.6 | - | - |
| Adjusted PBT, group's share1 | -13.5 | - | 1.8 | - | - | - |
Sales growth accelerated in the second half of the year, with a full-year improvement of 18.9%, from €102.3m to €121.6m thanks to the recovery from Covid-19 pandemic, although there remained disruptions throughout the year in the overall activity, and the absolute sales are not yet back at pre-Covid (2019) level. The core paper category has posted a growth of +24% versus last year.
Reported operating result went from -€23.5m in 2020 to €12.1m in 2021. The adjusted operating result1 came in at €12.3m in 2021 compared to -€1.5m in 2020. This significant improvement is primarily the result of the better sales performance as well as continued significant cost efforts.
Adjusting items are limited and primarily relate to a forward FX hedging contract. In 2020, an impairment charge was recognised following the impairment test performed at H1-20. The formal impairment review performed at year-end 2021 showed headroom and did not lead to any impairment charge.
Net financial charges equalled €10.5m (€11.9m in 2020). The profit before tax amounted to €1.6m and the adjusted profit before tax1 amounted to €2.0m (-€13.5m in 2020). Income tax expenses equalled €5.0m versus €0.7m in 2020 driven primarily by the reversal of the deferred tax assets previously recognised on the elimination of intercompany margin in inventories.

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The adjusted free cash flow6 amounted to €15.9m compared to €0.8m in 2020. The higher free cash-flow generation mainly reflects the better operational results.
Moleskine's net debt reached €287.0m - of which €264.1m intra-Group borrowing - at the end of 2021, slightly decreasing compared to €300.8m at the end of 2020 mainly as a result of the positive free cash-flow generation. The Net Financial Debt related to bank financing represents less than 0.3 times EBITDA4.

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| 2020 | 2021 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APM (non-GAAP measures) 1 | APM (non-GAAP measures) 1 | |||||||
| €m | Adjusted items Adjusting items | Total | Adjusted items Adjusting items | Total | % change adjusted items |
% change total |
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| External sales | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating result | -19.5 | 0.7 | -18.8 | -7.3 | - | -7.3 | - | - |
| Net finance costs | 14.2 | - | 14.2 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 20.0 | -15.5% | 40.8% |
| Result before tax (PBT) | -5.3 | 0.7 | -4.6 | 4.7 | 8.0 | 12.7 | - | - |
| Adjusted PBT, group's share1 | -5.3 | - | - | 4.7 | - | - | - | - |
The reportable operating segment "Corporate and Unallocated" mainly includes the Corporate and Real Estate activities (D'Ieteren Immo S.A.). The adjusted operating result1 reached -€7.3m versus -€19.5m in 2020 as last year's figure was impacted by the solidarity programme put in place at the beginning of the pandemic outbreak, and this year saw the positive impact from royalty and management fees invoiced to the businesses and a higher result from D'Ieteren Immo.
Net finance income evolution was mainly due to inter-segment financing interests. The €8.0m adjusting item at the level of finance costs relates to the early repayment fee paid by D'Ieteren Automotive to the Corporate & unallocated segment following the full anticipated reimbursement of the inter-segment loan.
Adjustedprofit before tax, group's share1 reached €4.7m (-€5.3m in 2020).
The net cash3 position of "Corporate & Unallocated", which includes Corporate, amounted to €1,087.5m at the end of 2021 (€782.8m excluding €304.7m inter-segment loan) compared to €1,455.1m at the end of 2020, mainly as a result of the acquisition on October 1st, 2021 of a 40% stake in TVH Parts (acquisition price of €1,147m) and the payment in June 2021 of the dividend (€72.9m) to the shareholders of D'Ieteren Group, partially compensated by the dividends (€616.7m in H1-21; €150.0m in H2-21) and the proceed from capital reduction (€107.6m in H1-21) received from Belron.

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1 In order to better reflect its underlying performance and assist investors in gaining a better understanding of its financial performance, D'Ieteren Group uses Alternative Performance Measures ("APMs"). These APMs are non-GAAP measures, i.e. their definitions are not addressed by IFRS. D'Ieteren Group does not present APMs as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS and does not give to APMs greater prominence than defined IFRS measures. See page 40 for the definition of these performance indicators.
2 In order to provide an accurate picture of the car market, Febiac publishes market figures excluding registrations that have been cancelled within 30 days. Most of them relate to vehicles that are unlikely to have been put into circulation in Belgium by the end customer.
3 The net financial debt is not an IFRS indicator. D'Ieteren Group uses this Alternative Performance Measure to reflect its indebtedness. This non-GAAP indicator is defined as the sum of the borrowings minus cash, cash equivalents and investments in non-current and current financial assets. See page 47.
4 EBITDA is not an IFRS indicator. This APM (non-GAAP indicator) is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Since the method for calculating the EBITDA is not governed by IFRS, the method applied by the Group may not be the same as that adopted by others and therefore may not be comparable.
5 "Organic growth" is an Alternative Performance Measure used by the Group to measure the evolution of revenue between two consecutive periods, at constant currency and excluding the impact of change in perimeter of consolidation or business acquisitions.
6 Adjusted free cash-flow is not an IFRS indicator. This APM measure is defined as [Adjusted EBITDA - other non-cash items – change in working capital – capital expenditures – capital paid on lease liabilities – taxes paid – interest paid – acquisitions + disposals – employee share plans – cash-flow from adjusting items + other cash items]
"The statutory auditor, KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - Réviseurs d'Entreprises, represented by Axel Jorion, has confirmed that the audit procedures, which have been substantially completed, have not revealed any material misstatement in the accounting information included in the Company's annual announcement."
This document contains forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties, including statements about D'Ieteren Group's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements include known and unknown risks and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of D'Ieteren Group. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or contingencies materialise, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could vary materially from those anticipated, expected, estimated or projected. As a result, D'Ieteren Group does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy of these forward-looking statements.
D'Ieteren Group's management will organise a conference call for analysts and investors starting today at 06:00pm CET.
The conference call can be attended by calling the number +32 2 403 58 16. PIN code: 80846876#.
The presentation slides will be made available online simultaneously to the publication of this press release at the following address: https://www.dieterengroup.com/press-releases (then select the FY 2021 results event)
End of press release
In existence since 1805, and across family generations, D'Ieteren Group seeks growth and value creation by pursuing a strategy on the long term for its businesses and actively encouraging and supporting them to develop their position in their industry and geographies. The Group currently owns the following businesses:
| Last five press releases shares) |
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| 14 February 2022 | D'Ieteren Group in exclusive discussion to acquire Parts Holding Europe (PHE) |
28 April 2022 | Investor Day | ||
| 17 December 2021 | Closing of the transaction with Belron's new shareholders |
2 June 2022 | General Assembly | ||
| 15 December 2021 | D'Ieteren Automotive secures new sustainability-linked loans |
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| 15 October 2021 | Belron distributes a dividend to its shareholders |
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| 1 October 2021 | Closing of the acquisition of a 40% stake in TVH Parts |
Francis Deprez, Chief Executive Officer Arnaud Laviolette, Chief Financial Officer
Stéphanie Voisin, Investor Relations - Tel: + 32 (0)2 536.54.39 E-mail: [email protected] – Website: www.dieterengroup.com
Year ended 31 December
| €m | Notes | 2021 | 2020(1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3 | 3,360.5 | 3,318.0 |
| Cost of sales | -2,881.3 | -2,877.4 | |
| Gross margin | 479.2 | 440.6 | |
| Commercial and administrative expenses | -376.8 | -374.4 | |
| Other operating income | 10.4 | 13.3 | |
| Other operating expenses | 2/4 | -27.0 | -73.7 |
| Operating result | 85.8 | 5.8 | |
| Net finance costs | 2 | 9.3 | -1.9 |
| Finance income | 2 | 16.2 | 5.1 |
| Finance costs | 2 | -6.9 | -7.0 |
| Share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity accounted investees, net of income tax |
6 | 188.3 | 150.2 |
| Result before tax | 283.4 | 154.1 | |
| Income tax expense | 7 | -28.0 | -16.4 |
| Result from continuing operations | 255.4 | 137.7 | |
| Discontinued operations | - | - | |
| RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 255.4 | 137.7 | |
| Result attributable to: | |||
| Equity holders of the Company | 256.5 | 138.8 | |
| Non-controlling interests ("NCI") | -1.1 | -1.1 | |
| Earnings per share | |||
| Basic (in €) | 5 | 4.75 | 2.56 |
| Diluted (in €) | 5 | 4.70 | 2.54 |
| Earnings per share - Continuing operations | |||
| Basic (in €) | 5 | 4.75 | 2.56 |
| Diluted (in €) | 5 | 4.70 | 2.54 |
(1) As restated to reflect the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and March 2021. Refer to note 1 for more information on the restatement of comparative information.
The Group uses Alternative Performance Measures (non-GAAP measures) to reflect its financial performance – Refer to the appendix to the press release for more information.
| Year ended 31 December | |||
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| -- | -- | -- | ------------------------ |
| €m | Notes | 2021 | 2020(1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result for the period | 255.4 | 137.7 | |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
| Items that will never be reclassified to profit or loss (net of tax): | 18.1 | 15.7 | |
| Re-measurements of defined benefit liabilities/assets | 5.2 | - | |
| Equity-accounted investees - share of OCI |
6 | 12.9 | 15.7 |
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (net of tax) | 27.2 | 10.1 | |
| Translation differences | -0.1 | -0.7 | |
| Cash flow hedges: fair value gains (losses) in equity | - | 0.3 | |
| Equity-accounted investees - share of OCI |
6 | 27.3 | 10.5 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 45.3 | 25.8 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 300.7 | 163.5 | |
| being: attributable to equity holders of the Company |
301.8 | 164.6 | |
| attributable to non-controlling interests ("NCI") | -1.1 | -1.1 |
At 31 December
| €m | Notes | 2021 | 2020(1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 4 | 83.2 | 76.2 |
| Intangible assets | 439.1 | 434.6 | |
| Property, plant & equipment | 265.4 | 262.9 | |
| Investment property | 33.6 | 31.7 | |
| Equity-accounted investees & long-term interests in equity-accounted investees | 6 | 1,223.1 | 672.3 |
| Financial investments | 0.1 | - | |
| Deferred tax assets | 46.6 | 43.2 | |
| Other receivables | 8.4 | 4.4 | |
| Non-current assets | 2,099.5 | 1,525.3 | |
| Inventories | 446.2 | 457.4 | |
| Financial investments | 2 | 544.1 | 737.2 |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 0.5 | |
| Current tax assets | 9.4 | 18.2 | |
| Trade and other receivables | 380.6 | 339.3 | |
| Cash & cash equivalents | 354.6 | 351.3 | |
| Assets classified as held for sale | 2 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Current assets | 1,735.0 | 1,906.0 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 3,834.5 | 3,431.3 | |
| Capital & reserves attributable to equity holders | 2,978.4 | 2,723.7 | |
| Non-controlling interests ("NCI") | 0.4 | 3.5 | |
| Equity | 2,978.8 | 2,727.2 | |
| Employee benefits | 25.5 | 31.7 | |
| Provisions | 15.5 | 11.6 | |
| Loans & borrowings | 2 | 117.8 | 85.5 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 133.1 | 131.1 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 291.9 | 259.9 | |
| Provisions | 2 | 11.3 | 6.5 |
| Loans & borrowings | 2 | 53.1 | 17.9 |
| Current tax liabilities | 2.8 | 1.7 | |
| Trade & other payables | 2 | 496.0 | 413.4 |
| Liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale | 2 | 0.6 | 4.7 |
| Current liabilities | 563.8 | 444.2 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 3,834.5 | 3,431.3 |
At 31 December
| €m | Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders | Total Group's |
Non controlling |
Equity | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital |
Share premium |
Treasury shares reserve |
Hedging reserve |
Retained earnings |
Cumulative translation differences |
share | interests | ||
| At 1 January 2020 | 160.0 | 24.4 | -57.0 | -7.7 | 2,531.1 | -4.5 2,646.3 | 0.6 2,646.9 | ||
| Restatement(1) | - | - | - | - | -12.6 | - | -12.6 | - | -12.6 |
| At 1 January 2020 (restated) | 160.0 | 24.4 | -57.0 | -7.7 | 2,518.5 | -4.5 2,633.7 | 0.6 2,634.3 | ||
| Profit for the period(1) | - | - | - | - | 138.8 | - | 138.8 | -1.1 | 137.7 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | -17.0 | 18.6 | 24.2 | 25.8 | - | 25.8 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
- | - | - | -17.0 | 157.4 | 24.2 | 164.6 | -1.1 | 163.5 |
| Movement of treasury shares | - | - | -24.4 | - | - | - | -24.4 | - | -24.4 |
| Dividends | - | - | - | - | -53.9 | - | -53.9 | - | -53.9 |
| Treasury shares - cancellation | - | - | 43.4 | - | -43.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Other movements | - | - | - | - | 3.7 | - | 3.7 | 4.0 | 7.7 |
| Total contribution and distribution |
- | - | 19.0 | - | -93.6 | - | -74.6 | 4.0 | -70.6 |
| At 31 December 2020 (restated) | 160.0 | 24.4 | -38.0 | -24.7 | 2,582.3 | 19.7 | 2,723.7 | 3.5 2,727.2 | |
| At 1 January 2021 (restated) | 160.0 | 24.4 | -38.0 | -24.7 | 2,582.3 | 19.7 | 2,723.7 | 3.5 2,727.2 | |
| Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | 256.5 | - | 256.5 | -1.1 | 255.4 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | 20.8 | 13.4 | 11.1 | 45.3 | - | 45.3 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
- | - | - | 20.8 | 269.9 | 11.1 | 301.8 | -1.1 | 300.7 |
| Movement of treasury shares | - | - | -9.4 | - | - | - | -9.4 | - | -9.4 |
| Dividends | - | - | - | - | -72.9 | - | -72.9 | - | -72.9 |
| Movement arising from transactions with MRP participants (see note 6) |
- | - | - | - | 29.7 | - | 29.7 | - | 29.7 |
| Other movements | - | - | - | - | 5.5 | - | 5.5 | - | 5.5 |
| Total contribution and distribution |
- | - | -9.4 | - | -37.7 | - | -47.1 | - | -47.1 |
| Disposal of subsidiary with change in control |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | -2.0 | -2.0 |
| Total change in ownership interests |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | -2.0 | -2.0 |
| At 31 December 2021 | 160.0 | 24.4 | -47.4 | -3.9 | 2,814.5 | 30.8 2,978.4 | 0.4 2,978.8 |
| €m | Notes | 2021 | 2020(1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities - Continuing | |||
| Result for the period | 255.4 | 137.7 | |
| Income tax expense | 7 | 28.0 | 16.4 |
| Share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity accounted investees, net of income tax |
6 | -188.3 | -150.2 |
| Net finance costs | -9.3 | 1.9 | |
| Operating result from continuing operations | 85.8 | 5.8 | |
| Depreciation on PP&E & right-of-use assets | 37.5 | 38.4 | |
| Amortisation of intangible assets | 9.0 | 7.2 | |
| Impairment and write-offs on goodwill and other non-current assets | 2/4 | - | 21.4 |
| Other non-cash items | 19.6 | 11.7 | |
| Employee benefits | -3.0 | -4.1 | |
| Other cash items | 0.5 | 0.3 | |
| Change in net working capital | 51.7 | 124.0 | |
| Cash generated from operations | 201.1 | 204.7 | |
| Income tax paid | -25.2 | -32.1 | |
| Net cash from operating activities | 175.9 | 172.6 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities - Continuing | |||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | -46.7 | -29.3 | |
| Sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | 3.7 | 1.9 | |
| Net capital expenditure | -43.0 | -27.4 | |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries (net of cash acquired) | 2 | -9.0 | -0.4 |
| Acquisition of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity accounted investees |
6 | -1,147.0 | -150.0 |
| Contribution of cash from / (to) joint ventures | - | -1.6 | |
| Proceeds from the sale of / (investments in) financial assets | 2 | 193.3 | -139.4 |
| Interest received | 1.4 | 4.3 | |
| Dividends and proceeds from capital reduction received from equity-accounted investees & long-term interests in equity accounted investees |
2/6 | 874.3 | - |
| Movement of shareholder loan towards equity-accounted investee | 2/6 | -40.0 | - |
| Loans to employees in relation to Long Term Incentive Plan and stock options | -3.9 | -0.1 | |
| Net cash from investing activities | -173.9 | -314.6 | |
| Cash flows from financing activities - Continuing | |||
| Acquisition (-)/Disposal (+) of non-controlling interests | - | 6.0 | |
| Acquisition of treasury shares | -13.7 | -31.4 | |
| Disposal of treasury shares | 4.7 | 7.0 | |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -16.1 | -15.3 | |
| Increase of loans and borrowings | 2 | 118.3 | 52.3 |
| Decrease of loans and borrowings | 2 | -13.5 | -132.6 |
| Interest paid | -6.4 | -5.5 | |
| Dividends paid by Company | -72.9 | -53.9 | |
| Net cash from financing activities | 0.4 | -173.4 | |
| Cash flows from continuing operations | 2.4 | -315.4 | |
| TOTAL CASH FLOW FOR THE PERIOD | 2.4 | -315.4 |
(1) As restated to reflect the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and March 2021 and to reflect reallocation of amounts between the lines "other non-cash items", "employee benefits", "other cash items" and "change in net
working capital" in the framework of continuous improvement of the financial reporting presentation. Refer to note 1 for more information on the restatement of comparative information.
| €m | Notes | 2021 | 2020(1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reconciliation with statement of financial position | |||
| Cash at beginning of period | 351.3 | 495.2 | |
| Cash equivalents at beginning of period | - | 172.3 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 351.3 | 667.5 | |
| Total cash flow for the period | 2.4 | -315.4 | |
| Translation differences | 0.9 | -0.8 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 354.6 | 351.3 | |
| Included within "Cash and cash equivalents" | 354.6 | 351.3 |
(1) As restated to reflect the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and March 2021 and to reflect reallocation of amounts between the lines "other non-cash items", "employee benefits", "other cash items" and "change in net working capital" in the framework of continuous improvement of the financial reporting presentation. Refer to note 1 for more information on the restatement of comparative information.
D'Ieteren Group SA/NV (the Company) is a public company incorporated and domiciled in Belgium. The address of the Company's registered office is: Rue du Mail 50, B-1050 Brussels.
In existence since 1805, and across family generations, D'Ieteren Group seeks growth and value creation by pursuing a strategy on the long term for its businesses and actively encouraging and supporting them to develop their position in their industry and geographies. The Group currently owns the following businesses:
The Company is listed on Euronext Brussels.
According to IAS 8 "Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors", the consolidated statement of profit or loss, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of financial position, the consolidated statement of changes in equity, and the consolidated statement of cash flows have been restated in 2020 to take into account the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and March 2021. The March 2019 decision considers whether a customer receives a software asset at the contract commencement date or a service over the contract term. The March 2021 decision builds on the 2019 decision and considers how a customer accounts for configuration or customisation costs where an intangible asset is not recognised.
Intangible assets capitalised in the prior periods and identified as services instead of software assets as a result of the new interpretation have been de-recognised from the balance sheet. The depreciation expenses recognised over these assets have been reversed in the period over which they were recognised, and the total cost of the asset has been expensed in income statement.
The table below shows the amount of restatement operated in the 2020 segment statement of profit or loss and the segment statement of financial position as at 31 December 2020, and the segment statement of cash flows for the D'Ieteren Automotive, Belron and Corporate & unallocated segments (other segments are not impacted by the restatement of comparative information), and reconciles the segment information to the Group IFRS consolidated figures.
Note 1: General information (continued)
| €m - restatement of the segment statement of profit or loss | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Automotive |
Belron (100%) |
Corporate & unallocated |
Eliminations | Group | |
| Costs of assets acquired (commercial and administrative expenses) |
-5.2 | -2.2 | -0.5 | 2.2 | -5.7 |
| Reversal of amortisation on intangible assets (commercial and administrative expenses) |
1.3 | 3.0 | - | -3.0 | 1.3 |
| Operating result | -3.9 | 0.8 | -0.5 | -0.8 | -4.4 |
| Share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity-accounted investees, net of income tax |
- | - | - | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Profit before tax | -3.9 | 0.8 | -0.5 | -0.5 | -4.1 |
| Income tax expense | 1.0 | -0.2 | - | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Result from continuing operations | -2.9 | 0.6 | -0.5 | -0.3 | -3.1 |
| of which: attributable to equity holders of the Company* | -2.9 | 0.3 | -0.5 | -3.1 |
*Belron at 53.75% (weighted average percentage for 2020)
| €m - restatement of the segment statement of financial position | 31 December 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Automotive |
Belron (100%) |
Corporate & unallocated |
Eliminations | Group | ||
| Intangible assets | -16.0 | -7.9 | -0.6 | 7.9 | -16.6 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 4.0 | 2.1 | - | -2.1 | 4.0 | |
| Equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity accounted investees |
- | - | - | -3.1 | -3.1 | |
| Capital & reserves | -12.0 | -5.8 | -0.6 | 2.7 | -15.7 | |
| of which: attributable to equity holder of the Company* | -12.0 | -3.1 | -0.6 | -15.7 |
*Belron at 53.75% (weighted average percentage for 2020)
| €m - restatement of the segment statement of cash flows | 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Automotive |
Belron (100%) |
Corporate & unallocated |
Eliminations | Group | |
| Operating result from continuing operations | -3.9 | 0.8 | -0.5 | -0.8 | -4.4 |
| Amortisation of intangible assets | -1.3 | -3.0 | - | 3.0 | -1.3 |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
5.2 | 2.2 | 0.5 | -2.2 | 5.7 |
| Net cash from operating activities | - | - | - | - | - |
In 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had caused an unprecedented and sudden shock to the overall economy and had been affecting all Group's activities throughout the world. The Group's activities experienced underactivity during Q2 2020 with related decline in sales due the temporary shutdowns of the vast majority of the Group's operations (at the level of D'Ieteren Automotive, Belron and Moleskine).
The Board of Directors considered the impact of COVID-19 and the current economic environment on the basis of preparation of these financial highlights.
Thanks to its adequate measures taken to preserve cash, the Group has a strong funding and liquidity structure in place as at 31 December 2021, with approximately €700m of net cash (cash, cash equivalents and non-current and current asset investments less loans and borrowings) on the consolidated balance sheet level and a well-balanced debt profile at Belron level. As of 31 December 2021, the Group complied with all requirements of any loan covenants. The Group continues to take
measures to minimize the impact of the crisis on cash flows and is ensuring that it has the necessary liquidity structure in place for the foreseeable future. Taking this into account, the Board of Directors has a reasonable expectation that the Group is well placed to manage its business risks, has enough funds to continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due and to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. These financial highlights have therefore been prepared on a going concern basis.
In order to better reflect its underlying performance and assist investors in gaining a better understanding of its financial performance, the Group uses Alternative Performance Measures ("APMs"). These APMs are non-GAAP measures, i.e. their definition is not addressed by IFRS. The Group does not present APMs as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS and does not give to APMs greater prominence than defined IFRS measures.
The Group's reportable operating segments are D'Ieteren Automotive, Belron, Moleskine and TVH Parts (as from 1st October 2021 – see note 6). The other segments are disclosed in the category "Corporate & Unallocated" (D'Ieteren Group, corporate and real estate activities). These operating segments are consistent with the Group's organisational and internal reporting structure, and with the requirements of IFRS 8 "Operating Segments".
D'Ieteren Automotive comprises the automobile distribution activities of the Group through D'Ieteren Automotive SA/NV and its subsidiaries. Belron comprises Belron Group s.a. and its subsidiaries. Moleskine includes Moleskine S.p.a. and its subsidiaries. TVH Parts includes TVH Global SA/NV and its subsidiaries. Despite their classification as equity-accounted investees, Belron and TVH Parts remain separate reportable operating segments, reflecting the Group's internal reporting structure. The segment "Corporate & unallocated" comprises the corporate and the real estate activities of the Group.
These operating segments are consistent with the Group's organisational and internal reporting structure.
| €m | Notes | 2021 TVH |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (100%) Moleskine | Parts (100%) |
Corp. & | unallocated Eliminations | Group | ||
| External revenue | 3 | 3,238.9 | 4,646.8 | 121.6 | 350.0 | - | -4,996.8 | 3,360.5 |
| Segment revenue | 3,238.9 | 4,646.8 | 121.6 | 350.0 | - | -4,996.8 | 3,360.5 | |
| Operating result (being segment result) |
81.0 | 691.5 | 12.1 | 46.3 | -7.3 | -737.8 | 85.8 | |
| Net finance costs | -0.2 | -228.6 | -10.5 | -3.9 | 20.0 | 232.5 | 9.3 | |
| Finance income | 12.8 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 1.4 | -6.7 | 16.2 | |
| Finance costs | -1.7 | -231.7 | -2.2 | -7.5 | -3.0 | 239.2 | -6.9 | |
| Inter-segment financing interests | -11.3 | - | -10.3 | - | 21.6 | - | - | |
| Share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity-accounted investees, net of income tax |
6 | 8.1 | 0.5 | - | - | - | 179.7 | 188.3 |
| Result before tax | 88.9 | 463.4 | 1.6 | 42.4 | 12.7 | -325.6 | 283.4 | |
| Income tax expense | 7 | -21.3 | -145.5 | -5.0 | -12.2 | -1.7 | 157.7 | -28.0 |
| Result from continuing operations | 67.6 | 317.9 | -3.4 | 30.2 | 11.0 | -167.9 | 255.4 | |
| Discontinued operations | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 67.6 | 317.9 | -3.4 | 30.2 | 11.0 | -167.9 | 255.4 |
| Attributable to: | D'Ieteren | Autom. Belron(*) Moleskine | TVH Parts(*) |
Corp. & unallocated |
Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity holders of the Company(*) | 68.9 | 168.1 | -3.6 | 12.1 | 11.0 | 256.5 |
| Non-controlling interests | -1.3 | - | 0.2 | - | - | -1.1 |
| RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 67.6 | 168.1 | -3.4 | 12.1 | 11.0 | 255.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(*) Belron at 52.88% (weighted average percentage for the 2021 period) and TVH Parts at 40.00% – see note 6.
In 2021, in the D'Ieteren Automotive segment, the line "Operating result" includes, amongst other amounts, the charge of - €21.8m related to the decision of D'Ieteren Automotive to close down two of its structurally loss-making sites. Note 2: Segment information (continued)
In 2021, in the D'Ieteren Automotive segment, the line "inter-segment financing interests" includes the early repayment fee of €8.0m paid by D'Ieteren Automotive to the Corporate & unallocated segment following the anticipated reimbursement of the inter-segment loan, and the line "finance income" includes a consolidated gain of €12.4m recognised on the loss of exclusive control of Skipr following the acquisition of 17% beginning of July 2021 of the share capital of Skipr by ALD Automotive. As from 1 July 2021, Skipr is accounted for as an equity-accounted investee due to joint control being shared between the shareholders.
In 2021, in the Belron segment, the line "Operating result" includes, amongst other amounts, €64m of costs in relation with the group-wide transformation programme, €48.7m of employee costs in relation with the individual gift of (one-off) cash bonus and restricted shares units (share options which will vest on a future shareholder event) given at the end of the year to around 25,000 employees to thank them for their loyal contribution to Belron's success, €10.5m of one-off donation to the Ronnie Lubner Foundation and costs in respect of restructurings and integrations. The employee costs and the donation to the Foundation are compensated by an increase in shareholder's equity of Belron following the disposal of own shares to new shareholders (see note 6).
In 2021, in the Belron segment, the increase of €105.0m in net finance costs compared to last year is reflecting the refinancing costs incurred in April 2021. This includes additional finance charges, the write-off of previously deferred finance costs, noncash foreign exchange losses, professional fees and de-designation of interest rate swaps. The refinancing meant that existing borrowings of \$991.7m and €525m were refinanced and new term loans of \$1,620m and €840m maturing in 2028 were issued. The additional borrowings were used, along with available cash reserves, to finance a distribution to shareholders of €1,723.4m (€1,531.3m of dividends and €192.1m of share capital redemption). The refinancing resulted in debt originally due for repayment in 2024 being postponed to 2028.
In the Moleskine segment, the line "income tax expense" includes the reversal of the deferred tax assets previously recognised on the elimination of intercompany margin in inventories.
In 2021, the column "Eliminations" reconciles the segment statement of profit or loss (with the 12-month result of Belron and the 3-month result of TVH presented on all lines under global integration method) to the IFRS Group consolidated statement of profit or loss (with the net result of Belron and TVH presented in the line "share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interest in equity-accounted investees, net of income tax", representing the share of the Group – 52.88%; see note 6 – in the 12-month net result of Belron and the share of the Group – 40.00%; see note 6 – in the 3-month net result of TVH.
| €m | 2020(1) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (100%) Moleskine | Corp. & unallocated |
Eliminations | Group | ||||
| External revenue | 3,215.7 | 3,898.8 | 102.3 | - | -3,898.8 | 3,318.0 | |||
| Segment revenue | 3,215.7 | 3,898.8 | 102.3 | - | -3,898.8 | 3,318.0 | |||
| Operating result (being segment result) | 48.1 | 489.7 | -23.5 | -18.8 | -489.7 | 5.8 | |||
| Net finance costs | -4.2 | -123.6 | -11.9 | 14.2 | 123.6 | -1.9 | |||
| Finance income | 0.2 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 4.0 | -3.2 | 5.1 | |||
| Finance costs | -1.9 | -126.8 | -4.9 | -0.2 | 126.8 | -7.0 | |||
| Inter-segment financing interests | -2.5 | - | -7.9 | 10.4 | - | - | |||
| Share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity-accounted investees, net of income tax |
4.0 | 0.3 | - | - | 145.9 | 150.2 | |||
| Result before tax | 47.9 | 366.4 | -35.4 | -4.6 | -220.2 | 154.1 | |||
| Income tax expense | -14.8 | -94.4 | -0.7 | -0.9 | 94.4 | -16.4 | |||
| Result from continuing operations | 33.1 | 272.0 | -36.1 | -5.5 | -125.8 | 137.7 | |||
| Discontinued operations | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 33.1 | 272.0 | -36.1 | -5.5 | -125.8 | 137.7 |
| Attributable to: | D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron(*) Moleskine | Corp. & unallocated |
Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity holders of the Company(*) | 34.2 | 146.2 | -36.1 | -5.5 | 138.8 |
| Non-controlling interests | -1.1 | - | - | - | -1.1 |
| RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 33.1 | 146.2 | -36.1 | -5.5 | 137.7 |
(1) As restated to reflect the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and March 2021. Refer to note 1 for more information on the restatement of comparative information.
(*) Belron at 53.75% (weighted average percentage for the 2020 period) – see note 6.
In 2020, in the D'Ieteren Automotive segment, the line "Operating result" included, amongst other amounts, the liability (€41.0m) related to the finalization of the project carried out in 2020 by D'Ieteren Automotive for the acceleration of the transformation of its activities in response to a rapidly changing market. This project entailed measures to adapt internal structures and working methods to the new market realities and transformed or ceased those activities that no longer met the needs of dealers or customers. This charge was presented in the line "other operating expenses" in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.
In 2020, in the Moleskine segment, the line "operating result" included, amongst other amounts, the impairment charge recognised at half year 2020 (€21.0m). This non-cash charge was presented in the line "other operating expenses" in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.
In 2020, in the Corporate & unallocated segment, the line "Operating result" included, amongst other amounts, the provision (€8.2m) related to the decision of the Board of Directors, as announced on 27 April 2020, to allocate the initially planned dividend increase of €0.15 per share to a solidarity program that will help employees of D'Ieteren Group who may suffer hardship as a consequence of the Covid-19 crisis. From the initial provision, €3.1m has been used and expensed during the year 2020 and additional €0.4m has been allocated to this solidarity program in 2021. The remaining €5.3m is presented in the current provisions in the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2021.
In 2020, the column "Eliminations" reconciles the segment statement of profit or loss (with the 12-month result of Belron presented on all lines under global integration method) to the IFRS Group consolidated statement of profit or loss (with the net result of Belron presented in the line "share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interest in equity-accounted investees, net of income tax", representing the share of the Group – 53.75% – in the 12-month net result of Belron).
| €m | Notes | 31 December 2021 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (100%) Moleskine | TVH Parts (100%) |
Corp. & | unallocated Eliminations | Group | ||
| Goodwill | 4 | 31.3 | 612.1 | 48.8 | 2,141.5 | 3.1 | -2,753.6 | 83.2 |
| Intangible assets | 27.3 | 498.7 | 411.7 | 26.2 | 0.1 | -524.9 | 439.1 | |
| Property, plant & equipment | 65.8 | 838.4 | 18.0 | 320.5 | 181.6 | -1,158.9 | 265.4 | |
| Investment property | 0.1 | - | - | - | 33.5 | - | 33.6 | |
| Equity-accounted investees & long-term interests in equity-accounted investees |
6 | 113.1 | - | - | - | - | 1,110.0 | 1,223.1 |
| Financial investments | 0.1 | 1.9 | - | 0.5 | - | -2.4 | 0.1 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 9.3 | - | - | - | -9.3 | - | |
| Employee benefits | - | 200.8 | - | - | - | -200.8 | - | |
| Deferred tax assets | 19.3 | 99.5 | 5.3 | 8.2 | 22.0 | -107.7 | 46.6 | |
| Other receivables | 3.9 | 26.8 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.4 | -28.7 | 8.4 | |
| Non-current assets | 260.9 2,287.5 | 484.9 2,498.8 | 243.7 | -3,676.3 | 2,099.5 | |||
| Inventories | 415.8 | 346.2 | 30.4 | 455.9 | - | -802.1 | 446.2 | |
| Current financial investments | - | - | - | 1.9 | 544.1 | -1.9 | 544.1 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 2.5 | - | - | - | -2.5 | - | |
| Current tax assets | 1.1 | 11.9 | 6.6 | 5.9 | 1.7 | -17.8 | 9.4 | |
| Trade and other receivables | 321.7 | 439.4 | 33.6 | 229.9 | 25.3 | -669.3 | 380.6 | |
| Cash & cash equivalents | 86.0 | 244.9 | 38.6 | 139.7 | 230.0 | -384.6 | 354.6 | |
| Assets classified as held for sale | 0.1 | 0.9 | - | - | - | -0.9 | 0.1 | |
| Current assets | 824.7 1,045.8 | 109.2 | 833.3 | 801.1 | -1,879.1 | 1,735.0 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,085.6 3,333.3 | 594.1 3,332.1 | 1,044.8 | -5,555.4 | 3,834.5 | |||
| Equity | 2,978.8 | 2,978.8 | ||||||
| Employee benefits | 21.8 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | -6.4 | 25.5 | |
| Provisions | 12.0 | 39.8 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 0.3 | -41.5 | 15.5 | |
| Loans & borrowings | 111.9 | 3,841.5 | 41.8 | 668.9 | 4.7 | -4,551.0 | 117.8 | |
| Inter-segment loan | - | - | 264.1 | 40.6 | -304.7 | - | - | |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 17.7 | - | - | - | -17.7 | - | |
| Other payables | - | 16.8 | - | 0.1 | - | -16.9 | - | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1.5 | 154.3 | 111.4 | 4.4 | 20.2 | -158.7 | 133.1 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 147.2 4,075.5 | 423.0 | 716.7 | -278.3 | -4,792.2 | 291.9 | ||
| Provisions | 4.3 | 55.4 | 1.7 | - | 5.3 | -55.4 | 11.3 | |
| Loans & borrowings | 32.8 | 193.5 | 19.7 | 191.8 | 0.6 | -385.3 | 53.1 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 9.0 | - | - | - | -9.0 | - | |
| Current tax liabilities | 1.8 | 67.2 | 1.0 | 17.7 | - | -84.9 | 2.8 | |
| Trade & other payables | 449.6 | 823.1 | 34.1 | 185.6 | 12.3 | -1,008.7 | 496.0 | |
| Liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale |
0.6 | 1.6 | - | - | - | -1.6 | 0.6 | |
| Current liabilities | 489.1 1,149.8 | 56.5 | 395.1 | 18.2 | -1,544.9 | 563.8 |
| 636.3 5,225.3 479.5 1,111.8 2,718.7 -6,337.1 3,834.5 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
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| €m | 31 December 2020 (1) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (100%) Moleskine | Corp. & | unallocated Eliminations | Group | ||||
| Goodwill | 27.4 | 577.7 | 48.8 | - | -577.7 | 76.2 | |||
| Intangible assets | 22.8 | 497.3 | 411.7 | 0.1 | -497.3 | 434.6 | |||
| Property, plant & equipment | 63.3 | 783.6 | 27.2 | 172.4 | -783.6 | 262.9 | |||
| Investment property | 0.1 | - | - | 31.6 | - | 31.7 | |||
| Equity-accounted investees & long-term interests in equity-accounted investees |
88.8 | - | - | - | 583.5 | 672.3 | |||
| Financial investments | - | 1.4 | - | - | -1.4 | - | |||
| Employee benefits | - | 152.4 | - | - | -152.4 | - | |||
| Deferred tax assets | 15.1 | 65.9 | 7.1 | 21.0 | -65.9 | 43.2 | |||
| Other receivables | 2.1 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | -5.0 | 4.4 | |||
| Non-current assets | 219.6 | 2,083.3 | 495.8 | 226.4 | -1,499.8 | 1,525.3 | |||
| Inventories | 432.0 | 299.0 | 25.4 | - | -299.0 | 457.4 | |||
| Current financial investments | - | - | - | 737.2 | - | 737.2 | |||
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 1.6 | 0.5 | - | -1.6 | 0.5 | |||
| Current tax assets | 8.4 | 6.7 | 9.8 | - | -6.7 | 18.2 | |||
| Trade and other receivables | 303.9 | 281.3 | 30.3 | 5.1 | -281.3 | 339.3 | |||
| Cash & cash equivalents | 56.0 | 617.8 | 30.2 | 265.1 | -617.8 | 351.3 | |||
| Assets classified as held for sale | 2.1 | 46.8 | - | - | -46.8 | 2.1 | |||
| Current assets | 802.4 | 1,253.2 | 96.2 | 1,007.4 | -1,253.2 | 1,906.0 | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,022.0 | 3,336.5 | 592.0 | 1,233.8 | -2,753.0 | 3,431.3 | |||
| Equity | 2,727.2 | 2,727.2 | |||||||
| Employee benefits | 28.1 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 1.2 | -7.6 | 31.7 | |||
| Provisions | 11.3 | 32.0 | - | 0.3 | -32.0 | 11.6 | |||
| Loans & borrowings | 17.9 | 2,812.3 | 62.9 | 4.7 | -2,812.3 | 85.5 | |||
| Inter-segment loan | 202.6 | - | 253.9 | -456.5 | - | - | |||
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 73.2 | - | - | -73.2 | - | |||
| Other payables | - | 0.8 | - | - | -0.8 | - | |||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 0.6 | 95.5 | 110.4 | 20.1 | -95.5 | 131.1 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 636.0 | 3,961.9 | 474.5 | 2,320.8 | -3,961.9 | 3,431.3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current liabilities | 375.5 | 940.5 | 44.9 | 23.8 | -940.5 | 444.2 |
| Liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale |
4.7 | 30.7 | - | - | -30.7 | 4.7 |
| Trade & other payables | 366.8 | 616.8 | 28.6 | 18.0 | -616.8 | 413.4 |
| Current tax liabilities | 0.8 | 56.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | -56.0 | 1.7 |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | 8.3 | - | - | -8.3 | - |
| Loans & borrowings | 3.2 | 179.3 | 14.2 | 0.5 | -179.3 | 17.9 |
| Provisions | - | 49.4 | 1.4 | 5.1 | -49.4 | 6.5 |
| Non-current liabilities | 260.5 | 3,021.4 | 429.6 | -430.2 | -3,021.4 | 259.9 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 0.6 | 95.5 | 110.4 | 20.1 | -95.5 | 131.1 |
In 2020 and 2021, in the Corporate & unallocated segment, the line "Current financial Investments" comprises investments in a portfolio of marketable securities (mainly corporate bonds in Europe). These investments are accounted at amortized costs (corporate bonds) and FVTPL (equity instruments). Related cash movement of €193.3m (excluding fair value adjustments) is included in the line "proceeds from the sale of / (investment in) financial assets" in the 2021 consolidated statement of cash flows.
In 2020, the lines "Assets classified as held-for-sale" and "Liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale" represented, in the D'Ieteren Automotive segment, the fair value of the assets and liabilities of those activities that no longer met the needs of dealers or customers, as a result of the finalization of the project carried out for the acceleration of the transformation of activities in response to a rapidly changing market. These assets and liabilities mostly ceased in 2021. In the Belron segment, these amounts included the fair value of the activities that were mostly sold during 2021.
In 2020, the line "inter-segment loans" comprise amounts lent by the Corporate department to the Moleskine segment (nonrecourse loan in the framework of the acquisition) and to the D'Ieteren Automotive segment. The inter-segment loan toward the D'Ieteren Automotive segment (principal amounts of €200m) has been reimbursed in full in December 21, together with accrued interests of €5.8m and an early repayment fee of €8.0m. In 2021, the inter-segment loan in the TVH Parts segment relates to the shareholder loan from the Corporate and unallocated segment put in place on 1st October 2021 in the framework of the acquisition of a 40% stake in TVH Parts, of which €0.6m represents capitalised interests.
In 2021, in the D'Ieteren Automotive segment, the increase in loans and borrowings compared to 2020 mainly relates to a new 5-year €325m bank financing (maturity date December 2026), consisting of €100m of amortising term loan and €225m revolving credit facility (currently undrawn as at 31 December 2021). At 31 December 2021, there is no breach of covenants attached to the loans. In the Belron segment, the increase in long-term loans and borrowings compared to 2020 mainly relates to the issuance in April 2021 of new term loans for \$1,620m and €840m with the loans maturing in 2028.
In 2020 and 2021, in the Corporate & unallocated segment, the current provisions include the provision related to the solidarity program put in place in 2020. At 31 December 2021, the remaining provision amounts to €5.3m.
In 2021, in the D'Ieteren Automotive segment, from the total charge of €21.8m related to the decision of D'Ieteren Automotive to close down two of its structurally loss-making sites, €4.3m are included in current provisions and €16.8m are included in the trade and other payables.
In 2020, in the D'Ieteren Automotive segment, the trade and other payables included the liability (€41.0m) related to the finalization of the project carried out in 2020 for the acceleration of the transformation of its activities in response to a rapidly changing market. A total of €37m has been paid in 2021 in relation to this project (included in the line "change in net working capital" in the consolidated statement of cash flows).
In 2020 and 2021, the column "Eliminations" reconciles the segment statement of financial position (including the assets and liabilities of Belron, and, as from 1 October 2021, the assets and liabilities of TVH Parts) to the IFRS consolidated statement of financial position (with Belron, and in 2021 only, TVH Parts, presented as equity-accounted investees – see note 6).
| €m | Notes | 2021 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (100%) Moleskine | TVH Parts (100%) |
Corp. & | unallocated Eliminations | Group | |||
| Cash flows from operating activities - Continuing |
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| Result for the period | 67.6 | 317.9 | -3.4 | 30.2 | 11.0 | -167.9 | 255.4 | ||
| Income tax expense | 7 | 21.3 | 145.5 | 5.0 | 12.2 | 1.7 | -157.7 | 28.0 | |
| Share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity-accounted investees, net of income tax |
6 | -8.1 | -0.5 | - | - | - | -179.7 | -188.3 | |
| Net finance costs | 0.2 | 228.6 | 10.5 | 3.9 | -20.0 | -232.5 | -9.3 | ||
| Operating result from continuing operations |
81.0 | 691.5 | 12.1 | 46.3 | -7.3 | -737.8 | 85.8 | ||
| Depreciation on PP&E & right-of-use assets |
20.3 | 211.6 | 7.7 | 9.5 | -211.6 | 37.5 | |||
| Amortisation of intangible assets | 5.1 | 58.1 | 3.8 | 0.1 | -58.1 | 9.0 | |||
| Impairment and write-offs on goodwill and other non-current assets |
6 | - | 18.5 | - | - | -18.5 | - | ||
| Other non-cash items | 9.8 | 3.6 | 6.9 | 2.9 | -3.6 | 19.6 | |||
| Employee benefits | -3.7 | - | 0.7 | - | - | -3.0 | |||
| Other cash items | 1.3 | - | 0.5 | -1.3 | - | 0.5 | |||
| Change in net working capital | 79.4 | -7.2 | -3.9 | -23.8 | 7.2 | 51.7 | |||
| Cash generated from operations | 193.2 | 976.1 | 27.8 | -19.9 | -976.1 | 201.1 | |||
| Income tax paid | -21.1 | -143.3 | -1.3 | -2.8 | 143.3 | -25.2 | |||
| Net cash from operating activities | 172.1 | 832.8 | 26.5 | -22.7 | -832.8 | 175.9 | |||
| Cash flows from investing activities - Continuing |
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| Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
-26.0 | -71.0 | -5.0 | -15.7 | 71.0 | -46.7 | |||
| Sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
0.9 | 9.8 | 0.1 | 2.7 | -9.8 | 3.7 | |||
| Net capital expenditure | -25.1 | -61.2 | -4.9 | -13.0 | 61.2 | -43.0 | |||
| Acquisition of subsidiaries (net of cash acquired) |
-9.0 | -17.8 | - | - | 17.8 | -9.0 | |||
| Acquisition of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity accounted investees |
6 | - | - | - | -1,147.0 | - | -1,147.0 | ||
| Disposal of subsidiaries (net of cash disposed of) |
- | 1.1 | - | - | -1.1 | - | |||
| Proceeds from the sale of / (investments in) financial assets |
- | - | - | 193.3 | - | 193.3 | |||
| Interest received | 0.1 | 1.1 | - | 1.3 | -1.1 | 1.4 | |||
| Dividends and proceeds from capital reduction received from /(paid by) equity-accounted investees & long-term interests in equity accounted investees |
6 | - | -1,723.4 | - | 874.3 | 1,723.4 | 874.3 | ||
| Movement of shareholder loan towards equity-accounted investee |
- | - | - | -40.0 | - | -40.0 | |||
| Loans to employees in relation to Long Term Incentive Plan and stock options |
-3.1 | - | - | -0.8 | - | -3.9 | |||
| Net cash from investing activities | -37.1 -1,800.2 | -4.9 | -131.9 | 1,800.2 | -173.9 |
| €m | Notes | 2021 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (100%) Moleskine | TVH Parts (100%) |
Corp. & | unallocated Eliminations Group | |||
| Cash flows from financing activities - Continuing |
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| Acquisition of treasury shares | - | - | - | -13.7 | - | -13.7 | ||
| Disposal of treasury shares | - | - | - | 4.7 | - | 4.7 | ||
| Net proceeds from the sale & purchase of own shares (buyback from MRP participants) |
- | 57.7 | - | - | -57.7 | - | ||
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -11.7 | -168.1 | -3.9 | -0.5 | 168.1 | -16.1 | ||
| Increase of other loans and borrowings | 118.2 | 2,200.2 | 0.1 | - | -2,200.2 | 118.3 | ||
| Decrease of other loans and borrowings | -4.8 | -1,379.3 | -8.5 | -0.2 | 1,379.3 | -13.5 | ||
| Inter-segment loans | -200.0 | - | - | 200.0 | - | - | ||
| Inter-segment financing interests | -13.8 | - | - | 13.8 | - | - | ||
| Interest paid | -1.4 | -165.1 | -1.8 | -3.2 | 165.1 | -6.4 | ||
| Dividends paid by the Company | - | - | - | -72.9 | - | -72.9 | ||
| Net cash from financing activities | -113.5 | 545.4 | -14.1 | 128.0 | -545.4 | 0.4 | ||
| Cash flows from continuing operations | 21.5 | -422.0 | 7.5 | -26.6 | 422.0 | 2.4 | ||
| TOTAL CASH FLOW FOR THE PERIOD | 21.5 | -422.0 | 7.5 | -26.6 | 422.0 | 2.4 | ||
| Reconciliation with statement of financial position |
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| Cash at beginning of period | 56.0 | 621.7 | 30.2 | 265.1 | -621.7 | 351.3 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
56.0 | 621.7 | 30.2 | 265.1 | -621.7 | 351.3 | ||
| Total cash flow for the period | 21.5 | -422.0 | 7.5 | -26.6 | 422.0 | 2.4 | ||
| Translation differences | - | 45.3 | 0.9 | - | -45.3 | 0.9 | ||
| Transfer between operating segments | 8.5 | - | - | -8.5 | - | - | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
86.0 | 245.0 | 38.6 | 230.0 | -245.0 | 354.6 | ||
| Included within "Cash and cash equivalents | 86.0 | 244.9 | 38.6 | 230.0 | -244.9 | 354.6 | ||
| Included within "Non-current assets held for sale" |
- | 0.1 | - | - | -0.1 | - |
The segment information to be disclosed for an investee that is a reportable segment needs to be consistent with the concept of the management approach and the core principle of IFRS 8. Given the recent acquisition of TVH Parts (1st October 2021 – see note 6), the Group does not present the cash flow statement of TVH Parts, since it is not reported yet to the chief operating decision maker (CODM).
In the D'Ieteren Automotive segment, the line "other non-cash items" mainly includes non-cash write down on inventories, provision for employee benefit, and a provision related to the decision of D'Ieteren Automotive to close down two of its structurally loss-making sites. In the Moleskine segment, this line mainly includes provision for long-term incentive program, and write down on inventories. In the Corporate & unallocated segment, other non-cash items relate to share-based payment expense.
The line "impairment and write-offs on goodwill and other non-current assets" includes the impairment charges recognized in the Belron segment (€18.5m – see note 6).
In the D'Ieteren Automotive segment, the cash inflow from the change in net working capital mainly reflects lower inventories and higher trade payables compared to last year. The €37m paid out in 2021 in relation to project carried out in 2020 for the acceleration of the transformation of D'Ieteren Automotive's activities is also included in the change in net working capital. Note 2: Segment information (continued)
The line "acquisition of subsidiaries (net of cash acquired)" in the D'Ieteren Automotive segment mainly represents the acquisition of dealerships in Belgium.
The line "Acquisition of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity-accounted investees" in the Corporate & unallocated segment includes the acquisition of a 40% stake in TVH Parts (see note 6).
The line "Dividends and proceeds from capital reduction received from /(paid by) equity-accounted investees & long-term interests in equity accounted investees" relates to the share of the Group in the dividends (€616.7m in H1 2021; €150.0m in H2 2021) and the proceed from capital reduction (€107.6m in H1 2021) received from the Belron segment.
In the Belron segment, the line "Net proceeds from the sale & purchase of own shares (buyback from MRP participants)" represents the net cash received from the sales and purchase of own shares to MRP participants (see note 6).
In the D'Ieteren Automotive segment, the line "increase in other loans and borrowings" mainly includes the proceeds from the new amortising term loan of €100m.
The line "inter-segment loans" include the reimbursement in full of the principal amount (€200m) lent by the Corporate & unallocated segment to D'Ieteren Automotive and the line "inter-segment financing interests" includes the reimbursement of the related accrued interests of €5.8m and the early repayment fee of €8.0m.
The line "movement of shareholder loan towards equity-accounted investee" relates to the shareholder loan put in place on 1st October 2021 in the framework of the acquisition of a 40% stake in TVH Parts (see note 6).
The line "Dividends paid by the Company" includes the distribution to shareholders of the ordinary dividend (€1.35 per share).
The column "Eliminations" reconciles the segment statement of cash flows (with Belron and TVH Parts presented on all lines under global integration method) to the IFRS Group consolidated statement of cash flows (with Belron and TVH Parts consolidated under equity-accounting method).
| €m | 2020(1) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (100%) Moleskine | Corp. & | unallocated Eliminations Group | ||
| Cash flows from operating activities - Continuing | ||||||
| Result for the period | 33.1 | 272.0 | -36.1 | -5.5 | -125.8 | 137.7 |
| Income tax expense | 14.8 | 94.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | -94.4 | 16.4 |
| Share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity-accounted investees, net of income tax |
-4.0 | -0.3 | - | - | -145.9 | -150.2 |
| Net finance costs | 4.2 | 123.6 | 11.9 | -14.2 | -123.6 | 1.9 |
| Operating result from continuing operations | 48.1 | 489.7 | -23.5 | -18.8 | -489.7 | 5.8 |
| Depreciation on PP&E & right-of-use assets | 17.7 | 229.9 | 10.7 | 10.0 | -229.9 | 38.4 |
| Amortisation of intangible assets | 3.9 | 62.7 | 3.3 | - | -62.7 | 7.2 |
| Impairment and write-offs on goodwill and other non-current assets |
0.4 | 23.9 | 21.0 | - | -23.9 | 21.4 |
| Other non-cash items | 3.1 | 29.6 | 1.7 | 6.9 | -29.6 | 11.7 |
| Employee benefits | -4.2 | - | 0.1 | - | - | -4.1 |
| Other cash items | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | 0.3 |
| Change in net working capital | 158.9 | 34.1 | - | -34.9 | -34.1 | 124.0 |
| Cash generated from operations | 227.9 | 869.9 | 13.6 | -36.8 | -869.9 | 204.7 |
| Income tax paid | -28.3 | -98.4 | -2.2 | -1.6 | 98.4 | -32.1 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 199.6 | 771.5 | 11.4 | -38.4 | -771.5 | 172.6 |
| Cash flows from investing activities - Continuing | ||||||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
-17.4 | -35.9 | -2.6 | -9.3 | 35.9 | -29.3 |
| Sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | 1.4 | 5.5 | - | 0.5 | -5.5 | 1.9 |
| Net capital expenditure | -16.0 | -30.4 | -2.6 | -8.8 | 30.4 | -27.4 |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries (net of cash acquired) | -0.4 | -13.7 | - | - | 13.7 | -0.4 |
| Acquisition of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity-accounted investees |
- | - | - | -150.0 | - | -150.0 |
| Disposal of subsidiaries (net of cash disposed of) | - | -0.4 | - | - | 0.4 | - |
| Contribution of cash from/(to) joint venture | -1.6 | - | - | - | - | -1.6 |
| Proceeds from the sale of / (investments in) financial assets | - | - | - | -139.4 | - | -139.4 |
| Interest received | 0.3 | 1.6 | - | 4.0 | -1.6 | 4.3 |
| Dividends and proceeds from capital reduction received from /(paid by) equity-accounted investees & long-term interests in equity accounted investees |
- | -8.8 | - | - | 8.8 | - |
| Net investment in other financial assets | -0.1 | - | - | - | - | -0.1 |
| Net cash from investing activities | -17.8 | -51.7 | -2.6 | -294.2 | 51.7 -314.6 |
(1) As restated to reflect the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and March 2021, and in the Moleskine segment, to reflect reallocation of amounts between the lines "other non cash items", "employee benefits", "other cash items" and "change in net working capital" in the framework of continuous improvement of the financial reporting presentation. Refer to note 1 for more information on the restatement of comparative information.
| €m | 2020(1) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (100%) Moleskine | Corp. & | unallocated Eliminations Group | ||
| Cash flows from financing activities - Continuing | ||||||
| Acquisition (-)/Disposal (+) of non-controlling interests | 6.0 | - | - | - | - | 6.0 |
| Acquisition of treasury shares | - | - | - | -31.4 | - | -31.4 |
| Disposal of treasury shares | - | - | - | 7.0 | - | 7.0 |
| Net proceeds from the sale & purchase of own shares (buyback from MRP participants) |
- | -39.9 | - | - | 39.9 | - |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -10.3 | -172.8 | -4.6 | -0.4 | 172.8 | -15.3 |
| Increase of other loans and borrowings | - | 320.8 | 52.3 | - | -320.8 | 52.3 |
| Decrease of other loans and borrowings | - | -337.4 | -132.5 | -0.1 | 337.4 | -132.6 |
| Inter-segment loans | 200.0 | - | 55.2 | -255.2 | - | - |
| Interest paid | -1.9 | -127.2 | -3.4 | -0.2 | 127.2 | -5.5 |
| Dividends received from/(paid to) other segment | -200.0 | - | - | 200.0 | - | - |
| Dividends paid by the Company | - | - | - | -53.9 | - | -53.9 |
| Net cash from financing activities | -6.2 | -356.5 | -33.0 | -134.2 | 356.5 -173.4 | |
| Cash flows from continuing operations | 175.6 | 363.3 | -24.2 | -466.8 | -363.3 -315.4 | |
| TOTAL CASH FLOW FOR THE PERIOD | 175.6 | 363.3 | -24.2 | -466.8 | -363.3 -315.4 | |
| Reconciliation with statement of financial position | ||||||
| Cash at beginning of period | -190.9 | 282.6 | 55.2 | 630.9 | -282.6 | 495.2 |
| Cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 71.3 | - | - | 101.0 | - | 172.3 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | -119.6 | 282.6 | 55.2 | 731.9 | -282.6 | 667.5 |
| Total cash flow for the period | 175.6 | 363.3 | -24.2 | -466.8 | -363.3 | -315.4 |
| Translation differences | - | -24.2 | -0.8 | - | 24.2 | -0.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 56.0 | 621.7 | 30.2 | 265.1 | -621.7 | 351.3 |
| Included within "Cash and cash equivalents | 56.0 | 617.8 | 30.2 | 265.1 | -617.8 | 351.3 |
| Included within "Non-current assets held for sale" | - | 3.9 | - | - | -3.9 | - |
(1) As restated to reflect the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and March 2021, and in the Moleskine segment, to reflect reallocation of amounts between the lines "other non cash items", "employee benefits", "other cash items" and "change in net working capital" in the framework of continuous improvement of the financial reporting presentation. Refer to note 1 for more information on the restatement of comparative information.
The line "impairment and write-offs on goodwill and other non-current assets" included the impairment charges recognised in the Belron segment (€23.9m) and in the Moleskine segment (€21m, fully allocated to goodwill).
In the Belron segment, the line "Other non-cash items" includes, among other amounts, the losses on disposal of businesses in 2020. The cash outflow (€93m) related to the settlement of long-term management incentive program is included in the change in net working capital.
In the D'Ieteren Automotive segment, the line "Change in net working capital" mainly reflected the lower level of inventories and a significant cash inflow from trade receivables.
In the Corporate & unallocated segment, the line "Acquisition of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equityaccounted investees" represented the non-voting preference shares acquired by the Group in February 2020, previously held by CD&R.
The line "inter-segment loans" represented the additional amount lent by the Corporate department to the Moleskine and D'Ieteren Automotive segments.
The line "Dividends received from / (paid to) other segments" related to the intra-group dividend paid by the D'Ieteren Automotive segment to the Corporate & unallocated segment.
The line "Dividends paid by the Company" included the distribution to shareholders of the ordinary dividend (€1.00 per share).
The column "Eliminations" reconciled the segment statement of cash flows (with Belron presented on all lines under global integration method) to the IFRS Group consolidated statement of cash flows (with Belron consolidated under equity-accounting method).
Disaggregation of revenue issued from contracts with customers for the year ended 31 December 2021 and 31 December 2020 is presented in the table below:
| €m | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Automotive | ||
| New vehicles | 2,615.1 | 2,792.0 |
| Used cars | 289.0 | 95.5 |
| Spare parts and accessories | 244.1 | 182.3 |
| After-sales activities | 56.5 | 83.6 |
| D'Ieteren Sport | - | 32.2 |
| Other revenue | 34.2 | 30.1 |
| Subtotal D'Ieteren Automotive | 3,238.9 | 3,215.7 |
| Moleskine | ||
| Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) | 51.6 | 43.6 |
| America | 48.1 | 37.0 |
| Asia-Pacific (APAC) | 21.9 | 21.7 |
| Subtotal Moleskine | 121.6 | 102.3 |
| Total Revenue | 3,360.5 | 3,318.0 |
In accordance with the requirements of IAS 36 "Impairment of Assets", the Group completed a review of the carrying value of goodwill and of the intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. The impairment review is based on the value in use calculation and is carried out to ensure that the carrying value of the assets are stated at no more than their recoverable amount, being the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use.
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill has been allocated to the Group's CGUs (being the Group's operating segments) as follows:
| €m | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Automotive | 31.3 | 27.4 |
| Moleskine | 48.8 | 48.8 |
| Corporate & unallocated | 3.1 | - |
| GROUP | 83.2 | 76.2 |
As a result of its classification as an equity-accounted investee, information on the impairment tests performed in the Belron segment are provided in note 6.
The Group completed the annual impairment test for goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and concluded that, based on the assumptions described below, no additional impairment charge was required. Impairment testing relies on a number of critical judgments, estimates and assumptions. Management believes that all of its estimates are reasonable since they are consistent with the Group's internal reporting and reflect management best estimates. Projected revenue growth rates,
competitive and consumer trends, operating margins, discount rates and terminal growth rates are assumptions and estimates that may be revised in future periods. Should these vary adversely in the future, the value in use of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives may reduce below their carrying amounts.
Note 4: Impairment (continued)
At year-end 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company reviewed the carrying amount of the Moleskine cash-generating unit. In determining the value in use of the CGU, the Company calculated the present value of the estimated future cash flows, based on Moleskine's five-year strategic plan (2021 – 2025) prepared by management in 2020, reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. The model starts with the 2022 figures from the most recent budget approved by the Board of Directors, 2023 to 2025 figures presented in the five-year strategic plan and applies a terminal growth rate of 1.5% (2020: 1.5%) to the terminal value beyond the year 2025. The terminal growth rate was determined based on management's estimate of the long-term compound annual EBITDA growth rate, consistent with the assumptions that a market participant would make. The pre-tax discount rate applied amounts to 6.5% (2020: 7.0%) and is based upon the weighted average cost of capital of the Moleskine segment, considering appropriate adjustments for the relevant risks associated with investing in equities, with the business and with the underlying country (country risk premium).
The Board of Directors of the Company is satisfied that the carrying amount of the Moleskine cash-generating unit is stated at no more than its value in use. Sensitivity analyses prepared by management revealed that an individual 1% adverse movement in either the terminal growth rate or the discount rate would not lead to further impairment. The individual change required for carrying amount to equal recoverable amount is 3.8% for the discount rate or -4.9% for the terminal growth rate. At 31 December 2021, the recoverable amount of the CGU exceeds its carrying amount by €317m.
Earnings per share ("EPS") and earnings per share from continuing operations ("Continuing EPS") are shown on the face of the consolidated statement of profit or loss. Basic and diluted EPS are based on the result for the period attributable to equity holders of the Company (based on the result from continuing operations attributable to equity holders of the Company for the continuing EPS), after adjustment for participating shares (each participating share confers one voting right and gives right to a dividend equal to one eighth of the dividend of an ordinary share).
The weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue for the period is shown in the table below.
The Group has granted options to employees over ordinary shares of the Company. Such shares constitute the only category of potentially dilutive ordinary shares.
The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period is 53,365,665 (53,587,252 in the prior period) and the weighted average number of ordinary shares taken into account for diluted EPS is 53,889,709 (53,966,984 in the prior period). The decrease in the average number of ordinary shares outstanding is the result of the movement in treasury shares.
The options over ordinary shares of the Company increased the weighted average number of shares of the Company taken into account for diluted earnings per share in 2020 and 2021 as option exercise prices were below the average market share price.
The computation of basic and diluted EPS is set out below:
| 2021 | 2020(1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Result for the period attributable to equity holders | 256.5 | 138.8 |
| Adjustment for participating shares | -3.0 | -1.6 |
| Numerator for EPS (€m) (a) |
253.5 | 137.2 |
| Result from continuing operations | 255.4 | 137.7 |
| Share of non-controlling interests in result from continuing operations | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Result from continuing operations attributable to equity holders | 256.5 | 138.8 |
| Adjustment for participating shares | -3.0 | -1.6 |
| Numerator for continuing EPS (€m) (b) |
253.5 | 137.2 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period (c) |
53,365,665 | 53,587,252 |
| Adjustment for stock option plans | 524,044 | 379,732 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares taken into account for diluted EPS (d) |
53,889,709 | 53,966,984 |
| Result for the period attributable to equity holders | ||
| Basic EPS (in €) (a)/(c) |
4.75 | 2.56 |
| Diluted EPS (€) (a)/(d) |
4.70 | 2.54 |
| Result from continuing operations attributable to equity holders | ||
| Basic continuing EPS (in €) (b)/(c) |
4.75 | 2.56 |
| Diluted continuing EPS (in €) (b)/(d) |
4.70 | 2.54 |
(1) As restated – refer to note 1 for further information on the restatement of comparative information.
In 2021, four group entities (two in 2020) are accounted for using the equity method: two in the D'Ieteren Automotive segment (Volkswagen D'Ieteren Finance and Skipr), Belron Group s.a., and TVH Parts.
| €m | 2021 | 2020(1) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | TVH Parts |
Group | D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | Group | |
| Interests in joint ventures | 113.1 | -49.1 | 1,159.1 | 1,223.1 | 88.8 | 583.5 | 672.3 |
| Total of equity-accounted investees and long term interests in equity-accounted investees |
113.1 | -49.1 | 1,159.1 | 1,223.1 | 88.8 | 583.5 | 672.3 |
| Share of profit in joint ventures | 8.1 | 168.1 | 12.1 | 188.3 | 4.0 | 146.2 | 150.2 |
| Total of share of result after tax of equity accounted investees and long-term interests in equity-accounted investees |
8.1 | 168.1 | 12.1 | 188.3 | 4.0 | 146.2 | 150.2 |
(1) As restated to reflect the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and March 2021. Refer to note 1 for more information on the restatement of comparative information.
In 2021 and in 2020, Belron Group s.a. ("BGSA"), the joint venture holding the Belron activities (see note 1 for more information), is accounted for as an equity-accounted investee, and is owned 50.01% in economic rights by the Group on fully diluted basis. The Group has joint control over BGSA as a result of some reserved matters being shared with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R").
At inception (February 2018), the capital structure of BGSA was composed of voting ordinary shares (ca. 3 % of total equity) and non-voting preference shares (ca. 97% of total equity), in the same proportion between shareholders (the Group, CD&R, and the family holding company of Belron's CEO).
For the years 2020 and 2021, preference shares have been bearing a fixed annual compounding dividend rate of 10% (any distribution being first allocated to the preference shares in order to satisfy the accumulated dividend and to redeem the subscription amount of preference shares). At the end of December 2021, no preference shares remain in the capital structure of Belron.
On 17 December 2021, D'Ieteren Group announced that Hellman & Friedman and funds and accounts managed by GIC and BlackRock Private Equity Partners have completed the acquisition of a stake in BGSA, representing 16.8% of BGSA's share capital on a combined basis. The Group has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Belron by keeping 50.01% of BGSA's fully diluted share capital.
A Management Reward Plan (MRP) involving about 250 key employees was set up in 2018. The participants of the MRP acquired non-voting equity instruments in BGSA (representing the fair value of various classes of equity instruments, being all treated as equity under IFRS). Part of the issued equity consists of "ratchet shares" which will allow management to enjoy additional returns if certain performance hurdles (IRR and Cash on Cash) are satisfied at exit. The share of the Group in the net result of BGSA in 2020 and 2021 already takes into account the dilutive impact of these MRP shares.
The detailed statement of financial position of Belron as included in its own financial statements (not adjusted for consolidated adjustments) is disclosed in note 2 "Segment information".
Belron carried out a full impairment review for each of its cash generating units (being the different countries where it operates). The review led to an impairment charge of €3.2m in relation to Finland, entirely allocated to goodwill. The charge followed the review of Belron's goodwill, intangibles and tangible assets, using business plans prepared in the year to calculate the longterm cash flow assumptions for each country. Additional write-off on non-current assets have been recognised for €15.3m and relates to €11.9m of write off on leased property no longer being used by the Group and €3.4m of correction under IAS 8 of previously capitalised SaaS ("software as a service") costs which were expensed following the adoption of the IFRIC Agenda Decision Paper (March 2021) "Configuration or Customisation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement".
In 2021, based on IAS28, the Board of Directors of the Company did not identify any indication of possible impairment (a triggering event) on its investment in Belron (equity-accounted investee) and therefore did not perform an impairment test.
In the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the lines "Equity-accounted investees – share of OCI" mainly relate to the remeasurements of defined benefit assets/liabilities (primarily due to the UK pension scheme recording an actuarial gain with return on scheme assets less than offset by an actuarial loss due to a decrease in the discount rate), to the cash flow hedges (interest rate swaps and cross currency interest rate swaps used to partially hedge the debt) and translation differences of Belron.
The table below presents the revenue, profit before tax, the net result, and the other comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 2021 and 31 December 2020. The Group's share in net result is computed based on a weighted average percentage of 52.88% in 2021 and 53.75% in 2020.
| €m - Belron | 2021 | 2020(1) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue (100%) | 4,646.8 | 3,898.8 |
| Profit before tax (100%) | 463.4 | 366.4 |
| Result for the period (100%) | 317.9 | 272.0 |
| Other comprehensive income (100%) | 79.4 | 54.8 |
| Profit (or loss) and total comprehensive income (100%) | 397.3 | 326.8 |
| Group's share of profit (or loss) and comprehensive income | 207.8 | 172.4 |
| Group's share of profit (or loss) | 168.1 | 146.2 |
| Group's share of comprehensive income | 39.7 | 26.2 |
(1) As restated to reflect the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and March 2021. Refer to note 1 for more information on the restatement of comparative information.
Given the equity structure described above, the Group's share in the net result of Belron for period ended 31 December 2021 and 31 December 2020 was determined based on the Group's percentage of ownership in the preference shares (for the fixed annual compounding dividend rate of 10% which benefits to preference shares) and based on the Group's percentage of ownership in the ordinary shares (for the net result in surplus, after deduction of the fixed dividend of the preference shares). This calculation resulted in a Group's share in the net result of Belron computed based on a weighted average percentage of
52.88% (53.75% in 2020), corresponding to a Group's share in the profit of Belron of €168.1m (out of which €21.6m relate to preference shares and €146.5m relate to ordinary shares).
Having converted in June 2021 its remaining preference shares into ordinary shares (as at 31 December 2021 there are no preference shares remaining in the equity of BGSA), the Group has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Belron with a 50.01% shareholding (on a fully diluted basis including all management shares).
The reconciliation of the Group's share in the net assets of BGSA from 31 December 2020 to 31 December 2021 is presented below:
| €m - Belron | |
|---|---|
| Group's share of net assets at 31 December 2020 | 586.6 |
| Group's share of profit (or loss) and comprehensive income | 207.8 |
| Group's share in dividends and proceeds from capital reduction | -874.3 |
| Other movements, Group's share | 30.8 |
| Group's share of net assets at 31 December 2021 | -49.1 |
In the period, BGSA purchased own shares from previous MRP participants for an amount of €18.8m. As the repurchase transaction took place at fair value (the fair value of the own shares repurchased corresponds to the cash-out made to acquire these shares at transaction date), the transaction did not impact the carrying amount of the equity-accounted investee that the Group owns in BGSA as at 31 December 2021 (these shares will be re-purchased in the future by existing and new participants of the MRP).
However, BGSA sold own shares (previously acquired from MRP participants) to new investors in 2021, leading to a disposal gain (€29.7m, Group's share, being the difference between the fair market value on the disposal and the book value of the shares), resulting in an increase in the carrying amount of the equity-accounted investee that the Group owns in BGSA.
Following the closing of the transaction with Belron's new shareholders on 17 December 2021, Belron's Board of Directors has agreed to reward c.25,000 employees with a cash bonus and restricted share units ('RSUs') to thank them for their loyal contribution to the company's success. Under the proposed terms of the equity-settled component of the scheme, BGSA awarded restricted share units ('RSUs') to each participant in the scheme. On vesting, each RSU will entitle the holder to receive a single ordinary non-voting share in BGSA. Vesting period is currently estimated at 5 years and may be revised if subsequent information indicates that the length of the vesting period is likely to differ from this estimate.
This equity-settled component of the scheme is a share-based payment arrangement. Accordingly, it is classified, and accounted for, as an equity-settled share-based payment transaction in BGSA own financial statements, in accordance with IFRS 2.
Each year during the expected vesting period, the Group will therefore account for its share (50.01%) in the share-based payment expense of BGSA (in the line "share of result of equity-accounted investee, net of income tax" in the consolidated statement of profit or loss) and a corresponding increase in the value of the equity-accounted investee (in the consolidated statement of financial position), to reflect its share in the increase of BGSA shareholders equity. This reward will have no economic impact whatsoever on the Group and other shareholders and there will be no dilution to the 50.01% fully diluted stake held by the Group.
On 9 July 2021, the Group has signed an agreement to acquire a 40% stake in TVH Global SA/NV from the family shareholders. Closing of the transaction occurred on the 1st October 2021. The acquisition price has been set at 1,147m (equity of €1,137m plus acquisition-related costs of €10m). In accordance with IAS 28 "Investments in associates and joint ventures", the €10m of acquisition costs (mainly fees and due diligence costs) are included in the line "Equity-accounted investee" of the statement of financial position. A shareholder loan of €40m has also been put in place between the Corporate & unallocated segment and TVH Parts as part of the acquisition.
Under the shareholders' agreement, the Group has joint control on TVH Parts with Wehold (the holding company of the family shareholder), some key reserved matters being shared. TVH Parts is therefore accounted for as an equity-accounted investee in the Group's consolidated financial statement, starting 1st October 2021.
The detailed statement of financial position of TVH Parts as included in its own financial statements (not adjusted for consolidated adjustments) is disclosed in note 2 "Segment information".
The table below presents the revenue, profit before tax and the net result of TVH Parts for the 3-month period ended 31 December 2021.
| €m - TVH Parts | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Revenue (100%) | 350.0 |
| Profit before tax (100%) | 42.4 |
| Result for the period (100%) | 30.2 |
| Group's share of profit (or loss) and comprehensive income (40%) | 12.1 |
The reconciliation of the Group's share in the net assets of TVH Parts starting from the 1st October 2021 (closing date) to 31 December 2021 is presented below:
| €m - TVH Parts | |
|---|---|
| Group's share of net assets at closing of the transaction | 1,147.0 |
| Group's share of profit (or loss) and comprehensive income | 12.1 |
| Group's share of net assets at 31 December 2021 | 1,159.1 |
In 2021, the third largest equity-accounted investee (the second largest in 2020) is the joint venture Volkswagen D'Ieteren Finance (VDFin), owned 50% minus one share by the Group and 50% plus one share by Volkswagen Financial Services (a subsidiary of the Volkswagen group), active in a full range of financial services related to the sale of the Volkswagen group vehicles on the Belgian market.
Following the acquisition of 17% of the share capital of Skipr by ALD Automotive, the Group lost exclusive control of its subsidiary on 1st July 2021. This resulted in the recognition of a consolidated gain of 12.4m (accounted for in finance income in the D'Ieteren Automotive segment), representing the difference between Skipr's fair value and the net book value of the assets and liabilities. Skipr is therefore accounted for as an equity-accounted investee as from 1st July 2021. The financial information of Skipr is not material to the Group and is not separately disclosed. The Group's share in the net assets of Skipr at 31 December 2021 amounts to €14.6m and the Group's share in the profit or loss of Skipr amounts to -€1.1m.
The following table summarises the financial information of VDFin as included in its own financial statements, adjusted for differences in accounting policies, and also reconciles this summarised financial information to the carrying amount of the Group's interest in VDFin.
| €m - VDFin (100% - except otherwise stated) | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 1,683.5 | 1,607.3 |
| Current assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) | 826.1 | 966.9 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 77.5 | 54.8 |
| Non-current liabilities (excluding financial liabilities) | -8.6 | -8.5 |
| Non-current financial liabilities | -1,070.3 | -954.9 |
| Current liabilities (excluding financial liabilities) | -137.0 | -147.5 |
| Current financial liabilities | -1,174.2 | -1,340.5 |
| Net assets | 197.0 | 177.6 |
| Group's share of net assets (49.99%) and carrying amount of interest in joint venture |
98.5 | 88.8 |
| €m - VDFin (100% - except otherwise stated) | 2021 | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 578.8 | 658.6 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | -125.5 | -120.3 | ||
| Net finance costs | 30.0 | 26.1 | ||
| Profit before tax | 24.1 | 12.7 | ||
| Tax expense | 2.7 | -4.7 | ||
| Result for the period | 18.4 | 8.0 | ||
| Other comprehensive income | 0.9 | - | ||
| Profit (or loss) and total comprehensive income | 19.3 | 8.0 |
The Group's consolidated effective tax rate for the year ended 31 December 2021 is 9.9% (29.4% excluding the share of the Group in the net result of equity-accounted investees) and 10.6% - as restated, see note 1 – for the year ended 31 December 2020.
On 14 February 2022, D'Ieteren Group announced that it has issued a binding offer and entered into exclusive negotiations with Bain Capital Private Equity in view of acquiring 100% of PHE (Parts Holding Europe), a Western European leader in spare parts distribution and services for vehicles and trucks. The proposed transaction values PHE at an Enterprise Value of €1.7bn, resulting in an equity value of €540m, which would be financed with D'Ieteren Group's excess liquidity. It is subject to an information and consultation process with the PHE's works councils. Completion of the proposed transaction will be subject to the approval of the relevant competition authorities and is expected by the end of Q3-2022.
No other significant transactions out of the ordinary course of business occurred between the closing date and the date these financial highlights were authorised for issue.
In order to better reflect its underlying performance and assist investors, securities analysts and other interested parties in gaining a better understanding of its financial performance, the Group uses Alternative Performance Measures ("APMs"). These alternative performance metrics are used internally for analysing the Group's results as well as its business units.
These APMs are non-GAAP measures, i.e. their definition is not addressed by IFRS. They are derived from the audited IFRS accounts. The APMs may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies and have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Group's performance or liquidity under IFRS. The Group does not present APMs as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS and does not give to APMs greater prominence than defined IFRS measures.
Each line of the statement of profit or loss (see below), and each subtotal of the segment statement of profit or loss (see below), is broken down in order to provide information on the adjusted result and on the adjustingitems.
The adjusting items are identified by the Group in order to present comparable figures, giving to the investors a better view on the way the Group is measuring and managing its financial performance. They comprise the following items, but are not limited to:
Adjusted result consists of the IFRS reported result, excluding adjustingitems as listed above.
The Group uses as key performance indicator the adjusted consolidated result before tax, Group's share (Adjusted PBT, Group's share). This APM consists of the segment reported result before tax (PBT), taking into account the result before tax of the discontinued operations, and excluding adjustingitems and the share of minority shareholders.
Presentation of APMs in the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December
| €m | 2021 | 2020(1) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of which | Of which | |||||
| Total | Adjusted result |
Adjusting items |
Total | Adjusted result |
Adjusting items |
|
| Revenue | 3,360.5 | 3,360.5 | - | 3,318.0 | 3,318.0 | - |
| Cost of sales | -2,881.3 | -2,881.3 | - | -2,877.4 | -2,877.3 | -0.1 |
| Gross margin | 479.2 | 479.2 | - | 440.6 | 440.7 | -0.1 |
| Commercial and administrative expenses | -376.8 | -376.7 | -0.1 | -374.4 | -368.8 | -5.6 |
| Other operating income | 10.4 | 10.4 | - | 13.3 | 13.0 | 0.3 |
| Other operating expenses | -27.0 | -5.2 | -21.8 | -73.7 | -10.9 | -62.8 |
| Operating result | 85.8 | 107.7 | -21.9 | 5.8 | 74.0 | -68.2 |
| Net finance costs | 9.3 | -2.9 | 12.2 | -1.9 | -2.0 | 0.1 |
| Finance income | 16.2 | 3.8 | 12.4 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 0.1 |
| Finance costs | -6.9 | -6.7 | -0.2 | -7.0 | -7.0 | - |
| Share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity-accounted investees, net of income tax |
188.3 | 283.5 | -95.2 | 150.2 | 183.6 | -33.4 |
| Result before tax | 283.4 | 388.3 | -104.9 | 154.1 | 255.6 | -101.5 |
| Income tax expense | -28.0 | -33.5 | 5.5 | -16.4 | -27.9 | 11.5 |
| Result from continuing operations | 255.4 | 354.8 | -99.4 | 137.7 | 227.7 | -90.0 |
| Discontinued operations | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 255.4 | 354.8 | -99.4 | 137.7 | 227.7 | -90.0 |
| Result attributable to: | - | - | ||||
| Equity holders of the Company | 256.5 | 355.9 | -99.4 | 138.8 | 228.8 | -90.0 |
| Non-controlling interests | -1.1 | -1.1 | - | -1.1 | -1.1 | - |
| Earnings per share | ||||||
| Basic (in €) | 4.75 | 6.59 | -1.84 | 2.56 | 4.22 | -1.66 |
| Diluted (in €) | 4.70 | 6.53 | -1.83 | 2.54 | 4.19 | -1.65 |
| Earnings per share -Continuing operations | ||||||
| Basic (in €) | 4.75 | 6.59 | -1.84 | 2.56 | 4.22 | -1.66 |
| Diluted (in €) | 4.70 | 6.53 | -1.83 | 2.54 | 4.19 | -1.65 |
Presentation of APMs in the segment statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December
The Group's reportable operating segments are D'Ieteren Automotive, Belron, Moleskine and TVH Parts (as from 1st October 2021 – see note 6 of the 2021 Financial Highlights). The other segments are disclosed in the category "Corporate & Unallocated" (D'Ieteren Group, corporate and real estate activities). These operating segments are consistent with the Group's organisational and internal reporting structure, and with the requirements of IFRS 8 "Operating Segments".
Despite their classification as equity-accounted investees, Belron and TVH Parts (as from 1st October 2021) remain separate reportable operating segments, reflecting the Group's internal reporting structure.
| €m | 2021 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (100%) Moleskine TVH Parts | (100%) | Corp. & | unallocated Eliminations | Group | |
| External revenue | 3,238.9 | 4,646.8 | 121.6 | 350.0 | - | -4,996.8 | 3,360.5 |
| Segment revenue | 3,238.9 | 4,646.8 | 121.6 | 350.0 | - | -4,996.8 | 3,360.5 |
| Operating result (being segment result) | 81.0 | 691.5 | 12.1 | 46.3 | -7.3 | -737.8 | 85.8 |
| Of which Adjusted result |
102.7 | 815.0 | 12.3 | 46.3 | -7.3 | -861.3 | 107.7 |
| Adjusting items | -21.7 | -123.5 | -0.2 | - | - | 123.5 | -21.9 |
| Net finance costs | -0.2 | -228.6 | -10.5 | -3.9 | 20.0 | 232.5 | 9.3 |
| Finance income | 12.8 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 1.4 | -6.7 | 16.2 |
| Finance costs | -1.7 | -231.7 | -2.2 | -7.5 | -3.0 | 239.2 | -6.9 |
| Inter-segment financing interests | -11.3 | - | -10.3 | - | 21.6 | - | - |
| Share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity accounted investees, net of income tax |
8.1 | 0.5 | - | - | - | 179.7 | 188.3 |
| Result before tax | 88.9 | 463.4 | 1.6 | 42.4 | 12.7 | -325.6 | 283.4 |
| Of which Adjusted result |
106.2 | 679.8 | 2.0 | 42.4 | 4.7 | -446.8 | 388.3 |
| Adjusting items | -17.3 | -216.4 | -0.4 | - | 8.0 | 121.2 | -104.9 |
| Income tax expense | -21.3 | -145.5 | -5.0 | -12.2 | -1.7 | 157.7 | -28.0 |
| Result from continuing operations | 67.6 | 317.9 | -3.4 | 30.2 | 11.0 | -167.9 | 255.4 |
| Of which Adjusted result |
77.4 | 497.9 | -3.0 | 30.2 | 5.0 | -252.7 | 354.8 |
| Adjusting items | -9.8 | -180.0 | -0.4 | - | 6.0 | 84.8 | -99.4 |
| Discontinued operations | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 67.6 | 317.9 | -3.4 | 30.2 | 11.0 | -167.9 | 255.4 |
| Attributable to: | D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron(*) Moleskine | TVH Parts(*) |
Corp. & unallocated |
Group | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity holders of the Company(*) | 68.9 | 168.1 | -3.6 | 12.1 | 11.0 | 256.5 | |
| Of which | Adjusted result | 78.7 | 263.3 | -3.2 | 12.1 | 5.0 | 355.9 |
| Adjusting items | -9.8 | -95.2 | -0.4 | - | 6.0 | -99.4 | |
| Non-controlling interests | -1.3 | - | 0.2 | - | - | -1.1 | |
| RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 67.6 | 168.1 | -3.4 | 12.1 | 11.0 | 255.4 |
(*) Belron at 52.88% (weighted average percentage for the 2021 period) and TVH Parts at 40.00% – see note 6 of the 2021 Financial Highlights.
In 2021, the column "Eliminations" reconciles the segment statement of profit or loss (with the 12-month result of Belron and the 3-month result of TVH Parts presented on all lines under global integration method) to the IFRS Group consolidated statement of profit or loss (with the net result of Belron and TVH Parts presented in the line "share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interest in equity-accounted investees, net of income tax", representing the share of the Group in the 12-month net result of Belron and the 3-month net result of TVH Parts).
Presentation of APMs in the segment statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December (continued)
| €m | 2020(1) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (100%) Moleskine | Corp. & unallocated |
Eliminations | Group | |||||||
| External revenue | 3,215.7 | 3,898.8 | 102.3 | - | -3,898.8 | 3,318.0 | ||||||
| Segment revenue | 3,215.7 | 3,898.8 | 102.3 | - | -3,898.8 | 3,318.0 | ||||||
| Operating result (being segment result) | 48.1 | 489.7 | -23.5 | -18.8 | -489.7 | 5.8 | ||||||
| Of which Adjusted result |
95.0 | 583.9 | -1.5 | -19.5 | -583.9 | 74.0 | ||||||
| Adjusting items | -46.9 | -94.2 | -22.0 | 0.7 | 94.2 | -68.2 | ||||||
| Net finance costs | -4.2 | -123.6 | -11.9 | 14.2 | 123.6 | -1.9 | ||||||
| Finance income | 0.2 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 4.0 | -3.2 | 5.1 | ||||||
| Finance costs | -1.9 | -126.8 | -4.9 | -0.2 | 126.8 | -7.0 | ||||||
| Inter-segment financing interests | -2.5 | - | -7.9 | 10.4 | - | - | ||||||
| Share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interests in equity-accounted investees, net of income tax |
4.0 | 0.3 | - | - | 145.9 | 150.2 | ||||||
| Result before tax | 47.9 | 366.4 | -35.4 | -4.6 | -220.2 | 154.1 | ||||||
| Of which Adjusted result |
96.1 | 462.5 | -13.5 | -5.3 | -284.2 | 255.6 | ||||||
| Adjusting items | -48.2 | -96.1 | -21.9 | 0.7 | 64.0 | -101.5 | ||||||
| Income tax expense | -14.8 | -94.4 | -0.7 | -0.9 | 94.4 | -16.4 | ||||||
| Result from continuing operations | 33.1 | 272.0 | -36.1 | -5.5 | -125.8 | 137.7 | ||||||
| Of which Adjusted result |
69.6 | 331.6 | -14.1 | -6.1 | -153.3 | 227.7 | ||||||
| Adjusting items | -36.5 | -59.6 | -22.0 | 0.6 | 27.5 | -90.0 | ||||||
| Discontinued operations | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 33.1 | 272.0 | -36.1 | -5.5 | -125.8 | 137.7 |
| Attributable to: | D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron(*) Moleskine | Corp. & unallocated |
Group | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity holders of the Company(*) | 34.2 | 146.2 | -36.1 | -5.5 | 138.8 | |
| Of which | Adjusted result | 70.7 | 178.3 | -14.1 | -6.1 | 228.8 |
| Adjusting items | -36.5 | -32.1 | -22.0 | 0.6 | -90.0 | |
| Non-controlling interests | -1.1 | - | - | - | -1.1 | |
| RESULT FOR THE PERIOD | 33.1 | 146.2 | -36.1 | -5.5 | 137.7 |
(1) As restated to reflect the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and March 2021. Refer to note 1 of the 2021 Financial Highlights for more information on the restatement of comparative information. (*) Belron at 53.75% (weighted average percentage for the 2020 period) – see note 6 of the 2021 Financial Highlights.
In 2020, the column "Eliminations" reconciles the segment statement of profit or loss (with the 12-month result of Belron presented on all lines under global integration method) to the IFRS Group consolidated statement of profit or loss (with the net result of Belron presented in the line "share of result of equity-accounted investees and long-term interest in equity-accounted investees, net of income tax", representing the share of the Group in the 12-month net result of Belron).
In 2021 and 2020, the Group identified the following items as adjusting items throughout the operating segments:
| €m | 2021 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron (100%) |
Moleskine | Corp. & unallocated |
Total (segment)* | |||||||
| Adjusting items | |||||||||||
| Included in operating result | -21.7 | -123.5 | -0.2 | - | -145.4 | ||||||
| Re-measurements of financial instruments | - | 1.6 | (d) | -0.2 | (j) | - | 1.4 | ||||
| Amortisation of customer contracts | - | -26.2 | (e) | - | - | -26.2 | |||||
| Amortisation of brands with finite useful life |
- | -3.4 | (f) | - | - | -3.4 | |||||
| Impairment of goodwill and of non-current assets |
- | -3.2 | (g) | - | - | -3.2 | |||||
| Other adjusting items | -21.7 | (a) | -92.3 | (h) | - | - | -114.0 | ||||
| Included in net finance costs | 4.4 | -92.9 | -0.2 | 8.0 | -80.7 | ||||||
| Re-measurements of financial instruments | - | - | -0.2 | (j) | - | -0.2 | |||||
| Foreign exchange losses on net debt | - | -67.7 | (i) | - | - | -67.7 | |||||
| Other adjusting items | 4.4 | (b) | -25.2 | (i) | - | 8.0 | (m) | -12.8 | |||
| Included in equity accounted result | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Included in segment result before taxes (PBT) |
-17.3 | -216.4 | -0.4 | 8.0 | -226.1 |
* Total of the adjusting items at the level of each segment. The adjusting items presented in the Belron segment should be deducted from this total to reconcile with the Group figures reported in the segment statement of profit or loss.
| €m | 2020 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron (100%) |
Moleskine | Corp. & unallocated |
Total (segment)* | ||||||
| Adjusting items | ||||||||||
| Included in operating result | -46.9 | -94.2 | -22.0 | 0.7 | -162.4 | |||||
| Re-measurements of financial instruments | - | -0.7 | (d) | 0.3 | - | -0.4 | ||||
| Amortisation of customer contracts | - | -24.5 | (e) | - | - | -24.5 | ||||
| Amortisation of brands with finite useful life | - | -3.7 | (f) | - | - | -3.7 | ||||
| Impairment of goodwill and of non-current assets |
- | -18.6 | (g) | -21.0 | (k) | - | -39.6 | |||
| Other adjusting items | -46.9 | (a) | -46.7 | (h) | -1.3 | (l) | 0.7 | -94.2 | ||
| Included in net finance costs | - | -1.9 | 0.1 | - | -1.8 | |||||
| Re-measurements of financial instruments | - | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | |||||
| Other adjusting items | - | -1.9 | (i) | - | - | -1.9 | ||||
| Included in equity accounted result | -1.3 | (c) | - | - | - | -1.3 | ||||
| Included in segment result before taxes (PBT) | -48.2 | -96.1 | -21.9 | 0.7 | -165.5 |
* Total of the adjusting items at the level of each segment. The adjusting items presented in the Belron segment should be deducted from this total to reconcile with the Group figures reported in the segment statement of profit or loss.
D'Ieteren Automotive
In the prior period, other adjusting items of -€46.7m included -€16.0m in relation to restructurings and integrations (United States, Canada and Italy), and -€30.6m in relation to the disposal of several "other services" businesses in France, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom and Canada. These disposal-related costs comprised provisions for restructuring, costs to sell and obligations in signed sale agreements. There were also assets impairments in relation to these disposals.
(i) In the period, foreign exchange losses on net debt and other adjusting items in net finance costs are related to the refinancing operated in April 2021 and include -€67.7m of non-cash foreign exchange losses (arising upon the translation of the new USD Term Loan at the closing rate), -€10.9m relating to the de-designation of interest rate swaps, -€5.8m of previously deferred financing costs written off for refinanced debt, -€8.5m of expenses incurred for the transaction.
In the prior period, other adjusting items in net finance costs were mainly costs incurred to increase the amount of the committed syndicated revolving credit facility.
Corporate & Unallocated
(m)In the period, the €8.0m adjusting item in net finance costs relates to the early repayment fee paid by D'Ieteren Automotive to the Corporate & unallocated segment following the full anticipated reimbursement of the inter-segment loan.
| €m | 2021 | 2020(1) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (52.88%) Moleskine | TVH Parts (40.00%) |
Corp. & unallocated |
Total (segment) |
D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (53.75%) Moleskine | Corp. & unallocated |
Total (segment) |
||
| Segment reported PBT |
88.9 | 463.4 | 1.6 | 42.4 | 12.7 | 609.0 | 47.9 | 366.4 | -35.4 | -4.6 | 374.3 | |
| Less: Adjusting items in PBT |
17.3 | 216.4 | 0.4 | - | -8.0 | 226.1 | 48.2 | 96.1 | 21.9 | -0.7 | 165.5 | |
| Segment adjusted PBT |
106.2 | 679.8 | 2.0 | 42.4 | 4.7 | 835.1 | 96.1 | 462.5 | -13.5 | -5.3 | 539.8 | |
| Share of the group in tax on adjusted results of equity accounted investees |
2.9 | - | - | - | - | 2.9 | 2.8 | - | - | - | 2.8 | |
| Share of non controlling interests in adjusted PBT |
1.3 | -320.3 | -0.2 | -25.4 | - | -344.6 | - | -213.9 | - | - | -213.9 | |
| Segment adjusted PBT, Group's share |
110.4 | 359.5 | 1.8 | 17.0 | 4.7 | 493.4 | 98.9 | 248.6 | -13.5 | -5.3 | 328.7 |
(1) As restated to reflect the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and March 2021. Refer to note 1 of the 2021 Financial Highlights for more information on the restatement of comparative information.
In the period, the weighted average percentage used for computing the segment adjusted PBT, Group's share of Belron amounts to 52.88% (53.75% in the prior period).
Key Performance Indicator (based on adjustedPBT, Group's share)
| €m | 2021 | 2020(1) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (52.88%) Moleskine | TVH Parts (40.00%) |
Corp. & unallocated |
Total (segment) |
D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (52.88%) Moleskine | Corp. & unallocated |
Total (segment) |
||
| Segment adjusted PBT, Group's share |
110.4 | 359.5 | 1.8 | 17.0 | 4.7 | 493.4 | 98.9 | 248.6 | -13.5 | -5.3 | 328.7 | |
| Adjustment of the share of the Group (comparable basis with 2021) |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | -4.0 | - | - | -4.0 | |
| Adjusted PBT, Group's share (key performance indicator) |
110.4 | 359.5 | 1.8 | 17.0 | 4.7 | 493.4 | 98.9 | 244.6 | -13.5 | -5.3 | 324.7 |
(1) As restated to reflect the IFRS® Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) final agenda decisions on cloud computing arrangements issued in March 2019 and March 2021. Refer to note 1 of the 2021 Financial Highlights for more information on the restatement of comparative information.
The column Belron has also been restated based on the weighted average percentage used for computing the segment adjusted PBT in 2021 (52.88% in 2021 vs 53.75% in 2020) to make both periods comparable.
In order to better reflect its indebtedness, the Group uses the concept of net debt. This non-GAAP measure, i.e. its definition is not addressed by IFRS, is an Alternative Performance Measure ("APM") and is not presented as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS.
Net debt is based on loans and borrowings less cash, cash equivalents and non-current and current asset investments. It excludes the fair value of derivative debt instruments. The hedged loans and borrowings (i.e. those that are accounted for in accordance with the hedge accounting rules of IAS 39) are translated at the contractual foreign exchange rates of the related cross currency swaps. The other loans and borrowings are translated at closing foreign exchange rates.
| €m | 31 December 2021 | 31 December 2020 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (100%) Moleskine | TVH Parts (100%) |
Corp. & unallocated |
D'Ieteren Autom. |
Belron | (100%) Moleskine | Corp. & unallocated |
|
| Non-current loans and borrowings |
111.9 | 3,841.5 | 41.8 | 668.9 | 4.7 | 17.9 | 2,812.3 | 62.9 | 4.7 |
| Current loans and borrowings |
32.8 | 193.5 | 19.7 | 191.8 | 0.6 | 3.2 | 179.3 | 14.2 | 0.5 |
| Inter-segment financing | - | - | 264.1 | 40.6 | -304.7 | 202.6 | - | 253.9 | -456.5 |
| Adjustment for hedged borrowings |
- | 3.2 | - | - | - | - | 26.9 | - | - |
| Gross debt | 144.7 4,038.2 | 325.6 | 901.3 | -299.4 | 223.7 3,018.5 | 331.0 | -451.3 | ||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents |
-86.0 | -244.9 | -38.6 | -139.7 | -230.0 | -56.0 | -617.8 | -30.2 | -265.1 |
| Less: Current financial assets | - | - | - | -1.9 | -544.1 | - | - | - | -737.2 |
| Less: Other non-current receivables |
-3.0 | - | - | - | -2.0 | - | - | - | -1.5 |
| Less: Other current receivables |
- | - | - | - | -12.0 | - | - | - | - |
| Net debt from continuing activities excluding assets and liabilities classified as held for sale |
55.7 3,793.3 | 287.0 | 759.7 | -1,087.5 | 167.7 2,400.7 | 300.8 | -1,455.1 | ||
| Net debt in assets and liabilities classified as held for sale |
- | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | 12.3 | - | - |
| Total net debt | 55.7 3,794.9 | 287.0 | 759.7 | -1,087.5 | 167.7 2,413.0 | 300.8 | -1,455.1 |
In both periods, the inter-segment loans comprise amounts lent by the Corporate department to the Moleskine segment (nonrecourse loan, increased by €10.2m during the period, representing capitalized interests). In the prior period, the inter-segment loan also related to amounts lent by the Corporate & unallocated segment to the D'Ieteren Automotive segment. The principal amount of €200m has been reimbursed in full in December 21 (see below), together with accrued interests of €5.8m and an early repayment fee of €8.0m. In 2021, the inter-segment loan in the TVH Parts segment relates to the shareholder loan from the Corporate & unallocated segment put in place on 1st October 2021 in the framework of the acquisition of a 40% stake in TVH Parts, of which €0.6m represents capitalised interests.
D'Ieteren Automotive's net debt reached €55.7m at the end of December 2021 (€167.7m at the end of December 2020). The decrease of €112.0m mainly stems from the strong free cash flow generation during the period (mainly thanks to the strong EBITDA and positive inflow from change in net working capital).
On 15 December 2021, D'Ieteren Automotive announced a new 5-year €325m bank financing (maturity date December 2026), consisting of €100m of amortising term loan and €225m revolving credit facility ('RCF' for general corporate purposes, undrawn as at 31 December 2021). The proceeds of the €100m amortising term loan, together with available cash on D'Ieteren Automotive's balance sheet, was used to refinance the €200m inter-segment loan from the Corporate & unallocated segment.
Belron's net financial debt reached €3,794.9m at the end of December 2021. This compares with €2,413.0m at the end of December 2020. The increase of €1,381.9m is primarily the result of the distribution to shareholders of €1,723.4m (€1,531.3m of dividends and €192.1m of share capital redemption) and of the foreign exchange impact of €145m, partially offset by the strong cash-flow generation during the year.
In April 2021 Belron issued new term loans for \$1,620m and €840m maturing in 2028. The proceeds of the new loans were used, along with available cash reserves, to finance the distribution to shareholders and refinance existing loans of \$991.7m and €525m. The refinancing resulted in debt originally due for repayment in 2024 being postponed to 2028.
Moleskine's net debt reached €287.0m (of which €264.1m of inter-segment financing) at the end of December 2021 (€300.8m at the end of December 2020, of which €253.9m of inter-segment financing). The decrease of €13.8m is mainly the result of positive free cash-flow generation thanks to a strong EBITDA.
The net cash position (including inter-segment financing loans) of the Corporate & unallocated segment decreased from €1,455.1m to €1,087.5m at 31 December 2021 mainly as a result of the acquisition on 1st October 2021 of a 40% stake in TVH Parts (acquisition price of €1,147m, including transaction costs) and the dividend (€72.9m) paid out to the shareholders of D'Ieteren Group in June 2021, partially offset by the dividends (€616.7m in H1 2021; €150.0m in H2 2021) and the proceed from capital reduction (€107.6m in H1 2021) received from the Belron segment. The €12.0m in the line "Other current receivables" represents receivables in the framework of the acquisition of TVH Parts.
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