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Fila Interim / Quarterly Report 2020

Sep 18, 2020

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(Translation from the Italian original which remains the definitive version)

F.I.L.A. GROUP HALF-YEAR REPORT AS AT AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

FILA – Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A.

Via XXV Aprile 5 Pero (MI)

I -
General information
3
Corporate Bodies
3
Overview of the F.I.L.A. Group4
Directors' Report
6
Financial Highlights6
F.I.L.A. Group's Key Financial figures10
Normalised financial performance net of IFRS 16 effects10
Business seasonality13
Statement of Financial Position
14
Net financial debt and cash flows17
Segment reporting20
Geographical segments –
Statement of financial position
21
Geographical segments –
Statement of comprehensive income
22
Geographical Segments –
Other Information
23
Key events of the reporting period24
Subsequent events27
Outlook
27
Treasury shares27
Related party transactions28
Reconciliation between Parent and Group Equity
28
Condensed
Interim
Consolidated
Financial
Statements
as
at
and
for
the
six
months ended
June 30,
2020
30
Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements30
Condensed Statement of Financial Position30
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income31
Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity
32
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows33
Condensed statement of financial position with indication of related party transactions pursuant
to CONSOB Resolution No. 15519 of July 27, 2006
35
Condensed statement of comprehensive income with indication of related party transactions
pursuant to CONSOB Resolution No. 15519 of July 27, 2006
36
Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements37
Attachments99
Attachment 1 -
Related
party transactions99
Attachment 2 -
List of companies included in the consolidation scope and other investments101
Attachment 3 -
Business combinations102
Atypical and/or Unusual Transactions104
Statement of the Manager in Charge of Financial Reporting and Corporate Bodies105
Independent Auditors' Report pursuant to Article 14 of Legislative Decree No. 39 of
January 27, 2010
106

Half-Year Report June 30, 2020

DIRECTORS' REPORT

AT JUNE 30, 2020

I - General information

Corporate Bodies

Board of Directors

Chairman Giovanni Gorno Tempini
Honorary
Chairman
Alberto Candela
Chief
Executive
Officer
Massimo Candela
Executive
Director
Luca Pelosin
Director
(**)
Annalisa Barbera
Director
()(*)
Filippo Zabban
Director
()()(**)
Gerolamo Caccia
Dominioni
Director
()(*)
Francesca Prandstraller
Director
()(*)
Paola
Bonini
Director
()(*)
Alessandro Potestà

(*) Independent director in accordance with Article 148 of the Consolidated Finance Act and Article 3 of the Code of Conduct.

(**) Non-Executive Director. (***) Lead Independent Director.

Control and Risks and Related Parties Committee

Gerolamo Caccia Dominioni Paola Bonini Filippo Zabban Alessandro Potestà

Remuneration Committee

Francesca Prandstraller Annalisa Barbera Filippo Zabban Paola Bonini

Board of Statutory Auditors

Standing Auditor Elena Spagnol Alternate Auditor Stefano Amoroso Alternate Auditor Sonia Ferrero

Chairman Gianfranco Consorti Standing Auditor Pietro Michele Villa

Independent Auditors KPMG S.p.A.

3

Overview of the F.I.L.A. Group

The F.I.L.A. Group operates in the creativity tools market, producing colouring, design, modelling, writing and painting objects, such as pencils, crayons, modelling clay, chalk, oil colours, acrylics, watercolours, paints and paper for the fine arts, school and leisure.

At the reporting date, the F.I.L.A. Group operates through 21 production facilities and 35 subsidiaries across the globe and employs over 10,000, becoming a pinnacle for creative solutions in many countries with brands such as GIOTTO, DAS, LYRA, Canson, Maimeri, Daler-Rowney Lukas, Ticonderoga, Pacon, Strathmore and Princeton.

Founded in Florence in 1920 by two noble Tuscan families, della Gherardesca and Marchesi Antinori, F.I.L.A. S.p.A. (hereafter also the "Parent") has achieved strong international growth in the past 20 years, supported by a series of strategic acquisitions. Over the years, the Parent has acquired: (i) the Italian firm Adica Pongo in 1994, a leading producer of modelling clay for children; (ii) the Spanish firm Spanish Fila Hispania S.L. (formerly Papeleria Mediterranea S.L.) in 1997, the Group's former exclusive distributor in Spain; (iii) the French firm Omyacolor S.A. in 2000, a leading manufacturer of modelling putties and clays; (iv) the U.S. Dixon Ticonderoga Group in 2005, a leading producer and distributor of pencils in North America, with subsidiaries operating on the Canadian, Mexican, Chinese and European markets; (v) the German LYRA Group in 2008, which allowed the Group to enter the German, Scandinavian and Eastern Asian markets; (vi) the business unit operated by Lapiceria Mexicana in 2010, one of the main local competitors in the budget coloured and graphite pencils market; and (vii) the business unit operated by Maimeri S.p.A. in 2014, a manufacturer and distributor of paints and accessories for arts and crafts. In addition to these operations, on the conclusion of an initiative which began with the acquisition of a significant influence in 2011, control of the Indian company DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd. was acquired in 2015 (viii). In 2016, the F.I.L.A. Group focused upon development through strategic Art&Craft sector acquisitions, seeking to become the leading market player. On February 3, 2016, F.I.L.A. S.p.A. acquired control of the Daler-Rowney Lukas Group, an illustrious brand producing and distributing materials and accessories on the arts and crafts market since 1783, with a direct presence in the United Kingdom, the Dominican Republic, Germany and the USA (ix). In September 2016, the F.I.L.A. Group acquired the entire share capital of St. Cuthberts Holding Limited and the operating company St. Cuthberts Mill Limited, a highly-renowned English paper mill, founded in 1907, located in the south-west of England and involved in the production of high-quality artist's papers (x). In October 2016, F.I.L.A. S.p.A. acquired the Canson Group, founded in 1557 by the Montgolfier family, with headquarters in Annonay in France, production facilities in France and conversion and distribution centres in Italy, France, China, Australia and Brazil. Canson products are available in over 120 countries and the brand is the most respected globally involved in the production and distribution of high added value paper for the fine arts, design, leisure and schools, but also for

artists' editions and technical and digital drawing materials (xi). In June 2018, F.I.L.A. S.p.A., through its US subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Co. (U.S.A.), consolidated its role as a leading player on the US market with the acquisition of the US Group Pacon, which through brands such as Pacon, Riverside, Strathmore and Princeton, is a leader in the US schools and arts and crafts sector (xii). On March 2, 2020, F.I.L.A.- Arches S.A.S., a French company wholly-owned by F.I.L.A. S.p.A., completed the purchase of the fine art business unit of the company specialised in fine art operating through the ARCHES® brand, until then managed by the Ahlstrom-Munksjö Group, finalising the non-binding memorandum of understanding signed on October 30, 2019 between F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj and its French subsidiary, Ahlstrom-Munksjö Arches (xiii).

Directors' Report

Financial Highlights

The F.I.L.A. Group's H1 2020 financial highlights are reported below.

Euro thousands June 30, 2020 %
revenue
June 30, 2019 % revenue Change
2020 - 2019
IFRS 16 effects Normalizations for
Non-Recurring
expenses
Revenue 307,518 100% 350,703 100% (43,185) -12.3% (121)
Gross operating profit (1) 45,166 14.7% 59,938 17.1% (14,772) -24.6% 6,677 (7,673)
Operating profit 22,317 7.3% 39,692 11.3% (17,375) -43.8% 1,081 (7,673)
Net financial expense (17,298) -5.6% (15,236) -4.3% (2,062) -13.5% (3,091) (200)
Total taxes (2,869) -0.9% (6,414) -1.8% 3,545 55.3% 496 1,979
F.I.L.A. Group Profit attributable to the owners of the Parent 2,780 0.9% 16,968 4.8% (14,188) -83.6 (1,420) (5,345)
Earnings per share (€ cents)
basic 0.05 0.35
diluted 0.05 0.34
NORMALISED Net of IFRS16 - Euro thousands H1 2020 %
revenue
H1 2019 % revenue Change
2020 -2019
of which Fila
Arches
Revenue from sales and services 307,639 100,0% 350,703 100,0% (43,064) -12.3% 1,883
Gross operating profit (1) 46,162 15.0% 58,226 16.6% (12,064) -20.7% 1,224
Operating profit 28,909 9.4% 43,081 12.3% (14,172) -32.9% 881
Net financial expense (14,007) -4.6% (12,302) -3.5% (1,705) -13.9% (4)
Total taxes (5,344) -1.7% (7,727) -2.2% 2,383 30.8% (214)
Profit attributabletotheownersoftheParent 9,545 3.1% 21,95 6.3% (12,405) -56.5% 663
Earnings per share (€ cents)
basic
0.19
0.45
diluted
0.18
0.44
Euro thousands H1 2020 H12019 Change
2020 - 2019
Cash flows from operating activities (39,737) (23,824) (15,913)
Investments (6,073) (8,012) 1,939
% revenue 2.0% 2.3%
Euro thousands June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Change 2020 -2019 IFRS 16 effects of which Fila Arches
Net invested capital 946,673 855,501 91,172 83,701 43,522
Net Financial debt (4) (611,266) (498,150) (113,116) (91,346) 773
Equity (335,407) (357,351) 21,944 7,645 963

(1) Gross Operating Profit (loss) is the operating profit (loss) before amortisation and depreciation and impairment losses;

(2) Indicator of the netfinancialposition, calculated astheaggregate ofthe current and non-currentfinancialliabilities, netof cash and cash equivalents and currentfinancial assetsand loans provided to third parties classifiedasnon-currentassets.ThenetfinancialpositionasperCONSOBCommunicationDEM/6064293of July28,2006 excludesnon-currentfinancialassets.Thenon-currentfinancialassetsofthe F.I.L.A. Groupat June 30,2020 amounttoEuro 2,727 thousand, ofwhich Euro 179 thousand included in the calculation ofthenetfinancialposition;therefore theF.I.L.A.Group financialindicator does notmatch, for this amount, the net financial position as defined in the above-mentioned Consob communication.

(3)TheGroupadoptedIFRS 16forthefirsttimeon January 1,2019.Accordingto firsttimeadoptionmethods,the comparative informationhasnotbeen restated.

AFILD SPIXON FLYRA DOMS MaIMeRI DALER ROWNEY
BLUKAS CANSON ST CUTHBERTS MILL Strathmore PRINCETON ARCHES

2020 Adjustments:

  • The adjustment to revenue from sales and services mainly concerns the return of goods as a result of disputes with customers, related to the economic and social effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the North American reorganisation involving the introduction of the new SAP system, which impacted revenue by Euro 121 thousand;
  • The adjustment to the H1 2020 gross operating profit relates to non-recurring operating expense of approx. Euro 7.7 million, mainly for the expense concerning the corporate transaction for the acquisition of the ARCHES® business unit, for Euro 4.5 million, the costs incurred to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic for Euro 2 million and, residually, reorganisation costs of the F.I.L.A. Group, particularly in North America for Euro 1.2 million;
  • The overall adjustment to the operating profit was Euro 7.7 million, resulting from the aforementioned effects on the gross operating profit;
  • The adjustment to Net Financial Expense refers to the financial expense incurred by the Parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. for the signing of a new loan to support the M&A transaction;
  • The adjustment to the H1 2020 Profit attributable to the owners of the parent concerns the aforementioned adjustments, net of the tax effect.

2019 Adjustments:

  • The adjustment to the H1 2019 gross operating profit concerns non-recurring operating expense of approx. Euro 4.6 million, principally for the reorganisation of the F.I.L.A. Group in the first half of 2019 and particularly in North America;
  • The adjustment to the H1 2019 Profit attributable to the owners of the parent concerns the abovestated adjustments, net of the tax effect.

In order to permit a more accurate assessment of the F.I.L.A. Group's financial performance and financial position, some alternative performance measures are presented alongside the conventional financial measures pursuant to IFRS. Such alternative performance measures are not to be considered replacements for the IFRS-compliant measures.

The alternative performance measures used are illustrated below:

Gross operating profit or EBITDA: this is calculated as profit for the reporting period, excluding the following components: (i) income taxes for the period, (ii) depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses, (iii) financial income and expense and (iv) profit or loss from discontinued operations. The F.I.L.A. Group uses this measure as an internal management target and in external presentations (for analysts and investors), as it is useful in measuring the overall operating performance of the F.I.L.A. Group and of F.I.L.A. S.p.A.

The table below presents a reconciliation of the profit for H1 2020 and H1 2019 with the gross operating profit:

Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019
Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests (630) 1,074
Profit attributable to the owners of the parent 2,780 16,968
Profit for the period 2,150 18,042
Income taxes 2,869 6,414
Current taxes 4,252 7,740
Deferred taxes (1,383) (1,326)
Amortisation, depreciation and impairment losses 22,848 20,246
Financial items 17,298 15,236
Financial income (2,365) (2,986)
Financial expense 19,597 18,311
Share of profits (losses) of equity-accounted investees 66 (89)
Gross operating profit 45,166 59,938

The Group defines adjusted gross operating profit or EBITDA as gross operating profit or EBITDA gross of: (i) non-recurring expense and (ii) the application of IFRS 16.

The following is a reconciliation between gross operating profit or EBITDA and adjusted gross operating profit or EBITDA and net of IFRS 16 effects:

Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019
Gross operating profit 45,166 59,938
Non-recurring expense 7,673 4,603
IFRS 16 effect (6,677) (6,315)
Adjusted gross operating profit net of IFRS 16 effects 46,162 58,226

Operating profit or EBIT: this is calculated as profit for the period, excluding the following components: (i) income taxes for the period, (ii) financial income and expense and (iii) profit from discontinued operations.

The Group defines adjusted operating profit or EBIT as operating profit or EBIT gross of: (i) nonrecurring expense and (ii) and net of IFRS 16 effects.

Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019
Operating profit 22,317 39,692
Non-recurring expense 7,673 4,603
IFRS 16 effect (1,081) (1,214)
Adjusted Operating profit net of IFRS 16 effects 28,909 43,081

F.I.L.A. Group profit for the period: profit for the period, adjusted for non-controlling interest items:

Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019
Profit attributable to the owners of the parent 2,780 16,968
Non-recurring expense 5,345 3,745
IFRS 16 effect 1,420 1,237
Adjusted Profit attributable to the owners of the parent net of IFRS 16 effects 9,545 21,950

The Group defines the Adjusted profit attributable to the owners of the parent net of IFRS 16 effects as the Group profit for the period, gross of:

(i) non-recurring expense, (ii) and net of IFRS 16 effects.

Net financial position (or net financial debt): this is a valid measure of the F.I.L.A. Group's financial structure. It is calculated as the aggregate of the current and non-current financial liabilities net of cash and cash equivalents and of current and non-current financial assets relating to derivative instruments. The net financial position as per CONSOB Communication DEM/6064293 of July 28, 2006 excludes non-current financial assets. Non-current financial assets amount to Euro 179 thousand at June 30, 2020 and to Euro 1,070 thousand at December 31, 2019. Accordingly, the F.I.L.A. Group financial indicator at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 differs from the net financial position as defined in the abovementioned Consob communication by those amounts.

F.I.L.A. Group's Key Financial figures

The F.I.L.A. Group's H1 2020 Key Financial figures are reported below.

Normalised financial performance net of IFRS 16 effects

The H1 2020 normalised gross operating profit, net of IFRS 16 effects, decreased by 20.7% compared to H1 2019.

H1 2020 % revenue H1 2019 % revenue Change 2020 - 2019
307,639 350,703 (43,064) -12.3%
5,951 3,558 2,393 67.3%
313,590 354,261 (40,671) -11,5%
(267,428) -86.9% (296,035) -84.4% 28,607 9.7%
46,162 15.0% 58,226 16.6 (12,064) -20.7%
(17,253) -5.6% (15,145) -4.3% (2,108) -13.9%
28,909 9.4% 43,081 12.3% (14,172) -32.9%
(14,007) -4.6% (12,302) -3.5% (1,705) -13.9%
14,902 4.8% 30,779 8.8% (15,877) -51.6%
(5,344) -1,7% (7,727) -2.2% 2,383 30.8%
9,558 3.1% 23,052 6.6% (13,494) -58.5%
13 0.0% 1,103 0.3% (1,091) -98.9%
9,545 3.1% 21,950 6.3% (12,405) -56.5%
100% 100%

The principal changes compared to H1 2019 are illustrated below.

"Revenue from sales and services" of Euro 307,639 thousand decreased on H1 2019 by Euro 43,064 thousand (-12.3%). Net of exchange losses of Euro 164 thousand (mainly due to the weakening of the Indian Rupee and the Mexican Peso, only partially offset by the strengthening US Dollar) and the net negative M&A effect of Euro 1,964 thousand (from the joint impact of higher revenue of Euro 1,883 thousand following the acquisition in March 2020 of the new ARCHES® business unit and the lower revenue of Euro 3,847 thousand following the sale of the "Superior" brand business in October 2019), the organic contraction was Euro 40,936 thousand (-11.8%).

Looking to the geographical segments, this result was mainly due to the drop in consumption as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic in Europe for Euro 14,803 thousand (-13%), in Asia for Euro 14,036 thousand (-33.9%), in Central-South America for Euro 8,254 thousand (-29.3%) and in North America for Euro 4,071 thousand (-2.5%), while partially offset for Euro 228 thousand (17.12%) by increases in the Rest of the World.

In order to better illustrate F.I.L.A. Group revenue, the table below highlights revenue by strategic segment (the school and office strategic business segment, the arts and crafts strategic business segment and, to a residual extent, industrial products):

This analysis also highlights the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and of the relative lockdown and remote working period, which resulted in a contraction in revenue mainly concerning school and office products, as their consumption is mainly linked to the physical presence of students at school and of personnel at their offices.

Other revenue and income of Euro 5,951 thousand increased by Euro 2,393 thousand compared to H1 2019, mainly due to higher exchange gains on commercial transactions.

Operating costs in H1 2020 of Euro 267,428 thousand decreased by Euro 28,607 thousand on the same period of 2019, due to the reduction in revenue, which was partly offset by management's commercial, marketing, administrative and personnel overhead cost-cutting measures, with the latter through the use of accrued vacations, mechanisms similar to the lay-off schemes and a downsizing of the workforce, mainly of temporary workers where possible.

Gross Operating Profit was Euro 46,162 thousand, a decrease of Euro 12,064 thousand on H1 2019 (- 20.7%).

Amortisation, depreciation and impairment losses rose by Euro 2,108 thousand, mainly due to higher amortisation and depreciation resulting from investments and the increase from accruals to cover the greater doubtful debt risk as a result of Covid-19.

Net Financial Expense increased by Euro 1,705 thousand, mainly due to greater exchange losses on financial transactions.

Group Adjusted income taxes amounted to Euro 5,344 thousand, decreasing on H1 2019 by Euro 2,383 thousand, due to the reduced pre-tax profit.

Net of the profit attributable to non-controlling interests, the F.I.L.A. Group normalised profit in H1 2020 was Euro 9,545 thousand, compared to Euro 21,950 thousand in H1 2019.

Business seasonality

The group's operations are affected by the business's seasonal nature, as reflected in the consolidated results.

The F.I.L.A. Group primarily operates in the school and office strategic business segment and the arts and crafts strategic business segment. Historically, the school and office strategic business segment has reported greater sales in the second and third quarters of the year than in the first and fourth quarters of the year. This is mainly due to the fact that in the Group's main markets (i.e., North America, Mexico, India and Europe), schools reopen in the period from June to September. By contrast, the arts and crafts strategic business segment reports greater sales to some extent in the first, but especially in the fourth quarter, than in the second and third quarters, partially offsetting the seasonal nature of the school and office strategic business segment.

The quarterly breakdown of profit or loss shows the concentration of sales in the second and third quarters in conjunction with the "school campaign". Specifically, significant sales are made through the traditional "school suppliers" channel in June and through the "retailers" channel in August.

Seasonality is more significant when it is viewed in relation to working capital. In fact, in the school and office strategic business segment the group has historically invested large quantities of financial resources to meet the enormous demand for products from July to September, while only receiving payments in November.

2019 2020
Euro thousands First 3 mth.
2019
First 6 mth.
2019
First 9 mth.
2019
FY 2019 First 3 mth.
2020
First 6 mth.
2020
Revenue from sales and services 143,811 350,703 535,858 682,686 145,769 307,518
% of entire year 21.07% 51.37% 78.49% 100,00% 47.40% 100,00%
Gross operating profit 18,490 59,938 90,244 105,923 14,873 45,166
% revenue from sales and services 12.86% 17.09% 16.84% 15.50% 10.20% 14.69%
% of entire year 17.47% 56.64% 85.28% 100,00% 32.93% 100,00%
Adjusted gross operating profit 18,418 58,226 88,157 110,834 16,799 46,162
% revenue from sales and services 12.81% 16.60% 16.45% 16.10% 11.52% 15.01%
% of entire year 16.65% 52.63% 79.68% 100,00% 36.39% 100,00%
Net Financial Debt (578,278) (602,365) (583,771) (498,150) (584,592) (611,266)

The key figures for H1 2020 and 2019 are reported below.

F.I.L.A. Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini. 1920 - 2020
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AFILD SEDIXON FLYRA DOMS MaIMeRI DALER ROWNEY
BLUKAS CANSON E ST CUTHBERTS MILL & Strathmore ® PRINCETON ARCHES

Euro thousands June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Change
2020 - 2019
Intangible assets 463,093 430,609 32,484
Property, plant & equipment 185,210 186,013 (803)
Financial assets 3,413 3,690 (277)
Net non-current assets 651,716 620,313 31,403
Other Non-Current Assets/Liabilities 18,990 18,347 643
Inventories 277,860 258,409 19,451
Trade receivables and other assets 199,385 141,339 58,046
Trade payables and other liabilities (120,050) (108,670) (11,380)
Other current assets and liabilities 1,027 3,800 (2,773)
Net working capital 358,222 294,880 63,342
Provisions (82,256) (78,039) (4,217)
Net invested capital 946,673 855,501 91,172
Equity (335,407) (357,351) 21,944
Net financial debt (611,266) (498,150) (113,116)
Net sources of funds (946,673) (855,501) (91,172)

The F.I.L.A. Group's financial highlights at June 30, 2020 are reported below:

The F.I.L.A. Group's "net invested capital" of Euro 946,673 thousand at June 30, 2020 was composed of net non-current assets of Euro 651,716 thousand (up by Euro 31,403 thousand on December 31, 2019), "net working capital" of Euro 358,222 thousand (up by Euro 63,342 thousand on December 31, 2019) and "other non-current assets/liabilities" of Euro 18,990 thousand (up by Euro 643 thousand on December 31, 2019), net of "provisions" of Euro 82,256 thousand (Euro 78,039 thousand at December 31, 2019).

"Intangible assets" increased on December 31, 2019 by Euro 32,484 thousand, mainly due to the acquisition of the ARCHES® brand products business unit which generated "Goodwill" of Euro 21,232 thousand, "Brands" of Euro 12,376 thousand and "Customer Relationships" of Euro 10,369 thousand. The above intangible assets were measured through Purchase Price Allocation, carried out as per the applicable reporting standards. In addition, net investments principally by the parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. of Euro 1,165 thousand for the installation of the SAP system were recognised along with amortisation of the period of Euro 7,655 thousand and net exchange losses of the period of Euro 5,004 thousand.

"Property, plant and equipment" decreased on December 31, 2019 by Euro 803 thousand due to the decrease of Euro 2,751 thousand in Property, Plant and Equipment, partially offset by the increase in rights-of-use assets of Euro 1,948 thousand.

Net investments in "Property, Plant and Equipment" in the period amounted to Euro 4,908 thousand and were principally undertaken by DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) and Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.), for the extension and development of the local production and logistics sites. In addition, an

M&A related increase of Euro 4,283 thousand was recognised, including Euro 13 thousand of notary fees. This change is mainly offset by depreciation of Euro 8,335 thousand and net exchange losses of Euro 3,534 thousand.

"Financial assets" decreased by Euro 277 thousand compared to December 31, 2019 and mainly concerned loans.

The increase in "Net Working Capital" of Euro 63,342 thousand relates to the following:

  • Inventories increasing by Euro 19,451 thousand. This mainly followed the net increase in stock at the F.I.L.A. Group, for Euro 24,903 thousand, in particular North America, France, Mexico and India, in line with the school campaign business seasonality, an effect amplified by the postponed fulfilment of orders to subsequent quarters due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in addition to the impact of the change in the consolidation scope of Euro 2,702 thousand during the period. Thisincrease was significantly offset by negative currency effects of approx. Euro 8,297 thousand;
  • "Trade Receivables and Other assets" increasing Euro 58,046 thousand due to the seasonality of the F.I.L.A. Group's business, with receivables at their highest during the middle months of the year as revenue is generated, although to a lesser extent than normally due to the contraction and deferment of revenue to the subsequent quarters of the year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This change mainly concerned Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.), F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and Canson SAS (France) and was offset by net exchange losses of Euro 10,392 thousand;
  • "Trade Payables and Other liabilities" increased Euro 11,380 thousand, principally due to the business seasonality of the F.I.L.A. Group, with procurement concentrated in the initial months of the year in support of production and supplies for the forecast peak in sales. The change principally concerned the North American subsidiary and was partially offset by the reduction at the Indian subsidiary DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd and net exchange gains of Euro 2,459 thousand.

The increase in "Provisions" on December 31, 2019 of Euro 4,217 thousand principally concerns the:

  • Increase in "Deferred tax liabilities" of Euro 6,083 thousand, principally due to the tax effect concerning "Intangible Assets", recognised as a result of the acquisition of the Arches business unit for Euro 7,513 thousand. The change was offset by net exchange gains of Euro 1,325 thousand;
  • Decrease in "Provisions for Risks and Charges" of Euro 1,075 thousand, due to utilisations in the period, principally by the North American subsidiary;
  • Decrease in "Employee Benefits" of Euro 790 thousand, mainly due to actuarial gains recorded in the period by the company Daler Rowney Ltd (United Kingdom).

The "Equity" attributable to owners of the Parent, amounting to Euro 335,407 thousand, decreased on

December 31, 2019 by Euro 21,944 thousand. Net of the profit for the period of Euro 2,150 thousand (of which a loss of Euro 630 thousand attributable to non-controlling interests), the residual movement mainly concerned the increase in the negative currency reserve of Euro 12,980 thousand and the fair value losses on IRSs of Euro 10,204 thousand, partially offset by the Actuarial reserve of Euro 1,041 thousand.

The F.I.L.A. Group's Net Financial debt at June 30, 2020 was Euro 611,266 thousand, an increase of Euro 113,116 thousand on December 31, 2019. For greater details, reference should be made to the "Net financial debt and cash flows" section.

Net financial debt and cash flows

The group's net financial debt atJune 30, 2019 and cash flowsfor the period then ended are summarised in the following table to complete the discussion about its financial position and financial performance.

The Net Financial Debt at June 30, 2020 is Euro 611,266 thousand.

June 30, December 31, Change
Euro thousands 2020 2019 2020 - 2019
Cash
A
172 135 37
Other cash equivalents
B
80,806 100,057 (19,251)
Securities held for trading
C
- - -
Liquidity (A + B + C)
D
Current loan assets
E
80,978
439
100,192
169
(19,214)
-
270
Current bank loans and borrowings
F
(87,359) (79,511) (7,848)
Current portion of non-current loans and borrowings
G
(26,111) (15,008) (11,103)
Other current loans and borrowings
H
(11,209) (8,187) (3,022)
Current financial debt (F + G + H)
I
(124,679) (102,706) (21,973)
-
J
Net current financial debt (I + E+ D)
(43,262) (2,345) (40,917)
K Non-current bank loans and borrowings (459,282) (402,546) (56,736)
LBonds issued - - -
M Other non-current loans and borrowings (108,900) (94,328) (14,572)
N Non-current financial debt (K + L + M) (568,182) (496,874) (71,309)
O Net financial debt (J+N) (611,444) (499,219) (112,226)
P Loans issued to third parties 179 1,070 (891)
Q Net financial debt (O + P) - F.I.L.A. Group (611,266) (498,150) (113,116)

Compared to December 31, 2019 (Euro 498,150 thousand), net financial debt increased Euro 113,116 thousand, as outlined below in the Statement of Cash Flows.

Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019
Operating profit net of IFRS 16 effects 21,236 38,843
Non-monetary adjustments net of IFRS 16 effects 17,485 15,508
Income taxes (1,419) (3,632)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities Before Changes in NWC 37,302 50,719
Change in NWC (81,580) (81,683)
Change in Inventories (24,523) (15,486)
Change in Trade receivables and Other Assets (70,856) (78,163)
Change in Trade payables and Other Liabilities 15,449 14,747
Change in Other Current Assets/Liabilities (1,651) (2,781)
Net cash Flows used in Operating Activities (44,278) (30,963)
Investments in Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible assets (6,073) (8,012)
Financial income 520 68
Net cash Flows used in Investing Activities (5,553) (7,943)
Change in Equity (274) (4,262)
Financial Expense (11,408) (13,091)
Net cash Flows used in Financing Activities (11,683) (17,353)
Exchange differences and other variations (2,273) (2,059)
Net cash flows from IFRS 16 effects 3,327 3,016
Total Net Cash Flows (60,460) (55,302)
Effect of exchange gains (losses) 9,894 (3,115)
Mark to mark hedging adj (10,204) (10,657)
NFD change due to IFRS 16 FTA (8,746) (80,521)
NFD from M&A Transactions (Change in Consolidation Scope) (43,600) -
Change in Net Financial Debt (113,116) (149,595)

The net cash flows used in operating activities of Euro 44,278 thousand in the first half of 2020 (Euro 30,963 thousand in H1 2019) are due to:

  • Inflows of Euro 37,302 thousand (Euro 50,719 thousand in H1 2019) from operating profit, calculated asthe difference of operating costs and revenue plus other operating items, excluding financial items;
  • Outflows of Euro 81,580 thousand (Euro 81,683 thousand in H1 2019) attributable to Working capital movements, primarily related to the joint effect of an increase in Inventories and Trade Receivables and Other Assets and the increase in Trade Payables and Other Liabilities.

Investing activities used net cash flows of Euro 5,553 thousand (Euro 7,943 thousand in H1 2019), mainly due to the use of Euro 6,073 thousand (Euro 8,012 thousand in H1 2019) for investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, particularly regarding DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India), Canson SAS (France), F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico), Dixon Ticonderoga Company

(U.S.A.) and F.I.L.A. S.p.A..

Financing activities used net cash flows of Euro 11,683 thousand (Euro 17,353 thousand used in H1 2019) due to interest paid on loans and credit lines granted to Group companies, mainly F.I.L.A. S.p.A., Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) and Grupo F.I.L.A. – Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico).

Excluding net exchange gains from the translation of the net financial positions in currencies other than the Euro (Euro 9,894 thousand), the Mark-to-Market hedging adjustments of Euro 10,204 thousand and the negative impact of the application of IFRS 16, equal to Euro 8,746 thousand, and the movement generated by corporate transactions of Euro 43,600 thousand related to the acquisition of the new business unit, the change in the Group's net financial debt was a negative Euro 113,116 thousand (Euro 149,595 thousand in HI 2019).

Changes in net cash and cash equivalents are detailed below.

Euro thousands June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Opening Cash and Cash Equivalents 85,579 146,831
Cash and cash equivalents
Current account overdrafts
100,191
(14,612)
157,602
(10,771)
Closing Cash and Cash Equivalents 67,208 85,579
Cash and cash equivalents
Current account overdrafts
80,978
(13,770)
100,191
(14,612)

Segment reporting

In terms of segment reporting, the F.I.L.A. Group has adopted IFRS 8, mandatory from January 1, 2009. IFRS 8 requires an entity to base segment reporting on internal reporting, which is regularly reviewed by the entity's chief operating decision maker to allocate resources to the various segments and assess performance.

Geographical segments are the primary basis of analysis and of decision-making by the F.I.L.A. Group's management, therefore fully in line with the internal reporting prepared for these purposes.

In particular, the Parent's business is divided into five business segments, each of which is composed of various geographical segments, i.e. (i) Europe, (ii) North America (USA and Canada), (iii) Central and South America, (iv) Asia and (v) the Rest of the World, which includes South Africa and Australia. Each of the five business segments designs, markets, purchases, manufactures and sells products under known consumer brands in demand amongst end users and used in schools, homes and workplaces. Product designs are adapted to end users' preferences in each geographical segment.

The group's products are similar in terms of quality and production, target market, margins, sales network and customers, even with reference to the different brands which the group markets. Accordingly, there is no diversification by segments in consideration of the substantial uniformity of the risks and benefits relating to the products produced by the F.I.L.A. Group.

The accounting policies applied to segment reporting are in line with those used for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

Business Segment Reporting of the F.I.L.A. Group aggregates companies by geographical segment on the basis of the "entity location".

For disclosure upon the association between the geographical segments and F.I.L.A. groupcompanies, reference should be made to the attachments to the report in the "List of companies included in the consolidation scope and other equity investments" paragraph.

The segment reporting required in accordance with IFRS 8 is presented below.

Geographical segments – Statement of financial position

The group's key statement of financial position figures by geographical segment, at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, are reported below:

June 30, 2020 North Central & South
Euro thousands Europe America America Asia of the World Consolidation F.I.L.A. Group
Intangible Assets 143,339 234,745 1,099 22,802 - 61,108 463,093
Property, plant & equipment 67,947 56,007 21,495 39,508 253 - 185,210
Total non-current assets 211,286 290,752 22,594 62,310 253 61,108 648,303
of which Intragroup (76)
Inventories 95,474 121,514 33,519 31,305 2,406 (6,358) 277,860
Trade receivables and Other assets 111,255 79,938 47,242 17,148 1,186 (57,384) 199,385
Trade payables and other liabilities (83,573) (58,416) (13,344) (17,287) (3,840) 56,410 (120,050)
Other Current Assets and Liabilities 1,085 128 397 (583) - - 1,027
Net Working Capital 124,241 143,164 67,814 30,583 (248) (7,332) 358,222
of which Intragroup (11,535) 6,658 (2,115) (3,712) 3,371
Net Financial Debt (255,830) (294,600) (46,495) (12,618) (2,150) 427 (611,266)
of which Intragroup 427
December 31, 2019 Europe North Asia Consolidation F.I.L.A. Group
Euro thousands America America of the World
Intangible Assets 106,092 236,959 1,517 24,904 - 61,137 430,609
Property, plant & equipment 67,576 49,328 26,028 42,839 242 - 186,013
Total non-current assets 173,668 286,287 27,545 67,743 242 61,137 616,622
of which Intragroup (76)
Inventories 88,746 104,253 36,068 29,814 2,548 (3,020) 258,409
Trade Receivables and other assets 74,994 40,992 55,098 15,420 1,463 (46,628) 141,339
Trade payables and other liabilities (71,699) (34,421) (22,923) (21,434) (3,179) 44,986 (108,670)
Other Current Assets and Liabilities 1,465 2,700 153 (518) - - 3,800
Net Working Capital 93,506 113,524 68,396 23,282 832 (4,662) 294,878
of which Intragroup (10,153) 1,906 3,169 (2,340) 2,756
Net Financial Debt (189,531) (256,843) (42,913) (7,599) (2,185) 921 (498,150)
of which Intragroup 921

Geographical segments – Statement of comprehensive income

The group's key statement of comprehensive income figures broken down by geographical segment for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, are reported below:

H1 2020 North Central - South Rest of the F.I.L.A.
Euro thousands Europe America America Asia World Consolidation Group
Revenue from sales and services 142,336 168,241 34,725 47,755 1,419 (86,958) 307,518
of which Intragroup (41,998) (6,165) (17,753) (21,042)
Gross operating profit (loss) 16,024 23,718 2,632 6,113 (289) (3.033) 45,166
Operating profit (loss) 7,113 15,817 803 2,116 (677) (2,855) 22,317
Net financial expense (785) (5,775) (4,470) (582) (55) (5,631) (17,298)
of which Intragroup (4,823) (847) (20) 8 51
Profit (loss) for the period 6,133 6,692 (3.556) 866 (791) (7,194) 2,150
Profit (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 124 76 - (827) (3) - (630)
Profit (loss) attributable to the owners of the Parent 6,011 6,616 (3.556) 1,692 (788) (7,194) 2,780
H1 2019 Europe America North Central - South
America
Asia Rest of the
World
Consolidation F.I.L.A.
Group
Euro thousands
Revenue from sales and services 159,212 182,702 43,782 62,858 1,493 (99,344) 350,703
of which Intragroup (45.690) (16.385) (15.646) (24.467) (155)
Gross operating profit (loss) 20,422 27,415 4,223 9,489 (417) (1,194) 59,938
Operating profit (loss) 12,893 20,813 1,846 5,902 (482) (1,280) 39,692
Net financial income (expense) 6,188 (3,861) (3,605) (429) 26 (13,556) (15,236)
of which Intragroup 10.880 (2.772) (29) (9) (58)
Profit (loss) for the period 17,155 13,623 (1.696) 3,940 (456) (14,524) 18,042
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests 387 - - 673 0 - 1,074
Profit (loss) attributable to the owners of the Parent 16,754 13,623 (1.696) 3,267 (456) (14,524) 16,968

Geographical Segments – Other Information

The "other information" on the group companies' investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets broken down by geographical segment at June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is reported below:

June 30, 2020 North Central - South Rest of the F.I.L.A.
Euro thousands Europe America America Asia World Group
Intangible assets 1,135 4 - 26 - 1,165
Property, plant and equipment 667 1,567 269 2,292 113 4,908
Right-of-use assets 2,266 9,295 936 54 - 12,551
Net investments 4,068 10,866 1,205 2,372 113 18,624
June 30, 2019
Euro thousands
Europe North Central - South
America
America
Asia Rest of the
World
F.I.L.A.
Group
Intangible assets 1,792 66 - - - 1,858
Property, plant and equipment 1,441 895 2,098 1,717 3 6,154
Right-of-use assets 18,410 27,821 21,179 12,100 221 79,730
Net investments 21,643 28,782 23,278 13,817 223 87,742

On March 2, 2020, F.I.L.A.- Arches S.A.S., a French company wholly-owned by F.I.L.A., completed the purchase of the fine art business unit specialised in fine art operating through the ARCHES® brand, until then managed by the Ahlstrom-Munksjö Group, finalising the nonbindingmemorandum of understanding signed on October 30, 2019 between F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj and its French subsidiary, Ahlstrom-Munksjö Arches.

For over 500 years, the ARCHES® brand has been one of the best-known global brands in the production and distribution of premium fine art paper. The company creates its products utilising a particular "cylinder mould" technique which ensures the delivery of a highly crafted product and an inimitable natural appearance. Each production cycle is subject to numerous technical controls, which have always guaranteed the undisputed quality of the paper and its excellent brand reputation.

The total price, on a debt-free cash-free basis, paid by F.I.L.A. - Arches S.A.S. for the business unit was Euro 43.6 million. The acquisition was funded by amending the current medium/longterm loan contract, through the granting of new credit lines for Euro 15 million and the partial use of the Revolving Credit Facility for Euro 25 million, through its conversion into a medium/long-term credit line.

Covid-19 impacts:

Since January 2020, on the Chinese market - and gradually from March 2020 across the rest of the world - the operating environment has been dominated by the spread of Covid-19 ("Coronavirus") and the resulting restrictive containment measures implemented by the public authorities of the countries affected. The current health emergency, in addition to the enormous social impacts, is having direct and indirect repercussions on the general economy and on the propensity to consume and invest, resulting in a generally uncertain environment. The F.I.L.A. Group monitored the developing situation in order to minimise its social and workplace health and safety impacts, in addition to the operating, equity and financialsituation, by drawing up and rolling out flexible and timely action plans. In particular, from the beginning the F.I.L.A. Group has worked tirelessly to ensure maximum health and safety levels for its employees, customers and suppliers. The Group promptly introduced a series of protective measures for personnel and activated its Crisis Response Protocol, developing a specific crisis response plan and immediately rolled out a series of measures at all levels of the organisation - both at headquarters and overseas - at the operating sites and at the production plant. In this regard, the Coronavirus related lockdown resulted in the closure of the Yixing facility from February 4 until February 21 and that of Kunshan from February 4 until February 28, the Indian facilities from March 22

until May 3, the Italian F.I.L.A. S.p.A. facilities from March 23 to April 10 and the facilities of Industria Maimeri from March 16 to April 30, the Dominican Republic facilities from March 23 to April 3 and those in Mexico from April 6 to April 17. At the reporting date, the Group's plants are all operational, in accordance with the regulations for each country, although not at full capacity in order to protect worker safety. With the exception of India, where production and commercial activity was totally blocked for the entire month of April, shipments to customers have never stopped, although sometimes limited by logistical inefficiencies emerging during the lockdown period. The majority of the Group companies updated their internal procedures to guarantee a safe workplace so as to minimise any infection risk, alternating, where possible, the physical presence of workers with remote working. All subsidiaries introduced all of the social security and corrective measures available to offset the drop in activity, such as containing all fixed costs related to activities not strictly necessary in 2020 and a similar deferment to 2021 of all those investments not considered strictly strategic in the current year. Public aid has principally taken the form of social security schemes to contain labour costs (principally in Italy, France, Germany, the United States and England), while there are no significant outright grants. The impact on the business has mainly been a decrease in sales on the Chinese market in February and part of March, while the decrease in sales in the rest of the world has had a gradual impact only from the second half of March (we indicate the total blockage of the Indian market in April), with the exception of customers selling online and Major Retail, where this impact was however minimal as the sales channels had been operative also in this period.

It is highlighted that Group revenue in April, May and June generally does not correspond, especially for "school products", to the sell-out by our customers to end consumers, but in particular to the supply of the distribution chain ahead of sales for the reopening of schools. Based on current forecasts for the end of the emergency, the impacts on business could be partially offset by a recovery in the months leading up to the reopening of schools, with the effect therefore of partially deferring revenue from the second to third quarter.

With regard to potential financial stress scenarios, management has monitored and continues to monitor both the Group's current and future liquidity. In April, the first significant impacts on collection activities directly related to the worldwide spread of the Coronavirus became apparent. The Group therefore introduced a strict customer selection policy to limit future financial difficulties, limiting as much as possible exposure to customers considered most at risk and lengthening collection times where possible. In terms of suppliers, however, actions focused on identifying alternative sources of procurement in the case of any critical logistical or financial situations at the main suppliers; no significant criticalities have emerged to date

however. No significant renegotiation of existing contracts with customers and suppliers is

reported. At that date, the available liquidity appears adequate to cover current and future operating needs. The medium/long-term debt of a nominal Euro 453 million is based on a bullet repayment plan (Euro 50.9 million in 2023 and Euro 253.8 million in 2024), with that subject to interest settled through increasing instalments until maturity in 2023; the 2020 instalment amounts to Euro 11.9 million. In addition, the structured debt was negotiated with the lending banks and no default shall be linked to any failure to comply with the financial covenants relating to the June 2020 and December 2020 tests ("holiday covenants"), while the margin to be used to calculate the interest shall continue to be based on the financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2019 (in the case in which dividends are not distributed to shareholders of FI.L.A. S.p.A. during the second half of 2020). It is indicated however that at June 30, 2020 the financial covenants had been complied with.

The Group has carried out a further sensitivity analysis of the potential operating and financial impacts of the current crisis and has drafted a series of measures to limit these impacts, such as the containment of overheads and of the investments planned for 2020, as described previously. In light of that reported and on the basis of the currently available information, assuming that the schools reopen in September, a slight improvement in the operating and financial performance is expected in the second half of the year in comparison with the first half. Consequently, the reduced revenue and the possible net working capital difficulties shall result in a reduced generation of cash compared to the previous year, although these effects shall be offset by a number of actions taken by management, such as for example the postponement of certain non-strategic investments and the containment of overheads.

It may be stated that Covid-19 to date has not halted or changed any of the Group's development plans and strategy, only acting to slow them.

The directors of F.I.L.A. S.p.A., considering the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic as a possible impairment indicator, in accordance with IAS 36 "Impairment of assets" (paragraphs 9 and 12), carried out an impairment test on goodwill and intangible assets with finite useful lives recognised in the financial statements in order to ascertain their recoverability. No impairment losses were recognised as a result.

Subsequent events

As regards the lockdown following the Coronavirus pandemic, at the date of this report, the Group's plant are operational, in accordance with the regulations for each country, though not at full capacity in order to protect worker safety.

Outlook

The 2020 outlook will be affected by the instability resulting from the outbreak of the Coronavirus, which was disclosed in the "Key events of the reporting period" section. The F.I.L.A. Group continues to monitor the developing situation in order to minimise its social and workplace health and safety impacts, in addition to the operating, equity and financialsituation, by drawing up and rolling out flexible and timely action plans.

Treasury shares

At June 30, 2020, the Parent does not hold any treasury shares.

Related party transactions

For the procedures adopted in relation to transactions with related parties, also in accordance with Article 2391-bis of the Civil Code, reference should be made to the procedure adopted by the Parent pursuant to the Regulation approved by Consob with Regulation No. 17221 of March 12, 2010 and subsequent amendments, published on the parent's website www.filagroup.it in the "Governance" section.

Reference should be made to the Related Party Transactions of the Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements of the F.I.L.A. Group.

Reconciliation between Parent and Group Equity

Euro thousands Equity
December 31, 2019
Echanges in equity Profit for
2020
Equity
June 30, 2020
F.I.L.A. S.p.A. financial statements 271,080 (1,380) 9,550 279,250
Consolidation effect of the financial statements of subsidiaries 76,147 (8,527) (6,769) 60,852
Translation reserve (16,057) (12,980) (29,037)
F.I.L.A. group consolidated financial statements 331,171 (22,886) 2,780 311,065
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests 26,180 (236,208) (630) 24,342
Consolidated financial statements 357,351 (259,0940) 2,150 335,407

Half-Year Report June 30, 2020

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS AT AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as at and for the six months ended June 30, 2020

Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Condensed Statement of Financial Position

Euro thousands June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Assets 1,236,288 1,150,978
Non-current assets 670,926 639,773
Intangible assets Note 1 463,093 430,609
Property, plant and equipment Note 2 185,210 186,013
Non-current financial assets Note 3 2,727 3,783
Equity-accounted investees Note 4 833 947
Other equity investments Note 5 31 31
Deferred tax assets Note 6 19,031 18,391
Current assets 565,362 511,206
Current financial assets Note 3 439 169
Current tax assets Note 7 6,701 11,097
Inventories Note 8 277,860 258,409
Trade receivables and other assets Note 9 199,385 141,339
Cash and cash equivalents Note 10 80,978 100,191
Liabilities and equity 1,236,288 1,150,978
Equity Note 12 335,407 357,351
Share capital 46,967 46,876
Reserves 83,702 106,679
Retained earnings 177,616 153,616
Profit for the period 2,780 24,000
Equity attributable to the owners of the parent 311,065 331,171
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests 24,342 26,180
Non-current liabilities 649,339 572,817
Non-current financial liabilities Note 13 544,377 483,303
Financial instruments Note 17 23,805 13,571
Employee benefits Note 14 11,010 11,800
Provisions for risks and charges Note 15 861 937
Deferred tax liabilities Note 16 69,245 63,162
Other liabilities Note 19 41 44
Current liabilities 251,542 220,813
Current financial liabilities Note 13 124,679 102,706
Current provisions for risks and charges Note 15 1,140 2,139
Current tax liabilities Note 18 5,673 7,296
Trade payables and other liabilities Note 19 120,050 108,670
AFILD SPIXON TIYRA DOMS MaIMeRI DALER ROWNEY
BLUKAS CANSON EX ST CUTHBERTS MILL O Strathmore * PRINCETON ARCHES

Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income

H1 2020 H1 2019
Euro thousands
Revenue from sales and services
Note 20 307,518 350,703
Other revenue and income Note 21 5,984 3,688
Total revenue 313,502 354,391
Raw materials, consumables, supplies and goods Note 22 (167,673) (174,400)
Services and use of third party assets Note 23 (53,043) (61,206)
Other costs Note 24 (5,507) (3,829)
Change in raw materials, semi-finished products, work in progress and finished goods Note 22 24,794 16,349
Personnel expense Note 25 (66,908) (71,367)
Amortisation and depreciation Note 26 (21,586) (19,465)
Net impairment losses on trade receivables and other assets Note 27 (1.153) (733)
Other net impairment losses Note 28 (109) (48)
Total operating costs (291,185) (314,699)
Operating profit 22,317 39,692
Financial income Note 29 2,365 2,986
Financial expense Note 30 (19,597) (18,311)
Share of profits (losses) of equity-accounted investees
Net financial expense
Note 32 (66)
(17,298)
89
(15,236)
Pre-tax profit 5,020 24,456
Income taxes (4,252) (7,740)
Deferred taxes 1,383 1,326
Total taxes Note 33 (2,869) (6,414)
Profit from continuing operations 2,150 18,042
Profit for the period 2,150 18,042
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests (630) 1,074
Owners of the parent 2,780 16,967
Other comprehensive expense which may be reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss
y (24,462) (8,415)
Exchange gains (losses) (14,258) 2,242
Hedging reserves (10,204) (10,657)
Other comprehensive income which may not be reclassified subsequently to
profit or loss
1,041 2
Actuarial gains (losses) 1,333 (69)
Taxes (292) 71
Other comprehensive expense, net of tax effect (23,421) (8,413)
Comprehensive income (expense) (21,270) 9,629
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests (1,909) 1,434
Owners of the parent (19,362) 8,195
Earnings per share:
basic
diluted
0.05
0.05
0.35
0.34

Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity

Note 12.A State me nt of Change s in Equity
Euro thousands Share capital Legal
rese rve
Share
premium
reserve
Actuarial
rese rve
Other
reserves
Translation
re se rve
Retaine d
earnings
Profit Equity
attributable attributable
to the owne rs to the owne rs
of the pare nt of the parent
Capital and
reserves att.
to non
controlling
interests
Profit
(loss)
attributable
to non
controlling
interests
Equity
attributable
to non
controlling
interests
Total equity
December 31, 2018 46,799 7,434 151,769 (3,253) (24,192) (22,524) 148,939 8,747 313,719 23,376 - 1,7140 25,090
Profit for the year 24,000 24,000 2,105 2,105
Other comprehensive income (expense) - (961) (8.402) 6.467 (2,896) (241) (241)
Other changes 77 1.839 - (1,498) - 418 (583) (583)
Profit for the year recognise d dire ctly in
equity
77 - 1,839 (961) (9,900) 6,467 - 24,000 21,522 (824) 2,105 1.281
Allocation of the 2018 profit 331 (331) 8,747 (8,747) - 1,714 (1,714)
Dividends (4,070) (4,070) (191) (191)
December 31, 2019 46,876 7,765 153,608 (4,214) (34,423) (16,057) 153,616 24,000 331,171 24,075 2,105 26,180
Profit for the year 2.780 2.780 (630) (630)
Other comprehensive income (expense) - 1,041 (10,204) (12,980) (22,143) (1,278) (1,278)
Other changes 91 865 - (1,699) - (743) 342 342
Profit for the year recognise d dire ctly in
e quity
91 - 865 1,041 (11,903) (12,980) - 2,780 (20,106) (936) (630) (1,566)
Allocation of the 2019 profit 566 (566) 24,000 (24,000) - 2,105 (2,105)
Dividends - (272) (272)
June 30, 2020 46,967 8,331 154,473 (3,173) (46,892) (29,037) 177,616 2,780 311,065 24,972 (,630) 24,342

Note:

For information on the changes in equity, reference should be made to Note 12.

Condensed Statement of Cash Flows

Euro thousands H1, 2020 H1, 2019
Profit for the period 2,150 18,042
Non-monetary and other adjustments: 43,295 42,688
Amortisation and depreciation 15,990 14,364
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 5,596 5.101
Net impairment losses on intangible assets and property, plant and equipment 109 48
Impairment gains/losses on trade receivables and write-downs of inventories 1,129 (130)
Accruals for post-employment and other employee benefits 275 1,322
Accruals to/reversals of the provision for risks and charges - (60)
Exchange losses on foreign currency trade receivables and payables 47 428
Net gains on the sale of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment (19) (36)
Net financial expense 17,232 15,325
Net gains/losses on equity investments 66 (89)
Taxes 2,869 6,414
Addition for: (3,601) (2,871)
Income taxes paid (1,419) (3,632)
Net unrealised exchange gains/losses on foreign currency assets and liabilities (1,548) 1,136
Net realised exchange gains/losses on foreign currency assets and liabilities (635) (374)
Cash flows from ope rating activities before changes in net working capital 41,843 57,858
Change s in ne t working capital: (81,580) (81,683)
Change in inventories (24,523) (15,486)
Change in trade receivables and other assets (70,856) (78,163)
Change in trade payables and other liabilities 15,449 14,747
Change in other liabilities, net (1,024) (1,602)
Change in post-employment and other employee benefits (627) (1,178)
Net cash flows use d in ope rating activities (39,737) (23,824)
Net increase in intangible assets (1,165) (1,893)
Net increase in property, plant and equipment (4,908) (6,119)
Net increase in equity investments (43,600) -
Net increase/decrease in other financial assets 239 80
Interest collected 520 68
Net cash flows used in inve sting activitie s (48,914) (7,863)
Change in equity (274) (4,262)
Financial expense (11,408) (13,091)
Lease expense (3,350) (2.934)
Net increase/decrease in loans and borrowings and other financial liabilities 86,021 (74,346)
Net increase/decrease in lease liabilities 8,746 (6,315)
Net cash flows from (use d in) financing activities 79,734 (100,948)
Exchange gains/losses (14,258) 2,242
Other non-monetary changes 4,803 (3,285)
Net cash flows for the period (18,372) (133,678)
Opening cash and cash equivalents net of current account overdrafts 85,580 146,831
Closing cash and cash e quivale nts ne t of curre nt account overdrafts 67,208 13,153
  • 1) Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2020 totalled Euro 80,978 thousand; current account overdrafts amounted to Euro 13,770 thousand net of relative interest.
  • 2) Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2019 totalled Euro 100,191 thousand; current account overdrafts amounted to Euro 14,612 thousand net of relative interest.
  • 3) The cash flows are presented using the indirect method. In order to provide a more complete and accurate presentation of the individual cash flows, the effects of non-monetary items were eliminated (including the translation of statement of financial position items in currencies other than the Euro), where significant. These effects were aggregated and included in the caption "Other non-monetary changes".
Euro thousands June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Opening cash and cash equivalents 85,579 146,831
Cash and cash equivalents
Current account overdrafts
100,191
(14,612)
157,602
(10,771)
Closing cash and cash equivalents 67,208 85,579
Cash and cash equivalents
Current account overdrafts
80,978
(13,770)
100,191
(14,612)

Condensed statement of financial position with indication of related party transactions pursuant to CONSOB Resolution No. 15519 of July 27, 2006

ofwhich: December 31, of which:
Euro thousands June 30, 2020 Related Parties 2019 Related Parties
Assets 1,236,288 - 1,150,978 -
Non-current assets 670,926 - 639,773 -
Intangible assets Note 1 463,093 430,609
Property, plant and equipment Note 2 185,210 186,013
Non-current financial assets Note 3 2,727 3,783
Equity-accounted investees Note 4 833 947
Other equity investments Note 5 31 31
Deferred tax assets Note 6 19,031 18,391
Current assets 565,362 - 511,206 -
Current financial assets Note 3 439 169
Current tax assets Note 7 6,701 11,097
Inventories Note 8 277,860 258,409
Trade receivables and other assets Note 9 199,385 141,339
Cash and cash equivalents Note 10 80,978 100,191
Liabilities and equity 1,236,288 999 1,150,978 572
Equity Note 12 335,407 - 357,351 -
Share capital 46,967 46,876
Reserves 83,702 106,679
Retained earnings 177,616 153,616
Profit for the period 2,780 24,000
Equity attributable to the owners of the parent 311,065 331,171
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests 24,342 26,180
Non-current liabilities 649,339 - 572,817 -
Non-current financial liabilities Note 13 544,377 483,303
Financial instruments Note 17 23,805 13,571
Employee benefits Note 14 11,010 11,800
Provisions for risks and charges Note 15 861 937
Deferred tax liabilities Note 16 69,245 63,162
Other liabilities Note 19 41 44
Current liabilities 251,542 999 220,813 572
Current financial liabilities Note 13 124,679 102,706
Current provisions for risks and charges Note 15 1,140 2,139
Current tax liabilities Note 18 5,673 7,296
Trade payables and other liabilities Note 19 120,050 999 108,670 572

Condensed statement of comprehensive income with indication of related party transactions pursuant to CONSOB Resolution No. 15519 of July 27, 2006

June 30, 2020 of which:
Related
Partie s
ofwhich:
Non
re curring
June 30, 2019 of which:
Related
Partie s
ofwhich:
Non
re curring
Euro thousands expenses expenses
Revenue from sales and services Note 20 307,518 (120) 350,703
Other revenue and income Note 21 5,984 32 3,688 130
Total revenue 313,502 354,391
Raw materials, consumables, supplies and goods Note 22 (167,673) (1,215) (749) (174,400) (1,135) (674)
Services and use of thirdparty assets Note 23 (53,043) (185) (5,523) (61,206) (167) (2,742)
Other costs Note 24 (5,507) (3,829)
Change in raw materials, semi-finished products, work in progress and finished
goods
Note 22 24,794 16,349
Personnel expense Note 25 (66,908) (1,313) (71,367) (1,317)
Amortisation and depreciation Note 26 (21,586) (19,465)
Net impairment losses on trade receivables and other assets Note 27 (1,153) (733)
Other net impairment losses Note 28 (109) (48)
Total operating costs (291,185) (314,699)
Operating profit 22,317 39,692
Financial income Note 29 2,365 (200) 2,986
Financial expense Note 30 (19,597) (18,311)
Share of profits (losses) of equity-accounted investees Note 32 (66) 89
Net financial expense (17,298) (15,236)
Pre-tax profit 5,020 24,456
Income taxes (4,252) 1,399 (7,740) 858
Deferred taxes 1,383 580 1,326
Total taxes Note 33 (2,869) (6,414)
Profit from continuing operations 2,150 18,042
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations - -
Profit for the period 2,150 (5,894) 18,042 (3,745)
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests (630) (549) 1,074 -
Owne rs of theparent 2,780 (5,345) 16,967 (3,745)
Other comprehensive expense which may be reclassified
subse que ntly to profit or loss
(24,462) (8,415)
Exchange gains (losses) (14,258) 2,242
Hedging reserve (10,240) (10,657)
Other comprehensive income which may not be reclassified 1,041 2
subse que ntly to profit or loss
Actuarial gains (losses) 1,333 (69)
Taxes (292) 71
Other comprehensive expense, net of tax effect (23,421) (8,413)
Comprehensive income (expense) (21,270) 9,629
Attributable to:
Non-controlling inte rests (1,909) 1,434
Owne rs of the pare nt (19,362) 8,195
Earnings pe r share :
basic 0.05 0.35
diluted 0.05 0.34

Introduction

The F.I.L.A. Group operates in the creativity tools market, producing colouring, design, modelling, writing and painting objects, such as pencils, crayons, modelling clay, chalk, oil colours, acrylics, watercolours, paints and paper for the fine arts, school and leisure.

The Parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A., Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini (hereafter "the Parent") is a company limited by shares with registered office in Pero (Italy), Via XXV Aprile, 5. The ordinary shares of the Parent were admitted for trading on the MTA, STAR Segment, organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A. from November 12, 2015.

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the F.I.L.A. Group have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) endorsed by the European Union. They include the financial statements of F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and its subsidiaries. For the subsidiaries the financial statements are reported upon in specific financial reporting packages, for the purposes of the Group condensed interim consolidated financial statements, in order to comply with IFRS.

The Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements of the F.I.L.A. Group as at and for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, as established also by Article 154-ter of the Consolidated Finance Act (Legislative Decree No. 58/1998) and should be read together with Consolidated Financial Statements of the F.I.L.A. Group at December 31, 2019 (the "latest financial statements"). Although not presenting all the information required for complete financial statement disclosure, specific notes are included outlining the events and transactions central to understanding the changesto the F.I.L.A. Group'sfinancial position and performance since the latest financial statements.

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are presented in Euro, as the functional currency in which the Group operates and comprise the Condensed Statement of Financial Position, in which assets and liabilities are classified as current and non-current, the Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Condensed Statement of Cash Flows prepared using the indirect method, the Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity, and these Notes and are accompanied by the Directors' Report. All amounts reported in the Condensed Statement of Financial Position, the Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Condensed Statement of Cash Flows, the Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity and in the Notes are expressed in thousands of Euro, except where otherwise stated.

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were authorised for publication by the Parent's Board of Directors on August 5, 2020.

Basis of preparation

Except for thatstated below, these Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared using the same accounting policies used for the preparation of the latest annual financial statements. The changes to the accounting standards will also impact the Group's consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ending December 31, 2020.

These condensed interim consolidated financialstatements are prepared under the historical cost convention, modified where applicable for the measurement of certain financial instruments or for the application of the acquisition method under IFRS 3, as well as on a going concern assumption basis.

Standards, amendments and interpretations applied after January 1, 2020

Amendments to the references in IFRSs to the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting

In October 2018, the IASB published the reviewed version of the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting. The main changes from the previous version of 2010 were as follows:

  • A new chapter on measurement;
  • Improved definitions and guidance, in particular with regards to defining liabilities;
  • Clarification of important concepts such as stewardship, prudence and uncertainty in measurement.

The amendment updates several references in the IFRS to the previous Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards, the accompanying documents and the IFRS Practice Statements.

Amendment to IAS 1 and IAS 8 – Definition of Material

The purpose of the amendment, published in October 2018, is to clarify the definition of "material" in order to aid companies in assessing whether information is to be included in the financial statements.

Amendment to IFRS 9 Financial instruments, to IAS 39 Financial instruments: recognition and measurement and to IFRS 7 Financial instruments: additional disclosures

This reform of the reference indices for the determination of interest rates, still in use globally, has created uncertainties about the timing and amount of future cash flows associated with certain financial instruments, with the consequent risk of having to terminate hedging relationships designated in accordance with IAS 39 or IFRS 9. According to the IASB, discontinuing hedging relationships because of these uncertainties does not provide useful information to users of financial statements; therefore, the document has made specific amendments to IAS 39, IFRS 9 and IFRS 7, introducing derogations during the period of uncertainty.

Amendment to IFRS 3 – Definition of a Business

The amendment is intended to aid in determining whether a transaction is an acquisition or a business or of a group of assets that does not meet the definition of a business provided in IFRS 3.

With reference to the standards and interpretations that came into force on January 1, 2020, there is no material impact on the measurement of the Group's assets, liabilities, costs and revenue.

Standards, amendments and interpretations not yet endorsed by the EU and applicable after June 1, 2020

Amendment to IFRS 16 - Covid-19-related rent concessions

The amendments introduce a practical expedient that simplifies the way the lessee accounts for leases that are a direct consequence of Covid-19. The amendments will be applicable from periods beginning on June 1, 2020. Early application is permitted.

With reference to the standards and interpretations which are not yet mandatory, their adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the measurement of the Group's assets, liabilities, costs and revenue.

Standards, amendments and interpretations not yet endorsed by the EU, not yet mandatory and not adopted early by the Group.

IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts

In May 2017, the IASB published IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts which replaces IFRS 4, issued in 2014. The objective of the standard is to improve investors' understanding of the exposure to risk, earnings and the financial position of insurers, requiring that all insurance contracts are recorded on a uniform basis, overcoming the problems created within IFRS 4.

Amendment to IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements – Classification of liabilities as current or non-current

The IASB has clarified how to classify payables and other liabilities among current and non-current liabilities. These amendments will be applied retrospectively from January 1, 2023. Early application is permitted.

Amendment to IAS 16 - Property, Plant and Equipment: Proceeds before Intended Use

The amendments refer to the accounting for the sale of items before the item is available for use. The amendments will be applicable from periods beginning January 1, 2022.

Amendment to IAS 37 - Onerous Contracts: Cost of Fulfilling a Contract

The amendment clarifies the type of costs that must be considered as necessary to fulfil the contract for the measurement of an onerous contract. The amendments will be applicable from periods beginning January 1, 2022.

Annual Improvements to IFRS® Standards 2018–2020

The amendments will be applicable from periods beginning January 1, 2022.

Amendments to IFRS 3 - Reference to the Conceptual Framework

The amendments will be applicable from periods beginning January 1, 2022.

Share-based payment arrangement

2019-2021 Performance Shares Plan

In accordance with IFRS 2 - Share-based payment, the key data regarding the "2019-2021 Performance shares plan" was approved by the Shareholders of F.I.L.A. S.p.A. on April 18, 2019.

The "2019-2021 Performance Shares Plan" represents a medium/long-term incentive system based on the free assignment of company shares and subject to the achievement of specific performance objectives, in addition to continued employment with the Group. In particular, the free assignment of shares is linked (i) partly to the achievement of the performance objectives calculated for all beneficiaries of the "2019-2021 Performance Shares Plan" with reference to the scope of the F.I.L.A. Group, and (ii) partly to the achievement of certain individual or organisational strategic objectives defined specifically for each beneficiary of the "2019-2021 Performance Shares Plan" by reason of the role and position held.

The total maximum number of shares to be assigned to beneficiaries of the "2019-2021 Performance

Shares Plan" was established at 789,320. It is stipulated that these shares derive from (i) a share capital increase to be executed through the use, in accordance with Article 2349 of the Civil Code, of profits or retained earnings and/or (ii) treasury shares from purchases made in accordance with Article 2357 and 2357-ter of the Civil Code. Against a total maximum 789,320 ordinary shares of F.I.L.A. S.p.A. to be granted to beneficiaries where achieving the maximum performance objectives set out under the Plan, the Board of Directors, on conclusion of the three-year vesting period (i.e. December 31, 2021) shall establish the effective number of shares to be assigned to the beneficiaries of the Plan, which shall be made available to each, according to the terms and methods established by the Plan and, in particular, not beyond 60 calendar days from approval of the financial statements at December 31, 2021.

For equity-settled share-based payment transactions, the entity shall measure the goods or services received, and the corresponding increase in equity, directly, at the fair value of the goods or services received, unless that fair value cannot be estimated reliably. Where the entity cannot estimate reliably the fair value of the goods or services received, it shall measure their value, and the corresponding increase in equity, indirectly, by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted.

The F.I.L.A. Group calculated the fair value of the benefit received against options on shares granted referring to the fair value of the options granted, calculated on the grant date and utilising the binomial options pricing model.

In calculating the fair value at the grant date of the share-based payment, the following parameters are used:

  • Share price at the grant date: Euro 13.22;
  • Risk free interest rate (based on iBoxx Euro Sovereign): 0.20%;
  • Expected volatility (expressed as average weighted volatility): 26.4%;
  • Duration of the option: 3 years;
  • Expected dividends: 0.50% per year.

The expected volatility is estimated according to the historic average price volatility of the shares over the three years since the grant date.

Fair value measurement

For measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group as far as possible refers to observable market data. The fair values are broken down into hierarchical levels based on the input data utilised for measurement, as outlined below.

  • Level 1: unadjusted assets or liabilities subject to valuation on an active market;
  • Level 2: inputs other than prices listed at the previous point, which are directly observable (prices) or indirectly (derived from the prices) on the market;
  • Level 3: input which is not based on observable market data.

Where the input data utilised to calculate the fair value of an asset or a liability may be classified to differing fair value hierarchy levels, the entire measurement is included in the lowest hierarchy level of the input which is significant for the entire measurement.

The Group records the transfers between the various fair value hierarchy levels at the end of the period in which the transfer took place.

Tax effect of the United Kingdom's notice of departure from the EU

On March 29, 2017, the government of the United Kingdom, invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon treaty, announced to the European Council its intention to leave the EU. The United Kingdom and the EU initially have a period of two years to reach an agreement on the departure and their future relations: this deadline can be extended. The departure process, in addition to the relative timing and outcome of the negotiations and future agreements between the United Kingdom and the EU, are subject to significant degrees of uncertainty.

The Parent's management have assessed the consequences of these uncertainties on the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities stated in these condensed interim consolidated financial statements. Following this assessment, the Group has not identified any indicators of impairment regarding its English subsidiary at June 30, 2020.

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and Fair Value adjustments deriving from their acquisition, are translated into Euro utilising the exchange rate at the reporting date. The revenue and costs of foreign entities are translated into Euro utilising the average exchange rate for the year. The exchange differences are recorded under other comprehensive income and included in the translation reserve, with the exception of exchange differences attributable to non-controlling interests.

The exchange rates adopted for the translation of local currencies into Euro are as follows:

EXCHANGE
RATES
Average Exchange Rates Closing Exchange Rates
H1
2020
June 30, 2020
Argentinean Peso 71.033 78.786
Australian Dollar 1.678 1.634
Brazilian Real 5.417 6.112
Canadian Dollar 1.503 1.532
Swiss Franc 1.064 1.065
Chilean Peso 895.630 918.720
Renminbi Yuan 7.748 7.922
Singapore Dollar 1.541 1.565
Euro 1.000 1.000
Pound 0.874 0.912
Indonesian Rupiah 16080.680 16184.41
Shekel 3.862 3.882
Indian Rupee 81.677 84.624
Mexican Peso 23.857 25.947
Polish Zloty 4.414 4.456
Russian Ruble 76.683 79.630
Swedish Krona 10.661 10.495
Dominican Peso 60.090 65.188
Turkish Lira 7.152 7.676
US Dollar 1.102 1.120
South Africa Rand
Source: Banca d'Italia
18.332 19.443

Note 1 - Intangible Assets

"Intangible Assets" at June 30, 2020 amount to Euro 463,093 thousand (Euro 430,609 thousand at December 31, 2019) and are comprised for Euro 169,212 thousand of intangible assets with indefinite useful lives – goodwill ("Note 1.B - Goodwill" ) and for Euro 293,881 thousand of intangible assets with finite useful lives ("Note 1.D – Intangible Assets with definite useful lives").

The movements in the year were as follows:

Note 1.A - INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill Industrial patents
and intellectual
property rights
Concessions,
licenses, trademarks
and similar rights
Other Assets under
development
Total
Euro thousands
Historical cost
December 31, 2018 147,334 200 143,464 186,811 3,360 481,169
Increases 3,344 - 2,947 9,263 (1,433) 14,131
Investments 1,932 - 126 2,071 1,839 6,022
Transfers from assets under development - - - 3,326 (3,326) -
Exchange gains (losses) 1,412 - 2,821 3,866 - 8,099
Decreases (2,926) - (588) (8,457) - (11,971)
Decreases (Disinvestments) - - (26) (12) - (38)
Reclassifications - - 500 (2,394) - (1,894)
Impairment losses - - - (6) - (6)
Change in consolidation scope - - (1,062) (6,023) - (7,085)
Other (2,926) - - (22) - (2,984)
December 31, 2019 147,761 200 145,823 187,618 1,927 483,329
Increases 21,232 - 12,415 11,162 333 45,142
Investments - - 39 593 533 1,165
Transfers from assets under development - - - 200 (200) -
Increase due to consolidation area change 21,232 - 12,376 10,369 - 43,977
Decreases 219 - (5,426) (2,342) - (7,548)
Decreases (Disinvestments) - - (536) - - (536)
Exchange gains (losses) 219 - (4,890) (2,342) - (7,012)
June 30, 2020 169,212 200 152,813 196,439 2,260 520,924
Accumulated amortisation
December 31, 2018 - (158) (24,566) (13,856) - (38,580)
Increases - (10) (5,425) (10,323) (15,757)
Depreciation - (10) (4,925) (10,160) (15,095)
Exchange gains (losses) - - (500) (163) (662)
Decreases - - (438) 2,056 1.618
Disinvestments - - (16) 4 (12)
Reclassifications - - (469) 1,741 1,272
Change in consolidation scope - - 47 309 356
Other - - - 2 2
December 31, 2019 - (168) (30,428) (22,123) - (52,719)
Increases - (4) (2,555) (5,096) (7,655)
Depreciation - (4) (2,555) (5,096) (7,655)
Decreases - - 1,964 580 2,544
Disinvestments - - 536 - 536
Exchange gains (losses) - - 1,428 580 2,008
June 30, 2020 - (172) (31,019) (26,640) (57,831)
Carrying amount at December 31, 2018 150,670 4
2
118,898 172,954 3,360 445,924
Carrying amount at December 31, 2019 147,761 3
1
115,394 165,496 1,927 430,609
Carrying amount at June 30, 2020 169,212 2
7
121,793 169,801 2,260 463,093
Change 21,451 (4) 6,399 4,305 333 32,484
AFILD SERIXON FLYRA DOMS MaIMeRI DALER ROWNEY
BLUKAS CANSON ST CUTHBERTS MILL 9 Strathmore PRINCETON ARCHES

Intangible Assets with Indefinite Useful Lives

"Intangible Assets with Indefinite Useful Lives" are comprised entirely of goodwill for a total amount of Euro 169,212 thousand (Euro 147,761 thousand at December 31, 2019). The change on the previous year end was due mainly to the M&A through the French company F.I.L.A.- Arches S.A.S., whollyowned by F.I.L.A S.p.A., which completed the acquisition of the business unit specialised in fine art operating through the ARCHES® brand.

During the year, net exchange gains came to Euro 219 thousand.

Goodwill is not amortised but subject to an impairment test at least annually and whenever facts or circumstances arise which may indicate the risk of an impairment loss.

The directors of F.I.L.A. S.p.A., considering the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic as a possible impairment indicator, carried out an impairment test on the goodwill in order to ascertain its recoverability, not recognising any impairment.

In accordance with the provisions of IAS 36, goodwill is allocated to the various cash generating units (CGU's).

The cash generating units relate to the operating segments, on a geographical basis, in line with the minimum level at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. The breakdown of the Group assets by CGU and the identification criteria has not changed compared to December 31, 2019.

The CGU's to which goodwill are allocated are as follows:
NOTE 1.B GOODWILL BY CASH GENERATING UNIT
Euro thousands June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Change Goodwill
Reallocation (A)
Net exchange
gains (losses)
Impairme nt
Losses
Change in consolidation
scope
DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) 33,268 33,275 (7) - (7) - -
Canson Group (4) 12,486 12,486 - - - - -
Fila Arches 21,232 - 21,232 - - - 21.232
Daler - Rowney Lukas Group(5) 5,922 5,922 - - - - -
North America(2) 88,111 87,886 225 - 225 - -
Dixon Group - Central / South America(1) 1,944 1,942 2 - 2 - -
Industria Maimeri S.p.A. (Italy) 1,695 1,695 - - - - -
St. Cuthberts Holding (UK) (6) 1,323 1,323 - - - - -
Fila Hellas (Greece) 1,932 1,932 - - - - -
Lyra Group(3) 1,217 1,217 - - - - -
FILA SA (South Africa) 83 83 - - - - -
Total 169,212 147,761 21,451 - 219 - 21.232

(1) - Grupo F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico); F.I.L.A. Chile Ltda (Chile); FILA Argentina S.A. (Argentina).

(2) - Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.); Dixon Canadian Holding (Canada);Brideshore srl (Dominican Republic) as CGU North America; Dixon Ticonderoga ART ULC; Castle Hill Crafts (Regno Unito); Princeton Hong Kong (U.S.A) (3) - Johann Froescheis Lyra Bleistift-Fabrik GmbH & Co. KG (Germany); FILA Nordic AB (Sweden); PT. Lyra Akrelux (Indonesia); Daler Rowney GmbH (Germany); Lukas-Nerchau GmbH (Germany); Nerchauer Malfarben GmbH (Germany).

(4) - Canson SAS (France); Lodi 12 SAS (France); Canson Brasil I.P.E. LTDA (Brazil); Canson Australia PTY LTD (Australia); Canson Qingdao Ltd.(China); Fila Iberia S.L. (Spain); Fila Yixing (China) Canson Italy (Italy)..

(5) - Renoir Topco Ltd (UK); Renoir Midco Ltd (UK); Renoir Bidco Ltd (UK); FILA Benelux SA (Belgium); Daler Rowney Ltd (UK); Brideshore s.r.l. (Dominican Republic) in CGU Daler e Creativity International (UK).

(6) - St. Cuthberts Holding (UK); St. Cuthberts Mill (UK)

AFILD SEPIXON FLYRA DOMS - MaIMeRI DALER ROWNEY
BLUKAS CANSON' EX ST CUTHBERTS MILL Strathmore® PRINCETON ARCHES

The allocation of goodwill was made considering individual CGU's or Groups of CGU's based on potential synergies and similar operating strategies on the various markets.

The objective of the impairment test carried out by the Group is to compare the carrying amount of the cash generating units to which the goodwill was allocated with the relative recoverable amount. This latter is determined as the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and the value in use estimated by discounting cash flows.

The F.I.L.A. Group identifies the recoverable amount as the value in use of the cash generating units, identified (as per IAS 36) as the present value of projected cash flows, discounted at a separate rate for each geographical segment and reflecting the specific risks of the individual CGUs at the measurement date.

The assumptions utilised for the purposes of the impairment test are as follows:

In view of the effects of Covid-19 and the fact that the latest Business Plan, approved in February 2019, will be revised in the coming months, at June 30, 2020 the explicit flows were estimated on the basis of the budgets of the individualsubsidiaries approved by the respective Boards of Directors, revised in light of the current economic and financial environment, maintaining the forecasts for subsequent years approved by the respective local Boards of Directors unchanged.

The growth rate was identified for each CGU in line with the long-term assumptions relating to the growth rate of the sector and the specific country risk in which each CGU operates. The "Terminal Value" was calculated applying the perpetual yield method.

As of 2019, the effects of the entry into force of IFRS 16 on Impairment Tests was also taken into account. In particular, Right-of-Use assets were included within the CGU being measured, gross of the related Lease Liabilities, and the Value in Use was determined excluding the related lease payments and using an updated discount rate, which reflects the financial leverage attributable to the lease contracts.

The discount rate (W.A.C.C.) is the average weighed cost of risk capital and borrowing cost considering the tax effects generated from the financial leverage.

The table below outlines the main assumptions for the impairment test. The discount rate was altered from December 31, 2019 to reflect the changed market conditions at June 30, 2020, as commented upon below:

IMPAIRMENT TEST GOODWILL - VALUE IN USE CALCULATIONASSUMPTIONS
Euro thousands Discount Rate
(W.A.C.C.)
Growth Rate
(g rate)
Cash flow
horizon
Terminal Value
Calculation
Method
DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) 13.16% 4.3% 5 years Perpetuity growth rate
Canson Group (France) (4) 6.27% 1.9% 5 years Perpetuity growth rate
Daler-Rowney Lukas Group (UK) (5) 7.02% 1.6% 5 years Perpetuity growth rate
North America(2) 7.74% 1.7% 5 years Perpetuity growth rate
Dixon Group - Central / South America(1) 11.01% 3.2% 5 years Perpetuity growth rate
Industria Maimeri S.p.A. (Italy) 7.70% 1.5% 5 years Perpetuity growth rate
St. Cuthberts Holding (UK)(6) 7.02% 1.6% 5 years Perpetuity growth rate
Lyra Group (3) 5.93% 2.0% 5 years Perpetuity growth rate
Fila Hellas 15.01% 1.5% 5 years Perpetuity growth rate
Fila Arches 6.27% 1.9% 5 years Perpetuity growth rate
FILA SA (South Africa) 14.65% 4.8% 5 years Perpetuity growth rate

(1) - Grupo F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico); F.I.L.A. Chile Ltda (Chile); FILA Argentina S.A. (Argentina).

(2) - Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.); Dixon Canadian Holding Inc. (Canada); Brideshore S.R.L. (Dominican Republic) in CGU North America; Dixon Ticonderoga ART ULC

(3) - Johann Froescheis Lyra Bleistift-Fabrik GmbH & Co. KG (Germany); FILA Nordic AB (Sweden); PT. Lyra Akrelux (Indonesia);Daler Rowney GmbH (Germany);Lukas-

(4) - Canson SAS (France); Lodi 12 SAS (France); Canson Brasil I.P.E. LTDA (Brazil); Canson Australia PTY LTD (Australia); Canson Qingdao Ltd.(China); Fila Iberia (Spain); (5) - Renoir Topco Ltd (UK); Renoir Midco Ltd (UK); Renoir Bidco Ltd (UK); FILA Benelux SA (Belgium); Daler Rowney Ltd (UK); Brideshore srl (Dominican Republic) in quota

(6) - St. Cuthberts Holding (Johann Froescheis Lyra Bleistift-Fabrik GmbH & Co. KG (Germany); FILA Nordic AB (Sweden); PT. Lyra Akrelux (Indonesia);Daler Rowney GmbH (Germany); Lukas- Nerchau GmbH (Germany); Nerchauer Malfarben GmbH (Germany); St. Cuthberts Holding (UK); St. Cuthberts Mill(UK)

* Source: Bloomberg

Particular importance was given to the impairment tests on the goodwill allocated to the cash generating units North America of Euro 88,111 thousand (Euro 87,886 thousand at December 31, 2019), DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) of Euro 33,268 thousand (Euro 33,275 thousand at December 31, 2019), Canson-Omyacolor Group of Euro 12,486 thousand (Euro 12,486 thousand at December 31, 2019), and Fila Arches of Euro 21,232 thousand. The goodwill of the above CGUs accounts for 91.7% of the Group's intangible assets with indefinite useful lives of Euro 169,212 thousand. The impairment tests performed indicated headroom of approximately Euro 225 million for the North America CGU, of Euro 9 million for the Indian CGU, Euro 159 million for the Canson CGU and Euro 47 million for Fila Arches.

The DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) method applied to the carrying amount of the above CGUs confirms their carrying amount.

As suggested by ESMA which published on October 28, 2014 the Public Statement "European common enforcement priorities for 2014 financial statements", an analysis was carried out on the sensitivity of the impairment test result to changes in the underlying assumptions used to calculate discounted cash flows. In particular, it has been verified that the Recoverable Value

remains higher than the Carrying amount in the presence of both an increase and a decrease of 0.5% in

the Growth Rate and W.A.C.C.

The above-mentioned analysis also confirmed the full recoverability of the goodwill and the reasonableness of the assumptions utilised.

The cash flows and assumptions used for the Impairment Test were approved by the Board of Directors on August 5, 2020.

Intangible Assets with Finite Useful Lives

The changes at June 30, 2020 of "Intangible Assets with Finite Useful Lives" are reported below:

Note 1.D - INTANGIBLE ASSETS WITH FINITE USEFUL LIVES
Euro thousands Industrial patents
and intellectual
property rights
Concessions,
licenses, trademarks
and similar rights
Other Assets under
development
Total
Historical cost
December 31, 2018 200 143,464 186,811 3,360 333,835
Increases - 3,447 8,764 (1,433) 10,778
Investments
Transfers from assets under development
-
-
126
-
2,072
3,326
1,893
(3,326)
4,091
-
Reclassifications - 500 (500) - -
Exchange gains - 2,821 3,866 - 6,687
Decreases - (1,088) (7,957) - (9,045)
Disinvestments - (26) (12) - (38)
Reclassifications - - (1,894) - (1,894)
Impairment losses - - (6) - (6)
Change in consolidation scope
Other
-
-
(1,026)
-
(6,023)
(22)
-
-
(7,085)
(22)
December 31, 2019 200 145,823 187,618 1,927 335,568
Increases - 12,415 11,162 333 23,910
Investments
Transfers from assets under development
-
-
39
-
593
200
533
(200)
1,165
-
Increase due to consolidation area change - 12.376 10.369 - 22.745
Decreases - (5,426) (2,342) - (7,767)
Disinvestments - (536) - - (536)
Exchange gains (losses) - (4.890) (2,342) - (7,231)
June 30, 2020 200 152,813 196,438 2,260 351,711
Accumulated amortisation
December 31, 2018 (158) (24,566) (13,856) (38,580)
Increases (10) (4,771) (9,854) - (15,757)
Investments (10) (4,925) (10,160) - (15,095)
Reclassifications - (469) 469 - -
Exchange gains - (500) (163) - (662)
Decreases - 3
1
1,587 - (1,618)
Disinvestments - (16) 4 - (12)
Reclassifications - - 1,272 - 1,272
Change in consolidation scope
Other
-
-
47
-
309
2
-
-
356
2
December 31, 2019 (168) (30,428) (22,123) - (52,719)
Increases (4) (2,555) (5,096) - (7,655)
Depreciation (4) (2,555) (5,096) - (7,655)
Decreases - 1,964 580 - 2,544
Disinvestments - 536 - - 536
Exchange gains (losses) - 1,428 580 - 2,008
June 30, 2020 (172) (31,019) (26,640) - (57,831)
Carrying amount at December 31, 2018 4
2
118,898 172,955 3,360 295,255
Carrying amount at December 31, 2019 3
1
115,394 165,496 1,927 282,848
Carrying amount at June 30, 2020 2
7
121,793 169,801 2,260 293,881
Change (4) 6,933 4,305 333 11,033

The average residual useful life of the "Industrial Patents and Intellectual Property Rights", recognised at June 30, 2020, is 5 years.

"Concessions, Licences, Trademarks and Similar Rights" amount to Euro 121,793 thousand at June 30, 2020 (Euro 115,394 thousand at December 31, 2019).

The carrying amount increased compared to December 31, 2019 by Euro 6,399 thousand, mainly due to the change in the consolidation scope of Euro 12,376 thousand, partially offset by amortisation of the period of Euro 2,555 thousand and net exchange losses of Euro 3,462 thousand. In addition, a significant amount of the amortisation relates to the "Business combinations" undertaken in 2018 and concerning the brands held by the Pacon Group (Euro 31,903 thousand) and with regards to that undertaken in 2016 and relating to the brands held by the English Group Daler Rowney (Euro 40,223 thousand) and by the Canson Group (Euro 32,400 thousand).

The other historic trademarks subject to amortisation refer principally to "Lapimex" held by F.I.L.A.- Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) and the brands "Lyra" held by Lyra KG (Germany) and "DOMS" held by DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India).

The average useful life of the "Concessions, Licenses, Trademarks and Similar Rights", recognised at June 30, 2020, is 30 years. Trademarks are amortised on the basis of their useful lives and tested for impairment to below their recoverable amount when there are signs that they may have become impaired.

Other Intangible Assets amount to Euro 169,801 thousand at June 30, 2020 (Euro 165,496 thousand at December 31, 2019) and include principally "Customer Relationships" and "Development Technologies", emerging from the "Purchase Price Allocation". The change on the previous year was Euro 4,305 thousand and mainly concerned the change in the consolidation scope of Euro 10,369 thousand for the measurement by means of Purchase Price Allocation of the Customer Relationship concerning the new business unit, net investments of Euro 593 thousand and the entry into use of assets under development for a total of Euro 200 thousand, all partially offset by amortisation of the period of Euro 5,096 thousand and net exchange losses of Euro 1,762 thousand.

Amortisation was Euro 5,096 thousand and concerns in particular the "Development Technology" recognised by the companies of the Daler-Rowney Lukas Group (Euro 30,532 thousand), the Canson Group (Euro 1,500 thousand) and St. Cuthberts (UK) (Euro 2,462 thousand), identified as strategic assets through the "Purchase Price Allocation" within the business combinations undertaken in 2016 and the amount of the "Customer Relationship" determined via the "Purchase Price Allocation" as part of the business combination resulting in the acquisition of the Pacon Group (Euro 131,420

thousand).

The average useful life of "Other Intangible Assets", recognised at June 30, 2020, is 30 years.

"Assets under development" totalled Euro 2,260 thousand, entirely concerning F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and relating to investments for the installation of the new ERP system (Enterprise Resource Planning).

For the impairment tests carried out as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, which included the carrying amount of intangible assets with finite useful lives, along with goodwill, in the capital employed of the related CGUs reference should be made to the previous paragraph.

Note 2 - Property, Plant and Equipment

"Property, Plant and Equipment" at June 30, 2020 amount to Euro 185,210 thousand (Euro 186,013 thousand at December 31, 2019), comprising Euro 102,889 thousand of Property,

Plant and Equipment ("Note 2.A - Property, Plant and Equipment") and Euro 82,321 thousand of

Right-of-Use assets ("Note 2.B - Right-of-Use assets").

The movements in the year are shown below:

Note 2.A - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Euro thousands Land Buildings Plant and
machinery
Industrial and
comme rcial
e quipme nt
Other assets Assets under
construction
Total
Historical cost
December 31, 2018 13,305 59,602 126,209 18,446 13,303 5,213 236,078
Increases 137 4,015 12,012 5,420 (305) 775 22,054
Investments 77 3,379 8,024 1,129 1,305 3,298 17,212
Transfers from assets under construction
Reclassifications
-
(104)
97
104
1,151
972
338
3,741
-
(1,841)
(1,586)
(978)
-
1,894
Net exchange gains 164 435 1,766 212 146 41 2,764
Other - - 99 - 85 - 184
Decreases - (258) (2,647) (3.663) (3,137) (1,546) (11,251)
Disinvestments - (96) (2,097) (3,837) (2,645) (1,546) (10,221)
Impairment losses - (162) (5) (1) (12) - (180)
Change in consolidation scope - - (84) (2) (9) - (95)
Other - - (461) 177 (471) - (755)
December 31, 2019 13,442 63,359 135,575 20,202 9,862 4,441 246,881
Increases 119 1,743 6,299 2,145 348 (696) 9,958
Investments 119 496 3,194 1,291 255 222 5,577
Transfers from assets under construction - 111 2,177 66 67 (2,421) -
Reclassifications
Increase due to change in consolidation scope
-
-
-
1,136
(788)
1,634
788
-
-
10
-
1,503
-
4,283
Other - - 82 - 16 - 98
Decreases (475) (1.612) (4,954) (512) (605) (699) (8,856)
Disinvestments - (75) (587) (142) (173) (424) (1,401)
Impairment losses
Net exchange losses
-
(475)
-
(1,537)
(109)
(4,258)
-
(370)
(9)
(423)
-
(275)
(118)
(7,337)
June 30, 2020 13,086 63,491 136,919 21,835 9,606 3,046 247,983
Accumulate d de pre ciation
December 31, 2018 (31,866) (73,140) (16,477) (10,123) (131,606)
Increases (2,629) (12,155) (3,177) (261) (18,223)
Depreciation (2,498) (11,134) (1,190) (616) (15,429)
Reclassifications - 6 (1,805) 528 (1,271)
Change in consolidation scope - (4) 4 - -
Net exchange losses (140) (984) (186) (99) (1,409)
Other - (39) - (74) (113)
Decreases (139) 2,246 3,800 2,680 8,587
Disinvestments
Change in consolidation scope
(139)
-
1,952
13
3,813
-
2,400
3
8,026
16
Other - 281 (13) 277 545
December 31, 2019 (34,633) (83,050) (15,855) (7,703) (141,241)
Increases (1,195) (5,873) (917) (424) (8,409)
Depreciation
Impairment losses
(1,195)
-
(5,807)
(1)
(917)
-
(416)
5
(8,335)
4
Other - (65) - (13) (78)
Decreases 516 3,219 402 421 4,557
Disinvestments 43 459 140 107 749
Revaluation - 5 - - 5
Net exchange gains 473 2,755 262 314 3,803
June 30, 2020 (35,313) (85,704) (16,369) (7,707) (145,093)
Carrying amount at December 31, 2018 13,305 27,736 53,068 1,968 3,182 5,213 104,472
Carrying amount at December 31, 2019 13,442 28,726 52,524 4,348 2,159 4,441 105,640
Carrying amount at June 30, 2020 13,086 28,178 51,215 5,466 1,898 3,046 102,889
Change (356) (548) (1,309) 1,118 (261) (1,395) (2,751)
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BLUKAS CANSON EX ST CUTHBERTS MILL O Strathmore PRINCETON ARCHES

2019) and includes the land relating to the buildings and production facilities owned by the Parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. (Rufina Scopeti – Italy), by the subsidiary Lyra KG (Germany), by DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India), Daler Rowney Ltd (UK) and by Canson SAS (France). The decrease of Euro 356 thousand is due to the net exchange losses of Euro 475 thousand, offset by investments of Euro 119 thousand by the Indian subsidiary DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd which over recent years has undertaken a series of purchases of land close to the main production plant in order to extend the centralised storage and production site.

"Buildings" at June 30, 2020 amount to Euro 28,178 thousand (Euro 28,726 thousand at December 31, 2019) and principally concern the buildings of the Group production facilities. The decrease on December 31, 2019 was Euro 548 thousand. Net investments amounted to Euro 464 thousand, in addition to capitalised work in progress of Euro 111 thousand. Net investments were principally by DOMS Industries PVT Ltd (India) (Euro 147 thousand) and F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) (Euro 77 thousand) and relate to the storage and production site extension plan.

The change in the consolidation scope concerns the building forming part of the new acquired business unit.

Depreciation of Euro 1,195 thousand particularly concerns Canson SAS (France), F.I.L.A. S.p.A., Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A), and DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India).

"Plant and Machinery" amount to Euro 51,215 thousand (Euro 52,524 thousand at December 31, 2019). Compared to the first half of the previous year, this caption decreased Euro 1,309 thousand. The main movements in this category concern net investments of Euro 3,066 thousand, mainly by DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) for Euro 2,005 thousand, and by F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) for Euro 415 thousand. In addition, assets under construction of Euro 2,177 thousand and net exchange losses of Euro 1,503 thousand were reclassified. These increases were offset by depreciation of Euro 5,807 thousand.

The change in the consolidation scope concerns the Plant and Machinery included in the acquired business unit.

"Industrial and Commercial Equipment" amount to Euro 5,466 thousand at June 30, 2020 (Euro 4,348 thousand at December 31, 2019). An increase of Euro 1,118 thousand is reported, mainly due to the acquisitions of Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) (Euro 1,204 thousand).

"Other Assets" amount to Euro 1,898 thousand at June 30, 2020 (Euro 2,159 thousand at December 31, 2019) and include furniture and office equipment, EDP and motor vehicles. The item decreased in the

period by Euro 261 thousand. The movements in this category concern net investments of Euro 188 thousand, mainly by DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) for Euro 144 thousand, in addition to reclassified assets under construction of Euro 67 thousand and net exchange losses of Euro 108 thousand. These increases were offset by depreciation of Euro 416 thousand.

"Assets under construction" include internal constructions undertaken by the individual companies of the Group which are not yet operational. The carrying amount at June 30, 2020 was Euro 3,046 thousand, decreasing on the previous period end by Euro 1,395 thousand, mainly due to the transfer to assets, principally by the French subsidiary Fila Arches (Euro 1,251 thousand) and by the Mexican subsidiary F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Euro 952 thousand).

There is no property, plant and equipment subject to restrictions.

Right-of-Use assets

The movements in the year are shown below:

Nota 2.B RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS
Euro thousands Buildings Plant and
machinery
Industrial and
commercial
e quipme nt
Other assets Total
Historical cost
December 31, 2019 86,006 952 417 3,506 90,881
Increases 12,703 169 49 654 13,574
Investments 12,703 169 49 654 13,574
Decreases (6,337) (760) (38) (461) (7,596)
Decreases (Disinvestments) (710) (594) (26) (316) (1,646)
Impairment losses (189) - - -
-
189
Net exchange losses (4,416) (166) (12) (145) (4,739)
Other (1,022) - - - (1,022)
June 30, 2020 92,372 361 428 3,699 96,860
Accumulated depreciation
December 31, 2019 (8,775) (487) (73) (1,173) (10,508)
Increases (4,126) 62 (60) (582) (4,654)
Depreciation (4,851) (52) (64) (628) (5,596)
Impairment losses 189 189
Net exchange gains 536 114 4 100 753
Decreases 72 323 26 202 623
Decreases (Disinvestments) 72 323 26 202 623
June 30, 2020 (12,831) (102) (108) (1,498) (14,539)
Carrying amount at December 31, 2019 77,231 465 344 2,333 80,373
Carrying amount at June 30, 2020 79,541 259 320 2,201 82,321
Change 2,310 (206) (24) (132) 1,948

The Group adopted IFRS 16 Leases from January 1, 2019 and recognised in the statement of financial position the right-of-use assets and the lease liabilities, with the exception of short-term contracts (less than 12 months) or low value leases (less than Euro 5 thousand), for which the Group applied the recognition and measurement exemptions under IFRS 16.

The historical cost of "Buildings" at June 30, 2020 was Euro 92,372 thousand, mainly concerning the buildings of the US subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) for Euro 41,357 thousand, the subsidiary Grupo F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) for Euro 13,655 thousand and the subsidiary Daler Rowney Ltd (United Kingdom) for Euro 11,198 thousand. Accumulated depreciation on "Buildings" at June 30, 2020 amounts to Euro 12,831 thousand. During the period, this item increased by Euro 2,310 thousand, relating to net investments of Euro 12,064 thousand, mainly by the US subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) for Euro 10,319 thousand, partially offset by depreciation of the period of Euro 4,851 thousand, mainly concerning Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) (Euro 1,902 thousand), Grupo F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) (Euro 577 thousand) and Daler Rowney Ltd (United Kingdom (Euro 535 thousand). Finally, net exchange losses of Euro 3,880 thousand were recognised.The historical cost of "Plant and Machinery" at June 30, 2020 was Euro 361 thousand and mainly concerns the subsidiary Daler Rowney Ltd (United Kingdom) for Euro 237 thousand. Accumulated depreciation on "Plant and Machinery" at June 30, 2020 amounts to Euro 102 thousand. During the period, the item decreased by Euro 206 thousand, relating to net disinvestments of Euro 102 thousand, regarding the Brazilian subsidiary Canson Brasil I.P.E. LTDA, depreciation of the period of Euro 52 thousand, mainly concerning the subsidiary Daler Rowney Ltd (United Kingdom) and net exchange losses of Euro 52 thousand.

The historic cost of "Industrial and Commercial Equipment" at June 30, 2020 was Euro 428 thousand and mainly concerned the subsidiaries Industria Maimeri S.p.A. (Italy) for Euro 191 thousand, Daler Rowney Ltd (United Kingdom) for Euro 132 thousand and FILA Dixon Stationery (Kunshan) Co. Ltd. (China) for Euro 88 thousand. Accumulated depreciation on "Industrial and Commercial Equipment" at June 30, 2020 was Euro 108 thousand. During the period, the item decreased by Euro 24 thousand, relating to the net investments of Euro 49 thousand, mainly by the Chinese subsidiary FILA Dixon Stationery (Kunshan) Co. Ltd. (China) for Euro 28 thousand, depreciation in the period of Euro 64 thousand, of which the majority by Daler Rowney Ltd (United Kingdom) (Euro 27 thousand) and FILA Dixon Stationery (Kunshan) Co. Ltd. (China) (Euro 24 thousand) and net exchange losses of Euro 8 thousand.

The historic cost of "Other Assets" at June 30, 2020 was Euro 3,699 thousand and mainly related to the parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. (Italy) for Euro 706 thousand and the subsidiaries Canson SAS (France) for Euro

1,221 thousand, Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) for Euro 484 thousand and Canson Brasil I.P.E. LTDA (Brazil) for Euro 246 thousand. The accumulated depreciation provision of "Other Assets" amounts to Euro 1,498 thousand. During the period, this item decreased by Euro 132 thousand, as a result of net investments of Euro 541 thousand, particularly by the French subsidiary Canson S.A.S. for Euro 245 thousand and the parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. for Euro 161 thousand, depreciation of the period of Euro 628 thousand, also in this case corresponding mainly to the parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and to the French subsidiary Canson S.A.S., respectively for Euro 189 thousand and Euro 180 thousand and net exchange losses of Euro 45 thousand.

Note 3 – Financial assets

"Financial assets" amount to Euro 3,166 thousand at June 30, 2020 (Euro 3,952 thousand at December 31, 2019):

Note 3.A - FINANCIAL ASSETS
Euro thousands Loans and
Receivables
Other financial
assets
Total
December 31, 2019 1,151 2,801 3,952
non-current portion
current portion
1,070
81
2,713
88
3,783
169
June 30, 2020 259 2,907 3,166
non-current portion
current portion
179
80
2,548
359
2,727
439
Change (892) 106 (786)
non-current portion
current portion
(891)
(1)
(165)
271
(1,056)
270

Loans and Receivables

These amount to Euro 259 thousand and concern receivables of a financial nature claimed from third parties and recognised by F.I.L.A. S.p.A. for Euro 68 thousand and Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) for Euro 111 thousand.

Other Financial Assets

"Other Financial Assets" totalled Euro 2,907 thousand (Euro 2,801 thousand at December 31, 2019), increasing Euro 106 thousand. They principally concern the deposits paid for guarantee purposes on goods and service supply contracts of the various Group companies, including in particular DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) (Euro 1,366 thousand) and Grupo F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) (Euro 313 thousand). The financial assets of Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) of Euro 613 thousand concern assets underlying employee indemnity plans.

Note 4 - Equity-Accounted Investees

"Equity-Accounted Investees" amount to Euro 833 thousand (Euro 947 thousand at December 31, 2019).

Note 4.A EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTEES

Inv. in associates
Euro thousands
December 31, 2018 767
Increases 180
Investments 180
Decreases (7)
Net exchange losses (7)
December 31, 2018 947
Decreases (114)
Investments (66)
Net exchange losses (48)
December 31, 2019 833
Change (114)

The increase in the year relates to the investments in associates held by DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India). At June 30, 2020, the carrying amount of the investments was adjusted in line with the share of Equity held in the associates. The investment in Uniwrite Pens Plastics Pvt Ltd decreased by Euro 126 thousand, partially offset by the increase in the investment held in Pioneer Stationary Pvt Ltd (India) for an amount of Euro 60 thousand. Net exchange losses of Euro 48 thousand were recognised.

Note 5 - Other Equity Investments

Other Investments, amounting to Euro 31 thousand, relate to the Parent's investment of Euro 28 thousand in Maimeri S.p.A., corresponding to 1% of the share capital, and in the consortiums Conai, Energia Elettrica Zona Mugello and Energia Elettrica Milano at June 30, 2020.

Note 6 – Deferred Tax Assets

"Deferred Tax Assets" amount to Euro 19,031 thousand at June 30, 2020 (Euro 18,391 thousand at December 31, 2019).

The changes in "Deferred Tax Assets" are illustrated in the table below with indication of the opening balance, changes during the year and the closing balance at June 30, 2020.

Note 6.A - CHANGES IN DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
Euro thousands
December 31, 2018 20,554
Increase 2,917
Utilisation (5,568)
Net exchange gains 283
Increase recognised in equity 204
December 31, 2019 18,391
Increase 2,570
Utilisation (1,282)
Increase due change in consolidation scope 164
Net exchange losses (516)
Increase recognised in equity (296)
June 30, 2020 19,031
Change 640

Increases in the period mainly concern the elimination of inventory margins of Euro 1,038 thousand and the tax effect from the consultancy deriving from the change in the consolidation scope of Euro 580 thousand.

Deferred tax assets accounted for through an equity reserve relate to the change in the IAS 19 reserve.

Deferred tax assets recognised at the reporting date concerned the amounts of probable realisation on the basis of management estimates on future assessable income.

Note 7 - Current Tax Assets

At June 30, 2020, tax assets relating to corporation tax amounted overall to Euro 6,701 thousand (Euro 11,097 thousand at December 31, 2019) and refer principally to the Parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. for Euro 1,708 thousand, DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) for Euro 1,574 thousand and Dixon Ticonderoga Co. (USA) for Euro 2,231 thousand.

Note 8 - Inventories

Inventories at June 30, 2020 amount to Euro 277,860 thousand (Euro 258,409 thousand at December 31, 2019).

Note 8.A - INVENTORIES
Euro thousands Raw materials,
consumable s and
supplies
Work in progress
and semi-finished
products
Finished goods Total
December 31, 2019 60,089 28,346 169,974 258,409
June 30, 2020 63,313 29,681 184,866 277,860
Change 3,224 1,335 14,892 19,451

The caption increased by Euro 19,451 thousand, mainly relating to the subsidiaries Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) for Euro 14,801 thousand, Canson S.A.S. (France) for Euro 4,413 thousand, Grupo F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V for Euro 3,821 thousand and DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) for Euro 1,490 thousand. In addition, the consolidation scope changed for Euro 2,702 thousand.

Inventories are presented net of the allowance for write-down of inventory (Euro 1,558 thousand), workin-progress (Euro 291 thousand) and finished goods (Euro 4,444 thousand). The allowance refers to obsolete or slow moving materials for which it is not considered possible to recover their value through sale.

Note 8.B- CHANGE IN THE ALLOWANCE FOR INVENTORY WRITE-DOWN
Euro thousands Raw materials,
consumable s and
supplies
Work in progress
and semi-finishe d
products
Finishe d goods Total
December 31, 2018 1,450 357 4,712 6,519
Accruals 498 249 (275) 472
Utilisation (278) (34) (106) (418)
Release (50) (135) 31 (154)
Net exchange gains 1 - 5 6
December 31, 2019 1,621 437 4,367 6,425
Accruals 95 49 286 430
Utilisation (154) (194) (105) (453)
Release (4) (1) - (5)
Net exchange losses - - (104) (104)
June 30, 2020 1,558 219 4,444 6,293
Change (63) (146) 77 (132)

Note 9 – Trade receivables and Other Assets

Trade receivables and other assets amount to Euro 199,385 thousand at June 30, 2020 (Euro 141,339 thousand at December 31, 2019):

Note 9.A - TRADE RECEIVABLES AND OTHER ASSETS
Euro thousands June 30, 2020 December 31,02019 Change
Trade receivables 183,370 126,094 57,276
Tax assets 3,097 3,005 92
Other 8,233 7,317 916
Prepayments and accrued income 4,685 4,923 (238)
Total 199,385 141,339 58,046

Trade receivables increased on December 31, 2019 by Euro 57,276 thousand, which net of the net exchange losses of Euro 10,392 thousand, is mainly due to Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.)for Euro 38,801 thousand, F.I.L.A. S.p.A. for Euro 13,308 thousand and Canson SAS (France) for Euro 5,584 thousand.

Half-Year Report June 30, 2020

Note 9.C - CHANGES IN THE LOSS ALLOWANCE
Euro thousands
December 31, 2018 7,361
Accruals 1,892
Utilisation (3,275)
Release (68)
Net exchange gains 61
Other changes (26)
December 31, 2019 5,945
Accruals 603
Utilisation (403)
Release (179)
Net exchange losses (162)
Other changes (298)
June 30, 2020 5,505

The changes in the loss allowance to cover difficult recovery positions are illustrated in the table below.

Change (439)

The Group measures the loss allowance at an amount reflecting the lifetime expected credit losses of the asset. In order to establish whether the credit risk concerning a financial asset has increased significantly after initial recognition in order to assess expected credit losses, the Group considers reasonable and demonstrable information which is pertinent and available without excessive cost or burden. Quantitative and qualitative information and analysis, based on historic Group experience, to assess the asset - in addition to information indicative of expected developments - is included. The allowance was utilised for Euro 403 thousand, mainly due to the US subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Company (Euro 203 thousand) and the parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. (Euro 132 thousand).

At June 30, 2020, "Tax Assets" totalled Euro 3,097 thousand (Euro 3,005 thousand at December 31, 2019) and include VAT assets (Euro 1,992 thousand) and other tax assets for local taxes other than direct income taxes (Euro 1,105 thousand). The increase compared to December 31, 2019 is principally the net effect of increases related to DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) (Euro 272 thousand) and Dixon Beijing (China) (Euro 220 thousand) and the decrease related to Canson SAS (Euro 431 thousand).

"Other Assets" amount to Euro 8,233 thousand at June 30, 2020 (Euro 7,317 thousand at December 31, 2019) and mainly concern advances paid to suppliers (Euro 3,288 thousand), principally concerning the Indian and Chinese subsidiaries, receivables from employees (Euro 319 thousand), and from social security institutions (Euro 40 thousand). The carrying amount of "Other assets" representsthe fair value at the reporting date.

All of the above assets are due within 12 months.

Note 10 - Cash and Cash Equivalents

"Cash and Cash Equivalents" atJune 30, 2020 amount to Euro 80,978 thousand (Euro 100,191 thousand at December 31, 2019):

Note 10 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Euro thousands Bank and postal
deposits
Cash in hand and
othe rcash
e quivale nts
Total
December 31, 2019 100,056 135 100,191
June 30, 2020 80,806 172 80,978
Change (19,250) 37 (19,213)

"Bank and postal deposits" consist of temporary liquid funds generated within the treasury management and mainly relating to ordinary current accounts of F.I.L.A. S.p.A. for Euro 33,028 thousand and current accounts of the subsidiaries for Euro 47,776 thousand, in particular: F.I.L.A. Iberia S.L. (Euro 8,365 thousand), Daler Rowney Ltd (UK) (Euro 6,487 thousand), the Chinese subsidiaries of the Dixon Group (Euro 6,236 thousand), Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) (Euro 5,552 thousand), Grupo F.I.L.A.- Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Euro 3,026 thousand) and the Canadian subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Art ULC (Euro 3,024 thousand).

"Cash in hand and other cash equivalents" amount to Euro 172 thousand, of which Euro 7 thousand relates to the Parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and Euro 165 thousand to the various subsidiaries.

Bank and postal deposits are remunerated at rates indexed to inter-bank rates such as Libor and Euribor.

There are no bank and postal deposits subject to restrictions.

Reference should be made to the "Statement of Financial Position" section for comments relating to the Net Financial Position of the F.I.L.A. Group.

The F.I.L.A. Group "Net Financial Debt" at June 30, 2020 was Euro 611,266 thousand, up Euro 113,116 thousand on December 31, 2019. This increase is due also to financial liabilities from the new loans drawn down by the parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A.

Euro thousands June 30, 2020 December 31,02019 Change
A Cash 172 135 37
B Other cash equivalents 80,806 100,057 (19,251)
C Securities held-for-trading - - -
D Liquidity ( A + B + C) 80,978 100,192 (19,214)
E Curre nt loan assets 439 169 270
F Current bank loans and borrowing (87,359) (79,511) (7,848)
G Current portion of non-current loans and borrowings (26,111) (15,008) (11,103)
H Other current loans and borrowing (11,209) (8,187) (3,022)
I Curre nt financial de bt ( F + G + H ) (124,679) (102,706) (21,973)
J Net curre nt financial de bt (I + E+ D) (43,262) (2,345) -
(40,917)
K Non-current bank loans and borrowing (459,282) (402,546) (56,736)
L Bonds issued - - -
M Other non-current loans and borrowing (108,900) (94,328) (14,572)
N Non-curre nt financial de bt ( K + L + M) (568,182) (496,874) (71,309)
O Net financial de bt(J+N) (611,444) (499,219) (112,226)
P Loans issued to third partie s 179 1,070 (891)
Q Net financial debt (O + P) - F.I.L.A. Group (611,266) (498,150) -
(113,116)

Reference should be made to the "Statement of Financial Position" section for comments relating to the Net Financial Debt of the F.I.L.A. Group.

Note 12 - Share Capital and Equity

Share capital

The subscribed share capital at June 30, 2020 of the Parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A., fully paid-in, comprises 51,040,048 shares, as follows:

  • 42,958,192 ordinary shares, without nominal value;
  • 8,081,856 class B shares, without nominal value, which attribute 3 votes exercisable at the Shareholders' Meeting (ordinary and extraordinary) of F.I.L.A. S.p.A..

The breakdown of the share capital of F.I.L.A. S.p.A. is illustrated below.

No. of shares % of share capital Euro Listing
Ordinary shares 42,958,192 84.16% 39,530,525 MTA - STAR Segment
Class B shares (multiple votes) 8,081,856 15.84% 7,436,029 Unlisted Shares

According to the available information, published by Consob and updated at June 30, 2020, the main shareholders of the Parent were:

Shareholder Ordinary share s %
Pencil S.p.A. 13,694,564 31.88%
Venice European Investment Capital S.p.A. 3,310,866 7.71%
Sponsor
Market investors
361,291
25,591,471
0.84%
59.57%
Total 42,958,192
Shareholder Ordinary share s Class B shares Total Voting rights
Pencil S.p.A. 13,694,564 8,081,856 21,776,420 56.46%
Venice European Investment Capital S.p.A. 3,310,866 3,310,866 4.93%
Space Holding Srl
Market investors
361,291
25,591,471
361,291
25,591,471
0.54%
38.08%
Total 42,958,192 8,081,856 51,040,048

Each ordinary share attributes voting rights without limitations.

Each class B share attributes three votes, in accordance with Article 127-sexies of Legislative Decree No. 58/1998.

Legal Reserve

At June 30, 2020, this caption amounted to Euro 8,331 thousand. The increase of Euro 566 thousand as per the Shareholders' resolution of April 22, 2020, is reported, which allocated a portion of the profit for the year to the legal reserve in accordance with Article 2430 of the Civil Code.

Share premium reserve

The reserve at June 30, 2020 amounts to Euro 154,473 thousand (Euro 153,608 thousand at December 31, 2019). The increase of Euro 865 thousand is due to the price difference of the shares allocated in application of the medium/long-term incentive plan in favour of F.I.L.A. Group management.

We highlight in addition the restriction on the distribution of a portion of the share premium reserve related to the revaluation of the investment held in the company DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) (Euro

15,052 thousand), in accordance with Article 6, paragraph 1, letter a) of Legislative Decree No. 38 of February 28, 2015, following the purchase of the majority interest.

Actuarial Reserve

Following the application of IAS 19, the actuarial reserve is negative for Euro 3,173 thousand, increasing by Euro 1,041 thousand limited to the share of the F.I.L.A. Group.

Other Reserves

At June 30, 2020, the reserve is negative for Euro 46,892 thousand, decreasing by Euro 12,469 thousand on December 31, 2019. The change concerns the following events:

  • The fair value reserve for hedging financial instruments (IRS) entered into by F.I.L.A. S.p.A., Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) and Canson SAS (France); at June 30, 2020 the reserve was negative for Euro 23,775 thousand, recording an increase of Euro 10,204 thousand compared to December 31, 2019 (negative for Euro 13,571 thousand). This change relates for Euro 8 thousand to the fair value adjustment of the derivative of Canson SAS (France), for Euro 695 thousand to the fair value adjustment of the derivative of F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and for Euro 9,501 thousand to the fair value adjustment of the derivative of the US subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.);
  • "Share Based Premium" reserve, totalling Euro 2,213 thousand and decreasing by Euro 1,620 thousand compared to the previous year end, of which Euro 664 thousand following the adjustment of the probability of occurrence ofthe vesting condition under the medium/long-term incentive plan in favour of F.I.L.A. Group management, in view of the current economic and social environment consequent to the Covid-19 pandemic, net of the portion accruing in the period, and for Euro 956 thousand due to the exercise of the portion allocated to the US management. The accounting treatment applied is in line with the accounting standards which establish that for equity-settled share-based payments, the fair value at the vesting date of the share options granted to employees is recorded under personnel expense, with a corresponding increase in equity within the caption "Other reserves and retained earnings", over the period in which the employees will obtain the unconditional right to the incentives. The amount recorded as cost is adjusted to reflect the effective number of incentives(options) for which the conditions have matured and the achievement of "non-market" conditions, in order that the final cost recorded is based on the number of incentives which will mature. Similarly, in the initial estimate of the fair value of the options assigned, consideration is taken of the non-maturation conditions. The changes to market value subsequent to the grant date shall not produce any financial statement effect.

Translation reserve

The caption refers to the exchange rate differences relating to the translation of the financial statements of subsidiaries prepared in local currencies and converted into Euro as the consolidation currency. The changes in the "Translation Reserve" in H1 2020 are illustrated below (limited to the share regarding Group Equity):

TRANSLATION RESERVE
Euro thousands
December 31, 2019 (16,057)
Changes
Difference between the average rate for the year and the closing rate (13,353)
Difference between the historical rate and the closing rate 373
June 30, 20200 (29,037)
Change (12,980)

Retained earnings

The reserve totalled Euro 177,616 thousand and increased on the previous year end by Euro 24,000 thousand, entirely relating to the allocation of the 2019 profit.

Equity attributable to Non-Controlling Interests

Equity attributable to non-controlling interests decreased by Euro 1,838 thousand,

principally due to: loss for the period attributable to non-controlling interests of Euro 630 thousand;

  • Distribution of dividends to non-controlling interests of Euro 272 thousand;
  • Net exchange losses of Euro 1,278 thousand;
  • Other decreases for Euro 342 thousand concerning the subsidiary Industria Maimeri S.p.A..

Basic and diluted earnings per share

The basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit or loss of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, excluding any treasury shares in portfolio.

The diluted earnings/(loss) per share is calculated by dividing the profit or loss of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period and those potentially arising from the conversion of all potential ordinary shares with dilutive effect.

The basic and diluted earnings per Share are reported in the Statement of Comprehensive Income, to which reference should be made.

Euro thousands

The table below illustrates the reconciliation between the equity of the Parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and that of the group and the reconciliation between the profit for the period of the Parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and that of the group:

Reconciliation at June 30, 2020 between the equity of the Parent and F.I.L.A. Group

F.I.L.A. S.p.A. equity 279,250
Elimination of infragroup margins and other consolidation entries (2,858)
Consolidation effect FILA Art and Craft (Israel) 249
Consolidation effect DixonTiconderoga group 46,886
Consolidation effect Lyra group 1,103
Consolidation effect FILA Stationary and Office EquipmentIndustry Ltd. Co. (Turkey) (1,831)
Consolidation effect FILA Stationary O.O.O. (Russia) (755)
Consolidation effect FILA Hellas (Greece) 809
Consolidation effect Industria Maimeri S.p.A. (Italy) (1,723)
Consolidation effectFILA S.A. (South Africa) (2,065)
Consolidation effect Fila Polska Sp. Z.o.o (Poland) 926
Consolidation effect DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) 20,466
Consolidation effect Daler & Rowney Lukas Group (21,913)
Consolidation effect St. Cuthberts Holding (England) 818
Consolidation effect FILA IberiaS.L. (Spain) 6,268
Consolidation effect Canson Group 7,939
Consolidation effect FILA Art Product AG (Switzerland) 80
Consolidation effect Pacon Group 2,719
Consolidation effect Fila Arches (963)
Total equity 335,406
Consolidation effects attributable to non-controlling interests 24,342
F.I.L.A. group equity 311,065

Reconciliation at June 30, 2020 between profit for the period of the Parent and F.I.L.A. Group

Euro thousands
F.I.L.A. S.p.A.'s profit for the period 9,550
Profit for the period of the subsidiarie s of the Parent (206)
Elimination of the effects of transactions between consolidated companies:
Dividends (16,014)
Net Inventory Margins (2,575)
Adjustments to Group accounting policies
Stock Option Plan recognised by the Parent to the Subsidiaries 307
FTA of IFRS 9 120
Impairment gain on equity investment 10,388
Tax impact on consultancy fee for Fila Arches consolidation 580
Total profit for the period 2,150
Loss for the period attributable to owners of the parent (630)
Profit for the period attributable to the owne rs of the Pare nt 2,780

Note 13 - Financial Liabilities

The balance at June 30, 2020 amounts to Euro 669,056 thousand (Euro 586,009 thousandat December 31, 2019), of which Euro 544,377 thousand non-current and Euro 124,679 thousand current. The account refers to both non-current and current portions of the loans granted by banks, other lenders and bank overdrafts in addition to financial liabilities arising from the application of IFRS 16. The breakdown at June 30, 2020 is illustrated below:

Note 13.A - FINANCIAL LIABILITIES: Third parties
Bank loans and
borrowings
Other loans and
borrowings
Current account
overdrafts
Lease liabilities Total
Euro thousands Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest
December 31, 2019 486,559 (4,250) 1,205 (31) 14,612 144 87,770 - 586,009
non-current portion 408,140 (5,594) 420 (23) - - 80,360 - 483,303
current portion 78,419 1,344 785 (8) 14,612 144 7.410 - 102,706
June 30, 2020 565,356 (6.446) 4.974 (16) 13,770 72 91,346 - 669,056
non-current portion 466,835 (7,553) 557 (17) - - 84,555 - 544,377
current portion 98,521 1,107 4,417 1 13,770 72 6,791 - 124,679
Change 78,797 (2.196) 3.769 15 (842) (72) 3,576 - 83,047
non-current portion 58,695 (1,959) 137 6 - - 4,195 - 61,074
current portion 20,102 (237) 3,632 9 (842) (72) (619) - 21,973

Bank Loans and Borrowings

With reference to "Bank Loans and Borrowings", the total exposure of the Group amounts to Euro 558,910 thousand, of which Euro 98,521 thousand considered as current (Euro 78,419 thousand at December 31, 2019) and Euro 459,282 thousand as non-current (Euro 402,546 thousand at December 31, 2019).

The increase in the non-current portion of Euro 56,736 thousand mainly concerns:

  • Increases of Euro 69,330 thousand regarding the parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. following the signing of two new loans, the first of which with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti for Euro 30,000 thousand and the second with the same banking syndicate as used for the structured loan for the purchase of the Pacon Group, totalling Euro 40,000 thousand and used for the acquisition of the Arches brand products business. Euro 25,000 thousand obtained from the drawdown of the Revolving Credit Facility already in place;
  • Decreases for the current portion of structured loans of Euro 12,417 thousand;
  • Net exchange losses of Euro 557 thousand;
  • Decreases for new interest measured at amortised cost of Euro 436 thousand, stemming from the new loan undertaken for the acquisition of the Arches brand products business.

The new structured loan was contracted with the same banking syndicate as for the previous structured loan, consisting of UniCredit S.p.A. as global coordinator, Banca IMI S.P.A., Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A., Banca Nazionale del Lavoro and Banco BPM S.p.a. as mandated lead

arrangers and UniCredit Bank AG as security agent and in support of the acquisition of the business unit involved in the production and sale of Arches brand products. This loan disbursed to F.I.L.A. S.p.A. inherits from the previous structured loan the breakdown into three Facilities and the repayment plan.

The amounts of each facility at June 30, 2020 are detailed below:

Note 13.C - BANK LOANS AND BORROWINGS: BREAKDOWN
Euro thousands Principal
F.I.L.A. Dixon
Principal
Ticonderoga
S.p.A. Company (U.S.A.)
Total
Facility A 67,500 70,724 138,224
Facility A2 5,091 - 5,091
Facility B 90,000 156,732 246,732
Facility B2 8,750 - 8,750
Facility C 25,000 - 25,000
Facility C2 893 - 893
RCF 25,000 - 25,000
Total 222,234 227,456 449,690

Facility A (Euro 138,224 thousand) and Facility A2 (Euro 5,091 thousand) stipulate a residual repayment plan consisting of 12 half-yearly instalments, of which 4 instalments classified as current, as scheduled for December 4, 2020 and for June 4, 2021, Facility B (Euro 246,732 thousand) and Facility B2 (Euro 8,750 thousand) and Facility C (Euro 25,000 thousand) and Facility C2 (Euro 893 thousand) are Bullet loans, with fixed single repayment respectively on June 4, 2024 and June 4, 2023.

The Revolving Credit Facility stipulates the issue of short-term tranches of 1, 3 or 6 months, for a maximum amount of Euro 50,000 thousand, currently utilised for Euro 25,000 thousand.

The repayment plans by Facility are outlined below:

Principal Principal
Euro thousands Facility F.I.L.A. S.p.A. Dixon Ticonderoga
Company (U.S.A.)
Total
December 4, 2020 Facility A 5,625 5,894 11,519
June 4, 2021 Facility A 5,625 5,894 11,519
December 6, 2021 Facility A 7,500 7,858 15,358
June 6, 2022 Facility A 7,500 7,858 15,358
December 5, 2022 Facility A 11,250 11,787 23,037
June 2, 2023 Facility A 30,000 31,433 61,433
Total - Facility A 67,500 70,724 138,224
December 4, 2020 Facility A2 402 402
June 4, 2021 Facility A2 402 402
December 6, 2021 Facility A2 536 536
June 6, 2022 Facility A2 536 536
December 5, 2022 Facility A2 804 804
June 2, 2023 Facility A2 2,411 2,411
Total - Facility A2 5,091 - 5,091
Bullet Loan - June 4, 2024 Facility B 90,000 156,732 246,732
Total - Facility B 90,000 156,732 246,732
Bullet Loan - June 4, 2024 Facility B2 8,750 8,750
Total - Facility B2 8,750 - 8,750
Bullet Loan - June 4, 2023 Facility C 25,000 - 25,000
Total - Facility C 25,000 - 25,000
Bullet Loan - June 4, 2023 Facility C2 893 - 893
Total - Facility C2 893 - 893
Bullet Loan - June 4, 2023 RCF 25,000 - 25,000
Total - RCF 25,000 - 25,000

The loans were initially recognised at fair value, including directly associated transaction costs. The initial carrying amount was subsequently adjusted to account for repayments of principal, any impairment losses and amortisation of the difference between the repayment amount and initial carrying amount. Amortisation is carried out on the basis of the internal effective interest rate represented by the rate equal to, at the moment of initial recognition, the present value of expected cash flows and the initial carrying amount (amortised cost method). The effect on the statement of comprehensive income in H1 2020 of the amortised cost method on the structured loan isinterest expense of Euro 307 thousand (of which interest income of Euro 273 thousand concerning F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and interest expense of Euro 580 thousand concerning Dixon Ticonderoga (U.S.A.)). The non-current portion, in addition to the loan, includes also the fair value of the negotiation charges related to the derivative financial instruments.

The residual value of the non-current financial liabilities, net of the above loans, amounts at June 30, 2020 (for the non-current portion) to Euro 425,848 thousand, while the net exchange losses and decreases for the current portion amount to Euro 4,940 thousand and mainly concern the medium/longterm portions of the loans granted to:

  • Industria Maimeri S.p.A. (Italy) for Euro 600 thousand;
  • DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) from HDFC Bank for Euro 312 thousand;
  • Canson SAS (France) from Intesa Sanpaolo for Euro 4,028 thousand.

The current portion of bank loans and borrowing totalled Euro 98,521 thousand, increasing Euro 20,102 thousand on 2019 and principally concerns the non-current portion of the above-mentioned loan of Euro 23,842 thousand, partially offset by the lower use of the credit lines granted to Group companies. The main exposure of the Group companies to banks concerns:

  • Credit Line issued by Unicredit S.p.A., Intesa Sanpaolo and Bank of the West, with a total exposure at June 30, 2020 of Euro 25,183 thousand of the US subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Company. The current portion of the structured loan of Euro 12,211 thousand was also classified as short-term. The total exposure is higher by Euro 3,654 thousand compared to December 2019 and including net exchange losses of Euro 126 thousand;
  • Credit Lines granted by Banamex S.A., Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer S.A., Banco Santander S.A./Banco Sabadell S.A., Scotiabank Inverlat S.A. and HSBC Mexico S.A. to Grupo F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) for a total of Euro 41,091 thousand. During the period, total bank loans and borrowings increased Euro 4,612 thousand, of which Euro 6,656 thousand due to net exchange gains;
  • Credit Lines issued to Lyra KG (Germany) by Commerzbank for Euro 1,500 thousand at June 30, 2020. The current debt of the German company also comprises the loans issued by Hypo Real Estate for Euro 5,000 thousand entirely classified as short-term. The company's total financial exposure decreased by Euro 543 thousand on December 31, 2019.
  • The current portion of the loan contracted by Canson SAS (France) for Euro 851 thousand, in addition to a credit line disbursed by Credit trésorerie STG for Euro 5,200 thousand at June 30, 2020;
  • The current portion of the loan and the credit lines granted to DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) by HDFC Bank for Euro 4,804 thousand; the exposure increased by Euro 1,994 thousand on December 31, 2019;
  • Credit line in favour of Canson Brasil I.P.E. LTDA BNP (Brazil) for a total of Euro 325 thousand (Euro 818 thousand at December 31, 2019);
  • The current portion of the loans of Euro 400 thousand granted to Industria Maimeri (Italy) by

Banca Popolare di Milano, BPER and Creval;

  • Credit line granted in favour of Fila Dixon Stationery (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. (China) by Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. for Euro 253 thousand, decreasing on December 31, 2019 for Euro 119 thousand;
  • Short-term loans granted to Fila Iberia S.L. (Spain) by Bank of Sabadell and Bank of Santander for Euro 782 thousand;
  • Short-term loans granted to Fila Chile Ltda (Chile) by Bank BICE and Bank BCI for Euro 1,110 thousand.

Covenants

The F.I.L.A. Group, against the debt undertaken with leading banks (UniCredit S.p.A., Banca IMI S.P.A., Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A., Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, Banco BPM S.p.A. and UniCredit Bank AG) is subject to commitments and covenants.

Covenants are verified half-yearly and annually. In particular, the covenants on the loan contracts concern: Net Financial Debt (NFD), gross operating profit (loss) and Net Financial expense, calculated on the basis of the F.I.L.A. Group's half-year and annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the IFRS.

The criteria for the calculation of the NFD and gross operating profit (loss) are established by the related loan contract. The covenants for the loan signed by F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) are outlined below, applied from June 30, 2020:

June 2020 Leverage Ratio: NFD / Gross operating profit (loss) < 5.45

As required by Consob Communication No. DEM/6064293 of 28/07/2006, we report that the impact of non-compliance with the covenants as established by the underlying contracts essentially concerns the possibility that the lending banks may revoke the loan contract and/or declare forfeiture of the repayment conditions upon all or part of the loans.

At June 30, 2020, the FILA Group had complied with the above covenants.

The structured debt was in any case negotiated with the lending banks in advance and no default shall be linked to any failure to comply with the financial covenants relating to the June 2020 and December 2020 tests ("covenants holiday"), while the margin to be used to calculate the interest shall continue to be based on the financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2019 (in the case in which dividends are not distributed to shareholders of FI.L.A. S.p.A. during the second half of 2020).

Financial Liabilities - Other Loans and borrowings

"Financial Liabilities – Other Loans and Borrowings" at June 30, 2020 totalled Euro 4,958 thousand (Euro 1,174 thousand at December 31, 2019), with the current portion totalling Euro 4,418 thousand (Euro 777 thousand at December 31, 2019).

Financial Liabilities - Current Account Overdrafts

"Current Account Overdrafts" amounted to Euro 13,770 thousand (Euro 14,612 thousand at December 31, 2019) and mainly concern the overdrafts of Industria Maimeri S.p.A. (Italy) (Euro 6,275 thousand), Fila Stationary O.O.O. (Russia) (Euro 1,337 thousand) and Canson SAS (France) (Euro 6,157 thousand).

IFRS 16

Financial liabilities at June 30, 2020 include the effects deriving from the adoption by the Group of IFRS 16 which came into force on January 1, 2019 and which led to an increase of Euro 3,576 thousand as at June 30, 2020, of which Euro 4,195 thousand as the non- current portion, offset by a decrease of Euro 619 thousand as the current portion.

Liabilities at fair value at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are broken down as follows by hierarchy level:

Euro thousands June 30, 2020 Measurement
mode l
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial Liabilitie s
Bank Loans and Borrowings 558,911 Amortised cost
Other Loans and Borrowings 4,958 Amortised cost
Current account overdrafts 13,841 Amortised cost
Financial Instruments 23,805 Fair value 23,805
Trade Payables and Other Liabilities 120,050 Amortised cost
Total Financial Liabilitie s 721,565 - - 23,805
December 31, Measurement Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Euro thousands 2019 mode l
Financial Liabilitie s
Bank Loans and Borrowings 482,309 Amortised cost
Other Loans and Borrowings 1,174 Amortised cost
Current account overdrafts 14,756 Amortised cost
Financial Instruments 13,571 Fair value 13,571
Trade Payables and Other Liabilities 108,670 Amortised cost
Total Financial Liabilitie s 620,480 - - 13,571
AFILD DIXON FLYRA DOMS MaIMeRI DALER ROWNEY
BLUKAS CANSON ST CUTHBERTS MILL 9 Strathmore PRINCETON ARCHES

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Fair value is divided into the following hierarchy levels:

  • Level 1: listed prices (not adjusted) on active markets for identical assets orliabilities;
  • Level 2: input data other than listed prices (included in Level 1) which are observable for assets or liabilities, both directly (as in the case of prices) and indirectly (as derived fromprices);
  • Level 3: input data concerning assets or liabilities which are not based on observable market data.

Note 14 - Employee Benefits

The F.I.L.A. Group companies guarantee post-employment benefits for employees, both directly and through contributions to external funds.

The means for accruing these benefits varies according to the legal, tax and economic conditions of each Country in which the Group operates. These benefits are based on remuneration and years of employee service.

The benefits recognised to employees of the Parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. concern salary-based Post-Employment Benefits, governed by Italian legislation and in particular Article 2120 of the Italian Civil Code. The amount of these benefits is in line with the contractually-established remuneration agreed between the parties on hiring.

The other Group companies, particularly Daler Rowney Ltd (United Kingdom), Canson SAS (France), DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) and Fila Hellas (Greece) guarantee post-employment benefits, both through defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans.

In the case of defined contribution plans, the Group companies pay the contributions to public or private insurance institutions based on legal or contractual obligations, or on a voluntary basis. With the payment of contributions, the companies fulfil all of their obligations. The cost is accrued based on employment rendered and is recorded under personnel expense.

The defined benefit plans may be unfunded, or they may be partially or fully funded by the contributions paid by the company, and sometimes by its employees to a company or fund, legally separate from the company which provides the benefits to the employees. The plans provide for a fixed contribution by the employees and a variable contribution by the employer, necessary to at least satisfy the funding requirements established by law and regulation in the individual countries.

Finally, the Group grants employees other long-term benefits, generally issued on the reaching of a fixed number of years of service or in the case of invalidity. In this instance, the amount of the obligation recognised in the financial statements reflects the probability that the payment will be made and the duration for which it will be made. These plans are calculated on an actuarial basis, utilising the "projected unit credit"method.

The amounts at June 30, 2020 were as follows:

Note 14.A - ITALIAN POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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Euro thousands Post-employment benefits
(Italy)Other employee benefits
Total
December 31, 2018 2,220 8,711 10,931
Benefits paid (1,095) (1,210) (2,305)
Interest expense 24 122 146
Service cost 947 876 1,823
Actuarial losses 108 932 1,040
Net exchange losses - 165 165
December 31, 2019 2,204 9,596 11,800
Benefits paid (583) (43) (626)
Interest expense 35 37 72
Service cost 515 425 940
Actuarial gains/losses 17 (1,365) (1.348)
Variation due to change in consolidation scope 568 - 568
Net exchange gains - (396) (396)
June 30, 2020 2,756 8,254 11,010
Change 552 (1.342) (790)

Actuarial losses totalled Euro 1,348 thousand and were recognised, net of the tax effect, in the statement of comprehensive income and are mainly attributable to Daler Rowney Ltd (UK) for Euro 1,261 thousand and to the French subsidiary Canson SAS (France) for Euro 103 thousand.

The following table outlines the amount of employee benefits, broken down by funded and unfunded by Plan assets over the last two years:

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
1. Employee benefit obligations June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Present value of obligations unfunded by plan assets 2,756 2,204
2,756 2,204
Present value of obligations funded by plan assets 10,965 13,165
Fair value of plan assets relating to the obligations (2,711) (3,569)
8,254 9,596
Total 11,010 11,800

The financial assets at June 30, 2020 invested by the F.I.L.A. Group to cover financial liabilities arising from "Employee Benefits" amount to Euro 2,711 thousand (Euro 3,569 thousand at December 31, 2019) and relate to Dixon Ticonderoga Company (USA) (Euro 1,896 thousand) and F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) (Euro 815 thousand). The financial investments have an average return of 5% on invested capital (equally broken down between investments in the "Ticket PFG" fund and investments in guaranteed investment contracts). The "structure" of financial investments at June 30, 2020 did not change on the previous year.

The table below highlights the net cost of employee benefit components recognised in profit or loss:

2. Cost recognised in profit or loss June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Service cost 940 1,823
Interest expense 72 146
Cost recognised in profit or loss 1,012 1,969

The principal actuarial assumptions used for the estimate of the post-employment benefits were the following:

3. Main actuarial assumptions at reporting date (average amounts) June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Annual technical discount rate 3.1% 3.1%
Increase in cost of living index
Future salary increase
4.0%
3.2%
4.0%
3.2%
Future pension increase 2.8% 2.8%

"Provisions for Risks and Charges" at June 30, 2020 amount to Euro 2,001 thousand (Euro 3,076 thousand at December 31, 2019), of which Euro 861 thousand (Euro 937 thousand at December 31, 2019) concerning the non-current portion and Euro 1,140 thousand (Euro 2,139 thousand at December 31, 2019) concerning the current portion.

Note 15.A - PROVISIONS FOR RISKS AND CHARGES
Provisions for tax Provisions for Pension and Restructuring Other Total
dispute s legal dispute s similar provisions provisions provisions
Euro thousands
December 31, 2019 - 485 796 952 843 3,076
non-current portion - - 787 - 150 937
current portion - 485 9 952 693 2,139
June 30, 2020 - 174 764 735 328 2,001
non-current portion - - 754 - 107 861
current portion - 174 10 735 221 1,140
Change - (311) (32) (217) (515) (1.075)
non-current portion
current portion
-
-
-
(311)
(33)
1
-
(217)
(43)
(472)
(76)
(999)

The changes in "Provisions for Risks and Charges" at June 30, 2020 are as follows:

Note 15.B PROVISIONS FOR RISKS AND CHARGES: CHANGES
Euro thousands Provisions for tax
disputes
Provisions for
legal disputes
Pension and
similar provisions
Restructuring provisions Other provisions Total
December 31, 2018 9 289 710 2,222 4,007 7,237
Utilisation
Accruals
(9)
-
-
196
-
13
(2,319)
1,033
(611)
427
(2,939)
1,669
Discounting
Exchange gains (losses)
Other
-
-
-
-
(1)
-
73
-
-
-
17
-
-
62
(3,042)
73
78
(3,042)
December 31, 2019 - 485 796 952 843 3,076
Utilisation
Accruals
Release
Discounting
-
-
-
-
(291)
-
-
-
(68)
22
-
14
(194)
-
-
-
(504)
85
(85)
-
(1,057)
107
(85)
14
Exchange gains (losses) - (20) - (24) (10) (54)
June 30, 2020 - 174 763 735 329 2,001
Change - (311) (33) (217) (514) (1,075)

Provisions for Legal Disputes

The provisions concern accruals made in relation to:

  • Legal proceedings arising from ordinary operating activities;
  • Legal proceedings concerning disputes with employees or former employees and agents.

The provisions, compared to the previous year end, decreased by Euro 311 thousand due to the utilisations by the US subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) for Euro 291 thousand. In addition, net exchange losses of Euro 21 thousand were recognised.

Pension and similar provisions

The caption includes the agents' leaving indemnity provision at June 30, 2020 of the parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and of the Italian subsidiaries Industria Maimeri S.p.A. and Canson Italy S.r.l.. The actuarial loss for H1 2020 was Euro 14 thousand. The actuarial changes in the year, net of the tax effect, are recognised directly in equity.

Restructuring Provisions

For the integration and reorganisation of the Group structure following the corporate transactions of recent years, a number of companies accrued provisions for risks and charges concerning personnel mobility plans for a total of Euro 735 thousand at June 30, 2020. The plans involve in particular the reorganisation of the North American strategic segment beginning in 2019, recording total utilisations of Euro 194 thousand, the majority of which by the US subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) (Euro 184 thousand).

Other Provisions

These total Euro 329 thousand and decreased by Euro 514 thousand, mainly due to the utilisation of provisions for Euro 504 thousand relating to the US subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) for the closure of individually insignificant positions.

"Deferred Tax Liabilities" amount to Euro 69,245 thousand at June 30, 2020 (Euro 63,162 thousand at December 31, 2019).

Note 16.A CHANGES IN DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
Euro thousands
December 31, 2018 72,015
Increase (462)
Utilisation (10,275)
Net exchange gains 1,073
Decrease recognised in equity (112)
December 31, 2019 63,162
Decrease 70
Utilisation (165)
Increase due change in consolidation scope 7,513
Net exchange losses (1,325)
Decrease recognised in equity (11)
June 30, 2020 69,245
Change 6,083

The change on the previous year end amounting to Euro 6,083 thousand is principally due to the deferred taxes accrued on the higher amount of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment recorded through the "Purchase Price Allocation", on the new business unit acquired for Euro 7,513 thousand, in addition to those previously recorded on the companies acquired during the preceding years (in particular the Canson Group, the Daler-Rowney Lukas Group, Pacon Corporation and DOMS Industries PVT Ltd). Against the gradual amortisation and depreciation of the assets so calculated, the Parent gradually releases the related deferred taxes.

The change in Equity (Euro 11 thousand) represents the tax effect of the "Actuarial Gains/Losses" calculated on the "Post-Employment Benefits and Employee Benefits" and recognised, in accordance with IAS 19, as an Equity reserve.

Note 17 - Financial Instruments

"Financial Instruments" at June 30, 2020 amount to Euro 23,805 thousand (Euro 13,571 thousand at December 31, 2019) and refer mainly to the fair value of derivatives on loans (hedged instrument), issued in favour of F.I.L.A. S.p.A. (Euro 4,492 thousand) and Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) (Euro 19,188 thousand), both for the acquisition of the Pacon Group and the refinancing of the debt contracted by F.I.L.A. S.p.A. in 2016 (in support of the M&A transactions relating to the acquisition of the Daler-Rowney Lucas Group, the Canson Group and St. Cuthberts Holding).

Canson SAS (France) also entered into hedging derivative instruments correlated with the borrowings (hedged instrument) contracted by the company in support of investments relating to the implementation of the Annonay logistics hub. The fair value of this instrument amounts to Euro 125 thousand at June 30, 2020.

The accounting treatment adopted for the hedging instruments, based on IAS 39, is based on hedge accounting and in particular that concerning "cash flow hedges" and involving the recognition of a financial asset or liability and an equity reserve.

Nota 18 - Current Tax Liabilities

"Current tax liabilities" total Euro 5,673 thousand at June 30, 2020 (Euro 7,296 thousand at December 31, 2019), relating mainly to Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) (Euro 2,122 thousand) and DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India) (Euro 1,479 thousand).

Note 19 - Trade payables and Other Liabilities

"Trade payables and Other Liabilities" at June 30, 2020 amount to Euro 120,050 thousand (Euro 108,670 thousand at December 31, 2019). The breakdown of "Trade payables and Other Liabilities" of the F.I.L.A. Group is reported below:

Note 19.A TRADE PAYABLES AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Euro thousands June 30, 2020 December 31,
2019
Change
Trade payables 86,604 76,197 10,407
Tax liabilities 8,323 9,735 (1,412)
Other 24,293 21,670 2,623
Accrued expenses and deferred income 830 1,068 (238)
Total 120,050 108,670 11,380

The increase in "Trade Payables" was Euro 10,407 thousand and principally concerned the US

The increase in "Trade Payables"was Euro 10,407 thousand and principally concerned the US subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Company for Euro 16,126 thousand and the Indian subsidiary DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd, negative for Euro 2,623 thousand, in addition to net exchange gains of Euro 2,459 thousand.

The change is principally due to the seasonality of the F.I.L.A. Group's business, with procurement concentrated in the initial months of the year in support of production and supplies for peak sales. The carrying amount of trade payables at the reporting date approximates their "fair value". The trade payables reported above are due within 12 months.

The caption "Tax liabilities" to third parties amounts to Euro 8,323 thousand at June 30, 2020 (Euro 9,735 thousand at December 31, 2019), of which Euro 5,979 thousand related to VAT liabilities and Euro 2,343 thousand concerning tax liabilities other than current taxes principally relating to F.I.L.A. S.p.A. (Euro 294 thousand) for consultants withholding taxes. The residual amount mainly refers to Canson SAS (France) (Euro 565 thousand), Dixon Ticonderoga Company (USA) (Euro 550 thousand) and the Dixon Group's Chinese subsidiaries (Euro 309 thousand).

"Other" amounts to Euro 24,293 thousand at June 30, 2020 (Euro 21,670 thousand at December 31, 2019) and primarily includes:

  • Employee wages and salaries of Euro 13,882 thousand (Euro 12,476 thousand at December 31, 2019);
  • Social security contributions to be paid of Euro 6,494 thousand (Euro 5,027 thousand at December 31, 2019);
  • Payables for agent commissions of Euro 704 thousand (Euro 208 thousand at December 31, 2019);
  • Residual liabilities of Euro 3,210 thousand mainly concerning advances to customers (Euro 3,950 thousand at December 31, 2019).

The carrying amount of "Tax Liabilities", "Other" and "Accrued Expenses and Deferred Income" at the reporting date approximate their fair value.

With reference to the other non-current liabilities, the balance at June 30, 2020 amounted to Euro 41 thousand and refers to deposits paid by customers to guarantee long-term supply contracts of the Indian company DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd.

Note 20 – Revenue from Sales and Services

Half-Year Report June 30, 2020

Revenue in the first half of 2020 amounted to Euro 307,518 thousand (Euro 350,703 thousand in H1 2019).

Note 20.A - REVENUE FROM SALES AND SERVICES
H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
Euro thousands
Revenue 333,911 374,824 (40,913)
Adjustments to Sales (26,393) (24,121) (2,272)
Returns on Sales (7,072) (6,685) (387)
Discounts, Allowances and bonuses (19,321) (17,436) (1,885)
Total 307,518 350,703 (43,185)

"Revenue from Sales and Services" of Euro 307,518 thousand decreased by Euro 43,185 thousand on the same period of the previous year.

In the first half of 2020, the contraction concerned, in addition to the Covid-19 pandemic, net exchange losses of Euro 164 thousand (mainly due to the weakening of the Indian Rupee and the Mexican Peso, only partially offset by the strengthening of the US Dollar) and the net negative M&A effect of Euro 1,964 thousand (from the joint impact of higher revenue of Euro 1,883 thousand following the acquisition in March 2020 of the new ARCHES® business unit and the lower revenue of Euro 3,847 thousand following the sale of the "Superior" brand business in October 2019).

For further details, reference should be made to the "Normalised financial performance" and "Disclosure by operating segment" sections of the Directors' Report.

Revenue compared with the same period of the previous year by "Strategic Segments", broken down by "Entity Location" in accordance with IFRS 15, is presented below:

H1 2020
Euro Thousand
Europe North
Ame rica
Ce ntral - South
Ame rica
Asia Rest
of the World
F.I.L.A. Group
Fine Art, Hobby & Digital 38,411 52,023 1,824 3,499 1,017 96,774
Industrial 4,935 3,363 382 356 14 9,050
School & Office 56,993 106,690 14,766 22,857 389 201,695
Reve nue 100,339 162,076 398,590 26,712 1,419 307,518
H1 2019
Euro Thousand
Europe North
Ame rica
Ce ntral - South
Ame rica
Asia Rest
of the World
F.I.L.A. Group
Fine Art, Hobby & Digital 40,399 44,748 2,094 3,627 716 91,584
Industrial 5,481 3,133 709 61 1 9,384
School & Office 67,643 118,435 25,333 37,703 621 249,735
Reve nue 113,522 166,136 28,136 41,391 1,338 350,703
Note 20.B - REVENUE FROM SALES AND SERVICES BY GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENT
H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
Euro thousands
Europe
100,339 113,522 (13,183)
North America 162,076 166,316 (4,240)
Central - South America 16,972 28,135 (11,163)
Asia 26,712 41,391 (14,679)
Rest of world 1,419 1,339 80
Total 307,518 350,705 (43,185)

Note 21 – Other Revenue and Income

The caption relates to ordinary operations and does not include the sale of goods and provision of services or realised and unrealised exchange gains on commercial transactions.

For further details on exchange differences, reference should be made to "Note 31 - Foreign currency transactions".

"Other Revenue and Income" in H1 2020 amounted to Euro 5,984 thousand (Euro 3,688 thousand in H1 2019).

Note 21 – OTHER REVENUE AND INCOME
Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
Gains on the Sale of Intangible Assets 2 - 2
Gains on the Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment 17 36 (19)
Unrealised Exchange Gains on Commercial Transactions 2,730 1,476 1,254
Realised Exchange Gains on Commercial Transactions 2,302 1,179 1,123
Other Revenue and Income 933 997 (64)
Total 5,984 3,688 2,296

"Other Revenue and Income" in H1 2020 of Euro 933 thousand principally includes income from the sale of production waste by Group companies.

Note 22 - Raw Materials, Consumables, Supplies and Goods and Change in Raw Materials, Semi-Finished Products, Work in progress and Finished Goods

"Raw Materials, Consumables, Supplies and Goods" include all purchases of raw materials, semifinished products, transport for purchases, goods and consumables for operating activities. The caption totalled Euro 167,673 thousand in H1 2020 (Euro 174,400 thousand in H1 2019). The breakdown is provided below:

Note 22 - RAW MATERIALS, CONSUMABLES, SUPPLIES AND GOODS
Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
Raw materials, Consumables, supplies and Goods (141,849) (152,319) 10,470
Transport costs (8,829) (6,531) (2,298)
Packaging (3,386) (5,580) 2.194
Import Charges and Customs Duties (7,091) (3,004) (4.087)
Other purchase costs (6,773) (7,072) 299
Maintenance Materials (402) (526) 124
Adjustments to Purchases 658 632 26
Returns on purchases 221 578 (357)
Discounts, rebates and rewards on purchases 438 54 384
Total (167,673) (174,400) 6,728

The change in "Raw materials, Consumables, Supplies and Goods" in H1 2020 was Euro 6,728 thousand and concerned the decrease in revenue, partly offset by the actions taken by management to contain costs. The changes in inventories in H1 2020 were positive for Euro 24,794 thousand, of which:

  • Increase in "Raw Materials, Consumables, Supplies and Goods" of Euro 5,328 thousand (increase of Euro 5,054 thousand in H1 2019);
  • Increase in "Contract Work in Progress and Semi-Finished products" of Euro 941 thousand (increase of Euro 3,030 thousand in H1 2019);
  • Increase in "Finished Goods" of Euro 18,525 thousand (increase of Euro 8,265 thousand in H1 2019).

For further details, reference should be made to the "Normalised financial performance" section of the Directors' Report.

Note 23 - Services and Use of Third Party Assets

"Services and Use of Third Party Assets" amounted to Euro 53,043 thousand in H1 2020 (Euro 61,206 thousand in H1 2019).

Services are broken down as follows:

Note 23 - SERVICES AND USE OF THIRD PARTY ASSETS
Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
Sundry services (5,921) (4,531) (1,390)
Transport (13,406) (15,841) 2,435
Warehousing (921) (934) 13
Maintenance (5,559) (6,145) 586
Utilities (4,558) (5,190) 632
Consultancy fees (6,498) (5,288) (1,210)
Directors' and Statutory Auditors' Fees (2,223) (2,252) 29
Advertising, Promotions, Shows and Fairs (2,896) (3,794) 898
Cleaning (511) (642) 131
Bank Charges (497) (507) 10
Agents (3,388) (4,133) 745
Sales representatives (1,410) (2,803) 1,393
Sales Commissions (1,108) (2,124) 1,016
Insurance (1,336) (1,262) (74)
Other Service Costs (1,090) (3,036) 1.946
Rent (955) (2,346) 1,391
Royalties and Patents (766) (378) (388)
Total (53,043) (61,206) 8,163

The change in "Services and Use of Third Party Assets" compared to H1 2019 was Euro 8,163 thousand. This change is mainly due to lower variable production costs, such as transport costs and sale incentive costs, as impacted by the drop in revenue, in addition to the actions taken by the management to contain commercial, administrative and marketing overheads. Consultancy costs principally increased as a result of the M&A carried out by the Parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A.

Note 24 – Other Costs

These totalled Euro 5,507 thousand in H1 2020 (Euro 3,829 thousand in H1 2019).

The caption principally includes realised and unrealised exchange losses on commercial transactions. For further details on exchange differences, reference should be made to "Note 30 - Foreign currency transactions".

"Other costs" are broken down as follows:

Note 24 – OTHER COSTS
Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
Unrealised Exchange Losses on Commercial Transactions (2,276) (1,327) (949)
Realised Exchange Losses on Commercial Transactions (2,803) (1,756) (1,047)
Other Operating Charges (428) (746) 318
Total (5,507) (3,829) (1,678)

The decrease in "Other operating charges" of Euro 318 thousand in H1 2020 primarily relates to tax charges other than income taxes, such as municipal taxes on property.

Note 25 – Personnel Expense

"Personnel Expense" includes all costs and expenses incurred for employees.

They amounted to Euro 66,908 thousand in H1 2020 (Euro 71,367 thousand in H1 2019).

These costs are broken down as follows:

Note 25 –
PERSONNEL EXPENSE
Euro thousands H1
2020
H1
2019
Change
Wages and Salaries (52,014) (55,195) 3,182
Social Security Charges (12,703) (12,351) (352)
Employee Benefits (425) (1,117) 692
Post-Employment Benefits (515) (362) (153)
Other (1,251) (2,341) 1,090
Total (66,908) (71,367) 4,459

"Personnel expense" decreased Euro 4,459 thousand on H1 2019. The change was mainly due to the specific measures taken by management to contain personnel expense, through the use of accrued vacations, mechanisms similar to the lay-off schemes and the downsizing of the workforce, mainly of temporary workers where possible.

The following table reports the breakdown of the F.I.L.A. Group workforce at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 by geographical segment:

Europe North
America
C
e ntral - South
America
Asia Rest
of the World
Total
December 31, 2019 1,081 717 1.915 6,331 23 10.067
June 30, 2020 1,124 651 1.832 6,392 23 10.022
Change 43 (66) (83) 61 - (45)

Note 26 – Amortisation and Depreciation

"Amortisation and Depreciation" in H1 2020 amounted to Euro 21,586 thousand (Euro 19,465 thousand in H1 2019). Amortisation and depreciation in 2020 and 2019 are reported below:

Note 26 – AMORTISATION AND DEPRECIATION
Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
Depreciation (8,335) (7,222) (1,113)
Amortisation (7,655) (7,141) (514)
Depreciation of right-of-use assets (5,596) (5,101) (495)
Total (21,586) (19,465) (2,121)

The change in "Amortisation and depreciation" mainly concerned the increased amounts recognised in the period for investments made.

For further details, reference should be made to "Note 1 – Intangible Assets" and "Note 2 – Property, Plant and Equipment".

Note 27 – Net Impairment Losses on Trade Receivables and Other Assets

"Net Impairment Losses on Trade Receivables and Other Assets" amounted to Euro 1,153 thousand in H1 2020 (Euro 733 thousand in H1 2019).

Note 27 - NET IMPAIRMENT LOSSES ON TRADE RECEIVABLES AND OTHER ASSETS
Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
Net impairment losses on trade receivables and other assets (1,153) (733) (420)
Total (1,153) (733) (420)

The increase in "Net impairment losses on Trade Receivables and Other Assets" is mainly due to increased accruals to cover the greater doubtful debt risk as a result of Covid-19. There are also direct credit losses amounting to Euro 730 thousand, mainly attributable to the North American subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Co.

Nota 28 – Other net impairment losses

Total "Other net impairment losses" amount to Euro 109 thousand in H1 2020 (Euro 48 thousand in H1 2019):

Note 28 – OTHER NET IMPAIRMENT LOSSES
Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
Net impairment losses on Property, Plant and Equipment (109) (48) (61)
Total (109) (48) (61)

For further information, reference should be made to "Note 1 - Intangible Assets".

Note 29 – Financial Income

The caption amounted to Euro 2,365 thousand in H1 2020 (Euro 2,986 thousand in H1 2019).

Financial income, together with the comment on the main changes on the previous year, was as follows:

Note 29 – FINANCIAL INCOME
Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
Interest income on Bank Deposits 125 82 43
Other Financial Income 60 336 (276)
Unrealised Exchange Gains on Financial Transactions 2,086 2,260 (174)
Realised Exchange Gains on Financial Transactions 94 308 (214)
Total 2,365 2,986 (621)

The decrease concerns "Unrealised Exchange e Gains on Financial Transactions" and "Realised Exchange Gains on Financial Transactions".

Note 30 – Financial Expense

The caption amounted to Euro 19,597 thousand in H1 2020 (Euro 18,311 thousand in H1 2019). Financial expense, together with the main changes on the same period of the previous year, was asfollows:

Note 30 - FINANCIAL EXPENSE
H1 2020
H1 2019
Change
Euro thousands
Interest expense on current account Overdrafts (87) (87) -
Interest expense on Bank Loans and borrowings (10,903) (12,464) 1.561
Interest expense on other loans and borrowings (113) (27) (86)
Other Financial Expense (1,088) (1,421) 333
Unrealised Exchange Losses on Financial Transactions (4,088) (1,273) (2,815)
Realised Exchange Losses on Financial Transactions (227) (105) (122)
Lease interest expense (3,091) (2,934) (157)
Total (19,597) (18,311) (1.286)

The Euro 1,286 thousand decrease in "Financial expense" in H1 2020, net of exchange differences, relates to decreased "Interest expense on bank loans and borrowings" incurred by the parent F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and by the US subsidiary Dixon Ticonderoga Co. The portion of amortised cost accrued in 2020 on the new loan contracted by F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) at June 30, 2020 amounted to Euro 307 thousand.

For further details concerning these issues, reference should be made to "Note 13 - Financial Liabilities".

Note 31 – Foreign Currency Transactions

Exchange differences on financial and commercial transactions in foreign currencies in H1 2020 are reported below:

Note 31 - FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
H1 2020
H1 2019
Euro thousands
Unrealised Exchange Gains on Commercial Transactions 2,730 1,476 1,254
Realised Exchange Gains on Commercial Transactions 2,302 1,179 1,123
Unrealised Exchange Losses on Commercial Transactions (2,276) (1,327) (949)
Realised Exchange Losses on Commercial Transactions (2,803) (1,756) (1,047)
Net exchange losses on commercial transactions (47) (428) 381
Unrealised Exchange Gains on Financial Transactions 2,086 2,259 (173)
Realised Exchange Gains on Financial Transactions 94 308 (214)
Unrealised Exchange Losses on Financial Transactions (4,088) (1,273) (2,815)
Realised Exchange Losses on Financial Transactions (227) (105) (122)
Net exchange gains (losses) on financial transactions (2,135) 1,189 (3,324)
Net exchange gains (losses) (2,182) 761 (2,943)

Exchange rate differences in H1 2020 arose from transactions against the Euro, in addition to the movement in the year of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies, following commercial and financial transactions.

Note 32 – Share of profits (losses) of Equity-Accounted Investees

"Share of profits (losses) of Equity-Accounted Investees" is a loss of Euro 66 thousand (profit of Euro 89 thousand in H1 2019), due to the adjustment of the investments in associates held by DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd (India), consolidated using the Equity method.

"Income taxes" overall in the first half of 2020 amounted to Euro 2,869 thousand (Euro 6,414 thousand in H1 2019) and comprised current taxes of Euro 4,252 thousand (Euro 7,740 thousand in H1 2019) and deferred tax income of Euro 1,383 thousand (Euro 1,326 thousand in H1 2019).

Note 33.A – Current Taxes

The relative detail is shown below:

Note 33.A - CURRENT TAXES
Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
Italy (179) (190) 11
Abroad (4,073) (7,550) 3,477
Total (4,252) (7,740) 3,488

Italian current taxes concern F.I.L.A. S.p.A., Industria Maimeri S.p.A and Canson Italy S.r.l..

The breakdown of foreign current taxes is illustrated below:

Note 33.A.1 - FOREIGN INCOME TAXES
Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
OMYACOLOR (France) - (45) 45
Dixon Ticonderoga Company (U.S.A.) (2,455) (1,671) (784)
Dixon (China) (215) (156) (58)
Dixon Canadian Holding Inc. - (33) 33
FILA (Chile) - (30) 30
FILA (Argentina) - (37) 37
Lyra KG (Germany) (71) (73) 3
Lyra Verwaltungs (Germany) - (1) 1
Fila Nordic (Scandinavia) (41) (45) 4
Lyra Akrelux (Indonesia) (28) (40) 12
DOMS Industries PVT Ltd (India) 14 (1,152) 1,166
FILA (Russia) - (54) 54
FILA Hellas (Greece) (62) (129) 67
Fila Dixon (Kunshan) (591) (572) (19)
FILA Benelux (79) (99) 20
Daler Rowney Ltd (UK) - (122) 122
Brideshore srl (Dominican Republic) (21) (41) 21
FILA (Poland) (54) (58) 4
FILA (Yixing) (97) (72) (24)
Canson Qingdao (China) (5) - (5)
St.Cuthberts Mill Limited Paper (UK) (80) - (80)
FILA Hiberia (674) (614) (59)
Canson SAS (France) 754 (427) 1.181
Fila Art and Craft Ltd (30) (2) (28)
Pacon Corporation - (1,594) 1,594
Dixon Ticonderoga Art ULC (239) (298,) 59
Princeton Hong Kong (101) (23) (79)
Creativity International - (159) 159
Total (4,073) (7,550) 3,477

Nota 33.B – Deferred Taxes

The breakdown is provided below:

Note 33.B DEFERRED TAXES
Euro thousands H1 2020 H1 2019 Change
Change in deferred tax assets 95 2,064 (1,969)
Change in deferred tax liabilities 792 (1,193) 1,985
Change in deferred tax assets on right-of-use assets 496 455 41
Total 1,383 1,326 57

Attachments

Attachment 1 - Related party transactions

For the procedures adopted in relation to transactions with related parties, also in accordance with Article 2391-bis of the Civil Code, reference should be made to the procedure adopted by the Parent pursuant to the Regulation approved by Consob with Regulation No. 17221 of March 12, 2010 and subsequent amendments, published on the parent's website www.filagroup.it in the "Governance" section.

In accordance with Consob Communication No. 6064293 of July 28, 2006, the following table outlines the commercial and financial transactions with related parties for the first half of 2020:

F.I.L.A. GROUP RELATED PARTIES - 2019
Euro thousands June 30, 2020
Statement of Financial Position
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
REVENUES June 30, 2020
Statement of comprehensive income
COSTS
Company Nature PP&E and
intangible
assets
Trade
Receivables
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
Financial
Liabilities
(Banks)
Financial
Liabilities
(Other)
Trade
Payables
Revenue from
sales
Other
Revenue
(Services)
Financial
Income
Operating
Costs
(Products)
Operating
Costs
(Services)
Financial
Expense
Nuova Alpa Collanti S.r.l. Trade Supplier - - - - - 640 - - - 737 - -
Arda S.p.A. Trade Supplier - - - - - 319 - - - 400 - -
Studio Legale Salonia e Associati Legal Consultancy - - - - - 40 - - - - 164 -
Pynturas y Texturizados S.A. de C.V. Trade Supplier - - - - - - - - - 78 5 -
HR Trustee Service Supplier - - - - - - - - - - 16 -
Total - - - - - 999 - - - 1,215 185 -
F.I.L.A. GROUP RELATED PARTIES - 2018
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019
Statement of Financial Position Statement of comprehensive income
Euro thousands ASSETS LIABILITIES REVENUES COSTS
Company Nature PP&E and
intangible
assets
Trade
Receivables
Cash and
Cash
Equivalents
Financial
Liabilities
(Banks)
Financial
Liabilities
(Other)
Trade
Payables
Revenue
from sales
Other
Revenue
(Services)
Financial
Income
Operating
Costs
(Products)
Operating
Costs
(Services)
Financial
Expense
Nuova Alpa Collanti S.r.l. Trade Supplier - - - - - 343 - - - 743 - -
Arda S.p.A. Trade Supplier - - - - - 170 - - - 324 - -
Studio Legale Salonia e Associati Legal Consultancy - - - - - 59 - - - - 153 -
Pynturas y Texturizados S.A. de C.V. Trade Supplier - - - - - - - - - 68 9 -
HR Trustee Service Supplier - - - - - - - - - - 5 -
Total - - - - - 572 - - - 1,135 167 -

Nuova Alpa Collanti S.r.l.

Nuova Alpa Collanti S.r.l., a shareholder of which is a member of F.I.L.A. S.p.A.'s board of directors, supplies glue.

Arda S.p.A.

ARDA S.p.A., a shareholder of which is related to the management of a F.I.L.A. Group company, is an Italian based company specialised in the production and sale of school and office items.

Studio Legale Salonia e Associati

The law firm Studio Legale Salonia e Associati, a partner of which is related to the majority shareholder of the Parent, principally provides legal consultancy.

Pinturas y Texturizados S.A. de C.V.

Pinturas y Texturizados S.A. de C.V., a shareholder of which is related to the management of a F.I.L.A. Group company, is a company specialised in the production and sale of paint, coating paints and anticorrosion products.

HR Trustee

HR Trustee, a shareholder of which is related to the management of a F.I.L.A. Group company, is a United Kingdom based company specialised in the provision of professional pension plan services.

The related party transactions carried out by the F.I.L.A. Group refer to normal transactions and are regulated at market conditions, i.e. the conditions that would be applied between two independent parties, and are undertaken in the interests of the Group.

On this basis, the exchange of goods, services and financial transactions between the various group companies were undertaken at competitive market conditions.

Attachment 2 - List of companies included in the consolidation scope and other investments

Company Country Segment
IFRS 81
Year of
acquisition
% Held
directly
(F.I.L.A.
% Held
indirectly
% Held
F.I.L.A.
Group
Held By Recognition Non
controlling
interests
Johann Froescheis Lyra Bleistift-Fabrik GmbH & Co. KG Germany EU 2008 S.p.A.)
99.53%
0.47% 100.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 0.00%
Lyra Bleistift-Fabrik Verwaltungs GmbH Germany EU 2008 0.00% 100.00% Lyra Bleistift-Fabrik Verwaltungs GmbH
100.00% Johann Froescheis Lyra Bleistift-Fabrik GmbH &
Co. KG
Line-by-Line 0.00%
F.I.L.A. Nordic AB2 Sweden EU 2008 0.00% 50.00% 50.00% Johann Froescheis Lyra Bleistift-Fabrik GmbH &
Co. KG
Line-by-Line 50.00%
FILA Stationary and Office Equipment Industry Ltd. Co. Turkey EU 2011 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 0.00%
Fila Stationary O.O.O. Russia EU 2013 90.00% 0.00% 90.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 10.00%
Industria Maimeri S.p.A. Italy EU 2014 51.00% 0.00% 51.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 49.00%
Fila Hellas Single Member S.A. Greece EU 2013 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 0.00%
Fila Polska Sp. Z.o.o Poland EU 2015 51.00% 0.00% 51.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 49.00%
Dixon Ticonderoga Company U.S.A. NA 2005 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 0.00%
Dixon Canadian Holding Inc. Canada NA 2005 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Dixon Ticonderoga Company Line-by-Line 0.00%
Grupo F.I.L.A.-Dixon, S.A. de C.V. Mexico CSA 2005 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Dixon Canadian Holding Inc.
Dixon Ticonderoga Company
Line-by-Line 0.00%
F.I.L.A. Chile Ltda Chile CSA 2000 0.79% 99.21% 100.00% Dixon Ticonderoga Company
FILA S.p.A.
Line-by-Line 0.00%
FILA Argentina S.A. Argentina CSA 2000 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% F.I.L.A. Chile Ltda
Dixon Ticonderoga Company
Line-by-Line 0.00%
Beijing F.I.L.A.-Dixon Stationery Company Ltd. China AS 2005 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Dixon Ticonderoga Company Line-by-Line 0.00%
Xinjiang F.I.L.A.-Dixon Plantation Company Ltd. China AS 2008 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Beijing F.I.L.A.-Dixon Stationery Company Ltd. Line-by-Line 0.00%
PT. Lyra Akrelux Indonesia AS 2008 0.00% 52.00% 52.00% Johann Froescheis Lyra Bleistift-Fabrik GmbH &
Co. KG
Line-by-Line 48.00%
FILA Dixon Stationery (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. China AS 2013 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Beijing F.I.L.A.-Dixon Stationery Company Ltd. Line-by-Line 0.00%
FILA SA PTY LTD South Africa RM 2014 99.43% 0.00% 99.43% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 0.57%
Canson Art & Craft Yixing Co., Ltd. China AS 2015 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Beijing F.I.L.A.-Dixon Stationery Company Ltd. Line-by-Line 0.00%
DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd India AS 2015 51.00% 0.00% 51.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 49.00%
Renoir Topco Ltd U.K. EU 2016 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 0.00%
Renoir Midco Ltd U.K. EU 2016 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Renoir Topco Ltd Line-by-Line 0.00%
Renoir Bidco Ltd U.K. EU 2016 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Renoir Midco Ltd Line-by-Line 0.00%
FILA Benelux SA Belgium EU 2016 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Renoir Bidco Ltd
Daler Rowney Ltd
Daler Board Company Ltd
Line-by-Line 0.00%
Daler Rowney Ltd U.K. EU 2016 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Renoir Bidco Ltd Line-by-Line 0.00%
Daler Rowney GmbH Germany EU 2016 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Daler Rowney Ltd Line-by-Line 0.00%
Lukas-Nerchau GmbH Germany EU 2016 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Daler Rowney GmbH Line-by-Line 0.00%
Nerchauer Malfarben GmbH Germany EU 2016 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Daler Rowney GmbH Line-by-Line 0.00%
Brideshore srl Domenica Republic CSA 2016 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Daler Rowney Ltd Line-by-Line 0.00%
St. Cuthberts Holding Limited U.K. EU 2016 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 0.00%
St. Cuthberts Mill Limited U.K. EU 2016 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% St. Cuthberts Holding Limited Line-by-Line 0.00%
Fila Iberia S. L. Spain EU 2016 96.77% 0.00% 96.77% F.I.L.A. Hispania S.L. Line-by-Line 3.23%
Canson SAS France EU 2016 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 0.00%
Canson Brasil I.P.E. LTDA Brazil CSA 2016 0.04% 99.96% 100.00% Canson SAS
FILA S.p.A.
Line-by-Line 0.00%
Lodi 12 SAS France EU 2016 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 0.00%
Canson Australia PTY LTD Australia RM 2016 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Lodi 12 SAS Line-by-Line 0.00%
Canson Qingdao Ltd. China AS 2016 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Lodi 12 SAS Line-by-Line 0.00%
Canson Italy S.r.l. Italy EU 2016 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Lodi 12 SAS Line-by-Line 0.00%
FILA Art Products AG Switzerland EU 2017 52.00% 0.00% 52.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 48.00%
FILA Art and Craft Ltd Israel AS 2018 51.00% 0.00% 51.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 49.00%
Dixon Ticonderoga ART ULC Canada NA 2018 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Dixon Canadian Holding Inc.
Dixon Ticonderoga Company
Line-by-Line 0.00%
Castle Hill Crafts U.K. EU 2018 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Dixon Ticonderoga Company Line-by-Line 0.00%
Creativity International U.K. EU 2018 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Castle Hill Crafts Line-by-Line 0.00%
Princeton Hong Kong Hong Kong AS 2018 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% Dixon Ticonderoga Company Line-by-Line 0.00%
Fila Arches SAS France EU 2019 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% FILA S.p.A. Line-by-Line 0.00%
Fila Specialty Paper LLC U.S.A. NA 2019 0.00% 50.00% 50.00% Dixon Ticonderoga Company Line-by-Line 50.00%
Pioneer Stationery Pvt Ltd. India AS 2015 0.00% 51.00% 51.00% DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd Equity method 49.00%
Uniwrite Pens and Plastics Pvt Ltd Inida AS 2016 0.00% 60.00% 60.00% DOMS Industries Pvt Ltd Equity method 40.00%

1 - EU - Europe; NA - North America; CSA - Central South America; AS - Asia; RM - Rest of the world

2 - Although not holding more than 50% of the share capital, considered a subsidiary under IFRS 10

AFILD SEPIXON FLYRA DOMS MaIMeRI DALER ROWNEY
BLUKAS CANSON E ST CUTHBERTS MILL Strathmore PRINCETON ARCHES

Attachment 3 - Business combinations

Arches

On March 2, 2020, F.I.L.A.- Arches S.A.S., a French company wholly-owned by F.I.L.A., completed the purchase of the fine art business unit specialised in fine art operating through the ARCHES® brand, until then managed by the Ahlstrom-Munksjö Group, finalising the non-binding memorandum of understanding signed on October 30, 2019 between F.I.L.A. S.p.A. and Ahlstrom- Munksjö Oyj and its French subsidiary, Ahlstrom-Munksjö Arches.

In H1 2020, the acquisition only contributed to the profit/loss for the period between March 2, 2020 and June 30, 2020.

In such period, the subsidiary generated revenue from third parties of Euro 1,883 thousand, in addition to Euro 2,018 thousand of revenue from other Group companies, and reported a loss of Euro 963 thousand. Management consider that if the acquisition of the business had taken place on January 1, 2020, the consolidated revenue for the first half of the year would have been Euro 2,626 thousand higher (therefore Euro 310,144 thousand). In calculating this amount, management assumed that the fair value adjustments at the acquisition date would have been the same even if the acquisition took place on January 1, 2020.

The acquisition involvesthe payment of a net consideration of Euro 43,032 thousand, based on the initial price of Euro 43,600 thousand, adjusted for liabilities for post-employment benefits transferred and concerning personnel previously at Ahlstrom-Munksjö Arches of Euro 568 thousand. The acquisition was accounted for by applying the purchase method, based on the definition of a business in IFRS 3, in accordance with the recently introduced amendments to such standard.

The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date are summarised below:

Business unit at
March 2, 2020
Assets 29,881
Non-curre nt assets 27,179
Intangible assets 12,376
Customer Relationships 10,369
Property, plant and equipment 4,270
Deferred tax assets 164
Curre nt assets 2,702
Inventories 2,702
Liabilitie s and equity (8,010)
Equity -
Non-current liabilitie s (8,081)
Post-employment benefits (568)
Deferred tax liabilities (7,513)
Current liabilitie s -
Net identifiable assets 21,800

The differential between the financial outlay of Euro 43,032 thousand and the value of the business unit acquired at that date resulted in the recognition of Goodwill of Euro 21,232 thousand. The breakdown of the calculation of Goodwill considering the above-stated effects at the transaction date are reported in detail:

Financial outlay 43,032
Fair value of the net identifiable assets 21,800
Goodwill 21,232

Goodwill deriving from the acquisition refers to the future economic benefits resulting from the integration of the business unit acquired in the Group's fine art sector.

The verifications carried out at the time of the final PPA did not lead to significantly different conclusions than those emerging for the provisional PPA at March 31, 2020.

Atypical and/or Unusual Transactions

In accordance with Consob Communication of July 28, 2006, it is noted that during H1 2020 the F.I.L.A. Group did not carry out any atypical and/or unusual transactions as defined by this communication, whereby atypical and/or unusual transactions refer to transactions which for size/importance, nature of the counterparties, nature of the transaction, method in determining the transfer price or time period (close to the period end) may give rise to doubts in relation to: the correctness/completeness of the information in the financial statements, conflicts of interest, the safeguarding of the group's assets and the protection of non-controlling shareholders.

The Board of Directors THE CHAIRMAN Giovanni Gorno Tempini (signed on the original)

Statement of the Manager in Charge of Financial Reporting and Corporate Bodies

Independent Auditors' Report pursuant to Article 14 of Legislative Decree No. 39 of January 27, 2010