Annual Report • Apr 29, 2011
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| 02 | Message from the President and the Managing Director |
|---|---|
| 04 | Key events |
| 07 | Financial information and key figures |
| 10 | Declaration of corporate governance |
| 20 | Evolution of the property market |
| 26 | Sustainable development |
| 28 | Property development |
| 30 | Offices |
| 38 | Residential |
| 48 | Landbanking |
| 55 | Directors' report |
| 63 | Consolidated accounts and summary of statutory accounts |
| Auditor's report 100 | |
| General information 104 | |
For over 145 years Immobel has been a major player in property development in Belgium. It is also active in the Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg and is in the process of developing a new growth pole by investing in projects in Poland. Its business covers the office, residential and landbanking sectors, assuring the diversification of its portfolio of projects in function of commercial opportunities. Its vision of the market and its expertise allow it to design, promote and manage ambitious real estate projects that create long-term value while respecting the environment and integrating the major issues facing society.
In 2010, Immobel continued to implement its operating strategy based on the development of large groups of real estate in the Office, Residential and Landbanking sectors.
During this year, Immobel once again demonstrated its capacities and know-how in the development and management of big, complex projects.
The Belair project, for example, advanced significantly when 65,000 m² of it were let to the Federal Police on a long-term lease. This demonstrates the pertinence of the ambitious choice the Board of Directors made in 2008 when it increased its stake in one of the most important Office and Residential projects in Brussels.
Some projects, such as Château-Rempart, South City (Broodthaers and Fonsny)… have reached maturity, been leased and then sold. New town planning permits have also been obtained, which will contribute to Immobel's future results; take for example Bella Vita, Charmeraie, Cour Saint-Hubert (Trianon), Forum Phase II and Jardin des Sittelles.
The Group has also acquired new real estate projects in Belgium and the Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg.
The financial structure of the Group was sound at 31st December 2010, with a weak net debt of approximately 31 %.
Immobel ended 2010 with a net consolidated profit of 10.6 MEUR and an operating income of 13.2 MEUR, despite the fact that the economic environment was not very encouraging and the property market extremely difficult.
The Board of Directors has confirmed its support for a dividend distribution policy corresponding to the expectations of the market and geared to the net consolidated income. The pay-out ratio is around 40-50 %. The Board of Directors therefore considers it opportune to propose to the Annual General Meeting a gross dividend for 2010 of 1.25 EUR per share. In September 2010, the Eastbridge Group acquired a 25 % stake in Immobel. Eastbridge is a quality shareholder that invests with long-term vision. Its know-how and in-depth knowledge of the real estate market in Central Europe and the United State of America (New York) will allow Immobel to benefit from its experience.
Thanks to the trust it enjoys with its partners, this new reference shareholder opens up new prospects for the company to develop flagship real estate projects.
In the course of the second half of the year, the Board of Directors reviewed profitable growth opportunities in the European market.
Having been briefed by the Managing Director, the Board of Directors gave its agreement for important strategic development in Central Europe.
Based on the potential in the Central European market and the expertise Immobel possesses, the strategic plan was implemented immediately following an in-depth analysis of the Polish market.
During this process Eastbridge was in a position to help us accelerate and facilitate the acquisition procedure for projects that were already under consideration.
In 2011 Immobel will continue to pursue the strategic choices that drove its activity in 2010, taking into account the economic situation and the evolution of the markets as well as its investment capacity following the sale, purchase or lease of various assets.
Made strong by more than 145 years of experience in the development of its projects and supported by professional employees and 1st class partners, Immobel will maintain its efforts to stay at the cutting edge of energy performance technology and sustainable development in the projects it develops. The achievement of BREEAM certificates will testify to this. Heedful of the issues preoccupying society, Immobel is careful to situate its projects in the context of greater urban harmony.
We would like to thank our partners and our clients for their trust and the profitable cooperation that unites us.
We would also like to thank the Shareholders for the trust they demonstrate regarding Immobel and its evolution.
Finally, since the results we have achieved are due to teamwork, we would like to thank all the employees of the Group for their keenness to carry out their work with passion and professionalism in the interests of your Company.
Gaëtan Piret sprl Baron Buysse cmg cbe Managing Director Chairman of the Board of Directors
2010 was mainly marked by the following operations in the various projects:
Immobel sold the whole of the Château-Rempart office development in Tournai. This project comprises 3 phases with a total area of 13,642 m² of offices, all let to the Régie des Bâtiments on a long-term lease. The purchasers are a private investor and the Caisse d'Epargne Nord France Europe.
The whole of the Broodthaers and Fonsny phases having been leased, the sale could be concluded in 2010. The Broodthaers wing was sold to the investor Allianz and the wing leased to SMALS – known as Fonsny – was sold to Intégrale.
The project South City develops an above-ground area of 30,723 m² in the immediate proximity of the Brussels South Station.
Immobel acquired the long-term lease rights for a term of 99 years for the building belonging to Euler Hermès situated at the corner of rue Montoyer and rue du Commerce. In the meantime Immobel has applied for town planning permission with a view to developing an office building with a surface area of approximately 11,000 m² aimed at achieving an "Excellent" BREEAM certification rating.
Immobel has also taken a 50 % holding in the Green Hill project, situated in Beggen in the Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg, with a view to developing 170 apartments there.
In the Belair project (formerly Cité Administrative de l'Etat), Immobel and its partner have received a green light to conclude a lease with the Régie des Bâtiments. The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Belgium gave its approval on 15 December 2010 to lease 65,000 m² for use by the Federal Police for the centralisation of a considerable number of its services.
During 2010 development permits were granted for various development projects totalling over 18 ha.
Administrative procedures are currently underway aimed at obtaining development permits, town and country planning or urban planning permission for around 150 ha of land belonging to Immobel or being under its control.
Immobel has acquired a project in the Léopold district and intends to develop an office building of approximately 11,000 m2 and to obtain a BREEAM certification "Excellent".
Consolidated operating result / Net financial debt / Equity ratio (%) Return on equity (%) Net result (MEUR)
the financial year.
Net financial debt limited to 31 %
At 31st December 2007, the net treasury was positive.
Net result without the non cash expenses (amortisation, depreciation charges, provisions ...) and the non cash income (fair value ...).
| Income statement | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 232.4 | 142.3 | 58.5 | 113.0 | 85.6 |
| Operating expenses | -209.0 | -129.4 | -47.4 | -93.5 | -72.4 |
| Operating result | 23.4 | 12.9 | 11.1 | 19.4 | 13.2 |
| Financial result | -11.8 | -6.6 | -4.3 | -4.0 | -4.9 |
| Share in the results of associates | 1.7 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| Result before taxes | 13.2 | 10.1 | 9.1 | 15.4 | 11.2 |
| Income taxes | -5.6 | -1.0 | -2.0 | -0.7 | -0.7 |
| Result from continuing operations | 7.6 | 9.1 | 7.1 | 14.7 | 10.5 |
| Result from discontinued operations | 12.6 | 41.1 | -0.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Result for the year | 20.2 | 50.2 | 6.9 | 15.6 | 10.5 |
| Share of Immobel | 20.2 | 50.2 | 6.9 | 15.6 | 10.6 |
| Balance sheet | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||||
| Non-current assets | 90.7 | 27.3 | 15.9 | 13.2 | 11.4 |
| Intangible assets and goodwill | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tangible assets and investment property | 68.6 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Financial assets | 20.4 | 20.7 | 12.7 | 9.3 | 7.5 |
| Other | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Current assets | 430.6 | 393.1 | 303.3 | 345.3 | 292.1 |
| Inventories | 302.3 | 224.6 | 262.0 | 260.3 | 240.8 |
| Treasury | 62.5 | 132.7 | 15.8 | 67.7 | 34.2 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other | 65.8 | 35.6 | 25.5 | 17.3 | 17.1 |
| Total assets | 521.3 | 420.4 | 319.2 | 358.5 | 303.5 |
| Equity and liabilities | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 194.8 | 206.2 | 152.7 | 168.7 | 172.1 |
| Non-current liabilities | 105.0 | 49.7 | 86.6 | 69.3 | 71.9 |
| Financial debts | 98.0 | 29.5 | 71.2 | 58.8 | 65.6 |
| Other | 7.0 | 20.2 | 15.4 | 10.4 | 6.3 |
| Current liabilities | 221.5 | 164.5 | 79.9 | 120.5 | 59.4 |
| Financial debts | 135.9 | 91.8 | 30.5 | 44.9 | 22.5 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Other | 85.6 | 72.7 | 47.9 | 73.4 | 35.1 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 521.3 | 420.4 | 319.2 | 358.5 | 303.5 |
| 6,2 | % |
|---|---|
| return on equity |
| 194.8 | 206.2 | 152.7 | 168.7 | 172.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | 182.4 | 178.1 | 61.8 | 101.8 | 130.2 |
| Information per share (EUR) | |||||
| Number of shares (thousands) at year-end | 4 122 | 4 122 | 4 122 | 4 122 | 4 122 |
| Consolidated cash flow | 2.5 | 17.5 | 0.2 | 4.2 | 2.1 |
| Net consolidated result from continuing operations | 1.9 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Net consolidated result, Group's share | 4.9 | 12.2 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Value of consolidated equity | 47.3 | 50.0 | 37.1 | 40.9 | 41.8 |
| Net common dividend | 1.5 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.94 |
| Gross common dividend | 2.0 | 12.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.25 |
| Closing price | 44.3 | 43.2 | 15.0 | 24.7 | 31.6 |
| Maximum quotation | 44.3 | 49.8 | 43.4 | 24.7 | 32.9 |
| Minimum quotation | 37.6 | 36.5 | 11.2 | 11.0 | 23.0 |
| Belgian GAAP | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
| Company financial statements (MEUR) | |||||
| Cash-flow | -3.7 | 78.9 | 10.0 | 31.0 | -3.1 |
| Net earnings | 10.2 | 56.8 | 12.6 | 31.8 | -5.4 |
| Allocated earnings | 8.2 | 49.5 | 0.0 | 8.2 | 5.2 |
| Equity | 179.6 | 186.3 | 158.9 | 182.4 | 171.9 |
IFRS 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Cash-flow 10.2 72.2 0.7 17.2 8.5 Net result, Group's share 20.2 50.2 6.9 15.6 10.6
Belgian All Shares Return - Index
Immobel
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
100
Consolidated accounts (MEUR)
75
50
Immobel adheres to the principles of Corporate Governance contained in the Belgian Corporate Governance Code published on 12th March 2009 (hereafter "Code 2009"), which is available on the GUBERNA website: www. guberna.be.
Immobel believes that its Corporate Governance Charter and the present Corporate Governance Statement reflect both the spirit and the rules of the Belgian Corporate Governance Code.
The Corporate Governance Charter describes in detail the structure of the Company's corporate governance and its policies and procedures in matters of governance. This Charter can be consulted on the Company's internet site: www.immobel.be.
This section of the Annual Financial Report contains information concerning the way Immobel put the principles of governance into practice during the past year.
| Members | |
|---|---|
| --------- | -- |
| Baron BUYSSE | Chairman of the Board |
Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Gaëtan PIRET1 | Managing Director | |
| Didier BELLENS2 | Director | Independent |
| Maciej DROZD | Director | |
| Maciej DYJAS | Director | |
| Marc GROSMAN | Director | |
| Luc LUYTEN | Director | Independent |
| Marek MODECKI | Director | Independent |
| Wilfried VERSTRAETE | Director | Independent |
| Laurent WASTEELS | Director | Independent |
Baron BUYSSE (1), cmg cbe, 66. Following an international career in London, where he was an Executive Director of BTR Ltd and Chief Executive Officer of Vickers Ltd, he is currently Chairman of Bekaert, a Bel20 company. It was he who
initiated the Buysse Code on Corporate Governance for companies that are not listed on the stock market. He is the Chairman of the Board of Censors of the National Bank of Belgium and a Director or Chairman of other organisations.
Gaëtan PIRET (2), 52, holds a degree in Commercial Engineering from the ULB; he is PMD 1989 of the Harvard Business School and a Fellow Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS). He joined the Compagnie
Immobilière de Belgique in 1992, and has been Managing Director since 29 June 2007. In addition, he is, amongst other things, an Independent Director of SITQ Europe (Finances) SA (Société Immobilière Trans-Québec – Groupe Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec).
Didier BELLENS (3), 55, has a degree in Economics and Business Administration from the ULB (Solvay Business School) and has been the Managing Director of Belgacom since March 2003. He is also a Director of AXA Belgium and
a member of the International Committee of NYSE. He was previously the CEO of the RTL Group and Managing Director of GBL (Groupe Bruxelles Lambert).
Maciej DROZD (4), 45, obtained degrees from the Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology and the Faculty of Management of Warsaw University. He also has an MBA from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. He joined Eastbridge in 1995.
Since June 2009, he has been a Member of the Board of Directors and the CFO of Eastbridge Group and a Member of the Supervisory Board of EM&F Group. Since 2002, he has been a Member of the Board of Directors and CFO of the Commercial Real Estate department of the Eastbridge Group, which has operated since 2007 as Centrum Development & Investments SA (CDI). Previously he worked as CFO in various companies in Poland.
Maciej DYJAS (5), has degrees in Information Technology and Business Administration from the Universities of Warsaw and Stuttgart. He joined Eastbridge in 1994. He currently holds the post of CEO of the Eastbridge Group and Chairman
of the EM&F Group. He is in charge of the Group's global growth strategy, management of its operations in Europe and the United States, and relations with its business partners and investors. He has previously worked for consulting companies in Europe and the United States. He is a Member of the Polish Business Circle, the Polish-German Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Germans in Poland.
Marc GROSMAN (6), 56, supplemented his Master at the ISG business school with an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1982. Since 1978, he has been the cofounder and CEO of Celio, the number 1 in Europe for men's ready-to-
wear fashion, and, since 2006, majority shareholder of the women's ready-to-wear fashion label, Jennyfer. Together the two labels have 1,400 shops in 62 countries. M. Grosman is also Member of the Supervisory Board of Eastbridge S.à r.l. and Director of Bata Shoes and Calvin Klein Industries NY.
Luc LUYTEN (7), 57, got an MBA from the University of Chicago, as well as a Diploma in Civil Engineering and a Degree in Applied Economics from the University of Ghent and the Catholic University of Leuven respectively. He joined Bain
& Company in London in 1986 and became a Partner in 1988. He is a Senior Partner of Bain & Company in the Benelux.
Marek MODECKI (8), 52, holds a Master in Law from the University of Warsaw. He also studied International Law at the Max Planck Institute and Law at the University of Hamburg. He is currently a partner at Concordia (since 1997), an invest-
ment firm located in Warsaw and Brussels specialised in M&A transactions and corporate finance in Poland and the European Union countries. Amongst other things, he led the negotiations for the sale of Argos SA to Pernod Ricard, the sale of Warta Insurance to KBC, and the acquisition of Multivita by Coca-Cola Company.
In 2006-2008 he worked as a Senior Banker for Concordia Espirito Santo Investment, a joint venture between Concordia and the Portuguese group Espirito Santo Group. In the past, Mr Modecki was a Member of the Supervisory Board of Argos SA, Clif SA, Atlantis SA, Metalexport SA, Prokom Software SA and Concordia Espirito Santo Investment Ltd. He is currently a Member of the Supervisory Board of Pegas Nonwovens Ltd (Czech Republic) and Polnord Ltd (Poland).
Wilfried VERSTRAETE (9), 52, studied Economics at the VUB (Brussels) and obtained a Master in Financial Management from VLEKHO in Brussels. He also completed the IE programme at INSEAD. He is currently Chairman of the Group Executive
Committee of Euler Hermes and a Member of the Allianz Group, which he joined in 2007 as CFO of the Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Group. He was Chairman of the Dutch credit insurance company Atradius NV from May 2004 to October 2006. From 1996 to 2004 Wilfried Verstraete was CFO successively of Mobistar, Wanadoo and Orange, all of which are part of the France Télécom Group.
Laurent WASTEELS (10), 55, obtained a Master in Economic and Social Sciences (FNDP Namur) in 1981. He also followed the "Entrepreneurial Management" programme at the University of Boston. He is presently the Chairman of the
Board of Directors of Wasteels Trains de Nuit (via an EIG with Compagnie des Wagons-Lits for the exploitation of night trains), a Director of the Compagnie Européenne de Constructions Immobilières SA and Manager of Antibes Investissements S.à r.l. He also holds two public mandates in Monaco: he is Economic and Social Advisor to the Government of the Princedom of Monaco and Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Belgium in Monaco.
In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, M. Gaëtan PIRET acts as the permanent representative of GAËTAN PIRET sprl.
In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, M. Didier BELLENS acts as the permanent representative of ARSEMA sprl.
Pursuant to Article 18 of the Articles of Association, the Board shall be convened by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Managing Director or two Directors.
In principle the Board meets at least 3 times a year (in March, August and December). Additional meetings may be organised at any time, with reasonable notice. This frequency enables the Directors, among other things, to review the half-yearly accounts in August and the annual accounts in March, as well as the budgets in December. In 2010, the Board met on eight occasions.
Wilfried VERSTRAETE, Chairman, Didier BELLENS, and Maciej DROZD, Members. In 2010, the AFC met four times at the request of its Chairman.
Didier BELLENS, Chairman, Luc LUYTEN, and Marek MODECKI, Members. In 2010, the RAC met four times at the request of its Chairman.
Gaëtan PIRET, Chairman, Maciej DYJAS, Marc GROSMAN, and Wilfried VERSTRAETE, Members. In 2010, the IAMC met seven times at the request of its Chairman.
Gaëtan PIRET, Chairman, Pierre DELHAISE1 , Philippe HELLEPUTTE2 , Christian KARKAN3 , Jean-Louis MAZY4 , Joëlle MICHA5 , Paul MUYLDERMANS6 , and Philippe OPSOMER7 , Members.
The Board of Directors, following a decision on 9th December 2010, has established a Management Committee, which comprises the following members:
Gaëtan PIRET, Chairman, Philippe HELLEPUTTE, Christian KARKAN, Philippe OPSOMER, Members.
In 2010, the Company implemented the remuneration policy for the Directors described in Appendix 2 to the regulation of the Board of Directors, and in point I.2.8. of the Charter of Corporate Governance available on the Company's website (www.immobel.be).
The Board of Directors of Immobel respects the prerogatives of the Annual General Meeting in deciding the remuneration of its Directors.
The RAC makes detailed proposals to the Board of Directors concerning the remuneration of Non-Executive Directors.
The level and structure of their remuneration are determined on the basis of their general and specific responsibilities and market practice. Unless the Board of Directors decides otherwise, this remuneration includes a basic remuneration for membership of the Board and additional remuneration for participation in the meetings or for each Chairmanship or Vice-Chairmanship of a Committee or the Board. Non-Executive Directors receive no performance-related remuneration, nor any benefits in kind, nor benefits linked to pension plans, nor an annual bonus, nor share options, nor participation in retirement plans. They are not entitled to any kind of compensation when their mandate comes to an end.
Remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors also takes into account the time they devote to their functions. Non-Executive Directors may receive remuneration determined according to the legal provisions and the policy on Directors' remuneration.
The Executive Directors' mandates may likewise be remunerated. In this case the remuneration is taken into account in the global framework of remuneration paid to Executive Directors for the executive functions they hold within Immobel
in accordance with the remuneration policy for Directors and for the Management Committee as well as for the Executive Committee.
No changes were made to the remuneration policy in 2010.
For 2010, the remuneration policy implemented by the Company with regard to the Members of the Management Committee was as described in point III.4 of the Charter of Corporate Governance on the Company's Internet website (www.immobel.be).
The Board of Directors approves the appointment contracts of the Members of the Management Committee and decides on their remuneration based on the recommendations of the RAC, following a proposal by the Managing Director.
The level and structure of remuneration for the Members of the Management Committee at Immobel are reviewed annually, and are such that they allow Immobel to recruit, retain and motivate qualified and competent professionals taking into account the nature and the extent of their individual responsibilities on an ongoing basis.
A procedure exists for the evaluation of their performances. The Board of Directors analyses the competitiveness of Immobel's remuneration structure on the initiative of the RAC.
Remuneration of the Members of the Executive Committee aims to:
— stimulate, recognise and compensate both significant individual contributions and strong collective performances.
As far as necessary, Immobel reminds that the Management Committee has been created by decision of the Board of Directors dated 9th December 2010, and thus no change was made to the remuneration policy of the Members of the Management Committee for 2010 compared to 2009.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors is the only Non-Executive Director to have a permanent infrastructure (office and secretariat) at his disposal. The other Non-Executive Directors receive logistical support from the General Secretariat in function of their requirements.
Furthermore, the Company ensures it takes the usual insurance policies to cover the activities that the members of the Board of Directors carry out within the scope of their mandates.
— The amount of remuneration and other benefits accorded, directly or indirectly, to Non-Executive Directors by Immobel or by an associated company.
The individual sums of remuneration given directly or indirectly to (Non-Executive) Directors in 2010 are shown in the table below. All of the amounts shown are gross, i.e. before the deduction of withholding tax.
| 50 000.00 EUR 8 561.64 EUR (resigned on 08-09-2010) 7 876.71 EUR (since 08-09-2010) (resigned on 08-09-2010) 25 684.93 EUR (resigned on 08-09-2010) 8 561.64 EUR |
|---|
| (depuis le 08-09-2010) 7 876.71 EUR |
| 25 000.00 EUR |
| 8 561.64 EUR |
| 3 938.36 EUR (since 08-09-2010) |
| 8 561.64 EUR (resigned on 08-09-2010) |
| (since 08-09-2010) 3 938.36 EUR |
| (since 08-09-2010) 3 938.36 EUR |
| 8 561.64 EUR (resigned on 08-09-2010) |
| 50 000.00 EUR |
| 200 000.00 EUR |
The remuneration of the Chairman and the Members of the Management Committee is determined globally at gross rates. Consequently it does not only include the gross pro-rated remuneration from Immobel, but also that for any contractual office or representative function in the companies in which Immobel has holdings, be they majority or otherwise.
Individual remuneration is fixed by the Board of Directors, on the recommendations of the RAC, following a proposal by the Managing Director. Variable remuneration is foreseen for the Members of the Management Committee: their remuneration is linked to the results of the Company, taking into account the performance evaluation criteria relating to targets, the evaluation period and the method of evaluation.
1. Including a share in the cost of leasing a car.
2. Represented by its permanent representative Didier BELLENS.
Remuneration of the CEO and the other members of the Management Committee related to financial year 2010
Remuneration of the Members of the Management Committee is divided into a fixed part and a variable part; the latter includes:
In general, the Members of the Management Committee do benefit of a weighted remuneration, at 60 % for quantitative aspects, and at 40 % for qualitative aspects, compared to total variable remuneration.
| CEO | Other Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic remuneration | 434 859.32 EUR | 778 252.28 EUR |
| Variable remuneration | 254 000.00 EUR | 356 000.00 EUR |
| Individual Pension commitment |
None | 50 101.37 EUR |
| Company vehicle | 24 000.00 EUR | 22 696.87 EUR |
| Other benefits | None | None |
The variable remuneration is assigned, upon proposal of the RAC, after the Board of Directors approving the Accounts per 31st December of the past year.
A Member of the Management Committee has an individual pension commitment type "defined contribution" paid by the Company which includes life insurance, death insurance, disability insurance and a waiver of premium.
Regarding professional expenses chargeable to the Company, the same rules apply to Members of the Management Committee, including the Chairman, as they apply to all the employees: professional expenses incurred must be the justified post by post. The Company is not responsible for private expenses.
As specified above, a mandate as a Member of the Management Committee does not entail entitlement to "stock options".
The Board of Directors does not expect any fundamental changes to its remuneration policy in the next two financial years.
Remuneration of the Members of the Management Committee and of the Members of the Executive Committee entails no entitlement to shares and/or share options.
The Members of the Management Committee fulfil their duties for the Company based on a service provision contract. These contracts are similar to those generally agreed to with Members of their Management Committee by other listed companies.
Any indemnity potentially due to a Member of the Management Committee by the Immobel Group in the event of the termination of his service provision contract will vary in function of the terms and conditions of the contract concerned, as specified hereafter, increased, if appropriate, by part of the variable remuneration linked to Immobel's results due a Member of the Management Committee.
The table below shows the indemnities that would be owed by the Group in case of the termination of contracts with the following Members of the Management Committee:
| Gaëtan PIRET | 24 months | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian KARKAN | 18 months | |
| Philippe OPSOMER | 9 months | |
| Philippe HELLEPUTTE | termination before 31-12-2011 |
36 months |
| termination between 01-01-2012 and 31-12-2013 |
24 months | |
| termination after 01-01-2014 |
18 months | |
The Belgian legislative framework for internal controls and risk management consists in the law of 17 December 2008 (in application of European Directive 2006/43 concerning corporate financial control), the Law of 6 April 2010 ("CG Law") and the Belgian Code on Corporate Governance 2009.
Nevertheless, the current Belgian legislative and normative framework specify neither the model of internal control to which the companies for which it is intended should conform, nor the modalities for implementing it (level of detail required).
Immobel uses a system of risk management and internal control that was drawn up internally based on the COSO model of internal control2 .
The COSO methodology is organised around five elements:
The element "internal control environment" focuses on the following components:
"Immobel is a leading Belgian listed company active in the real estate business and more specifically in the offices, residential and landbanking sectors as well as in function of retail/commercial opportunities. Immobel's objective is to ensure a diversification of its project portfolio via these 3 sectors and to design, manage and promote real estate projects that create long-term value, while respecting the environment and integrating corporate social responsibility."
Immobel has a Board of Directors, an Investment & Asset Management Committee, an Audit & Finance Committee, a Remuneration & Appointments Committee, an Executive Committee and a Management Committee.
Responsibility for drawing up Immobel's strategy and for controlling the way it does business belongs primarily to the Board of Directors.
The Investment and Asset Management Committee assists the Board of Directors in the strategic management of all of Immobel's assets that are valued in excess of 5 MEUR. It also helps it identify and understand the strategic challenges posed by potential new real estate projects valued in excess of 5 MEUR.
The Audit and Finance Committee assists the Board of Directors mainly in the following matters:
The main mission of the Remuneration & Appointments Committee is to make proposals to the Board of Directors concerning remuneration (elements of the remuneration of the Directors, the members of the Executive and Management Committees, the managers and people in charge of day-to-day management; policy on employee share ownership, etc.) and concerning appointments (appointment or re-election of the members of the Committees etc.). In application of the Law on Corporate Governance of 6th April 2010, the Remuneration and
1. Art. 96, §2, par. 1, 3° Companies Code.
2. Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Threadway Commission is an international, private, non-governmental body recognised in matters of governance, internal control, risk management and financial reporting.
Appointments Committee draws up the Annual Remuneration Report which the Board includes in the Statement on Corporate Governance which will be discussed during the Annual General Meeting.
The main roles of the Management Committee are:
The main role of the Executive Committee is to introduce efficient systems of internal control and risk management as well as to ensure the day-to-day management of operations.
Immobel takes a prudent attitude, managing a portfolio of diversified projects that create long-term value through its three fields of activity.
Immobel has a code of ethics and integrity that describes the principles of good conduct that apply to each of the Directors and the Members of the Management and Executive Committees as well as all the employees and external collaborators. This Code deals with aspects of conflict of interest, professional secrecy, the buying and selling of shares, corruption and misuse of corporate funds, business gifts and even human dignity. The position of Compliance Officer has been created.
A procedure dealing with remuneration policy for the Directors and the Members of the Executive and Management Committees: Immobel has introduced a remuneration procedure that complies with the requirements of the Law of 6th April 2010 on Corporate Governance.
Immobel regularly carries out risk identification and evaluation exercises. The risks are mapped out and formal action plans are drawn up to deal with those risks for which the level of control is deemed to be inadequate. The Audit and Finance Committee monitors the implementation of these action plans.
The principle risks to which Immobel is exposed are set out in detail in section I.B of the Management Report.
The control activities correspond to the regulations and procedures used to deal with the principle risks identified.
Amongst the main regulations and procedures established within Immobel, we would like to mention the following:
Immobel uses the software programme Navision as its financial management information system, of which the maintenance and development are subcontracted to a partner.
Data continuity is also subcontracted to a partner who is contractually bound to follow a strict procedure to establish a reliable and secure information storage system.
For the large majority of entities in the Immobel Group accounting is outsourced to a firm specialised in financial services. The accounts are kept in Immobel's ERP, the integrated management software programme Navision. The finance department of Immobel is always in charge of the closure process and drafting the annual report, the consolidated financial statements drawn up according to IFRS standards and the annual accounts. Communication with the personnel and the various employees of Immobel is appropriate to the size of the business. It is based mainly on work sessions, verbal communications from the management to the personnel as a whole, or internal e-mail notes signed by the Managing Director.
In order to ensure rapid communication and equal treatment of all Shareholders, Immobel publishes the agenda and the minutes of the Annual General Meetings, the half-yearly and annual financial results, press releases, the Articles of Association, the Charter of Corporate Governance and the Annual Report on its internet site. Certain information is also published in the press.
The Audit & Finance Committee is responsible for supervising internal control.
Given the size and the activities of the Company and the Group, the Audit and Finance Committee does not consider it necessary to create the position of internal auditor to assist it in this mission.
In order to evaluate the control environment regularly, the Audit and Finance Committee entrusts the Auditor with certain specific missions involving more thorough examination of internal control, consisting of testing the existing controls and identifying possible weaknesses compared to best practice. The Audit and Finance Committee ensures that the recommendations are implemented if the need arises.
Should the nature and size of the Group's activities change, the Audit and Finance Committee would re-examine the need to get an internal auditor.
Transactions and other contractual relationships between the Company, including associated companies, with the Directors, the Members of the Management Committee, the Members of the Executive Committee and the other staff.
In 2010, the Directors had recourse to the procedure applicable in case of conflict of interest, as laid down in articles 523 and 524 of the Companies Code and described in the Charter of Corporate Governance, on one occasion. Apart from that there were no transactions between, on the one hand, the Immobel Group and, on the other, the Members of the Management Committee, the Members of the Executive Committee and the other staff that was subject to the procedure mentioned above.
In its Code of Good Conduct the Charter on Corporate Governance provides rules intended to prevent the abuse of the market, which are applicable to Directors, to De Facto Managers, and to any other person liable to possess privileged information because of his/her involvement in the preparations for a particular operation.
These rules have been supplemented by an internal note summarising the main legal obligations in this matter, particularly taking into account the Royal Decree of 5th March 2006 on abuse of the market, with a view to increasing an awareness of their obligations in those concerned.
The Compliance Officer is tasked with ensuring compliance with said rules in order to reduce the risk of abuse of the market by insider trading. The CO keeps lists of people who have or are liable to have privileged information and who know or cannot reasonably be unaware of the privileged nature of this information.
When these people consider carrying out operations involving financial instruments issued by Immobel, they must give the Compliance Officer prior notice in writing or by email of their intention to carry out this operation. Within 5 working days of reception of this prior notice the Compliance Officer will inform the persons concerned whether there is any reason to think that the operation under consideration constitutes insider trading. Should that be the case, it would be inadvisable to carry out the operation. These persons must notify the CBFA (Belgian Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission) of any operations
carried out on their own behalf and involving Company shares within five working days of the operation concerned being performed, this notification can be deferred, however, in conformity with the law, as long as the sum total of the operations carried out during the calendar year in progress does not exceed the threshold of 5,000.00 EUR.
During these so-called 'closed' periods, it is forbidden for these people to carry out operations involving Immobel's financial instruments.
During the past financial year the job of Compliance Officer at Immobel was carried out by Mrs Joëlle Micha, Head of Corporate Affairs.
Application of the rules cited above has not given rise to any difficulty.
In application of article 29 of the law of 2nd May 2007 on the disclosure of shareholding in issuers whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market, Immobel has been informed by the following Shareholders that they hold the following shares:
| Shareholders | Voting rights |
% of total shares |
|---|---|---|
| CRESIDA INVESTMENT S.à r.l. Registered office at rue Ermesinde 67, L-1469 Luxemburg. |
1 030 484 | 25.00 % |
| JER AUDREY S.à r.l. Registered office at rue Notre Dame 15, L-2240 Luxemburg. |
228 081 | 5.53 % |
| CAPFI DELEN ASSET MANAGEMENT NV1 Registered office at Jan Van Rijswijcklaan 178, 2020 Antwerp. |
208 516 | 5.06 % |
| KBC ASSURANCES NV2 Registered office at Prof. Roger Van Overstraetenplein 2, 3000 Leuven. |
71 275 | 1.73 % |
| FIDEA NV3 Registered office at Van Eycklei 14, 2018 Antwerp. |
142 413 | 3.46 % |
Joint investment group
Subsidiary of KBC GROUP NV.
Subsidiary of KBC ASSURANCES NV.
The office leasing market activity improved somewhat during 2010 as tenants are once more willing to make real estate decisions. The vacancy rate is high which continues to make the leasing market very competitive and is a break on rental growth. The development market became more prudent, and speculative future supply for the next two years is historically low at less than 50,000 m². This is likely to lead to a decrease in vacancy, especially in new buildings.
The investment volume for offices increased. The risk aversion of investors still exists but they are now prepared to look at other than low risk long term leased buildings, although the market for these remains by far the most liquid. The slightly healthier letting market combined with an improvement of the investment fundamentals leads us to believe that there will be a significant increase in activity in 2011.
| 5 year average | 2009 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-up (in m²) | 551 000 | 424 000 | 467 000 |
| Stock (in million m²) | 12.2 | 12.7 | 13.0 |
| Completions (in m²) | 335 000 | 357 000 | 268 000 |
| Vacancy (in m²) | 1 235 000 | 1 422 000 | 1 463 000 |
| Vacancy Rate (in %) | 10.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Prime Rent (in EUR/m²/year) |
284 | 265 | 310 |
| Top Quartile Rent (in EUR/m²/year) |
207 | 217 | 219 |
| Weighted Average Rent (in EUR/m²/year) |
166 | 168 | 172 |
The total Brussels office letting market for 2010 reached 474,000 m². Despite the fact that the level is 14 % below the five year average, take-up improved by 11% on 2009.
Take-up by the Corporate sector improved slightly by 5 % on 2009, representing 63 % of the total take-up of 2010. Corporate transactions between 500 and 2500 m² increased by a third on 2009 which indicates that corporates are again taking real estate decisions with a close eye on costs. Their office take-up is predominately driven by repositioning, regrouping and rationalisation. The largest transaction was the letting by BNP Paribas Fortis (35,000 m²- North District).
Take-up by the Belgian Administrations including related activities saw a large increase (up 20 % on 2009) largely driven by the letting of the Federal Police of 54,500 m², public companies and two universities. Take-up by the European Institutions and
"The increase in the volume of properties leased this year is mainly due to the private sector. This trend will persist in 2011 which, combined with the major activity expected in the public sector, will enable Brussels to remain in the top 5 most important cities in Europe in terms of take-up."
Antoine BRUSSELMANS, Partner and Head of Office Agency – CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
European Agencies also improved (25,000 m²) and comprises mainly net absorption. Take-up by the International Administrations (21,000 m²) decreased slightly.
The vacancy rate in our view reached its peak in the current cycle during the second quarter 2010 (11.5 %) and decreased since to 11.2 %, back to the same level as end 2009. The decrease in the vacancy rate is predominantly witnessed in the CBD where the supply of new buildings started to decrease, whereas vacancy outside CBD continued to increase with further completions of new buildings combined with second hand products coming back onto the market. The vacancy rate in the CBD decreased to 7.2 % (7.7 % in Q4 2009) and increased outside CBD to 18.2 % (17.5 % Q4 2009).
During 2010, face rents in the Pentagon increased by 7 % and in the Leopold District by 17 % to reach 230 EUR/m²/year and 310 EUR/m²/year respectively. This rental level proves that there is increased demand for high quality buildings at strategic locations near public transport. The face rents in other districts remained stable. Top quartile rent and weighted average rent remained relatively stable at 219 EUR/m²/year and 172 EUR/ m²/year. An analysis of the transactions during last year shows an average delta between face rents and economic rents of around 15 %.
Future completion is historically low: 113,000 m² in 2011 (of which 11 % speculative) and 84,000 m² in 2012 (of which 60 % speculative) compared to a five year average of 335,000 m². The low speculative pipeline for the two years to come is predominantly concentrated in the CBD and no projects are foreseen in the Periphery for this period.
The decrease of future supply should indicate a further decrease in vacancy for 2011 especially in new buildings. The level of rent free periods or other incentives should start to decrease as result of falling vacancy especially in the CBD.
The office market is driven by a new dynamic. The market seems to be adapting to meet the increasing need for residential units, retirement homes and educational facilities. The reconversion of offices to these uses is leading to more mixity in some areas.
Interest for station locations or locations near large transport nodes is obvious not only in Brussels but also in regional cities, and becomes more and more important in occupiers location decisions.
| 5 year average |
2009 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment volume BE (in BEUR) | 3.3 | 1.49 | 1.41 |
| Investment volume BE – Offices (in BEUR) |
1.8 | 0.74 | 0.91 |
| Investment volume BRUX – Offices (in BEUR) |
1.3 | 0.57 | 0.69 |
| Prime Yield (in %) for 6/9 year lease contract |
6.00-6.35 | 6.20-6.50 | 6.00-6.50 |
The total investment volume in Belgium during 2010 saw a slight decrease during 2010 to reach 1.41 BEUR (-5 % compared to 2009), but the office sector increased during 2010 by 23 % from 0.57 BEUR to 0.69 BEUR, this is still below the 5 year average however.
Belgian purchasers (57 %) are still responsible for the lions share of this volume but international investors are more active than in 2009 including the German (25 %) and UK investors (12 %). Institutional investors were the most active investors taking 28 % of the total Brussels office investment volume followed by private investors (16 %) and the corporates (14 %), buying for their own occupation. Developers and property companies were the buyers of 14 % and third party fund managers 12 %. The developers are back, acquiring strategically to be ready when the next property cycle takes off.
Investors are finding it difficult to find core products (products with long term secured income), as a result we see that the market is again widening to near prime products including products with shorter lease terms.
Prime office yields for standard leases started already to harden in many cities in 2009 but only as of the second half 2010 in Brussels and this by 20bp from 6.20 to 6.00 %. Yields for buildings with longer terms leases decreased further and remain at or close to pre-crisis levels.
The investment volume in Europe increased by 40 % during 2010 and is expected to increase further by 25-35 % during 2011 to 130 BEUR backed by improving market fundamentals and a decreasing risk aversion. There will be more funds available worldwide to invest in 2011 and the capital allocation of many institutions into real estate is expected to increase.
We also expect an increasing investment volume in Belgium as more products will be available. We see more interest from investors for "core +" products. Developers will remain active looking for products with 1-4 year cash flow and clear development potential. An important factor is that banks are once more willing to provide loans also for higher amounts, although they are much more selective in terms of loan to value and borrower track record that they were in the years leading up to the crisis.
German Closed Ended funds have clearly found their way to Belgium and we expect this trend to be continued for 2011. Local insurance companies will remain active as they will also increase capital allocation into real estate. Belgian SICAFI's (REITS) are expected to grow further and some consolidation within this sector is possible.
Liège, Charleroi and Namur are the three major real estate markets in terms of office space in Wallonia.
Take-up in the three cities was relatively modest in 2010 compared to 2009 and the five-year averages as there were no large transactions (> 5,000 m²) registered. In 2010, Namur and
Liège saw the highest level of take-up of 9,900 m² and 9,100 m² respectively followed by Charleroi (3,900 m²). In Namur, the largest letting transactions were by the Administrations including the Walloon Region for the buildings at Chaussée de Liège (2,800 m²) and Avenue Prince de Liège (1,500 m²) and the Régie des Bâtiments took 2,450 m² in the building Celestines 25. The largest transactions in Liège include two letting transactions in Office Park Alleur 2,900m² by Arcelor Group and 975 m² by Deloitte. The largest transaction in Charleroi was the letting by Carnoy (1,600 m²) in the building Talon 55.
There were no office completions during 2010 in the three markets except for one office building in Liège; Office Park Alleur - a 8,000 m² office building which is almost 50 % let. This keeps the vacancy in the three markets very low, i.e. below 3 %. The future supply pipeline for 2011 remains very modest and includes only two projects in Namur including Namur Office Park 8 (4,200 m² - 75 % let) and the building at Chaussée de Marche (3,240 m² - 60 % let). There are no projects foreseen in Liège or Charleroi in 2011.
Prime annual face rents in Liège and Charleroi were revised upwards in 2010 to 130 EUR and 125 EUR respectively, up with 10 % and 9 % compared to 2009 and kept stable in Namur at 161 EUR /m²/year.
The total investment volume in Wallonia remained low in 2010 at 80 MEUR - comparable to the 2009 level - and was driven by one major office transaction; the sale of Château-Rempart (13,600 m² office at 34 MEUR) by Immobel Group to the Caisse d'Epargne Nord France Europe and a private investor. The largest logistic transaction was the acquisition by the Belgian SICAFI (REIT) Montea of the Coca Cola Distribution Center in Heppignies including 13,000 m² of warehouse space at 9,3 MEUR.
"In the Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg, after economic stagnation during 2009, 2010 was a year of gradual recovery. The Office property market improved in 2010 with an office take-up of 125,000 m² for the whole of 2010 (+10 % compared to 2009) and 216 transactions (+30 %) with an average area of 580 m²."
Vincent BECHET, Senior Partner, Managing Director – PROPERTY PARTNERS
The main office market in Flanders includes Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven and Mechelen.
The overall take-up in Antwerp is up by 40 % on 2009 and up by 25 % compared to the five year average. The Corporate sector (90,000 m² - 2010) increased by 5 % driven by the letting transaction of Vivium (14,000 m²) in the former Mercator building. The take-up by the Administrations (30,000 m² - 2010) saw a boost due to letting by the VDAB Antwerpen of 15,600 m² in the building Copernicus. There were two transactions of 3,600 m² each by the Antwerpse Verkeerspolitie and the Vlaamse Verkeers- en Tunnelcentrum in the building Kievit located near the central station of Antwerp. Other notable transactions in Flanders include the take-up of 36,000 m² in Ghent (VAC) and 39,000 m² in Brugge (KAM Building) by the Flemish government which regrouped its services near the main train stations in the provincial capitals, a trend which also occurred in other provincial capitals in Flanders during the last two years.
The strong take-up and the low completion level (13,600 m²) in Antwerp could not prevent vacancy rate to increase further from 11.1 % to 12.8 % on an annual basis. This increase can be explained by some regroupments to locations outside Antwerp. The speculative pipeline for 2011 is only 6,000 m² which could halt the increase in vacancy. The prime rents in the City Center have decreased from 144 EUR/m²/year to 136 EUR/m²/year as result of increased competition which is the same level as at the Ring. The prime rent at the Port has revised upwards to EUR 130/m²/year with a top rack transaction at 135 EUR/m²/year. The prime rents at the Periphery are kept stable at 125 EUR/m²/year.
The total investment volume in Flanders (excluding the Brussels periphery) recorded 325 MEUR for 2010, down to almost 50 % compared to 2009. The investment volume for the office sector saw an upswing of 10 % to reach 170 MEUR. The two largest transactions occurred in Ghent including the acquisition of Axxes Park by the Belgian closed ended fund called Axxess Certificates managed by Bank Degroof for 44.4 MEUR and the acquisition of 49 % of the VAC Ghent by the PMV (Participatie Maatschappij Vlaanderen) for 36 MEUR. The two largest transactions in Antwerp include the acquisition by Vabeld (private investor) of the retail warehouse at the Noorderlaan for a reported price of 23 MEUR from Cofinimmo and the acquisition by Intégrale of the office building Copernicus which is recently let to VDAB Antwerpen (18 year lease) from the Belgian developer IRET at a reported price of 22 MEUR.
2010 was marked by 2 periods:
As of 2011, the requirement to prove the energy savings imposed by the Regions will have to be taken into account, which will have direct implications for the cost of construction. Nevertheless, the financial repercussions may constitute an advantage for future buyers in the long term, when their properties are valued.
In terms of building plots, the number of transactions has been in constant decline for several years. This can be partly explained by the rarity of available land. 2009 showed a drop of over 10 % in the number of transactions compared to 2008. For the first three quarters of 2010, the number of transactions increased by 6 % compared to the same three quarters in 2009. These figures would suggest that the number of transactions would be similar to those in 2008. Average prices increased by about 5 % in 2010.
New regulations have come into effect. In the Walloon Region the new provisions of the town planning permit ("permis d'urbanisation") came into force on 1st September 2010, replacing the "development permit" ("permis de lotir"). The aim of this regulation is to increase the importance attached to the urbanization and architectural aspects of town and country planning.
In the Flemish Region, the Planning Code (VCRO) became effective on 1st September 2009. In the meantime, it has already undergone changes in landbanking in 2010. New regulations concerning the accessibility of buildings came into force on 1st March 2010.
Immobel integrates the latest technological developments into its projects, thereby developing projects with high energy performance and top quality environmental characteristics. Indeed recent developments in design and in industrial techniques make it possible to construct buildings that meet the highest energy performance requirements. This also means that Immobel actively participates in the renewal of the existing real estate park and the achievement of targets for the reduction of CO2 emissions.
As a basic international reference system for the development of its office projects Immobel has chosen the BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), supplemented by the Brussels Institute for Environmental Management's (IBGE) "Green-BuildingBrussels" and the Flemish government Agency for Facility Management's (AFM) "Assessment of office buildings" (Waardering van kantoorgebouwen).
Via BREEAM a project is assessed in terms of both its energy and its environmental qualities. A project that meets only the legal and regulatory requirements does not get points. Depending on the extent to which a project surpasses these requirements it wins points on a scale of 5 "ratings":
Immobel also pays special attention to new developments in energy saving and sustainability in the residential sector. Here the principle reference system is the PEB calculation of buildings' energy performance according to regional regulations. Performance is expressed in terms of an E value for energy consumption and K for insulation. In the residential sector the notions of "passive" or "low energy" houses and apartments are very much in use too. These are houses and apartments whose consumption of heating does not exceed:
Large scale residential projects like Bella Vita, Green Hill and Universalis Parc are being developed as eco-districts. They are equipped with urban heating, storm drains, rain water seepage systems, etc.
Three examples:
The Forum project comprises several phases of which the first was delivered early in 2010. The second phase is under construction. The first phase underwent a BREEAM "Post Construction" assessment and was given a "VERY GOOD" rating. A BREEAM "Design Stage" assessment is underway on the second stage. Based on the pre-assessment, the "VERY GOOD" label will also be obtained for this second phase.
As far as energy performance goes, the values are E86 and K34 for the first phase, and E71 and K31 for the second phase, with an airtightness of 5 m³/h.m².
The gap between the E values of these two phases, which were constructed at an interval of only 3 years, is very significant. When the technical installations of the first phase were being developed no E value was imposed in Brussels and the reference value in Flanders was E100.
The main differences between the two phases concern the ventilation, secondary energy use, i.e. electricity consumption by ventilators and circulating pumps, and the performance of refrigeration installations. The second phase will be equipped with water-cooled refrigeration condensing units connected to the cooling towers. The insulation, which is already very effective in the first phase, has been boosted and the downlighttype lighting is equipped with LEDs.
The edict of 27th May 2010 on the energy performance of public buildings defines the energy classes of these buildings on a
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"Having a nice home in the right place is essential for quality of life, especially if you can combine nature with an urban environment."
Christian BAUER, Founder – CHRISTIAN BAUER & ASSOCIÉS ARCHITECTES
scale of A+ to G. The Forum 1 building meets the criteria for class B- (with 153.4 kWh/m² per year, i.e. 0.4 kWh/m² per year above the class B limit) and the Forum 2 building meets the criteria for class B (with136.8 kWh/m² per year) in Category 1: Administrative and technical services.
This project is being developed as a real eco-district. The project comprises particularly charming buildings and houses built between 1912 and 1926, which will be completely renovated with respect for the architecture and the new constructions. Besides the 54 units of accommodation planned in the renovated buildings and the 215 units of accommodation in the new buildings, the project also includes complementary functions such as a convalescent home, a convalescent and care home, a services and commercial pole in the vicinity, a care centre, a nursery, a community area, a swimming pool and a large park.
In terms of energy, the site is equipped with a heating installation based on centralised cogeneration using pellets (90 %) and gas (10 %). This installation will supply part of the electricity required and all of the heat required on the site. The urban heating network will provide heat for the heating system as well as for the hot water for the sanitary installations.
This installation enables significant primary energy savings and will contribute to a very substantial reduction in CO2 emissions. All of the houses and apartments, both renovated and new, are also equipped with a ventilation system, dual flow with heat recuperation for the new buildings and single flow adjusted by humidity gauges for the renovated buildings. The new buildings are all "low energy" with a global inclusive insulation rating of between K26 and K35.
As far as water management is concerned, extensive studies have led to the design of a group of cisterns and seepage pits for the rainwater caught by the roofs and various storm drains and seepage ditches for the water running off the roads and surrounding areas.
The Green Hill project consists of 170 apartments spread over 14 buildings situated in 4 ha of park. It is being developed in accordance with the strictest Luxemburg standards. These regulations provide for the verification of primary energy requirements, heat required for heating and CO2 emissions. There are 9 performance ratings, from A to I. Three A codes correspond to the classification "passive construction", while 3 B codes or higher correspond to the classification "low energy consumption".
The very special care taken in the design and proportioning of the apartments has resulted in an A-B-A classification for each of them.
The whole Green Hill apartment project therefore meets the criteria for the classification "low energy consumption".
This excellent performance comes, amongst other things, from the extremely careful thermal insulation of the building envelopes, which are partially equipped with triple-glazed windows, and the installation of dual flow ventilation with heat recuperation. This high level of performance is completed by the connection of the Green Hill buildings to an urban heating installation that uses wood pellets.
All of these measures together mean that the Green Hill site can save an estimated 240 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, or over 70% of the emissions that would be produced by heating with a fossil-based fuel such as, for example, natural gas.
At the ecological level, one study was specifically devoted to facilities that could be constructed to limit any negative impact on the environment, the creation of landscapes and the choice of plants and trees.
Green roofs, lagooning and water retention reservoirs, as well as the construction of a children's playground, are also planned.
Offices around 180,000 m2
Residential development around 173,000 m2
Landbanking nearly 290 ha (+ 90 ha under option)
— Sale of South City — Sale of Château-Rempart in Tournai — Letting of 65.000 m2 for Belair — Acquisition of the Euler Hermes project
— Immobel sold the entire Château-Rempart project in Tournai.
— It also sold the Broodthaers and Fonsny phases of the South City project (10 % holding).
| Belair | > Brussels City | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brusselstower | > Brussels City | 2 |
| Château-Rempart | > Tournai | 3 |
| Espace Midi - Ilot D | > Brussels (Saint-Gilles) | 4 |
| Esplanade Émeraude | > Brussels (Schaerbeek) | 5 |
| Etterbeek Offices | > Brussels (Etterbeek) | 6 |
| Forum | > Brussels City | 7 |
| Montoyer Commerce | > Brussels City | 8 |
| South City - Broodthaers & Fonsny |
> Brussels (Saint-Gilles) | 9 |
| Transpolis | > Zaventem | 10 |
| Universalis Park | > Brussels (Ixelles) | 11 |
| WestSide Village - Phase II | > Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg |
12 |
Belair (formerly Cité Administrative de l'Etat) Brussels City
The Belair project is being jointly developed by Breevast (60 %) and Immobel (40 %). It is a mixed development (offices, residential, retail, public areas…) of about 150,000 m². The Master Plan, which has been approved by Brussels Region as conforming to regional town planning regulations, was drawn up by Studio Arne Quinze.
The Belair building (formerly Cité Administrative de l'Etat) is located on the Boulevard Pacheco, very close to the centre of the city, which marks the border between the mainly residential part of the city and the business area. The site is highly visible and might be considered a flagship location.
Work to remove asbestos continued in 2010.
On 15th December 2010 Immobel and its partner received a green light from the Federal Government to conclude a contract with the Régie des Bâtiments for a fixed term of 18 years on behalf of the Federal Police. This decision applies to a surface area of 65,000 m², i.e. the bulk of the office part of the project.
Major renovation work will start on buildings D, F and C in the second half of 2011.
The "Château-Rempart" project is very well located.
The proximity of major road axes offers excellent access to Tournai's city centre and the surrounding area. An excellent network of public transport adds to the site's attraction: within 150 metres of it there are railway and bus stations. The centre of Tournai is just a few hundred metres from the project.
Immobel continued and finished construction of phase 1B. It also started construction of phase 2. The whole development has been leased long term to the Régie des Bâtiments for use by the Ministries of Finance and Justice. The entire project has been sold to a private investor and the Caisse d'Epargne Nord France Europe.
This project is located along avenue Fonsny, which fronts the Gare du Midi (Eurostar & Thalys). The location has the advantage of excellent access by public transport and is gradually confirming its position as a recognised sub-market for offices in Brussels.
Immobel continued construction of this building, a mixed development of offices (6,400 m²) and residential (2,830 m²).
The offices were let to the SNCB on a 9 year fixed-term lease. There are negotiations to sell it to an investor.
This vast project of over 43,000 m² of offices is situated in the immediate vicinity of the Federal Parliament, in the area bordered by the rue du Parlement, rue de la Croix de Fer, rue de la Presse and rue de Louvain. It comprises 3 phases.
South City Office Brussels (Saint-Gilles) The project is located along avenue Fonsny which fronts the Gare du Midi (Eurostar & Thalys). This location has the advantage of excellent access by public transport and is gradually confirming its position as a recognised sub-market for office in Brussels.
Broodthaers Phase Immobel (10 %) continued construction of this 17,662 m² office building, which has been let to SMALS and the SNCB as part of a long-term lease. The property was sold to the investor Allianz.
Fonsny Phase Immobel (10 %) continued construction of this 13,106 m² office building, which has likewise been let to SMALS in the framework of a long-term lease. The property was sold to the investor Intégrale.
"West Side Village is located in the pretty Luxemburg countryside. The objective is to create a commercial village by means of a plaza, some pavilions,... a soul."
Eric YSEBRANT, Partner architect – ASSAR-GROUP-ARCHITECTS SCRL
WestSide Village is located along the Luxemburg-Brussels motorway, less than 10 minutes by car from the city centre. It enjoys excellent visibility and access, which is an important asset. Construction started in June 2008 and was completed, according to plan, in February 2010. The project represents a surface area of 11,670 m² of offices. In 2010, Immobel has let:
| Holding % |
Area (m² above ground) |
Immobel share (m²) |
Date available |
Marketing situation (m² above ground) |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office projects where construction was started, in progress or completed during 2010 | ||||||
| Belair | Brussels City | 40 % | 75 000 | 30 000 | 2013 | Lease of 65 000 m² approved by the Council of Ministers (Federal Police) |
| Château-Rempart, Phase 1B |
Tournai | 100 % | 3 557 | 3 557 | 11/2010 | Sold |
| Château-Rempart, Phase 2 |
Tournai | 100 % | 5 633 | 5 633 | mid-2012 | Sold |
| Forum | Brussels City | 100 % | 43 053 | 43 053 | 03/2010 Phase I 06/2013 Phase II 06/2011 Phase III |
Sold |
| Espace Midi Block D |
Brussels (Saint-Gilles) |
20 % | 6 418 | 1 284 | 02/2011 | In progress 100 % of the offices have been let |
| South City Office - Broodthaers - Fonsny |
Brussels (Saint-Gilles) |
10 % 10 % |
17 662 13 106 |
1 766 1 310 |
Completed Completed |
Sold Sold |
| WestSide Village - Phase II (A, B, C) |
Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg |
100 % | 11 667 | 11 667 | 01/2010 | 3 574 m² leased rest in progress |
| Total | 176 096 | 98 270 |
| Brusselstower Brussels City |
As part of a joint venture (50 %), Immobel has obtained town planning permission allowing for the size of the building to be modified to accommodate 24 floors. The majority of the asbestos removal work was completed in 2008 and a new permit, which was applied for at the end of 2006, was granted in April 2009. The validity of the permit, which applies to an area of about 60,000 m² of offices, has been prolonged to April 2011. There are various contacts with potential occupants. |
|---|---|
| Etterbeek Offices Brussels (Etterbeek) |
This office project, previously called Juste Lipse II, will be developed as part of a joint venture (50 %). A new implantation has been considered to enable the enlargement of the Chaussée d'Etterbeek. |
| A town planning permit for the construction of 10,000 m² of offices has been granted. | |
| Montoyer Commerce Brussels City |
Immobel has acquired the long-term lease rights for 99 years on the Euler Hermes building situ ated in Brussels, at the corner of rue Montoyer and rue du Commerce. The site is extremely well located in the Léopold district, which is the number one most dynamic office district in Brussels thanks to the European Institutions located in the vicinity of the Schu man Roundabout. The "Arts-Loi" (lines 1, 2, 5 and 6) and "Trône" (lines 2 and 6) metro stations are located within short walking distance, providing access to the Gare du Midi railway station (Eurostar, Thalys, TGV and ICE terminal) in less than 10 minutes and the airport in approximately 30 minutes. The building is easily accessible by car. Situated close to the rue de la Loi and the rue Belliard, access to the motorway system and the international airport is easy. In the meantime Immobel has applied for town planning permission with a view to developing a new office building there with a surface area in the order of 11,000 m² aimed at achieving a BREEAM certification "Excellent". |
| Universalis Park Brussels (Ixelles) |
In December 2006, Immobel acquired 2 parcels of land (85,000 m²) for a mixed office and residen tial development as part of a joint venture (50 %). The land previously belonged to the ULB and is situated on the Campus de la Plaine in Ixelles. The Master Plan for the whole project, which was drawn up by the architecture firm Art & Build, was approved by Universalis Park in June 2008. |
Brussels (Schaerbeek)
As part of a joint venture, Immobel has presented a town planning project for the Reyers / Colonel Bourg site.
The plan is for a consolidation of the whole rue Colonel Bourg / Boulevard Reyers zone including: the construction of an esplanade at the end of the rue Colonel Bourg, a park-and-ride car park under the esplanade, new road access to the RTBF and the car parks of the adjoining buildings, a modification of the motorway exit, an extension of the existing Block B (MCM-Agoria) and the development of Block C. This last is to be built along the boulevard Reyers. Town planning certificates were granted in 2009.
Zaventem
In association with Brussels Airport and Wilma Project Development, Immobel is considering the possibility of building an office complex, to be called Transpolis, in the immediate vicinity of Brussels National Airport in Zaventem.
around 173,000 m2
| Albatross Village | > Brussels (Haren) | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Vita | > Waterloo | 2 |
| Bolinne | > Eghezée | 3 |
| Boulevard Melot | > Namur | 4 |
| Charmeraie | > Brussels (Uccle) | 5 |
| Condorcet | > Charleroi | 6 |
| Crespel 40-42 | > Brussels (Ixelles) | 7 |
| Espace Midi - Block D | > Brussels (Saint-Gilles) | 8 |
| Forum | > Brussels City | 9 |
| Green Hill | > Luxemburg (Beggen) | 10 |
| Hôpital Français | > Brussels (Berchem-Sainte-Agathe) |
11 |
| Ilot Saint-Roch | > Nivelles | 12 |
| Jardin des Sittelles - Phase 2 | > Brussels (Woluwé-Saint-Lambert) |
13 |
| Jardins de Jette | > Brussels (Jette) | 14 |
| Mercelis | > Brussels (Ixelles) | 15 |
| Place des Martyrs - Block 7 | > Brussels City | 16 |
| Résidence Saint-Hubert | > Liège | 17 |
| South City Hotel | > Brussels (Saint-Gilles) | 18 |
| Universalis Park | > Brussels (Ixelles) | 19 |
| Vallée du Maelbeek | > Brussels City | 20 |
| Bolinne Eghezée |
The construction of 5 houses has been started. Two were sold in 2010. |
|---|---|
| Crespel 40-42 Brussels (Ixelles) |
Rue Capitaine Crespel runs off Avenue de la Toison d'Or in close proximity to Avenue Louise. It is considered to be a trendy residential location with the advantage of numerous restaurants and shopping facilities. The construction of 32 apartments as part of a joint venture (50 %) began in September 2008. The whole development was sold to a private investor in 2009. The work finished in April 2010. |
| Espace Midi – Block D Brussels (Saint-Gilles) |
This project is located along Avenue Fonsny, which fronts the South Station (Eurostar & Thalys). This location has the advantage of excellent access by public transport and is gradually confirm ing its position as a recognised sub-market for offices in Brussels. The work was carried out in 2010 and consisted of 22 residential units. |
| Jardin des Sittelles Phase 2 Brussels (Woluwé-Saint-Lambert) |
This project is located in a prime location on the border between Woluwé-Saint-Pierre and Woluwé-Saint-Lambert, in close proximity to Place Dumon and Blvd de la Woluwe. The sale of the last houses was completed in 2010. In total the Group has already finished 66 single-family houses and 28 apartments on this 3.50 ha site. During the second part of the year a new project comprising 32 apartments was started. 11 apartments were sold in three months. One final building remains to be constructed comprising about 15 apartments. |
| Place des Martyrs Block 7 Brussels City |
Place des Martyrs is located in the historical centre of Brussels in the immediate vicinity of Rue Neuve, the pedestrian shopping street. Construction work on a closed-shell development was continued and finished in 2010. Provi sional delivery of the work has been agreed. |
Liège
This project consists of 2 phases, one comprising 25 apartments and a commercial property; the other is a hotel project situated along the Boulevard de la Sauvenière. Construction of the residential phase started in August 2010. It is situated in Rue Saint-Hubert, right in the centre of Liège. The 25 apartments and one commercial property are divided into 2 entities.
This project is located along Avenue Fonsny which fronts the Gare du Midi (Eurostar & Thalys). The location has the advantage of excellent access by public transport and is gradually confirming its position as a recognised sub-market for offices in Brussels.
Construction of this 142 room hotel continued in 2010 and should be completed during the first half of 2011. A management contract has been signed with Rezidor.
| Holding % | Units | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main residential and/or commercial property and/or hotels on which construction was started, continued or finished during 2010 (7 projects) | ||||
| Bolinne | Eghezée | 100 % | 5 houses under construction, 2 of which were sold in 2010. |
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| Crespel | Brussels (Ixelles) | 50 % | 32 apartments under construction. The whole development has been sold to an investor. |
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| Espace Midi | Brussels (Saint-Gilles) | 20 % | 22 apartments under construction, 2 of which have been sold. |
|
| Jardin des Sittelles - Phase 2 | Brussels (Woluwé-Saint-Lambert) |
80 % | 5 houses sold and 32 apartments under construction, 11 of which were sold in 2010. |
|
| Place des Martyrs - Block 7 | Brussels City | 100 % | Hotel with 46 rooms. | |
| Résidence Saint-Hubert | Liège | 50 % | 25 apartments and one business under construction. 8 sales in 2010. |
|
| South City Hotel | Brussels (Saint-Gilles) | 10 % | Hotel with142 rooms under construction. |
| Jardins de Jette Brussels (Jette) |
25 apartments were sold in 2010. | This is an extensive (about 1,000 accommodations) mixed-use partnership development (50 %). | ||
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| Mercelis Brussels (Ixelles) |
This project is located along rue Mercelis, which runs off Chaussée d'Ixelles a short distance on foot from the town hall of Ixelles. Work finished in October 2009. Besides the apartments already sold in 2008 (2) and 2009 (8), 2 apartments were sold in 2010. One remains to be sold. |
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| Vallée du Maelbeek Brussels City |
2010. | This project is located in the heart of the Léopold district on the corner of Rue Belliard and Rue Froissart, nearby the European Parliament and Council of Ministers. Work on the site began in November 2009, but because of the failure of the initial purchaser, unit sales could only begin mid-2010. 13 residential units and 5 commercial units were sold in |
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| Holding % | Units | |||
| Sales of residential projects ongoing in 2010 (3 projects) | ||||
| Jardins de Jette | Brussels (Jette) | 50 % | 25 apartments sold in 2010. | |
| Mercelis | Brussels (Ixelles) | 100 % | 13 residential units of which 2 were sold in 2010. | |
| Vallée du Maelbeek | Brussels City | 50 % | 66 residential units and 7 commercial properties of which18 |
(13 apartments and 5 retails) were sold in 2010.
| Bella Vita Waterloo |
The "Bella Vita" project offers an exceptional location close to the centre and the railway sta tion. Waterloo's lively centre, with its shops, services, pubs, restaurants, banks etc, is just a few hundred metres from the project. This 14.9 ha site (50 % holding), a significant part of which is classified as an architectural ensem ble, will be restored as a mixed, multi-generational centre oriented towards the 3rd and 4th ages. Amongst other things, it could include a medical or paramedical activity, a convalescent and care home, a service residence, a recreation centre, a residential development… Studies were carried out on this 50,000 m² site in the course of the year. Town planning permis sion was granted in November 2010. |
|---|---|
| Boulevard Melot Namur |
Early in 2007, Immobel acquired the site for the development of a mixed project which is currently in study. Boulevard Melot enjoys a very central location, a short distance on foot from the train station. |
| Charmeraie Brussels (Uccle) |
This project is situated at the corner of Avenue Dolez and the Rue Engeland in a first-rate resi dential area in Uccle. Once the development permit and town planning permission for the road works have been granted, planning permission for the construction of houses and apartments will be studied. The project is on a site measuring over 3 ha and will comprise some 70 residential units. Sales will start in 2012. |
| Forum Brussels City |
These premises are located very close to the Belgian Parliament in the so-called "secure area". The building is easy to reach by public transport. The Gare Centrale is within walking distance and there are metro and tram stops in the immediate vicinity of the building. Immobel acquired this ensemble of buildings situated in the "Block" formed by Rue du Parle ment, Rue de la Presse, Rue de Louvain and Rue Croix de Fer in March 2006. This is a mixed project (offices/residential) being developed in several phases, one of which is residential. Planning permission applying to the old buildings of the Institut National de Statistique and part of the more recent buildings of the Moniteur Belge was obtained in 2010. Work on the residen tial phase, which comprises 32 apartments, will start in 2011. |
| Green Hill Luxemburg (Beggen) |
Immobel took a 50 % holding in the Green Hill project, situated in Beggen in the Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg, with a view to developing 170 apartments there. The site is well oriented on a hill with a clear view, at the north of the city of Luxemburg, 3.5 km from the city centre and 1.5 km from the Kirchberg Plateau. Construction work on the first phase of 50 residential units will start early in 2011. It should be noted that the project will apply for class "low energy" certification with urban biomass heating. |
|---|---|
| Hôpital Français Brussels (Berchem-Sainte-Agathe) |
This project is located in Berchem Sint-Agathe, one of the 19 municipalities of Brussels, in the northern part of the city. Avenue Josse Goffin is a residential avenue. The construction of the apartments, approximately half of which are intended to be government subsidized housing is in study. |
| Ilot Saint-Roch Nivelles |
This project is situated on a parcel of land bordered by Boulevard des Arbalétriers, Rue des Combattants and Rue du Faubourg Sainte-Anne. First drafts of site plans have been submitted to the local authorities with a view to launching a mixed project comprising residential and commercial properties. The site has the advantage of being in the immediate vicinity of the centre of Nivelles. |
| Universalis Park Brussels (Ixelles) |
In December 2006 Immobel acquired 2 parcels of land (85,000 m²) for a mixed office and residen tial project as part of a joint venture (50 %). The land previously belonged to the ULB and is situated on the Campus de la Plaine in Ixelles. The Master Plan for the whole project, which was drawn up by the architecture firm Art & Build, was approved by Universalis Park in June 2008. The master plan for the n° 13 + ULB leverage zone is still being finalised. Despite this, Ixelles council has appointed a project author for the ULB + VUB special land use plan (PPAS). The use of this procedure should make it possible to define the new urbanisation purposes for which the site is to be used within a period of two years. In the meantime, an application for town planning permission for a first phase of 130 homes will be submitted during the first half of 2011. |
Albatross Village Brussels (Haren)
The application for a permit for a residential development has been shelved as the Ministry of Justice has retained the site, via an expropriation procedure, for the construction of a new prison to replace the prisons located in Forest, Saint-Gilles and Berkendael.
Condorcet Charleroi (rue Tumelaire and rue du Parc)
The Immobel Group has 80 % ownership of a piece of land situated between rue Tumelaire and rue du Parc. Town planning permission has been obtained in conformity with the Local Urban Plan. The development will comprise 54 apartments and offices for the liberal professions. Various development options are being considered.
Bureau Trio
Real estate development
around 290 ha (+ 90 ha under option)
| Al Trappe | > Limbourg | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Basse Levée | > Stavelot | 2 |
| Braibant | > Ciney | 3 |
| Breeweg | > Bredene | 4 |
| Caraute | > Waterloo | 5 |
| Chaussée d'Ath | > Enghien | 6 |
| Chaussée de Nivelles | > Temploux | 7 |
| Chemin Mahy | > Walhain | 8 |
| Deux Tilleuls | > Soumagne | 9 |
| Kettenis | > Eupen | 10 |
| Klosterstraße | > Lontzen | 11 |
| La Charmeraie | > Uccle | 12 |
| Noreth | > Eupen | 13 |
| Parkbos | > Bredene | 14 |
| Rue du Bouny | > Fléron | 15 |
| Rue du Chêne | > Achêne | 16 |
| Rue Gustave Demoulin | > Montzen | 17 |
| Rue Jean Jaurès | > Soumagne | 18 |
| Ruelle Burton | > Gesves | 19 |
| Taille d'Harscamp | > Sart-Bernard | 20 |
| Tienne Galop | > Chastre | 21 |
| Al Trappe Limbourg |
In this development of 74 plots, 8 of the 40 plots still available for sale were sold in the course of 2010. |
|---|---|
| Basse Levée Stavelot |
In this development of 33 plots, 4 sales were completed in 2009; there are still 21 plots for sale. |
| Caraute Waterloo |
The last 8 plots of this development were sold during the year. |
| Chaussée d'Ath Enghien |
In this important development comprising 91 parcels, 12 sales were completed in 2010; 13 pieces of land are still for sale. |
| Chaussée de Nivelles Temploux |
In this development 17 plots were started in 2010, 8 plots have been sold. |
| Deux Tilleuls Soumagne |
Sales of plots have started in this development of 26 plots. Two sales contracts were signed in 2010. |
| Parkbos Bredene |
Sales in this important project comprising 226 parcels for single-family houses and 6 for villa apartments are proceeding according to plan. 15 sales were completed in 2010; 121 plots are still for sale including 6 plots for villa apartments. |
| Rue de Bouny Fléron |
5 plots were sold during the year; there are still 26 pieces of land for sale. |
| Rue Jean Jaurès Soumagne |
In this development of 39 plots there is still 1 plot for sale; 3 plots were sold in 2010. |
| Taille d'Harscamp Sart-Bernard |
In 2010, 7 plots were sold; there are still 22 plots for sale. |
| Tienne Galop Chastre |
Marketing of this development of 36 plots started in 2010; 4 sales contracts were signed in 2010. |
| Braibant Ciney |
Utility works were carried out on the land in 2009. The 15 plots will be put up for sale in 2011. |
|---|---|
| Breeweg | After town planning permission had been granted for the roads, work started at the end of 2010; |
| Bredene | they will finish in 2011. |
| Caraute | Work on the roads and utilities for the third and fourth phases of this development project were |
| Waterloo | started in 2010. Marketing of the plots will start in the second half of 2011. |
| Chaussée d'Ath | Delivery will be taken of the road works for the last phase of this development, comprising 8 plots, |
| Enghien | in 2011. |
| Chemin Mahy | Delivery was taken of the works in 2010. The 6 plots that make up this development will be put |
| Walhain | up for sale in 2011. |
| Kettenis | The development permit for 37 plots and town planning permission for road works were granted |
| Eupen | in 2010. Work will begin in the first half of 2011. |
| Klosterstraße | Utility works for this important development comprising 53 plots will be started once the permit |
| Lontzen | for the roads has been granted. |
| La Charmeraie Uccle |
Town planning permission for the road works was granted in 2010. Work starts in January 2011. |
| Noreth | Town planning permission for the road works was granted in 2010 and utility works for this devel |
| Eupen | opment of 38 plots is underway. |
| Rue du Chêne | As a development permit for 34 plots has been granted, road works will start in 2011. The project |
| Achêne | consists of 34 plots. |
| Rue Gustave Demoulin | A development permit for 25 plots was granted in 2010 and the utility works will be carried out in |
| Montzen | 2011, once the permit for the road works has been granted. |
| Ruelle Burton Gesves |
Utility works for the development have finished. The 12 plots will be put up for sale as of 2011. |
Alleur, Andenne, Ans, Arlon, Beaufays, Belgrade, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Berloz, Bierset, Braine-L'Alleud, Bredene, Chastre, Clavier, Cortil-Noirmont, Eghezée, Etterbeek, Gembloux, Grivegnée, Hermée, Herstal, Lontzen, Maizeret, Montzen, Nandrin, Olne, Ottignies, Plombières, Soignies, Soumagne, Tinlot, Uccle, Vilvorde, Walhain, Waremme, Waterloo, Wavre, Woluwé-Saint-Lambert. In these various localities impact studies, applications for town planning and development permits, and planning and environmental reports (RUE – rapports urbanistique et environnementaux - or RUP – ruimtelijke uitvoeringsplannen) are in progress and/ or instructions have been given for them.
| Inventory 1 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock (in m²) | ||||||
| Under Development | 545 887 | 653 136 | 573 012 | 501 953 | 569 384 | 581 099 |
| In Reserve | 2 557 573 | 2 294 693 | 2 267 505 | 2 392 694 | 2 436 762 | 2 315 857 |
| Total | 3 103 460 | 2 947 829 | 2 840 517 | 2 894 647 | 3 006 146 | 2 896 9562 |
| Net sales of plots (in m²) | 115 596 | 184 316 | 132 582 | 215 824 | 97 178 | 253 340 |
| Number of transactions | 222 | 232 | 141 | 150 | 159 | 174 |
— Immobel — Annual report 2010
We have great pleasure in presenting you our report on the activities of the Immobel Group during 2010.
Despite the ongoing difficult economic situation and an extremely unfavourable property market, Immobel ended 2010 with an operating income of 13.2 MEUR, compared to 19.4 MEUR in 2009. This income generated a net consolidated profit of 10.6 MEUR, compared to 15.6 MEUR the previous year.
Sales for the year ended came to 81.85 MEUR compared to 106.68 MEUR in 2009.
In 2010, Immobel pursued its Development Plan in its three spheres of activity: Offices, Residential and Landbanking. It has carried out several important operations including acquisitions, sales and leases in these spheres, in line with its objectives.
– Brussels: Immobel acquired the leasing rights for a period of 99 years for the building belonging to Euler Hermes, located in Brussels on the corner of the rue Montoyer and the rue du Commerce. In the meantime Immobel has applied for town planning permission with a view to developing an office building with a surface area in the order of 11,000 m², aimed to achieve a BREEAM certification rating "Excellent".
IBM and Fujitsu. At the start of 2011, 40 % of the office complex (11,667 m²) had been let.
– Tournai: in Tournai: the last two phases (9,190 m²) of the Château-Rempart project have been leased to the Régie des Bâtiments (Belgian public buildings administration) for use by the Ministries of Finances and Justice.
– Immobel obtained planning permission for phase II of the Forum project, making it possible to carry out the entire project.
Immobel started, continued and/or finished the following building projects – Château-Rempart in Tournai (phases IB and II), Forum I and II, WestSide Village (A, B and C) and, in partnership, the projects Belair, Espace Midi (Block D) and South City Office (Broodthaers and Fonsny).
Following the project transfers and leases mentioned above, sales for the Office business for the year ended came to 58.67 MEUR compared to 82.06 MEUR in 2009. Operating income was 10.96 MEUR in 2010 compared to 16.84 MEUR in 2009.
– Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg: Immobel has also taken a 50 % holding in the Green Hill project, located in Beggen (City of Luxemburg), with a view to developing 170 apartments.
for road works for the Charmeraie project in Uccle and these road works have started.
Immobel sold 61 apartments and 7 houses (compared to 62 and 8 in 2009).
The town planning permission and environmental permits for the Bella Vita project in Waterloo, which were delivered in 2010, are currently being appealed at the Council of State (the supreme administrative court of Belgium).
Residential sales for the year ended came to 12.03 MEUR, compared to 13.51 MEUR the previous year.
Operating income earned was 0.38 MEUR in 2010, compared to -1.33 MEUR in 2009.
Sales for the business were 11.15 MEUR for the year ended compared to 11.11 MEUR in 2009.
Operational profit earned was 1.88 MEUR in 2010 compared to 3.92 MEUR in 2009.
| Consolidated figures (MEUR) | 31/12/2009 | 31/12/2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating result | 19.43 | 13.22 |
| Financial result | - 4.04 | -4.88 |
| Shares in the income of entities accounted for by the equity method |
0.01 | 2.86 |
| Pre-tax result | 15.40 | 11.20 |
| Taxes | - 0.69 | -0.67 |
| Income from ongoing business | 14.71 | 10.53 |
| Income from business abandoned | 0.90 | - |
| Income for the year | 15.61 | 10.53 |
| Group share of income | 15.61 | 10.55 |
The operational result amounts upto -4.86 MEUR for the closed financial year compared to 25.70 MEUR for the financial year closed at 31st December 2009, which was a.o. influenced by the transfer of the Forum project to the Belgian Chamber of Representatives (Chambre des Représentants de Belgique).
The financial result amounts to 3.44 MEUR compared to 6.03 MEUR in 2009.
The exceptional result, influenced by the write-downs on financial participations, amounts to -3.93 MEUR.
The financial year of Immobel ended with a net profit of 5.35 MEUR, compared to a net profit of 31.78 MEUR at 31st December 2009.
The Balance sheet total amounts to 215.96 MEUR compared to 265.82 MEUR for the financial year closed per 31st December 2009.
The equity amounts 171.94 MEUR per 31st December 2010. In 2009 it amounted 182.44 MEUR.
The profit to be allocated, taking into account the amount carried forward from the year, amounts to 106.71 MEUR.
The Board of Directors proposes to the Ordinary General Meeting of 26th May 2011 to distribute a gross dividend in respect of the 2010 financial year of 1.25 EUR per share.
The profit will therefore be allocated as follows:
The dividend will be made available for payment on 6th June 2011 upon presentation of coupon n° 22.
The Immobel Group faces the risks and uncertainties inherent to the property development sector. Without the list being exhaustive, we would like to mention the following in particular:
The Group is susceptible to developments in the office property market (mainly in Brussels and in the Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg) and the residential property market (mainly in Brussels and Wallonia). Its portfolio of projects under development or to be developed is spread both in terms of timing and in the nature of the allocation, so as to ensure that the impact of a deterioration in the property market is limited. The Group is also affected by supply and demand in these markets, where both sales and leases are concerned, as well as by rent levels and property values. The evolution of the main macro-economic indicators influences these factors, possibly affecting the level of Group business and its development prospects.
Before acquiring any project the Group carries out studies into its feasibility in terms of urbanization, technology, the environment and finance, usually with the aid of specialised external consultants. Despite all the precautions taken, unexpected problems linked to external factors (delays in decisions by the administrative authorities, new regulations, particularly in matters of ground pollution or energy performance, interventions by pressure groups during public consultation procedures, protection of the environment, etc.) and unforeseeable risks may arise in projects developed by the Group causing delays in delivery and overspending on budgets. The complexity of the projects, application of the regulations, the multiplicity of participants, the need to look for and find tenants and, finally, investor buyers constitute the many activities and risks facing property developers. To deal with the specific risks associated with its activities, the Group has teams experienced in office development, residential development and landbanking, as well as management tools and ad hoc risk control.
The Group is exposed to a liquidity risk which might result from a lack of funds in the event of non-renewal or cancellation of its financing contracts, including the existing credit lines. The Group does not initiate the development of a project if the financing for it is not assured for its estimated duration, by internal as well as external sources. The Group is financed by several prominent Belgian banking partners with which it has longstanding and strong relationships based on mutual trust. In 2010 this enabled the Group – alone or with its partners – to renew or renegotiate credit lines for about 280 MEUR (100% stake). The amount of financing to be renewed in 2011 represents about 60% of the credit lines available at the end of 2010.
Given its current and future indebtedness, which is required for the development of its projects, the Group may be affected by any significant short or long-term change in interest rates, as well as by the credit margins taken by the banks and by financing options (conditions, term, price, etc.). The Group's financing is assured on the basis of short-term interest rates (based on Euribor rates for 1 to 12 months). The feasibility studies for each project are based on ranges of predicted rates over the long term. In the context of a global programme of risk management coverage, the Group has set up a "hedging" policy aimed to provide adequate cover against the risk of interest rates on its debt with financial instruments.
Any development is subject to planning and environmental permission being granted. Nonetheless in view of the permission already granted, the Company is confident that it can or will be in a position to develop the projects it currently has in its portfolio.
The Group pays great attention, through appropriate studies, to the choice of its partners, investors and candidates for project acquisitions; nevertheless, the risk of default by these counterparties does exist and could affect the Group's results, should it arise.
With the exception of the acquisition of the two projects in Poland, Cedet in the heart of Warsaw (about 20,000 m²) and Okraglak in the very centre of Poznan (about 7,600 m²), by a subsidiary of the Group, the Compagnie Immobilière Luxemburgeoise, no important events have taken place since the end of the year.
To the Directors' knowledge, there should not be any circumstances likely to have any significant influence on Company development.
For as much as necessary, the Board of Directors reiterates that, given the nature of its business, the Group did not engage in any Research and Development activities during the year which has just ended.
The Board of Directors confirms that the Group used financial instruments intended to cover any rise in interest rates. The market value of these financial instruments was -1.82 MEUR as at 31st December 2010.
At the Extraordinary General Meeting on 29th August 2007, the shareholders appointed Mr. Wilfried Verstraete and Arsema sprl, represented by Didier Bellens, as Directors as proposed by the Board of Directors.
Both of these Directors meet all of the criteria of independence mentioned in Articles 524 and 526 ter of the Companies Act and sit on the Board of Directors and the Audit & Finance Committee of Immobel as independent Directors.
Both of these Directors hold university degrees in Economics or Business Administration (MBA) and have held or continue to hold the roles of Chief Executive Officer in international groups. Mr. Maciej Drozd, the present CFO of Eastbridge Group, also has the necessary competence in accounting and audit.
See in this purpose the "Report on the internal control and risk management" on page 16 of the present Annual Report.
For as far as necessary, the Board of Directors reiterates:
– that Immobel has not set up any branches (art. 96 §1, 5° Companies Act, and
– that, given the results of the Company, there has been no reason to justify the application of continuity accounting rules (art. 96 §1, 6° Companies Act).
Regarding the information to be inserted pursuant to art. 96 §1,7° of the Companies Code the Board of Directors report:
The Board of Directors reports that it has used the procedure provided for in articles 523 and 524 of the Companies Act while decisions were being taken regarding the possible acquisition of two projects in Poland, owned by companies linked to our reference shareholder, Cresida Investment S.à.r.l., by a subsidiary of the Company, Compagnie Immobilière Luxemburgeoise.
The Committee of Independent Directors, dated 9th December, 2010, issued an opinion on the acquisition of two projects in Poland (cf. Appendix 1)
Based on the report of the Committee of Independent Directors and on feasibility studies, the Board of Directors has decided on 9th December to approve two new investment based on a total price of 40.2 million (standard base case) and carry out such transactions. He commissioned Baron Buysse and / or Gaëtan Piret, acting together and / or separately, to go ahead and finalize negotiations with CDI, and sign the various documents for this purpose.
The Statutory Auditor made an assessment as to the accuracy of information contained in the opinion of the Committee and the minutes of the Board of Directors (cf. Appendix 2).
See in this purpose the "Corporate Government Statement" on pages 10 and subsequent of the present Annual Report, as well as pages 13 and subsequent for the "Remuneration Report".
Pursuant to article 34 of the Royal Decree of 14 November 2007 concerning the obligations of issuers of financial instruments admitted for trading on a regulated market, Immobel states that:
At the Annual General Meeting to be held next May 26, you will be asked to express an opinion on the renewal of the directorships of companies ARSEMA sprl, represented by Mr. Didier BELLENS, and GAËTAN PIRET sprl, represented by Mr. Gaëtan PIRET and Misters Luc LUYTEN, Marek MODECKI, Wilfried VERSTRAETE and Laurent WASTEELS for a period of 4 years expiring at the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2015.
Moreover, during this same General Meeting, you will also have to express an opinion on the reappointment of the Statutory Auditor, civil society under form of a SCRL DELOITTE REVISEURS D'ENTREPRISES. It is proposed to renew his mandate as Statutory Auditor for a period of 3 years ending after the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2014 for a fee of 40,000.00 EUR (excluding fees and disbursements) per year, indexed annually. The Statutory Auditor will be represented by Mr. Laurent BOXUS as lead partner.
As stated in the Corporate Governance Statement, the Directors have, at the Board of Directors held on 9th December 2010, formed a Management Committee composed of four members.
Consequently we ask you to approve the terms of this report and grant discharge to the Members of the Board and the Auditor.
Agreed at the Meeting of the Board of Directors on 24th March 2011.
GAËTAN PIRET sprl Baron BUYSSE
Managing Director Chairman of the Board of Directors
Brussels, 9th December 2010
In accordance with the procedure provided for in article 524 of the Companies Code, we have analysed the foreseen operations.
As described in the IAMC file sent before the meeting, these operations concern the acquisition of two development projects (Offices/Retail) in Poland (Warsaw and Poznan). The first operation consists of the demolition/reconstruction of an office/commercial property with an area in the order of 20 to 22,000 m² in the centre of Warsaw, considered to be a prime location.
The second opportunity consists of the thorough renovation of an office/retail property with an area in the order of 8,000 m² located in the centre of Poznan, likewise considered to be a prime location.
The investments required to realise these 2 operations are in the order of 40.2 MEUR + construction and renovation costs, as well as the various soft costs and financial costs.
The purchase price will evolve in function of the number of m² of Offices/Retail for leasing obtained in Warsaw; the base price being 37 MEUR for 19,900 m² in Warsaw and, in function of the margin obtained, 3.2 MEUR for Poznan.
Furthermore, provisions have been made for the cancellation of the transaction in Warsaw if permission to develop a certain threshold of m² is not obtained, as neither zoning nor planning permits have been granted for Warsaw yet. In Poznan, on the other hand, a renovation permit has been granted.
In this case, as is customary in Belgium and in Poland, the two companies that hold the respective assets will be purchased.
We have asked DTZ Poland to review the assumptions used in the feasibility study. Based on the expert's report, we consider that the profitability estimated for these 2 projects, as included in the feasibility studies, is similar to the profitability of recent acquisitions made by the Immobel Group.
The financial consequences for the company are an initial investment in stock in the order of 40.2 MEUR (variable in function of the number of m² to be developed); the intention is to finance this with a corporate credit line. The feasibility study as it was submitted to the expert from DTZ Poland indicates positive profitability.
The Committee of Independent Directors (CID) esteems that the transactions under consideration are not liable to cause harm to the company and correspond to the usual promotional risks taken by Immobel in the context of its development projects with much sought after benefits and profitability in return.
Consolidated accounts and condensed company accounts
| Consolidated accounts | 65 |
|---|---|
| Consolidated income statement | 65 |
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | 65 |
| Consolidated balance sheet | 66 |
| Consolidated cash flow statement | 67 |
| Consolidated statement of changes in equity | 68 |
| Accounting Principles and Methods | 69 |
| Notes to the consolidated financial statements | 75 |
| 1. Information by segment - financial information by business segment |
75 |
| 2. Turnover | 77 |
| 3. Other operating income | 77 |
| 4. Purchases - change in inventory | 78 |
| 5. Personnel expenses | 78 |
| 6. Amortisation, depreciation and impairment of assets | 79 |
| 7. Other operating expenses | 79 |
| 8. Financial result | 80 |
| 9. Share in the result of investments in associates | 81 |
| 10. Income taxes | 81 |
| 11. Earnings per share | 81 |
| 12. Property, plant and equipment | 82 |
| 13. Investment property | 82 |
| 14. Investments in associates | 83 |
| 15. Investments available for sale | 83 |
| 16. Deferred tax assets and liabilities | 84 |
| 17. Inventories | 85 |
| 18. Trade receivables | 86 |
| 19. Other current assets | 86 |
| 20. Net treasury | 87 |
| 21. Equity | 90 |
| 22. Pensions and similar obligations | 91 |
| 23. Provisions | 92 |
| 24. Trade payables | 93 |
| 25. Other current liabilities | 93 |
| 26. Change in working capital | 94 |
| 27. Acquisitions of investments | 94 |
| 28. Disposal of investments | 94 |
| 29. Repayment of capital and dividends collected | 95 |
| 30. Main contingent assets and liabilities | 95 |
| 31. Information on related parties | 96 |
| 32. Events subsequent to reporting date | 96 |
| 33. Joint ventures | 97 |
| 34. Subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates | 97 |
| Statement from the responsible persons | 99 |
| Statutory auditor's report | 100 |
| Condensed company accounts | 101 |
| Condensed balance sheet | 101 |
| Condensed income statement | 102 |
| Appropriation account | 102 |
| Summary of accounting policies | 103 |
| General information | 104 |
| Notes | 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| O PERATING INCOME |
85 616 | 112 952 |
| Turnover 2 |
81 850 | 106 681 |
| Other operating income 3 |
3 766 | 6 271 |
| O PERATING EXPENSES |
-72 399 | -93 521 |
| Purchases 4 |
-30 477 | -70 677 |
| Change in inventory 4 |
-26 272 | -850 |
| Personnel expenses 5 |
-6 363 | -9 001 |
| Amortisation, depreciation and impairment of assets 6 |
-349 | -2 076 |
| Change in the fair value of investment property 13 |
309 | -806 |
| Other operating expenses 7 |
-9 247 | -10 111 |
| O PERATING RESULT |
13 217 | 19 431 |
| Interest income | 423 | 1 479 |
| Interest expense | -4 771 | -5 028 |
| Other financial income | 22 | 97 |
| Other financial expenses | -554 | -590 |
| FINANCIAL RESULT 8 |
-4 880 | -4 042 |
| Share in the result of investments in associates 9 |
2 859 | 7 |
| RESULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES | 11 196 | 15 396 |
| Income taxes 10 |
-670 | -687 |
| RESULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 10 526 | 14 709 |
| RESULT FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | 898 | |
| RESULT FOR THE YEAR | 10 526 | 15 607 |
| Share of non-controlling interests | -24 | 0 |
| S HARE OF Immobel |
10 550 | 15 607 |
| Basic earning s and Dilu ted earning s per shar e (in EUR) 11 |
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| - Result of the continuing operations | 2.55 | 3.57 |
| - Result of the year | 2.56 | 3.79 |
| Notes | 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Result for the year | 10 526 | 15 607 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||
| Cash flow hedges 20 |
1 114 | -562 |
| Actuarial gains and losses (-) on defined-benefit plans 22 |
53 | 910 |
| O ther comprehensive income |
1 167 | 348 |
| TOT AL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR |
11 693 | 15 955 |
| Share of non-controlling interests | -24 | 0 |
| S HARE OF Immobel |
11 717 | 15 955 |
| ASSETS | Notes | 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 11 415 | 13 187 | |
| Intangible assets | 12 | 21 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 12 | 1 278 | 1 380 |
| Investment property | 13 | 2 280 | 1 971 |
| Investments in associates | 14 | 7 445 | 9 194 |
| Investments available for sale | 15 | 77 | 70 |
| Deferred tax assets | 16 | 74 | 281 |
| Other non-current assets | 249 | 270 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 292 093 | 345 298 | |
| Inventories | 17 | 240 769 | 260 250 |
| Trade receivables | 18 | 9 881 | 5 155 |
| Tax receivables | 546 | 885 | |
| Other current assets | 19 | 6 358 | 10 895 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 20 | 34 239 | 67 736 |
| Non-current assets classified as held for sale | 300 | 377 | |
| TOT AL ASSETS |
303 508 | 358 485 | |
| E QUITY AND LIABILITIES |
Notes | 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 |
| E QUITY |
21 | 172 129 | 168 680 |
| E QUITY SHARE OF Immobel |
172 152 | 168 679 | |
| Share capital | 60 302 | 60 302 | |
| Retained reserves | 111 485 | 109 179 | |
| Other reserves | 365 | -802 | |
| NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS | -23 | 1 | |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 71 949 | 69 265 | |
| Employee benefit obligations | 22 | 346 | 786 |
| Provisions | 23 | 3 003 | 3 067 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 16 | 335 | 3 952 |
| Financial debts | 20 | 65 640 | 58 835 |
| Trade payables | 24 | 2 625 | 2 625 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | 59 430 | 120 540 | |
| Provisions | 23 | 2 357 | 4 108 |
| Financial debts | 20 | 22 540 | 44 940 |
| Trade payables | 24 | 13 342 | 22 583 |
| Tax liabilities | 232 | 215 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 20 | 1 824 | 2 172 |
| Other current liabilities | 25 | 19 135 | 46 522 |
| TOT AL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
303 508 | 358 485 |
| Notes | 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating result | 13 217 | 19 431 |
| Amortisation, depreciation and impairment of assets | 349 | 1 844 |
| Change in the fair value of investment property | -309 | 806 |
| Change in provisions | -2 202 | -469 |
| Disposal of investments | -49 | -2 102 |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE CHANGES OF WORKING CAPITAL, PAID INTERESTS AND PAID TAXES |
11 006 | 19 510 |
| Change in working capital 26 |
-8 495 | 25 226 |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE PAID INTERESTS AND PAID TAXES |
2 511 | 44 736 |
| Paid interests | -4 652 | -4 847 |
| Paid taxes | -134 | -1 559 |
| CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | -2 275 | 38 330 |
| Acquisitions of investments 27 |
-7 979 | - |
| Disposal of investments 28 |
228 | 5 304 |
| Repayment of capital and dividends collected from associates 29 |
4 443 | 3 356 |
| Acquisitions of fixed assets | -111 | -856 |
| Disposals of fixed assets | 10 | - |
| Change in investments available for sale and other non-current assets | 30 | -195 |
| CASH FROM INVEST ING ACTIVITIES |
-3 379 | 7 609 |
| Increase in borrowings | 15 300 | 79 798 |
| Repayment of borrowings | -35 098 | -77 717 |
| Interest received | 423 | 1 294 |
| Other financing cash flows | -224 | -33 |
| Gross dividend paid | -8 244 | - |
| CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | -27 843 | 3 342 |
| CASH FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | -33 497 | 49 281 |
| CASH FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | 2 663 | |
| NET INCREASE OR DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
-33 497 | 51 944 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 20 |
67 736 | 15 792 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR 20 |
34 239 | 67 736 |
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Capital | Retain ed earning s |
Reserve for cash f ow b edges plan |
Reserve Equi or defin ed b enefit s |
ty to e all ocated c to the in Group |
Non- T ontrolling terests |
otal equi ty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | |||||||
| BALANCE AS AT 01-01-2009 | 60 302 | 93 572 | -552 | -598 | 152 724 | 1 | 152 725 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
15 607 | -562 | 910 | 15 955 | 15 955 | ||
| Chang es in the year |
15 607 | -562 | 910 | 15 955 | 15 955 | ||
| BALANCE AS AT 31-12-2009 | 60 302 | 109 179 | -1 114 | 312 | 168 679 | 1 | 168 680 |
| 2010 | |||||||
| BALANCE AS AT 01-01-2010 | 60 302 | 109 179 | -1 114 | 312 | 168 679 | 1 | 168 680 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
10 550 | 1 114 | 53 | 11 717 | -24 | 11 693 | |
| Dividends | -8 244 | -8 244 | -8 244 | ||||
| Chang es in the year |
2 306 | 1 114 | 53 | 3 473 | -24 | 3 449 | |
| BALANCE AS AT 31-12-2010 | 60 302 | 111 485 | - | 365 | 172 152 | -23 | 172 129 |
The capital is made up by 4,121,934 ordinary shares without par value.
A dividend of 5,152 KEUR, corresponding to 1.25 EUR gross per share, was proposed by the Board of Directors of 24 March 2011 and will be submitted to the shareholder's approval at General Assembly of Shareholders of May 26, 2011. The appropriation of the result has not been accounted for in the financial statements as per December 31, 2010.
Immobel (hereafter named the "Company") is a limited company incorporated in Belgium. The address of its registered office is Rue de la Régence 58 at 1000 Brussels.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) as adopted in the European Union. The Board of Directors settled the consolidated financial statements and approved their publication on 24th March 2011.
Standards and interpretations applicable for the annual period beginning on 1 January 2010:
The application of these new standards had no material impact for the Group, except for the application of the interpretation of IFRIC15, recognition of the result on delivery for some assets sold.
The Company did not elect for early application of the following new standards and interpretations:
The evaluation of the impact of these new standards is in progress – except IFRS9, the Group does not expect the adoption of those standards and interpretations to have a material impact on the financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of euros.
They are prepared on the historical cost basis, except for investment property, securities held for trading, available-for-sale securities and derivative financial instruments which are measured at fair value.
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, as well as interests in joint ventures consolidated using the proportionate method and in associated companies accounted for using the equity method. All intragroup balances, transactions, revenue and expenses are eliminated.
Subsidiaries are companies controlled by the Group. Control is defined as the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. Control is presumed to exist when the Group holds more than half of the voting rights, directly or indirectly.
The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date when control begins until the date when control ends.
A joint venture is a contractual agreement whereby the Group and one or several parties agree to undertake an economic activity under joint control. The joint venture agreement generally results in the creation of one or more distinct jointly controlled entities.
The Group consolidates its interests in joint ventures applying the proportionate consolidation method until the date when joint control ends.
Associates are entities over which the Group has significant influence through its participation in their financial and operating policy decisions. They are neither subsidiaries, nor joint ventures of the Group.
Significant influence is presumed if the Group, directly or indirectly, holds 20 % or more but less than 50 % of the voting rights through its subsidiaries.
Interests in associates are accounted for in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method, from the date when significant influence begins until the date when it ends. The book value of interests is decreased, if applicable, so as to record any impairment of individual interests.
The financial statements of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates with reporting dates other than 31st December (reporting date of the Company) are adjusted so as to take into account the effect of significant transactions and events that occurred between the reporting date of the subsidiary, joint venture or associate and 31st December. The difference between 31st December and the reporting date of the subsidiary, joint venture or associate never exceeds 3 months.
Goodwill represents the excess of the price of the business combination over the Group's share in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquired entity at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is reported as an asset and is not amortised but annually subject to an impairment in value test at reporting date (or more frequently if there are indications of loss in value). Impairment losses are recognised immediately under income and are not reversed in subsequent periods.
Goodwill resulting from the acquisition of an associate is included in the book value of the associate. Goodwill resulting from the acquisition of subsidiaries and joint ventures is presented separately in the balance sheet.
On disposal of a subsidiary, a joint venture or an associate, the book value of the goodwill is included so as to determine the profit or loss on the disposal.
Negative goodwill represents the excess of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary, a joint entity or an associate over the price of business combination at the date of acquisition. To the extent that a surplus subsists after review and re-evaluation of the values, the negative goodwill is immediately recognised in profit and loss.
The balance sheets of foreign companies are translated in euros at the official year-end exchange rate and income statements are translated at the average exchange rate for the financial year.
Translation differences resulting therefrom are included under shareholders' equity under "translation differences". Upon disposal of an entity, translation differences are recognised in profit and loss.
Transactions are first recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the transaction date. At each end of the financial year, monetary assets and liabilities are converted at the exchange rates on the balance sheet date. Gains or losses resulting from this conversion are recorded as financial result.
Intangible assets are recorded in the balance sheet if it is likely that the expected future economic benefits which may be allocated to assets will flow to the entity and if the cost of the assets can be measured reliably.
Intangible assets are measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and any impairment losses.
Intangible assets are amortised using the straight-line method on the basis of the best estimate of their useful lives. The amortisation period and method are reviewed at each reporting date.
Tangible assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses. Fixed assets are depreciated prorata temporis on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. Useful lives have been determined as follows:
Land has an unlimited useful life and therefore it is not depreciated.
Subsequent expenses related to tangible assets are only capitalised if it is likely that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the entity and if the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Buildings under construction for manufacturing, leasing or administrative purposes are recorded at cost less any impairment loss. Depreciation of these assets begins when the assets are ready to be used.
Investment property is measured in accordance with the fair value model of IAS 40 - Investment property. It represents real property (land and/or buildings under construction or available) held by the Group so as to earn rent and/or create value for property rather than use or sell it. Investment property (under construction) is initially measured at cost and subsequently carried at fair value. Any change in fair value is directly recognised in the income statement.
The Group distinguishes finance leases and operating leases by determining if objective criteria indicate that the major part of the value of the asset will be used by the group:
Assets held by the Group under finance lease are initially recognised at their fair value or at the present value of the minimum lease payments, whichever is lower. The corresponding obligation to the lessor regarding this asset is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation.
Lease payments are apportioned between financial expenses and the decrease in lease obligation at a constant interest rate with respect to the remaining debt balance. Financial expenses are directly recognised in profit and loss. Assets held under finance leases are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives or the lease term, whichever is shorter.
Lease payments under an operating lease are recognised as expenses in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the Group's balance sheet when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Short term trade receivables are measured at nominal value less appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts. An assessment of the permanent character of doubtful trade receivables is carried out and any write-downs are recorded.
Cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits (deposits of less than 3 months). Cash equivalents are very short term, highly liquid investments that are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Cash and cash equivalents are carried in the balance sheet at amortized cost.
Issue costs that may be directly allocated to an equity transaction are recorded as a deduction from equity. As a consequence, capital increases are recorded at the proceeds received, net of issue costs. Similarly, equity transactions on own participation are recognised directly under shareholders' equity.
Interest-bearing bank borrowings and overdrafts are recorded at the cash amount, less any transaction costs. After the initial recording they are measured at amortised cost. Any difference between the received consideration and the expected exit value is recognised under income over the term of the borrowing using the effective interest rate.
Short-term trade payables are recorded at their nominal value.
Derivative financial instruments are initially measured at cost and subsequently carried at their fair values. The method of recognising the unrealised result from derivatives depends on the nature of the hedged item. On the date a derivative contract is entered into, the instrument is designated either as a hedge of the fair value of recognised assets or liabilities (fair value hedge) or as a hedge of future cash flows (cash flow hedge). Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments designated as fair value hedge are recorded in profit and loss, in addition to the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability. With respect to cash flow hedges, the changes in the fair value are recognised in the other elements of comprehensive income. The ineffective hedging portion is recorded directly in profit and loss.
The changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that do not meet the hedge accounting requirements are recognised directly under income.
Contract proceeds and costs are recognised according to the stage of completion of the contract based on the cost method (the relation between the costs already accrued for work performed and the total estimated contract costs) excluding the costs that do not reflect the work performed (land costs, goodwill allocated to the land, installation costs, etc.).
Contract proceeds include the amounts agreed to in the initial contract and in its amendments, indemnities, and other bonuses and incentive payments, if it is likely that they will be acquired and if they can be reliably measured.
Contract costs include costs that relate directly to the specific contract, expenses that may be allocated to contract activity in general and that may be reasonably allocated to the contract, and other similar costs that may be specifically invoiced to the customer under the terms of the contract.
If it seems that total contract costs will exceed total contract proceeds, the expected loss is immediately recognised as an expense.
Interests during construction are capitalised, for the projects started after 1 January 2009.
Inventories are measured at cost or net realisable value, whichever is lower.
The acquisition cost of purchased goods includes acquisition cost and incidental expenses. For finished goods and work in progress, the costprice takes into account direct expenses and a portion of production overhead without including administrative and financial expenses. Interests during construction are capitalised, for the projects started after 1 January 2009.
When specific identification is not possible, cost is determined using the weighted average cost method. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated cost necessary to make the sale. The impairment in value or loss on inventories to bring them to their net realisable value is recognised as an expense in the year when the impairment in value or loss occurs.
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, when it is likely that an outflow of resources will be necessary to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation if necessary.
A provision for warranties is made when underlying products or services are sold. The measurement of the provision is based on historical data and by weighing all possible outcomes to which probabilities are associated (expected value method).
Contingent liabilities, which occurrence is not probably, are not recognised as a provision and are mentioned in the notes to the financial statements, provided that the risk is significant.
Contingent assets are not recognised in the financial statements.
The current post employment benefit plan of the Group is a defined benefit plan.
For such a plan, the cost of corresponding commitments is determined using the Projected Unit Credit Method, with present values being calculated at year end.
The amount recognised in the balance sheet represents the present value of commitments in terms of the defined benefit pension plans, less the fair value of plan assets and costs of rendered services not yet recognised. Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to the present value of possible payments for the Group and the decreases in future contributions to the plan.
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Actuarial gains and losses are directly recorded in the other elements of comprehensive income and are presented in the statement of comprehensive income.
Received government grants related to assets or investment subsidies are recognised in the balance sheet (presented under other long-term liabilities or other short-term liabilities) as deferred income. They are recognised as income in the same way as the asset margin to which they relate.
Group revenue comes mainly from Real Estate Development activities (including Project Management services) and also from lease agreements.
Revenue from Real Estate Development activities is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.
To the extent that the sale contract contains several distinct parts and whose delivery is separate, the different parts are recognised separately for the proceeds of the sale.
To the extent that the contract of sale of a property development (or part of this contract) qualifies as a construction contract, the proceeds of the sale is recognised at the advancement of the project, as detailed in paragraph 11.
To the extent that the sale contract of a property development (or part of this contract) does not qualifies as a construction contract, the proceeds of the sale is recognised at delivery, unless the contract states that there is continuing transfer of ownership in order to be possible to recognise the revenue of the sale over the period of the transfer of ownership, or at the advancement of the project.
With respect to operating leases, rent is recognised under income on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, even if payments are not made on this basis. Lease incentives granted by the Group in negotiating or renewing an operating lease are recognised as a reduction of the lease income on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
The carrying amount of non-current assets (other than financial assets in the scope of IAS 39, deferred taxes and non-current assets held for sale) is reviewed at the end of each reporting period in order to determine if an indication exists that an asset has impaired. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount is then determined. Regarding intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and goodwill, the recoverable amount is estimated at the end of each reporting period. An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of the asset or the cashgenerating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are presented in the income statement.
When the recoverable amount cannot be individually determined for an asset, including goodwill, it is measured at the level of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs.
The revoverable amount of receivables and investments of the company held to maturity is the present value of the future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate inherent to those assets.
The recoverable amount of other assets or cash-generating unit is its fair value less selling costs or its use value, whichever is higher. The latter is the present value of expected future cash flows from the asset or the respective cash generating unit.
In order to determine the value in use, the future cash flows are discounted using a pre-tax discount rate which reflects both the current market rate and the specific risks of the asset.
A reversal of impairment loss is recognised under income if the recoverable amount exceeds the net book value. However, the reversal may not lead to a higher book value than the value that would have been determined if no impairment loss had been initially recorded on this asset (cash-generating unit). No reversal of impairment loss is recognised on goodwill.
Borrowing costs include interests on bank overdrafts and shortand long-term borrowings, amortisation of share premiums or repayment of borrowings, amortisation of accrued incidental borrowing costs. The costs are capitalised into the cost of qualifying assets.
Income tax for the year includes current and deferred tax. Current and deferred income taxes are recognised in profit and loss only if they relate to items recognised directly under shareholders' equity, in which case they are also recognised under shareholders' equity.
Current tax is the amount of income taxes payable (or recoverable) on the profit (or loss) in a financial year and the adjustments to tax charges of previous years.
Deferred tax is recognised using the liability method of tax allocation, based on timing differences between the book value of assets and liabilities in the consolidated accounts and their tax basis.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable timing differences.
Deferred tax assets are only recognised for deductible timing differences if it is likely that in the future they may be charged against taxable income. This criterion is re-evaluated at each reporting date.
A discontinued operation is a component of an entity that either has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale. Such component represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations that can be clearly distinguished, operationally and for financial reporting purposes. The net result of discontinued operations (including possible results on disposal and taxes) is presented separately from the continued operations in the income statement.
The deferred tax assets are only recorded as far that they may be in the future used against taxable income.
The tangible and intangible assets with a fixed useful live are straight line depreciated based on the estimation of the live time of these fixed assets.
The fair value of the investment properties is estimated by independent experts in accordance with the principles as described under note 13 of the financial statements.
As part of the tests of impairment losses, the recoverable value of an asset is estimated based on the present value of the expected cash flows generated by this asset.
For the provisions, the bookvalue fits with the best estimation of the expense necessary to pay off the present obligation (legal or implicit) at closing date.
The projects in inventory and construction contracts are subject to feasibility studies used for the release of margin and the computation of the rate of completion. At each closing date, the expenses to be incurred are estimated.
The accounts of the temporary joint venture are accounted for in the financial statements using the proportionate consolidation method, each heading of the balance sheet and of the income statement is included in proportion to the share held by the partner in the temporary joint venture.
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The core business of the Group, Real Estate Development, includes the activities of "Offices", "Residential Development"and "Land Development". Projects are allocated to sectors based on their trust in office buildings, residential buildings or pacelled or to parcel land.
The Group's activity is carried out mainly in Belgium and in the Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg.
| O | FFICES | RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT |
LAND DEVELOPMENT |
CONSOLI -DATED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ||||
| Turnover | 58 671 | 12 032 | 11 147 | 81 850 |
| O PERATING RESULT |
10 956 | 384 | 1 877 | 13 217 |
| Financial result | -4 880 | |||
| Share in the results of associates | 2 859 | 2 859 | ||
| Taxes | -670 | |||
| RESULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 10 526 | |||
| Result from discontinued operations | - | |||
| NET RESULT | 10 526 | |||
| 2009 | ||||
| Turnover | 82 061 | 13 509 | 11 111 | 106 681 |
| O PERATING RESULT |
16 840 | -1 328 | 3 919 | 19 431 |
| Financial result | -4 042 | |||
| Share in the results of associates | 7 | 7 | ||
| Taxes | -687 | |||
| RESULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 14 709 | |||
| Result from discontinued operations | 898 | |||
| NET RESULT | 15 607 |
| BELGIUM | ABROAD TOT | AL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover of the continuing operations: | at 31-12-2010 | 81 819 | 31 | 81 850 |
| at 31-12-2009 | 106 681 | - | 106 681 |
| O | FFICES | RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT |
LAND DEVELOPMENT |
CONSOLI -DATED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ||||
| Operating result | 10 956 | 384 | 1 877 | 13 217 |
| Amortisation, depreciation and impairment | 175 | 78 | 96 | 349 |
| Change in fair value | -309 | -309 | ||
| Change in provisions | -1 407 | -381 | -414 | -2 202 |
| Disposal of investments | -49 | -49 | ||
| Change in working capital | -15 007 | 10 052 | -3 540 | -8 495 |
| O PERATING CASH FLOW BEFORE TAXES |
-5 592 | 10 084 | -1 981 | 2 511 |
| INVEST MENT CASH FLOW |
3 526 | -6 881 | -24 | -3 379 |
| 2009 | ||||
| Operating result | 16 840 | -1 328 | 3 919 | 19 431 |
| Amortisation, depreciation and impairment | 1 863 | -35 | 16 | 1 844 |
| Change in fair value | 806 | 806 | ||
| Change in provisions | -249 | -140 | -80 | -469 |
| Disposal of investments | -2 102 | -2 102 | ||
| Change in working capital | 39 752 | -10 311 | -4 215 | 25 226 |
| O PERATING CASH FLOW BEFORE TAXES |
56 910 | -11 814 | -360 | 44 736 |
| INVEST MENT CASH FLOW |
8 079 | -281 | -189 | 7 609 |
| O | FFICES | RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT |
LAND DEVELOPMENT |
CONSOLI -DATED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ||||
| Segment assets | 124 070 | 78 123 | 58 685 | 260 878 |
| Unallocated items 1 | 42 630 | |||
| TOT AL ASSETS |
303 508 | |||
| Segment liabilities | 23 927 | 12 178 | 6 527 | 42 632 |
| Unallocated items 1 | 88 747 | |||
| TOT AL LIABILITIES |
131 379 | |||
| 2009 | ||||
| Segment assets | 166 714 | 62 183 | 51 154 | 280 051 |
| Unallocated items 1 | 78 434 | |||
| TOT AL ASSETS |
358 485 | |||
| Segment liabilities | 66 119 | 13 082 | 2 662 | 81 863 |
| Unallocated items 1 | 107 942 | |||
| TOT AL LIABILITIES |
189 805 |
| BELGIUM | ABROAD TOT | AL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segment assets 31-12-2010 | 214 313 | 46 565 | 260 878 |
| Segment assets 31-12-2009 | 244 349 | 35 702 | 280 051 |
The components of the turnover are as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Asset sales | 81 570 | 106 337 |
| Services fees | 280 | 344 |
| TOT AL TURNOVER |
81 850 | 106 681 |
Turnover is allocated as follows per segment:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Offices | 58 671 | 82 061 |
| Residential Development | 12 032 | 13 509 |
| Land Development | 11 147 | 11 111 |
| TOT AL TURNOVER |
81 850 | 106 681 |
The main products sold by the group are office buildings, residential buildings and parcelled land.
The "Offices" turnover is mainly influenced by the sale of the buildings of the first phase of the Forum project in Brussels City and by the sale of the first 2 phases of the project Château-Rempart located in Tournai.
The promotions Jardin des Sittelles in Brussels (Woluwe-Saint-Lambert), Jardins de Jette in Brussels (Jette), Mercelis and Crespel in Brussels (Ixelles) and Vallée du Maelbeek in Brussels City contribue in particular to the "Residential Development" turnover.
The principals land developments contributing to the turnover were those of Bredene, Enghien, Ganshoren, La Calamine, Limbourg, and Waterloo. Turnover also includes proceeds from the sale of agricultural land in Ghent and Alsemberg.
The Group has completed over 10 % of its turnover with clients of the projects Forum and Château-Rempart above.
This heading mainly consists of:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gain on disposal of subsidiaries | 49 | 2 102 |
| Other operating income | 2 967 | 2 789 |
| Grants and allowances | 750 | 1 380 |
| TOT AL OTHER OPERATING INCOME |
3 766 | 6 271 |
Other revenues are primarily recoveries of taxes and withholdings.
Other operating income is allocated by segment as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Offices | 2 293 | 5 983 |
| Residential Development | 1 337 | 25 |
| Land Development | 136 | 263 |
| TOT AL OTHER OPERATING INCOME |
3 766 | 6 271 |
The purchases and the changes in inventory of the financial year 2010 break down as follows by segment:
| PURCHASES | CHANGE IN INVENTORY |
NET COSTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | -14 746 | -25 738 | -40 484 |
| Residential Development | -7 555 | -2 217 | -9 772 |
| Land Development | -8 176 | 1 683 | -6 493 |
| TOT AL |
-30 477 | -26 272 | -56 749 |
Purchases include all purchases related to the Group's projects, mostly taken in inventories (see details of changes in inventories in note 17). The change in inventories includes also all projects sold during the year (see details of changes in inventories in note 17). In total, the net costs of inventories are primarily related to projects sold and are to be related to the turnover as mentionned in note 2 above.
The net costs of the segment "Offices" are mainly related to the sales of the buildings of the phase I of the Forum project in Brussels City and the first 2 phases of the project Château-Rempart located in Tournai and to the continuation of the works Forum in Brussels City, Espace Midi Block D in Brussels (Saint-Gilles), Château-Rempart in Tournai and WestSide Village in the Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg.
The net costs of the segment "Residential" are related to the promotions Jardin des Sittelles in Brussels (Woluwe-Saint-Lambert), Jardins de Jette in Brussels (Jette), Mercelis and Crespel in Brussels (Ixelles) and Vallée du Maelbeek in Brussels City.
The purchases and the changes in inventory of the financial year 2009 break down as follows by segment:
| PURCHASES | CHANGE IN INVENTORY |
NET COSTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | -47 244 | -6 616 | -53 860 |
| Residential Development | -15 649 | 2 642 | -13 007 |
| Land Development | -7 784 | 3 124 | -4 660 |
| TOT AL |
-70 677 | -850 | -71 527 |
This heading includes salaries and fees of personnel, members of the executive management team and non-executive directors. They break down as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and fees of personnel and members of the executive management | -5 176 | -7 313 |
| Salaries of the non-executive directors | -421 | -425 |
| Social security charges | -582 | -789 |
| Pension costs - defined contribution plan | -146 | -346 |
| Other | -38 | -128 |
| PERSONNEL EXPENSES | -6 363 | -9 001 |
The number of full time equivalents for the personnel on 31 December, 2010 amount 26 as opposed to 31 in 2009. There are no claims against directors and no remuneration was paid during the year to former directors.
Break down as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Amortisation of intangible assets and depreciation of tangible assets | -213 | -161 |
| Impairment loss on assets classified as held for sale | -36 | - |
| Impairment gain on investments available for sale | 17 | - |
| Write down on inventory | -14 | -2 063 |
| Write down on trade receivables | -104 | - 2 |
| Reversal of write down on trade receivables | 1 | 150 |
| AMORTISATION, DEPRECIATION AND IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS | -349 | -2 076 |
Break down as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Services and other goods | -8 760 | -9 840 |
| Provisions | 1 021 | 1 145 |
| Other expenses | -1 508 | -1 416 |
| OT HER OPERATING EXPENSES |
-9 247 | -10 111 |
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rent and service charges, including mainly rent and service charges for the registered office, current and older (to link with the use of provision for evaluation and organisation of the Group - see the main components of provisions below) |
-1 448 | -1 521 |
| Third party payment, including in particular the fees paid to third parties and related to the turnover |
-6 423 | -7 579 |
| Other services and other goods, including company supplies, advertising, maintenance and repair expenses, etc. |
- 889 | - 740 |
| TOT AL SERVICES AND OTHER GOO DS |
-8 760 | -9 840 |
| Total amount of payments recognised under expenses for the year | 452 | 382 |
|---|---|---|
| Total minimum payments to be made: | ||
| - within one year | 416 | 439 |
| - after one year but within 5 years | 1 467 | 1 518 |
These amounts correspond mainly to the rent for the registered office and cars.
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory audit fees within the Group | 180 | 175 |
| Fees for extraordinary services and special missions accomplished within the Group1 : |
265 | 70 |
| - Tax consulting missions | 40 | 50 |
| - Other missions outside the audit mission | 225 | 20 |
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provisions related to the sales | -4 | -79 |
| Provisions for evaluation & organisation of the Group | 1 095 | 1 225 |
| Other provisions | -70 | -1 |
| TOT AL PROVISIONS |
1 021 | 1 145 |
| Increase | -356 | -476 |
| Decrease and use | 1 377 | 1 621 |
The other expenses of -1,508 KEUR mainly concern taxes (property withholding taxes, regional and municipal taxes) not capitalised on assets included in inventory.
The financial result breaks down as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| - "Project Financing" interest expense | -2 303 | -2 610 |
| - "Project Financing" interest income | 166 | 1 090 |
| - "Project Financing" other income and expenses | -3 | -15 |
| "Project Financing" net treasury costs | -2 140 | -1 535 |
| - "Corporate" interest expense | -493 | -1 274 |
| - "Corporate" interest income | 256 | 242 |
| - "Corporate" other income and expenses | -224 | -240 |
| "Corporate" net treasury costs | -461 | -1 272 |
| Dividends and interests of other fixed assets | - | 185 |
| Cash flow hedges | -2 279 | -1 420 |
| FINANCIAL RESULT | -4 880 | -4 042 |
The financial charge before cost of cash flow hedges amounts -2,601 KEUR as opposed 2,622 KEUR in 2009. It is the result of an average debt of 86 MEUR and an average interest rate of 3.1 %.
The amounts relating to cash flow hedges are from financial instruments acquired for hedging purposes, but which were not designated as hedging for accounting hedges under IAS39. These instruments are detailed in note 20.
The increasing costs of hedging cash flows resulting from the reclassification of amounts previously recognised in equity relating to financial instruments that no more qualify hedging instruments (see note 20).
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The result of associates, 2,859 KEUR, concerns the "Offices" activity. This result is favourably influenced by the sale of the South City Office project (Fonsny and Broodthaers), holding Immobel 10 %.
Income taxes are as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current income taxes for the current year | -445 | -637 |
| Current income taxes for the previous financial years | -45 | -27 |
| Deferred taxes | -180 | -23 |
| TOT AL INCOME TAXES CHARGES |
-670 | -687 |
The reconciliation of the actual tax charge with the theoretical tax charge is summarised as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Result before taxes | 11 196 | 15 396 |
| Result of the associates | -2 859 | -7 |
| Result before tax es and result of the associa tes |
8 337 | 15 389 |
| Averag e taxa tion rate of 33.99 % |
-2 834 | -5 231 |
| Tax impact: | ||
| - non-taxable income | 20 | 714 |
| - non-deductible expenses | -135 | -231 |
| - tax losses and temporary differences | 2 495 | 4 088 |
| Adjustment to current income taxes for the previous financial years | -45 | -27 |
| Deferred taxes for the previous financial years | -172 | - |
| INCOME TAX EXPENSE RECOGNISED | -670 | -687 |
The low tax costs are the result of using of previously non recognised losses.
Due to the absence of potential dilutive ordinary shares in circulation, the basic result per share is the same as the diluted result per share.
Basic earnings and diluted earnings per share are determined using the following information:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Average number of shares considered for basic earnings and diluted earnings | 4 121 934 | 4 121 934 |
| Net result from continuing operations | 10 526 | 14 709 |
| Group's share in the net result for the year | 10 550 | 15 607 |
| Net per share (in EUR): | ||
| Result of the continuing operations | 2.55 | 3.57 |
| Result of the year | 2.56 | 3.79 |
| Result from discontinued operations | - | 898 |
| Basic earnings / Diluted earnings per share (in EUR) of the discontinued operations | - | 0.22 |
Property, plant and equipment evolves as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| BOO K VALUE ON 1ST JANUARY |
1 380 | 113 |
| Acquisitions | 99 | 1 124 |
| Disposals and retirements | -10 | - |
| Depreciation charges | -191 | -127 |
| Transfers from "Inventories" | - | 270 |
| K VALUE ON 31ST DECEMBER BOO |
1 278 | 1 380 |
Tangible assets consist primarily of development costs of the headquarters.
Investment property is measured in accordance with the fair value model of the IAS 40 standard. Investment property evolves as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| FAIR VALUE ON 1ST JANUARY | 1 971 | 2 777 |
| Change in the fair value recognised in the income statement | 309 | -806 |
| FAIR VALUE ON 31ST DECEMBER | 2 280 | 1 971 |
This account contains a land under leasehold of an office building.
The fair value of this asset is estimated considering the transfer charges to be on charge of the purchaser.
Key assumptions used to determine fair value:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rental price (EUR) per m² of offices | 175 | 175 |
| Discount rate | 8.50 % | 8.80 % |
Investments in associates refer to the "Offices Development" activity and are as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| VALUE AS AT 1ST JANUARY | 9 194 | 12 543 |
| Share in result | 2 859 | 7 |
| Acquisitions and transfers from accounts | 14 | - |
| Disposals & retirements | -179 | - |
| Dividends paid by the companies | - | -3 356 |
| Repayment of capital by the companies | -4 443 | - |
| CHANGES FOR THE YEAR | -1 749 | -3 349 |
| VALUE AS AT 31ST DECEMBER | 7 445 | 9 194 |
Information regarding companies accounted for by the equity method (% interest)
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 9 809 | 12 156 |
| Total liabilities | 2 646 | 3 371 |
| Net assets | 7 163 | 8 785 |
| Turnover | 704 | 306 |
| Total net result | 2 859 | 7 |
| Guarantees obtained from third parties | 1 514 | 2 089 |
| Guarantees constituted by third parties on behalf of the companies | - | 1 862 |
The associates are listed under note 34.
The participating interests available for sale moved as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| VALUE AS AT 1ST JANUARY | 70 | 117 |
| Disposals / Reverse | -10 | -47 |
| Impairment gain on participating interests | 17 | - |
| CHANGES FOR THE YEAR | 7 | -47 |
| VALUE AS AT 31ST DECEMBER | 77 | 70 |
The book value as at 31st December 2010 of the investments available for sale is considered to be representative of their fair value.
Deferred tax assets or liabilities are recorded in the balance sheet on deductible or taxable timing differences, tax losses carried forward and tax credits.
Changes in the deferred taxes in the balance sheet having occurred over the financial year are recorded in the income statement unless they refer to items directly recognised under the equity. Deferred taxes on the balance sheet refer to the following timing differences:
| Deferred tax | assets | Deferred tax | liabili ties |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
| Employee benefit obligations | 172 | |||
| Tax losses | 74 | 109 | ||
| Inventories | 335 | 3 952 | ||
| TOT AL |
74 | 281 | 335 | 3 952 |
| ASSETS | LIABILITIES T | otal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N 1ST JANUARY 2010 O |
281 | -3 952 | -3 671 |
| Deferred tax expense and income recorded in profit and loss | - 207 | 27 | - 180 |
| Deferred tax transferred to "Inventories" | 3 590 | 3 590 | |
| CHANGES FOR THE YEAR | -207 | 3 617 | 3 410 |
| N 31ST DECEMBER 2010 O |
74 | -335 | -261 |
Deferred tax liabilities initially recognised in return for stocks, which are no longer to be at the closing date, were also derecognised through the "Inventories".
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax loss am oun ts for which no deferr ed tax asset wa s recogni sed in the balanc e sheet, fr om which : |
45 893 | 34 280 |
| Expiring at the end of 2013 | 92 | 116 |
| Expiring at the end of 2014 | 377 | 771 |
| Expiring at the end of 2015 | 1 236 | 1 442 |
| Expiring at the end of 2016 | 1 579 | 1 607 |
| Expiring at the end of 2017 | 4 043 | - |
| Not time-limited | 38 566 | 30 344 |
Inventories consist of buildings and land acquired for development and resale. Allocation of this position by segment is as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Offices | 113 916 | 140 993 |
| Residential Development | 72 249 | 70 235 |
| Land Development | 54 604 | 49 022 |
| TOT AL INVENTORIES |
240 769 | 260 250 |
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| INVENTORY AS AT 1ST JANUARY | 260 250 | 261 961 |
| Purchases for the year | 41 275 | 74 140 |
| Disposals of the year | -57 152 | -73 142 |
| Transfers from accounts | -3 590 | -646 |
| Write down | -14 | -2 063 |
| MOVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR | -19 481 | -1 711 |
| INVENTORY AS AT 31ST DECEMBER | 240 769 | 260 250 |
| Book value of inventories which are pledged for bank loan securities | 166 379 | 177 341 |
| Purcha ses |
Disposals Sub | total Tran | sfers | Write down | Net | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 15 038 | -40 776 | -25 738 | -1 328 | -11 | -27 077 |
| Residential Development | 17 843 | -9 665 | 8 178 | -6 161 | -3 | 2 014 |
| Land Development | 8 394 | -6 711 | 1 683 | 3 899 | - | 5 582 |
| TOT AL INVENTORIES |
41 275 | -57 152 | -15 877 | -3 590 | -14 | -19 481 |
The purchases of the "Offices Development" segment are mainly influenced by the projects Belair, Château-Rempart, Espace Midi, Forum and WestSide Village; the disposals include the buildings of the first phase of the Forum project and the first 2 phases of the project Château-Rempart. The purchases and the sales of the "Residential Development" mainly relate to the projects Crespel, Jardin des Sittelles, Jardins de Jette, Mercelis, Place des Martyrs and Vallée du Maelbeek. Purchases also include the acquisition of the Green Hill site located in the Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg.
The change in inventory resumed above, minus the purchase of the company Château de Beggen, is to link with the amounts reported in change in inventory in the income statement, see note 4.
With the exception of the risks and uncertainties inherent in the activities carried out by the Group (in particular a significant increase in interest rates and credit margins, a downturn in the real estate market, changes in global economic trends, loss of interest by investors in the real estate market, a tightening of credit conditions by the banks,…) and in view of the building permits already obtained, the Board of Directors is confident that it will obtain the necessary permits to develop the Group's existing projects and is not aware, on the basis of the information currently available, of any major risks or uncertainties that could significantly damage the Group's future results.
Trade receivables refer to the following segments:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Offices | 5 029 | 1 480 |
| Residential Development | 1 902 | 2 532 |
| Land Development | 2 950 | 1 143 |
| TOT AL TRADE RECEIVABLES |
9 881 | 5 155 |
The credit risk is related to the possible failing of the customers in respecting their commitments towards the Group.
Due to the nature of the customers, being mainly known investors, public clients or equivalent, the Group does not use instruments covering the customer credit risk.
The customers are closely followed up and adequate impairments are recorded as to cover the amounts that are considered being irrecoverable.
At 31st December 2010 there was no concentration of credit risk with a sole third party.
The maximum risk amounts to the book value of the receivables.
The recorded impairments of trade receivables is as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| ITUATION ON 1ST JANUARY S |
523 | 530 |
| Additions | 31 | 2 |
| Reversals | -1 | -9 |
| MOVEMENTS OF THE YEAR |
30 | -7 |
| S ITUATION ON 31ST DECEMBER |
553 | 523 |
The components of this account are:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Other receivables | 5 402 | 10 002 |
| from which: advances to joint ventures, associates and on projects in participation | 2 651 | 2 636 |
| taxes (other than income taxes) and VAT receivable | 786 | 3 245 |
| grants and allowances receivable | 1 358 | 2 408 |
| other | 607 | 1 713 |
| Deferred charges and accrued income | 956 | 893 |
| TOT AL OTHER CURRENT ASSETS |
6 358 | 10 895 |
And are related to the following segments:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Offices | 2 350 | 5 341 |
| Residential Development | 3 364 | 4 743 |
| Land Development | 644 | 811 |
| TOT AL OTHER CURRENT ASSETS |
6 358 | 10 895 |
The Group's net treasury is the balance between the available cash and the financial debts (short term and long term). It is -53,941 KEUR as at 31st December 2010 compared to -36,039 KEUR as at 31st December 2009.
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents (+) | 34 239 | 67 736 |
| Long-term financial debts (-) | 65 640 | 58 835 |
| Short-term financial debts (-) | 22 540 | 44 940 |
| NET TREASURY |
-53 941 | -36 039 |
The relationship between the Group's net debt and its shareholders' equity is 31 % as at 31st December 2010.
Cash deposits and cash at bank and in hand amount to 34,239 KEUR compared to 67,736 KEUR at the end of 2009, representing a decrease of 33,497 KEUR.
The available cash moved as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Term deposits | 2 975 | 50 399 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 31 264 | 17 337 |
| AVAILABLE CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 34 239 | 67 736 |
The explanation of the change in available cash is given in the consolidated cash flow table.
Financial debts decrease with 15,595 KEUR, from 103,775 KEUR at 31st December 2009 to 88,180 KEUR at 31st December 2010. The components of financial debts are as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Debts toward credit institutions | 65 640 | 58 835 |
| LONG-TERM FINANCIAL DEBTS | 65 640 | 58 835 |
| Debts toward credit institutions | 22 506 | 44 906 |
| Other debts | 34 | 34 |
| S HORT-TERM FINANCIAL DEBTS |
22 540 | 44 940 |
| TOT AL FINANCIAL DEBTS |
88 180 | 103 775 |
| LONG-TERM FINANCIAL DEBTS AS AT 1ST JANUARY | 58 835 | 71 213 |
|---|---|---|
| Contracted debts | 7 246 | 49 590 |
| Repaid debts | -25 000 | -61 968 |
| Debts transferred from short term | 24 559 | - |
| LONG-TERM FINANCIAL DEBTS AS AT 31ST DECEMBER | 65 640 | 58 835 |
| HORT-TERM FINANCIAL DEBTS AS AT 1ST JANUARY S |
44 940 | 30 481 |
| Contracted debts | 12 257 | 30 209 |
| Repaid debts | -10 098 | -15 750 |
| Debts transferred to long term | -24 559 | - |
| HORT-TERM FINANCIAL DEBTS AS AT 31ST DECEMBER S |
22 540 | 44 940 |
The main items of the Group's financial debts are the floating rate bank loans (Euribor 1 to 12 months + commercial margin). Immobel disposes at 31st December 2010 of 60 MEUR credit facility ( Corporate credit signed in May 2008), which 5 MEUR used at end of December 2010, due in Juny 2011.
It is used to specific financing for the development of certain projects.
All the financial debts are in EUR. These credits are:
| Corporate credit | 5 000 | 25 000 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Financing credits (specific to projects) | 83 180 | 78 775 |
| TOT AL FINANCIAL DEBTS |
88 180 | 103 775 |
| AMOUNT OF DEBTS COVERED WITH REAL SECURITIES | 83 146 | 78 741 |
| Corporate credit | 60 000 | 60 000 |
| Project Financing credits (specific to projects) | 90 365 | 104 415 |
| AMOUNT OF CREDIT LINES GRANTED | 150 365 | 164 415 |
| Corporate credit | 5 000 | 25 000 |
| Project Financing credits (specific to projects) | 83 146 | 78 741 |
| AMOUNT OF CREDIT LINES USED | 88 146 | 103 741 |
The financial debt schedule is summarised as follows:
| Due in | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total amount of debts | 22 540 | 40 640 | 25 000 | 88 180 |
On the basis of the situation as per 31st December 2010, each change in interest rate of 1 % involves an annual increase or decrease of the interest charge on debts at variable rate of 881 KEUR.
In the frame of the availability of long term credits, Corporate or Project Financing, the Group uses financial instruments mainly for the hedging of interest rates.
At 31st December 2010, the derivative financial instruments have been concluded as to hedge future risks and are the following:
| am | Period Op | tions | Strik e |
Notional ounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2007 - 09/2011 | CAP bought | 5.00 % | 14 150 | |
| 05 & 08/2008 - 05/2011 | CAP bought | 4.85 % | 40 000 | |
| 06/2009 - 06/2012 | CAP bought | 3.50 % | 16 250 | |
| 03/2010 - 03/2014 | IRS bought | 3.02 % | 10 000 | |
| 03/2010 - 03/2014 | IRS bought | 3.07 % | 8 000 | |
| 03/2010 - 03/2014 | IRS bought | 2.99 % | 7 000 | |
| 06/2010 - 06/2013 | IRS bought | 2.88 % | 20 000 | |
| T otal |
115 400 |
The fair value of derivatives is determined based on valuation models and interest rate futures ("level 3"). The change in fair value of financial instruments is recognised through the income statement.
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | ||
| Cash flow hedges: | ||
| - Bought CAP Options | 3 | 70 |
| - Bought IRS Options | -1 827 | - |
| - Bought COLLAR Options | - | -2 242 |
| TOT AL |
-1 824 | -2 172 |
| EFFICTIVE PART |
NON EFFECTIVE T PART |
otal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF THE DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | |||
| tion at 1st January Si tua 2009 |
-552 | -887 | -1 439 |
| Changes during the period | -562 | -171 | -733 |
| tion at 31ST December 2009 Si tua |
-1 114 | -1 058 | -2 172 |
| Changes during the period | 1 114 | -766 | 348 |
| tion at 31ST December 2010 Si tua |
0 | -1 824 | -1 824 |
Financial instruments that have been documented as hedges in the past (collars) were stopped during the year.
The purpose of the hedge, debt on corporate level, no longer subject of drawings, the entire amounts previously recorded in reserves (1,114 MEUR) was recycled in the income statement. No instrument has been documented as hedge accounting at 31st December 2010.
The Group starts only new projects in case of appropriate financing by corporate, specific financing or pre-sale. As a consequence, the cash risk related to the progress of a project is very limited.
The Group is, for the majority of the mentionned financial debts, subject to a number of financial commitments.
These commitments include in particular ratios of coverage, solvency and charges. At 31st December 2010, as for the previous years, the Group was in conformity with all these financial commitments.
The Group, whose activity is mainly located at 31st December 2010 in Belgium, does not resort to any exchange rate hedging. couverture de taux de change.
The equity is 172,129 KEUR compared to 168,680 KEUR as at 31st December 2009, representing an increase of 3,449 KEUR. The explanation of the change in equity is given in the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity.
Immobel is attending to optimise the structure of its permanent capital through a balance between capital and long term debts. The target is to maximise the value for the shareholder while maintaining the required flexibility to achieve the development projects. Other elements, like the expected return on each project and the respect of a number of balance sheet ratios, influence the decision taking.
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| 22. Pensions and similar obligations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -------------------------------------- |
The pensions and similar obligations cover the obligations of the Group as far as the group insurance is concerned. The amount recognised in the balance sheet represents the present value of commitments in terms of set benefit pension plans adjusted in line with profits or actuarial losses less the fair value of plan assets and past service cost.
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| AMOUNTS RECORDED IN THE BALANCE SHEET | ||
| Present value of funded defined benefit obligations | 2 222 | 2 540 |
| Fair value of plan assets at the end of the period | -1 876 | -1 754 |
| LIABILITIES RECOGNISED IN THE BALANCE SHEET | 346 | 786 |
| MOVEMENTS OF THE NET OBLIGATIONS IN THE BALANCE SHEET |
||
| O BLIGATIONS AS AT 1ST JANUARY |
786 | 1 665 |
| Total expense breaks down as follows: | -7 | 261 |
| - Cost of services rendered during the year | 114 | 147 |
| - Financial cost | 114 | 210 |
| - Expected return on plan's assets | -74 | -96 |
| - Recognition of past service cost | -161 | - |
| Group contributions | -380 | -230 |
| Amount recognised in Statement of comprehensive income | -53 | -910 |
| O BLIGATIONS AS AT 31ST DECEMBER |
346 | 786 |
| NT VALUE OF THE OBLIGATIONS AS AT 1ST JANUARY PRESE |
2 540 | 3 831 |
| Cost of services rendered during the period | 114 | 147 |
| Employee contributions | 41 | 63 |
| Interest cost | 114 | 210 |
| New vested past service cost | -161 | - |
| Loss (gain) arising from the actuarial assumptions | -104 | -993 |
| Paid benefits | -322 | -718 |
| PRESE NT VALUE OF THE OBLIGATIONS AS AT 31ST DECEMBER |
2 222 | 2 540 |
| AS AT 1ST JANUARY FAIR VALUE OF THE PLAN ASSETS |
1 754 | 2 166 |
| Expected return on plan's assets | 74 | 96 |
| Company contribution | 380 | 230 |
| Employee contributions | 41 | 63 |
| Gain (loss) arising from the actuarial assumptions | -51 | -83 |
| Paid benefits | -322 | -718 |
| AS AT 31ST DECEMBER FAIR VALUE OF THE PLAN ASSETS |
1 876 | 1 754 |
| Contribution of the employer expected for 2011 / 2010 | 129 | 186 |
| ACTUAL RETURN ON THE PLAN ASSETS | 22 | 13 |
| ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETE RMINE OBLIGATIONS |
||
| Discount rate | 4.50 % | 4.70 % |
| Expected rate of return on plan's assets | 3.94 % | 4.20 % |
| Expected salary growth rate | 3.50 % | 3.50 % |
| Average inflation rate | 2.00 % | 2.00 % |
The pension plans are funded through a group insurance. The underlying assets of the insurance contracts are primarily invested in bonds. The expected rate of return on the plan assets reflects the guaranteed interest rate by the insurance company and the expected insurance dividends.
The amount recognised in the statement of other comprehensive income equals 53 KEUR.
The accumulated amount of actuarial gains and losses recognised in other comprehensive income equals 365 KEUR. Historical review of the key figures of the four last years :
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present value of defined benefit obligations | 2 222 | 2 540 | 3 831 | 4 308 |
| Fair value of plan assets at the end of the period | 1 876 | 1 754 | 2 166 | 2 736 |
| Deficit of financed plans | 346 | 786 | 1 665 | 1 572 |
| Experience adjustments on: | ||||
| - plan assets | 136 | 1 168 | -88 | -98 |
| - plan liabilities | -51 | -83 | -64 | -53 |
The components of provisions are as follows:
| 31-12-2010 31-12-2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provisions related to the sales | 2 140 | 2 134 | ||||
| Provisions for litigations | 2 980 | 2 980 | ||||
| Provisions for evaluation and organisation of the Group | - | 1 866 | ||||
| Other provisions | 240 | 195 | ||||
| TOT AL PROVISIONS |
Related to the sales |
Litiga tions Evalua |
tion & organi sation |
Other | 5 360 | 7 175 |
| PROVISIONS AS AT 1ST JANUARY | 2 134 | 2 980 | 1 866 | 195 | 7 175 | 8 572 |
| Additionally recognised | 286 | 70 | 356 | 1 218 | ||
| Utilisations | -1 839 | -1 839 | -1 469 | |||
| Release | -280 | - 52 | - 332 | -1 146 | ||
| Transfers | - 27 | 27 | ||||
| CHANGES FOR THE YEAR | 6 | -1 866 | 45 | -1 815 | -1 397 | |
| PROVISIONS AS AT 31ST DECEMBER | 2 140 | 2 980 | 240 | 5 360 | 7 175 | |
| From which short-term provisions | 2 357 | 4 108 |
Allocation of this position by segment is as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Offices | 3 869 | 5 072 |
| Residential Development | 1 065 | 1 497 |
| Land Development | 426 | 606 |
| TOT AL |
5 360 | 7 175 |
Provisions are recorded for their maximum risk. The Group has no indication on the final amount of disbursement or the timing of the disbursement, it depends on court decisions.
The provisions are made up based in the risks related to the sales and to the litigations, in particular when the recognition conditions of those liabilities are met.
The provisions related to the sales mainly consist of rental guarantees, good end of execution... No provision has been recorded for the other litigations that mainly concern:
This account is allocated by segment as follows :
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Offices | 8 829 | 17 342 |
| Residential Development | 5 599 | 6 812 |
| Land Development | 1 539 | 1 054 |
| TOT AL TRADE PAYABLES |
15 967 | 25 208 |
Schedule of the long-term trade payables:
| due in 2012 | 2 625 | |
|---|---|---|
| T otal |
2 625 |
Except commercial debt, net of KEUR 2 625, resulting from the acquisition in 2007 of land belonging to ULB and located on the "Campus de la Plaine" in Brussels (Ixelles), virtually all commercial debts are payable within 3 months.
The components of this account are:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel debts | 861 | 632 |
| Taxes (other than income taxes) and VAT payable | 2 909 | 5 753 |
| Advance on sales | 4 341 | 29 672 |
| Advances from joint ventures and associates | 3 757 | 1 073 |
| Accrued charges and deferred income | 858 | 1 997 |
| Operating grants | 2 263 | 2 263 |
| Other | 4 146 | 5 132 |
| TOT AL |
19 135 | 46 522 |
The advance on sales are mainly related to residential projects in Wavre and Jette, while advances in joint ventures and associates are to link with the project Espace Midi. Other liabilities include mainly participation debts and option prices received on landbanking.
Other current liabilities are related to the following segments:
| Offices | 9 773 | 40 793 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Development | 5 113 | 4 774 |
| Land Development | 4 249 | 955 |
| TOT AL OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES |
19 135 | 46 522 |
The change in working capital by kind is established as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Inventories | 26 515 | -1 037 |
| Trade receivables | -4 829 | 1 993 |
| Trade payables | -9 476 | -8 022 |
| Advances on sales | -24 891 | 29 245 |
| Other current assets and liabilities | 4 186 | 3 047 |
| CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL | -8 495 | 25 226 |
Changes by segment are described under note 1 (financial information by segment).
The acquisitions of investments relate to the acquisition of 50 % of the shares of the luxemburg company Château de Beggen, owner of the site Green Hill, allowing the development of around 170 apartments.
Fair values of assets and liabilities of acquired company are:
| Inventories | 10 637 | |
|---|---|---|
| Other assets | 1 930 | |
| Debts | 4 588 | |
| Paid pric e |
7 979 |
The Group believes that this acquisition is not a business combination and consequently, the assets and liabilities acquired are recognised at their acquisition value, as described above.
The disposal of investments relate to the 10.24 % participating interest in the company La Meute s.a.
| Net assets disposed of | 179 | |
|---|---|---|
| Income generated by disposals | 49 | |
| Received pric e |
228 |
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Repayment of capital concerns the companies Promotion Léopold and Espace Midi.
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Guarantees from third parties on behalf of the Group with respect to: | ||
| - inventories | 47 014 | 28 926 |
| - construction contracts | 215 | 215 |
| - other assets | 329 | 329 |
| TOT AL GUARANTEES FROM THIRD PARTIES ON BEHALF OF THE GROUP |
47 558 | 29 470 |
| These guarantees consist of: | ||
| - guarantees "Real estate trader" | 13 201 | 13 269 |
| - guarantees "Law Breyne" | 11 521 | 4 012 |
| - guarantees "Good end of execution" | 11 576 | 11 586 |
| - guarantees "Payment" and "Other" | 11 260 | 603 |
| TOT AL |
47 558 | 29 470 |
| Mortgage power - Amount of inscription | 29 036 | 29 096 |
| Book value of Group's assets pledged for debt securities related to: - property and inventory as a whole |
168 659 | 179 312 |
| BOO K VALUE OF PLEDGED GROUP'S ASSETS |
168 659 | 179 312 |
| Amount of debts guaranteed by above securities | ||
| - long-term debts | 65 640 | 33 835 |
| - short-term debts | 17 506 | 44 906 |
| TOT AL |
83 146 | 78 741 |
| Commitments for the acquisition of inventories | 38 618 | 4 860 |
| Commitments for the disposal of inventories | 13 521 | 44 093 |
| The commitments from which the value of acquisition or disposal can not be defined, because depending from future events (permit to obtain, number of m² to construct…), are not included. |
The list of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates is included under note 34.
The transactions between immobel, subsidiaries and joint ventures are eliminated in consolidation.
The relationships with associates consist mainly of loans or advances, whose amounts are recorded in the balance sheet in the following accounts:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Other current assets | 541 | 1 331 |
| Other current liabilities | 3 088 | 540 |
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cresida Investment S.à.r.l. | 25.00 % | - |
| JER Audrey S.à.r.l. | 5.53 % | 30.53 % |
| Capfi Delen Asset Management n.v. | 5.06 % | 5.06 % |
| KBC Assurances n.v. | 1.73 % | 1.73 % |
| Fidea n.v. | 3.46 % | 3.46 % |
| Other | 59.22 % | 59.22 % |
| Number of representative capital shares | 4 121 934 | 4 121 934 |
These are the salaries of members of the executive management and non-executive directors.
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries | 3 234 | 3 527 |
| Post-employment benefits | 86 | 128 |
| Other Benefits | 9 | 13 |
| TOT AL |
3 329 | 3 668 |
Immobel has acquired on 2nd February two emblematic offices projects to be developed in Poland:
— a mixed project of offices and retail located in the heart of Warsaw (+/- 20,000 m²) and,
— a mixed project in the very Center of Poznan, of offices and retail (+/- 7,600 m²).
Except these acquisitions, no significant event that may change the financial statements occured from the reporting date on 31st December 2010 up to 24th March 2011 when the financial statements were closed by the Board of Directors.
The companies jointly controlled are listed under note 34. The participating interests of the Group in these companies are reported using the proportionate consolidation method grouping the accounts line by line. The share of the joint ventures in the consolidated financial statements are detailed as follows:
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total non-current assets | 5 | 109 |
| Total current assets | 84 934 | 81 100 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 18 518 | 21 074 |
| Total current liabilities | 23 278 | 20 645 |
| Total income | 3 885 | 1 992 |
| Total charges | 2 950 | 2 734 |
Companies forming part of the Group as at 31st December 2010:
| Name | Company numb er |
Registered offic e |
% interest 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compagnie Immobilière de Lotissements (Lotinvest) | 0451 565 088 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| Compagnie Immobilière de Participations Financières (CIPAF) | 0454 107 082 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| Compagnie Immobilière de Wallonie (CIW) | 0401 541 990 | Wavre | 100.00 |
| Compagnie Immobilière Luxemburgeoise | - | Luxemburg | 100.00 |
| Demetex | 0435 431 218 | Wavre | 100.00 |
| Duwol | 0439 983 486 | Wavre | 100.00 |
| Entreprise et Gestion Immobilières (Egimo) | 0403 360 741 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| Espace Nivelles | 0472 279 241 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| Foncière Jennifer | 0464 582 884 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| Foncière Montoyer | 0826 862 642 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| Harmonia | 0444 218 131 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| Immobiliën Vennootschap van Vlaanderen (Investimmo) | 0403 342 826 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| Immobilière Deka | 0417 100 196 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| Les Jardins du Nord | 0444 857 737 | Brussels | 76.00 |
| Progex | 0462 629 325 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| Société Financière de Participations Industrielles (Sofipari) | 0449 032 596 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| The Green Corner | 0443 551 997 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| Veldimmo | 0430 622 986 | Brussels | 100.00 |
| Westside | - | Luxemburg | 100.00 |
| Name | Company numb er |
Registered offic e |
% interest 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vita | 0890 019 738 | Brussels | 50.00 |
| Château de Beggen | - | Luxemburg | 50.00 |
| Espace Trianon | 0450 883 417 | Embourg | 50.00 |
| Foncière du Parc | 0433 168 544 | Brussels | 50.00 |
| Ilot Ecluse | 0441 544 592 | Gilly | 50.00 |
| Intergénérationnel de Waterloo | 0890 182 460 | Brussels | 50.00 |
| Lex 2000 | 0403 364 996 | Brussels | 50.00 |
| RAC 1 | 0819 582 791 | Antwerp | 40.00 |
| RAC 2 | 0819 585 959 | Antwerp | 40.00 |
| RAC 3 | 0819 588 830 | Antwerp | 40.00 |
| RAC 4 | 0819 593 481 | Antwerp | 40.00 |
| Société Espace Léopold | 0435 890 977 | Brussels | 50.00 |
| Universalis Park | 0891 775 438 | Brussels | 50.00 |
| Vilpro | 0437 858 295 | Brussels | 50.00 |
| Name | Company numb er |
Registered offic e |
% interest 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHR Clos du Château | 0895 524 784 | Brussels | 33.33 |
| Espace Midi | 0402 594 342 | Brussels | 20.00 |
| Esplanade 64 | 0888 411 419 | Brussels | 25.00 |
| Promotion Léopold | 0439 904 896 | Brussels | 35.50 |
| Chang es in scope of consolida tion - Numb er of entities |
31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidiaries - Global method of consolidation | 19 | 18 |
| Joint ventures - Proportionate method of consolidation | 14 | 13 |
| Associates - Equity method | 4 | 5 |
| TOT AL |
37 | 36 |
— Sale of the participating interests in the company La Meute (10.24 % holding).
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The undersigned persons state that, to the best of their knowledge:
On behalf of the Board of Directors:
Gaëtan Piret sprl Baron Buysse cmg cbe
Chief Executive Officer Chariman of th Board of Directors
on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2010
(in thousand EUR)
The financial statements of the parent company, Immobel sa, are presented below in a condensed form.
In accordance with Belgian company law, the directors' report and financial statements of the parent company, Immobel SA, together with the statutory auditor's report, have been deposited at the National Bank of Belgium.
They are available on request from:
Immobel SA Rue de la Régence 58 BE-1000 Brussels Belgium www.immobel.be
The statutory auditor issued an unqualified report on the financial statements of Immobel SA.
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Fixed Assets | 114 561 | 113 082 |
| Intangible fixed assets | 12 | 21 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 1 014 | 1 076 |
| Financial fixed assets | 113 535 | 111 985 |
| Curr ent assets |
101 403 | 152 738 |
| Stocks and contracts in progress | 37 306 | 47 045 |
| Amounts receivable within one year | 37 278 | 46 658 |
| Short term investments | 212 | 45 253 |
| Cash balance | 26 125 | 13 286 |
| Deferred charges and accrued income | 482 | 496 |
| T otal assets |
215 964 | 265 820 |
| Liabili ties |
||
| Shar eholders' equi ty |
171 936 | 182 438 |
| Capital | 60 302 | 60 302 |
| Reserves | 10 075 | 10 075 |
| Accumulated profits | 101 559 | 112 061 |
| Provisions and deferr ed tax es |
3 022 | 4 651 |
| Provisions for liabilities and charges | 3 022 | 4 651 |
| Debts | 41 006 | 78 731 |
| Amounts payable after one year | - | 25 000 |
| Amounts payable within one year | 40 944 | 52 433 |
| Accrued charges and deferred income | 62 | 1 298 |
| T otal liabili ties |
215 964 | 265 820 |
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 5 188 | 36 719 |
| Operating charges | -10 045 | -11 023 |
| Op erating profit |
-4 857 | 25 696 |
| Financial income | 5 088 | 8 866 |
| Financial charges | -1 648 | -2 840 |
| Financial result |
3 440 | 6 026 |
| Op erating profit before tax es |
-1 417 | 31 722 |
| Extraordinary income | 671 | 4 783 |
| Extraordinary charges | -4 604 | -4 722 |
| Ex tra ordinary result |
-3 933 | 61 |
| Profit of the financial year before tax es |
-5 350 | 31 783 |
| Profit of the financial year | -5 350 | 31 783 |
| Profit of the financial year to be appr opria ted |
-5 350 | 31 783 |
| 31-12-2010 | 31-12-2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit to be appr opria ted |
106 711 | 120 305 |
| Profit for the financial year available for appropriation | -5 350 | 31 783 |
| Profit carried forward | 112 061 | 88 522 |
| Result to be carri ed forward |
101 559 | 112 061 |
| Profit to be carried forward | 101 559 | 112 061 |
| Profit availabl e for distribu tion |
5 152 | 8 244 |
| Dividends | 5 152 | 8 244 |
Tangible assets are recorded as assets net of accumulated depreciation, at either their cost price or contribution value (value at which they were brought into the business), including ancillary costs and non-deductible VAT. Depreciation is calculated by the straight line method.
The main depreciation rates are the following:
| — Buildings | 3 % |
|---|---|
| — Buildings improvements | 5 % |
| — Office furniture and equipment | 10 % |
| — Computer equipment | 33 % |
| — Vehicles | 20 % |
Financial Fixed Assets are entered either at their purchase price, after taking into account any amounts still not paid up and any write-offs made. They are written down if they suffer a capital loss or a justifiable long-term loss in value.
Amounts Receivable within one year and those receivable after one year are recorded at their nominal value. Write-downs are applied in case of permanent impairment or if the repayment value at the closing date is less than the book value.
Stocks are recorded at their purchase price or contribution value, including, in addition to the purchase price, the ancillary costs, duties and taxes relating to them. The infrastructure costs are recorded at their cost price. Realisation of stocks is recorded at the weighted average price. Work in progress is valued at cost price. Profits are, in principle, recorded on the basis of the percentage of completion of the work. Write-downs are applied as appropriate, according to the selling price or the market value. The sales and the purchases of properties are recorded at the signature of the notarial act in so far as the eventual conditions precedents are lifted and a clause of deferred property transfer is foreseen in the compromise under private signature.
Short term investments are recorded as assets at their purchase price (ancillary costs excluded) or contribution value. Their values are adjusted, provided that the depreciation is lasting.
Cash at bank and in hand are recorded at their nominal value. Values are adjusted if the estimated value at the end of the financial year is lower than the book value.
At the close of each financial year, the Board of Directors, acting with prudence, sincerity and in good faith, examines the provisions to be set aside to cover the major repairs or major maintenance and the risks arising from completion of orders placed or received, advances made, technical guarantees after sale or delivery and current litigations.
Amounts Payable are recorded at their nominal value.
Company name Immobel
Rue de la Régence, 58 1000 Brussels - Belgium RPM/RPR (Legal Entitites Register)VAT BE 0405.966.675
Belgian registered joint stock company, constituted on 9th July 1863, authorised by the Royal Decree of 23rd July 1863.
Indefinite
(Art. 12 of the Articles of Association – excerpts)
Any person (…) acquiring Company shares, (…) that confer voting rights, must declare to the Company and to the Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission the number of shares it holds, when the voting rights associated with these shares reach a level of three per cent or more of total existing voting rights.
The same declaration must be made in the event of acquisition of additional shares referred to in the first indent when, following this acquisition, the voting rights associated with the shares owned reach a level of five, ten or fifteen percent, and so forth, by tranches of five points, of the total of existing voting rights.
The same declaration must be made in the event of disposal of shares when, as a result of this disposal, voting rights fall below one of the thresholds referred to in the first and second incent.
When a person or legal entity acquires or disposes of direct or indirect control, in law or in fact, of a company that owns at least three percent of the total voting rights of the Company, it must declare this fact to the Banking, Financial, and Insurance Commission.
Philippe Opsomer Tel.: 32(0)2/422.53.61 - Fax: 32(0)2/422.53.02 E-mail : [email protected]
Publication of annual accounts 2010 : 24th March 2011 Ordinary General Meeting 2010 : 25th May 2011 Publication of 2010 half-year results : 31th August 2011 Publication of 2010 annual accounts : March 2012 Ordinary General Meeting 2012 : 24th May 2012
Joëlle Micha Tel.: 32(0)2/422.53.57 - Fax: 32(0)2/422.53.02 [email protected]
www.immobel.be
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Dit verslag is beschikbaar in het Nederlands, in het Frans en in het Engels. Ce rapport est disponible en français, en néerlandais et en anglais. This report is available in English, in Dutch and in French.
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