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IMMOBEL ANNUAL REPORT 2019
Immobel is the largest listed real estate developer in Belgium. The Group, which dates back to 1863, specialises in innovative, metropolitan projects that fit the lifestyle of the contemporary user. The company develops mixed real estate with a variety of functions: living, working, shopping and leisure. Finally, it is also active in landbanking. With a stock market value of over EUR 650 million and a portfolio of more than 1,200,000 m² of project development in 6 countries (Belgium, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Poland, France, Spain, Germany), Immobel occupies a leading position in the European real estate landscape. The Group strives for sustainability in urban development. Furthermore, it uses part of its profits to support good causes in the areas of health, culture and social inclusion. Approximately 200 people work at Immobel.
stock market value
under development 1,200,000m2
EUR 4.5bio
Gross Development Value


2019 was a year of growth, completely in line with our strategy of prioritising profitability and recurring revenue. Our financial figures have improved year-on-year since the merger in 2016. Between 2016 and 2019 our revenues increased by 40% from nearly EUR 300 million to EUR 419.5 million. We practically doubled our net profit, from EUR 52.5 million to EUR 102.4 million. This means that we have exceeded our objectives by a wide margin.
After a history stretching back more than 150 years, our company finds itself today in the middle of an exciting period of renewal. On the one hand, we are continuing to consolidate our solid position in mature markets through our unique expertise in the area of major urban project development. And on the other, we have ambitiously expanded our activities in other countries where we hold the position of a challenger: a completely different dynamic!
In our home market of Belgium, and especially in Brussels, we pushed ahead with various monumental urban projects, such as Lebeau (Zavel/Sablon), the Muntcentrum/Centre Monnaie, Brouck'R and Panorama (the final phase of the Rijksadministratief Centrum/Cité administrative de l'État): all initiatives that will have a significant impact on the dynamics of the centre of Brussels. We also began a major new project in the European quarter. In Luxembourg we realised Infinity, a mixed project in one of the most dynamic areas of the capital.
of our benefits donated to good causes1 1% Up to
talented people 200
The new markets of France and Germany demand agility and strong teamwork. In Paris, a market that has great potential for us in the residential and office-building segments, we completed the acquisition of Nafilyan & Partners and we initiated promising office projects. Immobel Germany opened its doors and we laid the foundation stone of Eden, one of the highest residential towers in Frankfurt with a green façade.
But besides our geographical expansion of activities, we also want to capitalise on how the sector itself is evolving. The institutionalisation of real estate offers potential, and we have brought together a professional European team to ensure we tap into this market, both thoroughly and structurally.
Thanks to our numerous domestic and international roadshows, our company has become better known among a wider institutional investment community, and international banking analysts are watching us more closely. Recent analyses also show that the market has confidence in consistent, longterm value creation.
Our share continued its steady growth: at the end of 2019 our market value had grown to more than EUR 650 million. Thanks to our continued good results, we are able to offer our shareholders a dividend of EUR 2.66 per share. Moreover, market confidence was rewarded with a BEL Mid index listing, and with significant public interest in a bond loan, with which we accrued EUR 75 million.
The solid position and results we booked in 2019 also provide a welcome resource for the coming years, during which a key focus will be on acquisition. We will do this with a view to expanding our current portfolio of ongoing projects, which represented a GDV2 of EUR 4.5 billion at the end of 2019. 2020 will be a pivotal year for obtaining the requested permits for numerous ongoing projects.
Through our growth and international expansion, we have also seen that we can optimise certain ways of working to help us operate more efficiently and uniformly. Processes are being streamlined to bolster long-term

and risk-proof policy. At Group level, we brought in solid professionals to strengthen our executive committee. Thanks to the daily commitment and drive of our 200 people, who are dedicated to delivering optimum quality and service, we are able to do what we do on our way to realising our future ambitions.
Of course, our business is defined by our customers: the people who use our buildings. City centres are becoming increasingly busy and more densely populated, and attract a diversity of people of different backgrounds and ages who want to enjoy a first-rate living and working environment. We integrate a whole range of functions in our projects, including living, working, studying, shopping and leisure. To achieve this, we work together with an ecosystem of strong partners and with world-class architects, who keep abreast of the constantly changing social context and produce designs that are in line with their multifunctional use.
Easily accessible offices, energyfriendly apartments and a comfortable living environment with light, air and space: these are what users want. We assess every project specifically to see what we can do to ensure the optimum quality of life. We want to integrate better mobility initiatives systematically in all our urban projects, for example. At the same time, we will keep track of the technical and financial feasibility of applications, such as the optimisation of energy consumption, many of which are still in their infancy. Not only is there a significant social demand for a sustainable approach to our cities, but institutional investors and government bodies are also sensitive to these issues. Thanks to the constructive cooperation with local authorities and the trust they have in us during the often protracted and intricate development processes, together we can build on ensuring a better, pleasant urban environment.
In addition to advancing sustainability, which is directly related to our projects, we also, in a broader context, make a contribution to society by donating up to 1%1 of our profits to good causes in the fields of health, culture and social inclusion.
All in all, we can look back on a very productive 2019, during which we took significant steps for further growth. We will continue to work diligently with the same élan in everything we do, so that our stakeholders remain proud of this company.
Marnix Galle Executive Chairman

Immobel more than doubled its turnover in 2018 to EUR 326.1 million while its EBITDA and its net profit reached record levels of EUR 75.1 million and EUR 56.8 million, an increase in the net profit per share from EUR 1.26 to 6.47. The Group exceeded its 2018 acquisition target by nearly 90% by adding 189,200 m² in projects in Belgium and Luxembourg.

In 2019, Immobel made progress in the development of major projects such as Lebeau (Sablon/Zavel), the Centre Monnaie/Muntcentrum, Brouck'R and Panorama (last phase of the former Cité administrative/Rijksadministratief Centrum). These initiatives will have a major impact on the dynamic of the centre of the capital of Europe.
In May 2019, Immobel and its partners finalised one of the largest real estate transactions in recent years for the redevelopment of the Centre Monnaie/Muntcentrum in Brussels. In September, the partners launched an international architectural competition, under the guidance of the Master Architect for Brussels-Capital (BMA). The winners of the competition were the Norwegian firm Snøhetta and the Belgian firm Binst Architects.
In order to prepare for the next stages of its international growth, the Group attracted leading talent to reinforce its executive committee. Immobel also expanded its investment committee. On 1 July 2019, Marnix Galle took over the role of CEO.

Immobel became the full owner of the Parisian real estate group Nafilyan & Partners, well in advance of the planned date. The Group consolidated its position in France and its desire to increase its local real estate portfolio. Fabien Acerbis took over as head of the French subsidiary.
The move to the BEL Mid index - the Mid-Cap stock index of Euronext Brussels - was decided in view of Immobel's stock exchange performance, based both on its market capitalisation criterion and on the criterion of its stock circulation speed.
Immobel announced a 7 ½-year bond issue ("7 ½ year tranche") for a total amount of EUR 75 million. The transaction was almost six times oversubscribed, leading to early closure.
After the acquisition of Eden in January 2019, its first project on German soil, Immobel took a significant step forwards and confirmed its desire for expansion with the creation of its subsidiary Immobel Germany, under the leadership of Michael Henn.
On 4 November 2019, Immobel sold its shares in the company owning the Infinity Working & Shopping project to Real I.S., a German investor specialising in real estate.
In Germany, Immobel launched the construction of the new Eden residential tower in the European quarter of Frankfurt. One of the characteristics of the project is its vertical vegetation concept, with 186,000 plants covering more than 20% of the surface area of the façade.



PORTFOLIO BY ASSET CLASS

* Gross Development Value: the total expected future turnover (Group share) of all projects in the current portfolio

| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net result, Group's share | 0.7 | 52.5 | 11.0 | 56.8 | 102.4 |
| Equity, Group's share | 194.4 | 311.0 | 303.6 | 344.6 | 426.2 |
| Market capitalization (including own shares) |
174.2 | 530.0 | 551.8 | 503.9 | 663.8 |
| Market capitalization (excluded own shares) |
174.2 | 464.7 | 484.2 | 442.4 | 583.3 |
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares at year-end (thousand) |
4,122 | 8,767 | 8,772 | 8,777 | 8,785 |
| Net result, Group's share | 0.2 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 6.5 | 11.7 |
| Value of equity | 47.2 | 35.5 | 34.6 | 39.3 | 48.5 |
| Gross ordinary dividend | 0.00 | 2.00 | 2.20 | 2.42 | 2.66 |
| Net ordinary dividend | 0.00 | 1.40 | 1.54 | 1.69 | 1.86 |
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock price on 31 December (EUR) | 42.3 | 53.0 | 55.2 | 50.4 | 66.4 |
| Maximum quotation (EUR) | 52.7 | 53.8 | 59.7 | 57.0 | 69.0 |
| Minimum quotation (EUR) | 40.1 | 38.2 | 51.0 | 47.0 | 50.2 |
| Stock price / book value | 89.7% | 149.4% | 159.5% | 128.4% | 136.9% |
| Gross return for 1 year** | 0.0% | 25.3% | 9.8% | -4.8% | 36.5% |
| Gross ordinary dividend / last stock price | 0.0% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 4.8% | 4.0% |
| Net ordinary dividend / last stock price | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% |

| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 60.6 | 298.6 | 149.0 | 326.1 | 419.5 |
| Operating expenses | -53.1 | -238.7 | -127.1 | -261.0 | -327.2 |
| Sale of subsidiary | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 19.6 |
| Share in the results of associates | -0.4 | 7.7 | 3.4 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Operating result | 7.1 | 67.7 | 25.3 | 70.3 | 117.0 |
| Financial result | -6.4 | -3.9 | -4.8 | -4.8 | -5.3 |
| Result before taxes | 0.7 | 63.8 | 20.5 | 65.5 | 111.6 |
| Income taxes | 0.1 | -10.2 | -9.6 | -8.6 | -9.4 |
| Result for the year | 0.7 | 53.6 | 10.9 | 56.9 | 102.2 |
| Share of Immobel | 0.7 | 52.5 | 11.0 | 56.8 | 102.4 |
| ASSETS | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 67.5 | 88.3 | 66.2 | 181.7 | 213.3 |
| Intangible assets | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Goodwill | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 43.8 |
| Tangible assets | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Assets under capital lease obligation | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| Investment property | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 104.3 | 81.1 |
| Financial assets | 63.4 | 70.2 | 50.7 | 70.6 | 65.4 |
| Other | 0.4 | 14.2 | 11.0 | 5.4 | 15.0 |
| Current assets | 379.6 | 627.9 | 734.1 | 784.7 | 1,087.9 |
| Inventories | 334.5 | 443.1 | 518.5 | 511.8 | 694.6 |
| Cash | 17.0 | 120.6 | 147.9 | 170.9 | 156.1 |
| Other | 28.1 | 64.1 | 67.6 | 102.0 | 237.2 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 447.1 | 716.2 | 800.2 | 966.4 | 1,301.2 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 194.4 | 314.9 | 303.6 | 344.7 | 428.2 |
| Non-current liabilities | 145.5 | 286.7 | 338.8 | 332.9 | 523.4 |
| Financial debts | 143.8 | 281.6 | 330.1 | 322.0 | 507.0 |
| Other | 1.8 | 5.1 | 8.7 | 10.8 | 16.4 |
| Current liabilities | 107.3 | 114.6 | 157.8 | 288.7 | 349.7 |
| Financial debts | 62.3 | 40.5 | 68.8 | 193.7 | 200.1 |
| Other | 45.0 | 74.1 | 89.0 | 95.0 | 149.6 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 447.1 | 716.2 | 800.2 | 966.4 | 1,301.2 |
"The solid position and results we booked in 2019 also provide a welcome resource for the coming years."
net profit EUR102.4 mio
equity EUR428.2 mio
** Gross return for 1 year: (last closing price + dividends paid during the year - first stock price for the period) / first stock price for the period.

The board of directors has adopted a new dividend policy since 2016: a dividend that is expected to increase by up to 10% every year, subject to the absence of any currently unforeseen exceptional events.
For the 2019 financial year, the board of directors of Immobel is confirming an increase of 10% in the dividend at EUR 2.66 per share.



ANNUAL REPORT 2019
gross dividend compared to 2018
+10%
SHAREHOLDERS SINCE 04/10/2019 (%)

In accordance with article 29 of the Law of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of stakes held in issuers whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market, Immobel has been informed by the following shareholders that they hold the shares mentioned below:
| SHAREHOLDERS | NUMBER OF SHARES |
% OF TOTAL SHARES |
|---|---|---|
| A³ CAPITAL NV (and a related company), having its registered seat at 1020 Brussels, avenue des Trembles 2 |
5,880,369 | 58.82% |
| IMMOBEL SA, having its registered seat at 1000 Brussels, rue de la Régence 58 |
1,212,179 | 12.12% |
| FREE FLOAT | 2,904,808 | 29.05% |
| TOTAL | 9,997,356 | 100% |
| Publication of 2019 annual accounts | March 10th, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Annual General Meeting 2020 | May 28th, 2020 |
| Publication of 2020 half-year results | September 10th, 2020 |
| Publication of 2020 annual accounts | March 2021 |
| Annual General Meeting 2021 | May 27th, 2021 |
"Our share continued its steady growth. Thanks to our continued good results, we are able to offer our shareholders a dividend of EUR 2.66 per share."
/ share of gross dividend EUR 2.66
/ share (price on 31/12/2019) EUR 66.40

For more information: https://www.immobelgroup.com/ annual-report-2019

ADEL YAHIA, GENERAL MANAGER IMMOBEL BELGIUM
"We work at the service of people and we build both functionally and aesthetically. Of course, this is not an isolated matter; we are inspired by the end-user, the need for sustainability and the rapidly evolving technology."

As a property developer in modern, large cities, we work at the service of people and we build both functionally and aesthetically. Of course, this is not an isolated matter; we are inspired by the end-user, the need for sustainability and the rapidly evolving technology.
Today, high-quality living and working in cities primarily means proximity. People want to work close to home and be able to do their shopping there too. This requires the optimal integration of home, work and commercial functions.
Due to the important share occupied by the construction sector in the ecological footprint1 and the increased social awareness regarding environmental issues, we also have a great responsibility to create modern transport solutions and to search for initiatives that allow people to live and work in a more sustainable manner.
Thanks to the latest technologies, it is possible to deploy energy, data and materials very intelligently. For example, we use geothermal and heat recovery where possible, give users the opportunity to optimise their energy consumption through insight into their data and we encourage use of materials with low CO2 emissions that can be recycled at the end of their life cycle. Always bearing in mind the costs, because it must remain affordable.
All of this requires strong teamwork with an entire network of partners. A large part of this starts at the drawing board, with the architect who must combine aesthetics with functionality and liveability. On the following pages we give the floor to the craftsmen who, together with our developers, design the cities of tomorrow and give our buildings their character and appeal.

Watch the videos "In dialogue with our architects" on https://www.immobelgroup.com/annual-report-2019

Gerard Maccreanor MLA+, The Netherlands


Vera Matovic B.Architecture, France


Maciej Maka Mąka Sojka, Poland


Helmut Jahn Jahn, United States

PANORAMA

Thomas Spranger Max Dudler, Germany


Bernardo Fort-Brescia Arquitectonica, United States


Jacob Kurek Henning Larsen, Denmark

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Thanks to a harmonious redevelopment, this project in Brussels in the vicinity of the Grand Sablon/Grote Zavel square aims to reinvigorate a block which has lost a little of its vivacity in recent years. Designed around a mixeduse development, the project features apartments, retail premises, hotel rooms and offices. The complex intends to make users feel more connected to their neighbourhood and is also mixed in the way that it combines new construction with renovation.
To give the location the architectural quality it deserves, Immobel organized an international competition together with the Master Architect for Brussels-Capital (BMA), the Region and the City. The winning entry restores the plot's residential and commercial character. Through the use of an elegant architectural language, the aim is for the project to fit seamlessly into the neighbourhood thanks to the use of an appropriate texture that is more in keeping with the surrounding buildings. It's an approach that favours sustainable urban development.

Raphaël Legendre, Immobel developer
"Immobel has a very clear vision for this complex project: to bring back housing, variety and life along a main thoroughfare which has lost its former status as a bustling street and become merely a shortcut. The proposal by MLA+ and KSA conveyed a perfect understanding of the urban environment. It complements the existing urban fabric thanks to painstaking work on the materials, the detail of the façades and a timeless aesthetic approach."

Gerard Maccreanor, Architect, MLA+
"The location was challenging: an area steeped in history and at the heart of the city. We responded by designing a contemporary development that provides 210 apartments, offices, retail premises and a hotel. The project represents more than a thousand daily users, all of whom will help bring life to the public spaces, shops and cafes.
An architectural variety and finer scale was needed. Our role as architects looks to repair the urban fabric and strengthen the relationship between residents with the street and public spaces."
interior garden 2,500 m2
Watch the video on https://www.immobelgroup.com/annual-report-2019

The aim is to preserve the industrial identity of a 350-space overground car park in an enclosed building in the Marais quarter of Paris, revealing the site's potential through a refurbishment to give it a new purpose. This involves restoring it and converting it into a predominantly serviceoriented complex, in keeping with its environment and its period.
This development plans to turn it into a mixed-use operation, with an office building, a residential building with new homes in a dense and sought-after area as well as retail premises on Rue Saint-Antoine.
The project is the first acquisition by Immobel France Tertiaire, after just eight months of existence. It illustrates the Group's ambitions on the Île-de-France market and also highlights the team's operational capabilities: employing know-how and expertise to acquire and develop complex, high added-value developments.
Architect: B.Architecture
Construction period: Q3 2021 / Q2 2023

Vincent Noirot, Immobel developer
"For this project, we wanted to co-design a vibrant space with the architect which preserves the heritage and identity of the site notably the ramps, vaulted ceilings and floors - and the structure of the building. We also wanted to open up the site, bring in light for user comfort, introduce greenery into a very builtup quarter as well as blur the lines between interior and exterior spaces."

Vera Matovic, Architect, B.Architecture
"Throughout the design process, we opted to seek out the most appropriate solution in order to demolish as little as possible so as to minimize the carbon footprint and maintain a connection with the building's past.
Generally speaking, the project will make a contribution to the life of this extremely dense and central quarter of Paris by enabling improved mobility and a continuous pedestrian flow along the street. Furthermore, it will facilitate communication with the quarter by offering new services not currently available that the block's residents will be able to use in a flexible manner."
Conservation of the building, a part of the Paris heritage
office building 4,400 m2
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PARIS 15
THE CITY OF TOMORROW
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Built on the site of Gdansk's former traditional granaries destroyed during the Second World War, the Granary Island project consists of redeveloping a unique site to reinvigorate a long unused and undeveloped neighbourhood on an island right in the middle of the city. The development provides for a complex of retail premises, apartments, offices and two hotels.
It takes full advantage of its waterfront location with the development of a new marina and the construction of a footbridge linking the island to the city centre. The new complex has been designed to ensure sympathetic treatment of the remains of the historical granaries and tailored to the bustle of modern life, with the opportunity to take advantage of the city centre's cultural offering in a safe pedestrian precinct that is suited to the city, its residents and its tourists.
Mąka Sojka Architekci, RKW Architektur +, Kwadrat Studio Architektoniczne
In partnership with Multibud
Construction period: Q1 2017 / Q2 2023

Olivier Thiel, General Manager Immobel Poland
"The Granary Island project perfectly matches Immobel's DNA: starting out with a disused area, designing a largescale heritage urban development and turning it into a vibrant new neighbourhood. We've made sure to bring together a range of uses to attract all types of people and work hand in hand with the authorities to ensure sympathetic treatment of the unique remains of the city's Hanseatic past."

Maciej Maka, Architect, Mąka Sojka Architekci
"As a result of its particularly complex location - on an island in the historic centre of Gdansk - and its variety of functions, this project is an excellent example of the direction that cities should take to change for the better. This project is not about confining yourself to a single use but, on the contrary, about creating multiple uses by taking into account the social aspect and the needs of residents.
Moreover, in my opinion, this is the role of the architect today. Namely, to design high-quality spaces, not only from an aesthetic point of view but with added value, both in terms of the well-being of users and in terms of sustainability, in order to respond to future changes."
Development of a marina
Watch the video on https://www.immobelgroup.com/annual-report-2019

Immobel's first project in Germany, the iconic Eden Tower, has one of the highest "green" residential façades in Europe. Designed by the architects Helmut Jahn and Magnus Kaminiarz, it boasts a fantastic location, at the entrance to Europa Allee and in close proximity to the business districts, the train station and the exhibition centre.
Where there used to be a car park with a surface area of more than 2,000 m², the new high-rise residential building will feature a vertical plant ecosystem equivalent to more than 2.5 times its footprint. The green planting on the façade will consist of 186,000 plants from 15 particularly robust species capable of permanent regeneration regardless of height. The services and the concierge desk will further improve quality of life for residents.
Jahn Architects, Magnus Kaminiarz & Cie Architektur, Jaspers-Eyers Architects and Tilman Lange Braun Schlockermann Architekten
Construction period: Q3 2019 / Q1 2022
This project is led by Immobel Luxembourg

Muriel Sam, Immobel developer
"We were attracted by the project of a central, highrise residential building with a unique green façade, which we see as a strong signal in the heart of the city. Most of the apartments are compact units with one to three rooms, an offering which is well suited to the population of Frankfurt, where there are a high number of young professionals looking for their first home in the city or an alternative to hotels."

Helmut Jahn, Architect, Jahn
"As architects, our lives would be boring without exciting challenges like this green high-rise building with its self-irrigating green façade system - a prototype which requires a lot of innovation. The Eden Tower will bring greenery into a dense urban district without requiring any care from residents.
The external spaces have been designed as an extension of the apartments - an extra room as it were - which makes them particularly spacious. Thanks to this greenery, the Eden Tower will be a good place to live, and I'm delighted that Immobel is building this project in the spirit in which it was designed."
Immobel's first project in Germany
plants from robust species 186,000
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Watch the video on https://www.immobelgroup.com/annual-report-2019
THE CITY OF TOMORROW


20 BRUSSELS

The last phase of the massive redevelopment of the former Cité administrative/Rijksadministratief Centrum of Brussels, Panorama has been designed to provide its residents and visitors with a modern complex that is pleasant to live in and experience. The project is part of an urban development along the Pechère garden, between Place du Congrès/Congresplein with its famous column, and Boulevard Pacheco/Pachecolaan. Consisting of five buildings, it boasts spacious accommodation with spectacular views of the rest of the city as well as attractive retail premises, offices and green spaces, particularly the renovation of the Pechère garden. As far as public facilities are concerned, it will feature a school and a nursery.
With its stairway and vast esplanade, the complex aims to improve links between the upper and lower parts of the city, enabling pedestrians to cut through to the city centre. This is a development designed to stand the test of time.
Office Max Dudler, Archi2000, Jaspers-Eyers Architects
In partnership with Triple Living
Construction period: Q1 2021 / Q4 2025

Rob Ragoen, Immobel developer
"The choice of architectural firm was key to creating a connection between the different parts of the site, and improving accessibility and connections to the lower part of the city. We therefore selected the Swiss-German firm Max Dudler on account of its expertise in this type of large-scale development as well as its sleek design, which perfectly complements this site with its immense surface area and volume."

Thomas Spranger, Architect, Office Max Dudler
"We convey our vision of contemporary architecture by focusing on the site and its environment. Out of the historic context we develop timeless buildings that stand for continuity of the European city. In the case of Panorama, we develop further the existing structures realized in the 1960s jostling with buildings from the 19th century and the 1920s. The result is an urban ensemble of buildings that with its plaza, alleys and the proximity of green space creates a social environment, a city within the city.
We create sculptural façades that inspire tranquillity and unity. Using natural materials such as stone and brick we build for the long term and emphasize on sustainability."
total surface area 58,100 m2
All façades treated as main façades
earmarked to build a school and a nursery 9,000 m2

Infinity, Immobel's flagship project in Luxembourg, combines an exclusive concept with an attractive location in the district of Kirchberg and the stamp of an internationally renowned architect. Indeed, this already iconic mixeduse development benefited from the extensive high-rise living expertise of Bernardo Fort-Brescia from global architectural firm Arquitectonica.
The Infinity concept brings together three buildings to meet the project's three uses: LIVE. SHOP. WORK. It comprises a high-rise residential building with 150 luxury apartments, a retail gallery and an iconic office building, all connected by a new public square and served by a tram station. This project is set to renew the way people live in Luxembourg and contributes successfully to the urban development of Kirchberg as a district that is not to be missed. Its speed to market and the sale of the project to German investor Real I.S. in November 2019 are testament to its success.
Construction period: Working & Shopping: Q4 2017 / Q4 2019 Living: Q4 2017 / Q4 2020

Olivier Bastin, General Manager Immobel Luxembourg
"Infinity features two sculptural towers connected by a retail gallery with a green roof. Its ideal location, just as you enter the European district, and the quality of its development make it one of the projects that today best meet the requirements of urban users, offering them ever more amenities and an invaluable saving on their daily travel time."

Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Architect, Arquitectonica
"For a more sustainable approach, urban growth should strive for verticality. Infinity is unique because of its variety of scales. With a slender high-rise residential building, a humanly sized office building and a user-friendly retail space, it reinvents a bustling public space which attracts residents and visitors from other buildings nearby, such as the Court of Justice or the Philharmonic. Its role today is to redefine the Luxembourg way of living by reconnecting this business district to the rest of the city. Thanks to its varied functions, it creates an urban microcosm - an innovative shared space, like a new village."
total surface area 33,300 m2
around of green roofing 4,000 m2
Watch the video on https://www.immobelgroup.com/annual-report-2019

BRUSSELS

Immobel has started redevelopment work on the De Brouckère complex to provide a mixed-use project with a focus on quality of use, green spaces and accessibility. This innovative and ambitious redevelopment aims to transform all of the buildings, some of which are Belle Epoque in style, into a revitalized neighbourhood featuring offices, retail premises, a hotel, apartments and student accommodation.
At the heart of the development will feature a large interior garden with green façades. The historic façades overlooking Place De Brouckère/De Brouckèreplein will be retained to preserve the quality of the existing urban fabric and the identity of the city centre. Another major focus of the redevelopment is mobility, which is of key importance in this extremely central neighbourhood that is also directly connected to the pedestrian precinct, in order to develop a vision and a project relevant for the future.
Architects: Henning Larsen, A2RC Architects
In partnership with BPI Real Estate
Construction period: Q1 2021 / To be determined

Rob Ragoen, Immobel developer
"One of the challenges of the project was to offer a range of uses that suit the different users of this historic central neighbourhood. The result will provide an attractive location that works day and night for very different groups of people, namely tourists, employees, retailers, students, and so on. The elegant design will offer a contrast and a dialogue with the various different volumes of the neighbourhood's heritage buildings."

Jacob Kurek, Architect, Henning Larsen
"We wanted to reflect strategically during the design of this development and examine all of its human aspects: Who are the people who are going to be living, working and walking around in this neighbourhood in the decades to come? A project of this scale needs to be part of a bigger narrative which takes the past, the traditions and the craftsmanship of the neighbourhood into account.
Once the development is built, we want the people who come into the city centre to be able to make it their own and appreciate all the details we have designed, such as attractive materials, niches and living spaces. We designed it as a destination rather than as a straightforward building."
total surface area 41,000 m2
Preservation of Belle Epoque style façades
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Adel Yahia, General Manager Immobel Belgium
"In 2019, we performed very well in terms of sales and submitted a record number of permits for metropolitan Brussels projects that we will build and deliver in the coming years."



| NAME | SURFACE (M2 ) |
LOCATION | USE | BUILDING PERIOD | IMMOBEL SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slachthuissite | 240,000 | Antwerp | Residential | Q3 2020 / To be determined | 30% |
| Universalis Park | 110,000 | Brussels | Mixed-use | Q4 2015 / Q4 2025 | 50% |
| O'Sea | 88,500 | Ostende | Mixed-use | Phase 1: Q1 2017 / Q4 2019; Phase 2: Q3 2019 / Q2 2022 |
100% |
| Cours St-Michel | 80,000 | Brussels | Mixed-use | 2023 / 2030 | 50% |
| Centre Monnaie | 62,000 | Brussels | Mixed-use | 2022 / 2024 | 50% |
| Key West | 61,300 | Anderlecht | Mixed-use | Q4 2020 / To be determined | 50% |
| Möbius | 60,000 | Brussels | Offices | Tour I: Q1 2018 / Q4 2019; Tour II: Q4 2018 / Q2 2021 |
100% |
| Panorama | 58,100 | Brussels | Mixed-use | Q1 2021 / Q4 2025 | 40% |
| Ernest | 50,000 | Brussels | Mixed-use | Phase 1: Finished (2014 - 2016); Phase 2: Q4 2017 / Q4 2020 |
50% |
| Lebeau | 41,500 | Brussels | Mixed-use | Q4 2020 / Q4 2023 | 100% |
| Brouck'R | 41,000 | Brussels | Mixed-use | Q1 2021 / To be determined | 50% |
| Domaine des Vallées |
37,000 | Grez-Doiceau Residential | Q4 2015 / Q4 2019 | 50% | |
| Ilot Saint-Roch | 26,000 | Nivelles | Residential | Q1 2021 / Q3 2024 | 100% |
| Cala | 20,000 | Liège | Offices | Q3 2018 / Q4 2020 | 30% |
| Lalys | 19,000 | Astene | Residential | 100% | |
| Vue Verte | 10,000 | Jambes | Residential | Q2 2017 / Q1 2020 | 30% |
| Commerce 46 | 14,200 | Brussels | Residential | Q4 2020 / Q3 2022 | 100% |
| Vaartkom | 13,500 | Leuven | Mixed-use | Q2 2018 / Q3 2020 | 100% |
| Parc Seny | 13,200 | Auderghem | Residential | Q4 2017 / Q1 2020 | 100% |
| Domaine du Fort | 12,000 | Barchon | Residential | Q3 2020 / Q4 2024 | 100% |
| Les Cinq Sapins | 8,800 | Wavre | Residential | Q2 2019 / Q4 2023 | 100% |
| Royal Louise | 8,000 | Brussels | Residential | Q1 2018 / Q4 2020 | 100% |
| Greenhill Park | 6,000 | Brussels | Residential | Q3 2017 / Q1 2020 | 100% |
| Crown | 5,300 | Knokke | Residential | Q3 2020 / Q3 2022 | 50% |
| T Zout | 4,700 | St-Idesbald | Residential | Q4 2017 / Q4 2019 | 100% |

landbanking stock 370 ha


KEY WEST, ANDERLECHT See detailed project sheets on https://www.immobelgroup.com/en/portfolio


Fabien Acerbis, General Manager Immobel France
"Earlier than expected, in 2019 we were able to complete the acquisition of Nafilyan & Partners and have started to integrate the residential and office real estate activities of Immobel France. Quality and customer satisfaction are the essence and the basis for the further development of our activities in Paris."



4,744 7,303 m2
residential units retail premises

See detailed project sheets on https://www.immobelgroup.com/en/portfolio
| NAME | SURFACE (M2 ) |
LOCATION | USE | BUILDING PERIOD |
IMMOBEL SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZAC de l'Echat - Phase 1 | 39,564 | Créteil | Residential | Q4 2021 / Q4 2023 | 25.5% |
| Colmart | 28,000 | Rueil | Tertiaire | Q1 2022 / Q4 2023 | 100% |
| ZAC du Fort - Ilôt A | 23,548 | Aubervilliers | Residential | Q4 2020 / Q3 2023 | 50.1% |
| BHV | 19,841 | Montlhery | Residential | Q4 2016 / Q1 2019 | 100% |
| Figaret | 18,834 | Croissy-sur-Seine | Residential | Q4 2016 / Q2 2019 | 100% |
| Golf | 14,730 | Bussy St Georges | Residential | Q1 2022 / Q1 2024 | 100% |
| Navat | 14,591 | Vaires sur Marne | Residential | Q4 2017 / Q2 2020 | 50.1% |
| 17/27 rue Chateaubriand | 13,090 | Savigny sur Orge | Residential | Q1 2021 / Q1 2023 | 100% |
| F. Mitterrand | 10,600 | Chelles | Residential | Q4 2018 / Q2 2021 | 100% |
| ZAC du Fort - Ilôt B | 9,686 | Aubervilliers | Residential | Q1 2021 / Q4 2023 | 50.1% |
| Ch des Poutils / Route D'Orléans |
9,461 | Montlhery 2 | Residential | Q1 2021 / Q1 2023 | 100% |
| Lannelongue (Montrouge) | 8,700 | Paris | Tertiaire | Q4 2021 / Q2 2023 | 100% |
| ZAC des Meuniers - tranche 2 | 7,291 | Bessancourt | Residential | Q1 2020 / Q1 2022 | 50.1% |
| RPA Domitys | 7,247 | Combs la Ville | Residential | Q4 2017 / Q2 2020 | 60.0% |
| Rte de St Germain | 7,188 | Louveciennes | Residential | Q4 2016 / Q4 2019 | 100% |
| Gal de Gaulle | 7,069 | Le Plessis Trevise | Residential | Q3 2018 / Q1 2021 | 100% |
| 11 Avenue Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
6,422 | Livry Gargan | Residential | Q1 2021 / Q1 2023 | 100% |
| Les Terrasses du Canal | 6,278 | Aubervilliers | Residential | Q4 2018 / Q1 2021 | 50.1% |
| Pépinière / Fleurilège | 5,877 | Croissy-sur-Seine | Residential | Q4 2018 / Q1 2021 | 46.0% |
| Angle JJ Rousseau - Tivoli | 5,780 | Houilles | Residential | Q2 2021 / Q2 2023 | 100% |
| Coeur village | 5,664 | St Arnoult | Residential | Q4 2017 / Q1 2020 | 100% |
| Le Clos Mazarine | 5,620 | Chilly Mazarin | Residential | Q1 2021 / Q1 2023 | 100% |
| Rue de l'Aigle | 5,584 | La Garenne Colombes |
Residential | Q2 2019 / Q1 2022 | 100% |
| Buttes Chaumont (Crimée) | 5,360 | Paris | Residential | Q2 2021 / Q1 2023 | 100% |
| Rue de Provence - rue Michelet |
5,315 | Drancy 2 | Residential | Q1 2019 / Q2 2021 | 100% |
| Saint-Antoine | 5,300 | Paris | Tertiaire | Q3 2021 / Q2 2023 | 100% |
| 3F | 5,140 | Aubergenville | Residential | Q4 2019 / Q4 2021 | 100% |
| 28 avenue Pasteur | 4,861 | Tremblay en France |
Residential | Q2 2021 / Q2 2023 | 100% |
| 33/37 Rue des Ardennes | 4,290 | Tremblay en France |
Residential | Q3 2021 / Q3 2023 | 100% |
| Les Terrasses de l'Orge | 4,081 | Epinay sur Orge | Residential | Q2 2020 / Q2 2022 | 50.1% |
| Peri Charles | 3,959 | Bezons | Residential | Q4 2016 / Q2 2019 | 100% |
| Villa Hurteaux | 3,835 | Franconville | Residential | Q4 2017 / Q1 2020 | 90.0% |
| 48-50 Avenue Paul Doumer | 3,834 | Montesson | Residential | Q2 2020 / Q2 2022 | 51.0% |
| Le Belair | 3,795 | Bezons 2 | Residential | Q3 2018 / Q4 2020 | 100% |
| Rue de Meaux | 3,606 | Vaujours | Residential | Q4 2017 / Q4 2019 | 100% |
| 32 rue Saint Léger | 3,196 | St Germain en Laye |
Residential | Q4 2020 / Q4 2022 | 100% |
| Les Terrasses de Montmagny | 3,125 | Montmagny | Residential | Q2 2019 / Q4 2021 | 100% |
| Jean Pigeon | 3,052 | Charenton le Pont | Residential | Q3 2018 / Q4 2021 | 51.0% |
| Val Joli - Lot E | 2,905 | Eaubonne | Residential | Q2 2020 / Q2 2022 | 100% |
| 23-25 rue Pierre Le Guen | 2,843 | Conflans St Honorine |
Residential | Q1 2021 / Q1 2023 | 100% |
| 11 rue du Murget | 2,740 | Bougival | Residential | Q1 2021 / Q1 2023 | 100% |
| 143 Strasbourg | 2,694 | Nogent-sur Marne |
Residential | Q2 2021 / Q2 2023 | 100% |
| Rue Henri Barbusse | 2,676 | Bois d'Arcy | Residential | Q1 2018 / Q1 2020 | 100% |
| 59 Avenue de la République | 2,676 | Villejuif | Residential | Q4 2017 / Q3 2019 | 100% |
| Aristide Briand | 2,652 | Issy les Moulineaux Residential | Q3 2016 / Q1 2019 | 85.0% | |
| Président Wilson | 2,246 | Romainville | Residential | Q4 2017 / Q1 2020 | 100% |
| Avenue Parmentier | 2,151 | Paris 11 | Residential | Q2 2018 / Q4 2020 | 100% |
| 33-35 rue d'Hennemont | 1,435 | St Germain en Laye 2 |
Residential | Q1 2018 / Q1 2020 | 100% |
| Nations Unies | 1,386 | Meudon | Residential | Q3 2018 / Q4 2020 | 100% |
See detailed project sheets on
https://www.immobelgroup.com/en/portfolio





General Manager Immobel Luxembourg
"2019 was one of the best years ever for Immobel Luxembourg. A real highlight was the completion and sale of Infinity Working and Shopping, a project of which we are very proud. It is a landmark for the Luxembourg skyline, and has an important connecting function in the city. " Olivier Bastin,

offices 18,300 m2


| NAME | SURFACE (M2 ) |
LOCATION | USE | BUILDING PERIOD | IMMOBEL SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone | 36,000 | Luxembourg | Mixed-use | Phase 1: Q3 2018 / Q4 2020 Phase 2: Q4 2018 / Q1 2021 Phase 3: Q3 2020 / Q4 2022 |
33% |
| Infinity | 33,300 | Luxembourg | Mixed-use | Working & Shopping: Q4 2017 / Q4 2019 Living: Q4 2017 / Q4 2020 |
100% |
| Polvermillen | 26,600 | Luxembourg | Residential | Phase 1: Q3 2021 / Q3 2023 Phase 2: Q2 2022 / Q4 2023 Phase 3: Q3 2022 / Q4 2023 |
100% |
| Laangfur | 25,500 | Luxembourg | Mixed-use | To be determined | 100% |
| Mamer | 13,800 | Mamer | Residential | To be determined | 100% |
| Rue de Hollerich | 10,000 | Luxembourg | Mixed-use | To be determined | 100% |
| Fuusbann | 8,100 | Differdange | Mixed-use | Q1 2017 / Q2 2019 | 33% |
| Thomas | 5,700 | Strassen | Offices | To be determined | 100% |
| Nova | 4,200 | Luxembourg | Offices | Q1 2021 / Q4 2022 | 100% |




See detailed project sheets on https://www.immobelgroup.com/en/portfolio

Olivier Thiel, General Manager Immobel Poland
"In Poland, we delivered the first phase of Granary Island, a large-scale project on an island in the river in the historic city centre of Gdansk that also impressed the MIPIM Awards 2020 jury and won a place as a finalist."




| NAME | SURFACE (M2 ) |
LOCATION | USE | BUILDING PERIOD | IMMOBEL SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granary Island | 62,000 | Gdansk | Mixed-use | Q1 2017 / Q2 2023 | 90% |
| Central Point | 19,100 | Warsaw | Mixed-use | Q2 2018 / Q2 2021 | 50% |

See detailed project sheets on https://www.immobelgroup.com/en/portfolio


total of the Polish portfolio 65,350 m2

Michael Henn, General Manager Immobel Germany
"In the autumn of 2019, we opened our Immobel Germany office. We look forward to developing the activities of the subsidiary, supported by the Group's expertise."


total of the Spanish portfolio 65,000 m2
Javier Reviriego, General Manager Immobel Spain
"Immobel Spain's first project, the Four Seasons complex in Marbella, has started. The groundbreaking ceremony is planned for the end of 2020."


As a major player in urban development, Immobel takes its social responsibility seriously. The Immobel Social Fund supports organisations and associations operating predominantly in the areas of health, culture and social inclusion.
The Fund was set up as a result of the stark realisation that, despite the best efforts of schools to level the playing field in the Brussels Region, individual success and well-being are still too often dependent on social background or postcode. For some young people from deprived neighbourhoods, dropping out of school is a real danger and can have catastrophic consequences for their future, their family and society as a whole. By making a financial contribution to professional organisations working in the area of education in the widest sense of the word, the Immobel Fund aims to give young people from vulnerable backgrounds the opportunity to reintegrate into society and gain access to the job market. The aim of the support provided is to help the beneficiaries to discover their talents and build up self-confidence so that they can flourish in society.

of our benefits donated to good causes1
Besides its commitment to sustainable development, Immobel has designed a programme of philanthropic initiatives which it has made a key focus of its expansion strategy and identity. The Fund's purpose is to provide financial support to professional associations and organisations working in the following three areas:
Immobel is committed to medical research and provides financial support to Bordet and Saint-Luc hospitals in particular.
The Group makes a contribution to the development of associations which are involved in the dissemination, protection and promotion of every aspect of the arts as well as in heritage conservation. It is in this context that Immobel supports the La Monnaie/De Munt opera house and the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel.
Immobel promotes and provides financial support for positive initiatives by Brussels professional associations which help young people from vulnerable backgrounds to discover their talents, regain their selfconfidence and surpass themselves so that they become responsible members of society.

This non-profit association is a learning network to empower and integrate socially vulnerable young people and those around them. TADA coaches more than 1,000 young people in Brussels through its weekend schools and alumni network.
Part of the school curriculum of Saint-Pierre school in Anderlecht, the association's programme uses artistic activity to reinforce reading, writing and arithmetic and stimulate language, memory and creativity.
Aimed at young people in their final years of primary and secondary school in Saint-Josse, the City of Brussels, Schaerbeek and Anderlecht, Calame promotes school support as a means of addressing inequalities and opening up new horizons.
The non-profit association offers a free school support initiative led by university and college students, aimed at vulnerable primary and secondary school pupils, in close partnership with French-speaking schools in Brussels.
The El Sistema Belgium programme gives children aged 3-12 from underprivileged neighbourhoods the opportunity to learn music, during school time and after school, at workshops led by professional musicians.
This non-profit association fights child poverty. It strives to meet the children's most pressing physical, administrative, financial and psychological needs.

The support provided facilitates a highstandard artistic season by funding new productions, making opera accessible to all thanks to affordable prices and supporting the opera house in its sustainable development policy.
This non-profit foundation promotes young people, music and Belgian heritage by giving talented young artists the opportunity to improve their skills in a unique setting through a bespoke programme.

The Foundation funds high-level clinical research and team training in leading centres in Brussels and abroad. Immobel's contributions have enabled a pneumology clinical research project to be supported.
Keen to assist researchers in their fight against cancer, "Les amis" - the friends support their work relating to studying the tumour environment, the understanding of metastatic disease and the potential of liquid biopsies.
Organised by broadcaster RTL on behalf of the FRS-FNRS fund for scientific research, Télévie aims to raise funds for scientific research into cancer in children and adults.
De Duve Institute, Fetus For Life, King Baudouin Foundation, Kom op tegen Kanker, Lutte contre le Sida AIDS charity, Mont des Arts/Kunstberg, Help Haiti Gala, Biestebroeck neighbourhood, Quartier des Arts/Kunstwijk - 50th anniversary (sponsorship) and Quartier des Arts/Kunstwijk - Save the Palace of Justice (sponsorship).
On a five-year average.
Initiatives under the King Baudouin Foundation.

We have the pleasure to present our activity report 2019.
Immobel published its annual results on December 31st, 2019.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
1
1 EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation and Amortisation) refers to the operating result before amortisation, depreciation and impairment of assets (as included in Administration Costs)
2 Net result or profit refers to results for the year (Group share)
3 Gross Development Value is the total expected future turnover (Group Share) of all projects in a portfolio
4 Subject to approval of the Ordinary General Meeting of 28 May 2020
The table below provides the key consolidated figures for 2019 (EUR million):
| Results | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 419,5 | 326,1 | +29 % |
| EBITDA | 124,6 | 75,1 | +66 % |
| Net profit Group Share | 102,4 | 56,8 | +80 % |
| Net profit per share (EUR/share) | 11,66 | 6,47 | +80 % |
| ROE | 29,70 % | 18,50 % |
| Balance sheet | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory | 961,1 | 744,0 | +29 % |
| Equity | 428,2 | 344,7 | +24 % |
| Net debt | 550,9 | 344,9 | +60 % |
| GDV (In BEUR) | 4,5 | 3,8 | +19 % |
Revenues in 2019 were mainly driven by residential sales in Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Germany (EUR 224 million), landbanking (EUR 38 million) and the sale of two office buildings (Nova and Infinity Working & Shopping) in Luxembourg (EUR 137 million). The key contributors to the residential sales are Nafilyan & Partners (EUR 68 million), O'Sea (EUR 25.4 million), Parc Seny (EUR 20.8 million) and Royal Louise (EUR 18.1 million) in Belgium, Infinity Living (EUR 37.2 million) in Luxembourg and Eden (EUR 17.1 million) in Germany.
Growth in EBITDA and net result was mainly driven by operating revenues and the sale of 50% of Möbius II in Brussels.
Inventory5 increased by EUR 217.1 million following acquisitions of new projects in Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg, increasing the Gross Development Value of Immobel's portfolio by more than EUR 900 million up to EUR 4.5 billion.
The increase in net debt of EUR 206 million is mostly the result of new acquisitions completed in 2019, follow-up investments in existing projects, the acquisition of the remaining 85% of Nafilyan & Partners and the payment of the yearly dividend. This resulted in a reduction in cash of EUR 15 million and an increase in gross debt of EUR 191 million.
5 Inventory refers to Investment property, investments in joint ventures and associates, advances to joint ventures and associates, inventories and contract assets
The development portfolio at the end of 2019 included more than 1.200.000 m2 (including Nafilyan & Partners) spread out over six countries (Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, France, Spain and Germany) with an expected sales value of EUR 4.5 billion.
In Belgium, in addition to ten residential projects already operational in 2018 and three operational projects acquired as part of the acquisition of Urban Living Belgium in 2018, Immobel launched four new residential projects and generated turnover of EUR 145 million. In April 2019, 50% of the shares of Möbius II were sold to Fidentia, a Belgian real estate investment fund manager.
Various major residential projects are currently being commercialised and in their construction phase. The table below illustrates the sales performance of Immobel's teams:
| Project | m² | % sold | Construction | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universalis Park | 110,000 (Phase 1: 15,000) | 98% (of phase 1) | started Q4 2015 | Q4 2018 |
| O'Sea | 88,500 (Phase 1: 18,000) | 86% (of phase 1) | started Q1 2017 | Q4 2019 |
| (Phase 2: 24,000) | 22% (of phase 2) | started Q3 2019 | Q4 2022 | |
| Vaartkom | 13,500 | 100% | started Q2 2018 | Q3 2020 |
| Ernest | 50,000 (Phase 1: 23,800) | 100% (of phase 1) | started in 2014 | 2016 |
| (Phase 2: 26,200) | 97% (of phase 2) | started Q4 2017 | Q2 2020 | |
| Lake Front | 12,000 (Phase 1: 7,000) | 100% (of phase 1) | started Q3 2014 | Q3 2016 |
| (Phase 2: 5,000) | 100% (of phase 2) | started Q2 2016 | Q3 2018 | |
| Riverview | 11,000 | 100% | started Q3 2015 | Q4 2017 |
| Parc Seny | 13,200 | 87% | started Q4 2017 | Q1 2020 |
| Royal Louise | 8,000 | 98% | started Q1 2018 | Q4 2020 |
| Greenhill Park | 6,000 | 87% | started Q3 2017 | Q1 2020 |
| 't Zout | 4,700 | 97% | started Q4 2017 | Q4 2019 |
| Tunnelplaats | 26,000 | 60% | started Q3 2018 | Q2 2020 |
| Jambes | 10,000 | 69% | started Q2 2017 | Q1 2020 |
| Bree | 30,000 | 24% | started Q2 2019 | Q4 2026 |
| Kattendijkdok | 5,400 | 91% | started Q2 2015 | Q2 2018 |
| Erpent | 17,000 | 23% | started Q3 2018 | Q3 2021 |
| Crown | 5,300 | 78% | starts Q3 2020 | Q3 2022 |
| Wavre | 8,800 | 36% | started Q1 2019 | Q4 2023 |
Landbanking (370 hectares) sold 154 plots.
The following office projects are under construction: Möbius I (28,000 m², 100% sold) and Möbius II (32,000 m²) in Brussels CBD and Cala (20,000 m²) in Liège.
Permit applications have been submitted for various projects in or nearby Brussels such as Universalis Park (57,000 m²), Brouck'R (41,000 m²), Îlot Saint-Roch (26,000 m²), Lebeau (41,500 m²), Panorama (RAC 4) (58,100 m²), Commerce 46 (14,200 m²) and Key West (61,300 m²).
Immobel also acquired Centre Monnaie (62,000 m²) in Brussels, the current headquarters of bpost and the City of Brussels administrative services, together with Whitewood, a property and asset manager, and DW Partners, a US-based private equity group. It increased its stake in the Key West project (61,300 m²) in Anderlecht to 50%.
In Luxembourg, Immobel generated turnover of EUR 174.7 million in 2019 following the sale of the Nova and Infinity office buildings and the ongoing commercialisation of residential projects under construction.
| Project | m² | % sold | Construction | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone | 36,000 | 100% (of phase 1) | started Q3 2018 | Q4 2020 |
| 100% (of phase 2) | started Q4 2018 | Q1 2021 | ||
| Infinity | 21,500 | 100% (Living) | started Q4 2017 | Q3 2020 |
| Fuussbann | 8,100 | 100% | started Q1 2017 | Q2 2019 |
The table below indicates various major residential projects that are currently pre-sold:
Immobel Luxembourg sold 100% of its shares in Centre Étoile S.r.l, which owns the Nova office building (formerly Centre Étoile) located on Place de l'Étoile in Luxembourg, to the French insurance group Monceau Assurances. Furthermore, it sold Infinity Working & Shopping (13,300 m²) in November 2019 upon delivery of the project to REAL I.S., a German real estate asset manager.
The Polvermillen project (26,600 m²) is in the permit application stage.
In France, Immobel continued the integration of its residential (Nafilyan & Partners) and office activities (Immobel France). It generated turnover of EUR 68 million (in the second half of 2019) mainly from residential sales, which are currently under pressure due to a slowdown of new projects being permitted ahead of the municipal elections taking place in March 2020.
Furthermore, it acquired three office projects (Saint-Antoine (5,300 m²), Rueil Malmaison (28,000 m2 ) and Montrouge (8,700 m2 ). The permit application for Montrouge has already been submitted.
In Poland, Immobel finished construction works on the first phase of Granary Island, which is 100% presold. Provisional acceptance of the apartments has started. A building permit application has been submitted for the subsequent phases of Granary Island (41,700 m²).
Immobel Poland continued construction of Central Point, an office project and a Warsaw flagship. It will ultimately provide 19,000 m² of floor space, including 18,000 m² of office space and 1,100 m² of commercial space.
In Germany, Immobel acquired its first project (Eden) in Frankfurt's city centre, located between the central business district, the station and the exhibition centre. Construction of the project started in October 2019. Commercialisation has been launched successfully. 21% of the project has already been sold and turnover for 2019 amounts to EUR 17.1 million.
In October 2019, Michael Henn took up the function of CEO for Immobel Germany.
In Spain, Immobel's leisure project (65,000 m²) at the Marbella seaside made significant progress with the conclusion of an agreement with the "Four Seasons" Hotel group, and the general permit procedure has reached the final stages.
For more information about the projects, please click here.
Today, Immobel finds itself in the middle of an exciting period of development and growth: the company is continuing to consolidate its solid position in mature markets through unique expertise in the area of major urban project development. At the same time, it has ambitiously expanded activities in other countries where the company holds the position of a challenger. This demands agility and strong teamwork.
To that purpose, Immobel took important steps in 2019 to align its management structure with its ambitious growth path and its internal checks & balances. The company hired strong talent to expand its executive committee: Fabien Acerbis – CEO Immobel France (formerly General Director at Bouygues Immobilier), Johan Bohets – General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer (former Chief Risk Officer and Executive Member of the Board of Directors of Dexia), Filip Depaz – Chief Operating Officer (formerly former COO and Member of the NN Insurance Belgium Board of Directors) and Alexis Prevot – Chief Investment Officer (formerly Senior Portfolio Manager in the Real Estate & Infrastructure Department of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Furthermore, it appointed two leaders to head the German and Spanish subsidiaries, Michael Henn and Javier Reviriego, both experts in their respective markets.
Marnix Galle, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, has been combining his duties as Executive Chairman with those of Group CEO since 1 July 2019.
Immobel's staff consists of 50% men and 50% women.
Finally, Thierry Vanden Hende, a former Managing Director of the Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund joined and strengthened the Investment Committee as a specialist external member.
As a major player in urban development, Immobel has an important role to play in the field of durability and social responsibility.
The significant need for a more sustainable approach to our cities and better quality of life demands systematic integration of durability aspects in Immobel's projects. The company commits to searching and implementing initiatives that allow people to live and work in a more sustainable manner, e.g. creation of green and open spaces in urban environments, solutions for better mobility and optimisation of energy consumption.
In addition to advancing project-related sustainability, the Group contributed by donating up to 1%6 of its net profits to organisations and associations operating in the areas of health, culture and social inclusion.
| BEFORE IFRS 11 | AFTER IFRS 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 174,67 | 144,99 |
| Grand-Ducy of Luxemburg | 204,73 | 174,70 |
| France | 70,26 | 68,23 |
| Poland | 3,80 | 3,69 |
| Germany | 17,17 | 17,17 |
| Total | 470,63 | 408,78 |
| BEFORE IFRS 11 | AFTER IFRS 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 475,56 | 338,50 |
| Grand-Ducy of Luxemburg | 152,12 | 143,60 |
| France | 117,46 | 117,14 |
| Poland | 56,93 | 40,10 |
| Germany | 54,95 | 54,95 |
| Spain | 3,70 | 0,29 |
| Total | 860,72 | 694,58 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATING INCOME | 419 547 | 326 131 |
| Turnover | 408 784 | 313 420 |
| Other operating income | 10 763 | 12 711 |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | -327 192 | -260 953 |
| Cost of sales | -291 027 | -235 325 |
| Cost of commercialisation | -3 160 | -1 193 |
| Administration costs | -33 005 | -24 435 |
| SALE OF SUBSIDIARIES | 19 618 | - 114 |
| Gain (loss) on sales of joint ventures and associates | 19 618 | - 114 |
| JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES | 4 985 | 5 285 |
| Share in the net result of joint ventures and associates | 4 985 | 5 285 |
| OPERATING RESULT | 116 958 | 70 349 |
| Interest income | 3 240 | 2 099 |
| Interest expense | -7 524 | -5 215 |
| Other financial income | 738 | 1 095 |
| Other financial expenses | -1 782 | -2 786 |
| FINANCIAL RESULT | -5 328 | -4 807 |
| RESULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES | 111 630 | 65 542 |
| Income taxes | -9 390 | -8 629 |
| RESULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 102 240 | 56 913 |
| RESULT OF THE YEAR | 102 240 | 56 913 |
| Share of non-controlling interests | - 196 | 99 |
| SHARE OF IMMOBEL | 102 436 | 56 814 |
| RESULT OF THE YEAR | 102 240 | 56 913 |
| Other comprehensive income - items subject to subsequent recycling | ||
| in the income statement | 77 | |
| Currency translation | 77 | |
| Other comprehensive income - items that are not subject to subsequent recycling | - 1 | 45 |
| in the income statement | ||
| Actuarial gains and losses (-) on defined benefit pension plans | - 1 | 45 |
| Deferred taxes | ||
| TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - 1 | 122 |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OF THE YEAR | 102 239 | 57 035 |
| Share of non-controlling interests | - 196 | 99 |
| SHARE OF IMMOBEL | 102 435 | 56 936 |
| NET RESULT PER SHARE (€) (BASIC) | 11,66 | 6,48 |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME PER SHARE (€) (BASIC) | 11,66 | 6,49 |
| NET RESULT PER SHARE (€) (DILUTED) | 11,65 | 6,47 |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME PER SHARE (€) (DILUTED) | 11,65 | 6,48 |
| ASSETS | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 213 311 | 181 670 |
| Intangible assets | 543 | 427 |
| Goodwill | 43 789 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 983 | 947 |
| Assets under capital lease obligations | 6 441 | |
| Investment property | 81 123 | 104 290 |
| Investments in joint ventures and associates | 55 899 | 46 451 |
| Advances to joint ventures and associates | 9 492 | 24 151 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 4 920 | 806 |
| Deferred tax assets | 6 374 | 4 501 |
| Other non-current assets | 3 747 | 97 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 1 087 903 | 784 700 |
| Inventories | 694 580 | 511 837 |
| Trade receivables | 72 516 | 20 734 |
| Contract assets | 42 228 | 10 954 |
| Tax receivables | 2 703 | 921 |
| Other current assets | 41 937 | 22 562 |
| Advances to joint ventures and associates | 77 743 | 46 328 |
| Other current financial assets | 50 | 478 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 156 146 | 170 886 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1 301 214 | 966 370 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 428 162 | 344 749 |
| EQUITY SHARE OF IMMOBEL | 426 151 | 344 633 |
| Share capital | 97 256 | 97 256 |
| Retained earnings | 328 693 | 247 174 |
| Reserves | 202 | 203 |
| NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS | 2 011 | 116 |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 523 379 | 332 875 |
| Employee benefit obligations | 633 | 618 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 15 447 | 9 681 |
| Financial debts | 507 008 | 322 040 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 291 | 536 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | 349 673 | 288 746 |
| Provisions | 3 882 | 1 896 |
| Financial debts | 200 063 | 193 749 |
| Trade payables | 59 564 | 48 470 |
| Contract liabilities | 5 690 | 7 259 |
| Tax liabilities | 1 354 | 5 303 |
| Other current liabilities | 79 120 | 32 069 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1 301 214 | 966 370 |
The operating profit amounts to EUR 15.4 million for the past financial year. This profit is mainly generated by the sale of 50% of Immobel's shares in Möbius II to Fidentia.
The financial result amounts to EUR -0.1 million, being the net amount of interest charges on group financing (bonds and corporate lines) and interest income from loans to the various subsidiaries.
Immobel's financial year ended with a net profit of EUR 15.3 million.
The total Balance Sheet amounts to EUR 802.6 million and is mainly composed of financial investments in subsidiaries and claims on these subsidiaries (EUR 643.4 million), the project stock directly held by Immobel SA (EUR 54.1 million), own shares (EUR 54.2 million) and cash and cash equivalents (EUR 35.5 million).
The equity amounts to EUR 300.8 million as of 31 December 2019. The liabilities are mainly composed of long-term debts (EUR 275 million) and short-term debts (EUR 220.9 million).
The profit to be allocated, taking into account the amount carried forward from the previous year amounts to EUR 96.4 million.
Given the dividend policy approved by the Board of Directors and the results as of 31 December 2019, the Board of Directors proposes to the General Meeting of Shareholders of 28th May 2020 to distribute a gross dividend of 2.662 EUR per share in circulation for the year 2019, an amount that should increase every year, subject to the absence of any currently unforeseen exceptional events.
The Immobel Group faces the risks and uncertainties inherent to the property development sector as well as those associated with the economic situation and the financial world.
Without the list being exhaustive, we would like to mention the following in particular:
Immobel is exposed to the national and international economic conditions and other events and occurrences that affect the markets in which Immobel's property development portfolio is located: the office property market in Belgium (mainly in Brussels), Luxembourg, France, Germany, Spain and Poland; and the residential (apartments and plots) property market in Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland and France. This diversification of both business and countries means it can target different clients, economic cycles and sales volumes.
Changes in the principal macroeconomic indicators, a general economic slowdown in one or more of Immobel's other markets, or on a global scale, could result in a fall in demand for office buildings or residential property or building plots, higher vacancy rates and higher risk of default of service providers, building contractors, tenants and other counterparties, any of which could materially adversely affect Immobel's value of its property portfolio, and, consequently, its development prospects.
Immobel has spread its portfolio of projects under development or earmarked for development so as to limit the impact of any deterioration in the real estate market by spreading the projects in terms of time and nature.
Immobel's revenues are determined by disposals of real estate projects. Hence, the results of Immobel can fluctuate significantly from year to year depending on the number of projects that can be put up for sale and can be sold in a given year.
Furthermore, it cannot be guaranteed that Immobel will find a buyer for the transfer of its assets or that the transfer price of the assets will reach a given level. Immobel's inability to conclude sales can give rise to significant fluctuations of the results.
The policy of diversification implemented by Immobel for the last years and the merger with ALLFIN has allowed it to reduce its concentration on and therefore its exposure to offices in Brussels with an increased portfolio of residential and landbanking projects, which should give it a revenue base and regular cash flows.
When considering property development investments, Immobel makes certain estimates as to economic, market and other conditions, including estimates relating to the value or potential value of a property and the potential return on investment. These estimates may prove to differ from reality, rendering Immobel's strategy inappropriate with consequent negative effects for Immobel's business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.
Immobel takes a prudent approach to the acquisition and development of new projects and applies precise selection criteria. Each investment follows a clear and strict approval process.
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Immobel's development projects may experience delays and other difficulties.
Before acquiring a new project, Immobel carries out feasibility studies with regards to urban planning, technology, the environment and finance, usually with the help of specialised consultants. Nevertheless, these projects are always subject to a variety of risks, each of which could cause late delivery of a project and consequently increase the length of time before it can be sold, engender a budget overrun or cause the loss or decrease of expected income from a project or even, in some cases, its actual termination.
Risks involved in these activities include but are not limited to: (i) delays resulting from amongst other things adverse weather conditions, work disputes, construction process, insolvency of construction contractors, shortages of equipment or construction materials, accidents or unforeseen technical difficulties; (ii) difficulty in acquiring occupancy permits or other approvals required to complete the project; (iii) a refusal by the planning authorities in the countries in which Immobel operates to approve development plans; (iv) demands of planning authorities to modify existing plans; (v) intervention by pressure groups during public consultation procedures or other circumstances; and (vi) upon completion of the development project, occupancy rates, actual income from sale of properties or fair value being lower than forecasted.
Taking into account these risks, Immobel cannot be sure that all its development projects (i) can be completed in the expected timeframe, (ii) can be completed within the expected budgets or (iii) can even be completed at all. It is in the framework of controlling this risk and others that Immobel has increased the diversification of its business/countries/clients, which allows it to reduce its concentration on any particular project or another.
Furthermore, Immobel has some projects where an asset under development is preleased or pre-sold to a third party and where Immobel could incur substantial liabilities if and when such projects are not completed within the pre-agreed timeline.
Immobel's operations and property development portfolio are subject to various laws and regulations in the countries in which it operates concerning the protection of the environment, including but not limited to regulation of air, soil and water quality, controls of hazardous or toxic substances and guidelines regarding health and safety.
Such laws and regulations may also require Immobel to obtain certain permits or licenses, which it may not be able to obtain in a timely manner or at all. Immobel may be required to pay for clean-up costs (and in specific circumstances, for aftercare costs) for any contaminated property it currently owns or may have owned in the past.
As a property developer, Immobel may also incur fines or other penalties for any lack of environmental compliance and may be liable for remedial costs. In addition, contaminated properties may experience decreases in value.
Loss of its managerial staff and other key personnel or the failure to attract and retain skilled personnel could hamper Immobel's ability to successfully execute its business strategies.
Immobel believes that its performance, success and ability to fulfil its strategic objectives depend on retaining its current executives and members of its managerial staff who are experienced in the markets and business in which Immobel operates. Immobel might find it difficult to recruit suitable employees, both for expanding its operations and for replacing employees who may resign, or recruiting such suitable employees may entail substantial costs both in terms of salaries and other incentive schemes.
The unexpected loss of the services of one or more of these key individuals and any negative market or industry perception arising from such loss could have a material adverse effect on Immobel's business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.
The conduct of its management teams, in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Spain and Poland, is therefore monitored regularly by the CEO and the Nomination Committee, one of the organs of the Board of Directors.
Immobel is subject to the risk of litigation, including potential warranty claims relating to the lease, development or sale of real estate.
In the normal course of Immobel's business, legal actions, claims against and by Immobel and its subsidiaries and arbitration proceedings involving Immobel and its subsidiaries may arise. Immobel may be subject to other litigation initiated by sellers or purchasers of properties, tenants, contractors and subcontractors, current or former employees or other third parties.
In particular, Immobel may be subject to warranty claims due to defects in quality or title relating to the leasing and sale of its properties. This liability may apply to defects in properties that were unknown to Immobel but could have, or should have, been revealed.
Immobel may also be subject to claims by purchasers of its properties as a result of representations and warranties about those properties given by Immobel at the time of disposal.
Immobel makes sure to control these risks with a systematic policy of taking out adequate insurance cover.
Immobel is exposed to risk in terms of liquidity and financing.
Immobel is exposed to risk in terms of liquidity and financing which might result from a lack of funds in the event of non-renewal or cancellation of its existing financing contracts or its inability to attract new financing.
Immobel does not initiate the development of a project unless financing for it is assured by both internal and external sources for the estimated duration of its development.
Immobel gets its financing from several first-rate Belgian banking partners with which it has maintained longstanding good relations and mutual trust.
Given its current and future indebtedness, Immobel is affected by a short or long-term change in interest rates, by the credit margins taken by the banks and by the other financing conditions.
Immobel's financing is mainly provided on the basis of short-term interest rates (based on the Euribor rates for 1 to 12 months) with the exception of the 2017, 2018 and 2019 bond issues, which are fixed rate. As part of a comprehensive risk management coverage programme, Immobel introduced a policy to implement, as appropriate, adequate coverage against the risks associated with the interest rates on its debt through financial instruments.
Feasibility studies for each project are based on the predictions for long-term rates.
Immobel is exposed to a currency exchange risk which could materially impact its results and financial position.
Following its entering in the Polish market, Immobel is subject to currency exchange risks. There is the foreign currency transaction risk and the foreign currency translation risk.
Immobel also makes sure whenever possible to carry out all of its operations outside the Eurozone in EUR, by having purchase, lease and sales contracts drawn up for the most part in EUR.
Any development project depends on obtaining urban planning, subdivision, urban development, building and environmental permits.
A delay in granting them or failure to grant them could impact on Immobel's activities. Furthermore, the granting of a subdivision permit does not mean that it is immediately enforceable. An appeal against it is still possible.
Furthermore, Immobel has to respect various urban planning regulations. Local authorities or public administrations might embark on a revision and/or modification of these regulations, which could have a material impact on Immobel's activities.
Immobel has contractual relations with multiple parties, such as partners, investors, tenants, contractors, financial institutions, architects. The inability of such counterparty to live up to their contractual obligations could have an impact on Immobel's operational and financial position. Immobel pays great attention, through appropriate studies, to the choice of its counterparties.
Immobel is active in Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Germany, Spain and Poland. Changes in direct or indirect fiscal legislation in any of these could impact Immobel's financial position.
The preparation of financial information in terms of the adequacy of the systems, the reporting and compilation of financial information, taking into account changes in scope or changes in accounting standards is a major challenge for Immobel, the more so given the complexity of the Group and the number of its subsidiaries. Please also note in this risk the complexity of the Immobel Group is active in Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Germany, Spain and Poland. Competent teams in charge of producing it and suitable tools and systems must be able to prevent this financial information from not being produced on time or presenting deficiencies with regards to the required quality.
Covid-19 is having an impact on the activity of the company in 2020 and the sector as a whole mainly with respect to residential sales, construction works and permitting which have substantially slowed down since governments imposed lockdowns in markets such as Belgium and France. As a buffer against this sudden change in market conditions the company has a cash position of more than 130 MEUR at the end of March 2020, available corporate credit lines of 30 MEUR and substantial headroom on its main debt covenants. Furthermore it has implemented a cost savings program reducing substantially the fixed cost structure of the company. The company is currently not able to assess as to the depth and length of this economic downturn but it is very likely that the imposed lockdowns and the economical downturn will have a negative impact on the results of the company.
COMPANY (art. 3:6 § 1, 3° and 3:32, 3° CCA)
We refer to the note regarding Covid-19 under section "subsequent events". The outbreak of the Covid-19 is treated as a nonadjusting event for the current financial statements. As a consequence, the major judgements and estimates made in drafting the financial statements are not considering the downturn in economic circumstances due to Covid-19.
Considering the impact of Covid-19 on the economic circumstances and on the current financial performance of the company, the Board of Directors re-assessed the going concern assumption of the company on April 17, 2020 based on a stress test performed by the company.
Covid-19 is having an impact on the activity of the company in 2020 and the sector as a whole mainly with respect to residential sales, construction works and permitting which have substantially slowed down since governments imposed lockdowns in markets such as Belgium and France. As a buffer against this sudden change in market conditions the company has a cash position of more than 130 MEUR at the end of March 2020, available corporate credit lines of 30 MEUR and substantial headroom on its main debt covenants. Furthermore it has implemented a cost savings program reducing substantially the fixed cost structure of the company. Although currently the company is not experiencing any difficulties in closing new project financing facilities, as per such stress test the main risk for the company could be the availability of new (or the renewal of) project financing facilities for the financing of its ongoing activities. However in such adverse scenario the company would still have the ability to control its cash outflows by slowing down the launch or development of new projects and as such be able to secure the going concern assumption over the coming 12 months.
Based on available and committed credit lines and available cash and taking the stress test into consideration, the Board of Directors is of the opinion that the company is able to maintain the going concern assumption.
In as much as it is necessary the Board of Directors reiterates that, given the nature of its business, the Company did not engage in any research and development activities during the year which has just ended.
The Board of Directors confirms that Immobel used financial instruments intended to cover any rise in interest rates. The market value of these financial instruments was EUR 0.3 million at 31st December 2019.
Mrs Astrid DE LATHAUWER7 and Karin KOKS - van der SLUIJS, as well as Mr Pierre NOTHOMB8 and Mr Wolfgang de LIMBURG STIRUM9 , Directors since August 26th, 2015, November 17th, 2016, September 25th, 2015 and January 1st, 2019 respectively, meet all the independence criteria stated in art. 7:87 CCA as well as in provision 3.5 of the Code 2020 and sit on the Board of Directors and the Audit & Finance Committee of Immobel as independent Directors. They hold university degrees, occupy positions as Directors in international groups and, as such, hold mandates in the Audit Committees of other companies and organisations.
In as far as it is necessary, the Board of Directors reiterates:
Concerning the information to be inserted in accordance with art. 3:6 §1, 7° of the CCA, the Board reports:
7 In her capacity of permanent representative of ADL CommV.
8 In his capacity of permanent representative of ARFIN SRL.
9 In his capacity of permanent representative of LSIM SA.
The Board of Directors reports that, during the financial year under review, it has applied the conflict of interest procedure prescribed by former article 523 of the Companies Code (actual article 7:96 CCA) once, whereas the procedure foreseen by former article 524 of the Companies Code (actual article 7:97 CCA) as well as the "Corporate Opportunities" procedure had not to be enforced.
The Board of Directors points out that it has initiated the conflict of interest procedure in connection with following decisions:
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Before the deliberation started, Alexander Hodac declared that he had a potential conflict of interest, as defined under article 523 of the Belgian Company Code (article 7:96 of the New BCC), with respect to the Agenda.
This potential conflict of interest arises because AHO Consulting bvba, represented by Alexander Hodac, as current CEO, is the beneficiary of the "end-remuneration agreement" to be decided upon by the Board of Directors.
In accordance with article 523, the Statutory Auditor of the Company will be informed of the existence of the conflict of interest.
Alexander Hodac left the Meeting. He did not participate to the deliberations or the resolutions.
Resolution: Upon recommendation of the Remuneration Committee, the Directors agreed on and ratified the end agreement with the company represented by the CEO, as signed by the Executive Chairman of the Board and the Chairwoman of the Remuneration Committee.
Before the deliberation started, A3 Management bvba, represented by Marnix Galle declared that he had a potential conflict of interest, as defined under article 523 of the Belgian Company Code (article 7:96 of the New BCC), with respect to the Agenda.
This potential conflict of interest arises because A3 Management bvba, represented by Marnix Galle, as Executive Director of the Company, be called to perform the duties of Alexander Hodac and become CEO, will be the beneficiary of the remuneration to be decided upon by the Board of Directors.
In accordance with article 523, the Statutory Auditor of the Company will be informed of the existence of the conflict of interest.
Marnix Galle and Alexander Hodac left the Meeting. They did not participate to the deliberations or the resolutions.
The Chairwoman of the Remuneration Committee said that she requested that Russel Reynolds conduct a benchmark for a the CEO at Immobel, targeting listed companies with public data on CEO remuneration, Asset Management & Development Real Estate, Family owned companies and Comparable geographic presence (Belux, France, Germany, Poland, Spain). The scope of the benchmark included base salary, bonus, shares and other.
The Directors discussed the recommendation for the new CEO, being Marnix Galle, without LTI component, as he is a reference Shareholder, as well as the proposal if in the future an external CEO would be attracted, the same total remuneration level would need to include a shares component.
Resolution: Upon recommendation of the Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors decided to grant Marnix Galle, Executive Chairman of the Board, also being CEO, on a yearly basis, as from July 1st, 2019, a total cash compensation of EUR 960,000 (if the variable remuneration is reached at 100 %), composed of:
Resolution: Taking into account the above resolutions, the Board of Directors mandated:
Marnix Galle and Alexander Hodac joined the Meeting.
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The Corporate Governance Statement is part of this Director's report.
Pursuant to article 34 of the Royal Decree of 14th November 2007 concerning the obligations of issuers of financial instruments admitted for trading on a regulated market, the Board of Directors of Immobel states that the following information could have an incidence in case of takeover bid (being understood that the other elements are currently not applicable for Immobel):
1° the capital amounts to EUR 97,356,533.86 represented by 9,997,356 shares, without par value, each representing an equal part of the capital (art. 4 of the Articles of Association).
2° the Board of Directors is authorised to increase the share capital to a maximum amount of EUR 97,000,000.00 (article 13 of the Articles of Association), in view of the fact that the exercise of this power is limited in the event of a public takeover bid by article 7:202 CCA – the Board is authorised, for a period of 3 years from the publication in the Belgian official journal thereof to acquire and dispose of shares of the company when this acquisition or disposal is necessary to avoid serious and imminent damage (art. 14 of the Articles of Association);
3° regarding the appointment and replacement of members of the Board of Directors, the Articles of Association specify that the Board of Directors consists of at least 5 members, appointed by the General Assembly, on the proposal of the Nomination Committee, and for a period of at most 4 years;
4° for amendments to the Articles of Association, there is no regulation other than that determined by the Code of Companies and Associations.
In so far as necessary, it is reminded to the Shareholders that AHO CONSULTING BV10, has resigned as Director and Group CEO as from July 1st, 2019, in accordance with his commitment to stay three years after the merger with Allfin. His duties as CEO have been taken over by the Executive Chairman of the Board, A³ MANAGEMENT BV11 who combines this duty with those of CEO since July 1st, 2019.
It will be proposed to you at the Ordinary General Meeting of next May 28th, to elect the company PIERRE NOTHOMB SRL12 in order to complete the mandate of the company ARFIN SRL13, until the Ordinary General Meeting to be held in 2024.
In addition, during this same General Meeting you will have to decide on the renewal of the mandate of the companies ADL CommV14 and LSIM SA15, as well as of Mrs Karin KOKS-van der SLUIJS for a period of 4 years expiring at the Ordinary General Meeting to be held in 2024.
10 Represented by its permanent representative, Mr Alexander HODAC.
11 Represented by its permanent representative, Mr Marnix GALLE.
12 Represented by its permanent representative, Mr Pierre NOTHOMB.
13 Represented by its permanent representative, Mr Pierre NOTHOMB.
14 Represented by its permanent representative, Mrs Astrid DE LATHAUWER.
15 Represented by its permanent representative, Mr Wolfgang de LIMBURG STIRUM.
Seen the independence criteria set out in article 7:87 CCA as well as in provision 3.5 of the Code 2020, it will also be proposed to confirm:
Moreover, during this same General Meeting, you will also have to express an opinion on the reappointment of the Statutory Auditor, 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 2023 for a fee of EUR 132.000 (excluding fees and disbursements) per year, indexed annually. The Statutory Auditor will be represented by Mr. Kurt DEHOORNE as lead partner.
You are also reminded that the functions exercised by Mr Alexander HODAC* as Member (and Chairman) of the Executive Committee of Immobel reached an end on July 30th, 2019. The Board of Directors thanks him.
Following the meetings of the Board of Directors of May 22nd, 2019 and September 17th, 2019, Mr Johan BOHETS*, Mr Filip DEPAZ* and Mr Alexis PREVOT* were asked to join as new Members of the Executive Committee. Furthermore, the Executive Chairman of the Board, Mr Marnix GALLE*, performs the function of Chairman of the Executive Committee since July 1st, 2019, composed as follows:
* acting for a company.
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We therefore ask you to approve the terms of this report and grant discharge to the Members of the Board and the Statutory Auditor.
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Agreed at the Meeting of the Board of Directors on April 17th, 2020.
PIERRE NOTHOMB SRL represented by Pierre Nothomb Director
A³ MANAGEMENT BV represented by Marnix Galle Chairman of the Board
16 Represented by its permanent representative Mrs Astrid DE LATHAUWER.
17 Represented by its permanent representative Mr Wolfgang de LIMBURG STIRUM.
18 Represented by its permanent representative Mr Pierre NOTHOMB.
19 Since January 1st, 2020.
20 Since January 1st, 2020.

Immobel adheres to the principles of corporate governance contained in the Belgian Corporate Governance Code1 published on March 12th, 2009 (hereafter Code 2009), being understood the new Corporate Governance Code2 will apply for the first time, for what concerns Immobel, the financial year starting January 1st, 2020.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
STATEMENT
IMMOBEL believes that its Corporate Governance Charter and the present Corporate Governance Statement reflect both the spirit and the rules of the Belgian Code 2009.
The Corporate Governance Charter describes in detail the structure of the Company's governance and its policies and procedures in matters of governance. This Charter can be consulted on the Company's website: www.immobelgroup.com.
In terms of diversity policy, Immobel's Board of Directors wishes to point out that it meets the criteria that at least one-third of the Members are of different sexes. More information on diversity is included under: III. Regulations and Procedures (see below).
This section of the Annual Financial Report contains information concerning the way Immobel put the principles of governance into practice during the past year.
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1 Available on the GUBERNA website: www.guberna.be.
2 As published in the Moniteur belge/ Belgisch Staatsblad on May 17th, 2019.
| Name Function |
Date first appointment |
End of term |
Professional address | Directorships in other listed companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marnix GALLE3 Executive Chairman |
25/09/2014 | AGM 2022 | Regentschapsstraat 58, 1000 Brussel |
None |
| Astrid DE LATHAUWER4 (Independent) Director |
26/08/2015 | AGM 2020 | c/o Ontex BV – Aalst Office, Korte Keppestraat 21, 9320 Erembodegem |
Etablissements Fr. Colruyt – Etablissementen Fr. Colruyt NV, listed on Euronext Brussels |
| Wolfgang de LIMBURG STIRUM5 (Independent) Director |
01/01/2019 | AGM 2020 | c/o Ergon Capital Advisors SA/NV, Marnixlaan 24, 1000 Brussel |
None |
| Karin KOKS - van der SLUIJS (Independent) Director |
17/11/2016 | AGM 2020 | 't Breede Weer 10, 2265 EH Leidschendam (Nederland) |
NSI N.V., listed on Euronext Amsterdam |
| Pierre NOTHOMB6 (Independent) Director |
25/09/2015 | AGM 2023 | c/o Deminor SA/NV Joseph Stevensstraat 7, 1000 Brussel |
None |
| Michèle SIOEN7 Director |
20/12/2018 | AGM 2021 | c/o Sioen Industries NV Fabriekstraat 23, 8850 Ardooie |
Sioen Industries NV, D'Ieteren SA/NV and Sofina SA, all listed on Euronext Brussels |
| Annick VAN OVERSTRAETEN8 (Independent) Director |
28/09/2016 | AGM 2022 | c/o Lunch Garden SA/NV Olympiadenlaan 2, 1140 Brussel |
None |
3 In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, Mr Marnix GALLE acts as the permanent representative of the company A³ Management SRL.
4 In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, Mrs Astrid DE LATHAUWER acts as the permanent representative of the company ADL CommV.
5 In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, Mr Wolfgang de LIMBURG STIRUM acts as the permanent representative of the company LSIM SA.
6 In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, Mr Pierre NOTHOMB acts as the permanent representative of the company ARFIN SRL.
7 In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, Mrs Michèle SIOEN acts as the permanent representative of the company M.J.S. Consulting SRL. 8 In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, Mrs Annick VAN OVERSTRAETEN acts as the permanent representative of the company A.V.O. - Management SRL.
The curriculum vitae can be summarized as follows:
Marnix GALLE, 56, after studying economics at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Marnix began his professional career in 1987 at Cegos Belgium as a consultant. In 1989, he took his first steps in the real estate sector (family portfolio). His own company Allfin (°2001) became one of the leading real estate developers in Belgium. In 2014, ALLFIN Group took a 29% stake in Immobel, listed on Euronext since 1863. Following the merger between Allfin Group and Immobel in 2016, he became its Executive Chairman. Marnix was Chairman of Urban Land Institute Belgium (2015-2018) and is a director, member and trustee of several leading European and American associations.
Astrid DE LATHAUWER, 56, after studying art history in Ghent and international political and diplomatic sciences at KU Leuven, Mrs De Lathauwer began her career at Monsanto, first in the Marketing Department, then as HR Manager for Eastern Europe. She then joined AT&T, where she held various positions in Europe and the United States for eight years. In 2000, she returned to Belgium and began her career at Belgacom, where she became Executive Vice-President Human Resources for the Group in 2003. From January 2012 to September 2014, she worked at Acerta as General Manager of the Acerta Consult branch. She has been Group HR Director at Ontex since October 2014. She has also been an Independent Director at Colruyt Group since September 2011.
Wolfgang de LIMBURG STIRUM, 48, obtained an MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business (USA), a Bachelor's degree in Commercial Engineering and a Master's degree in Applied Economics and Business Administration from the Louvain School of Management. During his 20 years of experience in finance and private equity in Europe and the US, he has invested in numerous sectors, including healthcare, speciality chemicals, niche industries, services, leisure and media. Since 2005, he has been a Managing Partner of Ergon Capital Partners, a mid-market private equity investment company with approximately EUR 1.0 billion under management. Prior to this, he had spent most of his career in investment banking (mergers and acquisitions) at Lehman Brothers in New York and London, where he became co-head of the European M&A Healthcare team. He is currently also Director of Keesing Media Group, Sausalitos, Opseo, Looping Group, SVT and VPK Packaging Group.
Karin KOKS - van der SLUIJS, 51, holds a Bachelor's degree in Commercial Economics from the Hoge School voor Economische Studies in Rotterdam, a Master's degree in Business Economics from Erasmus University in Rotterdam and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. She brings over 25 years of experience, having served in numerous leadership roles across the real estate space. She most recently managed her own international real estate and management consultancy business, wherein she served on various supervisory boards for both listed and private equity real estate companies. She currently holds the position of Managing Director, Portfolio Management in Europe with Greystar. Apart from her directorship for Immobel, she is a supervisory board member with NSI, a listed company in the office sector in the Netherlands.
Pierre NOTHOMB, 57, holder of a degree in Applied Economic Sciences (UCL Louvain-la-Neuve), he joined Deminor more than 25 years ago when it was founded, and has several mandates as a Director of companies or associations (including ForSettlement (Fortis), Modulart, Imperbel, DBAssociates, Cercle de Lorraine, Domaine du Pont d'Oye) and various companies in the Deminor group. He is a member of the audit committee of Sabam, Imperbel and the network of psychiatric care Epsylon (La Ramée - Fond'Roy). Before joining Deminor in 1991, he worked as a senior auditor at Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers), and subsequently as a financial consultant at Petercam Securities.
Michèle SIOEN, 55, holder of a Master's degree in Economics and completed management programmes at Vlerick Business School, among others. Mrs Sioen is the CEO of Sioen Industries, a listed Belgian group specialising in the production of technical textiles and professional protective clothing. She was Chairman of the FEB between 2015 and 2017 and is now Honorary Chairman. In addition to her daily involvement with Sioen Industries, she is also a director of various Belgian listed companies, including D'Ieteren and Sofina, as well as associations such as Fedustria and Guberna. Finally, she is closely involved in Art and Culture through her chairmanship of KANAL and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel.
Annick VAN OVERSTRAETEN, 54, holder of a degree in Economic Sciences (KUL - 1987) and a Master's degree in Management (IAG-UCL - 1992). She began her career at Philips in 1987 as a project manager in the HR department. Between 1991 and 1999, she worked in the retail sector, in particular in the textile sector (New-D, Mayerline). She then worked as Commercial & Marketing Director at Confiserie Leonidas (1999-2004). From 2004 to 2009, she was the Operational Director of Quick Restaurants Belux NV. She is currently the CEO and Director of Lunch Garden Group (since 2010), an independent Director of QSR Belgium NV/SA and an independent board member of Euro Shoe Group NV.
Pursuant to article 18 of the Articles of Association, the Board is convened by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Managing Director or by two Directors.
In principle, the Board meets at least three times a year (in March, in September and in December). Additional meetings may be organized 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 2019, the Board met on six occasions.
Early March 2020, the Board of Directors finalized its internal evaluation review started end 2019. Although the review identifies some opportunities for improvement, it confirmed that the Board is operating effectively and achieves a balance between governance, strategic and operational matter.
The Audit & Finance Committee shall have at least the following roles:
The Charter foresees that the Audit & Finance Committee is made up of at least three members, which are all non-executive Directors and of which a majority are independent Directors. At least one member is competent in accounting and auditing matters. Since the entry into force of the Law of December 7th, 2016, the Chairman of the Audit & Finance Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors himself and may not be the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors ensures that the Audit & Finance Committee has enough relevant expertise to fulfil its role effectively, notably in accounting, audit, and financial matters.
Pierre NOTHOMB, Chairman, Karin KOKS - van der SLUIJS, and Michèle SIOEN, Members.
In 2019, the Audit & Finance Committee met four times, at the request of its Chairman.
The task of the Remuneration Committee consists of:
The Remuneration Committee consists exclusively of independent Directors with an expertise in remuneration matters. A non-executive Director chairs the Remuneration Committee.
Astrid DE LATHAUWER, Chairwoman, Annick VAN OVERSTRAETEN, and Pierre NOTHOMB, Members.
In 2019 the Remuneration Committee met five times, at the request of its Chairwoman.
The task of the Nomination Committee consists of:
The Nomination Committee consists of most independent non-executive Directors.
The Chairman of the Board chairs the Committee. The Chairman can be involved but cannot chair the Nomination Committee when dealing with the appointment of his successor.
Marnix GALLE, Chairman, Astrid DE LATHAUWER, and Annick VAN OVERSTRAETEN, Members.
In 2019, the Nomination Committee met five times, at the request of its Chairman.
The Investment Committee is in charge of:
The Board of Directors has delegated to the Executive Committee the power to approve all decisions relating to the acquisition, development, syndication and divestment of assets, or in case of an asset developed in partnership or syndicated with a third party, the pro rata share of the Company therein, up to an estimated total investment cost of 70 MEUR per asset (which shall include the acquisition price and total development costs, such as construction costs, financing costs and fees payable to third parties).
The Board of Directors further has delegated to the Investment Committee the power to decide on and approve all acquisitions, development, syndication and divestments of assets, or in case of an asset developed in partnership or syndicated with a third party, the pro rata share of the Company therein, up to an estimated total investment cost of MEUR 200 per asset (which shall include the acquisition price and total development costs, such as construction costs, financing costs and fees payable to third parties). The Chairman of the Investment Committee will inform the Board of Directors on the investment decisions so taken at the next Board of Directors' meeting.
The Chairman of the Executive Committee will inform the Board of Directors on the investment decisions so taken at the next Board of Directors' meeting.
The Investment Committee consists of at least four members, including especially the Executive Chairman, who is also its Chairman.
Marnix GALLE, Chairman9 , Alexis PREVOT10, Chief Investment Officer11, Karin KOKS – van der SLUIJS, Thierry VANDEN HENDE12, and Piet VERCRUYSSE, Members.
In 2019 the Investment Committee met nine times, at the request of its Chairman.
The Executive Committee of the Company is composed of the Executive Chairman and of the Members of the Executive Committee (as mentioned on the website of the Company). The Committee is primarily in charge of following tasks:
COMPOSITION (as per January 1st, 2020):
Marnix GALLE, Chairman13,
Johan BOHETS14, General Counsel15,
Karel BREDA16, Chief Financial Officer,
Filip DEPAZ17, Chief Operating Officer18 ,
Alexis PREVOT, Chief Investment Officer19,
Adel YAHIA20, Chief Development Officer,
Fabien ACERBIS, CEO Immobel France, and
Olivier BASTIN, CEO Immobel Luxembourg, Members.
The Members of the Executive Committee are not related to each other.
17 In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, Mr Filip DEPAZ acts as the permanent representative of the company Filip Depaz Consultancy SRL.
18 Since August 1st, 2019.
19 Since September 1st, 2019.
9 Since July 1st, 2019, in replacement of Mr Alexander HODAC.
10 In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, Mr Alexis PREVOT acts as the permanent representative of the company AP2L SRL.
11 Since September 1st, 2019.
12 Since July 1st, 2019.
13 Since July 1st, 2019, in replacement of Mr Alexander HODAC.
14 In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, Mr Johan BOHETS acts as the permanent representative of the company Moirai Management SRL. 15 Since June 17th, 2019.
16 In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, Mr Karel BREDA acts as the permanent representative of the company KB Financial Services SRL.
20 In carrying out the functions concerned in the present report, Mr Adel YAHIA acts as the permanent representative of the company Adel Yahia Consult SRL.
The "curriculum vitae" of the Members of the Executive Committee in function (except for Marnix GALLE already listed above) can be summarized as follows:
Johan BOHETS, 48, began his career as a transactional and financial lawyer at Allen & Overy. He joined the European Investment Fund in 2005. From 2006 to the end of 2018, he worked at Dexia Group, where he was appointed as head of the Legal Mergers and Acquisitions department and from 2009, as the Group's Deputy Secretary-General. In 2012, he was named General Counsel and Secretary-General of the group and member of the Executive Committee. In 2016, he became Chief Risk Officer and executive member of the Board of Directors. Johan holds a Master's degree in law, a degree in Corporate Finance from KU Leuven, a Master's degree in finance from Solvay Business School and is an alumnus of Insead's Advanced Management Programme.
Karel BREDA, 45, after studying Applied Economics at the KU Leuven and obtaining an MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, Karel began his professional career in 1999 by developing a number of internet start-ups in Europe. In 2002, he joined GDF Suez (now Engie), where he held various managerial positions in M&A and Project Finance in Europe, South Asia, the Middle East and Africa. In 2011, he was promoted to Chief Financial Officer for the South Asia, Middle East and Africa region based in Dubai and in 2014 for Engie E&P in the Netherlands. Prior to joining Immobel on 1 August 2018, Karel was Managing Director Middle East, South and Central Asia and Turkey for Engie Solar based in Dubai and India.
Filip DEPAZ, 50, began his professional career with Citibank and continued in the financial departments of the federal Ministry of Civil Service and the Flemish Region. In 1999, he joined Swiss Life, where he became an Accounting Manager in the finance department. In the meantime, he earned a diploma in Financial Accounting (2005) from Ehsal Management School and completed the Middle Management Program at Vlerick Business School (2008). That same year, he joined the Swiss Life International Employee Benefits division in Luxembourg as a programme manager. In 2012, he returned to Belgium to become COO of Delta Lloyd Life, where he became CEO in 2016. Following the acquisition of Delta Lloyd Life by NN Insurance, he was appointed Integration Lead and COO of the merged company, a position he held until the end of May 2019. He joined Immobel on 1 August 2019. Filip is a commercial engineer (KUL).
Alexis PREVOT, 45, after studying Urban Engineering at the École des Ingénieurs de la Ville de Paris (EIVP), Alexis began his career as a commercial engineer in the Bouygues group, where he specialised in Design Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) regulations. In 2000, he started working as a senior consultant in the Real Estate and Capital Project Management Practice at PriceWaterhouseCoopers. With his MBA from the London Business School in 2006, Alexis joined the M&A Real Estate team of Lehman Brothers in London and Frankfurt, which focused on large European real estate companies through Investment Banking and Capital Markets. Prior to joining Immobel in 2019, Alexis was senior portfolio manager in the European investment team of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's Real Estate and Infrastructure department.
Adel YAHIA, 41, joined Immobel in December 2017 and is responsible for the Development, Technical, Sales and Landbanking departments. Prior to that, he worked at AG Real Estate as head of the Residential department and co-Head of Development. Between 2010 and 2015, he was responsible for various business units at Matexi. He started his career in 2004 as a real estate developer and also worked in real estate investment banking. After studying law at the KU Leuven and holding a Master's degree in General Management (PUB) from Vlerick Business School, he graduated in 2006 with a Master's degree in Real Estate (postgraduate programme in Property Studies) at the KU Leuven. In 2014, he completed the "Executive Program in Real Estate" training at Solvay Business School (ULB). He has been a lecturer at KU Leuven since 2010 and at Solvay Business School since 2015.
Fabien ACERBIS, 47, as graduate of the ESTP, an international reference school for construction, Fabien began his career in 1997 at Bouygues Construction before joining SCIC, a subsidiary of Caisse des Dépôts, specialising in Associate Project Management, in 1999. In 2004, he joined Bouygues Immobilier as a service centre manager in Île-de-France, where he then became regional director for Îlede-France Nord and then regional director for Île-de-France Est in 2012. Managing Director of Bouygues Immobilier's Subsidiaries and Investments in France since 2014, he became General Manager of Housing in the Ile-de-France Region in 2017. In the autumn of 2019, he joined Immobel as CEO of Immobel France.
Olivier BASTIN, 49, began his career in the banking sector (BACOB, 1994-1995) before joining the real estate department at Intermarché, where he contributed to the expansion of the brand in Wallonia (1995-1996). In 1997, he joined Jones Lang LaSalle, where he became the department head of the Office Department for Belgium (1997-2005) before becoming Managing Director of the group's Luxembourg branch (2005-2011). In 2010, he combined this position with that of Head of Capital Markets for the Belux. He left JLL at the end of 2011 to join ALLFIN Group as CEO of the Luxembourg entity. Since 2018, he is also in charge of the introduction and expansion of Immobel on the German market. Olivier has a degree in Applied Economics (ULG, 1988-1992) and an MBA (ULG & Maastricht University, 1993-1994).
The Executive Committee has established a Team that assists him in the practical implementation of the executive powers (the "Management Team"). The Board of Directors has approved the creation of this Team.
The Management Team is accountable for the exercise of its powers vis-à-vis the Executive Committee and is in charge with the introduction of efficient systems of internal control and risk management as well as to ensure the day-to-day management of operations. It draws up and implements the policies of Immobel the Executive Committee esteems to be of its competences.
Under the responsibility of the Executive Committee, it:
COMPOSITION of the "Belgium" Management Team (as per January 1st, 2020):
Adel YAHIA, Chief Development Officer, Chairman, Alain DELVAULX, Head of Finance, Filip DEPAZ, Chief Operating Officer, Sophie GRULOIS21, Head of Legal Services, Inge HEYVAERT22, HR & Talent Manager, Thierry LEDOUX23, Head of Technical Department, Marnix MELLAERTS24, Head of Sales, Joëlle MICHA25, Head of Corporate Affairs, Hans VAN AUDENAERDE26, Head of Acquisitions, Investments & Financial Advisory, and Lian VERHOEVEN27, Head of Marketing and Communication.
The Belgian legislative framework for internal controls and risk management consists in the Law of 17 December 2008 (in application of the European Directive 2006/43 concerning corporate financial control), the Belgian Code 2009 and Law of 6 April 2010 (CG Law).
The IFRS 7 likewise defines additional requirements with regards to management of risks related to financial instruments.
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 "COSO28" model of internal control.
The COSO methodology is organized around five elements:
21 Permanent representative of the company SG Management SRL.
22 Permanent representative of the company HDS Consulting SRL.
23 Permanent representative of the company GABALEX SRL.
24 Permanent representative of the company H&J Trust SRL.
25 Permanent representative of the company JOMI SRL.
26 Permanent representative of the company AUDIUS SRL.
27 Permanent representative of the company LV Communications SRL.
28 Abbreviation of "Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission".
The element "internal control environment" focuses on the following components:
Immobel is the largest listed real estate developer in Belgium. The Group, which dates back to 1863, specialises in innovative, metropolitan projects that fit the lifestyle of the contemporary user. The company develops mixed real estate with a variety of functions: living, working, shopping and leisure. Finally, it is also active in landbanking. With a stock market value of over EUR 650 million and a portfolio of more than 1,200,000 m² of project development in 6 countries (Belgium, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Poland, France, Spain, Germany), Immobel occupies a leading position in the European real estate landscape. The Group strives for sustainability in urban development. Furthermore, it uses part of its profits to support good causes in the areas of health, culture and social inclusion. Approximately 200 people work at Immobel.
Immobel has a Board of Directors, an Investment Committee, an Audit & Finance Committee, a Remuneration Committee, a Nomination Committee and an Executive Committee.
Responsibility for Immobel's strategy and for the oversight of its activities belongs primarily to the Board of Directors. The main responsibilities of the different Committees have been mentioned above (cfr. Decision-making bodies).
Immobel takes a prudent attitude in managing its portfolio of diversified projects that create long-term value through its lines of activity.
Immobel has a Good Behaviour Code that describes the principles of ethics and integrity that apply to each of the Directors and the Members of the Executive Committee as well as all the employees and external collaborators. This Code deals with aspects of conflict of interest, professional secrecy, corruption, and misuse of corporate funds and even business gifts. Immobel has also a Dealing and Disclosure Code the main purpose of which is, among others, to ensure that Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities do not misuse, or place themselves under suspicion of misusing certain price sensitive information, ("Inside Information" as defined in the Dealing and Disclosure Code). Certain obligations are also imposed on persons closely associated with them (such as certain of their relatives or entities controlled by them). Compliance with these Codes is monitored by the Compliance Officer.
See also point C. "Control Activities", below.
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Immobel regularly carries out risk identification and evaluation exercises. They 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 & 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 Directors' Report.
The control activities correspond to the regulations and procedures used to deal with the principal risks identified. Here are the main regulations and procedures established within Immobel, we would like to mention:
Immobel uses an appropriate software program as its financial management information system. The maintenance and development of this system is 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.
The finance department of IMMOBEL is 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 mostly by the Chief Executive Officer.
The Audit & Finance Committee is responsible for supervising internal control. Given the increase size and the activities of the Company and the Group, the Audit & Finance Committee will further assess in 2020 the necessity to create a position of internal auditor to assist it in this mission.
In order to evaluate the control environment regularly, the Audit & 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. The Audit & Finance Committee ensures that the recommendations are implemented if the need arises.
During the financial year 2019, occurred one transaction between Immobel (associated companies included) and a Member of its Management Team and no other transaction between Immobel and its Directors, its Members of the Executive Committee or its other Staff Members.
Under the new provisions of the said Act, Immobel specifies that the diversity policy applied in all company bodies goes beyond gender. Age and skills are also considered.
Immobel's Corporate Governance Charter states that the composition of its Board of Directors guarantees decision-making in the interest of the company. To this end, the Board of Directors is attentive to gender diversity and diversity in general, as well as complementarity of skills, experiences, and knowledge. The provisions of Article 518bis of the Companies Code (new article 7:86 of the Belgian Companies & Associations Code) relating to gender diversity are respected in this regard.
Currently the Board of Directors is composed of seven Members. Following its adherence to the Corporate Governance principles contained in the Belgian Corporate Governance Code 2009, and more particularly provision 2.1 of the said Code, the Board of Directors believes that this number is sufficiently small to allow for effective decision-making and sufficiently broad to ensure that its Members bring experience and knowledge in different areas and that changes in its composition are managed without disruption. Indeed, the Board of Directors shares the European Commission's view that diversity feeds debate, promotes vigilance and raises the stakes within the Board. The quality of decisions is improved.
Following the diversity policy in force at Immobel during the year under review, the breakdown of the composition of the Board of Directors is as follows (per 31st December 2019):
Immobel places its desire for dialogue, continuous progress and the sharing of best practices central to its staff policy. These ambitions are manifested by the recruitment, talent development and retention of talented people with additional knowledge and experience. The Immobel staff is the ambassador of its core values. The management philosophy is based on teamwork and mutual trust. The diversity of the teams, the gender diversity, the mix of talents are the source of wealth and innovation.
Immobel considers the development of the employability of its staff as a priority. It ensures the motivation and involvement of its staff and ensures that they always have the skills required for the success of their assignments. In other words, Immobel's HR ambition reflects its promises: improving and developing the Group's human capital, rich in diversity, through an open and innovative human resources policy and thus creating opportunities "Creating opportunities." for everyone and building the future "Building the future.", as well for Immobel as for its staff and customers. This ambition is reflected in the management culture of the Group, the association of the staff with the results and the strategic objectives, and the development of a quality social dialogue.
To make team diversity an effective reality, Immobel ensures compliance with the principle of equal opportunities in access to employment, with attention to:
The status of the staff (employee / self-employed), the selection and promotion policy and the evaluation systems do not discriminate based on gender, religion, origin or sexual orientation. The Group also prohibits any form of discrimination in recruitment and promotion.
Following the diversity policy that Immobel implemented in the year under review, the breakdown of the Immobel operational teams, in the six countries, is as follows (per 31st December 2019):
As part of its diversity policy, Immobel promotes diversity at all levels (operational team, members of the Management Team, Members of the Executive Committee & Directors).
The Dealing and Disclosure Code intends to ensure that Directors, senior executives and other staff of Immobel and affiliated entities do not misuse information which they may have about Immobel and which is not available to other investors.
These rules have been supplemented by an internal note summarizing the main legal obligations in this matter, particularly taking into account the new Regulation on Market Abuse as entered into force on July 3rd, 2016, with a view to increasing an awareness of their obligations in those concerned.
The Compliance Officer is entrusted with ensuring compliance with said rules in order to reduce the risk of abuse of the market by insider trading. The Compliance Officer keeps lists of people who have or are liable to have privileged information and who have access to, may have access to or cannot reasonably be unaware of the privileged nature of this information.
These rules provide, among others, in:
29 This term includes both employees and persons bound by a service contract.
During the past financial year, the job of Compliance Officer at Immobel was carried out by Mrs Joëlle MICHA.
Application of the rules cited above has not given rise to any difficulty.
The Board of Directors of Immobel assesses that, except those disclosed in the Note 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements "Main contingent assets and liabilities", no governmental, legal or arbitration proceeding exists that reasonably may have, or have had in the recent past, significant effects on the financial position or rentability of the Company.
Based on the transparency declarations received by Immobel, following shareholders are the most important (since October 4th, 2019):
| Shareholder | Voting rights | % of the gross number of shares30 |
|---|---|---|
| A³ Capital NV (and a related company)31 having its registered seat at 1000 Brussel, Akenkaai 52 |
5,880,369 | 58.82 % |
| Immobel SA/NV (own shares / Treasury shares) having its registered seat at 1000 Brussel, Regentschapsstraat 58 |
1,212,17932 | 12.1 % |
There are no special voting rights and, to the extent known by the Company, no shareholder agreements. Further to a decision of the Board of Directors, the dividend rights of the treasury shares kept by Immobel are suspended. In application of the Belgian Companies Code, these shares have no voting rights.
30 A gross number of 9,997,356 shares were issued.
31 Companies controlled by Mr. Marnix GALLE.
32 Being 1,183,145 registered shares and 29,034 dematerialised shares.
During the General Meeting of November 17th, 2016, the Shareholders have authorized the Board of Directors to increase the Company's capital by a maximum amount of 97,000,000 EUR, in one or more occasions, dates and manner to be determined by the Board of Directors, and for a term of five years from the publication of this authorization in the Belgian Official Gazette.
The Company may acquire or take as security its own shares under the conditions determined by the law. The Board of Directors is authorized to sell, on the stock exchange or outside, at the conditions it determines, without prior authorization of the General Meeting, in accordance with the law.
By decision of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of November 17th, 2016 the Board of Directors is authorized, for a term of 3 years dating from said Extraordinary General Meeting, to purchase or dispose of shares in the Company when this purchase or disposal is necessary to prevent any serious imminent harm. This authorization was granted for a period of three (3) years dating from publication of this authorization in the Annexes to the Belgian Official Gazette, and is expired since December 6th, 2019.
Furthermore, by decision of the Extraordinary General Meeting of November 17th, 2016, the Board of Directors is authorized to acquire or alienate shares of the Company to a maximum of twenty percent (20 %) of the issued shares at a price which will not be less than ten (10) EUR nor more than twenty percent (20 %) during the highest closing of the last twenty trading days of the Company shares on Euronext Brussels before the acquisition or alienation. This authorization is granted for a period of five (5) years from the date of the Extraordinary General Meeting of November 17th, 2016. This authorization also applies to the acquisition of shares of the Company by a direct subsidiary according to article 627 of the BCC.
The Board of Directors has full powers to cancel the shares acquired by the company in this way, to have the cancelation certified by notarial act and to amend and coordinate the Articles of Association to bring them into line with the decisions taken.
The rules governing the appointment and replacement of Directors and the amendment of the Articles of Association shall be those provided by the Companies Code, as well as by the Corporate Governance Charter of Immobel.
The terms of change of control contained in credit agreements with financial institutions were approved by the Ordinary General Meeting of 24th May 2018, pursuant to section 556 of the Companies Act (new article 7:151 of the Belgian Companies & Associations Code).
The Statutory Auditor is Deloitte Reviseurs d'Entreprises, represented by Kurt Dehoorne, which is headquartered at 1930 Zaventem, Gateway building, Luchthaven Nationaal 1J. Flat fees of Deloitte Reviseurs d'Entreprises charged to Immobel SA for the examination and review of statutory and consolidated accounts amounted to 132 KEUR (excluding VAT). His fee for the review of the statutory accounts of subsidiaries amounted to 281 KEUR (excluding VAT).
Total fees charged by the Statutory Auditor and his network in 2019 in the exercise of the mandate on Group level amounted to 448 KEUR (excluding VAT).
BNP Paribas Fortis Bank is the Central Paying Agent of Immobel for an indefinite period. The remuneration of the commission amounts up to 0.20 % of the net amount (VAT excluded) of the coupon and of the income securities presented in a securities account.
PIERRE NOTHOMB SRL represented by Pierre Nothomb Director
A³ MANAGEMENT SRL represented by Marnix Galle Chairman of the Board

In 2019, the Company has continued the remuneration policy for the Directors described in Appendix 2 of the Corporate Governance Charter available on the Company's website (www.immobelgroup.com).
The level and structure of the remuneration of the non-executive Directors are determined based on their general and specific responsibilities and market practice. This remuneration includes a basic fixed remuneration and an attendance fee for the participation in the meetings of the Board, as well as for their participation to one or more Committees of the Board or for each chairmanship of a Committee.
Non-executive Directors receive no annual bonus, nor share options, nor participation in retirement plans. They are not entitled to any kind of compensation when their mandate ends.
During 2019, no changes were made to the remuneration policy for the Directors.
REMUNERATION REPORT
In 2019, the Company has continued the remuneration policy for the Members of the Executive Committee as described in Appendix 2 of the Corporate Governance Charter available on the Company's website (www.immobelgroup.com).
The Board of Directors approves the appointment propositions of the Members of the Executive Committee, upon proposal by the Nomination Committee, and decides on their remuneration, based on the recommendations of the Remuneration Committee.
The level and structure of remuneration for the Members of the Executive Committee at Immobel are reviewed annually, and are such that they allow Immobel to recruit, retain and motivate qualified and competent professionals considering the nature and the extent of their individual responsibilities on an ongoing basis.
A procedure exists for the evaluation of their performances. The final decision regarding the variable remuneration to be paid out belongs to the Board of Directors (bearing in mind that the final decision will be taken upon evaluation of the performance in view of the objectives/performance criteria). The Board of Directors analyses the competitiveness of Immobel's remuneration structure on the initiative of the Remuneration Committee.
Remuneration of the Members of the Executive Committee aims to:
No changes were made to the remuneration policy for the Members of the Executive Committee during 2019. However, during the meeting of the Board of Directors of May 22nd, 2019 it has been decided, further to the resignation of the CEO effective on July 1st, 2019, not to replace him, but to assign all its tasks to the Executive Chairman as from the same date.
The Corporate Governance Charter provides, the Board of Directors elects a Chairman from among its Members. The Chairman is designated based on his knowledge, skills, experience, and mediation strength.
The remuneration of the Chairman of the Board amounts to 50,000 EUR per year (VAT excluded)1 , for its non-executive responsibilities, which do, among others comprise:
In addition to his governance role as Chairman of the Board, he has been charged, in his capacity as Executive Chairman, among others with the task to lead and supervise the establishment of a Real Estate Development strategy within the guidelines defined by the Board of Directors.
Upon proposal of an independent external expert, the Board of Directors has decided to attribute the following remuneration to the Chairman of the Board of Directors,
More in particular, the applied criteria to fix the individual remuneration of the Executive Chairman include, on the one hand, the Return on Equity as quantitative criterion (80 % of the variable remuneration), as defined and decided by the Board of Directors.
On the other hand, the qualitative criteria (20 % of the variable remuneration) include (with an identical weight for each of them):
The Remuneration Committee assesses whether the predefined criteria have been met, and communicates its proposal to the Board of Directors. Finally, the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will pronounce itself on the Remuneration Report and approve it or not.
1 As from July 1st, 2019 the Executive Chairman has renounced to its remuneration for its non-executive responsibilities.
Upon proposal of an independent external expert, the remuneration to the CEO until June 30th, 2019 consisted of:
More in particular, the applied criteria to fix the individual remuneration of the CEO include, on the one hand, the Return on Equity as quantitative criterion (80 % of the variable remuneration), as defined and decided by the Board of Directors.
On the other hand, the qualitative criteria (20 % of the variable remuneration) include specific criteria relating in particular to the responsibility of certain departments and to Nafilyan & Partners.
The Remuneration Committee assesses whether the predefined criteria have been met, and communicates its proposal to the Board of Directors. Finally, the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will pronounce itself on the Remuneration Report and approve it or not.
Below you will find the summary table containing the remunerations applicable:
| Remuneration & Attendance fee | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors | Chairman = 50,000 EUR (yearly forfait)3 Director : ▪ 14,000 EUR (yearly forfait) ▪ 2,100 EUR / physical meeting ▪ 1,050 EUR / phone meeting |
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| Audit & Finance Committee | Chairman : ▪ 3,100 EUR / physical meeting ▪ 1,050 EUR / phone meeting Members : ▪ 2,100 EUR / physical meeting ▪ 1,050 EUR/ phone meeting |
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| Investment Committee | Chairman = CEO - None Members : ▪ 2,100 EUR / physical meeting ▪ 1,050 EUR / phone meeting |
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| Nomination Committee | Chairman = None Members : ▪ 1,050 EUR / physical meeting ▪ 525 EUR / phone meeting |
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| Remuneration Committee | Chairman : ▪ 1,200 EUR / physical meeting ▪ 525 EUR / phone meeting Members : ▪ 1,050 EUR / physical meeting ▪ 525 EUR/ phone meeting |
The Company reimburses the Directors' international travel and accommodation expenses for attendance at the meetings and the exercise of their functions in the Board of Directors and its Committees. 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 remuneration of the Members of the Executive Committee and the quantitative and qualitative criteria of their variable remuneration are fixed by the Board of Directors, on recommendation of the Remuneration Committee; and upon proposal of the Executive Chairman.
2 Being understood the responsibilities of Group CEO are, since July 1st 2019 taken up by the Executive Chairman, further to the departure of M. Alexander HODAC.
3 As from July 1st, 2019 the Executive Chairman has renounced to its remuneration for its non-executive responsibilities.
The individual sums of remuneration given directly or indirectly to non-executive Directors and to the Chairman of the Board in the execution of its non-executive responsibilities, for 2019 are shown in the table below. All the amounts shown are, where appropriate, gross, i.e. before the deduction of tax.
| Attendances | Basic remuneration | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoD | AFC | RC | NC | IC | (VAT excl.) | |
| A³ MANAGEMENT bv4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 25,000 |
| ADL CommV5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 34,175 | ||
| ARFIN srl6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 43,725 |
| A.V.O.-MANAGEMENT bv7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 35,525 | |
| Karin KOKS-van der SLUIJS | 6 | 4 | 9 | 46,550 | ||
| M.J.S. CONSULTING bv8 | 5 | 3 | 29,750 | |||
| LSIM bv9 | 5 | 23,450 | ||||
| Thierry Vanden Hende | 3 | 25.000 | ||||
| Piet Vercruysse | 6 | 26.600 | ||||
| GROSS TOTAL REMUNERATION | 289.775 |
The Remuneration of the Members of the Executive Committee (Executive Chairman and CEO – until June 30th, 1019 - included, as detailed below) is divided into a fixed part, a variable part STI ("Short Term Incentive") and, for some of them, a variable part LTI ("Long Term Incentive").
The variable part STI includes:
4 Represented by its permanent representative Mr Marnix GALLE.
5 Represented by its permanent representative Mrs Astrid DE LATHAUWER.
6 Represented by its permanent representative Mr Pierre NOTHOMB.
7 Represented by its permanent representative Mrs Annick van OVERSTRAETEN.
8 Represented by its permanent representative Mrs Michèle SIOEN.
9 Represented by its permanent representative Mr Wolfgang de LIMBURG STIRUM.
Regarding the variable part LTI, the main rules of the Immobel Performance Share Plan, are listed below:
"Under this plan, the Beneficiaries will receive a conditional grant of shares ("Performance Shares") that vest at the end of the Performance Period, subject to and upon realization of the Performance Conditions.
Performance Conditions
The Performance Shares granted will become unconditional / will vest following a Performance Period / vesting period of three full calendar years, conditional to the achievement of two Performance Conditions which are equally weighted:
The precise vesting level of the Performance Shares will depend upon the actual achievement level of the Performance Conditions:

The achievement of the Performance Conditions will be determined over a three-full calendar year Performance Period, i.e. January 1st, 2017 – December 31st, 2019.
Upon vesting, the Beneficiaries will not receive the value of the dividends relating to the previous three years with respect to the Performance Shares vested.
The Performance Shares granted under the Plan will vest at the end of the Performance Period, subject to and upon realization of the Performance Conditions. Performance Shares that do not become vested are forfeited and lapse. In addition, good leaver / bad leaver provisions apply in case of termination of the management services agreement entered into between the Member of the Executive Committee and Immobel during the Performance Period."
For the Chief Development Officer (CDO) an extra variable remuneration is foreseen for 2019, on condition that the ROE of the Belgian Business Unit exceeds 15%. In that case, 10% of this excess Net Profit (above 15% ROE) , will be calculated as extra variable remuneration. 5% of this extra varable remuneration needs to be kept in shares during 3 years. The remaining 95% will be paid out in once in cash. In case of termination of the management services agreement of the beneficiary and Immobel during these 3 years, the right on the shares will lapse.
As decided by the Board of Directors, upon proposal of the Remuneration Committee, some Members of the Executive Committee do benefit from a weighted remuneration, at 80 % for quantitative aspects, and at 20 % for qualitative aspects, compared to total variable remuneration. The others benefit from a weight 50 % - 50 %.
Based on the global performance of the Company during 2019 and on the realization of the individual targets of the Members of the Executive Committee between January 1st and December 31st, 2019, the variable part of the global remuneration (qualitative and quantitative) paid for 2019, represents 39 % of the basic remuneration for the Members of the Executive Committee (with exclusion of the one of the Executive Chairman and of the CEO, detailed below).
The variable remuneration of the Executive Chairman, and of some other Members of the Executive Committee amounts more than 25 % of their respective remuneration per year. Further to the Extraordinary General Meeting of November 17th, 2016 it was expressly foreseen in article 16 of the articles of association that the Company may derogate from the provisions of former articles 520ter paragraph 1 and 2 as well as 525 last paragraph of the Belgian Companies Code (actual articles 7:91 paragraph 1 and 2 and 7:121 last paragraph of the Code of Companies and Associations), for each person falling within the scope of these provisions. Thus, their remuneration is not spread over time.
Immobel has introduced a long-term incentive plan to the benefit of the Executive Chairman, (the CEO) and some other Members of the Executive Committee (as detailed below).
| (01.01.2019-30.06.2019) | Executive Chairman | CEO10 | Executive Committee11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic remuneration | 162,50012 | 162,50013 | 335,000 |
| Variable remuneration STI14 | 271.050 | None | 154,000 |
| Extra variable remuneration in | 483,075 | ||
| cash | |||
| Extra variable remuneration in | 25,424 | ||
| shares, at the end price of the | |||
| day of the ASM. | |||
| Variable remuneration LTI15 | 803 shares | 803 shares | 267 shares |
| 777 shares | |||
| Vested Peformance Shares | 2049 shares | 1954 shares | None |
| from LTIP 2017-2019 | |||
| Individual pension | None | None | None |
| commitment | |||
| Exit allowance | None | 225,000 | None |
| 1,712 shares | |||
| Other | 12,50016 | None | 40,00017 |
| (01.07.2019-31.12.2019) | Executive Chairman & CEO |
Executive Committee18 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic remuneration | 320,00019 | 828,333 |
| Variable remuneration STI20 | 533.760 | 344.259 |
| Extra variable remuneration in | 483,075 | |
| cash | ||
| Extra variable remuneration in shares, at the end price of the day of the ASM. |
25,424 | |
| Variable remuneration LTI21 | None22 | 267 shares 105 31923 |
| Individual pension commitment |
None | None |
| Other | 12,50024 | 90,00025 |
10 Amounts paid to Mr Alexander HODAC and/or its company until June 30th, 2019.
11 Until June 30th, 2019, in addition to the Executive Chairman and the CEO, the Chief Development Officer and the Chief Financial Officer were members of the Executive Committee.
12 Based upon a yearly remuneration amounting EUR 325,000.
13 Based upon a yearly remuneration amounting EUR 325,000.
14 Related to financial year 2019, but payable in 2020.
23 Relates to fiscal year 2019 but LTI variable compensation payable in two installments, one in 2021 and the other in 2022..
17 This amount represents an extra guaranteed yearly bonus.
18 See composition of the Executive Committee above.
19 Based upon a yearly remuneration amounting EUR 640,000.
20 Related to financial year 2019, but payable in 2020.
21 Related to the financial year 2019.
22 Further to the signature of a new agreement, there is no LTI granted anymore as from July 1st, 2019.
24 This amount represents a contribution for vehicle expenses.
25 This amount represents an extra guaranteed yearly bonus as well as a signing bonus.
The Board of Directors has decided that the variable remuneration (« Short Term Incentive ») will be paid to the Members of the Executive Committee after the Board of Directors of March 2020 establishing the Annual Accounts per December 31st, 2019, subject to final approval by the General Meeting of May 2020. It is reminded that the Shareholders have decided on November 17th, 2016 and on May 24th, 2017 to approve a performance share plan « Performance Share Plan 2017-2019 ». This plan yearly grants, under certain conditions, Performance Shares to the Executive Chairman, to the CEO (when he was in function) and to some other Members of the Executive Committee. These "Performance Shares", offered free of charge to the beneficiaries, will vest definitively after a period of three full calendar years, if they meet the predefined performance targets based on the average return on equity over three years and the average net income per share (excluding Treasury Shares) over three years. These Performance Shares are ordinary shares and entitle the same rights as the existing shares. The Board of Directors annually sets the objectives, in accordance with the Company's strategy.
The exact degree to which the Performance Shares will be definitively acquired, will depend on the level of performance of the objectives achieved:
Upon the final vesting, the beneficiaries will not receive the dividend value of the last three years to which the acquired Performance Shares relate.
In application of the said plan, there is an allotment of Performance Shares in each of the years 2017 to 2019 and the total number of Performance Shares, to the benefit of the Executive Chairman and of the CEO, will be 25 % (target) per year of the base compensation, as well as 10 % or 15 % to the benefit of some other Members of the Executive Committee.
In 2019, a total of 2,140 shares have been granted in the framework of the Plan, subject to the achievement of the 100 % performance objectives, split-off as follows:
| Executive Chairman: | 803 Performance Shares. |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer: | 803 Performance Shares. |
| Chief Financial Officer: | 534 Performance Shares. |
Pursuant to Article 8.1 of the Plan these Performance Shares are forfeited for beneficiaries of the plan who are no longer employed by the Group and who have not yet been acquired Performance Shares "the holder of Performance Shares who terminates his management services contract with the Company early or whose management services contract is terminated for cause because of the holder of Performance Shares, loses his Performance Shares that are not yet vested on the day of the written notice or notification of departure or termination."
The Performance Shares granted under the Plan will vest at the end of the Performance Period, subject to and upon realization of the Performance Conditions. As a result of de above mentioned rules, the Performance Shares granted in 2017 are now fully vested in 2019. The Executive Chairman has therefore received in 2019 2049 vested shares.
A new Plan will be proposed to Shareholders at the Annual General Meetings to be held on May 28, 2020.
The Corporate Governance Charter provides the Board of Directors regularly examines and evaluates its own performance and that of its Committees, as well as the efficacy of Immobel's governance structure, including the number, role and responsibilities of the various Committees set up by the Board of Directors, under the leadership of its Chairman.
The interaction between the non-executive Directors and the Executive Management has been assessed during 2019.
A periodic evaluation of the contribution made by each Director is carried out with a view to fine-tuning the composition of the Board of Directors to consider changing circumstances. Individual Directors' performance is evaluated as part of the re-election procedure.
Each year, at the proposal of the Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors decides on the objectives of the Executive Chairman (and of the CEO) for the coming financial year and evaluates their performance for the period ending, in conformity with the procedure currently in place. This performance evaluation is also used to fix the variable part of their annual remuneration.
The Shareholders have, on November 17th, 2016 and May 24th, 2017, accepted a performance share plan ("Performance Share Plan 2017-2019") for the benefit of the Executive Chairman, the CEO and other Members of the Executive Committee for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019 (see the conditions and concerned Shares in detail above).
As mentioned previously, the Performance Shares are "ordinary shares", and do entitle the same rights to the beneficiaries as those as the existing shares, without right to dividends for the past.
As indicated above, the remuneration of the Executive Chairman was reviewed during 2019, and more particularly following the allocation of the powers of the CEO with effect from July 1st, 2019. Since that same date, the Executive Chairman's remuneration s, for all of its executive and non-executive responsibilities, exclusively made up of an annual basic remuneration amounting to EUR 640,000 and a variable STI remuneration.
In addition, the Board of Directors is examining the new Corporate Governance Code 2020 and will adapt its Corporate Governance Charter by taking into account the principles contained therein, or by explaining why it proposes not to follow them. During the same exercise , the competitiveness of the members of the Executive Committee will be assessed.
The Members of the Executive Committee fulfil their duties to the Company based on a service provision contract. These contracts are like those generally agreed to with Members of their Executive Committee by other listed companies.
Any indemnity due to a Member of the Executive Committee/ Executive Director by Immobel 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.
The list below shows the periods of notice or compensatory severance payment due by Immobel in case of termination of contracts with the Members of the Executive Committee/ Executive Director, active within Immobel per December 31st, 2019:
| Marnix GALLE | : 12 month |
|---|---|
| Karel BREDA | : 6 month |
| Johan BOHETS | : 3 month |
| Filip DEPAZ | : 3 month |
| Alexis PREVOT | : 3 month |
| Adel YAHIA | : 3 month. |
The period of notice or compensatory severance payment effectively owed by Immobel when the termination of contract with Mr Alexander HODAC in its capacity as Executive Director and as Member of the Executive Committee happened, amounted 6 month. To the extent necessary, it is specified that the compensation was negotiated, hence paid taking into account at least the existing contractual agreements.
There is no specific right to recover the variable remuneration awarded based on incorrect financial information, except in the abovementioned Performance Share Plan which contains a Claw Back Clause. As indicated above (point V.), the Board of Directors has decided that the variable remuneration ("Short Term Incentive") will be paid to the Members of the Executive Committee/ Executive Director after the Board of Directors of March 10th, 2020 which draws up the Annual Accounts as at December 31st, 2019, subject to final approval by the Shareholders' Meeting of May 2020.
ADL CommV (represented by Astrid De Lathauwer) Chairwoman of the Remuneration Committee
A³ Management BV (represented by Marnix Galle) Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors

| I. | CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS 80 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (IN THOUSANDS EUR) 80 | ||
| B. | CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (IN THOUSANDS EUR)81 | ||
| C. | CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW POSITION (IN THOUSANDS EUR) 82 | ||
| D. | CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (IN THOUSANDS EUR) 83 | ||
| E. | ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND METHODS84 | ||
| 1) | GENERAL INFORMATION 84 | ||
| 2) | STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH IFRS 84 | ||
| 3) | PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 86 | ||
| 4) | CONSOLIDATION RULES 86 | ||
| 5) | FOREIGN CURRENCIES 87 | ||
| 6) | INTANGIBLE ASSETS 87 | ||
| 7) | GOODWILL 87 | ||
| 8) | TANGIBLE ASSETS 88 | ||
| 9) | INVESTMENT PROPERTY 88 | ||
| 10) | LEASES 88 | ||
| 11) | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 89 | ||
| 12) | INVENTORIES91 | ||
| 13) | PROVISIONS91 | ||
| 14) | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS91 | ||
| 15) | GRANTS RELATED TO ASSETS OR INVESTMENT SUBSIDIES 91 | ||
| 16) | OPERATING REVENUE91 | ||
| 17) | IMPAIRMENT ON VALUE ASSETS 92 | ||
| 18) | TAXES 93 | ||
| 19) | DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 93 | ||
| 20) | MAIN JUDGEMENTS AND MAIN SOURCES OF UNCERTAINTIES RELATED TO THE ESTIMATIONS 93 | ||
| 21) | JOINT OPERATIONS 94 | ||
| 22) | SEGMENT REPORTING 94 | ||
| F. | NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS EUR) 94 | ||
| 1) | OPERATING SEGMENT - FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENT 94 | ||
| 2) | TURNOVER 97 | ||
| 3) | OTHER OPERATING INCOME 98 | ||
| 4) | COST OF SALES 98 | ||
| 5) | COST OF COMMERCIALISATION 98 | ||
| 6) | ADMINISTRATION COSTS 99 | ||
| 7) | GAIN ON SALE OF SUBSIDIARIES 100 | ||
| 8) | JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES100 | ||
| 9) | FINANCIAL RESULT100 | ||
| 10) | INCOME TAXES 100 | ||
| 11) | EARNINGS PER SHARE101 | ||
| 12) | INTANGIBLE ASSETS 102 | ||
| 13) | GOODWILL 102 | ||
| 14) | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 105 | ||
| 15) | RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS105 | ||
| 16) | INVESTMENT PROPERTY 105 | ||
| 17) | INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES106 | ||
| 18) | OTHER NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS 111 |
| 19) | DEFERRED TAX 111 | |
|---|---|---|
| 20) | OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS 112 | |
| 21) | INVENTORIES112 | |
| 22) | TRADE RECEIVABLES113 | |
| 23) | CONTRACT ASSETS113 | |
| 24) | OTHER CURRENT ASSETS114 | |
| 25) | INFORMATION RELATED TO THE NET FINANCIAL DEBT 114 | |
| 26) | EQUITY117 | |
| 27) | PENSIONS AND SIMILAR OBLIGATIONS 117 | |
| 28) | PROVISIONS119 | |
| 29) | TRADE PAYABLES119 | |
| 30) | CONTRACT LIABILITIES119 | |
| 31) | OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES 120 | |
| 32) | MAIN CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 120 | |
| 33) | CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL 121 | |
| 34) | INFORMATION ON RELATED PARTIES121 | |
| 35) | EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE122 | |
| 36) | COMPANIES OWNED BY THE IMMOBEL GROUP 123 | |
| G. | STATEMENT FROM THE RESPONSIBLE PERSONS127 | |
| H. | STATUTORY AUDITOR'S REPORT 128 | |
| STATUTORY CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 134 | ||
| A. | STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (IN THOUSANDS EUR) 134 | |
| B. | STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (IN THOUSANDS EUR) 135 | |
| C. | APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT (IN THOUSANDS EUR) 135 | |
| D. | SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES 136 |
| NOTE S | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING INCOME Turnover |
2 | 419 547 408 784 |
326 131 313 420 |
| Other operating income | 3 | 10 763 | 12 711 |
| OPERATING EXPENSE S | -327 192 | -260 953 | |
| Cost of sales | 4 | -291 027 | -235 325 |
| Cost of commercialisation | 5 | -3 160 | -1 193 |
| Administration costs | 6 | -33 005 | -24 435 |
| SALE OF SUBSIDIARIE S | 19 618 | - 114 | |
| Gain on sale of subsidiaries | 7 | 19 618 | - 114 |
| JOINT VENTURE S AND ASSOCIATE S | 4 985 | 5 285 | |
| Share in the net result of joint ventures and associates | 8 | 4 985 | 5 285 |
| OPERATING RE SULT | 116 958 | 70 349 | |
| Interest income | 3 240 | 2 099 | |
| Interest expense | -7 524 | -5 215 | |
| Other financial income | 738 | 1 095 | |
| Other financial expenses | -1 782 | -2 786 | |
| FINANCIAL RE SULT | 9 | -5 328 | -4 807 |
| RE SULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BE FORE TAXE S | 111 630 | 65 542 | |
| Income taxes | 10 | -9 390 | -8 629 |
| RE SULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 102 240 | 56 913 | |
| RE SULT OF THE YEAR | 102 240 | 56 913 | |
| Share of non-controlling interests | - 196 | 99 | |
| SHARE OF IMMOBE L | 102 436 | 56 814 | |
| RE SULT OF THE YEAR | 102 240 | 56 913 | |
| Other comprehensive income - items subject to subsequent recycling in the income sta tement |
7 7 | ||
| Currency translation | 77 | ||
| Other comprehensive income - items tha t a re not subject to subsequent recycling in the income sta tement |
27 | - 1 | 45 |
| Actuarial gains and losses (-) on defined benefit pension plans | 27 | - 1 | 45 |
| Deferred ta xes | |||
| TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - 1 | 122 | |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OF THE YEAR | 102 239 | 57 035 | |
| Share of non-controlling interests | - 196 | 99 | |
| SHARE OF IMMOBE L | 102 435 | 56 936 | |
| NE T RE SULT PER SHARE (€) (BASIC) | 11 | 11,66 | 6,48 |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME PER SHARE (€) (BASIC) | 11 | 11,66 | 6,49 |
| NE T RE SULT PER SHARE (€) (DILUTED) | 11 | 11,65 | 6,47 |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME PER SHARE (€) (DILUTED) | 11 | 11,65 | 6,48 |
| ASSE TS | NOTE S | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSE TS | 213 311 | 181 670 | |
| Intangible assets | 12 | 543 | 427 |
| Goodwill | 13 | 43 789 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 14 | 983 | 947 |
| Right-of-use assets | 15 | 6 441 | |
| Investment property | 16 | 81 123 | 104 290 |
| Investments in joint ventures and associates | 17 | 55 899 | 46 451 |
| Advances to joint ventures and associates | 17 | 9 492 | 24 151 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 18 | 4 920 | 806 |
| Deferred tax assets | 19 | 6 374 | 4 501 |
| Other non-current assets | 20 | 3 747 | 97 |
| CURRENT ASSE TS | 1 087 903 | 784 700 | |
| Inventories | 21 | 694 580 | 511 837 |
| Trade receivables | 22 | 72 516 | 20 734 |
| Contract assets | 23 | 42 228 | 10 954 |
| Tax receivables | 2 703 | 921 | |
| Other current assets | 24 | 41 937 | 22 562 |
| Advances to joint ventures and associates | 77 743 | 46 328 | |
| Other current financial assets | 50 | 478 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 25 | 156 146 | 170 886 |
| TOTAL ASSE TS | 1 301 214 | 966 370 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIE S | NOTE S | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL EQUITY | 26 | 428 162 | 344 749 |
| EQUITY SHARE OF IMMOBE L | 426 151 | 344 633 | |
| Share capital | 97 256 | 97 256 | |
| Retained earnings | 328 693 | 247 174 | |
| Reserves | 202 | 203 | |
| NON-CONTROLLING INTERE STS | 2 011 | 116 | |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIE S | 523 379 | 332 875 | |
| Employee benefit obligations | 27 | 633 | 618 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 19 | 15 447 | 9 681 |
| Financial debts | 25 | 507 008 | 322 040 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 25 | 291 | 536 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIE S | 349 673 | 288 746 | |
| Provisions | 28 | 3 882 | 1 896 |
| Financial debts | 25 | 200 063 | 193 749 |
| Trade payables | 29 | 59 564 | 48 470 |
| Contract liabilities | 30 | 5 690 | 7 259 |
| Tax liabilities | 1 354 | 5 303 | |
| Other current liabilities | 31 | 79 120 | 32 069 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIE S | 1 301 214 | 966 370 |
| NOTE S 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 419 547 | 326 131 | |
| Operating expenses | -327 192 | -260 953 | |
| Amortisation, depreciation and impairment of assets | 5 788 | 4 698 | |
| Change in provisions | 1 839 | 32 | |
| Dividends received from joint ventures and associates | 2 630 | 226 | |
| Disposal of joint ventures and associates | 17 | 66 | 117 |
| Repayment of capital and advances by joint ventures | 23 608 | 4 635 | |
| Acquisitions, capital injections and loans to joint ventures and associates | -41 775 | -15 846 | |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS BE FORE CHANGE S IN WORKING CAPITAL |
84 511 | 59 040 | |
| Change in working capital | 33 | -210 565 | -97 996 |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS BE FORE PAID INTERE STS AND PAID TAXE S |
-126 054 | -38 956 | |
| Paid interests | 9 | -12 539 | -13 064 |
| Interest received | 3 240 | 2 056 | |
| Other financing cash flows | -2 534 | -2 389 | |
| Paid taxes | 10 | -10 606 | -8 589 |
| CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIE S | -148 493 | -60 942 | |
| Acquisitions of intangible, tangible and other non-current assets | -5 837 | - 354 | |
| Acquisitions of subsidiaries | 13 | -67 019 | |
| Disposal of subsidiaries | 7 | 28 508 | |
| CASH FROM INVE STING ACTIVITIE S | -44 348 | - 354 | |
| Increase in financial debts | 291 307 | 224 153 | |
| Repayment of financial debts | -91 965 | -120 599 | |
| Gross dividends paid | -21 241 | -19 298 | |
| CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIE S | 178 101 | 84 256 | |
| NE T INCREASE OR DECREASE (-) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | -14 740 | 22 960 | |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR | 170 886 | 147 926 | |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR | 156 146 | 170 886 |
Acquisitions and sales of projects, either directly or indirectly through the acquisition or the sale of a project company (subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates), are usually directly included in the cash flows from the operating activities, mainly "Operating income / Operating expenses and change in working capital".
However, the consideration paid in 2019 for the acquisition of the remaining 85% of Nafilyan & Partners and its subsidiaries is shown separately in the consolidated statement of cash flow position hereabove and further commented in the note 13.
Acquisitions of investment property, insofar as these are related to a future development project, are included in the cash flows from the operating activities.
| CAPITAL | RE TAINED EARNINGS |
ACQUISITION RE SERVE |
CURRENCY TRANSLATION |
RE SERVE FOR DE FINED BENE FIT PLANS |
EQUITY TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE GROUP |
NON CONTROL LING INTERE STS |
TOTAL EQUITY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ||||||||
| Ba lance a s a t 01-01-2018 (before resta tement IFRS 15) |
97 256 | 136 482 | 69 7 15 | - 22 | 131 | 303 562 | 17 | 303 579 |
| Before treasury shares | 97 256 | 136 482 | 124 869 | - 22 | 131 | 358 716 | 17 | 358 733 |
| Treasury shares | -55 154 | -55 154 | -55 154 | |||||
| Resta tement IFRS 15 on opening ba lance | - | 3 379 | - | - | - | 3 379 | - | 3 379 |
| Comprehensive income for the year | - | 56 569 | 245 | 56 814 | 99 | 56 913 | ||
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | 77 | 45 | 122 | - | 122 |
| Dividendes paids | - | -19 298 | - | - | - | -19 298 | - | -19 298 |
| Other changes | - | 55 | - | - | 55 | - | 55 | |
| Adjustment fair value treasury shares | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Changes in the yea r | 40 705 | 245 | 7 7 | 45 | 41 072 | 99 | 41 17 1 | |
| Ba lance a s a t 31-12-2018 | 97 256 | 17 7 187 | 69 960 | 55 | 176 | 344 634 | 116 | 344 750 |
| Before treasury shares | 97 256 | 177 187 | 124 869 | 55 | 176 | 399 543 | 116 | 399 659 |
| Treasury shares | -54 909 | -54 909 | -54 909 |
| CAPITAL | RE TAINED EARNINGS |
ACQUISITION RE SERVE |
CURRENCY TRANSLATION |
RE SERVE FOR DE FINED BENE FIT PLANS |
EQUITY TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE GROUP |
NON CONTROL LING INTERE STS |
TOTAL EQUITY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ||||||||
| Ba lance a s a t 01-01-2019 | 97 256 | 17 7 187 | 69 960 | 55 | 176 | 344 634 | 116 | 344 750 |
| Before treasury shares | 97 256 | 177 187 | 124 869 | 55 | 176 | 399 543 | 116 | 399 659 |
| Treasury shares | -54 909 | -54 909 | -54 909 | |||||
| Comprehensive income for the year | 102 436 | 102 436 | - 196 | 102 240 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income | - 1 | - 1 | - 1 | |||||
| Dividendes paids | -21 241 | -21 241 | -21 241 | |||||
| Scope changes | 2 091 | 2 091 | ||||||
| Other changes | - 38 | 361 | 323 | 323 | ||||
| Changes in the yea r | 81 157 | 361 | - 1 | 81 517 | 1 895 | 83 412 | ||
| Ba lance a s a t 31-12-2019 | 97 256 | 258 344 | 70 321 | 55 | 175 | 426 151 | 2 011 | 428 162 |
| Before treasury shares | 97 256 | 258 344 | 124 869 | 55 | 175 | 480 699 | 2 011 | 482 710 |
| Treasury shares | -54 548 | -54 548 | -54 548 |
A gross dividend of EUR 2.66 per share (excluding treasury shares) was proposed by the Board of Directors on 17-04-2020. It will be submitted to the shareholders for approval at the general meeting. The appropriation of income has not been recognized in the financial statements as of December 31, 2019.
On December 31, 2019 the treasury shares, resulting from the merger with ALLFIN, remain valued at the share price on June 29, 2016, which was the date of the merger.
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 17-04-2020.
The accounting principles and methods used are the same as those used for the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, except for the impact of IFRS 16, applicable as of January 1, 2019, which is detailed below.
STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS APPLICABLE FOR THE ANNUAL PERIOD BEGINNING ON 1 JANUARY 2019
The impact of these standards is presented hereafter.
STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS PUBLISHED, BUT NOT YET APPLICABLE FOR THE ANNUAL PERIOD BEGINNING ON 1 JANUARY 2019
The Group has not anticipated the following standards and interpretations which are not yet applicable on 31 December 2019:
The process for determining the potential impact of these standards and interpretations on the Group's consolidated financial statements is ongoing. The group does not expect any changes resulting from the application of these standards.
IFRS 16 - LEASES (APPLICABLE FOR ANNUAL PERIODS BEGINNING ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2019)
IFRS 16 is applicable for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019.
As from January 1, 2019, the Group no longer applies IAS 17 "Leases", IFRC 4 "Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease", SIC-15 "Operating Leases – Incentives" and SIC-27 "Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving a Legal Form of a Lease", all these standards and interpretations being replaced by IFRS 16 as from January 1, 2019.
IFRS 16 sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases and requires lessees to account for all leases under a single on-balance sheet model, similar to the accounting for finance leases under IAS 17.
At the commencement date of a lease, lessees recognize a lease liability (i.e. a liability to make lease payments), and a right-of-use asset (i.e. an asset representing the right to use the underlying asset over the lease term). The Group's leased assets relate mainly to buildings and transportation equipment. The right-of-use assets are presented separately in the consolidated statement of financial position, and the lease liabilities are presented as part of financial debt.
On January 1, 2019, the Group:
measured the lease liability for leases previously classified as an operating lease at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the borrowing rate as of January 1, 2019. The lease liability amounted to EUR 3 891 thousand, as further detailed in the table below. The borrowing rate was 1,8% for the buildings and 5% for the transportation equipment.
measured the right-of-use assets for leases previously classified as an operating lease at an amount equal to the lease liability. The right-of-use assets amounted to EUR 3 891 thousand.
The following reconciliation to the opening balance for the lease liability as at January 1, 2019 is based upon the operating lease obligations as at December 31, 2018:
| 1/01/2019 | |
|---|---|
| Total of future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases (undiscounted) at December 31, 2018 | 4.222 |
| Discounting | - 331 |
| Lease liabilities as a result of the initial application of IFRS 16 as at January 1, 2019 |
The impact of the IFRS 16 adoption as per January 1, 2019 on the consolidated statement of financial position is as follows:
| TOTAL ASSETS | 966 370 | 3 891 | 970 261 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 170 886 | 170 886 | |
| Other current financial assets | 478 | 478 | |
| Advances to joint ventures and associates | 46 328 | 46 328 | |
| Other current assets | 22 562 | 22 562 | |
| Tax receivables | 921 | 921 | |
| Contract assets | 10 954 | 10 954 | |
| Trade receivables | 20 734 | 20 734 | |
| Inventories | 511 837 | 511 837 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 784 700 | 784 700 | |
| Other non-current assets | 97 | 97 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 4 501 | 4 501 | |
| Other non-current financial assets | 806 | 806 | |
| Advances to joint ventures and associates | 24 151 | 24 151 | |
| Investments in joint ventures and associates | 46 451 | 46 451 | |
| Investment property | 104 290 | 104 290 | |
| Assets under capital lease obligations | 3 891 | ||
| Property, plant and equipment | 947 | 947 | |
| Intangible assets | 427 | 427 | |
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 181 670 | 3 891 | 185 561 |
| ASSETS | 31 /1 2/201 8 | adoption of IFRS 1 6 as per 01 /01 /201 9 |
(restated IFRS 1 6) |
| Impact of the | 01 /01 /201 9 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 31 /1 2/201 8 | Impact of the adoption of IFRS 1 6 as per 01 /01 /201 9 |
01 /01 /201 9 (restated IFRS 1 6) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL EQUITY | 344 749 | 344 749 | |
| EQUITY SHARE OF IMMOBEL | 344 633 | 344 633 | |
| Share capital | 97 256 | 97 256 | |
| Retained earnings | 247 174 | 247 174 | |
| Reserves | 203 | 203 | |
| NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS | 116 | 116 | |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 332 875 | 2 974 | 335 849 |
| Employee benefit obligations | 618 | 618 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 9 681 | 9 681 | |
| Financial debts | 322 040 | 2 974 | 325 014 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 536 | 536 | |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | 288 746 | 917 | 289 663 |
| Provisions | 1 896 | 1 896 | |
| Financial debts | 193 749 | 917 | 194 666 |
| Trade payables | 48 470 | 48 470 | |
| Contract liabilities | 7 259 | 7 259 | |
| Tax liabilities | 5 303 | 5 303 | |
| Other current liabilities | 32 069 | 32 069 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 966 370 | 3 891 | 970 261 |
The consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of EUR.
They are prepared on the historical cost basis, except for some financial instruments which are measured at fair value, as explained in the accounting policies below.
Considering the impact of COVID 19 on the economic circumstances and on the current financial performance of the company, the Board of Directors re-assessed the going concern assumption of the company on April 17, 2020 based on a stress test performed by the company.
COVID 19 is having an impact on the activity of the company in 2020 and the sector as a whole mainly with respect to residential sales, construction works and permitting which have substantially slowed down since the governments imposed lockdowns in markets such as Belgium and France. As a buffer against this sudden change in market conditions, the company has a cash position of more than EUR 130 million at the end of March 2020, available corporate credit lines of EUR 30 million and substantial headroom on its main debt covenants. Furthermore, it has implemented a cost savings program reducing substantially the fixed cost structure of the company.
Although currently the company is not experiencing any difficulties in closing new project financing facilities, as per such stress test the main risk for the company could be the availability of new (or the renewal of) project financing facilities for the financing of its ongoing activities. However, in such adverse scenario the company would still have the ability to control its cash outflows by slowing down the launch or development of new projects and as such be able to secure the going concern assumption over the coming 12 months.
Based on available and committed credit lines and available cash and taking the stress test into consideration, the Board of Directors is of the opinion that the company is able to maintain the going concern assumption.
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, as well as interests in joint ventures 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 achieved when the Company:
The Company reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of control listed above.
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.
Since 1st January 2014, joint ventures, which were previously consolidated using the proportional method, are included in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method.
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 31 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 31 December. The difference between 31 December and the reporting date of the subsidiary, joint venture or associate never exceeds 3 months.
Immobel analyses any acquisition of subsidiaries based on IFRS 3 and integrates the criteria suggested by IFRS 3 §B5 to B12 to identify any business combination and to define a business. In accordance with IFRS 3, if the acquired assets do not constitute a business, the acquisition is treated as an "acquisition of assets".
Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) 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 a joint venture or an associate is included in the book value of the investments in joint ventures and associates. Goodwill resulting from the acquisition of a subsidiary 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 over the price of business combination at the date of acquisition, plus the value of non-controlling interests (owned by minority shareholders of subsidiaries). 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 EUR 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.
Goodwill is initially recognised and measured as set out above.
Goodwill is not amortised but is reviewed for impairment at least annually.
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Group's cash-generating units (or groups of cashgenerating units) expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in a subsequent period.
On disposal of a cash-generating unit, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the profit or loss on disposal.
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 cost model of IAS 40 - Investment property. They represent 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 them. They mainly relate to buildings acquired to be redeveloped and which are rented until the beginning of development.
Investment property is amortized over a period until the beginning of development, at which time they are transferred to inventories, and taking into account a residual value estimated at that date.
Since January 1, 2019, the Group applies IFRS 16.
The Group assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease, at inception of the contract With respect to all lease arrangements in which the Group is the lessee, a lease liability (i.e. a liability to make lease payments) will be recognized, as well as a right-of-use asset (i.e. an asset representing the right to use the underlying asset over the lease term), except for short-term leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low value assets (such as tablets and personal computers, small items of office furniture and telephones). For these leases, the Group recognises the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased assets are consumed.
The Group's leased assets relate mainly to buildings and transportation equipment. The right-of-use assets are presented separately in the consolidated statement of financial position, and the lease liabilities are presented as part of financial debt.
The right-of-use asset is initially measured at the amount of the lease liability plus any initial direct costs incurred by the lessee. Adjustments may also be required for lease incentives, payments at or prior to commencement and restoration obligations or similar.
After lease commencement, the right-of-use asset is measured using a cost model.
Under the cost model a right-of-use asset is measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment. Rightof-use assets are depreciated over the shorter period of lease term and useful life of the underlying asset. If a lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group expects to exercise a purchase option, the related right-of-use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset. The depreciation starts at the commencement date of the lease.
The Group applies IAS 36 to determine whether a right-of-use asset is impaired and accounts for any identified impairment loss as described under section 17 hereunder.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments payable over the lease term, discounted at the rate implicit in the lease if that can be readily determined. If that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate.
The lease liability is subsequently remeasured to reflect changes in:
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The remeasurements are treated as adjustments to the right-of-use asset.
After lease commencement, a lessee shall measure the right-of- use asset using a cost model
The Group enters into lease agreements as a lessor with respect to its investment properties. These mainly relate to buildings acquired to be redeveloped and which are rented until the beginning of development. These contracts are classified as operating leases.
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised 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.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
The financial assets include the investments in equity instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss, loans to related parties, receivables including trade receivables and other receivables, derivative financial instruments, financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, cash and cash equivalents.
The acquisitions and sales of financial assets are recognised at the transaction date.
All recognised financial assets are subsequently measured in their entirety at either amortised cost or fair value, depending on the classification of the financial assets.
Debt instruments that meet the following conditions are subsequently measured at amortised cost:
Debt instruments include
On initial recognition, the Group made an irrevocable election (on an instrument-by-instrument basis) to designate investments in equity instruments as at fair value through profit and loss account. Investments in equity instruments at fair value through profit and loss account are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value with gains and losses arising from changes in fair value recognised in the income statement.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating interest income over the relevant period.
For financial instruments other than purchased or originated credit-impaired financial assets, the effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees and points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) excluding expected credit losses, through the expected life of the debt instrument, or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the gross carrying amount of the debt instrument on initial recognition.
The amortised cost of a financial asset is the amount at which the financial asset is measured at initial recognition minus the principal repayments, plus the cumulative amortization using the effective interest method of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount, adjusted for any loss allowance. On the other hand, the gross carrying amount of a financial asset is the amortised cost of a financial asset before adjusting for any loss allowance.
Derivative financial instruments are initially measured at cost and subsequently carried at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are recognized directly in profit or loss because the Group does not apply hedge accounting.
A derivative with a positive fair value is recognized as a financial asset, while a derivative with a negative fair value is recognized as a financial liability. A derivative is presented as a non-current asset or a non-current liability if the remaining term to maturity of the instrument is greater than 12 months and the asset is not expected to be realized or liability settled within 12 months. Other derivatives are presented as current assets or current liabilities.
In relation to the impairment of financial assets, an expected credit loss model is applied. The expected credit loss model requires the Group to account for expected credit losses and changes in those expected credit losses at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk since initial recognition of the financial assets. Specifically, the following assets are included in the scope for impairment assessment for the Group: 1) trade receivables; 2) current and non-current receivables and loans to related parties; 3) contract assets; 4) cash and cash equivalents.
IFRS 9 requires the Group to measure the loss allowance for a financial instrument at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses if the credit risk on that financial instrument has increased significantly since initial recognition. On the other hand, if the credit risk on a financial instrument has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Group is required to measure the loss allowance for that financial instrument at an amount equal to 12 month expected credit losses. For long term receivables, IFRS 9 provides a choice to measure expected credit losses applying lifetime or 12 month expected credit losses model. The Group selected the lifetime expected credit loss model.
The expected credit loss is assessed for each financial asset on an individual basis and is generally immaterial in view of the fact that a physical asset can be considered as a collateral (guarantee) in the assessment of the expected credit loss : trade receivables generally relate to the sales of residential units under construction and advances to associates and joint ventures relate to financing projects under development.
The Group derecognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another party.
If the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, the Group recognises its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Group retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Group continues to recognise the financial asset and also recognises a collateralised borrowing for the proceeds received.
On derecognition of a financial asset measured at amortised cost, the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable is recognised in profit or loss.
All financial liabilities of the Group are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Interest-bearing bank loans and overdrafts are recorded at the amount of cash obtained, after deduction of any transaction costs. After initial recognition, they are measured at amortized cost. Any difference between the consideration received and the redemption value is recognized in income over the period of the loan using the effective interest rate.
The Group derecognises financial liabilities when, and only when, the Group's obligations are discharged, cancelled or they expire. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognised and the consideration paid and payable, including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss.
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.
Cash flows are inflows and outflows of cash and cash equivalents.
Operating activities are the principal revenue-producing activities of the entity and other activities that are not investing or financing activities. Acquisitions and sales of projects, either directly through the purchase of sale of assets, or indirectly through the acquisition or sale of project companies, are considered as operating activities and are presented as part of the cash flows from operating activities. All project acquisitions are considered operational activities, whether the project is classified in inventory or in investment property if it is leased prior to its development.
Investing activities are the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash equivalents.
Financing activities are activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the contributed equity and borrowings of the entity.
Inventories are measured at cost of the specific asset or net realisable value, whichever is lower. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated completion costs and costs to sell.
The acquisition cost of purchased goods includes acquisition cost and incidental expenses. For finished goods and work in progress, the cost price takes into account direct expenses and a portion of production overhead without including administrative and financial expenses.
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.
The interests incurred during construction are capitalised. The costs of borrowings are activated depending on the nature of the funding. The cost of funding defined as "project financing" are fully allocated to projects funded. The costs of "Corporate" and "Bonds" financing are partially allocated based on an allocation key taking into account the projects under development and the amounts invested. The activation of the borrowing costs stops as soon as the project is on sale.
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 recognized as a provision and are mentioned in the notes to the financial statements, provided that the risk is significant.
Contingent assets are not recognized in the financial statements.
The Group operates a defined-benefit pension plan and a defined-contribution pension plan.
Contributions to these pension plans are recognized as an expense in the income statement when incurred.
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.
Actuarial gains and losses are directly recorded in the other elements of comprehensive income and are presented in the statement of comprehensive income.
Bonuses granted to company employees and senior executives are based on targets relating to key financial indicators. The estimated amount of bonuses is recognized as an expense in the year to which they relate.
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.
Under IFRS 15, revenue must be recognised when the customer gains control of the goods or services sold, for a sum which reflects what the entity expects to receive for the goods or services.
The main categories of sale contracts used by the Group comprise:
In accordance with IFRS 15, Immobel assesses on a case-by-case basis:
For "Residential" projects, the analysis has distinguished the revenue from contracts for which the contractual provisions and the legal context (Breyne Act in Belgium or equivalent in Luxembourg) establish a gradual transfer of the control of the asset to the purchaser as the construction progresses from the other revenue linked to the completion of an obligation.
The legal framework in Belgium and Luxembourg gradually transfers the ownership of a residential unit to the purchaser during the construction period. In such a situation, the performance obligation is fulfilled gradually since control over the asset is transferred as the construction progresses.
A single margin (with no distinction between "land" and "development") is recognised gradually for each sale as the asset under development is transferred.
The regulatory framework in Poland requires to recognise the revenue upon completion of the performance obligation (upon the signing of the final deed, once the unit being sold is delivered).
Other types of sale may occur (block sale of a project, hotel, commercial space, etc.). Such transactions are therefore subject to an analysis on a case-by-case basis using an approach similar to that described for the "Office" schemes.
For this segment, the sales revenue is recorded when the asset is transferred.
The revenue from the sale of a project is recognized in gross (sales price and cost of sales) regardless of the structure of the transaction (share deal / asset deal). Disposals of controlled companies dedicated to a project are therefore considered part of the normal business of the Group and are therefore recognized in sales and cost of sales (IFRS 15). In other circumstances, IFRS 10 will be applied.
The method of legal ownership has no impact on the recognition of the margin but on its presentation, which will differ depending on whether it is:
When the group loses control of a subsidiary that does not contain a business as defined by IFRS 3 and retains an investment (partial sale of a company dedicated to a project), the transaction is treated as a transaction between an investor and its associate or joint venture and the gain or loss is recognised only to the extent of unrelated investors' interest in the associate or joint venture.
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. Rent income are presented as other operating income in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
The carrying amount of non-current assets (other than financial assets in the scope of IFRS 9, 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 recognized if the carrying amount of the asset or the cash-generating 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 recoverable amount of an asset 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 recognized on goodwill.
Income tax for the year includes current and deferred tax. Current and deferred income taxes are recognised in profit and loss unless 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.
Investment properties are amortized using the straight-line method based on an estimate of the duration up to the beginning of the development of the project, date when they are transferred to inventories, and taking into account a residual value estimated at that date.
The goodwill is not amortised but is reviewed for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that one or more cash-generating unit(s) to which the goodwill has been allocated may be impaired.
As part of the impairment tests, the recoverable value of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated based on the present value of the expected cash flows generated by this asset (or cash-generating unit).
For the provisions, the book value 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 in determining the net realisable value and any required write down, and if applicable 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 assessment of the recoverable amount of a project involves assumptions about future events that are inherently subject to change. These assumptions include the expected selling price (depending on the nature of the project, its location, etc…), the estimated total cost per project, the economic market conditions. These assumptions are monitored during the project by the project manager through the update of the feasibility and on a quarterly basis by the management.
The valuation of the revenues from the sale of real estate development involves significant judgments, mainly related to the determination of the existence of an effective contract in accordance with IFRS 15, the assessment of when Immobel meets the performance obligation (at a specific point in time or over time (based on the percentage of completion)), the evaluation of the costs to be incurred and, in case the revenue is recognized at percentage of completion, the determination of the completion rate, taking into account the costs already incurred and the total estimated cost price.
Income from the sale of a project is recognized in gross (sales price and cost of sales) regardless of the structure of the transaction (asset deal / share deal). Disposals of controlled companies dedicated to a project are therefore considered part of the Group's normal business and are therefore recognized as revenue and cost of sales. The Group has decided this presentation taking into account the specificities of its sector and activity.
End December 2019, Immobel was notified with 2 decisions of the Belgian Council of State in a legacy file relating to the purchase of land plots in 2007 from the Université Libre de Bruxelles. A joint venture between Immobel and its partner, Thomas Piron, obtained in 2014 all necessary building permits for the development of a residential project on the relevant land plot. The decisions of the Council of State of end 2019, however, lead to an annulment of the building permits obtained back in 2014 due to a missing [procedural requirement] at the time of purchase of the land from Université Libre de Bruxelles in 2007. The purchasers of the relevant apartment units were duly informed on the pending legal procedure before the Council of State at the time of purchase of their unit and their purchase deed provides for the right to apply for a judicial rescission of the sale of their unit under certain circumstances, including in case of an untimely regularisation of the relevant building permits. The missing procedural requirement is eligible for regularisation and, at the date hereof, Immobel and its partner Thomas Piron expect that the financial impact of such right to rescind will not materially impact the financial position of the joint venture partners.
We refer to the note regarding COVID 19 under section "subsequent events". The outbreak of the COVID 19 is treated as a nonadjusting event for the current financial statements. As a consequence, the major judgements and estimates made in drafting the financial statements are not considering the downturn in economic circumstances due to COVID 19.
Immobel considers that the activities carried out under joint control through temporary vehicles, which do not have a legal personality, meet the definition proposed by the standard IFRS 11 of joint operation, which is a joint agreement by which parties that exercise joint control have rights over the assets, and obligations for the liabilities.
As a consequence, the assets, liabilities, income and expense of the temporary vehicles are included in the financial statements of the Group under each relevant heading of the balance sheet and of the income statement in proportion to the share held by the Group in the temporary vehicle.
A segment is a distinguishable component of the Group, which generates revenues and costs.
The operating results are regularly reviewed by the Management Committee in order to monitor the performance of the various segments in terms of strategic goals, plans and budgets. In this context, the management has opted to follow up the operating results by country.
The segment reporting is presented based on the operational segments used by the Board and Management to monitor the financial performance of the Group, being the geographical segments (by country). The choice made by Management to focus on geographical segment rather than on other possible operating segments is motivated by the new investments or projects in several new countries, which made this criterion more relevant for the follow up of business and better reflecting the organization of the Group.
The core business of the Group, real estate development, is carried out in Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Germany, Poland and Spain.
The breakdown of sales by country depends on the country where the activity is executed.
The results and asset and liability items of the segments include items that can be attributed to a sector, either directly, or allocated through an allocation formula.
In accordance with IFRS, the Company applied since 1st January 2014, IFRS 11, which strongly amends the reading of the financial statements of the Company but does not change the net income and shareholders' equity.
The Board of Directors believes that the financial data in application of the proportional consolidated method (before IFRS 11) give a better picture of the activities and financial statements.
The "Internal" financial statements are those used by the Board and Management to monitor the financial performance of the Group and are presented below.
| INCOME STATEMENT | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATING INCOME | 486 298 | 37 1 265 |
| Turnover | 470 626 | 357 131 |
| Other operating income | 15 672 | 14 134 |
| OPERATING EXPENSE S | -379 551 | -297 440 |
| Cost of sales | -340 310 | -270 994 |
| Cost of commercialisation | -3 253 | -1 288 |
| Administration costs | -35 988 | -25 158 |
| SALE OF SUBSIDIARIE S | 19 618 | - 114 |
| Gain (loss) on sales of joint ventures and associates | 19 618 | - 114 |
| JOINT VENTURE S AND ASSOCIATE S | -2 563 | - 331 |
| Share in the net result of joint ventures and associates | -2 563 | - 331 |
| OPERATING RE SULT | 123 802 | 73 380 |
| Interest income | 2 374 | 1 736 |
| Interest expense | -9 394 | -5 746 |
| Other financial income / expenses | - 949 | -1 766 |
| FINANCIAL RE SULT | -7 969 | -5 7 76 |
| RE SULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BE FORE TAXE S | 115 833 | 67 604 |
| Income taxes | -13 482 | -10 691 |
| RE SULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 102 351 | 56 913 |
| RE SULT OF THE YEAR | 102 351 | 56 913 |
| Share of non-controlling interests | - 85 | 99 |
| SHARE OF IMMOBE L | 102 436 | 56 814 |
| TURNOVER | OPERATING RE SULT |
TURNOVER | OPERATING RE SULT |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | 31/12/2018 | |
| Belgium | 174 657 | 57 603 | 158 172 | 34 075 |
| Luxembourg | 204 734 | 65 216 | 64 216 | 15 443 |
| France | 70 263 | - 162 | ||
| Germany | 17 171 | 2 506 | ||
| Poland | 3 801 | -1 361 | 134 743 | 23 862 |
| TOTAL CONSOLIDATED | 470 626 | 123 802 | 357 131 | 73 380 |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSE TS | 252 412 | 187 279 |
| Intangible and tangible assets | 1 526 | 1 374 |
| Goodwill | 43 789 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 6 441 | |
| Investment property | 179 597 | 158 284 |
| Investments and advances to associates | 3 740 | 21 228 |
| Deferred tax assets | 8 321 | 5 487 |
| Other non-current assets | 8 998 | 906 |
| CURRENT ASSE TS | 1 279 702 | 896 035 |
| Inventories | 860 718 | 598 057 |
| Trade receivables | 80 498 | 21 558 |
| Tax receivables and other current assets | 160 521 | 90 327 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 177 965 | 186 093 |
| TOTAL ASSE TS | 1 532 114 | 1 083 314 |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 426 182 | 344 749 |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIE S | 642 663 | 414 87 7 |
| Financial debts | 625 530 | 403 805 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 16 209 | 9 918 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 924 | 1 154 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIE S | 463 269 | 323 688 |
| Financial debts | 219 978 | 194 522 |
| Trade payables | 75 884 | 56 328 |
| Tax payables and other current liabilities | 167 407 | 72 838 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIE S | 1 532 114 | 1 083 314 |
| FINANCIAL POSITION ITEMS | NON CURRENT SEGMENT ASSE TS |
CURRENT SEGMENT ASSE TS |
UNALLOCA TED ITEMS ¹ |
CONSOLIDATED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 158 679 | 569 566 | 728 245 | |
| Luxembourg | 24 263 | 190 360 | 214 623 | |
| France | 51 242 | 189 214 | 240 456 | |
| Germany | 73 758 | 73 758 | ||
| Poland | 909 | 70 244 | 71 153 | |
| Spain | 5 831 | 5 831 | ||
| Unallocated items1 | 198 048 | 198 048 | ||
| TOTAL ASSE TS | 235 093 | 1 098 973 | 198 048 | 1 532 114 |
LIABILITIE S UNALLOCA-TED ITEMS ¹ CONSOLIDATED
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| Belgium | 645 917 | 645 917 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 189 299 | 189 299 | |
| France | 117 168 | 117 168 | |
| Germany | 57 349 | 57 349 | |
| Poland | 68 335 | 68 335 | |
| Spain | 3 496 | 3 496 | |
| Unallocated items1 | 24 368 | 24 368 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIE S | 1 081 564 | 24 368 | 1 105 932 |
(1) Unallocated items: Assets: Deferred tax assets - Other non-current financial assets - Other non-current assets - Tax receivables - Other current financial assets - Cash and equivalents - Liabilities: Employee benefit obligations – Provisions - Deferred tax liabilities - Tax liabilities – Derivative financial instruments.
For the analysis of projects in progress by operational segment, inventories should be taken into consideration, as well as investment property, since the latter contains leased out property acquired with a view to be redeveloped.
| INVENTORIES AND INVESTMENT PROPERTY | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 631 718 | 498 156 |
| Luxembourg | 175 562 | 225 818 |
| France | 117 458 | |
| Germany | 54 955 | |
| Poland | 56 925 | 32 367 |
| Spain | 3 697 | |
| TOTAL INVENTORIES AND INVESTMENT PROPERTY | 1 040 315 | 756 341 |
| 31/12/2019 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opera ting | Adjustments | Published | ||
| Segment | Informa tion | |||
| Turnover | 470 626 | -61 842 | 408 784 | |
| Operating result | 123 802 | -6 844 | 116 958 | |
| Total balance sheet | 1 532 114 | -230 900 | 1 301 214 |
For segment information, joint ventures are consolidated using the proportional method. The adjustments result from the application of IFRS 11, resulting in the consolidation of joint ventures using the equity method.
The group generates its revenues through commercial contracts for the transfer of goods and services in the following main revenue categories:
| Cross-analysis by type of project and by geographical zone | Offices | Residentia l Landbanking | 31/12/2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 6 519 | 100 559 | 37 908 | 144 986 |
| Luxembourg | 137 051 | 37 648 | 174 699 | |
| France | 68 243 | 68 243 | ||
| Germany | 17 171 | 17 171 | ||
| Poland | 3 585 | 100 | 3 685 | |
| Tota l | 147 155 | 223 721 | 37 908 | 408 784 |
| Cross-analysis by type of project and by geographical zone | Offices | Residentia l Landbanking | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 101 776 | 21 115 | 122 891 | |
| Luxembourg | 61 107 | 61 107 | ||
| Poland | 120 092 | 9 330 | 129 422 | |
| Tota l | 120 092 | 172 213 | 21 115 | 313 420 |
The diversification of the Group's "customers" portfolio guarantees its independence in the market.
The developments O'Sea, Royal Louise, 't Zout and Parc Seny, as well as the landbanking activity, contribute in particular to the turnover in Belgium.
From an international viewpoint, the projects Infinity and Centre Etoile in Luxembourg, as well as the projects from Nafilyan & Partners in France, and Eden Tower in Frankfurt in Germany have also contributed to the turnover.
Revenue on commercial contracts is recognized when the customer obtains control of the goods or services sold for an amount that reflects what the entity expects to receive for those goods and services.
The contractual analysis of the Group's sales contracts led to the application of the following recognition principles:
The revenue from office sale contracts is recognized after analysis on a case-by-case basis of the performance obligations stipulated in the contract (land, buildings, commercialisation). The revenue allocated to each performance obligation is recognized:
As of December 31, 2019, no "Office" contract organizing a gradual transfer of control is in progress.
For "Residential" projects, revenue is recognized according to the contractual and legal provisions in force in each country to govern the transfer of control of projects sold in the future state of completion.
The sales revenue is generally recorded when the asset is transferred.
The breakdown of sales according to these different recognition principles is as follows:
| Timing of revenue recognition |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Point in time | Over time | 31/12/2019 | |
| OFFICE S | 147 155 | 147 155 | |
| Land | |||
| Building | |||
| Other project | 147 155 | 147 155 | |
| RE SIDENTIAL | 100 | 223 621 | 223 721 |
| Residential unit per project - Breyne Act or equivalent | 223 621 | 223 621 | |
| Residential unit per project - Other | |||
| Other project | 100 | 100 | |
| LANDBANKING | 37 908 | 37 908 | |
| TOTAL TURNOVER | 185 163 | 223 621 | 408 784 |
| Timing of revenue recognition |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Point in time | Over time | 31/12/2018 | |
| OFFICE S | 120 092 | 120 092 | |
| Land | |||
| Building | |||
| Other project | 120 092 | 120 092 | |
| RE SIDENTIAL | 9 330 | 162 883 | 172 213 |
| Residential unit per project - Breyne Act or equivalent | 162 883 | 162 883 | |
| Residential unit per project - Other | |||
| Other project | 9 330 | 9 330 | |
| LANDBANKING | 21 115 | 21 115 | |
| TOTAL TURNOVER | 150 537 | 162 883 | 313 420 |
Revenues relating to performance obligations unrealized or partially realized at 31 December 2019 amounted to EUR 213.7 million. It mainly concerns the sales of residential units of which construction is in progress (for the totality of their value or the unrecognized part based on progress of completion) as well as the sales of offices of which the contract analysis deemed to assume that the
| 31/12/2019 | |
|---|---|
| OFFICES | |
| Construction, commercialisation and other contractual arrangements | 143 603 |
| RESIDENTIAL | |
| Construction of sold units | 70 127 |
| LANDBANKING | |
| TOTAL | 213 730 |
The Group's management estimates that 87 % of the price allocated to these outstanding performance obligations as at December 31, 2019 will be recognized as revenue in fiscal year 2019.
recognition criteria were not met under IFRS 15.
Break down as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rental income on projects awaiting future development | 6 832 | 5 831 |
| Other income (recoveries of taxes and withholdings, miscellaneous reinvoicing…) | 3 931 | 6 880 |
| TOTAL OTHER OPERATING INCOME | 10 763 | 12 711 |
Rental income fully relates to leased properties awaiting future development and which are presented as investment properties.
Cost of sales is allocated as follows per geographical area:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | -103 156 | -90 786 |
| Luxembourg | -103 534 | -43 013 |
| France | -65 622 | |
| Germany | -14 112 | |
| Poland | -4 603 | -101 526 |
| TOTAL COST OF SALES | -291 027 | -235 325 |
And are related to the turnover and the projects mentioned in note 2.
This caption includes the fees paid to third parties in relation with the turnover, which are not capitalized under "Inventories" heading. Cost of commercialisation is allocated as follows per geographical area:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | -1 396 | -1 193 |
| France | -1 764 | |
| TOTAL COST OF COMMERCIALISATION | -3 160 | -1 193 |
The increase in cost of commercialisation is mainly explained by the integration of various French projects, as shown in the table above.
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel expenses | -10 519 | -9 334 |
| Amortisation, depreciation and impairment of assets | -5 788 | -4 698 |
| Other operating expenses | -16 698 | -10 403 |
| TOTAL ADMINISTRATION COSTS | -33 005 | -24 435 |
Break down as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and fees of personnel and members of the Exectuive Committee | -21 093 | -14 645 |
| Project monitoring costs capitalized under "inventories" | 13 801 | 6 378 |
| Salaries of the non-executive Directors | - 290 | - 270 |
| Social security charges | -2 644 | - 641 |
| Pension costs | - 14 | 10 |
| Other | - 279 | - 166 |
| TOTAL PERSONNE L EXPENSES | -10 519 | -9 334 |
The increase in personnel expenses (before capitalization) is mainly explained by the integration of Nafilyan & Partners and its subsidiaries as from July 2, 2019 (see note 13).
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Amortisation of intangible and tangible assets, and of investment property | -5 677 | -4 596 |
| Write down on inventories | - 6 | |
| Write down on trade receivables | - 105 | - 102 |
| TOTAL AMORTISATION, DEPRECIATION AND IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS | -5 788 | -4 698 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Services and other goods | -12 461 | -9 052 |
| Other operating expenses | -2 398 | -1 309 |
| Provisions | -1 839 | - 42 |
| TOTAL OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES | -16 698 | -10 403 |
Main components of services and other goods:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Service charges of the registered offices ¹ | - 531 | -1 161 |
| Third party payment, including in particular the fees paid to third parties and related to the turnover | -7 077 | -4 979 |
| Other services and other goods, including company supplies, advertising, maintenance and repair expense of properties available for sale awaiting for development |
-4 853 | -2 912 |
| TOTAL SERVICES AND OTHER GOODS | -12 461 | -9 052 |
(1) As of 31/12/2018, this section also included the rents for the various registered offices. Following the implementation of IFRS 16 on January 1, 2019, rents are no longer expensed directly. Instead, at the commencement date of the rental agreement, the lessee recognizes a lease liability (i.e. a liability to make lease payments), and a right-of-use asset (i.e. an asset representing the right to use the underlying asset over the lease term), the latter being subject to periodic depreciation.
Amount of fees allocated during the year to SC s.f.d. SCRL Deloitte Reviseurs d'Entreprises and its network:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audit fees at consolidation level | - 448 | - 307 |
| Fees for extraordinary services and special missions accomplished within the Group: | - 75 | - 76 |
| - Missions of legal advice | - 10 | |
| - Tax advice and other missions | - 11 | - 6 |
| - Other missions outside the audit mission | - 54 | - 70 |
The missions outside the audit mission were approved by the Audit & Finance Committee.
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provisions related to the sales | 695 | 325 |
| Other provisions | -2 534 | - 367 |
| TOTAL VARIATIONS IN PROVISIONS | -1 839 | - 42 |
| Increase | -2 534 | - 230 |
| Use and reversal | 695 | 188 |
The net gain realized mainly concerns the sale of 50% of the shares of Möbius II SA which resulted in a profit of EUR 20.3 million. The net gain realized is further impacted by non-significant amounts from the liquidation of Cedet Development Sp, Cedet Sp, OD 2014 Sp, Immo Keyenveld 1 SA, Immo Keyenveld 2 SA.
Break down as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price of subsidiaries | 28 508 | 117 |
| Book value of sold or liquidated investments | -8 890 | - 231 |
| GAIN ON SALES OF SUBSIDIARIES | 19 618 | - 114 |
The share in the net result of joint ventures and associates breaks down as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating result | 11 947 | 9 083 |
| Financial result | -2 767 | -3 176 |
| Income taxes | -4 195 | - 622 |
| RESULT OF THE PERIOD | 4 985 | 5 285 |
Further information related to joint ventures and associates are described in note 17.
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of gross financial debt at amortised cost | -12 314 | -11 392 |
| Activated interests on projects in development | 5 413 | 5 280 |
| Fair value changes | 227 | 970 |
| Interest income | 3 240 | 2 099 |
| Other financial income and expenses | -1 894 | -1 764 |
| FINANCIAL RE SULT | -5 328 | -4 807 |
| Cost of gross financial debt at amortised costs | -12 314 | -11 392 |
| Amortization of loan expenses | 370 | 238 |
| Change in interest paid / unpaid | - 595 | -1 910 |
| PAID INTERE STS (STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW) | -12 539 | -13 064 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current income taxes for the current year | -6 643 | -6 330 |
| Current income taxes for the previous financial years | 1 768 | - 596 |
| Deferred taxes on temporary differences | -4 515 | -1 703 |
| Derecognized deferred tax asset | ||
| TOTAL OF TAX EXPENSE S RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | -9 390 | -8 629 |
| Current taxes | -4 875 | -6 926 |
| Change in tax receivables / tax payables | -5 731 | -1 663 |
| PAID INCOME TAXE S ( STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW) | -10 606 | -8 589 |
| The reconciliation of the actual tax charge with the theoretical tax charge is summarised as follows: | |||
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| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Result from continuing operations before taxes | 111 630 | 65 542 |
| Result from joint ventures and associates | -4 985 | -5 285 |
| RE SULT BE FORE TAXE S AND SHARE IN THE RE SULT OF JOINT VENTURE S AND ASSOCIATE S | 106 645 | 60 257 |
| THEORETICAL INCOME TAXE CHARGE AT : | 25,00% | 29,58% |
| -26 661 | -17 824 | |
| Tax impact | ||
| - non-taxable income | 19 667 | 3 239 |
| - non-deductible expenses | -3 421 | - 948 |
| - use of tax losses and notional interests deduction carried forward on which no DTA was recognised in previous years |
634 | 1 128 |
| - tax losses of current year on which no DTA is recognised | -1 899 | -2 084 |
| - tax losses of prior years on which a DTA is recognised | 1 034 | |
| - recognized tax latencies | - 412 | |
| - unrecognized tax latencies | 466 | |
| - different tax rates | - 566 | |
| Income taxes for the previous financial years | 1 768 | - 596 |
| TAX CHARGE | -9 390 | -8 630 |
| E FFECTIVE TAX RATE OF THE YEAR | 8,80% | 14,32% |
The increase of non-taxable income is mainly related to transactions on shares of subsidiaries which have been sold or liquidated during the year.
The basic result per share is obtained by dividing the result of the year (net result and comprehensive income) by the average number of shares.
Basic earnings per share are determined using the following information:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net result of the yea r | 102 436 | 56 814 |
| Comprehensive income of the yea r | 102 435 | 56 936 |
| Weighted average share outstanding | ||
| Ordinary shares as at 1 January | 9 997 356 | 9 997 356 |
| Treasury shares as at 1 January | -1 220 190 | -1 225 603 |
| Treasury shares granted to a member of the executive committee | ||
| Treasury shares sold | 8 011 | 5 413 |
| Ordina ry sha res a s a t 31 December | 8 785 17 7 | 8 7 7 7 166 |
| Weighted a verage ordina ry sha res outstanding | 8 782 429 | 8 7 7 1 991 |
| Net result per sha re | 11,664 | 6,47 7 |
| Comprehensive income per sha re | 11,664 | 6,491 |
To take into account the potential dilutive impact of performance shares, diluted earnings per share are calculated. The calculation of the diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net result of the yea r | 102 436 | 56 814 |
| Comprehensive income of the yea r | 102 435 | 56 936 |
| Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding | 8 782 429 | 8771 991 |
| Dilutive element : performance shares | 12 486 | 8 279 |
| Weighted a verage sha res for diluted ea rnings per sha re | 8 794 915 | 8780 270 |
| Diluted net result per sha re | 11,647 | 6,47 1 |
| Diluted comprehensive income per sha re | 11,647 | 6,485 |
Intangible assets evolve as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS PERIOD | 975 | 823 |
| Entry in consolidation scope | 518 | |
| Acquisitions | 87 | 152 |
| Disposals | - 17 | |
| ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE YEAR | 1 563 | 975 |
| AMORTISATION AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS PERIOD | - 549 | - 419 |
| Entry in consolidation scope | - 346 | |
| Amortisation | - 142 | - 130 |
| Depreciation cancelled on disposals | 17 | |
| AMORTISATION AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE YEAR | -1 020 | - 549 |
| NET CARRYING AMOUNT AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 543 | 426 |
The goodwill arises from the acquisition of Nafilyan & Partners, as explained hereafter.
The acquisition of Nafilyan & Partners, an unlisted company based in France that specializes in the real estate development, was initially planned in three stages. The first, completed in December 2017, consisted of acquiring 15% of the shares via a capital increase in Nafilyan & Partners. The two other stages, initially planned in January 2019 (for 36% of the shares) and January 2020 (for 49% of the shares), has been rescheduled and reduced to one sole transaction on July 2, 2019.
The acquisition has been accounted for using the acquisition method and provides to Immobel 100% of the voting shares and the control over Nafilyan & Partners. The acquisition qualifies as a business combination as defined in IFRS 3. The Group has acquired Nafilyan & Partners to enlarge its coverage on the French market by sharing the know-how, expertise and potential synergies with Immobel France. The consolidated financial statements include the results of Nafilyan & Partners for the 6 months period from the acquisition date.
The following table details the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of Nafilyan & Partners as at the date of acquisition, as well as the purchase consideration transferred:
| Fa ir va lue recognised on a cquisition per July 2, 2019 |
|
|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSE TS | 17 334 |
| Intangible and tangible assets | 586 |
| Right-of-use assets | 3 366 |
| Investments and advances to associates | 6 639 |
| Deferred tax assets | 5 979 |
| Other non-current assets | 764 |
| CURRENT ASSE TS | 146 289 |
| Inventories | 50 345 |
| Trade receivables | 45 934 |
| Other receivables and current assets | 13 163 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 36 847 |
| TOTAL ASSE TS | 163 623 |
| NON-CONTROLLING INTERE STS | 2 510 |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIE S | 8 151 |
| Financial debts | 2 914 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 5 237 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIE S | 85 448 |
| Financial debts | 12 587 |
| Trade payables | 26 894 |
| Other payables and current liabilities | 45 967 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIE S | 96 109 |
| GOODWILL | 43 789 |
| TOTAL CONSIDERATION | 111 303 |
| Brea k down a s follows: | |
| Acquisition (initial 15% shares) | 10 000 |
| Revaluation (initial 15% shares) | -2 563 |
| Purchase consideration paid (85%) | 42 200 |
| Shareholder loan | 61 666 |
| TOTAL CONSIDERATION TRANSFERRED | 111 303 |
| ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOWS ON ACQUISITION | |
| Cash paid | -103 866 |
|---|---|
| Net cash acquired | 36 847 |
| NE T CASH FLOW ON ACQUISITION | - 67 019 |
The Group has acquired the remaining 85% of Nafilyan & Partners for an amount of EUR 42.2 million and has re-financed part of the existing long-term debt through shareholder loans for an amount of EUR 61.7 million. The transaction is fully completed, paid and settled. There is no remaining commitment, nor future payment.
At acquisition date, as part of the purchase price allocation (PPA), the balance sheet of Nafilyan & Partners has been evaluated. The portfolio of future projects in land reserve has been revalued to reflect its fair value based on expected gross margins foreseen between July 1st 2019 until the end of the different projects actualized with a WACC (weighted average cost of capital) at 10% and weighted based on their status. For this position as well as for the tax losses carried forward at the acquisition date, a deferred tax liability as well as a deferred tax asset have respectively been recognized with 25% tax rate basis. Furthermore, the existing longterm debt position of the company has been considered at face value, including breakage costs, as it was the intention of the Group to reimburse this in the short term. There were no other applicable remeasurements of debt positions. As a result, a goodwill of EUR 43,8 million has been recognized reflecting the expected synergies and other benefits from combining the assets and activities of Nafilyan & Partners with those of the Group. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes. The PPA is preliminary and will be finalized within 12 months from the date of acquisition.
From the date of acquisition, Nafilyan & Partners has contributed EUR 69.5 million of revenues and EUR 0.3 million of operating result (excluding exceptional items such as a compensation of EUR 2 million for warrants (BSPCE) and EUR 0.75 million of financing fees). Full year results amount to EUR 118,9 million of revenues and EUR 1.25 million of operating result excluding above mentioned exceptional items.
The reconciliation of the carrying amount of the goodwill at beginning and end of the reporting period is as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | |
|---|---|
| ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS PERIOD | |
| Acquisition of Nafilyan & Partners | 43 789 |
| ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE YEAR | 43 789 |
| IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS PERIOD | |
| Impairment of the period | |
| IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE YEAR | |
| NET CARRYING AMOUNT AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 43 789 |
The carrying amount of the goodwill has been allocated to cash-generating units as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | |
|---|---|
| France | 43 789 |
| NET CARRYING AMOUNT AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 43 789 |
Immobel Group tests goodwill annually for impairment, or more frequently if there are indications that goodwill might be impaired. The recoverable amount of the French segment as a cash-generating unit (including currently known projects and assumed future project) is determined based on a value in use calculation which uses cash flow projections, based on a "Dividend Discount Model" covering a five-year period, in order to evaluate the equity
This valuation allows to estimate the future dividend payments, discounted back to their present value.
This Net Present Value is hence considering:
Nine simulations have supported the impairment analysis, based on different combinations, as per below:
| with a risk free rate | 1,14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Equity | ||||
| Market Premium | ||||
| Unlevered Beta levered |
4,00% | 5,00% | 6,00% | |
| 0,65 | 1,14 | 5,7% | 6,8% | 8,0% |
| 0,70 | 1,23 | 6,0% | 7,3% | 8,5% |
| 0,75 | 1,31 | 6,4% | 7,7% | 9,0% |
As a result of this analysis, the fair value exceeds the carrying value.
Therefore, the management has decided not to recognize any impairment charge in the current year against goodwill.
1 As per following formula: (Risk free rate) + [ (market premium) * (industry beta levered) ]
2 based on OLO 30 years, average of year 2019 from NBB (National Bank of Belgium).
Property, plant and equipment evolve as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS PERIOD | 4 155 | 4 201 |
| Entry in consolidation scope | 659 | 234 |
| Acquisitions | 438 | 199 |
| Disposals | -1 071 | - 479 |
| ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE YEAR | 4 181 | 4 155 |
| DEPRECIATIONS AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS PERIOD | -3 208 | -3 167 |
| Entry in consolidation scope | - 245 | - 229 |
| Depreciations | - 801 | - 291 |
| Depreciation cancelled on disposals | 1 056 | 479 |
| DEPRECIATIONS AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE YEAR | -3 198 | -3 208 |
| NET CARRYING AMOUNT AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 983 | 947 |
Property, plant and equipment consist primarily of installation costs of the various registered offices.
The impact of the IFRS 16 adoption as per January 1, 2019 on the consolidated statement of financial position is described in section E.2 Statement of compliance with IFRS.
Following the implementation of IFRS 16 as of January 1, 2019, the right-of-use assets evolve as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | |
|---|---|
| ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS PERIOD | |
| Adoption of IFRS 16 as per January 1, 2019 | 3 891 |
| Entry in consolidation scope | 3 664 |
| Acquisitions | 421 |
| ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE YEAR | 7 976 |
| DEPRECIATIONS AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS PERIOD | |
| Entry in consolidation scope | - 298 |
| Depreciations | -1 237 |
| DEPRECIATIONS AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE YEAR | -1 535 |
| NET CARRYING AMOUNT AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 6 441 |
This heading includes leased out property acquired with a view to be redeveloped. Investment property evolve as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS PERIOD | 108 465 | 2 960 |
| Transfer of the net carrying value of investment property at the end of the previous period | 81 387 | |
| Entry in consolidation scope | 24 118 | |
| Disposal/exit from the consolidation scope | -20 627 | |
| ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE YEAR | 87 838 | 108 465 |
| DEPRECIATIONS AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS PERIOD | -4 175 | |
| Depreciations | -3 497 | -4 175 |
| Depreciations and impairment cancelled following disposal/exit from the consolidation scope | 957 | |
| DEPRECIATIONS AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE YEAR | -6 7 15 | -4 175 |
| NET CARRYING AMOUNT AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 81 123 | 104 290 |
The decrease of the net carrying value is mainly due to the disposal of a project in Luxembourg (Centre Etoile) as well as to the depreciation charge of the year.
The fair value of the investment property at 31 December 2019 amounts to EUR 81.6 million. This amount is determined on the basis of a valuation of level 3 which does not integrate observable market data and is based on internal analyses (feasibility study sensitive to the expected rent after redevelopment, to the estimated rate of return and to the construction costs to incur).
The contributions of joint ventures and associates in the statement of financial position and the statement of comprehensive income is as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Investments in joint ventures | 47 385 | 25 227 |
| Investments in associates | 8 514 | 21 224 |
| TOTAL INVE STMENTS INCLUDED IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION | 55 899 | 46 451 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
| Share in the net result of joint ventures | 9 649 | 5 616 |
| Share in the net result of associates | -4 664 | - 331 |
| SHARE OF JOINT VENTURE S AND ASSOCIATE S IN THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
4 985 | 5 285 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
| Gain (loss) on sale or liquidation of joint ventures and associates | - 3 | - 114 |
| Book value of sold or liquidated investments | 69 | 231 |
| CASH FLOW FROM DISPOSAL OR LIQUIDATION OF JOINT VENTURE S AND ASSOCIATE S | 66 | 117 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| VALUE AS AT 1 JANUARY | 46 451 | 26 387 |
| Impact IFRS 15 (on equity at the beginning of the year) | 65 | |
| Share in result | 4 985 | 5 285 |
| Acquisitions and capital injections | 5 488 | 16 569 |
| Scope changes | 1 674 | |
| Dividends received from joint ventures and associates | -2 630 | - 226 |
| Disposals or liquidation of joint ventures and associates | - 69 | 622 |
| Repayment of capital | -2 257 | |
| Currency translation | 6 | |
| CHANGE S FOR THE YEAR | 9 448 | 20 064 |
| VALUE AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 55 899 | 46 451 |
The acquisitions and capital injections mainly relate to Cityzen and Goodways, which are new joint ventures with a group interest of 50%.
The scope changes mainly relate, on the one hand, to Möbius II which is now considered as a joint venture as a consequence of the sale of 50% of the total shares previously held by the Group, and on the other hand, to Nafilyan & Partners which is fully integrated since July 2, 2019 after the acquisition of the 85% remaining shares (see note 13).
The table below shows the contribution of joint ventures and associates in the statement of financial position and the statement of comprehensive income.
| % INTEREST | BOOK VALUE OF THE INVESTMENTS |
SHARE IN THE COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAME | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 |
| Bella Vita | 50% | 50% | 70 | 112 | - 42 | - 75 |
| CBD International | 50% | 50% | -1 938 | -1 798 | - 140 | - 334 |
| Château de Beggen | 50% | 50% | 655 | 577 | 78 | 31 |
| Cityzen Holding | 50% | - 13 | - 13 | |||
| Cityzen Hotel | 50% | 510 | 66 | |||
| Cityzen Office | 50% | 1 382 | 163 | |||
| Cityzen Residence | 50% | 483 | 40 | |||
| CSM Development | 50% | 50% | 29 | 31 | - 1 | |
| CSM Properties | 50% | 50% | 3 609 | 3 533 | 75 | - 367 |
| Debrouckère Development | 50% | 50% | 616 | 625 | - 9 | |
| Foncière du Parc | - 2 | |||||
| Gateway | 50% | 50% | 325 | 326 | - 2 | - 2 |
| Goodways | 50% | 3 300 | 155 | |||
| Ilot Ecluse | 50% | 50% | 168 | 174 | - 6 | - 2 |
| Immo Keyenveld 1 | 50% | 88 | - 7 | 108 | ||
| Immo Keyenveld 2 | 50% | 85 | - 7 | 111 | ||
| Immo PA 33 1 | 50% | 50% | 1 436 | 1 595 | 131 | - 254 |
| Immo PA 44 1 | 50% | 50% | 846 | 658 | 218 | 263 |
| Immo PA 44 2 | 50% | 50% | 2 643 | 2 262 | 711 | 790 |
| Key West Development | 50% | 522 | - 103 | |||
| Les Deux Princes Developement | 50% | 50% | 1 970 | 2 204 | 1 656 | 2 085 |
| M1 | 33% | 33% | 4 984 | -1 112 | 6 096 | - 262 |
| M7 | 33% | 33% | 756 | 476 | 280 | 234 |
| Möbius II | 50% | 8 171 | - 37 | |||
| NP Auber RE SCCV | 50% | 11 | - 13 | |||
| NP Auber Victor Hugo SCCV | 50% | 474 | 206 | |||
| NP Aubervilliers 1 SCCV | 50% | - 14 | - 9 | |||
| NP Bessancourt 1 SCCV | 50% | - 17 | - 42 | |||
| NP Bessancourt 2 SCCV | 50% | - 70 | - 10 | |||
| NP Charenton Le Pont SCCV | 51% | 58 | - 78 | |||
| NP Creteil SCCV | 50% | |||||
| NP Epinay s/ Orge SCCV | 50% | - 93 | - 22 | |||
| NP Vaires s/ Marne SCCV | 50% | 1 001 | 370 | |||
| ODD Construct | 50% | 50% | 17 | 26 | - 9 | - 4 |
| PA Villa Colomba SCCV | 51% | - 47 | - 9 | |||
| Plateau d'Erpent | 50% | 50% | 170 | 12 | 158 | - 19 |
| RAC 3 | 40% | 40% | 3 129 | 3 003 | 125 | 21 |
| RAC 4 | 40% | 40% | 2 856 | 3 103 | - 247 | - 511 |
| RAC4 Developement | 40% | 40% | 1 349 | 1 201 | - 12 | 6 |
| RAC 5 | 40% | 40% | 5 259 | 5 126 | 132 | 278 |
| SPV WW 13 | 50% | 50% | - 83 | - 83 | 1 | |
| Surf Club Spain Invest Property | 50% | - 35 | - 86 | |||
| Unipark | 50% | 50% | 4 033 | 3 873 | 160 | 1 323 |
| Universalis Park 2 | 50% | 50% | -1 470 | -1 324 | - 147 | |
| Universalis Park 3 | 50% | 50% | -2 058 | -1 866 | - 191 | |
| Universalis Park 3AB | 50% | 50% | 1 970 | 1 689 | 281 | 1 651 |
| Universalis Park 3C | 50% | 50% | 421 | 548 | - 127 | 546 |
| TOTAL JOINT VENTURE S | 47 385 | 25 227 | 9 649 | 5 616 | ||
| DHR Clos du Château | 33% | 33% | 16 | 26 | - 9 | - 8 |
| Elba Advies | 60% | 2 946 | 151 | - 156 | ||
| Graspa Development | 25% | - 339 | ||||
| Nafilyan | 15% | 10 000 | -2 553 | |||
| ULB Holding | 60% | 60% | -5 152 | -4 792 | - 319 | - 4 |
| Urban Living Belgium | 30% | 30% | 13 650 | 13 044 | -1 934 | 176 |
| TOTAL ASSOCIATE S | 8 514 | 21 224 | -4 664 | - 331 | ||
| TOTAL JOINT VENTURE S AND ASSOCIATE S |
55 899 | 46 451 | 4 985 | 5 285 |
The table below presents condensed financial information of joint ventures and associates of the Group. The amounts reported are the amounts determined in accordance with IFRS, before elimination of intercompany.
| FIGURE S 100% | TOTAL EQUITY | SHAREHOLDER | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2019 | TURNOVER | COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
TOTAL ASSE TS | TOTAL LIABILITIE S |
TOTAL EQUITY | ALLOCATED TO THE GROUP |
LOANS BY THE GROUP |
| Bella Vita | 12 | - 84 | 400 | 259 | 141 | 70 | |
| CBD International | 231 | - 281 | 34 523 | 38 823 | -4 300 | -1 938 | 14 201 |
| Château de Beggen | 155 | 1 569 | 259 | 1 310 | 655 | ||
| Cityzen Holding | - 25 | 20 168 | 15 983 | 4 185 | - 13 | 7 990 | |
| Cityzen Hotel | 132 | 19 227 | 18 208 | 1 019 | 510 | 14 937 | |
| Cityzen Office | 326 | 82 203 | 79 440 | 2 763 | 1 382 | -27 702 | |
| Cityzen Residence | 79 | 19 219 | 18 253 | 966 | 483 | 14 937 | |
| CSM Development | - 3 | 409 | 350 | 59 | 29 | 141 | |
| CSM Properties | 150 | 107 306 | 100 089 | 7 217 | 3 609 | 810 | |
| Debrouckère Development | - 18 | 2 808 | 1 577 | 1 231 | 616 | 250 | |
| Gateway | - 3 | 651 | 1 | 650 | 325 | ||
| Goodways | 309 | 22 221 | 18 312 | 3 909 | 3 300 | 7 709 | |
| Ilot Ecluse | - 12 | 379 | 43 | 336 | 168 | 39 | |
| Immo Keyenveld 1 | - 14 | ||||||
| Immo Keyenveld 2 | - 14 | ||||||
| Immo PA 33 1 | 2 702 | 262 | 4 148 | 1 276 | 2 872 | 1 436 | |
| Immo PA 44 1 | 2 182 | 436 | 2 974 | 1 282 | 1 692 | 846 | |
| Immo PA 44 2 | 6 551 | 1 422 | 9 315 | 4 028 | 5 287 | 2 643 | |
| Key West Development | - 205 | 10 041 | 8 996 | 1 045 | 522 | ||
| Les Deux Princes Developement | 24 058 | 3 313 | 5 819 | 1 879 | 3 940 | 1 970 | |
| M1 | 83 297 | 18 290 | 65 894 | 50 940 | 14 954 | 4 984 | |
| M7 | 7 230 | 840 | 3 640 | 1 372 | 2 268 | 756 | |
| Möbius II | - 74 | 34 635 | 18 293 | 16 342 | 8 171 | 3 723 | |
| NP Auber RE SCCV | - 41 | 1 149 | 373 | 776 | 11 | 607 | |
| NP Auber Victor Hugo SCCV | - 29 | 3 828 | 4 020 | - 192 | 474 | 157 | |
| NP Aubervilliers 1 SCCV | - 17 | 1 260 | 1 288 | - 28 | - 14 | 555 | |
| NP Bessancourt 1 SCCV | -1 011 | 339 | 702 | - 363 | - 17 | 145 | |
| NP Bessancourt 2 SCCV | - 141 | 635 | 774 | - 139 | - 70 | 535 | |
| NP Charenton Le Pont SCCV | - 2 | 4 836 | 4 945 | - 109 | 58 | 476 | |
| NP Creteil SCCV | 670 | 670 | 360 | ||||
| NP Epinay s/ Orge SCCV | - 189 | 3 423 | 3 612 | - 189 | - 93 | 1 035 | |
| NP Vaires s/ Marne SCCV | - 53 | 5 101 | 5 538 | - 437 | 1 001 | 1 851 | |
| ODD Construct | 600 | - 18 | 1 572 | 1 538 | 34 | 17 | 551 |
| PA Villa Colomba SCCV | 2 063 | 2 136 | - 73 | - 47 | 48 | ||
| Plateau d'Erpent | 201 | 16 726 | 16 386 | 340 | 170 | 4 006 | |
| RAC 3 | 313 | 7 854 | 32 | 7 822 | 3 129 | ||
| RAC 4 | - 618 | 41 778 | 34 639 | 7 139 | 2 856 | ||
| RAC4 Developement | - 31 | 3 393 | 21 | 3 372 | 1 349 | ||
| RAC 5 | 331 | 13 499 | 352 | 13 147 | 5 259 | ||
| SPV WW 13 | - 166 | 23 023 | 23 188 | - 165 | - 83 | ||
| Surf Club Spain Invest Property | - 172 | 7 587 | 7 656 | - 69 | - 35 | 3 799 | |
| Unipark | 7 002 | 319 | 10 796 | 2 731 | 8 065 | 4 033 | |
| Universalis Park 2 | - 294 | 21 729 | 24 670 | -2 941 | -1 470 | 6 070 | |
| Universalis Park 3 | - 383 | 31 945 | 36 061 | -4 116 | -2 058 | 7 993 | |
| Universalis Park 3AB | 2 519 | 562 | 4 797 | 857 | 3 940 | 1 970 | 229 |
| Universalis Park 3C | - 253 | 1 327 | 485 | 842 | 421 | 159 | |
| TOTAL JOINT VENTURE S | 136 384 | 23 289 | 656 879 | 552 337 | 104 542 | 47 385 | 65 611 |
| DHR Clos du Château | - 28 | 2 098 | 2 049 | 49 | 16 | 372 | |
| Elba Advies | 251 | ||||||
| ULB Holding | - 532 | 18 234 | 18 316 | - 82 | -5 152 | ||
| Urban Living Belgium | 24 548 | -5 846 | 175 089 | 155 375 | 19 714 | 13 650 | 21 252 |
| TOTAL ASSOCIATE S | 24 548 | -6 155 | 195 421 | 175 740 | 19 681 | 8 514 | 21 624 |
| TOTAL JOINT VENTURE S AND ASSOCIATE S |
160 932 | 17 134 | 852 300 | 728 07 7 | 124 223 | 55 899 | 87 235 |
| Ma in components of a ssets and liabilities : | Ma in projects and financia l debts: | INVENTORIE S AND INVE STMENT PROPERTY |
FINANCIAL DEBTS |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment property | 197 552 | Central Point | 33 230 | ||
| Other fixed assets | 22 054 | Cityzen | 90 903 | 70 500 | |
| Inventories | 440 046 | CSM | 104 220 | 97 637 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 58 885 | Goodways | 20 609 | 3 944 | |
| Receivables and other assets | 133 763 | Möbius II | 33 286 | 9 074 | |
| Non-current financial debts | 269 359 | M1 M7 | 25 569 | ||
| Current financial debts | 42 322 | Nafilyan | 51 486 | 2 781 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1 801 | RAC(s) | 30 348 | 28 000 | |
| Shareholder's loans | 120 990 | Universalis Park | 54 936 | 31 630 | |
| Other liabilities | 293 605 | Urban Living Belgium | 149 477 | 67 461 | |
| TOTAL | 852 300 | 728 07 7 | Others | 43 534 | 654 |
| TOTAL | 637 598 | 311 681 |
| FIGURE S 100% | TOTAL EQUITY | SHAREHOLDER | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2018 | TURNOVER | COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
TOTAL ASSE TS | TOTAL LIABILITIE S |
TOTAL EQUITY | ALLOCATED TO THE GROUP |
LOANS BY THE GROUP |
| Bella Vita | - 9 | - 149 | 1 088 | 864 | 224 | 112 | |
| CBD International | 10 643 | - 668 | 26 772 | 30 791 | -4 019 | -1 798 | 11 510 |
| Château de Beggen | 63 | 2 323 | 1 168 | 1 155 | 577 | ||
| CSM Development | 76 | 14 | 62 | 31 | |||
| CSM Properties | 1 | - 733 | 106 895 | 99 828 | 7 067 | 3 533 | 62 |
| Debrouckère Development | - 1 | 1 997 | 748 | 1 249 | 625 | ||
| Foncière du Parc | - 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Gateway | - 4 | 655 | 2 | 653 | 326 | ||
| Ilot Ecluse | - 5 | 355 | 6 | 349 | 174 | 4 | |
| Immo Keyenveld 1 | 840 | 216 | 217 | 42 | 175 | 88 | |
| Immo Keyenveld 2 | 840 | 226 | 211 | 42 | 169 | 85 | |
| Immo PA 33 1 | 1 321 | - 507 | 4 750 | 1 560 | 3 190 | 1 595 | |
| Immo PA 44 1 | 1 491 | 527 | 3 561 | 2 245 | 1 316 | 658 | 503 |
| Immo PA 44 2 | 4 472 | 1 580 | 11 010 | 6 485 | 4 525 | 2 262 | 1 366 |
| Les Deux Princes Developement | 29 268 | 4 171 | 9 905 | 5 498 | 4 407 | 2 204 | 1 956 |
| M1 | - 786 | 58 385 | 61 721 | -3 336 | -1 112 | 8 817 | |
| M7 | 10 349 | 701 | 7 935 | 6 507 | 1 428 | 476 | 856 |
| ODD Construct | - 7 | 163 | 110 | 53 | 26 | 11 | |
| Plateau d'Erpent | - 38 | 6 455 | 6 431 | 24 | 12 | 2 204 | |
| RAC 3 | 52 | 9 400 | 1 891 | 7 509 | 3 003 | 782 | |
| RAC 4 | -1 277 | 29 085 | 21 328 | 7 757 | 3 103 | 6 078 | |
| RAC4 Developement | 14 | 2 977 | - 26 | 3 003 | 1 201 | ||
| RAC 5 | 696 | 12 970 | 154 | 12 816 | 5 126 | ||
| SPV WW 13 | 1 | 21 442 | 21 441 | 1 | |||
| Unipark | 24 855 | 2 645 | 13 360 | 5 614 | 7 746 | 3 873 | 352 |
| Universalis Park 2 | 20 902 | 23 549 | -2 647 | -1 324 | 5 504 | ||
| Universalis Park 3 | 29 624 | 33 357 | -3 733 | -1 866 | 7 225 | ||
| Universalis Park 3AB | 6 833 | 3 301 | 4 366 | 988 | 3 378 | 1 689 | 228 |
| Universalis Park 3C | 1 564 | 1 092 | 1 862 | 766 | 1 096 | 548 | 3 057 |
| TOTAL JOINT VENTURE S | 92 468 | 11 108 | 388 741 | 333 124 | 55 617 | 25 227 | 50 515 |
| DHR Clos du Château | 14 | - 24 | 1 557 | 1 480 | 77 | 26 | 366 |
| Elba Advies | 33 | 1 257 | 1 057 | 200 | 2 946 | ||
| Graspa Dev. | -1 357 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Nafilyan* | 169 665 | 3 801 | 283 098 | 271 534 | 11 564 | 10 000 | |
| ULB Holding | - 7 | 15 652 | 15 597 | 55 | -4 792 | ||
| Urban Living Belgium | 6 711 | 586 | 166 725 | 157 970 | 8 755 | 13 044 | 19 598 |
| TOTAL ASSOCIATE S | 176 390 | 3 032 | 468 289 | 447 638 | 20 651 | 21 224 | 19 964 |
| TOTAL JOINT VENTURE S AND ASSOCIATE S |
268 858 | 14 140 | 857 030 | 780 762 | 76 268 | 46 451 | 70 479 |
| * non audited figures | |||||||
| INVENTORIE S | |||||||
| Ma in components of a ssets and liabilities : | Ma in projects and financia l debts: | AND INVE STMENT PROPERTY |
FINANCIAL DEBTS |
||||
| Investment property | 108 519 | CSM Properties | 105 308 | 98 950 | |||
| Other fixed assets | 26 805 | Immo PA | 13 915 | ||||
| Inventories | 383 497 | M1 M7 | 59 196 | 32 379 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 76 540 | Nafilyan | 41 329 | 58 761 | |||
| Receivables and other assets | 261 669 | RAC(s) | 29 466 | ||||
| Non-current financial debts | 205 079 | Universalis Park | 52 491 | 31 630 | |||
| Current financial debts | 79 438 | Urban Living Belgium | 143 637 | 62 420 | |||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 477 | Others | 46 674 | 377 | |||
| Shareholder's loans | 197 765 | TOTAL | 492 016 | 284 517 | |||
| Other liabilities | 298 003 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 857 030 | 780 762 |
In case of financial debts towards credit institutions, the shareholder's loans reimbursements (reimbursement of cash to the mother company) are subordinated to the reimbursements towards credit institutions.
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Book value of assets pledged for debt securities | 356 018 | 334 058 |
| Amount of debts guranteed by above securities | 311 681 | 284 517 |
For the main debts towards credit institutions mentioned above, the company Immobel SA has engaged itself to provide the necessary financial means in order to bring the different projects to a good end ("cash deficiency" and "cost overrun" engagements). There are no significant restrictions which limit the Group's ability to access the assets of joint ventures and associates, nor specific risks or commitments other than those relating to bank loans.
Other non-current financial assets relate to investments in shares or bonds, and are allocated as follows per geographical area:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 29 | 806 |
| France | 4 891 | |
| TOTAL OTHER NON-CURENT FINANCIAL ASSETS | 4 920 | 806 |
The increase in this heading comes from the integration of new investments in France.
Deferred tax assets or liabilities are recorded in the balance sheet on deductible or taxable temporary differences, tax losses and tax credits carried forward. Changes in the deferred taxes in the balance sheet having occurred over the financial year are recorded in the statement of income unless they refer to items directly recognised under other comprehensive income.
Deferred taxes on the balance sheet refer to the following temporary differences:
| DE FERRED TAX ASSE TS | DE FERRED TAX LIABILITIE S | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | ||
| Tax losses | 11 574 | 4 329 | |||
| Revenue recognition | 1 344 | 1 734 | 22 155 | 11 476 | |
| Financial debts | |||||
| Fair value of financial instruments | 73 | 134 | |||
| Other items | 91 | - 99 | |||
| Netting (net tax position per entity) | -6 708 | -1 696 | -6 708 | -1 696 | |
| TOTAL | 6 374 | 4 501 | 15 447 | 9 681 |
| VALUE AS AT 1 JANUARY | 4 501 | 9 681 |
|---|---|---|
| Scope changes | 5 856 | 5 234 |
| Deferred tax recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income |
-3 983 | 532 |
| VALUE AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 6 374 | 15 447 |
The increase of deferred tax assets on tax losses is mainly explained by the integration of Nafilyan & Partners and its subsidiaries as from July 2, 2019 (see note 13).
Based on the situation per 31 December 2019, each change in tax rate of 1% involves an increase or decrease of taxes of EUR 363 thousand.
| TEMPORARY DIFFERENCES OR TAX LOSSES FOR WHICH NO DE FERRED TAX ASSETS | |
|---|---|
| ARE RECOGNISED IN THE BALANCE SHE ET, FROM WHICH: | 33 877 |
| Expiring at the end of 2020 | 269 |
| Expiring at the end of 2021 | 26 |
| Expiring at the end of 2022 | 62 |
| Expiring at the end of 2023 | 124 |
| Expiring at the end of 2024 | 310 |
| Not time-limited | 33 086 |
Other non-current assets relate exclusively to cash guarantees and deposits, and are allocated as follows per geographical area:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 72 | 69 |
| Luxembourg | 28 | |
| France | 785 | |
| Germany | 2 890 | |
| TOTAL OTHER NON-CURENT ASSETS | 3 747 | 97 |
The increase in this heading comes from the integration of new projects in France and Germany for which guarantees have been deposited.
Inventories consist of buildings and land acquired for development and resale. Allocation of inventories by geographical area is as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 338 496 | 330 187 |
| Luxembourg | 143 595 | 162 496 |
| France | 117 142 | |
| Germany | 54 955 | |
| Poland | 40 098 | 19 154 |
| Spain | 294 | |
| TOTAL INVENTORIES | 694 580 | 511 837 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| INVENTORIE S AS AT 1 JANUARY | 511 837 | 518 514 |
| Impact IFRS 15 (on equity at the beginning of the year) | 1 459 | |
| Transfer of the net book value of investment property at the end of the previous period | -70 354 | |
| Purchases of the year | 51 376 | 121 971 |
| Developments | 373 721 | 170 355 |
| Disposals of the year | -291 027 | -235 325 |
| Borrowing costs | 4 892 | 5 217 |
| Scope changes | 43 787 | |
| Write-off | - 6 | |
| CHANGE S FOR THE YEAR | 182 743 | -6 67 7 |
| INVENTORIE S AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 694 580 | 511 837 |
| Break down of the movements of the year per operational sector : |
Purcha ses/ Develop ments |
Disposa ls | Borrowing costs |
Scope changes |
Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 117 247 | -103 156 | 2 429 | -8 211 | 8 309 |
| Luxembourg | 83 969 | -103 534 | 664 | -18 901 | |
| France | 129 599 | -65 622 | 1 167 | 51 998 | 117 142 |
| Germany | 69 067 | -14 112 | 54 955 | ||
| Poland | 24 966 | -4 603 | 581 | 20 944 | |
| Spain | 243 | 51 | 294 | ||
| Tota l | 425 091 | -291 027 | 4 892 | 43 787 | 182 743 |
| 12 months | 206 813 |
|---|---|
| > 12 months | 487 767 |
| Breakdwon of the stock by type: | |
| Without permit | 363 758 |
| Permit obtained but not yet in development | 76 |
| In development | 330 746 |
Trade receivables refer to the following operational segments:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 10 733 | 16 194 |
| Luxembourg | 520 | 2 853 |
| France | 56 063 | |
| Germany | 1 948 | |
| Poland | 3 252 | 1 687 |
| TOTAL TRADE RECE IVABLES | 72 516 | 20 734 |
The analysis of the delay of payment arises as follows: 31/12/2019 31/12/2018
| Due < 3 months | 5 151 | 631 |
|---|---|---|
| Due > 3 months < 6 months | 826 | 203 |
| Due > 6 months < 12 months | 2 742 | 443 |
| Due > 1 year | 885 | 657 |
The credit risk is related to the possible failure 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 to cover the customer credit risk. The customers are closely followed up and adequate impairments are recorded as to cover the amounts that are considered being not recoverable.
At 31 December 2019, there was no concentration of credit risk with a sole third party. The maximum risk amounts to the book value of the receivables. However, within the meaning of IFRS 9, there is no expected credit loss that can be deemed significant at that date. The impairments recorded on trade receivables evolve as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| BALANCE AT 1 JANUARY | 368 | 275 |
| Additions | 105 | 93 |
| MOVEMENTS OF THE YEAR | 105 | 93 |
| BALANCE AT 31 DECEMBER | 473 | 368 |
Contract assets, arising from the application of IFRS 15, refer to the following operational segments:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 7 278 | 6 093 |
| Luxembourg | 21 060 | 4 861 |
| Germany | 13 890 | |
| TOTAL CONTRACT ASSETS | 42 228 | 10 954 |
The increase of contract assets is mainly explained by the integration of the Eden Tower project in Germany, as well as the continuing development of the Infinity project in Luxembourg.
Upon initial recognition, the Group measures trade receivables at their transaction price as defined by IFRS 15. Contract assets include the amounts to which the entity is entitled in exchange for goods or services that it already has provided to a customer but for which the payment is not yet due or is subject to the fulfilment of a specific condition provided for in the contract.
When an amount becomes due, it is transferred to the receivable account.
A trade receivable is recognized as soon as the entity has an unconditional right to collect a payment. This unconditional right exists from the moment in time which makes the payment due.
It is expected that the entire amount reflected as at December 31, 2019 will become due and be cashed in fiscal year 2020.
In the same way as trade receivables and other receivables, contract assets are subject to an impairment test in accordance with the provisions of IFRS 9 on expected credit losses. This test does not show any significant potential impact since these contract assets (and their related receivables) are generally covered by the underlying assets represented by the building to be transferred.
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Other receivables | 36 636 | 20 232 |
| of which : advances and guarantees paid | 2 013 | 1 399 |
| taxes (other than income taxes) and VAT receivable | 26 656 | 11 674 |
| receivable upon sale (escrow account) | 142 | 1 000 |
| other | 7 825 | 6 159 |
| Deferred charges and accrued income | 5 301 | 2 330 |
| of which: on projects in development | ||
| other | 5 301 | 2 330 |
| TOTAL OTHER CURRENT ASSETS | 41 937 | 22 562 |
The increase of other current assets is mainly explained by the integration of Nafilyan & Partners and its subsidiaries as from July 2, 2019 (see note 13).
The Group's net financial debt is the balance between the cash and cash equivalents and the financial debts (current and non-current). It amounts to EUR -550 925 thousand as at 31 December 2019 compared to EUR -344 903 thousand as at 31 December 2018.
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 156 146 | 170 886 |
| Non current financial debts | 507 008 | 322 040 |
| Current financial debts | 200 063 | 193 749 |
| NET FINANCIAL DEBT | -550 925 | -344 903 |
The Group's gearing ratio (net financial debt / equity) is 128,7% as at 31 December 2019, compared to 100,1% as at 31 December 2018.
Cash deposits and cash at bank and in hand amount to EUR 156 146 thousand compared to EUR 170 886 thousand at the end of 2018, representing a decrease of EUR 14 740 thousand. The breakdown of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Term deposits with an initial duration of maximum 3 months | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 156 146 | 170 886 |
| AVAILABLE CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 156 146 | 170 886 |
The explanation of the change in available cash is given in the consolidated cash flow statement. Cash and cash equivalents are fully available, either for distribution to the shareholders or to finance projects owned by the different companies.
Financial debts increase with EUR 191 282 thousand, from EUR 515 789 thousand at 31 December 2018 to EUR 707 071 thousand at 31 December 2019. The components of financial debts are as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bond issues: | ||
| Bond issue maturity 31-05-2022 at 3.00% - nominal amount 100 MEUR | 99 515 | 99 885 |
| Bond issue maturity 17-10-2023 at 3.00% - nominal amount 50 MEUR | 50 000 | 50 000 |
| Bond issue maturity 17-10-2025 at 3.50% - nominal amount 50 MEUR | 50 000 | 50 000 |
| Bond issue maturity 14-04-2027 at 3.00% - nominal amount 75 MEUR | 75 000 | |
| Lease contracts | 5 060 | |
| Credit institutions | 227 433 | 122 155 |
| NON CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBTS | 507 008 | 322 040 |
| Bond issues: | ||
| Bond issue maturity 27-06-2019 at 6.75% - nominal amount 36.65 MEUR | 35 517 | |
| Credit institutions | 195 590 | 154 666 |
| Lease contracts | 1 502 | |
| Bonds - not yet due interest | 2 971 | 3 566 |
| CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBTS | 200 063 | 193 749 |
| TOTAL FINANCIAL DEBTS | 707 07 1 | 515 789 |
| Financial debts at fixed rates | 274 515 | 235 402 |
| Financial debts at variable rates | 429 585 | 276 821 |
| Bonds - not yet due interest | 2 971 | 3 566 |
| Amount of debts guaranteed by securities | 423 023 | 276 821 |
| Book value of Group's assets pledged for debt securities | 590 941 | 369 690 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| FINANCIAL DEBTS AS AT 1 JANUARY | 515 789 | 398 906 |
| Liabilities resulting from the implementation of IFRS 16 (lease contracts) as perJanuary 1, 2019 | 3 891 | |
| Contracted debts | 291 307 | 239 485 |
| Repaid debts | -91 965 | -120 600 |
| Change in the fair value recognized in the statement of comprehensive income | - 330 | |
| Scope changes | -10 986 | |
| Bonds - paid interest | -7 453 | -5 476 |
| Bonds - not yet due interest | 4 021 | 3 392 |
| Not yet due interest on other loans | 2 097 | 174 |
| Amortization of deferred debt issue expenses | 370 | 238 |
| CHANGE S FOR THE YEAR | 191 282 | 116 883 |
| FINANCIAL DEBTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 707 07 1 | 515 789 |
All the financial debts are denominated in EUR.
Except for the bonds, the financing of the Group and the financing of the Group's projects are provided based on a short-term rate, the 1 to 12 month euribor, increased by commercial margin.
As of December 31, 2019, Immobel is entitled to use a Corporate credit line of EUR 10 million, which has not been used so far, and EUR 510 million of confirmed credit lines of which EUR 423 million were used at the end of December 2019.
These credit lines (Project Financing Credits) are specific for the development of certain projects.
At December 31, 2019, the book value of Group's assets pledged to secure the corporate credit and the project financing credits amounts to EUR 591 million.
The table below summarizes the maturity of the financial liabilities of the Group:
| DUE IN | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 and more | Tota l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds (*) | 100 000 | 50 000 | 125 000 | 275 000 | |||
| Project Financing Credits (*) | 195 606 | 101 777 | 44 895 | 54 560 | 11 810 | 14 375 | 423 023 |
| Interets payable | 13 774 | 11 437 | 8 126 | 6 399 | 4 254 | 6 888 | 50 878 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT OF DEBTS | 209 380 | 113 214 | 153 021 | 110 959 | 16 064 | 146 263 | 748 901 |
* The amount on the balance sheet, EUR 274 515 thousand, includes EUR 485 thousand charges to be amortized until maturity in 2022.
Based on the situation as per 31 December 2019, each change in interest rate of 1% involves an annual increase or decrease of the interest charge on debts at variable rate of EUR 4 230 thousand.
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.
The fair value of derivatives is determined based on valuation models and future interest rates ("level 2"). The change in fair value of financial instruments is recognized through the statement of income as those have not been designated as cash flow hedges.
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | ||
| Bought IRS Options | 291 | 536 |
| TOTAL | 291 | 536 |
| CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF THE DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | ||
| SITUATION AT 1 JANUARY | 536 | |
| Changes during the period: | - 245 | |
| SITUATION AT 31 DECEMBER | 291 |
No instrument has been documented as hedge accounting at 31 December 2019.
The following table list the different classes of financial assets and liabilities with their carrying amounts in the balance sheet and their respective fair value and analysed by their measurement category.
The fair value of financial instruments is determined as follows:
For quoted bonds, on the basis of the quotation at the closing (level 1).
| Amounts recognized in a ccordance with IFRS 9 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level of the fa ir va lue |
Ca rrying amount 31/12/2019 |
Amortized cost |
Fa ir va lue trough profit or loss |
Fa ir va lue 31/12/2019 |
|
| ASSE TS | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | Level 1 | 156 146 | 156 146 | 156 146 | |
| Other non-current financial assets | Level 1 | 4 920 | 4 920 | 4 920 | |
| Other non-current assets | Level 2 | 3 747 | 3 747 | 3 747 | |
| Trade receivables | Level 2 | 72 516 | 72 516 | 72 516 | |
| Contract assets | Level 2 | 42 228 | 42 228 | 42 228 | |
| Other operating receivables | Level 2 | 131 875 | 131 875 | 131 875 | |
| Other current financial assets | Level 1 | 50 | 50 | 50 | |
| TOTAL | 411 482 | 406 512 | 4 970 | 411 482 |
| LIABILITI | ||
|---|---|---|
| LIABILITIE S | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing debt | Level 1 & 2 | 707 071 | 707 071 | 707 071 | |
| Trade payables | Level 2 | 59 564 | 59 564 | 59 564 | |
| Contract liabilities | Level 2 | 5 690 | 5 690 | 5 690 | |
| Other operating payables | Level 2 | 80 474 | 80 474 | 80 474 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | Level 2 | 291 | 291 | 291 | |
| TOTAL | 853 090 | 852 799 | 291 | 853 090 |
The Company starts only new projects in case of appropriate financing by corporate, specific financing or pre-sale. Therefore, the cash risk related to the progress of a project is very limited.
The Group is subject, for bonds and credit lines mentioned hereabove, to a number of financial commitments.
These commitments are taking into account the equity, the net financial debt and its relation with the equity and the
inventories. At 31 December 2019, as for the previous years, the Group was in conformity with all these financial commitments.
The Group does not currently hedge the foreign exchange rates risks on its development activities. The functional currency of the offices activity currently developed in Poland has been determined to be the EUR, reducing significantly the exchange risk.
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of shares at 31 December | 9 997 356 | 9 997 356 |
| Number of shares fully paid at 31 December | 9 997 356 | 9 997 356 |
| Treasury shares at 31 December | 1 212 179 | 1 220 190 |
| Nominal value per share | 9,740 | 9,740 |
| Number of sha res a t 1 Janua ry | 9 997 356 | 9 997 356 |
| Number of trea sury sha res a t 1 Janua ry | -1 220 190 | -1 225 603 |
| Treasury shares granted to a member of the executive committee | ||
| Treasury shares sold | 8 011 | 5 413 |
| Number of sha res (excluding trea sury sha res) a t 31 December | 8 785 17 7 | 8 7 7 7 166 |
Immobel is optimising the structure of its permanent capital through a balance between capital and long-term debts.
The target is to maximise the value for the shareholders 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.
The pensions and similar obligations cover the obligations of the Company as far as the group insurance is concerned.
The amount recognised in the balance sheet represents the present value of obligations in terms of defined benefit pension plans less the fair value of plan assets.
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION | ||
| Present value of the defined benefit obligations | 1 674 | 1 576 |
| Fair value of plan assets at the end of the period | -1 041 | - 958 |
| NE T LIABI LITY ARISING FROM DE FINED BENE FIT OBLIGATION | 633 | 618 |
| STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||
| Current service cost | - 50 | - 67 |
| Interest cost on the defined benefit obligation | - 20 | - 20 |
| Interest income on plan assets | 12 | 13 |
| Administration costs | - 3 | - 5 |
| DE FINED BENE FIT COSTS RECOGNIZED IN PROFIT OR LOSS | - 61 | - 79 |
| Acturial (gains) / losses on defined benefit obligation arising from | ||
| - changes in financial assumptions | ||
| - return on plan assets (excluding interest income) | 65 | - 63 |
| - experience adjustments | - 66 | 108 |
| REMEASUREMENTS OF NE T DE FINED BENE FIT LIABILITY RECOGNISED IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
- 1 | 45 |
| DE FINED BENE FIT COSTS | - 62 | - 34 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| PRE SENT VALUE OF THE OBLIGATIONS AS AT 1 JANUARY | 1 576 | 1 870 |
| Current service cost | 50 | 67 |
| Interest cost | 20 | 20 |
| Contributions from plan participants | 10 | 10 |
| Actuarial (gains) losses | 66 | - 108 |
| Benefits paid | - 48 | - 283 |
| PRE SENT VALUE OF THE OBLIGATIONS AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 1 674 | 1 576 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| FAIR VALUE OF THE PLAN ASSE TS AS AT 1 JANUARY | 959 | 1 198 |
| Interest income | 12 | 13 |
| Contributions from employer | 47 | 89 |
| Contributions from plan participants | 10 | 10 |
| Benefits paid | - 48 | - 283 |
| Return on plan assets (excluding interest income) | 65 | - 63 |
| Administrative costs | - 3 | - 5 |
| FAIR VALUE OF THE PLAN ASSE TS AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 1 042 | 959 |
| CONTRIBUTION OF THE EMPLOYER EXPECTED FOR 2019 / 2020 | 48 | 43 |
| ACTURIAL ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DE TERMINE OBLIGATIONS | ||
| Discount rate | 0,50% |
| Future salary increases | 3,30% |
|---|---|
| Inflation rate | 1,80% |
| Mortality table | MR/FR-3 |
| 1,00% | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amount of the DBO 1 763 |
1 674 | 1 591 |
The pension plans are funded through a group insurance. The underlying assets of the insurance contracts are primarily invested in bonds. The actuarial loss recognized in the statement of other comprehensive income equals - EUR 1 thousand. The accumulated amount of actuarial gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income equals EUR 175 thousand.
Belgian pension plan with guaranteed return: 29 employees benefit from contribution plans subject to Belgian law on supplementary pensions (minimum guaranteed return). The law of 18 December 2015 set the minimum guaranteed rate as follows:
Given these guaranteed minimum rates, these plans qualify as defined benefit plans. However, a comparison was made between the yield achieved and the guaranteed minimum rate and the company concluded on this basis that there was no underfunding.
EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN (DC) 82
The components of provisions are as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provisions related to the sales | 332 | 1 028 |
| Other provisions | 3 550 | 868 |
| TOTAL PROVISIONS | 3 882 | 1 896 |
| Rela ted to sa les |
Other | 31/12/2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROVISIONS AS AT 1 JANUARY | 1 028 | 868 | 1 896 |
| Scope changes | 147 | 147 | |
| Increase | 2 535 | 2 535 | |
| Use/Reversal | - 696 | - 696 | |
| CHANGE S FOR THE YEAR | - 696 | 2 682 | 1 986 |
| PROVISIONS AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 332 | 3 550 | 3 882 |
Allocation by operational segment is as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2 319 | 1 396 |
| Luxembourg | 542 | 500 |
| France | 1 021 | |
| TOTAL PROVISIONS | 3 882 | 1 896 |
These provisions made correspond to the best estimate of outgoing resources considered as likely by the Board of Directors. 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 on 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 operational segment as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 25 207 | 35 917 |
| Luxembourg | 2 518 | 6 185 |
| France | 29 585 | |
| Germany | 990 | |
| Poland | 1 262 | 6 368 |
| Spain | 2 | |
| TOTAL TRADE PAYABLES | 59 564 | 48 470 |
The increase of trade payable is mainly explained by the combined effect of the integration of Nafilyan & Partners and its subsidiaries as from July 2, 2019 (see note 13), and of the decrease of trade payables on various Belgian projects.
The contract liabilities, arising from the application of IFRS 15, relate to following operational segment:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5 690 | 7 259 |
| TOTAL CONTRACT LIABILITIES | 5 690 | 7 259 |
Contract liabilities include amounts received by the entity as compensation for goods or services that have not yet been provided to the customer. The contract liabilities are settled by the recognition of the turnover.
Current contract liabilities include income still to be recognized of EUR 5 690 thousand at 31 December 2019. 100% of the contract liabilities per 31 December 2018 were recognized as revenue in 2019.
All amounts reflected in contract liabilities are related to residential activities for which revenue is recognized as a percentage of progress, thus creating discrepancies between payments and the realization of benefits.
Other advances and down payments received for EUR 25 481 thousand, which are also contract liabilities under IFRS 15, remain presented in other current liabilities (see Note 31).
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll related liabilities | 1 655 | 450 |
| Taxes (other than income taxes) and VAT payable | 22 179 | 5 004 |
| Advances on sales | 25 481 | 10 999 |
| Advances from joint ventures and associates | 18 416 | 8 254 |
| Accrued charges and deferred income | 2 155 | 3 421 |
| Operating grants | ||
| Acquisition price payable | 2 038 | |
| Other | 7 196 | 3 941 |
| TOTAL OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIE S | 79 120 | 32 069 |
Other current liabilities mainly consist of taxes (other than income taxes), the non-eliminated balance of advances received from joint ventures and associates, as well as advances received from customers under commercial contracts for which revenue recognition is expected at a specific point in time.
The increase of other current liabilities is mainly explained by the integration of Nafilyan & Partners and its subsidiaries as from July 2, 2019 (see note 13).
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Guarantees from third parties on behalf of the Group with respect to: | ||
| - inventories | 160 304 | 143 394 |
| - other assets | ||
| TOTAL GUARANTE E S FROM THIRD PARTIE S ON BEHALF OF THE GROUP | 160 304 | 143 394 |
| These guarantees consist of: | ||
| - guarantees "Real estate trader" (acquisitions with registration fee at reduced rate) | 27 305 | 18 553 |
| - guarantees "Law Breyne" (guarantees given in connection with the sale of houses or apartments under construction) | 109 684 | 64 972 |
| - guarantees "Good end of execution" (guarantees given in connection with the execution of works) and "other" (successful completion of payment, rental,…) |
23 315 | 59 869 |
| TOTAL GUARANTE E S FROM THIRD PARTIE S ON BEHALF OF THE GROUP | 160 304 | 143 394 |
| Mortgage power - Amount of inscription | 463 941 | 552 987 |
| Book value of Group's assets pledged for debt securities related to investment property and inventory as a whole | 590 941 | 369 690 |
| BOOK VALUE OF PLEDGED GROUP'S ASSE TS | 590 941 | 369 690 |
| Amount of debts guaranteed by above securities | ||
| - Non current debts | 227 433 | 122 155 |
| - Current debts | 195 590 | 154 666 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT OF DEBTS GUARANTE ED | 423 023 | 276 821 |
The change in working capital by nature is established as follows:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Inventories, including acquisition and sales of entities and investment property that are not considered as | ||
| investing activities | -134 070 | -38 341 |
| Other current assets | -45 015 | -39 561 |
| Other current liabilities | -31 480 | -20 094 |
| CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL | -210 565 | -97 996 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| A3 Capital NV & A3 Management BVBA | 58,82% | 58,77% |
| Capfi Delen Asset Management n.v. | 4,12% | |
| IMMOBEL (actions propres) | 12,12% | 12,21% |
| Number of representa tive capita l sha res | 9 997 356 | 9 997 356 |
These are the remuneration of members of the Executive Committee and of the Board of Directors.
| (01.01.2019 - 30.06.2019) | E xecutive Cha irman | CEO | E xecutive Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic remuneration | 162 500 | 162 500 | 335 000 |
| Variable remuneration STI | 271 050 | None | 154 000 |
| Additional variable remuneration | None | None | 508 499 |
| Variable remuneration LTI | 2852 shares | 2757 shares | 267 shares |
| Individual pension commitment | None | None | None |
| Other | 12 500 | None | 40 000 |
| (01.07.2019 - 31.12.2019) | E xecutive Cha irman & CEO | E xecutive Committee |
|---|---|---|
| Basic remuneration | 320 000 | 828 333 |
| Variable remuneration STI | 533 760 | 344 259 |
| Additional variable remuneration | None | 508 499 |
| Variable remuneration LTI | None | 267 shares |
| Individual pension commitment | None | None |
| Other | 12 500 | 90 000 |
The relationships with joint ventures and associates consist mainly of loans or advances, whose amounts are recorded in the balance sheet in the following accounts:
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Investments in joint ventures and associates - shareholder's loans | 9 492 | 24 151 |
| Other current assets | 77 743 | 46 328 |
| Other current liabilities | 18 416 | 8 254 |
| Interest income | 2 982 | 1 428 |
| Interest expense | 636 | 448 |
See note 17 for further information on joint ventures and associates.
After year-end, the company acquired a 50% stake in Brouckère Tower Invest NV, holder of the rights in rem to the Multi Tower located on Place De Brouckère/De Brouckèreplein in the centre of Brussels.
Through its subsidiaries MobiusI NV and Mobius Construct NV, the company divested the rights on the land and the construction of the so-called Mobius I Tower. At the same time MobiusI NV acquired the freehold ownership of the former Allianz HQ (excluding the UGC Cinema) also located on Place De Brouckère/De Brouckèreplein. It is intended to redevelop the former Allianz HQ in a mix-used project. For this purpose, the company set up a partnership with BPI Real Estate Belgium NV, to which the company sold 50% of the shares of MobiusI NV.
COVID 19 is having an impact on the activity of the company in 2020 and the sector as a whole mainly with respect to residential sales, construction works and permitting which have substantially slowed down since the governments imposed lockdowns in markets such as Belgium and France. As a buffer against this sudden change in market conditions, the company has a cash position of more than EUR 130 million at the end of March 2020, available corporate credit lines of EUR 30 million and substantial headroom on its main debt covenants. Furthermore, it has implemented a cost savings program reducing substantially the fixed cost structure of the company.
The company is currently not able to assess as to the depth and length of this economic downturn, but it is very likely that the imposed lockdowns and the economic downturn will have a negative impact on the results of the company.
Companies forming part of the Group as at 31 December 2019:
SUBSIDIARIES – FULLY CONSOLIDATED
| COMPANY | GROUPE INTERE ST (%) (E conomic |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| NAME | NUMBER | HEAD OFFICE | interest) |
| ARGENT RESIDENTIAL NV | 0837 845 319 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| BEYAERT NV | 0837 807 014 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| BOITEUX RESIDENTIAL NV | 0837 797 314 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| BRUSSELS EAST REAL ESTATE SA | 0478 120 522 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| BULL'S EYE PROPERTY LUX SA | B 138 135 | Luxemburg | 100,00 |
| CHAMBON NV | 0837 807 509 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| CLUSTER CHAMBON NV | 0843 656 906 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| COMPAGNIE IMMOBILIÈRE DE PARTICIPATIONS FINANCIÈRES (CIPAF) SA | 0454 107 082 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| COMPAGNIE IMMOBILIÈRE DE WALLONIE (CIW) SA | 0401 541 990 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| COMPAGNIE IMMOBILIÈRE LUXEMBOURGEOISE SA | B 29 696 | Luxemburg | 100,00 |
| EDEN TOWER FRANKFURT GmbH | B235375 | Frankfurt | 100,00 |
| EMPEREUR FROISSART NV | 0871 449 879 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| ENTREPRISE ET GESTION IMMOBILIÈRES (EGIMO) SA | 0403 360 741 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| ESPACE NIVELLES SA | 0472 279 241 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| FLINT CONSTRUCT NV | 0506 899 135 | Brussels | 65,00 |
| FLINT LAND NV | 0506 823 614 | Brussels | 65,00 |
| FONCIÈRE JENNIFER SA | 0464 582 884 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| FONCIÈRE MONTOYER SA | 0826 862 642 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| GARDEN POINT Sp. z.o.o. | 0000 38 84 76 | Warsaw | 100,00 |
| GRANARIA DEVELOPMENT GDANSK Sp. z.o.o. | 0000 51 06 69 | Warsaw | 90,00 |
| GRANARIA DEVELOPMENT GDANSK BIS Sp. z.o.o. | 0000 48 02 78 | Warsaw | 90,00 |
| HERMES BROWN II NV | 0890 572 539 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| HOTEL GRANARIA DEVELOPMENT Sp. z.o.o. | 0000 51 06 64 | Warsaw | 90,00 |
| ILOT SAINT ROCH SA | 0675 860 861 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| IMMO DEVAUX | 0694 904 337 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| IMMO DEVAUX II | 0694 897 013 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| IMMOBEL FRANCE SAS | 833 654 221 | Paris | 100,00 |
| IMMOBEL GERMANY Sarl | B231412 | Luxemburg | 100,00 |
| IMMOBEL HOLDCO SPAIN S.L. | B 881 229 62 | Madrid | 100,00 |
| IMMOBEL HOLDING LUXEMBOURG SARL | B 138 090 | Luxemburg | 100,00 |
| IMMOBEL LUX SA | B 130 313 | Luxemburg | 100,00 |
| IMMOBEL PM SPAIN S.L. | B88256706 | Madrid | 100,00 |
| IMMOBEL POLAND Sp. z.o.o. | 0000 37 22 17 | Warsaw | 100,00 |
| IMMOBEL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SA | 0475 729 174 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| IMMOBEL R.E.M. FUND Sarl | B228335 | Luxemburg | 100,00 |
| IMMOBEL REAL ESTATE FUND SC | B228393 | Luxemburg | 100,00 |
| IMMOBEL URBAN LIVING | 0695 672 419 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| IMMO-PUYHOEK SA | 0847 201 958 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| INFINITY LIVING SA | B 211 415 | Luxemburg | 100,00 |
| LAKE FRONT SA | 0562 818 447 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| LEBEAU DEVELOPMENT | 0711 809 556 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| LEBEAU SABLON SA | 0551 947 123 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| LES JARDINS DU NORD SA | 0444 857 737 | Brussels | 96,20 |
| LOTINVEST DEVELOPMENT SA | 0417 100 196 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| MICHAEL OSTLUND PROPERTY SA | 0436 089 927 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| MILAWEY | 0000 63 51 51 | Warsaw | 100,00 |
| COMPANY | GROUPE INTERE ST (%) (E conomic |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| NAME | NUMBER | HEAD OFFICE | interest) |
| MÖBIUS I SA | 0662 473 277 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| MÖBIUS CONSTRUCT SA | 0681 630 183 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| MONTAGNE RESIDENTIAL SA | 0837 806 420 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| MOULIN SA | B 179 263 | Luxemburg | 100,00 |
| NAFILYAN & PARTNERS SAS | 800 676 850 | Paris | 100,00 |
| N&P GESTION Sarl | 809 724 974 | Paris | 100,00 |
| NP CROISSANCE SAS | 817 733 249 | Paris | 100,00 |
| NP DEVELOPPEMENT SAS | 817 733 264 | Paris | 100,00 |
| NP EXPANSION | 829 708 981 | Paris | 100,00 |
| NP EXPANSION RIVE GAUCHE | 829 683 093 | Paris | 100,00 |
| NP SHOWROOM SNC | 837 908 086 | Paris | 100,00 |
| OKRAGLAK DEVELOPMENT Sp. z.o.o. | 0000 26 74 81 | Warsaw | 100,00 |
| PARIS LANNELONGUE SAS | 851 891 721 | Paris | 100,00 |
| PERCIPI NV | 0478 273 940 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| POLVERMILLEN SARL | B 207 813 | Luxemburg | 100,00 |
| PRINCE ROYAL CONSTRUCT SA | 0633 872 927 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| QUOMAGO SA | 0425 480 206 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| RIGOLETTO SA | 0536 987 545 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| RUEIL COLMAR SAS | 852 152 412 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SAINT ANTOINE COUR BERARD SAS | 851 891 721 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP ASNIERES SUR SEINE 1 | 813 388 188 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP AUBERGENVILLE 1 | 837 935 857 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP AULNAY SOUS BOIS 1 | 811 446 699 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP BEZONS 1 | 820 345 718 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP BEZONS 2 | 829 707 348 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP BOIS D'ARCY 1 | 829 739 515 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP BONDOUFLE 1 | 815 057 435 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP BUSSY SAINT GEORGES 1 | 812 264 448 | Paris | 51,00 |
| SCCV NP CHATENAY-MALABRY 1 | 837 914 126 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP CHELLES 1 | 824 117 196 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP CHILLY-MAZARIN 1 | 838 112 332 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV SCI COMBS LES NOTES FLORALES | 820 955 888 | Paris | 60,00 |
| SCCV NP CROISSY SUR SEINE 2 | 822 760 732 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP CROISSY SUR SEINE 3 | 822 760 625 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP CROISSY SUR SEINE 4 | 832 311 047 | Paris | 46,00 |
| SCCV NP DOURDAN 1 | 820 366 227 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP DRANCY 1 | 829 982 180 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP EAUBONNE 1 | 850 406 562 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP FONTENAY AUX ROSES 1 | 838 330 397 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP FRANCONVILLE 1 | 828 852 038 | Paris | 90,00 |
| SCCV NP GARGENVILLE 1 | 837 914 456 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP ISSY LES MOULINEAUX 1 | 820 102 770 | Paris | 85,00 |
| SCCV NP LA GARENNE-COLOMBES 1 | 842 234 064 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP LE PLESSIS TREVISE 1 | 829 675 545 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP LE VESINET 1 | 848 225 884 | Paris | 51,00 |
| SCCV NP LIVRY-GARGAN 1 | 844 512 632 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP LONGPONT-SUR-ORGE 1 | 820 373 462 | Paris | 100,00 |
| NAME | COMPANY NUMBER |
HEAD OFFICE | GROUPE INTERE ST (%) (E conomic interest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCCV NP LOUVECIENNES 1 | 827 572 173 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP MEUDON 1 | 829 707 421 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP MOISSY-CRAMAYEL 1 | 838 348 738 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP MONTESSON 1 | 851 834 119 | Paris | 51,00 |
| SCCV NP MONTLHERY 1 | 823 496 559 | Paris | 51,00 |
| SCCV NP MONTLHERY 2 | 837 935 881 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP MONTMAGNY 1 | 838 080 091 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP NEUILLY SUR MARNE 1 | 819 611 013 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP PARIS 1 | 829 707 157 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP PARIS 2 | 842 239 816 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP RAMBOUILLET 1 | 833 416 365 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP ROMAINVILLE 1 | 829 706 589 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP SAINT ARNOULT EN YVELINES 1 | 828 405 837 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP SAINT GERMAIN EN LAYE 1 | 829 739 739 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP SAINT GERMAIN EN LAYE 2 | 844 464 768 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP VAUJOURS 1 | 829 678 960 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP VILLE D'AVRAY 1 | 829 743 087 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP VILLEJUIF 1 | 829 674 134 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP VILLEMOMBLE 1 | 847 809 068 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP VILLEPINTE 1 | 810 518 530 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP VILLIERS SUR MARNE 1 | 820 147 072 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCCV NP CROISSY SUR SEINE 1 | 817 842 487 | Paris | 100,00 |
| SCI LE COEUR DES REMPARTS DE SAINT-ARNOULT-EN-YVELINES | 831 266 820 | Paris | 100,00 |
| t ZOUT CONSTRUCT SA | 0656 754 831 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| THOMAS | B 33 819 | Luxemburg | 100,00 |
| TRACTIM SARL | B 98 174 | Luxemburg | 100,00 |
| VAARTKOM SA | 0656 758 393 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| VAL D'OR CONSTRUCT SA | 0656 752 257 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| VELDIMMO SA | 0430 622 986 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| VESALIUS CONSTRUCT NV | 0543 851 185 | Brussels | 100,00 |
| ZIELNA DEVELOPMENT Sp. z.o.o. | 0000 52 76 58 | Warsaw | 100,00 |
| NAME | COMPANY NUMBER |
HEAD OFFICE | GROUPE INTERE ST (%) (E conomic interest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELLA VITA SA | 0890 019 738 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| CBD INTERNATIONAL Sp. z.o.o. | 0000 22 82 37 | Warsaw | 50,00 |
| CHÂTEAU DE BEGGEN SA | B 133 856 | Luxembourg | 50,00 |
| CITYZEN HOLDING SA | 0721 884 985 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| CITYZEN HOTEL SA | 0721 520 444 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| CITYZEN OFFICE SA | 0720 520 840 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| CITYZEN RESIDENCE SA | 0721 520 642 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| CSM DEVELOPMENT | 0692 645 524 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| CSM PROPERTIES | 0692 645 425 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| DEBROUCKERE DEVELOPMENT | 0700 731 661 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| GATEWAY SA | 0501 968 664 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| GOODWAYS SA | 0405 773 467 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| ILOT ECLUSE SA | 0441 544 592 | Gilly | 50,00 |
| IMMO PA 33 1 SA | 0845 710 336 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| IMMO PA 44 1 SA | 0845 708 257 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| IMMO PA 44 2 SA | 0845 709 049 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| KEY WEST DEVELOPMENT SA | 0738 738 439 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| LES 2 PRINCES DEVELOPMENT SA | 0849 400 294 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| MÖBIUS II SA | 0662 474 069 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| M1 SA | B 197 932 | Strassen | 33,33 |
| M7 SA | B 197 934 | Strassen | 33,33 |
| ODD CONSTRUCT SA | 0682 966 706 | Knokke-Heist | 50,00 |
| PLATEAU D'ERPENT | 0696 967 368 | Namur | 50,00 |
| RAC 3 SA | 0819 588 830 | Antwerp | 40,00 |
| RAC 4 SA | 0819 593 481 | Brussels | 40,00 |
| RAC 4 DEVELOPMENT SA | 0673 640 551 | Brussels | 40,00 |
| RAC5 SA | 0665 775 535 | Antwerp | 40,00 |
| SCCV NP AUBER VICTOR HUGO | 833 883 762 | Paris | 50,12 |
| SCCV NP AUBER RE | 813 595 956 | Paris | 50,10 |
| SCCV NP AUBERVILLIERS 1 | 824 416 002 | Paris | 50,10 |
| SCCV NP BESSANCOURT 1 | 808 351 969 | Paris | 50,10 |
| SCCV NP BESSANCOURT 2 | 843 586 397 | Paris | 50,10 |
| SCCV NP CHARENTON LE PONT 1 | 833 414 675 | Paris | 50,98 |
| SCCV PA VILLA COLOMBA | 838 112 449 | Paris | 51,00 |
| SCCV NP CRETEIL 1 | 824 393 300 | Paris | 50,10 |
| SCCV NP EPINAY SUR ORGE 1 | 838 577 419 | Paris | 50,10 |
| SCCV NP VAIRES SUR MARNE 1 | 813 440 864 | Paris | 50,10 |
| SURF CLUB SPAIN INVEST PROPERTY SL | B93551786 | Madrid | 50,00 |
| UNIPARK SA | 0686 566 889 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| UNIVERSALIS PARK 2 SA | 0665 921 529 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| UNIVERSALIS PARK 3 SA | 0665 921 133 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| UNIVERSALIS PARK 3AB SA | 0665 922 420 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| UNIVERSALIS PARK 3C SA | 0665 921 430 | Brussels | 50,00 |
| GROUPE INTEREST (%) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPANY | (E conomic | ||
| NAME | NUMBER | HEAD OFFICE | interest) |
| DHR CLOS DU CHÂTEAU SA | 0895 524 784 | Brussels | 33,33 |
| ULB HOLDING | 0688 610 720 | Antwerp | 60,00 |
| URBAN LIVING BELGIUM | 0831 672 258 | Antwerp | 30,00 |
Except the mentioned elements on note 17, there are no significant restrictions that limit the Group's ability to access assets and settle the liabilities of subsidiaries.
In case of financial debts towards credit institutions, the shareholder's loans reimbursements (reimbursement of cash to the mother company) are subordinated to the reimbursements towards credit institutions.
The undersigned persons state that, to the best of their knowledge:
On behalf of the Board of Directors:
Marnix Galle3 Chairman of the Board of Directors
3 Vaste vertegenwoordiger van de vennootschap A³ Management bvba
In the context of the statutory audit of the consolidated financial statements of Immobel NV/SA ("the company") and its subsidiaries (jointly "the group"), we hereby submit our statutory audit report. This report includes our report on the consolidated financial statements and the other legal and regulatory requirements. These parts should be considered as integral to the report.
We were appointed in our capacity as statutory auditor by the shareholders' meeting of 24 May 2017, in accordance with the proposal of the board of directors ("bestuursorgaan" / "organe d'administration") issued upon recommendation of the audit committee. Our mandate will expire on the date of the shareholders' meeting deliberating on the financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2019. Due to a lack of online archives dating back prior to 1997, we have not been able to determine exactly the first year of our appointment. We have performed the statutory audit of the consolidated financial statements of Immobel NV/SA for at least 23 consecutive periods.
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of the group, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2019, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flow for the year then ended, as well as the summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. The consolidated statement of financial position shows total assets of 1 301 million EUR and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income shows a profit for the year then ended of 102 million EUR.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the group's net equity and financial position as of 31 December 2019 and of its consolidated results and its consolidated cash flow for the year then ended, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and with the legal and regulatory requirements applicable in Belgium.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), as applicable in Belgium. In addition, we have applied the International Standards on Auditing approved by the IAASB applicable to the current financial year, but not yet approved at national level. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the "Responsibilities of the statutory auditor for the audit of the consolidated financial statements" section of our report. We have complied with all ethical requirements relevant to the statutory audit of consolidated financial statements in Belgium, including those regarding independence.
We have obtained from the board of directors and the company's officials the explanations and information necessary for performing our audit.
We believe that the audit evidence obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Project development costs and revenue, including those costs and revenue in investments accounted for under the equity method
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H. STATUTORY AUDITOR'S REPORT
should be considered as integral to the report.
Report on the consolidated financial statements
income shows a profit for the year then ended of 102 million EUR.
European Union and with the legal and regulatory requirements applicable in Belgium.
of consolidated financial statements in Belgium, including those regarding independence.
consecutive periods.
Unqualified opinion
Basis for the unqualified opinion
necessary for performing our audit.
provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Key audit matters
Statutory auditor's report to the shareholders' meeting of Immobel NV/SA for
In the context of the statutory audit of the consolidated financial statements of Immobel NV/SA ("the company") and its subsidiaries (jointly "the group"), we hereby submit our statutory audit report. This report includes our report on the consolidated financial statements and the other legal and regulatory requirements. These parts
We were appointed in our capacity as statutory auditor by the shareholders' meeting of 24 May 2017, in accordance with the proposal of the board of directors ("bestuursorgaan" / "organe d'administration") issued upon recommendation of the audit committee. Our mandate will expire on the date of the shareholders' meeting deliberating on the financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2019. Due to a lack of online archives dating back prior to 1997, we have not been able to determine exactly the first year of our appointment. We have performed the statutory audit of the consolidated financial statements of Immobel NV/SA for at least 23
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of the group, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2019, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flow for the year then ended, as well as the summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. The consolidated statement of financial position shows total assets of 1 301 million EUR and the consolidated statement of comprehensive
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the group's net equity and financial position as of 31 December 2019 and of its consolidated results and its consolidated cash flow for the year then ended, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), as applicable in Belgium. In addition, we have applied the International Standards on Auditing approved by the IAASB applicable to the current financial year, but not yet approved at national level. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the "Responsibilities of the statutory auditor for the audit of the consolidated financial statements" section of our report. We have complied with all ethical requirements relevant to the statutory audit
We have obtained from the board of directors and the company's officials the explanations and information
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not
We believe that the audit evidence obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
the year ended 31 December 2019 - Consolidated financial statements
The revenue from the sale of projects recognized in the period is disclosed in Note F.2 of the consolidated financial statements. The costs of the projects are disclosed in Note F.4.
Note E.16 of the financial report discloses the accounting policy for recognition of such amounts.
Recoverability of Projects under Development carrying value of inventories, including those in investments accounted for under the equity method
Changes in the group's assumptions may have a material impact on net realizable value and therefore in determining whether the value of the project should be written down (impaired).
• This is a key audit matter given the relative size of the inventory balance in the consolidated statement of financial position and the significant judgment involved in the estimates used to calculate the net realizable value and the timing of recognition of the capitalized incurred costs.
We designed our audit procedures to be responsive to this key audit matter. Our audit procedures included:
Testing of the financial cost allocated to the development business and thereafter capitalized to individual projects.
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Reference to disclosure
method
included.
development project.
and economic growth factors.
statements. The costs of the projects are disclosed in Note F.4.
Recoverability of Projects under Development carrying value of inventories, including those in investments accounted for under the equity
• The group capitalizes development costs into inventory over the life of its projects. The inventories amount to 861 million EUR as of 31 December 2019 (including an amount of 166 million EUR reported in the investments in
• Development costs include the acquisition costs, development costs, borrowing costs and all other costs directly related to specific projects. An allocation of direct overhead expenses is also
acquisition cost and net realizable value for each
Changes in the group's assumptions may have a material impact on net realizable value and therefore in determining whether the value of the project should be written down (impaired).
• This is a key audit matter given the relative size of the inventory balance in the consolidated statement of financial position and the significant judgment involved in the estimates used to calculate the net realizable value and the timing of recognition of the capitalized incurred costs.
• The recoverability of these costs is a significant judgment as this assessment includes assumpt¡ons about future events which inherently are subject to the risk of change. These assumptions include future sales prices, total estimated costs of completion, selling costs, the nature and quality of inventory held, location
• Inventories are stated at the lower of the
joint ventures and associates).
The revenue from the sale of projects recognized in the period is disclosed in Note F.2 of the consolidated financial
• We designed our audit procedures to be
procedures included:
effectiveness.
selected, we:
responsive to this key audit matter. Our audit
regarding project management covering sales, purchases and project feasibilities. The relevant controls were subject to testing of both the design & implementation and the operating
in line with projections. For the sample
• enquired with project manager and
data or similar transactions;
standards;
cost.
management to develop an understanding of the progress of development, the risks associated to the project and the projected performance. We also assessed their basis of estimates of net realizable value used;
• inspected project feasibility and assessed the assumptions used in forecasting revenues and costs to complete by comparison with market
• agreed a sample of costs capitalized over the period to invoice, including testing whether they were allocated to the appropriate project;
• assessed the calculation of revenue and the related cost of sales recognized in the period
against the criteria in the accounting
• assessed whether the carrying value is the lower of the expected net realizable value and
Note E.16 of the financial report discloses the accounting policy for recognition of such amounts.
The costs of the projects under development are disclosed in Note F.17 (for projects owned in investments accounted for under the equity method) and F.21 (Inventories) of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Note E.12 discloses the accounting policy for recognition of such amounts.
The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and with the legal and regulatory requirements applicable in Belgium and for such internal control as the board of directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the board of directors is responsible for assessing the group's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters to be considered for going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the board of directors either intends to liquidate the group or to cease operations, or has no other realistic alternative but to do so.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a statutory auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISA will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
During the performance of our audit, we comply with the legal, regulatory and normative framework as applicable to the audit of consolidated financial statements in Belgium. The scope of the audit does not comprise any assurance regarding the future viability of the company nor regarding the efficiency or effectiveness demonstrated by the board of directors in the way that the company's business has been conducted or will be conducted.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISA, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
obtained up to the date of our statutory auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the group to cease to continue as a going concern;
We communicate with the audit committee regarding, amongst other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide the audit committee with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and we communicate with them about all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated to the audit committee, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our report unless law or regulation precludes any public disclosure about the matter.
The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and the content of the directors' report on the consolidated financial statements and other matters disclosed in the annual report on the consolidated financial statements.
As part of our mandate and in accordance with the Belgian standard complementary to the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) as applicable in Belgium, our responsibility is to verify, in all material respects, the director's report on the consolidated financial statements as well as to report on these matters.
In our opinion, after performing the specific procedures on the directors' report on the consolidated financial statements, this report is consistent with the consolidated financial statements for that same year and has been established in accordance with the requirements of article 3:32 of the Code of companies and associations.
In the context of our statutory audit of the consolidated financial statements we are also responsible to consider, in particular based on information that we became aware of during the audit, if the directors' report on the consolidated financial statements and other information disclosed in the annual report, i.e. :
is free of material misstatement, either by information that is incorrectly stated or otherwise misleading. In the context of the procedures performed, we are not aware of such material misstatement.
Our audit firm and our network have not performed any prohibited services and our audit firm has remained independent from the group during the performance of our mandate.
The fees for the additional non-audit services compatible with the statutory audit, as defined in article 3:65 of the Code of companies and associations, have been properly disclosed and disaggregated in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
This report is consistent with our additional report to the audit committee referred to in article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 537/2014.
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obtained up to the date of our statutory auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may
• evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a
business activities within the group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely
• obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities and
We communicate with the audit committee regarding, amongst other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify
We also provide the audit committee with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and we communicate with them about all relationships and other matters that may
From the matters communicated to the audit committee, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our report unless law or regulation precludes any public disclosure
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
cause the group to cease to continue as a going concern;
manner that achieves fair presentation.
responsible for our audit opinion.
during our audit.
about the matter.
The statutory auditor
Deloitte Bedrijfsrevisoren/Réviseurs d'Entreprises CVBA/SCRL Represented by Kurt Dehoorne
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 filed at the National Bank of Belgium.
They are available on request from: Immobel SA Rue de la Régence 58 BE-1000 Brussels Belgium www.immobelgroup.com
The statutory auditor issued an unqualified report on the financial statements of Immobel SA.
| ASSE TS | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| FIXED ASSE TS | 289 7 7 1 | 251 557 |
| Start-up costs | 193 | 345 |
| Intangible fixed assets | 303 | 398 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 424 | 745 |
| Financial fixed assets | 288 851 | 250 069 |
| CURRENT ASSE TS | 512 887 | 409 666 |
| Amounts receivable after one year | 327 | 725 |
| Stocks and contracts in progress | 54 069 | 62 903 |
| Amounts receivable within one year | 364 208 | 194 062 |
| Treasury shares | 54 186 | 54 544 |
| Cash equivalents | 35 453 | 93 312 |
| Deferred charges and accrued income | 4 644 | 4 120 |
| TOTAL ASSE TS | 802 658 | 661 223 |
| LIABILITIE S | 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 |
|---|---|---|
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 276 443 | 285 507 |
| Capital | 97 357 | 97 357 |
| Reserves | 107 076 | 107 076 |
| Accumulated profits | 72 010 | 81 074 |
| PROVISIONS AND DE FERRED TAXE S | 1 725 | 831 |
| Provisions for liabilities and charges | 1 725 | 831 |
| DEBTS | 524 490 | 374 885 |
| Amounts payable after one year | 300 332 | 230 750 |
| Amounts payable within one year | 220 579 | 139 554 |
| Accrued charges and deferred income | 3 579 | 4 581 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIE S | 802 658 | 661 223 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 37 136 | 10 328 |
| Operating charges | -21 669 | -12 639 |
| OPERATING RE SULT | 15 467 | -2 311 |
| Financial income | 10 956 | 14 023 |
| Financial charges | -11 096 | -12 076 |
| FINANCIAL RE SULT | - 140 | 1 947 |
| PROFIT OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR BE FORE TAXE S | 15 327 | - 364 |
| Taxes | - 487 | |
| PROFIT OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR | 15 327 | - 851 |
| PROFIT OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO BE APPROPRIATED | 15 327 | - 851 |
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| PROFIT TO BE APPROPRIATED | 96 401 | 102 315 |
| Profit for the financial year available for appropriation | 15 327 | - 851 |
| Profit carried forward | 81 074 | 103 166 |
| APPROPRIATION TO EQUITY | ||
| To other reserves | ||
| RE SULT TO BE CARRIED FORWARD | 72 010 | 81 074 |
| Profit to be carried forward | 72 010 | 81 074 |
| PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION | 24 391 | 21 241 |
| Dividends | 23 369 | 21 241 |
| Other beneficiaries | 1 022 |
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 writeoffs 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.
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Amounts Payable are recorded at their nominal value.
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 9 July 1863, authorised by the Royal Decree of 23 July 1863.
Indefinite
(Art. 12 of the Articles of Association – excerpt)
Any physical or moral person who acquires securities in the Company, whether representative of capital or not, conferring the right to vote, must declare to the Company and to the Belgian Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission the number of securities s/he holds, when the voting rights pertaining to these securities reach the level of three percent or more of the total voting rights that exist.
She/he must make the same declaration in the event of an additional acquisition of securities referred to in paragraph 1, if when this acquisition is completed, the voting rights pertaining to the securities that she/he possesses reach the level of five, ten, fifteen percent, and so on in tranches of five points, of the total number of existing voting rights.
He must make the same declaration in the event of disposal of securities when, following the disposal, his voting rights are reduced to below one of the thresholds referred to in paragraph 1 or paragraph 2.
When a physical or moral person acquires or transfers control, be it direct or indirect, de jure or de facto, of a company which possesses three percent at least of the voting power of the company, she/he must declare this to the company and to the Banking, Financial and Insurance Commission.
The aforementioned declarations must be addressed to the Banking, Financial and Insurance Commission, as well as to the Company, at the latest on the second work day after the completion of the acquisition or transfer concerned, without prejudice to the special legal provisions regarding securities acquired by succession.
www.immobelgroup.com
Publication of annual accounts 2019: March 10th, 2020 Annual General Meeting 2020: May 28th, 2020 Publication of 2020 half-year results: September 10th, 2020 Publication of 2020 annual accounts: March 2021 Ordinary General Meeting 2021: May 27th, 2021
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Karel Breda Tel.: +32 (0)2 422 53 50
Lian Verhoeven +32 (0)2 422 53 38
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This report is available in English, in Dutch and in French.
IMMOBEL ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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