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Immobel NV

Quarterly Report Sep 9, 2021

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INTERMEDIARY REPORT

AS OF JUNE 30, 2021

CONTENTS

I. Interim management report 2
A. Highlights 2
B. Projects overview 6
II. Interim condensed consolidated financial statements 10
A. Condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income (in
thousand EUR) 10
B. Condensed consolidated statement of financial position (in thousand EUR) 11
C. Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows (in thousand EUR) 12
D. Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity (in thousand EUR) 13
E. Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 14
III. Statement of the responsible persons 36
IV. Auditor's report 37

I. Interim management report

A. Highlights SOLID RESULTS FOR IMMOBEL IN H1 2021 NET PROFIT UP BY 37%

Thanks to a strong commercial uptake across all markets, Immobel strengthens its position within the European real estate sector.

  • Compared to the first half of 2020, Immobel saw its net profit increase by 37% to EUR 30 million a level similar to the net profit for the whole of 2020 of EUR 33 million –despite revenues being slightly lower in H1 2021.
  • Residential sales remain strong in all markets. In Belgium, both the sale of Part A of the Key West project and the sale of 129 student accommodation units within the Brouck'R mixed development project1 illustrate the continued institutionalization of the Brussels residential property market. In Luxembourg, Immobel strengthened its leadership position with the successful commercial launch of the Canal 44 and River Place projects. The company also launched several residential projects in France.
  • The company also witnessed strong rental and investor activity for its office business. This uptake can be attributed to the "downsizing and upgrading" trend in the international office market as a result of the health crisis. A 12-year lease agreement was signed with Total Energies and a 9-year lease agreement was signed with a top tier US financial institution for their respective new Belgian headquarters in the MULTI building. The BREEAM Outstanding2 Commerce 46 building in the European quarter in Brussels was sold to Allianz.
  • Immobel significantly strengthened its real estate investment management business in H1 2021. In addition to the joint acquisition of a high-quality mixed-use commercial and office building in the centre of Paris with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Immobel acquired an approx. 4,500 sqm office property located in the Paris-Opera district together with Pictet Alternative Advisors.
  • To date Immobel has obtained permits for projects representing a sales value of EUR 490 million3, of which EUR 300 million for projects for which permits are final.
  • Immobel has further secured its future growth with new acquisitions for an amount of EUR 575 million, growing the GDV4 of its portfolio to EUR 5.4 billion. Immobel's continuous growth strategy is enabled by its solid cash position of EUR 146 million and strong balance sheet.
  • Immobel intends to maintain its dividend policy of increasing the dividend between 4% and 10% on yearly basis.
  • During H1 2021, Immobel defined its overall sustainability approach and priorities. In addition, the company is in the process of defining its own overarching sustainability framework – shaping its vision for the city of tomorrow. This approach is already being translated into action through various projects such as MULTI, the first CO2-neutral office building in Brussels.

1 Both sales are still subject to obtaining final and irrevocable permits

2 Design Stage

3 This includes a permit for Bussy Saint Georges in Paris for EUR 54 million in sales in July

4 Sales value or gross development value: the expected total future turnover of the respective projects

Financials – net profit up by 37%

The table below provides the key consolidated figures for H1 2021 (in EUR million):

Results 30/06/21 30/06/20 Difference
Revenues 183.8 213.9 -14%
EBITDA5 36.7 34.6 6%
Net profit Group share 29.9 21.9 37%
Net profit per share (EUR/share) 3 2.43 23%
Balance sheet 30/06/21 31/12/20 Difference
Inventory6 1.210,0 1.140,8 6%
Equity Group share 510,2 491,9 4%
Net financial debt 626,6 603,9 4%

Despite an increase in residential revenues, lower office revenue recognition leads to slightly lower H1 2021 revenues. Nevertheless, Immobel saw its net profit increase substantially by 37% to EUR 29.9 million and its EBITDA by 6% to EUR 36.7 million. Revenues were mainly driven by strong residential sales in all markets and the sale of an office in Brussels. That latter sale strongly increased profitability. The net debt position, GDV of the portfolio and inventory all grew proportionally following new acquisitions during H1 2021.

Strong commercial uptake across all markets

Residential sales remain strong in every market. The leading residential rental property specialist Home Invest Belgium purchased part A of the Key West project. Furthermore, Quares Student Housing acquired 129 student accommodation units in the Brouck'R mixed development project. Both sales illustrate the continued institutionalization of the Brussels property market. This is a positive development leading to a higher-quality and more sustainable offering within the real estate market. Immobel Home, Immobel's strategic business focusing on suburban residential development in Belgium, also witnessed strong sales and expects to outperform its objectives for 2021 by 20%. As a consequence of the health crisis, the demand for second and suburban homes increased in Immobel markets, creating this strong commercial uptake.

Immobel further strengthened its leadership position in the Luxembourg market with the successful commercial launch of the Canal 44 and River Place projects. Both projects solidify Immobel's portfolio in Luxembourg, adding 108 new high-end residential units in two prime locations in Luxembourg. Immobel is also building on its substantial expansion efforts in France. In particular, the company launched the commercialization of three new residential projects in Île-de-France.

The company also witnessed strong rental and investor activity for its office business. The strong uptake is due to the "downsizing and upgrading" trend, a positive international development that is characterized by optimizing and

5 EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation and Amortization) refers to the operating result before amortization, depreciation and impairment of assets (as included in Administration Costs)

6 Inventory refers to Investment property, investments in joint ventures and associates, advances to joint ventures and associates, Inventories and Contract assets.

enhancing existing office spaces to accommodate new demands in relation to remote and flexible working. Building on the successful 15-year lease agreement signed with bpost back in 2019, a 12-year lease agreement was signed with Total Energies and a 9-year lease agreement was signed with a top-tier US financial institution for their new Belgian headquarters in the MULTI building. In addition to being the first CO2-neutral office building in Brussels, MULTI focuses strongly on circularity, given that 89% of the existing materials are being reused. Allianz purchased the BREEAM Outstanding7 and CO2-neutral Commerce 46 building in the European quarter in Brussels. Both buildings demonstrate Immobel's leading role as a front-runner in sustainable development projects in Europe's capital and beyond.

Rebound in permitting activities

To date Immobel has obtained permits for projects representing a sales value of EUR 490 million8, of which EUR 300 million for projects for which permits are final. In the West Flanders city of Tielt, Immobel has obtained planning permission for the development of 200 units at a sales value of EUR 65 million. In Éghezée near Namur, Immobel will create a new, sustainable residential area consisting of 168 residential units, including 118 houses and 50 apartments, at a sales value of EUR 57 million. Additional permits were obtained in France: the 8,700 m² office project Montrouge in Paris, a residential project in Montévrain at a sales value of EUR 18 million, and another residential project in Bussy-Saint-Georges at a sales value of EUR 54 million. In Brussels, Immobel obtained a building permit for the development of the Brouck'R project, with a sales value of EUR 88 million. Brouck'R is a unique mixed development project that combines offices, shops, a hotel, apartments, and student accommodation. It aims to attract a diverse audience and bring back a dynamic edge to one of the most historic neighbourhoods in Brussels. In addition, Immobel obtained a permit for the Îlot Saint Roch project, a 31,500m2 residential project in the centre of Nivelles.

With regard to the activities of the Immobel Belux Office Development Fund, Immobel introduced a building permit application for the renovation of the Isala building in Brussels. The Isala building aspires to become one of Europe's most sustainable buildings thanks to a nearly-zero carbon footprint, an energy-positive goal and a strong focus on strengthening biodiversity and the well-being of end users.

Permitting activity improved compared to last year. However, a few projects have encountered delays. Some permits expected in the second half of the year might now only be obtained in 2022. These delays are nevertheless expected to be largely compensated by the strong residential sales and by the office activities, supporting Immobel's results in 2022.

Growth-focused acquisitions and investments

Immobel's balance sheet remains strong with EUR 146 million of cash and a stable debt ratio of 57%. To date, Immobel has acquired new projects in Brussels, Paris and Luxembourg for EUR 575 million in sales value9, bringing the total GDV of portfolio to EUR 5.4 billion GDV.

Immobel has significantly strengthened its Real Estate Investment Management business. In this context, Immobel and Goldman Sachs Asset Management jointly acquired a high-quality mixed-use commercial and office building in the centre of Paris. Also in Paris, Immobel and Pictet Alternative Advisors acquired an office property of approx. 4,500 sqm located in the Paris-Opera district.

7 Design Stage

8 This includes a permit for Bussy-Saint-Georges in Paris for 54 MEUR in sales value in July

9 On our own balance sheet and for third parties. This includes the acquisitions secured in July of an iconic mixed-use project in Paris, two residential projects in Brussels and the Sabam project in Brussels

In May, Immobel achieved a strategic milestone for its Real Estate Investment Management business with the successful first closing of the Immobel BeLux Development Fund. An aggregate equity commitment of EUR 80 million was raised to invest up to EUR 230 million in office development projects in both Belgium and Luxembourg. In July, the Fund reached an agreement with Sabam for the acquisition10 of its headquarters in the European quarter in Brussels, the Fund's third acquisition following the first two investments in 2021: the Scorpio office building in Luxembourg and the major redevelopment of the head office of Total Energies in Brussels.

Finally, in June, Immobel was included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Global Small Cap Index. The inclusion in the MSCI Global Small Cap Index is indicative of Immobel's sustained results in recent years.

Facing societal challenges for the cities of tomorrow

During H1 2021, Immobel defined its overall sustainability approach and priorities: the company initiated a cocreation process with internal and external stakeholders alike to define its own sustainability framework, shaping its vision for the city of tomorrow and its CSR engagements. Immobel developed a Green Financing Framework as an extension of all sustainability and environmental actions the company undertakes. Immobel is currently in the process of defining both the Group low-carbon roadmap and a roadmap to impact biodiversity positively. In addition, Immobel became a member of Madaster Belgium – a platform that stores up-to-date information on the financial and circular value, disassembly and reuse potential of the materials and products utilized in real estate assets – and is participating in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) evaluation.

Immobel's enhanced sustainability approach is already being translated into action through various projects such as the Isala building – which aspires to become one of Europe's most sustainable buildings – and MULTI, the first CO2-neutral office building in Brussels.

10 In the form of option agreements

B. Projects overview

Overview of the main projects in the Immobel Group portfolio as at 30 June 2021 (in order of the project's surface area).

Belgium

Project Surface
(m²)
Location Use Construction Completion Share
Immobel
Slachthuissite 240,000 Antwerp Residential Q3 2021 2030+ 30%
SNCB / NMBS 200,000 Brussels Mixed Q1 2023 Q2 2034 40%
Universalis Park 3 100,000 Brussels Mixed Q4 2025 Q4 2030 50%
Cours Saint-Michel 84,200 Brussels Mixed Q1 2023 Q1 2026 50%
Oxy 68,800 Brussels Mixed Q1 2023 Q2 2025 50%
Key West 61,300 Brussels Mixed Q2 2023 Q2 2029 50%
Panorama 58,100 Brussels Mixed Q2 2023 Q1 2028 40%
Ciney 46,600 Ciney Residential Q4 2023 Q2 2035 100%
Multi 45,755 Brussels Offices Q1 2019 Q1 2022 50%
Theodore 45,350 Brussels Mixed Q1 2022 Q3 2024 50%
Brouck'R 38,000 Brussels Mixed Q2 2022 Q3 2024 50%
Lebeau 36,100 Brussels Mixed Q1 2023 Q3 2025 100%
Möbius II 34,000 Brussels Offices Q2 2019 Q3 2021 50%
Ilôt Saint-Roch 31,500 Nivelles Residential Q3 2021 Q1 2027 100%
Eghezée 29,600 Eghezée Residential Q3 2022 Q1 2028 100%
Tielt 28,900 Tielt Residential Q2 2022 Q1 2026 100%
Oostakker 27,000 Oostakker Residential Q2 2023 Q2 2027 50%
Isala 26,000 Brussels Offices Q4 2022 Q4 2024 100%
O'Sea (phase 3) 24,247 Ostend Residential Q2 2022 Q2 2024 100%
O'Sea (phase 2) 24,000 Ostend Mixed Q3 2019 Q4 2022 100%
Lalys 23,400 Astene Residential Q3 2020 Q4 2024 100%
Cala 20,098 Liège Offices Q3 2018 Q4 2020 30%
Plateau d'Erpent 19,297 Erpent Residential Q2 2018 Q4 2022 50%
Beveren 15,000 Beveren Residential Q1 2023 Q1 2025 50%
Commerce 46 13,550 Brussels Offices Q2 2020 Q3 2022 100%
Domaine du Fort 12,739 Barchon Residential Q3 2020 Q4 2025 100%
The Woods 9,861 Hoeilaart Offices Q4 2020 Q3 2021 100%
Sabam 9,000 Brussels Offices Q3 2023 Q3 2025 100%
Les Cinq Sapins 8,800 Wavre Residential Q1 2019 Q1 2024 100%
Royal Louise 8,000 Brussels Residential Q4 2017 Q1 2021 100%
Crown 5,500 Knokke Residential Q2 2020 Q4 2022 50%

France

Project Surface
(m²)
Location Use Construction Completion Share
Immobel
Rueil-Malmaison 28,000 Rueil-Malmaison Mixed Q3 2023 Q4 2026 100%
Aubervilliers Fort Ilot A 18,181 Aubervilliers Residential Q3 2021 Q1 2024 50%
17/27 rue
Chateaubriand
14,481 Savigny-sur-Orge Residential Q4 2021 Q4 2023 100%
Golf 13,159 Bussy-Saint
Georges
Residential Q4 2021 Q4 2023 100%
TBD 11,405 Créteil Residential 2023 2025 26%
Esprit Ville 10,072 Chelles Residential Q4 2018 Q3 2021 100%
Paris 14 / Montrouge 9,200 Paris Offices Q1 2022 Q4 2023 100%
Aubervilliers Fort Ilot B 8,545 Aubervilliers Residential Q4 2021 Q4 2023 50%
Esprit Verde 6,949 Bessancourt Residential Q2 2020 Q2 2022 50%
TBD 6,770 Le Perreux sur
Marne
Residential Q4 2022 Q4 2020 60%
Les Notes Florales 6,181 Combs-La-Ville Residential Q4 2017 Q2 2021 100%
Le Conti 6,090 Le Plessis-Trevise Residential Q3 2018 Q3 2021 50%
Les Terrasses du Canal 6,059 Aubervilliers Residential Q4 2018 Q1 2022 100%
TBD 6,029 Osny Residential Q2 2022 Q3 2023 100%
L'Aquila 5,879 La Garenne
Colombes
Residential Q3 2019 Q2 2024 100%
Saint-Antoine 5,713 Paris Mixed Q1 2022 Q3 2024 100%
TBD 5,658 Neuilly sur marne Residential Q2 2022 Q3 2024 100%
Buttes Chaumont /
Crimée
5,341 Paris Mixed Q3 2022 Q4 2024 50%
Le Clos Mazarine 5,193 Chilly Mazarin Residential Q3 2022 Q4 2021 100%
Angle JJ Rousseau -
Tivoli
5,191 Houilles Residential Q2 2022 Q4 2021 100%
Les Jardins d'Elisabeth 4,952 Aubergenville Residential Q4 2019 Q3 2024 10%
Hélios 4,870 Drancy Residential Q1 2019 Q3 2023 100%
Richelieu 4,839 Paris Offices Q3 2022 Q2 2021 46%
Horizon Nature 4,804 Montévrain Residential Q3 2021 Q4 2023 100%
Le Fleurilege 4,685 Croissy-sur-Seine Residential Q4 2018 Q1 2022 50%
TBD 4,416 Othis Residential Q4 2021 Q1 2023 100%
Les Terrasses de l'Orge 3,849 Epinay-Sur-Orge Residential Q3 2020 Q1 2022 100%
Villa Colomba 3,264 Charenton-le-Pont Residential Q3 2018 Q4 2024 100%
TBD 3,000 Pantin Offices Q1 2022 Q1 2022 100%
32 rue Saint Léger 2,970 Saint-Germain-en
Laye
Residential Q1 2021 Q2 2024 60%
Les Terrasses de
Montmagny
2,879 Montmagny Residential Q2 2019 Q4 2024 100%
TBD 2,713 Romainville Residential Q4 2022 Q4 2024 100%
Villa du Petit Bois 2,705 Eaubonne Residential Q3 2020 Q1 2024 100%

Luxembourg

Project Surface
(m²)
Location Use Construction Completion Share Immobel
Infinity 33300 Luxembourg Mixed Q4 2017 Working &
Shopping:
Q4 2019
Living: Q1
2021
100%
Polvermillen 27022 Luxembourg Mixed Q3 2022 Q2 2025 100%
Laangfur 25500 Luxembourg Mixed Q2 2026 Q1 2030 100%
Kiem 23300 Luxembourg Mixed Q3 2023 Q2 2025 70%
Schoettermarial 22430 Luxembourg Mixed Q1 2027 Q2 2029 50%
Mamer 13800 Mamer Residential Q3 2023 Q2 2025 100%
Livingstone - Lot2a 13660 Luxembourg Mixed Q3 2018 Q1 2021 33%
Livingstone - Lot1 12683 Luxembourg Mixed Q3 2020 Q2 2023 33%
Rue de Hollerich 11500 Luxembourg Mixed Q2 2023 Q2 2026 100%
Livingstone - Lot2b 9697 Luxembourg Mixed Q4 2018 Q2 2021 33%
River Place 7891 Luxembourg Mixed Q3 2021 Q2 2024 100%
Canal 44 6234 Esch-sur-Alzette Mixed Q2 2022 Q3 2024 100%
Thomas 5567 Strassen Offices Q3 2027 Q1 2029 100%
Nova 4200 Luxembourg Offices Q1 2021 Q4 2022 100%
Scorpio 3693 Luxembourg Offices Q1 2026 Q2 2027 100%

Poland

Project Surface
(m²)
Location Use Construction Completion Share
Immobel
Granary Island 75633 Gdansk Mixed Phase 1: Q1
2017
Phase 2: Q4
2020
Phase 1: Q4
2019
Phase 2: Q2
2024
90%
Central Point 19100 Warsaw Offices Q2 2018 Q3 2021 50%

Germany

Project Surface
(m²)
Location Use Construction Completion Share
Immobel
Eden 20000 Frankfurt Residential Q3 2019 Q1 2022 90%

Spain

Project Surface
(m²)
Location Use Construction Completion Share
Immobel
Four Seasons Marbella
Resort
77193 Marbella Leisure Q3 2023 Q3 2028 50%

II. Interim condensed consolidated financial statements

A. Condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income (in thousand EUR)

NOTES 30/06/2021 30/06/2020
OPERATING INCOME 183 769 213 913
Revenues 7 178 447 208 034
Other operating income 8 5 322 5 879
OPERATING EXPENSES -153 080 -185 995
Cost of sales 9 -141 723 -171 291
Cost of commercialisation 10 - 237 - 6
Administration costs 11 -11 121 -14 698
SALE OF SUBSIDIARIES 2 133
Gain (loss) on sales of subsidiaries 12 2 133
JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES 3 271 5 613
Share of result of joint ventures and associates, net of tax 13 3 271 5 613
OPERATING PROFIT AND INCOME AND EXPENSES FROM ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
AFTER TAX
33 962 33 664
Interest income 2 313 3 227
Interest expense -2 590 -5 319
Other financial income 666 1 017
Other financial expenses -3 184 -2 990
NET FINANCIAL COSTS 14 -2 796 -4 065
PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES 31 167 29 599
Income taxes 15 - 693 -7 304
PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 30 473 22 295
PROFIT OF THE PERIOD 30 473 22 295
Share of non-controlling interests 561 417
SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY 29 912 21 878
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 30 473 22 295
Other comprehensive income - items subject to subsequent recycling in the income statement - 183 2 726
Currency translation - 183 2 726
Other comprehensive income - items that are not subject to subsequent recycling in the income
statement
Actuarial gains and losses (-) on defined benefit pension plans
Deferred taxes
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - 183 2 726
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OF THE PERIOD 30 290 25 021
Share of non-controlling interests 561 417
SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY 29 729 24 604
NET PROFIT PER SHARE (€) (BASIC AND DILUTED) 16 3,00 2,43
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME PER SHARE (€) (BASIC AND DILUTED) 16 2,98 2,74

B. Condensed consolidated statement of financial position (in thousand EUR)

ASSETS NOTES 30/06/2021 31/12/2020
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 472 572 448 370
Intangible assets 495 582
Goodwill 17 43 789 43 789
Property, plant and equipment 1 848 1 388
Right-of-use assets 4 061 4 390
Investment property 18 195 302 197 149
Investments in joint ventures and associates 19 113 713 106 195
Other non-current financial assets 500 175
Advances to joint ventures and associates 91 034 76 644
Deferred tax assets 20 19 756 16 369
Other non-current assets 2 074 1 689
CURRENT ASSETS 1 020 809 982 768
Inventories 21 666 878 683 121
Trade receivables 22 27 674 33 168
Contract assets 23 126 351 57 251
Tax receivables 3 290 3 450
Other current assets 24 33 919 37 269
Advances to joint ventures and associates 16 702 20 399
Other current financial assets 49 49
Cash and cash equivalents 25 145 947 148 059
TOTAL ASSETS 1 493 382 1 431 137
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES NOTES 30/06/2021 31/12/2020
TOTAL EQUITY 512 771 494 490
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY 510 210 491 922
Share capital 97 257 97 256
Retained earnings 410 613 392 143
Reserves 2 341 2 524
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS 2 560 2 568
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 530 674 609 602
Employee benefit obligations 603 603
Deferred tax liabilities 20 38 915 37 301
Financial debts 25 490 705 571 139
Derivative financial instruments 25 451 560
CURRENT LIABILITIES 449 938 327 045
Provisions 1 587 2 114
Financial debts 25 281 853 180 810
Trade payables 26 88 610 60 927
Contract liabilities 27 16 107 3 896
Tax liabilities 8 194 7 110
Other current liabilities 28 53 586 72 188
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1 493 382 1 431 137

C. Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows (in thousand EUR)

NOTES 30/06/2021 30/06/2020
(represented *)
Operating income 183 769 213 913
Operating expenses -153 080 -185 995
Amortisation, depreciation and impairment of assets 11 2 726 968
Change in provisions - 527 -1 256
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL 32 888 27 630
Change in working capital 29 -15 074 45 636
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE PAID INTERESTS AND PAID TAXES 17 814 73 266
Paid interests -8 490 -5 127
Interest received 2 313 3 227
Other financing cash flows -2 518 -1 324
Paid taxes -1 218 -3 388
CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 7 901 66 654
Acquisitions of intangible, tangible and other non-current assets -3 626 - 184
Sale of intangible, tangible and other non-current assets - 47
Repayment of capital and advances by joint ventures 13 850 6 306
Acquisitions, capital injections and loans to joint ventures and associates 19 -32 696 -60 883
Dividends received from joint ventures and associates 19 3 896 7 458
Disposal of subsidiaries 2 9 792
CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES -18 621 -37 511
Increase in financial debts 25 78 374 96 653
Repayment of financial debts 25 -57 765 -73 073
Sale of treasury shares 16 416 50 671
Gross dividends paid -28 417 -26 637
CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 8 608 47 614
NET INCREASE OR DECREASE (-) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS -2 112 76 757
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF PERIOD 148 059 156 147
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF PERIOD 145 947 232 904

(*) Cash flows relating to equity accounted investees and disposal of subsidiaries have been represented from cash flow from operating activities to cash flow from investering activities to align the presentation to the nature of the underlying cash flows as defined by IFRS.

D. Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity (in thousand EUR)

CAPITAL RETAINED
EARNINGS
ACQUISITION
RESERVE
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
RESERVE FOR
DEFINED
BENEFIT
PLANS
HEDGING
RESERVES
EQUITY TO BE
ALLOCATED
TO OWNERS
OF THE
COMPANY
NON
CONTROL
LING
INTERESTS
TOTAL EQUITY
2021
Balance as at 01-01-2021 97 256 280 997 111 705 2 147 377 - 560 491 922 2 568 494 490
Before treasury shares 97 256 280 997 124 869 2 147 377 - 560 505 086 2 568 507 654
Treasury shares - - -13 164 - - - -13 164 -13 164
Comprehensive income for the year - 29 912 - - 183 - - 29 729 561 30 290
Dividends and other beneficiaries paid - -27 942 - - - - -27 942 - 477 -28 419
Cash flow hedging - - - - - 63 63 - 63
Scope changes - - - - - - - 92 - 92
Transactions on treasury shares - 4 545 11 871 16 416 - 16 416
Other changes - - 113 89 - - 46 22 - 22
Changes in the year - 6 402 11 960 - 183 - 109 18 288 - 8 18 280
Balance as at 30-06-2021 97 256 287 399 123 665 1 964 377 - 451 510 210 2 560 512 771
Before treasury shares 97 256 287 399 124 869 1 964 377 - 451 511 414 2 560 513 974
Treasury shares - - -1 204 - - - -1 204 - -1 204
CAPITAL RETAINED
EARNINGS
ACQUISITION
RESERVE
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
RESERVE FOR
DEFINED
BENEFIT
PLANS
HEDGING
RESERVES
EQUITY TO BE
ALLOCATED
TO OWNERS
OF THE
COMPANY
NON
CONTROL
LING
INTERESTS
TOTAL EQUITY
2020
Balance as at 01-01-2020 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
Comprehensive income for the year - 21 878 - 2 511 - 24 389 632 25 021
Dividends and other beneficiaries paid - -26 551 - - - -26 551 - 86 -26 637
Scope changes - - 23 - - - - 23 23
Transactions on treasury shares - 13 920 36 751 - - 50 671 - 50 671
Other changes - 124 - - - 124 - 124
Changes in the year 9 348 36 751 2 511 48 610 569 49 179
Balance as at 30-06-2020 97 256 267 692 107 072 2 566 175 474 761 2 580 477 341
Before treasury shares 97 256 267 692 124 869 2 566 175 492 558 2 580 495 138
Treasury shares - - -17 797 - - -17 797 - -17 797

The share capital of Immobel SA is represented by 9.997.356 ordinary shares, including 26.965 treasury shares.

As at June 30, 2021, 265 562 treasury shares have been sold during the current year for an amount of EUR 16 416 thousand which includes a realized net gain of EUR 4 545 thousand.

In accordance with IAS 32, these own shares are presented in deduction of the equity. These own shares have neither voting rights nor dividend rights.

On June 30, 2021 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.

As per Immobel's 2020 result allocation, EUR 27 609 thousand have been paid out as dividends and EUR 333 thousand were allocated to a charity fund.

The currency translation adjustments are related to Polish entities for which the functional currency is in zloty.

E. Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements Note 1. Basis of preparation

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 interim condensed consolidated financial statements as at and for the six months ended 30 June 2021 have been prepared in accordance with accounting standard IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted in the European Union. and should be read in conjunction with the Group's last annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2020 ('last annual financial statements'). They do not include all of the information required for a complete set of financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS Standards. However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group's financial position and performance since the last annual financial statements.

These interim financial statements were authorised for issue by the Company's board of directors on September 9, 2021

Note 2. Accounting principles and methods

Except as described below, the accounting policies applied in these interim financial statements are the same as those applied in the Group's consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Standards and interpretations applicable for the annual period beginning on or after January 1, 2021

Following new standards or amendments to IFRS are effective as from January 1, 2021 but are either not material or do not have a material impact on the Group's financial statements for the first half year of 2021.

  • Interest Rate Benchmark Reform Phase 2 Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16
  • Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions beyond 30 June 2021 Amendment to IFRS 16

Standards and interpretations issued but not yet applicable for the annual period beginning on or after January 1, 2021

The Group has not anticipated the following standards and interpretations, which are not mandatory as at June 30, 2021:

  • Amendments to IAS 8 Definition of Accounitng Estimate beginning on or after 1 January 2023, but not yet endorsed in the EU)
  • IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023, but not yet endorsed in the EU)
  • Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Noncurrent (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023, but not yet endorsed in the EU)
  • Amendments to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment: Proceeds before Intended Use (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022, but not yet endorsed in the EU)
  • Amendments to IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets: Onerous Contracts Cost of Fulfilling a Contract (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022, but not yet endorsed in the EU)
  • Amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations: Reference to the Conceptual Framework (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022, but not yet endorsed in the EU)

• Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018–2020 (applicable for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022, but not yet endorsed in the EU)

The process of determining the potential impacts of these standards and interpretations on the consolidated financial statements of the Group is ongoing. The group does not expect any significant changes resulting from the application of these standards.

Impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the situation as of June 30, 2021

In this context of crisis, the Group has paid particular attention to adequately reflect the current and expected impact of the COVID-19 situation on the financial position, performance and cash-flows of the company, applying the IFRS accounting principles in a consistent manner.

General business performance

Covid-19 is currently still having a moderate impact on the activity of the company and the sector as a whole mainly with respect to progress in permitting as well as for office related commercial activities.

Impairment losses on non-financial assets

With the exception of the goodwill arisen from the acquisition of Nafilyan & Partners for which an annual impairment test is required and foreseen to be assessed by end of the year, the Group is required to conduct in accordance with the provisions of IAS 36, impairment tests where there is an indication of impairment of an asset.

Immobel Group identified neither evidence nor triggering events that would require asset impairment decisions and refers to the impairment test carried out as per note 13 of the Group's last annual consolidated Financial Statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2020 and concluded that no impairment charge needs to be recognised in the current year against goodwill.

Valuation of financial assets and expected credit losses

The COVID-19 crisis gives rise to a potentially increased credit risk and may therefore affect the amount of impairment losses to be recognized in respect of expected credit losses. The Group has therefore monitored payment receipts and counterparty risk more closely, noting no significant deterioration. The impact of "expected credit losses" (ECL) remains immaterial, especially since a physical asset can be considered, in the most cases, as a collateral (guarantee) in the assessment.

Valuation of inventories

With regard to the inventories (projects to be developed), the assumptions used to assess the recoverability of the project under development have been consistently reviewed and updated based on the most recent market data, without significant impact. No write-downs have been identified as per June 30, 2021.

Financial risks (financing, liquidity, compliance with financial ratio)

Financial risks have been monitored carefully.

As a buffer against this market conditions the company has a cash position of EUR 146 million at the end of June 2021, available corporate lines of EUR 76 million, non-issued Commercial Paper for an amount of EUR 26,5 million and EUR 633 million of confirmed project finance lines of which EUR 343 million were used.

Liquidity risk and trends in interest rate and exchange rate markets, have been reviewed and the related information has been updated based on data available at June 30, 2021 – see note 25.

Deferred tax assets

Immobel's deferred tax asset positions were reviewed in order to ensure their recoverability through future taxable income. The Group also monitored changes to legislation, revisions to tax rates and other tax measures taken in response to the crisis.

The company did not identify significant impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the estimated future taxable profit.

Provisions

The Group reviewed whether any current obligations were likely to give rise to the recognition of provisions, noting no specific risk.

Performance indicators and presentation of COVID-19 impacts in the income statement

The financial impacts of the crisis were rather limited, except in terms of pace of sales, which slowed down, and progress on construction sites.

The Group has neither adjusted its performance indicators, nor included new indicators to describe the impacts of COVID-19.

Subsequent events

Given the uncertainties related to the health crisis and the constantly changing environment, the Group paid particular attention to events that occurred during the period from June 30, 2021 until the approval of the financial statements by the Board of Directors – see note 32.

Going concern

Actuals related to the first semester 2021 and forecast 2021 show that the management assessment related to the going concern of the company remains appropriate.

Note 3. Main accounting judgements and estimates

Due to COVID-19 related developments in the economic and financial environment, the Group stepped up its risk oversight procedures, mainly in measuring financial assets and performing impairment tests.

The estimates used by the Group, among other things, to test for impairment and to measure provisions, take into account this environment and the sharp market volatility.

The main accounting judgments and estimates are identical to those given on page 93 (Consolidated Accounts) of the Annual Report 2020. They mainly concern the deferred tax assets, investment property, impairment of assets, provisions, projects in inventory and construction contracts.

Note 4. Main risks and uncertainties

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.

The Board of Directors considers that the main risks and uncertainties included in page 46 and following (Management Report) of the Annual Report 2020 and page 93-94 are still relevant for the remaining months of 2021.

We refer to note 2 for an update about the COVID-19 crisis.

Note 5. Scope of consolidation

The number of entities included in the scope of consolidation evolves as follows: 31/12/2021 31/12/2020
Subsidiaries - Global method of consolidation 138 137
Joint Ventures - Equity method 53 53
Associates - Equity method 6 3
TOTAL 197 193

"The following changes have been noted during the first half year of 2021:

Entries in the scope of consolidation:

  • Belux Office Development Feeder CV, 30,46% owned
  • Infinito Holding, 100% owned
  • Office Fund Carry SRL, 100% owned
  • Office Fund GP SRL, 100% owned
  • Gutenberg I, 100% owned
  • Gutenberg II, 100% owned
  • Gutenberg III, 100% owned
  • Gutenberg IV, 100% owned
  • Immo Othis 1, 100% owned
  • 77 Richelieu, 10% owned
  • Founerbond, 100% owned
  • Immobel Belux Development Fund SCSP, 22,61% owned

Exit from the scope of consolidation:

• Livingstone, previously 100% owned

Mergers:

  • NP_Croissance, NP_Developpement, NP_Expansion, NP_Expansion Rive Gauche have merged with Immobel France
  • Beiestack Holding have merged with Beiestack S.A.
  • Argent Residential et Rigoletto have merged with 't Zout Construct

Note 6. Operating segment – Financial information by business segment

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 has been applying IFRS 11 since 1st January 2014, 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.

INCOME STATEMENT 30/06/2021 30/06/2020
OPERATING INCOME 216 064 238 504
Revenues 207 076 229 587
Other operating income 8 988 8 917
OPERATING EXPENSES -178 676 -203 522
Cost of sales -165 829 -188 931
Cost of commercialisation - 378 -1 219
Administration costs -12 469 -13 372
SALE OF SUBSIDIARIES 2 133
Gain (loss) on sales of joint ventures and associates 2 133
JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES 29 6
Share in the net result of joint ventures and associates 29 6
OPERATING RESULT 37 419 35 121
Interest income 1 900 2 785
Interest expense -4 888 -5 327
Other financial income / expenses -1 707 -2 134
FINANCIAL RESULT -4 695 -4 676
RESULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES 32 724 30 445
Income taxes -2 987 -8 151
RESULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 29 737 22 295
RESULT OF THE PERIOD 29 737 22 295
Share of non-controlling interests - 175 417
SHARE OF IMMOBEL 29 912 21 878
REVENUES OPERATING
RESULT
REVENUES OPERATING
RESULT
30/06/2021 30/06/2021 30/06/2020 30/06/2020
Belgium 121 833 32 204 150 946 31 660
Luxembourg 14 559 4 179 16 159 3 897
France 42 688 -2 950 33 751 -2 299
Germany 27 303 4 141 5 251 - 358
Poland 693 - 25 23 480 2 293
Spain - 129 - 72
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED 207 076 37 419 229 587 35 121
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 30/06/2021 31/12/2020
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 437 986 420 271
Intangible and tangible assets 2 343 2 021
Goodwill 43 789 43 789
Right-of-use assets 4 061 4 390
Investment property 291 967 294 494
Investments and advances to associates 63 886 46 945
Deferred tax assets 23 335 19 813
Other non-current assets 8 605 8 819
CURRENT ASSETS 1 432 236 1356 329
Inventories 1 000 858 997 161
Trade receivables 30 262 39 327
Tax receivables and other current assets 226 864 145 363
Cash and cash equivalents 174 253 174 478
TOTAL ASSETS 1 870 222 1 776 600
TOTAL EQUITY 510 938 492 907
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 607 718 731 077
Financial debts 560 531 685 169
Deferred tax liabilities 46 584 44 745
Other non-current liabilities 603 1 163
CURRENT LIABILITIES 751 566 552 616
Financial debts 450 049 291 112
Trade payables 113 367 83 177
Tax payables and other current liabilities 188 150 178 327
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1 870 222 1 776 600
FINANCIAL POSITION ITEMS NON-CURRENT
SEGMENT
ASSETS
CURRENT
SEGMENT
ASSETS
UNALLOCATED
ITEMS ¹
CONSOLIDATED
Belgium 208 131 941 667 1149 798
Luxembourg 48 212 259 873 308 085
France 91 851 23 539 115 390
Germany 1 47 476 47 477
Poland 252 15 249 15 500
Spain 2 24 349 24 351
Unallocated items1 209 620 209 620
TOTAL ASSETS 348 448 1 312 154 209 620 1 870 222
FINANCIAL POSITION ITEMS SEGMENT
LIABILITIES
UNALLOCATED
ITEMS ¹
CONSOLIDATED
Belgium 886 530 886 530
Luxembourg 190 119 190 119
France 112 151 112 151
Germany 40 972 40 972
Poland 41 751 41 751
Spain 24 855 24 855
Unallocated items1 62 906 62 906
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1 296 378 62 906 1 359 284

(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: Provisions - Deferred tax liabilities - Financial debts - Tax liabilities - Derivative financial instruments.

For the analysis of projects in progress by segment and by geographical area, 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 30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Belgium 745 134 761 788
Luxembourg 250 017 245 067
France 139 143 139 603
Germany 62 814 61 875
Poland 59 928 49 367
Spain 35 791 33 955
TOTAL INVENTORIES AND INVESTMENT PROPERTY 1 292 825 1 291 655

RECONCILIATION TABLE

30/06/2021
Operating
Segment
Adjustments Published
Information
Revenues 207 076 -28 629 178 447
Operating result 37 419 -3 457 33 962
Total balance sheet 1 870 222 -376 841 1 493 382

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.

Note 7. Revenues

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 Residential Landbanking 30/06/2021
Belgium 63 514 34 673 9 794 107 981
Luxembourg 2 696 2 809 5 506
France 767 36 063 36 831
Germany 27 303 27 303
Poland 135 693 827
Total 67 112 101 542 9 794 178 447
Cross-analysis by type of project and by geographical zone Offices Residential Landbanking 30/06/2020
Belgium 98 746 32 299 8 769 139 814
Luxembourg 3 10 136 10 139
France 29 200 29 200
Germany 5 260 5 260
Poland 306 23 315 23 621
Total 99 055 100 210 8 769 208 034

For Belgium, the projects Commerce 46 and O'Sea but also at international level, Eden Tower Frankfurt in Germany have mainly 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:

Sales of office buildings

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:

  • either upon progress of completion when the goods or services are the subject to a gradual transfer of control;
  • or at the transfer of control of goods or services rendered.

As of June 30, 2021, the project "Commerce 46" is now considered upon progress of completion.

No other "Office" contract meets the criteria which would allow gradual transfer of control.

Residential project sales

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.

  • Belgium / Luxembourg / France / Germany: upon progress of completion based on costs incurred (Breyne Act or equivalent);
  • Poland: when the performance obligation is fulfilled (at the signing of the final act, once the sold unit has been delivered).

Landbanking

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 30/06/2021
OFFICES 2 482 64 630 67 112
RESIDENTIAL 693 100 848 101 541
Residential unit per project - Breyne Act or equivalent 100 848 100 848
Residential unit per project - Other 693 693
Other project
LANDBANKING 9 794 9 794
TOTAL TURNOVER 12 969 165 478 178 447
Timing of revenue recognition
Point in time Over time 30/06/2020
OFFICES 99 055 99 055
RESIDENTIAL 23 316 76 894 100 210
Residential unit per project - Breyne Act or equivalent 76 894 76 894
Residential unit per project - Other 23 316 23 316
LANDBANKING 8 769 8 769
TOTAL TURNOVER 131 140 76 894 208 034

Note 8. Other operating income

Break down as follows :
30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Rental income on projects awaiting future development 4 782 2 012
Other income (recoveries of taxes and withholdings, miscellaneous reinvoicing…) 540 3 867
TOTAL OTHER OPERATING INCOME 5 322 5 879

Rental income fully relates to leased properties awaiting future development and which are presented as investment properties.

Note 9. Cost of sales

Cost of sales is allocated as follows per geographical area:

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Belgium -77 978 -109 581
Luxembourg -4 778 -8 349
France -35 501 -27 987
Germany -22 746 -5 234
Poland - 693 -20 140
Spain - 27
TOTAL COST OF SALES -141 723 -171 291

As well as for the revenues, the main contributors in terms of cost of sales are the projects Commerce 46 and O'Sea in Belgium and Eden Tower Frankfurt in Germany.

Note 10. Cost of commercialisation

This caption includes the fees paid to third parties in relation to the turnover, which are not capitalized under the "Inventories" heading.

Cost of commercialization is allocated as follows per geographical area:

Cost of commercialisation is allocated as follows per geographical area:

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Belgium - 268 - 71
France 31 65
TOTAL COST OF COMMERCIALISATION - 237 - 6

Note 11. Administration costs

Break down as follows :

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Personnel expenses -4 380 -5 720
Amortisation, depreciation and impairment of assets -2 726 - 968
Other operating expenses -4 014 -8 010
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION COSTS -11 121 -14 698

PERSONNEL EXPENSES

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Salaries and fees of personnel and members of the Exectuive Committee -6 327 -5 506
Project monitoring costs capitalized under "inventories" 4 526 1 899
Salaries of the non-executive Directors - 595 -1 213
Social security charges -1 806 -1 115
Pension costs - 69
Other - 109 215
TOTAL PERSONNEL EXPENSES -4 380 -5 720

AMORTISATION, DEPRECIATION AND IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Amortisation of intangible and tangible assets, and of investment property -2 726 -1 013
Write down on trade receivables 45
TOTAL AMORTISATION, DEPRECIATION AND IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS -2 726 - 968

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Services and other goods -4 509 -8 172
Other operating expenses - 315 -1 094
Provisions 809 1 256
TOTAL OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES -4 014 -8 010

Main components of services and other goods:

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Service charges of the registered offices ¹ - 250 - 763
Third party payment, including in particular the fees paid to third parties and related to the turnover -2 555 -5 063
Other services and other goods, including company supplies, advertising, maintenance and repair expense of properties available for sale awaiting for
development
-1 704 -2 346
TOTAL SERVICES AND OTHER GOODS -4 509 -8 172

Note 12. Gain (loss) on sales of joint ventures and associates

The net gain realized breaks down as follows:

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Sale price of subsidiaries 2 9 792
Book value of sold or liquidated investments -9 659
GAIN ON SALES OF SUBSIDIARIES 2 133

Note 13. Share in the result of joint ventures and associates, net of tax

The share in the net result of joint ventures and associates break down as follows

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Operating result 6 658 8 264
Financial result -1 953 - 653
Income taxes -1 434 -1 998
RESULT OF THE PERIOD 3 271 5 613

Further information related to joint ventures and associates are described in note 19.

Note 14. Net Financial costs

The financial result breaks down as follows:

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Cost of gross financial debt at amortised cost -8 490 -8 842
Activated interests on projects in development 5 899 3 232
Fair value changes 291
Interest income 2 313 3 227
Other financial income and expenses -2 518 -1 973
FINANCIAL RESULT -2 796 -4 065

The decrease of the financial result is mainly due to an increase of capitalized interests.

Note 15. Income taxes

Income taxes are as follows:

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Current income taxes for the current year -3 370 -6 776
Current income taxes for the previous financial years 904 - 425
Deferred taxes on temporary differences 1 773 - 103
TOTAL OF TAX EXPENSES RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - 693 -7 304
Current taxes -2 466 -7 201
Change in tax receivables / tax payables 1 248 3 813
PAID INCOME TAXES ( STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW) -1 218 -3 388

The low effective tax rate is due to the deal structure of the sales and the recognition of additional deferred tax assets following the increased probability of sufficient taxable profit against which these specific assets can be utilized.

Note 16. Earnings per share

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. The computation of average number of shares is defined by IAS 33.

Basic earnings per share are determined using the following information:

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Net result of the period 29 912 21 878
Comprehensive income of the period 29 729 24 604
Weighted average share outstanding
Ordinary shares as at 1 January 9 997 356 9 997 356
Treasury shares as at 1 January - 292 527 -1 212 179
Treasury shares disposed 265 562 816 686
Ordinary shares as at 30 June 9 970 391 9 601 863
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding 9 961 154 8 992 120
Net result per share 3,003 2,433
Comprehensive income per share 2,984 2,736

Note 17. Goodwill

The goodwill arises from the acquisition in 2019 of Nafilyan & Partners, an unlisted company based in France that specializes in real estate development.

The acquisition 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. At present, Nafilyan & Partners has been fully integrated into Immobel France's operations.

The reconciliation of the carrying amount of the goodwill at beginning and end of the reporting period is as follows:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
43 789
43 789
43 789 43 789
43 789
43 789

The carrying amount of the goodwill has been allocated to cash-generating units as follows:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
France 43 789 43 789
NET CARRYING AMOUNT AS AT 30 JUNE 2021 / 31 DECEMBER 2020 43 789 43 789

Immobel Group tests goodwill annually for impairment, or more frequently if there are indications that goodwill might be impaired. Immobel Group identified neither evidence nor triggering events that would require asset impairment decisions and refers to the impairment test carried out as per note 13 of the Group's last annual consolidated Financial Statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2020 and concluded that no impairment charge needs to be recognised in the current year against goodwill.

Note 18. Investment property

This heading includes leased out property acquired with a view to be redeveloped and generates rental income in anticipation of their future development. The investment property evolves as follows:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR 199 415 87 838
Entry in consolidation scope 127 088
Disposal/exit from the consolidation scope -6 040
Net carrying value of investment property transferred from/to inventories - 90 -9 471
ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 199 325 199 415
DEPRECIATIONS AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR -2 266 -6 715
Depreciations -1 821 -1 591
Depreciations and impairment cancelled following disposal/exit from the consolidation scope 64 6 040
DEPRECIATIONS AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE PERIOD -4 023 -2 266
NET CARRYING AMOUNT AS AT 30 JUNE 195 302 197 149

The carrying amount of the investment property at June 30, 2021 amounts to EUR 195,3 million.

Note 19. Investments in joint ventures and associates

The contributions of joint ventures and associates in the statement of financial position and the statement of comprehensive income is as follows:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Investments in joint ventures 100 957 98 663
Investments in associates 12 756 7 532
TOTAL INVESTMENTS INCLUDED IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 113 713 106 195
30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Share in the net result of joint ventures
Share in the net result of associates
4 199
- 928
7 987
7

The book value of investments in joint ventures and associates evolves as follows:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
VALUE AS AT 1 JANUARY 106 195 55 899
Share in result 3 271
Acquisitions and capital injections 8 153 7 994
Scope changes 44 214
Dividends received from joint ventures and associates -3 896 9 660
Disposals or liquidation of joint ventures and associates -10 533
Repayment of capital
Currency translation -1 039
Other changes - 10
CHANGES FOR THE PERIOD 7 518 50 296
VALUE AS AT 30 JUNE 2021 / 31 DECEMBER 2020 113 713 106 195

Among the new incorporated companies, the main contribution to the capital injections are related to Immobel Belux Office Development Fund SCSP for about EUR 5 Million and Richelieu for EUR 1 Million as well as approximatively the same amount as advances.

The table below shows the contribution of joint ventures and associates in the statement of financial position and the statement of comprehensive income.

NAME 30/06/2021 31/12/2020 30/06/2021 31/12/2020 30/06/2021 31/12/2020 Bella Vita 50% 50% 60 54 6 - 16 Boralina Investments, S.L. 50% 50% - 891 -2 884 - 7 Brouckère Tower Invest 50% 50% 29 440 29 059 382 386 CBD International 50% 50% -1 666 -1 431 - 183 508 Château de Beggen 50% 50% 11 17 - 7 Cityzen Holding 50% 50% - 20 - 19 - 1 - 7 Cityzen Hotel 50% 50% 742 564 178 55 Cityzen Office 50% 50% 1 893 1 546 347 164 Cityzen Residence 50% 50% 719 561 158 78 CP Development Sp. z o.o. 50% 50% - 245 - 59 - 229 23 CSM Development 50% 50% 24 24 - 5 CSM Properties 50% 50% 3 826 3 900 - 74 291 Debrouckère Development 50% 50% 501 548 - 48 - 68 Debrouckère Land (ex-Mobius I) 50% 50% 90 102 - 12 67 Debrouckère Leisure 50% 50% 2 282 2 310 - 28 - 15 Debrouckère Office 50% 50% 3 738 3 770 - 32 20 Gateway 50% 50% 321 322 - 1 - 3 Goodways SA 50% 50% 3 236 3 237 - 1 - 63 Ilot Ecluse 50% 50% 165 165 - 3 Immo PA 33 1 50% 50% 1 290 1 272 19 - 35 Immo PA 44 1 50% 50% 682 683 - 1 - 13 Immo PA 44 2 50% 50% 2 424 2 385 39 416 Immobel Marial SàRL 50% 50% - 31 8 - 39 2 Key West Development 50% 50% 431 471 - 40 - 52 Les Deux Princes Develop. 50% 50% -1 712 -1 755 43 1 075 Livingstone Retail S.à.r.l. 33% 33% 4 - 1 M1 33% 33% 4 852 5 603 2 576 2 993 M7 33% 33% 132 132 46 Mobius II 50% 50% 8 121 8 121 - 50 NP_AUBER 50% 50% - 98 - 89 - 9 - 100 NP_AUBER_VH 50% 50% 816 681 135 207 NP_AUBERVIL 50% 50% - 17 - 17 - 2 NP_BESSANC2 50% 50% 294 149 144 219 NP_BESSANCOU 50% 50% 257 185 - 14 202 NP_CHARENT1 50% 50% 11 34 - 24 - 24 NP_CRETEIL 50% 50% - 1 - 1 - 1 NP_EPINAY 50% 50% 12 - 49 61 44 NP_VAIRES 50% 50% 1 001 1 417 237 416 ODD Construct 50% 50% 905 682 223 665 PA_VILLA 51% 51% - 40 - 40 7 Plateau d'Erpent 50% 50% 1 332 838 494 668 RAC3 40% 40% 3 333 3 264 70 135 RAC4 40% 40% 1 365 1 331 33 438 RAC4 Developt 40% 40% 1 571 1 587 - 17 - 2 RAC5 40% 40% 5 553 5 451 102 192 RAC6 40% 40% 2 173 2 168 5 206 Surf Club Marbella Beach, S.L. 50% 50% 19 769 19 855 - 86 - 775 Surf Club Spain Invest Property SL 50% 50% - 91 - 61 - 30 23 Unipark 50% 50% 4 077 4 063 14 30 Universalis Park 2 50% 50% -1 709 -1 627 - 82 - 156 Universalis Park 3 50% 50% -2 358 -2 249 - 108 - 192 Universalis Park 3AB 50% 50% 1 971 1 967 5 - 4 Universalis Park 3C 50% 50% 418 418 - 4 100 957 98 663 4 199 7 987 Immobel Belux Office Development Fund SCSP 22% 5 152 DHR Clos du Château 33% 33% 135 106 29 90 Elba Advies Graspa Development RICHELIEU 10% 1 001 ULB Holding 60% 60% -5 466 -5 363 - 103 - 210 Urban Living Belgium 30% 30% 11 934 12 789 - 854 128 12 756 7 532 - 928 7 TOTAL JOINT VENTURES TOTAL ASSOCIATES

% INTEREST BOOK VALUE OF THE INVESTMENTS SHARE IN THE COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

TOTAL JOINT VENTURES AND
ASSOCIATES
113 713 106 195 3 271 7 994

Note 20. Deferred Taxes

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:

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
30/06/2021 31/12/2020 30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Tax losses 16 455 18 202
Revenue recognition 3 455 2 115 39 134 41 380
Financial debts
Fair value of financial instruments 40 40 4 4
Other items - 33 21 - 62 - 74
Netting (net tax position per entity) - 161 -4 009 - 161 -4 009
TOTAL 19 756 16 369 38 915 37 301
VALUE AS AT 1 JANUARY 16 369 37 301
Scope changes
Deferred tax recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income 3 387 1 614
VALUE AS AT 30 JUNE 19 756 38 915

Note 21. Inventories

Inventories consist of buildings and land acquired for development and resale.

Allocation of inventories by geographical area is as follows:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
280 504 311 038
204 345 196 192
91 710 92 290
62 814 61 875
26 979 21 396
526 331
683 121
31/12/2020
683 121 694 580
-1 810 9 471
373 10 976
314 467 271 981
-338 336 -300 766
5 899 3 684
- 11 -6 805
-16 243 -11 459
666 878 683 121
666 878
30/06/2021
3 175

At 30 June 2021, the project Commerce 46 is mainly contributing to the changes in inventory.

Break down of the movements by
geographical area :
Purchases/
Developments
Disposals Borrowing costs Scope changes Transfer of the net
book value
Net
Belgium 148 779 -184 469 4 287 - 10 880 -30 533
Luxembourg 16 604 -10 740 1 805 484 8 153
France 96 548 -96 404 - 723 - 580
Germany 23 844 -23 439 534 - 1 938
Poland 16 424 -10 838 - 3 5 583
Spain 12 640 -12 445 195
Total 314 838 -338 335 5 899 - 11 1 365 -16 243

The value of the stock to be recovered in:

12 months 237 879
> 12 months 428 999
Breakdwon of the stock by type:
Without permit 458 832
In development 208 832

Note 22. Trade receivables

Trade receivables refer to the following geografical area:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Belgium 11 422 7 206
Luxembourg 3 725 2 404
France 2 152 13 116
Germany 7 330 8 050
Poland 2 844 240
Spain 201 2 152
TOTAL TRADE RECEIVABLES 27 674 33 168
The analysis of the delay of payment arises as follows: 30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Due < 3 months 3 757 9 388
Due > 3 months < 6 months 1 910 845
Due > 6 months < 12 months 2 094 2 389
Due > 1 year 1 389 1 248

CREDIT RISK

The credit risk is related to the possible failure of the customers in respecting their commitments towards the Group and is considered immaterial, especially since in most cases the asset sold serves as collateral (guarantee).

At June 30, 2021, there is 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:

The recorded impairments of the trade receivables are as follows:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
BALANCE AT 1 JANUARY 542 473
Additions 133 69
Discounts
MOVEMENTS OF THE PERIOD 133 69
BALANCE AT 30 JUNE 2021 / 31 DECEMBER 2020 675 542

Note 23. Contract assets

Contract assets, arising from the application of IFRS 15, refer to the following operational segments:

Contract assets, arising from the application of IFRS 15, refer to the following operational segments:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Belgium 73 952 9 315
Luxembourg 7 610
France 24 225 21 108
Germany 28 174 19 218
TOTAL CONTRACT ASSETS 126 351 57 251

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.

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.

At 30 June 2021, the consideration of the project Commerce 46 upon progress of completion is mainly contributing to the change of contract assets.

Note 24. Other current assets

The components of this line item are:
30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Other receivables 26 806 30 435
of which : advances and guarantees paid
taxes (other than income taxes) and VAT receivable 18 987 17 589
receivable upon sale (escrow account) 115 3 075
other 7 704 9 771
Deferred charges and accrued income 7 112 6 834
of which: on projects in development 2 798 190
other 4 314 6 644
TOTAL OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 33 919 37 269

Note 25. Information related to the net financial debt

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 -626 611 thousand as at June 30, 2021 compared to EUR -603 890 thousand as at December 31, 2020.

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Cash and cash equivalents 145 947 148 059
Non current financial debts 490 705 571 139
Current financial debts 281 853 180 810
NET FINANCIAL DEBT -626 611 -603 890

The Group's gearing ratio (net financial debt / equity) is 122,2% as at June 30, 2021, compared to 122,1% as at December 31, 2020. There is no significant change in net financial debt with the exception of the presentaion of the bond drawdown for a nominal amount of EUR 100 million maturing on May 31, 2022.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash deposits and cash at bank and in hand amount to EUR 145 947 thousand compared to EUR 148 059 thousand at the end of 2020, representing a decrease of EUR 2 112 thousand. The breakdown of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Term deposits with an initial duration of maximum 3 months
Cash at bank and in hand 145 947 148 059
AVAILABLE CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 145 947 148 059

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

Financial debts increase with EUR 20 609 thousand, from EUR 751 949 thousand at December 31, 2020 to EUR 772 558 thousand at June 30, 2021. The components of financial debts are as follows:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Bond issues:
Bond issue maturity 31-05-2022 at 3.00% - nominal amount 100 MEUR 99 709
Bond issue maturity 17-10-2023 at 3.00% - nominal amount 50 MEUR 49 806 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 75 000
Lease contracts 2 295 2 872
Credit institutions 313 604 293 558
NON CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBTS 490 705 571 139
Bond issues:
Bond issue maturity 31-05-2022 at 3.00% - nominal amount 100 MEUR 100 000
Credit institutions 177 095 175 131
Lease contracts 1 580 1 614
Bonds - not yet due interest 3 178 4 065
CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBTS 281 853 180 810
TOTAL FINANCIAL DEBTS 772 558 751 949
Financial debts at fixed rates 274 806 274 709
Financial debts at variable rates 466 511 473 175
Bonds - not yet due interest 3 178 4 065
Amount of debts guaranteed by securities 464 989 468 690
Book value of Group's assets pledged for debt securities 587 234 816 694

Financial debts evolve as follows:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
FINANCIAL DEBTS AS AT 1 JANUARY 751 949 707 071
Repaid liabilities related to lease contracts -2 295 -2 872
Contracted debts 74 339 303 861
Repaid debts -50 092 -252 905
Movements bonds - - not yet due interest -5 085 -7 406
Not yet due interest on other loans 4 036 4 005
Amortization of deferred debt issue expenses - 293 195
CHANGES FOR THE PERIOD 20 609 44 878
FINANCIAL DEBTS AS AT 30 JUNE / 31 DECEMBER 2020 772 558 751 949

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 at June 30, 2021, IMMOBEL is entitled to use undrawn Corporate credit lines of EUR 76 million, non-issued Commercial Paper for an amount of EUR 26,5 million and EUR 633 million of confirmed project finance lines of which EUR 343 million were used.

These credit lines (Project Financing Credits) are specific for the development of certain projects.

At June 30, 2021, the book value of Group's assets pledged to secure the corporate credit and the project financing credits amounts to EUR 587 million.

The table below summarizes the maturity of the financial liabilities of the Group:

DUE IN THE PERIOD UP TO 1 YEAR 1 TO 2 YEARS 2 TO 3 YEARS 3 TO 4 YEARS 4 TO 5 YEARS AFTER 5 YEARS Total
Bonds 100 000 50 000 50 000 75 000 275 000
Project Financing Credits 128 095 129 833 92 504 35 289 12 513 16 355 414 589
Corporate Credit lines 25 500 2 000 2 500 23 000 53 000
Commercial paper 23 500 23 500
Lease contracts 1 580 1 770 525 3 875
Interests not yet due and amortized costs 3 178 - 394 - 190 2 594
TOTAL AMOUNT OF DEBTS 281 853 133 209 145 339 58 289 62 513 91 355 772 558

INTEREST RISK

To hedge its variable interest rate exposure, the company uses variable type of financial instruments.

  • In April 2020, the company entered into an agreement to cap the interest rate at 0,5% for about 75% of the exposure on the variable part of the debt (based on the internal view, i.e. before application of IFRS 11) up to July 1st, 2023.
  • In May 2021, the company entered into an another agreement to cap the interest rate at 1,5% on a part of the financial debt related to a notional amount of EUR 225 million for the period from July 3rd,2023 up to July 1st, 2024.
  • In December 2020, Immobel has entered in a new contract to hedge a variable interest loan. The Company uses interest rate swap agreements to convert a portion of its interest rate exposure from floating rates to fixed rates to reduce the risk of an increase of the EURIBOR interest rate. The notional amount amounts to EUR 30 million. The interest swap replaces the Euribor rate with a fixed interest rate per year on the outstanding amount. The derivative is formally designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge and are recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets in other assets and/or other liabilities. The interest rate swap and debt have same terms.
30/06/2021 31/12/2020
DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
Interest rate swaps
DERIVATIVES DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
Interest rate swaps - cash flow hedges 451 560
TOTAL 451 560
CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF THE DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
SITUATION AT 1 JANUARY 560 291
Changes during the period in the consolidated result - 63 - 291
Changes during the period in other comprehensive income - 46 560
SITUATION AT 30 JUNE / 31 DECEMBER 2020 451 560

The increase in interest rate would result in an annual increase of the interest charge on debt of EUR 1 163 thousand per 1%-increase for about 25% of the variable part of the debt and maximum EUR 1 744 thousand in total for about 75% of the variable part of the debt to the extent the applicable EURIBOR-rate stands at 0%. Given that current applicable EURIBOR-rates are below 0% the impact of such increase would be even lower than these respective amounts.

Information on fair value of financial instruments

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:

  • If their maturity is short-term (eg: trade receivables and payables), the fair value is assumed to be similar at amortized cost,
  • For fixed rate debts, based on discounted future cash flows estimated based on market rates at closing,
  • For variable rate debts, the fair value is assumed to be similar at amortized cost,
  • For derivative financial instruments, the fair value is determined on the basis of discounted future cash flows estimated based on curves of forward interest rates. This value is mentioned by the counterparty financial institution,
  • For quoted bonds, on the basis of the quotation at the closing.

The fair value measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities can be characterized in one of the following ways:

  • Level 1: the fair values of financial assets and liabilities with standard terms and conditions and traded on active liquid markets are determined with reference to quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities,
  • Level 2: the fair values of other financial assets and financial liabilities are determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing models based on discounted cash flow analysis using prices from observable current market transactions and dealer quotes for similar instruments. This mainly relates to derivative financial instruments,
  • Level 3: the fair values of the remaining financial assets and financial liabilities are derived from valuation techniques which include inputs which are not based on observable market data.
Amounts recognized in accordance with IFRS 9
Level of the fair
value
Carrying amount
30/06/2021
Amortized cost Fair value trough profit or loss Fair value
30/06/2021
Cash flow
hedging
30/06/2021
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents Level 1 145 947 145 947 145 947
Other non-current financial assets Level 1 4 757 4 757 4 757
Other non-current assets Level 2 2 074 2 074 2 074
Trade receivables Level 2 27 674 27 674 27 674
Contract assets Level 2 133 745 133 745 133 745
Other operating receivables Level 2 145 098 145 098 145 098
Other current financial assets Level 1 49 49 49
TOTAL 459 344 454 538 4 806 459 344
LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing debt Level 1 & 2 772 558 772 558 772 558
Trade payables Level 2 88 610 88 610 88 610
Contract liabilities Level 2 14 769 14 769 14 769
Other operating payables Level 2 66 190 66 190 66 190
Derivative financial instruments Level 2 451 451 451
TOTAL 942 578 942 128 451 942 128 451

INVESTMENT GRADE

The bank accounts are held by banks with 'investment grade' rating (Baa3/BBB- or better).

LIQUIDITY RISK

The Company starts only new projects in case of appropriate financing by corporate, specific financing or presale. Therefore, the cash risk related to the progress of a project is very limited.

FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS

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 June 30, 2021, as for the previous years, the Group was in conformity with all these financial commitments.

RISK OF FLUCTUATION IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES

The Group has a limited hedge on the foreign exchange rates risks on its development activities. The functional currency of the offices activity currently developed in Poland is translated from PLN to EUR (except for Central Point managed in EUR), with an impact on the other comprehensive income.

Note 26. Trade payables

This account is allocated by geographical area as follows:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Belgium 41 576 29 181
Luxembourg 10 434 6 449
France 11 497 9 764
Germany 9 271 4 295
Poland 11 806 7 190
Spain 4 025 4 048
TOTAL TRADE PAYABLES 88 610 60 927

Note 27. Contract liabilities

The contract liabilities, arising from the application of IFRS 15, relate to the following geographical areas:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Belgium 1 734 2 362
Luxembourg 1 707
France 12 665 1 534
TOTAL CONTRACT LIABILITIES 16 107 3 896

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 "future" recognition of the revenue when the IFRS 15 criteria for revenue recognition is met.

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.

At 30 June 2021, contract liabilities have been mainly impacted by the projects Infinity Living in Luxembourg and mainly Bezons 2 – Le Belair, Drancy1, Leplessis Trevise, Les Terrasses de Montmagny and Saint Germain en Laye 2 in France.

Note 28. Other current liabilities

The components of this account are:

30/06/2021 31/12/2020
Payroll related liabilities 3 002 3 578
Taxes (other than income taxes) and VAT payable 13 492 16 240
Advances on sales 2 712 2 181
Advances from joint ventures and associates 27 276 28 544
Accrued charges and deferred income 2 626 3 305
Acquisition price payable 2 038 2 038
Other 2 440 16 302
TOTAL OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES 53 586 72 188

Other current liabilities mainly consist of the non-eliminated balance of advances received from joint ventures and associates as well as VAT and other tax liabilities.

Note 29. Change in working capital

The change in working capital by nature is established as follows:

30/06/2021 30/06/2020
Inventories, including acquisition and sales of entities and investment property that are not considered as
investing activities 17 113 40 268
Other current assets -79 014 37 495
Other current liabilities 46 827 -32 127
CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL -15 074 45 636

At 30 June 2021, the project Commerce 46 is mainly contributing to the change of working capital.

Note 30. Seasonal character of the results

Due to intrinsic character of its activity, Real Estate Development, the results of the first half year 2021 cannot be extrapolated over the whole year.

These results depend on the final transactions before December 31, 2021.

Note 31. Going concern

Actuals related to the first semester 2021 and forecast 2021 show that the management assesment related to the going concern of the company remains appropriate and confirms the Group's good perspectives.

Note 32. Major events that took place after the end of the interim reporting date

No significant event that may change the financial statements occurred from the reporting date on June 30, 2021 up to September 9, 2021 when the financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors.

Note 33. Related parties

The related party transactions described in Note 29 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements as at December 31, 2020 have not changed significantly at the end of June 2021.

III. Statement of the responsible persons

A³ Management bv, represented by Mr. Marnix Galle, in his capacity of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and KB Financial Services bv, represented by Mr. Karel Breda, in his capacity of Chief Financial Officer state that, to the best of their knowledge:

  • the interim report contains a true representation of the major events and, where appropriate, of the main transactions between the parties involved that took place during the first 6 months of the financial year and of their impact on the set of summarised accounts, as well as a description of the main risks and uncertainties for the remaining months of the financial year.
  • the set of summarised financial statement, which have been drawn up in accordance with applicable accounting regulations, and which have been the subject of a review by the auditor, give a true representation of the financial situation and profits and losses of the Immobel Group and of its subsidiaries.

IV. Auditor's report

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