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Immobel NV

Quarterly Report Sep 13, 2024

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AS AT 30 JUNE 2024

CONTENTS

I. INTERMEDIATE REPORT1
II. Interim management report 1
A. Highlights 1
B. Project overview4
III. Interim condensed consolidated financial statements7
A. Condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income (in
thousand EUR)7
B. Condensed consolidated statement of the financial position (in thousand EUR)8
C. Condensed consolidated statement of cash flow (in thousand EUR) 9
D. Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity (in thousand EUR) 10
E. Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements11
IV. Managers' statement 36
V. Auditor's report37

II. Interim management report

A. Highlights

OPERATIONAL FOCUS DELIVERS POSITIVE IMPACT ON BUSINESS DESPITE DIFFICULT MARKET CONDITIONS

  • Secured final permits for projects for a GDV1 of EUR 804,8 million, a 266% increase compared to FY 2023, with 63% for residential projects. Total permitted project portfolio reached EUR 2 billion, on total portfolio of EUR 4.7 billion
  • On track to deliver 1.315 apartments in 2024
  • Rental income from long-term leases in line with annual objective of EUR 16 million2

1 Gross development value: total expected future turnover (group share) of a project or all projects in the current portfolio 2 Immobel share

  • Secured final lease agreements for over 56.000m² of office space, with tenants including the European Defense Agency, Engie and Motel One
  • Sold majority of Brouck'R project office space to Nationale Loterij, sold River Place residential units to Ville de Luxembourg and residential units of OXY project are sold out
  • Immobel withdraws from Proximus Towers acquisition incurring EUR 48 million impairment charge on the project
  • Underlying EBITDA3 of EUR 14,1 million, underlying net result4 of EUR 4,3 million
  • Liquidity position at EUR 166 million5
  • Average debt cost at 3.8% with over 80% hedged or fixed up to mid 2026
  • Total assets of EUR 1.6 billion (recorded at cost), impaired by EUR 93,4 million (6% of total assets), including Proximus project and with impairments reflecting the impact of real estate turndown
  • Gearing ratio6 at 68%, with no corporate refinancing planned for 2024

The real estate market continues to face challenges. Persistently high interest rates, ongoing concerns about inflation control and geopolitical instability have hampered market activity in the past six months. In response to these market conditions, the company will maintain its focus on operational excellence, risk management and liquidity management to preserve a healthy balance sheet.

BUSINESS UPDATE

  • Residential sales in Belgium continued to perform well with e.g. Oxy (sold out), Slachthuis and Ilot St Roch.
  • 115 units of the River Place project were sold to the Ville de Luxembourg. Residential sales in Luxemburg and Germany remain weak but the company's exposure is low in these markets.
  • Institutional investment market for offices remains at a standstill.
  • The Nationale Loterij has agreed to purchase 6.800 m² of office space at Brouck'R, a prime mixed-use project in the heart of Brussels, marking it as their new headquarters from 2027. The purchase accounts for 65% of the total 10.700 m² of office space available in the development.
  • Office rentals' have generated EUR 8,3 million7 in income during the first half of the year. The European Defense Agency (EDA) signed a usufruct agreement for office space (10.445m2 ) at The Muse, our project8 situated in the heart of Brussels' European Quarter (Leopold district) while the long-term leasing contracts were confirmed for Engie (31.815m2 ) and Motel One (14.707m2 ) at the OXY project in Brussels. Immobel's office buildings are characterized as green offices, distinguished by high energy efficiency and located in prime locations. These projects are in limited supply, with strong demand for leasing.
  • No less than 1.315 apartments will be delivered in 2024 including 550 residential units for the Granaria project in Poland and 490 units in several projects in Paris.
  • The company decided not to exercise the call option on the Proximus Towers after intensive negotiations failed to reach a mutually acceptable solution. Given current market conditions and a purchase price of EUR 143 million, proceeding would significantly impact the company's finances. An impairment charge of EUR 48 million was incurred, including a EUR 30 million payment to Proximus in December 2023. This adjustment will not impact the liquidity position and Immobel is exploring ways to maximise the recovery the impairment.

4 Net profit group share excluding impairment of assets 5

3 Underlying EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation and Amortization) refers to the operating result (including share of result of associates and joint ventures) before amortization, depreciation and impairment of assets before application of IFRS 11.

Including cash and undrawn corporate credit lines

6 Gearing ratio is calculated by dividing net financial debt by the sum of net financial debt and equity 7

Immobel share 8 Managed on behalf of the Belux Office Development Fund

FINANCIAL UPDATE

  • The 1st HY 2024 results reflect the continued challenging environment to which the real estate market remains exposed. Underlying EBITDA was at EUR 14,1 million (internal view) and EUR 5,9 million (external view) with an underlying net result of EUR 4,3 million and a net result of EUR – 89,1 million.
  • A EUR 93,4 million impairment was taken on EUR 1,6 billion of total assets (recorded at cost) which equates to 6% of total assets. The impairments reflect the decision to halt the Proximus project (EUR 48 million) and also reflect the weak real estate market in Luxemburg, Germany and France.
  • A robust balance sheet and a sound liquidity position of EUR 166 million as of June 2024 continues to provide Immobel with a solid financial footing to continue the development of its existing portfolio.
  • Immobel obtained final permits for a GDV of EUR 804,8 million, a 266% increase over FY 2023, with GDV of permitted projects expected to reach nearly EUR 2,0 billion by end FY 2024. Permits were obtained for e.g. Kiem and River Place in Luxemburg, Universalis Park 2 and Lebeau in Brussels, O'Sea fase 4 in Ostend and Slachthuis in Antwerp.
  • As of end of June 2024, the gearing ratio stands at 68%. This figure also incorporates the financing of completed office spaces which are currently generating EUR 16 million in indexed rental income through long-term leases. A decrease in the gearing ratio depends on the divestment of offices to institutional investors, which is currently impeded by stagnant market conditions. Furthermore, Immobel employs various financial instruments, including interest-rate swaps, to hedge against exposure to variable interest rates. This risk mitigation approach contributes to maintaining an average cost of debt at 3,8%.

ESG UPDATE

In the first half of 2024, we made significant investments in ESG engagement and training opportunities for all our collaborators, as we believe our people are our greatest assets in achieving our ESG ambitions. We conducted sessions in various countries to raise awareness and foster engagement across the ESG spectrum.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Astrid De Lathauwer (as representative of ADL Comm.V.) has resigned from the Board of Directors. Eric Donnet (as representative of Holding Saint Charles SAS) was appointed as new director on June 26. He joins the Board of Directors, the Investment Committee and the ESG Committee. The Board extends its sincere thanks to Ms. De Lathauwer for her dedication, commitment and valuable contributions to the company and wishes her all the best in the future.

B. Project overview

Overview of the main projects in the Immobel Group portfolio as at 30 June 2024 (in order of the project's surface area).

Belgium

Project Surface
(x1000
m²)
Location Use Constructio
n
Completio
n
Share
Immobel
Slachthuissite 240 Antwerp Residentia
l
Q2 2022 2030+ 30%
Oxy 74 Brussels Mixed Q1 2024 Q4 2026 50%
Key West 63 Brussels Mixed Q2 2028 2030+ 50%
Universalis Park 3 55 Brussels Mixed Q2 2029 2030+ 50%
Panorama TBD Brussels Mixed Q3 2020 2030+ 40%
Ciney 47 Ciney Residentia
l
Q1 2025 2030+ 100%
Multi 46 Brussels Offices Q1 2019 Q1 2022 50%
Lebeau 40 Brussels Mixed Q4 2025 Q4 2027 100%
Brouck'R 38 Brussels Mixed Q4 2024 Q3 2026 50%
Universalis Park 2 35 Brussels Residentia
l
Q2 2025 Q4 2028 50%
Ilôt Saint-Roch 35 Nivelles Residentia
l
Q1 2022 Q1 2026 100%
Isala 34 Brussels Mixed Q2 2025 Q1 2027 76%
Lalys 30 Astene Residentia
l
Q3 2020 Q3 2028 100%
't Park 30 Tielt Residentia
l
Q1 2023 Q3 2025 100%
O'Sea (phase 4) 29 Ostend Residentia
l
Q1 2026 Q3 2029 100%
O'Sea (phase 3) 25 Ostend Residentia
l
Q2 2022 Q4 2025 100%
O'Sea (phase 2) 24 Ostend Residentia
l
Q3 2019 Q4 2022 100%
Cala 20 Liège Offices Q3 2018 Q4 2020 30%
Domaine du Fort 15 Barchon Residentia
l
Q3 2020 Q1 2026 100%
The Commodore 13 Brussels Residentia
l
Q4 2023 Q3 2026 100%
The Muse 9 Brussels Offices Q1 2024 Q1 2026 20%
Les Cinq Sapins 9 Wavre Residentia
l
Q1 2019 Q1 2024 100%
Héros 4 Brussels Residentia
l
Q4 2022 Q3 2025 100%
Wezembeek 4 Wezembeek Residentia
l
TBD TBD 100%

France

Project Surface
(x1000 m²)
Location Use Construction Completion Share
Immobel
AUBERVILLIERS
ZAC DU FORT îlot A
18 Aubervilliers Residential Q4 2021 Q1 2025 50%
SAVIGNY – SUR –
ORGE -17/27 rue
Chateaubriand
13 Savigny-sur-orge Residential Q4 2021 Q3 2024 100%
Rueil-Malmaison 11 Rueil-Malmaison Mixed TBD TBD 100%
AUBERVILLIERS
ZAC DU FORT îlot B
9 Aubervilliers Residential Q4 2021 Q2 2024 50%
Paris 14 / Montrouge 9 Paris Offices Q3 2025 Q2 2027 100%
Tati 9 Paris Mixed Q1 2025 Q4 2026 100%
OSNY - 1 Rue de
Cergy
9 Osny Residential Q3 2022 Q3 2025 60%
BUSSY ST
GEORGES GOLF
6 Bussy saint
georges
Residential Q2 2022 Q3 2024 100%
Richelieu 6 Paris Offices Q3 2024 Q1 2026 10%
AVON - 29 bis
avenue du Général
De Gaulle
5 Avon Residential Q3 2022 Q4 2024 100%
MONTEVRAIN - 144
av T de Champagne
5 Montevrain Residential Q3 2021 Q4 2023 100%
PARIS 19 - Buttes
Chaumont
5 Paris Residential TBD TBD 100%
Saint-Antoine 5 Paris Mixed Q4 2022 Q4 2024 100%
Issy les Moulineaux 4 Issy les
moulineaux
Residential TBD TBD 100%
OTHIS - La Jalaise 4 Othis Residential Q3 2022 Q2 2024 100%
St Honoré 3 Paris Mixed Q1 2023 Q4 2024 10%
MONTLHERY 2 - Ch
des Poutils / Route
D'Orléans
2 Montlhery Residential Q1 2023 Q1 2025 20%

Luxembourg

Project Surface
(x1000 m²)
Location Use Construction Completion Share
Immobel
Polvermillen 27 Luxembourg Mixed Q1 2027 2030+ 100%
Kiem 21 Luxembourg Residential Q2 2025 Q1 2028 70%
Liewen 15 Mamer Residential Q3 2022 Q1 2028 100%
Total (Gasperich) 13 Luxembourg Residential Q3 2026 Q3 2029 100%
Cat Club (Rue de
Hollerich)
12 Luxembourg Mixed Q3 2027 2030+ 100%
Thomas 9 Strassen Offices Q4 2027 Q4 2029 100%
River Place 8 Luxembourg Residential Q1 2025 Q1 2027 100%
Canal 44 6 Esch-sur-Alzette Residential Q2 2021 Q1 2025 100%
Scorpio 4 Luxembourg Offices Q2 2026 Q2 2028 20%

Poland

Project Surface
(x1000 m²)
Location Use Construction Completion Share
Immobel
Granary Island 76 Gdansk Mixed Phase 1: Q1
2017
Phase 2: Q2
2019
Phase 1:
Q4 2019
Phase 2:
Q3 2024
90%
Central Point 28 Warsaw Offices Q2 2018 Q4 2021 50%

Germany

Project Surface
(x1000 m²)
Location Use Construction Completion Share
Immobel
Gutenberg 21 Berlin Mixed Q2 2026 Q2 2028 100%
Eden 20 Frankfurt Residential Q3 2019 Q2 2023 100%

Spain

Project Surface
(x1000 m²)
Location Use Construction Completion Share
Immobel
Four Seasons
Marbella Resort
72 Marbella Leisure Q4 2026 2030+ 50%

III. Interim condensed consolidated financial statements

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

NOTES 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
OPERATING INCOME 113,553 83,638
Revenues 7 108,272 79,086
Rental income 8 3,173 2,569
Other operating income 9 2,108 1,983
OPERATING EXPENSES -193,907 -85,459
Cost of sales 10 -102,053 -67,579
Write down on inventories and impairment on investment properties 11 -85,970
Cost of commercialisation -19
Administration costs 12 -5,884 -17,861
OPERATING LOSS -80,354 -1,820
SALE OF SUBSIDIARIES -11
Gain (loss) on sales of subsidiaries -11
JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES -7,619 1,359
Share of result of joint ventures and associates, net of tax 13 -7,619 1,359
OPERATING LOSS AND SHARE OF RESULT OF ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES, NET OF
TAX
-87,983 -461
Interest income 3,597 3,796
Interest expense -6,060 -4,272
Other financial income 2,011 1,311
Other financial expenses -423 -1,523
NET FINANCIAL COSTS 14 -875 -688
OPERATING LOSS BEFORE TAXES -88,858 -1,149
Income taxes 15 -167 -1,506
LOSS OF THE PERIOD -89,025 -2,655
Share of non-controlling interests 113 136
SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY -89,138 -2,791
LOSS OF THE PERIOD -89,025 -2,655
Other comprehensive income - items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
3,284 5,255
Currency translation 267 226
Cash flow hedging 3,017 5,029
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3,284 5,255
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OF THE PERIOD -85,741 2,600
Share of non-controlling interests 233 -211
SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY -85,974 2,811
EARNINGS PER SHARE (€) (BASIC/DILUTED) 16 -8.87 -0.28

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

ASSETS NOTES 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 361,135 367,090
Intangible assets 1,691 1,693
Property, plant and equipment 3,138 3,425
Right-of-use assets 17 8,699 9,017
Investment property 18 53,256 60,146
Investments in joint ventures and associates 19 167,570 167,312
Advances to joint ventures and associates 19 107,501 109,209
Deferred tax assets 20 13,766 13,455
Other non-current financial assets 4,405 1,422
Cash guarantees and deposits 1,108 1,411
CURRENT ASSETS 1,273,796 1,361,198
Inventories 21 1,070,364 1,118,165
Trade receivables 22 42,073 24,198
Contract assets 23 12,495 22,480
Income Tax receivables 816 1,986
Prepayments and other receivables 24 38,492 49,042
Advances to joint ventures and associates 19 8,752 10,551
Other current financial assets 770 2,696
Cash and cash equivalents 25 100,034 132,080
TOTAL ASSETS 1,634,930 1,728,289
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES NOTES 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
TOTAL EQUITY 411,131 501,675
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY 393,512 484,798
Share capital and share premium 103,678 97,257
Retained earnings 282,284 383,151
Reserves 7,550 4,390
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS 17,619 16,877
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 673,602 815,709
Employee benefit obligations 144 144
Deferred tax liabilities 20 23,584 22,676
Financial debts 25 647,943 787,946
Derivative financial instruments 25 1,931 4,943
CURRENT LIABILITIES 550,197 410,906
Provisions 2,362 3,802
Financial debts 25 322,702 176,182
Trade payables 26 71,843 80,718
Contract liabilities 27 107,040 81,549
Income Tax liabilities 2,699 2,154
Social debts, VAT and other tax payables 28 7,777 12,486
Accrued charges and other amount payable 29 17,395 28,771
Advances from joint venture and associates 19 18,377 25,244
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1,634,930 1,728,289

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

NOTES 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
Operating income 113,553 83,638
Operating expenses -193,907 -85,459
Amortisation, depreciation and impairment of assets 11 + 12 87,689 2,297
Change in provisions -1,272 438
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL 6,063 914
Change in working capital 29 -17,227 -61,128
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE PAID TAXES -11,164 -60,214
Paid taxes 15 1,446 -13,177
CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES -9,718 -73,391
Acquisitions of intangible, tangible and other investments -2,297 -1,338
Sale of intangible, tangible and other investments 130 364
Repayment of capital and advances by joint ventures 19 25,581 10,789
Acquisitions, capital injections and loans to joint ventures and associates 19 -39,970 -29,605
Dividends received from joint ventures and associates 19 4,987 7,928
Interests received 14 3,597 3,796
Disposal of subsidiaries -11
CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES -7,983 -8,066
Proceeds from financial debts 25 34,506 100,742
Repayment of financial debts 25 -26,965 -87,108
Paid interests 14 -16,342 -9,329
Gross dividends paid -5,545 -30,414
CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES -14,346 -26,109
NET INCREASE OR DECREASE (-) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS -32,047 -107,566
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF PERIOD 132,080 275,926
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF PERIOD 100,034 168,360

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

CAPITAL AND
SHARE
PREMIUM
RETAINED
EARNINGS
ACQUISITION
RESERVE
TREASURY
SHARES
RESERVE
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
RESERVE
ACCUMULATED
ACTUARIAL
GAINS AND
LOSSES
HEDGING
RESERVES
EQUITY
ATTRIBUTABLE
TO OWNERS OF
THE COMPANY
NON CONTROL
LING
INTERESTS
TOTAL EQUITY
2024
Balance as at 01-01-2024 97,257 259,259 124,869 -1,137 3,753 631 165 484,798 16,877 501,675
Result for the period -89,138 -89,138 113 -89,025
Other comprehensive income 215 2,949 3,164 120 3,284
Comprehensive income for the period -89,138 215 2,949 -85,974 233 -85,741
Issue of share capital and share premium 6,421 6,421 6,421
Dividends and other beneficiaries paid -11,966 -11,966 -11,966
Performance shares 168 168 168
Change of ownership interests without change of control 14 14 -14
Other changes 215 -13 1 -152 51 523 574
Transactions with owners of the company 6,421 -11,569 -13 1 -152 -5,312 509 -4,803
Changes in the period 6,421 -100,707 202 1 2,797 -91,286 742 -90,544
Balance as at 30-06-2024 103,678 158,552 124,869 -1,137 3,955 632 2,962 393,512 17,619 411,131
CAPITAL AND
SHARE
PREMIUM
RETAINED
EARNINGS
ACQUISITION
RESERVE
TREASURY
SHARES
RESERVE
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
RESERVE
ACCUMULATED
ACTUARIAL
GAINS AND
LOSSES
HEDGING
RESERVES
EQUITY
ATTRIBUTABLE
TO OWNERS OF
THE COMPANY
NON CONTROL
LING
INTERESTS
TOTAL EQUITY
2023
Balance as at 01-01-2023 97,256 329,163 124,869 -1,137 2,704 545 3,152 556,552 16,588 573,140
Result for the period -2,791 -2,791 136 -2,655
Other comprehensive income -846 247 6,201 5,602 -347 5,255
Comprehensive income for the period -3,637 247 6,201 2,811 -211 2,600
Transactions on treasury shares
Dividends and other beneficiaries paid -30,414 -30,414 -42 -30,456
Change of ownership interests without change of control
Other changes -339 -339 -3 -342
Transactions with owners of the company -30,753 -30,753 -45 -30,798
Changes in the period -34,391 247 6,201 -27,942 -256 -28,198
Balance as at 30-06-2023 97,256 294,772 124,869 -1,137 2,951 545 9,353 528,609 16,332 544,941

As approved by the General Meeting of 18 April 2024, EUR 6.4 million out of the gross dividend of EUR 12.0 million (or EUR 1.20 per share excluding treasury shares) has been considered for the completion of the capital increase within the authorized capital by a capital contribution in kind in the context of an optional dividend. The Issue Price per New Share was set by the company's board of directors on 19 April 2024, at EUR 25.20. The capital increase for a total of EUR 6,421,136.40 is therefore effectively completed and the total issue price has been accounted for as follows: EUR 2,481,820.18 will be recorded on the "Capital" account; and EUR 3,939,316.22 will be recorded on the available account "Share premium". The consolidated Company's capital is thus increased from EUR 97,256,533.86 to EUR 99,738,354.04 and the share capital of Immobel SA is now represented by 10 252 163 ordinary shares instead of 9 997 356 ordinary shares previously, including 25 434 treasury shares.

As at 30 June 2024, no treasury shares have been sold during the current year. These treasury shares have neither voting rights nor dividend rights.

On 30 June 2024 the treasury shares, resulting from the merger with ALLFIN, remain valued at the share price on 29 June 2016, which was the date of the merger.

The acquisition reserve was generated by the merger between ALLFIN and IMMOBEL on 29 June 2016 and remains unchanged since then.

E. Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

Note 1. Basis of preparation

Immobel ("the Company") is incorporated in Belgium and its shares are publicly traded (Euronext – IMMO). The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group comprise the Company, its subsidiaries, and the Group's interest in associates and joint arrangements (referred to as "The Group"). The Group is active in the real estate development business, with activities in Belgium, France, Luxemburg, Germany, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements as at and for the six months ending 30 June 2024 have been prepared in accordance with accounting standard IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted in the European Union. They should be read in conjunction with the Group's latest annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ending 31 December 2023 ('latest annual financial statements'). They do not include all 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 important for understanding 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 12 September 2024.

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 ending 31 December 2023.

Standards and interpretations applicable for the year beginning on or after 1 January 2024

A number of new accounting standards and amendments to accounting standards are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 January 2024. There are no new or amended standards or interpretations that are effective for the first time for the interim report for the six month period ended 30 June 2024 that had a significant impact on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

The Group has not early adopted any of the forthcoming new or amended accounting standards in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements .The Group is also not planning on early adopting the new or amended accounting standards and the impact of the initial application is not expected to be material.

Amendments to IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates: Lack of Exchangeability, issued on 15 august 2023, clarify when a currency is exchangeable into another currency (and when it is not). When a currency is not exchangeable, a company needs to estimate a spot rate. The company's objective when estimating a spot rate is that it reflects the rate at which an orderly exchange transaction would take place at the measurement date between market participants under prevailing economic conditions. The amendments contain no specific requirements for estimating a spot rate. Under the amendments, companies will need to provide new disclosures to help users assess the impact of using an estimated exchange rate on the financial statements.

The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2025 with early adoption permitted. These amendments have not yet been endorsed by the EU.

IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, issued on 9 April 2024, will replace IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. The new standard will improve the quality of financial reporting by:

⎯ requiring defined subtotals in the statement of profit or loss;

  • ⎯ requiring disclosure about management-defined performance measures; and
  • ⎯ adding new principles for aggregation and disaggregation of information.

The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027 with early adoption permitted. The standard has not yet been endorsed by the EU.

IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures, issued on 9 May 2024, will allow eligible subsidiaries to apply IFRS Accounting Standards with reduced disclosure requirements. A subsidiary will be to apply the new standard in its consolidated, separate or individual financial statements provided that, at the reporting date:

  • ⎯ it does not have public accountability; and
  • ⎯ its parent produces consolidated financial statements under IFRS Accounting Standards.

The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027 with early adoption permitted. The standard has not yet been endorsed by the EU.

Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments—Amendments to IFRS 9 and

IFRS 7, issued on 30 May 2024, will address diversity in accounting practice by making the requirements more understandable and consistent. The amendments include:

  • ⎯ Clarifications on the classification of financial assets with environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and similar features—ESG-linked features in loans could affect whether the loans are measured at amortized cost or fair value. To resolve any potential diversity in practice, the amendments clarify how the contractual cash flows on such loans should be assessed.
  • ⎯ Clarifications on the date on which a financial asset or financial liability is derecognized. The IASB also decided to develop an accounting policy option to allow a company to derecognize a financial liability before it delivers cash on the settlement date if specified criteria are met.

The International Accounting Standards Board has also introduced additional disclosure requirements to enhance transparency for investors regarding investments in equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income and financial instruments with contingent features, for example features tied to ESG-linked targets.

The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026 with early adoption permitted. These amendments have not yet been endorsed by 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.

Note 3. Main judgements and main sources of uncertainties related to the estimations

The main accounting judgements and estimates as at 30 June 2024 are identical to those listed on page 67 (Consolidated Accounts) of the Annual Report 2023. They mainly concern investment properties, deferred tax assets and inventories. Each of these items is addressed in this report under notes 18, 20 and 21 respectively.

Note 4. Main risks and uncertainties

The Immobel Group faces the risks and uncertainties inherent in the property development sector as well as those associated with the general economic and financial climate.

The Board of Directors believes that the main risks and uncertainties included on page 11 and following (Management Report) of the Annual Report 2023 and page 94 are still relevant for the remaining months of 2024.

Note 5. Scope of consolidation

The number of entities included in the scope of consolidation evolves as follow s: 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Subsidiaries - Integral consolidation 134 155
Joint Ventures - Equity method 48 49
Associates - Equity method 8 8
TOTAL 190 212

The following changes have been noted during the first half of 2024:

- Entry in the consolidation scope :

ISALA LIVING, 70% owned

- Exit from the consolidation scope :

IMMO DEVAUX II, previously 100% owned (sale)

Following the legal restructuring of Immobel France, it was decided to rationalise the legal entities by liquidation and universal transfer of assets. SCCV IMMO BOUGIVAL 1, previously 100% owned (Liquidation) SCCV IMMO NEUILLY SUR MARNE 2, previously 100% owned (Liquidation) SCCV NP CHATENAY-MALABRY 1, previously 100% owned (Liquidation) SCCV NP CHILLY-MAZARIN 1, previously 100% owned (Liquidation) SCCV NP CROISSY SUR SEINE 1, previously 100% owned (Liquidation) SCCV NP PARIS 2, previously 100% owned (Liquidation) SCCV NP VILLEMOMBLE 1, previously 100% owned (Liquidation) SCI LE COEUR DES REMPARTS DE SAINT-ARNOULT-EN-YVELINES, previously 100% owned (Liquidation) SCCV HOUILLES JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU, previously 50% owned (Liquidation) SCCV NP LEVESINET, previously 51% owned (Liquidation)

- Variation in the consolidation scope :

SCCV FRANCONVILLE, previously 90% owned is now 100% owned

  • Mergers in the consolidation scope:

SCCV NP ASNIERES SUR SEINE 1, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.) SCCV NP BESSANCOURT 1, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.) SCCV NP BONDOUFLE 1, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.) SCCV NP CROISSY SUR SEINE 2, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.) SCCV NP DOURDAN 1, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.) SCCV NP GARGENVILLE 1, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.) SCCV NP MOISSY-CRAMAYEL 1, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.) SCCV NP MONTLHERY 2, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.) SCCV NP PARIS 1, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.) SCCV NP RAMBOUILLET 1, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.) SCCV NP VILLE D'AVRAY 1, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.) SCCV NP VILLEJUIF 1, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.) SCCV NP VILLEPINTE 1, previously 100% owned (with IMMOBEL FRANCE S.A.)

Note 6. Operating segment – Financial information by geographical segment

The segment reporting is presented based on the operational segments used by the Board of Directors to monitor the financial performance of the Group, being the geographical segments (by country). The choice made by the Board of Directors to focus on geographical segment rather than on other possible operating segments is motivated by local market characteristics (customers, product, regulation, culture, local network, political environment, etc.) as being the key business drivers.

The core business of the Group, real estate development, is carried out in Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Germany, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom.

The breakdown of sales by country depends on the country where the activity is carried out.

The results and asset and liability items of the segments include items that can be attributed to a segment, either directly, or allocated through an allocation formula.

In accordance with the IFRS, the Company has been applying IFRS 11 since 1 January 2014, which substantially amends the reading of the Company's financial statements, but does not change the net income and shareholders' equity. However, the Board of Directors believes that the financial data in application of the proportional consolidated method (before IFRS 11) gives a better picture of the activities and financial statements. Therefore, the information reported to the Board of Directors and presented below includes the Group's interest in associates and joint ventures based on the proportionate consolidation method.

INCOME STATEMENT EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
OPERATING INCOME 137,022 111,696
Revenues 123,228 99,733
Rental income 10,855 9,165
Other operating income 2,939 2,798
OPERATING EXPENSES -218,119 -107,206
Cost of sales -115,507 -86,949
Write down on inventories and impairment on investment properties -93,443
Cost of commercialisation -18
Administration costs -9,169 -20,238
OPERATING LOSS / PROFIT -81,097 4,490
SALE OF SUBSIDIARIES -11
Gain (loss) on sales of subsidiaries -11
JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES -2 -2
Share of result of joint ventures and associates, net of tax -2 -2
OPERATING LOSS / PROFIT AND SHARE OF RESULT OF ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES, NET OF TAX -81,110 4,488
Interest income 2,578 3,333
Interest expense -10,999 -8,463
Other financial income / expenses 1,657 -410
NET FINANCIAL COSTS -6,764 -5,539
OPERATING LOSS BEFORE TAXES -87,874 -1,051
Income taxes -1,256 -1,745
LOSS OF THE PERIOD -89,130 -2,796
Share of non-controlling interests 8 -5
SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY -89,138 -2,791
EUR ('000) REVENUES OPERATING
RESULT
REVENUES OPERATING
RESULT
30/06/2024 30/06/2024 30/06/2023 30/06/2023
Belgium 46,663 -48,471 48,034 8,205
Luxembourg 38,863 -12,442 11,708 2,997
France 32,469 -15,808 30,692 -3,226
Germany 5,233 -5,871 8,451 -239
Poland 1,461 548 807
Spain -87 -198
United Kingdom 109 300 -3,858
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED 123,228 -81,109 99,733 4,488

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 231,852 242,962
Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment 4,829 5,118
Right-of-use assets 8,699 9,017
Investment property 118,302 124,902
Investments and advances to joint ventures and associates 71,942 74,510
Deferred tax assets 19,406 18,716
Other non-current assets 8,673 10,698
CURRENT ASSETS 1,772,023 1,833,032
Inventories 1,504,507 1,538,276
Trade receivables 47,836 32,189
Contract assets 29,257 19,875
Tax receivables and other current assets 60,973 77,390
Advances to joint ventures and associates 7,103 8,264
Cash and cash equivalents 122,347 157,039
TOTAL ASSETS 2,003,876 2,075,994
TOTAL EQUITY EUR ('000) 410,116 500,793
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 828,774 973,091
Financial debts 801,431 943,790
Deferred tax liabilities 25,250 24,125
Other non-current liabilities 2,093 5,176
CURRENT LIABILITIES 764,985 602,110
Financial debts 410,651 261,724
Trade payables 86,462 93,735
Contract liabilities 131,900 87,452
Tax payables and other current liabilities 126,777 145,673
Advances from joint venture and associates 9,195 13,527
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 2,003,876 2,075,994

As at 30 June 2024:

FINANCIAL POSITION ITEMS
EUR ('000)
NON-CURRENT
SEGMENT ASSETS
CURRENT
SEGMENT ASSETS
UNALLOCATED
ITEMS ¹
CONSOLIDATED
Belgium 12,291 1,148,332 1,160,623
Luxembourg 26,621 225,308 251,929
France 31,611 167,990 199,601
Germany 30,022 30,022
Poland 30 134,549 134,579
Spain 281 29,965 30,246
United Kingdom 61,012 61,012
Unallocated items1 135,864 135,864
TOTAL ASSETS 131,846 1,736,166 135,864 2,003,876
FINANCIAL POSITION ITEMS EUR ('000) SEGMENT
LIABILITIES
UNALLOCATED
ITEMS ¹
CONSOLIDATED
Belgium 979,124 979,124
Luxembourg 157,240 157,240
France 173,969 173,969
Germany 54,206 54,206
Poland 137,098 137,098
Spain 5,448 5,448
United Kingdom 52,278 52,278
Unallocated items1 34,396 34,396
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,559,363 34,396 1,593,759

As at 31 December 2023:

FINANCIAL POSITION ITEMS
EUR ('000)
NON-CURRENT
SEGMENT ASSETS
CURRENT
SEGMENT ASSETS
UNALLOCATED
ITEMS ¹
CONSOLIDATED
Belgium 12,586 1,146,569 1,159,155
Luxembourg 27,059 221,389 248,448
France 38,611 206,937 245,548
Germany 37,863 37,863
Poland 58 119,866 119,924
Spain 309 29,701 30,010
United Kingdom 60,434 43,537
Unallocated items1 174,612 191,509
TOTAL ASSETS 139,057 1,745,428 191,509 2,075,994
FINANCIAL POSITION ITEMS EUR ('000) SEGMENT
LIABILITIES
UNALLOCATED
ITEMS ¹
CONSOLIDATED
Belgium
Luxembourg
959,987
153,731
959,987
153,731
France 192,885 192,885
Germany 58,048 58,048
Poland 118,242 118,242
Spain 5,554 5,554
United Kingdom 50,930 50,930
Unallocated items1 35,824 35,824
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,539,377 35,824 1,575,201

(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.

To have a view on the size of the portfolio of projects in development by geographical segment, both inventories and investment properties should be taken into consideration, since the latter contain leased out property acquired with a view to being redeveloped.

INVENTORIES AND INVESTMENT PROPERTY EUR ('000) Offices Residential Landbanking 30/06/2024
Belgium 394,868 334,084 72,611 801,563
Luxembourg 26,129 192,558 218,687
France 217,418 37,199 254,617
Germany 106,314 106,314
Poland 39,470 119,947 159,417
Spain 21,544 21,544
United Kingdom 60,667 60,667
TOTAL INVENTORIES AND INVESTMENT PROPERTY 738,552 811,646 72,611 1,622,809
INVENTORIES AND INVESTMENT PROPERTY EUR ('000) Offices Residential Landbanking 31/12/2023
TOTAL INVENTORIES AND INVESTMENT PROPERTY 734,183 857,305 71,690 1,663,178
United Kingdom 60,255 60,255
Spain 20,912 20,912
Poland 38,978 104,121 143,099
Germany 111,617 111,617
France 217,538 53,029 270,567
Luxembourg 26,441 211,674 238,114
Belgium 390,971 355,952 71,690 818,613

The main movements in inventories and investment properties are due to the ongoing development of all the projects in the portfolio, with the main movements coming from the Oxy project in Belgium, Granaria in Poland and the sale of River Place in Luxembourg, compensated by write down recognized on inventory amounting to EUR 93,4 million (Offices: EUR 64.8 million and Residential: EUR 28.8 million).

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024
Operating Adjustments Published
Segment Information
Revenues 123,228 -14,956 108,272
Operating result -81,110 -6,873 -87,983
Total balance sheet 2,003,876 -368,945 1,634,930

For segment information, joint ventures are consolidated using the proportional method. The adjustments arise 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 - EUR (000) Offices Residential Landbanking 30/06/2024
Belgium 430 37,045 2,643 40,118
Luxembourg 38,856 38,856
France 24,065 24,065
Germany 5,233 5,233
Poland
United Kingdom
Total 430 105,199 2,643 108,272
Cross-analysis by type of project and by geographical zone - EUR (000) Offices Residential Landbanking 30/06/2023
Belgium 6,649 31,311 639 38,599
Luxembourg 429 5,117 5,546
France 152 25,193 25,345
Germany 8,451 8,451
Poland 548 548
United Kingdom 597 597
Total 7,827 70,620 639 79,086

Revenues for Belgium are mainly driven by Lalys, O'Sea and St Roch for Residential, for Germany by Eden, for Luxembourg by River Place and Canal, for France by several smaller residential projects. The limited office sales is due to a standstill Institutional investment market for offices

The contractual analysis of the Group's sales contracts resulted in the application of the following recognition principles:

Sales of office buildings

In accordance with IFRS 15, Immobel assesses on a case-by-case basis:

  • Whether the agreement, the contract or the transaction meets the definition of a contract with a customer, considering the probability of the Group recovering the consideration to which it is entitled;
  • Whether, under a contract, the sale of the land, the development and the commercialisation represent distinct performance obligations;
  • Whether, for each obligation, the revenue is subject to a gradual transfer of control, particularly for projects which may satisfy the third criterion defined by IFRS 15.35 ("Performance creating a specific asset and giving rise to an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date"), and must be recognised over time.

Payment terms for office sales are negotiated and stipulated in the individual contracts.

Residential project sales

For "Residential" projects, the analysis has distinguished revenue from contracts for which the contractual provisions and the legal context (Breyne Act in Belgium or equivalent in Luxembourg, France and Germany) establish a gradual transfer of control of the asset to the purchaser as the construction progresses from other revenue linked to contracts with customers for which control is transferred at a point in time.

Projects involving residential units - Breyne Act contracts (Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Germany)

Legally foreseen by the legal framework in Belgium and Luxembourg, the ownership of a residential unit is gradually transferred to the purchaser during the construction period as such as the revenue is recognized over time for residential properties when the entity's performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the entity and the entity has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date.

Revenue (with no distinction between "land" and "development") is recognised over time for each residential project based on progress of works measured by incurred and budgeted costs.

In Poland revenue is recognised upon the signing of the final deed, i.e. once the unit being sold is delivered, because there is no enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date according to the regulatory framework.

Landbanking

Revenues are recorded when the asset is transferred and due at the time the notarial deed is issued.

The breakdown of sales according to these different principles of recognition is as follows:

EUR ('000) Timing of revenue recognition
Point in time Over time 30/06/2024
OFFICES 430 430
RESIDENTIAL 105,199 105,199
Residential unit per project - Breyne Act or equivalent 105,199 105,199
Residential unit per project - Other
LANDBANKING 2,643 2,643
TOTAL REVENUE 3,073 105,199 108,272
EUR ('000) Timing of revenue recognition
Point in time Over time 30/06/2023
OFFICES 7,827 7,827
RESIDENTIAL 548 70,072 70,620
Residential unit per project - Breyne Act or equivalent 70,072 70,072
Residential unit per project - Other 548 548
LANDBANKING 639 639
TOTAL REVENUE 9,014 70,072 79,086

The transaction price relating to performance obligations unrealized or partially realized at 30 June 2024 amounted to EUR 106 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 recognition criteria were not met under IFRS 15.

The Group's management estimates that 63 % of the price allocated to these outstanding performance obligations as at 30 June 2024 will be recognized as revenue in the following year.

Note 8. Rental income

Break down is allocated as follows by geographical segment:

EUR ('000)
30/06/2024
30/06/2023
Belgium 80
218
Luxembourg 1,432 904
France 1,567 1,447
Germany 51
Poland 43
TOTAL RENTAL INCOME 3,173 2,569

The main contributors are Rueil Malmaison and Tati in France and Thomas and TotalEnergies in Luxembourg.

The lease terms depend on the investment properties agreements and are to be considered between 3 to 10 years for the ongoing contracts.

Note 9. Other operating income

Break-down as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
Other income 2,108 1,983
TOTAL OTHER OPERATING INCOME 2,108 1,983

The increase compared to the previous financial year is mainly driven by the liquidation of several project companies in France.

Note 10. Cost of sales

Cost of sales is allocated as follows by geographical segment:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
Belgium -36,106 -30,376
Luxembourg -39,153 -5,420
France -21,908 -22,554
Germany -5,061 -8,507
Poland 176 -542
Spain -62
United Kingdom -119
TOTAL COST OF SALES -102,053 -67,579

Cost of sales for Belgium are mainly driven by Lalys, O'Sea, St Roch, for Germany by Eden, for Luxembourg by River Place and Canal, for France by other residential projects.

Note 11. Write down on inventories and impairment on investment properties

Break-down as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
Write down on inventories and other assets -79,741
Impairment on investment properties -6,229
WRITE DOWN ON INVENTORIES AND IMPAIRMENT ON INVESTMENT PROPERTIES -85,970

Immobel has decided not to exercise the call option on the Proximus towers, maturing on 21 August 2024. As a result, Immobel fully impaired the project, for a total of EUR 48 million.

The projects in inventory are subject to feasibility studies used in determining the net realisable value and any required write down.

With regard to the inventories (projects to be developed), the assumptions used to assess the net realisable value of the projects under development are reviewed on quarterly basis by the project manager and updated based on the most recent market data:

  • with respect to residential projects: expected sales prices and construction costs

  • with respect to the office project: expected exit yields, expected rental levels and construction costs

  • or in case of exit through sales: transactional evidence resulting from ongoing negotiations

The current macroeconomic environment with high interest rates and weakened demand has been taken into account when assessing whether the respective net realisable value is higher than the carrying amount for each of the projects.

Management continued its focused on de-risking the portfolio which involved taken decision to exit projects through sales instead of through development or the decision to cancel projects if the return on investment was not justifiable.

Based on this assessment, EUR 32 million has been written down on projects as at 30 June 2024 (in addition to Project Proximus), mainly in Luxembourg, France and Germany.

Investment properties are tested for impairment in function of the forecasted net residual value of the project once this asset will be developed, based on equal assumptions as net residual value of inventory.

Based on this assessment, EUR 6.2 million has been impaired on French investment property as at 30 June 2024.

Note 12. Administration costs

Break-down as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
Personnel expenses -2,097 -9,551
Amortisation of intangible and tangible assets, and of investment property -1,719 -2,297
Other operating expenses -2,068 -6,013
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION COSTS -5,884 -17,861

Last year the total administration costs also included the non-recurring costs related to the closing of Immobel Capital Partners (EUR 5.5 million) and the restructuring of Immobel France (EUR 4.7 million)

Personnel expenses:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
Salaries and fees of personnel and members of the Exectuive Committee -10,975 -18,088
Project monitoring costs capitalized under "inventories" 9,845 10,126
Social security charges -827 -1,573
Other -140 -16
TOTAL PERSONNEL EXPENSES -2,097 -9,551

The decrease in personnel expenses is primarily due to the closing of Immobel Capital Partners and the restructuring of Immobel France in FY2023, as explained above.

Other operating expenses:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
Services and other goods -2,757 -4,475
Other operating expenses -583 -1,101
Provisions 1,272 -437
TOTAL OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES -2,068 -6,013

Main components of services and other goods:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
Service charges of the registered offices -915 -949
Third party payment, including in particular the fees paid to third parties -1,593 -2,497
Other services and other goods, including company supplies, advertising, maintenance and repair expense of properties available for sale awaiting for -249 -1,029
development
TOTAL SERVICES AND OTHER GOODS -2,757 -4,475

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' breakdown is as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
Operating result -638 6.964
Financial result -5.890 -4.851
Income taxes -1.091 -754
RESULT OF THE PERIOD -7.619 1.359

The decrease in the share of the result of joint ventures and associates is mainly driven by the lower operational activity as well as the impairment on a project in Luxemburg.

Further information relating to joint ventures and associates is provided in note 19.

Note 14. Net financial costs

The financial result breaks down as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
Interest expense under the effective interest method -16,342 -9,329
Capitalised interests on projects in development 10,282 5,057
Interest income 3,597 3,796
Other financial income and expenses 1,588 -212
FINANCIAL RESULT -875 -688

The interest expense increased due to the increase of interest rates.

Note 15. Income tax

Income tax is as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 30/06/2023
Current income taxes for the current year -667 -1,943
Current income taxes for the previous financial years 398 -664
Deferred taxes on temporary differences 102 1,101
TOTAL OF TAX EXPENSES RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME -167 -1,506
Current taxes -269 -2,607
Change in tax receivables / tax payables 1,715 -10,570
PAID INCOME TAXES ( STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW) 1,446 -13,177

Recognised tax expenses are lower, mainly driven by the lower net result for the period.

Note 16. Earnings per share

The basic result per share is obtained by dividing the year's result (net result and comprehensive income) by the average number of shares. Computing the average number of shares is defined by IAS 33.

Basic earnings per share are determined using the following information:

30/06/2024 30/06/2023
EUR ('000)
Net result of the period attributable to owners of the company
-89,138 -2,791
Comprehensive income of the period
EUR ('000)
-85,974 2,811
Weighted average share outstanding
Ordinary shares as at 1 January 9,997,356 9,997,356
Treasury shares as at 1 January -25,434 -25,434
Increase in ordinary shares (optional dividend - contribution in kind) 254,807
Treasury shares granted to a member of the executive committee
Treasury shares disposed
Ordinary shares outstanding as at 30 June 10,226,729 9,971,922
Weighted average share outstanding (basic) 10,047,942 9,970,986
Net result per share -8.871 -0.280

Note 17. Right-of-use assets

The right-of-use assets evolve as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS PERIOD 11,024 12,553
Entry in consolidation scope
Acquisitions 2,782
Disposals -1,025 -4,311
ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 9,999 11,024
DEPRECIATIONS AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS PERIOD -2,007 -2,616
Entry in consolidation scope
Depreciations -710 -1,939
Depreciation cancelled on disposals 1,251 3,073
Write down on right-of-use assets 166 -525
DEPRECIATIONS AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE PERIOD -1,300 -2,007
NET CARRYING AMOUNT AS AT 30 JUNE 2024 / 31 DECEMBER 2023 8,699 9,017

Note 18. Investment property

This heading includes leased-out property acquired with a view to redevelopment and generates rental income in anticipation of their future development. Investment property is amortized to its residual value.

The investment property evolves as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR 86,180 72,327
Entry in consolidation scope
Disposal/exit from the consolidation scope
Net carrying value of investment property transferred from/to inventories 13,853
ACQUISITION COST AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 86,180 86,180
DEPRECIATIONS AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR -26,034 -4,641
Depreciations -661 -1,393
Depreciations and impairment cancelled following disposal/exit from the consolidation scope
Impairment loss on investment property -6,229 -20,000
DEPRECIATIONS AND IMPAIRMENT AT THE END OF THE PERIOD -32,924 -26,034
NET CARRYING AMOUNT AS AT 30 JUNE 2024 / 31 DECEMBER 2023 53,256 60,146

The key projects included in investment property are Rueil Malmaison in France and Thomas in Luxembourg. An impairment loss has been recognized due to a decline in the asset's estimated recoverable amount.

The useful life of the Investment properties is based on the contract lease duration. The average useful life is 2.5 years. Investment property comprises a number of commercial properties that are leased to third parties. At the end of rental period, the development phase of the project starts.

Note 19. Investments in joint ventures and associates

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

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Investments in joint ventures 156,342 157,003
Investments in associates 11,228 10,309
TOTAL INVESTMENTS INCLUDED IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 167,570 167,312
EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Advances from joint ventures - current liabilities -18,377 -25,244
TOTAL ADVANCES FROM JOINT VENTURES -18,377 -25,244
Advances to joint ventures - non-current assets 105,403 107,041
Advances to joint ventures - current assets 2,098 2,168
TOTAL ADVANCES TO JOINT VENTURES 107,501 109,209
Advances to associates - non-current assets 8,752 10,551
Advances to associates - current assets 0
TOTAL ADVANCES TO ASSOCIATES 8,752 10,551
EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Share in the net result of joint ventures -7,427 3,364
Share in the net result of associates -192 -363
SHARE OF JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES IN THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME -7,619 3,001

In accordance with the agreement under which the joint ventures and associates are established, the Group and the other investors have agreed to make additional contributions in proportion to their interests to make up any losses, if required, up to a maximum amount of EUR 38 million. No commitments have been recognised in these consolidated financial statements neither in associates nor for joint ventures in which the Group has joint control.

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

30/06/2024 31/12/2023
144,891
-7,619 3,001
16,086 33,142
-224 -5,624
-4,987 -8,303
-605
-1,602 -3,342
-1,396 4,152
258 22,421
167,570 167,312
167,312
ASSETS - EUR ('000) LIABILITIES - EUR ('000)
30/06/2024 31/12/2023 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
VALUE AS AT 1 JANUARY 119,760 114,977 -25,244 -29,570
Acquisitions and capital injections 18,400 42,969 -51,575 -75,536
Repayment of capital -21,875 -38,196 57,191 74,418
Scope changes -32 1,251 5,456
Other changes 10 -12
CHANGES FOR THE PERIOD -3,507 4,783 6,867 4,326
VALUE AS AT 30 JUNE 2024 / 31 DECEMBER 2023 116,253 119,760 -18,377 -25,244

As there have been indicators of impairment, an impairment testing has been carried out for the equity accounted investees and necessary impairments have been recognised on assets held by the equity accounted investees.

The weighted average interest rate on loans to/from joint ventures and associates is 5.90% as at 30 June 2024 and 5.28% as at 31 December 2023. The repayment schedule for loans is defined at the end date of the projects.

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

% INTEREST BOOK VALUE OF THE INVESTMENTS -
EUR (000)
SHARE IN THE COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME - EUR (000)
NAME 30/06/2024 31/12/2023 30/06/2024 31/12/2023 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Bella Vita 50% 50% 89 64 26 -13
BONDY CANAL 40% 40% 205 -3,471 93
Boralina Investments, S.L. 50% 50% 35 43 -9 -42
Brouckère Tower Invest 50% 50% 44,383 47,898 -3,514 592
CBD International 50% 50% 1,788 -25 -41
Château de Beggen 50% 50% 6 9 -3 -4
Cityzen Holding 50% 50% 67 332 -14 0
Cityzen Hotel 50% 50% 10,660 6,869 0 -342
Cityzen Office 50% 50% 28,683 19,813 -32 622
Cityzen Residence 50% 50% 2,728 2,762 -34 -169
CP Development Sp. z o.o. 50% 50% 533 -1,418
CSM Development 50% 50% -63 -704
Debrouckère Development 50% 50% 247 320 -72 -132
Debrouckère Land (ex-Mobius I) 50% 50% 33 -44 -50
Debrouckère Leisure 50% 50% 2,060 2,172 -112 -81
Debrouckère Office 50% 50% 3,718 3,730 -12 -6
Goodways SA 50% 50% 3,005 3,065 -61 -102
HOUILLES JJ ROUSSEAU 0% 50% -1
Ilot Ecluse 50% 50% 143 144 -1 -6
Immo PA 33 1 50% 50% 174 524 19 20
Immo PA 44 1 50% 50% 183 1,507 10 76
Immo PA 44 2 50% 50% 294 80 30 -21
Immobel Marial SàRL 50% 50% 1,421 -4,332 71
Key West Development 50% 50% 99 -114 -193
Kiem 2050 S.à.r.l. 70% 70% -79 -131 -149
Les Deux Princes Develop. 50% 50% 188 165 22 195
M1 33% 33% 136 3,296 24
M7 33% 33% -12 0 -1
Mobius II 0% 50% 9 -28
Munroe K Luxembourg SA 50% 50% 6,979 7,965 -628 -1,080
NP_AUBERVIL 50% 50% 3,479 2,759 721 1,737
NP_CHARENT1 51% 51% 449 736 -9 -66
ODD Construct 50% 50% 80 581 0 -212
50% 50% 29 -352
Oxy Living 51% 51% 3,999 3,919
-492
3 13
PA_VILLA 50% 50% 771 778 -7 -11
Plateau d'Erpent
RAC3 40% 40% 3,759 3,681 79 145
RAC4 40% 40% 1,299 1,313 -14 -5
RAC4 Developt 40% 40% 1,474 1,495 -20 -49
RAC5 0% 40% 168
RAC6 40% 40% 1,757 1,730 26 -92
Surf Club Hospitality Group SL 50% 50% 5,489 5,497 -9 12
Surf Club Marbella Beach, S.L. 50% 50% 21,621 21,656 -35 344
TRELAMET 40% 40% 22 198 3,500 49
ULB Holding 60% 60% 0 0 -104 -210
Unipark 50% 50% 2,662 4,289 110 181
Universalis Park 2 50% 50% -75 -79 -145
Universalis Park 3
Universalis Park 3AB
50%
50%
50%
50%
-155 -159
50
-304
72
Universalis Park 3C 50% 50% 2,110
439
2,060
430
9 12
Urban Living Belgium 30% 30% 2,948 2,589 491 508
TOTAL JOINT VENTURES
277 SH 10% 10% 156,342 157,003 -7,427
-24
3,364
-28
Arlon 75 20% 20% 5,531 5,155 -1
Beiestack SA 20% 20% 2,984 2,944
776
-45 -71
27% 27% 1,192 12 0 -9
Belux Office Development Feeder CV
DHR Clos du Château 33% 33% 18 19 -2 -4
Immobel Belux Office Development Fund SCSP 20% 20% 67 -157 -323
MONTLHERY 2 BIS
RICHELIEU
20%
10%
20%
10%
4 -3
39
14
TOTAL ASSOCIATES 1,437
11,228
1,398
10,309
-192 60
-363
TOTAL JOINT VENTURES AND
ASSOCIATES
167,570 167,312 -7,619 3,001

The table below shows the advances from and to the joint ventures and associates in the statement of financial position.

ADVANCES FROM JOINT VENTURES
AND ASSOCIATES - EUR (000)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
ADVANCES TO JOINT VENTURES AND
ASSOCIATES - EUR (000)
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
ADVANCES TO JOINT VENTURES AND
ASSOCIATES - EUR (000)
CURRENT ASSETS
NAME 30/06/2024 31/12/2023 30/06/2024 31/12/2023 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Bella Vita
BONDY CANAL 3,626
Boralina Investments, S.L.
Brouckère Tower Invest 1,500
CBD International 27,162 24,143
Château de Beggen 7 7
Cityzen Holding
Cityzen Hotel
Cityzen Office
Cityzen Residence -40
CP Development Sp. z o.o.
CSM Development 542 507
CSM Properties
Debrouckère Development 6,211 5,290
Debrouckère Land (ex-Mobius I) 2,440 2,357
Debrouckère Leisure 99 3,350 2,888
Debrouckère Office -3,511 -3,547
Gateway
Goodways SA 4,527 4,109
HOUILLES JJ ROUSSEAU 4 -1 -1
Ilot Ecluse
Immo Marial SàRL -757 -1,688 31
Immo PA 33 1 -416 -510
Immo PA 44 1 -177 -1,465
Immo PA 44 2 -273 3,428
Key West Development 7,729 7,448
Kiem 2050 SàRL -211 6,721 6,112
Les Deux Princes Develop. -804 -921
M1 -3,479 485
M7 -12
Mobius II
Munroe K Luxembourg SA -4 14,776 14,454 1,678 692
NP_AUBER
NP_AUBER_VH
NP_AUBERVIL
NP_BESSANC2
2,988 3,158
NP_BESSANCOU
NP_CHARENT1 -54 -54 8 -278
NP_CRETEIL
NP_EPINAY
NP_VAIRES
ODD Construct
Oxy Living
PA_VILLA -422 68
Plateau d'Erpent 0
RAC3 -3,560 -3,473
RAC4 -1,292 -1,747 80
RAC4 Developt 1,148 1,125
RAC5
RAC6 -1,730 -1,700
Surf Club Hospitality Group SL
Surf Club Marbella Beach, S.L.
TRELAMET
Unipark -2,749 320
ULB Holding -4,413 -162
Universalis Park 2 7,152 6,899
Universalis Park 3 9,877 9,689
Universalis Park 3AB -2,033 -1,984 0
Universalis Park 3C -371 -361
Urban Living Belgium 17,526 19,968
TOTAL JOINT VENTURES -18,376 -25,243 105,403 107,041 8,752 10,551
277 SH 60 60
Arlon 75
Beiestack SA
Belux Office Development Feeder CV 0 -190
DHR Clos du Château
Immobel Belux Office Development Fund SCSP 0
MONTLHERY 2 BIS
RICHELIEU
-1 -1 377 375
TOTAL ASSOCIATES -1 -1 1,851
2,098
1,733
2,168
0
TOTAL JOINT VENTURES AND
ASSOCIATES
-18,377 -25,244 107,501 109,209 8,752 10,551

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 deferred taxes on the balance sheet that have occurred over the financial year are recorded on the statement of income unless they refer to items directly recognised under other comprehensive income.

Immobel has reviewed the recoverability of the deferred tax assets on:

  • The availability of sufficient taxable temporary differences
  • The probability that the entity will have sufficient taxable profits in the future, in the same period as the reversal of the deductible temporary difference or in the periods into which a tax loss can be carried back or forward
  • The availability of tax planning opportunities that allow the recovery of deferred tax assets.

Deferred taxes on the balance sheet refer to the following temporary differences:

EUR ('000) DEFERRED TAX ASSETS DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
30/06/2024 31/12/2023 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Tax losses 20,492 23,031
Timing difference on projects valuation 4,963 4,476 34,995 36,882
Fair value of financial instruments -318 -61
Other items -39 3 -79 -89
Netting (net tax position per entity) -11,332 -14,055 -11,332 -14,055
TOTAL 13,766 13,455 23,584 22,676
VALUE AS AT 1 JANUARY 13,455 22,676
Deferred tax recognised in the equity attributable to owners of the company -196 514
Deferred tax recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income 507 394
VALUE AS AT 30 JUNE 2024 13,766 23,584

Immobel and Infinito contribute for the most part to the deferred tax liabilities. Immobel holds for EUR 115 million of tax losses for which no deferred tax asset has been recognized.

Note 21. Inventories

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

Allocation of inventories by geographical segment is as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Belgium 451,836 484,530
Luxembourg 186,971 206,428
France 203,400 210,005
Germany 106,314 111,617
Poland 118,713 102,887
Spain 3,130 2,698
TOTAL INVENTORIES 1,070,364 1,118,165
Cross-analysis by type of project and by geographical zone - EUR (000) Offices Residential Landbanking 30/06/2024
Belgium 128,854 250,371 72,611 451,836
Luxembourg 784 186,187 186,971
France 168,284 35,115 203,400
Germany 106,314 106,314
Poland 118,713 118,713
Spain 3,130 3,130
Total 297,923 699,830 72,611 1,070,364
Cross-analysis by type of project and by geographical zone - EUR (000) Offices Residential Landbanking 31/12/2023
Belgium 175,558 237,282 71,690 484,530
Luxembourg 784 205,643 206,427
France 162,497 47,508 210,005
Germany 111,617 111,617
Poland 102,887 102,887
Spain 2,698 2,698
Total 338,840 707,635 71,690 1,118,165

The main changes on inventory are a decrease in River Place due to the sale to Ville de Luxembourg, a decrease in Proximus following impairment, partially offset by an increase in Granaria due to further development

The main projects in inventories include O'Sea, Isala and Lebeau Sablon in Belgium, Gasperich, Polvermillen and Cat Club in Luxembourg, Saint-Antoine and Tati in France, Gutenberg and Eden in Germany and Granaria in Poland.

The weighted average interest rate on borrowing costs capitalised on Project Financing Credits and on Bonds was 3.8% as at 30 June 2024 and 3.7% as at 31 December 2023.

The inventories break down as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
INVENTORIES AS AT 1 JANUARY 1,118,165 985,726
Net book value of investment property transferred from/to inventories -13,853
Purchases of the year 41,969
Developments 123,115 223,541
Disposals of the year -102,053 -137,430
Borrowing costs 10,282 23,685
Scope changes 595 534
Write-off -79,740 -6,008
CHANGES FOR THE PERIOD -47,801 132,439
INVENTORIES AS AT 30 JUNE 2024 / 31 DECEMBER 2023 1,070,364 1,118,165

Management has considered the current real estate market environment in its net realisable value assessment and estimates that current book value of inventory can be recovered by future sales. Taking all the impairments into account the current book value of inventory reflects the impact of the real estate turndown.

Break down of the movements by
EUR ('000)
geographical area :
Purchases/
Developments
Disposals Borrowing costs Scope changes Write-off Net
Belgium 47,351 -36,106 7,457 539 -51,935 -32,694,365
Luxembourg 27,368 -39,153 2,060 -9,731 -19,456,000
France 28,268 -22,811 -12,062 -6,605,489
Germany 5,209 -5,061 561 -6,012 -5,302,965
Poland 15,390 176 204 56 15,826,020
Spain 432 432,129
Total 124,017 -102,955 10,282 595 -79,740 -47,801

The value of the stock to be recovered in:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Within 12 months 226,592 223,579
Beyond 12 months 843,772 894,586
Breakdwon of the stock by type:
Without permit 510,418 684,779
In development 559,946 433,386

The book value of the Group's assets pledged for debt securities related to investment property and inventory as a whole was EUR 1,046 million compared to EUR 1,041 million at the end of 2023, representing an increase of EUR 5 million.

As at 30 June 2024, the book value of the Group's assets pledged to secure corporate credit and project financing credits amounted to EUR 445 million.

Note 22. Trade receivables

Trade receivables refer to the following geographical segments:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Belgium 4,991 10,547
Luxembourg 30,907 2,927
France 2,955 6,899
Germany 2,031 3,120
Poland 649 194
Spain 465 442
United Kingdom 75 69
TOTAL TRADE RECEIVABLES 42,073 24,198
The analysis of the delay of payment arises as follows:
EUR ('000)
30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Due < 3 months 5,092 5,758
Due > 3 months < 6 months 764 3,462
Due > 6 months < 12 months 1,165 431
Due > 1 year 1,137 1,109

The main increase in trade receivables is due to the project River Place.

CREDIT RISK

Trade receivables mainly relate to receivables either for equity accounted investees or for customers. The credit risk for both types of receivables is considered as immaterial. Receivables towards equity accounted investees are typically backed by an asset under development. Receivables for customers are typically backed by the asset sold which serves as collateral.

Impairments recorded on trade receivables evolve as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
BALANCE AT 1 JANUARY 577 708
Additions
Discounts -46 -131
MOVEMENTS OF THE PERIOD -46 -131
BALANCE AS AT 30 JUNE 2024 / 31 DECEMBER 2023 531 577

Note 23. Contract assets

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

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Belgium 3,100 1,615
France 6,455 20,865
Germany 2,940
TOTAL CONTRACT ASSETS 12,495 22,480
EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
BALANCE AT 1 JANUARY 22,480 42,148
Additions 10,059 13,914
Discounts -20,044 -33,582
MOVEMENTS OF THE PERIOD -9,985 -19,668
BALANCE AS AT 30 JUNE 2024 / 31 DECEMBER 2023 12,495 22,480

Contract assets include the amounts to which the entity is entitled in exchange for goods or services that it already has provided for a customer, but for which payment is not yet due. When an amount becomes due, it is transferred to the receivables account. A trade receivable is recognised as soon as the entity has an unconditional right to collect a payment. This unconditional right exists from the moment in time when the payment becomes due.

Trade receivables, other receivables and contract assets are similarly 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.

As at 30 June 2024, the change in contract assets is mainly due to the better alignment between revenue recognition and invoicing.

Note 24. Prepayments and other receivables

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Other receivables 33,608 44,623
of which : advances and guarantees paid
taxes (other than income taxes) and VAT receivable 17,920 29,418
prepayments and dividends receivable 15,688 15,205
Deferred charges and accrued income on projects in development 4,884 4,419
deferred charges 2,257 2,513
accrued income 2,627 1,906
TOTAL OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 38,492 49,042

Those receivables are mainly related to VAT in Immobel S.A. and on the project Polvermillen in Luxembourg and other receivables in Immobel S.A. and Compagnie Immobilière de Luxembourg.

Note 25. Information relating to net financial debt

The Group's net financial debt is the balance between cash and cash equivalents and financial debts (current and non-current). It amounts to EUR -870 million as at 30 June 2024 compared to EUR -832 million as at 31 December 2023.

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Cash and cash equivalents 100,034 132,080
Non current financial debts 647,943 787,946
Current financial debts 322,702 176,181
NET FINANCIAL DEBT -870,611 -832,047

The Group's debt ratio9 is 67.9% as at 30 June 2024, compared to 62.4% as at 31 December 2023

9 Debt ratio is calculated by dividing net financial debt by the sum of net financial debt and equity

The decrease in non-current financial debts is mainly driven by several project financings that mature in the coming year, including projects nearing completion and financings on land positions that will be extended.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash deposits and cash at bank and in hand amount to EUR 100 million compared to EUR 132 million at the end of 2023, representing a decrease of EUR 32 million.

The breakdown of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Term deposits with an initial duration of maximum 3 months 83,218 81,392
Cash at bank and in hand 16,816 50,688
AVAILABLE CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 100,034 132,080

The explanation of the change in available cash is provided in the consolidated cash-flow statement. Cash and cash equivalents are available in full, either for distribution to the shareholders or to finance projects owned by the different companies.

All bank accounts are held by investment grade banks (minimum Baa1/A- rating)

Financial debts

Financial debts increase by EUR 6.5 million, from EUR 964 million as at 31 December 2023 to EUR 971 million as at 30 June 2024. The components of financial debts are as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Bond issues:
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
Bond issue maturity 12-05-2028 at 3.00% - nominal amount 125 MEUR 125,000 125,000
Bond issue maturity 29-06-2026 at 4,75% - nominal amount 125 MEUR 125,000 125,000
Lease contracts 8,556 9,205
Credit institutions 264,387 403,741
NON CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBTS 647,943 787,946
Credit institutions 312,779 166,165
Lease contracts 1,566 1,626
Bonds - not yet due interest 8,357 8,391
CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBTS 322,702 176,182
TOTAL FINANCIAL DEBTS 970,645 964,128
Financial debts at fixed rates 375,000 375,000
Financial debts at variable rates 587,288 580,737
Not yet due interest 8,357 8,391
Amount of debts guaranteed by securities 409,875 476,199
Book value of Group's assets pledged for debt securities 1,046,000 1,041,645

Financial debts evolve as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
FINANCIAL DEBTS AS AT 1 JANUARY 964,128 902,500
Liabilities related to lease contracts -709 -853
Contracted debts 34,541 182,383
Repaid debts -26,965 -131,370
Scope changes -315
Movements bonds - - not yet due interest -266 827
Not yet due interest on other loans 231 10,641
CHANGES FOR THE PERIOD 6,517 61,628
FINANCIAL DEBTS AS AT 30 JUNE 2024 / 31 DECEMBER 2023 970,645 964,128

All financial debts are denominated in EUR.

Except for the bonds, financing for the Group and financing for the Group's projects are provided based on a short-term rate, the 1 to 12-month Euribor, plus a commercial margin.

As at the end of June 2024, IMMOBEL is entitled to use EUR 572 million of confirmed project finance lines of which EUR 410 million were used. These credit lines (Project Financing Credits) are specific for the development of certain projects. Furthermore, Immobel has EUR 65.4 million of undrawn corporate credit lines.

Management maintains a liquidity forecasting model including scenario analysis and required action plan which is updated and discussed every two weeks.

The table below is a summary of the Group's financial debts as they mature:

As at 30 June 2024

DUE IN THE PERIOD - EUR (000) 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 175,000 75,000 125,000 375,000
Project Financing Credits 232,191 126,403 26,455 24,828 409,876
Corporate Credit lines 70,590 86,700 157,290
Commercial paper 10,000 10,000
Lease contracts 1,565 4,539 1,991 1,319 138 570 10,122
Interests not yet due and amortized costs 8,357 8,357
TOTAL AMOUNT OF DEBTS 322,702 392,642 103,446 151,147 138 570 970,645

As at 31 December 2023

DUE IN THE PERIOD - EUR (000) 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 50,000 125,000 75,000 125,000 375,000
Project Financing Credits 147,665 217,406 43,585 408,656
Corporate Credit lines 5,500 142,750 148,250
Commercial paper 13,000 13,000
Lease contracts 1,626 3,227 1,680 1,079 792 2,425 10,830
Interests not yet due and amortized costs 8,391 8,391
TOTAL AMOUNT OF DEBTS 176,182 413,383 170,266 76,079 125,792 2,425 964,128

The table below summarises the maturity of interests on the financial liabilities of the Group:

As at 30 June 2024

DUE IN THE PERIOD - EUR (000) 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 13,688 12,402 5,513 3,236 34,839
Project Financing Credits 14,681 3,935 407 19,023
Corporate Credit lines 7,375 1,434 8,810
Commercial paper 234 234
Lease contracts 61 37 24 2 34 158
TOTAL AMOUNT OF DEBTS 36,038 17,809 5,943 3,239 34 63,063

As at 31 December 2023

DUE IN THE PERIOD - EUR (000) 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 13,688 13,318 8,896 4,379 1,346 41,626
Project Financing Credits 19,357 9,328 1,188 29,873
Corporate Credit lines 8,219 5,291 13,510
Commercial paper 72 72
Lease contracts 64 59 54 22 14 43 256
TOTAL AMOUNT OF INTERESTS 41,400 27,996 10,138 4,400 1,360 43 85,336

INTEREST RISK

To hedge its variable interest-rate exposure, the company uses various types of financial instruments.

Interest CAP

  • In March 2019, the Company entered into agreements to cap the interest rate at 3% on part of the financial debt related to a notional amount of EUR 18 million for the period from 22 May 2019 to 22 August 2026.
  • In May 2021, the Company entered into another agreement to cap the interest rate at 1.5% on part of the financial debt related to a notional amount of EUR 225 million for the period from 1 July 2023 to 1 July 2024.
  • In January 2023, the Company entered into two agreements to cap the interest rate at 4% on part of the financial debt related to a notional amount of EUR 100 million for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 and to another of EUR 100 million for the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

Interest rate swap

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 in the Euribor interest rate. The interest rate swaps replace the Euribor rate with a fixed interest rate each year on the outstanding amount.

Immobel has entered into the following interest rate swaps:

Interest rate swaps - (000)
Company
OUTSTANDING
AMOUNT
CURRENCY FIXED INTEREST
RATE
START DATE END DATE
Immobel 100,000 EUR 242.5 bps 28-06-24 31-12-26
Immobel 150,000 EUR 287.6 bps 31-12-25 31-12-26
Immobel 36,667 EUR 301.5 bps 29-12-23 31-12-25
Immobel 36,667 EUR 301.5 bps 28-03-24 31-12-25
Immobel 200,000 EUR 304 bps 01-07-24 30-06-26
Immobel 3,000 EUR 5 bps 29-01-21 31-01-25
Immobel 20,000 EUR 5 bps 03-11-21 31-01-25
Infinito 5,000 EUR 249 bps 30-04-24 31-10-26
Infinito 5,000 EUR 265 bps 30-04-24 31-07-26
Infinito Holding 19,550 EUR 249 bps 30-04-24 31-10-26
Infinito Holding 19,550 EUR 265 bps 30-04-24 31-07-26
NORTH LIVING 11,367 EUR 301.5 bps 29-12-23 31-12-25
NORTH OFFICES 19,433 EUR 301.5 bps 29-12-23 31-12-25
NORTH PUBLIC 2,933 EUR 301.5 bps 29-12-23 31-12-25
NORTH RETAIL 1,467 EUR 301.5 bps 29-12-23 31-12-25
NORTH STUDENT HOUSING 1,467 EUR 301.5 bps 29-12-23 31-12-25

Both the interest CAPs and Interest rate swaps are formally designated and qualify as a cashflow hedge and are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet under other current and non-current financial assets for a total amount of EUR 5.2 million and under derivative financial instruments under non-current liabilities for a total amount of EUR 1.9 million.

The various interest rate swaps and interest rate caps make that the total outstanding financial debt position of Immobel is hedged for 88%. An increase of 1% interest rate would result in an annual increase of the interest charge on debt of EUR 1.5 million.

Information on the fair value of financial instruments

The following table lists 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 (e.g.: trade receivables and payables), the fair value is assumed to be close to the amortised cost,
  • For fixed-rate debts, based on discounted future cash flow, estimated based on market rates at closing,
  • For variable-rate debts, the fair value is assumed to be close to the amortised 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 referred to by the counterparty financial institution,
  • For quoted bonds, on the basis of the quotation at closing.

The fair value measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities can be characterised 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 on 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 not based on observable market data.
Amounts recognized in accordance with IFRS 9
EUR ('000) Level of the fair
value
Carrying amount
30/06/2024
Amortized cost Fair value trough
profit or loss
Fair value
30/06/2024
Cash flow hedging
30/06/2024
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 100,034 100,034 100,034
Other current financial assets Level 2 770 770
Other non current financial assets Level 2 4,405 4,405
Advances to joint ventures and associates Level 2 116,254 116,254 116,254
TOTAL 221,463 216,288 221,463
LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing debt
Level 1 375,000 375,000 375,000
Interest-bearing debt Level 2 595,645 595,645 595,645
Derivative financial instruments Level 2 1,931 1,931
Advances from joint ventures and associates Level 2 18,377 18,377 18,377
TOTAL 990,953 989,022 990,953
Amounts recognized in accordance with IFRS 9
EUR ('000) Level of the fair
value
Carrying amount
31/12/2023
Amortized cost Fair value trough
profit or loss
Fair value
31/12/2023
Cash flow hedging
31/12/2023
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 132,080 132,080 132,080
Other current financial assets Level 2 2,696 2,696
Other non-current financial assets Level 2 1,422 1,422
Advances to joint ventures and associates Level 2 119,760 119,760 119,760
TOTAL 255,958 251,840 255,958
LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing debt Level 1 375,000 375,000 375,000
Interest-bearing debt Level 2 589,128 589,128 589,128
Derivative financial instruments Level 2 4,943 4,943
Advances from joint ventures and associates
Level 2 25,244 25,244 25,244

The company did not make any changes to its financial risk management policy in the first half of 2024.

LIQUIDITY RISK

Immobel uses largely centralised structures for pooling cash and cash equivalents at Group level. The central liquidity position is calculated monthly using a bottom-up method over a rolling twelve-month period. The liquidity planning is supplemented by monthly stress tests. There are limited capital commitments and no significant corporate lines nor bonds maturing in the course of 2024.

FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS

The Group is subject, for bonds and credit lines mentioned hereabove, to a number of financial covenants. These covenants are taking into account equity, net financial debt and its relation with the equity and the inventories. As at 30 June 2024, the Group was either in conformity with or obtained a waiver for all these financial covenants The same is expected for the next testing points in the coming 12 months.

RISK OF FLUCTUATION IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES

The Group has limited hedging on foreign exchange rates risk on its activities. The functional currency of projects currently being developed in Poland and of the activities in the UK are converted respectively from PLN to EUR (except for Central Point which is managed in EUR) and from GBP to EUR, with an impact on other comprehensive income.

Foreign exchange rate swap: in December 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to swap the foreign exchange exposure on the PLN 40 million conversion to EUR on 31 October 2024 to an agreed foreign exchange rate.

Note 26. Trade payables

This account is allocated by geographical segment as follows:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Belgium 21,252 27,971
Luxembourg 9,803 7,407
France 17,443 24,833
Germany 15,674 16,164
Poland 3,597 255
Spain 4,074 4,088
TOTAL TRADE PAYABLES 71,843 80,718

The trade payables are mainly related to the projects O'sea and St Roch in Belgium, Saint Antoine and Paris Lannelongue in France, Eden in Germany and Granaria in Poland.

Note 27. Contract liabilities

Contract liabilities arising from the application of IFRS 15 relate to the following geographical segments:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Belgium 9,909 12,130
Luxembourg 12,082 8,607
France 7,259 2,670
Poland 77,790 58,142
TOTAL CONTRACT LIABILITIES 107,040 81,549

The increase in contract liabilities is mainly due to the projects Liewen in Luxembourg and Granaria in Poland.

Contract liabilities include amounts received by the entity as compensation for goods or services that have not yet been provided to the customer. Contract liabilities are settled by "future" recognition of the revenue when the IFRS 15 criteria for revenue recognition have been met.

All amounts reflected in contract liabilities relate to residential activities for which revenue is recognised over time, except for Poland where revenue will be recognized upon delivery, thus creating discrepancies between payments and the realisation of benefits.

Note 28. Social debts, VAT, accrued charges and other amount payable

The components of this account are:

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Payroll related liabilities 887 1,167
Taxes (other than income taxes) and VAT payable 6,890 11,319
Accrued charges 2,674 14,467
Other 6,795 4,115
Other liability with business partners 7,926 10,189
TOTAL OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES 25,172 41,257

Other current liabilities mainly consist of taxes (other than income taxes) as well as accrued charges in Belgium and France.

Note 29. Change in working capital

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

EUR ('000) 30/06/2024 31/12/2023
Inventories, including the acquisition and sales of subsidiaries holding a dedicated project -21,657 -131,322
Amounts receivable within one year -7,844 13,077
Deferred charges and accrued income 10,550 7,276
Trade debts 16,616 12,429
Amounts payable regarding taxes and social security -4,709 -7,534
Accrued charges and deferred income -11,376 -4,846
Other payable with business partners 1,193 -4,329
CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL -17,227 -115,249

Changes in drivers for working capital are addressed in the respective notes earlier in this report.

Note 30. Seasonal nature of the results

Due to the intrinsic nature of its activity, real estate development, the results of the first half of 2024 cannot be extrapolated over the whole year. These results depend on the final transactions before 31 December 2024.

Note 31. Going concern

Based on the available and committed credit lines and available cash and taken into account the liquidity forecasting model with its various scenarios reflecting the current economic environment, the company's going concern remains appropriate and confirms the Group's good prospects. Also the group continues to have different options to manage short term cash flow needs such as delay launch of new developments until a reasonable pre-sale target has been reached, search for partners to co-develop sizeable projects and accelerate the exit of projects; also it has no significant acquisition commitments in 2024 and 2025 and sufficient headroom on bond covenants.

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

Immobel has decided not to exercise the call option on the Proximus towers, maturing on 21 August 2024. Immobel fully impaired the project, for a total of EUR 48 million. This impairment is already considered in the financial statements. We refer to the press release published on 22 August 2024.

Immobel signed a letter of intent for the sale of a hotel in Gdansk and sold a part of the offices (6,800 m²) in De Brouckère project in Brussels to Nationale Loterij/Loterie Nationale.

No other significant event occurred from the reporting date on 30 June 2024 up to 12 September 2024 when the financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors.

Note 33. Related parties

The related party transactions described in Note 31 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements as at 31 December 2023 did not change significantly at the end of June 2024.

IV. Managers' statement

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

  • the interim report provides 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 statements, 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.

V. Auditor's report

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