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Kardan N.V. Management Reports 2018

Mar 28, 2019

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Part B – Report of the Board of Directors

Financial position

1. Following is a summary of Kardan N.V.'s consolidated balance sheet (in EUR thousands)

December
31, 2018
December
31, 2017
Notes
Current
assets
388,402 362,952 The increase as of December 31, 2018 in current assets compared to December
31, 2017, is mainly due to reclassification of the investment in joint venture Avis
Ukraine as 'Assets Held for Sale' under current assets, and increase in the assets
of a subsidiary classified as held for sale. The increase was partly offset by the
decrease in apartment inventory following the delivery of building B in the
Europark Dalian project.
Non-current
assets
256,489 305,624 The decrease as of December 31, 2018 in non-current assets compared to
December 31, 2017, is mainly due to the reclassification of the investment in joint
venture Avis Ukraine as 'Assets Held for Sale' in the current assets, due to the
repayment of loans granted to companies accounted for using the equity method,
and due to the devaluation of the investment property.
Total
balance
sheet
644,891 668,576 The decrease in total balance sheet compared to December 31 2017, is mainly
due to the decrease in apartment inventory following the delivery of building B.
Current
maturities of
debentures
282,703 95,452 In February 2018 the Company did not make the scheduled payments to the
Debenture Holders series A and B, and therefore the entire outstanding debt was
classified as current liabilities.
Other
current
liabilities
322,670 271,594 The increase in the other current liabilities compared to December 31, 2017 is
mainly due to the increase in short term credit lines usage in the water
infrastructure activity, which is presented as Held-For-Sale, partially offset by the
decrease in the advances from apartment buyers following the delivery of building
B in Europark Dalian project.
Current
liabilities
605,373 367,046 The increase as at December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017 is a
result of the classification of the debentures as current liabilities.
Debentures - 188,708 The decrease as of December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017 is due
to the classification of the entire debentures balance as current maturities.
Long term
Interest
bearing
loans and
borrowings
87,287 104,933 The change as at December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017 is mainly
due to partial early repayment of the Europark Dalian project loan, in the amount
of €16 million.
Other non
current
liabilities
5,988 8,715 No material change compared to December 31, 2017.
Non-current
liabilities
93,275 302,356 The decrease compared to December 31, 2017 is due to the classification of the
entire debentures outstanding balance as current liabilities as of December 31,
2018.
Equity
(deficit)
attributable
to equity
holders of
the parent
(59,497) (4,368) The increase in the deficit compared to December 31, 2017, is mainly due to the
result for the period, negative foreign currency translation differences (other
comprehensive expense), and the impact of the
adoption of new accounting standard (IFRS 9) for the first time, as described in
note 4 to the financial statements.

2. Cash Flow Statement analysis (in EUR thousands)

FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016 Notes
Net cash used in (3,290) (50,196) (51,944) Cash flow from operating activities includes the following:
operating activities In 2018, €52 million were generated from the decrease in
apartment inventory following the delivery of building B in the
Europark Dalian project; €44 million were used for changes in
operating assets and liabilities. Finance and exchange rate
expenses were partially offset by interest and tax payments.
In 2017, €70 million were used for changes in operating assets
and liabilities, equity losses from joint ventures, and interest
expenses, which were partly offset by positive exchange rate
impact. In addition, the Company repaid approximately € 4
million of remaining interest on its debentures which fell due in
February 2017.
In 2016, most of the deficit is a result of interest and tax
payments of €59 million, and to changes in operating assets and
liabilities.
Net cash provided by
(used in) investing
activities
1,347 11,594 74,492 In 2018, €12.5 million were generated from collection of loans
granted to companies accounted for using the equity method,
which were partially offset by investment in fixed assets in the
water infrastructure activity.
In 2017, approximately €20 million were generated from the sale
of Star Pumped Storage, partially offset by investments in fixed
assets in the water infrastructure activities.
In the year 2016 € 104 million were generated from the sale of
TBIF and € 2.8 million were proceeds from the sale of the assets
of the subsidiary Foodyard in Bulgaria; on the other hand, € 7.7
million were used for investment in fixed assets and investment
properties.
Net cash provided by
(used in) financing
activities
11,824 25,098 (66,346) In 2018, €27 million were generated from short term credit
provided to the water infrastructure activity, and were partially
offset by repayment of long term loans in the amount of €16 in
the real estate activity.
In 2017, €11.2 million were generated from long term loans (net)
in the real estate activity, and €8.2 million were generated from
short term credit provided to the water infrastructure activity.
In 2016, €86.5 million were used for the early repayment of
debentures, and €28 million were provided by short and long
term loans.

Kardan finances its operations by the Company's debentures, the sale of assets and dividend receipts from subsidiaries (for details, see also section 3 below regarding cash flow forecast). The subsidiaries' activities are being financed by equity, credit provided by banks and other financial institutions, loans from the parent company, proceeds from the sale of apartments in the Real Estate activities and from cash surplus in projects in the Water Infrastructure activities. For details regarding material credit in the Group see Part A to the Israeli Annual Report 2018. For details regarding credit balances as of the balance sheet date refer to Section 1 above.

The average balance of long-term and short-term loans is not significantly different than their book value as at December 31, 2018. The cost of the short-term and long-term credit amounted to €34.1 million in 2018 (out of which €2.6 relate to short term credit), and €33 million in 2017 (out of which €0.2 relate to short term credit), including cost in relation to the Company's debentures.

The average balance of trade receivables and trade payables is €6.4 million and €5.5 million, respectively, compared to €4.9 million and €2.8 million in 2017, respectively.

3. Cash Flow Forecast

The audit opinion of the external auditors as of December 31, 2018, includes a mandatory emphasis of matter regarding the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern (see also Note 1 to the consolidated IFRS financial statements). In addition, the Company presents in its financial statements as at December 31, 2018 an equity deficit, and a negative working capital on a consolidated and standalone basis and a continuing negative cash flow from operating activity. These are considered "warning signs" as defined in Regulation 10 (b) (14) of the Israeli Securities Authority regulations. Therefore, the Company provides a cash-flow forecast (stand-alone) for a period of two years as starting January 1, 2019.

As announced by the Company, payments to the debenture holders that were scheduled for February 2018 were not paid on time and were not paid by the date of this report. As at the date of this report, the Company is negotiating with the debenture holders the rescheduling of the payments and reached understandings with the Trustee of the Debenture Holders series B regarding the main principles of a debt settlement which include, among others: the principal amount of the Debentures and the interest rate will remain unchanged; the final repayment date of the Debentures will be postponed to December 2021; In parallel the Company will commit to sell assets – and in relation to one asset, according to an agreed upon timetable – and to use the funds received from such disposals for early repayment of Debentures A and B, and other uses according to terms which will be detailed in amended deeds of trust ('The New Debt Settlement Principles'). In addition, the Company will pay each year interest at a rate of 4% p.a. The remaining interest will be payable at each date the Company repays (part of) the principal of the Debentures. For additional information, refer to the announcement issued by the Company on October 23, 2018.

In view of the fact that the date for making the payments to debenture holders that were scheduled for February 2018 passed without the Company having repaid these payments, that, as the date of this report, the Company reached agreements with the trustee of debenture holders series B regarding the principles of a new debt settlement with the debenture holders and that the Company is preparing to implement these principles, the cash flow forecast was prepared under the assumption that the terms of the Debentures will be adjusted according to the New Debt Settlement Principles. Accordingly, the following cash flow forecast includes, inter alia, the interest payments to the debenture holders that were fixed for February 2018 (which have not yet been paid), the balance payments to debenture holders Series B as well as the early repayment of the debt to the Debenture Holders (pro-rata to Series A and B), according to the New Debt Settlement Principles.

It should be noted that to best of the Company's knowledge, to date, the negotiations between the trustees of the Debenture Holders series A and B regarding the order of the repayments of debt between the two series are ongoing and that the Company is conducting negotiations with the Debenture Holders regarding the terms of the amended debt settlement. Accordingly, it is possible that the final agreement approved by the assemblies of the Debenture Holders will be different than the New Debt Settlement Principles according to which the cash-flow forecast was prepared. Such change would impact the sources detailed in the cash flow forecast, and the amounts paid to the debenture holders.

Therefore, the Company emphasizes that the assumptions used by the Company in deriving the cash flow forecast should be read carefully.

Forecast cash flow (EUR million) January 1,
2019 -
December 31,
2019
January 1,
2020 –
December 31,
2020
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
period
20.7 2.8
From operating activities
General and administrative expenses (3.4) (3.1)
From investing activities
Sale of shares and holdings in a subsidiaries and joint
ventures (2) – (3)
110.4 -
Dividend distribution (4) 8.0 7.5
Release of deposit (5) 4.0 -
Loan repayment (6) 1.1 1.1
Total Resources 140.8 8.3
From financing activities (7) – (10)
Principal and interest payment of debentures – Series
A
(5.8) -
Principal and interest payment of debentures – Series
B
(132.2) -
Total Uses (138.0) -
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 2.8 8.3

Main Assumptions to the Cash Flow Forecast

    1. The cash flow forecast has been jointly prepared for Kardan NV (company-only) and its wholly owned subsidiaries GTC Real Estate Holding BV, Kardan Financial Services BV, and Emerging Investments XII BV, as the treasury of these companies is centralized. With respect to limitations regarding the transfer of funds between the companies, see note 12 below.
    1. The cash flows from investing activities in 2019-2020 refer to considerations from the sale of TGI and Avis Ukraine, taking into account the assumptions, comments and reservations detailed below:
    2. a. As of the date of this report, the Company is conducting discussions with several parties regarding the possible sale or allocation of its holdings in TGI, in order to meet its obligations according to the New Debt Settlement Principles being formulated with the debenture holders (Series A and B). When preparing this cash flow forecast, it was assumed that all the amounts that will be received on the date of completing a transaction (during 2019) will be used by the Company to repay the debenture holders. However, as stated above, this is only an assumption, and there is no certainty that this assumption will actually materialize.
    3. b. The cash flow forecast was prepared under the assumption that the proceeds from the sale of TGI will be according to the considerations previously negotiated with third parties that did not materialize. It is emphasized that as of the date of this report, the Company in not conducting advanced negotiations with any party regarding the sale of TGI. Accordingly, the Company does not have accurate information regarding the net consideration which would be received from exercising its holdings in TGI and which would be used for repayments to the Debenture Holders, and accordingly, there is no certainty that sale agreements will be signed, that the expected consideration will equal the consideration included in the cash flow forecast, and there is no certainty as to the date on which the consideration would be received by the Company.
    4. c. It should also be noted that the Company is considering alternatives in the event that such sale is delayed. Due to the lack of certainty regarding the completion of the negotiations for the sale of TGI, including completion of a sale transaction in the timetables agreed upon with the representatives of the debenture holders, the option to include a provision in the debt

settlement with the debenture holders to distribute TGI shares to the debenture holders as repayment of the Company's debt is being considered. Due to the fact that the terms of such distribution of TGI shares to the Debenture Holders and/or the distribution date have not yet been agreed, the cash flow forecast is prepared under the assumption that the distribution of TGI shares (if carried out) will be at a value reflecting the sale price of TGI shares to a third party, and therefore materializing TGI in such a manner will not affect the cash flow forecast. As mentioned above, as of the date of this report, the terms of the distribution of TGI shares to the Debenture Holders, the number of distributed shares, the distribution date etc. have not yet been agreed, and therefore, the distribution terms may be different. It should be emphasized that any change in the terms of the distribution in TGI shares will affect the cash flow forecast.

  • d. The cash flow forecast is taking into consideration that the proceeds from the sale of Avis Ukraine will equal the selling price as specified in the agreement signed in January 2019 (US\$14.2 million) and completed on March 14, 2019.
  • e. It is noted that as of the date of this report, the Company is not conducting negotiations regarding the sale of its holdings in KLC (or in any of KLC's subsidiaries). The cash flow forecast therefore does not assume the receipt of proceeds from such transaction.
    1. Generally, uncertainty is inherent in a forecast of sales of assets, mainly due to dependence on third parties, inter alia, due to: the need to find potential buyers and to reach agreements with them regarding the terms of the transaction, the need to receive relevant approvals, the Company's need to obtain the approval of the Debenture Holders to the transactions, and the need of potential buyers to reach agreements with financing parties in order to obtain funding for such acquisitions. The forecast readers must take these facts into account when assessing the Company's probability of meeting the cash flow forecast.
    1. The 'Dividend distributions' line assumes the receipt of dividends from KLC, which will be received in KLC from Lucky Hope companies over several years. It is noted that as of the date of this report, no decision regarding distribution of dividends has been made in Lucky Hope companies and accordingly, such decision has not been made by KLC. Nevertheless, the assumption of the receipt of such dividends is in line with Lucky Hope companies' policy and the Company is not aware of any restrictions that may raise reasonable doubt regarding the distribution of such dividends. In addition, the Company is not aware of any restrictions on distributing the dividends detailed in the cash flow forecast by KLC.
    1. The 'Release of deposit' line refers to the release of the remaining deposit of €4 million, which, as of December 31, 2018, was pledged to secure various representations in respect of the sale of the subsidiary TBIF in 2016. As of the date of this report, the pledge was removed.
    1. Within the framework of the sale agreement of AVIS Ukraine, it was determined that loans provided by KFS to AVIS Ukraine will continue to stand in force and be repaid according to the loan agreement, and that AVIS Ukraine will provide collateral to secure repayment of these loans. As of the date of this report, the balance of the loans amounts to € 2.3 million and the loans are repaid in quarterly installments until December 2020.
    1. As detailed in the press release issued by the Company on November 23, 2017, the Company approached the trustees of the Debenture Holders requesting them to conduct negotiations in relation to rescheduling the payments to the Debenture Holders (series A and B), due to reasonable possibility of delays in the sale process of TGI which may prevent the Company from meeting the coming payment due in February 2018. On January 11, 2018, the Company announced it was unable to complete the sale transaction of its holdings in TGI in a manner that will allow it to meet the payments to the Debenture Holders set for February 2018. On January 31, 2018, the Company issued an announcement clarifying and emphasizing that the Company will not be able to execute the payments to the Debenture Holders scheduled for February 2018 on time. In addition, according to the Company's announcements, as at the date of this report the Company has not yet repaid the payments to the Debenture Holders scheduled for February 2018 and February 2019.

    1. As noted above, the cash flow forecast was prepared assuming that the settlement that will be approved by the assemblies of the Debenture Holders will be according to the New Debt Settlement Principles (as defined above) and accordingly the cash flow forecast includes in the year 2019 the interest payments to debentures series B that were scheduled for February 2018 and were not yet repaid. The remaining outstanding payments are presented in the forecast based on the understandings with the trustees of the debenture holders Series B, according to which the balance payments to the Debenture Holders series B will be paid after the said interest payment, and thereafter the Company will repay the debt of each series according to the relative share of each series in the total debt. It should be noted that to best of the Company's knowledge the terms of the interest payments and balance payments are being reviewed by the trustees of the Debenture Holders series A and B and may change. It is further noted, as mentioned above, that as of the date of this report, the Company does not have the resources to make payments to the debenture holders in 2019 and 2020.
    1. It is also noted that due to the fact that the cash flow forecast is assuming that the deeds of trust will be amended according to the New Debt Settlement Principles, according to which the debenture principal repayments (series A and B) will be delayed to December 2021, while the Company will be obligated to make early repayments from its available funds, the cash flow forecast assumes that the Company will make early repayments to the Debenture Holders out of the funds that will be made available to it from the sale of assets, dividends received and loan repayments. Accordingly, any change in the amounts that will be received in practice, will affect the amounts repaid to the Debenture Holders (series A and B). In light of the fact that the cash flow forecast assumes that the repayments to the Debenture Holders will be carried out of available funds, it does not include a split between the repayment of interest and principal to the Debenture Holders.
    1. The cash flow forecast includes accrued interest up to the original payment date, in respect of payments that were scheduled for February 2018 and does not include interest for the subsequent period or interest in arrears resulting from failure to meet the repayment dates set out in the Deeds of Trust and deferment of payments to the Debenture Holders, in light of the fact that as of the date of this report, the Company is unable to estimate the dates of repayments to the debenture holders, and therefore the Company has no information regarding the date of actual payment to the Debenture Holders and is unable to calculate the final interest, if paid. Readers of the cash flow forecast should take these facts into consideration, with all that it might entail or imply.
    1. The interest calculations are based on the Israeli CPI, exchange rates and interest rates which are applicable as of December 31, 2018, and as aforesaid, do not include interest on arrears. The principal and interest payments for the debentures are presented on the net outstanding balance, excluding the debentures held by GTC RE and Emerging Investment XII BV. A change of 5% in the Euro/NIS rate will lead to a change of approximately € 7 million, in the amount of principal and interest payment in the years 2019 and 2020.

12. Restrictions on transferring funds:

Transfer of funds between Kardan NV, GTC RE, Emerging Investments XII, and KFS is mostly done through intercompany loans or distribution of dividend or capital reserves as permitted by Dutch law1 . For details regarding the limitations that apply on KLC, refer to section 7.6.8.7 to part A of the Israeli Annual Report. For details regarding the limitations that apply on TGI regarding the transfer of funds to the Company, refer to section 18.8 to part A of the Israeli Annual Report.

Breakdown of distributable reserves according to Dutch law and intercompany loans balances is as follows:

Subsidiary Distributable reserves as
of 31.12.18
Intercompany loan as of
31.12.18
(EUR million)
GTC RE 138.3 9.7
KFS 5.6 -
Emerging 65.2 -
  1. This estimate regarding the sources of cash in this forecast is forward looking information as defined in the Israeli Securities Act, based on management assumptions and expectations. The aforesaid may not materialize completely or part thereof, or materialize in a different manner, including materially different from what is expected as a result of market changes (including changes in foreign currencies and CPI), failure to reach an agreement with the Debenture Holders regarding the terms of the debt settlement, the disapproval of the debt settlement with the Debenture Holders, changes in the principles of the debt settlement and the principles of the debt settlement which were used in the basis of the preparation of the cash flow forecast, difficulties in raising credit, decrease in value of investments, changes in the transactions terms of the sale of TGI, difficulties in reaching an agreement with the buyers of TGI, delays or lack of completion of the conditions precedent to the sale transaction to the extent an agreement will be signed and change in cash amounts expected to be received from affiliated companies, failure to reach agreements with the Debenture Holders regarding the distribution of TGI shares, etc. The Company, being a holding company, is generating cash flows from its investee companies mainly through dividend distributions and repayments of shareholder loans or through the realization (in part or in full) of its stakes in the investee companies. The generation of such cash flows may at times be subject to factors which are out of the control of the Company (such as the need to obtain third parties consent, foreign currency exchange, market prices of assets, risk factors of the company and more). It may also be the case – as it is with the distribution of dividends – that such cash flows sources are dependent on resolutions to be taken by the relevant organs in those companies. For details regarding the risk factors which are relevant to the cash flow forecast, refer to sections 7.24, 8.18, 9.25 and 21 of part A of the 2018 Israeli Annual Report. Due attention should be given to the risk factors, which should be read together with the cash flow forecast. It should be noted that in case one or more of the underlying assumptions upon which the cash flow forecast was based fail to materialize, it might result in the inability of the Company to fulfill its obligations in accordance with the Debt Settlement.
(EUR million) January 1,
2018 –
December 31,
2018
January 1,
2019 –
December 31,
2019
Resources from investing activities
Sale of shares and holdings in a subsidiary - negotiations for its
sale have already begun
98.0 -
Sale of shares and holdings in subsidiaries - negotiations for their
sale have not yet begun
12.0 -
Loan repayment and dividends 6.0 17.0
Resources from financing activities
Principal and interest payment of debentures 113.7 -
  1. A comparison between the cash flow forecast included in the 2017 annual report and the actual cash flow in 2018:

The cash flow forecast presented in the financial statements as of December 31, 2017 assumed that the Company would receive cash from the sale of its holdings in TGI during 2018. The Company also assumed that it could sell its holdings in Avis Ukraine and / or receive funds from the sale of one of Kardan Land China's projects. As aforementioned, due to factors beyond the

Company's control, the advanced negotiations that the Company conducted have not progressed to a binding sale agreement, and accordingly, the Company's plans regarding the receipt of the proceeds from the sale of its holdings in TGI were not materialized. It should be noted that the Company clarified in its cash flow forecast that this assumption taken are considered forwardlooking information, which depends on factors beyond the Company's full control, and accordingly there is significant uncertainty regarding their realization. It is also noted that due to the delay in the sale of its holdings in TGI, the Company did not repay the Debenture Holders as stated in Section 7 above. In addition, as stated in the Company's announcements, the Company completed the sale of its holdings in Avis Ukraine only in 2019, and the consideration of €12.4 was received in March 2019. With respect to the repayment of loans and dividends, the Company received cash from its subsidiaries beyond its estimates, in relation to the distribution of cash in the amount of €15 million by Kardan Land China.

4. Financial situation Kardan Group as of December 31, 2018

The Company Financial debt net
Liabilities:
Kardan NV/ GTC RE/ Debentures (**)
Emerging
Investments
Liabilities long term (317.0)
XII Assets: (2.8)
Cash and short-term investments 17.8
Net debt (302.0)
KFS Assets: 7.0
Cash and short-term investments
Loans to related parties
4.4
Net cash 11.4
TGI/TG/TGA)***(
Liabilities
Liability long term
(0.4)
Assets:
Cash and short-term investments 1.3
Net cash 0.9

Net debt (*)

(*) net financial debt includes liabilities for interest bearing loans and debentures net of cash and cash equivalents and interest bearing loan receivables.

(**) Net balance after compensating debenture balances held by subsidiaries, see section 11 below.

(***) Assets and liabilities shown as held for sale in the consolidated financial statements of Kardan NV as of 31.12.2018.

Material loans and credits

For details regarding material loans and credits in the Group, see section 12.1, 7.6.8.6, 8.18 to part A of the Israeli Annual Report.

5. Main events in the period and subsequent events

Kardan NV

  • For information regarding the convening of an annual meeting of the Company's shareholders, to be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 and on the Company's Board of Directors decision not to put the approval of an annual bonus to the Company's CEO for 2018 up for vote, refer to the notices issued by the Company on April 17, 2018 and May 22, 2018.
  • For information regarding Q1 2018 financial statements and IR presentation refer to the announcement issued by the Company on May 30, 2018.
  • For information regarding the results of the annual general meeting of shareholders held on May 30, 2018, refer to the announcement issued by the Company on May 30, 2018.
  • Mr. Ferry Houterman's appointment as a non-executive Board member took effect on May 30, 2018.
  • For more information regarding the affirmation of the rating 'D' for Kardan and for its Debentures Series A and Series B by Maalot, the Israeli subsidiary of Standard & Poor's ("S&P"), refer to the announcement issued by the Company on July 11, 2018.
  • For details regarding the senior management and officers of the Company as of August 23, 2018 see the Immediate Report dated of August 23, 2018.
  • Following the merger between Brightman Trusts and Aurora Fidelity Trust Company Ltd. (hereinafter: "Aurora"), both companies controlled by Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co., in which Aurora was liquidated ,the new trustee for the Series A bondholders of the Company is Almagor-Brightman Trusts Ltd. For further details ,refer to the Immediate Report dated August 28, 2018
  • For details regarding the results of a special general meeting of the Company's shareholders held on Monday, October 22, 2018 ,on which agenda was the approval of an annual bonus to the CEO of the Company in respect of 2018, see announcement issued on September 5, 2018 and amendment to the announcement issued on September 13, 2018.
  • For details regarding the identity of the observer, refer to announcement issued on October 4, 2018.
  • For details regarding the debt settlement principles agreed between the Company and the trustee of Debenture Holders series B, refer to the announcement issued on October 23, 2018.
  • On November 20, 2018 the Company issued a response to press reports regarding the debt settlement of Mr. Grunfeld, one of the Company's controlling shareholders. For more information see the announcement issued by the Company on November 20, 2018.
  • For details regarding the transfer of the Company's shares held by Shamait Ltd. to Mr. E. Rechter and Aloterra Ltd., refer to the announcement issued on December 13, 2018.
  • On January 3, 2019, the Company announced that the Israeli court has approved the debt settlement of Mr. Grunfeld, one of the Company's controlling shareholders. For more information see the announcement issued by the Company On January 3, 2019.
  • On January 14, 2019, Kardan Financial Services B.V., a 100% subsidiary of the Company, signed an agreement to sell its 66% stake in TBIF Dan Leasing Limited and its shareholder's loans to its partner in TDLL, Universal Transportation Solutions Ltd. The Company estimates, based on AVIS Ukraine's reviewed financial statements as of September 30, 2018, that the consideration will amount to US\$ 14.2 million. For more information, see the Immediate Report issued by the Company on December 15, 2018.
  • For details regarding technical delays in the completion of Mr. Grunfeld debt settlement, refer to the immediate report issued on January 25, 2019.

  • On February 27, 2019 the Company issued an update, further to an article published in the Israeli press, that advanced negotiations regarding the sale of its holdings in Tahal Group International B.V. are not advancing, and that Kardan is working to advance negotiations with a number of other parties regarding this sale transaction. For more information, see the announcement issued by the Company on February 27, 2019.
  • On March 4, 2019 the Company announced that the debt settlement of Mr. Grunfeld have been settled. For more information see the immediate report issued by the Company on March 4, 2019.
  • For details regarding approval of the Antitrust Commissioner in Ukraine for the sale of the Company's holdings in Avis Ukraine, see the immediate report of March 11, 2019.
  • For details regarding the closing of the transaction for the sale of Avis Ukraine in consideration of US\$ 14.2 million, see the immediate report of March 14, 2019.
  • During June and July 2018, stakeholders of the Company sold part of their holdings in the Company's shares in the stock exchange:
Stakeholder Transaction Number
of
Average
price
Date of announcement
date shares sold per share (NIS) issued by the company
Mr. E. Rechter 6.6.2018
1,286,942
0.6026 7.6.2018
7.6.2018 416,952 0.5957 11.6.2018
10.6.2018 195,861 0.5540 11.6.2018
26.6.2018 377,393 0.5408 27.6.2018
27.6.2018 110,000 0.5325 28.6.2018
Mr. Y. Grunfeld 5.7.2018 374,000 0.4920 6.7.2018
Mr. A.A. Schnur 11.6.2018 269,880 0.5780 12.6.2018
12.6.2018 117,176 0.5820 13.6.2018
13.6.2018 300,975 0.5730 14.6.2018
14.6.2018 94,078 0.5763 17.6.2018
17.6.2018 9,797 0.5820 18.6.2018
18.6.2018 105,000 0.5680 19.6.2018
19.6.2018 120,864 0.5625 20.6.2018
20.6.2018 382,632 0.5636 20.6.2018
21.6.2018 93,970 0.5313 28.6.2018
24.6.2018 2,391 0.5750 24.6.2018
28.6.2018 27,004 0.5310 29.6.2018
1.7.2018 58,548 0.5250 2.7.2018
2.7.2018 494,481 0.5153 3.7.2018
2.7.2018 264,867 0.4982 4.7.2018
4.7.2018 166,289 0.4983 5.7.2018
5.7.2018 52,048 0.4954 6.7.2018
28.1.2019 39,528 0.3806 29.1.2019
29.1.2019 15,000 0.38 30.1.2019
30.1.2019 13,137 0.38 31.1.2019, 19.2.2019
3.2.2019 47 0.38 19.2.2019
12.2.2019 7,835 0.38 13.2.2019
13.2.2019 94 0.38 14.2.2019
14.2.2019 28,887 0.38 17.2.2019
19.2.2019 35,241 0.346 19.2.2019

Water Infrastructure (discontinued operation)

  • On May 23, Tahal Consulting Engineers Ltd. ('Tahal') won a tender (together with a partner who owns 5% of the project company) for the planning and execution of works for the reconstruction of two waste water and sludge treatment facilities in the city of Kharkiv, in the Ukraine. The total compensation for the Project is approximately US\$ 60 million.
  • On August 1, 2018, Tahal Consulting Engineers Ltd. And Tahal Group BV, subsidiaries controlled by Kardan, (hereinafter in this section: "Tahal"), have been notified that the supreme authority in an African country has approved the engagement with Tahal and its partner (50% Tahal and the partner 50%) for the development and construction of a large-scale agricultural project, including an agricultural farm for the cultivation of vegetables and various crops, such as potatoes, onions, corn, etc., The total consideration is approximately US\$72 million.

Human capital

On May 30, 2018, the general meeting of shareholders of the Company approved the commencement (retroactively as of September 1, 2017) of the amended service agreement between the Company and Kardan Israel. According to the amended agreement, Kardan Israel will provide the Company the following services: (1) General services and contact with the local market (2) Accounting services (3) secretarial services (in consideration of an annual fee of NIS 200 thousands. In addition, for consulting services and assistance in raising capital in Israel, the Company will pay Kardan Israel fees amounting to 0.25% of the net capital raised. The amended agreement will be

valid until August 31, 2020. Each side will be entitled to terminate the agreement giving a 60 day notice. For additional information refer to the announcements issued by the Company on April 17 and May 30, 2018.

Corporate Governance Aspects

6. Directors with financial knowledge

Kardan N.V. is incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Netherlands and is not subject to the Israeli Companies Law. Therefore, it does not appoint external directors and is not committed to appoint directors who possess accounting and finance expertise. However in accordance with Kardan NV articles of association, there are decisions that the Board of Directors need to take in a special procedure that requires, among others, the agreement of the independent directors present, as defined in the articles of association of the Company and the Dutch corporate governance code. In addition, according to the said corporate governance code, the Company adopted the duty that at least one member of the Board of Directors would have financial management and accounting knowledge.

The directors having accounting and finance expertise (as acceptable in the Netherlands) currently serving in the Board of Directors are messers. Peter Sheldon, Cor van Den Bos, Ariel Hasson, Eytan Rechter and Ferry Houterman.

All members of Executive Management have accounting and finance expertise. For additional information about their education and experience see part 4 of the 2018 Israeli annual report.

Independent Directors

As mentioned above, the Israeli Companies Law does not apply to Kardan. Accordingly, amongst others, Kardan does not appoint external directors'. Nevertheless, the Corporate Governance code recommends that the majority of the non-executive board members would be independent. In addition, according to the articles of association of Kardan, certain decisions are to be taken according to a special approval procedure which requires, amongst others, the approval of the independent directors (as defined in the articles of association and the corporate governance code) present at the meeting.

As of December 31, 2018, four out of seven non-executive board members are independent (Mr. Peter Sheldon, Mr. Cor van der Bos, Mrs. Cecile Tall, and Mr. Ferry Houterman).

For further information regarding the Corporate Governance Code refer to Section 14 of part A of this 2018 Israeli Annual Report.

7. Internal Audit

Kardan N.V. is incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Netherlands and is not subject to the Israeli Companies Law. Therefore, the duty to appoint an internal auditor by virtue of the Companies Law 1999 does not apply to it. However, according to the Corporate Governance Code recommends appointing such a body. Kardan decided to adopt the recommendation.

Within the framework of adopting the Corporate Governance Code in this respect, Kardan N.V. further determined that the internal auditor's activity would be under the Kardan N.V. Management's responsibility and which would assist the internal auditor in examining the risk management structure and the controls system within the Company. The external auditor and the Audit Committee are involved in determining the internal auditor's tasks and they are informed on its findings.

Appointing the In May 2017, the Company engaged EY Israel for providing internal audit
internal audit: services to the Company and since then EY provides internal audit services
to the Company.
The internal audit EY Israel. On March 16, 2017, the appointment was approved by the Audit
firm: Committee. The decision to appoint EY as the internal auditor was made in
light of EY's experience in providing internal audit services as well as its
familiarity with the Company.
Compliance with the To the best of the Company's knowledge, based on the internal auditor's
provisions of the statements, the internal auditor complies with the provisions of sections 33
Audit Law: (a) and 8 of the Internal Audit Law and in the provisions of Section 146 (b)
of the Companies Law.
The organ in charge CFO. The decision to appoint the CFO as in charge of the internal audit was
of internal audit: made due to the fact that the CFO is in ongoing contact with the internal
auditor.
The audit plan: In March 2018 a 3-year audit plan was approved. The plan was prepared
based on risk assessment. The audit plan was prepared by the internal
auditor after consulting with the Company's management and was approved
by the Company's audit committee.
The main considerations in determining the internal audit plan are: (a) the
business activities of the Company and their scope; (b) the exposure to
risks; the audit plan and the internal audit recommendation of the annual
audits are determined based on ranking and importance of the various
items in the risk assessment surveys, taking into consideration
management's recommendations.
The audit plan is flexible and will allow for changes at the discretion of the
internal audit.
Since its appointment, the internal audit hasn't reviewed any material
transactions due to lack of relevancy.
Subsidiaries: The audit plan does not include audit of subsidiaries. TGI Group and KLC
have internal auditors, which are responsible for performing internal audits
in these subsidiaries.
Professional
Standards:
The internal audit informed that the audits are performed according to
acceptable and international internal audit standards, as published from
time to time by the IIA.
Management and the audit committee estimate that the internal audit is
performed according to acceptable professional internal audit standards.
This estimate was made following discussions with the EY partner that is in
charge of internal audit in this firm as well as EY extensive experience in
this field.
Access to In order to perform its work, the internal audit has full access to documents,
information: information, including financial information, and information systems of the
Company.
Internal audit report: In March 2018, the multi-year work plan of the Internal Audit, which was
prepared in accordance with a risk survey, was presented. During July
2018, an audit was conducted regarding fraud risk assessment and audit

Details regarding the internal audit:

regarding the administrative enforcement program. The auditor's reports
regarding the results of his work were sent in writing to the members of the
audit committee on November 23 after which, they were presented to the
Company's Audit Committee and Board of Directors on November 28, 2018.
Fees: The internal audit is remunerated according to the number of audit hours
approved in the audit plan. In 2018, the internal auditor carried out 180
hours of work in respect of which he received a fee of € 13.5 thousand.
In the opinion of the Company's Board of Directors, the scope, nature and
continuity of the internal audit activity and the work plan are reasonable
under the circumstances and may fulfill the purpose of the internal audit.

8. Donations policy

Kardan NV does not have a donation policy, nor does it contribute significant amounts.

Additional information

9. Fair Value Disclosure

Galleria Dalian shopping mall – China, Dalian

Identification of the property subject of
the valuation
Shopping mall in Dalian, China, having net
leasable area of 64,834 sqm.
Date of the valuation 31.12.2018
External valuer Savills
Value of the property in the financial
statements as of the date of the
valuation and as of 31.12.2018
€ 213.6 million
Details regarding the valuator Savills Real Estate Valuation (Beijing) Limited. )"
Savills")
The valuation was performed by Mr. James Woo
who serves as a director in Savills.
According to the valuator's declaration, Mr. James
Woo is a member of the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors, has 25 years of experience
in the valuation field and holds the knowledge,
skills and understanding of valuations of similar
assets.
Key parameters used in the valuation
Capitalization rate – 6.5%

Growth rate: 1-6 (y) 10%-15%
7-8 (y) 8%
9-10 (y) 5%

Terminal value – 63% (€134.3 million)

Discount rate: 10.5%

Terminal capitalization rate: 5.25%

Rent per sqm/month – 95-270 RMB

Price per sqm for comparison approach –
16,000 RMB

Number of comparable assets: 3
Valuation Method The average of Direct Comparison Approach and
DCF methods

The fair value of the property as at December 31, 2018 is based on the valuation report which is attached to financial statements.

As of December 31, 2018 adjustments to certain parameters were made in order to reflect changes and trends in the relevant markets as of that date, and to reflect the results of the operation of Galleria

Dalian in 2018, compared to the assumptions used to prepare the valuation as at December 31, 2017. These adjustments resulted in a decrease in the value of the investment property of € 6.3 million in 2018.

The valuation as at December 31, 2017 assumed, for the purpose of the DCF method, revenues of €7.4 million (RMB 58 million) and a negative NOI of €0.1 million (RMB 0.9 million). In practice, revenues of € 5.8 million and a negative NOI of €0.95 million were recorded.

For details regarding the valuation, including the main assumptions used by the valuator, and details regarding the valuator, see section 7.6.8.8 in Part A to the 2018 Israeli Annual Report.

In addition, the value of the investment property as at December 31, 2018 decreased by approximately €1.2 million compared to December 31, 2017, due to the change in exchange rate of the EUR vs. RMB since its value is denominated and valuated in the local currency (RMB).

10. Book value of investments Kardan N.V.

The following table summarizes the book value of the companies held directly by Kardan as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (amounts in EUR millions):

Holding
Com
pany
Name
of
subsi
diary
Share in
subsi
diary
Consoli
dated
equity
Share
holders
consoli
dated
equity
Adjust
ments
of
Kardan
NV
Book
Value in
Kardan
NV
31.12.18
Share
holders
Loans
(*)
Total
Invest
ment in
books
31.12.18
Total
Invest
ment
in books
31.12.17
Kardan GTC RE 100% 195.8 195.8 7.6 203.4 (9.7) 193.7 228.9
NV KFS 100% 22.0 22.0 - 22.0 - 22.0 23.9
TGI 98.43% 42.5 41.8 (0.9) 40.9 - 40.9 47.2
Emerg
ing
Invest
ments
XII
100% 65.2 65.2 - 65.2 - 65.2 65.2
Holding
Com
pany
Name
of
subsi
diary
Share
in
subsi
diary
Consoli
-dated
equity
Share
holders
console
-dated
equity
Adjust
ments
of GTC
RE
Book
value in
TGI
30.12.18
Share
holder
s
Loans
Total
Invest
ment in
books
31.12.18
Total
Invest
ment
in books
31.12.17
GTC RE
Holding
Kardan
Land
China
100% 213.8 213.8 0.9 214.7 (**)(28.2) 186.5 221.6
Holding
Com
pany
Name
of
subsi
diary
Share
in
subsi
diary
Consoli
-dated
equity
Share
holders
console
-dated
equity
Adjust
ments
of TGI
Book
value in
TGI
books
30.12.18
Loans
grante
d by
TGI
Total
Invest
ment in
books
31.12.18
Total
Invest
ment
in books
31.12.17
TGI Tahal
Group
Assets
B.V.
100% 7.9 7.8 - 7.8 (2.7) 5.1 6.2
Tahal
Group
B.V.
100% 42.6 40.6 - 40.6 (0.8) 39.8 47.4

(*) The shareholder's loans were granted through the Company's 100% subsidiary, Emerging Investments XII B.V. For convenience, the shareholder's loans are presented as part of the investments in subsidiaries.

(**) The loan is considered a capital loan and is expected to be written off from KLC's equity. (***) GTC RE held NIS 26,666,667 par value debentures (Series A) of the Company having a liability value of €7.9 million.

(****) Emerging Investment XII held the following Kardan N.V Debentures as of December 31, 2018:

Nominal Value
In NIS
Liability Value
including
accrued interest
In EUR millions
Series A 109,839,448 32.5
Series B 120,381,450 39.0

11. Information to the Debenture Holders

The following are details regarding the marketable debentures of Kardan NV as of December 31, 2018:

Debenture series A Debenture series B
Issuance date 20.2.2007, 13.8.2007, 16.2.2008 16.2.2008
Par value of issued debentures EUR 277.3 million
(NIS 1,190,000,000)
EUR 310.8 million
(NIS 1,333,967,977)
Linkage basis Principal and interest linked to
Israeli CPI
(CPI of January 2007)
Principal and interest linked to
Israeli CPI
(CPI of December 2006)
Par value of debentures as of
December 31, 2018
EUR 69.3 million
(NIS 297,500,000 par value)
EUR 222.0 million
(NIS 952,834,318 par value)
Debentures held by subsidiaries NIS 136,506,115 par value NIS 120,381,450 par value
Interest rate (per annum) 6.325% 6.775%
Principal repayment Two installments one in February
2017 and the second in February
2018.
Four installments from February
2017 to February 2020.
Interest payment dates 3 annual installments on 25
February in the years 2016 - 2018
5 annual installments on
1 February in the years 2016-2020
Total debt up to the date of the
balance sheet (including interest
and Israeli CPI linkage) (*)
EUR 52.5 million EUR 270.5 million
Market capitalization as of
December 31, 2018(*)
EUR 6.8 million EUR 78.0 million
The trustee Almagor Brightman Trusts Ltd.
Mrs. Iris Shlevin
Tel.: 03-6085492
1 Azrieli Center, Tel-Aviv
Hermetic Trust (1975) Ltd.
Mr. Dan Avnon, Adv.
Tel.: 03-5544553
30 Sheshet Hayamim St, Bnei
Braq
Rated by S&P Maalot S&P Maalot
Rating at the time of issuance AA - (February 2007) AA - (February 2007)
Updated rating D (July 2018) D (July 2018)
Right of early repayment In accordance with the amended deeds of trust, the Company is eligible to
announce on a partial or full early repayment throughout the entire term of
the debentures. Such early repayment will be carried out without any
compensation and in accordance to the full liability value of the debentures.
Pledged Assets
According to the Deeds of Trust, the Company established and
registered primary, exclusive pledges with no limitations of amounts
over all of the Group's interests in GTC RE, KFS, TGI, EMERGING and
KLC (the 'Pledged Subsidiaries'), including all benefits which will
emanate from these interests and all the rights of the Group in loans
granted to the Pledged Subsidiaries.

A primary exclusive pledge with no limitation of amounts over all the
rights of EMERGING for the repayments of loans it has granted to any
of the corporations in Kardan Group.

A primary exclusive pledges with no limitations of amounts over the
bank accounts of the Company.

Pledge on all the Company's debentures held by the Group.
In addition, there is commitment for certain negative pledges.
Guarantee to secure the
obligations of Kardan NV
A limited guarantee in the amount of EUR 100 million by Kardan Land
China.

(*) Net of debentures which are held by subsidiaries;

The Debentures (Series A and B) are material to the Company. As December 31, 2018 the Company does not meet the financial covenants it has committed towards. In addition, in February 2018 and February 2019 the Company did not make the scheduled repayments. Accordingly, as of the date of this report, the debenture holders have the right to call the debentures for immediate repayment. For additional information regarding the terms of the

debentures and the related restrictions apply to the Company, see Section 12.2.3 in the 2018 Israeli Annual Report.

Below are details of the meetings of the debenture holders convened during the reporting period and additional notices published by the Company on behalf of the trustee for the Debentures (Series A and B):

  • For information regarding the convening of a meeting of the Debenture Holders Series B, refer to the immediate reports issued by the Trustee on April 8, 2018.
  • For information regarding the announcement issued by the Trustee of Debenture Holders Series A regarding the postponement of the payment dates of the Debentures Series A, refer to the announcement issued on April 25, 2018 and May 7, 2018.
  • For information regarding the convening of a voting assembly of the Debenture Holders Series A on which agenda is the postponement of the final repayment date of the principal and interest of the Debentures Series A, from May 22, 2018 to July 24, 2018 or any other date that will be determined In coordination with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, refer to the announcement issued by the Trustee of Debenture Holders Series A on May 15, 2018.
  • For information regarding the annual report published by the Trustee of Debenture Holders (series B), refer to the announcement issued by the Company on June 19, 2018.
  • On July 3, 2018 the Trustee of the Debenture Holders (series B) published an announcement regarding the candidacy to serve as an observer in the Company on behalf of the Debenture Holders (series B). For more information refer to the announcement issued by the Company on July 3, 2018.
  • For information regarding the annual report published by the Trustee of the Debenture Holders (series A), refer to the announcement issued by the Company on July 9, 2018.
  • On July 15, 2018, the assembly of the Debenture Holders Series A approved the postponement of the final repayment date of the principal and interest of the Debentures Series A, from July 24, 2018 to October 31, 2018 or any other date that will be determined. For more information refer to the announcements issued by the Company on July 16 and July 17, 2018.
  • For more information regarding the summoning of a voting assembly of Debenture Holders Series B (without actual convening) on August 21, 2018 on which agenda is the appointment of an observer on behalf of the Debenture Holders and the Trustee, see announcements issued by the Company on August 14 and August 20, 2018.
  • For more information regarding the results of the voting assembly of Debenture Holders (Series B) on August 21, 2018 regarding the appointment of an observer on behalf of the Debenture Holders and the Trustee, see announcement issued by the Company on August 21, 2018.
  • For more information regarding convening a meeting of Debenture Holders (Series A) on August 21, 2018 on which agenda is the discussion and consultation regarding the Company's request from August 9, 2018, and additional matters to be raised by the Trustee and / or the debenture holders, see announcement issued by the Company on August 19, 2018 .
  • For more information regarding the convening of an additional voting assembly of Debenture Holders Series B (without actual convening) on August 27, 2018, on which agenda is the appointment of an observer on behalf of the Debenture Holders and the Trustee, see announcement issued by the Company on August 21, 2018.
  • For details regarding the results of Debentures Holders 'B voting meeting regarding the appointment of an observer on behalf of the Debenture Holders and the trustee, refer to the announcement issued on September 3, 2018.

  • For details regarding the results of Debenture Holders A voting assembly regarding the appointment of an observer on behalf of the debenture holders and the trustee, refer to the announcement issued on September 6, 2018.
  • For details regarding the meeting of the Debenture Holders on which agenda was a report regarding the progress of the negotiations between the Company and the debenture holders (Series B) and a technical postponement of debenture A repayment ,refer to the announcement issued on October 21, 2018.
  • On October 23, 2018, the Company published an announcement on behalf of the trustee regarding the legal postponement of the final repayment of debentures Series A. For details, refer to announcement issued by the Company on October 23, 2018.
  • On October 25, 2018 a meeting of the debentures holders (series A) approved the postponement of the final repayment of debentures series A (interest and principle), for details see summon announcement from October 23, 2018 and an immediate report on the results issued on October 28, 2018 .
  • On October 31, 2018, the Company issued an announcement on behalf of the trustee regarding the lawful postponement of the final repayment date of the debentures series A. For more information, see the Immediate Report issued by the Company on October 31, 2018.
  • On January 6, 2019 the company published an announcement on behalf of the trustee regarding the end of his representation term of the debentures holders (series B). For more information see the announcement issued by the Company On January 6, 2019.
  • For details regarding the convening of a meeting of debenture holders on whose agenda approval of the postponement of the date of payment of the principal and interest to the holders of the Series B Bonds as of March 3, 2019, and the trustee's authorization for further postponement of the payment dates of the principal and interest from time to time, see immediate report of January 16, 2019
  • On January 17, 2019 the Company issued an announcement on behalf of the trustee regarding the lawful postponement of the repayment date of the principal and interest of the debentures series B. For more information, see the Immediate Report issued by the Company on January 17, 2019.
  • On January 20, 2019 a meeting of the debenture holders (series B) approved the postponement of the repayment date of the principal and interest of the debentures series B. For more information, see the Immediate Report issued by the Company on January 20, 2018.
  • On January 23, 2019 a meeting of the debenture holders (series A) approved the postponement of the final repayment of debentures series A (interest and principle). For more information, see the Immediate Report issued by the Company on January 24, 2018.
  • On January 24, 2019, the Company issued an announcement on behalf of the trustee regarding the lawful postponement of the final repayment date of the debentures series A. For more information, see the Immediate Report issued by the Company on January 24, 2019.
  • For details regarding the announcement on behalf of the trustee regarding the convening of a meeting of the debenture holders on whose agenda is a report on the progress of the negotiations for a new agreement between the Company and the debenture holders Series B, see immediate reports dated February 18, 2019.
  • For details regarding the announcement on behalf of the trustee regarding the convening of a meeting of the debenture holders on whose agenda is a report on the progress of the negotiations for a new agreement between the Company and the debenture holders Series A, see immediate reports dated February 19, 2019.
  • On February 19, 2019 the Company issued an announcement on behalf of the trustee

regarding the lawful postponement of the repayment date of the principal and interest of the debentures series B. For more information, see the Immediate Report issued by the Company on February 19, 2019.

For details regarding the notice on behalf of the Trustee regarding the lawful postponement of the payment dates of the Debentures (Series B) that were fixed as of April 3, 2019 as of May 1, 2019. See the immediate report dated March 18, 2019.

Below are details regarding the rating of the debentures:

Rating date Rate
8.2.2018 D
18.1.2018 ilCC
3.10.2017 ilCCC
3.7.2017 ilB
4.8.2017 ilB
13.7.2015 ilB

12. Critical accounting estimates

For information about critical accounting estimates see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

13. Accountants Fees

The accountants fees for the Company and its material subsidiaries, including audit services, audit related services and tax for 2018 and 2017 was as follows:

2018
Company
name
Accounting
firm
Audit fees
(thousands
of Euro)
Hours
worked
Tax
advisory
services
(thousands
of Euro)
Hours
worked
Kardan NV PWC 422 5,252 - -
Subsidiaries PWC 652 11,639 7 35
2017
Company
name
Accounting
firm
Audit fees
(thousands
of Euro)
Hours
worked
Tax
advisory
services
(thousands
of Euro)
Hours
worked
Kardan NV PWC 451 4,400 4 30
Subsidiaries PWC 617 11,730 45 435

Date of signature: 27 March 2019

Peter Sheldon Chairman of the Board

Ariel Hasson CEO and Director

DISCLAIMER

This press release contains forward-looking statements and information, for example concerning the financial condition, results of operations, businesses and potential exposure to market risks of Kardan N.V. and its group companies (jointly "Kardan Group"). All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements (including "forward looking statements" as defined in the Israeli Securities Law). Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations that are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of terms and phrases such as ''anticipate'', ''believe'', ''could'', ''estimate'', ''expect'', ''intend'', ''may'', ''plan'', ''objectives'', ''outlook'', ''probably'', ''project'', ''will'', ''seek'', ''target'', ''risks'', ''goals'', ''should'' and similar terms and phrases. A variety of factors, many of which are beyond Kardan Group's control, affect our operations, performance, business strategy and results and could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Kardan Group to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forwardlooking statements. For Kardan Group, particular uncertainties arise, amongst others but not limited to and not in any order of importance, (i) from dependence on external financing with the risk that insufficient access to capital threatens its capacity to grow, execute its business model, and generate future financial returns (ii) from concentration of its business in Central Eastern Europe and China as a result of which Kardan Group is strongly exposed to these particular markets (iii) from risks related to the financial markets as a result of Kardan N.V.'s listings on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and (iv) from it being a decentralized organization with a large number of separate entities spread over different geographic areas in emerging markets, so that Kardan Group is exposed to the risk of fraudulent activities or illegal acts perpetrated by managers, employees, customers, suppliers or third parties which expose the organization to fines, sanctions and loss of customers, profits and reputation etc. and may adversely impact Kardan Group's ability to achieve its objectives and (v) from any of the risk factors specified in Kardan N.V.'s Annual Report and in the related "Periodic Report " (published by Kardan N.V. in Israel) published in April and which is also available at the Kardan website. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in the relevant forward-looking statement as expected, anticipated, intended, planned, believed, sought, estimated or projected. Kardan N.V. does not intend or assume any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements in light of developments which differ from those anticipated.

KARDAN N.V. AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

NON-STATUTORY FINANCIAL REPORT

IFRS Consolidated Financial Statements

For the year ended December 31, 2018

CONTENTS

NON-STATUTORY FINANCIAL REPORT

NON STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED NON-STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated statement of financial position 3
Consolidated income statement
5
Consolidated statement of other comprehensive income 6
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 7
Consolidated cash flow statement 10
Notes to the consolidated IFRS financial statements 14

COMPANY-ONLY NON STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Company-only statement of financial position 98
Company-only income statement
99
Company-only statement of other comprehensive income 99
Company-only statement of changes in
equity
100
Company-only cash flow statement 102
Notes to the company-only financial statements 103

OTHER INFORMATION

Independent Auditor's Report…………………………………………………….……………109
Additional information according to Rule 9c of the Israeli Securities Regulation….…………120

2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Assets

December December
Note 31, 2018 31, 2017
In €'000
Non-current assets
Deferred tax assets 32 313 464
Tangible fixed assets, net 6 748 627
Investment property 7 213,577 221,089
Investments in joint ventures 9 23,114 49,889
Loans to joint ventures 9 14,859 25,432
Long-term loans and receivables 10 3,878 8,123
256,489 305,624
Current assets
Apartments inventory 11 64,734 117,900
Trade receivables 12 7,416 5,401
Current tax assets 2,452 1,502
Other receivables and prepayments 13 3,515 5,686
Short-term investments 14 17,427 11,969
Cash and cash equivalents 15 51,949 37,140
147,493 179,598
Assets classified as
held for sale
5 240,909 183,354
Total current assets 388,402 362,952
Total assets 644,891 668,576

Equity and liabilities

December December
Note 31, 2018
31, 2017
In €'000
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 16
Issued and paid-in capital 25,276 25,276
Share premium 206,482 206,482
Foreign currency
translation reserve
(12,049) 37
Property revaluation reserve 25,179 31,637
Revaluation reserve, other 4,837 5,586
Accumulated deficit (309,222) (273,386)
(59,497) (4,368)
Non-controlling interests 5,740 3,542
Total equity (53,757) (826)
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 18 87,287 104,933
Other long-term liabilities 19 1,033 1,054
Financial instruments 20 - 1,306
Debentures 21 - 188,708
Deferred tax liabilities 32 4,955 6,355
93,275 302,356
Current liabilities
Trade payables 3,159 2,294
Current maturities of debentures 21 282,703 95,452
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 22, 18 13,510 10,187
Current tax liabilities 1,185 1,342
Financial instruments 20 678 -
Advances from apartment buyers 11 32,509 61,208
Other payables and accrued expenses 23 87,301 63,765
421,045 234,248
Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held 5
for sale 184,328 132,798
Total current liabilities 605,373 367,046
Total liabilities 698,648 669,402
Total equity and liabilities 644,891 668,576

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016
Note In €'000
Revenues from sale of apartments 72,711 8,556 761
Rental revenues 3,862 3,883 3,732
Management fees and other revenues 2,885 2,584 6,615
Total revenues 79,458 15,023 11,108
Cost of apartment sold 26 69,002 7,993 676
Rental cost 26 1,145 1,346 1,493
Management fees and other expenses, net 27 2,817 2,847 5,521
Total expenses 72,964 12,186 7,690
Gross profit 6,494 2,837 3,418
Selling and marketing expenses 28 4,083 5,668 3,760
General and administration expenses 29 8,126 10,180 10,501
Loss from operations before fair value adjustments, disposal of assets and
investment and other (loss) income (5,715) (13,011) (10,843)
Adjustment to fair value of investment properties 7 (8,610) (4,181) (2,588)
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets and other income, net 30 1,507 836 (1,580)
Loss from fair value adjustments, disposal of assets
and investments and other income, net
(7,103) (3,345) (4,168)
Loss from operations (12,818) (16,356) (15,011)
Financial income 31 11,813 6,845 475
Financial expenses 31 (35,516) (34,321) (47,843)
Total financial expenses, net (23,703) (27,476) (47,368)
Loss before share of profit from investments accounted for using the
equity method
(36,521) (43,832) (62,379)
Share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method, net 8,9 1,491 16,424 2,468
Loss before income taxes (35,030) (27,408) (59,911)
Income tax expenses (benefit) 32 (605) 5,180 (4,504)
Loss for the period from continuing operations (34,425) (32,588) (55,407)
Net (loss) profit from discontinued operations 5 (311) 15,212 24,081
Loss for the year (34,736) (17,376) (31,326)
Attributable to:
Equity holders (36,775) (17,101) (31,330)
Non-controlling interest holders 2,039 (275) 4
(34,736) (17,376) (31,326)
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to shareholders 33
Basic and diluted from continuing operations (0.27) (0.25) (0.45)
Basic and diluted from discontinued operations - 0.10 0.19
(0.27) (0.15) (0.26)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
In €'000
Net loss for the year (34,736) (17,376) (31,326)
Foreign currency translation differences
Change in hedge reserve, net of tax (1)
(15,014)
(751)
(15,202)
(1,051)
(362)
(1,362)
Share of other comprehensive expense
of associates and
joint ventures accounted for using the equity method
(1,279) (8,498) (579)
Other comprehensive expense for the year to
be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods
(17,044) (24,751) (2,303)
Total comprehensive expenses (51,780) (42,127) (33,629)
Attributable to:
Equity holders (49,612) (41,705) (33,816)
Non-controlling interests holders (2,168) (422) 187
(51,780) (42,127) (33,629)

(1) Mainly relates to unwinding of hedge transactions in prior periods. The amounts are presented net of tax amounting to €250 thousand, €346 thousand and €522 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Attributable to equity holders of the parent
Issued Foreign
and currency Property Revaluation Non
paid-in Share translation revaluation reserve, Accumulated controlling Total
capital premium reserve () reserve () other (*) deficit (*) Total interest equity
In €'000
Balance as of January 1, 2018 25,276 206,482 37 31,637 5,586 (273,386) (4,368) 3,542 (826)
Adjustments on adoption of IFRS 15 - - - - - 688 688 - 688
Adjustments on adoption of IFRS 9 - - - - - (7,246) (7,246) - (7,246)
Balance as of January 1, 2018 (after adjustments
on the adoption of IFRS 15 and IFRS 9) 25,276 206,482 37 31,637 5,586 (279,944) (10,926) 3,542 (7,384)
Other comprehensive expense - - (12,086) - (751) - (12,837) (4,207) (17,044)
Loss for the year - - - - - (36,775) (36,775) 2,039 (34,736)
Total comprehensive expense - - (12,086) - (751) (36,775) (49,612) (2,168) (51,780)
Share-based payment
(Note 17)
- - - - 2 - 2 289 291
Transaction with non-controlling interest (Note 20,
35) - - - - - 1,039 1,039 4,077 5,116
Reclassification according to the Netherlands civil
code requirements, net of tax
(*)
- - - (6,458) - 6,458 - - -
Balance as of December
31, 2018
25,276 206,482 (12,049) 25,179 4,837 (309,222) (59,497) 5,740 (53,757)

(*) In accordance with the Netherlands civil code, part of the equity is restricted for distribution (see Note 7B and 16E).

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED)

Attributable to equity holders of the parent
Issued
and
paid-in
Share Foreign
currency
translation
Property
revaluation
Revaluation
reserve,
Accumulated Non
controlling
Total
capital premium reserve (*) reserve (*) other (*) deficit (*) Total interest equity
In €'000
Balance as of January 1, 2017 25,276 206,482 23,590 34,772 6,633 (259,420) 37,333 3,850 41,183
Other comprehensive expense - - (23,553) - (1,051) - (24,604) (147) (24,751)
Loss for the year - - - - - (17,101) (17,101) (275) (17,376)
Total comprehensive expense - - (23,553) - (1,051) (17,101) (41,705) (422) (42,127)
Share-based payment
(Note 17)
- - - - 4 - 4 77 81
Transaction with non-controlling
interest (Note 20)
Reclassification according to the
- - - - - - - 37 37
Netherlands civil code
requirements, net of tax
(*)
- - - (3,135) - 3,135 - - -
Balance as of December
31, 2017
25,276 206,482 37 31,637 5,586 (273,386) (4,368) 3,542 (826)

(*) In accordance with the Netherlands civil code, part of the equity is restricted for distribution (see Note 7B and 16E).

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED)

Attributable to equity holders of the parent
Issued Foreign
and currency Property Revaluation Non
paid-in Share translation revaluation reserve, Accumulated controlling Total
capital premium reserve () reserve () other (*) deficit (*) Total interest equity
In €'000
Balance as of January 1, 2016 25,276 206,482 24,711 36,713 8,144 (229,865) 71,461 4,477 75,938
Other comprehensive income (expense) - - (1,121) - (1,365) - (2,486) 183 (2,303)
Profit (loss) for the year - - - - - (31,330) (31,330) 4 (31,326)
Total comprehensive income (expense) - - (1,121) - (1,365) (31,330) (33,816) 187 (33,629)
Share-based payment
(Note 17)
- - - - (146) - (146) (527) (673)
Dividend distributed to non-controlling interest
holders - - - - - - - (379) (379)
Disposal of a subsidiary - - - - - - - 92 92
Transaction with non-controlling interest holders
(Note 20) - - - - - (166) (166) - (166)
Reclassification according to the Netherlands civil
code requirements, net of tax
(*)
- - - (1,941) - 1,941 - - -
Balance as of December
31, 2016
25,276 206,482 23,590 34,772 6,633 (259,420) 37,333 3,850 41,183

(*) In accordance with the Netherlands civil code, part of the equity is restricted for distribution (see Note 7B and 16E).

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
Note In €'000
Cash flow from operating activities
Loss from continuing operations before taxes on income (35,030) (27,408) (59,911)
Profit from discontinued operations before taxes on income 5 1,683 20,309 29,146
Adjustments to reconcile profit (loss) to net cash (see A
below)
36,637 (43,097) (21,179)
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities
3,290 (50,196) (51,944)
Cash flow from investing activities
Acquisition of tangible fixed assets and investment
properties
Investments and collecting (granting)
of loans to companies
(8,211) (13,641) (7,764)
accounted for using the equity method, net 8,9 12,757 3,274 (2,381)
Proceeds from sale of assets and investments in associates 5 56 22,738 2,813
Change in loans to bank customers, net - - (6,404)
Change in long-term loans and receivables - (934) (6,517)
Change in short-term investments (2,923) 183 (7,335)
Disposal of a previously consolidated subsidiary (see B
below)
- (1,008) 103,670
Acquisition of a subsidiary (see C
below)
(332) (537) -
Change in pledged deposits, net - 1,519 (1,590)
Net cash provided by investing activities 1,347 11,594 74,492

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (CONTINUED)

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
Note In €'000
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment and of debentures 21 - - (86,458)
Change in loans from bank customers, net - - (6,117)
Proceeds from long-term loans - 117,304 14,481
Repayment of long-term loans (16,540) (106,076) (1,391)
Change in short-term loans and borrowings, net 27,042 8,156 13,582
Increase of pledged deposit 16 - -
Change in short-term deposits - 176 -
Change in other long-term liabilities, net 1,306 5,538 (64)
Dividend to non-controlling interest holders of a subsidiary - - (379)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 11,824 25,098 (66,346)
Increase (decrease)
in cash and cash equivalents
16,461 (13,504) (43,798)
Foreign exchange differences relating to cash and cash
equivalents
2,979 1,910 (1,797)
Change in cash of assets held for sale 5C (4,631) (9,049) (40,542)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
year
15 37,140 57,783 143,920
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 15 51,949 37,140 57,783

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (CONTINUED)

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
Note In €'000
A. Adjustments to reconcile net profit (loss) to net cash
charges / (credits) to profit (loss) not affecting
operating cash flows:
Impairment of joint venture held for sale 5 3,323 - -
Gain from disposal of investments in subsidiaries, net
(see
B below)
5 - - (15,861)
Share in
loss
(profit) of companies accounted for using the
equity method, net 9,5 499 (17,770) (2,869)
Gain
on disposal of assets and investments
in associates,
net
5 (51) (8,390) -
Share-based
payment
735 81 594
Depreciation and amortization 262 449 3,538
Fair value adjustments and impairment of investment
properties 7 8,610 4,181 2,588
Financial expense and exchange differences, net 27,897 27,178 52,224
Capital gain from sale tangible fixed assets (838) (831) (451)
Fair value adjustments of derivative financial instrument
Increase
in provision for bad debts in the financial services
(184) 240 -
operations - - 1,914
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Change in trade and other receivables (52,064) (29,195) (17,892)
Change in inventories 51,825 (13,918) (5,565)
Change in contract work in progress, net of advances from
customers (52,056) 26,408 (2,740)
Change in trade and other payables 60,464 (18,453) (2,422)
Dividend received 9 12,160 13,386 2,413
Interest paid (14,696) (16,781) (56,565)
Interest received 1,062 304 22,464
Income taxes paid (10,311) (9,986) (2,549)
36,637 (43,097) (21,179)

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (CONTINUED)

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
Note In €'000
B. Disposal of a previously consolidated subsidiaries
Working capital (excluding cash and cash equivalents)
Non-current assets (excluding fixed assets and
- - (68,489)
concession assets) - - 121,864
Fixed assets - - 11,231
Long-term liabilities - - (2,108)
Recycling of reserves to the income statement - - 4,137
Gain on disposal of investment, net of tax - - 15,179
Asset classified as held for sale - (1,008) 21,856
- (1,008) 103,670
C. Acquisition of a subsidiary
(in discontinued
operation)
Working capital (excluding cash and cash equivalents
and bank borrowings) 2,120 726 -
Property, plant and equipment (51) (66) -
Intangible assets (745) (237) -
Goodwill (1,656) (960) -
(332) (537) -
D. Material non-cash transactions
Reserve from transaction with NCI 1,047 - -

1. GENERAL

A. Introduction

Kardan N.V. ('Kardan' or 'the Company') having its legal seat in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, was incorporated on May 2, 2003, and acts as an active investment company which is engaged in the development of real estate in Asia and water infrastructure, through its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associated companies.

The Company and its subsidiaries are referred to as 'the Group'.

The total number of employees in the Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2018 was 1,519 (December 31, 2017 – 1,248) of which 141 are part of the real estate segments, 1,369 are part of the water infrastructure activity (discontinued operations – see Note 5) and 9 form the headquarters of the Company.

The registered office address of the Company is located at De Cuserstraat 85B, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

The Company is listed for trade both in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and Tel Aviv (Israel). The Company has prepared these non-statutory financial statements in order to meet Israeli reporting requirements to publish the Israeli 2018 annual report in Israel on or before March 31, 2019. The non-statutory financial statements do not include specific Dutch legal requirements. The Dutch statutory financial statements will be prepared in accordance with Dutch law and will be published by the Company at a later stage.

These non-statutory financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company on March 27, 2019.

For additional information included in the Israeli 2018 annual report as required by the Israeli Securities Regulations, reference is made to the website of the Company (www.kardan.com).

B. Financial Position and Going Concern

  • a. As at December 31, 2018 the Company had, on a stand-alone basis and on a consolidated basis, a working capital deficit of €267 million and €217 million, respectively (excluding debentures held by subsidiaries), as a result of the classification of the debentures as shortterm liabilities, see detailed below. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded a (consolidated and on a stand-alone basis) net loss of €37 million, and generated positive cash flow from operating activities of €14 million on a stand-alone basis, and positive cash flow from operating activities of €3 million on a consolidated basis. In addition, as at December 31, 2018 the Company had a deficit of €59 million in its equity attributable to equity holders. The Company has not repaid the February 2018 principal and interest payments to the debenture holders and is in default according to the Deeds of Trust – see below.
  • b. On January 11, 2018 the Company announced that it would not be able to complete a transaction for the sale of its holdings in TGI in a manner that would enable the Company to meet the scheduled payments to the debenture holders in February 2018. Further to this announcement, the Company has not repaid the principal and interest payments which were due in February 2018. Consequently, the Company is in default according to the Deed of Trust as of February 2018. Accordingly, from March 31, 2018 and until the repayments are

rescheduled, the debentures are presented as current liabilities. Management is currently conducting advanced discussions with the representatives of the Debenture Holders in order to reach an agreement on postponing the payments as part of a new debt settlement, see also below.

In February 2018, following the announcement that the Company will not make the February 2018 repayments, Maalot, the Israeli subsidiary of Standard & Poor's, has adjusted the rating of the Company and its Debentures Series A and Series B to "D".

c. In October 2018, the Company has published the main principles of a debt settlement as negotiated and agreed with debenture holders series B, which include among others, the following: The principal amount of the Debentures and the interest rate will remain unchanged; the final repayment date of the Debentures will be postponed to December 2021, and in parallel the Company will commit to sell assets – and in relation to one asset, according to an agreed upon timetable – and to use the funds received from such disposals for early repayment of Debentures A and B, and other uses according to terms agreed with the representatives of the Debentures. In addition, the Company will pay each year interest at a rate of 4% p.a.; the remaining interest will be payable at each date the Company repays (part of) the principal of the Debentures; the Company shall issue to Debenture Holders A and B shares of the Company; the funds to be used for repayment will be used first to make the balance payments (as defined in the existing deeds of trust) to Debenture Holders B, and each subsequent amount will be repaid pro-rata to the two debenture series; each material transaction of the Company and its subsidiaries will be subject to approval of a joint meeting of the debenture holders A and B; a mutual exemption from claims shall be determined at a form to be agreed between the parties.

The negotiations with the trustee to debenture holders series B have been completed, and management was informed that as of the date of the approval of these financial statements, the discussions between series A and series B are in advanced stage and most issues have been agreed between the two series. It is noted that to reach a binding agreement the approval of both debenture holders is needed. Accordingly, management estimates that a debt settlement with the debenture holders will be signed in 2019.

d. In order to assess the liquidity position of the Company, management prepared a two-year liquidity analysis which indicates the required liquidity to be able to repay interest and principal of the Company's debentures and to finance its operating activities. Included in this analysis are, among others, the current cash balances and the projected cash from future operations and transactions. The main source of cash for the Company, in order to repay its debt, will be generated from the sale of assets. The Company is conducting processes with a number of parties for the sale or allocation of its holdings in TGI, in order to meet its liabilities, according to the principles of the debt settlement being formulated with debenture holders (series A and B). In addition, the Company is acting to improve its assets in China; assuming the Company will have sufficient time to continue improving these assets, the Company estimates it will be able to maximize their value in future sales transactions while making an orderly sale. The Company expects that these actions will strengthen its financial and equity position. The Company estimates, in the abovementioned liquidity analysis, that the consideration will be received in 2019.

As mentioned above, the Company is working to advance negotiations with respect to the intended sale of TGI with a number of parties, and preparing alternatives in case such sale will be delayed. In view of the lack of certainty of completing these negotiations, including completing a sale transaction in the timetables agreed upon with the representatives of the debenture holders in particular, the option to include a provision in the arrangement with

debenture holders to distribute TGI shares to the debenture holders as repayment of the Company's debt is being considered.

For details regarding the financial position of TGI, see note 5C.

In addition, in January 2019 the Company signed an agreement to sell its investment in its joint venture AVIS Ukraine for a consideration of approximately USD 14.2 million. The investment is accordingly presented as held-for-sale as at December 31, 2018. On March 14, 2019 the transaction was completed.

As announced, according to the intentions of the Company, the net consideration to be received from the sale of AVIS Ukraine, together with funds available within the Company, and the additional amounts it expects to receive by March 31, 2019, amounting to a total of €38 million, will be used to repay the Company's debenture holders, upon the completion of the debt settlement.

e. The directors expect that, taking into account the current status of the discussions with the Debenture Holders and the expected terms of the debt settlement, and taking into account the process of realizing the holdings in TGI and the sale of AVIS Ukraine, and potential future value of the Company's assets in China, the Company has the ability to obtain the required resources for repaying its obligations and continue its business operations in the future. Management believes that a controlled sale of assets is in the best interest of all stakeholders. Accordingly, the directors are of the opinion that it is appropriate to prepare these consolidated financial statements on a going concern basis.

However, the directors emphasize that the realization of the Company's plans depends on factors that are not within the Company's control, including the approval of debenture holders to a debt settlement, transaction value of the Company's assets, and macroeconomic developments, and therefore there is uncertainty that transactions for the sale of assets as aforesaid, will be completed according to the forecasted consideration and timing or that the discussions with the Debenture Holders will result in rescheduling of payments. These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which casts significant doubt regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and therefore it may be unable to realize its assets in order to repay the principal and interest payments which were due in February 2018 and its other liabilities in the normal course of business.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities that would result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION

A. Basis of preparation

The consolidated non-statutory financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for investment properties, derivative financial instruments; cash settled share-based payment liabilities and other financial assets and liabilities that have been measured at fair value.

The consolidated financial statements are presented in Euros and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand (€ in thousands) except when otherwise indicated.

The Company has elected to present the comprehensive income in two statements – the income statement and the statement of comprehensive income.

The period of the operational cycle of the Group exceeds one year (real estate projects may last for 2-4 years). Accordingly, assets and liabilities derived from construction works include items that may be realized within the abovementioned operational business cycle.

B. Statement of compliance

The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') as endorsed by the European Union ('EU').

C. Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2018.

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date the Group obtains control. Control is present when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee companies and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee companies. This principle applies to all investees companies, including structured entities.

Determination of control

Existence of control over investee companies is determined by management by examining if the Group has the influence over the investee company and is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.

The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the Company, using consistent accounting policies. All intra-group balances, transactions, unrealized gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions and dividends are eliminated in full.

Non-controlling interests ('NCI') represent the portion of profit or loss and net assets not held by the Group and are presented separately in the income statement and within equity in the consolidated statement of financial position, separately from equity attributable to the equity holders of the parent. Losses within a subsidiary are attributed to the NCI even if that results in a deficit balance.

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. In addition, any directly attributable incremental transaction costs incurred to acquire outstanding NCI in a subsidiary or to sell NCI in a subsidiary without loss of control are deducted from equity. The Group also re-attributes 'Other Comprehensive Income' ('OCI') in transactions that do not result in the loss of control of a subsidiary.

Upon partial disposal of a subsidiary without loss of control, the adjustment of NCI comprises a portion of the net assets of the subsidiary. Furthermore, a proportion of the goodwill is reallocated between the controlling and the non-controlling interest.

If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it:

  • Derecognizes all assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary;
  • Derecognizes the entire carrying amount of any NCI;
  • Derecognizes amounts of other comprehensive income deferred in equity, as appropriate;
  • Recognizes the fair value of the consideration received;
  • Recognizes the fair value of any investment retained;
  • Recognizes any surplus or deficit in the income statement;
  • Reclassifies the parent's share of components previously recognized in OCI to profit or loss or retained earnings, as appropriate, as would be required if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities.

D. Changes in accounting policies and disclosures

The Group applied for the first-time certain standards and amendments, which are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018.

The adoption of these amendments had a material impact on the current period or any prior period (for additional information see note 4Z and 4AA).

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The preparation of the financial statements necessitates the use of judgments, estimates and assumptions. These judgments, estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities and the amounts of the contingent liabilities disclosed in the notes as of the date of the financial position as well as reported income and expenses for the period.

The key judgments, estimates and assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the financial position date, which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are discussed below.

Going Concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis – for additional information see Note 1B.

Revaluation of investment properties

Completed investment properties are measured at fair value as at the balance sheet date. Any changes in the fair value are included in the income statement. Change in fair value is usually determined by independent real estate valuation experts in accordance with recognized valuation techniques. These techniques include among others: the Income Approach to Value (which includes the Discounted Cash Flow Method and the Yield Method), and the Direct Comparison Method. These methods include estimate future cash flows from assets and estimates of discount rates applicable to those assets. In some cases the fair values are determined based on recent real estate transactions with similar characteristics and location to those of the company's assets (Direct Comparison Method). Refer to Note 7 for a sensitivity analysis of profit (loss) before tax due to changes in certain key parameters.

Fair value of investment properties is based on independent appraisal values. Independent appraisal values are, however, in their turn subject to judgments, estimates and assumptions and do not take into account estimation uncertainty, if any, about key assumptions concerning the future as property valuations are based on market conditions in effect as at balance sheet date.

Estimates about key assumptions include among others: future cash flows from assets (such as lettings, tenants' profiles and future revenue streams, capital values of fixtures and fittings, any environmental matters and the overall repair and condition of the property) and discount rates applicable to those assets. Future revenue streams, inter alia, comprise contracted rent (passing rent) and estimated rental income (ERV) after the contract period. In estimating ERV, the potential impact of vacancy and future lease incentives to be granted to secure new contracts is taken into consideration. All these estimates are based on local market conditions existing at the reporting date.

Impairment losses on inventory

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value ('NRV'). NRV is assessed with reference to market conditions and prices existing at the reporting date and is determined by the Group having taken suitable external advice and in the light of recent market transactions. In connection with residential units under construction which classify as inventory, impairment is tested by comparing the estimated selling price per unit and the expected cost per unit on completion.

Asset held for sale and discontinued operation

When certain conditions are met, the Company presents certain operations as discontinued and classify their assets and liabilities as held for sale. The company estimates that although TGI has been presented as Held for sale for more than one year the conditions of IFRS 5 are still met.

4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

On the basis of the aforementioned presentation and estimation techniques applied, a summary of significant accounting policies is presented below:

A. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND GOODWILL

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, measured at acquisition date at fair value and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the acquirer measures the NCI in the acquiree either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree's identifiable net assets. Other equity instruments not entitled to a proportionate share of net assets should be measured at fair value on the acquisition date unless another measurement basis is required by IFRS such as IFRS 2. Acquisition costs incurred are expensed and included in 'Other expenses'.

When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in host contracts by the acquiree. If the business combination is achieved in stages, the fair value of the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquiree is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date through the income statement. Amounts of other comprehensive income items deferred in equity are reclassified to the income statement or transferred directly to retained earnings.

Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Contingent consideration classified as equity is not remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability that is a financial instrument and within the scope of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, is measured at fair value with the changes in fair value recognised in the statement of profit or loss in accordance with IFRS 9. Other contingent consideration that is not within the scope of IFRS 9 is measured at fair value at each reporting date with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss.

Goodwill is initially measured at cost (being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognised for non-controlling interests and any previous interest held over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed). If the fair value of the net assets acquired is in excess of the aggregate consideration transferred, the Group re-assesses whether it has correctly identified all of the assets acquired and all of the liabilities assumed and reviews the procedures used to measure the amounts to be recognised at the acquisition date. If the reassessment still results in an excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over the aggregate consideration transferred, then the gain is recognised in profit or loss.

After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the Group's cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units.

Where goodwill has been allocated to a cash-generating unit (CGU) and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the disposed operation is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal. Goodwill

disposed in these circumstances is measured based on the relative values of the disposed operation and the portion of the cash-generating unit retained.

B. INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

The Group's investments in its associates and in joint ventures (both equity and loans) are accounted for using the equity method. An associate is an entity in which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, but is not control or joint control over those policies. The considerations made in determining significant influence or joint control are similar to those necessary to determine control over subsidiaries.

A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

Under the equity method, the investment in the associate or a joint venture is initially recognized at cost and adjusted thereafter to recognize the Group's share of the post acquisition changes in the Group's share of net assets of the associate or joint venture. Goodwill relating to associates or joint ventures is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is neither amortized nor individually tested for impairment.

The income statement reflects the share of the results of operations of the associate or joint venture. Any change in OCI of those investees is presented as part of the Group's OCI. In addition, where there has been a change recognized directly in the equity of the associate or joint venture, the Group recognizes its share of any changes and discloses this, when applicable, in the statement of changes in equity. Unrealized gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Group and the associate or joint venture are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the associate or joint venture.

When the group's share of losses in an equity-accounted investment equals or exceeds its interest in the entity, including any other unsecured long-term receivables, the group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the other entity.

The share of profit of an associate and a joint venture is shown on the face of the income statement. This is the profit attributable to equity holders of the associate or joint venture and therefore is profit after tax and non-controlling interests in the subsidiaries of the associate or joint venture.

The financial statements of the associate or joint venture are prepared for the same reporting period as the Group. Where necessary, adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group.

After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognize an additional impairment loss on the Group's investment in its associates or joint ventures. The Group determines at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in the associate or joint venture is impaired. If this is the case the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate or joint venture and its carrying value and recognizes the amount as impairment in the income statement.

When the group no longer applies the equity method over the associate or joint venture, the Group measures and recognizes any retained investment at its fair value. Any difference between

the carrying amount of the associate or joint venture upon loss of significant influence or joint control and the fair value of the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognized in the income statement. Amounts deferred in OCI are reclassified to the income statement or transferred directly to retained earnings.

C. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

The consolidated financial statements are presented in Euros, which is the Company's functional and presentation currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. Each entity in the Group determines its own functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using the functional currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the foreign currency exchange rate ruling at the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the foreign currency rate of exchange ruling at the financial position date. All differences are taken to the income statement with the exception of differences on foreign currency borrowings that provide a hedge against a net investment in a foreign entity, and for which hedge accounting requirements are met. These are recognized in OCI until the disposal of the net investment, at which time they are recognized in the income statement. Tax charges and credits attributable to exchange differences on those borrowings are also recognized in OCI. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates ruling on the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. Any goodwill arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation and any fair value adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities on the acquisition are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the closing rate.

As of the reporting date, the assets and liabilities of the foreign operations are translated into the presentation currency of the Company at the rate of exchange ruling on the balance sheet date and their income statements are translated at weighted average exchange rates for the year. The exchange differences arising on the translation are recognized in OCI. On disposal of a foreign entity, the deferred cumulative amount recognized in OCI relating to that particular foreign operation is recognized in the income statement.

D. SEGMENT REPORTING

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker.

E. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The Group measures financial instruments such as derivatives, and non-financial assets such as investment properties, at fair value at each balance sheet date.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:

In the principal market for the asset or liability

Or

In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group.

The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.

A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.

The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

  • A. Level 1 Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
  • B. Level 2 Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
  • C. Level 3 Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable

For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by reassessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.

The management determines the policies and procedures for both recurring fair value measurement, such as investment properties and unquoted available for sale financial assets, and for non-recurring measurement, such as assets held for sale in discontinued operations.

External valuers are involved for valuation of significant assets, such as investment property. Involvement of external valuers is decided upon annually by the management after discussion with the Company's Audit Committee. Selection criteria include market knowledge, reputation, independence and whether professional standards are maintained. The management decides, after discussions with the Group's external valuers, which valuation techniques and inputs to use for each case.

At each reporting date, the management analyses the movements in the values of assets and liabilities which are required to be re-measured or re-assessed as per the Group's accounting policies. For this analysis, the management verifies the major inputs applied in the latest valuation by agreeing the information in the valuation computation to contracts and other relevant documents.

The management, in conjunction with the Group's external valuers, also compares the change in the fair value of each asset and liability with relevant external sources to determine whether the change is reasonable.

For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Group has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.

F. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held-for-sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Non-current assets and disposal groups are classified as held-for-sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. Costs to sell are the incremental costs directly attributable to the sale or distribution, excluding the finance costs and income tax expense. This condition is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the asset or disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition.

Discontinued operations is defined as a component of an entity that either has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale and:

a. represents a major separate line of business or geographical area of operations;

b. is a part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations; or

c. is a subsidiary acquired with a view to resale.

In the consolidated income statement of the reporting period, and of the comparable periods of the previous years, income and expenses from discontinued operations are reported separate from normal income and expenses down to the level of profit after taxes, even when the Group retains a non-controlling interest in the subsidiary after the sale. The resulting profit or loss is reported separately in the income statement. The cash flow effect of the discontinued operation is separately disclosed in Note 5.

Tangible fixed assets and intangible assets once classified as held-for-sale are not depreciated or amortized.

G. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Tangible fixed assets, which do not qualify as investment property, are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of such property and equipment when that cost is incurred, providing the recognition criteria are met. Land is not depreciated.

The initial cost of property and equipment comprise its purchase price, including import duties and non-refundable purchase taxes and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use.

Depreciation is computed from the moment the asset is ready for use on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives of the assets:

Office furniture and equipment 3-16 years (mainly 10 years)
Property, plant and equipment 10-20 years (mainly 10 years)
Motor vehicles 2-7 years (mainly 5 years)
Buildings (not including land) 25-50 years (mainly 50 years)
Leasehold improvements Over the shorter of the term of the lease or useful lives
(mainly 5 years)

The assets' residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate. Any item of tangible fixed assets is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the income statement in the year the asset is derecognized.

H. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

Investment properties comprises a land plot or a building or a part of a building held to earn rental income and/or for capital appreciation and property that is being constructed or developed for future use as investment property (investment property under construction).

Investment properties is initially stated at cost and subsequently is measured at fair value according to the fair value model, which reflects market conditions at the balance sheet date. Gains or losses arising from a change in the fair value of the investment properties are included in the income statement in the year in which they arise.

Investment properties where management deemed that fair value can be reliably measured, are externally valued (in most cases) based on open market values. For a description of these valuation techniques and assumptions, see Note 7 and Note 3.

Investment properties are derecognized when either they have been disposed of or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use. Any gains or losses on the retirement or disposal of an investment property are recognized in the income statement in the year of retirement or disposal.

Transfers are made to (or from) investment property only when there is a change in use. For a transfer from investment property to owner-occupied property, the deemed cost for subsequent accounting is the fair value at the date of change in use. If owner-occupied property becomes an investment property, the Group accounts for such property in accordance with the policy stated under property, plant and equipment up to the date of change in use.

Lease origination costs /deferred brokerage fees

The costs incurred to originate a lease as well as broker fees for available rental space are added to the carrying value of investment property until the date of revaluation of the related investment property to its fair value. Upon measurement of investment property to its fair value, these

balances are released as part of a fair value adjustment.

I. APARTMENTS INVENTORY IN PROGRESS

Costs relating to the construction of the residential properties are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value NRV. NRV is assessed with reference to market conditions and prices existing at the reporting date and is determined by the Group having taken suitable external advice and in light of recent market transactions. Costs relating to the construction of a project are included in inventory as follows:

  • - Costs incurred relating to phases of the project that are not available for sale; and
  • - Costs incurred relating to units unsold associated with a phase of the project that is available for sale.

Costs related to the phase of the project that is not available for sale may include:

  • - i. Leasehold rights for land, construction costs paid to subcontractors for the construction of housing units; and
  • - ii.Capitalized costs, which include borrowing costs, planning and design costs, construction overheads and other related costs.

The carrying amounts are tested for impairment as of each reporting date. Impairment is assessed to have occurred if the estimated future selling price of the residential units falls below the estimated cost per unit. Impairment is subsequently calculated on a discounted cash flow basis. Commissions paid to sales or marketing agents on the sale of pre-completed real estate units, which are not refundable, are expensed in full when payable.

The Company classifies cost of building in progress as current or non-current based on the operating cycle of the related projects. Ongoing projects are presented as current. Projects where the construction date has not yet been determined are presented as non-current.

J. IMPAIRMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group makes an estimate of the asset's recoverable amount. An asset's recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value in use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining the fair value less costs to sell, an appropriate valuation model is used.

For assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that previously recognized impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated. A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the assumptions used to determine the asset's recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. If that is the case the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That increased

amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognized in the income statement unless the asset is carried at revalued amount, in which case the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase.

Goodwill

Goodwill is reviewed for impairment, annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating units) to which the goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (group of cash-generating units) is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. Impairment losses recognized in relation to goodwill are not reversed for subsequent increases in its recoverable amount.

Investment in associates or Joint ventures

After applying the equity method, the Company examines whether it is necessary to recognize an additional impairment of investment in associates or in joint ventures. Each balance sheet date an examination is carried out to check if there is objective evidence of impairment of an investment in an associate or joint venture. The assessment of impairment is made considering the total investment, including the goodwill attributable to the associates or joint ventures.

K. INVESTMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

Classification

From 1 January 2018, the group classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:

  • those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through OCI or through profit or loss), and
  • those to be measured at amortized cost.

The classification depends on the entity's business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows.

For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in profit or loss or OCI. For investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading, this will depend on whether the group has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI).

The group reclassifies debt investments when and only when its business model for managing those assets changes.

Recognition and derecognition

Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on trade-date, the date on which the group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.

Measurement

At initial recognition, the group measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL), transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at FVPL are expensed in profit or loss.

Financial assets with embedded derivatives are considered in their entirety when determining whether their cash flows are solely payment of principal and interest.

Impairment

From 1 January 2018, the group assesses on a forward looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its debt instruments carried at amortised cost and FVOCI. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk. For trade receivables, the group applies the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9, which requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial recognition of the receivables, see Note 12(c) for further details.

Debt instruments

Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the group's business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the asset. There are three measurement categories into which the group classifies its debt instruments:

  • Amortised cost: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortised cost. Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition is recognised directly in profit or loss and presented in other gains/(losses) together with foreign exchange gains and losses. Impairment losses are presented as separate line item in the statement of profit or loss.
  • FVOCI: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and for selling the financial assets, where the assets' cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at FVOCI. Movements in the carrying amount are taken through OCI, except for the recognition of impairment gains or losses, interest income and foreign exchange gains and losses which are recognised in profit or loss. When the financial asset is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from equity to profit or loss and recognised in other gains/(losses). Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method. Foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in other gains/(losses) and impairment expenses are presented as separate line item in the statement of profit or loss.
  • FVPL: Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortised cost or FVOCI are measured at FVPL. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at FVPL is recognised in profit or loss and presented net within other gains/(losses) in the period in which it arises.

Equity instruments

The group subsequently measures all equity investments at fair value. Where the group's management has elected to present fair value gains and losses on equity investments in OCI, there is no subsequent reclassification of fair value gains and losses to profit or loss following the derecognition of the investment. Dividends from such investments continue to be recognised in profit or loss as other income when the group's right to receive payments is established.

Changes in the fair value of financial assets at FVPL are recognised in other gains/(losses) in the statement of profit or loss as applicable. Impairment losses (and reversal of impairment losses) on equity investments measured at FVOCI are not reported separately from other changes in fair value.

Accounting policies applied until 31 December 2017

The group has applied IFRS 9 retrospectively, but has elected not to restate comparative information. As a result, the comparative information provided continues to be accounted for in accordance with the group's previous accounting policy.

Until 31 December 2017, financial assets within the scope of IAS 39 were classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, available-for-sale financial assets, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate. The Group determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition, when they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of investments not carried at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.

All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the trade date, i.e. the date that the Group commits to purchase the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the period generally established by regulation or convention in the marketplace.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets classified as held for trading are included in the category 'financial assets at fair value through profit or loss'.

Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments as defined by IAS 39. Gains or losses on investments held for trading are recognized in profit or loss as part of the financing income or expenses.

Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. After initial measurement, such assets are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

Gains and losses are recognized in income statement when the loans and receivables are derecognized or impaired, as well as through the amortization process.

Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are not classified in

one of the three categories above. After initial measurement, available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value. Unrealized profits or losses are recognized as OCI in the revaluation reserve. When such assets are derecognized or impaired, any accumulated profit or loss recognized as OCI in the revaluation reserve in the past is reclassified to the income statement. Interest income and expenses are recorded on the effective interest basis. Dividends received for these investments are allocated to the income statement when the Company has the right to receive them.

Impairment of Financial assets

The Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether an impairment objective evidence of an impairment exists and such that the financial asset or group of financial assets should be impaired.

Assets carried at amortized cost

If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on loans and receivables carried at amortized cost has been incurred (such as financial hardship of the borrower), the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset's original effective interest rate (i.e. the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition). The carrying amount of the asset is reduced either directly or through use of an allowance account. The Group first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, and individually or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If it is determined that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, the asset is included in a group of financial assets with similar credit-risk characteristics, and that group of financial assets is collectively assessed for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is or continues to be recognized are not included in a collective assessment of impairment.

If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed. Any subsequent reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in the income statement, to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortized cost at the reversal date.

Available-for-sale financial assets

If an available-for-sale asset is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its cost (net of any principal payment and amortization) and its current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognized in profit or loss, is transferred from the revaluation reserve to the income statement. Reversals in respect of equity instruments classified as available-for-sale are not recognized in the income statement. Reversals of impairment losses on debt instruments are reversed through the income statement if the increase in fair value of the instrument can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized in the income statement.

L. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at banks and on hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less.

M. BORROWING COSTS

Borrowing costs are accrued and expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Borrowing costs are capitalized if they are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset.

Capitalization of borrowing costs commences when the activities to prepare the asset are in progress and expenditures and borrowing costs are being incurred. Borrowing costs are capitalized until the assets are substantially ready for their intended use. If the resulting carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recorded. Borrowing costs include interest charges and other costs incurred in connection with the borrowing of funds, including exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings used to finance these projects to the extent that they are regarded as an adjustment to interest costs.

Borrowing costs are either based on the actual borrowing costs incurred for the purchase of a qualifying asset or at a capitalization rate representing the weighted average of the borrowing costs applicable to the borrowings of the Group that are outstanding during the period, other than borrowings made specifically for the purpose of obtaining a qualifying asset. The amount of borrowing costs that the Group capitalizes during any period will not exceed the amount of borrowing costs it incurred during that period.

N. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.

The Group's financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings, and derivative financial instruments.

Subsequent measurement

The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Group that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by IFRS 9. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.

Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the statement of profit or loss.

Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in IFRS 9 are satisfied. The Group has not designated any financial liability as at fair value through profit or loss.

Loans and borrowings

This is the category most relevant to the Group. After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the effective interest rate amortisation process.

Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the statement of profit or loss.

This category generally applies to interest-bearing loans and borrowings. For more information, refer to Note 22.

Debentures

Debentures are initially recognized at fair value net of costs associated with the issuance of the Debentures. After initial recognition, the Debentures are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on the consideration and using the effective interest method. The proceeds received in consideration for the issuance of Debentures and detachable warrants are allocated between the Debentures and warrants based on their relative fair value.

Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit or loss.

Until 31 December 2017, financial liabilities within the scope of IAS 39 were classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate. The Group determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition. Financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value, less, in the case of loans and borrowings, directly attributable transaction costs.

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading, and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. Derivatives, including separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognized in profit or loss.

Loans and borrowings

After initial recognition, all interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account premiums paid at initiation of the loans and using the effective interest method.

Gains and losses are recognized in the income statement when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through the amortization process.

Financial guarantee liabilities

Financial guarantee liabilities issued by the Group, primarily by the financial services segment, are those contracts that require a payment to be made to reimburse the holder for a loss incurred because the specified debtor fails to make a payment when due in accordance with the terms of a debt instrument. Financial guarantees are initially recognized in the financial statements (within 'Other payables') at fair value, being the premium received. Subsequent to initial recognition, the Group's liability under each guarantee is measured at the higher of the amount initially recognized less, when appropriate, cumulative amortization recognized in the income statement, and the best estimate of expenditure required settling any financial obligation arising as a result of the guarantee. Any increase in the liability relating to financial guarantees is recorded in the income statement in 'costs of banking and retail lending activities'. The premium received is recognized in the income statement in 'revenues from banking and retail lending activities' on a straight-line basis over the life of the guarantee.

Debentures

Debentures are initially recognized at fair value net of costs associated with the issuance of the Debentures. After initial recognition, the Debentures are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on the consideration and using the effective interest method. The proceeds received in consideration for the issuance of Debentures and detachable warrants are allocated between the Debentures and warrants based on their relative fair value.

O. OFFSETTING OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the consolidated statement of financial position if, and only if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

P. PROVISIONS

Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Where the Group expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in the income statement net of any reimbursement.

Q. SHARE-BASED PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS

Employees (including senior executives) of the Group receive remuneration in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby employees render services as consideration for equity instruments ('equity-settled transactions'). Some employees are granted share appreciation rights, which can only be settled in cash ('cash-settled transactions').

Equity-settled transactions

The cost of equity-settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value at the date on which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using an appropriate pricing model, further details of which are given in Note 17.

The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognized, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled. The cumulative expense recognized for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the Group's best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest.

The income statement expense or credit for a period represents the movement in cumulative expense recognized as at the beginning and end of that period.

No expense is recognized for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for equity-settled transactions where vesting is conditional upon a market or non-vesting condition, which are treated as vesting irrespective of whether or not the market or non-vesting condition is satisfied, provided that all other performance and/or service conditions are satisfied.

Where the terms of an equity-settled transaction award are modified, the minimum expense recognized is the expense as if the terms had not been modified, if the original terms of the award are met. An additional expense is recognized for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based payment transaction or is otherwise beneficial to the employee as measured at the date of modification.

Where an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet recognized for the award is recognized immediately. This includes any award where non-vesting conditions within the control of either the entity or the employee are not met. However, if a new award is substituted for the cancelled award, and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new awards are treated as if they were a modification of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph.

The dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per share (further details are given in Note 33).

Cash-settled transactions

The cost of cash-settled transactions is measured initially at fair value at the grant date using mostly the binomial model, further details of which are given in Note 17. This fair value is expensed over the period until the vesting date with recognition of a corresponding liability. The liability is re-measured to fair value at each reporting date up to and including the settlement date, with changes in fair value recognized in employee benefits expense (see Note 17 and 20).

R. LEASES

The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at the inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset (or assets) and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset (or assets), even if that asset is (or those assets are) not explicitly specified in an arrangement.

Group as a lessee

Finance leases which transfer to the Group substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item are capitalized at the commencement of the lease at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognized in finance costs in the income statement.

Leased assets, which are not classified as investment properties, are depreciated over the useful life of the asset. However, if there is no reasonable certainty that the Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term.

Operating lease payments are recognized as an operating expense in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Group as a lessor

Leases in which the Group does not transfer substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized over the lease term on the same bases as rental income.

Contingent rents are recognized as revenue in the period in which they are earned.

S. REVENUE RECOGNITION

The accounting policy applied as of January 1, 2018 in respect of revenue recognition is as follows:

Rental income

Rental income arising from operating leases on investment properties is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Costs of rental operations are recorded in the same period as rental income is recognized. The aggregate cost of rental incentives is recognized as a reduction of rental income over the lease term on a straight-line basis.

Sale of apartments

The Group develops and sells residential properties. Revenue is recognised when or as the control of the goods or service is transferred to the customer. Depending on the terms of the contract and laws that apply to the contract, control of the properties may be transferred over time or at a point in time. In most cases for the Company it will at a point in time. Revenue is recognised when a performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of the promised

properties to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be collected in exchange for those properties.

The Group determines whether control of a property is transferred to a customer over time or at a point in time based on the analysis of the following three criteria. Revenue is recognised over time if any of such criteria are met that the Group:

• provide all of the benefits received and consumed simultaneously by the customer; or

• create and enhance an asset that the customer controls as the Group perform; or

• do not create an asset with an alternative use of the Group and the Group have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date.

A performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time if none of the above criteria for satisfying a performance obligation over time are met.

The revenue is measured at the transaction price agreed under the contract. In most cases, the consideration is due when legal title has been transferred. While deferred payment terms may be agreed in rare circumstances, the deferral never exceeds twelve months. The transaction price is therefore not adjusted for the effects of a significant financing component.

The costs related to the real estate development incurred during the construction period are capitalised in inventory. Once revenue is recognised, the costs in respect of sold units are expensed.

The accounting policy applied until December 31, 2017 in respect of the revenue recognition is as follows:

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received, excluding discounts, rebates, and other sales taxes or duty.

The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized:

Contract revenues

Revenue from work performed under a contract, which qualifies as a construction contract is recognized by reference to the stage of completion when the outcome can be measured reliably. The stage of completion is measured based on engineering estimates. When the contract outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognized only to the extent of the expenses recognized that are recoverable. In the period in which it is determined that a loss will result from the performance of the contract, the entire amount of the estimated ultimate loss is charged against income. Contract revenue is generated by the Group's water infrastructure activities.

Rental income

Rental income arising from operating leases on investment properties is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Costs of rental operations are recorded in the same period as rental income is recognized. The aggregate cost of rental incentives is recognized as a reduction of rental income over the lease term on a straight-line basis. Rental income is generated by the Company's real estate activity.

Sale of apartments

Revenue from the sale of properties is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the properties have passed to the buyer. Revenues are recognized only when there is no longer any material uncertainty regarding the consideration for the transaction, when the related expenses are known, and when there is no longer any continuing management involvement relating to the apartments that were transferred. Normally, this criterion is considered to be met when construction is substantially completed, when the legal title of the apartment has been transferred to the buyer and the buyer is substantially committed to pay the full consideration.

Rendering of services (including management fees)

Revenues from services are recognized as the services are provided and when the outcome of such transactions can be estimated reliably. Where the outcome cannot be measured reliably, revenue is recognized only to the extent that the expenses incurred are eligible to be recovered.

T. TAXES

Current income tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantially enacted at the balance sheet date.

Current income tax relating to items recognized outside the income statement is recognized in OCI or equity, in correlation to the underlying transaction, and not in the income statement. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to the situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.

Deferred income tax

Deferred income tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences at the balance sheet date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.

Deferred income tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary difference, except:

  • - Where the deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
  • - In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in joint ventures, where the timing of reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred income tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences, carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be used except:

  • - Where the deferred income tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
  • - In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in joint ventures, deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realized or the liability settled, based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.

Deferred income tax relating to items recognized outside the income statement is recognized outside the income statement. Deferred tax items are recognized in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.

Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred income taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority and expected to settle net or simultaneously.

At each balance sheet date, the Group companies re-assess unrecognized deferred tax assets and the carrying amount of deferred tax assets. The companies recognize a previously unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

Conversely, the companies reduce the carrying amount of a deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow the benefit of part or that entire deferred tax asset to be utilized.

U. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair value of financial instruments that are actively traded in organized financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market bid prices for assets and offer prices for liabilities, at the close of business on the balance sheet date. If quoted market prices are not available, reference can also be made to broker or dealer price quotations.

For financial instruments where there is no active market, the estimated fair value is determined by the Group by using valuation models.

The Group has estimated that the fair value of some of the financial instruments does not differ significantly from their current carrying amounts. This is valid for cash items, receivables from banks and other current receivables and current liabilities. The Group believes that the current carrying amount of these assets and liabilities approximates their fair value, especially when they are short term or their interest rates are changing together with the change in the current market conditions.

V. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING

The Group uses derivative financial instruments such as forward currency contracts to hedge its risks associated with interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations. Such derivative financial

instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as assets when the fair value is positive and as liabilities when the fair value is negative. Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value on derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are taken directly to the income statement.

The fair value of forward currency contracts is calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates for contracts with similar maturity profiles. The fair value of interest rate swap contracts is determined by independent valuators using agreed-upon valuation models.

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the Group classifies and documents the type of hedge it wishes, the use for the purpose of financial reporting and its strategic goals for risk management relating to the specific hedging relationship. The documentation includes identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item, and the nature of the hedged risk and how the Group assesses hedge effectiveness.

Hedges which meet the strict criteria for hedge accounting are accounted for as follows:

Fair value hedges

Fair value hedges are hedges of the Group's exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, or an identified portion of such an asset, liability or firm commitment, that is attributable to a particular risk and could affect the income statement. For fair value hedges, the carrying amount of the hedged item is adjusted for gains and losses attributable to the risk being hedged, the derivative is remeasured at fair value and gains and losses from both are taken to the income statement.

For fair value hedges relating to items carried at amortized cost, the adjustment to carrying value is amortized through the income statement over the remaining term to maturity. Amortization may begin as soon as an adjustment exists and shall begin no later than when the hedged item ceases to be adjusted for changes in its fair value attributable to the risk being hedged.

If the hedged item is derecognized, the unamortized fair value is recognized immediately in the income statement.

When an unrecognized firm commitment is designated as a hedged item, the subsequent cumulative change in the fair value of the firm commitment attributable to the hedged risk is recognized as an asset or liability with a corresponding gain or loss recognized in the income statement. The changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument are also recognized in the income statement.

The Group discontinues fair value hedge accounting if the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting or the Group revokes the designation.

W. PUT OPTION GRANTED TO NON-CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDERS

The Group recognizes a financial liability under such contract at its fair value. The noncontrolling interest reported in the financial statements is subsequently reclassified as a financial liability. This happens only when the significant risks and rewards relating to NCI have been transferred to the parent. Any difference between the carrying value of non-controlling interest and the liability is adjusted against another component of equity. Any changes in the fair value of that financial liability in subsequent periods are taken to the income statement.

Dividends paid to the other shareholders are recognized as an expense of the group, unless they represent a repayment of the liability. If the put option is exercised, the carrying amount of the financial liability at that date is extinguished by the payment of the exercise price. If the put option expires unexercised, the liability is derecognized with the non-controlling interest being reinstated. Any difference between the liability and non-controlling interest is recognized against another component of equity, generally the same component reduced when the liability was initially recognized.

X. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit for the period attributable to the equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period (after adjusting for treasury shares).

Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the parent (after adjusting for interest on convertible Debentures and options classified as derivative instruments) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares. In addition, securities that were converted during the period are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation to the date of conversion, and from that date they are included in the basic earnings per share. Potential ordinary shares are only included in diluted earnings per share when their conversion would decrease earnings per share (or increase loss per share) from continuing operations. Options and warrants are dilutive when they would result in the issue of ordinary shares for less than the average market price of ordinary shares during the period.

Y. CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Cash flow statements are prepared using the indirect method. Cash flows in foreign currencies have been translated into Euros using the weighted average rates of exchange for the periods involved. Cash flows from derivative instruments that are accounted for as fair value hedges or cash flow hedges are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the hedged items. Cash flows from other derivative instruments are classified consistent with the nature of the instrument.

Z. CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The impact of the adoption of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with costumers on the Group's financial statements:

In July 2014, the IASB issued the final version of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments which reflects all phases of the financial instruments project and replaces IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and all previous versions of IFRS 9. The standard introduces new requirements for classification and measurement, impairment, and hedge accounting of financial assets measured at fair value and amortized cost. In July 2017 the IASB confirmed the accounting for modifications of financial liabilities under IFRS 9. That is, when a financial liability measured at amortized cost is modified without this resulting in an extinguishment, a gain or loss should be recognized in profit or loss. The gain or loss is calculated as the difference between the original contractual cash flows and the modified cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate.

In July 2015, the terms of the debentures issued by the Company in 2008 were changed. During the period of application of IAS 39, it was determined that in case of an unsubstantial modification in the terms of a financial liability, which does not lead to the extinguishment of the financial liability, the difference between the original contractual cash flows and the modified cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate is amortized over the remaining term of the modified liability.

Under IFRS 9, even if the change is considered immaterial, it immediately affects the debentures financial liability, which is measured after the change as the present value of the balance of the new contractual cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate and the difference between the financial liability in the books (in its original terms) The new consideration is charged as an expense to the statement of profit or loss. As a result of the initial implementation of IFRS 9, the balance of debentures as at January 1, 2018 was changed from €302,106 thousand to €309,352 thousand, against an increase in deficit for an amount of €7,246 thousand as at the said date. As the Company has not yet reached a debt settlement, the contractual cash flows which were in place as of 31 December 2017 have been used to calculate the impact.

As described in Note 2D regarding the first-time implementation of International Financial Reporting Standard No. 15 - Revenues from Customer Contracts ("the Standard"), the Company applied IFRS 15 in accordance with the transitional directive. The company did not use the practical expedients. The modified retrospective application allows recognition of the cumulative effect of the initial application as an adjustment of the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of initial application as at January 1, 2018 in the amount of €0.7 million. Comparative prior period/year are not adjusted.

AA. NEW STANDARDS AND AMENDMENTS NOT YET ADOPTED BY THE GROUP

IFRS 16 Leases

International Financial Reporting Standard 16 Leases (IFRS 16) replaces IAS 17 Leases, and sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases. The objective is to ensure that lessees and lessors provide relevant information in a manner that faithfully represents those transactions. This information gives a basis for users of financial statements to assess the effect that leases have on the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the entity. The standard includes two recognition exemptions for lessees – leases of 'low-value' assets and short-term leases (leases with a lease term of 12 months or less).

IFRS 16 will be effective retrospectively for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, taking into account the reliefs specified in its transitional provisions.

At the commencement date of a lease, the Company, as a lessee will recognize a liability to make lease payments and an asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term. The Company estimates that the impact expected of IFRS 16 adoption on its Consolidated Financial Statements, may result in lease assets and liabilities in the approximate amount of € 8.4 million, causing an increase in operating activity in its cash flows in the approximate amount of €320 thousand, and a decrease in the Group's cash flow from financing activities in the approximate amount of €464 thousand. The impact of IFRS 16 adoption on the Group's consolidated statement of income is expected to be in an insignificant amount.

The Group will elect to use the exemptions proposed by the standard on 'low value' and short term lease contracts.

IAS 28 – Investment in associates and joint ventures

The IASB has issued a narrow scope amendment to IAS 28. The amendment clarifies that longterm interests in an associate or joint venture to which the equity method is not applied, should be accounted for using IFRS 9. The application of this amendment will become effective from 1 January 2019. Management of the Company does not anticipate that the application of the amendment will have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements.

IFRIC 23 – Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments

IFRIC 23 clarifies how the recognition and measurement requirements of IAS 12 "Income Tax" are applied where there is uncertainty over income tax treatment.

An uncertain tax treatment is any tax treatment applied by an entity where there is uncertainty over whether that approach will be accepted by the tax authority. Uncertainty may exist until the relevant taxation authority or a court takes a decision in the future. Consequently, a dispute or examination of a particular tax treatment by the taxation authority may affect an entity's accounting for a current or deferred tax asset or liability arising from that tax position. IFRIC 23 provides guidance as to accounting for the following income tax-related uncertainties:

  • How an entity determines the measurement unit for considering the accounting treatment (i.e. whether an entity needs to consider uncertain tax treatments separately).
  • The assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities.
  • How an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates, relating to uncertainties.
  • How an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances.

IFRIC 23 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. Earlier application is permitted. The company examines the expected impact of IFRIC 23 on its financial statements.

DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are used throughout these financial statements:

Kardan or the Company – Kardan N.V. The Group or Kardan Group – Kardan N.V. and its subsidiaries GTC RE – GTC Real Estate Holding B.V. GTC Group – GTC RE and its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates KFS – Kardan Financial Services B.V. KFS Group – KFS and its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates TBIF – TBIF Financial Services B.V. TBIF Group – TBIF and its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates Kardan Israel – Kardan Israel Ltd. TGA - Tahal Group Assets B.V. TGI – Tahal Group International B.V. TGI Group – TGI and its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates Kardan Land China or KLC – Kardan Land China Ltd. KLC Group – Kardan Land China, its subsidiaries and joint ventures TASE – The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange EI XII- Emerging Investment XII B.V.

5. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES

A. Principle subsidiaries (consolidated into the Group)

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries. Following is a list of the main Company's directly and indirectly held subsidiaries.

Holding
company
Name of subsidiary Country of
incorporation
% equity interest by
the direct and
indirect holding as
of December 31
2018 2017
Kardan N.V. Kardan Financial
Services B.V.
The Netherlands 100 100
GTC Real Estate Holding
B.V.
The Netherlands 100 100
Tahal Group
International B.V.
The Netherlands 98.43 98.43
Emerging Investments
XII B.V.
The Netherlands 100 100
GTC Real Estate Holding
B.V.
Kardan Land China
Limited
Hong Kong 100 100
Kardan Land China
Limited
Kardan Land (BJ)
Management &
Consulting Co. Ltd.
China 100 100
GTC (China) Investment
Co. Ltd
China 100 100
Kardan Land Dalian
(HK) Ltd.
Hong Kong 100 100
Tahal Group
International B.V.
Tahal Group B.V. The Netherlands 100 100
Tahal Group Assets B.V. The Netherlands 100 100
Tahal Group B.V. Tahal Consulting
Engineers Ltd.
Israel 100 100
Water Planning for Israel
Ltd.
Israel 99.99 99.99
Sitahal 'Hagal' (Talia)
Partnership
Israel 100 100
Palgey Maim Ltd. Israel 55.5 55.5
Tahal Angola Ltd. Angola 70 70
Tahal Consulting
Engineers India Pvt. Ltd.
India 100 100
Evergreen for
Development B.V.
The Netherlands 100 100
Tahal Romania Ltd. Romania 100 100
Tahal Russ Russia 100 100
Sterna B.V. The Netherlands 90.75 91.3
TMNG Ltd. Israel 62.9 65
Tahal Group Assets B.V. Task Water B.V. The Netherlands 100 100
Agri Products N.V. The Netherlands 51 51
Food-Yard Holding JSC Bulgaria 44.6 44.6
Mast Foods S.A. Greece 60.7 60.7

B. Significant transactions and business combinations

1. Sale of the investment in Joint venture – TBIF Dan Leasing ('Avis Ukraine')

Subsequent to the balance sheet, in January 2019, KFS, a 100% subsidiary of Kardan, signed an agreement to sell its 66% stake in TBIF Dan Leasing Limited ('TDLL') and its shareholder's loans to its partner in TDLL, Universal Transportation Solutions Ltd. ('UTS'). TDLL is the sole shareholder of 'company with Foreign Investment VIP Rent' which operates the AVIS franchise in the Ukraine ('AVIS Ukraine').

The consideration for KFS' 66% stake in TDLL will amount to USD 14.2 million (approximately €12.4 million).

In accordance with IFRS 5, the investment in Avis Ukraine is presented as Held for Sale and measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell, which resulted in devaluation of the investment of approximately €3.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2018. The transaction was completed on March 14, 2019. Following the completion of the transaction, the company estimate it will release a capital reserve in the amount of €1.3 million.

2. Sale of TBIF

On February 24, 2016, KFS has signed an agreement to sell its 100% holding in TBIF to a third party (4finance Holding S.A. ('the Buyer')). On August 11, 2016, the transaction was completed. The total consideration for the transaction was comprised of two parts ('the Consideration'): on the completion date ('the Completion Date') the Buyer paid KFS an amount of approximately €69 million and in October 2016 the Consideration was adjusted to take into account the reviewed result of the sold asset in the period January 1, 2016 until the Completion Date ('the Adjustment'), and the Company received in October 2016 the Adjustment amount which totaled to €13 million.

According to the agreement, TBIF transferred certain non-lending assets including the investment in Avis Ukraine, with a net value of approximately €32 million to KFS prior to the Completion Date.

KFS undertook to indemnify the Buyer for costs and damages which might occur under circumstances which have been specifically detailed in the agreement, including a breach of the customary representations and warranties given by KFS. Accordingly, on the Completion Date KFS deposited an amount of €6 million for a period of two years and pledge this in favor of the Buyer as collateral for the indemnification, which amount was reduced to €5 million after one year. According to an agreement between the parties, in August 2018 additional €1 million was released from pledge, and the pledge on the remaining €4 million was extended till March 2019. Subsequent to the balance sheet date on March 2019 the pledge was removed.

As a result of the transaction, the Company recorded in 2016 a profit of approximately €15 million.

3. Sale of Star Pump Storage

On June 7, 2017, Water Planning for Israel Ltd. ('WPI'), signed an agreement for the sale of its entire holdings (40.5%) in Star Pumped Storage Ltd. to Noy Fund ('the Agreement' and 'the Buyer', respectively), for a total consideration of NIS 81 million (approximately € 20 million) in a two-part transaction.

In addition, in July and December 2017 WPI received an amount of NIS 37 million (approximately €8.9 million) as reimbursement of expenses and repayment of loans granted to the project company on behalf of third parties.

Following the transaction, the Company recognized in 2017 a gain of €8.4 million (before tax) which is included in 'Net profit from discontinued operations'.

C. Discontinued operations and assets held for sale

Further to Note 1B above, due to the various sale transactions conducted by the Company, the terms of classifying the investment in TGI and Avis Ukraine as Held-For-Sale and its results as discontinued operations, in accordance with IFRS 5, were met. In 2016, following the sale of TBIF (as described in 5B above), the results of TBIF were classified as discontinued operations. Regarding the financial position of TGI, see also 5 below.

1) Assets held for sale and liabilities associated with assets held for sale:

December 31,
2018
Avis
TGI Ukraine Total TGI
€ '000
Assets
Trade receivable 72,111 - 72,111 96,401
Accrued income 50,603 - 50,603 -
Other current
assets
48,668 - 48,668 35,730
Tangible fixed assets, net 17,689 - 17,689 19,822
Other non-current assets 25,731 - 25,731 22,352
Cash and cash equivalents 13,680 - 13,680 9,049
Investment in Joint venture Avis Ukraine - 12,427 12,427 -
Total assets 228,482 12,427 240,909 183,354
Liabilities
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 50,195 - 50,195 21,903
Advances from customers 35,987 - 35,987 48,147
Other liabilities 98,146 - 98,146 62,748
Total liabilities 184,328 - 184,328 132,798
Net asset value 44,154 12,427 56,581 50,556

2) Net (loss) profit from discontinued operations:

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016
Avis Avis Avis
Ukraine TGI Total Ukraine TGI Total Ukraine TGI TBIF * Total
€ in thousands
Income - 175,397 175,397 - 176,442 176,442 - 138,455 20,545 159,000
Operating and finance expenses and Share of
profit of investments accounted for using the
equity method, net 908 (171,677) (170,769) 2,429 (166,357) (163,928) 1,528 (134,425) (13,297) (146,194)
Other income, net - 378 378 - 7,795 7,795 - 480 - 480
Profit before tax 908 4,098 5,006 2,429 17,880 20,309 1,528 4,510 7,248 13,286
Income tax expenses, net - 1,994 1,994 - 5,097 5,097 - 3,444 796 4,240
Profit from discontinued operations 908 2,104 3,012 2,429 12,783 15,212 1,528 1,066 6,452 9,046
Discontinued operation items related to the
sales transactions:
Net loss from devaluation of investment -
Avis
(3,323) - (3,323) - - - - (144) - (144)
Capital gain - - - - - - - - 19,316 19,316
Release of capital
reserves due to sale
- - - - - - - - (4,137) (4,137)
Net (loss) profit from discontinued operations (2,415) 2,104 (311) 2,429 12,783 15,212 1,528 922 21,631 24,081
Attributable to:
Equity holders (2,415) 65 (2,350) 2,429 12,582 15,011 1,528 918 21,631 24,077
Non-controlling interest holders - 2,039 2,039 - 201 201 - 4 - 4
(2,415) 2,104 (311) 2,429 12,783 15,212 1,528 922 21,631 24,081

* The results of TBIF for the period July 1st till August 11 2016 were immaterial, therefore the figures presented in the table above are for the six months period ended June 30, 2016 plus the gain from the sale of TBIF.

3) Composition of the cash flow statements related to discontinued operations:

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016
Avis
Ukraine
TGI Total Avis
Ukraine
TGI Total Avis
Ukraine
TGI TBIF
*
Total
€ in thousands
Net cash used in operating activities
Net cash (used in) provided by investing
(2,415) (19,280) (21,695) 2,429 (27,821) (25,392) 1,528 (8,378) (3,672) (10,522)
activities - (7,219) (7,219) - 3,401 3,401 - 16,919 38,714 55,633
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities
- 28,347 28,347 - 13,940 13,940 - 12,876 (138) 12,738

* The results of TBIF for the period July 1st till August 11 2016 were immaterial, therefore the figures presented in the table above are for the six months period ended June 30, 2016 plus the gain of the sale of TBIF.

4) Composition of other comprehensive income items related to discontinued operations:

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016
Avis Avis Avis
Ukraine TGI Total Ukraine TGI Total Ukraine TGI TBIF
*
Total
€ in thousands
Adjustments arising from translating financial
statements of foreign operations 409 (13,338) (12,929) (1,919) (3,746) (5,665) 589 1,903 4,135 6,627
Change in hedge reserve, net - - - - (13) (13) - 203 - 203
Total other comprehensive income (expense) 409 (13,338) (12,929) (1,919) (3,759) (5,678) 589 2,106 4,135 6,830
Attributable to:
Equity holders 409 (9,280) (8,871) (1,919) (3,345) (5,264) 589 1,897 4,135 6,621
Non-controlling interest holders - (4,058) (4,058) - (414) (414) - 209 - 209
409 (13,338) (12,929) (1,919) (3,759) (5,678) 589 2,106 4,135 6,830

* The results of TBIF for the period July 1st till August 11 2016 were immaterial, therefore the figures presented in the table above are for the six months period ended June 30, 2016 plus the gain from the sale of TBIF.

  • 5) Financial position of a subsidiary:
    • a) In 2018 TGI had EUR 17.3 million negative cash flows from operating activities (2017: EUR 27.8; 2016: EUR 8.4 million, negative in both years).
    • b) TGI uses short term credit lines from banks and financial institutions to finance its operations. As a result of the delays in receiving advance payments from certain projects, TGI had to extend some of those credit lines. TGI management estimates that these credit lines will be extended if needed.
    • c) One of TGI's group companies did not meet certain covenants in relation to a short-term credit from a bank, for which a waiver was received subsequent to the balance sheet date (see also note 24).
    • d) Management of TGI expects a positive outcome regarding all uncertain events described above, i.e. that the credit lines will be approved, and the advance payments will be received. In order to address any adverse outcome that may result from some or all of the uncertain events as described above, TGI developed a contingency plan which, if needed, should generate sufficient positive cash flows as of the date of the approval of these financial statements, even if the credit lines are not approved, the waiver from the bank is not granted nor extended, and the advance payments are not received during the above-mentioned period.
    • e) The external auditor of TGI issued for group reporting purposes an opinion with an emphasis of matter referring to the matters described above.

D. Collaterals

As of December 31, 2018, the shares the Company (indirectly) owns in GTC RE, KLC, KFS, TGI, and EI XII are pledged in favor of the trustees of the Company's debenture holders.

E. Dividend

The following dividend amounts were received in the reporting period:

2018 2017
€ in thousands
Subsidiaries 17,500
19,430

6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

2018 Motor Office furniture Leasehold
vehicles and equipment improvements Total
Cost: € in thousands
Balance as of January 1, 2018 189 1,540 1,014 2,743
Additions - 307 80 387
Disposals - (9) - (9)
Exchange rate differences (1) (31) (6) (38)
Balance as of December 31, 2018 188 1,807 1,088 3,083
Accumulated depreciation:
Balance as of January 1, 2018 136 1,090 890 2,116
Depreciation for the year 18 216 28 262
Disposals - (7) - (7)
Exchange rate differences (1) (30) (5) (36)
Balance as of December 31, 2018 153 1,269 913 2,335
Net book value December 31, 2018 35 538 175 748
2017 Motor Office furniture Leasehold Production
vehicles and equipment improvements Buildings equipment Total
Cost: € in thousands
Balance as of January 1, 2017 1,589 7,630 2,826 7,813 20,178 40,036
Additions 7 326 94 - - 427
Disposals - (5) - (1,965) - (1,970)
Exchange rate differences (12) (57) (62) (94) - (225)
Reclassification of Assets as held for sale (1,395) (6,354) (1,844) (5,754) (20,178) (35,525)
Balance as of December 31, 2017 189 1,540 1,014 - - 2,743
Accumulated depreciation:
Balance as of January 1, 2017 949 4,756 1,377 1,264 18,001 26,347
Depreciation for the year 18 158 200 28 - 404
Disposals - (3) - (163) - (166)
Exchange rate differences (8) (24) (51) (9) - (92)
Re
classification of Assets as held for sale
(823) (3,797) (636) (1,120) (18,001) (24,377)
Balance as of December 31, 2017 136 1,090 890 - - 2,116
Net book value December 31, 2017 53 450 124 - - 627

7. INVESTMENT PROPERTY

A. General

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 investment property solely comprises the shopping mall in the city of Dalian, China ('Galleria Dalian').

B. The movements in investment property are as follows:

2018 2017
€ in thousands
Opening balance 221,089 240,461
Capital expenditure 2,281 -
Fair value adjustments (1) (8,610) (4,181)
Foreign currency translation differences (1,183) (15,191)
Closing balance 213,577 221,089
Total
accumulated unrealized gains as of the end of the period
which recognized in the statement of profit and loss 33,572 42,182

(1) The fair value adjustment in 2018 includes an impairment of capital expenditure in the amount of €2.3 million.

The investment property is pledged as security to a loan (see Note 18).

C. Fair value adjustments comprise:

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
Valuation loss from investments properties completed in
prior years (8,610) (4,181) (2,588)

D. Fair value measurement of investment property (Level 3 of fair value hierarchy) significant assumptions:

The fair value of investment properties has been determined on a market value basis in accordance with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Valuation – Professional Standards, as set out by the RICS. In arriving at their estimates of market values, the external appraiser has relied on their market knowledge and professional judgment and not only relied on historical transaction comparables.

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, a weighted average between the DCF Approach and the Direct Comparison Method has been adopted to assess the fair value of the investment property.

Significant assumptions used in the valuation of the investment property:

December December
31, 2018 31, 2017
DCF method
Estimated rental value per sqm per month (in €) 34 35
Discount rate 10.5% 10.5%
Rental growth 10%-15% (Y) 1-6 10%-20%
(Y)
1-6
8% (Y) 7-8 and thereafter 5% p.a.
5% (Y) 9-10
Terminal cap rate 5.25% 5.5%
Occupancy rate 93%-97% 80%-97%
Capitalization rate 6.5% 6.5%
Direct Comparison method
Adopted unit rate (RMB/sqm) 16,579 16,587

E. Sensitivity analysis:

The table below presents the sensitivity of the profit (loss) before tax due to change in the following assumptions (the values are presented in absolute numbers as a change can either be positive or negative):

December
31, 2018
€ in thousands
Increase
of 25 BP in discount rate and terminal cap
(9,557)
Decrease
of 25 BP in discount rate and terminal cap
10,576
Increase
of 5% in estimated rental income
10,067
Decrease
of 5% in estimated rental income
(9,940)
Increase in general vacancy by 1% (2,676)

8. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

Main associates include:

% of ownership and control by
the direct holding company as of
Holding December December
company Name of associate 31, 2018 31, 2017 Country
Tahal Group B.V.
Tahal Group Assets
B.V.
Agroquiminha
MVV Water Utility Pvt Ltd.
20.0
23.0
20.0
23.0
Angola
India

The entire balance of investment in associates is presented under assets held for sale.

9. INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES

A. Main Joint Ventures:

The Company indirectly holds through its subsidiaries the following main joint ventures that are accounted using the equity method:

% of ownership by the direct
holding company as of
December 31,
Holding company Name of joint venture 2018 2017 Country Nature of activities
Shenyang Taiying Real Estate
Kardan Land China Limited Development Ltd. (***) - 50.0 China Real estate development and property management
GTC Lucky Hope Dadong Ltd. 50.0 50.0 Hong Kong Holding
Sino Castle Development Ltd. (***) - 50.0 Hong Kong Real estate development
Green Power Development Ltd. 50.0 50.0 Hong Kong Holding
Rainfield Development Ltd. 50.0 50.0 Hong Kong Holding
Shaanxi GTC Lucky Hope Real Estate Real estate development, property lease and property
Development Ltd. 50.0 50.0 China management
Management and construction of establishments for
Task Water B.V. * Akfen SU Kanalizasyon 50.0 50.0 Turkey producing drinking water
Sitahal 'Hagal' (Talia) Partnership
* Energy Hagal-
Talia Partnership
50.0 50.0 Israel Biogas projects
Tahal Consulting Engineers Ltd. * Lahat Joint Venture 50.0 50.0 Israel Water desalination
GTC Real estate Holding B.V. GTC Investments B.V. 48.75 48.75 Netherlands Holding
Kardan Financial Services B.V.** TBIF-Dan Leasing Ltd. 66.0 66.0 Cyprus Holding

*) These joint ventures are included in 'Assets held for sale' therefore are not included in the below tables.

**) KFS has a joint control agreement with its 34% partner in this company, therefore the Company does not consolidate TBIF-Dan Leasing Ltd. in its financial statements. As of December 31, 2018 the investment is presented as 'Assets held for sale'. See note 5.

***) During 2018 the joint venture was liquidated.

B. The composition of the investment in joint venture is as follows:

December
31, 2018(*)
December
31, 2017
€ in thousands
Total of equity investments 25,356 52,122
Goodwill - 6,498
Deemed cost on real
estate
projects (**)
193 202
Less impairments (2,435) (8,933)
23,114 49,889
Loans and other long-term balances 14,859 25,432
Total investment in joint ventures 37,973 75,321

(*) During the year 2018 dividend in the amount of €12 million was distributed from joint venture companies.

(**) Deemed cost is the Group's financial cost which was capitalized to projects in joint ventures prior to the adoption of IFRS 11.

C. Loans:

The investment in joint ventures companies includes loans as follows:

December
31, 2018
December
31, 2017
Interest rate (p.a) € in thousands
In EUR - 7,022 7,017
In EUR 3 months Euribor + 3.5% - 2,952
In EUR 6 months Euribor + 3.5% - 2,520
In USD - 7,816 12,338
In USD 6 months libor + 3.5% - 581
In HKD - 21 24
14,859 25,432

The movement in 2018 is due to repayment of loan from joint ventures and reclassification of investment as 'Held for Sale'.

The loans are expected to be repaid according to the liquidity position of the joint ventures.

D. Summary of financial data of immaterial joint ventures on aggregated level

For the year ended
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
(Loss)
profit
from continuing operations
(2,273) 11,329 160
Other comprehensive expense (1,008) (6,302) (1,345)
Total comprehensive (expense) income (3,281) 5,027 (1,185)

The total investment in immaterial joint ventures amounts to €22 million.

E. Summary of financial data of material joint venture company accounted using the equity method:

SHAANXI GTC LUCKY HOPE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT LTD.

Summary of financial data from the statement of financial position:

December December
31, 2018 31, 2017
€ in thousands
Current assets (not including cash and cash equivalent) 93,374 83,640
Cash and cash equivalent 33,858 27,342
Non-current assets 15,020 13,390
Current liabilities (5,903) (6,702)
Current financial liabilities (104,505) (88,496)
Total equity attributed to the owners 31,844 29,174
% held in the joint venture 50 50
Total investment in joint ventures 15,922 14,587

Summary of financial data from the income statement:

For the year ended
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
Revenues from operations 31,376 60,712 35,040
Cost of operations (18,193) (40,066) (21,537)
Selling and marketing, other expenses and
administrative expenses (of which depreciation
and amortization expenses amounted to €1 million
, €0.4 million and €0.15 million for the year
2018,2017 and 2016 respectively)
(4,237) (7,178) (5,262)
Interest income - - 25
Other Financial income 963 120 -
Profit before tax 9,909 13,588 8,266
Income tax expenses (2,378) (3,396) (3,614)
Profit for the year 7,531 10,192 4,616
% held of the joint venture 50 50 50
Group's share of profit for the year 3,765 5,096 2,308
Total other comprehensive
income attributed to
equity holders
7,326 7,038 3,382
% held of the joint venture 50 50 50
Group share of the total other comprehensive
income
3,663 3,519 1,691

F. Additional information

Kardan Land China

  1. Capital commitments:

As of December 31 2018, KLC's share in the contractual commitments of its joint ventures amount to €18,765 thousand (December 31, 2017: €21,034 thousand).

  1. Guarantees:

As of December 31, 2018, the joint ventures of KLC provided guarantees amounting to €42.5 million (December 31, 2017: €24.5million) in respect of mortgage facilities granted by certain banks relating to the mortgage loans arranged for certain purchasers of properties of the joint ventures of KLC , which were not provided for in the financial statements. Pursuant to the terms of the guarantees, upon default on mortgage payments by these purchasers before the expiration date of the guarantees, the joint ventures of KLC are responsible for repaying the outstanding mortgage principals and interest to the banks.

The guarantee period starts from the dates of grant of the relevant mortgage loans and ends upon the issuance of real estate ownership certificates to the purchasers, which will generally be available within one to two years after the purchasers take possession of the relevant properties. The fair value of the guarantees is not significant. The management of the joint ventures of Kardan Land China consider that in the case of default on payments, the net realizable value of the related properties can cover the repayment of the outstanding mortgage principals together with the accrued interest and penalties, and therefore no provision has been made in the financial statements for the guarantees.

10. LONG-TERM LOANS AND RECEIVABLES

Composition:

December
31, 2018
December
31, 2017
€ in thousands
Long term loans 2,597 -
Long term prepaid expenses 1,259 5,407
Other 22 2,716
3,878 8,123

11. APARTMENTS INVENTORY, CONTRACT WORK AND MERCHANDISE INVENTORY

Composition:

December December
31, 2018 31, 2017
€ in thousands
Apartments
inventory (1)
64,734 117,900

(1) Apartments inventory:

  • a. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 inventory in the amount of €56,427 thousand and €55,325 thousand, respectively, is pledged as security for a loan (see also Note 24).
  • b. Inventory is presented at cost including finance expenses capitalized during the construction of the project.
  • c. Composition of cost of buildings and apartments inventory:
December December
31, 2017
31, 2018
€ in thousands
Current:
Completed 8,307 12,675
Under construction 56,427 105,225
64,734 117,900
  • d. Buildings and apartments inventory is stated in gross figures. Advances from apartment buyers are presented under current liabilities and amount to €32,509 thousand as of December 31, 2018 (December 31, 2017: €61,208 thousand).
  • e. During the past year the Group entered into 105 sale contracts of apartments (in 2017 112 contracts), for which the total consideration is estimated at €29.9 million (RMB 233.7 million) (in 2017 - €26.9 million). As of December 31, 2018, the aggregated number of signed contracts of existing projects for which revenues were not recognized amounts to 148 contracts (in 2017 – 72) for which the aggregated revenues is estimated at approximately €42.4 million (RMB 331 million) (in 2017 - €17.6 million).

f. Additional information concerning long-term construction works in inventory:

Residential construction
2018 2017
For the year
2018
Cumulative up to
the end of the
reporting period
For the year
2017
Cumulative up to
the end of the
reporting period
€ in thousands
Revenues recognized 72,711 153,669 8,556 80,958
Cost recognized 69,002 141,510 7,993 72,508

12. TRADE RECEIVABLES

A. Composition:

December
31, 2018
December
31, 2017
€ in thousands
Trade receivables 9,207 6,751
Less provision for doubtful debts (1,791) (1,350)
7,416 5,401

Trade receivables are non-interest-bearing and are generally on 0-120 days terms.

B. As of December 31 the aging analysis of trade receivables, net of provision for doubtful debts is as follows:

Past due (net of impairment)
Neither
past due
nor
impaired
< 30
days
30 –
60
days
60 –
90
days
90 –
120
days
€ in thousands
120

365
days
>365
days
Total
2018
2017
3,443
3,310
2,344
336
306
434
239
89
202
244
412
946
470
42
7,416
5,401

C. Movement in the provision for doubtful debts:

2018 2017
€ in thousands
Opening balance 1,350 5,390
Reclassification to assets as held for sale - (4,666)
Addition during the year 1,056 685
Collection during the year (605) (83)
Foreign currency translation (10) 24
Closing balance 1,791 1,350

13. OTHER RECEIVABLES AND PREPAYMENTS

December December
31, 2017
31, 2018
€ in thousands
VAT receivable 43 43
Receivables from joint ventures of KLC 854 817
Prepaid expenses 1,577 3,271
Deposit receivable 393 1,280
Other 648 275
3,515 5,686

14. SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

December
31, 2018
December
31, 2017
Average
interest rate
€ in thousands
Bank deposits in NIS 0%-0.5% 5 7
Bank deposits
in RMB
1.1%-4.4% 10,704 6,793
Restricted bank deposits in RMB 0.4% 2,549 -
Restricted bank deposits in EUR 0% 4,169 5,169
17,427 11,969

15. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

December
31, 2018
December
31, 2017
€ in thousands
Cash at bank and in hand 51,508 26,480
Short-term deposits *) 441 10,660
51,949 37,140

*) As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 the range of the annual interest rate earned on short-term deposits was 0.5%-1.5%.

16. ISSUED AND PAID-IN CAPITAL

A. Composition:

December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Issued and Issued and
Authorized paid-in Authorized paid-in
Number of shares Number of shares
Ordinary shares with nominal
value of €0.20 each 225,000,000 123,022,256 225,000,000 123,022,256

B. Movement in issued and paid-in shares:

During 2017 and 2018 there were no movements in the issued and paid-in shares.

Number of
shares
par value
in €
Balance as of December 31, 2017 and 2018 123,022,256 24,604,451

C. Changes in share capital and treasury shares

During 2018, 2017 and 2016, no transactions took place

D. Dividend:

In 2018 and 2017, the Company did not distribute dividends.

E. Restrictions on distribution:

In accordance with the Netherlands civil code, part of the retained earnings is restricted for distribution following the regulation to maintain reserves in respect of unrealized fair value revaluation of real estate ('Property Revaluation Reserve'), cash flow hedges, foreign currency translation differences on investment in foreign operations, and equity gains from associates and joint ventures ('Other revaluation reserve').

It is further noted that according to the Deeds of Trust there are limitations of distribution of dividend: dividend will not be distributed before 75% of the debentures outstanding as at December 31, 2014 are repaid.

17. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

A. The expenses recognized during the year are shown in the following table:

For the year ended
December December December
31, 2018 31, 2017 31, 2016
€ in thousands
Expense
arising
from
equity-settled
share-based
payment
transactions
of
the
Company
and
the
subsidiaries
Expense arising from cash-settled share-based payment
2 4 254
transactions of a subsidiary - - 339
2 4 593

The expenses are presented as part of 'Payroll and related expenses' within the General and administrative expenses (see Note 29 and Note 4Q).

B. Option plans:

Below is a description of the principles of the main option and share incentive plans granted by the Company and its main subsidiaries:

(1) Kardan N.V.

In September 2013 (the 'Grant Date'), the Board of the Company approved a stock-option plan according to which the Company granted to several employees of the Company a total of 250,000 options exercisable into up to 250,000 ordinary shares of the Company, each having a par value of €0.20 (subject to adjustments). In August 2015 the plan was modified. According to the modification, the exercise price would be €0.2807 or NIS 1.191 and the options will vest in two equal tranches, 50% of the options would be exercisable from December 31, 2016 and 50% of the options will be exercisable from June 30, 2018. The grant was accounted for assuming equity settlement and the total expense booked in the year was less than €2 thousand and were included in 'General and administration expenses' in the income statement.

Movement in the year

The following table illustrates the number and weighted average exercise prices ('WAEP') of, and movement in, share options issued by the Company during the year:

2018 2017
No. WAEP No. WAEP
NIS NIS
Outstanding on January 1
Expired during the year
100,000
-
1.191
1.191
250,000
(150,000)
1.191
1.191
Outstanding on December 31 100,000 1.191 100,000 1.191
Exercisable on December 31 100,000 1.191 91,743 1.191

In 2017 150,000 options expired due to termination of two contracts of employees.

The expected life of the options was based on historical data and was not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns that may have occurred. The expected volatility reflected the assumption that the historical volatility was indicative of future trends, which may also not have necessarily been the actual outcome.

(2) TGI (discontinued operations)

  • a. In March 2016, the supervisory board of TGI decided to grant the CEO 560 options to purchase 2% of TGI's share capital at that time. The total fair value of the grant is approximately USD 1 million approximately (€0.7 million) and was calculated using the Black & Scholes model. The exercise price was determined at USD 1,594 per option, reflecting TGI's value post distributions in 2015 and 2016.
  • b. In August 2014, the supervisory board of TGI decided to grant five executive managers options to purchase 1.9 % of TGI's share capital. The total value of the grant is approximately USD 1 million (€0.7 million) and was calculated using the Black & Scholes model. The exercise price of the options amounts to €1,567 per option (after adjustments).
  • c. In March 2013, TGI granted two senior employees stock options totaling to 2.2% of TGI's issued and paid-in capital (185 options). TGI accounted for these options as equity settled based on B&S model, the total fair value of the options is €0.6 million. The exercise price of the options amounts to €1,794 per option (after adjustments). The options can be exercised until March 31, 2019.

d. During 2012, the supervisory board and the general meeting of shareholders of TGI approved a grant 797 options, constituting approximately 3% of the shares of TGI at that time, postissuance to the CEO of TGI. The newly issued stock option plan was divided into two agreements which have comparable option terms except for the vesting periods. Each option plan has been valued separately.

The exercise price of the options amounts to €1,370 per option (after adjustments). The options can be exercised until December 31, 2018. The total value of the options at date of grant was estimated at €1.9 million. This fair value was determined by an independent external valuator. The expected life of the options is based on historical data. TGI accounts for all the options granted, as described above, assuming equity payments will be affected.

The following table lists the inputs to the models used to determine the fair value of the equity-settled share-based payments:

2016 2014 2013 2012
Number of options granted 560 499 185 797
Expected volatility (%) 36% 35% 46.4% 44.96%
Risk-free interest rate (%) 0% 0.429% 0.7% 2.04 %
Expected term of options (years)
Weighted average share
4 4 5 6.4
exercise price \$1,594 €1,567 €1,794 €1,370
Weighted average share value \$6,131
Black–
\$6,360
Black–
€3,495
Black–
€4,999
Hull–White
Model used Scholes Scholes Scholes

Movements in the year

The following table illustrates the number and weighted average exercise price ('WAEP') of, and movement in, share options during the year:

2018 2017 2018
WAEP
2017
WAEP
No.
No.
EUR
Outstanding on
January 1
2,041 2,041 1,787 1,497
Granted for the year - - - -
Outstanding on
December 31
2,041 2,041 1,787 1,497
Exercisable on
December 31
2,041 1,901 1,787 1,496

On November 19, 2018 the Supervisory Board of TGI has approved an extension of the options of certain executives, which were about to expire. The extension was granted through September 30, 2019. The total benefit of the extension is approximately USD 0.3 million and was calculated by the Company using the Black&Scholes model.

18. NON-CURRENT INTEREST-BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS

A. Composition:

December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Weighted interest
rate as of %
€ in
thousands
Weighted interest
rate as of %
€ in
thousands
Banks:
Others -
In RMB
(*)
11.6-13.3 100,797 11.6-13.3 115,120
Less:
-
Current maturities
(13,510) (10,187)
87,287 104,933

(*) On October 24, 2017 the Project Company, Kardan Land Dalian HK Ltd. (as a pledgee) and KLC (as a guarantor) have entered into the agreement with two subsidiaries of the investment fund China Hua Rong International Holding Ltd.: Hua Rong (China) Investment Management Ltd ('HR Beijing') and Hua Rong Holdings (Shenzhen) Equity Investment Fund Management Ltd. ('HR Shenzhen') in China and with China Merchant Bank Dalian Shahekou Branch ("CMB Dalian") regarding a credit facility of RMB 900 million (€ 115 million) for a period of 3 years. The credit facility will primarily be used to refinance the outstanding debt from the Fund amounting to RMB 800 million as at December 31, 2017, and remaining RMB 100 million, will be used to finance the additional funding requirement of Europark Dalian project.

During 2018, the Company made an early repayment in the amount of €16.5 million.

For additional information regarding collaterals and covenants, see Note 24A.

B. Maturities:

December
31, 2018
December
31, 2017
€ in thousands
First year 13,510 10,187
Second year 87,287 -
Third year - 104,933
100,797 115,120

19. OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

December
31, 2018
December
31, 2017
€ in thousands
Deferred revenues 1,033 1,054

20. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: OPTIONS AND WARRANTS

December December
31, 2018 31, 2017
€ in thousands
PUT option liability 678 1,306

The Company entered into a PUT option agreement with a CEO of a subsidiary, according to which the Company granted the CEO an option to sell to the Company (following the employment termination date) all the shares which he will choose to exercise under his option agreement with the subsidiary. The exercise price of the PUT option will be determined based on the fair value of the option shares as of the date of the PUT notice. In 2018, the parties entered into an agreement cancelling 50% of the PUT option. As a result of the cancellation an amount of €0.4 million was recorded in the non-controlling interest reserve.

21. DEBENTURES

Composition:

Par value
(net) as of
December
31, 2018
Balance as
of
December
31, 2018
Balance as
of
December
31, 2017
Nominal
Interest
rate
Effective
interest
rate
Currency
and
linkage
Maturities
principal
NIS € in thousands %
Issuer: %
The Company – 2007 160,993,886 45,560 46,420 6.325 4.45% (1) 2017-2018
The Company – 2008 832,452,875 237,143 237,740 6.775 4.9% (1) 2017-2020
282,703 284,160
Less – current
maturities
(282,703) (95,452)
- 188,708
  • (1) The Company's Debentures (series A and series B) are traded on the TASE. The Debentures are denominated in NIS and are linked to the Israeli CPI. The amount presented above is net of Debentures held by the Company's subsidiaries.
  • (2) The Company has not repaid the principal and interest payments which were due in February 2018. Consequently, the Company is in default according to the Deed of Trust as of February 2018. Accordingly, from March 31, 2018 and until the repayments are rescheduled, the debentures are presented as current liabilities. For additional information see note 1B.
  • (3) Debt settlement between the Company and its Debenture Holders

In 2015 the Company reached a debt settlement with its Debenture Holders. The amended Deeds of Trust dated July 3, 2015 constitute new deeds of trust to series A and B and replace the original deeds of trust, including all related amendments ('the Deeds of Trust'). This debt settlement postponed the debt repayment dates that were determined in the original deeds of trust while repaying the debt in full to the Debenture Holders.

The settlement also included an increase to the interest rate as well as register primary, an exclusive pledges with no limitations of amounts over all of the Group's interests in GTC RE, KLC, KFS, TGI, EMERGING (the 'Pledged Subsidiaries'). In addition, to secure the Company's commitments, KLC provided a guarantee in favor of the trustees limited to an amount of €100 million. The trustees will not be able to use the guarantee or to take any action against KLC as long as the construction loan to the Dalian project has not been fully repaid, as well as loans that will be obtained, if obtained, in relation to the Dalian project.

In addition, the Company established in favor of the trustees primary exclusive pledges with no limitations of amounts over the bank accounts of the Company ('the Pledged Accounts').

All the funds in the Company's possession, were deposited and kept in the Pledged Accounts, excluding the Free Amount ('Free Amount' signifies a maximum of €3 million, which will serve for the payment of the Company's general and administrative expenses), which will not be pledged in favor of the trustees and which can be deposited in a bank account which is not pledged in favor of the trustees. Insofar the said pledge has not been exercised, the Company may use the funds freely.

Financial Covenants

The Company's debt coverage ratio shall not be below 100% during the years 2015 till 2017 (including) and shall not be below 120% from 2018 onwards. The coverage ratio is the total value of the assets according to the Company's stand-alone financial statements divided by the total stand-alone liabilities of the Company, net of certain amounts as detailed in the Deeds of Trust. If the Company's coverage ratio in the years 2015-2017 shall be lower than 110%, and as of 2018 – lower than 130%, KLC's coverage ratio shall not be lower than 180%. As of December 31, 2018 the Company did not meet the abovementioned coverage ratio. For additional details see Note 24.

Restrictions on business activities

It was agreed that the Company and its subsidiaries will have certain restrictions which related mostly to initiate any new business activity, making new investments and shall not be allowed to raise any new credit.

Relief Conditions

Upon meeting both of the following conditions: (1) Repayment (taking into account repurchase of Debentures which would be done after the date of completion of the Final Settlement) of 55% of the par value of the Debentures (which are not owned by the Company or its subsidiaries) as of December 31, 2014; and (2) the coverage ratio of the Company calculated according to the Company's most recent stand-alone financial statements (quarterly or annual, according to the date), will stand at more than 180% ('Relief Conditions'), all the restrictions on purchase of Debentures by the Company or any corporation under its control will be removed, the Free Amount will increase to €6 million, pledges over TGI or KFS (or both) will be revoked, provided that the coverage ratio calculated using the remaining pledged assets after the revocation of said pledges and the Company's debt shall be at least 180%, restrictions on the business activities of subsidiaries as described above will be revoked, restriction on dividend distribution will be revoked (distribution will be allowed after the Company will repay 75% of the par value of the Debentures) and the right to appoint a board member on behalf of the Debenture Holders will be cancelled. In addition, after the Relief Conditions have been met the Company shall be obligated to repay only 35% of the funds received from disposal of certain assets (as detailed in the Deeds of Trust).

Accounting

The Company examined the changes in the terms of Debentures series A and B in accordance with IAS 39 provisions for substantial modification of the terms of an existing financial liability. The Company concluded, based on its examination that the modified terms are not substantially different than the existing terms of the debentures prior to signing the Amended Deeds of Trust, and therefore it is not regarded an extinguishment. Accordingly, the debt settlement would be accounted for as of July 3, 2015 by an adjustment of the effective interest rate resulted from the modification of the interest rate and the issuance of shares and onetime payment. Such adjustment shall not result in recognition of profit or loss from the modification of the terms. The effective interest of the series A debentures and the series B

debentures post settlement amounts to 7.05% and 7.64% respectively. The adoption of IFRS 9 as of January 1, 2018 resulted in a change of the accounting of modifications of financial liabilities. For additional information, see Note 4Z.

(4) Early repayments

On July 24, September 2, and November 14, 2016 the Company early repaid the total amount of principal which was due to be repaid in February 2017 for both series A and series B debentures amounting to approximately €86.4 million and accumulated interest of approximately €17.7 million to Debenture Holders series A and series B (net of the relative portion of debentures held by the Company's subsidiaries). The total repayment amounted to approximately €104.1 million (approximately NIS 439 million).

(5) Kardan N.V. Debentures held by subsidiaries

As at December 31, 2018, the Company's subsidiaries hold NIS 136,506,115 par value Debentures Series A (which represent 45.9% of the outstanding par value of Debentures Series A) and NIS 120,381,443 par value Debentures Series B (which represent 12.6% of the outstanding par value of Debentures Series B).

For details regarding financial covenants and pledges, please refer to the above and to Note 24.

22. INTEREST-BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS

December December
31, 2018 31, 2017
€ in thousands
Current maturities:
Loans (see Note 18) 13,510 10,187
Debentures
(see Note 21)
282,703 95,452
296,213 105,639

23. OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

December December
31, 2018 31, 2017
€ in thousands
Financial:
Accrued expenses 68,969 50,032
Payroll and related expenses 997 987
Payable to joint ventures of KLC accounted using the equity 12,426 8,917
Deposit from tenants 2,928 2,349
Other 1,981 1,480
87,301 63,765

24. LIENS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS

A. Financial covenants, Liens and collaterals:

    1. Financial Covenants
    2. (a) The Company's financial covenants, as defined within the framework of the Deeds of Trust, as described in Note 21 above, relate to the debt coverage ratio of the Company. Non-compliance with the debt coverage ratio for five consecutive quarters would be considered as a breach of the covenants. As at December 31, 2018, the Company did not meet the coverage ratio as agreed with the Company's debenture holders. In addition, in February 2018, the Company did not make the scheduled repayments to the debenture holders. Accordingly, as of the date of this report, the debenture holders have the right to call the debentures for immediate repayment.
    3. (b) TGI Group committed towards banks, with respect to long-term and short-term loans, credit facilities and guarantees, to maintain certain financial covenants such as minimum equity and EBITDA, the ratio of equity to total assets, the ratio of equity to net debt and the ratio of financial debt to total assets. Furthermore some restrictions relating to dividend distribution were imposed on TCE. As of December 31, 2018 TGI Group companies met all their financial covenants except for one subsidiary that is not in compliance with certain covenants relating to one of its short-term credit lines, for which a waiver had been received subsequent to the balance sheet date.
    4. (c) KLC Group committed towards a financial institutions which granted a construction loan amounting to up to RMB 900 million, to meet an initial loan-to-value ratio of not more than 50%. As of December 31, 2018 the covenant was met.
    1. Pledges
    2. (a) Within the framework of the Deeds of Trust, as described in Note 21 above, the Company pledged in favor of the trustees of the debenture holders of the Company all its rights in shares and loans of the subsidiaries GTC RE, KLC, EI XII, TGI and KFS, certain bank accounts, and the Company's debentures held by the subsidiaries GTC RE and EI XII.
    3. (b) As of December 31, 2018 long-term loans amounting to €98.3 million granted to a subsidiary of KLC was secured by mortgages over investment property, inventory and trade receivables.
    4. (c) Within the framework of the sale of TBIF in 2016, KFS undertook to indemnify the buyer for costs and damages which might occur under circumstances which have been specifically detailed in the share purchase agreement, including a breach of the customary representations and warranties given by KFS. Accordingly, KFS has deposited an amount of € 6 million for a period of two years and pledged this in favor of the buyer as collateral for the indemnification, this amount was reduced to € 5 million after one year and reduced to €4 million in August 2018 which expected to be released in March 2019.

3. Guarantees:

  • (a) As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, TGI provided bank guarantees in an aggregated amount of approximately €101.4 million and €65.9 million, respectively, in favor of customers in respect of advances received from them for projects and for performing works.
  • (b) A subsidiary of TGI, TCE, is a guarantor by an irrevocable guarantee for the fulfillment of its subsidiary's obligations by means of placing the subsidiary's real estate properties as securities, or in any means as it will be agreed from time to time.
  • (c) As at December 31, 2018, Kardan Land China provided guarantees of €8,410 thousand (December 31, 2017 - €1,328 thousand) in respect of mortgage facilities granted by certain banks relating to the mortgage loans arranged for certain purchasers of the Kardan Land China Group's properties, which were not provided for in the financial statements. Pursuant to the terms of the guarantees, upon default on mortgage payments by these purchasers before the expiry of the guarantees, the Kardan Land China Group is responsible for repaying the outstanding mortgage principals and interest to the banks.

Kardan Land China guarantee period starts from the dates of grant of the relevant mortgage loans and ends upon the issuance of real estate ownership certificates to the purchasers, which will generally be available within one to two years after the purchasers take possession of the relevant properties. The fair value of the guarantees is not significant. The management of Kardan Land China considers that in the case of default on payments, the net realizable value of the related properties can cover the repayment of the outstanding mortgage principals together with the accrued interest and penalties and therefore no provision has been made in the financial statements for the guarantees.

  • (d) With respect to such guarantees provided in joint ventures companies, refer to Note 9.
    1. Legal claims and contingencies:
    2. (a) The Company and its main subsidiaries do not have any material legal claims.
    3. (b) From time to time, Kardan Land China is involved in discussions with customers relating to the fulfillment of certain contractual obligations. To the extent there are gaps between the current performance of KLC and the relevant terms in the underlying agreements, these gaps may expose KLC to risks which may result in future cash out flows. As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, none such discussions resulted in legal claims being lodged or asserted and management of KLC concluded that the exposure to such risks is, in most cases, remote, and when the exposure is assessed to be between remote and probable, it is not practicable to estimate the related amount. Consequently, no provision is included in the accounts in respect of any such risks.
    1. Commitments:
    2. (a) With respect to commitments towards the debenture holders of the Company as outlined in the Deeds of Trust, refer to Note 21.
    3. (b) As of December 31, 2018 Kardan Land China Group had commitments of €4.5 million

(December 31, 2017: €10.2 million) principally relating to the property development cost of the construction projects of the KLC Group.

(c) On May 2, 2016 a Cooperation Framework was signed between TGI and ZRB Consulting Finance & Development Limited ('ZRB'), in which the parties agreed to fully cooperate in Angola in any future project/activity for any project and activity from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020

According to the cooperation agreement: (1) All projects in Angola will be managed jointly by TGI and ZRB; (2) TGI has the right to acquire majority in voting by means of purchasing a casting vote, in a case of deadlock in relation to management decisions and relating to all aspects of the cooperation, without change in its rights to profits and for a payment of USD 1 million.

On May 1, 2017 the above mentioned Cooperation Framework with ZRB was amended in order to include cooperation in Zambia as well.

(d) With respect to such guarantees provided in joint ventures companies, refer to Note 9.

B. Operating lease commitments:

  1. Operating lease commitments – Group as lessor

KLC Group has entered into various operational lease contracts with tenants related to its property portfolio. The commercial property leases typically have lease terms between 2 and 20 years and include clauses to enable periodically upward revision of the rental charge according to prevailing market conditions. Some leases contain options to break before the end of the lease terms.

Future minimum rentals receivable under non-cancellable operating leases as of December 31, 2018 and 2017:

2018 2017
€ in thousands
First year 7,397 4,714
Second to fifth year 18,272 19,621
After the fifth Year 11,201 19,131
36,870 43,466

2. Operating lease commitments – Group as lessee

  • (a) TGI Group companies have entered into commercial operating lease agreements on commercial vehicles. These leases have an average life of three years with no renewal option included in the contracts. The annual rentals total approximately €1.4 million (2017 - €0.7 million).
  • (b) TGI Group companies have entered into operating lease agreements with respect of office buildings rental. Future minimum rentals payables under non-cancellable operating leases as of December 31, 2018 and 2017:
2018 2017
€ in
thousands
First year 2,311 2,520
Second to fifth year 4,957 6,566
After the fifth Year 3,259 3,346
10,527 12,432

(c) With respect to b above, one of the buildings was sub-leased to a third party under an operating lease agreement for a period of eight years. Future minimum rentals payables under non-cancellable operating leases as of December 31, 2018 and 2017:

2018 2017
€ in thousands
First year 1,487 1,537
Second to fifth year 619 2,178
2,106 3,715
  • (d) KLC leases various offices under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. The lease terms are up to 1 year, and the majority are renewable at market rate. The total commitment as of December 31, 2018 amounts to €0.2 million (December 31, 2017 - €0.5 million).
  • (e) KNV leases offices under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. The lease period is 5 years ending on December 31, 2022.

Future minimum rental payables:

2018 2017
€ in thousands
First year 93 56
Second year 93 93
Third year 111.4 93
Forth year 111.4 111.4
Fifth year - 111.4
408.8 464.8

25. OPERATING SEGMENTS

A. General:

The Group's operating businesses are organized and managed separately. Each segment represents a strategic business activity that offers different products and serves different markets. The segmentation was determined by the Company's CODM – the CEO

Allocated segment assets and liabilities are those directly linked to the segment activities in the operating companies. In most cases assets and liabilities of the holding companies are considered unallocated.

Real Estate

The real estate activities are incorporated under GTC RE and currently include real estate in China. The real estate activity is divided into 2 separate segments: the development and sale of residential property, and the development and lease of investment properties ('Real Estate development' segment and 'Real Estate investment property' segment). For comparative purposes, 2016 segment information was retroactively adjusted in accordance with the updated segment presentation.

The CODM examines the various segments performances in terms of various line of activity on the basis of the segment revenues, cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses, and general and administration expenses. The Investment Property segment also includes adjustments to fair value of investment property. The Real Estate Development segment also includes the share in the profit of investments accounted for using the equity method, which comprise a significant part of the results of this segment of operations.

Water Infrastructure

Further to Note 1B above, due to the sale process of the Company's holdings in TGI, as of March 31, 2017 the terms of classifying the investment in TGI (as Held-For-Sale and its results as discontinued operations, in accordance with IFRS 5, were met. Accordingly, starting the first quarter of 2017, the results of TGI are no longer presented as an operating segment and are included in 'Profit (loss) from discontinued operations'.

B. Segments results

For the year ended December 31, 2018:

Real Estate
Development Investment
property
Total
€ in thousands
Revenues
Fair value adjustments of
73,634 5,824 79,458
investment property - (8,610) (8,610)
Total Income 73,634 (2,786) 70,848
Share in profit of investment
accounted using the equity method
1,491 - 1,491
Segment result 5,490 (10,890) (5,400)
Unallocated expenses (5,927)
Loss from operations and share in profit of investment accounted
using the equity method before finance expenses, net
(11,327)
Finance expenses, net (23,703)
Loss before income tax (35,030)
Income tax benefit (605)
Loss from continuing operations (34,425)
Loss from discontinued operations (311)
Loss for the period (34,736)

For the year ended December 31, 2017:

Real Estate
Development Investment
property
Total
€ in thousands
Revenues
Fair value adjustments of
9,275 5,748 15,023
investment property - (4,181) (4,181)
Total Income 9,275 1,567 10,842
Share in profit of investment
accounted using the equity method
16,424 - 16,424
Segment result 15,331 (7,440) 7,891
Unallocated expenses (7,823)
Profit from operations and share in profit of investment accounted
using the equity method before finance expenses, net
68
Finance expenses, net (27,476)
Loss before income tax (27,408)
Income tax expense 5,180
Loss from continuing operations (32,588)
Profit from discontinued operations 15,212
Loss for the period (17,376)

For the year ended December 31, 2016:

Real Estate
Development Investment
property
Other Total
€ in thousands
Revenue
Fair value adjustments of
1,670 6,866 2,572 11,108
investment property - (2,588) - (2,588)
Total Income 1,670 4,278 2,572 8,520
Share in profit of investment
accounted using the equity method
2,468 - - 2,468
Segment result 1,563 (6,175) (873) (5,485)
Unallocated expenses (7,058)
Loss from operations and share in profit of investment accounted
using the equity method before finance expenses, net
(12,543)
Finance expenses, net (47,368)
Loss before income tax (59,911)
Income tax benefit (4,504)
Loss from continuing operations
Profit from discontinued operations
(55,407)
24,081
Loss for the period (31,326)

C. Segments assets

December 31
2018 2017
€ in thousands
Real Estate –
Residential
107,506 176,320
Real Estate –
Commercial
219,186 232,326
326,692 408,646
Assets held for sale (former water infrastructure segment
and investment in Avis Ukraine)
240,909 183,354
Unallocated assets
(*)
77,290 76,576
644,891 668,576

(*) Most unallocated assets relate to cash balances at the level of the holding companies.

D. Segments liabilities

December 31
2018 2017
€ in thousands
Real Estate –
Residential
68,193 101,538
Real Estate –
Commercial
10,127 7,958
78,320 109,496
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale
(former water
infrastructure segment)
184,328 132,798
Unallocated liabilities (*) 436,000 427,108
698,648 669,402

(*) Most unallocated liabilities relate to financing at the level of the holding companies.

E. Information about geographical areas:

(1) Revenues by geographical markets (according to location of customers):

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
China 79,458 15,023 8,536
Bulgaria and Romania - - 2,572
79,458 15,023 11,108

The Company does not have any income generating activity in the Netherlands.

(2) Non-current assets by geographical areas (according to location of assets):

December December
31, 2017
31, 2018
€ in thousands
China 214,211 221,587
Other 114 128

Non-current assets include investment properties and property plant and equipment. The Company does not have material non-current assets in the Netherlands.

(3) Revenues from major customers, responsible for more than 10% of the revenues:

For the year ended
December 31
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
Costumer A 57,251 - -

26. COST OF SALE

A. RENTAL COST:

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
12 12 127
22 103 221
178 209 74
911 922 1,020
22 100 51
1,145 1,346 1,493

B. COST OF APPARTMENT SOLD:

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
Land Cost 21,869 2,847 240
Construction Cost 36,958 3,863 325
Project Management and supervision 3,588 298 25
Finance Cost 3,179 508 46
Other 3,408 477 40
69,002 7,993 676

27. MANAGEMENT FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES, NET

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
Payroll and related expenses 730 € in thousands
918
1,551
Property management fee 376 110 639
Cleaning related cost 128 150 159
Safety and engineering system management fee 328 240 200
Car park management fee 137 183 459
Utility fees 663 681 830
Other 455 565 1,683
2,817 2,847 5,521

28. SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
Payroll and related expenses 746 728 792
Commissions 338 205 31
Marketing and advertising 1,907 3,225 1,772
Other 1,092 1,510 1,165
4,083 5,668 3,760

29. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
Payroll and related expenses (*) 3,740 3,891 6,042
Share-based payment (see Note 17) 2 4 193
Management fees 439 876 741
Office maintenance 520 921 932
Professional fees 2,447 2,471 1,503
Depreciation and amortization 86 84 89
Other 892 1,933 1,001
8,126 10,180 10,501

(*) Payroll and related expenses are as follows:

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
Wages and salaries 3,142 3,230 5,128
Unemployment contributions 429 419 626
Other social expenses 169 242 288
3,740 3,891 6,042

Payroll and related expenses are also included in the income statement under various expense categories.

30. GAIN (LOSS) ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS AND OTHER INCOME

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
Gain (loss)
on disposal of investment in
companies (1) 2,322 - (1,734)
Gain (loss) from sale of fixed assets - 836 39
Other (815) - 115
1,507 836 (1,580)

(1) In 2018 the amount is due to liquidation of a JV in China. In 2016, relates to revaluation of the remaining mortgage activity in light of its disposal.

31. FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
621 373 314
11,082 6,335 -
110 137 161
11,813 6,845 475
11,083 11,758 13,124
20,378 21,038 19,990
- - 14,110
- - 236
4,055 1,525 383
35,516 34,321 47,843

32. TAXES ON INCOME

A. The Company has its statutory seat in the Netherlands, and is therefore subject to taxation according to the Dutch law.

For 2018 and 2017, the standard Dutch corporate income tax rate amounts to 25%. A tax rate of 20% applies to the first € 200,000 of taxable income.

Dutch Participation Exemption

The Company benefits from the Dutch Participation Exemption regime ("Participation Exemption"). The Participation Exemption exempts income, such as dividends, capital gains, but also capital losses realized with respect to a qualifying participation, held by a Dutch shareholder.

Interest deduction limitation rule regarding Participation Debt

The Company might be subject to an interest deduction limitation rule, aimed on the limitation of the deduction of "Excessive Interest" expenses allocated to "Participation Debt" from the Dutch taxable profit (section 13L CITA). Based on this rule both intercompany and third-party interest relating to debt that is deemed to be used to finance participations on which the Dutch Participation Exemption applies (Participation Debt) is not deductible. The amount of Participation Debt is determined based on a mathematical formula. This rule applies only if the amount of non-deductible Excessive Interest expenses exceeds € 750,000.

It is noted that certain exceptions exist. The impact of Section 13L CITA can be limited if and to the extent that the interest held in an operational participation can be considered an expansion of the operational activities of the group ('expansion investment escape'). Also a grandfathering rule applies for participations held by the Dutch tax payer on or before 1 January 2006.

In December 2013 the Company has filed a ruling request with the Dutch Tax Authorities regarding the (non-)applicability of Section 13L CITA for 2013 and further years. The Dutch Tax Authorities followed the position taken in the 2013 and 2014 tax return of the Company that the deduction of interest expenses should not be limited pursuant to Section 13L CITA

Substance requirement regulations

The Company might be subject to substance requirement regulations for companies engaged in inter-company financing and/or licensing activities. Dutch companies that claim the benefits of a tax treaty or EU Directive should now declare in their annual Dutch corporate income tax return whether the tax payer meets a defined set of substance requirements. If one or more of these requirements are not met and if the company has claimed treaty benefits, the Dutch Tax Authorities notify the foreign tax authorities.

The Company has analyzed the impact of the new substance requirement regulations and concluded that these do not apply to the Company and its Dutch group companies.

Amendments of Dutch fiscal unity regime announced

The Company is the parent of a fiscal unity for Dutch corporate income tax purposes with its subsidiaries GTC Real Estate Holding B.V. and Emerging Investments XII BV.

On 22 February 2018 it was ruled by the European Court of Justice that some elements of the Dutch fiscal unity regime are not compatible with EU law. In response to this decision, the Dutch government published draft legislation to amend the Dutch fiscal unity regime. In short, the legislative proposal as published on 6 June 2018 stipulates that for the application of certain provisions a fiscal unity would be deemed not to exist. These provisions include certain interest deduction limitation rules, specific elements of the participation exemption rules and loss relief rules in case of change of ownership. If enacted, the Dutch fiscal unity regime will be amended with retroactive effect to 1 January 2018.

The Company is in the process of analyzing the impact of the proposed amendment of the fiscal unity regime on the 2018 corporate income tax position of all Dutch group companies that are part of a fiscal unity. As there is no final legislation available yet, it is not possible to quantify the impact at this stage, if at all.

Changes in Dutch corporate income tax law that might impact the tax position of Kardan NV

The following amendments of the Dutch CITA as per 1 January 2019 could impact the tax position of the Company for financial years as of 2019:

  • The statutory Dutch corporate income tax rates will be reduced in the period 2019 through 2021. The standard rate of currently 25% will be reduced to 22.55% in 2020 and 20.5% in 2021, while the step-up rate of currently 20% for the first € 200.000 taxable profit will be reduced to 19% in 2019, 16.5% in 2020 and 15% in 2021.
  • The carry forward of losses (on which the Company has not recorded any deferred tax assets) is restricted to six years, for fiscal years starting 1 January 2019.
  • The interest deduction limitation rule of Section 13L CITA will be abolished as per 1 January 2019.
  • As per 1 January 2019, a new interest deduction limitation rule will become effective (the earnings stripping rule). The earnings stripping rule is a general interest deduction limitation which limits the deduction of the surplus of interest expenses based on a fixed percentage of the gross operating income (EBITDA). Based on this rule, net borrowing costs on debt attracted from both related and unrelated parties by a Dutch taxpayer will only be tax-deductible up to the higher of 30% of a taxpayer's corrected taxable profit, or a threshold of € 1 million. The non-deductible amount of net borrowing costs can be carried forward indefinitely in time.
  • As per 1 January 2019, the Netherlands introduced Controlled Foreign Company-rules (or CFC-rules). Based on these rules, all undistributed passive income of a CFC will be included in the Dutch taxpayer's taxable income. A CFC is defined as (i) a foreign entity in which the Dutch taxpayer has a direct or indirect interest of more than 50% (vote or value) or (ii) a permanent establishment of a Dutch taxpayer, which foreign entity or permanent establishment is tax resident of a country that is either on the EU Blacklist or has a statutory CIT-rate of <9% (exhaustive list of such countries will be published by the Ministry of Finance on an annual basis). The CFC-rules will however not apply if the CFC carries out genuine economic activities in the foreign jurisdiction.

The Company is in the process of analyzing the (potential) impact of these amendments on its Dutch CIT-position for 2019.

Transfer pricing documentation requirements

As per 2016, additional transfer pricing documentation requirements have been introduced

for Dutch tax payers that are part of a multinational group. These revised standards consist of:

  • a "Master file" containing high-level information regarding the Company's global business operations and transfer pricing policies; and
  • a specific "Local file" containing information regarding material related party transactions and the company's analysis of the transfer pricing determinations; and
  • a Country-by-Country Reporting ("CbCR") template containing aggregate information relating to the amount of revenue, profit (loss) before income tax, income tax paid and accrued, number of employees, stated capital, accumulated earnings and tangible assets other than cash or cash equivalents per entity in each jurisdiction in which the group operates.

Although the Company is not required to submit the CbCR template regarding financial year 2018 to the Dutch Tax Authorities, it has the obligation to prepare a Master file and Local file for financial year 2018 before filing of the 2018 corporate income tax return. The Company is currently in the process of preparing a Master file and Local file for financial year 2018.

B. The statutory corporate income tax rates in the main various countries were as follows:

Tax rate
Country 2018 2017
Bulgaria 10% 10%
China 25% 25%
Hong-Kong 16.5% 16.5%
Israel 23% 24%
Romania 16% 16%
The Netherlands 20-25% 20-25%

C. Tax presented in the consolidated income statement is broken down as follows:

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
Current taxes 649 1,544 34
Tax expenses related to previous years
Deferred taxes (see also E below)
(22) 20 (228)
(1,232) 3,616 (4,310)
(605) 5,180 (4,504)

D. The reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting profit multiplied by the applicable tax rate is as follows:

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
Accounting loss (35,030) (27,408) (59,911)
Tax (tax benefit) expense computed at the
statutory tax rate 25%
(8,757) (6,852) (14,978)
Increase (decrease) in tax expense (tax
benefit) due to:
Carry forwards tax losses for which no
deferred tax assets were recognized 4,928 10,299 9,529
Adjustment in respect to tax of previous years (22) 20 (227)
Share of results of investments accounted
using the equity method
(373) (4,106) 427
Withholding tax for dividends distributed from
joint ventures 407 1,277 -
Impact of different tax rates 3,078 4,385 727
Other 134 157 18
(605) 5,180 (4,504)

E. Composition of deferred taxes

Consolidated statement of
financial position
Recorded in the income statement
December
December
Movement
for the year ended December 31,
31, 2018 31, 2017 2018 2017 2016(*)
€ in thousands € in thousands
Deferred income (tax liabilities)
tax assets with respect to:
Investment properties (8,142) (10,778) (2,149) (588) (646)
Carry forwards losses available
for offset against future taxable
3,074 4,223 681 4,224 (3,807)
income
Differences in measurement basis
426 664 219 - 785
Timing differences of projects - - - - (1,039)
Other - - - - (10)
(4,642) (5,891) (1,249) 3,636 (4,717)

(*) In 2016 the difference between the movements in the deferred taxes in table E to the tax expenses in table C are mostly due to discontinued operation (see Note 5B).

December 31,
2018 2017
€ in thousands
Net deferred income tax asset
(Non-current)
313 464
Net deferred income tax liability
(Non-current)
(4,955) (6,355)
(4,642) (5,891)

Tax presented in the consolidated statement of financial position is broken down as follows:

A. Losses carry-forwards and final tax assessments

Under the 2018 Dutch Tax legislation the carry back of losses is restricted to one year and furthermore the carry forward of losses (on which the Company has not recorded any deferred tax assets) is restricted to nine years. The accumulated unused tax losses up to 2018 of Kardan N.V. company-only amount to €315.1 million (according to the filed 2017 tax return, net of tax losses evaporated as per 1 January 2018). The tax losses expire as follows: €17.5 million on 1 January 2019, €85.5 million on 1 January 2020, €29.1 million on 1 January 2021, €41.1 million on 1 January 2023, €24.1 million on 1 January 2024, €61.7 million on 1 January 2025, €39.5 million on 1 January 2026, and €16.7 million on 1 January 2027.

The Company received final tax assessments up to and including the year 2014. The Company does not expect the year 2018 to result with a tax liability.

In September 2017, TCE signed a final tax assessment with the Israeli tax authorities for the years 2011 until and including 2014. Subsequently TCE recorded an additional tax expense in the amount of €1.9 million. These tax expenses are included in the income statement as part of 'Profit from discontinued operation, net'.

33. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year, less the weighted average number of treasury shares.

Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent, after adjusting for interests on convertible shares of the Company and Group companies, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during (less the weighted average number of treasury shares) the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares, adjusted for the effects of dilutive options and dilutive convertible Debentures of the Company and of Group companies.

The following reflects the income and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations:

2018 2017 2016
€ in thousands
Net loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the
parent (€ in thousands)
Effect of dilution of losses
of group companies
(36,775)
-
(17,101)
(83)
(31,330)
(10)
(36,775) (17,184) (31,340)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for
basic earnings per share (in thousands)
123,022 123,022 123,022
Effect of dilution:
Shares options
- - -
Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary
shares for diluted earnings per share
123,022 123,022 123,022

Certain warrants, employee options and convertibles issued by the Group were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as they did not result in a dilutive effect ('out of the money') as of December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.

To calculate earnings per share amounts for discontinued operations, the weighted average number of ordinary shares for both basic and diluted amounts is as per the table above. The profit (loss) used is €(311) thousand, €15,212 thousand and €24,081 thousand for the years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

34. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

A. Introduction

This Note deals with various disclosures required by IFRS 7 pertaining to risk management. Section B covers the Group as a whole and addresses the following:

  • 1) Risk Management (financial and capital risk management and structuring thereof);
  • 2) Liquidity risk including maturity profile of financial assets, liabilities and guarantees;
  • 3) Foreign currency risk including sensitivity analysis;
  • 4) Market risk;
  • 5) Price risk;
  • 6) Political risk;
  • 7) Credit risks;
  • 8) Interest rate risk including sensitivity analysis;
  • 9) Fair value disclosures.

B. The Kardan Group

1) Risk management

Financial risk management

The Group's principle financial instruments comprise of bank loans, debentures, receivables and cash deposits. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to finance the Group's

operations. The Group has various other financial instruments such as trade debtors and trade creditors, which arise directly from its operations.

The operations of the Group expose it to various financial risks, e.g. market risk (including currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.

The current instability in the global financial markets, affecting the worldwide economic development, could have consequences for the future results of the Group, its equity base, the value of its assets, its ability to comply with the covenants agreed upon with lenders, its ability to raise financing, as well as the terms of such financing and collection risks.

Kardan Group is predominantly active in emerging markets. In its operations the Group is therefore inherently exposed to a relatively high degree of entrepreneurial, geopolitical and legal risks in these markets which, by nature, have a different risk profile than developed markets. Moreover, particularly in the real estate market in which it operates, the Group is exposed to fluctuations in supply and demand.

In their regular business updates, the boards of directors (as applicable) of the various Group companies provide overall risk-management principles and specific measures with respect to certain risks to which they are exposed to the Board of Kardan, e.g. exchange rate risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and use of derivative financial instruments.

Capital risk management

The primary objective of the Group's capital management is to ensure capital preservation and maintain healthy capital ratios in order to support its business activities, optimize stakeholder value and monitor the status of existing covenants.

The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, according to changes in economic conditions. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group decides on leverage policy, repayment of loans, investment or divestment of assets, dividend policy and the need, if any, to issue new shares or Debentures.

Risk management structuring

The Board of Kardan N.V. and of each Group company is responsible for identifying and controlling risks. However, there are separate independent bodies within the Group that are responsible for managing and motoring risks.

(i) Corporate level

The Executive Management of Kardan N.V. (CEO, CFO) work closely with chief risk managers within the Group, by means of functional lines of responsibility and jointly they have overall responsibility for the execution of the risk strategy and implementation of principles, frameworks, policies and limits. The Board of Kardan N.V. is responsible for monitoring the overall risk process, including the overall risk-management approach and for approving the risk strategies and principles.

(ii) Group companies

Some of the Kardan Group companies have appointed risk managers at their corporate levels as well as at country levels or subsidiary levels.

(iii) Risk mitigation

Kardan uses the analysis of the structure of its portfolios in order to mitigate excessive risk. The

risk is spread among the different activities of the Kardan Group and in the countries of operation. The diversification of the businesses (investment property and development real estate, infrastructure projects) as well as collateral management are useful risk mitigation tools as well. In addition, management may change its targets in order to mitigate specific (excessive) risk.

(iv) Excessive risk concentration

A concentration of risk may arise from financial instruments with similar characteristics that are affected likewise by changes in economic or other conditions. Concentrations indicate the relative sensitivity of Kardan's performance to developments affecting a particular industry or geographical location.

In order to avoid excessive concentration of risks, Kardan's policy is to maintain a diversified portfolio in terms of geography, industry, products and product features – geographical diversification (PRC, India, CEE, CIS, etc.); industry diversification (real estate and water infrastructure); product diversification (investment property and development real estate, different operations of water infrastructure projects).

2) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is defined as the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting its obligations associated with financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset.

To limit this risk, the Group finances its operations through diversified, short-term and long-term credit obtained from the public and institutional investors and from financial institutions. The Group raises financing according to needs and market conditions when required.

The Company has not repaid the principal and interest payments which were due in February 2018. Consequently, the Company is in default according to the Deed of Trust as of February 2018. Accordingly, from March 31, 2018 and until the repayments are rescheduled, the debentures are presented as current liabilities. Management is currently conducting advanced discussions with the representatives of the Debenture Holders in order to reach an agreement on postponing the payments as part of a new debt settlement

The main liquidity risk of the Company is meeting its future obligations to repay the principal and interest to the Company's Debenture Holders as will be agreed on in the new agreement. The Company manages this risk by preparing a liquidity analysis which indicates the required liquidity to be able to repay interest and principal of the Company's debentures and to finance its operating activities. Included in this analysis are, among others, the current cash balances and the projected cash from future operations and transactions. It should be noted that the realization of the Company's plans depends on factors that are not within the Company's control and therefore there is uncertainty that such transactions will be completed at all (for additional information see note 1B).

With respect to TGI subsidiary, as of December 31 2018 TGI group has several available short term credit lines. In view of delays in obtaining advances from certain projects, the TGI Group extended these credit lines. As at the date of approval of the financial statements, the Company's management estimates that it will be possible to extend all the credit lines used by it. In order to deal with the uncertainty regarding the required liquidity, the TGI management prepared an emergency plan that includes an efficiency plan, the execution of transactions for the sale of assets and the creation of a sufficient positive cash flow in 2019. For further details, see Note 5.

The following tables present the payment dates for financial liabilities as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. The table includes repayment as per forecasted cash flow not capitalized. The table includes repayments of principal and interest. The calculation of the expected interest is done as per an estimation based on the repayment table for the financial liabilities.

Liquidity table 2018:

0-3 months 4-12
months
1 to 2
years
Over 2
years
Total
Liabilities
Trade payables 23,400 - - - 23,400
Other payables and accrued expenses 15,173 38,287 7,899 - 61,359
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 2,995 61,550 110,225 - 174,770
Debentures 317,007 - - - 317,007
Other long-term liabilities - - - 1,073 1,073
Total liabilities 358,575 99,837 118,124 1,073 577,609
Liquidity table 2017:
0-3 months 4-12
months
1 to 2
years
Over 2
years
Total
EUR in thousands
Liabilities
Trade payables 11,389 11,090 - - 22,479
Other payables and accrued expenses 13,045 41,586 3,277 - 57,907
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 3,445 34,490 13,658 126,529 178,122
Debentures 113,688 - 109,018 102,514 325,220
Other long-term liabilities - - - 1,052 1,052
Total liabilities 141,567 87,166 125,953 230,095 584,780

3) Foreign currency risk

The foreign currency exchange rate risk arises from transactions conducted in a currency that is not the functional currency of the relevant company in the Group.

Because of the Company's activities in different countries, it is exposed to changes in the exchange rates of different currencies including Euro, US Dollar, RMB, Cuanza and NIS. In order to mitigate these risks the Group companies evaluate, from time to time, the need to hedge the different currencies transactions.

Most of the Company's assets are denominated in RMB whereas it has NIS denominated debt. Consequently, changes in the currency rates have a significant effect both on Kardan NV's results and equity. Foreign currency changes during 2018 had a material effect on the Group's financial statements, in light of the strengthening of EUR against the RMB.

Linkage terms of monetary balances:

As of December 31, 2018:

In US In NIS In RMB In AOA In INR In Rub In other Non Reconcili
In euros dollars (Israel) (China) (Angola) (India) (Russia) currencie monetary ation (*) Total
€ in thousands
Assets
Property and equipment - - - - - - - - 18,436 (17,688) 748
Investment properties - - - - - - - - 213,577 - 213,577
Goodwill
Investments in companies
accounted for using the equity
-
11,651
-
7,817
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
65
9,150
27,740
(9,150)
(9,300)
-
37,973
method
Long-term receivables 2,619 - 1,554 - - - - - 1,259 (1,554) 3,878
Deferred tax assets - - - - - - - - 3,930 (3,617) 313
Inventory - - - - - - - - 86,326 (21,592) 64,734
Trade receivables 9,871 20,258 22,179 7,416 14,678 45,266 10,420 42 - (122,714) 7,416
Other receivables 762 893 1,110 982 - 739 1,732 1,303 27,338 (28,892) 5,967
Short-term investments 4,344 - 124 13,253 - - - - - (294) 17,427
Cash and cash equivalents 22,047 14,242 6,513 16,046 1,172 1,564 2,426 1,620 - (13,681) 51,949
Assets classified as held for sale 12,427 - - - - - - - - 228,482 240,909
63,721 43,210 31,480 37,697 15,850 47,569 14,578 3,030 387,756 - 644,891
Liabilities
Deferred tax liability - - - - - - - - 6,104 (1,149) 4,955
Interest-bearing loans and
borrowing
2,687 43,869 4,512 100,800 - 431 - - - (51,502) 100,797
Options - 3,228 - - - - - - - (2,550) 678
Debentures - - 282,703 - - - - - - - 282,703
Other long-term liabilities 300 - 5,853 - 461 - - 128 1,033 (6,742) 1,033
Other payables and accrued 2,745 1,820 40,320 45,416 - 12,530 13,589 147 33,902 (63,168) 87,301
Trade payables 4,509 196 5,599 3,087 1,351 5,940 2,164 555 - (20,242) 3,159
Advances from customers in
respect of contracts - - - - - - - - 35,987 (35,987) -
Advances from apartment - - - - - - - - 32,509 - 32,509
Income tax payable - - - - - - - - 4,173 (2,988) 1,185
10,241 49,113 338,987 149,303 1,812 18,901 15,753 830 113,708 (184,328) 514,320
Differences between assets and
liabilities
53,480 (5,903) (307,507) (111,606) 14,038 28,668 (1,175) 2,200 274,048 184,328 130,571

(*) Reconciliation due to the reclassification of TGI and Avis as Held for Sale.

As of December 31, 2017:

In US In NIS In RMB In In other Non Reconciliation
In euros dollars (Israel) (China) Rub currenci monetary (*) Total
€ in thousands
Assets
Property and equipment - - - - - - 20,449 (19,822) 627
Investment properties - - - - - - 221,089 - 221,089
Goodwill
Investments in companies
accounted for using the equity
-
15,876
-
18,971
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
23
6,908
49,453
(6,908)
(9,002)
-
75,321
method
Long-term receivables 667 - 1,133 2,563 - - 5,537 (1,777) 8,123
Deferred tax assets - - - - - - 3,111 (2,647) 464
Inventory - - - - - - 129,999 (12,099) 117,900
Trade receivables 11,105 11,044 62,653 5,401 1,676 9,923 - (96,401) 5,401
Other receivables 3,530 8,006 1,705 1,461 67 5,767 12,024 (25,372) 7,188
Short-term investments 5,346 - 105 6,793 - - - (275) 11,969
Cash and cash equivalents 7,583 4,348 5,668 25,498 853 2,241 - (9,051) 37,140
44,107 42,369 71,264 41,716 2,596 17,954 448,570 (183,354) 485,222
Liabilities
Deferred tax liability - - - - - - 7,538 (1,183) 6,355
Interest-bearing loans and
borrowing
1,806 16,248 4,518 115,122 - - - (32,761) 104,933
Options - 3,740 - - - - - (2,434) 1,306
Debentures - - 284,160 - - - - - 284,160
Other long-term liabilities 3,628 1,572 4,251 - - - 1,054 (9,451) 1,054
Other payables and accrued 3,898 - 25,694 44,846 - 5,051 10,724 (16,261) 73,952
Trade payables 6,916 7,370 1,336 2,195 30 4,632 - (20,185) 2,294
Advances from customers in
respect of contracts
- - - - - - 48,147 (48,147) -
Advances from apartment - - - - - - 61,208 - 61,208
Income tax payable - - - - - - 3,718 (2,376) 1,342
16,248 28,930 319,959 162,163 30 9,683 132,389 (132,798) 536,604
Differences between assets and
liabilities
27,859 13,439 (248,695) (120,447) 2,566 8,271 316,181 (50,556) (51,382)

(*) Reconciliation due to the reclassification of TGI as Held for Sale.

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of the Group's profit and loss before tax to a reasonably realistic change in exchange rates compared to other main currencies in which the Group operates, when all other variables are held constant:

Sensitivity to change in EUR\USD
Effect on profit and loss
€ in thousands
+10% +5% -5% -10%
2018
2017
(1,152)
(119)
(2,305)
(59)
1,152
59
2,305
119
Sensitivity to change in EUR\ NIS
Effect on profit and loss
€ in thousands
+10% +5% -5% -10%
2018 (32,387) (16,193) 16,193 32,387
2017 (30,359) (15,179) 15,179 30,359
Sensitivity to change in RMB/EUR
Effect on profit and loss
€ in thousands
+10% +5% -5% -10%
2018 (1,931) (966) 966 1,931
2017 (2,813) (1,406) 1,406 2,813
Sensitivity to change in EUR/AOA
Effect on profit and loss
€ in thousands
+50% +10% -10% -50%
2018 7,019 1,404 (1,404) (7,019)

The sensitivity analysis of the EUR/AOA in the year 2017 was immaterial

Sensitivity to change in Israeli CPI
Effect on profit and loss
€ in thousands
+3% +2% -2% -3%
2018
2017
(8,481)
(8,595)
(5,654)
(5,730)
5,654
5,730
8,481
8,595

4) Market risk

Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows from a financial instrument will change as a result of changes in market prices. Market risk includes three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk, and other price risks such as share price risk and commodity price risk. Financial instruments that are affected by market risk include, inter alia, loans and credit, deposits and investments available for sale.

The Company operates in different segments, mainly emerging markets. The Group is exposed to structured risks in developing countries, especially political and others that include economic and local legal matters.

Achieving the Group's objectives in emerging markets depends on, among others, the pace of economic development of these markets and in particular the pace of development of the real estate sector and water infrastructure sectors. Low development pace in these markets and sectors may have a negative impact on Group's business objectives.

The Group operates in investment property and development real estate in China, water infrastructure activities mostly in CEE, India and Africa. In addition, the Group operates in the car leasing business in the Ukraine (which was sold in 2019). The Company closely monitors the economic developments in the countries of operations and directs management and financial resources to and from these regions based on its current strategy. China is considered to be the largest emerging economy in the world, which has been gradually shifting over the last decades from a central government-controlled economy to an open market economy and consequently more interlinked with international markets.

In the water infrastructure activities the company operates, among others in Africa, a region that is exposed to frequent political changes. These changes might influence the economic status and cause economical, fiscal and monetary instability and frequent changes in the economic legislation. As a result, the company's activity in Africa might be negatively affected including its ability to continue to operate and to collect debts.

A change in trends in these countries may negatively affect the Groups operations.

The management of the Company believes that the following factors are instrumental in handling the above-mentioned risks:

(1) Skilled and experienced management team, combining local expertise with international experience in the countries of operation.

(2) Focus on selection of major projects which are developed in stages, according to demand (real estate).

(3) Strict due diligence before embarking on a project combined with high quality project management.

5) Price risk

Price risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk), whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual financial instrument or its issuer or factors affecting all similar financial instruments traded in the market.

Kardan's price risk policy requires it to manage such risks by setting and monitoring objectives and constraints on investments, diversification plans, and limits on investments in each country.

The Group does not have a material exposure to financial instruments which are impacted by market prices, therefore it has no significant price risk.

6) Political risk

The Group has significant business activities predominantly in China, Africa and Central and Eastern Europe. Political and economic changes in these regions can have consequences on the Group's activities, as well as an impact on the results and financial positions of the Group. The management is mitigates the risks which might derive from changes in the political trends by strict supervision, keeping up with changes and working closely with consultants in the field and relevant countries.

7) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not meet its obligations as a customer or its liabilities arising from a financial instrument and as a result the Group will incur a loss. Credit risk is also applicable to derivatives, financial guarantees and loan commitments. The Group is exposed to credit risk with regard to its trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, deposits, and other financial assets, financial guarantees and loan commitments. It is the policy of the Group, in general, to enter into trade agreements with reputable third parties with good credit ratings.

The Group companies regularly monitor the credit status of their customers and debtors and record appropriate provisions for the possibility of losses that may be incurred from provision of credit, with respect to specific debts whose collection is doubtful. As a result, the Group's exposure to bad debts is not considered significant.

Credit risk, is controlled by the application of credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures. To manage this risk, the Group companies periodically and regularly assess the financial viability of their customers. It should be noted that for TGI, most of its customers are various government and municipal entities, and the projects usually include a guaranteed financial closing. However, there are delays, sometimes significant, in payments that may cause the Group losses due to the need to use credit lines.

A concentration of credit risk exists when changes in economic, industry, or geographic factors similarly affect groups of counterparties whose aggregate credit exposure is significant in relation to the Group's total credit exposure. The Group's portfolio of financial instruments is diversified along product and geographic lines and transactions are entered into with various creditworthy counterparties, thereby mitigating any significant concentration of credit risk. The Group performs ongoing credit evaluations of their customers' financial condition and requires collateral as deemed necessary.

Counterparties to financial instruments consist of a large number of financial institutions. The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk with any single counterpart or group of counterparties.

With respect to trade receivables, the maximum exposure is equal to the amount on the face of the statement of financial position. Refer to Note 12 for more information regarding trade receivables and their aging analysis.

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, cash and cash equivalent amounted to €51,949 thousand (not including an amount of €13,681 thousand of TGI which are included in the 'Assets held for Sale') and €37,140 thousand, respectively, and deposits in banks amounted to €4,169 thousand (not including an amount of €293 thousand of TGI which are included in the 'Assets held for Sale') and €11,969 thousand, respectively (see Note 14 and 15). All deposits are deposited with highly rated financial institutions primarily in the countries of operation. As of December 31, 2018, the Group operates primarily in PRC, where a majority of the banks and financial institutions are endorsed by the national credit and therefore the credit risks for banks and financial institutions are considered remote

Maximum exposure to credit risk

The sum of all financial assets presented in the table 9B below and the sum of all financial guarantees is presented in the table below, showing the maximum exposure to credit risk for the components of the Group. The maximum exposure is presented gross, before the effect of mitigation through the use of collateral agreements.

8) Interest-rate risk

Interest risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows from a financial instrument will change as a result of changes in market interest rates.

The Group's exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates usually relates primarily to the Group's long-term debt obligations. The Group's policy is to manage its interest cost using a combination of debt with fixed and variable interest rates. Interest rate risk management aims to limit the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on the results and reduce total interest expenses as much as possible.

The majority of the Group's financial liabilities (debentures, loans and borrowings) bear a fixed interest rate and are therefore not exposed to interest rate risk.

9) Fair value disclosure:

Fair value risk is the risk that the book value of the financial instruments measured at fair value would vary as a result of market conditions.

A. Set out below is a comparison by class of the differences between the carrying amounts and fair values of the Group's financial instruments.

9.1 Fair value schedule Carrying amount
Methods of 2018 2018
determining Carrying Reconciliation Reconciliation
fair value value (*) Total Fair Value (*) Total
€ in thousands Comment
Assets
Short-term investment 17,721 (294) 17,427 17,721 (294) 17,427 1
Long-term loans and
receivables 5,432 (1,554) 3,878 5,432 (1,554) 3,878 5
Loans to associates and
joint ventures 19,533 (4,674) 14,859 19,533 (4,674) 14,859 3
Liabilities
Debentures (1) 322,844 - 322,844 84,674 - 84,674 2
Interest-bearing
loans and borrowings 152,301 (65,014) 87,287 152,301 (65,014) 87,287 3
Financial instruments -
options (3) 3,228 (2,195) 1,033 3,228 (2,195) 1,033 4
9.1 Fair value schedule Carrying amount Fair value
Methods of 2017 2017
determining Carrying Reconciliation Reconciliation
fair value value (*) Total Fair Value (*) Total
€ in thousands Comment
Assets
Short-term investment 12,244 (275) 12,169 12,244 (275) 12,169 1
Long-term loans and
receivables 9,899 (1,776) 8,123 9,899 (1,776) 8,123 5
Loans to associates and
joint ventures 34,337 (8,905) 25,432 34,337 (8,905) 25,432 3
Liabilities
Debentures (1) 301,484 - 301,484 177,856 - 177,856 2
Interest-bearing
loans and borrowings 137,692 (22,572) 115,120 137,692 (22,572) 115,120 3
Financial instruments -
options (3) 3,740 (2,434) 1,306 3,740 (2,434) 1,306 4
(*) Reconciliation due to the reclassification of TGI as Held for Sale.

Methods of determining the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities:

Level 1 – Quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 – Other techniques for which all inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3 – Techniques which use inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that is not based on observable market data.

Financial instruments for which fair value could not be determined are immaterial.

Comments regarding determining the fair value:

  • 1) The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, which only include bank deposits, approximates their fair values, due to the short-term nature of such financial assets. Refer to Note 14 and 15 for additional information.
  • 2) Market prices of Debentures Series A and Series B of the company have been used to determine the fair value of the listed Debentures which were issued by the Group. Please refer to Note 21 for additional information. The carrying value includes accrued interest in the amount €40,142 thousand for 2018 and €17,325 thousand in 2017.
  • 3) As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 most of the loans bear a fixed interest rate, and management estimates that this rate is approximately the same as the one at yearend. Refer to Note 8, 9 for additional information.
  • 4) Warrants, options and certain long-term liabilities were valued internally by the Group. The valuations were based on the DCF approach using the following assumptions: the exercise price, the price of the underlying asset, the contractual term of the option, the expected volatility of the asset price and the dividend yield. Refer to Note 20 for additional information.
  • 5) In determining that the carrying value approximated the fair value, management considered the continuous process for determining whether the value of these financial assets was impaired. Refer to Note 10 for additional information.
  • 6) The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents and other financial instruments such as trade and other receivables, trade and other payables, which were not included in the table above, is assumed to approximate their fair value due to their short-term nature.

B. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value through profit and loss

9.2 Fair value levels schedule: December 31, 2018
Reconciliation
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (*) Total
€ in thousands
Financial assets:
Held for trading securities and other 12,937 - - (119) 12,818
Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss:
Warrant and call option - - 2,550 (2,550) -
Put option - - 678 - 678
9.2 Fair value levels schedule: December 31, 2017
Reconciliation
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (*) Total
€ in thousands
Financial assets:
Held for trading securities and other 100 - - (100) -
Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss:
Warrant and call option - - 2,434 (2,434) -
Put option - - 1,306 - 1,306

(*) Reconciliation due to the reclassification of TGI as Held for Sale.

During 2018 and 2017 there have been no transfers between financial instruments valuated in Level 1 to Level 2 or between Level 2 to Level 1.

C. Level 3 financial assets and liabilities reconciliation

2018

As of January 1,
2018
Fair value gain
(loss) recorded
in P&L
Disposals As of December
31, 2018
€ in thousands
Put option (1,306) 184 444 (678)
2017
As of
January 1,
2017
Fair value gain
(loss) recorded
in P&L
Disposals Reconciliation
(*)
As of December
31, 2017
€ in thousands
Warrants and call options (2,745) 311 - 2,434 -
Put option (976) (330) - - (1,306)
Phantom options (245) 6 239 - -
Total liabilities (3,966) (13) 239 2,434 (1,306)

D. Changes in financial liabilities that the cash flows from which are classified as cash flows from financing activities

2018
Short term loans and
credit
Long term loans Total
€ in thousands
Opening balance 21,617 121,759 143,376
Cash received 27,778 1,531 29,309
Cash paid (744) (26,822) (27,566)
Amounts recorded in P&L (79) 7,420 7,419
Amounts recorded in other
comprehensive income – foreign
currency translation
(443) (50) (493)
Closing balance 48,129 103,916 152,045

2017

Short term loans and
credit
Long term loans Total
€ in thousands
Opening
balance
13,333 112,247 125,580
Cash received 9,245 122,842 132,087
Cash paid (1,091) (106,076) (107,167)
Amounts recorded in P&L (18) (7,221) (7,239)
Amounts recorded in other
comprehensive income – foreign
currency translation
148 (33) 115
Closing balance 21,617 121,759 143,376

E. 9.4 IFRS 9 classification of financial assets and liabilities:

December 31,
2018 2017
€ in thousands
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalent, loans and receivables 257,137 220,029
257,137 220,029
Financial liabilities:
Financial liabilities presented at amortized cost 578,115 536,037
Financial liability through P&L 2,524 2,601
Put option (See note 20) 678 1,306
FIMI liability 2,550 2,434
583,867 542,378

35. RELATED PARTIES

The Group has entered into a variety of transactions with its related parties. The Group has adopted the policy to enter into such transactions, which are being concluded in the normal course of business, on an arm's-length basis. The sales and purchases from related parties are made at comparable normal market prices. Outstanding balances relating to such sales and purchases at year-end are unsecured, interest free, and settlement occurs in cash. Outstanding loans from related parties are unsecured and presented with accrued interest. The significant of these balances and transactions are as follows:

A. Balances:

Note December 31,
2018
December 31,
2017
Joint ventures
Joint ventures
€ in thousands
Trade receivables 12 798 743
Other receivables and 13 854 817
Loans and long-term assets 8,9 19,302 25,432
Other payables and accrued 23 12,426 8,917

B. Transactions

Note Joint
ventures
Fellow
subsidiaries
€ in thousands
For the year ended December 31, 2018:
Management fee, net 962 (48)
Finance income 31 109 -
For the year ended December 31, 2017:
Management fee, net 765 (109)
Finance income 31 137 -
For the year ended December 31, 2016:
Management fee, net 960 (162)
Finance income 31 137 -
  • 1) On December 2018, Tahal Angola Lda, a subsidiary of Tahal Group B.V. (70%) had signed a shareholders Agreement with a non-controlling interest holder, according to which approximately USD13.8 million were converted into equity capital according to an approved shareholders scheme, which is different from their current holdings. As a result of the transaction, the Company recorded €1 million in reserve.
  • 2) Management fees for the years 2018, 2017 and 2016 relate mostly to management fees from joint ventures received by Kardan Land China. Finance income from joint ventures are from loans granted to joint ventures.
  • 3) In May 2017 the services agreement between the Company and Kardan Israel (a company controlled by the Company's controlling shareholders) has been amended. According to the

amended agreement, effective January 1, 2017, the scope of services will be reduced and accordingly, the corresponding service fees would be reduced to a total of approximately €130 thousand per year (550 NIS thousand per year), linked to Israeli CPI.

  • 4) In September 2017 the services agreement between the Company and Kardan Israel has been further amended. According to the amended agreement, effective September 1, 2017, the scope of services will be reduced and accordingly, the corresponding service fees would be reduced to a total of approximately €48 thousand per year (200 NIS thousand per year), linked to Israeli CPI, subject to the approval of the general meeting of shareholders.
  • 5) Kardan Israel provides various services to the Group which are not part of the abovementioned services agreement, including, among others, the provision of office space and services. In addition, Kardan Israel is entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with such services. In 2018 and 2017 Kardan Israel did not provide such services (in 2016 €30 thousand were paid to Kardan Israel for such services).

C. Remuneration to related parties:

Remuneration of members of the Board of Directors and executive management, of the Company:

1) Board (*):

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017
2016
In € '000
204 263 263

(*) The amounts for the year 2018 related to 8 Board members, in 2017 and 2016 relate to 9 Board members.

2) Executive Management (*):

Post
For the year
Short-term
ended December
employee
31,
benefits
(***)
employment
pension and
medical benefits
Share-based
payment
transaction
In € '000
Total
2018 592 21 3 616
2017 665 20 4 689
2016 (**) 1,324 152 359 1,835

(*) The amounts for the year 2018, 2017 and 2016 relate to 2, 2 and 4 executives, respectively.

(**) The amounts in 2016 include the new CEO fees from his appointment as CEO on April 15, 2016 and the former CEO until termination of employment on September 30, 2016.

(***) Short term employee benefits include bonuses over the years 2016 and 2017.

  1. Options granted by the Company as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 (*):

Options granted to one executive manager 100,000

No. of options

(*) For additional information see also Note 17B.

36. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

After balance sheet date in January 2019, KFS, signed an agreement to sell its 66% stake in TBIF Dan Leasing Limited. For additional information see note 5B. In March 2019 the transaction was completed.

KARDAN N.V. AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

COMPANY-ONLY NON-STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018

COMPANY-ONLY NON-STATUTORY STATMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION December 31, 2018

Note December December
31, 2018
31, 2017
In €'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Tangible fixed assets 114 128
Investments in subsidiaries 5 290,610 322,761
Loans to subsidiaries 24 24
290,748 322,913
Current assets
Short-term investments 7 169 169
Other receivables 4 1,798 1,406
Cash and cash equivalents 6 17,595 5,979
19,562 7,554
Assets classified as held for sale 40,878 49,495
Total current assets 60,440 57,049
Total assets 351,188 379,962
Equity and
liabilities
Equity
Share capital 25,276 25,276
Share premium 206,482 206,482
Foreign currency translation reserve (12,049) 37
Property revaluation reserve 25,179 31,637
Revaluation reserve, other 4,837 5,586
Accumulated deficit (309,222) (273,386)
Non-current liabilities (59,497) (4,368)
Debentures 8 - 216,087
Options and other long-term liabilities 9 - 3,323
- 219,410
Current liabilities
Current portion of debentures 8 355,656 141,901
Option liability 2,791 -
Other payables 11 52,238 23,019
410,685 164,920
Total equity and liabilities 351,188 379,962

See accompanying notes.

COMPANY-ONLY NON-STATUTORY INCOME STATEMENT Year ended December 31, 2018

Note 2018 2017
In €'000
General and administration expenses 12 (2,602) (3,459)
Loss from operations (2,602) (3,459)
Financial expenses, net 13 (17,722) (16,081)
Loss before share of profit
from investments
accounted for using the equity method (20,324) (19,540)
Share of (loss) profit of subsidiaries 5 (16,125) (10,035)
Loss before income taxes (36,449) (29,575)
Income tax expenses 10 250 346
Loss for the period from continuing operations (36,699) (29,921)
Net profit (loss) from discontinued operations (76) 12,820
Loss for the year (36,775) (17,101)

See accompanying notes.

COMPANY-ONLY STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the year ended December 31,

2018 2017
In €'000
Net loss for the year (36,775) (17,101)
Foreign currency translation differences
Change in hedge reserve, net
(12,086)
(751)
(23,553)
(1,051)
Other comprehensive expense for the year to be reclassified to
profit or loss in subsequent periods
(12,837) (24,604)
Total comprehensive expense (49,612) (41,705)

COMPANY-ONLY NON-STATUTORY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Year ended December 31, 2018

Issued
and
paid-in
capital
Share
premium
Property
revaluation
reserve (*)
Revaluation
reserve,
other (*)
In €'000
Foreign
currency
translation
reserve (*)
Accumulated
deficit (*)
Total
Balance as of January 1, 2018
Adjustments on adoption of IFRS 15
25,276
-
206,482
-
31,637
-
5,586
-
37
-
(273,386)
688
(4,368)
688
Adjustments on adoption of IFRS 9 - - - - - (7,246) (7,246)
Balance as of January 1, 2018 (after
adjustments on the adoption of IFRS
15 and IFRS 9)
25,276 206,482 31,637 5,586 37 (279,944) (10,926)
Other comprehensive expense
Loss for the year
-
-
-
-
-
-
(751)
-
(12,086)
-
-
(36,775)
(12,837)
(36,775)
Total comprehensive expense - - - (751) (12,086) (36,775) (49,612)
Share-based payment (Note 9)
Transaction with non-controlling
- - - 2 - - 2
interest
Reclassification according to the
Netherlands civil code requirements,
- - - - - 1,039 1,039
net of tax
(*)
- - (6,458) - - 6,458 -
Balance as of December 31, 2018 25,276 206,482 25,179 4,837 (12,049) (309,222) (59,497)

COMPANY-ONLY NON-STATUTORY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Year ended December 31, 2017

Issued Foreign
and Property Revaluation currency
paid-in Share revaluation reserve, translation Retained
capital premium reserve (*) other (*) reserve (*) earnings(**) Total
In €'000
Balance as of January 1, 2017 25,276 206,482 34,772 6,633 23,590 (259,420) 37,333
Other comprehensive expense - - - (1,051) (23,553) - (24,604)
Profit (loss) for the period - - - - - (17,101) (17,101)
Total comprehensive income (expense) - - - (1,051) (23,553) (17,101) (41,705)
Share-based payment - - - 4 - - 4
Reclassification according to the
Netherlands civil code requirements law,
net of tax
(*)
- - (3,135) - - 3,135 -
Balance as of December 31, 2017 25,276 206,482 31,637 5,586 37 (273,386) (4,368)

(*) In accordance with the Dutch civil code, equity attributable to equity holders is restricted for distribution following the regulation to maintain reserves in respect of real estate unrealized fair value revaluations, cash flow hedges, foreign currency differences from investments in foreign operations and equity gains from associates and joint ventures (as also disclosed in Note 7B and 16E to the Consolidated IFRS Financial Statements).

(**) As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 amounts of €53,122 thousand and €51,631 thousand, respectively, resulted from equity gains in associates and joint ventures held by the Company subsidiaries, and therefore the distribution of these amounts is pending on approval of the shareholders and partners. This part of the retained earnings is therefore restricted for distribution.

COMPANY-ONLY NON-STATUTORY CASH FLOW STATEMENT

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017
In €'000
Cash flow from operating activities of the Company
Loss for the year (36,775) (17,101)
Adjustments to reconcile profit (loss)
to net cash of the
Company
Financial expense 17,580 16,317
Share-based payment 2 4
Equity earnings 16,201 (2,785)
Fair value adjustments of derivative financial instrument (184) 240
Changes in working capital of the Company
Change in receivables (128) (89)
Change in payables (50) (352)
Cash amounts paid and received during the year
Dividend received 17,500 18,170
Interest paid - (4,457)
Net cash provided by operating activities of the Company 14,146 9,947
Cash flow from investing activities of the Company
Short term investments, net - (38)
Investments in subsidiary (2,560) (5,684)
Net cash used in
investing activities of the Company
(2,560) (5,722)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents of the Company 11,586 4,213
Foreign exchange differences relating to cash and cash equivalents 30 12
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 5,979 1,754
Cash and cash equivalents of the Company at end of the year 17,595 5,979

NOTES TO THE COMPANY-ONLY NON-STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2018

1. GENERAL

The description of the Company's activity and the Group structure, as included in the Notes to the non-statutory consolidated IFRS financial statements, also apply to the Company-only non-statutory financial statements, unless otherwise stated.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company prepared its non-statutory financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') as adopted by the European Union. In case no other policies are mentioned, refer to the accounting policies as described in the accounting policies in the nonstatutory consolidated financial statements. For an appropriate interpretation, the company-only nonstatutory financial statements of Kardan N.V. should be read in conjunction with the non-statutory consolidated financial statements.

The company non-statutory financial statements are presented in Euros and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand (€ in thousands) except when otherwise indicated.

The company-only non-statutory financial statements, are prepared in accordance with IFRS.

3. INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

Investments in consolidated subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method.

4. OTHER RECEIVABLES

December
31,
2018
December
31, 2017
In €'000
Intercompany debtors 1,748 1,227
VAT 16 13
Prepaid expenses 34 166
1,798 1,406

5. FINANCIAL ASSETS

(1) The movement in the investment in consolidated subsidiaries can be summarized as follows:

2018 2017
In €'000
Balance as of January 1 372,256 406,531
Implementation
of new accounting standards
1,866 -
Investment in a subsidiary 2,560 5,684
Change in capital reserves (*) (11,493) (23,314)
Dividend distributed (17,500) (19,430)
Share of (loss) profit of subsidiaries (16,201) 2,785
Balance as of December 31 331,488 372,256

(*) Primarily relates to foreign currency exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations.

(2) Further specification of the investments in subsidiaries is as follows:

2018 2017
Names of subsidiaries Owner
ship
Total
Value
Owner
ship
Total
value
% In €'000 % In €'000
GTC Real Estate Holding B.V. 100 203,358 100 233,645
Kardan Financial Services B.V. 100 22,006 100 23,905
Tahal Group International B.V. 98.43 40,877 98.43 49,495
Emerging Investments XII B.V. 100 65,247 100 65,211
Total investments in significant
consolidated subsidiaries 331,488 372,256

6. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

December
31, 2018
December
31, 2017
In €'000
EURO 17,493 5,558
NIS 100 419
USD 2 2
17,595 5,979

The cash is primarily comprised out of short term deposits.

The average interest rate on short term deposits is 0.2%-1.5% p.a. in 2018 and 2017.

7. SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

December 31,
2018 2017
In €'000
169 169

In 2018 and 2017, the average interest rate earned was 0.5%.

8. DEBENTURES

Composition:

Par value
as of
December
Balance as of
December
Balance as of
December
Interest Maturities
31, 2018 31, 2018 31, 2017 rate principal
NIS In €'000 %
Issuer:
The Company – 2007 297,500,001 84,190 86,459 6.325 2017-2018
The Company – 2008 952,834,318 271,466 271,529 6.775 2017-2020
355,656 357,988

The Company has not repaid the principal and interest payments which were due in February 2018. Consequently, the Company is in default according to the Deed of Trust as of February 2018. Accordingly, from March 31, 2018 and until the repayments are rescheduled, the debentures are presented as current liabilities.

9. SHARE PLAN

In September 2013 (the 'Grant Date'), the Board of the Company approved a stock-option plan according to which the Company granted to several employees of the Company a total of 250,000 options exercisable into up to 250,000 ordinary shares of the Company, each having a par value of €0.20 (subject to adjustments). In August 2015 the plan was modified. According to the modification, the exercise price would be €0.2807 or NIS 1.191 and the options will vest in two equal tranches, 50% of the options would be exercisable from December 31, 2016 and 50% of the options will be exercisable from June 30, 2018. The grant was accounted for assuming equity settlement and the total expense booked in the year was less than €2 thousand and were included in 'General and administration expenses' in the income statement.

10. INCOME TAX EXPENSES

The Company has received final tax assessments for all the years up to and including 2014. Loss for the year amounts to €36.7 million (2017: €17.1 million), including net result from investments of €16.2 million loss (2017: €2.8 million profit), which is not deductible/taxable under the Participation Exemption. The Company assumes that the remaining other expenses and income will not result in tax benefits or tax expenses due to the available tax losses from previous years of the Company.

Up to 2018, Kardan N.V. has estimated tax losses of €315.1 million that are available for carry

forward (according to the filed 2017 tax return, net of tax losses evaporated as per 1 January 2018). The carry back of losses is restricted to one year, whereas the carry forward of losses is limited to nine years. Carry forward period will be reduced to 6 years for losses incurred as of 2019. Special provisions apply for compensation of tax losses incurred in years during which a company's activities consists (almost) exclusively of holding activities and the direct or indirect financing of related parties, however these restrictions will be abolished in 2019 (i.e. will not be applicable anymore on losses incurred as of 2019). Such tax losses can only be offset against future taxable profits of years during which the company's activities also consists (almost) exclusively of holding and finance activities. Furthermore compensation of losses is disallowed if the balance of the related-party receivables and the related-party payables of a company with holding and financing losses, during the year in which a profit was realized, exceeds that balance in the financial year the losses were incurred, unless it can be demonstrated that the increase of the balance of related-party receivables and related-party payables has increased for business reasons and was not predominantly aimed at the compensation of the holding and financing losses. According to the final tax assessment for the fiscal year 2014, Kardan N.V. has tax losses available for carry forward as per December 31, 2014 which are not considered holding and financing losses and can therefore be compensated with future taxable profits, taking into account the statutory carry forward period.

Deferred tax assets have been recognized only with respect to potential tax liability in relation with the Company's former hedge transactions. Deferred taxes amounted to €65 thousand as of December 31, 2018 (as of December 31, 2017 amounted to €316 thousand). As of December 31, 2018 no deferred tax assets are presented in the balance sheet. For more information regarding to taxes on income refer to Note 32 to the Consolidated IFRS Financial Statements.

11. OTHER PAYABLES

December
31,
2018
December
31, 2017
In €'000
Accrued expenses (mainly accrued interest on
debentures)
50,850 21,581
Others 1,388 1,438
52,238 23,019

12. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES

December December
31,
2018
31, 2017
In €'000
Payroll and related expenses 799 1,161
Share-based payment 2 1
Management fees 254 371
Office maintenance 143 436
Professional fees 1,818 1,174
Depreciation and amortization 34 27
Revaluation of PUT option (307) 408
Other (141) (119)
2,602 3,459

13. FINANCIAL EXPENSES, NET

For the year ended December 31
2018 2017
In €'000
Income:
Exchange differences 13,857 12,084
Total financing income 13,857 12,084
Expenses:
Interest on debentures 26,531 26,396
Other 5,048 1,769
Total financing expenses 31,579 28,165
Total financing expenses 17,722 16,081

14. AUDIT FEES

The tables below summarizes the fees invoiced to the Company's by its independent auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. (PwC) in 2018 and in 2017, respectively:

In 2018 In 2017
In €'000
Audit services –
Kardan N.V.
422 451
Audit services –
subsidiaries
652 617
Total statutory audit fees 1,074 1,068
Other services relevant to taxation 7 49
Total 1,081 1,117

15. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

For additional information relating to assets held for sale see note 5C to the consolidated financial statements.

16. REMUNERATION OF MANAGEMENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Company's management and Board received remuneration in 2018 and 2017 as described in Note 35 to the Consolidated IFRS Financial Statements.

17. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES, GUARANTEES, AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

For commitments, contingent liabilities, guarantees, and subsequent events please refer to Notes 24 and 36, respectively of the Consolidated IFRS Financial Statements.

18. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

For disclosures required by IFRS 7 regarding financial instruments and risk management, refer to Note 34 to the Consolidated IFRS Financial Statements.

Independent auditor's report

Rotterdam 27 March 2019 To: the shareholders and the board of directors of Kardan N.V.

Report on the non-statutory financial statements 2018

Our opinion

30359835A008 1.0

In our opinion, Kardan N.V.'s non-statutory financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Company and the Group as at 31 December 2018, and of its result and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (EU-IFRS).

What we have audited

We have audited the accompanying non-statutory financial statements 2018 of Kardan N.V., Amsterdam ('the Company'). The non-statutory financial statements include the non-statutory consolidated financial statements of Kardan N.V. together with its subsidiaries ('the Group') and the non-statutory company-only financial statements.

The non-statutory financial statements comprise:

  • the consolidated and company-only statement of financial position as at 31 December 2018;
  • the following statements for 2018: the consolidated and company-only income statement, the consolidated and company-only statement of other comprehensive income, the consolidated and company-only statements of changes in equity and the consolidated and company-only cash flow statements; and;
  • the notes, comprising significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

The financial reporting framework applied in the preparation of the non-statutory financial statements is EU-IFRS.

Material uncertainty related to going concern

We draw attention to note 1B of the non-statutory financial statements regarding the financial position and going concern, which indicates that the Company had on a stand-alone basis and on a consolidated basis, a working capital deficit as at 31 December 2018 of € 267 million and € 217 million, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded a net loss of € 37 million and generated positive cash flows from operating activities of € 14 million on a stand-alone basis and positive cash flows from operating activities on a consolidated basis of € 3 million. In addition, as at 31 December 2018, the Company had a deficit of € 59 million in its equity attributable to equity holders.

It also indicates that in February 2018 the Company did not repay the principal and interest payments which were due in February 2018. Hence, the Company is in default according to the Deeds of Trust as of February 2018. The Company is negotiating a new debt settlement with its debenture holders.

The realization of the Company's plans depends on factors that are not within the Company's control, including the approval of the debenture holders to a debt settlement, the transaction of the Company's assets, and macroeconomic developments and therefore there is uncertainty that transactions for the sale of assets, will be completed according to the forecasted consideration and timing or that the discussions with the debenture holders will result in rescheduling of payments. These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which casts significant doubt regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and therefore it may be unable to realize its assets in order to repay the principal and interest payments which were due in February 2018 and its other liabilities in the normal course of business. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.

The basis for our opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with Dutch law, including the Dutch Standards on Auditing. We have further described our responsibilities under those standards in the section 'Our responsibilities for the audit of the non-statutory financial statements' of our report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Independence

We are independent of Kardan N.V. in accordance with the 'Verordening inzake de onafhankelijkheid van accountants bij assuranceopdrachten' (ViO – Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, a regulation with respect to independence) and other relevant independence requirements in the Netherlands. Furthermore, we have complied with the 'Verordening gedrags- en beroepsregels accountants' (VGBA – Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, a regulation with respect to rules of professional conduct).

Our audit approach

Overview and context

Kardan N.V. is engaged in the development of real estate in Asia, water infrastructure projects and a short term car rental operation, through its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associated companies. The Company is currently in the process to sell its water infrastructure business, Tahal Group International B.V. ('TGI'). The Company sold its short term car rental operation ('Avis Ukraine') in March 2019. The Group is comprised of several components and therefore we considered our group audit scope and approach as set out in the section 'The scope of our group audit'. During our audit the going concern assessment, as described in the paragraph 'Material uncertainty related to going concern', was a prominent issue that led us to allocate significant time and resources on. In addition, we paid specific attention to the areas of focus driven by the operations of the Group, as set out below.

As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the non-statutory financial statements. In particular, we considered where the board of directors made important judgements, for example, in respect of significant accounting estimates that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. In note 3 to the non-statutory financial statements the Company describes the areas of judgement in applying accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty. Given the significant estimation uncertainty and the related higher inherent risks of material misstatement in the valuation of investment property, we considered this matter as key audit matter as set out in the section 'Key audit matters' of this report. Furthermore, we identified management override of controls as key audit matter because the Company operates in multiple jurisdictions and is, due to its geographical footprint and decentralised structure, subject to the risk of (local) management override of controls and fraud.

Other areas of focus, that were not considered as key audit matters, were the impairment losses on inventory, the classification of TGI and Avis Ukraine as asset held for sale, valuation of trade receivables, the valuation of investments in joint ventures, the valuation of the debentures and the accounting for foreign exchange rate differences.

We ensured that the audit teams at both group and component level included the appropriate skills and competences, which are needed for the audit of an international Group active in real estate and water infrastructure projects. We included real estate valuation experts and tax specialists in our team. The outline of our audit approach is as follows:

Materiality

The scope of our audit is influenced by the application of materiality, which is further explained in the section 'Our responsibilities for the audit of the non-statutory financial statements'. Based on our professional judgement, we determined certain quantitative thresholds for materiality, including the overall materiality for the non-statutory financial statements as a whole as set out in the table below. These, together with qualitative considerations, helped us to determine the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures on the individual financial statement line items and disclosures and to evaluate the effect of identified misstatements, both individually and in aggregate, on the non-statutory financial statements as a whole and on our opinion.

Overall group
materiality
€6.4 million (2017: €6.1 million).
Basis for determining
materiality
We used our professional judgment to determine overall materiality. As a basis for our
judgment, we used 1% of the total assets as at 31 December 2018. Last year we took the
average of total assets as at 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2016, we changed this as
total assets were stable in 2018.
Rationale for
benchmark applied
We applied this benchmark, based on our analysis of the common information needs of
users of the non-statutory financial statements. The Company and its stakeholders focus
on the asset value of the Company as the Company is focussed on repaying its
debentures. Cash should be generated by selling the assets, whilst continuing to focus
also on further improving the results of the subsidiaries and therefore, their value.
Component materiality To each component in our audit scope, we, based on our judgement,
allocated materiality that is less than our overall group materiality. The range of
materiality allocated across components was between €2.1 million and €3.9 million.
Certain components were audited with a local statutory audit materiality that was also
less than our overall group materiality.

We also take misstatements and/or possible misstatements into account that, in our judgement, are material for qualitative reasons.

We agreed with the audit committee that we report to them misstatements identified during our audit above €300,000 (2017: €305,000) as well as misstatements below that amount that, in our view, warranted reporting for qualitative reasons.

The scope of our group audit

Kardan N.V. is the parent company of a group of entities. The financial information of this group is included in the consolidated non-statutory financial statements of Kardan N.V.

We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed sufficient work to be able to give an opinion on the non-statutory consolidated financial statements as a whole, taking into account the management structure of the Group, the nature of operations of its components, the accounting processes and controls, and the markets in which the components of the Group operate. In establishing the overall group audit strategy and plan, we determined the type of work required to be performed at component level by the Group engagement team and by each component auditor.

At Group level, we audited centrally those aspects, which are managed by Kardan N.V., including the application of the going concern assumption and the accounting and disclosures of the debentures. In addition to these items, we focused on the two significant components of Kardan N.V., being GTC Real Estate Holding B.V. (GTC), of which Kardan Land China Ltd. is the main subsidiary, and Tahal Group International B.V. (TGI), currently recorded as 'Asset Held for Sale', of which Tahal Consulting Engineers Ltd. is the main subsidiary.

These two components were subject to audits of their complete financial information, as those components are individually significant to the Group. The joint venture in the Ukraine (short-term car rental operation), was subject to specific risk-focused audit procedures performed by the Group audit team (mainly the lease classification), in addition to the local statutory audit, performed by the concerning component auditor. In total, in performing these procedures, we achieved the following coverage on the financial line items:

Revenue 100%
Total assets 99%
Profit before tax 99%

None of the remaining components represented more than 1% of total group revenue or total group assets. For those remaining components we performed, among other things, analytical procedures to corroborate our assessment that there were no significant risks of material misstatements within those components.

Where component auditors performed the work, we determined the level of involvement we needed to have in their audit work to be able to conclude whether we obtained sufficient appropriate audit evidence as a basis for our opinion on the non-statutory consolidated financial statements as a whole.

In this respect, we performed amongst others, the following procedures:

  • we issued instructions to the component audit teams in our audit scope. These instructions included amongst others our risk analysis, procedures for fraud risk assessments, materiality and scope of the work. We explained to the component audit teams the structure of the Group, the main developments relevant for the component auditors, the risks identified, the materiality levels to be applied and our global audit approach;
  • we had individual calls with each of the in-scope component audit teams during the year, including upon conclusion of their work. During these calls, we discussed the significant accounting and audit issues identified by the component auditors, the fraud risks assessments, the reports of the component auditors, the status and findings of their procedures and other matters, which could be of relevance for the non-statutory consolidated financial statements;
  • we discussed the emphasis of matter paragraph, with respect to the financial position of TGI, which the component auditor of TGI reported to us, as disclosed in note 5 to the financial statements, with the audit committee and the board of directors of Kardan N.V. We reviewed the work performed by the component auditor with respect to the financial position of TGI and assessed the impact of this matter on the valuation of TGI and on our going concern assessment;
  • the reports of the component auditors were assessed by the Group engagement team and observations were discussed with the component auditors and with Group management; and
  • the Group engagement team has met the component teams and management of local operations and performed reviews of selected working papers. In the current year the Group audit team visited China

(Kardan Land China Ltd. in three different locations) given the importance of the real estate operations in China and the judgements involved in the valuation of the investment property (refer to key audit matters section). We visited the Ukraine and met the local team and management of Avis. With respect to TGI, we met local management and senior members of the local audit team in Amsterdam and Israel and we reviewed the audit files of the component auditor in Amsterdam.

By performing the procedures above at components, combined with additional procedures at Group level, we have been able to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence on the Group's financial information, as a whole, to provide a basis for our opinion on the non-statutory consolidated financial statements.

Key audit matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in the audit of the non-statutory consolidated financial statements. We have communicated the key audit matters to the audit committee. The key audit matters are not a comprehensive reflection of all matters identified by our audit and that we discussed with the audit committee. In this section, we described the key audit matters and included a summary of the audit procedures we performed on those matters.

We addressed the key audit matters in the context of our audit of the non-statutory consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon. We do not provide separate opinions on these matters or on specific elements of the non-statutory consolidated financial statements. Any comments or observations we made on the results of our procedures should be read in this context.

In addition to the matter described in the section 'Material uncertainty related to going concern', we determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.

Due to the nature of the Company's business, we recognise that key audit matters, which we reported in our independent auditor's report on the non-statutory financial statements 2017, may be long-standing and therefore, may not change significantly year over year. As compared to prior year, there have been no changes in our key audit matters.

Valuation of investment property Note 3 and Note 7 in the non-statutory consolidated financial statements

The investment property of the Company's subsidiary Kardan Land China Ltd., represents a significant part of the total assets (33%) of the Group and is valuated at fair value for an amount of € 213.6 million at year-end 2018 (2017: € 221.1 million). The valuation of investment property is inherently subjective due to, among other factors, the individual nature of each property, its location and the expected future rental income for the property.

Given the level of management judgement and complexity involved as well as a high degree of estimation uncertainty, we considered this to be a key audit matter as deviations or changes in assumptions could have a significant impact on result and equity.

Management determines the fair value of its investment property on a semi-annual basis and has used an external appraisal firm to support the valuation as at 30 June 2018 and as at 31 December 2018. In 2018 management used the same appraisal firm (Savills) as in 2017. The appraisal firm has been engaged by the Group and performed their

Key audit matter Our audit work and observations

External valuation

We read and analyzed the valuation report for the property and discussed the outcome with the appraisal firm. We confirmed that the valuation approach was in accordance with professional valuation standards and suitable for us in auditing the carrying value of the investment property as at 31 December 2018.

It was evident from our discussions with management and the appraisal firm and our review of the valuation report that close attention has been paid to the property's individual characteristics and its overall quality, geographic location and marketability as a whole. There was no evidence of management bias or influence on the appraisal firm.

We assessed the appraisal firm's qualifications and expertise and read their terms of engagement with the Group to determine whether there were any matters that might have affected their objectivity or may have imposed scope limitations upon their work. We also considered other engagements which might exist between the Group

work in accordance with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Valuation – Professional Standards, as set out by the RICS. The appraisal firm used by the Group is a well know firm, with experience in the Chinese market, in which the Group operates.

The appraisal firm calculates the investment property by using the average of the Discounted Cashflow Approach (DCF) and the Direct Comparison Approach. For the Direct Comparison Approach the appraisal firm uses comparable historical transactions.

The investment property classifies as a level 3 valuation under IFRS 13. The key assumptions are the estimated rental value per square meter per month, discount rate, rental growth, terminal capitalization rate, occupancy rate, capitalization rate, and gross retail rental income.

In determining the property's valuation from a DCF perspective, the appraisal firm takes into account property specific current information such as the current tenancy agreements and rental income earned. The DCF model assumes a resale of the asset at the end of a 10-year holding period. They then apply assumptions in relation to future cash flows from assets (such as lettings, tenant' profiles and future revenue streams, capital values of fixtures and fittings, any environmental matters and the overall repair and condition of the property) and discount rates applicable to those assets. Future revenue streams, for example comprise contracted rent (passing rent) and estimated rental income after the contract period. The estimated rental value is determined based on the market comparatives adjusted for possible discounts to existing tenants, location, class of the property, year of construction and fit-out. These analysis result in a range of valuation outcomes, which the appraisal firm derive a point estimate for the DCF method.

The applied discount rate reflects the likely return required by investors and developers based on the desired rate of return. The discount rate has been determined based on observable inputs, inputs from third party financial analysts and Group-specific inputs.

The Group has adopted the assessed value determined by the appraisal firm.

Key audit matter Our audit work and observations

and the appraisal firm. We found no evidence to suggest that the objectivity of the appraisal firm was compromised.

We carried out procedures, on a sample basis, to test whether specific information supplied to the appraisal firm by the Group reflected the underlying property record held by the Group. As group auditor we have visited the property ourselves. No issues were identified.

Assumptions

We challenged the most important assumptions, i.e. estimated rental value per square meter per month, , discount rate, rental growth, terminal capitalization rate, occupancy rate, capitalization rate and gross retail rental income and estimates made by management and the external appraiser in the valuation methodology. In challenging these assumptions, we considered the reliability and comparability of the market data used. We also engaged our own in-house valuation experts to assist us to critique and challenge the work performed and assumptions used by the appraisal firm. In particular, we compared projected future cash flows from assets and capital values of fixtures and fittings to actual budgeted data as prepared by the Group and we challenged these data based upon actual current data of revenue streams and capital values of the investment property.

We used back testing of the budgeted revenue streams in last year's valuation and compared those with the actual rental income of the tenants of the investment property to ascertain it is in line with budgeted revenue streams. We compared discount rates with comparable market data for discount rates. When calculating the property value under the Direct Comparison Approach, we challenged the comparable historical transactions by verifying that the properties used are comparable with the property of the Group. Based on our audit work on the draft valuation reports, adjustments and clarifications have been made in the final valuation report.

We found the assumptions used to be within an acceptable range and the comparables applied reasonable.

Overall valuation estimates

Because of the judgement involved in determining the valuation of the property and the existence of alternative assumptions and valuation methods, we determined a range of values that were considered reasonable to evaluate the independent property valuation used by management.

The valuation adopted by the Group fell within an acceptable range.

We assessed and corroborated the adequacy and appropriateness of the disclosure in Note 7, including the

Key audit matter Our audit work and observations
sensitivity disclosures, made in the non-statutory
consolidated financial statements.
Risk of management override of controls
The Company operates in multiple jurisdictions and is, due
to its geographical footprint and decentralised structure,
subject to the risk of (local) management override of
controls and fraud.
Ethical and compliance requirements are impacting the
In our audit, we performed procedures both at Group and
at component level, which allow us to rely, to the extent
possible and relevant to our audit, on management's
governance structure.
We performed audit procedures at group and component
control environment, tone at the top, culture and
behaviour of the Group's management and employees. In
order to address this risk, the Company has established a
comprehensive governance structure and has defined a
compliance risk appetite to manage compliance risks
divided into counterparty conduct, employee conduct,
services conduct and organisational conduct.
In view of the considerations outlined above, we addressed
the risk of management override of controls as a key audit
matter.
level designed to identify the risk of management override
of controls. These procedures included, amongst others, an
assessment of the 'tone-at-the-top' and the compliance
with the Group's policies, laws and regulations, both at
Group level and component level. We have discussed the
risk of fraud with the Audit Committee and the board of
directors and we have read minutes of the Board of
Directors. We have applied professional scepticism and
assessed key internal controls, such as approval of any
project including the pricing and the follow-up on whistle
blower allegations and integrity incidents (including the
risk of bribery) and business ethics. We have used
questionnaires at component level with respect to fraud
and bribery to assess the risk of management override of
controls and we have performed audit procedures on
revenue recognition principles, cost cut-off procedures and
year-end estimates of accruals.
We tested a risk based selection of journal entries and we
included unpredictability, such as visiting different
components and performing certain audit procedures on
non-significant accounts as part of our audit. We made
specific inquiries at different levels in the organisation on
fraud risk.
With respect to the procedures performed above, we did
not note significant findings.

Emphasis of Matter – Basis of Preparation

We draw attention to Note 1A of the non-statutory consolidated financial statements, which states that the Company has a listing in both Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and Tel Aviv (Israel). As the Company has to publish in Israel on or before March 31, 2019, following Israeli Stock Exchange regulatory filing requirements, the Company has prepared these non-statutory financial statements.

The non-statutory financial statements do not include specific Dutch legal requirements. Those Dutch legal requirements will be included in the statutory financial statements, which will be expected to be filed at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in May 2019. The statutory financial statements will be audited by us. Our opinion on the non-statutory financial statements is not modified in respect of this matter.

In addition to the non-statutory financial statements and our auditor's report thereon, the non-statutory financial report contains the "Additional information according to Rule 9c of the Israeli Securities Regulation". Based on the procedures performed as set out below, we conclude that the other information is consistent with the non-statutory financial statements and does not contain material misstatements.

We have read the other information. Based on our knowledge and understanding obtained in our audit of the non-statutory financial statements or otherwise, we have considered whether the other information contains material misstatements.

By performing our procedures, we comply with the requirements of the Dutch Standard 720. The scope of such procedures was substantially less than the scope of those performed in our audit of the non-statutory financial statements.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the other information, in accordance with Rule 9c of the Israeli Securities Regulation.

Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

Our appointment

We were appointed as auditors of Kardan N.V. by the shareholders at the general meeting held on 28 May 2015. Our appointment has been renewed annually by shareholders representing a total period of uninterrupted engagement appointment of 4 years.

Responsibilities for the non-statutory financial statements and the audit

Responsibilities of the board of directors and the audit committee for the non-statutory financial statements

The board of directors is responsible for:

  • the preparation and fair presentation of the non-statutory financial statements in accordance with EU-IFRS; and for
  • such internal control as the board of directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the non-statutory financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

As part of the preparation of the non-statutory financial statements, the board of directors is responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Based on the financial reporting frameworks mentioned, the board of directors should prepare the non-statutory financial statements using the goingconcern basis of accounting unless the board of directors either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. The board of directors should disclose events and circumstances that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern in the non-statutory financial statements, refer to note 1B 'Financial position and going concern' for disclosures.

The audit committee is responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process.

Our responsibilities for the audit of the non-statutory financial statements

Our responsibility is to plan and perform an audit engagement in a manner that allows us to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for our opinion. Our audit opinion aims to provide reasonable assurance about whether the non-statutory financial statements are free from material misstatement. Reasonable assurance is a high but not absolute level of assurance, which makes it possible that we may not detect all misstatements. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered to be material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the non-statutory financial statements.

Materiality affects the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and the evaluation of the effect of identified misstatements on our opinion.

A more detailed description of our responsibilities is set out in the appendix to our report.

Rotterdam, 27 March 2019 PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V.

Original has been signed by M.P.A. Corver RA

Appendix to our auditor's report on the non-statutory financial statements 2018 of Kardan N.V.

In addition to what is included in our auditor's report, we have further set out in this appendix our responsibilities for the audit of the non-statutory financial statements and explained what an audit involves.

The auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the non-statutory financial statements

We have exercised professional judgement and have maintained professional scepticism throughout the audit in accordance with Dutch Standards on Auditing, ethical requirements and independence requirements. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the non-statutory financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Our audit consisted, among other things of the following:

  • Identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement of the non-statutory financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, designing and performing audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the intentional override of internal control.
  • Obtaining an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control.
  • Evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the board of directors.
  • Concluding on the appropriateness of the board of directors' use of the going-concern basis of accounting, and based on the audit evidence obtained, concluding whether a material uncertainty exists related to events and/or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the non-statutory financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report and are made in the context of our opinion on the non-statutory financial statements as a whole. However, future events or conditions may cause the company to cease to continue as a going concern.
  • Evaluating the overall presentation, structure and content of the non-statutory financial statements, including the disclosures, and evaluating whether the non-statutory financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

Considering our ultimate responsibility for the opinion on the non-statutory consolidated financial statements, we are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. In this context, we have determined the nature and extent of the audit procedures for components of the Group to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an opinion on the non-statutory financial statements as a whole. Determining factors are the geographic structure of the Group, the significance and/or risk profile of group entities or activities, the accounting processes and controls, and the industry in which the Group operates. On this basis, we selected group entities for which an audit or review of financial information or specific balances was considered necessary.

We communicate with the audit committee regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

We provide audit committee with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.

From the matters communicated with the audit committee, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the non-statutory financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, not communicating the matter is in the public interest.

KARDAN N.V.

Financial Data included in the

Consolidated Financial Statements related to the Company

For the year ended December 31, 2018

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ACCORDING TO RULE 9C

Herewith presented financial data and separate financial information related to the company-only, derived from the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 2018 which is published as part of the IFRS Consolidated Financial Statements.

This financial information is presented according to Rule 9c to the Israeli Securities and Exchange Regulations (Periodic and Immediate Reports), 1970. The main accounting policies that were used for this financial information are described in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The notes to this financial information are those not included in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

KARDAN N.V., AMSTERDAM

December December
Note 31, 2018 31, 2017
In €'000
A s s e t s
Non-current assets
Tangible fixed assets 114 128
Financial fixed assets
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 290,610 322,761
Loans to consolidated subsidiaries 24 24
290,748 322,913
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 2 17,595 5,979
Short-term investments 3 169 169
Other receivables 4 1,798 1,406
19,562 7,554
Assets classified as held for sale 40,878 49,495
Total current assets 60,440 57,049
Total assets 351,188 379,962
E q u i t y
a n d
l i a b i l i t i e s
Equity attributable to equity shareholders
Share capital 25,276 25,276
Share premium 206,482 206,482
Foreign currency translation reserve (12,049) 37
Property revaluation reserve 25,179 31,637
Other reserves 4,837 5,586
Accumulated deficit (309,222) (273,386)
(59,497) (4,368)
Long-term liabilities
Debentures - 216,087
Options and other long-term liabilities - 3,323
- 219,410
Current liabilities
Current maturities of debentures 355,656 141,901
Option liability 2,791 -
Other payables 52,238 23,019
410,685 164,920
Total equity and liabilities 351,188 379,962

THE COMPANY'S INCOME STATEMENT

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016
In €'000
Net result from investments for the
year
(16,125) (10,035) 19,229
General and administrative expenses, net 2,602 3,459 3,379
Profit (loss) from operations before financing expenses (18,727) (13,494) 15,850
Finance income 13,857 12,084 4,060
Finance expenses (31,579) (28,165) (51,486)
Financing expenses, net (17,722) )16,081( (47,426)
Income tax expense 250 346 574
Loss for the period from continuing operations (36,699) (29,921) (32,150)
Net profit (loss) from discontinued operations (76) 12,820 820
Net loss for the year (36,775) (17,101) (31,330)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE COMPANY-ONLY STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016
In €'000
Net loss for the year (36,775) (17,101) (31,330)
Foreign currency translation
differences
Change in hedge reserve, net
(12,086)
(751)
(23,553)
(1,051)
(1,121)
(1,365)
Other comprehensive expense for the year to be
reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods
(12,837) (24,604) (2,486)
Total comprehensive expense (49,612) (41,705) (33,816)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE COMPANY-ONLY CASH FLOW STATEMENT

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016
In €'000
Cash flow from operating activities of the Company
Loss
for the year
(36,775) (17,101) (31,330)
Adjustments to reconcile profit (loss)
to net cash of the
Company
Financial expense 17,610 16,317 49,020
Dividend received 17,500 18,170 113,284
Share-based payment 2 4 (146)
Equity losses
(earnings)
16,201 (2,785) (20,049)
Fair value adjustments of derivative financial instrument (184) 240 -
Changes in working capital of the Company
Change in receivables (128) (89) (873)
Change in payables (50) (352) 548
Cash amounts paid and received during the year
Interest paid - (4,457) (41,120)
Interest received - - 8
Net cash provided by
operating activities of the Company
14,176 9,947 69,342
Cash flow from investing activities of the Company
Short term investments, net - (38) 6
Investments in subsidiary (2,560) (5,684) -
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of the
Company (2,560) (5,722) 6
Cash flow from financing activities
Investment in shares of a subsidiary - - (4,003)
Repayment of long term debt - - (86,458)
Net cash used in financing activities of the Company
Increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents of the
- - (90,461)
Company 11,616 4,225 (21,113)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 5,979 1,754 22,867
Cash and cash equivalents of the Company at end of the
period 17,595 5,979 1,754

NOTES TO THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. FINANCIAL POSITION AND GOING CONCERN

  • a. As at December 31, 2018 the Company had, on a stand-alone basis and on a consolidated basis, a working capital deficit of €267 million and €217 million, respectively (excluding debentures held by subsidiaries), as a result of the classification of the debentures as shortterm liabilities, see detailed below. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded a (consolidated and on a stand-alone basis) net loss of €37 million, and generated positive cash flow from operating activities of €14 million on a stand-alone basis, and positive cash flow from operating activities of €3 million on a consolidated basis. In addition, as at December 31, 2018 the Company had a deficit of €59 million in its equity attributable to equity holders. The Company has not repaid the February 2018 principal and interest payments to the debenture holders and is in default according to the Deeds of Trust – see below.
  • b. On January 11, 2018 the Company announced that it would not be able to complete a transaction for the sale of its holdings in TGI in a manner that would enable the Company to meet the scheduled payments to the debenture holders in February 2018. Further to this announcement, the Company has not repaid the principal and interest payments which were due in February 2018. Consequently, the Company is in default according to the Deed of Trust as of February 2018. Accordingly, from March 31, 2018 and until the repayments are rescheduled, the debentures are presented as current liabilities. Management is currently conducting advanced discussions with the representatives of the Debenture Holders in order to reach an agreement on postponing the payments as part of a new debt settlement, see also below.

In February 2018, following the announcement that the Company will not make the February 2018 repayments, Maalot, the Israeli subsidiary of Standard & Poor's, has adjusted the rating of the Company and its Debentures Series A and Series B to "D".

c. In October 2018, the Company has published the main principles of a debt settlement as negotiated and agreed with debenture holders series B, which include among others, the following: The principal amount of the Debentures and the interest rate will remain unchanged; the final repayment date of the Debentures will be postponed to December 2021, and in parallel the Company will commit to sell assets – and in relation to one asset, according to an agreed upon timetable – and to use the funds received from such disposals for early repayment of Debentures A and B, and other uses according to terms agreed with the representatives of the Debentures. In addition, the Company will pay each year interest at a rate of 4% p.a.; the remaining interest will be payable at each date the Company repays (part of) the principal of the Debentures; the Company shall issue to Debenture Holders A and B shares of the Company; the funds to be used for repayment will be used first to make the balance payments (as defined in the existing deeds of trust) to Debenture Holders B, and each subsequent amount will be repaid pro-rata to the two debenture series; each material transaction of the Company and its subsidiaries will be subject to approval of a joint meeting of the debenture holders A and B; a mutual exemption from claims shall be determined at a form to be agreed between the parties.

The negotiations with the trustee to debenture holders series B have been completed, and management was informed that as of the date of the approval of these financial statements, the discussions between series A and series B are in advanced stage and most issues have been agreed between the two series. It is noted that to reach a binding agreement the approval of both debenture holders is needed. Accordingly, management estimates that a debt settlement with the debenture holders will be signed in 2019.

d. In order to assess the liquidity position of the Company, management prepared a two-year liquidity analysis which indicates the required liquidity to be able to repay interest and principal of the Company's debentures and to finance its operating activities. Included in this analysis are, among others, the current cash balances and the projected cash from future operations and transactions. The main source of cash for the Company, in order to repay its debt, will be generated from the sale of assets. The Company is conducting processes with a number of parties for the sale or allocation of its holdings in TGI, in order to meet its liabilities, according to the principles of the debt settlement being formulated with debenture holders (series A and B). In addition, the Company is acting to improve its assets in China; assuming the Company will have sufficient time to continue improving these assets, the Company estimates it will be able to maximize their value in future sales transactions while making an orderly sale. The Company expects that these actions will strengthen its financial and equity position. The Company estimates, in the abovementioned liquidity analysis, that the consideration will be received in 2019.

As mentioned above, the Company is working to advance negotiations with respect to the intended sale of TGI with a number of parties, and preparing alternatives in case such sale will be delayed. In view of the lack of certainty of completing these negotiations, including completing a sale transaction in the timetables agreed upon with the representatives of the debenture holders in particular, the option to include a provision in the arrangement with debenture holders to distribute TGI shares to the debenture holders as repayment of the Company's debt is being considered.

For details regarding the financial position of TGI, see Note 5C to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

In addition, in January 2019 the Company signed an agreement to sell its investment in its joint venture AVIS Ukraine for a consideration of approximately USD 14.2 million. The investment is accordingly presented as held-for-sale as at December 31, 2018. On March 14, 2019 the transaction was completed.

As announced, according to the intentions of the Company, the net consideration to be received from the sale of AVIS Ukraine, together with funds available within the Company, and the additional amounts it expects to receive by March 31, 2019, amounting to a total of €38 million, will be used to repay the Company's debenture holders, upon the completion of the debt settlement.

e. The directors expect that, taking into account the current status of the discussions with the Debenture Holders and the expected terms of the debt settlement, and taking into account the process of realizing the holdings in TGI and the sale of AVIS Ukraine, and potential future value of the Company's assets in China, the Company has the ability to obtain the required resources for repaying its obligations and continue its business operations in the future. Management believes that a controlled sale of assets is in the best interest of all stakeholders. Accordingly, the directors are of the opinion that it is appropriate to prepare these consolidated financial statements on a going concern basis.

However, the directors emphasize that the realization of the Company's plans depends on factors that are not within the Company's control, including the approval of debenture holders to a debt settlement, transaction value of the Company's assets, and macroeconomic developments, and therefore there is uncertainty that transactions for the sale of assets as aforesaid, will be completed according to the forecasted consideration and timing or that the discussions with the Debenture Holders will result in rescheduling of payments. These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which casts significant doubt regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and therefore it may be unable to realize its assets in order to repay the principal and interest payments which were due in February 2018 and its other liabilities in the normal course of business.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities that would result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

2. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

December December
31, 2018 31, 2017
In €'000
EURO 17,493 5,558
NIS 100 419
USD 2 2
17,595 5,979

Cash and cash equivalents include primarily short-term deposits.

The average interest rate on short term deposits was 0.2%-1.5% p.a. in 2018 and 2017.

3. SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

December
31, 2018
December
31, 2017
In €'000
Restricted deposit 169 169

4. OTHER RECEIVABLES

December
31, 2018
December
31, 2017
In €'000
Intercompany debtors 1,748 1,228
Prepaid expenses 50 178
1,798 1,406

5. DETAILS OF MATERIAL FINANCIAL ASSETS IN ACCORDANCE WITH IFRS 9

December December
31, 2018
31, 2017
In €'000
Financial assets:
Loans to subsidiaries 24 24
Receivables 1,798 1,406
Short term investments 169 169
Cash and cash equivalents 17,595 5,979
19,586 7,578

6. EXPECTED REALIZATION PERIODS OF MATERIAL FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES GROUPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IFRS 9 CLASSIFICATIONS:

Financial assets as of December 31, 2018

Up to 1 1-2 2-3 Total
year years years
In €'000
Cash and short term Investments 17,764 - - 17,764
Loans and receivables 1,822 - - 1,822
19,586 - - 19,586

Financial assets as of December 31, 2017

Up to 1 1-2 2-3 Total
year years years
In €'000
Cash and short term Investments 6,148 - - 6,148
Loans and receivables 1,430 - - 1,430
7,578 - - 7,578

Financial liabilities as of December 31, 2018

Up to 1
year
1 to 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 to 5
years
> 5 years Total
In €'000
Debentures (*) 406,506 - - - - - 406,506
Option liabilities 2,791 - - - - - 2,791
Total 409,297 - - - - - 409,297

Financial liabilities as of December 31, 2017

Up to 1
year
1 to 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 to 5
years
> 5 years Total
In €'000
Debentures (*) 164,887 124,784 117,338 - - - 407,009
Option liabilities 3,323 - - - - - 3,323
Total 168,210 124,784 117,338 - - - 410,332

(*) Including interest.

The majority of the Company's financial assets, other than cash, are denominated in EURO.

7. TAXES ON INCOME

For information regarding to taxes on income refer to Note 32 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

8. LOANS, MUTUAL BALANCES, COMMITMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH INVESTEE COMPANIES

A. Balances with investee companies

December
31, 2018
December
31, 2017
€ thousands
Debentures held by subsidiaries 83,661 78,085

B. Transactions with investee companies.

For the year ended December 31,
2018 2017 2016
€ thousands
Management fees 612 582 702
General and administrative expenses 48 109 210

9. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

For additional information relating to assets held for sale see note 5C to the consolidated financial statements.

Board of Directors

  • P. Sheldon
  • A. Hasson
  • C. van den Bos
  • J. Grunfeld
  • F. Houterman
  • E. Rechter
  • C. Tall