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Logwin AG Annual Financial Report 2024
Key Figures 1 January – 31 December 2024
| Earnings position | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Revenues | ||
| Group Change on 2023 |
1,442,375 | 1,257,518 |
| Air + Ocean | 14.7% | |
| Change on 2023 | 1,189,455 29.7% |
917,243 |
| Solutions | 255,013 | 341,852 |
| Change on 2023 | -25.4% | |
| Operating Result (EBITA) | ||
| Group | 83,572 | 91,747 |
| Margin | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Air + Ocean | 76,535 | 86,598 |
| Margin | 6.4% | 9.4% |
| Solutions | 19,828 | 18,915 |
| Margin | 7.8% | 5.5% |
| Net result | ||
| Group | 65,594 | 80,158 |
| Financial position | 2024 | 2023 |
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Operating cash flows | 108,989 | 107,894 |
| Free cash flow | 60,615 | 64,640 |
| Net asset position | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Equity ratio | 47.1% | 48.1% |
| Net liquidity (in thousand EUR) | 313,461 | 280,406 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |
| Number of employees | 3,777 | 3,790 |
This document is a translation of the German original annual financial report of Logwin AG for the year ended 31 December 2024 as well as the report by the Réviseur d'Enterprise Agrée thereon. In case of any deviation between the German original version and the translated version the German version prevails.
Group Management Report
General information on the Logwin Group
Business model
Logwin Group The Logwin Group offers its customers global logistics and transportation solutions in the two business segments Air + Ocean and Solutions. Logwin combines the advantages of an international logistics group with those of a flexible, medium-sized company.
Air + Ocean business segment The business segment Air + Ocean provides its logistics and forwarding services worldwide with a focus on intercontinental air and ocean freight and in many cases supplements these with upstream and downstream value-added services. With its worldwide network of subsidiaries and long-standing partners, Logwin is present locally for its customers and aims to guarantee the highest standards of reliability, quality and safety in global logistics chains.
Solutions business segment As a specialist in contract logistics, the Solutions business segment develops individual solutions for its customers in the consumer goods, retail and fashion sectors as well as in industrial contract logistics, including chemical and hazardous goods. Holistic supply chain management - from transport and forwarding solutions, warehousing and value-added logistics services to complete outsourcing projects - is an integral part of this business segments service portfolio.
With customer-specific combinations of individual logistics services, the Logwin Group manages logistics chains between suppliers and customers as required, either in parts or as a complete solution. Holistic supply chain management, warehousing, value-added services and transportation by road, rail, air or ocean freight are the key elements of the services provided by the various units of the Logwin Group. A globally standardized IT infrastructure with a data center in Europe supports harmonized processes, the simple connection of customers and service providers and ensures compliance with the constantly increasing requirements for quality, security and compliance.
Logwin AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The majority shareholder is DELTON Logistics S.à r.l., Grevenmacher (Luxembourg).
Financial performance management
The Logwin Group controls its financial situation by means of various key performance indicators (KPI) that management believes are relevant for measuring performance of the operations, the financial position and cash flows as well as in decision making. Basically the KPIs are intended to preserve a balance between profitability, an effective use of resources and sufficient liquidity. The monthly, quarterly and annual changes in these indicators are compared with the prior year and the forecast/ budget data to assist in making management decisions. Furthermore, several KPIs are also particularly relevant for calculating management remuneration.
Unless defined in the relevant International Financial Reporting Standards, the methods of their calculation are described below in line with the European Securities and Markets Authority's (ESMA) Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APM) dated 5 October 2015:
Profitability Revenue is generally one of the key measures of profitability, as it reflects a company's ability to sell its products or services on the market. In this respect, the key figure defined in IFRS also serves the Logwin Group, particularly in the transaction-based logistics business, as a starting point for in-depth price/volume deviation analyses and as an important benchmark. In addition, sales prove to be an indicator of business development (growth) and, to a limited extent, a suitable cash flow-oriented success factor (payment sensitivity).
The operating result before impairment of goodwill - EBITA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Amortization) - measures the development of the earnings power of both the Group and the individual business segments and is the key performance indicator for profitability in the Logwin Group. EBTA is calculated as sales less cost of sales and selling and administrative expenses. In addition, other operating expenses and income as well as the separately disclosed impairment losses and reversals of impairment losses on measured at amortized cost financial assets and contract assets are included in the calculation. The EBITA margin also serves as a supplementary indicator for assessing operating profitability. It is calculated as the quotient of EBITA and revenue. In the management, EBITA is the most suitable indicator for presenting and comparing the performance of the Logwin Group, as it also has the advantage of reflecting the consumption of fixed assets by taking depreciation and amortization into account. Fluctuating impairments of goodwill, on the other hand, are not included.
The result for the period is another key performance indicator in the Logwin Group and is used to measure overall earnings after interest and taxes, particularly over time. The result for the period is derived directly from the income statement and is thus in the relevant accounting standards defined (referred to as "profit or loss" in IAS 1.7).
Other performance indicators for measuring the Group's performance are gross profit and gross profit margin. While gross profit is calculated as the difference between sales and cost of sales, the gross profit margin is calculated as the ratio of gross profit to sales. Both indicators are used in particular to assess the financial strength of the business model and operating profitability over time.
Financial performance Free cash flow is the central key performance indicator for liquidity management in the Logwin Group and its business units. This figure is defined as the sum of the operating cash flows and investing cash flows as determined by the applicable cash flow standard IAS 7 less the repayment of lease liabilities (for the method of calculation we refer to the subtotals in the statement of cash flows). It is targeted at maintaining sufficient liquidity to cover all of the Group's financial obligations from possible debt repayments and dividends, in addition to operating payment commitments and investments. In particular, free cash flow is regarded as an indicator of how much cash is available at the end of a reporting period for paying dividends or, if necessary, repaying loans and other financial liabilities.
Operating cash flow - a financial indicator of the applicable IAS 7 (referred to as "net cash flow from operating activities" in IAS 7.20) and therefore calculated directly based on the cash flow statement – includes all items that are related directly to operating value creation. It reflects the amount of operating profit converted into cash available for investing and financing activities. This indicator is used to manage and supervise operating liquidity as well as to ensure the generation of cash oriented operational value.
Net asset position The net liquidity and the equity ratio are further key figures applied by the Logwin Group to assess its net asset position. Both measures aim at promoting good financial standing on behalf of good capital market conditions as well as ensuring liquidity. This ensures continued access to the capital market at favorable conditions for the purpose of liquidity management. Net liquidity is calculated as cash and cash equivalents less liabilities from leases and other financial liabilities. Its target is to show how much of the liquid funds would be left to the Logwin Group if all current liabilities are redeemed.
The equity ratio is calculated by comparing a company's total assets and thus provides information regarding the capital structure of a company. The equity ratio shows the proportion of the total assets owned outright by the investors as well as how the company is leveraged with debt.
Non-financial performance indicators, non-financial reporting and diversity concept
In addition to the financial performance indicators presented, the number of employees as of the reporting date (absolute headcount; employees are defined as all persons directly employed by the Logwin Group who work full-time or part-time for Logwin in Germany or abroad) is a key non-financial performance indicator. The term "employees" is used in a gender-neutral way to refer to female, male and diverse persons in equal measure. The number of employees enables additional analyses of costs and productivity and provides information on the use of resources and capacities. In addition, other quantitative and qualitative personnel indicators are based on the number of employees as a reference figure.
With regard to the non-financial statement reporting to be submitted for the financial year 2024 and the diversity concept applied in the Logwin Group, we refer to the non-financial reporting of Logwin AG and the diversity report. The documents are available on the homepage at www.logwinlogistics.com/de/unternehmen/corporate-social-responsibility.
Research and development
Development activities in the Logwin Group concentrate on service and process innovations. These innovations to improve operational and administrative processes are generally developed in close collaboration with customers. The specialists in the Tender Management/ Logistics Engineering, Process Management and respective IT departments of the Solutions business segment in particular are entrusted with this type of work for complex contract logistics projects.
Corporate Governance
Members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee
Dr. Antonius Wagner (* 1961) Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe (DE)
Axel Steiner (* 1973) Member of the Board of Directors (since 16 April 2024) Member of the Executive Committee Großostheim (DE)
Sebastian Esser (* 1974) Member of the Executive Committee Member of the Board of Directors (until April 2024) Singapore (SG)
Ralf Hubert (* 1970) Member of the Executive Committee Großostheim (DE)
Andreas Kurtze (* 1973)
Non-executive member of the Board of Directors In-house lawyer Frankfurt am Main (DE)
Christopher Müller (* 1986)
Member of the Executive Committee Salzburg (AT) until 31 December 2024
Hauke Müller (* 1964)
Member of the Executive Committee Hamburg (DE) until 31 December 2024
Thomas Philipp (* 1981) Member of the Executive Committee Mannheim (DE) since 1 February 2025
Philippe Prussen (* 1977) Non-executive member of the Board of Directors Attorney Luxembourg (LU)
The Board of Directors of Logwin AG has adopted a Corporate Governance Charter, which is available on the internet at www.logwin-logistics.com/company/investors/corporate-governance.
Information in accordance with Article 11 of the Luxembourg Takeover Act dated 19 May 2006
- Lit (a): Details on the equity structure of the Logwin Group are included in note 26 on page 77 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements. As of 31 December 2024, there were 2,879,215 fully paid up, no-par registered voting shares issued and admitted for trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
- Lit (b): There are no restrictions on the transfer of the shares.
- Lit (c): The majority shareholder of Logwin AG is DELTON Logistics S.à r.l., Grevenmacher, Luxembourg. The sole shareholder of DELTON Logistics S.à r.l. is Stefan Quandt. For further details, please refer to notes 1 and 39 on pages 34 and 100 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
- Lit (d): There are no shares that give the holders any special rights of control.
- Lit (e): There are no employee stock ownership schemes in the Logwin Group.
- Lit (f): There are no restrictions on voting rights in the Logwin Group.
- Lit (g): As of 31 December 2024, Logwin AG is unaware of any understandings with shareholders that restrict the transfer of shares or voting rights in accordance with Directive 2004 / 109 / EC.
- Lit (h): Rules governing the appointment and replacement of the Board of Directors and changes to the Articles and Memorandum of Association are contained in Articles 8, 16 and 17 of the Articles and Memorandum of Association of Logwin AG and in chapter 8 of the Corporate Governance Charter. The documents can be downloaded from www.logwin-logistics.com/company/investors/corporate-governance.
- In particular, the following applies:
- The members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the General Meeting of shareholders for a period not exceeding six years. They may be dismissed by the General Meeting at any time. The repeated appointment of a member of the Board of Directors is permitted.
- · If a member of the Board of Directors (including executive members of the Board) retires prematurely, the remaining members may co-opt a new member to the Board in accordance with the legal provisions on a provisional basis. Final election will take place when the shareholders next meet for their General Meeting.
- · The General Meeting may change the company's Articles and Memorandum of Association at any time, taking into account the legal provisions governing minimum attendance and majority voting.
- Lit (i): The powers of the Board of Directors, in particular relating to the empowerment to issue or withdraw shares, are regulated in Articles 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19 and 23 of the Articles and Memorandum of Association of Logwin AG and in chapter 3 of the Corporate Governance Charter. The documents are available at www.logwin-logistics.com/company/investors/coporate-governance. In particular, the following applies:
- · The Board of Directors is responsible for the management of the company.
- · The Board of Directors is vested with the powers to perform all acts of administration and disposal in the interests of the company. The Board of Directors has appointed a committee
of directors charged with performing the daily management of the company (hereinafter referred to as "Executive Committee").
- The Board of Directors defines the scope of activity of the Executive Committee and of the individual committees. It also authorizes the procedures that are to be used for the Executive Committee and the individual committees
- The daily management of the company is performed by the Executive Committee under the supervision of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors decides on the signatory powers of the members of the Executive Committee.
- The Board of Directors is authorized until 29 April 2029 to increase the company's registered capital by issuing on one or more occasions up to 1,506,489 new no par registered shares with or without an issue premium ("prime d'émission") in exchange for cash and/or noncash capital contributions.
- The company may repurchase its own shares in accordance with the provisions of the law.
- Lit (j): There are finance agreements containing clauses that grant lenders the right to terminate the agreement prematurely in the event that the number of shares held by the majority shareholder of Logwin AG falls below certain thresholds.
- Lit (k): There are no agreements between Logwin AG and members of its Board of Directors or other employees that provide for compensation in the event of termination of employment without important reason or in the event of a takeover bid.
Economic report
Overall conditions
Global economy The global economy recorded moderate growth overall in 2024. Global trade recovered only slowly following the setbacks caused by the pandemic and global industrial production remained weak, while the services sector was the main driver of growth. Geopolitical uncertainties continued to have a noticeable impact on the international economy. Falling inflation rates in industrialized countries and a gradually looser monetary policy helped to stabilize consumer demand in the reporting year.
Economic momentum in the eurozone remained subdued, although private consumption gradually stabilized. The labor market proved robust and rising real wages supported consumer demand in many countries. Nevertheless, industrial production remained weak.
German (Iogistics) industry The German economy was unable to break out of its stagnation in the financial year 2024. Structural challenges such as locational disadvantages and the relocation of production capacities abroad contributed to a continued decline in industrial production. Incoming orders and production figures in the manufacturing sector remained weak. While the service sector recorded slight growth impetus from higher real wages, investments and foreign trade fell short of expectations. Private consumption was stable, but was unable to fully compensate for the decline in other areas. The German logistics industry stabilized as a result of recovering demand for transport capacities and logistics services
Competition and market In 2024, the logistics industry faced considerable challenges due to intense international competition. At the same time, the shift in global trade routes and uncertainty about tariff increases led to increasing risks in supply chains. International embargoes and sanctions made trade more difficult as companies were forced to adapt their supply chains. The sanctions situation required continuous monitoring of regulations in order to minimize legal risks.
Both the air and ocean freight markets recorded an increase in volume over the year. Ocean freight rates rose rapidly over the course of the financial year 2024 due to increasing demand and limited capacity. Air freight rates have risen since the beginning of the year and were overall slightly higher than in the previous year.
Business performance
Overall, the Logwin Group achieved a satisfactory revenue and earnings performance in a challenging market environment. Group revenue in the 2024 financial year was above the previous year's level, resulting from a mainly freight rate-related increase in the Air + Ocean business segment.
In the Air + Ocean business segment, the increase in sales is the result of higher air and ocean freight rates and increased volumes worldwide compared to the previous year. Against the backdrop of an increasingly challenging market environment and very intense competition, the business segment generated a year-on-year decline in its operating result. In the reporting year, the organic development of the global air and ocean freight network was supplemented by the conclusion of contracts for the
acquisition of companies in Sweden and Germany and the extension of an existing investment in New Zealand. The global network was also expanded with the establishment of a new company in Latvia.
Revenue in the Solutions business segment declined in the course of 2024, partly due to the sale of the German retail network in the previous year and the termination of customer projects. The earnings performance of the Solutions business segment was positive overall in 2024. In the reporting year, a new company was founded in Bulgaria and two companies were acquired in Spain.
| in million EUR | 2024 | 2023 | Absolute change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,442.4 | 1,257.5 | 184.9 |
| EBITA | 83.6 | 91.7 | -8.1 |
| Net result | 65.6 | 80.2 | -14.6 |
| Free cash flow | 60.6 | 64.6 | -4.0 |
| Net liquidity | 313.5 | 280.4 | 33.1 |
Earnings position
Revenues The Logwin Group's revenue in the financial year 2024 of EUR 1,442.4m was higher than the previous year's revenue of EUR 1,257.5m. The increase resulted from the year-on-year rise in air and ocean freight rates as well as higher global volumes in the Air + Ocean business segment. In contrast, the sale of the German retail network and a site closure in the previous year as well as the termination of individual customer projects led to reduced sales in the Solutions business segment.
| in million EUR | 2024 | 2023 | Absolute change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logwin Group | 1,442.4 | 1,257.5 | 184.9 |
| thereof Air + Ocean | 1.189.5 | 917.2 | 272.3 |
| thereof Solutions | 255.0 | 341.9 | -86.9 |
In addition to the two operating business segments described above, the Logwin Group's sales include the Other segment, which comprises, among other things, real estate management, central internal services and holding companies.
Air + Ocean
The Air + Ocean business segment generated revenue of EUR 1,189.5m in the financial year 2024 and was thus significantly higher than the previous year's figure of EUR 917.2m. The revenue development is largely attributable to the development of freight rates in ocean and air freight, as well as increased volumes in all regions of the global network.
Solutions
At EUR 255.0m, sales in the Solutions business segment in 2024 were down on the previous year's figure of EUR 341.9m. The sale of the German retail network in March 2023 contributed significantly to the lower revenue. In addition, sales in the international transport business also declined, due to reduced transport volumes. In Contract Logistics, mainly the closure of a location in the previous year led to a year-on-year decline in sales. Some locations developed positively due to the expansion of their business with existing customers and the acquisition of new customers.
Gross margin The Logwin Group's gross margin fell from 13.1 % in the previous year to 10.8 % in the financial year 2024 due to higher cost components as a result of increasing competitive pressure.
Selling, general and administrative costs Selling and administrative expenses increased from EUR 71.1m in the previous year to EUR 75.9m in the financial year2024, mainly due to higher personnel costs.
Operating result (EBITA) In line with general market developments, the Logwin Group generated lower operating income (EBITA) of EUR 83.6m in the financial year 2024 (prior year: EUR 91.7m). The Group's operating margin amounted to 5.8% (prior year: 7.3%). The earnings performance reflects the current highly competitive situation in the air and ocean freight market in the Air + Ocean business segment. By contrast, earnings in the Solutions business segment were up on the previous year due to the pleasing increase in margins.
| in million EUR | 2024 | 2023 | Absolute change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logwin Group | 83.6 | 91.7 | -8.1 |
| Margin | 5.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% |
| Air + Ocean | 76.5 | 86.6 | -10.1 |
| Margin | 6.4% | 9.4% | -3.0% |
| Solutions | 19.8 | 18.9 | 0.9 |
| Margin | 7.8% | 5.5% | 2.3% |
In addition to the two operating business segments presented, the Logwin Group's EBITA includes the Other segment, which comprises, among other things, real estate management, central internal services and holding companies.
Air + Ocean
In 2024, the operating result (EBITA) of the Air + Ocean business segment was EUR 76.5m, down from the previous year's result of EUR 86.6m. The significant decline reflects the current very intense competitive situation in the air and ocean freight market in the various regions of the global network.
Solutions
The Solutions business segment generated an operating result (EBITA) of EUR 19.8m in the 2024 financial year, exceeding the previous year's result by EUR 0.9m (prior year: EUR 18.9m). The operating result (EBITA) in the international transport busingly compared to the previous year. The absence of the negative earnings contribution from the sale of the retail network in the first half of 2023 also had a positive effect compared to the previous year. In Contract Logistics, measures taken to
improve performance in particular led to an improvement in earnings developments also resulted from business expansion.
Financial result and income taxes At EUR 7.0m, the financial result was significantly higher than the previous year's figure of EUR 4.9m due to the rise in interest rates. Income tax expense increased from EUR 16.5m in the previous year to EUR 25.0m, mainly due to the absence of positive one off effects in the previous year in connection with the capitalization of deferred tax assets as well as higher withholding tax payments on dividends.
Net result The Logwin Group's net result for the period amounted to EUR 65.6m in fiscal year 2024, down from EUR 80.2m in the previous year.
Financial position
Financial management in the Logwin Group The Logwin Group finances itself mainly from its own funds and leasing and can draw on additional funds from factoring receivables and credit lines as required. The Logwin Group's operating units are mainly financed from operating cash flows and, if necessary, from Group loans.
The Logwin Group's financial liabilities decreased to EUR 59.7m as of 31 December 2024 (prior year: EUR 75.1m) and relate almost exclusively to obligations under rental and lease agreements.
Operating cash flows In the financial year 2024, the Logwin Group recorded cash inflows from operating activities of EUR 109.0m (prior year: EUR 107.9m). The increase is mainly due to lower tax payments compared to the previous year.
Investing cash flows The Logwin Group's cash flow from investing activities amounted to EUR-15.0m in the reporting year: EUR-16.8m). The payments mainly comprise payments for the acquisition of subsidiaries and the payments of negative purchase price installments for the disposal of the loss-making German retail network in the prior year.
Free cash flow In 2024, the Logwin Group achieved a free cash flow of EUR 60.6m (prior year: EUR 64.6m) after taking into account the repayment of lease liabilities of EUR-33.4m (prior year: EUR -26.4m).
Financing cash flows The financing cash flow of EUR -75.7m in 2024 (prior year: EUR -98.0m) mainly includes the distribution to the shareholders of Logwin AG of EUR -40.3m (prior year: EUR -69.1m) and the repayment of lease liabilities in the amount of EUR -33.4m (prior year: EUR -26.4m).
Net asset position
Total assets The Logwin Group's total assets increased to EUR 799.6m as of 31 December 2024 compared to the previous year's reporting date (prior year: EUR 730.5m). The increase resulted mainly from significantly higher trade receivables and contract assets as well as trade payables due to higher freight rates and thus higher sales volumes in the reporting year.
At EUR 174.6m, non-current assets in the 2024 financial year are lower than in the previous year (prior year: EUR 181.4m), which is mainly due to the decline in property, plant and equipment of EUR 9.3m. In contrast, goodwill increased from EUR 48.9m as of 31 December 2023 to EUR 55.1m at the end of the reporting year due to acquisitions.
The Logwin Group's current assets increased from EUR 549.0m at the end of the previous year to EUR 625.0m as of 31 December 2024. Current assets include significantly higher trade accounts receivable and receivables from factoring including current contract assets of EUR 214.5m (prior year: EUR 160.9m) and higher cash and cash equivalents of EUR 373.2m (prior year: EUR 355.5m) compared to the previous year's reporting date.
Equity At the end of the 2024 financial year, the Logwin Group reported increased equity of EUR 376.4m compared to EUR 351.7m as of 31 December 2023. The increase in equity reflects the net result for the 2024 financial year of EUR 65.6m (prior year: EUR 80.2m). The distribution to the shareholders of Logwin AG in the reporting period reduced equity by EUR 40.3m (prior year: EUR 69.1m). Actuarial gains from the valuation of pension provisions due to the increased discount rate of EUR 0.8m (prior year: EUR-1.2m) and foreign currency effects of EUR 0.6m (prior year: EUR -3.7m) slightly increased the group's equity as of the balance sheet date. The equity ratio decreased from 48.1% on the previous year's reporting date to 47.1% as of 31 December 2024 due to the increase in total assets.
Liabilities Non-current liabilities decreased from EUR 71.8m at the end of the previous year to EUR 68.3m as of 31 December 2024, mainly due to a decline in non-current liabilities from leases. Current liabilities increased from EUR 307.0m to EUR 354.9m as of 31 December 2024 and mainly include increased trade payables of EUR 261.4m (prior year: EUR 214.4m).
Cash and net liquidity Cash and cash equivalents held by the Logwin Group increased to EUR 373.2m as of 31 December 2024 compared with EUR 355.5m at the end of the previous year. The group's net cash position increased from EUR 280.4m at the end of the previous year to EUR 313.5m as of 31 December 2024.
Employees
As of 31 December 2024, the Logwin Group employed 3,777 people worldwide, compared with 3,790 employees at the end of the previous year. The business segment Air + Ocean employed 42 more people than in the previous year. The business segment Solutions employed one person less than in the previous year.
The number of employees of the Logwin Group in Germany decreased from 1,276 to 1,217.
| 2024 | 2023 | Absolute change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logwin Group | 3,777 | 3,790 | -13 |
| thereof Air + Ocean | 2,942 | 2,899 | 43 |
| thereof Solutions | 685 | 686 | - 7 |
Report on the Logwin share
The Logwin Share A total of 19,662 Logwin AG shares were traded on all German stock exchanges in the financial year. The price of Logwin shares fell from EUR 258.00 at the beginning of the year to a Xetra closing price of EUR 240.00 at the end of the reporting period. The significance of the share price performance is limited due to the low trading volume.
Share buyback program On 16 April 2024, the Annual General Meeting authorized the Board of Directors to decide on the repurchase of treasury shares until 16 April 2029. In the financial year 2024, no use was made of the authorization.
Authorization of capital measures At the Extraordinary General Meeting on 16 April 2024, the Board of Directors was authorized to increase the share capital by 29 April 2029, once or several times, by issuing 1,506,489 new no-par-value shares, with or without a premium, in exchange for cash and/or contributions in kind. No use was made of this authorization in the past financial year.
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Closing price (Xetra) | in EUR | 240.00 | 258.00 |
| High/low 52 weeks | in EUR | 280,00/232,00 | 300,00/236,00 |
| Number of shares | Units | 2,879,215 | 2,884,395 |
| - thereof outstanding | Units | 2,879,215 | 2,879,215 |
| Market capitalization | in million EUR | 691.0 | 742.8 |
Key figures for the Logwin share
Shareholdings and own shares The majority shareholder of Logwin AG is DELTON Logistics S.à r.I., Grevenmacher, Luxembourg. At the end of the previous year, 5,180 no-par-value shares in Logwin AG were held as treasury shares. At the Extraordinary General Meeting on 16 April 2024, a resolution was passed to cancel 5,180 existing shares without nominal value held by the company, while simultaneously increasing the subscribed share capital by transferring an amount from the share premium reserve to the capital account without issuing new shares. The cancelled treasury shares were removed from the collective deposit of securities on 6 February 2025.
As of 31 December 2024, the members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee held no shares or options to purchase shares of Logwin AG.
Company rating Standard & Poor's corporate credit rating for the Logwin Group has been 'BB+' with a stable outlook since April 2019.
Subsequent events report
The Logwin Group has acquired the shares in Hanse Service Internationale Fachspedition GmbH and Pharmalogisticspartner Internationale Fachspedition GmbH, both based in Hamburg, Germany, effective 1 January 2025. With this strategic step, Logwin is expanding its expertise in the areas of pharmaceutical and food logistics. For further information, please refer to Note 33 on page 85 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements. No other reportable events occurred between 31 December 2024 and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements by the Board of Directors of Logwin AG on 19 March 2025.
Overall presentation of risks and opportunities
Risk management system
Objectives and strategy The Logwin Group has established a Group-wide risk management system in order to ensure the proper management of the company and to implement a determined risk policy. This forms a key part of the planning and internal control system and is thus an essential element in managing and controlling the company. The aim of Logwin AG's risk policy is the timely and systematic identification of risks that can lead to a significant adverse deviation from forecasts or may become a risk to the further existence of the company so that such risks can be avoided or their negative effects minimized by initiating prompt countermeasures. The systematic identification and analysis of opportunities is not a component of the Group-wide control and risk management system. Continuous close monitoring of business activities at various levels of management of the Logwin Group ensures that opportunities are identified and exploited.
Structure and process The risk management system is ensured by Group-wide policies and procedures that are set out in risk management guidelines. Risk owners in the business segments and holding companies identify and assess risks that can emerge in their areas. These are then systematically summarized depending on predetermined reporting threshold values and communicated to the relevant management levels in the business segments and to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of Logwin AG. Besides regular reporting at specified intervals, immediate reporting procedures for new significant risks play an essential part in the risk management system. Controlling and managing the risks is the responsibility of the risk owners, the relevant management levels in the business segments or the Executive Committee, depending on the degree of authority. These clearly defined processes and responsibilities do not just guarantee that all identified risks are duly addressed, but also ensure that the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of Logwin AG are informed about all major risks
Control and risk management system for other processes and systems and for the financial reporting process The risk management system was deliberately established as an instrument independent of other processes and systems. However, findings from this system are incorporated into various other processes and systems:
- In particular, thanks to local risk tracking by risk owners, matters relevant to compliance can also be reported and are then monitored by the compliance management system of the Logwin Group.
- In the context of strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, it is necessary to include existing or new identified risks and to define how to deal with certain risks within the planning horizon.
Conversely, the findings of other processes and systems must be taken into account in risk management, e.g. by entering issues that are reported through planning (strategic planning, budget or forecast). The internal audit department also performs audits. Depending on the matter at hand, audit findings can also be tracked as risks if necessary.
Besides the risk management guidelines, Group-wide accounting guidelines regulate the financial reporting process as a further feature of the internal control and risk management system. The financial reporting process in the Logwin Group reflects its decentralized organizational structure, i.e. at the business segment level, numerous in part system based reconciliation and plausibility checks are used to monitor the individual Group companies with regard to their reporting preparations (e.g. scheduling and assigning tasks, obtaining balance confirmations, assessing provisions) and also with regard to the preparation of the financial statements. Another element in the internal control system are the letters of representation presented by the management of each subsidiary regarding their annual financial statements. All input and work steps in the consolidation process are documented in the consolidation software, which is used Group-wide. Furthermore, the internal audit department is also involved in monitoring compliance with the accounting guidelines in selected cases.
Risks
Taking into consideration the measures taken or planned, the risks identified across the Group do not either individually or in interaction with one another – affect the Logwin Group's ability to continue as a going concern. The partial changes in individual opportunities and risks do not have any material impact on the Logwin Group's overall risk profile for the financial year 2024, which in the opinion of management will not change significantly compared with the prior year despite the continuing uncertainties and the fact that some operating businesses will be affected by the continuing high level of inflation and other macroeconomic developments. The following sections first describe the risks and then the opportunities that could have a significant impact on the Logwin Group's net assets, financial situation and earnings position. Unless otherwise described, these apply to all business segments.
Overview As an international logistics company, the Logwin Group is exposed to macroeconomic or political risks as well as risks arising from its operating business activities, which also include the regulatory environment. Moreover, financial, legal and regulatory as well as other risks could conceivably also affect its business performance. The objective of the Logwin Group's comprehensive risk management system is to systematically identify and manage risks early on, which could negatively impact earnings or lead to deviations from the budget, or cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. The possibility cannot be excluded that the risk management system could prove to be inadequate or inefficient, and that unrecognized risks or negative developments could materialize in the Group's course of business activities or not be identified quickly enough in order to prevent them from materializing. As a result, the Logwin Group's net assets, financial situation and earnings position may be significantly affected.
Macroeconomic and political risks The performance of the global economy and of world trade is of crucial importance for the demand for logistics services and thus for the business performance of the Logwin Group.
Particularly in the context of the current ongoing war in the Red Sea region, a renewed intensification of the disruptions to global supply chains already observed in prior years and their impact on the Logwin Group's customers cannot be ruled out, leading to risks in relation to the supply of capacity to provide the Logwin Group's services in the areas of air and ocean freight as well as road transport and intermodal or rail transport. In the medium term, continuing disruptions to logistics chains may result in a decline in demand for logistics services, which could have an negative impact on the Logwin Group's net assets, financial situation and earnings position.
Furthermore, there are significant risks in the unexpectedly sluggish global economic development and particularly in the economic development of the euro area and the Asian economies. In this context, there is a particular risk of a significantly weakened short and medium-term economy as a result of persistently high inflation rates, energy shortages and geopolitical conflicts such as the ongoing war of aggression by Russia against Ukraine. In addition, the introduction of trade barriers and efforts to restrict free trade for political reasons, such as the tariffs imposed by the US on imports, could also have a significant negative impact on the assets, financial situation and earnings position. Furthermore, a significant increase in corporate insolvencies has been recorded, which further jeopardizes economic stability.
A worse than forecast economic development in relevant economic regions and economies as well as in economic sectors such as the textile and fashion industry, automotive or certain segments of the wholesale and retail trade would lead to a negative impact on demand for logistics services from the Logwin Group's customers for individual or all of Logwin's operating business segments, which could make it necessary for the Logwin Group to take adjustment measures. Similarly, in addition to freight rates, sustained changes in exchange rates can also have a significant impact on trade flows and thus on the market size for intercontinental air and ocean freight transportation.
The Logwin Group monitors the relevant macroeconomic developments with the aim of anticipating the effects of negative macroeconomic developments at an early stage and minimizing the impact on its net assets, financial situation and earnings position by managing the relevant exposure and, where possible, making adjustments to the affected business models.
Incidents with a terrorist background in many parts of the world are often also directed against important traffic and transshipment points in global trade flows. This can lead to short-term disruptions and also to medium-term changes in supply chains due to security considerations of the Logwin Group's customers or the involved transport carriers. The resulting changes in transport volumes on affected routes as well as the increasing importance of economic embargoes and sanctions in global international relations can have a significant negative impact on the net assets, financial situation and earnings position. The Logwin Group reduces its risks in this regard by diversifying its global activities and managing its customers' transport volumes on a daily basis in order to reduce risk.
Risks arising from operating business activities The business activities of the operating units of the Logwin Group are subject to a variety of risks worldwide. These are explained in the sections below
Market and customer risks
The high price increases observed for energy and raw materials, among other things, combined with the significant rise in interest rates in recent years, are leading to increased cost awareness among all market participants. The consequences may also include a review of existing logistics contracts and new tenders. This applies in particular to the business segment Solutions, which is in part highly dependent on individual major customers. There is a risk for the Logwin Group that these customer-related measures could have a negative impact on its earnings situation. Thanks to the quality of its services and cost savings, the Logwin Group believes that it will continue to be in a position to meet the increasing requirements and to hold its own against its competitors.
In various customer contracts, liability or investment risks are transferred to the Logwin Group as a service provider or the agreement of contractual penalties for failure to provide services in accordance with the contract is made a precondition for entering into business relationships. This can give rise to risks that go well beyond statutory warranty risks and could have a significant negative impact on the Logwin Group's net assets, financial situation and earnings position. The Logwin Group minimizes these risks through comprehensive controlling at order and branch level. In addition, any risks are identified at an early stage as part of the risk management process and counteracted without delay.
In the current market situation, there is a risk in the Air + Ocean business segment that the rapid change in capacity bottlenecks will lead to a significant supply overhang, further intensifying competition for customer business and increasing pressure on margins. The Air + Ocean business segment is endeavoring to counter the erosion of margins by providing a high quality of service and making intensive efforts to win new customer business on an ongoing basis. Efforts by carriers and other market participants, particularly in ocean freight, to conclude direct transport contracts with smaller end customers are being observed with attention, which poses the risk of volume declines in the relevant submarket.
Procurement risks
Developments in industry-specific costs pose another considerable risk for the Logwin Group's earnings situation. There is a general risk in this regard that cost increases cannot always be passed on to customers immediately and in full, which could lead to a considerable reduction in earnings. As far as possible, this risk is taken into account through careful contractual arrangements and sufficient diversification with regard to the service providers and suppliers engaged.
A large proportion of the Logwin Group's services are provided through the use of subcontractors. The local and global availability of a diversified supplier market is a prerequisite for providing forwarding and logistics services to the Logwin Group's customers at competitive prices. This means that renewed shortages in global air and ocean freight capacities cannot be ruled out in the future. In land transportation, the considerable shortage of drivers across Europe and the only partially shortage of vehicles and other transportation equipment remain significant in the reporting year and represent a relevant procurement risk. There is a risk that, due to the remaining shortage of transport capacity, it will no longer be possible to differentiate sufficiently between the services offered and that this will have a significant impact on the net assets, financial situation and earnings position of the Logwin Group.
Reduced order volumes as a result of economic developments entail the risk of underutilization of available transport capacities and freight space in both business segments.
Furthermore, known or newly risks related to logistics real estate that is rented or otherwise held and remaining vacant could have a negative effect on the Logwin Group's net assets, financial situation and earnings position. The Logwin Group limits these risks through appropriate contract design and the continuous monitoring of ongoing business activities and, if necessary, by recognizing balance sheet adjustments for assumed underutilization. Furthermore, established internal processes allow it to react quickly and flexibly to constantly changing circumstances.
There is an increased risk of further medium-term price increases for fuel and heating oil, particularly in connection with transportation services, but also in the maintenance of logistics properties, which can lead to an unforeseen and in some cases very short-term increase in manufacturing costs or procurement costs. The Logwin Group counters this risk with forward-looking purchasing behavior and price adjustment clauses.
It is also important for the Logwin Group when providing seamless transportation and logistics services at different locations to have properly qualified staff at competitively appropriate conditions. In the event that sufficient appropriate staff are not or only restrictedly available at the individual locations, the Logwin Group faces the risk of not being able to provide its services in accordance with the contract or only in a way that is economically unviable.
This also applies to skilled experts in logistics in addition to the workforce in the commercial area. This could have a negative effect on the Logwin Group's business performance and profitability in the short, medium or long term. The Logwin Group mitigates this risk with intensive and systematic recruitment activities and various measures for the development and advancement of its employees. In addition, regular health and occupational safety training is provided to help avoid health risks and potential accidents.
Technical risks
The availability and functionality of the IT infrastructure and applications are of crucial importance for the economic performance of the Logwin Group. IT risks arise from the possible failure of operational and administrative IT systems, which could have a significant impact on business operations and pose a threat to the Logwin Group's existence in the event of prolonged interruptions or corresponding scope. To limit IT risks, existing and new threats to the Logwin Group's data security and IT infrastructure are continuously assessed and measures to limit them are implemented on an ongoing basis. As in previous periods, an increased risk in the area of data and cyber security was identified in the 2024 financial year. Security incidents that have become known worldwide, including in the area of logistics, show that the threat level for the Logwin Group must continue to be regarded as high. The Logwin Group continuously implements appropriate protective measures to provide IT services and functionalities securely. In this context, the data center was outsourced to a professional service provider in the reporting year in order
to minimize technical risks. All employees of the Logwin Group are made aware of cyber security issues through regular training.
The failure of technical systems such as automated warehouse technology for high-bay warehouses, forklift trucks and systems or material flow computers can result in liability and warranty risks for the Logwin Group for damage and quality defects in addition to lost sales. The Logwin Group is able to counteract these risks through regular maintenance and continuous improvement of technical equipment and machinery as well as appropriate processes for monitoring them.
Financial risks
Liquidity risks
The business operations of the operating units of the Logwin Group as a logistics provider may require the use of loans, factoring and credit-related forms of finance, for example when renting or leasing infrastructure, transport equipment and other technical equipment and facilities over the short to medium term. Restricted access to finance and guaranteed credit lines, insufficient availability of suitable receivables that can be sold in the factoring process or a sustained increase in the cost of such financing instruments could lead to considerable risks for liquidity and earnings of the Logwin Group.
The Logwin Group manages liquidity risk by monitoring the current liquidity situation on a daily basis. Liquidity planning is used to determine future cash requirements and regular analysis is carried out to determine whether the Logwin Group is in a position to settle its financial liabilities within the agreed due dates. Furthermore, the Logwin Group limits its liquidity risk by means of strict working capital management and financing through various sources. As of 31 December 2024, the Logwin Group had unused credit lines of EUR 28.6m (prior year: EUR 38.5m). In addition, depending on the volume of receivables sold from factoring, the Logwin Group still has a contractually agreed maximum amount of EUR 60.0m available to claim in the financial year 2024.
Note 35 to the consolidated financial statements on page 98 provides a maturity analysis of the financial liabilities.
Engaging in the transportation business on a global scale requires the possibility of guarantees and collateral being provided by generally recognized guarantors, for example to customs and tax authorities and in the process of handling air and ocean transports world-wide. The Logwin Group will be confronted with liquidity and earnings risks if such established financial instruments are no longer available to the Logwin Group to a sufficient extent, or if the customary mechanisms underlying international financial business transactions fail to work. The risk is reduced by diversification and contractual agreements with leading financial service providers selected according to defined criteria.
Credit risk
There are credit risks arising from relationships with customers and banks, which could have a negative impact on earnings if they were to materialize. The Logwin Group continues to limit the risks from bad debt losses from customer relationships by closely monitoring and restrictively granting payment terms and credit limits. Decisions on the granting of credit limits and payment terms are made on the basis of creditworthiness checks and further analyses. Furthermore, in nearly all countries trade credit insurance exists for the majority of customers. Credit risks resulting from relationships with banks (counterparty risk) are counteracted via diversification of banking relationships.
Both business segments are exposed to the risk of increased customer insolvencies due to the current economic situation and the significant price increases, particularly for raw materials, energy and other areas. In addition to the immediate effect of potential bad debt losses, this may have a longer-term negative effect on sales and earnings development due to the loss of existing business. The consistent hedging of default risks through credit insurance and the restrictive granting of payment terms and credit limits serve to reduce the potentially increased risks from this area.
Allowances are made for possible default risks on trade accounts receivable and other financial assets. Please refer to note 22 on page 73 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information on the extent of loss provisions of trade accounts receivable.
Unless stated otherwise, the carrying amount of financial instruments is their maximum default risk.
Currency risk
The companies of the Logwin Group generate revenues in various currencies in the course of carrying out their worldwide activities and therefore also recognize their assets in non-euro currencies. As a result, the Group is subject to ongoing currency risks. Moreover, between the companies of the Logwin Group there are internal financing balances in foreign currencies.
As a result, a significant risk to earnings and liquidity from the negative effects of exchange rate movements cannot be excluded.
Wherever feasible, the Logwin Group reacts to potential foreign exchange risks affecting liquidity by using hedging instruments. Taking into account hedging activities, a change in the respective functional currency of the group companies by +/- 10% in relation to the US dollar, the main foreign currency of the Logwin Group, as of 31 December 2024 would have an effect on the Group's net result of -/+ EUR 0.8m (prior year: -/+ EUR 0.6m).
Note 34 on page 96 contains a list of forward exchange contracts as of the reporting period.
Since the reporting currency of the Logwin Group is the company translates the financial statements of the companies with other functional currencies into euros in the consolidated financial statements. These translation-related foreign currency risks are typically not hedged in the Logwin Group. This can create a considerable impact on the presentation of the earnings position and net assets of the Logwin Group. The Logwin Group closely monitors the possible impact on an ongoing basis.
Interest rate risk
Interest rates have increased significantly worldwide in recent years due to extensive monetary policy measures following a long period of low interest rates. Various factors could lead to a further increase or a significant decrease in interest rates. A change in interest rates can pose a risk to the Logwin Group's earnings. As of 31 December 2024, the group had variable-rate financial liabilities in the form of lease
liabilities. The interest rate risk arising from these contracts is closely monitored on an ongoing basis and tolerated to the current extent. In addition, the Logwin Group had variable-interest loans as of 31 December 2024
Legal and regulatory risks The Logwin Group performs various customs and VAT-related processes on behalf of its customers as part of its cross-border, international transportation activities. Risks are involved in performing these processes and making the required customs or tax declarations. This applies especially when the Logwin Group is liable for the completeness and accuracy of such declarations, for example, when bearing joint and several liability. Considerable risks to the financial situation and earnings position of the Logwin Group arise in particular in cases where a customer is unable to settle its payment obligations. To limit these risks, these proceedings are handled by appropriately qualified personnel. Furthermore, the internal control and risk management system in place helps to counter possible threats early on.
In an increasingly security-conscious environment, the possibility of the introduction of stricter security measures such as tighter import and export controls and controls in connection with air freight security cannot be excluded. It can be assumed that compliance with international security regulations will lead to increased costs and a growing need for investment in additional security measures, which could have a negative impact on the Logwin Group's financial and earnings situation.
Country-specific risks can result, from inconsistent interpretation, application and abrupt changes to legal, tax and customs regulations. This is not only the case for various emerging countries where the legal system does not yet conform to international standards (or only to a limited extent). It also applies to locally adopted implementing regulations of EU law, whose transposition sometimes differs greatly from country. Through the close monitoring of the development of global safety regulations and other legal frameworks, the Logwin Group strives to respond to additional requirements early on and to mitigate or avert the impact of additional expenses by adjusting customer agreements.
In addition, the OECD project for an international minimum tax rate for all large companies ('Pillar 2'), which was adopted by the EU Council in December 2022, will be applied for the first time in 2024 under extensive transitional provisions. In the reporting year, this did not have a material effect on the Logwin Group's tax expense. However, it cannot be ruled out that further implementation will lead to an increase in tax rates and thus in the Logwin Group's tax burden. The calculation of the future minimum tax is subject to extensive special rules and requires a correspondingly extensive collection of data for legally compliant implementation.
Moreover, in providing its services and running its own facilities, the Logwin Group is subject to the laws, rules and regulations prevailing in the countries where it operates, such as transportation licenses and occupational health and safety. Conditions and licensing requirements may restrict transportation and logistics activities. For a number of customer projects, the companies of the Logwin Group are dependent upon retaining their current licenses and permits at all times. Losing such authorization could significantly threaten the profitability of the customer projects concerned. The risks are constantly monitored by the risk owners in order to directly counter potential threats.
The Logwin Group's ability to provide the services agreed in customer contracts is dependent on functioning public transportation systems and the accessibility of infrastructure, particularly in the transportation sector, but also at the locations where other logistics services are provided. If the use of such infrastructure is restricted or impossible due to strikes or other boycotts, the Logwin Group's financial situation, net assets and earnings position may be significantly impaired. The Logwin Group counteracts these potential risks through diversified logistics planning and corresponding alternative concepts as well as contractual risk shifting.
The contractually agreed acceptance of risks, principally warranties, indemnification and tax risks, remain in connection with winding up the business operations sold by the Logwin Group. If Logwin Group is held liable, this can have an considerably negative impact on the financial situation and earnings position of the Logwin Group. These risks are contractually limited as far as possible.
The Logwin Group is particularly affected by environmental reguirements in areas where the provision of logistics services involves the handling of potentially hazardous substances. Hazardous goods are handled and stored at various logistics facilities. The logistics and transport sector will become the focus of environmental and climate protection-related directives and legislation in the coming years, at least in the EU and Germany. The EU Taxonomy Regulation to strengthen environmental targets and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive oblige companies in the EU to significantly increase the scope of reporting on the sustainability of their business activities. The issue of environmental protection is also becoming increasingly relevant when it comes to awarding contracts on the customer side.
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), which came into force, also imposes special obligations on the Logwin Group. Among other things, human rights risks along the supply chain are to be identified, monitored and negative effects on employees minimized. The Logwin Group takes extensive measures to meet these requirements. There that the net assets, financial situation and earnings position of the Logwin Group will be negatively affected if any fines are imposed for non-compliance with the obligations. The loss of customers or business partners who are unable to meet the human rights requirements of the newly introduced guidelines as a result of an extensive review process may also lead to additional burdens. Due to stricter EU legislation planned for 2025 ("EU Supply Chain Act"), supply chain protection is expected to become even more important in the future.
The increased legal and regulatory requirements pose the risk that the resulting cost increases can only be partially offset by efficiency improvements or can only be passed on to customers in the form of higher prices with a delay. This could have significant adverse effects on the Logwin Group's earnings and financial situation. Continuous monitoring and systematic reviews by the supervisory bodies and in particular by the Logwin Group's quality management officers ensure that these risks are identified and managed at an early stage.
Other risks The Logwin Group is exposed to the risk of claims for damages against the Logwin Group or Group companies resulting from breaches of duty by management. In addition, fraudulent acts such as theft, fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation of funds and corruption harbor a high risk potential and can lead to considerable material and reputational damage. The Logwin Group's internal control system helps to reduce risks in this context. Furthermore, the Logwin Group has defined a Code of Conduct with the aim of promoting the integrity of its employees' behavior and preventing situations that are incompatible
with these principles. The Code of Conduct is publicly available on the Logwin Group's website and is also firmly anchored in employees' employment contracts. Information and training events on the Code of Conduct are held on a regular basis. To prevent corruption, the Logwin Group has established a mandatory global e-learning program with the modules Compliance and Corruption. To date, more than 5,500 online training programs on corruption and compliance issues have been completed in over 30 countries. In addition, compliance workshops in webinar format are an integral part of management development in the Logwin Group.
The Logwin Group takes entrepreneurial risks in order to exploit market opportunities. In the event that these risks materialize, the Logwin Group's net assets, financial situation and earnings position could be materially adversely affected. The capitalized goodwill of EUR 55.1m as of 31 December 2024 represents a significant individual item in the non-current assets of the Logwin Group. As of the balance-sheet date, it is attributable to the two business segments Air + Ocean and Solutions. In accordance with the requirements of IAS 36, goodwill is subject to an impairment test. In the event of a significantly weaker than expected long-term performance by the business segments Air + Ocean and Solutions, there is a risk with regard to the consolidated balance sheet that certain assets and capitalized goodwill will have to be impaired ("impairment risk'). Another factor is the current and expected development of interest rates. A sustained weak or weaker than expected development of individual Logwin companies may also require an impairment of deferred tax assets. An impairment assets, including rights of use under IFRS 16, could have a negative impact on the net assets, financial situation earnings position of the Logwin Group.
Compliance The Logwin Group places a high value on compliance with national laws and regulations, contractual agreements and its own guidelines. In order to establish this principle, the Logwin Group has defined a Code of Conduct that is binding for all employees of the group. In particular, this code of conduct defines general principles of behavior, requires employees to be aware of and observe the relevant legal requirements, regulates dealings with business partners and state institutions, and provides guidelines for avoiding conflicts of interest. In addition, the Logwin Group's values are also binding as a supplier code of conduct for service providers with whom the Logwin Group companies work. In its declaration of principles on human rights and social standards, Logwin AG commits itself to upholding human rights and describes the corresponding measures of the risk management system. In addition, the Board of Directors of Logwin AG has adopted a Corporate Governance Charter that is based on the corporate governance regulations of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and contains requirements for the management and monitoring of the Logwin Group and for ensuring compliance with laws and regulations in this regard. The Corporate Governance Charter, the Code of Conduct, the Supplier Code of Conduct and the Logwin AG Declaration of Principles are publicly available on the Logwin Group's website at www.logwin-logistics.com/company/investors/corporate-governance and www.logwinlogistics.com/company/compliance.
To monitor compliance with compliance requirements, the Executive Committee of the Logwin Group, under the overall responsibility of the Compliance Officer, has created a compliance management system that forms the framework for the structured monitoring, assessment, management and tracking of compliance risks on the basis of defined risk fields. Comprehensive and recurring employee training in the form of classroom and online sessions complement the range of measures that is continuously being expanded.
Compliance activities are also supplemented by the internal audit. The focus here is on monitoring compliance with legislation and internal rules in addition to contractual agreements. The internal audit function carries out audits of selected locations and companies worldwide, sometimes together with business segment representatives. If necessary, external specialists and lawyers are involved in monitoring compliance with national legislation, with a particular emphasis on anti-corruption, compliance with tax and customs legislation, data protection and labor law. Overall, these measures have systematically expanded the Logwin Group's compliation in recent years. Nevertheless, the possibility of infringements against national or international regulations occurring, resulting in risks that could threaten the very existence of the Logwin Group, can never be excluded completely.
Opportunities
Macroeconomic and industry-related opportunities In addition to the risks described above, globalization also opens up potential opportunities for the Logwin Group. With global economic growth set to continue in the long term, the logistics sector will continue to grow in the future. This applies in particular to Asia, where trade flows with other regions and especially within the continue to increase. Furthermore, market opportunities may arise from the growth impulses of other fast-growing countries in regions such as South America or the Middle East.
If the economic environment in the key industrial regions, particularly in China, the USA and Europe, develops better than currently forecast, this may also lead to additional growth impulses, as the economic development of our customers determines their demand for warehousing and transport services. As a result, increasing transport volumes in imports and exports can have a beneficial effect on the development of the Logwin Group.
In addition to the regional impact, growth impulses can also result from individual industries. In particular, positive developments in the automotive, consumer goods and chemical sectors or in plant and mechanical engineering can have a beneficial effect on the Logwin Group's business performance. The continuing international development of online trade is a further opportunity for the Logwin Group. It creates demand for the transportation of goods and thus opens up great growth potential for the national and international transportation business.
Opportunities from operating activities Potential opportunities arise from the use of the possibilities offered by technological progress. Digital transformation opens up new networking opportunities with the Logwin Group's customers and suppliers. In this way, market opportunities can be seized quickly and the competitiveness can be strengthened, especially in a challenging and dynamic environment. In addition, the increasing level of technology in operational processes offers various opportunities for optimization. The increased use of modern, networked IT systems, in which the Logwin Group has invested more in recent years, enables not only efficiency gains but also improved operational quality, increased cost efficiency and shorter response times to deviations. Opportunities continue to arise from the ongoing increase in productivity and cost transparency as well as the exploitation of synergy effects, which are therefore the focus of management's efforts within the Logwin Group.
The trend towards outsourcing logistics services continues. Global, regional and local supply chains are becoming more complex, more international, but also susceptible to disruption, as the crisis-related disruptions in global and local supply chains in recent years have shown. Customers therefore want
stable and integrated logistics solutions and seek the support of specialized service providers. If the trend continues, this could result in further growth opportunities for the Logwin Group.
On the procurement side, there are opportunities primarily due to a positive price development contrary to underlying expectations, e.g. of purchased transport services, but also of fuel or heating oil prices.
Other opportunities Other opportunities may arise from acquisitions or the streamlining of activities. By constantly reviewing existing business and monitoring potential acquisition targets, the Logwin Group attempts to identify opportunities at an early stage and, after carefully weighing up the risks, to take advantage of such opportunities for the Logwin Group's earnings situation also arise from possible positive effects of foreign currency relations or changes in interest rates.
Outlook
The statements made in the outlook are still subject to a high degree of uncertainty due to the imponderability of further developments in various regions of the world and the continued possibility of disruptions in international supply chains worldwide.
Economic forecast In line with leading economic forecasts for the year 2025, the Logwin Group expects a moderate growth in the global economy. Economic momentum in Europe is expected to remain weak, while economic uncertainty in China will persist, particularly due to the real estate crisis and a slowdown in foreign trade. Geopolitical uncertainties could also have an adverse effect on growth. The German economy continues to stagnate. The Logwin Group's planning assumptions do not take into account a possible escalation of the effects of the war between Russia and Ukraine or the negative effects of a global escalation of international conflicts or the further tightening of embargoes and other trade restrictions. The development of inflation, including price and cost increases, is of considerable importance for further overall economic development.
The possibility that significant overarching risk factors could have a negative impact on business performance is considered to be realistic and is reflected in the assessment of the Logwin Group's future business development. These risk factors continue to include, in particular, the uncertainty surrounding the further development of military confrontations and conflicts as well as trade disputes. Additional risks for the customers of the Logwin Group and for overall economic development continue to arise from increased inflation and a heightened risk of insolvency.
Revenue expectations In line with market expectations, the Logwin Group anticipates of between EUR 1.27b and EUR 1.55b for the year 2025. This forecast is based on the expectation of a weakening of freight rate levels compared with the previous year and a restrained development of logistics volumes.
Air + Ocean
In the Air + Ocean business segment, freight rate levels for the full year 2025 are expected to be below the previous year's level, with a modest overall increase in demand. The successful development of the business segment will continue to be based on acquiring new customers, expanding business with existing customers and safeguarding existing business. As in previous years, sales in 2025 will depend on the volume development with existing and new customers as well as to a significant extent on the development of freight rates and exchange rates. Assuming a declining freight rate level, a slight reduction in sales is expected. The acquisitions made in 2024 will have a stabilizing effect on the sales development of the Air + Ocean business segment in line with the overall development.
Solutions
Revenue in the Solutions business segment is expected to fall noticeably in the 2025 financial year. This development is mainly due to the planned termination of customer projects, particularly in contract logistics but also in smaller transport businesses. This will only be partially offset by newly acquired activities and new customers, as well as the initial consolidation effects of the acquisition made in the Solutions segment.
Earnings expectations Taking the developments described into account, the Logwin Group expects operating income (EBITA) of between EUR 74.5m and EUR 91.5m for the year 2025.
Liquidity and financial position The Logwin Group expects a declining free cash flow in 2025 depending on the development of the operating result and working capital. The net liquidity of the Logwin Group will continue to develop stably.
Employees The Logwin Group expects a slight increase in the number of employees in financial year 2025.
Liquidity development and financial situation The Logwin Group expects free cash flow to remain solid in 2024. Based on slightly negative effects due to earnings and working capital, free cash flow will reach the level of the prior period. The Logwin Group's net liquidity will remain stable.
Employees Due to the expected business developments in the Air + Ocean and Solutions business segments, the Logwin Group expects the number of employees to remain stable overall in the fiscal year 2024.
Consolidated Financial Statements
Income Statement
| 2024 | 2023 | Note/Page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | |||
| Revenues | 1,442,375 | 1,257,518 | 9/58 |
| Cost of sales | -1,286,080 | -1,092,629 | 10/59 |
| Gross profit | 156,295 | 164,889 | |
| Selling costs | -35,455 | -32,888 | 10/59 |
| General and administrative costs | -40,464 | -38,224 | 10/59 |
| Other operating income | 9,441 | 9,775 | 11/59 |
| Other operating expenses | -6,648 | -10,125 | 11/59 |
| Impairments on financial assets measured at amortized cost and contract assets |
-1,952 | -2,893 | 20/68; 22/73 |
| Reversal of impairments on financial assets measured at amortized cost and contract assets |
2,355 | 1,213 | 20/68; 22/73 |
| Operating result before goodwill impairment (EBITA) | 83,572 | 91,747 | |
| Goodwill impairment | |||
| Net result before interest and income taxes (EBIT) | 83,572 | 91,747 | |
| Finance income | 12,050 | 9,703 | 12/60 |
| Finance expenses | -5,028 | -4,821 | 12/60 |
| Net result before income taxes | 90,594 | 96,629 | |
| Income taxes | -25,000 | -16,471 | 13/60 |
| Net result | 65,594 | 80, 158 | |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Shareholders of Logwin AG | 64,523 | 79,287 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 1,071 | 871 | |
| Earnings per share - basic and diluted (in EUR): | |||
| Net result attributable to the shareholders of Logwin AG | 22.41 | 27.54 | |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 2,879,215 | 2,879,215 |
Consolidated Financial Statements
Income Statement | Statement of Comprehensive Income
Statement of Comprehensive Income
| 2024 | 2023 | Note / page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | |||
| Net result | 65,594 | 80, 158 | |
| Gains / losses on currency translation of foreign operations | 584 | -3,714 | |
| Other comprehensive income that may be reclassified into | |||
| profit or loss in future periods | 584 | -3,714 | |
| Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability | 785 | -1,396 | 28/79 |
| Deferred tax from remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability | -17 | 188 | 25/76 |
| Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified into | |||
| profit or loss in future periods | 768 | -1,208 | |
| Other comprehensive income | 1,352 | -4,922 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 66,946 | 75,236 | |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Shareholders of Logwin AG | 65,788 | 74,437 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 1,158 | 799 |
Statement of Cash Flows
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 | Note/page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net result before income taxes | 90,594 | 96,629 | |
| Financial result | -7,022 | -4,882 | 12/60 |
| Net result before interest and income taxes | 83,572 | 91,747 | |
| Reconciliation adjustments to operating cash flows: | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 34,897 | 36,388 | 10/59 |
| Result from disposal of non-current assets | -28 | 1,603 | 1 1 / 59 |
| Impairment of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets | 1,564 | 1,444 | 10/59 |
| Reversal of impairments of property, plant and equipment | -1,939 | -1,132 | 10/59 |
| Other | 3,630 | -3,466 | |
| Income taxes paid | -17,394 | -28,323 | |
| Interest paid | -3,838 | -3,772 | |
| Interest received | 12,050 | 9,702 | |
| Changes in working capital, cash effective: | |||
| Change in receivables and contract assets | -53,091 | 92,341 | |
| Change in payables | 49,372 | -89,292 | |
| Change in inventories | 194 | 654 | |
| Operating cash flows | 108,989 | 107,894 | |
| Capital expenditures in property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets | -4,353 | -6,413 | |
| Payments for acquisitions of subsidiaries | -8,851 | -3,854 | 14/62 |
| Payments for disposal of other business operations | -3,500 | -7,105 | 15/62 |
| Proceeds from disposal of non-current assets | 1,698 | 555 | |
| Other cash flows from investing activities | 4 | ||
| Investing cash flows | -15,002 | -16,817 | |
| Net cash flow | 93,987 | 91,077 | |
| Repayment of current loans and borrowings | -26 | -966 | 16/63 |
| Repayment of liabilities from leases | -33,372 | -26,437 | 16/63 |
| Distribution to shareholders of Logwin AG | -40,309 | -69,101 | 26/77 |
| Distribution to non-controlling interests | -2,029 | -1,474 | |
| Financing cash flows | -75,736 | -97,978 | |
| Free cash flow (= Net cash flow less repayment of liabilities from leases) | 60,615 | 64,640 | |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | -529 | -1,412 | |
| Changes in cash and cash equivalents | 17,722 | -8,313 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 355,465 | 363,778 | |
| Change | 17,722 | -8,313 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 373,187 | 355,465 | 24/75 |
Balance Sheet
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | Note/page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | |||
| Assets | |||
| Goodwill | 55,070 | 48,894 | 17/64 |
| Other intangible assets | 15,442 | 14,256 | 18/65 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 78,498 | 87,802 | 19/66 |
| Investments | 694 | 715 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 23,103 | 26.159 | 25/76 |
| Other non-current assets | 1,809 | 3,621 | |
| Total non-current assets | 174,616 | 181,447 | |
| Inventories | 1,020 | 1,213 | 21/72 |
| Trade accounts receivable and receivables from factoring | 181,343 | 146,839 | 22/73 |
| Contract Assets | 33,192 | 14,083 | 22/73 |
| Income tax receivables | 3,347 | 3,879 | |
| Other receivables and current assets | 32,880 | 27,559 | 23/75 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 373,187 | 355,465 | 24/75 |
| Total current assets | 624,969 | 549,038 | |
| Total assets | 799,585 | 730,485 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | Note/page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | |||
| Liabilities | |||
| Share capital | 131,300 | 131,300 | |
| Group reserves | 243,879 | 219,238 | |
| Treasury Shares | -838 | ||
| Equity attributable to the shareholders of Logwin AG | 375,179 | 349,700 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 1,235 | 1,964 | |
| Shareholders' equity | 376,414 | 351,664 | 26/77 |
| Non-current liabilities from leases | 37,668 | 44,022 | 20/68 |
| Pensions provisions and similar obligations | 22,347 | 23,379 | 28/79 |
| Other non-current provisions | 4,783 | 3,046 | 29/83 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 2,978 | 1,377 | 25/76 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 520 | 10 | 32/84 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 68,296 | 71,834 | |
| Trade accounts payable | 261,419 | 214,428 | |
| Current liabilities from leases | 21,627 | 30,990 | 20/68 |
| Current loans and borrowings | 389 | 47 | 27/78 |
| Current provisions | 13,072 | 9,186 | 30/83 |
| Income tax liabilities | 8,382 | 4,984 | 31/84 |
| Other current liabilities | 49,986 | 47,352 | 32/84 |
| Total current liabilities | 354,875 | 306,987 | |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 799,585 | 730,485 |
Statement of Changes in Equity
| Equity attributable to the | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital | Additional paid-in capital |
Retained earnings |
|
| In thousand EUR | |||
| 1 January 2023 | 131,300 | 197,366 | 18,823 |
| Net result | 79,287 | ||
| Other comprehensive income | -1,208 | ||
| Total comprehensive income | 78,079 | ||
| Changes in ownership interest without loss of control | 419 | ||
| Distributions | -69,101 | ||
| 31 December 2023 | 131,300 | 128,265 | 97,321 |
| 1 January 2024 | 131,300 | 128,265 | 97,321 |
| Net result | 64,523 | ||
| Other comprehensive income | 768 | ||
| Total comprehensive income | 65,291 | ||
| Changes in scope of consolidation | |||
| Cancellation of treasury shares | -838 | ||
| Distributions | -40,309 | ||
| 31 December 2024 | 131,300 | 127,427 | 122,303 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
| Shareholders of Logwin AG | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accumulated other comprehensive income |
||||
| Currency translation reserve |
Treasury shares | Total | Non-controlling interests |
Total shareholders' equity |
| -2,706 | -838 | 343,945 | 2,447 | 346,392 |
| 79,287 | 871 | 80,158 | ||
| -3,642 | -4,850 | -72 | -4,922 | |
| -3,642 | 74,437 | 799 | 75,236 | |
| 419 | 192 | 611 | ||
| -69,101 | -1,474 | -70,575 | ||
| -6,348 | -838 | 349,700 | 1,964 | 351,664 |
| -6,348 | -838 | 349,700 | 1,964 | 351,664 |
| 64,523 | 1,071 | 65,594 | ||
| 497 | 1,265 | 87 | 1,352 | |
| 497 | 65,788 | 1,158 | 66,946 | |
| 142 | 142 | |||
| 838 | ||||
| -40,309 | -2,029 | -42,338 | ||
| -5,851 | - | 375,179 | 1,235 | 376,414 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements as of 31 December 2024
| General Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Corporate Information | 34 |
| 02 | Statement of compliance with IFRS | 34 |
| 03 | Basis of preparation of the financial statements | 34 |
| 04 | Consolidation principles | 35 |
| 05 | New accounting provisions | 35 |
| 06 | Significant accounting judgements and estimates | 38 |
| 07 | Summary of key performance indicators and significant accounting policies | 39 |
| ೧೫ | Segment reporting | 54 |
| Notes to the Income Statement | ||
| 09 | Revenues from contracts with customers | 58 |
| 10 | Expenses by nature | 59 |
| 11 | Other operating income and expenses | 59 |
| 12 | Financial result | 60 |
| 13 | Income taxes | 60 |
| Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows | ||
| 14 Cash outflows for the acquisition of subsidiaries | 62 | |
| 15 Payments from disposals of other business operations | 62 | |
| 16 Liabilities from financing activities | 63 | |
| Notes to the Balance Sheet | ||
| 17 | Goodwill | 64 |
| 18 | Other intangible assets | 65 |
| 19 | Property, plant and equipment | 66 |
| 20 | Leasing | 68 |
| 21 | Inventories | 72 |
| 22 | Trade accounts receivables, receivables from factoring and contract assets | 73 |
| 23 | Other receivables and current assets | 75 |
| 24 | Cash and cash equivalents | 75 |
| 25 | Deferred taxes | 76 |
| 26 | Shareholders' equity | 77 |
| 27 | Loans and borrowings | 78 |
| 28 | Provisions for pensions and similar obligations | 79 |
| 29 | Other non-current provisions | 83 |
| 30 | Current provisions | 83 |
| 31 | Income tax liabilities | 84 |
| 32 | Other liabilities | 84 |
| Other Notes | ||
| 33 | Business combinations | 85 |
| 34 | Additional information on financial instruments | 89 |
| 35 | Financial commitments | ರಿ 8 |
| 36 | Contingent liabilities and lawsuits | ರಿ 8 |
| 37 | Auditor's fees | 09 |
|---|---|---|
| 38 Key managemen personnel compensation | 09 | |
| 39 Related party transactions | 100 | |
| 40 Events after the reporting period | 101 | |
| 41 List of shareholdings | 101 |
General Information
1 Corporate information
The consolidated financial statements of Logwin AG, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg, ("Logwin AG" or "Logwin") for the financial year as of 31 December 2024, were authorized for issue by resolution of the Board of Directors on 19 March 2025, and under Luxembourg law are still subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting. Logwin AG, 5 an de Längten, L-6776 Grevenmacher, is a limited company incorporated and domiciled in Grevenmacher, Luxembourg, whose shares are publicly traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The Company belongs to the Prime Standard of Deutsche Börse AG. The majority shareholder is DELTON Logistics S.à r.l., with registered office in Grevenmacher, Luxembourg.
As an integrated logistics service provider, the Logwin Group has a long-standing experience, specialized infrastructure and expertise in various sectors of industry and trade and assumes responsibility for its customers' supply chain management, warehousing, value added services and both local and global freight transportation by road, rail, air and ocean. The principal activities of the business segments Air + Ocean and Solutions are described in note 8 "Segment reporting".
2 Statement of compliance with IFRS
The consolidated financial statements of Logwin AG and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the European Union. All standards of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRS IC), formerly known as the International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee (IFRIC) or Standing Interpretation Committee (SIC), whose application is mandatory for financial year 2024, have been applied.
3 Basis of preparation of the financial statements
The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared using uniform accounting policies and the same reporting date as the financial statements of the parent company.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis. This excludes derivative financial instruments and other financial instruments that are assigned to the measurement category "financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss". The financial year of the Group corresponds to the calendar year. The consolidated financial statements are presented in euros (EUR). Unless stated otherwise, all figures are shown in thousands of euros (thousand EUR or EUR k). Due to rounding differences, information included in these financial statements may differ slightly from the actual figures by +/- one unit (EUR, % etc.).
4 Consolidation principles
As of 31 December 2024, the number of consolidated companies includes two domestic and 55 foreign companies. They have developed as follows:
| 31 Dec 2023 | Additions | Disposals | 31 Dec 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 2 | 2 | ||
| Germany | 12 | 3 | o | |
| Other countries | 4 1 | 6 | 46 | |
| Total | 55 | 6 | 4 | 57 |
The additions relate to the first-time consolidation of a company in the Air + Ocean business segment, whose investment was increased to a majority stake in the first quarter of 2024, as well as two newly established companies in the Air + Ocean and Solutions business segments. In addition, two further companies in the Solutions business segment and one company in the Air + Ocean business segment were acquired. The disposals relate to one merger in the Air + Ocean segment, two mergers in the Solutions segment and one merger in the Other segment.
Please refer to page 102 et seqq. for a list of shareholdings.
All intragroup balances, transactions, income, expenses, gains and losses are eliminated in full. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the time of acquisition, i.e., from the time at which the Group obtains control. They are no longer included in the consolidated financial statements when the parent company loses control over the subsidiary. Non-controlling interests represent the portion of net results and net assets of consolidated companies not held by the Group and are presented separately in the consolidated income statement of comprehensive income, in the consolidated statement of changes in equity and within equity in the consolidated balance sheet – separately from the shares attributable to the shareholders of Logwin AG.
5 New accounting provisions
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRS IC) have published new accounting provisions in recent years. The table below contains the new standards and interpretations that had to be applied for the first time for financial year 2024:
| Standard/interpretation | Mandatory adoption (in the EU) for the annual period beginning on or after |
En- dorse ment |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | IFRS 16 | Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback | 1 January 2024 | Yes |
| Amendment | IAS 1 |
Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non- current |
1 January 2024 | Yes |
| Amendment | IAS 7 | Supplier Finance Arrangements | 1 January 2024 | Yes |
The new or amended accounting standards and interpretations mentioned above were applicable for the first time for the current reporting period.
The amendment to IAS 1 clarifies that the classification of liabilities as current or non-current is based on the rights that the entity has at the reporting date.
The amendments to IFRS 16 require a seller-lessee to subsequently measure lease liabilities arising from a sale and leaseback transaction in such a way that it does not recognize any amount of gain or loss relating to the retained right-of-use asset. The new regulations do not prevent a seller-lessee from recognizing gains or losses in connection with the partial or complete termination of a lease in the income statement.
The amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 were issued to add disclosure requirements and "signposts" within the existing disclosure requirements that require entities to provide qualitative and quantitative information about financing arrangements with suppliers.
In addition, the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRS IC) has published an agenda decision that clarifies certain requirements for the disclosure of income and expenses for reportable segments. The Logwin Group has adjusted the presentation of its segment reporting and will also show the cost of sales and gross profit of the reportable segments from the financial year 2024.
The new accounting standards that became mandatory for the first time in the reporting year had no material impact on the consolidated financial statements of Logwin AG.
Furthermore, the IASB and the IFRS IC adopted the new or revised accounting standards presented below, which were not yet mandatory in the 2024 financial year. The Logwin Group did not exercise the option of voluntary early application in individual cases in the financial year 2024.
| Standard / interpretation | Mandatory adoption (in the EU) for the annual period beginning on or after |
En- dorse- ment |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | IAS 21 | Lack of Exchangeability | 1 January 2025 | Yes |
| Amendment | IFRS 9 und IFRS 7 |
Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments |
1 January 2026 | No |
| Amendment | various | Annual Improvements Volume 11 | 1 January 2026 | No |
| Amendment | IFRS 9 und IFRS 7 |
Contracts Referencing Nature dependent Electricity |
1 January 2026 | No |
| New Standard | IFRS 18 | Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements |
1 January 2027 | No |
| New Standard | IFRS 19 | Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures |
1 January 2027 | No |
The amendments to IAS 21 contain guidelines specifying when a currency is exchangeable and how the exchange rate is to be determined when it is not.
The amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 include clarifications regarding the recognition and derecognition of certain financial assets and financial liabilities as well as a clarification and expansion of the application guidelines. In addition, the disclosure requirements for financial instruments have been expanded.
The amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 on contracts relating to nature-based electricity include clarifying the application of the 'own use' requirements, allowing hedge accounting when these contracts are used as hedging instruments and adding new disclosure requirements that enable investors to understand the impact of these contracts on an entity's financial performance and cash flows.
The objective of IFRS 18 is to specify requirements for the presentation and disclosure of information in general purpose financial statements (financial statements for short) to ensure that they provide relevant information that faithfully represents an entity's assets, liabilities, equity, income and expenses.
The objective of IFRS 19 is to specify the disclosure requirements that an entity may apply instead of the disclosure requirements in other IFRS accounting standards.
The future application of IFRS 18 is expected to lead to changes in the presentation and disclosure of financial information in Logwin AG's consolidated financial statements. Beyond this, the new and revised regulations described above are not currently expected to have any material impact on future financial statements of the Logwin Group.
6 Significant accounting judgments and estimates
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions and hence accounting judgments that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities recognized at the end of the reporting period and the income and expense items for the reporting period. Actual amounts may differ from these estimates, leading to a risk that an adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities might be required in subsequent financial years.
Uncertainties exist in connection with the goodwill impairment test that has to be performed at least once a year, since expected future cash flows, sustainable growth rates and an appropriate weighted cost of capital (WACC) must be considered for the discounted cash flow method used for this purpose. The components of the WACC are the risk-free interest rate, the market risk premium, the so-called beta factors, country risk premiums, the spread for the credit risk and the debt ratio. The carrying amount of recognized goodwill as of 31 December 2024 amounted to EUR 55.1m (prior year: EUR 48.9m). Please refer to the explanations in note 17 "Goodwill."
Additional estimates are required in actuarial calculations of the value of provisions for pensions and similar obligations with regard to the assumptions used. Their carrying amount as of 31 December 2024 is EUR 22.3m (prior year: EUR 23.4m). Please refer to note 28 "Provisions for pensions and similar obligations."
Estimates also have to be made with regard to the recognition of current taxes. When assessing tax uncertainties, no assurance can be given that the outcome of such tax uncertainties will be in line with the original estimate. If the actual results deviate from this assessment, this could have an impact on tax liabilities and deferred taxes in the period in which the matter is finally decided. In individual cases, possible risks from the non-recognition of tax assessments are already provided for before the final decision is made if the probability is predominantly given. The amount of deferred tax assets recognized could decrease if the estimates of planned taxable income or if changes to current tax legislation limit the extent to which future tax benefits can be realized. The capitalized amount of deferred tax assets at the end of the reporting period is EUR 23.1m (prior year: EUR 26.2m). Please refer to note 25 "Deferred taxes".
Assumptions also have to be made with regard to the useful life of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets and their recoverability has to be assessed for accounting purposes. The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If such indication exists, or annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group makes an estimate of the asset's recoverable amount.
Management accounting judgments also include the decision as to whether development costs meet the conditions for capitalization as internally generated intangible assets, in particular software.
A test for the impairment of trade accounts receivable is also necessary. Management must assess to what extent the significant risks and rewards are transferred to the factoring company in order to report receivables sold in the course of factoring appropriately in the balance sheet. Please refer to note 7, "Summary of key performance indicators and significant accounting policies" - under "Factoring" - for information on the reporting of factoring in the consolidated financial statements.
Management considers the risk of changes in value in relation to AQTON SE to be insignificant. The loan is presented as a cash equivalent.
In accounting for leases, the determination of the lease term, the amount of the lease payments and the incremental borrowing rate used as the discount rate may be discretionary and are based on both assumptions and estimates. In particular, the assessment of renewal, termination and purchase options for property leases involves discretionary decisions by management.
In addition, with respect to the recognition of provisions, the Group has to make assumptions regarding the probability and amount of expected outflows of assets.
According to the provisions of IFRS 15, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of goods or services. The timing of the transfer of control – at a point of time or over a period of time – is subject to judgment.
7 Summary of key performance indicators and significant accounting policies
Foreign currency translation
The consolidated financial statements are presented in euros, which is Logwin AG's functional currency and the Group's presentation currency.
The assets and liabilities of group companies with a functional currency other than the euro are translated into euros using the mean exchange rate in effect at the reporting date and revenues and expenses are translated at the average rate. Exchange rate gains or losses on foreign currency translation are reported as a separate item under shareholders' equity. On disposal of a foreign operation previously included in the scope of consolidation, the cumulative amount reported in equity relating to that particular foreign operation is recognized in profit or loss for the period.
The following table shows the development of the exchange rates of the major currencies used in the consolidated financial statements:
| Average rate | Closing rate | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | 2024 | 2023 | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |
| 1 FUR = | |||||
| Australian dollar | AUD | 1.6395 | 1.6283 | 1.6756 | 1.6263 |
| Brazilian real | BRL | 5.8231 | 5.4019 | 6.4760 | 5.3618 |
| Chinese renminbi | CNY | 7.7888 | 7.6591 | 7.6234 | 7.8509 |
| British pound | GBP | 0.8467 | 0.8699 | 0.8295 | 0.8691 |
| Hong Kong dollar | HKD | 8.4473 | 8.4671 | 8.1065 | 8.6314 |
| Polish zloty | PI N | 4.3063 | 4.5424 | 4.2655 | 4.3395 |
| Singapore dollar | SGD | 1.4460 | 1.4523 | 1.4166 | 1.4591 |
| Thailand baht | THB | 38.1963 | 37.6222 | 35.6400 | 37.9730 |
| US dollar | USD | 1.0826 | 1.0815 | 1.0444 | 1.1050 |
| South African rand | ZAR | 19.8362 | 19.9464 | 19.5691 | 20.3477 |
Business combinations
If the Logwin Group has obtained control, the Group recognizes business combinations using the acquisition method. In accordance with IFRS 10 "Consolidated Financial Statements" control exists if a group is subject to changing vields from its involvement in an investee or has a right to these yields and has the ability to influence these yields using its control over the investee. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date at which the Group gains control. When it gains control of a subsidiary, the Logwin Group measures all identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired at their fair values as of the acquisition date in accordance with IFRS 3.
The carrying amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquired company is calculated from the proportionate share held by the minority stakeholders in the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities. Acquiring additional interests in companies over which control was already achieved as a result of previous transactions (non-controlling interests) is deemed in terms of consolidation theory to be a transfer of equity between groups of shareholders. In this case, the acquisition costs for the additional shares are offset against the non-controlling interests to be derecognized. Any difference is offset against retained earnings without affecting profit or loss.
Goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially measured at cost, which is the excess of the purchase price of the business combination over the Group's interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities. Any gains resulting from a purchase at a price below fair value are directly recognized in profit or loss. Transaction costs are immediately recognized in profit or loss.
Revenue recognition
Under IFRS 15, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of the goods or services. The timing of the transfer of control – at a point of time or over a period of time – is subject to judgment.
Sales from transportation services in the business segments Air + Ocean and Solutions are recognized in accordance with IFRS 15.35 on a time-related basis, as it can be assumed that the customer receives the benefits from the company's services on a continuous basis and uses them at the same time while the services are performed. As a rule, the service obligation is fulfilled while the Logwin Group provides the transport services. As a measure of the degree to which a service has been rendered on a given reporting date, the transport duration already elapsed is used in relation to the expected total duration of the transport (input-oriented method), since it is not practicable to measure the actual distance travelled.
For the provision of transport services, some retroactive discounts are granted based on the sales generated with the customer or the achievement of certain volumes in a defined period, which is usually 12 months. Revenue from services is recognized in the amount of the consideration agreed upon in the contract less the estimated discounts. Revenue is recognized only to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal of the revenue will not be necessary. A liability is recognized for the discounts expected to be granted in respect of the revenues generated up to the end of the respective reporting period. Provisions are recognized for the Group's obligation to compensate for transport damage.
The transport services provided by the business segments Air + Ocean and Solutions generally represent a bundle of services, as the promised services are highly interdependent (IFRS 15.29c) and the Logwin Group provides a significant integration service (IFRS 15.29a), which represents a significant part of the bundle of services. For this reason, the transaction price is not allocated to the promised service components; rather, the transaction price is allocated to the identified service bundle.
Estimates of revenues, costs or contract progress are adjusted when circumstances change. Any resulting increases or decreases in estimated revenues or costs are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which management becomes aware of the circumstances that give rise to the adjustment.
In the case of fixed-price contracts, the customer pays an amount that may be fixed by means of a payment plan. If the services rendered by the Logwin Group exceed the payments received, a contract asset is recognized. If the payments received exceed the services rendered, a contractual liability is recognized.
In accordance with IFRS 15.35, sales of the Solutions business segment from distribution and warehousing must in principal also be recognized over a period of time, as the Logwin Group generally fulfils its performance obligation while the service is being rendered.
The contracts in the Solutions business segment in connection with warehousing and distribution generally contain several service components which are basically independent, i.e. the customer can use them alone or together with other available resources. However, the Logwin Group provides a significant integration service, so that a bundle of services can generally be assumed.
The payment obligations of the Logwin Group's customers are due in the short term. There are no contracts with customers where the period between the transfer of the promised service to the customer and payment by the customer is longer than one year. Accordingly, the promised consideration is not adjusted by the time value of the money.
Entities are required to classify revenue from contracts with customers into categories that reflect the effect of economic factors on the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows. For the Logwin Group, a breakdown of sales by existing segments and geographical regions is considered appropriate for its circumstances.
In the case of business transactions that do not generate sales themselves but are incurred together with the main sales activities, all income and related expenses arising from the same business transaction are netted in accordance with IAS 1.34 if this presentation reflects the content of the business transaction or event; this includes, for example, customs duties passed on.
EBITA
A core measure of earnings for the Logwin Group is EBITA (earnings before interest, taxes and amortization). It is derived from revenues less cost of sales as well as selling, general and administrative costs. It also includes other operating expenses and income as well as impairments on financial assets and contract assets measured at amortized cost
Earnings per share
Earnings per share are calculated as a ratio of the net result for the period attributable to shareholders of Logwin AG to the weighted average number of shares outstanding. There is no dilution as there are no option or conversion rights relating to the shares of Logwin AG.
Free cash flow
Another major control parameter for the Logwin Group is the free cash flow. The free cash flow in the Logwin Group is defined as the sum of the operating cash flows and investing cash flows less the repayment of lease liabilities.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured at cost on initial recognition. The cost of intangible assets acquired in a business combination is the fair value as of the date of acquisition. Internally generated intangible assets are capitalized provided they meet the criteria for capitalization and the costs incurred exceed the materiality threshold. Otherwise costs are recognized in income in the period in which they are incurred. Subsequent measurement is performed at cost less any accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses.
Capitalized intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis, based on an economic useful life of between three and ten years for capitalized software, concessions and other rights and six years for customer relationships. The amortization period and the residual value for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at each financial year-end. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits embodied in the asset are accounted for by changing the amortization period as appropriate, and treated as changes in accounting estimates. Amortization of intangible assets with finite useful lives is recognized in the income statement in the expense category consistent with the function of the intangible asset.
Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are tested for impairment at least once a year. This applies in particular to goodwill acquired as part of business combinations. In this regard, please refer to the section " Special aspects relating to the impairment of goodwill".
Gains and losses arising from the disposal of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the income statement under other operating income or other operating expenses when the asset is disposed of.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at the cost of acquisition, construction or production less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis, based on an economic useful life of between ten and 50 years for buildings, between three and 20 years for machinery, operating and office equipment and between one and eleven years for the vehicle fleet.
The depreciation period, the depreciation method and the residual value for an item of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at least at each financial year-end. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits embodied in the asset are accounted for by changing the depreciation period as appropriate, and treated as changes in accounting estimates. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is recognized in the income statement in the expense category consistent with the function of the asset.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon its disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising from derecognition of the asset is calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount and recognized in the period the item is derecognized under other operating income or other operating expenses.
Impairment of assets
The Group assesses at each reporting date and occasional whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired (please see also note 6 "Significant accounting judgments and estimates"). An asset's recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's or cash-generating unit's fair value less cost of disposal and its value in use. The recoverable amount is calculated for each individual asset unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. In this case, the recoverable amount may be calculated for the cash-generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
Where the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered to be impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. To determine the value in use, the estimated future cash flows from the continuing use of the asset and from its ultimate disposal are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market expectations of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. Impairment losses on property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are allocated to the respective functional areas in the income statement.
Valuation allowances for trade receivables, contract assets and lease receivables are reported in a separate item in the income statement.
An assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is an indication that previously recognized impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount is determined. A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset's recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. The increased carrying 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 immediately in profit or loss for the period. After such a reversal the depreciation charge is adjusted in future periods to allocate the asset's revised carrying amount, less any residual value, on a systematic basis over its remaining useful life.
Special aspects relating to the impairment of goodwill
Goodwill is tested on the level of the business segments Air + Ocean and Solutions for impairment at least once a year or as necessary. The Logwin Group selected 31 December as the date of its annual goodwill impairment test. An impairment test is performed at any time there is an indication of goodwill impairment.
For the purpose of impairment testing, any goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated, from the acquisition date, to each of the Logwin Group's cash-generating units, or to the groups of cashgenerating units, which are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the Group are assigned to those units.
Each unit to which goodwill has been allocated:
- represents the lowest level within the Group at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes; and
- · is not larger than a business segment determined in accordance with IFRS 8 "Operating Segments".
Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the CGU to which the goodwill relates. In the Logwin Group, the groups of cash-generating units are the business segments. An impairment loss is recognized in cases where the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount. Impairment losses on goodwill may not be reversed if the impairments cease to exist.
Where part of a cash-generating unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in this way is measured based on the relative values of the fair value associated with the operation disposed of and the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit retained.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the moving average method. Risks resulting from slow-moving items and from the obsolescence of inventories, as well as potential losses from pending supply agreements are reflected by writing down inventory items to their net realizable values.
Income taxes
Income tax receivables and liabilities are calculated in accordance with IAS 12. The sum of current tax receivable or liabilities is the best estimate of the tax amount expected that reflects uncertainty related to current income tax, if any. In addition, deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are reported in the balance sheet. Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences between the carrying amounts stated in the consolidated balance sheet and the taxation base of assets and unused tax loss carryforwards. Any future tax savings or tax charges that are likely to result from these differences are reported as assets or liabilities taking into account uncertainties related to income taxes. Deferred tax assets are only stated to the extent that taxable earnings are likely against which the temporary difference or the loss carry forward can be offset. Where the savings or charges underlying the tax deferrals are recognized in equity, the creation or reversal of deferred taxes is also recognized in equity.
The relevant basis for assessment is valued at the rate of tax likely to be applicable at the time of realization. Country-specific tax rates are always applied for companies included in the consolidation. Thus a corporate tax rate of 15% plus the solidarity surcharge ("Solidaritätszuschlag") of 5.5% on corporate income tax is used to calculate deferred taxes for Germany as well as a local trade tax based on the local multiplier. When deferred tax assets exceed the amount of deferred tax liabilities, their recoverability is evaluated taking the probable development in earnings of the relevant group company into account.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are netted when they refer to income taxes that are then assessed by the same tax authority for the same taxable entity.
Assets held for sale
Non-current assets or disposal groups comprising assets and liabilities are classified as held for sale or held for distribution if it is highly probable that they will be realized primarily through sale or distribution rather than through continued use.
In general, these assets or the disposal group are recognized at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.
Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment are then no longer amortized.
Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to both a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or an equity instrument of another entity.
Recognition and derecognition
Financial instruments are recognized for the first time on the settlement date. A normal market purchase or sale of financial assets is recognized on the trade date, i.e. the date on which the Group undertakes to buy or sell the asset. Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Financial liabilities are derecognized when the contractual obligations have been fulfilled, cancelled or expired.
Valuation
On initial recognition, the Logwin Group measures a financial asset at its transaction price plus - in the case of a financial asset that is not subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss - the transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of this asset. Transaction costs of financial assets measured at fair value are recognized as an expense in profit or loss.
The subsequent measurement of financial assets is based on their classification into one of the categories described below.
Classification of financial assets
The classification of financial assets is based on three categories, which result in different measures of value and different recognition of changes in value. The classification is based both on the contractual cash flows of the instrument and on the business model in which the instrument is held.
The Group determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition and reviews this classification at the end of each financial year, whereby a distinction is made between debt instruments and equity instruments as follows.
Debt instruments
The measurement of debt instruments depends on the Group's business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the asset. The Logwin Group classifies its debt instruments into one of the following three measurement categories:
- At amortized cost (AC Amortized Cost): Assets which are held to collect the contractual cash flows and for which these cash flows represent exclusively interest and principal payments are measured at amortized cost. Interest income from these financial assets is reported under financial income using the effective interest method. Gains or losses from derecognized directly in the income statement and - together with the foreign currency gains and losses - are reported under other operating income/expenses.
- FVTOCI (Fair value through other comprehensive income): Assets held to collect contractual cash flows and to sell financial assets, where the cash flows are exclusively interest and principal payments, are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. Changes in the carrying amount are recognized in other comprehensive income, except for impairment gains or losses, interest income and foreign exchange gains or losses that are recognized in profit or loss. When the financial asset is derecognized, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to the income statement and reported in other operating income/expenses.
· FVTPL (Fair value through profit or loss): Assets that do not meet the criteria of the category "measured at amortized cost" or "FVTOCI" are classified as at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL). Gains or losses on a debt instrument subsequently measured at FVTPL are netted against other operating income/expenses in the period in which they arise.
Equity instruments
The Logwin Group measures all equity instruments held at fair value through profit or loss in the category at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL).
Changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) are recognized in the income statement under other operating income/expenses.
| Financial assets | Subsequent measurement |
Changes in value |
|---|---|---|
| Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVIPL) |
Fair Value | Realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss. |
| Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI with recycling) |
Fair Value | Impairment losses, currency translation and effective interest are recognized in profit or loss, other changes in value are recognized directly in equity, recognition or transfer from equity to profit or loss on disposal is recognized in profit or loss (recycling). |
| Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVOCI option, without recycling) |
Fair Value | Dividends recognized in profit or loss, other changes in value are recognized directly in equity, no recognition or reclassification from equity to profit or loss on disposal (without recycling) |
| Financial instruments (AC) measured at amortized cost |
Amortized cost | Recognition of impairment losses, currency translation and effective interest in profit or loss |
The following table provides an overview of the various categories:
There were no reclassifications between the applicable measurement categories in accordance with IFRS 9 in the fiscal year 2024.
The assessment of the Group's business model was performed for the first time at the date of initial application of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018 and is reviewed regularly. The assessment as to whether the contractual cash flows from debt securities consist exclusively of principal and interest payments was based on the facts and circumstances at the time the assets were initially recognized.
Classification of financial liabilities
A financial liability is measured at fair value through profit or loss if it is held for trading or designated accordingly upon initial recognition. Directly attributable transaction costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred. Changes in fair value attributable to changes in the liability are recognized in other comprehensive income. The remaining change in fair value is recognized in profit or loss.
Other non-derivative financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value less directly attributable transaction costs. In subsequent measurement, these liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
| Financial liabilities | Subsequent measurement |
Changes in value |
|---|---|---|
| Held for trading or designated as at fair value through profit or loss on initial recognition (FVTPL) |
Fair Value | Realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss |
| At amortized cost (AC) | Amortized cost | Changes in value are recognized in profit or loss immediately |
The Group did not designate any financial assets or liabilities at fair value through profit or loss upon initial recognition. No reclassifications were effected between the categories in accordance with IFRS 9 during fiscal year 2024.
Categories of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - Disclosure The Logwin Group holds the following financial instruments:
- Cash and cash equivalents
- Trade accounts receivables and receivables from factoring
- Other receivables and assets
- · Financial assets
- Derivative financial instruments
- Trade accounts payable and other financial liabilities
- · Leasing liabilities
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include bank balances, cash in hand, checks and short-term investments. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid financial investments with an original term of three months or less that can be converted into cash at any time and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Cash and cash equivalents are measured at amortized cost.
Trade accounts receivable
Trade accounts receivable are amounts owed by the customer for services rendered in the ordinary course of business. They are generally payable within a few weeks, contain no significant financing components and are classified as current. The Group holds trade receivables to collect contractual cash flows and subsequently measures them at amortized cost. Due to the short-term nature of the receivables, their carrying amount corresponds to their fair value.
Factoring
The Logwin Group uses a factoring program for a German Group company. This is a flexible form of financing, i.e. the factoring company provides liquidity through the sale of trade accounts receivables, which Logwin can draw on in full or in part as required. Relevant risks for assessing the transfer of
opportunities and risks of the receivables sold are essentially the credit risk and the payment time risk. Within the scope of the contract, all opportunities and risks associated with the receivables are neither transferred nor retained due to the retention of the payment date risk. The receivables are therefore recognized to the extent of their continuing involvement. As of
31 December 2024, receivables with a nominal value of EUR 33.1m (prior year: EUR 23.6m) had been transferred to the factor. The corresponding purchase price had not been paid as of 31 December 2024. The continuing involvement and the associated liability were recognized at EUR 0.0m (prior year: EUR 0.0m) as of 31 December 2024.
The receivables from the factoring company resulting from the sale of the receivables are shown in the balance sheet under trade receivables and receivables from factoring and recognized at amortized cost, insofar as the line is not or only partially drawn. Trade receivables that are potentially sold under a factoring agreement are subsequently measured at FVTPL, as the primary objective is not to generate contractual cash flows. The Logwin Group recognizes the utilization of the factoring line as a reduction in receivables, as essentially all risks and opportunities arising from the receivables are transferred to the factoring company. No material payment obligations are to be expected from the ongoing commitment. There are no obligations to repurchase receivables.
Investments
Under investments, the following equity and debt instruments with long-term use are measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL):
- · Financial investments in debt securities that are neither measured at amortized cost nor at fair value through other comprehensive income
- Financial instruments in equity instruments for which the entity has elected not to recognize changes in fair value in other comprehensive income.
Other receivables and assets
Other receivables and assets include loans granted, bonds and other receivables with repayment periods of less than one year. The Logwin Group measures its other financial assets at amortized cost if the financial asset is held as part of a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets to collect the contractual cash flows and the terms of the contract result in cash flows that represent only principal and interest payments on the outstanding principal amount. Due to their short-term nature, their carrying amount corresponds to their fair value.
Derivative financial instruments
The Logwin Group uses forward exchange contracts to hedge the risk of a change in the value of corresponding underlying transactions due to changes in market prices. Derivatives are used exclusively for economic hedging purposes and not as speculative investments. Since they do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting, they are classified as "held for trading" for accounting purposes and recognized at fair value through profit or loss, with changes in value recognized in profit or losses are recognized in other operating income/expenses if they arise from hedging foreign currency risks in the operating business, and in financing income/expenses if they arise from hedging receivables or liabilities of Logwin AG from Group financing. Derivative financial instruments are presented as current assets or liabilities since they are expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting period.
Trade payables and other financial liabilities
Trade payables and other liabilities relate to outstanding liabilities for goods and services received by the Logwin Group before the end of the fiscal year. Other financial liabilities relate to borrowings and are initially recognized at fair value less transaction costs incurred and subsequently at amortized cost using the effective interest method. These liabilities are reported as current liabilities unless their settlement is not due within 12 months of the reporting period.
Valuation and recording of expected credit losses
The Logwin Group recognizes an allowance for expected credit losses on investments in debt instruments measured at amortized cost, lease receivables, trade receivables and contract assets. The amount of expected credit losses is updated at each balance sheet date to reflect changes in credit risk since the initial recognition of the respective financial instrument.
The general impairment model provides for three levels that determine the amount of losses to be recognized and the interest received in the future. Under this model, expected losses are recognized at the present value of the expected 12-month credit loss on initial recognition (Level 1). If there is a significant increase in the default risk, the allowance for losses on loans and advances must be increased to the amount of the expected losses for the entire remaining term (Level 2). If there is objective evidence of impairment, interest is recognized on the basis of the net carrying amount less allowance for losses) (Level 3).
For trade receivables and contract assets, the simplified approach of the impairment model is applied, according to which a provision for losses on loans and advances is recognized for all instruments, irrespective of their credit quality, in the amount of the expected losses over the remaining term. Credit risk within each group is segmented by common credit risk characteristics. This is usually based on an external credit risk assessment including expected credit losses. For receivables sold to a factoring company, the general impairment model described above is applied.
The estimated valuation allowances on cash and cash equivalents and on other financial instruments measured at amortized cost are calculated on the basis of expected losses within twelve months and reflect the short maturities. This is based on the assumption that cash equivalents and other financial instruments measured at amortized cost have a low default risk based on their external rating. Cash and cash equivalents that are classified as investment grade (AAA to BBB) by Standard & Poor's within the framework of the rating are generally classified as being associated with a low default risk. Changes in default risk are monitored by observing published external credit ratings. The Logwin Group takes into account the probability of default at the time of the initial recognition of assets and the existence of a significant increase in the default risk during all reporting periods. In order to assess whether the default risk has increased significantly, Logwin compares the default risk with respect to the asset on the balance sheet date with the default risk at the time of initial recognition.
The Logwin Group regularly monitors the effectiveness of the criteria used to determine whether a significant increase in credit risk has occurred and revises them as necessary to ensure that the criteria are able to detect a significant increase in credit risk before the amount becomes overdue.
Macroeconomic information such as growth rates of gross domestic product or world trade are included as part of the valuation model.
Financial assets are written down if recoverability is no longer expected after an appropriate assessment. An external rating of D is generally used as an indication that the assets are no longer expected to be realizable. In the area of trade receivables, further indicators are overdue by more than 180 days, the initiation of insolvency proceedings or legal action. The amount of the write-down required for these receivables with impaired creditworthiness is determined on the expected lifetime credit loss.
Financial assets are derecognized when there are no longer reasonable expectations that legal recovery measures will be successful. A discretionary decision is made on a case-by-case basis as to the extent to which settlement of the contract is still probable.
Fair value measurement
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. A fair value measurement assumes 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 Group must have access to the principal or most advantageous market.
Fair value 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 Logwin 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. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value must be classified according to the valuation technique applied. The different levels are defined as follows:
- Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
- Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly
- Level 3: Inputs for the assets or liability that are not based on observable market data
Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy take place at the end of the reporting period.
In the Logwin Group, recognition at fair value applies to financial instruments classified as fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) and to non-financial assets if they were written down to their fair value less costs to sell after being tested for impairment or due to their classification as "held for sale".
Leases
For Contracts entered into by the Logwin Group, it is determined at the conclusion of the contract whether the contract constitutes a lease or contains such a lease. An agreement constitutes or contains a lease if the agreement entitles the holder to exercise control over the use of an identified asset for an agreed period in return for payment. The following criteria are used to assess whether a contract meets this requirement:
- The contract includes the use of an explicitly or implicitly specified, identified asset. The asset must be physically identifiable or substantially comprise the entire capacity of an identifiable asset.
- The Group has the right to exercise control over the use of the identified asset. This is the case when the Group has the power to govern the use of the identified asset and obtain substantially all the economic benefits from its use.
Both criteria must be met over the entire term of the contract. The Logwin Group does not separate the leasing and non-leasing components. The group exercises the option of not recognizing short-term leasing relationships and leasing relationships of low value.
At the inception of a lease, the Group recognizes a right of use asset in the identified asset and the corresponding lease liability.
The right of use is initially measured at cost. These include the value of the leasing liability on initial recognition, leasing payments less leasing incentives received, which were made at or before conclusion of the contract, as well as initial direct costs incurred by the Group and estimated costs of dismantling the leased asset, restoring its location or restoring the leased asset to a contractually agreed condition.
The right of use is subsequently depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lease term or the economic life of the leased asset, whichever is shorter. If it is sufficiently certain that a purchase option will be exercised at the inception of the lease or if the lease provides for a transfer of ownership to the lessee at the end of the lease term, the expected useful life of the leased asset is the useful life of the asset. In addition, the carrying amount of the leased asset is reduced by impairment losses in accordance with IAS 36.
The lease liability is recognized at the inception of the lease at the present value of the future lease payments. If determinable, the present value is calculated using the interest rate on which the lease is based. If this interest rate cannot be easily determined, the incremental borrowing rate of the respective Group company is used. As a rule, the Logwin Group uses the incremental borrowing rate to calculate the present value. The leasing installments included in the calculation of the present value comprise the following components:
- fixed lease payments less leasing incentives granted by the lessor for the conclusion of the contract;
- · variable lease payments linked to an index or interest rate;
- · amounts expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees;
- the exercise price of a call option and lease payments upon exercise of a lease extension option, if the option is already expected to be exercised at that time;
• contractual penalties for the termination of the leasing agreement if at the beginning of the leasing agreement it is already assumed that the lessee will terminate the agreement.
Lease liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The lease liability is revalued if there is a change in future lease payments resulting from a change in an index or interest rate, or if there is a reassessment of the exercise of purchase, renewal or termination options, or if there is a change in the assessment of the amounts payable under a residual value guarantee and due to other modifications to the lease that do not result in a new lease. The revaluation results in a corresponding adjustment to the carrying amount of the right of use or, if this is reduced to zero, the excess adjustment amount is recognized in the income statement.
Provisions
Provisions are recognized in accordance with IAS 37 when an obligation is present as a result of a past event and can be reliably assessed and it is likely that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. They are recognized in the amount of the probable utilization. Provisions with an expected residual term of more than one year are recognized at their present value.
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations
The Logwin Group has both defined benefit and defined contribution plans to meet pension obligations.
Defined benefit plans are reported as a liability according to IAS 19 under "Provisions for pensions and similar obligations". Pension obligations relate primarily to employees of group companies in Germany and are mainly vested benefits in connection with benefit plans closed in the past. Furthermore, all Austrian employees are entitled under Austrian law prior to 31 December 2002 ("Abfertigung alt"), in the event of retirement or involuntary termination of employment to severance pay ranging from 2 to 12 months of the last monthly salary depending on the period of service.
Defined benefit obligations are measured by independent actuaries in accordance with the projected unit credit method prescribed in IAS 19. Consequently, the present value of the pension obligations expected in connection with possible future benefits becoming payable is recognized as the pension for benefit entitlements, if the respective obligation has vested fully or pro rata temporis as of the measurement date on the basis of the pensionable service rendered. Actuarial assumptions in connection with discount rates, mortality rates, future salary and pension trends as well as turnover rates are taken into account when measuring the obligations. The Aon Eurozone Yield Curve is used for the rate setting process. Where there are plan assets, the pension provisions are calculated by netting these assets and the present value of the defined benefit obligation ("funding status").
If the obligation exceeds the plan assets, the netted amount is referred to as the net liability from defined benefit plans. Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability (asset) include actuarial gains or losses from the obligation as well as returns on plan assets not included in interest income. They result from differences between the actual development compared to the prior-year assumptions as well as changes in assumptions, and are recognized in equity. The service costs are reported under operating expenses and the amounts resulting from unwinding of the discount on the obligation netted with the interest income from plan assets are included in the financial reports are prepared each year.
In addition to the defined benefit plans there are also defined contribution plans. These generally include the statutory pension insurance applicable in Germany and some other countries. Contributions paid into these defined contribution plans are recognized as expenses in the financial year.
8 Segment reporting
The classification of segments is made according to the business segments of the Logwin Group. The segment structure reflects the current organizational and management structure of the Logwin Group. This means that reporting is in line with the requirements of IFRS 8.
The Air + Ocean business segment provides worldwide transportation and logistics solutions with a focus on intercontinental air and ocean freight, frequently in connection with upstream and downstream value added services and draws on an international network that is divided into the three regions Europe Middle East Africa, Americas and Asia.
As a specialist in contract logistics, the Solutions business segment offers individual customer and industry-oriented solutions, particularly in the fashion, retail and consumer goods sector, in the industrial contract logistics including the automotive sector - the solutions range from supply chain management, transportation and warehousing to value added services and complete outsourcing projects.
Transactions between the segments are made at "arm's length", identical with transactions with third parties. The information on the business segments is reported after consolidation of intrasegment transactions. Transactions between the segments are eliminated in the column "Consolidation". The result of each segment is measured by management based on operating result before goodwill impairment (EBITA). General expenses and income which cannot be directly allocated to the segments are shown in the "Other" column.
The tables below set forth segment information of the business segments for the periods from 1 January to 31 December 2024 and 2023.
| 2024 In thousand EUR |
Air + Ocean | Solutions | Other | Conso- lidation |
Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External revenues | 1,188,606 | 253,227 | 542 | 1,442,375 | |
| Intersegment revenues | 849 | 1,786 | 1,339 | -3,974 | |
| Revenues | 1,189,455 | 25,013 | 1,881 | -3,974 | 1,442,375 |
| Cost of sales | -1,062,249 | -226,278 | -2,013 | 4,460 | -1,286,080 |
| Gross profit | 127,206 | 28,735 | -132 | 486 | 156,295 |
| Operating result before goodwill impairment (EBITA) |
76,535 | 19,828 | -12,791 | 83,572 | |
| Goodwill impairment | |||||
| Net result before interest and income taxes (EBIT) |
76,535 | 19,828 | -12,791 | 83,572 | |
| Financial result | 7,022 | ||||
| Net result before income taxes | 90,594 | ||||
| Income taxes | -25,000 | ||||
| Net result | 65,594 | ||||
| Segment assets | 292,561 | 78,997 | 27,634 | 399,192 | |
| Unallocated assets | 400,393 | ||||
| Total consolidated assets | 799,585 | ||||
| Segment liabilities | 271,520 | 69,447 | 11,097 | 352,064 | |
| Unallocated liabilities | 71,107 | ||||
| Total consolidated liabilities | 423,171 |
| 2023 | Air + Ocean | Solutions | Other | Conso- lidation |
Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | |||||
| External revenues | 916,804 | 340,531 | 183 | 1,257,518 | |
| Intersegment revenues | 439 | 1,321 | 1,374 | -3,134 | |
| Revenues | 917,243 | 341,852 | 1,557 | -3,134 | 1,257,518 |
| Cost of sales | -783,774 | -310,143 | -1,794 | 3,082 | -1,092,629 |
| Gross profit | 133,469 | 31,709 | -237 | -52 | 164,889 |
| Operating result before goodwill | |||||
| impairment (EBITA) | 86,598 | 18,915 | -13,766 | 91,747 | |
| Goodwill impairment | |||||
| Net result before interest and income | |||||
| taxes (EBIT) | 86,598 | 18,915 | -13,766 | 91,747 | |
| Financial result | 4,882 | ||||
| Net result before income taxes | 96,629 | ||||
| Income taxes | -16,471 | ||||
| Net result | 80,158 | ||||
| Segment assets | 234,897 | 75,779 | 33,303 | 343,979 | |
| Unallocated assets | 386,506 | ||||
| Total consolidated assets | 730,485 | ||||
| Segment liabilities | 2 13,061 | 71,193 | 13,145 | 297,399 | |
| Unallocated liabilities | 81,422 | ||||
| Total consolidated liabilities | 378,821 |
| Depreciation and amortization |
Additions to non-current assets |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Air + Ocean | -18,004 | -17,301 | 12,250 | 16,121 |
| Solutions | -11,892 | -13,533 | 10,721 | 1,501 |
| Other | -5,001 | -5,554 | 993 | 2,991 |
| Total | -34,897 | -36,388 | 23,964 | 30,613 |
Additions to non-current assets do not include additions to financial instruments and deferred tax assets.
Information according to geographical areas
The tables below present geographical information on revenues and specific items of non-current assets for financial years 2024 and 2023.
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||||
| Germany | 577,936 | 40% | 470,964 | 37% |
| Austria | 221,498 | 15% | 285,896 | 23% |
| Other EU | 197,638 | 14% | 129,012 | 10% |
| Asia/Pacific | 321,259 | 22% | 276,265 | 22% |
| Other | 124,044 | 9% | 95,381 | 8% |
| Total revenues | 1,442,375 | 100% | 1,257,518 | 100% |
Revenues from external customers are allocated according to the geographical location of the billing entity. In 2024, 8.5% (prior year: 14.8%) or EUR 122.7m (prior year: EUR 186.1m) of the Logwin Group's total revenues accounts to a customer in the Solutions business segment.
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||||
| Germany | 51,667 | 55% | 58,045 | 57% |
| Austria | 8,895 | 9% | 6,785 | 7% |
| Luxenburg | 873 | 1% | 3,343 | 3% |
| Other EU | 20,285 | 22% | 19,654 | 19% |
| Asia/Pacific | 9,497 | 10% | 10,978 | 11% |
| Other | 2,722 | 3% | 3,253 | 3% |
| Total non-current assets | 93,939 | 100% | 102,058 | 100% |
Non-current assets are reported by location of the respective assets. They comprise property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets including right of use assets from leases.
Notes to the Income Statement
9 Revenues from contracts with customers
Breakdown of revenues from contracts with customers
The Group primarily generates revenues from the transfer of services for which revenue is recognized on a period basis. Revenues are generated in the following segments and geographical regions:
| 2024 | Air + Ocean | Solutions | Other | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||||
| Germany | 485,647 | 91,747 | 542 | 577,936 |
| Austria | 87,593 | 133,905 | 221,498 | |
| Other EU | 170,063 | 27,575 | 197,638 | |
| Asia/Pacific | 321,260 | 321,260 | ||
| Other | 124,043 | 124,043 | ||
| Total revenues | 1,188,606 | 253,227 | 542 | 1,442,375 |
| 2023 | Air + Ocean | Solutions | Other | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||||
| Germany | 356,181 | 114,600 | 183 | 470,964 |
| Austria | 82,117 | 203,779 | 285,896 | |
| Other EU | 119,807 | 22,152 | 141,959 | |
| Asia/Pacific | 276,265 | 276,265 | ||
| Other | 82,434 | 82,434 | ||
| Total revenues | 916,804 | 340,531 | 183 | 1,257,518 |
Sales to customers in the Air + Ocean segment result from transportation and logistics solutions with a focus on intercontinental air and ocean freight, often in connection with upstream and downstream value added services. In the Solutions business segment, revenues result from individual customer and industryoriented solutions, particularly in the fashion, retail and consumer goods sector, in the industrial contract logistics including the automotive sector - the solutions range from supply chain management, transportation and warehousing to value added services and complete outsourcing projects.
The Group makes use of the practical experience of IFRS 15.121 with regard to the disclosure of the transaction price allocated to the remaining service obligations, as Logwin either generally has a remuneration entitlement that directly corresponds to the value of the service already provided by the company to the customer, or the outstanding service obligation is part of a contract with an expected original term of a maximum of one year.
Income from performance obligations fulfilled in prior periods amounted to EUR 4.6m in the reporting period (prior period: EUR 7.0m).
10 Expenses by nature
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Purchased services | -1,060,327 | -877,934 |
| Materials and supplies | -2,573 | -4,104 |
| Personnel expenses | -218,531 | -203,273 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -34,897 | -36,379 |
| lmpairment of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets | -1,564 | -1,444 |
| Reversal of impairments of property, plant and equipment | 1,939 | 1,132 |
| Sundry expenses | -46,046 | -41,739 |
| Total cost of sales, selling, general and administrative costs | -1,361,999 | -1,163,741 |
Purchased services mostly comprise transportation services provided by third parties.
11 Other operating income and expense
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign exchange gains and gains from foreign exchange contracts | 6,219 | 7,729 |
| Gains from disposal of non-current assets | 635 | 370 |
| Sundry income | 2,587 | 1,676 |
| Other operating income | 9,441 | 9,775 |
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign exchange losses and losses from foreign exchange contracts | -5,424 | -8,108 |
| Losses from disposal of non-current assets | -1,151 | -1,972 |
| Sundry expenses | -73 | -45 |
| Other operating expenses | -6,648 | -10,125 |
Gains and losses from foreign exchange reflect the volume of business activities invoiced in foreign currencies. The net income/expense from foreign exchange gains and losses is as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Foreign exchange gains and gains from foreign exchange contracts | 6,219 | 7,729 |
| Foreign exchange losses and losses from foreign exchange contracts | -5,424 | -8,108 |
| Foreign exchange effects, net | 795 | -379 |
12 Financial result
The following table shows the composition of the financial result for the financial years 2024 and 2023:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Interest income from bank accounts | 6,334 | 5,924 |
| Interest income on Finance lease | 251 | 250 |
| Other interest income from third parties | 5,465 | 3,529 |
| Finance income | 12,050 | 9,703 |
| Interest expenses from bank accounts | -490 | -412 |
| Interest expenses from lease liabilities | -2,722 | -2,762 |
| Net interest expense from the unwinding of the discount on defined benefit obligations and from the return on plan |
||
| assets | -676 | -732 |
| Other interest expenses | -662 | -768 |
| Foreign currency effects from intragroup financing and effects from the fair value measurement of forward exchange transactions |
-478 | -147 |
| Finance expenses | -5,028 | 4,821 |
| Financial result | 7,022 | 4,882 |
Other interest income mainly arose from short-term loans. Please refer to Note 39 'Related party transactions'.
13 Income taxes
Tax expenses for the Logwin Group are as follows:
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Curent income taxes | -21,365 | -23,947 |
| Deferred income taxes | -3,635 | 7,476 |
| Total income taxes | -25,000 | -16,471 |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Net result before income taxes | 90,594 | 96,629 |
| Expected income taxes (tax rate 26.59%; prior year: 26.59%) | -24,089 | -25,694 |
| Non-deductible goodwill impairment | ||
| Foreign tax rate differential | 1,911 | 1,480 |
| Expenses not deductible for tax purposes | -6,172 | -4,542 |
| Tax effects relating to prior periods | 187 | -976 |
| Changes in valuation allowances and effects from not recognizing | ||
| deferred tax assets | 4,242 | 12,879 |
| Effects from the change of tax rates | -16 | 150 |
| Other taxation effects | -1,063 | 232 |
| Total income tax expenses | -25,000 | -16,471 |
Reconciliation of expected income tax expenses to the tax expenses in the income statement:
The weighted tax rate of 26.59% (prior year: 26.59%) used for 2024 corresponds to the tax rate of Logwin AG.
The position "Changes in valuation allowances and effects from not recognizing deferred tax assets" includes effects from deferred taxes not recognized in prior years in the amount of EUR 4,378k (prior year: EUR 13,344k) and opposite effects from the non-recognition of deferred tax assets in the amount of EUR -136k (prior year: EUR -465k).
The calculations for the global minimum taxation according to OECD regulations ("Pillar 2") resulted in a qualified domestic minimum top-up tax of TEUR 22 for a foreign group company. Overall, the introduction of global minimum taxation in 2024 had no material impact on the Logwin Group's income tax expense. The Logwin Group uses the exemption in IAS 12 (rev.) from recognizing deferred taxes in connection with Pillar 2 income taxes.
Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows
14 Cash outflows for the acquisition of subsidiaries
The payments for the acquisition of subsidiaries in the financial year 2024 result from the acquisition of the shares of Infranordic Shipping & Forwarding AB, Gothenburg, SE as a new subsidiary as well as the expansion of the existing investment in Supply Chain International Limited, Auckland, NZ to a majority stake, which are allocated to the Air + Ocean business segment. In addition, the Solutions business segment acquired the shares in World Pack Express S.L., Ripollet, ES and Alpha Automotive Solutions S.L., Ripollet, ES, which belongs to the World Pack Express Group. The previous year result from the acquisition of the shares of ATL Logistics B.V., Amsterdam, NL. Please refer to note 33 "Business combinations" for more information.
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Cash outflow for the acquisition of subsidiaries | -11,084 | -4,226 |
| Acquired Cash | 2,233 | 372 |
| Payments for the acquisition of subsidiaries | -8.851 | -3,854 |
15 Payments from disposals of other business operations
The payments from the disposal of other business operations in the financial year 2024 and in the prior year result from a partial negative purchase price payment in connection with the disposal of the German retail network in the form of an asset deal in 2023, which was allocated to the Solutions business segment.
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | 2023 | |
| Consideration paid | -3,500 | 7.105 |
| Payments from disposals of other business operations | -3,500 | 7,105 |
In this context, the following assets and liabilities were disposed of in the previous year:
| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 648 |
| Receivables and other assets | 376 |
| Assets disposed of | 1,024 |
| Other liabilities | 294 |
| Personnel provisions | 1,024 |
| Liabilities disposed of | 1,318 |
16 Liabilities from financing activities
The following tables show the development of liabilities from financing activities of the Logwin Group which are included in financing cash flows:
| Loans and borrowings |
Liabilities from leases |
|
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| 1 Jan 2024 | 47 | 75,012 |
| Cash effective | -26 | -33,372 |
| Non-cash effective: | ||
| New and renewed lease agreements | 19,754 | |
| Revaluation | -2,913 | |
| Additions from business combinations | 366 | 451 |
| Foreign exchange effects | 2 | 363 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | 389 | 59,295 |
| In thousand EUR | Loans and borrowings |
Liabilities from leases |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2023 | 1,110 | 80,952 |
| Cash effective | -966 | -26,437 |
| Non-cash effective: | ||
| New and renewed lease agreements | 23,946 | |
| Revaluation | -4,314 | |
| Reclassification to liabilities associated with assets held for sale | 555 | |
| Foreign exchange effects | -97 | 310 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | 47 | 75,012 |
The asset additions of EUR 19,754k (prior year: EUR 23,946k) and the additions from business combinations of EUR 817k (prior year: EUR 555k) resulting from new and renewed lease agreements, as well as the associated liabilities, are non-cash effective and therefore not included in the investing cash flows. The revaluation includes the adjustments to existing leases due to an adjustment of the interest rate and are also non-cash transactions.
Interest paid on recognized lease obligations is shown in the operating cash flow. Please refer to Note 20 "Leases" – "Maturity analysis" for more information.
Notes to the Balance Sheet
17 Goodwill
Allocation of goodwill to cash-generating units
The business segments are taken to be groups of cash-generating units of the Logwin Group. The goodwill acquired in the course of business combinations has been allocated to the business segments as follows:
| In thousand EUR | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Air + Ocean | 53,813 | 48,894 |
| Solutions | 1.257 | |
| Goodwill | 55,070 | 48,894 |
| In thousand EUR | Goodwill |
|---|---|
| Carrying amount as of 1 Jan 2023 | 45,701 |
| Additions from business combinations | 3,193 |
| Carrying amount as of 31 Dec 2023 | 48,894 |
| Acquisition cost | 223,269 |
| Accumulated impairment | -174,375 |
| Carrying amount as of 1 Jan 2024 | 48,894 |
| Additions from business combinations | 6,176 |
| Carrying amount as of 31 Dec 2024 | 55,070 |
| Acquisition cost | 229,445 |
| Accumulated impairment | -174,375 |
Goodwill impairment testing
The Logwin Group performed its annual goodwill impairment test as of 31 December 2024, as in the prior year.
For the purpose of the goodwill impairment test, the recoverable amount of the group of cash-generating units (CGU) was determined on the basis of the calculation of the value in use using cash flow forecasts that are based on a financial plan covering a period of four years. The financial plan is based on the business plans of the business segments.
The cash flow forecasts are based on the following underlying assumptions:
- Budgeted revenue growth rates: the anticipated growth rates of the industry, which is relevant for the respective business segment, are used to determine the budgeted revenue growth rates. Overall stable revenue growth was assumed over the coming years.
- Budgeted operating profit margins: the profit margins generated in the preceding years, increased for expected efficiency improvements, are used to determine the budgeted operating profit margins.
Allowance was made here for the fact that developments in earnings will also depend on the economic situation. Deviations from planning were analyzed and taken into account where necessary in the form of discounts on the business plans presented. The amount of necessary discounts is reestablished in each case when the impairment test is performed.
After the detailed planning period, an EBITA margin of 4.0% was assumed in the Air + Ocean business segment (prior year: 3.7%), and a growth rate of 1.5% was taken into account as a growth discount in the capital costs, unchanged from the previous year. The business segment's expected cash flows were discounted at an after-tax discount rate of 9.5% (prior year: 10.1%), which corresponds to a pre-tax discount rate of 13.0% (previous year: 13.9%).
In the Solutions segment, an EBITA margin of 4.0% was assumed after the detailed planning period and a growth rate of 0.75% was taken into account as a growth discount in the cost of capital. The expected cash flows of the business segment were discounted at an after-tax discount rate of 9.1%, which corresponds to a pre-tax discount rate of 11.8%.
The scheduled impairment test as of 31 December 2024 did not result in any impairment. No change in the key assumptions considered possible leads to an impairment.
18 Other intangible assets
Amortization of intangible assets of EUR 303k is included in cost of sales (prior year: EUR 64k). A further EUR 7k (prior year: EUR 7k) relates to selling costs and EUR 2,479k (prior year: EUR 2,580k) to general and administrative costs. The other intangible assets of the Logwin Group do not include any internally generated assets as of 31 December 2024.
| Software, concessions and other licenses |
Customer relations | lota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | |||
| Acquisition cost | 57,337 | 57,337 | |
| Accumulated impairment | -41,855 | -41,855 | |
| Carrying amount as of 1 Jan 2023 | 15,482 | 15,482 | |
| Currency differences | -1 | - 1 | |
| Additions from business combinations | 14 | 914 | 928 |
| Additions | 525 | 525 | |
| Disposals | -6 | -6 | |
| Amortization | -2,651 | -2,651 | |
| Impairments | -2 1 | -21 | |
| Carrying amount as of 31 Dec 2023 | 13,342 | 914 | 14,256 |
| Acquisition cost | 56,880 | 914 | 57,794 |
| Accumulated amortization and impairment losses | -43,538 | -43,538 | |
| Carrying amount as of 1 Jan 2024 | 13,342 | 914 | 14,256 |
| Currency differences | -33 | -33 | |
| Additions from business combinations | 12 | 4,132 | 4,144 |
| Additions | 93 | 93 | |
| Disposals | -225 | -225 | |
| Amortization | -2,539 | -250 | -2,789 |
| Impairments | -4 | -4 | |
| Carrying amount as of 31 Dec 2024 | 10,679 | 4,763 | 15,442 |
| Acquisition cost | 56,211 | 6,526 | 62,737 |
| Accumulated amortization and impairment losses | -45,532 | -1,763 | -47,295 |
In 2024, customer relationships in the amount of EUR 4,132k (prior year: EUR 914k) were recognized. Please refer to Note 33 "Business combinations" for more information. Impairment losses on IT hardware amounting to EUR 4k are included in administrative expenses in the Other segment.
19 Property, plant and equipment
Cost of sales includes depreciation of property, plant and equipment of EUR 27,936k (prior year: EUR 29,051k), while selling costs include depreciation of property, plant and equipment of EUR 938k (prior year: EUR 905k) and general and administrative costs include depreciation of property, plant and equipment of EUR 3,234k (prior year: EUR 3,781k).
| Land and buildings |
Machinery and equipment |
Tools, fixtures, furniture and office equipment |
Vehicle fleet | Construction in progress |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||||||
| Acquisition cost | 205,414 | 32,641 | 43,912 | 29,289 | 1,641 | 312,897 |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses |
-128,946 | -26,671 | -37,012 | -20,075 | -212,704 | |
| Carrying amount as of 1 Jan 2023 |
76,468 | 5,970 | 6,900 | 9,214 | 1,641 | 100, 193 |
| Currency differences | 154 | 2 | 27 | -47 | 1 | 137 |
| Additions from business | ||||||
| combinations | 555 | ୧୫ | 2 | 625 | ||
| Additions | 19,703 | 1,091 | 3,469 | 5,054 | 771 | 30,088 |
| Transfers | 277 | 464 | 283 | 10 | -1,034 | |
| Disposals | -7,116 | -54 | -2 1 1 | -1,490 | -342 | -9,213 |
| Depreciation | -24,270 | -840 | -3,431 | -5,196 | -33,737 | |
| Impairment | -77 1 | -563 | -89 | -1,423 | ||
| Reversal of impairments | 1,132 | 1,132 | ||||
| Carrying amount as of 31 Dec | ||||||
| 2023 | 66,132 | 6,138 | 6,950 | 7,545 | 1,037 | 87,802 |
| Thereof rights of use from leases | 55,868 | 90 | 879 | 5,136 | 61,972 | |
| Acquisition cost | 199,879 | 34,083 | 42,578 | 21,473 | 1,037 | 299,050 |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses |
-133,747 | -27,945 | -35,628 | -13,928 | -211,248 | |
| Carrying amount as of 1 Jan 2024 |
66,132 | 6,138 | 6,950 | 7,545 | 1,037 | 87,802 |
| Currency differences | 310 | 4 | 13 | -10 | 317 | |
| Additions from business | ||||||
| combinations | 389 | 17 | 120 | 129 | 83 | 738 |
| Additions | 17,343 | 478 | 1,572 | 4,325 | 154 | 23,872 |
| Transfers | 536 | 326 | 151 | -1,013 | ||
| Disposals | -453 | -27 | -1,533 | -489 | -2,502 | |
| Depreciation | -24,210 | -792 | -2,777 | -4,329 | - | -32,108 |
| Impairment | -1,519 | -32 | -9 | -1,560 | ||
| Reversal of impairments | 1,939 | 1,939 | ||||
| Carrying amount as of 31 Dec | ||||||
| 2024 | 60,467 | 6,112 | 4,487 | 7,171 | 261 | 78,498 |
| Thereof rights of use from leases | 45,782 | 45 | 381 | 5,115 | 51,323 | |
| Acquisition cost | 208,629 | 34,495 | 37,229 | 21,356 | 296 | 302,005 |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses |
-148,162 | -28,383 | -32,742 | -14,185 | -35 | -223,507 |
As of 31 December 2024 and 2023, no property, plant and equipment was mortgaged to secure loans.
In the financial year 2024, impairment losses on property, plant and equipment amounting to EUR 1,560k (prior year: EUR 1,423k) were recognized in the Solutions business segment. Based on impairment tests carried out, impairment losses were recognized on real estate. The impairment losses are included in the cost of sales. The fair value less costs to sell for a logistics property in Germany was determined using level 3 input factors in the fair value hierarchy and a property interest rate of 5.4% was used as discount factor. As a result of the impairment test, impairment losses of EUR 1,293k were recognized to a recoverable amount of EUR 2,314k. For a European logistics center, the calculation was carried out on the basis of a value in use using the present value method and level 3 input factors of the measurement hierarchy. A discount rate of 9.0% was used. As a result of the impairment test, impairment losses of EUR 267k were recognized to a recoverable amount of EUR 0k.
In the prior year, impairment losses of EUR 1,423k were recognized on property, plant and equipment. In the Solutions segment, impairment losses amounting to EUR 1,379k were determined on the basis of impairment tests carried out. The impairment losses are included in the cost of sales. The calculation was carried out for a European logistics location on the basis of the value in use, applying the present value method and using level 3 input factors. The discount rate applied was 9.7%. The impairment test resulted in the recognition of impairment losses of EUR 869k to a realizable amount of EUR 475k. The fair value less costs to sell was determined for two logistics properties in Germany using level 2 input factors. The impairment tests resulted in the recognition of impairments totaling EUR 501k on a realizable amount of EUR 7,906k. In the Other segment, impairment losses on IT hardware in the amount of EUR 53k are included in administrative expenses.
In the financial year 2024, a previously leased property was purchased. Based on an external valuation carried out as part of the acquisition, there was a reversal of an impairment loss up to the acquisition cost of EUR 1.9m, which was recognized in profit or loss. The reversal of the impairment loss was attributable to the Solutions segment and is included in the cost of sales.
20 Leasing
The Logwin Group leases significant parts of the logistics and office properties it uses. Contracts for logistics properties generally have a term of between three and office properties generally have a term of between three and six years. To ensure operational flexibility, many of the contracts contain rental extension, purchase or termination options in favour of the Logwin Group.
For some of the properties, subleases exist that qualify as operating leases. In the prior year, subleases were added that are classified as finance leases. The receivables from finance subleases were measured on the basis of their estimated recoverability.
In addition, a significant portion of the Logwin Group's vehicle fleet is leased. The leasing agreements have essentially terms of between three and six years and in some cases include rental extension or purchase options in the interest of the Logwin Group.
| In thousand EUR | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Land and building | 45,782 | 55,868 |
| Machinery and equipment | 45 | 90 |
| Tools, fixtures, furniture and office equipment | 381 | 879 |
| Vehicle fleet | 5,115 | 5,135 |
| Total right of use assets | 51,323 | 61,972 |
The right of use assets recognized in the balance sheet are included in property, plant and equipment as of 31 December 2024 and 2023 as follows:
Additions to right of use assets amounted to EUR 19,754k in the financial year 2024 (prior year: EUR 23,946k).
As of 31 December 2024, liabilities from leases in the amount of EUR 59,295k were reported in the balance sheet (prior year: EUR 75,012k).
Maturity analysis of cash outflows
The following cash outflows to service the leasing liabilities are expected in the coming years:
| In thousand EUR | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23,018 | 32,054 |
| 1 to 5 years | 35,480 | 38,751 |
| More than 5 years | 4,556 | 8,484 |
| Total undiscounted lease payments | 63,054 | 79,289 |
| Present value of lease payments | 59,295 | 75,012 |
The present value of lease payments is presented in the balance sheet in the amount of EUR 21,627k (prior year: EUR 30,990k) as current liabilities from leases and in the amount of EUR 37,668k (prior year: EUR 44,022k) as non-current liabilities from leases.
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Depreciation on rights of use | ||
| Land and buildings | -23,054 | -22,794 |
| Machinery and equipment | -33 | -65 |
| Tools, fixtures, furniture and office equipment | -519 | -626 |
| Vehicle fleet | -3,529 | -4,426 |
| Total depreciation on right of use assets | -27,135 | -27,911 |
| Impairment on rights of use | ||
| Land and buildings | -311 | |
| Machinery and equipment | ||
| Total impairments on right of use assets | -311 | |
| Interest expenses from leasing liabilities | -2,722 | -2,762 |
| Expenses relating to short-term leases | -27 | -10 |
| Expenses relating to leases of low-value assets | -484 | -559 |
| Income from subleasing | 3,681 | 5,798 |
The following presentation was made in the income statement for the financial year 2024 and 2023:
The following cash outflows resulted from leases recognized as financial liabilities in accordance with IFRS 16 in the reporting year and in the prior year:
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Repayments of recognized lease liabilities | 33,372 | 26,437 |
| Interest payments on recognized lease liabilities | 2,722 | 2,762 |
| Payments for short-term leases and leases over low-value assets | 511 | 569 |
| Total cash outflows from leases | 36,605 | 29,768 |
A variety of leases, particularly for real estate and vehicles, contain extension and termination options. When determining the term of leases, all facts and circumstances that provide an economic incentive to exercise extension options or not to exercise termination options are taken into account. Changes to the term are only included in the contract term if it is sufficiently certain that the extension or non-exercise of termination options will be exercised. The estimates and expectations made at the time of initial measurement of the lease liability and the right-of-use asset, which are not already finalized at the time of provision with regard to the payments to be made, are reviewed on an ongoing basis during the term of the lease. The original estimates are reassessed if there is better or changed knowledge about the expected payment profile over time. Extension options in the Logwin Group, not taken into account in the measurement of lease liabilities may result in future cash outflows of EUR 42,495k (prior year: EUR 46,402k). The prior year's figures were corrected with regard to the amount of future lease payments included for leased assets that were rent-free at the measurement date.
As in the prior year, leases in connection with real estate, which the Logwin Group has already entered into but which have not yet been accounted for as of 31 December 2024, will result in future cash outflows without taking into account extension or termination options.
The Logwin Group subleased logistics buildings in the financial year 2024, the right of use assets of which were recognized under property, plant and equipment. Interest income on lease receivables of EUR 251k (prior year: EUR 250k) was recognized for the subleased buildings.
Maturity analysis of lease receivables from subleases
The following table presents a maturity analysis of the finance lease receivables to be received after the reporting date.
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Due in one year | 1,767 | 2,123 |
| Due in one to five years | 4,190 | 5,859 |
| Due in more than five years | 516 | |
| Total undiscounted lease payments | 5,957 | 8,498 |
| Less: unrealised financial income | -465 | -722 |
| Present value of lease payments receivable | 5,492 | 7,776 |
| Impairment loss allowance | -3,775 | -4,210 |
| Net investments in the lease | 1,717 | 3,566 |
The following table shows an analysis of the maturity of lease payments from operating leases:
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Due in one year | 2,251 | 2,323 |
| Due in one to five years | 1,646 | 3,253 |
| Due in more than five years | 347 | |
| Total undiscounted lease payments | 3,897 | 5,923 |
21 Inventories
Inventories primarily include IT materials and loading equipment with a value of EUR 1,020k (prior year: EUR 1,213k). No inventories were pledged.
In the reporting period, inventories of EUR 2,573k were recognized as an expense (prior year: EUR 4,104k).
In 2024, impairment losses of EUR 26k (prior year: EUR 155k) were recognized in profit or loss as a result of an impairment test on inventories. As in the previous year, no reversals of impairment losses were recognized through profit or loss in the reporting year.
| In thousand EUR | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade accounts receivable, gross | 150,264 | 125,593 |
| Valuation allowance due to the simplified approach | -544 | -310 |
| Trade accounts receivable | 149,720 | 125,283 |
| Less valuation allowance for receivables with impaired creditworthiness | -1,439 | -2,039 |
| Trade accounts receivable, net | 148,281 | 123,244 |
| Trade accounts receivable from factoring | 33,062 | 23,595 |
| Total trade accounts receivable, net including factoring | 181,343 | 146,839 |
22 Trade accounts receivables, receivables from factoring and contract assets
The Group has recognized the following contract assets:
| 31.12.2024 | 31.12.2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Current contract assets from transportation services | 33,348 | 14.245 |
| Expected credit losses on contract assets due to the simplified approach | -156 | -167 |
| Contract assets, net | 33,192 | 14,083 |
Contract liabilities in the amount of EUR 26,170k (prior year: EUR 18,014k) were offset against unconditional claims for consideration that had not yet fallen due on the balance sheet date due to contractual conditions. The increase in contract liabilities is mainly due to a significant increase in freight rate levels in the financial year 2024.
Revenues in the amount of EUR 18,014k were realized in the reporting period from contractual liabilities existing as of 31 December 2023 (prior year: EUR 22,308k).
The following table contains information on credit risk and expected credit losses for trade receivables and contract assets as of 31 December 2024 and 31 December 2023.
| In thousand EUR | Corres- ponds to external rating |
Gross book value |
Estimated loss rate (weighted average) |
Estimated value adjustment |
Negative credit rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low risk | A to AAA | 41,321 | 0.04% | 15 | Nein |
| Medium risk | B to BBB | 123,132 | 0.43% | 533 | Nein |
| Below average | C to CCC | 17,419 | 0.87% | 152 | Nein |
| Loss event | D | 1,439 | 100.00% | 1,439 | la |
| Total | 183,311 | 2,139 |
| In thousand EUR | Corres- ponds to external rating |
Gross book value |
Estimated loss rate (weighted average) |
Estimated value adjustment |
Negative credit rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low risk | A to AAA | 44,647 | 0.02% | 14 | Nein |
| Medium risk | B to BBB | 83,577 | 0.44% | 366 | Nein |
| Below average | C to CCC | 9,575 | 0.96% | 92 | Nein |
| Loss event | D | 2,039 | 100.00% | 2,039 | la |
| total | 139,838 | 2,511 |
The credit risk of the trade receivables sold has to be calculated and presented in accordance with the general approach. This is not material in the present case due to the factoring company's good credit risk.
The valuation allowances for trade receivables with impaired creditworthiness for which a loss event has occurred have developed as follows based on the expected loss over the entire remaining term:
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | -2,039 | -2,176 |
| Currency differences | -27 | 1,948 |
| Additions | -913 | -2,909 |
| Utilization | 494 | 247 |
| Reversals | 1,080 | 851 |
| Change in consolidation scope | -34 | |
| 31 December | -1,439 | -2,039 |
The valuation allowances for trade receivables and contract assets with unimpaired creditworthiness under the simplified approach in accordance with IFRS 9 developed as follows:
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | -472 | -827 |
| Currency differences | -7 | 88 |
| Additions | -261 | -95 |
| Reversals | 40 | 362 |
| 31 December | -700 | -472 |
As of 31 December 2024, trade accounts receivable not sold to the factoring company in the amount of EUR 91.8m (prior year: EUR 70.4m) were secured by credit insurance. Secured receivables are generally subject to a deductible of 10% (prior year: 10%). The Group does not hold any other collateral or other credit enhancements to cover its credit risk related to its financial assets.
23 Other receivables and current assets
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Input tax refund | 7,677 | 6,340 |
| Advance payments | 21,647 | 17,976 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 1,792 | 1,071 |
| Receivables from subleases | 752 | 952 |
| Miscellaneous receivables and assets | 1,012 | 1,220 |
| Total other receivables and current assets | 32,880 | 27,559 |
| Thereof financial assets | 6,705 | 6,135 |
Other receivables and current assets are due within one year. In the reporting year, no material impairments of other receivables and current assets have occurred. With the exception of individual deposits required by operational business, other receivables and current assets were not subject to pledging.
For further information on financial assets, please refer to Note 34 "Additional information on financial instruments".
24 Cash and cash equivalents
| In thousand EUR | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | 140,387 | 133,773 |
| Cash equivalents | 232,800 | 221,692 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 373,187 | 355,465 |
Cash and cash equivalents comprise checks, cash in hand and bank balances as well as cash equivalents with a total maturity of up to three months from the date of acquisition. In addition to various short-term investments amounting to EUR 80.0m (prior year: EUR 120.0m), cash equivalents include short-term loans to AQTON SE amounting to EUR 150.0m (prior year: EUR 100.0m). For further explanations, please refer to Note 39 "Related party transactions".
As of 31 December 2024, cash and cash equivalents include an amount of EUR 4.7m (prior year: EUR 2.5m), which the Logwin Group had at its disposal only after approximately two working days as a result of a settlement agreement.
As of 31 December 2024, cash of EUR 577k served as deposits for bank guaranties and are therefore restricted cash (prior year: EUR 560k).
25 Deferred taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following:
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | Deferred tax assets |
Deferred tax liabilities |
Deferred tax assets |
Deferred tax liabilities |
| Intangible assets | 3,874 | 981 | 4,499 | 8 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 86 | 9,889 | 101 | 12,126 |
| Investments | 214 | 245 | 7 | |
| Current assets | 3,509 | 7,723 | 2,430 | 1,393 |
| Provisions | 4,595 | 329 | 4,041 | 302 |
| I iabilities | 17,663 | 1,310 | 15,215 | 2,317 |
| Tax loss carry forwards | 15,031 | 20,460 | ||
| Valuation allowances | -2,607 | -5,025 | ||
| Retained earnings of domestic and foreign subsidiaries |
2,008 | 1,031 | ||
| Net amounts | -19,262 | -19,262 | -15,807 | -15,807 |
| Total deferred taxes | 23,103 | 2,978 | 26,159 | 1,377 |
In the fiscal year 2024 the recognized deferred taxes have changed as follows:
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred taxes, net as of 1 January | 24,782 | 17,129 |
| Change recognized in profit or loss | -3,635 | 7,477 |
| Change recognized in other comprehensive income | -17 | 188 |
| Change in consolidation scope | -1,016 | |
| Currency and other differences | 11 | -12 |
| Deferred taxes, net as of 31 December | 20, 125 | 24,782 |
The change recognized directly in equity relates to deferred tax effects on remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability in 2024 and in the prior year. In the reporting year, this includes effects from the impairment or reversal of impairments of deferred tax assets in the amount of EUR 0.2m (prior year:-0.2m) recognized directly in equity. Please refer to Note 33 "Business combinations" for information on change in consolidation scope.
In the reporting year, deferred tax liabilities of EUR 2.0m (prior year: EUR 1.0m) were recognized on temporary differences from retained earnings of domestic and foreign subsidiaries amounting to EUR 45.3m (prior year: EUR 39.4m). No deferred tax liabilities were recognized for temporary differences from retained earnings of domestic and foreign subsidiaries amounting to EUR 2.1m (prior year: EUR 12.2m) as of 31 December 2024, as it is not probable that these will reverse in the foreseeable future. The tax effect on these differences would amount to EUR 0.2m (prior year: 1.2m).
Net deferred tax assets amounting to EUR 0.4m (prior year: EUR 8.8m) have been recognized despite tax losses in the reporting year or in the prior year, as there are substantial indications for their recognition due to non-recurring one off effects. They were recognized on the basis of planning calculations for the taxable income of the respective companies, as sustained positive operating results are expected within the next years.
For the following temporary differences and unused tax losses no deferred tax assets have been recognized since it is not probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences or tax losses can be utilized:
| In thousand EUR | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Tax losses | 213,169 | 330,578 |
| Deductible temporary differences | 2,445 | 7,696 |
| Total | 215,614 | 338,274 |
Insofar as a tax assessment has been made, loss carry forwards are reported in accordance with this assessment. If no assessment has yet been made, the calculated value, or the value reported to the tax authorities, is used.
26 Shareholders' equity
Issued capital and authorized capital
As of 31 December 2024, a total of 2,879,215 (prior year: 2,884,395) fully paid-up no-par value registered shares with voting rights had been issued. Of these, 2,879,215 shares were outstanding (prior year: 2,879,215). As of 31 December 2024, no shares were held as treasury stock by Logwin AG (prior year: 5,180 shares). Each share represents EUR 45.60 of the share capital (prior year: EUR 45.52). In addition, as of 31 December 2024 Logwin AG had authorized capital totaling EUR 68,700k (prior year: EUR 68,700k), divided into a further 1,509,105 new no-par value shares to be issued (prior year: 1,509,105).
Profit/loss appropriation and capital reserves
The Annual General Meeting of Logwin AG on 16 April 2024 resolved a gain of EUR 208,844k as of 31 December 2023. By resolution of the Annual General Meeting, a distribution of EUR 40,309k (prior year: EUR 69,101k) was distributed from retained earnings (prior year: capital reserve). This corresponds to an amount of EUR 14.00 per share (prior year: EUR 24.00 per share).
Dividends
A potential distribution for the financial year 2024 must be approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 23 April 2025 and was therefore not recognized as a liability in these financial statements.
Retained earnings
Non-distributable retained earnings
According to Luxembourg law, a company must allocate at least 5% of the net result for the period as stated in the financial statements to a legal reserve until the reserve equals 10% of issued capital of the company. As of 31 December 2024, this reserve in the amount of EUR 13,130k (prior year: EUR 13,130k) is presented in the statement of changes in equity of the Logwin Group as part of the retained earnings. The legal reserve cannot be distributed as a dividend.
Defined benefit plans
Remeasurements of the net defined benefit liability in the form of actuarial gains and losses as well as return on plan assets not included in interest income are recognized in equity and may not be reclassified to profit or loss in future periods. These amounts are recorded in retained earnings and amounted to EUR -8,525k as of 31 December 2024 (prior year: EUR -9,292k). The change of EUR 768k compared to the prior year relates completely to the remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability (prior year: EUR -1,208k) after deduction of the associated deferred taxes.
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Differences from the translation of the financial statements of subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the euro are reported under shareholders' equity as accumulated other comprehensive income. As of 31 December 2024, the accumulated other comprehensive income of EUR -5,851k (prior year: EUR-6,348k) primarily resulted from the translation of the financial statements of subsidiaries. The amounts recognized in equity may need to be reclassified under certain circumstances to profit or loss in future periods.
Treasury shares
As of 31 December 2024, Logwin AG did not hold own shares. At the end of the previous year, 5,180 shares with a value of EUR 838k were held by Logwin AG, which were acquired until 2022 as part of a share buy-back program. On 16 April 2024, the Extraordinary General Meeting decided to cancel 5,180 existing shares without nominal value held by the company, while simultaneously increasing the subscribed share capital by transferring an amount from the share premium reserve to the capital account without issuing new shares. The cancelled treasury shares were removed from the collective deposit of securities on 6 February 2025.
27 Loans and borrowings
As of 31 December 2024, the Logwin Group had facilities (without guarantee facilities) amounting to EUR 28.6m (prior year: EUR 38.6m), of which EUR 0.0m had been utilized as of the reporting date (prior year: EUR 0,0m). Furthermore, depending on the amount of sold receivables, a contractual limit of EUR 60.0m (prior year: EUR 60.0m) was available to the Logwin Group from factoring at the reporting date. As of 31 December 2024 and 2023, the factoring facility was not utilized.
Current and non-current Loans and borrowings reported as of 31 December 2024 totaled EUR 431k (prior year: EUR 47k).
The interest rate on loans and borrowings were variable and therefore at market level.
28 Provisions for pensions and similar obligations
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations are recognized due to plans for commitments for retirement, invalidity and survivors' pensions. The Logwin Group has both defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
Defined contribution plans
Under the defined contribution plans of the Group, payments in a total amount of EUR 835k to private pension insurance schemes were recorded in financial year 2024 (prior year: EUR 941k). In addition, contribution payments of EUR 7,114k (prior year: EUR 7,938k) were made to public pension insurance schemes.
Defined benefit plans
Defined benefit obligations mainly result from (funded and unfunded) pension commitments to employees, mostly of German group companies. The Logwin Group's obligations relate primarily to obligations from vested benefits in connection with benefit plans closed in the past. The benefits payable are mostly lifetime pension payments. In addition, there are legal claims of Austrian employees to severance payments.
A characteristic of the defined benefit obligations is that the Logwin Group grants the promised benefit level and thus bears the financing and longevity risk. If the obligations are partially or fully funded, the financing risk is replaced by the general market risk. As the Logwin Group's plan assets are primarily employer's pension liability insurance policies, direct insurance policies and pension trusts, the volatility of which is comparatively low, the risk is also low.
The net defined benefit liability recognized in the balance sheet is as follows:
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Present value of the obligation | 24.161 | 25,203 |
| Plan assets | -1.814 | -1.824 |
| Net defined benefit liability (funding status) | 22,347 | 23,379 |
The development of the net defined benefit liability in the current financial year and in the prior year is described in the following table:
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Net defined benefit liability as of 1 January | 23,379 | 23,021 |
| Expense recognized in profit or loss | 1,065 | 1,190 |
| Plan contributions and payments, net | -1,432 | -1,566 |
| Remeasurements recognized in other comprehensive income | -785 | 1,396 |
| Settlements | -35 | -30 |
| Desinvestmens | -583 | |
| Other changes | 155 | -49 |
| Net defined benefit liability as of 31 December | 22,347 | 23,379 |
Other changes include primarily effects from the currency translation of the net defined benefit liability.
The change in the net defined benefit liability breaks down to the development of the present value of the obligation and the plan assets as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Present value of the obligation as of 1 January | 25,203 | 24,763 |
| Current service cost | 485 | 449 |
| Past service cost | -96 | 9 |
| Interest expenses | 725 | 785 |
| Actuarial gains (-) / losses (+) | ||
| due to changes in demographic assumptions | -43 | 12 |
| due to changes in financial assumptions | -393 | 918 |
| due to experience adjustments | -323 | 454 |
| Contribution by participants | 140 | |
| Payments from company assets | -1,421 | -1,555 |
| Payments from plan assets | -93 | -9 1 |
| Settlements | -35 | -30 |
| Desinvestments | -583 | |
| Other changes | 152 | -68 |
| Present value of the obligation as of 31 December | 24, 16 1 | 25,203 |
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Plan assets as of 1 January | 1,824 | 1,742 |
| Interest income on plan assets | 49 | 53 |
| Return on plan assets not included in interest income | 26 | -13 |
| Contributions by the employer | 11 | 11 |
| Contribution by participants | 140 | |
| Payments from plan assets | -93 | -9 1 |
| Other changes | -3 | -18 |
| Plan assets as of 31 December | 1,814 | 1,824 |
As of 31 December 2024, the plan assets consisted of employer's pension liability insurance policies of EUR 708k (prior year: EUR 741k), pension trusts of EUR 323k (prior year: EUR 341k), direct insurance policies of EUR 236k (prior year: EUR 253k), and other forms of EUR 547k (prior year: EUR 489k). The expected contributions to plan assets amount to EUR 10k in the following year.
The expenses for defined benefit plans recognized in profit or loss are as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Service costs | -389 | -458 |
| Net interest expense | -676 | -732 |
| Total pension expenses | -1,065 | -1,190 |
In 2024, of the total amount of expenses for defined benefit plans, EUR 29 1K (prior year: EUR 301k) were included in cost of sales, EUR 42k (prior year: EUR 86k) in selling costs and EUR 56k (prior year: EUR 71k) in general and administrative costs. The net interest expense from unwinding of the discount on the obligation as well as from the return on plan assets of EUR 676k (prior year: EUR 732k) is included in finance expenses.
Actuarial assumptions
The following actuarial assumptions were used to calculate pension provisions and similar obligations:
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Discount rate | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Wage and salary trend | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Pension trend | 2.1% | 2.2% |
As in the prior year, life expectancy in Germany is based on the 2018G mortality tables of Prof. Heubeck.
The wage and salary trends take into account inflation adjustments and career-related salary increases, and are based (similar to the turnover rates) on past experience and expectations for the future.
The pension trends either correspond to the contractually guaranteed pension adjustments or are based on the provisions in place for pension adjustments.
Changes in the principal actuarial assumptions would have had the following effects on defined benefit obligations:
| In thousand EUR | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount rate | 1 percentage points higher | -1,926 | -2,104 |
| 1 (prior year: 0.5) percentage points lower | 2,306 | 2,537 | |
| Wage and salary trend | 0.5 percentage points higher | 106 | 221 |
| 0.5 percentage points lower | -99 | -205 | |
| Pension trend | 0.5 percentage points higher | 897 | 781 |
| 0.5 percentage points lower | -830 | -721 | |
| Life expectancy | Decrease in mortality rate by 10% | 701 | 664 |
The sensitivity analyses presented take into account the change of one assumption, with the other assumptions remaining unchanged compared with the original calculation. This means possible correlations between the individual assumptions were not taken into account. The method used to calculate the sensitivities is the same method that is used to determine the present value of the defined benefit obligation.
In order to examine the sensitivity of the present value of the defined benefit obligation to changes in the assumed life expectancy, the mortality rates were lowered by 10% in a comparative calculation, which as in the prior year resulted in an increase in life expectancy of around one year (prior year: one year).
The weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligation based on the present values of the obligation is 10.43 years (prior year: 10.47 years).
The maturity profile of undiscounted payments of the defined benefit obligation is as follows:
| In thousand EUR | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Payments due within the next financial year | 1,332 | 1,570 |
| Payments due in 2 to 5 years | 5,994 | 5,767 |
| Payments due in 6 to 10 years | 7,331 | 6,592 |
| Payments due in 11 to 15 years | 5,649 | 5,863 |
| Payments due in 16 to 20 years | 5,245 | 4,543 |
| Payments due in more than 20 years | 7,793 | 8,833 |
29 Other non-current provisions
| In thousand EUR | Long-service bonus provisions |
Other | Total non-current provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2024 | 3,046 | 0 | 3,046 |
| Additions | 208 | 0 | 208 |
| Utilization | -128 | O | -128 |
| Release | -64 | 0 | -64 |
| Reclassifications | 1,725 | 1,725 | |
| Currency differences | -4 | 0 | -4 |
| 31 December 2024 | 3,058 | 1,725 | 4,783 |
In 2024, the interest portion from unwinding of the discount on the long-service bonus provisions amounted to EUR 96k (prior year: EUR 69k).
In the reporting year, a provision for restoration obligations was reclassified from current provisions.
| In thousand EUR | Lawsuits and litigations |
Onerous contracts |
Warranties | Closing Costs | Other | Total current provisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2024 | 351 | 505 | 2,278 | - | 6,052 | 9,186 |
| Additions | 516 | 1,413 | 1,459 | 3,224 | 3,558 | 10,170 |
| Utilization | -215 | -226 | -417 | -1,516 | -2,374 | |
| Release | -73 | -734 | -1,402 | -2,209 | ||
| Reclassifications | -1,725 | -1,725 | ||||
| Currency differences | -1 | 25 | 24 | |||
| 31 December 2024 | 578 | 1,692 | 2,586 | 3,224 | 4,992 | 13,072 |
30 Current provisions
The provisions recognized for lawsuits and litigations as of 31 December 2024 comprise various litigation risks. Provisions for onerous contracts were recognized in the reporting year 2024 in connection with customer contracts. The provisions for warranties primarily include provisions for freight and liability damage from operating activities.
The other current provisions include, among other things, various provisions for various contractual and recourse risks as well as provisions for outstanding invoices and customer bonuses. In the reporting year, a provision for restoration obligations was reclassified from current to non-current provisions.
Current provisions are expected to be utilized within twelve months of the balance sheet date.
31 Income tax liabilities
The recognized liabilities are calculated from accrued income tax expenses for financial year 2024 and prior financial years amounting to EUR 26,992k (prior year: EUR 32,474k), less prepayments of EUR 18,609k (prior year: EUR 27,490k).
32 Other liabilities
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| Liabilities relating to personnel: | ||
| Wages and salaries | 23,843 | 22,805 |
| Social security | 1,853 | 1,857 |
| Accrued vacation | 3,586 | 3,445 |
| Other taxes and levies | 8,219 | 6,018 |
| Advances received from customers | 3,651 | 1,789 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 1,408 | 1,124 |
| Other liabilities, accruals and deferred income | 7,426 | 10,314 |
| Total other current liabilities | 49,986 | 47,352 |
| Sundry other non-current liabilities | 520 | 10 |
| Total other non-current liabilities | 520 | 10 |
| Total other liabilities | 50,506 | 47,362 |
| thereof financial liabilities | 33,544 | 34,150 |
The advances received from customers represent contract liabilities within the definition of IFRS 15. Further contract liabilities of EUR 26,170k were offset against trade receivables (prior year: EUR 18,014k),
The remaining maturities of the financial liabilities included in other liabilities are shown below:
| In thousand EUR | Dec 31 2024 | Dec 31 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Due within 1 year | 33,024 | 34,150 |
| Due 1 to 5 years | 520 | |
| Other financial liabilities | 33,544 | 34,150 |
Other Notes
33 Business combinations
Supply Chain International, New Zealand
On 1 January 2024, the Logwin Group increased its existing stake in Supply Chain International Limited, Auckland, NZ, to a majority shareholding of 80 percent at a purchase price of EUR 509k. The acquired cash and cash equivalents totaled EUR 219k.
Infranordic, Sweden
The Logwin Group has acquired the Swedish company Infranordic Shipping & Forwarding AB, Gothenburg, SE (hereinafter: "Infranordic") as of 1 October 2024.
With this acquisition, Logwin is recognizing the importance of the Scandinavian economic region for the international logistics market. The investment is part of the strategic expansion of Logwin's global network. In the period from 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024, Infranordic generated revenue of EUR 3,410k and a net profit of EUR-212k. If the acquisition had taken place on 1 January 2024, consolidated revenue for 2024 would have increased by an estimated EUR 10,550k and net profit for the year by an estimated EUR 430k. This estimate is based on the assumption that the fair value determined at the acquisition date would also have been appropriate in the event of an acquisition on 1 January 2024.
Details of the consideration transferred are as follows:
| In thousand EUR | Fair Value |
|---|---|
| Cash | 5,825 |
| Earn Out Liability | 476 |
| Purchase Price | 6,301 |
An earn-out liability of EUR 476k was recognized in connection with the business combination. The amount recognized corresponds to the discounted present value of the expected payment using a discount rate of 8.5% over a period of 2.5 years.
The amounts recognized for the acquired identifiable assets and liabilities are shown in the following table:
| Fair Value | |
|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | |
| Cash | 1,158 |
| Trade accounts receivable | 1,604 |
| Other assets | 151 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 472 |
| Customer Relationships | 747 |
| Assets | 4,132 |
| Trade accounts payable | 1,575 |
| Lease obligations | 399 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 154 |
| Income tax liabilities | 4 |
| Other liabilities | 316 |
| Liabilities | 2,448 |
| Identifiable net assets | 1,684 |
| Fair value of consideration transferred | 6,301 |
| Goodwill arising from business combination | 4,617 |
The resulting goodwill is mainly attributable to the skills and professional qualifications of the employees and the expected synergies from the integration of Infranordic into the existing Air + Ocean business of the Logwin Group. Accordingly, the goodwill was allocated to the Air + Ocean cash-generating unit. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
To determine the fair value of the customer relationships, the present value of the expected net cash flows generated by the customer relationships was calculated. The fair value of the customer relationships amounts to EUR 747k. The amortization period is six years.
World Pack Express, Spain
The Logwin Group has acquired the company World Pack Express S.L., Ripollet, ES and Alpha Automotive Solutions S.L., Ripollet, ES (hereinafter 'WPE'), which belongs to the World Pack Express Group, effective 20 December 2024.
With this acquisition, Logwin intends to benefit from the synergies of both companies and strengthen its competitive position on the Spanish market. The acquisition of existing customer relationships and the opportunity to expand the range of services and fleet capacity also play a key role. If the acquisition had taken place on 1 January 2024, consolidated sales for 2024 would have increased by an estimated EUR 14,860k and net profit for the year by an estimated EUR 850k. This estimate is based on the assumption that the fair value determined at the time of acquisition would also have been appropriate in the event of an acquisition on 1 January 2024. The purchase price was paid in cash at the time of acquisition.
The amounts recognized for the acquired identifiable assets and liabilities are shown in the following table. Due to the acquisition of WPE shortly before the reporting date, the purchase price allocation is to be regarded as provisional.
| Fair Value | |
|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | |
| Cash | 857 |
| Trade accounts receivable | 2,996 |
| Other assets | 372 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 164 |
| Customer Relationships | 2,974 |
| Intangible assets | 12 |
| Assets | 7,375 |
| Trade accounts payable | 2,001 |
| Current loans and borrowings | 366 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 744 |
| Other liabilities | 771 |
| Liabilities | 3,882 |
| Identifiable net assets | 3,493 |
| Fair value of consideration transferred | 4,750 |
| Goodwill arising from business combination | 1,257 |
The resulting goodwill is mainly attributable to the skills and professional qualifications of the employees and the expected synergies from the integration of WPE into the existing Solutions organization of the Logwin Group. Accordingly, the goodwill was allocated to the Solutions cash-generating unit. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
To determine the fair value of the customer relationships, the present value of the expected net cash flows generated by the customer relationships was calculated. The fair value of customer relationships amounts to EUR 2,974k. The amortization period is six years.
Hanse Service, Germany
On 1 January 2025, the Logwin Group acquired the shares in Hanse Service Internationale Fachspedition GmbH, Hamburg, DE and Pharmalogisticspartner Internationale Fachspedition GmbH, Hamburg, DE.
With this strategic step, Logwin is expanding its expertise in the areas of pharmaceutical and food logistics. The know-how and expertise of the Hanse Service Group will enable Logwin to significantly expand its services, particularly in the area of temperature-controlled logistics, both nationally and internationally.
Details of the consideration transferred are as follows:
| In thousand EUR | Fair Value |
|---|---|
| Cash | 9,971 |
| Earn Out Liability | 1,456 |
| Purchase Price | 11,427 |
An earn-out liability of EUR 1,456k will be recognized in connection with the business combination. The amount recognized corresponds to the present value of the expected payment using a discount rate of 8.5% over a period of 2 years.
The following table shows the amounts expected to be recognized in the 2025 consolidated financial statements for the acquired identifiable assets and liabilities. These values are to be considered preliminary.
| Fair Value | |
|---|---|
| Angaben in Tausend € | |
| Zahlungsmittel | 2,170 |
| Forderungen aus Lieferungen und Leistungen | 1,126 |
| Vorräte | 191 |
| Sonstige Vermögenswerte | 115 |
| Sachanlagen einschl. Nutzungsrechte | 1,722 |
| Kundenbeziehungen | 3,057 |
| Sonstige immaterielle Vermögenswerte | 74 |
| Vermögenswerte | 8,455 |
| Rückstellungen für Pensionen und ähnliche Verpflichtungen | 889 |
| Verbindlichkeiten aus Lieferungen und Leistungen | 2,092 |
| Leasingverbindlichkeiten | 475 |
| Latente Steuerschulden | 842 |
| Sonstige Verbindlichkeiten | 427 |
| Verbindlichkeiten | 4,675 |
| Erworbenes identifizierbares Reinvermögen | 3,780 |
| Fair Value der übertragenen Gegenleistung | 1,427 |
| Firmenwert aus dem Unternehmenszusammenschluss | 7,647 |
The resulting goodwill is mainly attributable to the skills and professional qualifications of the employees and the expected synergies from the integration of Hanse Service into the existing Air + Ocean business of the Logwin Group. Accordingly, the goodwill was allocated to the Air + Ocean cash-generating unit. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
To determine the fair value of the customer relationships, the present value of the expected net cash flows generated by the customer relationships was calculated. The fair value of the customer relationships amounts to EUR 3,057k. The amortization period is six years.
Business combinations in the previous year
On 1 December 2023, the Logwin Group acquired all shares in ATL Logistics B.V., Amsterdam, NL (hereinafter: 'ATL Logistics'). At the same time, the previous shareholder acquired a minority interest in Logwin Air + Ocean The Netherlands B.V., which holds the shares in ATL Logistics B.V. For further details, please refer to Note 34 of the previous year's financial statements.
34 Additional information on financial instruments
The following tables provide additional information on the financial instruments held by the Logwin Group. They show the financial assets and liabilities by IFRS 9 measurement category as well as the balance sheet items containing financial instruments with the corresponding carrying amounts and the fair value.
| In thousand EUR | Carrying amount 31.12.2024 |
Mandatory valuation at fair value in accordance with IFRS 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Amortized cost | 556,383 | |
| Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) | 5,989 | 5,989 |
| Financial assets | 562,372 | 5,989 |
| Amortized cost | 293,359 | |
| Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) | 1,884 | 1,884 |
| Financial liabilities | 295,243 | 1,884 |
Financial instruments by measurement category according to IFRS 9
| In thousand EUR | Carrying amount 31.12.2023 |
Mandatory valuation at fair value in accordance with IFRS 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Amortized cost | 501,839 | |
| Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) | 7,918 | 7,918 |
| Financial assets | 509,757 | 7,918 |
| Amortized cost | 247,509 | |
| Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) | 1,124 | 1,124 |
| Financial liabilities | 248,633 | 1,124 |
Carrying amount and fair values of financial instruments by item of the balance sheet.
The following table reconciles the existing financial instruments to the corresponding items of the balance sheet and shows the respective measurement basis, carrying amount and the fair value as of the reporting date:
| In thousand EUR | Measurement category in accordance with IFRS 9 |
Carrying amount 31 Dec 2024 |
Carrying amount in accordance with IFRS 16 |
Fair Value 31 Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| FVTPL | 566 | 566 | ||
| non Fl | 128 | |||
| Investments | Total | 694 | ||
| AC | 572 | 572 | ||
| n.a. | 965 | 965 | ||
| non Fl | 272 | |||
| Other non-current assets | Total | 1,809 | ||
| FVTPL | 3,631 | 3,631 | ||
| AC | 177,712 | 177,712 | ||
| Trade accounts receivables and receivables from factoring |
Total | 181,343 | 181,343 | |
| AC | 4,913 | 4,913 | ||
| FVTPL | 1,792 | 1,792 | ||
| m.a. | 752 | 752 | ||
| non Fl | 25,424 | |||
| Other receivables and current assets | Total | 32,880 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | AC | 373,187 | 373,187 | |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Non-current liabilities from leases | n.a. | 37,668 | 37,668 | |
| AC | 44 | 44 | ||
| FVTPL | 476 | 476 | ||
| Other non-current liabilities | Total | 520 | 520 | |
| Trade accounts payable | AC | 261,419 | 261,419 | |
| Current liabilities from leases | n.a. | 21,627 | 21,627 | |
| Current loans and borrowings | AC | 389 | 389 | |
| AC | 31,507 | - | 31,507 | |
| FVTPL | 1,408 | 1,408 | ||
| non Fl | 17,071 | |||
| Other current liabilities | Total | 49,986 | - |
| Angaben in TEUR | Measurement category in accordance with IFRS 9 |
Carrying amount 31 Dec 2023 |
Carrying amount in accordance with IFRS 16 |
Fair Value 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| FVTPL | 541 | 54 1 | ||
| non Fl | 174 | |||
| Investments | Total | 715 | ||
| AC | 777 | 777 | ||
| non FI | 2,614 | 2,614 | ||
| 230 | ||||
| Other non-current assets | Total | 3,621 | ||
| FVTPL | 6,306 | 6,306 | ||
| AC | 140,533 | 140,533 | ||
| Trade accounts receivables and receivables from | ||||
| factoring | Total | 146,839 | 146,839 | |
| AC | 5,064 | 5,064 | ||
| FVTPL | 1,071 | 1,071 | ||
| 952 | 952 | |||
| non Fl Total |
20,472 | |||
| Other receivables and current assets | 27,559 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | AC | 355,465 | 355,465 | |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Non-current liabilities from leases | n.a. | 44,022 | 44,022 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | AC | 10 | 10 | |
| Trade accounts payable | AC | 214,428 | 214,428 | |
| Current liabilities from leases | n.a. | 30,990 | 30,990 | |
| Current loans and borrowings | AC | 47 | 47 | |
| AC | 33,014 | 33,014 | ||
| FVTPL | 1,124 | - | 1,124 | |
| non Fl | 13,214 | |||
| Other current liabilities | Total | 47,352 |
The fair values of financial instruments were determined based on the following methods and assumptions:
For listed securities, the fair value can be determined on the basis of market information available at the balance sheet date in accordance with Level 1. For publicly traded financial instruments, the market value on the balance sheet date represents the fair value of the instrument.
The fair values of derivative financial instruments were determined in accordance with Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy using the quoted prices of the contracting parties and valuation techniques such as the
present value method based on currently observable market data. The fair values of the currency derivatives were calculated using the respective spot rate and the yield curves of the respective currency.
The fair values for other loans and borrowings with variable rates of interest were determined on the assumption that agreed rates of interest are equivalent to market interest rates. Consequently, their carrying amounts are deemed to match their fair values. Valuation models are used to calculate the fair values for loans and borrowings with fixed interest rates. The inputs (interest rates) are based on observable market data.
The fair values of trade accounts receivable and payable, other current assets and liabilities that were allocated to the "at amortized cost" category as well as cash equivalents are deemed to match their carrying amounts owing to their short terms. Trade accounts receivables from factoring, for which the fair value is determined at level 3, are only subject to a default risk; therefore, if the credit risk were 1% higher or lower, the fair value would be 1% lower or higher.
The following table provides an overview of the financial assets and financial liabilities of the Logwin Group that were recognized at fair value, in accordance with the fair value hierarchy:
| 31 Dec 2024 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||||
| Assets | ||||
| Investments | 566 | 566 | ||
| Trade accounts receivables and receivables from factoring | 3,631 | 3,631 | ||
| Other receivables and current assets | 1 | 1,792 | 1,792 | |
| Total | 566 | 1,792 | 3,631 | 5,989 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Other current liabilities | 1,408 | 1,408 | ||
| Other non-current liabilities | 476 | 476 | ||
| Total | - | 1,408 | 476 | 1,884 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||||
| Assets | ||||
| Investments | 541 | 541 | ||
| Trade accounts receivables and receivables from factoring | 6,306 | 6,306 | ||
| Other receivables and current assets | 1,071 | 1,071 | ||
| Total | 541 | 1,071 | 6,306 | 7,918 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Other current liabilities | 1,124 | 1,124 |
There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 in the reporting year and in the prior year.
| From subsequent measurement | Net result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | From interest | at Fair value | Impairment | 2024 |
| Assets at amortized cost | 11,794 | 403 | 12,196 | |
| Assets at FVTPL | -340 | -340 | ||
| Liabilities at amortized cost | -1,117 | -1,117 | ||
| Liabilities at FVTPL | 1 | 554 | 554 | |
| Total | 10,676 | 214 | 403 | 11,293 |
Net results from financial instruments by measurement category
| From subsequent measurement | Net result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | From interest | at Fair value | Impairment | 2023 |
| Assets at amortized cost | 9,448 | -1,680 | 7,768 | |
| Assets at FVTPL | 1 | 1,682 | 1,682 | |
| Liabilities at amortized cost | -1,010 | -1,010 | ||
| Liabilities at FVTPL | 1 | -2,816 | -2,816 | |
| Total | 8.438 | -1.134 | -1.680 | 5,624 |
Please refer to Note 12 "Financial result" for information on interest income and expenses. Gains and losses from subsequent valuation at fair value relate primarily to the valuation of derivative financial instruments held to hedge currency risks. Impairment losses include impairments of receivables.
Financial risks
Liquidity risks
The business operations of the operating units of the Logwin Group as a logistics provider may require the use of loans, factoring and credit-related forms of finance, for example when renting or leasing infrastructure, transport equipment and other technical equipment and facilities over the short to medium term. Continuing restricted access to means of finance and guaranteed credit lines, insufficient availability of suitable receivables that can be sold in the factoring process or a sustained increase in the cost of such financing instruments could lead to considerable risks for liquidity and earnings at the Logwin Group.
The Logwin Group manages its liquidity risk by monitoring the current liquidity situation on a daily basis. Liquidity planning is used to determine future requirements and to analyze on a regular basis whether the Logwin Group is in a position to meet its financial liabilities by the agreed maturity dates. The Logwin Group also limits its liquidity risk through strict working capital management and financing from various sources. As of 31 December 2024, the Logwin Group had unused credit facilities of EUR 28.6m (prior year: EUR 38.5m). The Logwin Group can also utilize a contractually agreed maximum amount of EUR 60.0m (prior year: EUR 60.0m) from the factoring facility depending on the volume of receivables sold which was not used during the financial year 2024.
A maturity analysis of the financial obligations is presented in Note 35 "Financial commitments".
Engaging in the transportation business on a global scale requires the possibility of guarantees and collateral being provided by generally recognized guarantors, for example to customs and tax authorities and in the process of handling air and ocean transports worldwide. The Logwin Group will be faced with liquidity and earnings risks if such established financial instruments are no longer available to the Logwin Group to a sufficient extent, or if the customary mechanisms underlying international financial business transactions fail to work. The risk is reduced by diversification and contractual agreements with leading financial service providers selected according to defined criteria.
Credit risks
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will not meet its contractual obligations and that the Logwin Group will incur financial losses as a result. As of 31 December 2024, the Group's maximum credit risk, excluding collateral held or other credit enhancements, is derived from the carrying amounts of the respective financial assets reported in the consolidated balance sheet as of 31 December 2024. Value adjustments are made for impending default risks. Please refer to Note 22 "Trade accounts receivables, receivables from factoring and contract assets" for the scope of valuation allowances of trade receivables. In contrast, assets that are neither past due nor impaired are fully recoverable.
There are credit risks from relationships with customers and banks, as well as from loans granted, that would have a negative impact on earnings if they were to materialize. The Logwin Group continues to limit the risks from bad debt losses from customer relationships by closely monitoring and restrictively granting payment terms and credit limits. Decisions on the granting of credit limits and payment terms are made on the basis of creditworthiness checks and further analyses. In addition, trade credit insurance is in place for the majority of customers in almost all countries. Credit risks from banking relationships (counterparty risk) are countered by diversifying banking relationships.
There is a risk of increased customer insolvencies in both business areas due to the current economic situation and significant price increases, particularly for raw materials, energy and other areas. In addition to the immediate effect of potential bad debt losses, this may have a longer-term negative effect on sales and earnings development due to the loss of existing business. The consistent hedging of default risks through credit insurance and the restrictive granting of payment terms and credit limits serve to reduce the potentially increased risks from this area.
In order to minimize the credit risk, the Logwin Group has developed credit risk classifications in order to categorize exposures according to their degree of default risk. The credit rating information is provided by independent rating agencies where available, the Logwin Group uses other publicly available financial information and internally available information of the Group to evaluate its major customers and other debtors. The Group's exposure and the creditworthiness of the counterparties are continuously monitored and the total value of the transactions concluded is allocated to the eligible counterparties.
Currency risks
The companies of the Logwin Group generate revenues in various currencies in the course of carrying out their worldwide activities and therefore also recognize their assets in non- euro currencies. As a result, the Group is subject to ongoing currency risks. Moreover, between the companies of the Logwin Group there are internal financing balances in foreign currencies.
As a result, a significant risk to earnings and liquidity from the negative effects of exchange rate movements cannot be excluded.
Wherever feasible, the Logwin Group reacts to potential foreign exchange risks affecting liquidity by using hedging instruments. Taking into account hedging activities, a change in the respective functional currency of the group companies by +/-10% in relation to the US dollar, the main foreign currency of the Logwin Group, as of 31 December 2024 would have an effect on the Group's net result of -/+ EUR 0.8m (prior year: - /+ EUR 0.6m).
As the euro is the reporting currency of the Logwin Group, the financial statements of the companies are translated into euro, which is the functional currency of the Group, for the purposes of the consolidated financial statements. These translation-related foreign currency risks are not typically hedged in the Logwin Group. This can create a considerable impact on the presentation of the earnings position and net assets of the Logwin Group.
Interest rate risks
After a long period of low interest rates worldwide, interest rates have risen significantly in recent years due to extensive monetary policy measures. Various influencing factors could lead to a further increase or a significant fall in interest rates. Changes in interest rates can represent an earnings risk for the Logwin Group. As of 31 December 2024 , the Group had variable-interest financial liabilities in the form of lease liabilities. The interest rate risks from these contracts are closely monitored on an ongoing basis and tolerated to the current extent. In addition, there were variable-interest financial assets in the form of loans as of 31 December 2024. For these, a change in the reference interest rate of +/- 1% point would lead to a change in net interest income of+ /- EUR 1.5m (prior year:+ /- EUR 1.0m).
Maturity analysis of financial liabilities
Next year, cash outflows for the servicing of financial liabilities are expected to amount to EUR 431k (prior year: EUR 47k).
Non-current financial liability from an earn-out obligation are due within the next five years. Trade accounts payable and derivative financial liabilities existing date are due within one year. Cash flows from derivative financial liabilities are settled within one year. Cash outflows of EUR 0.7m (prior year: EUR 3.7m) are offset by cash inflows of EUR 0.3m (prior year: EUR 2.2m).
The maturity analysis of the leasing liabilities can be found in Note 20.
Forward exchange contracts
As of 31 December 2024, the Logwin Group had various forward exchange contracts to hedge the foreign exchange risk of the operating business and to secure Logwin AG's receivables or liabilities arising from group financing. The forward exchange contracts have a term of less than one year.
The following table shows the major transactions:
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angaben in Tausend | Nominal value in foreign currency |
Nominal value in euros |
Nominal value in foreign currency |
Nominal value in euros |
| Forward exchange contracts to hedge receivables of Logwin AG arising from group financing and the operating activities of group companies |
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| Sell | ||||
| AED | 1,365 | 2,830 | 15,530 | 3,872 |
| AUD | 10,326 | 6,251 | 8,077 | 4,882 |
| CNY | 112,300 | 14,285 | 79,900 | 10,154 |
| CZK | 29,000 | 1,150 | 20,700 | 848 |
| GBP | 6,130 | 7,287 | 2,866 | 3,299 |
| HKD | 32,800 | 3,875 | 143,200 | 17,049 |
| HUF | 280,000 | 700 | 95,500 | 2,416 |
| MXN | 58,500 | 2,667 | 56,500 | 2,913 |
| NZD | 1,240 | 690 | ||
| PLN | 3,100 | 724 | 13,502 | 2,979 |
| RON | 3,550 | 708 | 3,300 | 660 |
| SGD | 2,870 | 1,968 | 1,650 | 1,132 |
| THB | 8,240 | 214 | ||
| TRY | 19,500 | 488 | 15,400 | 464 |
| USD | 13,270 | 12,480 | 7,485 | 6,774 |
| ZAR | 7,770 | 396 | 24,900 | 1,222 |
| Total | 56,499 | 58,878 | ||
| Forward exchange contracts to hedge receivables of Logwin AG arising from group financing and the operating activities of group companies |
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| Buy | ||||
| AED | 12,800 | 3,194 | 26,930 | 6,727 |
| AUD | 9,840 | 6,005 | 8,284 | 5,002 |
| CNY | 240,930 | 30,972 | 161,930 | 20,717 |
| CZK | 35,200 | 1,403 | 29,500 | 1,217 |
| GBP | 5,310 | 6,305 | 4,541 | 5,263 |
| HKD | 95,600 | 11,374 | 245,550 | 28,761 |
| HUF | 285,000 | 7 1 1 | 1,085,000 | 2,709 |
| MXN | 2,600 | 138 | ||
| NZD | 1,240 | 691 | ||
| PLN | 3,100 | 714 | 30,302 | 6,804 |
| RON | 6,400 | 1,279 | 7,000 | 1,403 |
| SGD | 3,880 | 2,690 | 3,525 | 2,405 |
| THB | 14,000 | 393 | 2,000 | 53 |
| TRY | 34,000 | 849 | 24,600 | 760 |
| TWD | 17,000 | 503 | 17,000 | 508 |
| USD | 040 | 9.395 | 10.120 | 197 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76.478 | 91.664 |
The following table compares the fair values and the nominal amounts of the derivative financial instruments:
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | Nominal amount |
Fair value | Nominal amount |
Fair value |
| Assets | ||||
| Forward exchange contracts | 76,314 | 1,792 | 51,475 | 1,071 |
| Total | 76,314 | 1,792 | 51,475 | 1,071 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Forward exchange contracts | 56,664 | 1,408 | 99,067 | 1,124 |
| Total | 56,664 | 1,408 | 99,067 | 1,124 |
The assets are matched by liabilities from the valuation of the underlying financial transactions. Liabilities from forward exchange transactions are matched by assets from the valuation of the underlying internal financial transactions.
Netting agreements are set out in the master agreements in place with the banks through which derivative financial instruments are concluded. However, these netting agreements only take effect in the event of insolvency. The presentation of the net amount for accounting purposes is therefore not permitted, as there is only a theoretical right of set-off at the end of the reporting period. This would result in a total of EUR 1,792k being able to be offset against the reported liabilities of EUR 1,408k. In the prior year, a total of EUR 1,124k could have been offset against the reported assets of EUR 1,071k.
Capital management
The goal of the Logwin Group's capital management is financial stability and maintain an adequate equity level for Logwin AG. It can react to negative changes in the capital structure by adjusting its equity or debt resources in particular through the utilization of existing credit facilities and the factoring facility.
Medium and long-term financial decisions are checked for their impact on the capital structure of the Logwin Group. In addition, short and medium-term changes in the capital structure are systematically monitored by analyzing working capital. In addition to changes in absolute values, a key aspect here is relative changes and changes relative to relevant figures such as revenues.
The following items are covered by capital management:
| 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | ||
| I iabilities from leases | -59,295 | -75,012 |
| Loans and borrowings | -431 | -47 |
| Gross financial debt | -59,726 | -75,059 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 373,187 | 355,465 |
| Net liquidity | 313,461 | 280,406 |
| Trade accounts payable | -261,419 | -214,428 |
| Other liabilities and provisions | -68,318 | -59,594 |
| Trade accounts receivable and receivables from factoring | 181,343 | 146,839 |
| Contract assets | 33,192 | 14,083 |
| Income tax receivables/liabilities | -5,035 | -1,105 |
| Other non-current and current receivables and assets | 34,689 | 31,180 |
| Inventories | 1,020 | 1,213 |
| Working Capital | -84,528 | -81,812 |
| Shareholders' equity | 376,414 | 351,664 |
35 Financial commitments
The following table shows all unrecognized financial commitments as of 31 December 2024 and 2023:
| In thousand EUR | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Due within 1 year | 23,103 | 22,129 |
| Due within 2 to 5 years | 25,049 | 11,978 |
| Due after 5 years | 4,670 | 107 |
| Total | 52,822 | 34,214 |
The financial obligations in the financial year and the prior year consist mainly of obligations from service contracts.
36 Contingent liabilities and lawsuits
lt can be assumed that the contingent liabilities in respect of bank, other guarantees and other liabilities arising in the ordinary course of business as of 31 December 2024 will not result in material obligations.
To the extent necessary, provisions are recognized for individual matters that could possibly lead to a claim. Beyond this, no claims are expected.
37 Auditor's fees
The auditor's fees for the financial and the prior year covered the following services (amounts excluding out-of-pocket expenses):
| Auditors of Luxembourg companies |
Auditor's network abroad |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Audit services | 160 | 158 | 869 | 862 |
| Other services | 184 | 1 | 4 1 | 11 |
| Total | 344 | 158 | 910 | 873 |
Other services mainly include services provided by the auditor for the voluntary audit of the non-financial reporting for the financial year 2024.
38 Key management personnel compensation
For executive members of the Board of Directors who are directly employed by the company, the compensation consists of a basic compensation and a short-term variable compensation. The performance targets used as the basis for calculating the variable compensation consist of 80% key financial figures and 20% of a personal component based on individual targets. The compensation of non-executive members of the Board of Directors and of members of the Executive Committee includes all amounts received from group companies. The fixed portion of the regular compensation also includes other compensation components. In 2024, payments in the amount of EUR 79k (prior year: EUR 76k) were made to a defined contribution pension plan for members of the management.
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the Executive Committee | 3,696 | 3,017 |
| thereof fixed portion of regular compensation | 1,924 | 1.562 |
| thereof variable portion of regular compensation | 1,772 | 1.455 |
| Non-executive members of the Board of Directors (fixed compensation) | 130 | 130 |
The compensation listed for members of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors relates entirely to short-term benefits. At the end of the financial year, there were outstanding amounts due to members of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors from variable and fixed compensation of EUR 1,870k (prior year: EUR 1,585k), which were reported under other liabilities. In addition, as of the reporting date, there were vacation commitments to members of the Executive Committee of EUR 51k (prior year: EUR 142k) reported under other liabilities.
39 Related party transactions
Entities and persons are regarded as related parties if one party has the ability to control the other party or has an interest in the entity that gives it significant influence over the entity, if the party is an associate or if the party is a member of the key personnel of the entity or its parent.
Mr. Stefan Quandt is considered to be a related party to Logwin AG, as he is the sole shareholder of DELTON Logistics S.à r.l., Grevenmacher, which holds a majority interest in Logwin AG. He is also the sole shareholder of DELTON Health AG and AQTON SE, both Bad Homburg, as well as a shareholder and Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of BMW AG, Munich. He is a related party to these companies within the meaning of IAS 24 "Related Party Disclosures".
The Logwin Group generated rental income of EUR 9k from DELTON Logistics S.à r.I. (prior year: EUR 9k). The Logwin Group purchased services from DELTON Logistics S.à r.l. in the amount of EUR 38k (prior year: EUR 38k). In addition, the following supply and service relationships existed with DELTON Health AG, Bad Homburg v.d.H. and its subsidiaries.
| DELTON Health AG and its subsidiaries |
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|---|---|---|---|
| In thousand EUR | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Services provided | 688 | 551 | |
| Services received | 692 | 564 | |
| Receivables as of 31 December | 2 | ರ | |
| Payables as of 31 December | 323 | 224 |
In addition, as of 31 December 2023, Logwin AG and AQTON SE had a loan agreement with a credit line of up to EUR 120.0m. The credit line was increased to EUR 150.0m as of 10 April 2024 by way of an amendment to the loan agreement. As of 31 December 2024, short-term loans from Logwin AG to AQTON SE existed in this context in the amount of EUR 150.0m (31 December 2023: EUR 100.0m). The loans bear interest at a variable rate based on market conditions and can be terminated at short notice by Logwin AG. During the reporting period, interest income of EUR 5,294k (prior year: EUR 3,464k) was incurred in connection with this agreement.
In the financial year 2024, the Logwin Group's revenues from companies of the BMW Group amounted to EUR 9,642k (prior year: EUR 9,698k). Receivables from BMW Group amounted to EUR 1,188k as of 31 December 2024 (prior year: EUR 986k).
In addition, Logwin Group companies procured vehicles from the BMW Group, predominantly by leasing. This gave rise to expenses for the Logwin Group of EUR 684k in 2024 (prior year: EUR 753k). Liabilities from leases to the BMW Group amounted to EUR 652k at the end of the reporting year (prior year: EUR 678k). Liabilities to the BMW Group from unpaid lease installments amounted to EUR 22k as of 31 December 2024 (prior year: EUR 29k).
Associated companies 2024 2023 In thousand EUR Services provided 134 941 Services received 275 347 Receivables as of 31 December 10 80 Payables as of 31 December 178 159
The following business relationships applied with associated companies:
Furthermore, there were transactions between the Logwin Group and members of its Board of Directors. In financial year 2024, these resulted in expenses for the Logwin Group in an amount of EUR 14 14 (prior year: EUR 102k).
All transactions with related parties were conducted under standard market conditions at arm's length.
40 Events after the reporting period
The Logwin Group has acquired the shares in Hanse Service Internationale Fachspedition GmbH and Pharmalogisticspartner Internationale Fachspedition GmbH, both based in Hamburg, DE effective 1 January 2025. With this strategic step, Logwin is expanding its expertise in the areas of pharmaceutical and food logistics. For further information, please refer to Note 33 "Business combinations". No other reportable events occurred between 31 December 2024 and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements by the Board of Directors of Logwin AG on 19 March 2025.
41 List of shareholdings
The table below lists all companies of the Logwin Group as of 31 December 2024:
| Share of capital | |
|---|---|
| Solutions | |
| Logwin Solutions Management GmbH, DE-Großostheim | 100.00% |
| Logwin Solutions Holding International GmbH, AT-Salzburg | 100.00% |
| Logwin Solutions Austria GmbH, AT-Salzburg | 100.00% |
| Logwin Solutions Spain S.A., ES-Madrid | 100.00% |
| Logwin Bulgaria EOOD, BG-Sofia | 100.00% |
| Logwin Romania S.R.L., RO-Bukarest | 100.00% |
| Logwin Portugal Unipessoal LDA, PT-Porto | 100.00% |
| World Pack Express S.L., ES-Ripollet | 100.00% |
| Alpha Automotive Solutions S.L., ES-Ripollet | 100.00% |
| Logwin Solutions Holding GmbH, DE-Großostheim | 100.00% |
|---|---|
| Logwin Solutions Logistik GmbH, DE-Großostheim | 100.00% |
| Air + Ocean | |
| Logwin Air + Ocean International GmbH, DE-Großostheim | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Deutschland GmbH, DE-Großostheim | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean UK Limited, GB-Uxbridge | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Belgium N.V., BE-Antwerpen | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Czech S.r.o., CZ-Prag | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Hungary Kft., HU-Budapest | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean The Netherlands B.V., NL-Lijnden | 90.00% |
| Logwin Poland Sp.z.o.o., PL-Piaseczno | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Italy S.r.l., IT-Milano | 51.00% |
| Logwin Air & Ocean Spain S.L., ES-Barcelona | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Austria GmbH, AT-Salzburg | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air and Ocean Lojistik Hizmetleri ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi, IR-Istanbul | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Slovakia s.r.o. , SK-Bratislava | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean France S.A.S., FR-Villepinte | 100.00% |
| Logwin Baltics SIA, LV-Riga | 100.00% |
| Infranordic Shipping & Forwarding AB, SE-Gothenburg | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air and Ocean South Africa (Pty.) Ltd., ZA-Johannesburg | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air and Ocean Kenya Ltd., KE-Nairobi | 60.00% |
| Logwin Air & Ocean Hong Kong Ltd., HK-Hongkong | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Taiwan Ltd., TW-Taipeh | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Philippines Inc., PH-Paranaque City | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air & Ocean Korea Ltd., KR-Seoul | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean China Ltd., CN-Shanghai | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air & Ocean Far East Ltd., HK-Hongkong | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Singapore Pte. Ltd., SG-Singapore | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air & Ocean Vietnam Company Limited, VN-Hochiminh City | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., MY-Kuala Lumpur | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean (Thailand) Ltd., TH-Bangkok | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Holding Thailand Ltd., TH-Bangkok | 100.00% |
| P.1. Logwin Air & Ocean Indonesia, ID-Jakarta | 90.00% |
| Logwin Air & Ocean India Pvt. Ltd., IN-Mumbai | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air & Ocean Australia Pty. Ltd., AU-Alexandria | 100.00% |
| Supply Chain International Ltd., NZ-Auckland | 80.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Mexico S.A. de C.V., MX-City | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Colombia SAS, CO-Bogota | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Brazil Logistica e Despacho Ltda., BR-Sao Paulo | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Perú S.R.L., PE-Lima | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air + Ocean Chile S.p.A., CL-Santiago | 100.00% |
| Logwin Air & Ocean Middle East LLC, AE-Dubai | 60.00% |
| Other | |
| Logwin AG, LU-Grevenmacher | 100.00% |
| Logwin Holding Austria GmbH, AT-Salzburg | 100.00% |
| Thiel AS Logistics AG, LU-Grevenmacher | 100.00% |
|---|---|
| Logwin Road + Rail Deutschland GmbH, DE-Großostheim | 100.00% |
| Logwin Holding Aschaffenburg GmbH, DE-Großostheim | 100.00% |
| Logwin Finance GmbH i.L., DE-Großostheim | 100.00% |
| Aschaffenburger Versicherungsmakler GmbH, DE-Großostheim | 100.00% |
| Nicht konsolidiert | |
| Leadway Freight Ltd. HK-Hongkong n.o. | 100,00% |
| Logwin Forwarding Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., MY-Kuala Lumpur | 49,00% |
| East West Freight Limited, HK-Hongkong | 100,00% |
| Leadway Container Line Ltd., SG-Singapore | 100,00% |
| Hellmann Beverage Logistics Inc, US-FL-Miami | 50,00% |
| Transcontainer-Universal GmbH & Co. KG, DE-Bremen | 0,80% |
Investments of the Logwin AG are not consolidated, if the company does not carry out any business operations or is of minor significance for the consolidated financial statements of Logwin AG. Furthermore, investments in associated companies are not recognized by using the at equity method if they are of minor significance for the consolidated financial statements.
In the reporting year 2024, the Logwin Group employed an average of 3,729 employees (prior year: 3,846).
Declaration by the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation, completeness and accuracy of the consolidated financial statements and the group management report, as well as for all other information provided in the Annual Financial Report.
These consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the European Union.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Luxembourg Commercial Code, the group management report contains an analysis of the net assets, financial situation and earnings position of the Group, as well as further information.
The consolidated financial statements, the group management report and the independent auditor's report were subject to a preliminary audit by the Audit Committee and discussed extensively in a meeting of the Board of Directors together with representatives of the audit firm.
The audit of the consolidated financial statements and the group management report for financial year 2024 did not give rise to any objections. By way of resolution by the Board of Directors, the consolidated financial statements and the group management report were therefore approved for publication.
In line with Luxembourg law, the consolidated financial statements and the group management report must still be approved by the Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors of Logwin AG
Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), 19 March 2025
Consolidated Financial Statements Declaration by the Board of Directors | Responsibility Statement
Responsibility statement
"To the best of our knowledge and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles for consolidated financial reporting, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the net assets, financial situation and earnings position of the Group, and the group management report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group."
Dr. Antonius Wagner (Chairman of the Board of Directors) Axel Steiner (Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors)
Audit report
To the Shareholders of Logwin AG
Report on the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Our opinion
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of Logwin AG (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (the "Group") as at 31 December 2024, and of its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as adopted by the European Union.
Our opinion is consistent with our additional report to the Audit Committee or equivalent.
What we have audited
The Group's consolidated financial statements comprise:
- · the consolidated income statement for the year then ended;
- · the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year then ended;
- · the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended;
- · the consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2024;
- the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended; and
- the notes to the consolidated financial statements, including material accounting policy information and other explanatory information.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with the EU Regulation No 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 on the audit profession (Law of 23 July 2016) and with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) as adopted for Luxembourg by the "Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier" (CSSF). Our responsibilities under the EU Regulation No 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 and ISAs as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF are further described in the "Responsibilities of the "Réviseur d'entreprises agréé" for the audit of the consolidated financial statements" section of our report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, including International Independence Standards, issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA Code) as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities under those ethical requirements.
To the best of our knowledge and belief, we declare that we have not provided non-audit services that are prohibited under Article 5(1) of the EU Regulation No 537/2014.
The non-audit services that we have provided to the Company and its controlled undertakings, if applicable, for the year then ended, are disclosed in Note 37 to the consolidated financial statements.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Key audit matter
Full recognition and accrual of trade receivables, contract assets and trade payables
As of December 31, 2024, trade receivables and contract assets amounted to EUR 181.5 million and trade payables to EUR 261,4 million. At 23% and 33%, respectively, these items represent a significant share of total assets. Contract assets amounting to EUR 33.2 million were recognized as of December 31, 2024. Contract liabilities amounting to EUR 26.2 million were offset against unconditional claims to consideration that had already arisen as of the reporting date but were not yet due on account of the contractual terms and conditions.
Please refer to note 7 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements for information on the accounting policies applied and the assumptions made.
Trade receivables and contract assets and thus the revenue generated from transport services in the Air + Ocean and Solutions business segments are recognized in full and accrued over time. This requires estimates and assumptions about the satisfaction of performance
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
In light of the fact that the complexity of the applicable accounting standards and the estimates and assumptions that have to be made give rise to an increased risk that trade receivables and trade payables are not recognized in full and not accrued, our audit included assessing on a sample basis selected IT systems and the internal controls in respect of recognition, accrual and completeness that we identified as being relevant in the processes.
Customer transactions were reviewed in particular at the level of the material operating companies. We reviewed the customer transactions on a sample basis using their contractual basis and verified the estimates and assumptions made. We also obtained balance confirmations for the material operating companies.
At the Group level, we assessed the methodology for determining revenue recognition over time with regard to the time at which revenue can be recognized in accordance with the rules of IFRS 15.
obligations with respect to individual transports. These estimates and assumptions are based on past experience and planned values as well as contractual agreements and arrangements. The recognition and accrual of trade receivables and contract assets depend on these estimates and assumptions and thus the judgments of the board of directors.
The full recognition of trade payables in connection with transport services and accrual of trade payables and thus the cost of sales from the transport services require estimates and assumptions regarding the satisfaction of performance obligations of the individual transports and the amount of the associated and possibly not yet invoiced costs. These estimates and assumptions are based on past experience and planned values as well as contractual agreements and arrangements. The full recognition and accrual of trade payables depend on the estimates and assumptions and thus the judgments of the board of directors.
In light of this and due to the complexity of the applicable accounting standards, the full recognition and accrual of trade receivables, contract assets and trade payables were of particular significance in the context of our audit
Furthermore, we reviewed the determination of revenue recognition over time on the basis of the satisfaction of the performance obligations and assessed the underlying shipment data.
Trade payables were also reviewed at the level of the material operating companies. We obtained balance confirmations for the material operating companies. In addition, we assessed the actual utilization of the accruals recognized in the previous year for outstanding invoices in the fiscal year and took the associated findings into account in our assessment of the accruals as of the current reporting date. Furthermore, the recognized accruals were reviewed as of December 31, 2024.
We were able to satisfy ourselves that the IT systems, processes and internal controls in place are appropriate and that the estimates and the assumptions made by the board of directors are sufficiently documented and the judgments thus sufficiently substantiated to serve as a basis for the proper recognition and accrual of trade receivables, contract assets and trade payables.
Other information
The Board of Directors is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information stated in the annual report including the group management report and the Corporate Governance Statement but does not include the consolidated financial statements and our audit report thereon.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors for the consolidated financial statements
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as adopted by the European Union, and for such internal control as the Board of Directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The Board of Directors is responsible for presenting and marking up the consolidated financial statements in compliance with the requirements set out in the Delegated Regulation 2019/815 on European Single Electronic Format ("ESEF Regulation").
Responsibilities of the "Réviseur d'entreprises agréé" for the audit of the consolidated financial statements
The objectives of our audit are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an audit report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the EU Regulation No 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 and with ISAs as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with the EU Regulation No 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 and with ISAs as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
- · identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain 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 override of internal control;
- obtain 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 Group's internal control;
- evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Board of Directors;
- · conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our audit report to the related disclosures in the consolidated 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 audit report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern;
- evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation;
- plan and perform the group audit to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities and business units within the Group as a basis for forming an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and review of the audit work performed for purposes of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance 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 also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and communicate to them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters.
We describe these matters in our audit report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter.
We assess whether the consolidated financial statements have been prepared, in all material respects, in compliance with the requirements laid down in the ESEF Regulation.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
The group management report is consistent with the consolidated financial statements and has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
The Corporate Governance Statement, as published on the Group's website https://www.logwinlogistics.com/de/unternehmen/corporate-socialresponsibility, is the responsibility of the Board of Directors. The information required by Article 68ter Paragraph (1) Letters c) and d) of the Law of 19 December 2002 on the commercial and companies register and on the accounting records and annual accounts of undertakings, as amended, is consistent, at the date of this report, with the consolidated financial statements and has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
We have been appointed as "Réviseur d'Entreprises Agréé" by the General Meeting of the Shareholders on 16 April 2024 and the duration of our uninterrupted engagement, including previous renewals and reappointments, is 2 years.
We have checked the compliance of the consolidated financial statements of the Group as at 31 December 2024 with relevant statutory requirements set out in the ESEF Regulation that are applicable to consolidated financial statements.
For the Group it relates to the requirement that:
- the consolidated financial statements are prepared in a valid XHTML format;
- the XBRL markup of the consolidated financial statements uses the core taxonomy and the common rules on markups specified in the ESEF Regulation.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements of the Group as at 31 December 2024 have been prepared, in all material respects, in compliance with the requirements laid down in the ESEF Regulation.
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Société coopérative
Luxembourg, 19 March 2025
Represented by
Patrick Schon
Logwin AG | ZIR Potaschberg | 5, an de Längten | L-6776 Grevenmacher | Luxembourg