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QPR Software Oyj — Annual Report (ESEF) 2024
Apr 3, 2025
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BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Summary of the Financial Year 2024
- SaaS net sales increased by +15%
- Software net sales increased by +14%
- Net sales were 6,614 thousand euros, down -12% (7,750) due to company’s discontinuation of consulting outside the core business.
- EBITDA was 1,020 thousand euros (182), a difference of +838 thousand euros from the corresponding period
- The operating profit was -16 thousand euros (-813), a difference of +797 thousand euros from the corresponding period.
- Profit before taxes was -103 thousand euros (-924), a difference of +821 thousand euros from the corresponding period.
- The result was -82 thousand euros (-924), a difference of +842 thousand euros from the corresponding period.
- Earnings/share was -0.005 euros (-0.055)
- Cash flow from operations 806 thousand euros (849), a difference of -43 thousand euros from the corresponding period.
REPORTING AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS
QPR Software Plc is a pioneer in business process optimization solutions and has positioned itself as a leading player in Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) technology and one of the most advanced process mining software companies in the world. QPR innovates, develops, and delivers software for analyzing, monitoring and modeling the operations of organizations. The company also offers consulting services to ensure that customers get full value from the software and associated methods.
QPR Software reports one business segment, which is Organizational Development of organizations. In addition to this, the Company reports revenue from products and services as follows: Software licenses, Renewable software licenses, Software maintenance services, Cloud services, and Consulting.
The company's reported recurring revenues consist of SaaS net sales, maintenance services, as well as revenue from renewable licenses. Licenses are sold to customers for perpetual use or for an agreed, limited period. The revenue from SaaS and maintenance services is recorded monthly as recurring revenue over the contract period. Renewable software licenses are sold to customers as a user right with an indefinite-term contract. These contracts are automatically renewed at the end of the agreed period, usually one year, unless the agreement is terminated within the notice. Renewable license revenue is recognized at one point in time, in the beginning of the invoicing period, yet at the earliest on the delivery.
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In the future, the company will prioritize offering consulting services tailored to the software it develops, aiming to deliver maximum added value to its customers. The company began reporting the production costs of the cloud platform within the materials and services expense category starting from 2024. The figures for the comparative period will be presented at the end of this financial bulletin’s table section, according to both reported and 2024 cost groupings.
NET SALES
The net sales for January–December was 6,614 thousand euros (7,550), marking a 12% decline compared to the previous year. This decrease was primarily due to the company's decision to discontinue non-core consulting services in Finland at the end of 2023. The share of recurring revenue in total revenue increased from 61% to 73%. Our SaaS net sales, which is at the core of our strategy, grew by 15%, and software revenue increased by 14%. The share of software net sales in total revenue grew from 67 percent to 87 percent.
The net sales from software licenses was 926 thousand euros (485), reflecting a 91% increase. This growth was primarily driven by a higher volume of partner sales, particularly among customers in the Middle East, as well as the expansion of an existing agreement with a global pharmaceutical company. Additionally, the company achieved broader success in partner-driven sales across multiple geographic regions.
The net sales from renewable software licenses amounted to 420 thousand euros (504), a decrease of 17%. This decrease was driven by individual customers transitioning to the SaaS service model, customer churn, and negative exchange rate effects. These factors were partially offset by new customer acquisitions and price increases implemented to counter inflationary pressure.
The net sales from software maintenance services amounted to 1,717 thousand euros (1,720). The decline in net sales was negatively impacted by customer churn, a decline in revenue from individual customers, and, to a lesser extent, the transition of existing customers to the SaaS service model. The decline was partially offset by the expansion of cooperation with existing customers, the inclusion of Middle Eastern customers’ projects under maintenance services, new customer contracts, and the previously agreed expansion with a global pharmaceutical company. Additionally, price increases to counter inflationary pressures and favorable currency exchange rate effects contributed to net sales growth.
SaaS net sales grew by 15% to 2,721 thousand euros (2,371). The growth was primarily driven by successful new customer acquisitions and the expansion of existing customer relationships. Price increases to counter inflationary pressure, as well as customers transitioning from licenses to the SaaS service model, also contributed to the growth. On the other hand, customer churn and revenue decline in certain accounts had a negative impact on SaaS revenue growth.
Consulting net sales was 830 thousand euros (2,469), a decrease of 66%, following the company's discontinuation of consulting services outside its core business in Finland. Additionally, the company recognized revenue from fixed-price projects in the Middle East according to their completion status during the first half of 2023. These projects were completed in the second quarter of the same year. In the comparison period, the company had a large customer project in Europe, but there was no similar project during this reporting period.
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completion status during the first half of 2023. These projects were completed in the second quarter of the same year. In the comparison period, the company had a large customer project in Europe, but there was no similar project during this reporting period.
The Group’s net sales was 39% (46) from Finland, 40% (42) from the rest of Europe (including Turkey) and 21% (12) from the rest of the world.
NET SALES BY PRODUCT GROUP
The Group's net sales consists of software and consulting business and was divided as follows:
NET SALES BY PRODUCT GROUP
The Group's net sales consists of software and consulting business and was divided as follows:
| (EUR 1,000) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Software licenses | 926 | 485 | 91 % |
| Renewable software licenses | 420 | 504 | -17 % |
| Software maintenance services | 1 717 | 1 720 | 0 % |
| Cloud services | 2 721 | 2 371 | 15 % |
| Consulting services | 830 | 2 469 | -66 % |
| Total net sales | 6 614 | 7 550 | -12 % |
NET SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
The reported geographical areas are Finland, the rest of Europe including Turkey, and the rest of the world. Revenue is presented based on the customer's location.
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 2 579 | 3 499 | -26 % |
| Europe incl. |
The Group's EBITDA for January–December was 1,020 thousand euros (182), an increase of 838 thousand euros compared to the previous year. The operating result was -16 thousand euros (-813), showing an improvement of 797 thousand euros compared to the same period last year. The result 6 (80)
The active measures implemented by the company in 2023 to improve cost structure and develop business profitability are already partially visible in the first quarter of 2024 and fully realized by the third quarter. The Group’s variable costs amounted to 1,026 thousand euros (1,241). The increase in costs was primarily driven by higher partner commissions, resulting from significant license deals won in the Middle East. The company’s fixed costs amounted to 4,701 thousand euros (6,127), a decrease of 23% compared to the previous year. This decrease was driven by cost-saving programs implemented in the second and final quarters of 2023, as well as lower personnel expenses resulting from the outcomes of change negotiations. The full impact of the cost-saving measures realized starting from the third quarter of 2024. The effect of these savings was partially offset by lower R&D capitalizations and investments required for the reorganization of the company's operational activities.
Earnings per share were EUR -0.005 (-0.055) per share.
FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS
In 2024, the company's free cash flow, including cash flows from operations, investments, and office lease payments, totaled 436 thousand euros (108). The significant improvement in free cash flow resulted from stronger operating cash flow, a substantial decrease in investment-related cash outflows, and lower paid office lease expenses.
The cash flow from operations during the review period amounted to 806 thousand euros (849). The primary reason for this change compared to the comparable period was successful collection in the last quarter of 2023, particularly regarding the advanced license payments for 2024. Annual billing is mostly concentrated around the end of the year, making it seasonal. The change in working capital was affected by higher sales commissions paid to the company's personnel for 2023, as well as holiday compensation for employees who left due to the change negotiations. The negative cash flow was also due to the fact that the largest new deals occurred in a market where payment behavior is slow. The positive cash flow in the fourth quarter was primarily driven by successful collection of receivables and lower costs. Compared to the same period last year, a significant reduction in expenses is a key reason for the clear improvement in operational cash flow.
Net financial expenses amounted to 87 thousand euros (111), including exchange losses of 17 thousand euros (14). Investments totaled 753 thousand euros (637), and those were mainly research and development investments and investments in leased assets. The company’s net financing net cash flow for the period January–December was -539 thousand euros (639). The negative cash flow was primarily due to a scheduled loan repayment of EUR 500 thousand. Additionally, during the comparison period, the company raised 760 thousand euros through a directed share issue.
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The group's financial situation is satisfactory. At the end of the review period, the group's cash and cash equivalents were 825 thousand euros (884). Short-term receivables were 2,024 thousand (1,706). Euro-denominated receivables accounted for 80%, and 67% of invoices had not yet matured. Of the total amount of short-term receivables, the share of 1-30 days overdue receivables was 26%, 30-60 days 2% and more than 60 days 5%.
The Group has an available credit limit of 500,000 thousand euros, which remained unused at the end of the financial year. At the end of the reporting period, the Group had bank loans totaling 1,000 thousand euros, of which 500 thousand euros was short-term and 500 thousand euros was long-term debt. In accordance with the original financing agreement, the first installment of 500 thousand euros was due on January 31, 2024. After this, installments of 500 thousand euros will mature annually in January 2025 and 2026.
The covenants related to the loan are based on the company's EBITDA and equity ratio. The EBITDA of the covenants is tested every six months, and the equity ratio is tested annually according to the situation on the last day of the year. Both covenants exceeded the agreed threshold in 2024. The equity ratio increased to 11.9% (8.1%), driven by higher level of received advance payments and an improved financial result for the fiscal year. The new lease agreement signed in June 2024 negatively impacts the company's equity ratio, as the IFRS 16 interest effect increases the lease liability by approximately 100 thousand euros.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
QPR has positioned itself as a leading player in Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) technology. The company innovates and develops software products that analyze, measure, and model the operations of organizations. The Company develops the following software products: QPR ProcessAnalyzer, QPR EnterpriseArchitect, QPR ProcessDesigner, and QPR Metrics.
Total product development expenses for the year amounted to 979 thousand euros (1,427), with 341 thousand euros (637) capitalized on the balance sheet. Product development depreciation was recorded at 919 thousand euros (782). The amortization period for capitalized development costs is four years.
PERSONNEL
At the end of the review period, the group employed 32 people (49). The average number of personnel in 2024 was 33 (57). The average age of the personnel is 45 (46) years. Women account for 22% (22) of employees, and men for 78% (78). Of all personnel, 20% (13) work in sales and marketing, 31% (44) in consulting and customer care, 39% (33) in product development, and 9% (10) in administration.
Personnel expenses were 3,467 thousand euros (5,287), of which the share of salaries and bonuses was 2,955 thousand euros (4,425).
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For incentive purposes, the company has a bonus program covering the entire personnel. The short-term compensation of the executive management consists of a base salary, fringe benefits, and a potential performance-based bonus. Additionally, the company has a stock option program for key personnel.
CHANGES IN GROUP STRUCTURE
There were no changes in the Group structure in 2024.
STOCK OPTION PROGRAM
The Board of Directors of QPR Software Plc decided in its meeting on September 9, 2024, based on the authorization granted by the General Meeting, to introduce a new stock option program for key personnel in addition to the existing 2022 and 2023 option programs. QPR Software has implemented stock option programs for 2022, 2023, and 2024 as part of its incentive and retention program for key personnel. The purpose of the stock options is to encourage key employees to contribute to the long-term growth of shareholder value and to strengthen employee retention within the company. The stock options are granted free of charge.
The subscription period for the company’s previous 2019 B option program was from January 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024. No shares were subscribed under this program.
Stock Option Program 2022
The 2022 stock option program is designated as 2022. The subscription period for shares under these options is from June 15, 2025, to May 31, 2027. The shares subscribed with the 2022 options correspond to a maximum of 1.9% of the company’s shares and voting rights after potential share subscriptions, provided that new shares are issued in the subscription process. As a result of these subscriptions, the number of the company's shares may increase by a maximum of 489,542 shares if new shares are issued. The subscription price per share under the 2022 stock options is EUR 0.85, which corresponds to the market price of the company’s share at the time of issuance. The estimated total cost impact of the 2022 option program is approximately EUR 88,000.
Stock Option Program 2023
The 2023 stock option program is designated as 2023. The subscription period for shares under these options is from September 6, 2026, to September 6, 2028. The shares subscribed with the 2023 options correspond to a maximum of 5.2% of the company’s shares and voting rights after potential share subscriptions, provided that new shares are issued in the subscription process. As a result of these subscriptions, the number of the company’s shares may increase by a maximum of 1,000,000 shares if new shares are issued. The subscription price per share under the 2023 stock options is EUR 0.42, which corresponds to the market price of the company’s share at the time of issuance. The estimated total cost impact of the 2023 option program is approximately EUR 150,000.
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Stock Option Program 2024
Under the 2024 stock option program, a total of up to 1,800,000 stock options will be granted, entitling holders to subscribe for a total of up to 1,800,000 new or treasury shares of the company. The shares issued based on the stock options correspond to a maximum of 9.0% of the company’s total shares.
2024A Stock Options
The 2024A stock options are designated as 2024A. The subscription period for shares under these options is from September 10, 2027, to September 9, 2029. The shares subscribed with the 2024A options correspond to a maximum of 4.0% of the company’s shares and voting rights after potential share subscriptions, provided that new shares are issued in the subscription process. As a result of these subscriptions, the number of the company’s shares may increase by up to 720,000 shares if new shares are issued. The subscription price per share under the 2024A stock options is EUR 0.59, which corresponds to the market price of the company’s share at the time of issuance.The estimated total cost impact of the 2024A option program is approximately EUR 131,000.
2024B and 2024C Stock Options
A total of 540,000 stock options will be issued under the designation 2024B, and an additional 540,000 stock options under 2024C. The subscription period for shares under the 2024B stock options is from September 9, 2028, to September 8, 2030. The subscription period for shares under the 2024C stock options is from September 9, 2029, to September 8, 2031. The theoretical market value of the 2024B and 2024C stock options will be determined at the time of issuance. The terms and conditions of the 2022, 2023, and 2024 stock option programs are available on the company's website: www.qpr.com/investors.
STRATEGY
QPR Software’s mission is to innovate, develop, and deliver software solutions for analyzing, monitoring, and modeling organizational operations. The company also provides consulting services to ensure that customers derive full value from its software and related methodologies. On December 14, 2023, QPR Software Plc refined its existing strategy to reflect market changes and the company’s key focus areas and announced updated financial targets for the strategy period. Under the refined strategy, the company positions itself more strongly as a software and SaaS provider, a consultant for its core business areas, and a leading player in Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) technology. The goal of the refined strategy is to further enhance the value delivered to customers and drive company growth through focus and specialization.
In line with the 2024–2027 strategy, the company will focus on the international growth of its Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) offering, with process mining SaaS solutions at its core. Additionally, the DTO offering includes software solutions developed for modeling, strategic performance management, and measurement.
QPR Software’s updated financial targets for 2024–2027, published in December 2023, are:
* An average annual SaaS growth of 20%, and
* Sustainable operating profit.
The company will update its financial targets for the coming years in 2025. In line with the strategy announced on March 10, 2022, QPR Software continues to build new strategic partner networks to achieve a scalable go-to-market model, expand its offering, and increase customer value in collaboration with technology and implementation partners. The company focuses its growth investments in Europe and the Middle East, while also expanding into new markets, such as North America, through its partner network. The stock exchange release related to the strategy update is available in the Investors section on the company’s website.
PARENT’S COMPANY’S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND POSITION
During the reporting period, the parent company’s revenue amounted to EUR 6,098,792, representing a 12.3% decrease compared to the previous year (2023: EUR 6,957,506). The decline in revenue was primarily due to decreased consulting income, partially offset by growth in the software business. The parent company’s operating result as a percentage of revenue was -9%, totaling EUR -534,617 (2023: -13%, EUR -934,116). The improvement in the operating result was driven by cost-saving measures and growth in the software business, but was negatively impacted by the decline in public sector consulting revenue in Finland and lower other income. In addition to the aforementioned factors, the parent company’s net result improved to EUR - 643,379 (2023: EUR -1,402,736) due to lower financial expenses compared to the previous year. Financial expenses amounted to EUR 108,762 (2023: EUR 160,010).
At the end of the 2024 financial year, the company's share capital stood at EUR 80,000, divided into 18,175,192 shares. The company has a single share class, with one vote per share and equal dividend rights. The book value per share is EUR 0.11, and all shares are registered in the book-entry system maintained by Euroclear Finland Oy. The parent company’s equity at the end of the financial year amounted to EUR 516,693 (2023: EUR 1,112,072). The decrease in equity was due to the loss for the financial year. As a result of the company’s cost-saving measures, the parent company’s short-term liabilities decreased by EUR 316,322, totaling EUR 6,204,103. Short-term liabilities included EUR 2,442,634 in loans from subsidiaries, while the parent company had loaned EUR 779,698 to its subsidiaries. Additionally, short-term liabilities included EUR 2,185,830 in advance payments for 2025.
The parent company’s return on equity (ROE) remained negative at -125%, staying at the same level as the comparison period (2023: -126%). The equity ratio was 10% (2023: 14%).
SHARE CAPITAL, SHAREHOLDERS, AND SHARES
At the end of the 2024 financial year, the company's share capital amounted to EUR 80,000, divided into 18,175,192 shares. The company has a single share class, with one vote per share and equal rights to dividends. The accounting par value of a share is EUR 0.11. The shares are registered in the book-entry system maintained by Euroclear Finland Oy.
At the end of the financial year, the company had 2,174 shareholders (2023: 1,943). During the financial year, QPR Software’s shares were traded for a total of EUR 1,964,000 (2023: EUR 1,586,000), averaging EUR 7,857 per trading day (2023: EUR 6,318). The total trading volume was 3,842,304 shares (2023: 3,538,455 shares), representing 21.4% of outstanding shares (2023: 19.8%). The average trading price was EUR 0.51 per share (2023: EUR 0.45). The highest closing price during the financial year was EUR 0.82 (2023: EUR 0.75), and the lowest was EUR 0.33 (2023: EUR 0.32). The market capitalization of the company’s outstanding shares at the year-end closing price of EUR 0.81 per share was EUR 14.514 million.
In 2023, QPR Software Plc received the following notifications under Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act (AML):
* On August 23, 2023, AC Invest Oy notified that its direct shareholding in QPR Software Plc had fallen below 5% of the total shares and voting rights.
* On August 23, 2023, Vesa-Pekka Leskinen notified that his direct shareholding in QPR Software Plc had fallen below 10% of the total shares and voting rights.
* On August 23, 2023, Oy Fincorp Ab notified that its direct shareholding in QPR Software Plc had risen above 20% of the total shares and voting rights.
During the 2024 financial year, the company did not receive any notifications under the Finnish Securities Markets Act.
Major shareholders of QPR Software Plc, December 31, 2024
| Registered owners | No. Shares | % of shares and votes |
|---|---|---|
| KEMPE ROGER KENNETH: | 4 861 107 | 27 % |
| OY FINCORP AB | 4 818 307 | 27 % |
| KEMPE ROGER KENNETH | 42 800 | 0 % |
| LESKINEN VESA-PEKKA ILMARI: | 1 768 759 | 10 % |
| LESKINEN VESA-PEKKA ILMARI | 1 135 200 | 6 % |
| KAUPPAMAINOS OY | 633 559 | 3 % |
| UMO CAPITAL OY | 971 900 | 5 % |
| SIILASMAA RISTO KALEVI | 805 333 | 4 % |
| OY TALCOM AB | 562 000 | 3 % |
| LAMY OY | 553 249 | 3 % |
| JUNKKONEN KARI JUHANI | 520 824 | 3 % |
| PELKONEN JOUKO ANTERO: | 442 000 | 2 % |
| POHJOLAN RAHOITUS OY | 418 000 | 2 % |
| PELKONEN JOUKO ANTERO: | 24 000 | 0 % |
| PIEKKOLA ASKO | 413 917 | 2 % |
| LAAKSO JANNE JUHANI | 383 275 | 2 % |
| QPR SOFTWARE OYJ | 256 849 | 1 % |
| TRADEIRA OY | 204 842 | 1 % |
| KEMPE PIA PAULINA | 168 333 | 1 % |
| OY CATA-HOLDING AB | 155 000 | 1 % |
| OY FORMIKAFINN AB | 125 197 | 1 % |
| ERVI PERTTI OLAVI | 104 095 | 1 % |
| LEINO RIKU PETTERI | 102 100 | 1 % |
| NORDCENTERIN NUORISOVALMENNUKSEN EDISTÄMISSÄÄTIÖ S | 100 000 | 1 % |
| PALOHEIMO ASSET MANAGEMENT OY | 89 955 | 0 % |
| PALOHEIMO GROUP OY | 81 556 | 0 % |
| 20 largest shareholders, total | 12 750 291 | 70 % |
| Other shareholders, total | 5 424 901 | 30 % |
| TOTAL | 18 175 192 | 100 % |
*exclude nominee registered shareholders
Distribution of shareholding by size, December 31, 2024
| Number of shares | Shareholders | Shares and votes | Number | % | Number | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 500 | 1490 | 68,5 | 180 397 | 1,0 | ||
| 501 - 1 000 | 253 | 11,6 | 198 668 | 1,1 | ||
| 1 001 - 5 000 | 283 | 13,0 | 664 311 | 3,7 | ||
| 5 001 - 10 000 | 55 | 2,5 | 395 574 | 2,2 | ||
| 10 001 - 50 000 | 61 | 2,8 | 1 462 200 | 8,0 | ||
| 50 001 - 100 000 | 12 | 0,6 | 821 374 | 4,5 | ||
| 100 001 -1 700 000 | 20 | 0,9 | 14 452 668 | 79,5 | ||
| Total | 2 174 | 100 | 18 175 192 | 100 | ||
| of which nominee registered | 7 | 1 | 867 928 | 10,3 |
Distribution of shareholding by sector, December 31, 2024
| Sector | Shareholders | Shares and votes | Number | % | Number | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private companies | 47 | 2,2 | 3 794 618 | 20,9 | ||
| Financial and insurance institutions | 7 | 0,3 | 7 255 938 | 39,9 | ||
| Households | 2 109 | 97,0 | 6 867 216 | 37,8 | ||
| Non-profit organizations | 2 | 0,1 | 100 001 | 0,6 | ||
| European union | 5 | 0,2 | 150 419 | 0,8 | ||
| Other countries | 4 | 0,2 | 7 000 | 0,0 | ||
| Total | 2 174 | 100 | 18 175 192 | 100 | ||
| ,of which nominee registered | 7 | 1 | 867 928 | 10,3 |
QPR Software Plc shareholding by Insiders and closely related persons, December 31, 2024
| Shares | Options | |
|---|---|---|
| A | ||
| Board members: | 231 655 | |
| Management team members: | 39 121 | 9 350 |
| By controlled entities | 430 977 | 790 000 |
| By closely related persons *) | 576 000 |
* Shares held by spouses and persons under guardianship
OWN SHARES
The total number of the company's shares is 18,175,192, of which 256,849 shares are held by the company as own shares. The total nominal value of these shares is EUR 28,253, and their acquisition cost amounts to EUR 244,349. The shares held by the company (own shares) represent 1.4% of the company’s share capital and voting rights.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SYSTEM
QPR Software Plc (QPR) adheres to good corporate governance practices and high ethical standards in its governance. The company’s governance principles comply with the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act, the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), the Securities Markets Act, and other regulatory requirements related to the governance of publicly listed companies. Additionally, QPR Software follows its Articles of Association, as well as the Finnish Corporate Governance Code for Listed Companies, issued by the Securities Market Association and effective from January 1, 2025, and the Guidelines for Insider Trading, effective from January 1, 2021, as described on the company's investor website.# A separate Corporate Governance Statement for 2024 was published alongside the Annual Report on March 22, 2024. The company’s governance principles and the Corporate Governance Statement are available in the Investor Relations section of the company’s website: www.qpr.com/fi/sijoittajat. The Investor Relations section also provides A description of insider management, Information on major shareholders, The Articles of Association, The Board of Directors' rules of procedure, a description of internal control and audit practices, presentations of the Board of Directors and the Executive Management Team, a summary of the company’s disclosure policy, and all stock exchange releases published during the financial year.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of QPR Software Plc was held on May 15, 2024, in Helsinki. The General Meeting adopted the Company's financial statements for the financial year 2023 and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and the CEO from liability. The General Meeting resolved that no dividend be paid based on the balance sheet adopted for the financial year ended on December 31, 2023, and adopted the Company’s Remuneration Report and Remuneration Policy. Further, the General Meeting resolved to authorize the Board of Directors to decide on share issues and on the issue of other special rights entitling to shares as well as on the acquisition of own shares.
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Annual accounts and the use of the profit shown on the balance sheet
The General Meeting adopted the Company’s financial statements and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and the CEO from liability for the financial period January 1 – December 31, 2023. The General Meeting resolved that no dividend be paid based on the balance sheet adopted for the financial year ended on December 31, 2023.
Remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors and the Auditor
The General Meeting resolved that the Chairman of the Board of Directors be paid 45,000 euros per year and the other members of the Board of Directors 25,000 euros per year. Approximately 40 percent of the remuneration will be paid in shares and 60 percent in cash. The shares will be granted as soon as possible after the Annual General Meeting and if the insider regulations allow it. The members of the Board of Directors will also be reimbursed for travel and other expenses incurred while they are managing the Company's affairs. The remuneration of the Auditor shall be paid according to the reasonable invoice.
Board of Directors and Auditor
The General Meeting confirmed that the number of Board members is four (4). Pertti Ervi was re-elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Antti Koskela and Jukka Tapaninen were re-elected as members of the Board of Directors. Linda von Schantz was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors.
Authorised Public Accountants KPMG Oy Ab was re-elected as the Company’s auditor. KPMG Oy Ab has announced that Petri Kettunen, Authorized Public Accountant, will act as the principal auditor.
Authorization of the Board of Directors to decide on share issues and on the issue of other special rights entitling to shares
The General Meeting resolved to authorize the Board of Directors to decide on issuances of new shares and conveyances of the own shares held by the Company (share issue) either in one or more instalments. The share issues can be carried out against payment or without consideration on terms to be determined by the Board of Directors. The authorization also includes the right to issue special rights referred to in Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Finnish Companies Act, which entitle to the Company's new shares or own shares held by the Company against consideration. Based on the authorization, the maximum number of new shares that may be issued and own shares held by the Company that may be conveyed in share issues or on the basis of special rights is 6,361,317 shares. The authorization includes the right to deviate from the shareholders’ pre-emptive subscription right. The authorization is in force until the next Annual General Meeting.
Authorization of the Board of Directors to decide the acquisition of own shares
The General Meeting resolved to authorize the Board of Directors to decide on the acquisition of the Company’s own shares. Based on the authorization, an aggregate maximum amount of 500,000 own shares may be acquired, either in one or more instalments. The authorization includes the right to acquire own shares otherwise than in proportion to the existing shareholdings of the Company’s shareholders, using the Company’s non-restricted shareholders’ equity. The authorization is in force until the next Annual General Meeting.
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MANAGEMENT AND AUDITOR
Heikki Veijola served as the CEO of the company from January 1 to December 31, 2024. The other members of the Executive Management Team were:
- Matti Erkheikki, responsible for QPR’s products, product portfolio vision, and strategy.
- Antti Kivalo, responsible for sales and customer management, starting from September 1, 2024.
- Mika Maliniemi, responsible for software product development, cloud service development and operations, and customer support services.
- Tero Aspinen, responsible for business operations in the Middle East.
- Teemu Lehto, responsible for the consulting business.
- Sanna Salo, responsible for marketing, communications, and branding.
- Mervi Kerkelä-Hiltunen served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from January 1 to October 1, 2024, and Taru Mäkinen held the position from October 2 to December 31, 2024.
During the financial year, KPMG Oy Ab served as the company's statutory auditor, with Petri Kettunen, Authorized Public Accountant (KHT), as the principal auditor.
MANAGEMENT’S SHAREHOLDING
As of December 31, 2024, the members of the Board of Directors and the CEO, including their related parties, held a total of 280,126 shares in QPR Software Plc, representing 1.5% of the company’s shares and voting rights (December 31, 2023: 1.5%). The shareholding figures include shares owned personally, by spouses, dependents, and entities under their control.
INTERNAL CONTROL
The objective of the Group's internal control and risk management is to ensure that the Group's operations are efficient and effective, information is reliable, regulations and policies are followed, strategic goals are achieved, changes in the market and operating environment are addressed, and business continuity is secured. The Board of Directors of QPR Software Plc oversees the adequacy, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the internal control and risk management within the QPR Group. In accordance with the Board’s annual calendar, a risk management report covering the risks described under the Risk Management section is presented to the Board. The Board evaluates risks based on their potential threat to shareholders. Additionally, the Board ensures that internal control principles are defined within the company and that the effectiveness of internal control is continuously monitored.
RISK MANAGEMENT
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The Group CFO is responsible for coordinating and reporting on the Group’s internal control and risk management. The Group’s risk management efforts are guided by legal requirements, shareholder expectations regarding business objectives, and the expectations of customers, employees, and other key stakeholders. The objective of QPR’s risk management is to systematically and comprehensively identify risks related to the company’s operations and ensure they are effectively managed and considered in decision-making. Risk management is an integral part of the organization’s responsibilities and is continuously improved by enhancing the company's operational processes. Risk identification follows the principle of materiality, meaning that risks are monitored based on their significant impact on the company’s business operations. QPR Software has identified the following three main risk categories related to its operations: Business risks, Information and product-related risks, Financial risks. The company has insured its assets, business interruption risks, and liability risks to mitigate potential damages. QPR Software Plc’s management system is certified under the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard, covering all company operations. This certification is audited annually by an independent external assessor.
BUSINESS RISKS
QPR Software has identified the following key business risks:
Country Risk
The risk is measured by the loss of revenue from specific countries. The company manages this risk through continuous market intelligence gathering, geographical and industry diversification, and careful consideration of geopolitical changes.
Customer Risk
The risk is measured by the customer churn rate for software maintenance services and the percentage of overdue receivables. Risk is mitigated through strong customer and reseller relationship management and active monitoring of accounts receivable.
Employee Risks
The risk is measured by employee turnover. It is managed through competent recruitment, effective leadership, and by providing employees with opportunities for job rotation and training.
Legal and Other Risks
The risk is measured by the total value of ongoing legal disputes in relation to the company’s revenue. The company mitigates this risk through strong contractual expertise, standard contract terms, and ethical business practices aligned with company values.
QPR’s country and customer risks are reduced by its business operations spanning over 50 countries, serving both public and private sectors across multiple industries.
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Operating in international markets inherently involves a reasonable credit loss risk related to individual business partners. The company seeks to minimize this risk through continuous monitoring of standard payment terms, receivables, and credit limits.At the end of the reporting period, 5% (2023: 3%) of trade receivables were overdue by more than 60 days.
Information and Product-Related Risks
QPR Software has identified the following three key information and product-related risks:
Product Risk
The company mitigates this risk by ensuring its product portfolio remains competitive by differentiating itself through unique product capabilities. Product security is enhanced through continuous process improvements and automated malware prevention measures.
Intellectual Property (IP) Risk
The company protects its intellectual property rights (IPR) by maintaining the confidentiality of software source codes, ensuring secure storage, and filing selected patent applications. In its process mining business, QPR follows an active IPR strategy, leading to the filing of five separate patent applications in Finland and the USA in 2012 for innovations related to automated process analysis from event data. In April 2015, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted a patent based on these applications. In May 2016, QPR announced that it had received a second patent from the USPTO for its process mining technology. The company ensures compliance with intellectual property rights by keeping its contracts up to date, providing staff training, and maintaining legal expense insurance.
Information Security Risks
QPR Software actively monitors and minimizes information security risks both operationally and through regular reporting to the Board of Directors. The company implements both administrative and technical measures to enhance system security. To reduce information security risks, the company has adopted data and supplier management models, conducted annual audits of partners, and provided internal security awareness training. QPR Software has had no significant information security incidents or product management issues, and there were no major changes in these risks during 2024. In September 2024, Bureau Veritas conducted a recertification audit of QPR Software’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with the latest ISO 27001:2022 standard. The ISO 27001 standard sets requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This framework ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information through risk management processes, providing stakeholders with assurance that risks are properly managed. QPR Software’s ISO 27001 certification was granted by Bureau Veritas, an independent and accredited certification body operating in 140 countries with over 78,000 employees.
Financial Risks
QPR Software has identified the following two key financial risks:
Currency Risk
The risk is measured by the percentage of non-euro-denominated receivables and the share of any single non-euro currency in total receivables. The company manages this risk by using the euro as the primary billing currency and applying currency hedging in line with its hedging policy. The company continuously monitors the open positions of its key billing currencies. At the end of the financial year, 81% (2023: 79%) of the Group’s trade receivables were denominated in euros. The company had no currency hedging in place at the end of the reporting period.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk refers to the risk of insufficient funding or unusually high financing costs due to a lack of liquid assets, particularly in cases of sudden business downturns requiring additional financing. The objective of liquidity risk management is to maintain adequate liquidity and ensure that sufficient funds are available to support business operations as needed. QPR maintains liquidity through efficient cash management, deposits, and rapid responses to changing financial conditions. The risk is measured using cash flow forecasts, which are actively monitored and supported by efficient debt collection. The company's financial position is supported by a high proportion of recurring revenue. Additionally, QPR invoices most of its recurring revenue in advance, strengthening its financial stability. As of December 31, 2024, the company’s financial position had improved and was at a satisfactory level. The parent company has a EUR 1.5 million long-term credit facility for financing needs. As of year- end 2024, EUR 1.0 million of this facility had been utilized. The credit agreement includes covenants based on EBITDA and the equity ratio. EBITDA covenants are tested every six months. The equity ratio covenant is tested annually based on the year-end balance sheet. As of December 31, 2024, both EBITDA and the equity ratio exceeded the agreed covenant thresholds. The credit facility will be repaid in two installments of EUR 500,000, due on January 31, 2025, and January 31, 2026. To further mitigate liquidity risk, the company has a EUR 500,000 credit limit, which remained unused as of December 31, 2024. A more detailed description of the company’s financial risk management for 2024 can be found in Note 18 of the financial statements.
LEGAL DISPUTES
In 2023 and 2024, the company had no legal disputes.
OUTLOOK FOR 2025
Global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions continue to pose challenges to the business environment, making long-term forecasting difficult. In 2025, as part of its turnaround strategy, the company is shifting its focus to investing in growth and business development, which will impact profitability during the financial year. Growth will be driven primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, supported by the strengthening of the partner network. The process mining market is evolving from a product-centric business model towards a platform economy. QPR ProcessAnalyzer is the only process mining solution designed for the Snowflake AI Data Cloud environment and is also available as an application on the Snowflake Marketplace. This opens new growth opportunities for the company, but achieving commercial breakthroughs will require time and investments. Due to the nature of the business and long sales cycles, quarterly fluctuations may be significant. Growth in the first half of the year is expected to be moderate, as some legacy product customer contracts ended at the turn of the year. The company forecasts that SaaS revenue will grow, and that the EBITDA will remain positive despite growth investments.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S PROPOSAL ON DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION
At the end of the 2024 financial year, the parent company’s distributable funds amounted to EUR 436,693. The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting that no dividend be distributed for the financial year 2024. There have been no material changes in the company’s financial position after the end of the financial year.
Events After the Reporting Period
There are no events after the reporting period.
Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000)
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 6,614 | 7,550 | 7,823 |
| Growth of net sales, % | -12.4 | -3.5 | -14.4 |
| Operating result | -16 | -813 | -2,770 |
| % of net sales | -0.2 | -10.8 | -35.4 |
| Result or loss before tax | -103 | -924 | -2,864 |
| % of net sales | -1.6 | -12.2 | -36.6 |
| Result for the period | -82 | -924 | -2,868 |
| % of net sales | -1.2 | -12.2 | -36.7 |
| Return on equity, % | -21.8 | -221.5 | -625.7 |
| Return on investments, % | -14.3 | -42.0 | -120.3 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 825 | 884 | 17 |
| Net borrowings | 577 | 934 | 2,262 |
| Equity | 401 | 348 | 487 |
| Gearing, % | 143.9 | 268.3 | 464.9 |
| Equity ratio, % | 11.9 | 8.1 | 7.4 |
| Total balance sheet | 5,906 | 5,869 | 7,442 |
| Investment in intangible and tangible assets | 753 | 637 | 2,324 |
| % of net sales | 11.4 | 8.4 | 29.7 |
| Research and development expenses | 979 | 1,427 | 2,674 |
| % of net sales | 14.8 | 18.9 | 34.2 |
| Personnel average for period | 33 | 57 | 81 |
| Personnel at the beginning of period | 49 | 85 | 80 |
| Personnel at the end of period | 32 | 49 | 85 |
Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000)
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diluted/Undiluted Earnings per share, EUR | -0.005 | -0.055 | -0.202 |
| Equity per share, EUR | 0.022 | 0.020 | 0.030 |
| Dividend per share *, EUR | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Dividend as % of result | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Effective dividend yield, % | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Price/earnings ratio (P/E) | -177.9 | -6.4 | -2.8 |
| Development of share price | |||
| Average price, EUR | 0.51 | 0.45 | 1.02 |
| Lowest closing price, EUR | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.50 |
| Highest closing price, EUR | 0.82 | 0.75 | 1.89 |
| Closing price on Dec 31, EUR | 0.81 | 0.33 | 0.56 |
| Market capitalization on Dec 31, EUR 1,000 | 14,514 | 5,957 | 8,983 |
| Development of trading volume | |||
| Number of shares traded, 1,000 pcs | 3,842 | 3,538 | 3,324 |
| % of all shares | 21.4 | 19.8 | 27.7 |
| Number of shares on Dec 31, 1,000 pcs | 18,175 | 18,175 | 12,445 |
| Average number of shares outstanding | 17,918 | 17,836 | 11,988 |
| *) Year 2024: The Board of Director's proposal to the Annual General Meeting |
Definition of Key Indicators
- Return on equity (ROE), %: Result for the financial year x 100 / Shareholders' equity (average)
- Return on investment (ROI), %: (Result before taxes + interest and other financial expenses) x 100 / Balance sheet total - non-interest bearing liabilities (average for the financial year)
- Gearing: Interest-bearing liabilities - cash and cash equivalents
- Gearing, %: (Interest-bearing liabilities - cash and cash equivalents) x 100 / Total equity
- Equity ratio, %: Total equity x 100 / Balance sheet total - advances received
- Earnings per share, euro: Result for financial year / Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the financial year
- Equity per share, euro: Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company / Number of shares outstanding at the end of the financial year
- Dividend per share, euro: Total dividend paid / Number of shares outstanding at the end of the financial year
- Dividend per Result, %: Dividend per share x 100 / Earnings per share
- Effective dividend yield, %: Dividend per share x 100 / Share price at December, 31st
- Price/earnings ratio (P/E): Share price at December, 31st / Earnings per share
- Market capitalization: Total number of shares outstanding x share price at the end of the financial year# QPR SOFTWARE PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024
QPR Software Plc Annual Financial Report (AFR)
ESEF tagging is officially published in Finnish. QPR Software Plc has decided to provide voluntarily non-official version translated in English in this ESEF tagged document.
Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statement, IFRS (EUR 1,000)
| Note | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3 | 6,614 | 7,550 |
| Other operating income | 4 | 132 | 1 |
| Materials and services* | 5 | 1,026 | 1,241 |
| Employee benefit expenses | 6,7 | 3,467 | 5,287 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 8 | 1,036 | 995 |
| Other operating expenses | 9 | 1,234 | 840 |
| Total expenses | 6,763 | 8,363 | |
| Operating Result | -16 | -813 | |
| Financial income | 10 | 16 | 1 |
| Financial expenses | 10 | -103 | -112 |
| Financial items, net | -87 | -111 | |
| Result before tax | -103 | -924 | |
| Income taxes | 11 | 21 | 0 |
| Result for the financial year | -82 | -924 | |
| Other items in comprehensive income that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: | |||
| Exchange differences on translating foreign operations | -2 | -1 | |
| Other items in comprehensive income, net of tax | -2 | -1 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the financial year | -84 | -925 | |
| Earnings per share, EUR | |||
| Undiluted, EUR | 12 | -0.005 | -0.055 |
| Diluted, EUR | 12 | -0.005 | -0.055 |
*The company has reported the production costs of the cloud platform within the materials and services expense category starting from the financial year 2024. The figures for the comparative period have been presented according to both reported and 2024 cost groupings.
Consolidated Balance Sheet, IFRS (EUR 1,000)
| Note | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Capitalized product development expenses | 13 | 1,603 | 2,217 |
| Other intangible assets | 13 | 38 | 28 |
| Goodwill | 14 | 358 | 358 |
| Tangible assets | 15 | 20 | 81 |
| Other investments | 16 | 5 | 5 |
| Right-of-use assets | 15 | 377 | 318 |
| Deferred tax assets | 17 | 325 | 273 |
| Total non-current assets | 2,726 | 3,279 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Trade and other receivables | 18 | 2,355 | 1,706 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 19 | 825 | 884 |
| Total current assets | 3,180 | 2,590 | |
| Total assets | 5,906 | 5,869 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | |||
| Share capital | 21 | 80 | 80 |
| Other funds | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Treasury shares | -244 | -348 | |
| Translation difference | -65 | -67 | |
| Invested non-restricted equity fund | 4,925 | 4,925 | |
| Retained earnings | -4,316 | -4,263 | |
| Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent company | 401 | 348 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Interest-bearing lease liabilities | 22 | 372 | 192 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 22 | 500 | 1,000 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 872 | 1,192 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Interest-bearing lease liabilities | 22 | 29 | 126 |
| Trade and other payables | 23 | 4,104 | 3,703 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 22 | 500 | 500 |
| Total current liabilities | 4,633 | 4,329 | |
| Total liabilities | 5,505 | 5,521 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 5,906 | 5,869 |
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, IFRS (EUR 1,000)
| Note | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | |||
| Result for the period | -82 | -924 | |
| Adjustments for the result | |||
| Depreciation | 1,036 | 995 | |
| Other adjustments | 8 | 220 | 83 |
| Changes in working capital: | |||
| Increase (-)/decrease (+) in short-term non-interest bearing receivables | -649 | 1,872 | |
| Increase (+)/decrease (-) in short-term non-interest bearing liabilities | 377 | -1,051 | |
| Interest expense and other financial expenses paid | -78 | -107 | |
| Taxes paid | -18 | -19 | |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | 806 | 849 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | |||
| Capitalized development expenses | -331 | -619 | |
| Acquisition of other intangible assets | - | -2 | |
| Proceeds from sales of tangible and intangible assets | 6 | - | |
| Net cash flow from in investing activities | -325 | -620 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 0 | 1,500 | |
| Repayments of borrowings | 22 | -500 | -1,500 |
| Payment of lease liabilities | -39 | -121 | |
| Share issue, net | 21 | - | 760 |
| Net cash used in financing activities | -539 | 639 | |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -58 | 868 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year | 884 | 17 | |
| Effect of exchange rate differences | -1 | 0 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year | 19 | 825 | 884 |
Consolidated statement of changes in equity, IFRS
| Share capital | Other funds | Translation differences | Treasury shares | Invested unrestricted equity fund | Retained earnings | Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Jan 1, 2023 | 1,359 | 21 | -66 | -406 | 2,943 | -3,364 | 487 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | |||||||
| Profit for the period | -924 | -924 | |||||
| Translation differences | -1 | -1 | |||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -924 | -925 |
| Transactions with owners of the Company | |||||||
| Disposal of own shares | 58 | -10 | 48 | ||||
| Reduction of share capital | -1,279 | 1,279 | 0 | ||||
| Stock option scheme | 36 | 36 | |||||
| Share issue, net | 703 | 703 | |||||
| Transactions with owners of the Company | -1,279 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 1,982 | 26 | 787 |
| Equity Dec 31, 2023 | 80 | 21 | -67 | -348 | 4,925 | -4,263 | 348 |
| Equity Jan 1, 2024 | 80 | 21 | -67 | -348 | 4,925 | -4,263 | 348 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | |||||||
| Profit for the period | -82 | -82 | |||||
| Translation differences | 2 | -9 | |||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -91 | -89 |
| Transactions with owners of the Company | |||||||
| Disposal of own shares | 103 | -55 | 48 | ||||
| Reduction of share capital | |||||||
| Stock option scheme | 93 | 93 | |||||
| Share issue, net | 0 | ||||||
| Transactions with owners of the Company | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 38 | 141 |
| Equity Dec 31, 2024 | 80 | 21 | -65 | -244 | 4,925 | -4,316 | 401 |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Company Information
QPR offers services and software tools for developing business processes and enterprise architecture. The Group’s parent company, QPR Software Plc (company ID 0832693-7), is a public limited liability company incorporated in Finland. The parent company is domiciled in Helsinki, Finland, and its registered office is located at Keilaranta 1, 02150 Espoo, Finland. The shares of the parent company, QPR Software Plc, have been listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange since 2002. A copy of the Consolidated Financial Statements is available on the Internet at www.qpr.com or at QPR Software Plc, at Keilaranta 1, 02150 Espoo, Finland. QPR Software Plc’s Board of Directors have approved the financial statements for publication on February 14, 2025. Shareholders have the right to approve or reject financial statements in the Annual General Meeting or decide to revise them. The Annual General Meeting has also right to make a decision to amend the financial statements.
NEW AND AMENDED STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS ADOPTED IN 2024
Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current – Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (effective for financial years beginning on or after January 1, 2024)
The amendments are to promote consistency in application and clarify the requirements for determining if a liability is current or non- current. The amendments specify that covenants to be complied with after the reporting date do not affect the classification of debt as current or non-current at the reporting date. The change in standard might have an impact on the information presented in future financial years.
Consolidation principles
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the parent company, QPR Software Plc, and the subsidiaries it controls. The parent company's control is based on the ownership of the entire share capital or a majority of shares in the case of subsidiaries, as well as 100% voting rights. The Company did not own shares in joint ventures or associated companies in 2024 and 2023. Subsidiaries acquired during the financial period are consolidated from the date on which control is obtained, and divestments are included until the date on which control ceases. Intragroup shareholdings are eliminated using the acquisition cost method. Intercompany business transactions, receivables, liabilities, unrealized profits, as well as intragroup profit distribution, are eliminated in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The profit for the financial year applicable to non-controlling interests is presented separately in the consolidated comprehensive income statement, and the share of the non-controlling interest in shareholders’ equity is presented separately in the consolidated balance sheet. The Group’s subsidiaries did not have any non- controlling interests in 2024 and 2023.
Continuity of operations
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the principle of continuity taking into account the active measures implemented, business forecast, and the long-term refinancing agreement at the beginning of 2023. Additional information in the Note 28.
Foreign currency translation
The functional currency of foreign subsidiaries has been determined to be the local bookkeeping currency. Transactions denominated in foreign currency have been translated into the group reporting currency using the exchange rate valid on the transaction date. Monetary items have been converted into the Group reporting currency using the exchange rate on the closing date, and non-monetary items using the exchange rate on the transaction date. The exchange gains and losses from business operations are included in operating profit, and the exchange gains and losses from financial assets or liabilities are included in financial income and expenses. The income and expense items in the comprehensive income statements of foreign subsidiaries are translated into Euro using the average exchange rates for the year, and the balance sheets are translated using the exchange rates on the balance sheet date. Translation differences arising from the elimination of foreign subsidiaries and the translation of equity items accumulated after the acquisition are entered into other comprehensive income items. The foreign currency gains and losses from monetary items which are part of the net investment in a foreign unit are recognized in other comprehensive income items.
Revenue recognition
Net sales include the normal sales income from the Group’s business operations, deducted sales-related taxes and discounts granted. When calculating net sales, they are adjusted to account for exchange rate differences.# Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when (or as) the control of goods or services are transferred to a customer either over time or at a point in time. The consolidated net sales consist of software license sales, software maintenance services, cloud services (SaaS) and consulting. In relation to its resellers, the Company acts as a principal and records in its net sales the revenue from the software sales of the resellers to the end customers, and records in its costs the reseller commission.
Software license revenue is recognized at a point in time, when (or as) a company transfers control of license or user rights to a customer. Limited term license performance obligations are license and maintenance, and revenue is recognized as the performance obligation if fulfilled, either at a point in time or over time, during the agreement period. Long-term software license contracts agreed for indefinite duration have the performance obligation for licenses and maintenance. The license part of the revenue is recognized at a point in time, in the beginning of each invoicing period, however not earlier than delivery is performed. The maintenance part as well as cloud services in total are recognized over time, evenly during the contract period. Software maintenance services covering software updates and customer support are recognized over time, evenly during the agreement period. Cloud services (SaaS) in totality are recognized over time, as the performance obligation is the service rendered over time. Revenues from consulting services are recognized as services are rendered, when (or as) control of the services has been transferred to the customer.
The Group uses payment terms typical for each market, including domestic terms, which are typically shorter than international terms.
Advance Payments
Licenses and maintenance fees for long-term, indefinite-term software licenses (Renewable Licenses), software maintenance revenues, as well as revenues from cloud services (SaaS services) are generally invoiced before the commencement of the performance obligation. The portion of the performance obligation is recorded in the balance sheet as deferred income liabilities, and, correspondingly, either as accounts receivable or, upon the fulfillment of the performance, into the bank account.
Other Operating Income
Other operating income includes income that is not related to the Group core business. Government grants are recorded in other operating income, except when they are related to investments, in which case they are deducted from the acquisition cost of the asset.
Research and Development Expenditure
Research costs are expensed as incurred. Expenses related to the introduction of new technology, or the development of a new product are capitalized and amortized over the useful life of 4 years. When determining the duration of useful economic life, the technology’s eventual obsolescence and the product’s typical life cycle are considered. Amortization begins when the product becomes commercially viable. Maintenance costs and minor improvements to existing products are expensed. Grants received for product development are recognized in the income statement for the periods in which the corresponding expenses are incurred.
Pension Plans
The Group’s pension scheme is a defined contribution plan managed by a pension insurance company. The expenses are recognized in the comprehensive income statement in the financial period that the contribution relates to. The Group does not have a legal or constructive liability to pay additional contributions in case of non-performance by the pension insurance company.
Share-Based Payments
The Group has adopted an option plan for key persons as of beginning of the year 2019 and expanded it with a new plans in 2022, 2023 and 2024. In the Group incentive plan payments are made in the form of equity instruments. The benefits granted under the plans are recognized at fair value on the date on which they were granted and entered as costs evenly throughout the period during which they were earned. The effect of the plans on profit or loss is presented under the costs of employee benefits. The cost determined on the date on which the options were granted is based on the Group estimate of the number of options for which rights are presumed to arise at the end of the incentive earning period. The Group updates the presumption of the final number of options on the final day of every reporting period. Changes in estimates are treated through profit or loss. The fair value of the option plan is defined based on the Black-Scholes pricing model. Terms that are not market based, such as profitability and specific growth targets, are not taken into consideration when determining the fair value of options. Instead, they affect the estimate of the final number of options. When option rights are exercised, the assets obtained from share subscriptions are entered into the invested unrestricted equity fund in accordance with the terms of the plan.
Operating Profit
IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements” does not define the concept of operating profit. The Group uses the following definition of operating profit: operating profit is the sum of net sales and other operating income, less the cost of materials and services, expenses for employee benefits, other operating expenses, as well as depreciation, amortization and impairment losses of tangible and intangible assets. Exchange rate differences arising from working capital items are included in operating profit, whereas exchange rate differences arising from financial assets and liabilities are included in financial income and expenses.
Impairment
At each annual closing, the Group reviews asset items for any indication of impairment losses. If there are such indications, the amount recoverable from the said asset item is assessed. The recoverable amount of tangible and intangible assets is the higher of the asset item’s fair value less the cost arising from disposal and its value in use. The recoverable amount of financial assets is either the fair value or the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate. An impairment loss is recognized in the comprehensive income statement when the carrying amount is greater than the recoverable amount.
Goodwill is not amortized but its recoverable amount is estimated annually or more frequently if circumstances indicate that the value may be impaired. Such an estimate is prepared at least at each annual closing. For such purposes, goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units. An impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated comprehensive income statement, if the impairment test shows that the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its recoverable amount. In this case the goodwill is recorded at its recoverable amount. After the initial recognition, goodwill is valued at original acquisition cost, less impairment losses recognized. Impairment losses on goodwill cannot be reversed.
Income Taxes
The tax expense in the comprehensive income statement consists of tax based on taxable income for the financial year and deferred tax. Tax based on taxable income for the financial year is calculated on the basis of taxable income and the tax rate valid in each country. Income taxes are charged to income, except when they are related to items recorded in equity or other items in comprehensive income, in which case the tax expense is adjusted to such items. Deferred taxes are calculated based on temporary differences between the book value and tax value of an asset or liability item. Deferred taxes are calculated at tax rates enacted by the balance sheet date. A deferred tax asset is recognized in the amount that it is probable, in accordance with IAS 12, that future taxable income will be generated against which the temporary difference can be utilized. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized in the balance sheet in full.
Intangible Assets
Goodwill arising from business acquisitions represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition, the amount of non-controlling interests, and previously owned equity interests, over the fair value of the net assets of the acquired company. Goodwill is valued at the original acquisition cost minus impairment losses. Other intangible assets include, for example, patents and IT systems. They are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful life, which is 2 – 5 years.
Tangible Assets
The balance sheet values of tangible assets are based on original acquisition cost minus accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method and is based on the estimated useful life of the asset. The Group didn’t capitalize any borrowing costs in 2023 and 2024.
Useful lifetimes of tangible assets:
- Machinery and equipment: 3 – 7 years
- IT machinery and equipment: 2 – 5 years
Lease Agreements
The Group has adopted the IFRS 16 standard on leases. According to the standard, a contract is or contains a lease if the Group has a right to control the use of an identified asset for a certain period of time in exchange for consideration. When determining the non-cancellable period, the Group assesses the probability of exercising extension and termination options by considering all relevant facts and circumstances. Lease payments are divided into liabilities and financial expenses. Financial expenses are recognized in the income statement for the lease period. The right-of-use asset is depreciated using the straight-line method over the asset’s useful life or lease term, if shorter than useful life. Lease liabilities are discounted at the average loan interest rate of the year.
When future lease payments are revised due to changes in an index rate or the terms of the lease, the right-of-use asset and the corresponding lease liability are revalued to reflect these changes.# Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies
The group applies a practical expedient, under which the company does not recognize lease agreements with a lease term of up to 12 months at the commencement date (short-term lease) on the balance sheet. Instead, the company recognizes the lease payments related to short-term leases as expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Group primarily leases premises for office and warehouse use. Lease agreements are typically made either as fixed-term contracts or indefinite-term contracts.
Financial assets and liabilities
The Group’s financial assets are classified into the following measurement categories: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and financial assets at amortized cost. The classification of financial assets is based on the purpose of the acquisition (business model for managing the asset) that is determined upon initial recognition. Transaction costs are included in the original carrying amount of a financial asset when the item is not measured at fair value through profit or loss. Purchases and sales of financial assets are recorded on the trade date. Items recognized at amortized cost comprise trade receivables.
Financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value minus the transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial liability. Subsequently financial liabilities, except for derivative liabilities, are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Financial liabilities may include both non-current and current liabilities and they can be interest-bearing or non-interest-bearing.
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value are presented in accordance with the hierarchy levels based on fair value measurement. Levels 1, 2 and 3 are based on the source of information used in the measurement. On level 1, fair values are based on public quotes. On level 2, fair values are based on quoted market rates and prices, discounted cash flows, and valuation models (options). For assets and liabilities classified on level 3, there is no reliable market information source, and therefore, the fair values of these instruments are not based on market information.
To measure expected credit losses of trade receivables from customers, the Group uses a simplified approach. According to the approach the loss allowance is measured based on an allowance matrix and recognized at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses. Expected credit losses are measured based on historical information on previous credit losses, and also the available information on future economic conditions is included in the model.
Derivative contracts
Derivative contracts are initially recognized at fair value on the date on which the Group becomes party to the contract and are subsequently measured at fair value. The Group has no derivative contracts in 2023 and 2024.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and cash equivalents which are highly liquid and have a maturity of no more than three months from the date of acquisition.
Treasury shares
The repurchase of our own shares as well as the related direct costs are recorded as deductions in equity.
Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Group has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of an action, the outflow of resources required to settle the obligation is probable, and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made.
A restructuring provision is recognized when a detailed and appropriate plan has been prepared and the company has begun to implement the plan or has announced that it will do so. Restructuring provisions are based on the management’s best estimate of the expenses to be incurred, e.g., from employee termination payments. A provision for a loss-making agreement is recognized when unavoidable expenditure required to fulfill the obligations exceeds the benefits obtainable from the agreement.
Accounting principles that require management consideration, and essential factors of uncertainty related to management estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheet, as well as the amounts of income and expenses for the reporting period and future periods. In addition, professional judgment is required in applying the accounting principles used in the preparation of the financial statements. Since the estimates and assumptions related to the determination of the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities are based on management's views at the date of the financial statements, expected outcomes, and other assumptions that were available when preparing these consolidated financial statements and are considered appropriate in the circumstances. Estimates involve risks and uncertainties, and actual outcomes may differ from the estimates and assumptions made. In estimates requiring management judgment, the management has taken into account general uncertainties such as geopolitical tensions, inflation, and uncertainties affecting the overall economic development in the valuation. Uncertainties may affect revenue development, the discount rate used, and the evolution of the company's cost structure. Additionally, uncertainties may impact the company's customers' payment behavior, as well as potential misjudgments in the capitalization of research and development expenses resulting from technology choices. Estimates are reviewed if there are changes in circumstances or if new information or experience is obtained. Since estimates inherently involve various degrees of uncertainty, the actual outcome may differ from the estimated, leading to adjustments in the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities.
Learn more about the key areas which require management consideration:
* Share-based payments and option schemes (Note 7)
* Product development expenditure (Note 9)
* Goodwill (Note 14)
* Deferred tax (Note 17)
* Trade receivables (Note 18)
* Leases (Note 27)
* Financial risk management (Note 28)
Adoption of new or revised IFRS standards
The Group has not yet adopted the following already published new or amended standards and interpretations. The Group will adopt them immediately after the standard or interpretation is effective or, when applicable, at the beginning of the next financial year. (*= On December 31, 2024, the standard in question was not yet approved for adoption in EU)
- Annual Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards—Volume 11* (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2026, early application is permitted). Management estimates the impact of individual standards on the Group’s reporting.
- IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements* (effective for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2027, early application is permitted). The change in the standard will affect the presentation of Group financial statement.
Other new and revised standards and interpretations are not expected to influence the Consolidated Financial Statements when they become effective.
2. Segment information
QPR Software reports on one operating segment: Operational development of organizations. In addition to this, the Company reports net sales from products and services as follows: Software licenses, Renewable software licenses, Software maintenance services, Cloud services, and Consulting services. Recurring revenue reported by the Group consists of software maintenance services and cloud services as well as of renewable software licenses. They are based on long-term, indefinite, or multiyear contracts, and are generally invoiced annually in advance. The accounting and valuation principles for the segments are the same as in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Net sales by Operating segment
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Operational development of organizations | 6,614 | 7,550 |
| Total net sales | 6,614 | 7,550 |
3. Net sales
Net Sales by Product Group
The Group’s net sales derive from software and consulting businesses are broken down as follows:
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | Change % | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software licenses | 91 % | 926 | 485 |
| Renewable software licenses | -17 % | 420 | 504 |
| Software maintenance services | 0 % | 1,717 | 1,720 |
| Cloud services | 15 % | 2,721 | 2,371 |
| Consulting services | -66 % | 830 | 2,469 |
| Total net sales | -12 % | 6,614 | 7,550 |
Net Sales by Geographic area
The geographical areas reported are Finland, the rest of Europe including Turkey, and the rest of the world. Net sales are reported according to the customer’s headquarter location.
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | Change, 2024 % | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | -26 % | 3,499 |
| Europe incl. Turkey | -15 % | 3,128 |
| Rest of the world | 49 % | 923 |
| Total net sales | -12 % | 7,550 |
Balance sheet items based on customer agreements are presented in Note 22.
4. Other operating income
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Public grants | 132 | - |
| Other items | - | 1 |
| Total | 132 | 1 |
5. Materials and services
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Materials and services* | 1,026 | 1,241 |
*The company has reported the production costs of the cloud platform within the materials and services expense category starting from the financial year 2024. The figures for the comparative period has been presented according to both reported and 2024 cost groupings. Materials and services include mainly commissions and localization fees charged by the reseller network, as well as consultancy subcontracting.
6.# 7. Employees and related parties
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries | 2,955 | 4,425 |
| Pension expenses - defined contribution plans | 558 | 741 |
| Other personnel expenses | 47 | 121 |
| Total | 3,467 | 5,287 |
Average number of employees during the year (persons) | 33 | 57 | 40 | (80)
Related parties
The Group and the parent company’s related parties include members of the parent company’s Board of Directors and the Executive Management Team, including the Chief Executive Officer, their spouses, domestic partners, children and dependents, spouses’ or domestic partners’ children and dependents, as well as entities controlled by any such related party. The Group does not have any loans, commitments or guarantees granted to or received from related parties. The Group has not had business transactions with related parties in 2024 and 2023. The list of Group companies has been presented in Note 16.
Salaries, bonuses, fringe benefits and change in vacation bonus and bonus accruals for management
The Group has determined management to include members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Management Team, including the Chief Executive Officer.
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and other short-term benefits: | ||
| Members of the Board of Directors | 120 | 120 |
| Chief Executive Officer Jussi Vasama | - | 56 |
| Chief Executive Officer Heikki Veijola | 181 | 163 |
| Executive Management Team | 1,029 | 1,041 |
| Total | 1,330 | 1,380 |
| Bonuses of the Parent company’s Board of Directors (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Board fees by member: | ||
| Ervi Pertti, Chairman of the Board | 45 | 45 |
| Heikkonen Matti | - | 25 |
| Koskela Antti | 25 | 25 |
| von Schantz Linda | 25 | - |
| Tapaninen Jukka | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
QPR Software Plc's Annual General meeting held on May 15th, 2024, resolved that EUR 45,000 annual fee (2023: EUR 45,000) shall be paid for the Chairman of the Board of Directors and EUR 25,000 (2023: EUR 25,000) annual fee shall be paid for the other members of the Board of Directors. Approximately 40% of the remuneration to the members of the Board of Directors will be paid in the company’s shares and 60% in cash, and the shares will be granted as soon as it is possible after the next Annual General Meeting when insider rules allow it. No separate meeting fees are paid.
The Company does not have any exceptional pension arrangements for the CEO. Pension expenses accrued, based on the CEO's salary and bonuses and the Finnish pension legislation, amounted to EUR 32 thousand in 2024 (2023: EUR 39 thousand). The period of notice for the CEO is four (4) months. Compensation on termination is equivalent to three (3) month's salary. Other members of the Group's Executive Management Team do not enjoy special benefits related to termination of their contract.
In 2024, the maximum annual bonus of Executive Management Team, including the CEO, was 50% of the annual base salary. The bonus scheme for members of the Executive Management Team was based on a set of KPI's including development of the Group net sales, new sales and other non-financial KPI's 2023. For financial year 2024 about 110 thousand euros (2023: EUR 44 thousand) will be paid to the executive management team, including the CEO.
7. Share based payments
Option scheme
QPR Software is operating with 2022, 2023 and 2024 stock option plans intending to use these as part of the Group's incentive and commitment program for the key employees. The purpose of the stock options is to encourage the key employees to work on a long-term basis to increase the shareholder value and retain the key employees at the company. The stock options are issued gratuitously.
The subscription period for the previous stock options marked 2019 B was January 1 - January 31, 2024, and no shares were exercised in the scheme.
The number of shares for the stock option plan 2022, subscribed by exercising stock option corresponds to a maximum of 1.9% of the Company’s shares and votes after possible share subscriptions, if new shares are issued in the share subscription. As a result of the share subscriptions with stock options, the number of the Company’s shares may increase by a maximum of 489,542 shares, if new shares are issued in the share subscription.
The number of shares for the stock option plan 2023, subscribed by exercising stock options corresponds to a maximum of 5.2% of the Company’s shares and votes after possible share subscriptions, if new shares are issued in the share subscription. As a result of the share subscriptions with stock options, the number of the Company’s shares may increase by a maximum of 1,000,000 shares if new shares are issued in the share subscription.
The number of shares for the stock option plan 2024A, subscribed by exercising stock option corresponds to a maximum of 4.0% of the Company’s shares and votes after possible share subscriptions, if new shares are issued in the share subscription. As a result of the share subscriptions with stock options, the number of the Company’s shares may increase by a maximum of 720,00 shares.
The amount of 540,000 stock options is marked with the symbol 2024 B and 540,000 with the symbol 2024 C. The share subscription period with the Stock Options 2024 B shall be between 9 September 2028 and 8 September 2030. The share subscription period with the Stock Options 2024 C shall be between 9 September 2029 and 8 September 2031. The theoretical market value of the stock options 2024 B and stock options 2024 C shall be determined at the grant date of the stock options. The terms and conditions of the stock options 2022, 2023 and 2024 are available on the company’s webpage: www.qpr.com.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription period | 15.6.2025- 31.5.2027 | 6.9.2026- 6.9.2028 | 10.9.2024- 9.9.2029 |
| Share subscription price | 0.85 | 0.42 | 0.59 |
| Stock options outstanding at the end of the period, pcs | 489,542 | 1,000,000 | 720,000 |
| Estimated expense of share option program, EUR 1,000 | 88 | 150 | 131 |
8. Depreciation and amortization
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 934 | 787 |
| Tangible assets | ||
| Machinery and equipment | 55 | 90 |
| Right-of-use assets, buildings | 47 | 118 |
| Total | 1,036 | 995 |
Write-downs of EUR 2 thousand (EUR 0) have been made on assets in 2024.
9. Other operating expenses
| Other operating expenses by expense category | Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-statutory indirect employee costs | 74 | 93 | |
| Premise expenses | 59 | 52 | |
| Travel expenses | 49 | 14 | |
| Marketing and other sales promotion | 200 | 223 | |
| Computers and software | 276 | 615 | |
| External services | 758 | 258 | |
| Doubtful receivables and bad debts | -23 | 2 | |
| Capitalized product development expenses | -331 | -619 | |
| Other expenses | 173 | 201 | |
| Total | 1,234 | 840 |
| Auditors’ remunerations | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auditing | 66 | 73 | |
| Other services | 3 | 2 | |
| Total | 69 | 75 |
| Product development expenses incurred during the year | Expenses recognized in profit or loss | Capitalized expenses | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 979 | 331 | ||
| 2023 | 809 | 619 |
Product development expenses mainly consist of external services and personnel expenses. Recognized expenses do not include amortization. The amortization of capitalized product development expenses is presented in Note 13.
10. Financial income and expenses
| Recognized in profit or loss | Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income from loans and other receivables | 5 | 1 | |
| Other financial income | - | - | |
| Exchange rate differences | 11 | 0 | |
| Financial income total | 16 | 1 | |
| Interest expenses of the financial liabilities measured at amortized cost | -36 | -89 | |
| Other financial expenses | -50 | -9 | |
| Exchange rate differences | -17 | -14 | |
| Financial expenses total | -103 | -112 | |
| Financial income and expenses, net | -87 | -111 |
| Exchange rate differences in profit and loss | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rate differences included in net sales | 9 | -40 | |
| Exchange rate gains in financial income | 11 | 0 | |
| Exchange rate losses in financial expenses | -17 | -14 | |
| Total | 2 | -54 |
11. Income taxes
| Recognized in profit or loss | Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current tax expense | -18 | 0 | |
| Tax expense from previous years | -13 | 0 | |
| Deferred tax | 52 | 0 | |
| Total | 21 | 0 |
| Reconciliation of tax rate | Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result before tax | -103 | -924 | |
| Income tax calculated at the Finnish corporate tax rate | 21 | 185 | |
| Effect of different tax rates in foreign subsidiaries | -3 | -1 | |
| Effect of options and IFRS 16 | -23 | 6 | |
| Other items | - | -11 | |
| Withholding tax | - | 19 | |
| Deferred tax of right issue costs | - | 19 | |
| Recognition of previously unrecognized tax loss | 55 | - | |
| Tax effect of deductable temporary expense | 11 | - | |
| Tax expense from previous years | -13 | - | |
| Recognition of new deferred tax asset | 152 | - | |
| Unrecognized deferred tax asset | -179 | -217 | |
| Tax expense in the comprehensive income statement | 21 | 0 |
12. Earnings per share
Undiluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of the parent company by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the financial year.
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of the parent company (EUR thousand) | -82 | -924 |
| Number of shares outstanding (1,000 pcs) | 17,836 | 16,678 |
| Earnings per share (EUR/share) | ||
| Undiluted and diluted | -0.005 | -0.055 |
The Group are operating stock option plans 2022, 2023 and 2024. In 2024 and 2023, the stock option scheme did not have a dilutive effect. Total outstanding shares on December 31, 2024 were 17,835,721.
13. Intangible assets
| Other intangible assets | Capitalized computer software | Capitalized product development assets | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group (EUR 1,000), IFRS | ||||
| Book value Jan 1, 2023 | 3 | 28 | 2,380 | 2,411 |
| Increases and decreases | 0 | 2 | 619 | 620 |
| Amortization for the financial year | -2 | -3 | -782 | -787 |
| Acquisition cost Dec 31, 2023 | 1,064 | 2,632 | 10,318 | 14,014 |
| Accumulated amortization and write-downs Dec 31, 2023 | -1,063 | -2,605 | -8,101 | -11,769 |
| Book value Dec 31, 2023 | 1 | 29 | 2,217 | 2,245 |
| Book value Jan 1, 2024 | 1 | 29 | 2,217 | 2,245 |
| Increases and transfers | 0 | 0 | 331 | 331 |
| Amortization for the financial year | -1 | -16 | -919 | -935 |
| Acquisition cost Dec 31, 2024 | 1,064 | 2,632 | 10,649 | 14,345 |
| Accumulated. |
| Group (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition cost Jan 1 | 358 | 358 |
| Acquisition cost Dec 31 | 358 | 358 |
| Book value Dec 31 | 358 | 358 |
QPR's goodwill arises from the acquisition of Nobultec Ltd in 2011 and it has been allocated to the group software business (previously to the Process Mining business unit). QPR has made goodwill impairment test for the reporting period at 31.12.2024. The recoverable amount from the cash generating unit is determined based on value in-use calculations. The calculations are prepared following the discounted cash flow method using the management approved estimates driven from budget for the following year and subsequent development derived from the strategic plans. Terminal year value has been defined based on the long-term strategic plans. Cash flows beyond the 5-year period are calculated using the terminal value method. The terminal growth rate of 2.0% percent (1.0%) used in projections is based on management’s assessment on conservative long-term growth. Key driver for the valuation is the revenue growth based on the software business performance and future strategic growth plans, market position as well as the potential in key markets. The applied discount rate is the weighted average pre-tax cost of capital (WACC). The components of the WACC are risk-free rate, market risk premium, company specific factor, and industry specific beta, cost of debt and debt/equity ratio. The WACC of 10.24% percent (11.36 %) has been used in the calculations. As a result of the impairment test, no impairment loss for the CGU was recognized for the financial period ended December 31, 2024. When assessing the recoverable amounts of cash generating unit, management believes that no reasonably possible change in any of the key variables used would lead to a situation where the recoverable amount of the unit would fall below their carrying amount. Considering that, QPR does not present any sensitivity analyses regarding impairment test.
Accounting estimates and management's judgements
The management uses significant estimates and judgement when determining whether there are indications of impairment of goodwill. Management judgement has also been used when defining the amount of cash generating units and considered Process Mining software business area and related consulting recoverable cash flows, as well as recoverable cash flows from common functions. The cash flow projections are based on budgets and financial estimates approved by management covering a 5-year period. Cash flow forecasts are based on QPR’s existing business structure, actual results and the management’s best estimates on future Net Sales, cost development, general market conditions and growth potential on the market as well as economic uncertainties. Management has considered decided structural changes impacting to all business areas for improving performance as well as realized last quarter growth drivers. Management tests the impacts of changes in significant estimates used in forecasts by sensitivity analyses.
15. Tangible and right-of-use assets
| Machinery Right-of-use and assets: Group (EUR 1,000), IFRS equipment buildings | Book value Jan 1, 2023 | Increases | Decreases | Depreciation for the financial year | Acquisition cost Dec 31, 2023 | Accumulated depreciation and write-downs Dec 31, 2023 | Book value Dec 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book value Jan 1, 2024 | 81 | ||||||
| Increases | - | 412 | |||||
| Decreases | -6 | -307 | |||||
| Depreciation for the financial year | -55 | -47 | |||||
| Acquisition cost Dec 31, 2024 | 2,272 | 1,641 | |||||
| Accumulated depreciation and write-downs Dec 31, 2024 | -2,250 | -1,264 | |||||
| Book value Dec 31, 2024 | 20 | ||||||
| 377 |
The Notes related to lease agreements in Right-of-use assets are presented in Notes 27 Leases agreements.
16. Shares and other investments
The parent company of the Group is QPR Software Plc.
Subsidiaries owned by parent company
| Domicile | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | QPR CIS Oy | 100 % |
| Stockholm, Sweden | QPR Software AB | 100 % |
| Helsinki, Finland | QPR Services Oy | 100 % |
| San Jose, CA, USA | QPR Software Inc. | 100 % |
| London, UK | QPR Software Limited | 100 % |
Other shares
| Acquisition cost Jan 1 | Acquisition cost Dec 31 | Book value Dec 31 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,562 | 4,562 | 4,562 | 4,562 | 4,562 |
17. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
Deferred tax assets, based on tax-loss carryforwards, have changed as follows:
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 273 | 273 |
| Recorded in income statement | 52 | - |
| Dec 31 | 325 | 273 |
During the financial year, the Group was able to utilize the unused tax losses of its Finnish companies amounting to EUR 327 thousand in the corporate taxation of these companies. A deferred tax asset of EUR 325 thousand (2023:273 thousand) has been recognized in the balance sheet for confirmed and estimated unused losses of the Group’s Finnish Companies. These tax assets companies will most likely be able to utilize before the end of the utilization period. Unbooked deferred tax assets for the loss in 2023 amount to EUR 216 thousand, for 2022 amounted to EUR 591 thousand and for year 2021 amounted to EUR 119 thousand. The total of unbooked deferred tax assets is EUR 926 thousand. Recognized and unrecognized deferred tax assets are EUR 1,250 thousand. As of the Financial Statement date December 31, 2024, QPR has estimated if it is probable that the company can utilize the deferred tax assets in future. The evaluation was mainly based on previous results of the financial years. The conclusion drawn based on the evaluation is based on emphasizing objective unfavorable evidence compared to more subjective favorable evidence. The primary factors in this assessment are used more objectively include realized long-term financial performance compared to inherently more subjective expectations of future financial performance in Finland. QPR continues to assess the utilization of deferred tax assets, especially monitoring realized profits, and may reclassify the deferred tax asset related to Finland back to the balance sheet when sufficient tax profitability is achieved. In Finland, deferred tax assets can be offset against profits for the next ten tax years from 2027 to 2033, and those can be utilized against future tax liabilities in Finland.# 18. Trade and other receivables
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 2,024 | 1,290 |
| Credit loss provision | -5 | -7 |
| Accrued income and prepaid expenses | 186 | 218 |
| Other receivables | 150 | 205 |
| Total | 2,355 | 1,706 |
Geographical breakdown of trade receivables:
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | 691 | 547 |
| Other European countries incl. Turkey | 650 | 452 |
| Countries outside Europe | 683 | 291 |
| Total | 2,024 | 1,290 |
Currency breakdown of trade receivables:
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | % | 2023 | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR (Euro) | 1,634 | 80.7 | 1,014 | 78.6 |
| USD (U.S. Dollar) | 307 | 15.2 | 248 | 19.2 |
| SEK (Swedish Krona) | 18 | 0.9 | 3 | 0.2 |
| ZAR (South African Rand) | 15 | 0.7 | 9 | 0.7 |
| JPY (Japanese Yen) | 21 | 1.0 | 13 | 1.0 |
| GBP (Pound Sterling) | 29 | 1.4 | 4 | 0.3 |
| AED (United Arab Emirates dirham) | 0 | - | - | - |
| Total | 2,024 | 100 | 1,290 | 100 |
Age analysis of trade receivables:
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | % | 2023 | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not due | 1,363 | 67.4 | 681 | 52.8 |
| 0 - 90 days overdue | 593 | 29.3 | 543 | 42.1 |
| 90 - 180 days overdue | 63 | 3.1 | 33 | 2.5 |
| More than 180 days overdue | 5 | 0.2 | 33 | 2.6 |
| Total | 2,024 | 100 | 1,290 | 100 |
The initial book value of trade receivables equals fair value because the effect of discounting is not material considering maturity.
Credit losses and provision of credit losses
The Group recognizes expected credit loss provision based on the age of the trade receivable.
Group, IFRS
| Credit loss expectation based on trade receivables | Trade receivables | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not due | 1,363 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 - 60 days overdue | 566 | 3 | 60 |
| 60 - 120 days overdue | 62 | 1 | 1 |
| 120 - 180 days overdue | 29 | 1 | 1 |
| >180 days overdue | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2,024 | 5 | 5 |
In addition to the maturity-based matrix for trade receivables, in 2024, the Company has not recognized additional provisions for credit losses (2023: EUR 0). Credit losses of EUR 3 thousand (2023: EUR 2 thousand) on trade receivables have been recognized in the Group’s result.
19. Cash and cash equivalents
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank accounts | 825 | 884 |
| Total | 825 | 884 |
20. Balance sheet items related to customer contracts
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 2,024 | 1,290 |
| Contract assets | 119 | 34 |
| Contract liabilities | -2,534 | -2,186 |
Contract assets are items for which performance obligations have already been fulfilled, but the customers have not yet been invoiced. In QPR Software, contract assets are usually related to consulting services, which are invoiced after the performance obligations have been fulfilled. Contract liabilities, on the contrary, are items which have already been invoiced, but for which performance obligations have not yet been entirely fulfilled. In QPR Software, contract liabilities are usually related to maintenance or SaaS fees, which are invoiced in advance and are recognized as revenue over the duration of the contract period.
21. Shareholders' equity
Share
The Company has one series of shares and the maximum value of share capital is EUR 80 thousand. All issued shares have been paid in full.
Other funds
Includes the reserve fund in subsidiary QPR Software AB.
Treasury shares
Includes the purchase price of shares repurchased by the Group.
Invested unrestricted equity fund
Invested unrestricted equity fund includes proceedings from right issuance arranged in third quarter 2023. Along the right issuance 1,719,871 new shares were registered. According to Finnish accounting standards, invested unrestricted equity fund is reported into gross value.
Changes in number of shares
| Parent company QPR Software Oyj (1 000 pcs) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Shares at Jan 1. | 18,175 | 16,455 |
| Subscriptions | - | 1,720 |
| Shares at Dec. 31 | 18,175 | 18,175 |
Calculation of the distributable funds
| Parent company QPR Software Oyj (EUR) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Retained earnings | -4,205,310 | 2,747,372 |
| Result for the financial year | -643,379 | 1,402,736 |
| Dividends paid | - | - |
| Treasury shares | -244,349 | -347,552 |
| Invested unrestricted equity fund | 5,529,731 | 5,529,731 |
| Distributable funds | 436,693 | 1,032,072 |
22. Other non-current liabilities and interest-bearing loans
Non-current liabilities
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current Lease liabilities | 372 | 192 |
| Loans from banks | 500 | 1,000 |
| Total | 872 | 1,192 |
Current interest-bearing loans
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Loans from banks, next year repayment | 500 | 500 |
| Lease liabilities | 29 | 126 |
| Total | 529 | 626 |
The company has EUR 500 thousand of long term and 500 thousand of short-term loan from banks. Interest- bearing loans consist of Euribor 12 months and 1.05% interest margin. The Group has a credit limit of EUR 0.5 million, which was not in use at the end of 2024 (2023: EUR 0 thousand). The parent company has a revolving credit facility of EUR 1.5 million with Nordea for financing need. The funds were used at the end of 2024 EUR 0.5 million (2023: EUR 1.0 million) in the long-term loans and EUR 0.5 million (2023: EUR 1.0 million) in the short-term loans. The agreement for the revolving credit facility was renewed 24th January 2023 and transferred as long-term loan. A new loan has a loan period of three (3) years and will be maturing on January 31, 2025, and January 31, 2026. Covenants attached to the loan, are based on the company's EBITDA and equity ratio. The EBITDA is tested every six months, and the equity ratio is tested annually according to the situation on the last day of the year. At the covenant test on December 31, 2024, EBITDA exceeded the covenant limit agreed. Considering the discounted present value of the debt, taking into account its maturity and interest rate, it is 981 thousand euros, which is 18 thousand euros lower than the original book value of the debt, which was 1.0 million euros.
Repayment schedule of right-of-use liabilities
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | Nominal value | Book value | Interest rate | Maturity | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lease liabilities | 402 | 318 | 4.0% | 2024-2034 | 318 |
| Interest-bearing right-of-use liabilities | 402 | 318 | 318 |
23. Trade payables and other liabilities
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade payables | 374 | 212 |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid income | 707 | 1,539 |
| Advances received | 2,363 | 1,558 |
| Other liabilities | 659 | 395 |
| Total | 4,104 | 3,703 |
The initial carrying amount of trade payables and other liabilities corresponds to the fair value because the effect of discounting is not material considering the maturity of the item. The amount of trade payables in foreign currencies was 25%, (2023: 23%).
24. Classification of financial assets and liabilities
The table discloses carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities. The fair value hierarchy level for equity investments measured at fair value is 3. The carrying amount of other financial assets and financial liabilities is a reasonable estimate of their fair value. The financial assets and liabilities are classified in accordance with IFRS 9.
Carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities
| Dec. 31, 2024 | At fair value Recognised through profit or loss | at amortised cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | |||
| Financial assets measured at fair value | |||
| Equity investments | 5 | 5 | |
| Total | 5 | 5 | |
| Financial assets not measured at fair value | |||
| Trade and other receivables | 2,355 | 2,355 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 825 | 825 | |
| Total | 3,180 | 3,180 | |
| Financial liabilities | |||
| Financial liabilities not measured at fair value | |||
| Bank borrowings | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Right-of-use liabilities | 402 | 402 | |
| Trade payables and other liabilities | 4,104 | 4,104 | |
| Total | 5,505 | 5,505 |
25. Adjustments to the cash flow from operating activities
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Other items | 111 | 21 |
| Total | 111 | 21 |
Other items include Stock option program IFRS2 adjustments and accounts payable related to investments.
26. Commitments and contingent liabilities
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Business mortgage | 2,382 | 2,382 |
| Lease liabilities and rental commitments | ||
| Maturing within one year | 26 | 30 |
| Maturing during in 1-5 years | - | 27 |
| Total | 2,408 | 2,439 |
Business mortgages are given as guarantee for Nordea towards revolving credit facility loan (EUR 1,5 million). Rental guarantees totaling EUR 3 thousand are included in other current receivables. Rental agreements related to office furniture and IT equipment are included in rental commitments.
27. Lease agreements
Leases in the Balance Sheet
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Right-of use assets, buildings | 402 | 318 |
| Total | 402 | 318 |
| Lease liabilities | ||
| Lease liabilities, non-current | 372 | 192 |
| Lease liabilities, current | 29 | 126 |
| Total | 402 | 318 |
Lease assets and liabilities are related to the office lease agreement of the Group parent company. The maturity of the agreement is presented in the Notes 28 Financial Risk Management.
Leases in the Income Statement
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | -47 | -118 |
| Interest expenses | -18 | -6 |
| Total | -65 | -124 |
The total cash outflow for leases in 2024 was EUR 152 thousand (2023: 121).
28. Financial Risk Management
The International business operations of QPR Group are exposed to risks typical in normal international transactions. Financial risk management aims to secure sufficient financing cost-effectively and to monitor, and when necessary, to mitigate the materializing risks. Risk management is a centralized responsibility of the Group’s financing function and the CEO. The general risk management policies are approved by the QPR Software Plc Board of Directors. The Board is also responsible for supervising the adequacy, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the Group’s risk management.
Foreign exchange risk
The main sales currency for the Group is Euro and most purchases are made in Euros.
The majority of trade receivables are in Euros (EUR), 81% (79). During the financial year, the most significant invoicing currencies after EUR were the U.S. Dollar (USD) and the Japanese yen (JPY). If the value of USD and JPY against EUR were to decrease by 10%, and the share of currencies were to remain on the same level, the value of trade receivables would decrease by EUR 22 thousand, equaling 0.3 % of the total value of all trade receivables.# Correspondingly, if the value of all non-EUR invoicing currencies were to decrease by 10%, the value of trade receivables would decrease by EUR 29 thousand. A breakdown of trade receivables by currency is presented in Note 18. In accordance with the foreign exchange risk policy approved by the Board of Directors, the Company may engage in foreign currency hedging. The purpose of currency hedging is to reduce the uncertainty brought by exchange rates and to minimize the adverse impact of exchange rate changes to the Group’s cash flow, financial results, and equity. Management regularly reviews the Company’s foreign exchange risks, taking into account the hedging costs. At the end of 2024 and 2023, the Company did not have any hedging instruments.
Interest rate risk
The impact of interest rate changes on the Group result is insignificant and the Group did not take any hedging measures during the financial year. According to the financing agreement made on January 24th, 2024, the interest rate for the 0.5 million EUR long term and 0.5 million EUR short term loans is tied to 12 months Euribor.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is defined as financial distress or extraordinarily high financing costs due to the shortage of liquid funds in a situation where business conditions unexpectedly deteriorate and require financing. The purpose of liquidity risk management is to maintain sufficient liquidity and to ensure that funds are continuously available to finance business operations quickly enough. QPR maintains sufficient liquidity through efficient cash management and deposits. The Parent company has a loan amount of 1.0 million, bind under covenants, measured against EBITDA and own equity ratio. EBITDA based performance measure is tested bi- annually and own equity ratio annually in the end of year. The credit limit will be repaid in instalments of 500 thousand on January 31, 2025, and January 31,2026.
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| Dec, 31 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group, IFRS | beyond | 0–6 | 7–12 | 12 |
| (EUR 1,000) | Book value | months | months | months |
| Trade and other payables | 374 | 374 | - | 12 |
| Bank borrowings, revolving credit facility | 1000 | 500 | - | 500 |
| Lease liabilities (IFRS16) | 402 | 16 | 17 | 369 |
| Total | 1 776 | 890 | 17 | 869 |
| Dec, 31 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group, IFRS | beyond | 0–6 | 7–12 | 12 |
| (EUR 1,000) | Book value | months | months | months |
| Trade and other payables | 212 | 212 | - | - |
| Bank borrowings, revolving credit facility | 1500 | 500 | - | 1000 |
| Lease liabilities (IFRS16) | 318 | 57 | 69 | 192 |
| Total | 2 031 | 769 | 69 | 1 192 |
The average interest rate of the bank loan was 3,917% (year 2023: 3,917%), which consist of Euribor 12 months and 1.05% interest margin. Trade payables were interest-free and the imputed interest of the lease liability is 4.0% (year 2023: 4.563%).
Operative credit risk
The Group’s international business operations are by their nature exposed to reasonable credit risk related to individual partners. However, the Group’s customer base and reseller network is broad and spread over several market areas. Thus, the Group’s trade receivables are collected from a large number of resellers and customers in several market areas, and according to management’s estimate there are no concentrations of reseller, customer, or geographical risks. In addition, the continuous and active monitoring of receivables and credit limits aim to mitigate the Group’s credit risks. The Group’s maximum credit risk corresponds to the book value of trade receivables. Additional information on the Group’s trade receivables is presented in Note 18.
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29. Capital management
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 825 | 884 |
| Net liabilities | 577 | 934 |
| Shareholders' equity | 401 | 348 |
| Gearing, % | 143.9 | 268.3 |
| Equity ratio, % | 11,9% | 8,1% |
| Total balance sheet | 5,906 | 5,869 |
The development of Group's capital structure is monitored, in particular, through gearing and equity ratio.
30. Reconciliation of alternative key figures
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Equity at the end of the period | 401 | 348 |
| Balance sheet total | 5,906 | 5,869 |
| Advances received at the end of the period | 2,534 | 1,558 |
| Total equity at the end of the period / (Balance sheet total - advances received at the end of the period) | 11.9% | 8.1% |
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Parent Company QPR Software Oyj Financial Statements 2024
Parent Company Income Statement, FAS (EUR)
| Note | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3 | 6,098,792 | 6,957,506 |
| Other operating income | 4 | 458,607 | 388,696 |
| Material and services | 5 | 3,041,734 | 2,301,230 |
| Personnel expenses | 6 | 2,419,236 | 3,992,126 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 8 | 125,312 | 158,066 |
| Other operating expenses | 9 | 1,505,733 | 1,828,896 |
| Total expenses | 7,092,015 | 8,280,317 | |
| Operating result | -534,617 | -934,116 | |
| Financial income and expenses | 10 | -108,762 | -468,620 |
| Result before taxes | -643,379 | -1,402,736 | |
| Income taxes | 11 | - | - |
| Result for the financial year | -643,379 | -1,402,736 |
Parent Company Balance Sheet, FAS
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| Note | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Intangible assets | 13.14 | 13,781 | 84,107 |
| Tangible assets | 15 | 20,260 | 80,775 |
| Investments in group companies | 16 | 3,497,653 | 3,497,653 |
| Other investments | 16 | 4,562 | 4,562 |
| Total non - current assets | 3,536,256 | 3,667,098 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Current receivables | 16 | 2,885,012 | 3,472,941 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 17 | 799,527 | 859,814 |
| Total current assets | 3,684,539 | 4,332,755 | |
| Total assets | 7,220,795 | 7,999,852 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | |||
| Share capital | 19 | 80,000 | 80,000 |
| Invested unrestricted equity fund | 19 | 5,529,731 | 5,529,731 |
| Retained earnings | -4,205,310 | -2,747,372 | |
| Treasury shares | -244,349 | -347,552 | |
| Result for the financial year | -643,379 | -1,402,736 | |
| Total equity | 516,693 | 1,112,072 | |
| Liabilities | |||
| Non - c urrent liabilities | 20 | 500,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Current liabilities | 20.21 | 6,204,102 | 5,887,781 |
| Total liabilities | 6,704,102 | 6,887,781 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 7,220,795 | 7,999,852 |
Parent Company Cash Flow Statement, FAS
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operations | ||
| Operating result | -643,379 | -1,402,736 |
| Adjustment for the period: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 125,312 | 158,066 |
| Non - cash transactions | 48,000 | 356,610 |
| Financial items, net | -4,733 | -69,746 |
| Taxes paid | -11,877 | - |
| Cash flows before change in working capital | -486,677 | -957,806 |
| Change in working capital | ||
| Increase (-) / decrease (+) in current receivables | -622,550 | 1,807,431 |
| Increase ( - ) / decrease (+) in current liabilities* | -24,278 | -952,531 |
| Change in net working capital | -646,828 | 854,900 |
| Net cash from operating activities | -1,133,505 | -102,905 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Investments in intangible assets | 0 | -1,657 |
| Purchases of tangible assets | 0 | 0 |
| Investments in subsidiary loans granted | 1,573,218 | 203,694 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | 1,573,218 | 202,037 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Proceeds from current loans and borrowings | - | -1,500,000 |
| Repayments of short - term borrowings | -500,000 | -1,500,000 |
| Proceeds from share issuance | -759,744 | - |
| Cash flows from financing activities | -500,000 | 759,744 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -60,287 | 858,876 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 859,814 | 938 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year | 799,527 | 859,814 |
Parent company statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, FAS
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| Restricted equity | Unrestricted equity | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number | Share capital | Treasury shares | |
| 31.12.2022 | 16,455,321 | 1,359,090 | -405,726 |
| Right issue | 796,300 | 796,300 | |
| Reduction of share capital | 1,279,090 | -1,279,090 | |
| Disposal of own shares | 58,175 | -10,175 | 48,000 |
| Result for the year | |||
| Equity 31.12.2023 | 18,175,192 | 80,000 | -347,551 |
| Right issue | 0 | 0 | |
| Reduction of share capital | 0 | 0 | |
| Disposal of own shares | 103,202 | -55,202 | 48,000 |
| Result for the year | |||
| Equity 31.12.2024 | 18,175,192 | 80,000 | -244,349 |
1. Accounting principles of Parent company Financial Statements
Financial statements of the parent company, QPR Software Plc, have been prepared in accordance with Finnish Accounting Standards and corporation legislation (FAS), which differ in certain respects from the international standards (IFRS) used in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Financial statements have been prepared using historical cost convention, unless otherwise disclosed in the accounting principles below. The parent company financial statements are presented in Euro. All figures are rounded, which means that the sum of individual amounts may differ from the total presented. Key figures have been calculated using exact amounts.
Foreign currency translation
Transactions denominated in foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate on the transaction date. At the end of the reporting period, financial assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are valued at balance sheet date. Exchange rate differences arising from foreign currency business transactions are recorded in their corresponding income statement accounts above operating profit; and the net exchange rate differences arising from financial items are recorded in financial income or expenses.
Revenue recognition and Advance payments
The parent company applies the same principles of revenue recognition and advance payment booking principles as the Group. The Group’s principles of revenue recognition and advance payments are introduced in the accounting principles for consolidated financial statements.
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Other operating income
Other operating income includes income that is not related to the parent company’s core business. Public subsidies are included in other operating income, except when they are related to investments, in which case they are deducted from the acquisition cost of the asset.
Research and development expenditure
Research costs are expensed as incurred.# Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Expenses related to the introduction of new technology, or the development of a new product are capitalized and amortized over the useful life of 4 years. When determining the duration of useful economic life, the technology’s eventual obsolescence and the product’s typical life cycle are considered. Amortization begins when the product becomes commercially viable. Maintenance costs and minor improvements to existing products are expensed.
2. Segment information
QPR Software reports on one operating segment which is Operational development of organizations. Segment information has been presented in the Notes number 2. Segment information.
3. Net sales
Net Sales by Product Group
The Group’s net sales derive from software and consulting businesses are broken down as follows:
| Parent company, FAS (EUR) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Software licenses | 915,791 | 446,561 |
| Renewable software licenses | 194,732 | 239,533 |
| Software maintenance services | 1,486,559 | 1,480,323 |
| Cloud services | 2,671,602 | 2,322,405 |
| Consulting services | 830,108 | 2,468,683 |
| Total net sales | 6,098,792 | 6,957,506 |
Net sales geographically
The geographical areas reported are Finland, the rest of Europe (including Turkey), and the rest of the world. Net sales are reported according to the customer’s location. The company has closed its business and partnerships in Russia for the time being.
| Parent company, FAS (EUR) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | 2,454,348 | 3,499,399 |
| Europe incl. Turkey | 2,219,453 | 2,627,272 |
| Rest of the world | 1,424,991 | 830,835 |
| Total net sales | 6,098,792 | 6,957,506 |
Balance sheet items based on customer agreements are presented in Note 18.
4. Other operating income
| Parent company, FAS (EUR) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Other items | 458,607 | 388,696 |
| Total | 458,607 | 388,696 |
The other items include intra-group service charges from the group companies.
5. Materials and services
| Parent company, FAS (EUR) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Materials and services | 3,041,734 | 2,301,230 |
Materials and services of the parent company include intra-group license fees in addition to the above-mentioned expenses.
6. Employees and related parties
| Parent company, FAS (EUR) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries | 2,061,388 | 3,339,953 |
| Pension expenses - defined contribution plans | 393,244 | 551,973 |
| Other personnel expenses | -35,396 | 100,200 |
| Total | 2,419,236 | 3,992,126 |
| Average number of employees during the year (persons) | 20 | 40 |
Related Parties
The Group and the parent company’s related parties include members of the parent company’s Board of Directors and the Executive Management Team, including the Chief Executive Officer, their spouses, domestic partners, children and dependents, spouses’ or domestic partners’ children and dependents, as well as entities controlled by any such related party. The parent company does not have any loans, commitments or guarantees granted to or received from related parties. The Parent company has not had business transactions with related parties in 2024 and 2023.
Related parties to the parent company also include subsidiaries in the Group. The list of Group companies is presented in Note 13. Shares in subsidiaries and other entities. Transactions between the parent company and other Group companies, as well as intra- Group receivables, liabilities, commitments, and guarantees are included as total amounts in the notes for the parent company financial statements.
Salaries, bonuses, fringe benefits and change in vacation bonus and bonus accruals for management
The Group has determined management to include members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Management Team, including the Chief Executive Officer.
| Parent company, FAS (EUR) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and other short-term benefits: | ||
| Members of the Board of Directors | 120,000 | 120,000 |
| Chief Executive Officer Jussi Vasama | - | 55,937 |
| Chief Executive Officer Heikki Veijola | 181,089 | 162,593 |
| Executive Management Team | 1,029,037 | 1,041,134 |
| Total | 1,330,126 | 1,379,664 |
| Parent company, FAS (EUR) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Board fees by member: | ||
| ErviPertti, Chairman of the Board | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| Heikkonen Matti | - | 25,000 |
| Koskela Antti | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| von Schantz Linda | 25,000 | - |
| Tapaninen Jukka | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| Total | 120,000 | 120,000 |
QPR Software Plc's Annual General meeting held on May 15, 2024, resolved that EUR 45,000 annual fee (2023: EUR 45,000) shall be paid for the Chairman of the Board of Directors and EUR 25,000 (2023: EUR 25,000) annual fee shall be paid for the other members of the Board of Directors. Approximately 40 % of the remuneration to the members of the Board of Directors will be paid in the company’s shares and 60% in cash, and the shares will be granted as soon as it is possible after the next Annual General Meeting when insider rules allow it. No separate meeting fees are paid. The Company does not have any exceptional pension arrangements for the CEO. Pension expenses accrued, based on the CEO's salary and bonuses and the Finnish pension legislation, amounted to EUR 31.866 i n 2024 (2023: EUR 39.022). The period of notice for the CEO is four (4) months. Compensation on termination is equivalent to three (3) month's salary. Other members of the Group's Executive Management Team do not enjoy special benefits related to termination of their contract.
7. Share based payments
Option scheme
QPR Software is operating with 2022, 2023 and 2024 stock option plans intending to use these as part of the Group's incentive and commitment program for the key employees. The purpose of the stock options is to encourage the key employees to work on a long-term basis to increase the shareholder value and retain the key employees at the company. The stock options are issued gratuitously. The subscription period for the previous stock options marked 2019 B was January 1 - January 31, 2024, and no shares were exercised in the scheme. The number of shares for the stock option plan 2022, subscribed by exercising stock option corresponds to a maximum of 1.9% of the Company’s shares and votes after possible share subscriptions, if new shares are issued in the share subscription. As a result of the share subscriptions with stock options, the number of the Company’s shares may increase by a maximum of 489,542 shares, if new shares are issued in the share subscription. The number of shares for the stock option plan 2023, subscribed by exercising stock options corresponds to a maximum of 5.2% of the Company’s shares and votes after possible share subscriptions, if new shares are issued in the share subscription. As a result of the share subscriptions with stock options, the number of the Company’s shares may increase by a maximum of 1,000,000 shares if new shares are issued in the share subscription. The number of shares for the stock option plan 2024A, subscribed by exercising stock option corresponds to a maximum of 4.0% of the Company’s shares and votes after possible share subscriptions, if new shares are issued in the share subscription. As a result of the share subscriptions with stock options, the number of the Company’s shares may increase by a maximum of 720,000 shares. The amount of 540 000 stock options is marked with the symbol 2024 B and 540 000 with the symbol 2024 C. The share subscription period with the Stock Options 2024 B shall be between September 9, 2028 and September 8, 2030. The share subscription period with the Stock Options 2024 C shall be between September 9, 2029 and September 8, 2031. The theoretical market value of the stock options 2024 B and stock options 2024 C shall be determined at the grant date of the stock options. The terms and conditions of the stock options 2022, 2023 and 2024 are available on the company’s webpage: www.qpr.com.
| Share - based payment arrangements granted | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription period | 15.6.2025 - 31.5.2027 | 6.9.2026 - 6.9.2028 | 10.9.2024.- 9.9.2029 |
| Share subscription price | 0.85 | 0.42 | 0.59 |
| Stock options outstanding at the end of the period, pcs | 489.542 | 1.000.000 | 720. 0 00 |
| Estimated expense of share option program, EUR 1,000 | 88 | 150 | 131 |
8. Depreciation and amortization
| Parent company, FAS (EUR) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 70,327 | 67,975 |
| Tangible assets | ||
| Machinery and equipment | 54,986 | 90,091 |
| Total | 125,312 | 158,066 |
No write-downs on assets were booked in 2024 and 2023.
9. Other operating expenses
| Parent company, FAS (EUR) (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Non - statutory indirect employee costs | 51,933 | 66,015 |
| Premises | 87,851 | 169,780 |
| Travel expenses | 45,767 | 14,428 |
| Marketing and other sales promotion | 199,911 | 222,965 |
| Computers and software | 258,480 | 601,099 |
| External services | 724,780 | 573,746 |
| Doubtful receivables and bad debts | - | 21,474 |
| Other expenses | 158,485 | 185,810 |
| Total | 1,505,733 | 1,828,896 |
Other expenses include fees paid to the Company’s auditor as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Auditing | 62,514 | 67,572 |
| Other services | 3,208 | 2,000 |
| Total | 65,722 | 69,572 |
Product development expenses incurred during the year
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Expenses recognized in profit or loss | 3,000 | 13,913 |
| Capitalized expenses | - | - |
| Total | 3,000 | 13,913 |
Product development expenses mainly consist of external services and personnel expenses. Recognized expenses do not include amortization.
10. Financial income and expenses
Recognized in profit or loss
| Parent company, FAS (EUR) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest income from loans and other receivables | 5,083 | 655 |
| Impairment losses of holdings in Group companies | - | 83,610 |
| Interest expenses of the financial liabilities measured at amortized cost | - 23,413 | - 88,322 |
| Other financial income and expenses | - 90,386 | - 317,272 |
| Exchange rate differences | -47 | 19,929 |
| Total | -108,762 | -468,620 |
Exchange rate differences in profit and loss
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange rate differences included in net sales | 11,105 | - 36,867 |
| Exchange rate gains in financial income | 9,387 | 0 |
| Exchange rate losses in financial expenses | 3,639 | 19,929 |
| Total | 24,131 | -16,938 |
Other Financial income and expenses in parent company include right issue costs worth of EUR 93,409 in comparative year.
11. Income taxes
Recognized in profit or loss
| Group, IFRS (EUR 1,000) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Current tax expense | 0 | 0 |
| Tax expense from previous years | 0 | 0 |
12.## 13. Intangible assets
Parent company (EUR), FAS
| Book value Jan 1, 2023 | Increases | Decreases | Amortization for the financial year | Acquisition cost Dec 31, 2023 | Accumulated amortization and write-downs Dec 31, 2023 | Book value Dec 31, 2023 | Increases | Amortization for the financial year | Acquisition cost Dec 31, 2024 | Accumulated amortization and write-downs Dec 31, 2024 | Book value Dec 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer software | 120,500 | 0 | 0 | -63,664 | 1,331,427 | -1,274,591 | 56,836 | 0 | -55,676 | 1,331,427 | -1,330,268 | 1,160 |
| Other intangible assets | 28,185 | 1,657 | 0 | -2,571 | 1,588,783 | -1,561,512 | 27,271 | 0 | -14,650 | 1,588,783 | -1,576,162 | 12,620 |
| Capitalized product development | 1,740 | 0 | 0 | -1,740 | 365,292 | -365,292 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 365,292 | -365,292 | 0 |
| Total | 150,399 | 1,657 | 0 | -67,975 | 3,285,502 | -3,201,395 | 84,107 | 0 | -70,327 | 3,285,502 | -3,271,721 | 13,781 |
14. Tangible and right-of-use assets
Parent company (EUR), FAS
| Book value Jan 1, 2023 | Increases | Depreciation for the financial year | Acquisition cost Dec 31, 2023 | Accumulated depreciation and write-downs Dec 31, 2023 | Book value Dec 31, 2023 | Book value Jan 1, 2024 | Increases | Depreciation for the financial year | Acquisition cost Dec 31, 2024 | Accumulated depreciation and write-downs Dec 31, 2024 | Book value Dec 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery and equipment | 170,866 | 0 | -90,091 | 2,237,106 | -2,156,331 | 80,775 | 80,775 | 0 | -60,515 | 2,237,106 | -2,216,846 | 20,260 |
15. Shares and other entities
The parent company of the Group is QPR Software Plc.
Parent company
| Subsidiaries | Domicile | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned directly by the parent company: | |||
| QPR CIS Oy | Helsinki, Finland | 100 | 100 |
| QPR Software AB | Stockholm, Sweden | 100 | 100 |
| QPR Services Oy | Helsinki, Finland | 100 | 100 |
| QPR Software Inc. | San Jose, CA, USA | 100 | 100 |
| QPR Software Limited | London, UK | 100 | 100 |
Parent company (EUR 1,000)
| Acquisition cost Jan 1 | Decreases | Acquisition cost Dec 31 | Book value Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shares in subsidiaries | 3,497,653 | -83,610 | 3,497,653 | 3,497,653 |
| Other shares | 4,562 | 0 | 4,562 | 4,562 |
| Total book value of shares Dec 31 | 3,502,215 |
| Acquisition cost Jan 1 | Acquisition cost Dec 31 | Book value Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shares in subsidiaries | 3,581,263 | 3,497,653 | 3,497,653 |
| Other shares | 4,562 | 4,562 | 4,562 |
| Total book value of shares Dec 31 | 3,502,215 |
16. Trade and other receivables
Parent company, FAS (EUR)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 1,840,904 | 1,179,236 |
| Accrued income and prepaid expenses | 180,151 | 203,191 |
| Other receivables | 56,527 | 83,565 |
| Current receivables from Group companies | 807,429 | 2,006,949 |
| Total | 2,885,011 | 3,472,941 |
Geographical breakdown of trade receivables:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | 626,171 | 546,539 |
| Other European countries | 552,393 | 371,457 |
| Countries outside Europe | 662,341 | 261,240 |
| Total | 1,840,904 | 1,179,236 |
Fair value of trade receivables: The initial book value of trade receivables equals fair value because the effect of discounting is not material considering maturity. Credit losses of EUR 2,466.62 (2023: EUR 280.00) on trade receivables have been recognized in the Group’s result.
Breakdown of the parent company's accrued income and prepaid expenses:
Parent company, FAS (EUR)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accrued income | 3,480 | 33,522 |
| Prepaid expenses | 176,671 | 168,077 |
| Total | 180,151 | 201,599 |
Breakdown of the parent company's receivables from Group companies:
Parent company, FAS (EUR)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| QPR Services Oy | 795,228 | 2,006,949 |
| QPR CIS Oy | 6,210 | 0 |
| QPR Software Ltd | 5,991 | 0 |
| Total | 807,429 | 2,006,949 |
17. Cash and cash equivalents
Parent company, FAS (EUR)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bank accounts | 799,527 | 859,814 |
| Total | 799,527 | 859,814 |
18. Balance sheet items related to customer contracts
Parent company, FAS (EUR)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 1,840,904 | 1,179,236 |
| Contract assets | 3,480 | 33,522 |
| Contract liabilities | -2,250,457 | -2,061,924 |
Contract assets are items for which performance obligations have already been fulfilled, but the customers have not yet been invoiced. In QPR Software, contract assets are usually related to consulting services, which are invoiced after the performance obligations have been fulfilled. Contract liabilities, on the contrary, are items which have already been invoiced, but for which performance obligations have not yet been entirely fulfilled. In QPR Software, contract liabilities are usually related to maintenance or SaaS fees, which are invoiced in advance and are recognized as revenue over the duration of the contract period.
19. Shareholders' equity
The Company has one series of shares and the maximum value of share capital is EUR 80,000.00. All issued shares have been paid in full.
Other funds Includes the reserve fund in subsidiary QPR Software AB.
Treasury shares Includes the purchase price of shares repurchased by the Group
Invested unrestricted equity fund
Invested unrestricted equity fund includes proceedings from right issuance arranged in third quarter 2023. Along the right issuance 1,719,871 new shares were registered. According to Finnish accounting standards, invested unrestricted equity fund is reported into gross value.
Calculation of the distributable funds
Parent company, FAS (EUR)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Retained earnings | -4,205,310 | -2,747,372 |
| Result for the financial year | -643,379 | -1,402,736 |
| Dividends paid | 0 | 0 |
| Treasury shares | -244,349 | -347,552 |
| Invested unrestricted equity fund | 5,529,731 | 5,529,731 |
| Capitalized development expenses | 0 | 0 |
| Distributable funds | 436,693 | 1,032,072 |
20. Other non-current liabilities and interest-bearing loans
Non-current liabilities
Parent company (EUR 1,000)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Loans from banks | 500,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Total | 500,000 | 1,000,000 |
Current interest-bearing loans
Parent company, FAS (EUR)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Loans from banks, next year repayment | 500,000 | 500 |
| Total | 500,000 | 500 |
The company has EUR 500,000 of long term and EUR 500,000 of short-term loan from banks. Interest-bearing loans consist of Euribor 12 months and 1.05% interest margin. The loan is repaid in instalments EUR 500,000 on January 31,2025, and January 31,2026. The parent company has a revolving credit facility loan of EUR 1.5 million for financing need. The funds were used at the end of 2024 EUR 1.0 million. Covenants attached to the loan, are based on the company's EBITDA and equity ratio. The EBITDA is tested every six months, and the equity ratio is tested annually according to the situation on the last day of the year. At the covenant test on 31st December 2024, EBITDA was below the agreed covenant limit. In December 2024, the bank committed to not exercising the right to demand immediately it's receivables based on the financing agreement if the group breaches a possible EBITDA covenant as of the financial statements in December 2024. The company has a credit limit of EUR 500 thousand for liquidity risk management, which was unused at December 31,2024.
Considering the discounted present value of the debt, taking into account its maturity and interest rate, it is EUR 981,120, which is 18 thousand euros lower than the original book value of the debt, which was 1.0 million euros.
21. Trade payables and other liabilities
Parent company, FAS (EUR)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provisions for liabilities and charges | 0 | 0 |
| Trade payables | 342,346 | 189,566 |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid income | 415,139 | 1,262,222 |
| Advances received | 2,185,830 | 1,530,141 |
| Other liabilities | 248,078 | 309,345 |
| Current liabilities to Group companies | 2,512,709 | 2,096,506 |
| Total | 5,704,102 | 5,387,781 |
Breakdown of the parent company's accrued expenses and prepaid income:
Parent company, FAS (EUR)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday pay, including social costs | 270,465 | 415,751 |
| Bonuses, including social costs | 30,413 | 102,645 |
| Prepaid income | 565 | 612,515 |
| Other accrued expenses | 113,697 | 131,311 |
| Total | 415,139 | 1,262,222 |
Breakdown of the parent company's liabilities to Group companies:
Parent company, FAS (EUR)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| QPR CIS Oy | 22,636 | 23,414 |
| QPR Software AB | 1,668,011 | 1,347,642 |
| QPR Software Inc | 822,063 | 724,532 |
| QPR Software Limited | 0 | 919 |
| Total | 2,512,709 | 2,096,506 |
22. Commitments and contingent liabilities
Parent company, FAS (EUR)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Business mortgage | 2,337,288 | 2,337,288 |
| Lease liabilities and rental commitments | ||
| Maturing within one year | 72,114 | 166,31 |
| Maturing during in 1 - 5 years | 253,418 | 225,616 |
| Maturing over 5 years | 172,961 | 0 |
| Total | 2,835,781 | 2,729,214 |
Business mortgages are given as guarantee for Nordea towards revolving credit facility loan value (EUR 1.5 million). Rental guarantees totaling EUR 969 are included in other current receivables in the balance sheet. Rental agreements related office and IT equipment as well as car lease agreements.# Confirmation of Financial Statements preparance – Accounting Act 3, chapter 7
§ We confirm that:
- the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and the financial statements of the parent company prepared in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the preparation of financial statements in Finland give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the company and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole;
- the management report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the company and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that they face.
Signatures of Board of Directors’ Report and Financial Statements
Helsinki, Finland, February 14, 2025
QPR Software Plc
Board of Directors
Pertti Ervi
Chairman of the Board
Linda von Schantz
Board member
Antti Koskela
Board member
Jukka Tapaninen
Board member
Heikki Veijola
Chief Executive Officer
Auditor’s Note
An auditor’s report concerning the performed audit has been given today.
Helsinki, Finland, February 14, 2025
KPMG Oy Ab
Authorized Public Accountants
Petri Kettunen
Authorized Public Accountant
KPMG Oy Ab
Töölönlahdenkatu 3 A
PO Box 1037
00101 Helsinki
FINLAND
Telephone +358 20 760 3000
www.kpmg.fi
KPMG Oy Ab, a Finnish limited liability company and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.
Business ID 1805485-9
Domicile Helsinki
This document is an English translation of the Finnish auditor’s report. Only the Finnish version of the report is legally binding.
Auditor’s Report
To the Annual General Meeting of QPR Software Plc
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of QPR Software Plc (business identity code 0832693-7) for the year ended 31 December 2024. The financial statements comprise the consolidated balance sheet, comprehensive income statement, statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement and notes, including material accounting policy information, as well as the parent company’s balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement and notes.
In our opinion:
* the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the group’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as adopted by the EU.
* the financial statements give a true and fair view of the parent company’s financial performance and financial position in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the preparation of financial statements in Finland and comply with statutory requirements.
Our opinion is consistent with the additional report submitted to the Board of Directors.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with good auditing practice in Finland. Our responsibilities under good auditing practice are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report.
We are independent of the parent company and of the group companies in accordance with the ethical requirements that are applicable in Finland and are relevant to our audit, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
In our best knowledge and understanding, the non-audit services that we have provided to the parent company and group companies are in compliance with laws and regulations applicable in Finland regarding these services, and we have not provided any prohibited non-audit services referred to in Article 5(1) of regulation (EU) 537/2014. The non-audit services that we have provided have been disclosed in note 9 to the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Materiality
The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. The materiality is determined based on our professional judgement and is used to determine the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of identified misstatements on the financial statements as a whole. The level of materiality we set is based on our assessment of the magnitude of misstatements that, individually or in aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have influence on the economic decisions of the users of the financial statements. We have also taken into account misstatements and/or possible misstatements that in our opinion are material for qualitative reasons for the users of the financial statements.
QPR Software Plc
Auditor’s Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
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Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. The significant risks of material misstatement referred to in the EU Regulation No 537/2014 point (c) of Article 10(2) are included in the description of key audit matters below. We have also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls. This includes consideration of whether there was evidence of management bias that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
| THE KEY AUDIT MATTER | HOW THE MATTER WAS ADDRESSED IN THE AUDIT |
|---|---|
| Group’s financing – Refer to consolidated cash flow statement, accounting principles for the consolidated financial statements and notes 22, 23 and 28 to the consolidated financial statements | — The Group’s and the parent company’s operations have been loss-making in recent years, which has weakened the company’s financial status. The Group’s loss for the financial year 2024 EUR 0.1 million, decreased by EUR 0.8 million compared to the comparison period. — Cash flow from operating activities was positive EUR 0.8 million and remained at the level of the comparison year 2023. At 31 December 2024, the company had borrowings under the financing agreement amounting to EUR 1.0 million, of which EUR 0.5 million was current. At the end of the financial year, the Group had an unused credit limit totaling EUR 0.5 million. — The financing agreement includes covenants based on the company’s EBITDA and equity ratio. The covenants were fulfilled in accordance with the financing agreement at the reporting date 31 December 2024. — The development of the company’s business, profitability and financial status is one of the key areas that our audit is focused on. Our audit procedures included, among others: — To assess the sufficiency of financing, we analysed the company’s financial status as well as the business and cash flow estimates prepared by management. — We considered the impact on the company’s financial status of the fulfilment of the covenants in the financing agreement. — As part of our year-end audit procedures, we assessed the accuracy of classification of financial liabilities and considered the adequacy and appropriateness of the disclosures provided on the financial status in the consolidated financial statements. |
| Valuation of capitalised product development costs and valuation of goodwill – Refer to accounting principles of the consolidated financial statements and notes 8, 9, 13 and 14 to the consolidated financial statements | — The Group companies develop software and consulting service products to be used by their customers. The development expenditures are capitalized to the extent that they meet the capitalization criteria set out in the relevant accounting standard (IAS 38) and are assessed to contribute future economic benefits. The assessment may change even in a rather short term, e.g. as a result of technical development. — The total product development costs capitalized in the financial year ended amounted to EUR 0.3 million. The capitalized product development costs are amortized over four years on a straight-line basis. At the year-end 2024, the capitalized product development costs amounted to EUR 1.6 million. The capitalized product development costs represent 400 percent of the consolidated equity. — Goodwill totalled EUR 0.4 million at the financial year-end 2024 and represented 89 percent of the consolidated equity. — Goodwill and capitalized product development costs are tested at least annually for impairment. — The preparation of the cash flow projections underlying the impairment tests requires management judgement in regard to e.g. sales growth, profitability, terminal growth and discount rates. — Due to the significant carrying amounts and management judgment involved in determining recoverable amounts and useful life, the valuation of capitalized product development costs and goodwill is one of the key areas that our audit is focused on. Our audit procedures included, among others: — We assessed the appropriateness of the capitalization process and the amortization periods of development expenditures and considered whether the development costs capitalized during the year had met the capitalization criteria under the relevant accounting standard. — We assessed the appropriateness of the impairment test carried out for the goodwill in the consolidated financial statements. |
QPR Software Plc
Auditor’s Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
3# QPR Software Plc Auditor’s Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
— Our audit procedures on the impairment testing included, among others, the following: We evaluated the cash flow estimates for future financial periods prepared by management and the key assumptions used in the impairment tests, such as sales growth, profitability and terminal growth.
— Furthermore, we considered the adequacy and appropriateness of the Group's notes in respect of goodwill, testing calculations and intangible assets.
Revenue recognition and valuation of trade receivables – Refer to accounting principles for the consolidated financial statements and notes 2, 3 and 18 to the consolidated financial statements
— The consolidated net sales consist of software license sales, software maintenance services, cloud (SaaS) services and consulting services. Revenue is recognized when (or as) the control of the service is transferred to the customer, which may be over time or at a point in time.
— Application of revenue recognition principles requires management judgement especially in identifying separate performance obligations, determining stand-alone selling price as well as in analysing terms and conditions of the contract to determine the appropriate timing to recognize revenue.
— The revenue recognition principles and their consistent application have a significant impact on the net sales and profitability as reported by QPR Software Plc. Therefore, revenue recognition is one of the key areas that our audit is focused on.
— Trade receivables were in total EUR 2.0 million on 31 December 2024, representing a significant part of the balance sheet. Regardless the fact that there is no significant credit losses incurred in the past, there may be valuation risk associated with trade receivables. Due to the significance of the carrying amount of the trade receivables, the valuation and monitoring of trade receivables is one of the key areas that our audit is focused on.
Our audit procedures included, among others:
— We evaluated the revenue recognition principles by reference to applicable financial reporting standards and contract terms.
— Our audit procedures included testing of key controls designed to ensure the completeness and accuracy of net sales.
— We completed detailed audit procedures over revenue contracts that we selected based on size, timing and complexity. In respect of the selected contracts, we assessed the identification of performance obligations, tested the accuracy of invoicing and compared revenue transactions recorded with contractual terms and traced them to supporting evidence of delivery.
— We evaluated the monitoring routines for trade receivables and the effectiveness of the key internal controls. We also analyzed trade receivables and followed up the payments received after year-end 2024 in respect of selected trade receivables.
— In addition, we assessed the adequacy and accuracy of disclosures related to revenue recognition and trade receivables in the consolidated financial statements.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director for the Financial Statements
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for the preparation of consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as adopted by the EU, and of financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the preparation of financial statements in Finland and comply with statutory requirements.
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are also responsible for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for assessing the parent company’s and the group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting. The financial statements are prepared using the going concern basis of accounting unless there is an intention to liquidate the parent company or the group or cease operations, or there is no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with good auditing practice 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 the financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with good auditing practice, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
— Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the 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 parent company’s or the group’s internal control.
— Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
— Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors’ and the Managing Director’s 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 parent company’s or 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 auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the parent company or the group to cease to continue as a going concern.
— Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events so that the financial statements give a true and fair view.
— Plan and perform the group audit to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business units within the group as a basis for forming an opinion on the group 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 with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
Other Reporting Requirements
Information on our audit engagement
We were first appointed as auditors by the Annual General Meeting 2006, and our appointment represents a total period of uninterrupted engagement of 19 years.
Other Information
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the report of the Board of Directors and the information included in the Annual Report, but does not include the financial statements or our auditor’s report thereon. We have obtained the report of the Board of Directors prior to the date of this auditor’s report, and the Annual Report is expected to be made available to us after that date. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information.# Independent auditor's report on the ESEF financial statements of QPR Software Plc
To the Board of Directors of QPR Software Plc
We have performed a reasonable assurance engagement on the financial statements 7437003V4S76KM56UW70-2024-12-31-en.zip of QPR Software Plc (Business ID 0832693-7) that have been prepared in accordance with the Commission's regulatory technical standard for the financial year ended 31.12.2024.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for the preparation of the company's report of the Board of Directors and financial statements (the ESEF financial statements) in such a way that they comply with the requirements of the Commission's regulatory technical standard. This responsibility includes:
- preparing the ESEF financial statements in XHTML format in accordance with Article 3 of the Commission's regulatory technical standard
- tagging the primary financial statements, notes and company's identification data in the consolidated financial statements that are included in the ESEF financial statements with iXBRL tags in accordance with Article 4 of the Commission's regulatory technical standard and
- ensuring the consistency between the ESEF financial statements and the audited financial statements.
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are also responsible for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of ESEF financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's regulatory technical standard.
Auditor’s independence and quality management
We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are applicable in Finland and are relevant to the engagement we have performed, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. The auditor applies International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM) 1, which requires the firm to design, implement and operate a system of quality management including policies or procedures regarding compliance with ethical requirements, professional standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Auditor’s responsibilities
Our responsibility is to, in accordance with Chapter 7, Section 8 of the Securities Markets Act, provide assurance on the financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with the Commission's regulatory technical standard. We express an opinion on whether the consolidated financial statements that are included in the ESEF financial statements have been tagged, in all material respects, in accordance with the requirements of Article 4 of the Commission's regulatory technical standard. Our responsibility is to indicate in our opinion to what extent the assurance has been provided.
We conducted a reasonable assurance engagement in accordance with International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000. The engagement includes procedures to obtain evidence on:
- whether the primary financial statements in the consolidated financial statements that are included in the ESEF financial statements have been tagged, in all material respects, with iXBRL tags in accordance with the requirements of Article 4 of the Commission's regulatory technical standard and
- whether the notes and company's identification data in the consolidated financial statements that are included in the ESEF financial statements have been tagged, in all material respects, with iXBRL tags in accordance with the requirements of Article 4 of the Commission's regulatory technical standard and
- whether there is consistency between the ESEF financial statements and the audited financial statements.
The nature, timing and extent of the selected procedures depend on the auditor’s judgment. This includes an assessment of the risk of a material deviation due to fraud or error from the requirements of the Commission's regulatory technical standard. We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Opinion
Our opinion pursuant to Chapter 7, Section 8 of the Securities Markets Act is that the primary financial statements, notes and company's identification data in the consolidated financial statements that are included in the ESEF financial statements of QPR Software Plc 7437003V4S76KM56UW70-2024-12-31-en.zip for the financial year ended 31.12.2024 have been tagged, in all material respects, in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's regulatory technical standard.
Our opinion on the audit of the consolidated financial statements of QPR Software Plc for the financial year ended 31.12.2024 has been expressed in our auditor's report dated 14.2.2025. With this report we do not express an opinion on the audit of the consolidated financial statements nor express another assurance conclusion.
Helsinki 3 April 2025
KPMG OY AB
Petri Kettunen
Authorised Public Accountant, KHT
In connection with our audit of the 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 financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. With respect to the report of the Board of Directors, our responsibility also includes considering whether the report of the Board of Directors has been prepared in compliance with the applicable provisions. In our opinion, the information in the report of the Board of Directors is consistent with the information in the financial statements and the report of the Board of Directors has been prepared in compliance with the appli- cable provisions. If, based on the work we have performed on the other information that we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, 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.
Helsinki 14 February 2025
KPMG OY AB
PETRI KETTUNEN
Authorised Public Accountant, KHT
KPMG Oy Ab
Töölönlahdenkatu 3 A
PO Box 1037
00101 Helsinki
FINLAND
Telephone +358 20 760 3000
www.kpmg.fi
KPMG Oy Ab, a Finnish limited liability company and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. Business ID 1805485-9 Domicile Helsinki