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Tecnotree Oyj — Annual Report 2011
Mar 7, 2012
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Tecnotree ANNUAL REPORT 2011
CEO's Review Table of contents
In 2011, we renewed Tecnotree's strategy, operational mode and organisation. As a Tecnotree 2011
| full suite telecom business IT provider, we help operators to develop towards digital CEO 's Review |
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| marketplaces: create service bundles for every taste, boost customer and service Key Figures value, and offer flexible end-user payment options and plans. Just like a great |
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| Year in Brief supermarket, we want to help operators create the corridors, shelves, carts and |
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| Americas checkout counters supporting an enjoyable digital shopping experience. |
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| Asia and Pacific | 5 |
| Europe Tecnotree Agility™ – the one Telecom Business IT Suite |
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| Middle East and Africa In 2011, we restructured and refocused our product suite. Tecnotree Agility™ now |
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| covers the full spectrum of core IT products and service platforms needed for managing Solution Delivery |
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| the telecom operator's convergent business. By convergent we mean managing Solution Portfolio |
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types (connectivity, data, entertainment, applications) and multiple transactional and Corporate Governance
| tiered subscription and payment options (prepaid, postpaid, hybrid, corporate, family) Board of Directors |
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| through a single, unified IT solution. Tecnotree Agility™ consists of our products for Management Board |
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| real-time charging and rating, billing and financial administration, dealer and voucher Corporate governance statement 2011 management, customer care, product and order management, customer lifecycle |
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| Meeting of Shareholders management, voice services and messaging, and content delivery. |
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| Board of Directors | We continue to 15 |
| President and CEO Global Delivery Model |
grow and the 18 adjusted operating |
| Composition of the Management board In 2011, we also redefined our operational mode and organisational structure. We have |
result is estimated 19 |
| Objectives for internal control and risk management separated the core development of reusable modules from customisation and |
to be positive. 20 |
| deliveries. As a result, we have two distinct organisations with individual drivers and Shares and shareholders |
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| timescales. Global Product Development drives innovation in convergent and Investor information |
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| personalised subscriber management. Global Solution Delivery is designed to "delight Releases in 2011 |
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| and thrill" our customers through dedicated and streamlined customisation, installation Disclosure Policy |
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| and commissioning engagements. In completing the company integration process, we |
have introduced a new management board lineup, and appointed a balanced leadership circle for all global functions. Financial statements
| Board of Directors' Report | 33 |
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| Key Figures Back to Profitable Growth |
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| Key financial indicators 2011 as a whole showed modest growth, but the areas defined in our new strategy |
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| Calculation of key indicators grew fast. At the end of the year, Tecnotree entered into the largest agreement in the |
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| Consolidated Financial Statements company's history to deploy a convergent billing and customer management system worth \$30.5 million across three |
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| Consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of comprehensive income countries in Latin America. In terms of on-going operations the year was profitable, but an impairment charge on customer |
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| receivables turned the adjusted operating result into a loss. In 2012, we continue to grow and the adjusted operating result Consolidated balance sheet |
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| is estimated to be positive. During the year, we will put special emphasis on the quality of our products and services. We Statement of changes in shareholders' equity |
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| believe it is our agility and dedication that set us apart and help us develop lasting customer relationships. Consolidated cash flow statement |
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| Accounting principles for the consolidated financial statements | 59 |
| Kaj Hagros Notes to the consolidated income statement |
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| President and CEO Notes to the consolidated balance sheet |
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| Parent Company Financial Statements | 108 |
| Parent company's income statement | 108 |
| Parent company's balance sheet | 109 |
| Parent company's cash flow statement | 110 |
| Parent company accounting principles | 111 |
| Notes to the parent company's income statement | 113 |
| Notes to the parent company's balance sheet | 121 |
| Signatures of the report of the Board of Directors and the financial statements | 133 |
| Auditor's report | 134 |
CEO's Review
In 2011, we renewed Tecnotree's strategy, operational mode and organisation. As a full suite telecom business IT provider, we help operators to develop towards digital marketplaces: create service bundles for every taste, boost customer and service value, and offer flexible end-user payment options and plans. Just like a great supermarket, we want to help operators create the corridors, shelves, carts and checkout counters supporting an enjoyable digital shopping experience. to operators corridors, andshopping
Tecnotree Agility™ – the one Telecom Business IT Suite Tecnotree – Business
In 2011, we restructured and refocused our product suite. Tecnotree Agility™ now covers the full spectrum of core IT products and service platforms needed for managing the telecom operator's convergent business. By convergent we mean managing multiple lines of businesses (mobile, fixed, broadband, cable TV), multiple service types (connectivity, data, entertainment, applications) and multiple transactional and tiered subscription and payment options (prepaid, postpaid, hybrid, corporate, family) through a single, unified IT solution. Tecnotree Agility™ consists of our products for real-time charging and rating, billing and financial administration, dealer and voucher management, customer care, product and order management, customer lifecycle management, voice services and messaging, and content delivery. result is estimatedbe mode and we help for every customer serviceend-user now the spectrum IT service managingbusiness. By convergent mean managingbusinesses (mobile, fixed, broadband, entertainment, options postpaid, corporate, a Agility™ and financial product and management, lifecyclereport and it may of the You can Tecnotree 2011
Global Delivery Model Model
In 2011, we also redefined our operational mode and organisational structure. We have separated the core development of reusable modules from customisation and deliveries. As a result, we have two distinct organisations with individual drivers and timescales. Global Product Development drives innovation in convergent and personalised subscriber management. Global Solution Delivery is designed to "delight and thrill" our customers through dedicated and streamlined customisation, installation and commissioning engagements. In completing the company integration process, we have introduced a new management board lineup, and appointed a balanced leadership circle for all global functions. our and organisational havetwo andProduct drives in personalised subscriber management. Global Solution Delivery is designed to "delightand thrill" our customers through dedicated and streamlined customisation, installationIn integration management and appointed a balancedleadership global but defined in end of entered into largest billing and management across In on-going operations an charge
Back to Profitable Growth
2011 as a whole showed modest growth, but the areas defined in our new strategy grew fast. At the end of the year, Tecnotree entered into the largest agreement in the
company's history to deploy a convergent billing and customer management system worth \$30.5 million across three countries in Latin America. In terms of on-going operations the year was profitable, but an impairment charge on customer receivables turned the adjusted operating result into a loss. In 2012, we continue to grow and the adjusted operating result is estimated to be positive. During the year, we will put special emphasis on the quality of our products and services. We believe it is our agility and dedication that set us apart and help us develop lasting customer relationships. receivables turned the adjusted operating result into a loss. In 2012, we continue to grow and the adjusted operating resultis estimated to be positive. During the year, we will put special emphasis on the quality of our products and services. Webelieve dedication us us
Kaj Hagros President and CEO Hagros
We continue to grow and the adjusted operating result is estimated grow adjusted operating
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Key Figures
| 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, MEUR | 62.3 | 60.7 | 53.3 | 77.2 | 70.1 |
| Net sales, change % | 2.6 | 14.0 | -31.0 | 10.1 | -2.4 |
| Adjusted operating result, MEUR (** | -1.7 | -2.5 | -8.8 | 8.0 | 3.7 |
| Operating result, MEUR as % of net sales |
-11.1 -17.8 |
-8.1 -13,3 |
-15.0 (* -28.1 |
11.5 14.9 |
8.9 12.7 |
| Profit before taxes, MEUR as % of ner sales |
-9.9 -15.9 |
-9.4 -15.5 |
-15.4 (* -29.0 |
13.5 17.5 |
10.0 14.2 |
| Result for the period, MEUR | -15.6 | -11.0 | -16.2 (* | 10.2 | 8.7 |
| Earnings per share, basic, EUR Earnings per share, diluted, EUR |
-0.21 -0.21 |
-0.15 -0.15 |
-0.24 -0.24 |
0.17 0.17 |
0.15 0.15 |
| Equity per share, EUR | 0.67 | 0.98 | 1.05 | 1.41 | 1.32 |
| Net interest-bearing liabilities, MEUR | 21.3 | 2.4 | -8.3 | -31.0 | -17.5 |
| Personnel at the end of the period | 926 | 858 | 779 | 354 | 355 |
(* The figures for the comparative periods have changed due to adjustments to the purchase price calculation of Tecnotree India.
(** Adjusted operating result = operating result before R & D capitalisation, amortization of this and one-time costs.
Year in Brief
February
Tecnotree demonstrated an expanded product and solution offering to support its new corporate strategy as a broadscale IT solution and service platform provider for communications service provider (CSPs) at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
April
Tecnotree received an order worth USD 2.3 million to supply the Tecnotree Agility™ product suite covering solutions for Convergent Billing, Customer Care and Loyalty and Campaign management to a mobile operator in the Central Asia.
Tecnotree won a new long-term contract worth USD 2.7 million with one of the leading mobile operators in Asia-Pacific for which Tecnotree will supply the Tecnotree Agility™ Messaging platform.
Tecnotree started the delivery of Tecnotree Agility™ Convergent Charging for a Latin American operator group. The value of initial orders is USD 3.3 million.
June
Tecnotree won a new contract from Africa's leading telecommunications group for which Tecnotree will supply Tecnotree Agility™ Convergent Billing, Subscription Management and Customer Care solutions.
Tecnotree won a new USD 4.1 million contract from an operator in Latin America for Tecnotree Agility™ Real-Time Convergent Charging.
Tecnotree received several expansion orders from a Latin American operator group worth USD 15.9 million.
September
Tecnotree appointed Mi liberty, a specialist PR and marketing consultancy in London, to lead its global PR programme.
In partnership with Tecnotree, Mattel launched Ringback Tone service in Mauritania.
October
Tecnotree introduced a new operational mode and a new group structure, driving greater productivity and scalability.
November
Tecnotree announced contracts with Cyta from Cyprus and Tele2 from Norway. Both companies operate in developed and very competitive markets and with these contracts Tecnotree urges African operators to improve efficiency through consolidating voicemail services.
December
Tecnotree agreed on a delivery project worth USD 30.5 million covering a Convergent Billing and Customer Management Solution to serve three country operations of an operator group in Latin America.
Tecnotree expanded its footprint in Africa by supplying convergent billing and customer care, number portability and interconnect billing solutions to a mobile operator in Ghana.
Tecnotree was recognised by Magic Quadrant for Integrated revenue and Customer Management for CSPs.
We received the company history's largest order – order book to a new record level
Americas
- Tecnotree strengthened its position as a Business Support System (BSS) provider.
- Tecnotree closed a 30.5 M US\$ deal to deliver a Convergent Billing and Customer Management solution.
- Tecnotree successfully delivered a number of Charging and VAS solutions.
- During 2012 we will capitalize and extend the position acquired as a leading BSS provider.
Continued focus on enriching customer experience
Asia Pacific
- Tecnotree won one of the major deals in the region in Next Generation Messaging.
- Evolving to LTE will be a major opportunity for converged business solutions.
- Operators continue to invest focusing on enriching customer experience.
- Entering 2012, innovative IT infrastructure supporting the growth of mobile broadband services will be a major focus.
Net sales and order book increased
Europe
- Despite the saturated market in the region, sales in Europe grew 15% in 2011.
- First sale of Tecnotree's Service Mediation Function.
- Focus in 2012 will be on new product sales within the Convergent Product and Customer Management and enhancing our solution footprint in key accounts.
- Interactive Voice Response services based on Tecnotree's Media Server will provide a sound platform for growth in 2012.
Strong business growth
Middle East and Africa
- Continued growth based on Convergent Billing and Customer Care solutions – we won several new customers in the region.
- Successful business growth within a leading regional operator group.
- Business outlook remains positive.
- Growing demand for managed services expected in 2012.
Solution Delivery Reorganised
Driving Quality and Consistency Across the Portfolio
In 2011 we embarked on a journey of internal transformation and integration where we renewed our strategy and vision, our operational model and refined our product offering. We implemented a new organisation structure and operationalised our go-tomarket strategy by streamlining our delivery capability through a global Solution Delivery organisation. Within Tecnotree, Solution Delivery aims to exceed customer expectations in the deployment and support of a broad range of telecom IT solutions and services that focus on charging, billing, customer care, messaging and content services. We provide end-to-end global customer service and through this help acquire new business from our existing strategic customers. While in terms of products and services we have been a challenger in the telecom solutions market, we have been able to differentiate ourselves from our competitors through our delivery flexibility and service excellence. This has led to Tecnotree being recognised by the Gartner Group Magic Quadrant for Integrated Revenue and Customer Management in their November 2011 publication.
During 2012, we will focus and align our efforts to change the way we plan, deliver and support our customers with solutions of high quality, functionality and ease-of-use. We plan to ensure consistency, measurability and predictability in our deliveries. We will focus on greater efficiency and effectiveness through increased knowledge management and re-use across the organisation. We also hope to create greater ownership and pride in our employees towards high quality deliverables and services. Thus we want to truly become the trusted advisor and core IT solution provider to the communication service providers, enabling them to develop towards digital markets.
Padma Ravichander Chief Delivery Officer
Solution Portfolio Restructured
More Focused, Aligned and Convergent Tecnotree Agility™ Suite
In 2011, we started a company wide restructure of our product portfolio creating an integrated suite of products to meet the demand of a convergent digital marketplace. A dedicated and company wide Product Management organisation was established to overlook the product strategy, product roadmaps and implementation of the product portfolio.
An operator transforming its business towards a digital marketplace must take a few very important steps. First, the capability to bundle services, products and physical goods and form sellable offerings out of these must be put in place. This can be achieved by creating a single view to all products and services in an operator's catalogue and thereafter forming a unified product offering enabling the launch of new bundles faster.
Secondly, with the increasing number of services yielding more data traffic to networks, more flexible ways of performing real time rating and charging are required. In practice, this means for example tiered price plans based on used services, location, time-of-the-day or quality-of-service. In order to implement these tiered plans, it is often necessary to integrate to policy control and other network assets. Furthermore, a digital marketplace provider must be able to bill for all services offered, in a truly convergent manner with all services on one single bill supporting whatever payment methods used in the local market.
Thirdly, as in any supermarket, also with a digital marketplace the customers and their purchase process must be kept at the center at all times. For example, not only customers themselves but also all customer facing staff across all relevant touch points must be empowered to address the customer needs and hence delight the customers with a compelling customer experience. This coupled with the power of predictive analytics brings to the fore the capability to offer new and innovative recommendations across services, hence generating more value across customer lifecycle, both for the operator and for the subscriber herself.
Timo Ahomäki
Vice President, Product Management
Corporate Governance
CEO's Review Board of Directors
believe it is our agility and dedication that set us apart and help us develop lasting customer relationships. Kaj Hagros President and CEO Harri Koponen, b. 1962, eMBA, Phd. Econ. h.c. Main duty: Oy Osaka Ltd, CEO and Chairman of the Board, 2010- Chairman of the Board, 23.3.2011– Member of the Board, 2008- Tecnotree shares 31 Dec 2011: 95,171 Tecnotree stock options 31 Dec 2011: -- Independent of Tecnotree and its significant shareholders
Ilkka Raiskinen, b. 1962, MSc. (Tech.) Main duty: Aletheia Oy, Executive Management Consultant, 2009– Vice Chairman of the Board, 23.3.2011– Member of the Board 2010– Tecnotree shares 31 Dec 2011: 84,306 Tecnotree stock options 31 Dec 2011: -- Independent of Tecnotree and its significant shareholders
Johan Hammarén, b. 1969, LL.M, MSc (Econ.) Main Duty: Fondia Oy, Director and Founding Partner, 2006– Member of the Board, 2007– Tecnotree shares 31 Dec 2011: 489,176 Tecnotree stock options 31 Dec 2011: -- Independent of Tecnotree and its significant shareholders
Pentti Heikkinen, b. 1960, MSc (Econ) Main duty: Gateway Technolabs Finland Oy, Founder and CEO, 2008– Stanford Graduate School of Business (Stanford Executive Program 2001) Member of the Board, 2009– Tecnotree shares 31 Dec 2011: 64,361 Tecnotree stock options 31 Dec 2011: -- Independent of Tecnotree and its significant shareholders
Christer Sumelius, b. 1946, MSc. (Econ.) Main duty: Investsum Ab, President, 1984– Member of the Board, 2001– Tecnotree shares 31 Dec 2011: direct holding 375,280 and through Investsum Ab 947,500 Tecnotree stock options 31 Dec 2011: -- Independent of Tecnotree and its significant shareholders
Hannu Turunen, b. 1957, MSc (Tech), MBA Main duty: Magnolia Ventures Oy, Managing Partner, 2001– Member of the Board, 2008– Tecnotree shares 31 Dec 2011: through Magnolia Ventures 154,261 Tecnotree stock options 31 Dec 2011: -- Independent of Tecnotree and its significant shareholders
David K. White, b. 1950, BSc (eng.) Member of the Board, 2009– Tecnotree shares 31 Dec 2011: -- Tecnotree stock options 31 Dec 2011: -- Independent of Tecnotree and its significant shareholders
The following person was a member of the Board of Directors up to 21 October 2011: Atul Chopra, b. 1962, Chartered Accountancy, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.)
Management Board
Kaj Hagros, b. 1970, MSc. (Eng.), MBA Main duty: President and CEO, 1st Nov 2010– Tecnotree shares 31 Dec 2011: direct holding 39,975, through Hagros & Hagros Oy 100,000 Tecnotree stock options 31 Dec 2011: 490,000
Timo Laaksonen, b. 1961, M.Sc. (Econ.) Main duty: Chief Commercial Officer, CCO, Oct 11, 2011– Tecnotree shares 31 Dec 2011: -- Tecnotree stock options 31 Dec 2011: 175,000
Tuomas Wegelius, b. 1955, MSc (Econ) Main duty: Chief Financial Officer, CFO, 2006– Tecnotree shares 31 Dec 2011: 21,216 Tecnotree stock options 31 Dec 2011: 116,666
Padma Ravichander, b. 1959, Computer Science and IT (Dip), Concordia University, Montreal Canada, Graduate of Executive Management School Stanford University, California, USA Main duty: Chief Delivery Officer and Managing Director, Tecnotree Convergence Ltd. India 11.10.2011– Tecnotree shares 31 Dec 2011: -- Tecnotree stock options 31 Dec 2011: 100,000
The following persons were members of the Management Board: Atul Chopra, b. 1962, COO, 2009–up to 1st Feb 2011 and Naim Kazi, b. 1956, Chief Technical Officer, 2009– up to 31st Dec 2011
Corporate governance statement 2011
In 2011, Tecnotree abided by the Finnish Corporate Governance code for companies listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. with one exception from recommendation 9. This statement has been prepared separately from the Report of the Board of Directors and in accordance with the Finnish Corporate Governance Code 2010. The Finnish Corporate Code 2010 can be found at www.cgfinland.fi and this statement at www.tecnotree.com.
Meeting of Shareholders
Tecnotree's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders is the company's highest decision-making body. The responsibilities of the Annual General Meeting are defined in the Finnish Companies Act and the Articles of Association of the company. The most important responsibilities include amending the Articles of Association, approving the financial statements, deciding on the dividend to be paid, discharging the Board members and the President and CEO from liability, appointing Board members and auditors and deciding on their fees.
Board of Directors
The tasks and responsibilities of Tecnotree's Board of Directors are defined in the Finnish Companies Act and in other applicable legislation, according to which the Board of Directors is responsible for the appropriate organisation of business operations and corporate administration. The Board also ensures that the company's accounting and financial administration is supervised appropriately. Furthermore, the Board is responsible for promoting the interests of the company and all its shareholders by pursuing a business policy that in the long-term ensures the best possible return on capital invested in the company.
Tecnotree's Board of Directors consists of a minimum of three and a maximum of eight members, as outlined in the Articles of Association. The Annual General Meeting elects the Board and confirms the number of Board members. The Board of Directors elects the Chairman and Vice Chairman among its members for a term of one year at a time. The term of office of Board members expires at the end of the first Annual General Meeting following election. The Board of Directors appoints the President and CEO of the company.
The members of Tecnotree's Board have no special duties related to being a member of the Board other than those designated by law. Some Board members are also members of Board Committees.
To support its work, Tecnotree's Board of Directors has confirmed charter that defines the Board's duties and work methods, as well as meeting and decision-making procedures.
In order to carry out its duties, the Board shall:
- decide upon the group strategy and approves the business strategy
- approve the values of the company and its subsidiaries
- approve the annual business plan and investment plan and supervises their realization
- decide upon the central organization structure and leadership system of the company
- discuss and approve the accounts and interim reports
- define the dividend policy of the company and makes a proposal to the annual general meeting as to the amount of dividend paid
- appoint the managing director of the company and the deputy managing director, decide upon their remuneration and conditions of employment
- decide on the appointment of the members of the company's management group and their remuneration
- approve the principles and methods for ensuring the reliability, suitability and competence of the persons trusted with the direction of the company and its subsidiaries
- decide on the remuneration systems of the company's executives and the principles of the remuneration systems for other personnel
- decide on strategically or economically important investments and the purchase and sale of companies or similar arrangements
- approve annually the risk management strategy of the company and the significant principles of risk management
- decide upon the capital structure of the company and approve annually the fund-raising plan of the company
- approve the principles of internal control and internal audit and the audit plan
- approve annually the continuity plan for essential areas of operation and the information technology plan and
- be responsible for the other duties assigned to it under the Finnish Companies Act or other regulation
The charter of the Board of Directors can be found at www.tecnotree.com.
The Annual General meeting of 23 March 2011 confirmed that the Board of Directors will consist of eight (8) members, and the Board members were elected for a period of office expiring at the end of the first Annual General Meeting following the election. Atul Chopra resigned from the Board of Directors of Tecnotree Corporation on 21st October 2011.
Tecnotree's Board of Directors has assessed the Board members' independence of the company and shareholders in compliance with the Finnish Corporate Governance Code's recommendations. Based on the assessment, all seven Board members are independent on the company and on significant shareholders.
Tecnotree's Board of Directors convened 24 times in 2011. The average attendance of members at Board meetings was about 91 per cent.
Composition of the Board of Directors
Hannu Turunen, b. 1957, MSc (Tech), MBA Chairman of the Board, 2009-23rd March 2011 Member of the Board, 2008– Main duty: Managing Partner, Magnolia Ventures Oy, 2001–
Johan Hammarén, b. 1969, LL.M, MSc (Econ.) Vice Chairman of the Board, 2010-23rd March 2011 Member of the Board, 2007– Main duty: Founding Partner, Manager, Fondia Oy, 2006–
Christer Sumelius, b. 1946, MSc. (Econ.) Member of the Board, 2001– Main duty: President, Investsum Oy Ab, 1984–
Harri Koponen, b. 1962, eMBA, Phd. Econ. H.c. Chairman of the Board 23rd March 2011- Member of the Board, 2008– Main duty: CEO and Chairman of the Board, Oy Osaka Ltd, 2010-
Pentti Heikkinen, b. 1960, MSc (Econ) Standford Graduate School of Business (Standford Executive Program 2001) Member of the Board, 2009– Main duty: Founder and CEO, Gateway Technolabs Finland Oy, 2008–
David K. White, b. 1950, BSc (eng.) Member of the Board, 2009–
Ilkka Raiskinen, b. 1962, MSc (Tech) Vice Chairman of the Board, 23rd March 2011- Member of the Board, 2010– Main duty: Executive Management Consultant, Aletheia Oy, 2009–
The following person was a member of the Board of Directors up to 21 October 2011: Atul Chopra, b. 1962, Chartered Accountancy, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.)
Board Committees
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee's task is to assist the company's Board of Directors in ensuring that the company has a sufficient internal control system encompassing all of its operations. In addition, the Committee assists the Board of Directors in ensuring that the monitoring of the company's accounting and asset management has been organised in an appropriate manner.
It is also the Audit Committee's task to monitor that the operations and internal control of the company have been arranged in a manner required by legislation, valid regulations and a good management and administration system, and to monitor the activities of internal auditing. The responsibilities of the Audit Committee are defined in its charter.
To execute its duties, the Audit Committee shall:
- monitor the reporting process of financial statements
- supervise the financial reporting process
- monitor the efficiency of the company's internal control, internal audit, if applicable, and risk management systems
- review the description of the main features of the internal control and risk management systems in relation to the financial reporting process, which is included in the company's Corporate Governance Statement
- monitor the statutory audit of the financial statements and consolidated financial statements
- evaluate the independence of the statutory auditing or audit firm, particularly the provision of related services to the company
- prepare the proposal for resolution on the election of the auditormonitor the financial position of the company and
- contact with the auditor and revision of the reports that the auditor prepares for the Audit Committee.
The charter of the Audit Committee can be found at www.tecnotree.com.
The Audit Committee comprises four members of the Board: Harri Koponen (Chairman), Johan Hammarén, Hannu Turunen and David White. Tecnotree's President and CEO and CFO regularly participate in the Audit Committee's meetings.
The Audit Committee had 4 meetings in 2011, and the average attendance of members at meetings was about 94 per cent.
Remuneration and Nomination Committee
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee helps the Board of Directors in the preparations relating to the election of members of the Board of Directors, and in handling matters within its scope of responsibility that relate to the conditions of employment and remuneration of senior management, and to management's and personnel's remuneration and incentive schemes. The responsibilities of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee are defined in its charter.
The duties of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee are as follows:
- the preparation of the proposal for the appointment of directors to be presented to the general meeting
- the preparation of the proposal to the general meeting on matter pertaining to the remuneration of the directors
- looking for prospective successors for the directorsthe presentation of the proposal on the directors to the general meeting
- the preparation of matters pertaining to the appointment of the President and CEO and the other executives as well as the identification of their possible successors
- the preparation of matters pertaining to the remuneration and other financial benefits of the President and CEO and the other executives
- the preparation of matters pertaining to the remuneration schemes of the company
- the evaluation of the remuneration of the President and CEO and the other executives as well as seeing to it that the remuneration schemes are appropriate
- answering questions related to the remuneration statement at the general meeting.
The charter of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee can be found at www.tecnotree.com.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee comprises four members of Board: Christer Sumelius (Chairman), Johan Hammarén, Harri Koponen and Ilkka Raiskinen.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee had 11 meetings in 2011, and the average attendance of members at meetings was about 86 per cent.
President and CEO
The President and Chief Executive Officer is responsible for managing and developing the company's operations as defined in the Finnish Companies Act and in the guidelines and instructions issued by the Board of Directors. The President and CEO may undertake actions that are unusual or far-reaching in view of the scope and quality of the company's operations only if authorised by the Board of Directors.
The President and CEO ensures that the company's accounting complies with legislation and that its assets are managed reliably. The President and CEO is also responsible for investor relations, corporate communication, long-term strategic and financial planning, as well as major operative decisions and the supervision of their implementation. The President and CEO prepares matters to be handled at Board meetings and reports to the Board.
Kaj Hagros, b. 1970, MSc. (Eng.), MBA President and CEO, 1 November 2010–
Composition of the Management board
At the end of 2011, Tecnotree Group had a four-member Management Board that comprised the President and CEO, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Delivery Officer and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), The Management Board is chaired by the President and CEO.
The Management Board assists the President and CEO, supervises and develops the company's operations in accordance with the strategies and objectives set, creates group-level procedures, provides support to risk management processes, monitors the global human resources policy and remuneration systems as well as manages stakeholder relations. The Management Board convenes at least once a month.
Kaj Hagros, b. 1970, MSc. (Eng.), MBA Main duty: President and CEO, 1 November 2010-
Timo Laaksonen, b. 1961, M.Sc. (Econ.) Main duty: Chief Commercial Officer, 24 November 2010-
Padma Ravichander, b. 1959 from 11th October 2011 Main duty: Chief Delivery Officer, Managing Director of Tecnotree Convergence Ltd.
Tuomas Wegelius, b. 1955, MSc (Econ) Main duty: Chief Financial Officer, 2006-
The following persons ware members of the Management Board: Atul Chopra, b. 1962, COO, 2009-up to 1st Feb 2011 Naim Kazi, b. 1956, Chief Technical Officer, 2009 - up to 31st Dec 2011
Objectives for internal control and risk management
The objective of the internal control and reporting methods is to ensure that the company's operations are efficient and that information is reliable and that official regulations and internal operating principles are followed. The Group's financial management is responsible for performing and guiding the internal control as instructed by Audit Committee.
The task of risk management is to identify, manage and track the major risks in the Group's business and business environment to enable the Group to achieve its strategic and financial goals in the best possible way. The Group's management board is responsible for risk management.
Control activities
The main control activities include preparing up-to-date forecasts, analysing deviations in actual data versus forecast and previous periods, performing transaction and process level controls and internal audits.
Based on the strategic plans yearly budgets and action plans containing financial and other targets are prepared. Action plans are broken down into more detailed levels. Development discussions are used for setting and following targets for employees. The consolidated budget is prepared and presented to the Board of Directors. An updated forecast is presented to the Board of Directors in each monthly meeting. Monthly reports contain actual and forecasted figures for past and future performance.
The Group's financial management together with the relevant levels of management prevents, discovers and corrects deviations and possible errors in the monthly reporting. Line organisation is responsible for budgets and forecasts. The role of Group's financial management is to collect these plans according to accepted timetables and to control their reliability. Substantial deviations and possible errors with corrective actions are reported to the Board of Directors.
The Group's financial department performs controls pertaining to the correctness of external and internal reporting. Due to the nature of business a lot of emphasis is put into controlling revenue recognition and receivables.
Risk management
Risk surveys are made yearly, defining the key risks, actions and responsible persons for preventing the realisation of risks. The Group's financial management is responsible for managing foreign exchange, interest rate and liquidity risks and for taking out insurance against operational risks.
The Management Board handles risks and risk management in its meetings on a regular basis and reports the overall risk assessment to the Board of Directors and its Audit Committee.
The methods in financial reporting and control at the group decrease the risks pertaining to the financial reporting: Majority of the sales transactions are at the parent company level, common chart of accounts and IFRS principles applied, common systems with comprehensive database, centralised treasury and financing, and an easy-to access archive for contracts and policies.
Guidelines and Policies
Corporate governance is implemented through documented policies. The main policies are policy for making sales agreements, credit policy, cash management policy, policy for hedging against currency risks, policy for making purchase agreements and approval policy. The Board of Directors approves Tecnotree's Group level policies. The subsidiaries and foreign offices of the parent company have issued guidelines and policies for their own specific purposes that are in line with the Group level policies.
Internal audit
The internal audit plan is presented to the Audit Committee in connection with the yearly external audit plan. Internal audits are performed by external consultants, external auditors or by Tecnotree employees having experience, authority and independence over the audit in question.
External audit
The main task of the statutory audit is to confirm that the financial statements give a true and fair view of the company's financial performance and position for the period ended. The auditor reports regularly to the Audit Committee and audits the correctness of external annual financial reports and, based on them, issues an auditor's statement to shareholders.
Tecnotree's auditor in the financial year 2011 was KPMG Oy Ab, and the principal auditor Sixten Nyman, Authorised Public Accountant.
Insider management
Tecnotree complies with the Guidelines for Insiders issued by NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. The company has also introduced its own insider guidelines, which include instructions for both permanent and project-specific insiders. These guidelines have been distributed to all insiders, and they are available to all Tecnotree employees. The company keeps its insider register in the SIRE system maintained by the Euroclear Finland Ltd.
Information and Communication
Non-financial and financial information is provided for the management in order to follow up the achievements of targets. An internal meeting about the same, to which all Tecnotree employees are invited, is kept at least each quarter. Employees are encouraged to give feedback and communicate suspected misconducts either during these internal meetings or in other, more discrete ways.
All external communication is carried out in accordance with the Group Disclosure Policy, which can be found at www.tecnotree.com.
The deviation from the Corporate Governance recommendations
Tecnotree Corporation deviates from recommendation 9 of the Finnish Corporate Governance Code 2010 in so far as only one gender is currently represented in the Board of Directors. The company considers it important that the members of the Board of Directors have strong knowledge of the industry. Unfortunately, it was not possible to find a female member with suitable experience for the Board elected in 2011. Board members representing both genders are intended to be proposed to the 2012 shareholders' meeting.
Shares and shareholders
Shares and share capital
Tecnotree has a single share series and all shares hold equal voting rights.
At the end of 2011 the shareholders' equity of Tecnotree Corporation stood at EUR 49.5 (72.1) million and the share capital was EUR 4.7 million. The total number of shares was 73,630,977. The company held 134,800 of these shares, which represents 0.18 per cent of the company's total number of shares and votes.
Equity per share was EUR 0.67 (0,98). 99.95 per cent of the company's shares are entered in the book entry securities system maintained by Euroclear Finland Ltd.
Quotation of shares
Tecnotree's shares are quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. Tecnotree's trading code is TEM1V.
Authorisations of the Board of Directors
Authorisation to decide issuing of shares and granting special rights
Tecnotree's Annual General Meeting held on 23 March 2011 authorised the Board of Directors to decide to issue and/or to convey a maximum of 17,800,000 new shares and/or the Company's own shares either against payment or for free. New shares may be issued and the Company's own shares may be conveyed to the Company's shareholders in proportion to their current shareholdings in the Company or waiving the shareholder's pre-emption right, through a directed share issue if the Company has a weighty financial reason to do so. The Board of Directors may also decide on a free share issue to the Company itself. The Board of Directors is, within the authorisation, authorised to grant the special rights referred to in Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Companies Act. The authorisation is valid for one year from the decision of the Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors has not exercised this authorisation during the review period.
Authorisation to acquire the Company's own shares
Tecnotree's Annual General Meeting held on 23 March 2011 authorised the Board of Directors to decide to issue and/or to convey a maximum of 17,800,000 new shares and/or the Company's own shares either against payment or for free. New shares may be issued and the Company's own shares may be conveyed to the Company's shareholders in proportion to their current shareholdings in the Company or waiving the shareholder's pre-emption right, through a directed share issue if the Company has a weighty financial reason to do so. The Board of Directors may also decide on a free share issue to the Company itself. The Board of Directors is, within the authorisation, authorised to grant the special rights referred to in Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Companies Act. The authorisation is valid for one year from the decision of the Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors has not exercised this authorisation during the review period.
Shareholders
On 31 December 2011 Tecnotree had a total of 6,157 shareholders recorded in the book-entry securities system. Of these 6,149 were in direct ownership and 8 were nominee-registered.
On 31 December 2011 the ten largest shareholders together owned approximately 37.94 per cent of the shares and voting rights. On 31 December 2011, altogether 15.12 per cent of Tecnotree's shares were in foreign ownership, with 15.09 per cent in direct ownership and 0.03 per cent nominee-registered. The shareholder information is maintained by Euroclear Finland Oy.
Ownership structure by sector, 31 December 2011
| No. of shares | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Companies | 9,346,278 | 12.69 |
| Finance houses and insuranse companies | 13,488,545 | 18.32 |
| Public sector | 144.46 | 0.20 |
| Non-profit making asssosiations | 385.26 | 0.52 |
| Households and private persons | 39,096,093 | 53.1 |
| Foreign holders | 11,132,740 | 15.12 |
| Total | 73,593,377 | 99.95 |
| Joint account | 37,600 | 0.05 |
| Share capital | 73,630,977 | 100.00 |
| Nominee registrations | 9,455,069 | 12.84 |
Tecnotree's shares and share price development
A total 22,829,772 Tecnotree shares (EUR 10,002,577) were traded on the Helsinki Exchanges during the period 1 January – 31 December 2011, representing 31.0 per cent of the total number of shares.
The highest share price quoted in the period was EUR 0.63 and the lowest EUR 0.33. The average quoted price was EUR 0.44 and the closing price on 31 December 2011 was EUR 0.38. The market capitalisation of the share stock at the end of the period was EUR 27,979,771.
Obligation to redeem shares
According to Article 14 of Tecnotree's Articles of Association, a shareholder whose holding reaches or exceeds 33 1/3 per cent or 50 per cent of all the company's shares or of the voting rights held by the shares, is obliged, at the request of other shareholders, to redeem their shares and securities entitling holders to shares, on terms specified in more detail in Article 14 of the Articles of Association.
Shareholdings of the Board of Directors and management
On 31 December 2011 the total number of shares owned by the members of Tecnotree's Board of Directors and the President and CEO was 2,350,030 which includes the shares owned by these persons themselves, by minor children and by companies in which they hold a controlling interest. Altogether these represent 3.19 per cent of the total amount of shares and voting rights.
On 31 December 2011 the total number of shares owned by the members of Tecnotree's Management Board was 21,216 excluding those owned by the President and CEO.
Stock options held by the Board of Directors and management
A total of 490,000 Tecnotree's stock options were held by the President and CEO on 31 December 2011. A total of 736,666 stock options were held by members of Tecnotree's Management Board, excluding the President and CEO, on 31 December 2011. The members of the Board of Directors did not hold any stock options on 31 December 2011.
Company dividend policy
Tecnotree's dividend policy is to base its proposed dividend payment, to be approved by the Annual General Meeting, on the annual result and complying with legal requirements.
Shareholder agreements and shareholding notifications
Tecnotree has no knowledge of shareholder agreements relating to the ownership of the company or to the use of voting rights. During 2011 the company has not received any shareholders notifications.
Stock option programs
During the review period the company had in force the 2006 and 2009 stock option programmes. The exercise period for the 2009A options ended on 31 March 2011 and for the 2006B options on 30 April, 2011. The state of the options on 31 December 2011 was as follows:
Option series
| Maximum number of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option series | options | Number of options granted | Exercise period Exercise price | |
| 2006C | 667,000 | 647,000 | 1.4.2009–30.4.2012 | 0.98 |
| Total | 667,000 | 647,000 | ||
| 2009B | 2,394,013 | 1,408,206 | 1.4.2010–31.3.2012 | 0.86 |
| 2009C | 3,420,018 | 1,917,511 | 1.4.2011–31.3.2013 | 0.86 |
| Total | 5,814,031 | 3,325,717 | ||
| 2006 and 2009 Total | 6,481,031 | 3,972,717 |
Some of the 2009B and 2009C stock options become available to key personnel based on a performance appraisal. The stock options are part of the incentive and commitment scheme for key personnel.
Altogether 6,481,031 stock options remained on 31 December 2011 of all the company's stock options in circulation. The shares that could be subscribed on the basis of these stock options accounted for a maximum of 8.09% of the Company's shares and the votes carried by the shares after any increase in share capital. On 31 December 2011 the Company still held 2,508,314 of all the current stock options. The issued stock options had a maximum diluting effect on 31 December 2011 of 5.12%.
Shareholders 31 December 2011
The company's ten largest shareholders
| No. of shares | % of shares and | voting rights |
|---|---|---|
| Nordea Pankki Suomi Oyj | 7,236,074 | 9.83 |
| Hammaren Lars-Olof | 5,281,088 | 7.17 |
| The Orange Company Oy | 2,600,000 | 3.53 |
| APC Securities (India) Private Limited | 2,260,434 | 3.07 |
| Mandatum Henkivakuutusyhtiö | 2,224,508 | 3.02 |
| Carlyle Indiasoft Limited | 2,112,733 | 2.87 |
| Atul Chopra | 1,701,821 | 2.31 |
| Nasdaq OMXBS/Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB | 1,619,956 | 2.20 |
| Keskinäinen Vakuutusyhtiö Kaleva | 1,533,000 | 2.08 |
| Aparna Advisory Services Private Ltd | 1,368,780 | 1.86 |
| 27,938,394 | 37.94 |
Ownership of Tecnotree shares, 31 December 2011
| Shares | Holders | % | Shares and votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–500 | 2 340 | 37.99 | 544 396 | 0.73 |
| 501–1 000 | 1 029 | 16.71 | 875 683 | 1.19 |
| 1 001–5 000 | 1 705 | 27.69 | 4 443 245 | 6.03 |
| 5 001–10 000 | 473 | 7.68 | 3 647 898 | 4.95 |
| 10 001–50 000 | 451 | 7.33 | 10 212 158 | 13.87 |
| 50 001–100 000 | 77 | 1.25 | 5 619 651 | 7.63 |
| 100 001–500 000 | 62 | 1.01 | 12 714 379 | 17.27 |
| 500 000 < | 20 | 0.33 | 35 535 967 | 48.26 |
| Joint account | 37 600 | 0.05 | ||
| Total | 6157 | 100 | 73 630 977 | 100.00 |
Investor information
Basic Share Information
| Listed on: | NASDAQ OMX HELSINKI Oy |
|---|---|
| Trading code: | TEMV1 |
| ISIN Code: | FI 0009010227 |
| Number of shares, Dec 31, 2011: | 73,630,977 |
| Segment: | Small Cap |
| Sector code: | Technology |
The purpose of Tecnotree's Investor relations unit is to provide the capital markets with open and reliable information and increase awareness about the company, facilitate the correct pricing of Tecnotree's share as well as serve Tecnotree's shareholders and other operators on the capital markets. Regulatory communications aims to provide reliable and up-todate information on an equal basis. Tecnotree has published a Disclosure Policy which can be found on the company website, www.tecnotree.com.
Releases and statements regarding Tecnotree's operations and development are issued by the President and CEO, unless otherwise stated. Concerning financial information, the Chief Financial Officer handles investor relations.
Financial Reporting and Annual General Meeting 2012
- Financial Statement 1 January–31 December 2011
- 1 February 2011, week 5 Annual General Meeting 2012
- 28 March 2012, week 13
- Interim Report 1 January–31 March 2012 27 April 2011, week 17
- Interim Report 1 January–30 June 2012 8 August 2011, week 32
- Interim Report 1 January–30 September 2012 31 October 2011, week 44
Tecnotree Interim Reports and the Annual Report, published in English and Finnish, are available on the company website, www.tecnotree.com.
Briefings and closed period
Tecnotree holds briefings for analysts, investors and the media in conjunction with financial reporting. The company observes a three-week closed period before the publication date of financial statements or interim reports.
Shareholder change of address
Shareholders are kindly requested to report any change of address to the bank or brokerage company in which they have their book-entry account. Euroclear Finland Ltd may only update customer information with a book-entry account in its systems. Tecnotree does not maintain an address register.
Analysts
The analysts monitoring Tecnotree are listed on the company website www.tecnotree.com.
Insider register
Information about the company's public insider register can be found at www.tecnotree.com or requested by contacting Euroclear Finland Ltd, Urho Kekkosen katu 5 C, FI-00100 Helsinki, Finland.
Corporate Governance
Information about Corporate Governance at Tecnotree is available on the company website www.tecnotree.com.
Investor relations contacts
Tel. +358 9 8047 8650 Tel. +358 9 8047 8767 Fax +358 9 8047 8212 Fax +358 9 8047 8212 [email protected] [email protected]
Tuomas Wegelius CFO Tuija Kerminen, Executive Coordinator
Ordering publications
Orders by email: info (at) tecnotree.com
Releases in 2011
January
17 Jan 2011 Stock Exchange Release Tecnotree's Annual Summary of releases in 2010
February
1 Feb 2011 Stock Exchange Release Changes in the management of Tecnotree Corporation
2 Feb 2011 Financial Report Tecnotree Corporation Interim Report 1 Jan–31 Dec 2010 (unaudited)
14 Feb 2011 Stock Exchange Release Tecnotree aligns strategy for growth: Repositioning to power digital marketplaces
15 Feb 2011 Press Release Tecnotree helps CSPs to create personalised, customer driven digital marketplace with new product and solution portfolio
18 Feb 2011 Stock Exchange Release Settlement reached with Atul Chopra
18 Feb 2011 Stock Exchange Release Correction to the headline of the previous release: Settlement reached with Atul Chopra and others
March
1 Mar 2011 Stock Exchange Release Notice to the Annual General Meeting
1 Mar 2011 Stock Exchange Release Tecnotree's Annual Report and the Corporate Governance Statement 2010 are published
23 Mar 2011 Stock Exchange Release Prospects for the year 2011
23 Mar 2011 Stock Exchange Release Resolutions passed by the Annual General Meeting of Tecnotree Corporation
April
18 Apr 2011 Stock Exchange Release Tecnotree Agility™ product suite chosen by a mobile operator in the Central Asia
19 Apr 2011 Stock Exchange Release Tecnotree wins a long term messaging contract in Asia-Pacific
20 Apr 2011 Stock Exchange Release Tecnotree receives an order of USD 3.3. million from an operator group in Latin America
29 Apr 2011 Interim Report Tecnotree Corporation Interim Report 1 Jan–31 Mar 2011 (unaudited)
June
3 Jun 2011 Stock Exchange Release
Tecnotree wins a new USD 3.8 million contract for Convergent Billing. Subscription management and Customer Care in Africa
29 Jun 2011 Stock Exchange Release Tecnotree wins a new USD 4.1 million contract for Convergent Charging in Latin America
30 Jun 2011 Stock Exchange Release Tecnotree wins expansion orders worth USD 15.9 million
July
13 Jul 2011 Stock Exchange release Tecnotree wins a EUR 1 million contract in Europe with real-time service mediation
August
10 Aug 2011 Interim Report Tecnotree Corporation Interim report 1 Jan-30 Jun 2011 (unaudited)
September
20 Sep 2011 Press Release Tecnotree appoints Mi liberty to communicate the importance of personalised service experience
28 Sep 2011 Press Release In partnership with Tecnotree, Mattel launches Ringback Tone service in Mauritania
October
11 Oct 2011 Stock Exchange Release New organisation for Tecnotree Corporation
18 Oct 2011 Stock Exchange Release Tecnotree Corporation has received an execution order by the high court of Delhi
21 Oct 2011 Stock Exchange Release Atul Chopra has resigned from the Board of Tecnotree Corporation
26 Oct 2011 Interim Report Tecnotree Corporation Interim Report 1 Jan-30 Sept 2011 (unaudited)
26 Oct 2011 Stock Exchange Release The Board of Directors of Tecnotree Corporation resolved on an incentive plan for key employees
November
2 Nov 2011 Stock Exchange Release Tecnotree's financial reporting and Annual General meeting in 2012
10 Nov 2011 Press Release Tecnotree urges African operators to improve efficiency through consolidating voicemail services
December
8 Dec 2011 Press Release
Tecnotree expands its footprint in Africa by supplying convergent billing and customer care, number portability and interconnect billing solutions to a mobile operator in Ghana
13 Dec 2011 Press Release
Tecnotree named in magic Quadrant for 'Integrated revenue and Customer management for CSPs'
20 Dec 2011 Stock Exchange Release
Tecnotree enters into a landmark USD 30.5 million deal on Latin America
Disclosure Policy
Tecnotree Corporation's Disclosure Policy
Purpose
Tecnotree Corporation is listed on the main list of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. In its disclosure policy the company complies with Finnish and European Union legislation and with the instructions and regulations of the stock exchange and the Finnish Financial Supervision Authority.
The Central Principles
Tecnotree follows in its communication are openness, integrity, consistency, and clarity. It is the company's objective to give all stakeholder groups correct and up-to-date information about the company's operations, in a balanced and timely manner.
The Information Disclosed
Stock exchange releases report on matters and events that are significant in relation to the company's size and scope of operations and that are deemed to have an essential influence on the stock price.
Tecnotree reports such orders it has received from its customers as are worth at least EUR 1.7 million, if the customer authorises this. Tecnotree may report on two or more normal orders in the same release, if these deals are deemed important with regard to the development of the company. In such cases there may be a delay between the orders and the publication.
The company reports corporate acquisitions when a letter of intent has been signed, if an agreement is regarded as probable. In other cases, the company will not publish a release until the final agreement has been signed.
The company releases information about appointments if they relate to changes in the Management Board of the Group or to the Board of Directors. A stock exchange release is published about significant changes in the structure or organisation of the Group.
The company issues a profit warning if, in its estimation, the trend in its financial position, the earnings forecast, or its prospects have changed fundamentally from those published previously. The company always publishes a stock exchange release if it issues a profit warning.
Comments on Market Information
Tecnotree does not comment on unfinished business, market rumours, stock price trends, the actions of its competitors or customers, or analysts' forecasts, unless doing so is necessary for correction of essential information. However, if a piece of information that has fundamental impact on Tecnotree's stock price has leaked (i.e., become known prematurely), the company issues a stock exchange release addressing the matter.
Responsibilities and Commentators
Statements about the operations, development, and published releases of Tecnotree are issued by the President and CEO, unless otherwise stated in such a release. As far as financial information is concerned, the Chief Financial Officer also handles investor relations.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors or the President and CEO, or the person(s) appointed by them, are responsible for crisis communication.
Language and Channels
All essential information about Tecnotree is published simultaneously in Finnish and English through the stock exchange; with major media; and on the company's Web site www.tecnotree.com, which also contains an archive of previous releases. Other means of communication used are meetings and press conferences.
Closed Period
In its financial reports, Tecnotree observes a three-week closed period before its result is published. During that time, Tecnotree does not discuss its financial position or the development of its business operations with representatives of the capital markets or the media. The dates on which Tecnotree publishes its result are available in the Financial Calendar section of the company's Web site, www.tecnotree.com.
CEO's Review Board of Directors' Report Financial Statements
In 2011, we renewed Tecnotree's strategy, operational mode and organisation. As a full suite telecom business IT provider, we help operators to develop towards digital marketplaces: create service bundles for every taste, boost customer and service Unless otherwise stated, all figures presented below are for the review period 1–12/2011 and the figures for comparison are for the corresponding period 1–12/2010.
supermarket, we want to help operators create the corridors, shelves, carts and In order to read the full Board of Directors' Report as pdf, please refer to the link below.
Board of Directors' Report PDF
Record order book
Net sales for the whole year were EUR 62.3 (60.7) million and the adjusted operating result was EUR -1.7 (-2.5) million. The operating result was EUR -11.1 (-8.1) million and the result for the period EUR -15.6 (-11.0) million.
The order book at the end of the year stood at a record level of EUR 40.4 million (31 December 2010: EUR 14.3 million). The high order book was due to the USD 30.5 million sale in Latin America announced by the company on 20 December 2011.
Tecnotree has succeeded in taking advantage of the synergies in sales and products created through the company acquisition in India through its new strategy. This has taken longer than expected.
| KEY FIGURES | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales, MEUR | 62.3 | 60.7 |
| Adjusted operating result, MEUR* | -1.7 | -2.5 |
| Operating result, MEUR | -11.1 | -8.1 |
| Result before taxes, MEUR | -9.9 | -9.4 |
| Result for the period | -15.6 | -11.0 |
| Earnings per share, basic, EUR | -0.21 | -0.15 |
| Order book, MEUR | 40.4 | 14.3 |
| Cash flow after investments, MEUR | -18.1 | -10.6 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents, MEUR | -9.8 | -9.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, MEUR | 6.7 | 16.7 |
| Equity ratio % | 50.7 | 66.4 |
| Net gearing % | 43.1 | 3.3 |
| Personnel at end of period | 926 | 858 |
* Adjusted operating result = operating result before R&D capitalisation, amortisation of this and one-time costs. Details of these are given in the section "Result analysis".
Main issues 2011
Net sales in 2011 totalled EUR 62.3 million, slightly better than in the previous year (EUR 60.7 million). At the end of the year the company received the biggest order in its history. Thanks to this and other orders received, the order book at the end of the year virtually tripled from the previous year's figure to EUR 40.4 million.
After a weak first quarter in 2011, the second and third quarters were better periods and the adjusted operating result was positive. In terms of the operations of the financial year, the fourth quarter would also have been positive, but an impairment of EUR 2.8 million on receivables from a customer owned by the government of Libya turned the adjusted operating result for the quarter into a loss of EUR 2.0 million. During the whole year, a total of EUR 4.4 million of impairment was recorded on these receivables. The adjusted operating result of the whole year would have been EUR 2.7 million positive without this.
Sales in all geographical regions were at a similar level to the figures for 2010. During 2011 the company has renewed its strategy and its organization, aiming at growth in its business operations, higher profitability and higher quality customer service in 2012. A major part of our sales is in the emerging markets which are not exposed to the same kind finance crisis as the European and the North American economies.
Sales and net sales
Tecnotree's net sales in the review period increased 2.6 per cent to EUR 62.3 (60.7) million.
EUR 27.7 million of sales in the review period have been recognised by stage of completion (IAS 11 Construction Contracts) and EUR 34.6 million on delivery (IAS 18 Revenues).
| 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NET SALES BY MARKET AREA | MEUR | MEUR | % | % |
| Americas (North, Central and South America) | 23.3 | 25.2 | 37.5 | 41.5 |
| Europe | 7.9 | 6.7 | 12.8 | 11.1 |
| MEA (Middle East and Africa) | 27.0 | 23.7 | 43.4 | 39.0 |
| APAC (Asia and Pacific) | 4.0 | 5.1 | 6.4 | 8.3 |
| TOTAL | 62.3 | 60.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| CONSOLIDATED ORDER BOOK | 2011 MEUR |
2010 MEUR |
2011 % |
2010 % |
| Americas (North, Central and South America) | 25.2 | 1.5 | 62.3 | 10.5 |
| Europe | 3.6 | 2.6 | 9.0 | 17.9 |
| MEA (Middle East and Africa) | 11.1 | 9.3 | 27.5 | 65.4 |
| APAC (Asia and Pacific) | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 6.3 |
| TOTAL | 40.4 | 14.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Maintenance and service sales totalled EUR 27.2 (26.2) million or 43.6 per cent (43.2%) of net sales.
Result analysis
Tecnotree's business operations are based on project sales. The income and costs recorded for these vary considerably from one quarter to another. For this reason it is important to base an examination of the profitability of the company on the result for more than one quarter.
| INCOME STATEMENT, KEY FIGURES, MEUR | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 62.3 | 60.7 |
| Other operating income | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Operating costs excluding product development | ||
| capitalisation and one-time costs | -64.2 | -63.2 |
| Adjusted operating result | -1.7 | -2.5 |
| Product development capitalisation | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Product development amortisation | -7.1 | -6.1 |
| One-time costs | -2.4 | |
| Operating result | -11.1 | -8.1 |
| Result before taxes | -9.9 | -9.4 |
The adjusted operating result was EUR 0.8 million higher than in the previous year. The improvement would have been even greater if the company had not recorded an impairment of EUR 4.4 million during the year on receivables from a customer owned by the government of Libya. An impairment of EUR 0.9 million was recorded for these receivables in the previous financial year.
Capitalisation of product development costs and amortisation of these had the net effect of weakening the result by EUR 1.4 million compared to the period for comparison in the previous year.
The operating result for the year includes one-time costs of EUR 2.4 million for settling the law suit brought against the company early in the year.
Taxes for the period totaled EUR 5.6 (1.6) million, including the following items:
| TAXES IN INCOME STATEMENT, MEUR | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Withholding tax expenses in parent company | -1.6 | -1.7 |
| Income taxes on the results of Group companies | -3.6 | -1.5 |
| Deferred tax asset based on tax allowances in India | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Change in deferred tax liability based on: | ||
| - R&D capitalisation | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| - cost capitalisations in Finnish taxation | -1.7 | |
| - dividend tax in India | -1.4 | -0.8 |
| Other items | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| TAXES IN INCOME STATEMENT, TOTAL | -5.6 | -1.6 |
Earnings per share were EUR -0.21 (-0.15). Equity per share at the end of the period was EUR 0.67 (31 December 2010: EUR 0.98).
Financing and investments
Tecnotree's liquid funds totalled EUR 6.7 (31 December 2010: 16.7) million. The change in cash and cash equivalents for the review period was EUR -9.8 million.
The balance sheet total on 31 December 2011 stood at EUR 99.9 (31 December 2010: 109.7) million. Interest-bearing liabilities were EUR 28.1 (31 December 2010: 19.7) million. The net debt to equity ratio (net gearing) was 43.1 per cent (31 December 2010: 3.3%) and the equity ratio was 50.7 per cent (31 December 2010: 66.4%).
Tecnotree's gross capital expenditure during the review period, excluding the capitalisation of development costs, was EUR 0.9 (0.9) million or 1.4 per cent (1.6%) of net sales.
Financial income and expenses (net) during the review period totalled EUR 1.2 (-1.4) million. The exchange rate gains consist mainly of exchange rate differences from intragroup payables in the parent company.
| FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES, MEUR | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Exchange rate gains | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| Other financial income | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| FINANCIAL INCOME, TOTAL | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Interest expenses | -0.6 | -0.8 |
| Exchange rate losses | -0.1 | -1.7 |
| Other financial expenses | -0.5 | 0.0 |
| FINANCIAL EXPENSES, TOTAL | -1.3 | -2.4 |
| CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL, MEUR (increase - / decrease +) | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Change in trade receivables | -9.1 | 2.1 |
| Change in other short-term receivables | -3.5 | -6.5 |
| Change in inventories | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Change in trade payables | 1.0 | 3.9 |
| Change in other current liabilities | 0.7 | -7.6 |
| CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL, TOTAL | -10.6 | -7.7 |
Tecnotree estimates that its net sales will increase in 2012. To finance the company's working capital and improve liquidity, Tecnotree is planning to obtain at least EUR 10 million in additional financing in the first half of 2012. At least EUR 5 million of this is planned to be obtained through a hybrid bond, and major shareholders have already expressed their willingness to participate in this. The company has already negotiated a EUR 5 million credit limit for working capital finance that will become available to the company once commitments to subscribe to the hybrid bond total at least EUR 5 million.
Tecnotree has overdue receivables totalling EUR 7.7 million from a customer owned by the government of Libya, and impairment of EUR 0.9 million was recognised for this in 2010 and EUR 4.4 million during 2011. The company is currently negotiating with the customer and its state owner on payment of the receivables, and this should gain momentum in the first half of 2012. The company believes that at least the net value for the receivable of EUR 2.4 million in the balance sheet will be obtained.
Segment information
The operating segments under IFRS 8 reported by Tecnotree are the geographical areas, which are Americas (North, Central and South America), Europe, MEA (Middle East and Africa), and APAC (Asia Pacific). This is because their results are monitored separately in the company's internal financial reporting. Tecnotree's chief operating decision maker, as referred to in IFRS 8, is the Group's management board.
Net sales and the result for the operating segments are presented based on the location of customers. The result for the operating segments includes the costs that can be allocated to the segments on a reasonable basis. Common costs for the whole Group as well as taxes and financial items are not allocated.
Geographical areas
Tecnotree Group operates in the following geographical areas: Americas (North, Central and South America), Europe, MEA (Middle East and Africa) and APAC (Asia Pacific).
Americas (North, Central and South America)
Net sales in the Americas in 2011 were slightly below those in the previous year, but the major order received at the end of the year meant that the order book rose to a new record level. Prospects in the area are positive, thanks to the major order and also because Tecnotree has strengthened its position as supplier of support systems for critical business. Sales in the area comprise on the one hand expansions and upgrades of solutions installed for current customers and on the other new projects for Tecnotree replacing the existing billing, charging and customer care systems of customers. Demand for these solutions continues to be active in the Latin American area and Tecnotree is now better placed to take advantage of this potential.
Europe
Net sales and the order book in the Europe region both increased in 2011 from the previous year. Sales to current customers developed encouragingly and lay a firm foundation for the coming year. In Europe Tecnotree is also focusing on growth by actively looking for customers for its new solution offering, especially in the areas of product, order and customer management and in interactive voice service applications.
MEA (Middle East and Africa)
Sales in the Middle East and Africa continued to grow significantly from the previous year, in terms of net sales and order book. The area received new orders for billing and customer management systems and managed services for operators as well as for expansions and upgrades of voice messaging systems. Two system orders were received in the final quarter from new operator customers that belong to a strong regional group of operators. Tecnotree forecasts that the growth experienced in the MEA region during the past few years will continue, but at a slightly slower rate, due to the extremely intense rate of investment in recent years.
APAC (Asia and Pacific)
Sales in the APAC region declined from the previous year. Deliveries to customers in the area have gone well, but there have been few new projects in the region in which Tecnotree would have a natural strong role. Tecnotree is continuing its efforts to strengthen its sales force and broaden the range of solutions on offer to customers. The investments made in the APAC region are only expected to bear fruit in the longer term, since the process for purchasing systems is typically a long one.
Research and development
Research and development costs during the review period totalled EUR 12.1 (13.1) million, corresponding to 19.4 per cent (21.7%) of net sales. EUR 0.1 (0.6) million of development costs were capitalised. Capitalised costs are amortised over 3-5 years from the start of commercial use. R&D costs of EUR 7.1 (6.1) million were amortised during the review period.
Personnel
At the end of December 2011 Tecnotree employed 926 (31 December 2010: 858) persons, of whom 80 (31 December 2010: 70) worked in Finland and 846 (31 December 2010: 788) elsewhere.
The company employed on average 922 (797) people during the review period. Personnel by country were as follows:
| PERSONNEL | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel, at end of period | 926 | 858 | 779 |
| Finland | 80 | 70 | 83 |
| Ireland | 58 | 64 | 87 |
| Brazil | 43 | 47 | 49 |
| India | 690 | 625 | 507 |
| Other countries | 55 | 52 | 53 |
| Personnel, average | 922 | 797 | 665 |
| Salary expenses before R&D capitalisation (MEUR) | 23.5 | 23.4 | 26.0 |
Tecnotree shares and share price analysis
At the end of December 2011 the shareholders' equity of Tecnotree Corporation stood at EUR 49.5 (31 December 2010: 72.1) million and the share capital was EUR 4.7 million. The total number of shares was 73,630,977.
The company held 134,800 of these shares, which represents 0.18 per cent of the company's total number of shares and votes. Equity per share was EUR 0.67 (31 December 2010 0.98).
A total of 22,829,772 Tecnotree shares (EUR 10,002,577) were traded on the Helsinki Exchanges during the period 1 January – 31 December 2011, representing 31.0 per cent of the total number of shares.
The highest share price quoted in the period was EUR 0.63 and the lowest EUR 0.33. The average quoted price was EUR 0.44 and the closing price on 31 December 2011 was EUR 0.38. The market capitalisation of the share stock at the end of the period was EUR 27,979,771.
Other key financial indicators and key ratios per share are disclosed under the Key financial indicators caption in the financial statements. Information on shareholders is disclosed under the Shares and shareholders caption.
Current authorisations
The Annual General Meeting held on 23 March 2011 authorised the Board of Directors to decide on the acquisition of a maximum of 7,360,000 of the Company's own shares. Own shares may be acquired with unrestricted shareholders' equity otherwise than in proportion to the holdings of the shareholders through public trading of the securities on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Oy at the market price of the shares in public trading at the time of the acquisition. Own shares may be acquired for the purpose of developing the capital structure of the Company, carrying out corporate acquisitions or other business arrangements to develop the business of the Company, financing capital expenditure, to be used as part of the Company's incentive schemes, or to be otherwise retained in the possession of the Company, disposed of or nullified in the extent and manner decided by the Board of Directors. The authorisation is valid for one year from the decision of the Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors has not exercised this authorisation during the review period.
Furthermore, the Annual General Meeting authorised the Board of Directors to decide to issue and/or to convey a maximum of 17,800,000 new shares and/or the Company's own shares either against payment or for free. New shares may be issued and the Company's own shares may be conveyed to the Company's shareholders in proportion to their current shareholdings in the Company or waiving the shareholder's pre-emption right, through a directed share issue if the Company has a weighty financial reason to do so. The Board of Directors may also decide on a free share issue to the Company itself. The Board of Directors is, within the authorization, authorized to grant the special rights referred to in Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Companies Act. The authorisation is valid for one year from the decision of the Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors has not exercised this authorisation during the review period.
Stock option programmes and new incentive scheme
During the review period the company had in force the 2006 and 2009 stock option programmes. The exercise period for the 2009A options ended on 31 March 2011 and for the 2006B options on 30 April, 2011.
The state of the options on 31 December 2011 was as follows:
| Maximum number of | Number of options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option series | options | granted | Exercise period | Exercise price |
| 2006C | 667,000 | 647,000 | 1.4.2009–30.4.2012 | 0.98 |
| Total | 667,000 | 647,000 | ||
| 2009B | 2,394,013 | 1,408,206 | 1.4.2010–31.3.2012 | 0.86 |
| 2009C | 3,420,018 | 1,917,511 | 1.4.2011–31.3.2013 | 0.86 |
| Total | 5,814,031 | 3,325,717 | ||
| 2006 and 2009 Total | 6,481,031 | 3,972,717 |
Some of the 2009B and 2009C stock options become available to key personnel based on a performance appraisal. The stock options are part of the incentive and commitment scheme for key personnel.
Altogether 6,481,031 stock options remained on 31 December 2011 of all the company's stock options in circulation. The shares that could be subscribed on the basis of these stock options accounted for a maximum of 8.09 % of the Company's shares and the votes carried by the shares after any increase in share capital. On 31 December 2011 the Company still held 2,508,314 of all the current stock options. The issued stock options had a maximum diluting effect on 31 December 2011 of 5.12 %.
At its meeting on 25 October 2011 the Board of Directors decided on a new incentive scheme for key personnel. The scheme comprises three earning periods of one calendar year each, the calendar years 2012, 2013 and 2014. The Board decides on the earnings criteria and the targets for these before the start of each earning period. To obtain the bonus for the first earning period, the members of the management board and the key personnel specifically nominated by the Board of Directors must obtain company shares in accordance with the Board's decision. Any bonus in the scheme for the 2012 earning period is based on Tecnotree Group's earnings per share (EPS), adjusted operating result and the Company's volume weighted average share price in December 2012, and for the members of the management board and key personnel specifically nominated by the Board also depends on fulfilling the requirement to purchase shares. No bonus will be paid for the 2012 earning period if the Group's cash flow in the 2012 financial year is negative.
Risk and uncertainty factors
The greatest risks in Tecnotree's operations are related to major customer and partner relationships, to agreements made with these, and to the correct timing of product development decisions.
Tecnotree's largest customers are much bigger businesses than the company itself and the five largest customers account for more than half of net sales. The relationship between the company and its major customers is one of interdependence, which poses a potential risk but also offers significant new business opportunities.
Certain commitments are associated with the project and maintenance agreements made by the company, and unforeseen costs may arise in the future from these agreements. The company aims to limit these liabilities with limitation of liability clauses in customer contracts. In addition the company has a current global liability insurance to cover any liabilities that may materialise in connection with customer projects.
Project deliveries result in large accounts receivable. Most of Tecnotree's net sales come from developing countries and some of these contain political and economic challenges. There is the risk of a considerable delay in the payment of invoices in these countries and that Tecnotree will have to record credit losses. The payment record of customers and the situation concerning trade receivables are actively monitored and credit rating checks are made on new customers before confirming an offer.
The company has overdue receivables amounting to EUR 7.7 million from a customer owned by the government of Libya, for which impairment totalling EUR 0.9 million has been booked in 2010 and EUR 4.4 million in the review period. The company is currently negotiating with the customer and its state owner on the payment of receivables, and this should gain momentum in the first half of 2012. The company believes that at least the net value for the receivable of EUR 2.4 million in the balance sheet will be obtained.
Changes in exchange rates create risks especially in sales activities. A significant part of the company's net sales is in US dollars. The company hedges its currency denominated net position for a maximum period of 12 months, using currency forward contracts and currency options. Liquid funds are invested, avoiding credit and liquidity risks, in money-market deposits and short-term interest funds with a good credit rating.
Carrying out projects creates risks. They are contained for example in projects that require new product development, where creating new product features may prove more difficult than anticipated. Another problem with project sales arises from variations in net sales and profit during the different quarters of the year. Forecasting these variations is often difficult.
Tecnotree operates in a rapidly changing sector. When making R&D decisions there is the risk that the choice made may not bring the expected returns.
The acquisition of Tecnotree Convergence Limited (previously Lifetree Convergence Limited) opened up many new opportunities for Tecnotree. Taking advantage of these has required various changes in sales and R & D activities and in the organisation, and there are risks relating to the success of these changes. The amount paid for the acquisition and the resulting goodwill also involve risks. The calculations made to test goodwill are based on growth expectations that contain risks.
Tecnotree's risks and uncertainties in the near future relate to major projects that are under negotiation and to their timing, to receivables, to changes in foreign exchange rates and to financing. Tecnotree estimates that its net sales will increase in 2012. To finance the company's working capital and improve liquidity Tecnotree is planning to obtain additional financing of some EUR 10 million in the first half of 2012. At least EUR 5 million of this is planned to be obtained through a hybrid bond, and major shareholders have already expressed their willingness to participate in this. The company has already negotiated a EUR 5 million credit limit for production finance that will become available to the company once commitments to subscribe to the hybrid bond total at least EUR 5 million.
Tecnotree's management, auditors and corporate governance
Tecnotree's Board of Directors comprised the following persons in 2011:
Harri Koponen, Member until 23 March 2011, Chairman as from 23 March 2011 Hannu Turunen, Chairman until 23 March 2011, Member as from 23 March 2011 Ilkka Raiskinen, Member until 23 March 2011, Vice Chairman as from 23 March 2011 Johan Hammarén, Vice Chairman until 23 March 2011, Member as from 23 March 2011 Christer Sumelius Pentti Heikkinen David White Atul Chopra until 21 October 2011
Kaj Hagros is President and CEO of the company.
In 2011 the Company's Management Board comprised Kaj Hagros (President and CEO), Atul Chopra (until 1 February 2011), Naim Kazi (Director Product Engineering until 31 December 2011), Tuomas Wegelius (Chief Financial Officer), Timo Laaksonen (Chief Commercial Officer) and Padma Ravichander (Chief Delivery Officer as from 11 October 2011).
Tecnotree's auditor in the financial year 2011 was KPMG Oy Ab, and the principal auditor was Sixten Nyman, Authorised Public Accountant.
The Board of Directors has approved the Corporate Governance Statement of the Company for the year 2011.
Events after the end of period
No significant events have occurred after the end of the period.
Prospects 2012
Tecnotree estimates that net sales and the operating result in 2012 will be better than in 2011. The adjusted operating result is estimated to be positive. Variations in the quarterly figures will be considerable. The cash flow after investments is also expected to improve compared to 2011. The adjusted operating result is the operating result before R&D capitalisation, amortisation of this and one-time costs.
Proposal concerning the result
The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting to be held on 28 March 2012 that no dividend be paid for the financial year ended 31 December 2011, and that the parent company's loss for the financial year, EUR -13,872,371.72, be covered by non-restricted equity reserves.
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Key financial indicators
| 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated income statement | |||||
| Net sales, EUR million | 62.3 | 60.7 | 53.3 | 77.2 | 70.1 |
| change % | 2.6 | 14.0 | -31.0 | 10.1 | -2.4 |
| Adjusted operating result, EUR million | -1.7 | -2.5 | -8.8 | 8.0 | 3.7 |
| % of net sales | -2.7 | -4.2 | -16.6 | 10.4 | 5.2 |
| Operating profit, EUR million | -11.1 | -8.1 | -15.0 | 11.5 | 8.9 |
| % of net sales | -17.8 | -13.3 | -28.1 | 14.9 | 12.7 |
| Profit before taxes, EUR million | -9.9 | -9.4 | -15.4 | 13.5 | 10.0 |
| % of net sales | -15.9 | -15.5 | -29.0 | 17.5 | 14.2 |
| Consolidated balance sheet | |||||
| Non-current assets, EUR million | 39.4 | 49.7 | 53.3 | 27.7 | 24.8 |
| Current assets | |||||
| Inventories, EUR million | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.4 |
| Financial assets, EUR million | 59.7 | 59.0 | 63.8 | 90.0 | 68.0 |
| Shareholders' equity, EUR million | 49.5 | 72.1 | 77.1 | 83.5 | 78 |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Non-current liabilities, EUR million | 12.6 | 14.9 | 17.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Current liabilities, EUR million | 33.4 | 19.3 | 20.4 | 30.8 | 13.8 |
| Deferred tax liabilities, EUR million | 4.4 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| Balance sheet total, EUR million | 99.9 | 109.7 | 118.4 | 118.9 | 95.2 |
| Financial indicators | |||||
| Return on equity (ROE), % | -25.6 | -14.7 | -20.2 | 12.6 | 11.4 |
| Return on investment (ROI), % | -10.2 | -7.4 | -13.7 | 16.0 | 13.6 |
| Equity ratio, % | 50.7 | 66.4 | 65.6 | 70.3 | 83.7 |
| Debt/equity ratio (net gearing), % | 43.1 | 3.3 | -10.8 | -37.2 | -22.4 |
| Investments, EUR million | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| % of net sales | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Research and development, EUR million | 12.1 | 13.1 | 14.5 | 15.5 | 16.1 |
| % of net sales | 19.4 | 21.7 | 27.2 | 20 | 22.9 |
| Order book, EUR million | 40.4 | 14.3 | 11.7 | 9.7 | 17.5 |
| Personnel, average | 922 | 797 | 665 | 358 | 354.4 |
| Personnel at the end of the year | 926 | 858 | 779 | 354 | 355 |
| Key ratios per share | |||||
| Earnings per share, EUR (basic) | -0.21 | -0.15 | -0.24 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Earnings per share, EUR (diluted) | -0.21 | -0.15 | -0.24 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Equity per share, EUR | 0.67 | 0.98 | 1.05 | 1.41 | 1.32 |
| Number of shares at the end of the period, 1,000 shares | 73,496 | 73,496 | 73,496 | 59,142 | 59,117 |
| Average number of shares, 1,000 shares | 73,496 | 73,496 | 68,039 | 59,134 | 58,965 |
| Number of own shares on 1 Jan, 1,000 shares | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 |
| Numer of disposed own shares, 1,000 shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of own shares on 31 Dec, 1,000 shares | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 |
| Share price, EUR | |||||
| Average price | 0.44 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.4 |
| Lowest price | 0.33 | 0.58 | 0.78 | 0.75 | 1.15 |
| Highest price | 0.63 | 1.00 | 1.21 | 1.27 | 1.83 |
| Share price at the end of the period, EUR | 0.38 | 0.60 | 0.94 | 0.84 | 1.24 |
| Market value at the end of the period, EUR million | 28.0 | 44.2 | 69.2 | 49.8 | 73.3 |
| Share turnover, million shares | 22.8 | 16.6 | 22.6 | 23.2 | 38.7 |
| Share turnover, % of total number | 31.0 | 22.6 | 30.7 | 39.2 | 65.4 |
| Share turnover, EUR million | 10.0 | 13.2 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 53.9 |
| Dividend per share, EUR * | 0.07 | 0.07 |
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| Dividend/result, % * | 40.7 | 47.50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective dividend yield, % * | 8.3 | 5.6 | |||
| P/E ratio, % | -1.8 | -4.0 | -4.0 | 4.9 | 8.4 |
*) The Board has proposed that no dividend be paid for the financial year ended 31 December 2011. For the financial years ended 31 December 2010 and 2009, no dividend was paid. In 2007, repayment of capital of EUR 0.10 per share was made.
Calculation of key indicators
| Adjusted operating result | = | Operating result before R & D cpitalization, amortization of this and one-time cost |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on equity (ROE), % | = | Resut for the period Shareholders´ equity (average) |
x 100 |
| Return on investments (ROI), % | = | Results before taxes + financial expenses Shareholders´ equity + interest-bearing financial liabilities (average) |
x 100 |
| Equity ratio, % | = | Shareholders´ equity Balance sheet total - advances received |
x 100 |
| Earnings per share (EPS) | = | Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company Basic average number of shares |
|
| Dividend per share | = | Dividend Basic number of shares on the reporting date |
|
| Dividend/Result, % | = | Dividend per share Earnings per share (EPS) |
x 100 |
| Equity/Share | = | Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company Basic number of shares on the reporting date |
|
| Debt/Equity ratio, % (net gearing) | = | Interest-bearing liabilities - cash and cash equivalents - interest-bearing assets Shareholders´ equity |
x 100 |
| Market capitalization | = | Basic number of shares on the reporting date x share price on the reporting date |
|
| P/E ratio, % | = | Share price on the reporting date Earnings per share (EPS) |
|
| Effective dividend yield, % | = | Dividend per share Share price on the reporting date |
Consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Consolidated income statement
| EUR 1,000 | Note | 1 Jan–31 Dec 2011 | 1 Jan–31 Dec 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 1, 3 | 62,286 | 60,693 |
| Other operating income | 233 | 40 | |
| Materials and services | 4 | -10,789 | -10,135 |
| Employee benefit expenses | 5 | -30,529 | -29,116 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses | 6 | -9,383 | -8,747 |
| Other operating expenses | 7 | -22,919 | -20,800 |
| Operating profit | -11,101 | -8,064 | |
| Financial income | 9 | 2,446 | 1,087 |
| Financial expenses | 9 | -1,278 | -2,439 |
| Result before taxes | -9,933 | -9,416 | |
| Income taxes | 10 | -5,640 | -1,559 |
| Result for the period | -15,573 | -10,975 | |
| Result for the period attributable to: | |||
| Equity holders of the parent company | -15,590 | -10,957 | |
| Non-controlling interest | 17 | -18 | |
| Earnings per share calculated on profit attributable to equity holders: | |||
| Basic earnings per share, EUR | 11 | -0.21 | -0.15 |
| Diluted earnings per share, EUR | 11 | -0.21 | -0.15 |
| Number of shares on average (1000s of shares): | |||
| Basic | 73,496 | 73,496 | |
| Diluted | 73,496 | 73,587 |
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| EUR 1,000 | Note | 1 Jan–31 Dec 2011 | 1 Jan–31 Dec 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result for the period | -15,573 | -10,975 | |
| Other comprehensive income: | |||
| Translation differences from foreign operations, before tax | -7,322 | 5,788 | |
| Tax relating to components of other comprehensive income | 265 | -83 | |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | -7,057 | 5,705 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -22,630 | -5,270 | |
| Comprehensive income for the period attributable to: | |||
| Equity holders of the parent company | -22,647 | -5,252 | |
| Non-controlling interest | 17 | -18 |
Consolidated balance sheet
| EUR 1,000 | Note | 31 Dec 2011 | 31 Dec 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 2, 12 | 19,192 | 21,608 |
| Other intangible assets | 12 | 9,730 | 17,959 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 13 | 6,092 | 6,849 |
| Deferred tax assets | 14 | 3,078 | 2,495 |
| Non-current receivables | 15 | 1,299 | 741 |
| Total non-current assets | 39,391 | 49,651 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 16 | 790 | 1,023 |
| Trade and other receivables | 17 | 53,010 | 41,637 |
| Investments | 18 | 21 | 630 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 18 | 6,708 | 16,737 |
| Total current assets | 60,529 | 60,027 | |
| Total assets | 99,920 | 109,678 |
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
| Share capital | 4,720 | 4,720 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share premium fund | 847 | 847 | |
| Own shares | -122 | -122 | |
| Translation differences | -981 | 6,076 | |
| Invested unrestricted equity reserve | 12,634 | 12,634 | |
| Other reserves | 19,043 | 29,433 | |
| Retained earnings | 13,302 | 18,462 | |
| Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent | 19 | 49,444 | 72,050 |
| Non-controlling interest | 64 | 56 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 49,507 | 72,106 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 14 | 4,402 | 3,330 |
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 22 | 12,239 | 14,507 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 23 | 368 | 416 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 17,009 | 18,253 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 22 | 15,835 | 5,243 |
| Trade payables and other liabilities | 24 | 17,568 | 14,075 |
| Total current liabilities | 33,403 | 19,318 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 99,920 | 109,678 |
Statement of changes in shareholders' equity
| Non | Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| controll | share | |||||||||
| ing | holders' | |||||||||
| EUR 1,000 | Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent | interest | equity | |||||||
| Invested | ||||||||||
| Share | Trans | unre | Re | |||||||
| Share | pre | lation | stricted | tained | ||||||
| cap | mium | Own | diffe | equity | Other re | earn | ||||
| ital | fund | shares | rences | reserve | serves | ings | Total | |||
| SHAREHOLDERS' | ||||||||||
| EQUITY 1 Jan 2011 | 4,720 | 847 | -122 | 6,076 | 12,634 | 29,433 | 18,462 | 72,050 | 56 | 72,106 |
| Covering of loss | -10,390 | 10,390 | ||||||||
| Share-based payments | 29 | 29 | 29 | |||||||
| Other changes | 12 | 12 | -9 | 2 | ||||||
| Total comprehensive | ||||||||||
| income for the period | -7,057 | -15,590 | -22,647 | 17 | -22,630 | |||||
| TOTAL | ||||||||||
| SHAREHOLDERS' | ||||||||||
| EQUITY 31 DEC 2011 | 4,720 | 847 | -122 | -981 | 12,634 | 19,043 | 13,302 | 49,444 | 64 | 49,507 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' | ||||||||||
| EQUITY 1 Jan 2010 | 4,720 | 847 | -122 | 371 | 12,634 | 52,090 | 6,448 | 76,988 | 72 | 77,060 |
| Covering of loss | -22,657 | 22,657 | ||||||||
| Share-based payments | 303 | 303 | 303 | |||||||
| Other changes | 12 | 12 | 2 | 14 | ||||||
| Total comprehensive | ||||||||||
| income for the period | 5,705 | -10,957 | -5,252 | -18 | -5,270 | |||||
| TOTAL | ||||||||||
| SHAREHOLDERS' | ||||||||||
| EQUITY 31 DEC 2010 | 4,720 | 847 | -122 | 6,076 | 12,634 | 29,433 | 18,462 | 72,050 | 56 | 72,106 |
Consolidated cash flow statement
| EUR 1,000 | Note | 1 Jan–31 Dec 2011 | 1 Jan–31 Dec 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | |||
| Result for the period | -15,573 | -10,975 | |
| Adjustments for: | |||
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses | 9,383 | 8,784 | |
| Option expenses and employee benefits | 135 | 473 | |
| Unrealized exchange gains and losses | -5,710 | -273 | |
| Impairment of trade receivables | 4,404 | 909 | |
| Unrealized gains and losses from assets at fair value through income | |||
| statement | 5 | 255 | |
| Other financial income and expenses | 438 | -191 | |
| Income taxes | 5,640 | 1,559 | |
| Other adjustments | -90 | 1 | |
| Changes in working capital: | |||
| Change in trade and other receivables | -12,549 | -4,342 | |
| Change in inventories | 233 | 308 | |
| Change in trade payables and other liabilities | 1,765 | -3,697 | |
| Interest paid | -730 | -335 | |
| Interest received | 98 | 543 | |
| Income taxes paid | -4,702 | -3,212 | |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | -17,254 | -10,192 | |
| Cash flow from investments | |||
| Investments in intangible assets | -298 | -829 | |
| Investments in property, plant and equipment | -698 | -852 | |
| Proceeds from disposal of intangible and tangible assets | 46 | ||
| Investments in other securities | -247 | ||
| Proceeds from disposal of other securities | 948 | ||
| Interest received from investments | 125 | 34 | |
| Dividends received from investments | 196 | 298 | |
| Net cash flow from investments | -877 | -402 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 9,500 | 3,000 | |
| Repayments of borrowings | -1,111 | -2,166 | |
| Payments of finance lease liabilities | -65 | -14 | |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | 8,324 | 820 | |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -9,808 | -9,774 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 16,737 | 25,674 | |
| Change in foreign exchange rates | -239 | 1,093 | |
| Change in fair value of investments | 18 | -255 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 18 | 6,708 | 16,737 |
Accounting principles for the consolidated financial statements
Corporate information
Tecnotree develops and supplies messaging and charging solutions for telecom operators and service providers. The Group has operations in Finland and in 18 other locations in 18 countries.
The Group's parent company is Tecnotree Corporation, which is domiciled in Espoo, Finland and its registered address is Finnoonniitynkuja 4, 02770 Espoo. A copy of the consolidated financial statements can be obtained on the Internet at www.tecnotree.com or from the head office of the Group's parent company at Finnoonniitynkuja 7.
Accounting principles
Basis for Preparing Consolidated Financial Statements
Tecnotree's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the international financial reporting standards (IFRS) adopted by the EU, applying the IAS and IFRS standards and SIC and IFRIC interpretations in force on 31 December 2011. International Financial Reporting Standards, referred to in the Finnish Accounting Act and in ordinances issued based on the provisions of the Act, refer to the standards and to their interpretations adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The notes to the consolidated financial statements also conform to Finnish accounting and corporate legislation
The consolidated financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis, apart from the exceptions mentioned later in these accounting principles. The financial statement information is presented in thousands of Euro.
The Group has adopted the following amended standards and new interpretations starting from 1 January 2011:
- Improvements to IFRSs changes May 2010
- Amendment to IAS 32 Financial instruments: Presentation (Classification on Rights Issues)
- IFRIC 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments interpretation
- Revised IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures
- FRIC 14 Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement amendment to interpretation
These new or revised standards and interpretations did not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions concerning the future. Actual results may differ from these estimates. In addition, management has to make judgments in applying the accounting principles. Information about the judgments made by management in the application of the accounting principles followed by the Group and which have the most significant impact on the financial statements is given in the section "Accounting principles requiring management judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty".
Accounting principles for the consolidated financial statements
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are companies controlled by the Group. Control exists when the Group holds over half of the voting rights or it otherwise has control. Control means the right to govern the financial and operating policies of a company so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
Intra-group holdings are eliminated using the purchase method. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that the Group has obtained control and divested subsidiaries until the date that control ceases. Intra-group transactions, unrealized margins, receivables and liabilities, and profit distribution have been eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to the owners of the parent and non-controlling interests is presented in the income statements and in the statements of comprehensive income. Non-controlling interests are presented as a separate item in the balance sheet within equity of the owners of parent. Non-controlling interests of accrued losses are recognised in the consolidated financial statements up to the maximum amount of their investment.
Foreign currency items
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency at the rates of exchange prevailing on the transaction dates or at the rate close to that on the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are retranslated to the functional currency using the rate of exchange on the closing date. Exchange rate gains and losses arising from the translation of foreign currency transactions and of monetary assets and liabilities are recognized in the income statement. Exchange gains and losses relating to business operations are treated as adjustments to net sales or to purchasing and manufacturing. Exchange rate gains and losses related to financing operations are recognized under financial income and expenses.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in euro, which is the functional and presentation currency of the parent company. The income statements of those foreign Group companies whose functional currency is not the euro are translated into euro using the average exchange rate for the period, and balance sheet items, apart from the result for the period, at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Translation differences arising from eliminating the acquisition cost of foreign subsidiaries, the translation of the foreign subsidiaries' accumulated equity subsequent to acquisition, of the income statements and the balance sheets are recognized in translation reserve in equity.
Those translation differences accumulated by the date of transition to IFRSs, 1 January 2004 were recorded against retained earnings. Translation differences arising after the transition date are shown in translation reserve in equity. They are recognized in the income statement as part of the gain or loss on sale when a foreign entity is sold.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are measured at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses.
Certain parts of items of property, plant and equipment are accounted for as separate items. When such a part is replaced, the costs relating to the new part are capitalized. Other subsequent expenses are capitalized only if it is probable that they will increase the economic benefits that will flow to the company. All other costs, such as normal repair and maintenance costs, are expensed as incurred.
Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives. Land is not depreciated. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
- Buildings and structures 25 years
- Machinery and equipment and furniture 3 –5 years
- Computing hardware and equipment 3 –5 years
The residual value of these assets and their useful lives are reassessed annually when the financial statements are prepared, and if necessary are adjusted accordingly to reflect any changes in the expectation of economic benefits expected.
Gains or losses on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment are recognized in the income statement.
Depreciation on an item of property, plant and equipment ceases when the item is classified as an asset held for sale, in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.
Intangible assets
Goodwill
After 1 January 2004 goodwill represents the amount of the acquisition cost that exceeds the Group's share in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of acquiree on the date of acquisition.
In respect of business combinations occurred prior to 1 January 2004 goodwill represents the book value recorded under the previous financial statement standards, and this has been used as the deemed cost under IFRS.
Goodwill is not amortized but it is tested annually for impairment. For this purpose goodwill is allocated to the cashgenerating units. Goodwill is measured at cost less any impairment losses.
Other intangible assets
Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are recorded in the balance sheet and amortization is recognized in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the useful lives as follows:
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Intangible rights 3-10 years
-
Capitalized development expenditure 3-5 years
Research and development costs
Research costs are charged to the income statement as incurred. Development costs for new products are capitalized when they meet the requirements of IAS 38 Intangible assets. They are amortized over the useful lives of the related products. In Tecnotree development costs are monitored on a project-by-project basis and management decides on the capitalization separately for each project. In order to qualify for capitalization the following criteria are to be met: the results of a project are of use to several customers, the contents, objectives and timetable of a project are documented and a profitability calculation is prepared. Capitalization of product development costs that fulfil IFRS criteria starts when following requirements are met: a product's functional requirements and the plans for product industrialisation, testing and project are complete and have been approved as well as future economic benefits are expected from the product. The useful life of capitalized development expenditure is 3-5 years depending on the expected commercial life cycle, and they are amortized on a straight-line basis over this period from the start of commercial use.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of acquisition cost and net realisable value. The cost is based on the FIFO principle. The cost of manufactured products and work in progress includes the cost of raw materials, direct labour costs, other direct costs as well as an appropriate share of variable and fixed production overheads based on normal operating capacity. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and selling.
Leases
Leases are classified in accordance with the principles of IAS 17 as either finance leases or operating leases. A finance lease is defined as a lease in which the benefits and risks of ownership are substantially transferred to the lessee. A finance lease is recognized in the balance sheet at the lower of the fair value of the leased asset and the present value of the minimum lease payments at inception of the lease. Assets acquired under a finance lease, less accumulated depreciation, are recorded in property, plant and equipment and related obligations in interest-bearing liabilities, respectively. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance expense and the reduction of the outstanding liability. Depreciation on the assets acquired under a finance lease is recognized over the shorter of the depreciation period applied by the Group to comparable owned assets and the lease term.
Leases in which the lessor retains the risks and benefits of ownership are treated as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are recognized as other operating expenses in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Impairment
The carrying amounts of the Group's assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset's recoverable amount is estimated. The recoverable amount is also annually estimated for the following assets, irrespective of whether there is any indication of impairment or not: goodwill and intangible assets not yet available for use.
The recoverable amount is determined as the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. At Tecnotree impairment tests are carried out based on the value in use at the cash-generating unit level.
The cash-generating units are the geographical areas, which are Americas (North, Central and South America), Europe, MEA (Middle East and Africa) and APAC (Asia Pasific). The value in use is the present value of the future net cash flows expected to be derived from the asset.
An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or a cash-generating unit exceeds the recoverable amount. The impairment loss is recognized in the income statement.
An impairment loss is reversed if there are indications that the impairment loss may no longer exist and when conditions have changed and the recoverable amount has changed after the impairment loss was recognized. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined if no impairment loss had been recognized. An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is never reversed.
Employee benefits
Pension benefits
The Group's pension plans conform to the regulations and practices in force in the countries where the Group operates. Statutory and any voluntary pension plans are managed by pension insurance companies.
Pension plans are classified either as defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
In defined contribution plans the Group pays fixed contributions to a separate entity. The Group has not obligation to pay any additional contributions if the insurer is not able to pay the future employee benefits. Defined contribution plan expenses are recognized in the income statement on the accrual basis. The obligation for defined benefit pension plans is calculated using the projected unit credit method. The pension obligation is discounted to determine its present value using interest rates for government bonds that have maturity dates approximating to the terms of the Group's pension obligation. The pension liability or asset in the balance sheet is formed by the difference between the present value of the defined benefit pension obligation less the fair value of plan assets together with unrecognized actuarial gains and losses and unrecognized past service costs.
At the date of transition to IFRS on 1 January 2004 all actuarial gains and losses were recognized against the opening IFRS balance sheet equity. Actuarial gains and losses subsequent to the transition date are recognized in the income statement over the expected average remaining working lives of the employees participating in the plan to the extent that they exceed 10 per cent of the greater of the present value of the pension obligation and the fair value of plan assets.
Share-based payments
The fair value of the option rights is measured on grant date and is recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period according to IFRS 2 Share-based Payment. The cost determined at the grant date is based on the Group's estimate of the number of the options which are expected to vest by the end of the vesting period. The fair value is measured based on the Black-Scholes formula. Changes in the estimates for the final number of options are recognized in the income statement.
When the option rights granted prior to the effective date of the new Limited Liability Companies Act (1 September 2006) are exercised, payments for share subscriptions are allocated so that the amount equivalent to the nominal value of a share, adjusted by any transaction costs, is recorded in share capital and any excess in the share premium fund. Payments for share subscriptions made with options after 1 September 2006 are recorded in the reserve for invested unrestricted equity, adjusted by any transaction costs.
Incentive programmes where the payments are made in part as company shares and in part as money, the benefits granted are recognised at current value at the time of payment and recognised in the income statement as a cost arising from employee benefits evenly throughout the accrual and commitment period.
Provisions
A provision is recognized in the balance sheet when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the obligation will have to be settled, and the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated. If it is possible to obtain compensation for some of the obligation from a third party, the compensation is recognized as a separate asset, but only when it is virtually certain that the compensation will be received.
A provision for restructuring is recognized when the Group has drawn up a detailed and formal restructuring plan and the restructuring has either commenced or the plan has been announced publicly. A plan for restructuring shall contain at least the following information: the business concerned, the principal locations affected, the location, function and approximate number of employees who will be compensated for having their services terminated, the type of expenditure that will be incurred, and when the plan will be implemented.
Income tax
The income tax expense in the income statement consists of current tax, based on the taxable profit for the period and deferred tax. Current tax is calculated on the taxable profit using the tax rate in force in each country. The resulting tax is adjusted by any tax relating to previous years.
Deferred tax is calculated using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized for the goodwill which is permanently non-deductible or for the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries to the extent it is probable that the difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. The principal temporary differences arise from capitalized development expenditure and from investments measured at fair value.
Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized in full, but deferred tax assets are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available against which they can be utilized
Revenue recognition
At Tecnotree, net sales comprise revenue recognized from project deliveries and goods and service deliveries from which indirect taxes, discounts and exchange rate differences have been deducted.
Revenue from project deliveries is recognized in accordance with IAS 11 Construction Contracts. Project revenue and expenses are recognized in the income statement in proportion to the stage of completion on the balance sheet date, once the outcome of the project can be estimated reliably. The outcome can be estimated reliably when the anticipated revenue and costs of the contract and the progress of the project can be estimated reliably and when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the project will flow to the Group.
The stage of completion of a project is determined for each contract by the proportion of the estimated total contract costs accounted for by the costs incurred for work performed to date (cost-to-cost method). The revenue recognition for a project will start when the outcome of the project can be estimated reliably. Typically this happens when the management has approved the project and the first delivery to the customer has been made.
The stage of completion method of revenue recognition is based on estimates of the expected revenue and expenses associated with the contract and on estimating the progress of the project. The cost estimates for the projects are monitored quarterly in the management's revenue review and the revenue and expenses recognized in the income statement are revised if the estimates of the outcome of the project change. The accumulated effect due to the change in the estimates is recognized in the period when the change is known for the first time and its amount can be estimated. If the outcome of a project cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is only recognized to the extent of project costs incurred. This method of recognition is typically applied in first delivery projects for new products or when a delivery project contains a significant amount of customisation for individual customers. The margin on the project is recognized on final acceptance.
A project is considered onerous if its costs exceed total project revenue. The expected loss is then recognized as an expense immediately.
Revenue from the sale of goods and services is recognized in accordance with IAS 18 Revenue. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when the significant risks and benefits of ownership have been transferred to the buyer and when the amount of the revenue can be measured reliably and it is probable that the related economic benefits will flow to the company. Revenue from services is recognized when the service has been rendered. Supplementary deliveries that are often sold separately such as maintenance, licences, training, documentation and spare parts are examples of goods and service deliveries. Revenue from fixed-term maintenance contracts is normally recognized over the contract period on a straight-line basis.
Definition of operating profit
IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements does not define the term 'operating profit'. Tecnotree Group has defined it as follows: operating profit is the net sum obtained after adding other operating income to net sales and then deducting purchasing costs adjusted by the change in stocks of finished products and work in progress, employee benefit expenses, depreciation, amortization and any impairment losses, and other operating expenses. Changes in the fair values of derivative financial instruments entered into for hedging purposes are included in the operating profit.
All other income statement items are presented below the operating profit. Exchange rate differences are included in operating profit if they arise from items related to business operations otherwise they are recognized in finance items.
Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations
A non-current asset held for sale is classified as held for sale if its carrying amount will be recovered mainly through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. Non-current assets held for sale as well as assets classified as held for sale that relate to a discontinued operation are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Depreciation on these assets ceases on classification as held for sale.
Financial assets and liabilities
Financial assets
Financial assets are classified in accordance with IAS 39 in either of the following two categories: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss held for trading as well as loans and receivables. Financial assets are classified when originally acquired based on their purpose of use. All purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the transaction date.
The financial assets at fair value through profit and loss comprise assets held for trading that in the Tecnotree Group include liquid and highly liquid mutual fund investments. Also foreign currency derivatives with positive fair values are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit and loss.
Loans and receivables include trade receivables and other receivables measured at amortized cost less any impairment. Bank deposits are also classified as loans and receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and at banks and other short-term bank deposits with maturities less than three months, and highly liquid mutual fund investments.
Recognition of financial assets takes place when the Group has lost the contractual right to cash flows or when it has substantially transferred the risks and rewards outside the Group.
Construction work in progress
Construction work in progress is stated at the aggregate amount of revenue recognized less the invoiced amount. Costs include all costs directly related to the Group's construction contracts and the allocation of fixed and production overheads. Allocation is based on normal operating capacity.
Financial liabilities
Foreign currency derivatives with negative fair values are classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss.
Other financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value equivalent to the consideration received, adjusted with any transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, these liabilities are stated at amortized cost calculated using the effective interest method. The financial liabilities are classified as current, unless the Group has an unconditional right to postpone the repayments more than 12 months from the reporting date.
Borrowing costs are recorded as an expense in the period in which they incur.
Derivative financial instruments
The derivative contracts entered into by the Tecnotree Group are currency forward contracts and options.
The Group does not apply hedge accounting as defined under IAS 39 although the derivatives are used to hedge trade receivables denominated in foreign currencies.
Derivative instruments are classified as financial assets or liabilities held for trading. Derivatives are fair valued. The fair value of the derivative contracts is determined by using market rates of the counterparty for instruments with similar maturity. Gains and losses arising from changes in the fair values are recognized in the income statement.
Accounting principles requiring management judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty
To prepare the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRSs management has to make estimates and assumptions concerning the future. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions. In addition management has to make judgments in the application of the accounting principles.
These estimates mainly affect recognition of revenue and expenses, the measurement of trade receivables and other assets, the capitalization of development costs and the recognition of deferred tax assets and their utilization against future taxable income.
The projects delivered and services rendered by the Group are often large, complicated and financially significant. Management has to make judgments concerning the circumstances and conditions related to customer projects that may affect the timing of recognitions of project revenue and profitability of the project in its entirety. Such factors include assignment of sufficient number of skilful employees to each project or for example factors in the functioning of international and especially emerging markets that may partly lie out of control of the company or the customers. The completion of projects often requires new technical solutions that may cause unpredictable problems, delays and additional costs.
The Group tests goodwill annually for impairment and evaluates indications of impairment as stated in the accounting principles above. The recoverable amount from the cash-generating units is determined using calculations that are based on value in use and require the use of estimates. In Tecnotree development costs are monitored on a project-by-project basis and management always decides on the capitalization separately for each project. In order to qualify for capitalization the following criteria are to be met: the results of a project are of use to several customers, the product is technically feasible, it can be utilized commercially, its development costs can be monitored reliably and the contents, objectives and timetable of a project are documented and a profitability calculation is prepared. Amortization of development costs commences once the resulting product is ready for sale and its commercial use has begun.
The amortization period is defined based on the useful life of assets and is generally 3-5 years. Management estimates the depreciation period project-by-project basis taking into consideration asset's' foreseeable demand on the market.
Management monitors the feasibility and life cycle estimates for development projects. If these estimates give indication of possible impairment of the capitalized development costs, an impairment test is made based on value in use.
Application of new and amended IFRSs
IASB has issued the following new or revised standards and interpretations, which the Group will adopt as from 1 January 2012:
- Amendments to IFRS 7 Financial instruments: Disclosures (Transfers of Financial Assets)
- Amendments to IAS 12 Deferred Tax (Recovery of Underlying Asset )
The Group estimates, that these new or revised standards and interpretations will not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.
IASB has issued the following new or revised standards and interpretations, which the Group will adopt as from the effective date approved by EU:
- IFRS 9 Financial Instruments new standard
- FRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements new standard
- IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements new standard
- FRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities new standard
- IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement new standard
- IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures revised standard
- IAS 19 Employee Benefits revised standard
- IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements amendment (Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income)
These new or revised standards and interpretations have not yet been adopted by EU. The Group is assessing the impact of these on the consolidated financial statements.
1. Segment reporting
As from the beginning of 2010, the operating segments under IFRS 8 reported by Tecnotree are the geographical areas, which are Americas (North, Central and South America), Europe, MEA (Middle East and Africa), and APAC (Asia Pacific). This is because their results are monitored separately in the company's internal financial reporting. Tecnotree's chief operating decision maker, as referred to in IFRS 8, is the Group's management board.
The result of the operating segment is the net of sum obtained after adding other operating income to the net sales and then deducting purchasing costs adjusted by the change in stocks of finished products and work in progress, and other operating expenses that can be allocated to the segments on a reasonable basis. Other segments include costs of product development and administration as well as other operating expenses that can't be directly allocated to the operating segments according to the IFRS 8 -standard.
Tecnotree does not allocate its assets to the operating segments for the reporting purposes. For the purpose of impairment testing, the goodwill is allocated to the cash generating units according to how the synergy benefits are expected to arise, and the other balance sheet items according to the approved allocation principles.
Operatig segments 2011
| Other | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1,000 | Americas | Europe | MEA APAC | segments | Group total | |
| Net sales (external) | 23,331 | 7,948 | 27,039 | 3,969 | 62,286 | |
| Segment result | 7,294 | 3,939 | 14,910 | 1,903 | 28,046 | |
| Non-allocated items | -29,750 | -29,750 | ||||
| Operating result before R&D | ||||||
| capitalisation & amortisation and | ||||||
| one-time costs | -1,704 | |||||
| Product development capitalisation | ||||||
| 134 | 134 | |||||
| Product development amortisation | -7,107 | -7,107 | ||||
| One-time costs | -2,423 | -2,423 | ||||
| Operating result | -11,101 |
Operatig segments 2010
| Other | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1,000 | Americas | Europe | MEA | APAC | segments | Group total |
| Net sales (external) | 25,217 | 6,736 | 23,689 | 5,051 | 60,693 | |
| Segment result | 8,928 | 2,966 | 16,087 | 1,856 | 29,837 | |
| Non-allocated items | -32,361 | -32,361 | ||||
| Operating result before R&D | ||||||
| capitalisation & amortisation and | ||||||
| one-time costs | -2,524 | |||||
| Product development capitalisation | 592 | 592 | ||||
| Product development amortisation | -6,132 | -6,132 | ||||
| Operating result | -8,064 |
Net sales by geopgraphical areas
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales (external) | ||||
| Americas: | ||||
| Ecuador | 3,362 | 5,692 | ||
| Other countries | 19,969 23,331 | 19,525 | 25,217 | |
| Europe: | ||||
| Finland | 2,512 | 2,225 | ||
| Other countries | 5,436 | 7,948 | 4,511 | 6,736 |
| MEA | 27,039 | 23,689 | ||
| APAC | 3,969 | 5,051 | ||
| Group total | 62,286 | 60,693 |
Information about major customers
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | % of the Group ´s net sales |
Net sales | % of the Group ´s net sales |
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| Customer 1, operating segment: Customer 2, operating segment: |
Americas MEA |
6,636 | 11% | 6,715 | 11% |
2. Acquisitions
2011
There were no acquisitions of subsidiaries or businesses during 2011.
2010
There were no acquisitions of subsidiaries or businesses during 2010.
The purchase price calculation of Tecnotree India presented in the financial statements 2009 was preliminary. In the final purchase price calculation, the fair value of customer contracts and the related customer relationships was assessed at EUR 482 thousand and the fair value of the order book at EUR 165 thousand. These values were included in goodwill in the preliminary calculation. The amortization period for customer relationships is 5 years and for the order book 5 months, beginning on the date of acquisition 6 May 2009.
3. Construction contracts
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from contract work recognised by stage of completion | 27,689 | 23,616 |
| Revenue from maintenance and support | 17,154 | 26,234 |
| Revenue from goods and services | 17,443 | 10,843 |
| Net sales total | 62,286 | 60,693 |
| Order book for contract work | 35,397 | 8,183 |
| Order book for maintenance and support, goods and services | 4,960 | 6,092 |
| Order book total | 40,357 | 14,275 |
| Projects in progress: | ||
| Cumulative revenue recognised for projects in progress | 18,401 | 18,439 |
| Cumulative invoicing for projects in progress recognised by stage of completion | 8,990 | 9,191 |
| Accrued income related to construction contracts, work in progress | 9,411 | 9,248 |
| Aggregate amount of costs incurred for projects in progress | 7,221 | 6,812 |
On the reporting date, the Group has no retentions held by customers. The Group has not received any advances related to projects in progress.
4. Materials and services
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchases during the period | -9,766 | -8,505 |
| Increase/decrease in inventories | -245 | -863 |
| Materials and supplies | -10,011 | -9,368 |
| External services | -778 | -767 |
| Materials and services total | -10,789 | -10,135 |
5. Employee benefit expenses
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries | -23,495 | -23,239 |
| Pension expenses, defined contribution plans | -1,613 | -1,607 |
| Pension expenses, defined benefit plans | -85 | -456 |
| Pension expenses total | -1,697 | -2,063 |
| Share options granted | -29 | -303 |
| Other employee benefits | -5,308 | -3,511 |
| Other employee benefits total | -5,337 | -3,814 |
| Employee benefit expenses total | -30,529 | -29,116 |
Information about management board compensation is presented in note 29 and granted share options in note 20.
Average number of employees
| Finland | 77 | 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 60 | 67 |
| Other Europe | 8 | 9 |
| India | 695 | 559 |
| Other East and Southeast Asia | 18 | 20 |
| Middle East | 19 | 23 |
| Brazil | 45 | 47 |
| Total | 922 | 797 |
6. Depreciations and amortisations
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciations by class of asset | ||
| Other intangible assets | ||
| Capitalised development costs | -7,107 | -6,178 |
| Other intangible assets | -1,026 | -1,111 |
| Total | -8,134 | -7,288 |
| Property, plant and equipment | ||
| Buildings | -279 | -279 |
| Machinery and equipment | -970 | -1,180 |
| Total | -1,249 | -1,458 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses total | -9,383 | -8,747 |
7. Other operating expenses
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Subcontracting | -1,212 | -2,828 |
| Office management costs | -4,640 | -4,763 |
| Travel expenses | -5,127 | -4,776 |
| Impairment losses on trade receivables | -4,620 | -909 |
| Agent fees | -1,807 | -2,798 |
| Rents | -1,632 | -1,727 |
| Professional services | -3,138 | -2,274 |
| Marketing | -299 | -208 |
| Other expenses | -443 | -517 |
| Other operating expenses total | -22,919 | -20,800 |
The subcontracting item in the operating expenses consists largely of amounts paid to Acccenture Service Oy for software development and maintenance for the voice messaging systems. Impairment losses on trade reveivables refer mainly to impairments recognised on overdue receivables from a customer own by the government of Libya.
| Auditors' fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Audit | -103 | -79 |
| Tax consulting | -27 | -33 |
| Other services | -26 | -40 |
| Auditors' fees total | -156 | -152 |
8. Research and development expenditure
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Research and development expenses incurred during the year, before | ||
| capitalisation of development costs | -12,054 | -13,144 |
| Capitalisation of development costs | 134 | 592 |
| Amortisation of capitalised development costs | -7,107 | -6,132 |
| Research and development expenses recognised in income statement total | -19,028 | -18,684 |
9. Financial income and expenses
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial income | ||
| Dividend income from financial assets at fair value through income statement | 196 | 297 |
| Financial income from financial assets at fair value through income statement | 339 | 74 |
| Financial income from loans and receivables | 192 | 189 |
| Other financial income | 135 | |
| Foreign exchange gains on loans and receivables and on financial liabilities at amortised cost | 1,720 | 392 |
| Financial income total | 2,446 | 1,087 |
| Financial expenses | ||
| Financial expense from financial liabilities at amortised cost | -1,023 | -683 |
| Other financial expenses | -141 | -81 |
| Foreign exchange losses on loans and receivables and on financial liabilities at amortised cost | -110 | -1,676 |
| Unrealized losses from financial assets at fair value through income statement | -5 | |
| Financial expenses total | -1,278 | -2,439 |
| Financial income and expenses total | 1,168 | -1,352 |
Items above the operating result include foreign exchange rate gains (net) of EUR 4,458 thousand in 2011 (EUR 1,540 thousand exchange rate gains (net) in 2010). The exchange rate gains consist mainly of exchange rate differences from intragroup payables in the parent company.
10. Income taxes
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Current taxes | -3,377 | -1,391 |
| Withholding taxes paid abroad | -1,559 | -1,735 |
| Taxes for previous accounting periods | -216 | -102 |
| Change in deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets | -488 | 1,670 |
| Income taxes total | -5,640 | -1,559 |
Reconciliation of effective tax rate
Income tax reconciliation between tax expense computed at statutory rates in Finland (2011/2010: 26 per cent) and income tax expense.
| Profit before taxes | -9,933 | -9,416 |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax using Finnish tax rates | 2,583 | 2,448 |
| Effect of different tax rates applied to foreign subsidiaries | -715 | -558 |
| Change of tax rate in Finland 2012, impact on deferred taxes | 83 | |
| Non-deductible expenses and tax-free income | -1,979 | 1,494 |
| Forfeited withholding taxes | -1,577 | -1,735 |
| Taxes of prior periods | -216 | -102 |
| Utilisation of previously unrecognised tax losses | 1,203 | 413 |
| Unrecognised deferred tax assets on tax losses | -73 | 12 |
| Unrecognised deferred tax assets on research and development costs capitalised | ||
| in the taxation | -4,846 | -3,417 |
| Deferred tax liabilities on undistributed profits of a foreign subsidiary | -1,090 | -881 |
| Other capital allowances | 988 | 768 |
| Taxes in income statement | -5,640 | -1,559 |
11. Earnings per share
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit atttibutable to the equity holders of the parent company and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.
| Profit attributable to equity holders ( EUR 1,000) | -15,590 | -10,953 |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted average number of shares during the year (1,000 shares) | 73,496 | 73,496 |
| Basic earnings per share, EUR | -0.21 | -0.15 |
The calculate diluted earnings per share, the weighted average number of shares taken into account the dilutive effect of converting all potential ordinary shares into shares. The Group has share options that have a dilutive effect on the number of ordinary shares. Share options have a dilutive effect whenn the exercise price is lower that the fair value of the share. The amount of the dilution is the number of shares that can be considered as issued for no consideration since the company could not issue the same number of shares at fair value with the funds received from the share subscribtion. The fair value of the shares is based on the average proce of the share during the financial year.
Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company for calculating diluted
| earnings per share (EUR 1,000) | -15,590 | -10,953 |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted average number of shares during period (1,000 shares) | 73,496 | 73,496 |
| Effect of share options (1,000 shares) | 20 | |
| Weighted average number of shares for calculating diluted earnings per share | ||
| (1,000 shares) | 73,496 | 73,516 |
| Diluted earnings per share, EUR | -0.21 | -0.15 |
12. Intangible assets
Intangible assets 2011
| Product | Other | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| development | intangible | |||
| EUR 1,000 | Goodwill | costs | assets | Total |
| Acquisition cost 1 Jan | 21,608 | 32,296 | 9,432 | 63,336 |
| Exchange differences | -2,419 | -93 | -621 | -3,133 |
| Increase | 3 | 134 | 165 | 302 |
| Acquisition cost 31 Dec | 19,192 | 32,337 | 8,976 | 60,505 |
| Accumulated amortisations and impairment losses 1 Jan | -17,779 | -5,990 | -23,769 | |
| Exchange differences | 35 | 284 | 320 | |
| Amortisation during period | -7,107 | -1,026 | -8,134 | |
| Accumulated amortizations and impairment losses 31 Dec | -24,851 | -6,732 | -31,583 | |
| Book value 31 Dec 2011 | 19,192 | 7,486 | 2,244 | 28,922 |
Intangible assets 2010
| Product | Other | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| development | intangible | |||
| EUR 1,000 | Goodwill | costs | assets | Total |
| Acquisition cost 1 Jan | 19,591 | 31,493 | 8,818 | 59,903 |
| Exchange differences | 2,014 | 61 | 516 | 2,591 |
| Increase | 2 | 742 | 98 | 842 |
| Acquisition cost 31 Dec | 21,608 | 32,296 | 9,432 | 63,336 |
| Accumulated amortisations and impairment losses 1 Jan | -11,588 | -4,769 | -16,358 | |
| Exchange differences | -12 | -96 | -108 | |
| Amortisation during period | -6,178 | -1,124 | -7,303 | |
| Accumulated amortizations and impairment losses 31 Dec | -17,779 | -5,990 | -23,769 | |
| Book value 31 Dec 2010 | 21,608 | 14,517 | 3,442 | 39,567 |
Goodwill and impairment testing
The major part ofnthe goodwill arose on the acquisition of Lifetree, which is disclosed in note 2. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill has been allocated to the operating segments Europe, Middle-East and Africa, Asia and Pasific and Americas, which constitute cash generating units. The carrying value of goodwill is allocated as follows:
| Middle-East | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | and Africa Asia and Pasific | Americas | Total | ||
| Goodwill 31 Dec 2011 | |||||
| EUR 1,000 | 384 | 13,434 | 576 | 4,798 | 19,192 |
| Goodwill 31 Dec 2010 | |||||
| EUR 1,000 | 432 | 15,126 | 648 | 5,402 | 21,608 |
The recoverable amounts of goodwill are determined based on value in use calculations. The cash flow forecasts rely on forecasts approved by the Managements Board. The forecasts cover a five-year period. The key variables in defining cash flows are the company´s level of operating result, discount rate and the cash flows subsequent to the forecast period (residual value). The level of operating result is based on budget and forecasts for the years 2013-2016 approved by the Board of Directors. The level of operating result during the forecast period is estimated to improve. The pre-tax discount rate applied is 10.7 (9.7) per cent, determined by using the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). The increase in the discount rate compared to the previous year is mainly due to increase in the industry and general risk levels as well as increased profit requirement used in the calculations. The growth rate used in calculating the cash flows of the residual value is 2.5 (2.5) per cent. The management estimates the development of these factors based on internal and external views of the history and future of the industrial sector.
In the goodwill impairment test, the sensitivity of the outcome is estimated through changes in key variables. The segment wise sensitivity analysis is presented in the table below. In the analyses, it is presented how many percentage points the used pre-tax discounting rate and the growth rate in calculating residual value should change, other variables remaining constant, that the estimated cash flow would match with the carrying amount of the tested assets.
| Middle-East and | Asia and | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2011 | Europe | Africa | Pasific | Americas |
| The change of (WACC), in percentage points | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Change of estimated growth rate in calculating residual value, in | ||||
| percentage points | -1.0% | -1.3% | -3.2% | -1.1% |
| Middle-East and | Asia and |
| 31 Dec 2010 | Europe | Africa | Pasific | Americas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The change of (WACC), in percentage points | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Change of estimated growth rate in calculating residual value, in | ||||
| percentage points | -1.3% | -5.0% | -2.0% | -0.7% |
Product development costs and impairment testing
Capitalised product development costs inlude EUR 294 (824) thousand such products in progress that are not yet in commercial use, and are therefore not amortised. Based on the annual impairment tests performed, there is no need to recognise an impairment loss on intangibles in progress. Research and development costs recorded in the income statement are presented in note 8.
13. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment 2011
| Land and | Machinery and | Investments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1,000 | water areas Buildings | equipment | in progress | Total | |
| Acquisition cost 1 Jan | 2,069 | 7,534 | 33,272 | 17 | 42,893 |
| Translation differences | -381 | -381 | |||
| Increase | 698 | 698 | |||
| Decrease | -192 | -192 | |||
| Regroupings | 4 | -4 | |||
| Acquisition cost 31 Dec | 2,069 | 7,534 | 33,402 | 14 | 43,018 |
| Accumulated depreciations and impairment losses 1 Jan | -5,048 | -30,996 | -36,044 | ||
| Translation differences | 221 | 221 | |||
| Accumulated depreciation for decreases and | |||||
| reclassifications | 146 | 146 | |||
| Depreciation during period | -279 | -970 | -1,249 | ||
| Accumulated depreciations and impairment | |||||
| losses 31 Dec | -5,327 | -31,599 | -36,926 | ||
| Book value 31 Dec 2011 | 2,069 | 2,207 | 1,803 | 14 | 6,092 |
Property, plant and equipment 2010
| Land and | Machinery and | Investments in | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1,000 | water areas | Buildings | equipment | progress | Total |
| Acquisition cost 1 Jan | 2,069 | 7,534 | 32,029 | 22 | 41,654 |
| Translation differences | 399 | 399 | |||
| Increase | 856 | 175 | 1,031 | ||
| Decrease | -11 | -180 | -191 | ||
| Acquisition cost 31 Dec | 2,069 | 7,534 | 33,272 | 17 | 42,893 |
| Accumulated depreciations and impairment losses 1 Jan | -4,770 | -29,574 | -34,343 | ||
| Translation differences | -236 | -236 | |||
| Accumulated depreciation for decreases and | |||||
| reclassifications | 8 | 8 | |||
| Depreciation during period | -279 | -1,194 | -1,473 | ||
| Accumulated depreciations and impairment | |||||
| losses 31 Dec | -5,048 | -30,996 | -36,044 | ||
| Book value 31 Dec 2010 | 2,069 | 2,485 | 2,277 | 17 | 6,849 |
14. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
Deferred taxes 2011
| Recognised in | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Translation | income | ||
| 1 Jan 2011 | statement | 31 Dec 2011 | |
| 155 | -31 | 124 | |
| 2,333 | -359 | 980 | 2,954 |
| -3 | 3 | ||
| 2,485 | -356 | 949 | 3,078 |
| 791 | 373 | 1,164 | |
| 1,453 | -265 | 1,355 | 2,543 |
| 861 | -99 | -261 | 500 |
| 12 | -12 | ||
| 224 | -30 | 194 | |
| -12 | 12 | ||
| 3,330 | -365 | 1,437 | 4,402 |
| differences |
*) The Finnish tax rate was reduced on 1 Jan 2012 from 26 per cent to 24.5 per cent. The impact of the tax rate change on deferred taxes was recognised in the income statement, and it amounts to EUR -71 thousand on capitalised development costs and EUR -12 thousand on accumulated depreciation differences.
Deferred taxes 2010
| Recognised in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Translation | income | |||
| EUR 1,000 | 1 Jan 2010 | differences | statement | 31 Dec 2010 |
| Deferred tax assets | ||||
| Capital allowances in the Ireland subsidiary | 143 | 12 | 155 | |
| Capital allowances in the India subsidiary | 1,389 | 169 | 775 | 2,333 |
| Other items | -11 | 7 | -3 | |
| Total | 1,522 | 169 | 794 | 2,485 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | ||||
| Capitalised development costs at group level and in | ||||
| taxation of the parent company | 2,059 | -1,267 | 791 | |
| Undistributed profits of foreign subsidiaries | 572 | 881 | 1,453 | |
| Allocations of goodwill on business combination | 997 | 122 | -258 | 861 |
| Net asset in pension plan | 56 | -44 | 12 | |
| Change in fair value of investments | 68 | -68 | ||
| Accumulated depreciation difference | 254 | -29 | 224 | |
| Other items | 15 | -28 | -12 | |
| Total | 4,022 | 122 | -814 | 3,330 |
Tecnotree Oyj has not deducted research and development costs amounting to EUR 42,700 (30,646) thousand in its taxation. The amount can be deducted over an indefinite period with amounts that the company may freely decide. Part of these research and development costs have been capitalised in the consolidated balance sheet, and therefore the deductible temporary difference for which the Group has not recognised a deferred tax asset is EUR 40,986 (23,274) thousand. Deferred tax assets have been recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available. In addition, the Group has tax losses in Finland of EUR 1,282 (3,815) thousand, tax losses in Brazil of EUR 4,061 (4,914) thousand and other deductible temporary differences of EUR 1,087 (961) thousand, for which deferred tax assets have not been recognised because of the uncertainty about utilising them.
Undistributed profits of foreign subsidiaries, for which no deferred tax liabilities have been recognised since the funds are invested permanently in the counties in questions, amount to EUR 16,149 (16,129) thousand.
15. Non-current receivables
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Net asset in pension plan (note 21) | 45 | |
| Bank deposits with maturities of more than 12 months | 856 | |
| Other non-current receivables | 443 | 696 |
| Non-current receivables total | 1,299 | 741 |
16. Inventories
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Materials and consumables | 624 | 795 |
| Work in progress | 99 | 135 |
| Finished products/goods | 67 | 93 |
| Inventories total | 790 | 1,023 |
During the period the write-down of inventories to net realisable value amounted to EUR 153 (114) thousand.
17. Trade and other current receivables
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables related to construction contracts | 15,754 | 5,736 |
| Other trade receivables | 7,924 | 11,659 |
| Work in progress related to construction contracts | 9,568 | 9,248 |
| Finished work related to construction contracts | 9,411 | 8,301 |
| Other receivables based on delivery agreements | 7,735 | 4,296 |
| Current prepaid expenses and accrued income | 2,560 | 2,336 |
| Other current receivables | 58 | 63 |
| Trade and other receivables total | 53,010 | 41,637 |
Fair values of receivables are stated in note 26. The retention amount from work in progress related to construction contracts at the end of the year is stated in note 3.
Tecnotree has overdue receivables amounting to EUR 7,740 thousand from a customer owned by the government of Libya, for which impairment totalling EUR 4,404 (909) thousand has been booked. The company is currently negotiating with the customer and its state owner on the payment of receivables, and this should gain momentum in the first half of 2012. The company believes that at least the net value for the reveivable of EUR 2,426 thousand in the balance sheet will be obtained.
Major items included in current prepaid expenses and accrued income
| Valuation of currency derivatives | 241 | 336 |
|---|---|---|
| Prepaid interest | 44 | 148 |
| Prepaid income taxes | 146 | 63 |
| Advance payments | 1,057 | 996 |
| Other prepaid expenses and accrued income | 1,072 | 793 |
| Total | 2,560 | 2,336 |
18. Cash and cash equivalents
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank deposits with maturities of more than 3 months | 21 | 630 |
| Investments total | 21 | 630 |
| Cash in hand and at bank | 5,741 | 9,810 |
| Bank deposits with maturities of less than 3 months | 342 | 1,602 |
| Mutual fund investments, highly liquid | 625 | 5,326 |
| Cash and cash equivalents total | 6,708 | 16,737 |
19. Notes to the shareholders' equity
| Number of outstanding shares (1,000 |
Share premium | Invested unrestricted |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1,000 | shares) | Share capital | fund | Own shares | equity reserve | Total |
| 1 Jan 2011 | 73,496 | 4,720 | 847 | -122 | 12,634 | 18,080 |
| 31 Dec 2011 | 73,496 | 4,720 | 847 | -122 | 12,634 | 18,080 |
Tecnomen Corporation has one share series. The maximum number of shares is 98,252 (99,605) thousand. All the issued shares are fully paid.
Descriptions of funds in shareholders' equity
Share premius fund
In those cases where rights were granted during the period when the old Companies Act (29 Sept 1978/734) was in force, the payments received for otioin-based share subscriptions, less transaction costs, have been made recorded in the shre capital and share premium fund in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.
Own shares
Own shares includes the aquisition cost of company shares held by the Group. On the reporting date, the number of company shares held by the Group was 134,800 (134,800 in 2010). Own shares have been deducted from the number of shares when calculating per share ratios.
Reserve for invested unrestricted equity
The reserve for incested unrestricted equity includes ither investments of equity nature and subscription prices for shares to the extent that it is specifically decided not to be credited to the share capital. The payments received for share subscriptions based on the options granted after the entry into force (1 Sept 2006) of the new Limited Liability Companies Act (21 July 2006/624) are fully recognised in the reserve for invested unrestricted equity.
Other reserves
Other reserves contains the reserve of the parent company, where funds were transferred when reducing funds from the share premium fund, as well as the difference between fair value and exercise price of the shares issued in 2009.
Translation differences
Translation differences include exchange gains and losses arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries.
Dividend
After the reporting date the Board of Directors has proposed that no dividend be paid for the financial year ended 31 December 2011. In 2011 no dividend was paid for the financial year that ended on 31 december 2010.
20. Share-based payments
Share option programmes
In 2011, Tecnotree Group had two effective option programs that are part of the system to motivate and retain the key personnel. The option programs were approved by the Annual General Meeting in 2006 and 2009. The subtypes of the option programs are valid from two to five years from their issue and the exercise period is two or three years. Option rights are issued to the key personnel of Tecnotree Group or to the subsidiary in Tecnotree Group by the decision of the Board of Directors in accordance with the terms of the option programs. The subsidiary can give the options further to the target group by the decision of the Board of Directors. The options are equity-settled.
If the employment of the share option holder ceases before the options are exercible for some other reason than the employee's death or reaching statutory retirement age in accordance with the terms of employment or if the company has otherwise specified retirement, then the employee shall immediately offer the company or a person designated by the company without consideration any share options for which the subscription period has not begun on the date when employment ceased. In addition to the condition of remaining in employment, the start of the exercise period of the maximum of two thirds of the option rights 2009B and 2009C is conditional upon the revenue and profitability targets determined by the company's Board of Directors. Once options subscription period has started they can be freely transferred, so the employee may sell or subscribe the share options to a third party.
The fair value of the options granted is valued using the Black-Scholes formula at their grant date and those will be recorded as an expense in the income statement during the vesting period. The share subscription price for the option includes a dividend adjustment, so it is not necessary to calculate or take into account future Tecnotree dividends when calculating the fair value.
| Share options 2006 | Share options 2009 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic terms of share-based payments programs | 2006A | 2006B | 2006C | 2009A | 2009B | 2009C |
| Date of the Annual General Meeting | 15.3.2006 | 15.3.2006 | 15.3.2006 19.3.2009 | 19.3.2009 | 19.3.2009 | |
| Grant dates | 21.4.2006 20.11.2007 | 9.3.2011 | 7.5.2009 | 7.5.2009 | 7.5.2009 | |
| Maximum number of share options | 667,000 | 667,000 | 667,000 1,026,005 | 2,394,013 | 3,420,018 | |
| Number of granted options | 304,000 | 667,000 | 647,000 | 686,171 | 1,408,206 | 1,917,511 |
| Number of exercisable shares per option | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Original exercise price | 2.73 € | 1.56 € | 1.12 € | 0.86 € | 0.86 € | 0.86 € |
| Dividend adjustment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Exercise price 31 Dec 2009 | 2.47 € | 1.32 € | 0.98 € | 0.86 € | 0.86 € | 0.86 € |
| Exercise price 31 Dec 2010 | Expired | 1.32 € | 0.98 € | 0.86 € | 0.86 € | 0.86 € |
| Exercise price 31 Dec 2011 | Expired | Expired | 0.98 € | Expired | 0.86 € | 0.86 € |
| Exercise period starts * | 1.4.2007 | 1.4.2008 | 1.4.2009 | 1.4.2009 | 1.4.2010 | 1.4.2011 |
| Exercise period ends | 30.4.2010 | 30.4.2011 | 30.4.2012 31.3.2011 | 31.3.2012 | 31.3.2013 | |
| Agreed term of validity, years | 4.1 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Term to maturity, years | Expired | Expired | 0.3 | Expired | 0.2 | 1.2 |
* The start of the exercise period of the maximum of two thirds of the option rights 2009B and 2009C is conditional upon the revenue and profitability targets determined by the company's Board of Directors.
Changes in options during the period and weighted average exercise prices
| Share options 2006 | Share options 2009 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2006A | 2006B | 2006C 2009A | 2009B | 2009C | |
| Number of options 1 Jan | 173,000 | 686,171 | 1,096,206 | 1,555,181 | ||
| Granted options | 647,000 | 312,000 | 429,000 | |||
| Returned options | 66,670 | |||||
| Expired options | 173,000 | 686,171 | ||||
| Number of options 31 Dec | 647,000 | 1,408,206 | 1,917,511 | |||
| Exercisable number of options 31 Dec | 647,000 | 1,408,206 | 1,917,511 | |||
| The trade-weighted average price during the exercise | ||||||
| period, EUR * | 0,48 | 0,42 | 0,50 | 0,42 | 0,42 |
* The trade-weighted average price of the Tecnotree Oyj's share for January - April 2011 (2006B), the whole year 2011 (2006C ja 2009B), January - March (2009B) and April - December (2009C).
| Share options 2006 | Share options 2009 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2006A | 2006B | 2006C 2009A | 2009B | 2009C | |
| Number of options 1 Jan | 304,000 | 667,000 | 265,554 | 619,626 | 885,181 | |
| Granted options | 420,617 | 476,580 | 680,830 | |||
| Returned/converted options | 494,000 | 10,830 | ||||
| Expired options | 304,000 | |||||
| Number of options 31 Dec | 173,000 | 686,171 | 1,096,206 | 1,555,181 | ||
| Exercisable number of options 31 Dec | 173,000 | 686,171 | 1,096,206 | |||
| The trade-weighted average price during the exercise | ||||||
| period, EUR * | 0.93 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.76 |
* The trade-weighted average price of the Tecnotree Oyj's share for January - April 2010 (2006A), the whole year 2010 (2006B, 2006C ja 2009A) and April - December 2010 (2009B).
| Changes in options | Share options 2006 | Share options 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| during the period and | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||
| weighted average | Exercise | |||||||
| exercise prices | Number of | Exercise | Number of | Exercise | Number of | price, | Number of | Exercise |
| options | price, EUR | options | price, EUR | options | EUR | options | price, EUR | |
| Number of options | ||||||||
| 1 Jan | 173,000 | 1.32 | 971,000 | 1.68 | 3,337,558 | 0.86 | 1,770,361 | 0.86 |
| Exercisable number of | ||||||||
| options 1 Jan | 173,000 | 1.32 | 971,000 | 1.68 | 1,782,377 | 0.86 | 265,554 | 0.86 |
| Granted options | 647,000 | 741,000 | 1,578,027 | |||||
| Returned/converted | ||||||||
| options | 494,000 | 66,670 | 10,830 | |||||
| Expired options | 173,000 | 304,000 | 686,171 | |||||
| Number of options | ||||||||
| 31 Dec | 647,000 | 0.98 | 173,000 | 1.32 | 3,325,717 | 0.86 | 3,337,558 | 0.86 |
| Exercisable number of | ||||||||
| options 31 Dec | 647,000 | 0.98 | 173,000 | 1.32 | 3,325,717 | 0.86 | 1,782,377 | 0.86 |
The payments received for the share subscriptions have been recognised in full in the reserve for invested unrestricted equity. In 2011 and 2010, no options were exercised. EUR 29 (303) thousand were recorded as an expense in the income statement. During the financial year, 1,388,000 (1,578,027) new options were granted.
Tecnotree has issued the share-based instruments in stages, so the program has many grant dates as defined in IFRS 2. The grant date, in other words the date for measuring fair value, is either the final day in the period for defining the share subscription price or the grant date set by the Board for the option series in question, if this date is after the period for setting the subscription price. The prevailing share price on the grant date is based on the closing prices on the grant dates.
| The main assumptions in Black-Scholes formula | 2009C |
|---|---|
| Number of granted options | 1,917,511 |
| Share price, EUR | 0.41 |
| Exercise price, EUR | 0.86 |
| Expected term of validity, years | 1,2 |
| Volatility * | 31.4% |
| Fair value total, EUR 1,000 | 3 |
* The future volatility of Tecnotree Corporation's share is estimated based on the historical share price volatility using monthly observations for a period similar to the maturity of the option. The Black-Scholes formula assumes that option exercises occur at the end of the option's contractual term, which for 2009A options is 31 March 2011, for 2009B options 31 March 2012 and for 2009C options 31 March 2013.
Incentive scheme approved in 2011
At its meeting on 25 October 2011 the Board of Directors decided on a new incentive scheme for key personnel. The scheme comprises three earning periods of one calendar year each, the calendar years 2012, 2013 and 2014. The Board decides on the earnings criteria and the targets for these before the start of each earning period. To obtain the bonus for the first earning period, the members of the management board and the key personnel specifically nominated by the Board of Directors must obtain company shares in accordance with the Board's decision. Any bonus in the scheme for the 2012 earning period is based on Tecnotree Group's earnings per share (EPS), adjusted operating result and the Company's volume weighted average share price in December 2012, and for the members of the management board and key personnel specifically nominated by the Board also depends on fulfilling the requirement to purchase shares. No bonus will be paid for the 2012 earning period if the Group's cash flow in the 2012 financial year is negative.
21. Pension obligations
The Group has defined benefit pension plans in Finland and India. The pension plans are administered by insurance companies. The amount of the plan benefit is based on final salary and number of years in service. The defined benefit plans in India constitute the obligatory pension and termination benefits for the employees. The defined benefit plan in Finland is a voluntary pension insurance plan for the management, which was settled during the year. The new pension scheme for the management is a defined contribution plan.
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Defined benefit asset in the balance sheet: | ||
| Present value of funded obligations | 461 | 1,554 |
| Present value of unfunded obligations | 307 | 388 |
| Fair value of plan assets (-) | -290 | -950 |
| Surplus (-) / Deficit | 478 | 992 |
| Unrecognised actuarial gains (+) / losses (-) | -111 | -621 |
| Net liability (+) / asset (-) | 367 | 371 |
| Pension obligations (note 23) | 367 | 415 |
| Pension assets (note 15) | -45 | |
| Net liability (+) / asset (-) | 367 | 371 |
| Defined benefit expense in the income statement: | ||
| Current service cost | 121 | 328 |
| Interest cost | 35 | 61 |
| Expected return on plan assets | -26 | -43 |
| Recognised net actuarial gains (-) / losses (+) | 110 | |
| Effect of settlements | -45 | |
| Pension expense recognised in income statement | 85 | 456 |
| Change in the defined benefit obligation: | ||
| Defined benefit obligation in the beginning of the year | 1,912 | 1,138 |
| Translation differences | -74 | 61 |
| Current service cost | 114 | 328 |
| Interest cost | 33 | 61 |
| Actuarial gains (-) / losses (+) | 16 | 323 |
| Benefits paid | -88 | |
| Settlements | -1,145 | |
| Defined benefit obligation at the end of the year | 768 | 1,912 |
| Change in plan assets: | ||
| Plan assets beginning of the year | 957 | 738 |
| Translation differences | -57 | 11 |
| Expected return on plan assets | 25 | 44 |
| Actuarial gains (+) / losses (-) | -36 | |
| Contributions paid into the plans | 22 | 199 |
| Benefits paid | -88 | |
| Settlements | -568 | |
| Plan assets end of the year | 290 | 957 |
Recognised gains on plan assets were EUR 26 (15) thousand. Experience adjustments arising on plan assets were EUR 290 (-14) thousand and on plan obligations EUR 104 (199) thousand. There is no information available on plan assets. Contributions to be paid in year 2012 is expected to be EUR 124 thousand.
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Actuarial assumptions at reporting date | % | % |
| Finland: | ||
| Discount rate | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| Expected return on plan assets | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Future salary increases | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| India: | ||
| Discount rate | 8.18 | 8.00 |
| Expected return on plan assets | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Future salary increases | 10.00 | 10.00 |
22. Interest-bearing liabilities
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current loans from financial institutions | 12,218 | 14,434 |
| Non-current finance lease liabilities | 22 | 73 |
| Total | 12,239 | 14,507 |
| Current loans from financial institutions | 15,828 | 5,216 |
| Current finance lease liabilities | 7 | 27 |
| Total | 15,835 | 5,243 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities total | 28,074 | 19,751 |
The loans from financial institutions consist of a loan of EUR 15,545 (16,650) thousand which is raised for financing the acquisition of Tecnotree India and a loan of EUR 12,500 (3,000) thousand of the available credit limit. The loan is denominated in Euro with a floating interest rate.
Maturity analysis of finance lease liabilities
| Minimum lease payments, less than one year | 8 | 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum lease payments, 1-5 years | 26 | 77 |
| Total | 34 | 105 |
| Present value of minimum lease payments, less than one year | 7 | 27 |
| Present value of minimum lease payments, 1-5 years | 22 | 73 |
| Total | 29 | 100 |
| Future financial charges | 5 | 10 |
23. Other non-current liabilities
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Pensions obligations (note 21) | 367 | 415 |
| Non-current tax liabilities | 1 | 1 |
| Other non-current liabilities total | 368 | 416 |
24. Trade payables and other liabilities
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Advances received | 2,312 | 1,005 |
| Trade payables | 7,192 | 5,932 |
| Accrued liabilities and deferred income | 6,477 | 5,333 |
| Other liabilities | 1,269 | 1,069 |
| Current provisions * | 317 | 736 |
| Trade payables and other liabilities total | 17,568 | 14,075 |
| Accrued liabilities and deferred income | ||
| Accrued personnel expenses | 2,076 | 2,040 |
| Accrued agent fees | 1,740 | 1,211 |
| Accrued project costs | 652 | |
| Accrued income taxes | 377 | 377 |
| Valuation of currency derivatives | 1,185 | 255 |
| Valuation of interest rate swap | 403 | 335 |
| Other accrued liabilities and deferred income | 695 | 461 |
| Total | 6,477 | 5,333 |
* In the Europe segment, a provision of EUR 317 (700) thousand was recognised for the costs rising on a customer project. Of the provision, EUR 383 thousand was used during the period, and the rest will be used in 2012.
25. Financial risk management
Risk management principles
The task of risk management is to identify, manage and track the major risks in the Group's business and business environment to enable the Group to achieve its strategic and financial goals in the best possible way. The responsibilities of the Audit Committee include ensuring that the company has adequate internal monitoring system in place. Group's policy for hedging against risks is approved by the Board of Directors and the Group's financial director is responsible for implementing it in practice.
The objective of the Group's financial risk management is to minimise the effects of volatility for recognised major market risks on the Group's result and balance sheet. Tecnotree Group does not apply hedge accounting as defined under IAS 39.
Risk management organisation
The risk management process is supported by the Management Board. The Management Board reports the major risks to the Audit Committee.
The Group's financial management is responsible for managing foreign exchange, interest rate and liquidity risks and for taking out insurance against operational risks.
Market risks
Currency risk
The financial risk to which the Group is exposed in its operations is mainly currency risk. Tecnotree Group uses derivatives in order to eliminate the financial uncertainty caused by the fluctuations of the exchange rates. Changes in exchange rates create risks especially in receivables and order backlog. Tecnotree Group's reporting and presentation currency is Euro, but significant part of Group's revenue is in US dollars. The Group's open translation risk comes from the investments in three foreign subsidiaries, India (Rupees, INR), Brazil (Real, BRL), Argentina (Peso, ARS) and Malaysia (Ringgit, MYR).
Transaction risk
The Group's open currency position comprises foreign currency denominated, sales related balance sheet items, cash and cash equivalents balance, currency denominated order backlog and binding currency denominated purchase and sales contracts. On the reporting date, the open US dollar position was EUR 62,017 (30,623) thousand.
In the policy for approval of sales contracts, it is required that only the Euros or the US dollar can be used as the sales currency. There shall not be any clauses tying the payments into any other currencies. Sales offices, when selling within their own country, use their own local currency. If any other currencies than Euro, US dollar or sales offices' local currency are used in sales contracts, it requires a prior written approval from the group CFO.
In 2011, 19 per cent of invoicing was in Euros, 72 per cent in US dollars, 4 per cent in BRL, and 5 per cent in other currencies. The Group is hedging the open US dollar currency position. The Group does not hedge the open BRL currency position, partly because of local currency restrictions and high cost of hedging. Sales in BRL and purchases related to them form adequate operative hedging and therefore hedging instruments are not used. The open INR currency position is hedged when it is seen necessary. On the reporting date, such hedges didn't exist. The Group does not hedge the other currency positions, since they are not significant.
All decisions about hedging are made in Group's finance department, which assesses the hedging needs on a monthly basis. The hedging actions and hedging position are reported to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.
The Group is hedging the US dollar currency denominated cash flow position for a maximum period of 12 months for 50- 100 per cent of the net position. Hedging is carried into effect with foreign exchange forwards and options. On the
reporting date, 49 per cent (63%) of the open currency position was hedged. Tecnotree received a big USD denominated sales order in December, raising the order book to exceptionally high level and causing a low hedging ratio at year end. US dollar denominated cash inflow is mainly converted into Euros and in India into Rupees. Some cash reserves are held in US dollar in order to manage forthcoming US dollar payments. If such US dollar cash position occurs, it is accounted for as part of total currency exposure, which is hedged against currency risk as described above.
Sensitivity analysis for market risks
The functional currency of the parent company is Euro. Financial assets and liabilities nominated in US dollars are presented in the table below. Figures are translated to Euros at the year-end exchange rate.
| 2011 | 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1,000 | Note | USD | USD |
| Current assets | |||
| Trade and other receivables | 17 | 19,195 | 11,596 |
| Other receivables related to construction contracts | 17 | 21,331 | 11,727 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 18 | 300 | 2 |
| Currency derivatives | 17 | 241 | 336 |
| Total current assets | 41,067 | 23,661 | |
| Current liablities | |||
| Trade payables and other liablities | 24 | 563 | 406 |
| Currency derivatives | 24 | 1,185 | 255 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,748 | 661 |
In the sensitivity analysis below, the effect of strengthening and weakening of the USD exchange rate against EUR is presented with all other factors remaining unchanged. Analysis is performed only for the assets and liabilities denominated in USD as the transaction risk inherent to financial assets and liabilities in other currencies is insignificant. The analysed change in the exchange rate represents a possible volatility of the currency during a 12-month period. The resulted effect in the analysis stems largely from the USD denominated trade receivables and from cash and cash equivalents. Fluctuation in exchange rates has no direct effect on equity as the Group does not apply hedge accounting.
| 2011 | 2010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1,000 | USD | USD | USD | USD |
| Change in percentage | -10% | 10% | -10% | 10% |
| Effect on the result after taxes | -566 | 1,195 | -1,527 | 2,568 |
Translation risk
Tecnotree India and its subsidiaries are consolidated into Tecnotree Group as from 6 May 2009, and the Group is therefore exposed to the risks incurred when the net investments denominated in INR are translated into Euro, the functional currency of the parent company. On the reporting date, the open translation risk for the Indian subgroup was EUR 51,785 (44,491) thousand. This net investment is not hedged, mainly because of local currency restrictions and high cost of hedging. The sensitivity for translation risk was analysed by determining the effects of 10 percent strengthening and weakening of the INR exchange rate against EUR, all other factors remaining unchanged.
| 2011 | 2010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1,000 | INR | INR | INR | INR |
| Change in percentage | -10% | 10% | -10% | 10% |
| Effect on the result after taxes | -778 | 951 | -439 | 536 |
| Effect on equity | -4,708 | 5,754 | -4,044 | 4,943 |
The exposure for translation risk related to net investments in other foreign subsidiaries is not significant and is therefore neither hedged nor analysed for sensitivity. On the reporting date, the open translation risk position for the Brazilian subsidiary was EUR 7,133 (6,514) thousand and for the Malaysian subsidiary EUR 2,869 (2,781). The change in translation difference in equity caused by fluctuations in exchange rates for these two subsidiaries was EUR -581 (1,160) thousand.
Interest rate risk
The Group's interest rate risk management focuses on the optimal management of liquid funds in sense of profitability and safety and interest rate risk management of bank loans. The majority of liquid funds are invested in short-term bank deposits and short-term interest funds in which the maturity is not more than three months. On the reporting date, the Group held such investments amounting to EUR 1,844 (7,557) thousand.
On the reporting date, bank loans totalled EUR 28,045 (19,650) thousand consisting of EUR 15,545 thousand bank loan and EUR 12,500 thousand credit facility in use. On the reporting date, bank loans, except for the credit line, were hedged against currency risk. The interest rate risk of the hedged portion is limited to the fair value adjustments of the hedging instruments.
Interest rate sensitivity was analysed by determining the effects of one percentage unit's change in the interest rates on the Group's interest-bearing financial instruments on an annual level. The analysis included all the significant interestbearing financial instruments of the Group totalling EUR 20,460 (2,294) thousand debt.
On the reporting date, an increase / a decrease of one percentage unit in the interest rates would have increased / decreased the net income after tax by EUR 17 / -17 (140 / -140) thousand, considering that interest rates cannot turn negative. Changes in interest rates would not have had a direct effect on equity. The effect of an increase and a decrease in the interest rates is presented with all other factors remaining unchanged.
Price risk
Tecnotree Group does not own any equity or other financial instruments with values tied to other market prices than interest or currency rates.
Liquidity risk
The Group seeks to constantly assess and monitor the amount of liquid funds to ensure the sufficient amount of funding needed in daily business.
Liquid funds are invested, avoiding credit and liquidity risks, in objects with a good credit rating, making sure of sufficient liquidity for capital expenditure and purchases. According to the Group's cash management policy, investments are made in fixed-term bank deposits with maturities less than 3 months, mutual interest funds or debt instruments of the state of Finland or of legal entities owned over 50% by the state. Equity instruments are not used.
On the reporting date, the Group's cash in hand and at bank were EUR 5,741 (9,810) thousand and cash equivalents EUR 967 (6,928). Tecnotree has a committed credit facility of EUR 12,500 thousand and it was utilised in full on year end 2011.
Maturity analysis of financial liabilities is presented in the table below. The figures are presented in gross amounts. The bank loan agreement includes a financial covenant. A breach of the covenant will give the bank the right to demand the entire loan to be repaid. The covenant is based on interest-bearing net liabilities in proportion to adjusted operating result before depreciations and amortisations (EBITDA). On the reporting date, the covenant requirements were not met. During the reporting period, the company has agreed changes to the terms of the bank loan. The company has entered into an agreement with the bank that the bank does not use its right to demand the entire loan to be repaid due to a breach of the covenant.
To finance the company's working capital and improve liquidity Tecnotree is planning to obtain additional financing of some EUR 10 million in the first half of 2012. At least EUR 5 million of this will be obtained through a hybrid bond, and major shareholders have already expressed their willingness to participate in this. The company has already negotiated a EUR 5 million credit limit for production finance that will become available to the company once commitments to subscribe to the hybrid bond total at least EUR 5 million.
| 2011 | Balance sheet value |
Cash flow | Less than 1 year |
1-3 years | 3-5 years | Over 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from financial institutions | 28,045 | 28,056 | 15,833 | 12,222 | ||
| Trade and other payables | 7,192 | 7,192 | 7,192 | |||
| Derivatives | 1,588 | 1,588 | 1,588 |
| Balance | Less than 1 | Over 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | sheet value | Cash flow | year | 1-3 years | 3-5 years | years |
| Loans from financial institutions | 19,751 | 19,767 | 5,243 | 4,473 | 10,051 | |
| Trade and other payables | 5,932 | 5,932 | 5,932 | |||
| Derivatives | 590 | 590 | 590 |
Credit risk
Credit risk arises from the potential failure of counterparty to meet its contractual payment obligations. The amount of risk depends on the creditworthiness of the counterparty. The total amount of credit risk inherent to financial instruments, i.e. the total carrying amount of financial assets on the reporting date, was EUR 30,648 (35,097) thousand. The financial assets are specified in note 26. The most significant separate item of credit risk is the trade receivables.
Responsibility for sales-related credit risks lies primarily with the local sales company. The credit quality of customers is regularly monitored by the finance department together with sales management, using data on payment history and reports from external sources. Credit rating checks are made on new customers before confirming an offer.
The procedure for granting of credit for new customers or customers from countries with high risk rating requires always the acceptance of Group CFO. Tecnotree has not arranged financing for customers with third parties.
Tecnotree's largest customers are much bigger businesses than the Group itself. The relationship between the Group and its major customers is one of interdependence, which poses a potential risk but also offers significant new business opportunities. Information about major customers is disclosed in note 1.
The credit quality of financial institutions is monitored by the finance department. The parent company's counterparties are restricted to financial institutions with legal entities in Finland specified in the Group's cash management policy. The subsidiary in India has its own finance function and their counterparties are also restricted in the Group's cash management policy. The amount of cash reserves in other subsidiaries is minimized.
| Analysis of trade receivables by age EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Undue trade receivables | 8,913 | 5,671 |
| Trade receivables 1-60 days overdue | 5,775 | 2,426 |
| Trade receivables 61-90 days overdue | 1,671 | 1,301 |
| Trade receivables more than 90 days overdue | 7,319 | 7,913 |
| Total | 23,678 | 17,311 |
Project deliveries result in large accounts receivable. Most of Tecnotree's net sales comes from developing countries and some of these contain political and economic challenges. There is the risk of a considerable delay in the payment of invoices in these countries and that Tecnotree will have to record credit losses. The payment record of customers and the situation concerning trade receivables are actively monitored and credit rating checks are made on new customers before confirming an offer. The company has overdue receivables amounting to EUR 7,740 thousand from a customer owned by the government of Libya, for which impairment totalling EUR 0909 thousand has been booked in 2010 and EUR 4,404 thousand in the review period. The company is currently negotiating with the customer and its state owner on the payment of receivables, and this should gain momentum in the first half of 2012. The company believes that at least the net value for the receivable of EUR 2,426 thousand n in the balance sheet will be obtained.
Capital management
Tecnotree's objective for capital management is to support Group's target for growth and ensure the capability for dividend distribution. Additionally, with capital management the Group is ensuring the operational precondition in capital markets during all conditions irrespective of industry's market volatility. The Board of Directors monitors and assesses the Group's capital structure on a regular basis. The key ratio in monitoring the development of Group's capital structure is net gearing, which is calculated by dividing net interest-bearing liabilities with total shareholders' equity. Net liabilities include interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets and cash and cash equivalents.
| Components of gearing ratio EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing financial liabilities | 28,074 | 19,751 |
| Interest-bearing financial assets | -21 | -630 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | -6 708 | -16,737 |
| Net interest-bearing liabilities | 21 345 | 2,384 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 49,507 | 72,106 |
| Gearing ratio | 43.1% | 3.30% |
26. Carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities by measurement categories
| Financial | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| assets/ | ||||||
| liabilities at fair | Financial | Carrying | ||||
| value through | liabilities | amounts by | ||||
| income | Loans and | measured at | balance sheet | |||
| 2011 EUR 1,000 | Note | statement | receivables | amortised cost | item | Fair value |
| Current financial assets | ||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 17 | 241 | 241 | 241 | ||
| Investments | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 18 | 625 | 6,083 | 6,708 | 6,708 | |
| Carrying amount by category | 867 | 6,104 | 6,970 | 6,970 | ||
| Non-current financial liabilities | ||||||
| Non-current interest-bearing | ||||||
| liabilities | 22 | 12,218 | 12,218 | 12,218 | ||
| Carrying amount by category | 12,218 | 12,218 | 12,218 | |||
| Current financial liabilities | ||||||
| Current interest-bearing liabilities 22 | 15,828 | 15,828 | 15,828 | |||
| Trade and other payables | 24 | 1,588 | 7,192 | 8,781 | 8,781 | |
| Carrying amount by category | 1,588 | 23,020 | 24,609 | 24,609 | ||
| Financial assets/ | ||||||
| liabilities at fair | Financial | Carrying | ||||
| value through | liabilities | amounts by | ||||
| income | Loans and | measured at | balance sheet | |||
| 2010 EUR 1,000 | Note | statement | receivables | amortised cost | item | Fair value |
| Current financial assets | ||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 17 | 336 | 17,395 | 17,731 | 17,731 | |
| Investments | 18 | 630 | 630 | 630 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 18 | 5,326 | 11,411 | 16,737 | 16,737 | |
| Carrying amount by category | 5,662 | 29,435 | 35,097 | 35,097 | ||
| Non-current financial liabilities | ||||||
| Non-current interest-bearing | ||||||
| liabilities | 22 | 14,434 | 14,434 | 14,434 | ||
| Carrying amount by category | 14,434 | 14,434 | 14,434 | |||
| Current financial liabilities | ||||||
| Current interest-bearing liabilities 22 | 5,216 | 5,216 | 5,216 | |||
| Trade and other payables | 24 | 590 | 5,932 | 6,523 | 6,523 | |
| Carrying amount by category | 590 | 11,148 | 11,739 | 11,739 | ||
The fair value of the currency derivatives is determined by using market rates of the counterparty for instruments with similar maturity. The fair value of the short term investments is determined based on the price quotation of the counterparty. The carrtying amounts of the other financial assets and liabilities correspond to their fair value, since the impact of discounting being not material considering their maturity.
Fair value hierarchy
The items measured at fair value are classified using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy includes the levels 1-3. Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
All items measured at fair value are categorized into hierarchy level 2, except for the currency options amounting to EUR - 944 (-43) thousand that are categorized into hierarchy level 3. The fair values of the currency options are based on the valuations prepared by the counterparty. During the reporting period, there were no significant transfers between the hierarchy levels.
27. Operating leases
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Group as lessee | ||
| Minimum lease payments of the non-cancellable operating leases are as follows: | ||
| Operating leases | ||
| Less than one year | 913 | 641 |
| Between one and five years | 928 | 454 |
| Total | 1,841 | 1,095 |
The Group has leased office equipment, office facilities and company cars. The leases typically run for one to three years and normally they include an option to continue the lease agreement after the original ending date. The index, terms of renewal and other conditions in different agreements may vary. EUR 1,632 (1,727) thousand was recognised as an expense in the income statement in respect of operating leases.
28. Contingent liabilities
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| On own behalf | ||
| Real estate mortgages | 7,661 | |
| Corporate mortgages | 36,572 | |
| Pledged deposits | 23 | 77 |
| Guarantees | 810 | 979 |
| Total | 45,066 | 1,056 |
| Other contingent liabilities | ||
| Restriction related to real estate in Ireland | 387 | 387 |
| Total | 387 | 387 |
In addition, the parent company's shares in the Indian subsidiaries are pledged. These shares have a book value of EUR 35,418 thousand in the parent company. The net assets of the Indian subsidiary in the consolidated balance sheet are estimated at EUR 48,092 thousand.
Legal claims
In October Tecnotree's Board of Directors received an execution order from the High Court of Delhi, in which Atul Chopra, who was a member of the Board of Directors of Tecnotree, claims that Tecnotree has not complied with the settlement agreement made with Atul Chopra on 21 February 2011. Tecnotree denies these claims and has initiated legal action to protect its rights. Atul Chopra has resigned from Tecnotree's Board of Directors.
The company had EUR 1,612 thousand worth funds temporarily frozen in India at the end of the year, for court process of Atul Chopra's claim.
29. Related party transactions
The relationships between the Group's parent company and subsidiaries are as follows:
| Group's Group's share of |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domicile | ownership % | voting rights % | |
| Tecnotree Oyj (parent) | Finland | ||
| Tecnotree Services Oy | Finland | 100 | 100 |
| Tecnotree Ltd | Ireland | 100 | 100 |
| Tecnotree GmbH | Germany | 100 | 100 |
| Tecnotree Spain SL | Spain | 100 | 100 |
| Tecnotree Sistemas de Telecommunicacao Ltda | Brazil | 100 | 100 |
| Tecnotree Argentina SRL | Argentina | 100 | 100 |
| Tecnotree (M) Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | 100 | 100 |
| Lifetree Cyberworks Pvt. Ltd | India | 100 | 100 |
| Tecnotree Convergence Ltd | India | 99.83 | 99.83 |
| Quill Publishers Pvt. Ltd | India | 99.83 | 99.83 |
| Lifetree Convergence Pty Ltd | South-Africa | 99.83 | 99.83 |
| Lifetree Convergence (Nigeria) Ltd | Nigeria | 99.83 | 99.83 |
| Lifetree UK Ltd | Great-Britain | 99.83 | 99.83 |
| Tecnotree UK Ltd | Great-Britain | 100 | 100 |
During the reporting period, Tecnotree has established a subsidiary in Argentina, with the mission to offer technical services to customers.
The parent company has branch offices in the Netherlands and in Taiwan. In addition, the parent company has offices in Austria, Ecuador, Mexico, Iran and the United Arb Emirates.
Except for ordinary intra-group transactions the Group has not entered any significant transactions with, granted any loans to or made any other comparable arrangements with related parties during the year 2011. The Group's related parties include the subsidiaries, the members of the Board of Directors and the Management Board, the CEO and the close family members of the preceding persons, as well as those entities in which these people has control.
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Compensation to related parties | ||
| Salaries and other short-term employee benefits | -1,222 | -1,115 |
| Other fees | -143 | |
| Compensation to related parties total | -1,365 | -1,115 |
| Salaries and fees | ||
| Kaj Hagros, President and CEO of the parent company as from 1 Nov 2010 | -304 | -48 |
| Eero Mertano, President and CEO of the parent company until 31 Oct 2010 | -221 | |
| Members of the Board of Directors: | ||
| Harri Koponen, Chairman of the Board as from 23 Mar 2011 | -60 | -34 |
| Hannu Turunen, Chairman of the Board until 23 Mar 2011 | -48 | -74 |
| Ilkka Raiskinen, Vice Chairman of the Board as from 23 Mar 2011 | -43 | -27 |
| Johan Hammarén, Vice Chairman of the Board from 25 Mar 2010 until 23 Mar 2011 | -42 | -37 |
| Carl-Johan Numelin, Vice Chairman of the Board until 25 Mar 2010 | -10 | |
| Christer Sumelius | -38 | -33 |
| Pentti Heikkinen | -32 | -32 |
| David K. White | -32 | -29 |
| Atul Chopra, former member of the Board | -21 | -28 |
In addition, the insider events include compensation for settlement of employment terms of EUR 359 thousand and other compensation of EUR 1,676 thousand to Atul Chopra.
65 per cent of the fees to the Board of Directors has beed settled in shares of Tecnotree Oyj.
The retirement age for the President is 60 years.
The members of the Management Board were granted 1,000,000 share options during the year. On the reporting date, the members of the Management Board held a total of 1,226,666 (323,333) share options. The members of the Board of Directors did not hold any share options on 31 Dec 2011 and nor on 31 Dec 2010.
Parent company's income statement
| EUR 1,000 | Note | 1 Jan - 31 Dec, 2011 | 1 Jan - 31 Dec, 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 1 | 36,800 | 39,903 |
| Materials and services | 2 | -8,599 | -8,863 |
| Personnel expenses | 3 | -11,864 | -9,623 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses | 4 | -1,499 | -850 |
| Other operating expenses | 5 | -24,774 | -28,193 |
| Operating result | -9,936 | -7,625 | |
| Financial income and expenses | 6 | -135 | -1,029 |
| Result before extraordinary items | -10,070 | -8,654 | |
| Result before appropriations and taxes | -10,070 | -8,654 | |
| Appropriations | 7 | 69 | 113 |
| Direct taxes | 8 | -3,871 | -1,849 |
| Result for the financial year | -13,872 | -10,390 |
Parent company's balance sheet
| EUR 1,000 | Note | 31 Dec, 2011 | 31 Dec, 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Intangible assets | 9 | 3,668 | 484 |
| Tangible assets | 10 | 3,673 | 4,052 |
| Shares in Group companies | 11 | 36,875 | 36,614 |
| Receivables from Group companies | 11 | 299 | 299 |
| Total non-current assets | 44,515 | 41,450 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 12 | 717 | 945 |
| Non-current receivables | 13 | 15 | 2,287 |
| Current receivables | 14 | 39,813 | 31,186 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 15 | 2,556 | 5,309 |
| Total current assets | 43,102 | 39,727 | |
| Total assets | 87,617 | 81,177 | |
| Equity and liabilities Shareholders' equity |
16 | ||
| Share capital | 4,720 | 4,720 | |
| Share premium fund | 847 | 847 | |
| Own shares | -122 | -122 | |
| Invested unrestricted equity reserve | 12,634 | 12,634 | |
| Other reserves | 16,764 | 27,154 | |
| Retained earnings | 122 | 122 | |
| Result for the financial year | -13,872 | -10,390 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 21,093 | 34,966 | |
| Accumulated appropriations | 17 | 794 | 863 |
| Provisions | 18 | 317 | 700 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Non-current liabilities | 19 | 12,223 | 14,445 |
| Current liabilities | 19 | 53,190 | 30,203 |
| Total liabilities | 65,413 | 44,649 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 87,617 | 81,177 |
Parent company's cash flow statement
| EUR 1,000 | 1 Jan - 31 Dec, 2011 | 1 Jan - 31 Dec, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||
| Result before extraordinary items | -10,070 | -8,654 |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Planned depreciation | 1,499 | 850 |
| Unrealized exchange rate gains and losses | -133 | -546 |
| Financial income and expenses | 686 | 333 |
| Changes in working capital: | ||
| Current receivables, increase (-) /decrease (+) | -8,411 | -3,134 |
| Inventories, increase (-) /decrease (+) | 228 | 192 |
| Current liabilities, increase (+) /decrease (-) | 11,472 | 1,402 |
| Interest paid | -583 | -255 |
| Interest received | 331 | 347 |
| Income taxes paid | -1,595 | -1,757 |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | -6,578 | -11,222 |
| Cash flow from investments | ||
| Investments in intangible assets | -4,106 | -68 |
| Investments in tangible assets | -197 | -177 |
| Investments in subsidiaries' shares | -260 | -5 |
| Cash flow from investments | -4,564 | -249 |
| Cash flow from financiang activities | ||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 9,500 | 3,000 |
| Repayments of borrowings | -1,111 | -2,222 |
| Cash flow from financiang activities | 8,389 | 778 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -2,753 | -10,694 |
| Cash and cash equivalents on 1 Jan | 5,309 | 16,003 |
| Cash and cash equivalents on 31 Dec | 2,556 | 5,309 |
Parent company accounting principles
The financial statements of Tecnotree Oyj are prepared in accordance with the Finnish Accounting Act (1997/1336) and Ordinance (1997/1339) and with other legislation and regulations concerning financial statements.
Items denominated in foreign currencies
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the transaction dates. Foreign currency receivables and liabilities in the financial statements, including those hedged with derivative contracts, are translated into euros at the average exchange rate quoted by the European Central Bank on the closing date.
Exchange rate gains and losses relating to business operations are treated as adjustments to net sales or purchasing and manufacturing. Exchange rate gains and losses relating to financing operations are entered under financing income and expenses. Exchange rate gains and losses arising from the translation of balance sheet items are charged to the income statement.
Derivatives entered into by the company comprise currency forward contracts to hedge against changes in the cash flows from purchase and sales agreements denominated in foreign currencies. The company policy is to hedge the net foreign currency exposure over the following 12 months at a maximum.
Those derivatives entered into for hedging purposes are initially recognized at cost equivalent to their fair value. Subsequently derivatives are measured at fair value based on the forward rates quoted at the balance sheet date.
Exchange rate differences on derivative contracts made for hedging purposes are charged to the income statement under other operating income and expenses.
Net sales
At Tecnotree net sales comprise revenue recognized from project deliveries and goods and service deliveries from which indirect taxes, discounts and exchange rate differences have been deducted.
Revenue from project deliveries is mainly recognized according to the stage of completion. Project revenue and expenses are recognized in the income statement in proportion to the stage of completion on the balance sheet date, once the outcome of the project can be estimated reliably. The outcome of a project can be reliably estimated when the anticipated revenue and costs from the contract and the progress of the project can be estimated reliably and when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the project will flow to the company.
The stage of completion of a project is determined for each contract by the proportion of the estimated total contract costs accounted for by the costs incurred for work performed to date (cost-to-cost method). The revenue recognition for the project will start when the outcome of the project can be estimated reliably. Typically this happens when the management has approved the project and the first delivery to the customer has been made. The stage of completion method of revenue recognition is based on estimates of the expected revenue and expenses associated with the contract and on estimating the progress of the project. The cost estimates for the projects are monitored quarterly in the management's revenue review and the revenue and expenses recognized in the income statement are revised in the estimates of the outcome of the project change. The accumulated effect due to the change in the estimates is recognized in the period when the change is known for the first time and its amount can be estimated.
If the outcome of the project cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is only recognized to the extent of project costs incurred. This method of recognition is typically applied in first delivery projects for new products or when a delivery project contains a significant amount of customisation for individual customers. The margin on the project is recognized on final acceptance.
A project is considered onerous if its costs exceed total project revenue. The expected loss is recognized as an expense immediately.
Revenue from the sale of products and services is recognized when the significant risks and benefits of ownership have been transferred to the buyer and when the amount of the revenue can be measured reliably and it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the enterprise. The revenue from services is recognized when the service has been rendered. Supplementary deliveries such as maintenance, licences, training, documentation and spare parts are examples of goods and service deliveries. Revenue from fixed-term maintenance contracts is normally recognized over the contract period on a straight-line basis.
Pension plans
Statutory pension and supplementary pension obligations in Finland are covered through payments to pension insurance organisations. Expenses related to pension arrangements are recognized in the income statement in the period on the accrual basis.
Leasing
Leasing payments have been entered as rentals. Contractual leasing fees remaining on the balance sheet date are presented in the financial statements under contingent liabilities.
Research and development expenses
Research and development expenses are expensed as incurred, apart from machinery purchases, which are depreciated over three years on a straight-line basis.
Valuation of inventories
Inventories are valued using the FIFO principle at the lowest of acquisition cost, repurchase price and probable selling price.
Valuation of non-current assets
Non-current assets have been capitalised at the acquisition cost. Planned depreciation and amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the fixed assets.
The periods for planned depreciation and amortization are as follows:
- Intangible rights 3-10 years
- Other long-term expenditure 5 years
- Buildings and structures 25 years
- Machinery and equipment 3-5 years
- Computing hardware and software 3-5 years
Purchase and disposal of company's own shares
The total purchase cost for the shares is recorded so that it reduces unrestricted shareholders' equity.
Derivative financial instruments
The derivative contracts entered into by the Company are currency forward contracts and options. The derivative contracts are fair valued. The fair value is determined by using market rates of the counterparty for instruments with similar maturity. Gains and losses arising from changes in the fair values are recognized in the income statement in the period in which they arise.
1. Net sales
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales by market area | ||
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | 12,123 | 14,743 |
| Asia Pacific | 2,220 | 2,236 |
| Americas | 22,457 | 22,924 |
| Net sales total | 36,800 | 39,903 |
| Net sales by type of income | ||
| Revenue from contract work recognized by stage of completion | 16,618 | 14,457 |
| Revenue from maintenance and support | 11,688 | 13,079 |
| Revenue from goods and services, external sales | 7,386 | 10,237 |
| Revenue from goods and services, intra-group sales | 1,108 | 2,129 |
| Net sales total | 36,800 | 39,903 |
| Order book for contract work | 27,113 | 812 |
| Order book for maintenance and support, goods and services | 3,391 | 4,769 |
| Order book total | 30,504 | 5,581 |
| Projects in progress: | ||
| Cumulative revenue recognized for projects in progress | 11,601 | 10,920 |
| Cumulative invoicing for projects in progress recognized by stage of completion | 5,034 | 5,153 |
| Accrued income related to construction contracts, work in progress | 6,567 | 5,767 |
| Aggregate amount of costs incurred for projects in progress | 5,645 | 5,217 |
On the reporting date, the company has no retentions held by customers. The Group has not received any advances related to projects in progress.
2. Materials and services
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchases during financial year | -7,597 | -7,374 |
| Changes in inventories | -245 | -723 |
| Total | -7,842 | -8,097 |
| External services | -757 | -766 |
| Materials and services total | -8,599 | -8,863 |
3. Personnel expenses
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries | -8,266 | -8,009 |
| Pension expenses | -1,052 | -1,041 |
| Other personnel expenses | -2,546 | -573 |
| Personnel expenses total | -11,864 | -9,623 |
| Average number of employees | 77 | 72 |
| Salaries, fees and remunerations to the management | ||
| Kaj Hagros, President and CEO as from 1 Nov 2010 | -304 | -48 |
| Eero Mertano, President and CEO until 31 Oct 2010 | -221 | |
| Members of the Board of Directors: | ||
| Harri Koponen, Chairman of the Board as from 23 Mar 2011 | -60 | -34 |
| Hannu Turunen, Chairman of the Board until 23 Mar 2011 | -48 | -74 |
| Ilkka Raiskinen, Vice Chairman of the Board as from 23 Mar 2011 | -43 | -27 |
| Johan Hammarén, Vice Chairman of the Board from 25 Mar 2010 until 23 Mar 2011 | -42 | -37 |
| Carl-Johan Numelin, Vice Chairman of the Board until 25 Mar 2010 | -10 | |
| Christer Sumelius | -38 | -33 |
| Pentti Heikkinen | -32 | -32 |
| David K. White | -32 | -29 |
| Atul Chopra, former member of the Board | -21 | -28 |
| Total | -620 | -572 |
65 per cent of the fees to the Board of Directors has beed settled in shares of Tecnotree Oyj. There is a voluntary pension insurance plan for the President. The retirement age is 60 years.
4. Depreciations and amortisations
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciations and amortizations according to plan | ||
| Intangible assets | ||
| Intangible rights | -927 | -171 |
| Other long-term expenditure | -9 | -9 |
| Tangible assets | ||
| Buildings | -220 | -220 |
| Machinery and equipment | -342 | -449 |
| Depreciations and amortizations according to plan total | -1,499 | -850 |
5. Other operating expenses
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Subcontracting | -843 | -2,941 |
| Office management costs | -2,054 | -2,045 |
| Travel expenses | -1,039 | -1,211 |
| Agent fees | -1,491 | -2,138 |
| Rents | -609 | -660 |
| Professional services | -1,570 | -1,064 |
| Marketing | -251 | -159 |
| Other operataing expenses to Group companaies | -16,853 | -17,941 |
| Other expenses | -64 | -35 |
| Other operating expenses total | -24,774 | -28,193 |
| Auditors' fees | ||
| Audit | -38 | -35 |
| Tax consulting | -22 | -26 |
| Other services | -26 | -33 |
| Auditors' fees total | -86 | -95 |
6. Financial income and expenses
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial income | ||
| Interest income from Group companies | 5 | 4 |
| Interest income from others | 14 | 8 |
| Other financial income from Group companies | 244 | |
| Other financial income from others | 721 | 499 |
| Interest and financial income total | 984 | 511 |
| Financial expenses | ||
| Interest expenses to others | -631 | -425 |
| Other financial expenses to Group companies | -576 | |
| Financial expenses to others | -488 | -538 |
| Interest and financial expenses total | -1,119 | -1,540 |
| Financial income and expenses total | -135 | -1,029 |
| Other financial income and expenses including: | ||
| Foreign exchange gains | 653 | 165 |
| Foreign exchange losses | -102 | -857 |
| Foreign exchange gains and losses total | 551 | -692 |
7. Appropriations
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Difference between depreciation according to plan and depreciation made in taxation | 69 | 113 |
| Appropriations total | 69 | 113 |
8. Income taxes
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Income taxes from business operations | -18 | -22 |
| Taxes for previous accounting periods | -18 | -104 |
| Withholding taxes paid abroad | -1,559 | -1,713 |
| Change in deferred tax assets | -2,275 | -10 |
| Income taxes total | -3,871 | -1,849 |
9. Intangible assets
Intangible assets 2011
| Other long-term | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1,000 | Intangible rights | expenditure | Total | |
| Acquisition cost 1 Jan | 4,081 | 1,065 | 5,146 | |
| Increase | 4,120 | 4,120 | ||
| Acquisition cost 31 Dec | 8,201 | 1,065 | 9,266 | |
| Accumulated amortization 1 Jan | -3,597 | -1,065 | -4,662 | |
| Amortization during the period | -936 | -936 | ||
| Accumulated amortization 31 Dec | -4,533 | -1,065 | -5,598 | |
| Book value 31 Dec, 2011 | 3,668 | 3,668 |
Intangible assets 2010
| Other long-term | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1,000 | Intangible rights | expenditure | Total |
| Acquisition cost 1 Jan | 4,013 | 1,065 | 5,078 |
| Increase | 68 | 68 | |
| Acquisition cost 31 Dec | 4,081 | 1,065 | 5,146 |
| Accumulated amortization 1 Jan | -3,417 | -1,065 | -4,482 |
| Amortization during the period | -180 | -1 | -180 |
| Accumulated amortization 31 Dec | -3,597 | -1,065 | -4,662 |
| Book value 31 Dec, 2010 | 484 | 484 |
10. Tangible assets
Tangible assets 2011
| Machinery | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| and | Investments in | ||||
| EUR 1,000 | Land areas | Buildings | equipment | progress | Total |
| Acquisition cost 1 Jan | 1,666 | 6,045 | 18,139 | 25,850 | |
| Increase | 183 | 150 | 333 | ||
| Decrease | -38 | -150 | -188 | ||
| Acquisition cost 31 Dec | 1,666 | 6,045 | 18,284 | 25,995 | |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 Jan | -4,170 | -17,628 | -21,797 | ||
| Accumulated depreciation for decreases and | |||||
| reclassifications | 38 | 38 | |||
| Depreciation during the period | -220 | -342 | -562 | ||
| Accumulated depreciation 31 Dec | -4,390 | -17,932 | -22,322 | ||
| Book value 31 Dec, 2011 | 1,666 | 1,655 | 352 | 3,673 |
Tangible assets 2010
| Machinery and | Investments in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1,000 | Land areas | Buildings | equipment | progress | Total |
| Acquisition cost 1 Jan | 1,666 | 6,045 | 17,943 | 22 | 25,676 |
| Increase | 199 | 199 | |||
| Decrease | -3 | -22 | -25 | ||
| Acquisition cost 31 Dec | 1,666 | 6,045 | 18,139 | 25,850 | |
| Accumulated depreciation 1 Jan | -3,949 | -17,182 | -21,131 | ||
| Accumulated depreciation for decreases and | |||||
| reclassifications | 3 | 3 | |||
| Depreciation during the period | -220 | -449 | -669 | ||
| Accumulated depreciation 31 Dec | -4,170 | -17,628 | -21,797 | ||
| Book value 31 Dec, 2010 | 1,666 | 1,875 | 511 | 4,052 |
11. Tangible assets
Investments 2011
| Shares in Group | Other investments in | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR 1,000 | companies | group companies | Total |
| Acquisition cost 1 Jan | 36,614 | 299 | 36,914 |
| Increase | 260 | 260 | |
| Acquisition cost 31 Dec | 36,875 | 299 | 37,174 |
| Book value 31 Dec, 2011 | 36,875 | 299 | 37,174 |
| Investments 2010 | |||
| Shares in Group | Other investments in | ||
| EUR 1,000 | companies | group companies | Total |
| Acquisition cost 1 Jan | 36,609 | 299 | 36,909 |
| Increase | 5 | 5 | |
| Acquisition cost 31 Dec | 36,614 | 299 | 36,914 |
| Book value 31 Dec, 2010 | 36,614 | 299 | 36,914 |
Shares in subsidiaries held by the parent company
| Parent company | Carrying value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domicile | ownership, % | EUR 1,000 | ||
| Tecnotree Ltd. | County Clare, Ireland | 100 | 124 | |
| Tecnotree GmbH | Dreieich, Germany | 100 | 92 | |
| Tecnotree Spain SL | Madrid, Spain | 100 | 31 | |
| Tecnotree Sistemas de Telecommunicacao Ltda | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 100 | 902 | |
| Tecnotree (M) Sdn Bhd | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 100 | 42 | |
| Tecnotree Services Oy | Espoo, Finland | 100 | 8 | |
| Tecnotree Argentina SRL | Cordoba, Argentina | 100 | 257 | |
| Lifetree Cyberworks Pvt. Ltd | Gurgaon, India | 100 | 1,189 | |
| Tecnotree Convergence Ltd | Gurgaon, India | 46.08 | 34,229 | |
| Total | 36,875 |
During the reporting period, Tecnotree has established a subsidiary in Argentina, with the mission to offer technical services to customers.
12. Inventories
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Materials and consumables | 552 | 680 |
| Work in progress | 99 | 135 |
| Finished products/goods | 67 | 129 |
| Inventories total | 717 | 945 |
13. Non-current receivables
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax asset | 2,275 | |
| Non-current other receivables | 15 | 12 |
| Non-current receivables total | 15 | 2,287 |
The company has not deducted research and development costs amounting to EUR 42,700 (30,646) thousand in its taxation. The amount can be deducted over an indefinite period with amounts that the company may freely decide. No deferred tax assets have been recognised on these capitalisations because of the uncertainty about utilising them (EUR 2,275 thousand deferred tax assets in 2010).
In addition, the company has tax losses of EUR 1,282 (3,815) thousand and other deductible temporary differences of EUR 1,087 (961) thousand, for which deferred tax assets have not been recognised because of the uncertainty about utilising them
14. Current receivables
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables related to construction contracts | 4,753 | 2,339 |
| Other trade receivables | 4,828 | 3,595 |
| Work in progress related to construction contracts | 6,567 | 5,767 |
| Finished work related to construction contracts | 8,368 | 4,487 |
| Other receivables based on delivery agreements | 5,996 | 6,557 |
| Current prepaid expenses and accrued income | 937 | 886 |
| Other current receivables | 23 | 38 |
| Current receivables total | 31,472 | 23,670 |
| Receivables from the Group companies: | ||
| Trade receivables | 8,336 | 7,516 |
| Other receivables | 5 | |
| Total | 8,341 | 7,516 |
| Current receivables total | 39,813 | 31,186 |
| Major items included in prepaid expenses and accrued income | ||
| Valuation of currency derivatives | 241 | 336 |
| Other prepaid expenses and accrued income | 696 | 550 |
| Total | 937 | 886 |
15. Cash and cash equivalents
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash in hand and at bank | 2,556 | 5,309 |
| Cash and cash equivalents total | 2,556 | 5,309 |
16. Shareholders' equity
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted equity | ||
| Share capital 1 Jan | 4,720 | 4,720 |
| Share capital 31 Dec | 4,720 | 4,720 |
| Share premium fund 1 Jan | 847 | 847 |
| Share premium fund 31 Dec | 847 | 847 |
| Restricted equity total | 5,567 | 5,567 |
| Unrestricted equity | ||
| Own shares 1 Jan | -122 | -122 |
| Own shares 31 Dec | -122 | -122 |
| Invested unrestricted equity reserve 1 Jan | 12,634 | 12,634 |
| Invested unrestricted equity reserve 31 Dec | 12,634 | 12,634 |
| Other reserves 1 Jan | 27,154 | 49,811 |
| Covering of loss | -10,390 | -22,657 |
| Other reserves 31 Dec | 16,764 | 27,154 |
| Retained earnings 1 Jan | -10,268 | -22,535 |
| Covering of loss | 10,390 | 22,657 |
| Retained earnings 31 Dec | 122 | 122 |
| Result for the period | -13,872 | -10,390 |
| Unrestricted equity total | 15,526 | 29,398 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 21,093 | 34,966 |
Calculation of distributable equity
| Retained earnings 31 Dec | -13,750 | -10,268 |
|---|---|---|
| Own shares | -122 | -122 |
| Invested unrestricted equity reserve | 12,634 | 12,634 |
| Other reserves | 16,764 | 27,154 |
| Total | 15,526 | 29,398 |
The Annual General Meeting of Tecnotree Oyj held 23 March 2011 (25 March 2010) resolved, in accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal, that no dividend be paid for the financial year ended 31 December 2010 (2009).
17. Accumulated appropriations
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Accumulated depreciation difference at 1 Jan | 863 | 975 |
| Increase (+), decrease (-) | -69 | -113 |
| Accumulated appropriations at 31 Dec | 794 | 863 |
18. Provisions
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Other provisions | 317 | 700 |
| Provisions total | 317 | 700 |
Provisions include a provision of EUR 317 (700) thousand that was recognised for the cost rising on a customer project. Of the provision, EUR 383 thousand has been used during 2011 and the rest will be used during 2012.
19. Non-current and current liabilities
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Loans from financial institutions | 12,222 | 14,444 |
| Non-current tax liabilities | 1 | 1 |
| Non-current liabilities total | 12,223 | 14,445 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Loans from financial institutions | 15,833 | 5,222 |
| Trade payables | 2,733 | 462 |
| Accrued liabilities and deferred income | 5,286 | 3,852 |
| Other liabilities | 186 | 457 |
| Total | 24,039 | 9,992 |
| Liabilities from the Group companies: | ||
| Trade payables | 26,858 | 19,496 |
| Other liabilities | 2,293 | 715 |
| Total | 29,151 | 20,211 |
| Current liabilities total | 53,190 | 30,203 |
| Major items included in accrued liabilities and deferred income | ||
| Other accrued personnel expenses | 1,396 | 1,094 |
| Accrued project costs | 652 | |
| Accrued agent fees | 1,740 | 1,211 |
| Valuation of currency derivatives | 1,185 | 255 |
| Valuation of interest rate swap | 403 | 335 |
| Other accrued liabilities and deferred income | 562 | 302 |
| Total | 5,286 | 3,850 |
20. Contingent liabilities
| EUR 1,000 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| On own behalf | ||
| Real estate mortgages | 7,661 | |
| Corporate mortgages | 36,572 | |
| Pledged deposits | 23 | 77 |
| Guarantees | 810 | 979 |
| Total | 45,066 | 1,056 |
| Leasing liabilities: | ||
| With due date in the next financial year | 210 | 75 |
| With later due date | 131 | 195 |
| Total | 341 | 270 |
| Total contingent liabilities | 45,407 | 1,326 |
In addition, the company's shares in the Indian subsidiaries are pledged. These shares have a bookvalue of EUR 35,418 thousand.
The liabilities, for which the mortgages have been given, consist of the company's loans from financial institutions totalling EUR 28,056 thousand.
Values of underlying instruments of derivative contracts
| Currency call options and termines | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fair value (negative) | -1,185 | -255 |
| Value of underlying instruments | 21,631 | 10,778 |
| Currency put options and termines | ||
| Fair value (positive) | 241 | 336 |
| Value of underlying instruments | 23,429 | 10,319 |
| Interest rate swap | ||
| Fair value (positive) | -403 | -335 |
| Value of underlying instruments | 15,545 | 16,666 |
Signatures of the report of the Board of Directors and the financial statements
Espoo, 1 March 2012
Kaj Hagros President and CEO
| Harri Koponen Chairman of the Board |
Ilkka Raiskinen Vice Chairman of the Board |
|---|---|
| Hannu Turunen | Christer Sumelius |
| Johan Hammarén | Pentti Heikkinen |
| David K. White |
Auditor's note
Our auditor's report has been issued today.
Helsinki, 6 March 2012
KPMG OY AB
Sixten Nyman Authorised Public Accountant
Auditor's report
This document is an English translation of the Finnish auditor's report. Only the Finnish version of the report is legally binding.
To the Annual General Meeting of Tecnotree Corporation
We have audited the accounting records, the financial statements, the report of the Board of Directors, and the administration of Tecnotree Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2011. The financial statements comprise the consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in shareholders' equity and cash flow statement, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, as well as the parent company's balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement and notes to the financial statements.
Responsibility of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director
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 International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU, as well as for the preparation of financial statements and the report of the Board of Directors that give a true and fair view in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the preparation of the financial statements and the report of the Board of Directors in Finland. The Board of Directors is responsible for the appropriate arrangement of the control of the company's accounts and finances, and the Managing Director shall see to it that the accounts of the company are in compliance with the law and that its financial affairs have been arranged in a reliable manner.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements, on the consolidated financial statements and on the report of the Board of Directors based on our audit. The Auditing Act requires that we comply with the requirements of professional ethics. We conducted our audit in accordance with good auditing practice in Finland. Good auditing practice requires that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and the report of the Board of Directors are free from material misstatement, and whether the members of the Board of Directors of the parent company or the Managing Director are guilty of an act or negligence which may result in liability in damages towards the company or have violated the Limited Liability Companies Act or the articles of association of the company.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and the report of the Board of Directors. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation of financial statements and report of the Board of Directors that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and the report of the Board of Directors.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion on the consolidated financial statements
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance, and cash flows of the group in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU.
Opinion on the company's financial statements and the report of the Board of Directors
In our opinion, the financial statements and the report of the Board of Directors give a true and fair view of both the consolidated and the parent company's financial performance and financial position in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the preparation of the financial statements and the report of the Board of Directors in Finland. The information in the report of the Board of Directors is consistent with the information in the financial statements.
Helsinki, 6 March 2012
KPMG OY AB
SIXTEN NYMAN Authorised Public Accountant