Annual Report • May 4, 2016
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Cegereal is a property company that invests in prime office buildings in the Greater Paris area. Our unmatched office portfolio comprises large complexes located in the region's most dynamic business districts. Offering a combination of functionality and premium amenities that make them great places to work, the properties are closely aligned with the expectations of first-class tenants and provide a high-quality rental income stream.
From the outset, our growth strategy has been guided by the principles of social responsibility and environmental stewardship. Because our buildings are used by several thousand employees and visitors every day, they play an important role in enhancing their community's business appeal. Cegereal is committed to improving the quality and performance of its assets while ensuring the well-being of their users. This promising positioning, along with an appropriate loan-to-value ratio, offers shareholders the prospect of high yields and solid rates of capital appreciation over the long term.
Cegereal shares have been traded in compartment B of the NYSE Euronext Paris stock exchange since March 2006. The Company has elected for the status of listed real estate investment company (Société d'Investissement Immobilier Cotée – SIIC).
Annual reports are usually the opportunity to look back over the past year, however, I would rather talk to you about the future. The arrival of Northwood marks the beginning of a new chapter in Cegereal's history. Our challenge now is to build on the success that Richard Wrigley and our former directors have secured for the Company.
Cegereal has an attractive profile with a young and vibrant portfolio of highquality office assets in in-fill locations and secured by income from first-class tenants. As the first French green REIT, we are also a benchmark real estate company in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. We intend to leverage these strong competitive advantages to further develop our portfolio of leading office buildings.
The market statistics confirm our measured optimism. The Greater Paris region still exerts enormous appeal to national and international tenants, with more than 2.4 million square meters of office space let in 2015 alone and average rents stabilized, albeit at lower levels than previous years. The economic environment has, however, led users to rationalize costs and seek out more efficient workplaces. Major Corporates generally chose not to move offices during the year, but we showed we could adapt with agility by leveraging the flexibility of our buildings and our broad palette of high-quality, competitive services, in districts that are growing increasingly attractive to businesses. As a result, we increased our overall occupancy rate to approximately 93%.
Cegereal's progress in this setting once again shows that we have chosen the right model, one that gives priority to a select choice of properties and tenants to guarantee performance over the long run.
Our most valuable asset is our culture of performance and transparency. As we say at Northwood, "No one takes better care of the property than its owners" and
our commitments to our shareholders will always be to maintain a good level of profitability, to encourage dialog between their Board representatives and Executive Management, and to involve them in the decision-making process. Our corporate governance rules are based directly on the AFEP MEDEF Code – the best standard in France. And we work every day to improve our financial disclosure that allows our shareholders to maintain a close relationship with their heritage.
Cegereal has begun 2016 with strong foundations, renewed confidence in its Executive Management, and a determination to grow by seizing market opportunities in the interest of its shareholders, clients and financial partners.
The French commercial real estate market is ripe for investment, and Cegereal is now in an excellent position to take advantage of this. Its portfolio is second to none, and our operating platform has a lot of qualities necessary to set the standard in office property. With Northwood and a strong base of shareholders, the company now has the resources it needs to achieve this and ensure an even brighter future.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Cegereal, now in its tenth year, is making a fresh start in 2016 following the arrival of its new shareholder, Northwood. Our strong operating performance over the year allowed us to resume our regular dividend policy, and our net asset value rose by 12% delivering a Total Share Return of 17.5% in 2015. Against a backdrop of unprecedented intervention by the European Central Bank, diminishing supply of new properties and renewed business confidence, capitalization rates have compressed and we are now beginning to see very early signs of rising rents within our portfolio and the broader market. In terms of investment, the large number of major transactions in our segment between €100 million and €300 millionconfirms the relevance of our positioning.
An interesting time in terms of market cycle but also of history with the establishment of the Grand Paris. Works have already begun on the high-speed Grand Paris Express public transportation network, which will link up the main business districts mostly
located at the doors of the city center. This will enable Paris to expand beyond its century-old borders and form a new, coherent and connected ensemble with its inner suburbs, boasting more than 30 million square meters of office space with links to new districts and competitiveness clusters. These large-scale changes will significantly speed up the flow of people and information in the capital's inner suburbs, and secure Paris's place alongside other world cities such as New York, Tokyo and London.
Given that 75% of the city's offices are more than 15 years old, we have numerous opportunities to create value. The combined effect of the Grand Paris Express network and a sustainable recovery in the French economy should spark farreaching efficiency and competitiveness gains across the Paris office space market, which is still the largest in Europe in terms of supply.
Going forward, we will work to build a modern office property company that stays true to its values. Cegereal was France's first green REIT. Responsible commitment and innovation are also part of our DNA. Since joining the GRESB benchmark at the Green Star level in 2014, Cegereal has risen to the number three rank among office property companies in Europe. We were also one of the first property companies in France to incorporate the use of cloud computing and big data when defining our organizational structure with our stakeholders. We believe that the future belongs to those who offer solutions that embrace change. And, as our offices need to create value and drive performance for our clients, our aim will be to provide them with "Smart places for business".
Now is the perfect time to move forward. A new phase can begin.
Cegereal is committed to being France's global benchmark in office property for both investors and leading corporate tenants.
Cegereal's assets are concentrated in the Paris inner suburbs, where one can find the large, recent office buildings that are structurally lacking in the Paris central business district. Our positioning emphasizes quality over quantity, which is ideal for capturing the strong growth impelled by the Grand Paris plan while keeping investment risks under control. We intend to step up our expansion without making excessive use of bank financing, which will enable us to optimize our financial terms and conditions and increase our distributable income.
Originally a subsidiary of Commerzbank, Cegereal has been active in the Greater Paris office property market for the past ten years and successfully delivered an overall return on average investment of 6.2% in 2015 despite the recession. The first French property company with full environmental certification, we also debuted in the highest Green Star category in the 2014 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) before becoming Europe's third-highest-ranking listed office property company, according to the 2015 survey. Our asset portfolio consists of prime office complexes meeting the highest technical and environmental standards and located in some of the most sought after business districts in the Greater Paris area. Our leasing portfolio has a very low risk profile, with 97% of our 26 tenants rated 1 or 2 by Dun & Bradstreet.
| Name | CEGEREAL SA | Type | Eurolist Compartiment B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market | EURONEXT PARIS | CAC All Shares | |
| Indices | IEIF SIIC France | ||
| ISIN | FR0010309096 | SRD | |
| Symbol | CGR | Registrar | BNPP Securities Services |
| CFI | ESVUFB | ||
CEGEREAL DEVELOPS A BRAND WHICH EXPRESSES CONTEMPORARY VALUES THAT RESONATE WITH USERS AND PROVIDES THEM WITH A SOLID, REASSURING FOUNDATION.
57.48% Northwood 25.0% GIC 5.24% University of Texas 4.13% IH 3.15% Gothic 3.15% AXA 1.85% Flottant
Northwood Investors' acquisition of a majority stake in Cegereal has given us the resources needed to drive new growth in an upward market cycle. With nearly 200 employees, Northwood manages a global real estate investment fund whose portfolio has gradually grown since the company's creation in 2006 to total USD 8 billion today. Its investment strategy is value-driven with a longer-term outlook and a focus on key cities, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London and Paris. It owns and manages a diverse portfolio of real estate assets worldwide including office, retail, residential, industrial and hospitality properties.
In compliance with French legislation, Northwood's late-2015 acquisition of the 59.78% of Cegereal shares held by Commerzbank – acting on behalf of the HausInvest fund – was followed by a friendly simplified offer for all of the remaining shares outstanding. When the offer closed on January 25, 2016, Northwood owned 98.44% of Cegereal. Following the tender offer, the acquisition of stakes by such institutional investors as the GIC sovereign wealth fund (25%), the University of Texas (5%) and Axa (3%), has laid the foundations of a worldclass ownership structure.
As of April 6, 2016, Northwood's interest stood at 57.48%, thereby enabling the company to retain its highly favorable tax structure as a SIIC.
A new acquisitions strategy has been introduced in a commitment to growing the asset portfolio and enabling Cegereal to gain critical mass. In line with our previous successes, the strategy will focus on large buildings where our skills can be effectively leveraged to create value.
Our buildings are modern, ideally located in the inner suburbs of Paris and well served by public transport. Their functional, modular floor plates can be arranged to suit any tenant project, supported by a comprehensive range of facilities and amenities.
Our rental strategy is both environmentally demanding and financially active and selective. We believe that the way to meet our commitment to offering a high, longterm return on investment is to sustainably enhance the appeal of our buildings and secure their occupancy rates by improving building performance with a highly granular leasing portfolio, optimizing their utilities and introducing high value-added tenant amenities. To offer investors high dividends, Cegereal carefully maintains a reasonable loan-to-value ratio, which stood at 43% at December 31, 2015. At the General Meeting on May 26, 2016, shareholders will be asked to approve the payment of a dividend of €2.00 per share, which would represent a yield of 5.6% on the 2015 closing share price.
Because things change and needs evolve, companies constantly expect new solutions to optimize the management of their day-to-day operations, the wellbeing of their employees and the care of their visitors. That's why Cegereal has embedded innovation deep in the heart of its stakeholder dialogue. Our workplaces are designed as openended, reconfigurable performance drivers. Thanks to our agility, we hope to capitalize on the interactions emerging between the institutional office segment and the new co-working segment aimed at very small enterprises, where flexibility, services and amenities come to the fore. Our outsourced organization enables us to leverage the skills of the finest experts and embrace the latest practices as they arise. Although today, relationships in the office property world remain impersonal and compartmentalized between tenant and lessor, Cegereal dreams of simpler,
more seamless and direct communication among the people who own the spaces, those who manage them, those who work in them and those who visit them.
For Cegereal, the property company of the future will no longer be just a management company. It will also be a brand synonymous with innovative, efficient, people-oriented, multi-purpose offices, which expresses contemporary values that resonate with users and provides them with a solid, reassuring foundation.
www.cegereal.com Cegereal Investor Relations 42 rue de Bassano, 75008 Paris Phone: +33 (0)1 42 25 76 36
The Executive Management team is led by Raphaël Tréguier and Jérôme Anselme, two experts in corporate finance and real estate who are widely recognized for their in-depth knowledge of the Greater Paris market.
Raphaël Tréguier Chief Executive Officer
Raphaël Tréguier, 41, has solid experience in real estate and corporate finance. Long involved in managing the acquisition of listed and unlisted companies and major portfolios, he spent seven years from 2001 to 2008 as a member of GE Real Estate France's investment management team. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer in early 2012.
Jérôme Anselme Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director at Northwood Investors, responsible for investments in Europe. Since joining Northwood in 2012, Mr. Anselme has been actively involved in all of the firm's European investment and asset management activities. He previously worked at Citigroup and JPMorgan before being appointed Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London. He was involved in origination, distribution and asset management of commercial real estate debt.
Mr. Anselme hold a Master in Management from EDHEC Business School and a Master in Finance from Sciences Po – Institut d'Etudes Politiques, in France.
In compliance with the AFEP-MEDEF Corporate Governance Code of Listed Corporations issued in November 2015, Cegereal is governed by the Board of Directors, the Board's three committees and the Executive Management team.
This organization complies with the governance rules issued by the French financial markets authority (Autorité des Marchés Financiers – AMF). The company's bylaws may be viewed at www.cegereal.com.
Jean-Marc Besson (Chairman) Alec Emmott Sébastien Abascal
Marie-Flore Bachelier (Chairman) Jean-Marc Besson Sébastien Abascal
Alec Emmott (Chairman) Marie-Flore Bachelier Khaled Kudsi
John KUKRAL, Chairman of the Board of Directors President and Chief Executive Officer of Northwood Investors Jérôme ANSELME, Deputy Chief Executive Officer
In charge of Northwood Investors' investment and asset management activities in Europe
Marie-Flore BACHELIER independent director
Chief Financial Officer at Novaxia, prior to which she was Chief Financial Officer for nine years at Mercialys
Jean-Marc BESSON, independent director
President & Senior Managing Director at Beacon C0apital Partners France since 2006
Member of the Investments Department at Northwood Investors in Europe
EUROPROPERTY, independent director, company represented by its manager, Alec EMMOTT, managing Director of Société Foncière Lyonnaise from 1997 to 2007
Member of the Asset Management Department at Northwood Investors in Europe
Senior Managing Director at Northwood Investors, in charge of investments in the United States and Europe
EFPL - GIC, director, company represented by Sébastien ABASCAL, in charge of investment and asset management activities in France and Germany for GIC Real Estate
ELPL - GIC, director, company represented by Madeleine COSGRAVE, in charge of investment and asset management activities in Europe for GIC Real Estate, subject to the approval of its appointment by the Shareholders' meeting to be held on May 26, 2016
Working groups of the French Association of Private Enterprises (AFEP) and the French Enterprise Movement (MEDEF) have drawn up a set of recommendations defining certain principles of proper operation and transparency intended to improved the management of listed companies and their image with investors and the public. CEGEREAL has adopted these recommendations as is reference code in application of the Law of July 2008. More information available on www.code-afep-medef.com (in French)
Outstanding office properties totaling 120,000 sq.m of horizontal and vertical corporate campuses just outside Paris.
IN THE HEART OF EUROPE'S LARGEST BUSINESS DISTRICT Home to 3,600 companies employing 170,000 people, La Défense is the largest business district in Europe. As the location of choice for the strategic functions and decisionmaking centers of major French and international corporations from a wide range of industries (including finance, insurance, energy, consulting, corporate services and environmental services), the district hosts 1,500 corporate headquarters and 15 of the world's 50 largest companies.
La Défense is also the jewel in the crown of the Grand Paris plan, and as such has been the focus since 2006 of a vast urban renewal project to maintain its appeal and competitiveness and to make it a model of sustainability. The project, which involves redesigning public areas and upgrading the public transit system, is creating a favorable environment for the Europlaza tower.
The eastern outskirts of Paris are being transformed by a fast-growing office hub ideally located just minutes from downtown Paris by metro and bus, and close to the Paris ring-road and the A4 motorway. The booming Charenton-le-Pont business district is attracting new companies by the day with a leasing environment that is exceptional in every way.
Rives de Bercy has lived up to all the expectations of Crédit Foncier de France, the sole tenant since 2003 with a lease renewed until 2021. Its parent company, BPCE, has leased more than 200,000 sq.m in the district.
47,222 sq.m
The Greater Paris area's largest concentration of offices outside the capital, Boulogne-Billancourt/Issy-les-Moulineaux is home to nearly 20,000 businesses with more than 100,000 employees, of which 85% in service industries. Arcs de Seine is located in the heart of the area's "Telecommunication Valley", a hub for forefront players in fast-growing communications and technology industries, such as Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Bouygues Telecom (a tenant for 10 years) and Canal+. Boulogne-Billancourt boasts the head offices of a number of large international corporations and industry leaders in a variety of sectors, including 30% of the top 20 companies in the Hauts de Seine département. The neighborhood is also sought after by a growing number of
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SMEs for its vibrancy and pleasant geographic location on the banks of the Seine. Situated just minutes from Paris, it is easily accessed via a dense, efficient public transport network. The region's flagship building is the Arcs de Seine campus on the banks of the Seine, the exciting symbol of a new art of entrepreneurship where innovation, performance and quality of life happily coexist.
| EUROPLAZA 20, avenue André-Prothin (La Défense) |
ARCS DE SEINE 34, quai du Point du Jour (Boulogne-Billancourt) |
RIVES DE BERCY 4, quai de Bercy (Charenton-le-Pont) |
TOTAL PORTFOLIO ON A CONSTANT SCOPE BASIS (3) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Holding | 100% | 100% | 100% | n.a. |
| Value | €361m | €379m | €202m | €942m |
| Value / sq.m | €6,879 sq.m | €8,026 sq.m | €6,324 sq.m | €7,156 sq.m |
| Year-on-year change of the values | +8.4% | +9.2% | +5.8% | +8.2% |
| Capitalization rate (1) | +5.9% | +5.2% | +5.2% | +5.5% |
| 2015 IFRS rent | €18.1m | €16.4m | €9.8m | €44.3m |
| 2014 IFRS rent | €20.8m | €14.0m | €10.0m | €44.7m |
| Year-on-year change of the rents (in €m) | €-2.7m | €2.4m | €-0.1m | €-0.4m |
| Year-on-year change of the rents (in %) | -13.0% | +17.0% | -1.2% | -1.0% |
| Financial occupancy rate (2) | 82% | 100% | 100% | 93% |
| 2015 weighted average residual duration of leases |
4.0 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| 2014 weighted average residual duration of leases |
4.1 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Total surface area | 52,478 sq.m | 47,222 sq.m | 31,942 sq.m | 131,642 sq.m |
| of which Offices | 47,131 sq.m | 44,182 sq.m | 29,136 sq.m | 120,449 sq.m |
| of which Service aeas | 3,157 sq.m | 2,041 sq.m | 2,424 sq.m | 7,622 sq.m |
| of which Archives | 2,190 sq.m | 999 sq.m | 382 sq.m | 3,571 sq.m |
| Parking spaces | 722 | 942 | 657 | 2,321 |
| Year of acquisition | 1999 | 2000 | 2003 | n.a. |
| Year of construction | 1972 | 2000 | 2003 | n.a. |
| Year of refurbishment | 1999 | 2011 | n.a. | n.a. |
| Type of leases | Investor | Investor | Investor | Investor |
| Main tenants | GE Capital | Canal + | Crédit Foncier de France |
Crédit Foncier de France |
| CAP Gemini | Huawei | GE Capital | ||
| Galderma | Hewlett Packard | Cap Gemini |
(1) Source: DTZ real estate valuations
(2) The financial and physical occupancy rate are defined in section III.1 "Rental Activity".
(3) The entire portfolio is included in the analysis, on a constant scope basis.
Europe's largest business district now has its secret garden with Europlaza, the third building in France to earn both HQE Exploitation and BREEAM In-Use International Very Good certifications. Entirely reimagined by interior designer Juan Trindade, the forecourt of the L-shaped high-rise offers tenants and visitors the exclusive use of a private 3,300 sq.m landscaped, tree-covered green space – a first in the La Défense business district.
Bright, prestigious, hospitable and a great place to live and work, the Europlaza tower offers everything tenants and users could want and more. The stunning entrance lobby designed by Alberto Pinto was remodeled in 2014 to enhance the management of space and traffic flows. New acoustic panels have transformed waiting times into a soothing opportunity for
reflection. Europlaza combines comfort and performance, with spacious high ceilings and splendid views on every floor and fully modular floor plates equipped with the latest utilities and amenities.
Tenants are pampered with such outstanding amenities as a large private onsite parking garage, a fitness room with a sauna and physical therapist, and an intercompany staff cafeteria with a terrace on a tree-shaded patio that can serve up to 1,200 meals a day. A resident building manager and two technicians are available to respond to tenant needs in real time. This outstanding quality of service, which has consistently been ahead of its time, is surely one reason why the complex has enjoyed such high occupancy rates since it was delivered. A total of 16 world-renowned companies have shared its space for several years now.
Address 20, avenue André-Prothin - La Défense
€361 million Appraisal value
82% Occupancy rate at December 31, 2015
€18.1 million 2015 rental income
• Metro line 1, La Défense-Grande Arche station • RER A, La Défense-Grande Arche station • SNCF Versailles-Paris Saint-Lazare line, La Défense-Grande Arche station • Tramway 2, La Défense-Grande Arche station • Bus lines 73, 174, 275, 278, 161 and 272
• Car: Paris ring-road - A14 and A86 motorways
Arcs de Seine comprises three buildings of five, seven and eight floors, harmoniously laid out around a private 3,000 sq.m landscaped park. Their contemporary lines were designed by the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) architectural firm. Each floor is bathed in light and offers occupants breathtaking views of the Seine or a vista overlooking the magnificent park and gardens. Natural components and the use of materials that enhance the sense of transparency deliver natural light across the interior space. On the leading edge of sustainability, Arcs de Seine was one of the first office complexes in the district to earn HQE Exploitation certification. It has also been certified BREEAM In-Use International "Very Good" following an audit of its Part 1 (Assets) and Part 2 (Building Management Performance) aspects.
The vast floor plates, which range from 1,400 to 2,800 sq.m, can be arranged in a myriad of open space or divided layouts. Both tenants and visitors enjoy access to shared amenities, including reception and meeting rooms, an auditorium, comprehensive foodservice facilities, a parking garage and corporate concierge services. Resident building managers ensure that the entire site operates smoothly and efficiently around the clock.
Address 34, quai du Point du Jour - Boulogne-Billancourt
€379 million Appraisal value at December 31, 2015 (excluding transfer duties)
100% Occupancy rate at December 31, 2015
€16.4 million 2015 rental income
Ideally located just minutes from the center of Paris, Rives de Bercy has lived up to all of Crédit Foncier de France's expectations since its delivery in 2003. After nine years as sole tenant, the French mortgage bank early renewed its lease, extending it until 2021 in recognition of the wide range of features and major advantages offered by the immense "6"-shaped building complex. The lawn-covered, panoramic terraces bring nature into the workplace, while the overhead walkways connecting the wings provide unencumbered views of the Seine on one side and a vista overlooking nearly a hectare of landscaped gardens on the other.
Each floor plate is equipped with state-of-the-art air conditioning, so u n d proof i ng a n d l i g h t i ng technologies. Employees and visitors enjoy daily access to a wide array of luxurious amenities, including meeting rooms, a parking garage, an auditorium, a restaurant and cafeteria opening onto a landscaped garden, club lounges, and fitness rooms.
The close partnership with Crédit Foncier de France enabled us to successfully complete projects to improve the complex's environmental performance, along with a certification process that led to the award of both HQE Exploitation and BREEAM In-Use International "Very Good" certification.
According to calculations by international real estate adviser Savills, the value of global property amounted to almost three times the world's GDP, making it by far the world's largest asset class, ahead of stocks, bonds and even gold. This is certainly true in France, where the office segment has historically been the primary component of the commercial property market. In the Greater Paris area, for example, office assets accounted for 87% of property investments in 2015.
The French economy saw a slight 1.6% uptick in consumer spending during the year, as well as an increase in corporate capital expenditure, buoyed by the decline in oil prices and the euro. These two factors also drove a strong improvement in corporate margins, which ended the year at an average 31.1%. In the property sector, investment volumes rose by 2.5% to EUR 26.2 billion. Offices remain by far the most popular product, with their percentage of invested funds holding steady at the same 65% for the past 20 years. The EUR 100-300 million segment, which is Cegereal's core market, rose sharply over the year (total aggregate of EUR 12 billion in 2015) among which the two-thirds of transactions concern offices (with 47 deals out of 73 in 2015).
AS OF YEAR-END 2015, PRIME REAL ESTATE OFFERED A RETURN THAT EXCEEDED THE YIELD ON TEN-YEAR FRENCH FUNGIBLE TREASURY BONDS (TEC 10 INDEX) BY 271 BASIS POINTS. THIS WAS LESS THAN THE YEAR BEFORE, BUT THE GAP REMAINS AMONG THE WIDEST EVER OBSERVED. THE YIELD DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN SECOND-HAND AND PRIME ASSETS REMAINED HISTORICALLY HIGH.
"Given the low vacancy rates and shortage of Grade A office space, a well-priced tenant risk in a new or redeveloped building has become very attractive compared with volatile capital markets and low fixed-income yields."
Other than in the over-20,000 sq.m segment, where demand from large users remained volatile, the rental market improved across the board in 2015. After driving demand in 2014, large users were not very active during the year.
Vacancy rates are trending downwards and front-end incentives are already starting to decrease in certain Paris neighborhoods, reflecting the fact that a) new stock is limited to just 860,000 sq.m (year-on-year end of Q3 2015) out of a total supply of 53 million sq.m, and most of that (670,000 sq.m) is generally pre-leased; and b) scheduled 2016 deliveries are down 51%. In the capital's Western Crescent, the average rent stood at EUR 321 per sq.m for the year, up a slight 4% on 2014.
The Greater Paris region offers businesses any number of compelling advantages. With 12 million inhabitants and 816,000 companies already present, the region represents a market the size of certain European countries. But most importantly, it has the Grand Paris plan.
More than just a name, the Grand Paris project is a real revolution that is wiping out traditional borders, starting with the ring-road following the traces of the old Paris city walls. The Grand Paris Express (GPE) rapid transit lines will directly link the various business districts, step up their growth and encourage greater interconnections at the local, national and international levels. This growth will spur the development of a large number of real estate projects. No other project in Europe comes close to the size of the Grand Paris plan. The creation of 72 stations on four lines and two extensions, representing a total investment of USD 23 billion, will considerably improve public transportation coverage in the Greater Paris region.
Paris has never been so attractive. According to an Opinion Way survey in March 2014, the city rose six notches in the global rankings and now stands third on the podium alongside London and New York. Clearly, foreign investors appreciate the practical incentives introduced to attract their interest and feel reassured by the stabler legal and tax framework, which helps to secure their investments.
53 million sq.m of office space
12 million inhabitants
816,000 companies
€612 billion in GDP, or 30% of the French total
100,000 researchers
40% of the population have university degrees
Europe's 1st stock of commercial real estate
Europe's 1st number of corporate headquarters of the world's 500 largest companies
1st region in Western Europe, home to start-ups
We are committed to becoming the go-to partner for first-class tenants seeking to enhance their image and improve the performance of their human and technological resources.
To secure our rental income stream, we select first-class tenants from among national and international corporations with demonstrated financial strength, sustainability and credibility.
97% of tenants have the highest credit ratings. Rental income from companies with a Dun & Bradstreet risk rating of 1 or 2.
Source: D&B Ratings
(in %)
Cegereal prefers to sign long commercial leases, generally with fixed terms of six to nine years. The contracts permit the recovery of all building operating and maintenance costs from the tenants, as well as certain repair costs. In addition, the related property taxes are reinvoiced to tenants. The rents are generally indexed to the ILAT, which consists of the weighted sum of the consumer price index (50%), the cost of construction index (25%) and GDP (25%).
Our services compared with the BNPP survey for major users
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Which services seem to you to be the most indispensable
Tenant loyalty is invaluable for a lessor, who has a vested interest in keeping users happy. Our building management teams pay constant, careful attention to occupants and work with them to deliver the services and amenities they need. Resident building managers and technical staff are onsite 24/7, and a corporate management representative meets regularly with each tenant to review expectations and projects. This accessibility fosters the trust and assurance that underpin an enduring relationship. In this way, we can regularly invest in optimizing our buildings and enhancing their appeal.
Indispensable Significant but not indispensable Not significant No comment
To optimize the management of our tenant portfolio, our Asset Management and Property Management operations work with recognized office property market experts. This decentralized organization enables us to benefit from the best available expertise, while reducing our operating costs.
A consulting contract between Cegereal and Northwood Investors, our main shareholder's management company, gives us access to the resources of a world leader in office building management. Its experts serve as advisors during property investment transactions and review the business operation of our assets. In particular, the agreement calls for an annual business plan with regard to assets acquired by Cegereal, a review of the Company's assets and performance, an analysis of real estate market data and lease trends, and the issuance of recommendations. In the same way, Northwood prepares an annual review of products offered by Cegereal competitors and quarterly building inspection reports, with a focus on tenant improvements and installations held in common. Lastly, it reviews our rental strategy and recommends ways to optimize it.
Since Cegereal was founded, the dayto-day operations of the Europlaza, Arcs de Seine and Rives de Bercy complexes have been managed by Yxime, a property management company that oversees assets totaling six million sq.m. Yxime acts as a strategic partner, with comprehensive knowledge of each building's operating history and tenants. It ensures that lease clauses are properly applied and that tenants fulfill all of their contractual obligations with respect to maintenance, insurance coverage and compliance with building rules. Its teams manage the buildings' administration and accounting, in particular invoicing, rent collection and managing cases of non-payment prior to legal proceedings. In addition, the company manages all of the utilities in the Europlaza and Arcs de Seine buildings, including the negotiation of maintenance, supply and service contracts and the deployment and tracking of operations and maintenance contracts for all of the utilities and technical installations. Utilities in the Rives de Bercy building are directly managed by its sole tenant, under the supervision of Yxime.
1 leased to Boursorama in the Arcs de Seine building
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3 Identify growth
4 Pursue discussions energy efficiency
As part of a continuous improvement process, Yxime conducts a biannual satisfaction survey of all its tenants.
The indicators published by Cegereal are aligned with the recommendations of the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA), of which Cegereal is a member. EPRA's role is to promote, develop and represent the publicly listed real estate sector.
EPRA notably publishes its "Best Practice Recommendations" (BPRs) whose purpose is to enhance transparency, uniformity and comparability of financial reporting by real estate companies.
| 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPRA Earnings | 18,220 | 23,694 |
| Net cash-flows from operations | 22,474 | 18,348 |
| EPRA NAV | 533,637 | 472,603 |
| EPRA NNNAV | 523,267 | 464,253 |
| EPRA vacancy rate | 7% | 10% |
| EPRA NIY | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| EPRA "topped-up" NIY | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| EPRA cost ratio (including cost of vacancy) |
20.7% | 17.4% |
| EPRA cost ratio (excluding cost of vacancy) |
17.8% | 13.6% |
| 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net value of investment property | 942,000 | 871,000 |
| Expenses and transfer duties | 61,802 | 57,146 |
| Gross up completed property portfolio avaluation (B) | 1,003,802 | 928,146 |
| Annualised net rents (A) | 47,790 | 35,538 |
| Add: notional rent expiration of rent-free periods or other lease incentives | 4,969 | 14,860 |
| Topped-up net annualised rents (C) | 52,759 | 50,398 |
| EPRA NIY (A)/(B) | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| EPRA "topped-up" NIY (C)/(B) | 5.3% | 5.4% |
In thousands of euros
| 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total market rental value | 55,863 | 55,879 |
| Market rental value of vacant spaces | 4,175 | 5,847 |
| EPRA vacancy rate | 7% | 10% |
DTZ valuation data
The vacancy rate decreases in 2015 following the end of the marketing of Arcs de Seine during the 2015 fiscal year.
In thousands of euros
| 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net property expenses | (2,781) | (1,970) |
| Overheads (1) | (6,465) | (5,800) |
| Depreciation, net impairments and provisions | (5) | 0 |
| Other income covering G&A expenses | 65 | 0 |
| Land-related expenses | 0 | 0 |
| EPRA costs (including cost of vacancy) (A) | (9,186) | (7,771) |
| Cost of vacancy | 1,299 | 1,707 |
| EPRA costs (excluding cost of vacancy) (B) | (7,887) | (6,064) |
| Gross rental income less land-related expenses | 44,310 | 44,746 |
| Gross rental income (C) | 44,310 | 44,746 |
| EPRA cost ratio (including cost of vacancy) (A)/(C) | 20.7% | 17.4% |
| EPRA cost ratio (excluding cost of vacancy) (B)/(C) | 17.8% | 13.6% |
(1) Non-recurring costs linked to the change in shareholder adjusted in 2015
In thousands of euros, except per share data
| 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' equity under IFRS |
568,309 | 509,135 |
| Portion of rent-free periods | (34,673) | (36,532) |
| EPRA NAV | 533,637 | 472,603 |
| EPRA NAV per share | 39.9 | 35.4 |
| Market value of the loans | (413,074) | (410,274) |
| Carrying amount of the loans | 402,664 401,888 |
|
| EPRA NNNAV | 523,267 | 464,253 |
| EPRA NNNAV per share | 39.2 | 34.8 |
| Number of shares (excluding treasury shares) |
13,358,962 13,350,545 |
In thousands of euros, except per share data
| 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net income under IFRS | 80,957 | 42,398 |
| Restatement of the changes in fair value of investment property | (62,736) | (18,704) |
| EPRA Earnings | 18,220 | 23,694 |
| EPRA Earnings per share | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| IFRS adjustments (free-rents, ….) | 3,748 | (6,437) |
| Financial costs spread over | 776 | 1,091 |
| Net cash-flows from operations | 22,474 | 18,348 |
In thousands of euros
| 12/31/2015 | 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALANCE SHEET ASSETS | |||
| Investment property | 942,000 | 871,000 | 849,000 |
| Other non-current assets | 28,989 | 30,941 | 29,331 |
| Non-current assets | 970,989 | 901,941 | 878,330 |
| Accounts receivable | 13,132 | 6,469 | 12,508 |
| Other operating receivables | 6,996 | 6,383 | 329 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 8,723 | 23,499 | 16,018 |
| Current assets | 28,850 | 36,351 | 28,856 |
| Total asset | 999,839 | 938,292 | 907,186 |
| 12/31/2015 | 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Capital | 160,470 | 160,470 | 160,470 |
| Merger premium and retained earnings | 326,883 | 306,267 | 324,219 |
| Result of the period | 80,957 | 42,398 | 1,940 |
| Shareholder's equity | 568,309 | 509,135 | 486,629 |
| Non-current liabilities | 406,615 | 406,055 | 399,266 |
| Current borrowings | 1,626 | 1,716 | 1,776 |
| Other current liabilities | 23,289 | 21,386 | 19,516 |
| Liabilities | 431,530 | 429,157 | 420,557 |
| Total equity & liabilities | 999,839 | 938,292 | 907,186 |
| 12/31/2015 | 12/31/2014 | 12/31/2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME STATEMENT | |||
| Net rental income (1) | 38,504 | 41,579 | 36,838 |
| Change in the fair value of investment property | 62,736 | 18,704 | (17,145) |
| Operating income | 96,323 | 57,226 | 16,935 |
| Net financial result | (14,705) | (14,515) | (14,994) |
| Tax expense | (662) | (312) | 0 |
| Net income | 80,957 | 42,398 | 1,940 |
(1) Rent + other services - building related costs
UPGREEN YOUR BUSINESS, BOOSTING CAPITAL FOR OUR CLIENTS THROUGH OUR CSR STRATEGY.
Raphaël Tréguier, Chief Executive Officer
Holder : Prothin SAS N° NF 428-12/074 Certification characteristics available on www.certivea.fr
After being awarded the "Green Star" status, the highest category in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark, in its first year on the index in 2014, Cegereal ranked third among listed office property companies in Europe in 2015.
By working closely with customers and partners in 2015 on its Upgreen Your Business collaborative program, Cegereal improved its overall performance by 28%. At end-2014, Cegereal had already become France's first fully "green" property company.
GRESB is an international organization dedicated to assessing the sustainable development performances of real estate portfolios around the world and ranking listed and non-listed companies according to corporate social responsibility (CSR) criteria.
In 2015, its report looked at 707 companies and real estate funds, covering 61,000 buildings with a total value of EUR 2,300 billion.
Cegereal's ranking reflects the extent to which its management team is committed to carrying out all of its activities in a responsible and sustainable manner, and of guaranteeing the transparency of its non-financial reporting.
Bertrand Donneve Property and Safety Director, Sonepar France Interservices
Sonepar is subject to CSR obligations, so we are well aware of what is at stake for a company like Cegereal.
We were extremely impressed by how proactive our lessor was, both in terms of expressing its commitment and of scheduling initiatives to improve our building.
Cegereal's determination has paid off and paved the way for constructive, regular and transparent dialog with tenants. We really appreciate that – and would expect nothing less from a responsible property company.
SONEPAR, THE WORLD LEADER IN B-TO-B DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES, LEASES AROUND 1,400 SQUARE METERS OF OFFICE SPACE IN THE ARCS DE SEINE BUILDING.
Obviously, the main factors affecting building occupancy costs are rent and use of space, by which I mean how efficiently you lay out offices in the available space.
But another good indicator of real estate performance is how much you pay for utilities, and how this changes over time. Because of the work that Cegereal has carried out, particularly as part of the building's HQE Exploitation certification, fluid consumption has gone down over the past few years, leading to a decrease in utility fees.
We are also very satisfied with the waste optimization system, which sees waste sorted onsite then recycled.
More generally speaking, it feels like our lessor is constantly trying to improve things in the building and stay ahead of the times.
Property and Safety Director, Sonepar France Interservices
Consumption of water from the public water supply system remained relatively stable on average between 2013 and 2015. Water consumption amounted to 0.44 cu.m/sq.m/year at end-2015.
A target to reduce consumption by 10% by 2020 has been set (cu.m/sq.m/year).
Two more environmental appendices were signed in 2015, and their application is currently in progress. These appendices, signed for over 61% of the portfolio rental space, outline the mutual commitments made by both Cegereal and its tenants. The Company speaks to its tenants on a regular basis regarding these appendices. The goal is for all leases to contain these appendices by 2018.
Stripping out the climate impact, there was a 2% reduction in the average energy consumption per square meter of Cegereal's portfolio between 2014 and 2015.
(in kWhEF/sq.m)
Cegereal has set targets to reduce its energy consumption per square meter by 15% (in kWhEF/sq.m/ year) and direct greenhouse gas emissions by 20% (kg.CO2e/sq.m) between 2013 and 2020.
Cegereal has nearly met these targets with the building work, certifications and improvements carried out in implementing its "Go Green" and "Upgreen Your Business" programs:
19% reduction in final energy consumption at end-2015 compared with 2013;
18% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at end-2015 compared with 2013.
Cegereal has already met the target set in its CSR strategy to reduce final energy consumption by 15% by 2020.
This progress indicates that Cegereal is well on its way to meeting the 25% reduction required by 2020 under France's energy transition law.
The main challenge of the Upgreen Your Business strategy for 2015-2020 is to continue advancing at this rate between now and 2020 and even surpass the target.
Cegereal's corporate emissions increased by 194% compared to 2014 based on a constant group structure due to a change in operations that led to extensive business travel.
In the past two years, 77% of business partners have replied to our questionnaire asking them about their sustainable development practices. This is equivalent to over 61% of Cegereal's total volume of purchases made in 2015.
Of all business partners, 77% signed up to Cegereal's responsible purchases charter.
group structure.
| SCOPE | COMMITMENT | OBJECTIVE | TIME FRAME | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Map the environmental performance of our entire portfolio | 100% | Continuous | |
| Portfolio | Reduce energy consumption by 15% by 2020 | -15% | 2020 | |
| Portfolio | Reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and control our portfolio's carbon | -20% | 2020 | |
| footprint | ||||
| Environmental labeling and certification | Portfolio | Ensure that 100% of assets have received the "HQE Exploitation" certification | 100% | 2018 |
| Portfolio | Ensure that 100% of assets have received the "BREEAM In-Use" certification | 100% | 2018 | |
| Portfolio | Obtain ISO 14001 certification for Cegereal businesses | 100% | 2018 | |
| Portfolio | Control the environmental impact of buildings and implement an environmental code of conduct at all of our sites |
100% | Continuous | |
| Green leases | Portfolio | Ensure that all leases contain an environmental appendix | 100% of leases concerned | 2018 |
| Portfolio | Encourage the use of public and low-impact transportation | - | Continuous | |
| Portfolio | Make our portfolio accessible to people with reduced mobility | - | 2018 | |
| Portfolio | Set up recycling and waste sorting points across 100% of our portfolio | 100% of our portfolio | 2018 | |
| THEME 1 – BUSINESS Control and limit our environmental impact Energy performance GHG emissions and climate change Accessibility Waste Water Biodiversity 2 – PLANET AND SOCIETY GHG emissions and climate change Societal footprint Ethics Transparency of non-financial reporting Partnerships and sponsorships Stakeholder relationships Responsible purchasing 3 – HR Mobilize employees and spread CSR principles across the business lines Diversity and equal treatment Talent and skills management |
Portfolio | Achieve 100% coverage in terms of collection of waste tonnage that falls within the scope of environmental reporting |
100% of our portfolio | 2018 |
| Portfolio | Reduce the building water consumption by 10% by 2020 | -10% | 2020 | |
| Portfolio | Install water-saving and automatic meter reading equipment across 50% of our portfolio |
50% of our portfolio | 2018 | |
| Portfolio | Draw up a biodiversity management strategy for 100% of our portfolio | 100% of our portfolio | 2018 | |
| Cegereal | Reduce the carbon footprint of our operations | Headquarters | Continuous | |
| Cegereal | Assess our contribution to economic activity and the distribution | Continuous | ||
| of our added value | ||||
| Cegereal | Comply with the ILO's fundamental conventions and provide a framework for ethical business conduct |
Continuous | ||
| Cegereal | Contribute to relevant, non-financial benchmarks | Continuous | ||
| Cegereal | Participate in think tanks and industry initiatives | Continuous | ||
| Cegereal | Continue corporate sponsorship activities | Continuous | ||
| Cegereal | Involve external stakeholders in CeGeREAL's CSR policy and take their opinions into consideration |
Continuous | ||
| Cegereal | Consult 100% of service providers on their sustainable development policy and assess their progress |
100% of purchase volume | 2018 | |
| Cegereal | Ensure that 100% of asset and property management mandates contain a sustainable development clause |
100% of PM mandates | 2018 | |
| Cegereal | Educate and train employees in sustainable development principles | Continuous | ||
| Cegereal | Have employees sign the internal code of ethics | 100% of employees | 2018 | |
| Cegereal | Ensure that human resources management provides equal treatment for all employees and combat all forms of inequality |
Continuous | ||
| Cegereal | Look after employee well-being | 2018 | ||
| Cegereal | Promote employee skills development | Continuous | ||
| Governance | Cegereal | Implement efficient CSR policy governance and seek the management committee's involvement |
Continuous |
| KPI | PROGRESS IN 2015 (BASE YEAR 2013) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of surface area mapped | 0% | 100% | ||
| Average energy consumption per sq.m | 0% | 100% | ||
| Average GHG emissions per sq.m | 0% | 90% | ||
| % surface area of assets with "HQE Exploitation" certification | 0% | 100% | ||
| % surface area of assets with "BREEAM In-Use" certification | 0% | 100% | ||
| Certificate obtained | 0% | 50% | ||
| of conduct | % of developments implementing the environmental code | 0% | 100% | |
| environmental appendix | % of the surface area covered by a lease including a signed | 0% | 62% | |
| % of assets (in terms of value) located less than 150m from a public transportation hub |
0% | 100% | ||
| % of surface area accessible | 0% | 100% | ||
| % of surface area where recycling and waste sorting takes place | nc | |||
| Coverage with regard to environmental reporting | 0% | 62% | ||
| Average water consumption in cu.m/sq.m/year | 0% | |||
| % of assets fitted with water-saving and automatic meter reading equipment (in terms of value) |
0% | 40% | ||
| % of portfolio covered by ecological studies or a biodiversity label | 0% | |||
| - | n/a | |||
| - | n/a | |||
| - | n/a | |||
| GRESB Green Star and EPRA's BPR | n/a | |||
| Amount invested annually in corporate sponsorship activities | n/a | |||
| Number of interviews in the CSR report | n/a | |||
| % responses to the annual "service providers and suppliers" questionnaire as a % of the Company's purchase volume |
n/a | |||
| charter | % of PM mandates observing the PM sustainable commitment | 0% | ||
| des PM | % de mandats de PM visant la Charte d'Engagement Durable | 0% | 100% | |
| % of work time dedicated to CSR | n/a | |||
| % of employees who have signed the charter | 0% | 100% | ||
| Breakdown of employees by gender and status | n/a | |||
| % responses to the annual satisfaction survey | 0% | 100% | ||
| Average number of training hours per employee | n/a | |||
| Frequency of CSR Committee meetings | n/a | |||
Effective since 2013, the CSR Steering Committee was officially formed in 2014. Chaired by Raphaël Tréguier, CEO of Cegereal, the Committee meets at least once a quarter to draw up the short- and long-term sustainable development strategy and related societal and environmental targets. It oversees the integration of these targets in the Company's overall strategy.
In 2014, Cegereal conducted an in-depth analysis of its environmental and societal impact. It proceeded to ask all of its staff and stakeholder representatives (users, managers and shareholders) to contribute to a CSR materiality matrix.
The matrix was used to prioritize CSR issues and to streamline the Company's goals. It was created by plotting out CSR issues in terms of stakeholders' expectations and of importance to Cegereal. Cegereal determined importance by assessing how relevant each issue was to its scope of business and responsibilities.
The priority areas identified are:
This resulted in the strategic overview of the "Upgreen Your Business" program officially launched in early 2015.
The program's key priorities that comply with stakeholder expectations have therefore been outlined for 2015 2018:
One of the steps taken to implement these priorities in 2015 included sending the "Charter for clean building sites and environmentally friendly projects" to the asset manager and property manager responsible for the management and building work on the Cegereal portfolio.
This Charter reflects signatories' pledge to incorporate sustainable development principles into construction business practices and reduce pollution at building sites. It also shows their dedication to applying this charter among companies they work with.
Cegereal is integrating an Environmental Management System (EMS) into its company policy to maintain the environmental performance standards of its business and plans to have its approach ISO 14001-certified in the near future.
Develop co-workers' skills and cultivate their support for the CSR strategy
A satisfaction questionnaire was distributed to co-workers to obtain their views on their well-being and working conditions. Due to Cegereal's limited number of employees, the Company does not have a staff representative body.
Cegereal has made gender balance one of the core values of its employment policy. All of the Company's employees are treated fairly and have equal access to professional training opportunities. Each employee takes part in a biannual performance review with management.
Cegereal is under no obligation to employ workers with a disability due to the low number of staff currently employed.
ETHICS, PROMOTION AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE FUNDAMENTAL CONVENTIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION
The nature of Cegereal's property business, which consists in managing office buildings, does not pose any direct risks in relation to the working conditions of its employees. Cegereal is governed by French law and undertakes to comply with the French Labor Code in its entirety, particularly the aspects concerning child labor, forced labor and the employment of people with disabilities.
All of Cegereal's employees have signed an internal code of ethics outlining the principles and values to which they are expected to adhere. The principles cover human rights and labor law, employees, shareholders, sub contractors and suppliers, and land and the environment.
Cegereal has also renewed its commitment as a member of Global Compact France, underlining its compliance with and support for the Ten Global Compact Principles. Category by category, they are as follows:
Detailed information concerning Cegereal's employee policies is presented on page 126 of the Annual Report in the section entitled "Employees".
Cegereal's membership of Global Compact France entitles its employees to attend the AGM, and take part in webinars and individual coaching sessions that will help them learn more about climate change issues and environmental problems.
One of Cegereal's key CSR priorities is to optimally blend its property assets into the city and the immediate neighborhood. For this reason, the Company is committed to limiting the impact of its properties on adjacent communities, for example by participating in user organizations such as Association des Utilisateurs de La Défense (AUDE). The three properties in the portfolio are used by a total of over 6,000 employees and play an important role in enhancing their district's business appeal.
< 130 m AVERAGE DISTANCE
between the Company's property assets and the nearest public transportation hub
Attuned to today's real estate industry concerns, Cegereal actively promotes best practices within the profession by engaging in sponsorship activities and participating in a variety of industry organizations, as described below
The European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA) is made up of Europe's leading listed property companies. One of its aims is to standardize reporting practices across the industry. Cegereal is an active member of the association and has sponsored the annual EPRA conference for the last four years. Its financial and CSR reports have been prepared in accordance with EPRA's Best Practices Recommendations (BPRs).
Fondation Palladio, created in 2008 under the auspices of Fondation de France, contributes to better incorporating economic, technological and environmental developments into the real estate industry. Cegereal has been an active member and patron of the foundation since 2012. Raphaël Tréguier, Cegereal's CEO, is a member of its Society of Auditors.
Cegereal has been a member of the French industry federation Féderation des Sociétés Immobilières et Foncières Françaises (FSIF) since 2008. The Company participates in various working groups that examine regulatory issues.
Association des Utilisateurs de La Défense (AUDE), has a membership of more than 60 major property users representing over 77% of the office and retail space in the La Défense business district. Cegereal is an engaged member, helping to come up with planning and development strategies for La Défense, while preserving its appeal.
Institut de l'Épargne Immobilière et Foncière is an independent research center that acts as a forum conducive to discussions and exchange among real estate and investment professionals. Cegereal has been a member since 2010 and is listed on the Euronext IEIF "SIIC France" index.
Cegereal is also a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). The ULI is a non-profit organization that boasts more than 33,000 members across the globe from all private and public sectors relating to urban planning and real estate development.
Cegereal has forged strong, long-term relationships with all of its service providers.
As a significant part of its functions are outsourced, Cegereal's CSR strategy relies heavily on the commitment and adherence of its stakeholders.
In 2014, a responsible purchases charter was distributed to all of the Company's current service providers and must be signed when contracts are renewed.
The charter is designed to select suppliers that take account of environmental, HR and societal issues as part of their service. It can also be used to inform suppliers of these issues if required.
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At the same time, suppliers were issued with a special questionnaire to assess their business practices. This assessment will be carried out on an annual basis.
In 2015, 34% of the Company's purchases were from service providers, 16% from suppliers and 50% from sub-contractors.
In the past two years, 77% of Cegereal's business partners, equivalent to almost 61% of its purchases, have filled in the questionnaire about their sustainable development practices. The survey covered a selection of partners that accounted for 73.5% of Cegereal's purchase volumes in 2015.
Results obtained:
Smaël Bouakaz Project Director, Sinteo
Cegereal quickly grasped the environmental and social challenges facing the real estate industry.
Management made the decision to obtain environmental certifications – HQE Exploitation and Breeam In-Use – for its entire portfolio. These certification programs not only attest to the quality of its assets, but also provide a framework for improving building performance. In just three years, the decisions and investments made by Cegereal have reduced its portfolio's energy footprint by nearly 20%.
However, this success and performance did not stop Cegereal from coming up with an innovative and ambitious new program. "Upgreen Your Business" is a truly forward-looking program that permeates throughout Cegereal's development strategy, backed by an action plan and concrete, tangible objectives.
With a significant part of its functions outsourced, Cegereal needs to engage in close relations with its stakeholders and make its practices, charters and procedures widely available.
Implementing a dedicated management system means that CSR policy must be integrated and applied at all levels of building management.
Rather than take any of the responsibility away from its partners, Cegereal has created a movement of team spirit and skills sharing set on achieving common goals. That's precisely what it should mean to apply CSR to commercial property.
And given its economic environment, Cegereal is perfectly transparent in providing its extra-financial indicators as a measure of its societal footprint.
The property sector as a whole is undergoing a major transformation in its businesses.
However, the energy transition and climate change must not overtake broader issues such as employee well-being in the workplace, the protection of non-energy natural resources and the economy of functionality causing changes in traditionally low-innovation businesses.
France's Sustainable Building Regulations for 2020 (Réglementation Bâtiment Responsable – RBR 2020) move toward this goal.
Buildings are by their very nature subject to long life cycles, so agility and the ability to remain on the forefront of technological changes and economic models are likely success factors for property companies.
Cegereal helps to improve the real estate sector's supply chain due to the considerable influence it wields, and particularly as a result of its CSR strategy. Its responsible approach to environmental, HR and societal issues has spread along the whole value chain, improving its risk management along with its economic performance. Although difficult to estimate, its impact is real.
In 2015, the Upgreen Your Business strategy was rolled out. It focuses on providing tenants with support on the sustainable development front through the charter for clean building sites and the responsible purchases charter.
Cegereal's 2015 report is based on EPRA's environmental reporting recommendations for European real estate operators, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 guidelines and the Construction and Real Estate Sector Supplement (CRESS) guide for all areas of sustainable development.
These recommendations have been applied to Cegereal's entire property portfolio, i.e., its three property complexes.
The environmental data concerning the portfolio are presented by scope, as follows:
| SCOPE 3: USE | SCOPE 2: MANAGEMENT | SCOPE 1: CORPORATE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of buildings by tenants | Property management by Cegereal's asset and property manager |
Headquarters' activities and Cegereal | Activities |
| All "Property" indicators | All "Corporate" indicators | Scope | |
| Users | Lessor | Headquarters (42 rue de Bassano) | Responsibility |
In 2015, the coverage rate was 100% for the "Management" scope and 88% for the "Use" scope. The data published for 2015 cover the period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. They have been reviewed by Cegereal's statutory auditor. A detailed guide to the methodology is available on the Cegereal website(1 ).
| EPRA/GRI/ CRESS reference |
Measurement unit |
Scope 2 : Lessor |
Scope 3 : Users |
Total without climate adjustment |
Total with climate adjustment |
Gross change Y vs. 2013 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY | |||||||
| Total energy use | EN 3 & 4 - Abs & LFL Energy |
MWhEF | 5,916 | 17,519 | 23,435 | 23,379 | |
| o/w fossil fuels | EN 3 - Abs & LFL Fuels | MWhEF | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| o/w electricity EN 4 - Abs & LFL Electricity | MWhEF | 4,327 | 15,736 | 20,063 | |||
| o/w urban network | EN 4 - Abs & LFL DH&C | MWhEF | 1,590 | 1,783 | 3,373 | ||
| Per square meter | CRE 1 - Int Energy | kwhEF/m² | 45 | 133 | 178 | 178 | -41.8% |
| CRE 1 - Int Energy | kwhEP/m² | 97 | 322 | 419 | 418 | -34.2% | |
| GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS | |||||||
| Total energy-related emissions |
EN 16 - Abs & LFL GHG | T CO2 e |
673 | 1,670 | 2,343 | 2,332 | |
| o/w direct | EN 15 - Abs & LFL GHG Direct |
T CO2 e |
0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| o/w indirect | EN 16 - Abs & LFL GHG Indirect |
T CO2 e |
673 | 1,670 | 2,343 | ||
| Per square meter | CRE 3 - Int GHG | kg CO2 e / m² |
5 | 13 | 18 | 18 | -36.6% |
| WATER | |||||||
| Total water use | EN8 - Abs & LFL WAT | m3 | 58,378 | ||||
| … Per person | CRE 2 - Int WAT | m3/ nbETP | 10 | ||||
| Per square meter | CRE 2 - Int WAT | m3/ m² | 0.44 | ||||
| WASTE | |||||||
| Total volume | EN23 - Abs & LFL WASTE | kg | 884,630 | ||||
| … Per person | - | kg/nbETP | 145 | ||||
| % recycled | EN23 | % | nd |
FTEs are the number of full-time employees on site at October 1, 2015.
The waste presented in this table comes from non-hazardous streams, i.e. paper, waste similar to household waste and construction site waste. Hazardous waste streams are not covered as yet.
Sorted waste refers to waste that has been placed in bins by category. This breakdown is not currently recorded for Company assets.
(2) The emissions recorded are emissions from energy consumption at building sites. In 2016 fugitive emissions from refrigerants will be included.
In 2015, Cegereal met its goal of completing an environmental audit of its whole portfolio. All of the useful surface area was assessed for its environmental value, and a general environmental management plan was drawn up to develop biodiversity.
Indicators were developed to assess initial biodiversity levels and measure changes in biodiversity across Cegereal's real estate portfolio.
Each indicator, calculated using an ecologist's assessment, is used to identify the site based on the ordinary or remarkable biodiversity present, identify a few representative species at a given time, measure surface changes and the diversity of biotopes and measure the nuisances and pollution that species on the site are exposed to. The quality of the communication on biodiversity, practices and actions taken are also assessed.
Under the current audit, Rives de Bercy was given a low overall score, while Arcs de Seine achieved an average score.
Europlaza was relandscaped in 2015 to become the new "Garden Tower", with over 3,000 square meters of wooded garden stretching out around the property. The lobby was also remodeled to provide users with services and a sitting area.
61% OF THE SURFACE LEASES OF THE CEGEREAL PORTFOLIO INCLUDE AN ENVIRONMENTAL APPENDIX.
All of Cegereal's emissions were measured using the operational control approach. As a result, indirect emissions from electricity purchases were taken into account along with all other indirect emissions, including waste, durable goods, product purchases, business travel and home-work travel.
Based on a constant group structure, the Company's emissions increased from 5.8 t.CO₂e in 2014 to 17 t.CO₂e in 2015.
Cegereal's carbon footprint was measured in a Bilan Carbone© audit in 2015 based on the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the Company's direct operations, not by the properties in its portfolio.
As every year, the Travel segment is the biggest polluter, representing 70% of total emissions in 2015, due to the high emissions produced by means of transportation.
Travel was more frequent in 2015 due to the many meetings held to ensure a smooth transition with the Company's new investor.
As a result, this year's measure of greenhouse gas emissions does not accurately reflect Cegereal's typical business operations.
In 2015, Cegereal took steps to apply ISO 14001 in its property business. ISO 14001 is a set of standards that helps organizations implement a system to manage the environmental impacts of their operations and continuously improve performance using the Deming wheel. This system is called an Environmental Management System (EMS).
Cegereal's focus for 2015 was to design and roll out its EMS based on clear objectives in line with its Upgreen Your Business
CSR strategy. These objectives take into account legal requirements and information on the significant environmental impacts of Cegereal's business.
Cegereal aims to obtain ISO 14001 certification by an accredited third-party organization in 2016.
The main serious environmental risks and the types of pollution specific to the property sector to which a company such as Cegereal could be exposed relate to indoor air quality and the presence of asbestos or lead in its buildings. The "HQE Exploitation" certification obtained for its entire property portfolio reflects Cegereal's compliance with strict hygiene and occupant comfort standards.
None of the above risks have been identified to date in any of Cegereal's properties. In addition, no provisions for environmental
To effectively limit environmental impacts and pollution caused by its activities, Cegereal advises all of the service providers involved in the technical management of its buildings to include energy efficiency and eco-design among the criteria they use to select materials and technologies.
To promote these practices, Cegereal provided its asset managers and property managers with a "Charter for clean building sites and environmentally-friendly projects" risks have been recognized in Cegereal's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, since any such risks are quickly anticipated and dealt with as part of the Company's building renovation and maintenance strategy.
Indeed, over EUR 1.6million in renovation work has been undertaken since 2013 to improve building energy or environmental performance.
Major work is underway at the Rives de Bercy site, covering areas such as heating systems for the restaurant areas, air treatment and distribution regulation systems and heat recovery from extracted air.
€1.6million IN RENOVATION WORK HAS BEEN UNDERTAKEN SINCE 2013 TO IMPROVE BUILDING ENERGY OR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
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which lists the criteria to be complied with in the areas of health, safety and the environment vis-à-vis the building's tenants and during renovation and refurbishment projects. The location of the properties, all within 130 meters of a public transportation network, significantly contributes to reducing the carbon footprint of their users.
Cegereal has developed a Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) scorecard that can be used to assess the environmental, social and governance issues of assets that the Company is thinking of acquiring. It can also be used to weigh up the related risks.
In addition, and as part of the ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications of its businesses, Yxime (property manager) has committed to factoring in environmental impact and carbon footprint considerations when making renovation choices. As part of its quality management system, Yxime has also introduced strict safety regulations and an innovative risk management approach for Cegereal's entire portfolio.
Cegereal's 2015 report is based on EPRA's environmental reporting recommendations for European real estate operators, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 guidelines and the Construction and Real Estate Sector Supplement (CRESS) guide for all areas of sustainable development.
These recommendations have been applied to Cegereal's entire property portfolio, i.e., its three property complexes. The environmental data concerning the portfolio are presented by scope, as follows:
| SCOPE 1: CORPORATE | SCOPE 2: MANAGEMENT | SCOPE 3: USE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activities | Headquarters' activities and Cegereal |
Property management by Cegereal's asset and property manager |
Use of buildings by tenants |
| Scope | All "Corporate" indicators | All "Property" indicators | |
| Responsibility | Headquarters (42 rue de Bassano) | Lessor | Users |
In 2015, the coverage rate was 100% for the "Management" scope and 88% for the "Use" scope. The data published for 2015 cover the period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. They have been reviewed by Cegereal's statutory auditor. A detailed guide to the methodology is available on the Cegereal website(1).
If a data item is missing, it is estimated successively using two methods:
• If data are missing for a vacant unit in the building, they are extrapolated based on a surface area ratio using data available for a similar unit in the building or complex that is rented. For example: 2015 energy consumption for the first floor of building B rented by X = 2015 energy consumption for the second floor of building B rented by Y. This method is used to estimate the consumption figures for vacant units because the reporting requirements assume that the building is fully occupied.
In 2015 in total, and taking into account the three methods described above:
The following indicators are based on calculation or extrapolation methods:
Greenhouse gas emissions: For all three buildings, the data for electricity consumption and CPCU are multiplied by the emission factor provided by ADEME in the latest version of its guidelines, for scope 2, "Management" and scope 3, "Use".
Waste: For the Europlaza tower, the waste tonnage for vacant spaces was extrapolated based on a market average (average waste production per square meter by office assets(2)).
Energy consumption: Data are gathered from tenants' completed questionnaires via the property manager and from bills made available as supporting documents.
The coverage rate for the "Use" scope is calculated on a pro rata basis for the surface area for which data are available as a proportion of the whole surface area occupied by all of the tenants for the property in question.
(1) http://corp.Cegereal.com/en/sustainable-development/environmental-information (2) Source: OID 2013 survey of the environmental and energy performance of tertiary buildings.
2014 electricity consumption for four of the ten tenants was extrapolated for 2015 as no data were available. The annual time-weighted pro rata approach (method 1) was used to calculate 10% of energy consumption, and the surface-weighted pro rata approach (method 2) was used to calculate 14% of the building's total energy consumption (10,245 MWh) in 2015.
The annual time-weighted pro rata approach (method 1) was used to calculate 17% of the building's total energy consumption (5,291 MWh) in 2015.
Overall, in 2015 the extrapolations for energy consumption related to a total of 13% of the scope 3 "Use" surface area.
Adjustments for the climate change are performed using the following method:
For each building, energy consumption relating to heating, air conditioning and other uses is analyzed. The breakdown of energy consumption for each building results in the use of allocation keys (Heating (Pheating)/Air conditioning (Pcooling)/Other (Pother)) which are expressed as a percentage of total final energy consumption for each type of energy.
Climate extremes are measured using degree-days (3) by each weather station:
An average of annual HDD and CDD is calculated over ten years, from 2005 to 2015 for each station (HDDAve and CDDAve). Weather conditions at each station can therefore be compared to an average year by comparing HDD and CDD to HDDAve and CDDAve.
Using the actual final energy consumption figures reported, the consumption figures are adjusted for extremes based on the following formula:
Cadjusted: adjusted annual final energy consumption (kWhFE). Cactual: actual annual final energy consumption (kWhFE). Pheating: portion of consumption relating to heating (%). Pcooling: portion of consumption relating to cooling (%). Pother: portion of consumption relating to other uses (%). HDDave: benchmark average annual heating degree day (°C). HDD: heating degree day for the current year (°C). CDDave: benchmark average annual cooling degree day (°C). CDD: cooling degree day for the current year (°C).
For each property, this method models the annual consumption level that would have been recorded in an average, constant climate. It is therefore possible to analyze the change in consumption levels and greenhouse gas emissions for a constant reporting structure based on identical weather conditions.
The "Green capex" or "energy and environmental renovations" were calculated by totaling the renovation costs minus standard maintenance costs of uses and regulation compliance work that had an impact on the buildings' energy consumption (e.g., lighting, air conditioning, heating, etc.). .
The calculation methods for the main HR and societal indicators published in the 2015 CSR report are detailed below. .
Absenteeism rate: The absenteeism rate corresponds to the annual number of justified absences compared to the theoretical annual number of hours worked.
Responsible purchasing: Business partners' participation in the responsible purchasing policy is calculated based on the response rate to the responsible purchasing questionnaire and the number of companies that have signed up to the responsible purchases charter.
Societal footprint: The number of indirect jobs created by Cegereal's business is calculated based on the Company's global purchasing volumes and the average annual cost of an FTE in the construction sector and the services sector(4).
Percentage of leases including environmental appendices: The percentage of leases that include environmental appendices is calculated by taking the ratio of the surface area of leases covered by an environmental appendix in 2015 to the total surface area occupied in 2015.
(3) Source: http://www.insee.fr/fr/ffc/ipweb/ip1393/ip1393.pdf
CEGEREAL S.A. Registered office: 42 rue de Bassano, 75008 Paris Share capital: EUR 160,470,000
This is a free translation into English of the Statutory Auditors' report issued in French and is provided solely for the convenience of English speaking readers. This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law and professional auditing standards applicable in France.
In our capacity as independent third party to Cegereal SA (the "Company"), certified by COFRAC under number 3-1049(1), we hereby report to you on the environmental, human resources (HR) and societal information for the year ended December 31, 2015, included in the management report (hereinafter the "CSR Information"), pursuant to article L.225- 102-1 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce).
The Board of Directors is responsible for preparing the Company's management report including CSR Information required by article R.225-105-1 of the French Commercial Code in accordance with the guidelines used by the Company (hereinafter the "Guidelines"), summarized in the management report and available on request on the Group's website (www.cegereal.com).
Our independence is defined by regulatory texts, the French code of ethics (Code de déontologie) of our profession and the requirements of article L.822-11 of the French Commercial Code. In addition, we have implemented a system of quality control including documented policies and procedures regarding compliance with the ethical requirements, French professional standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
On the basis of our work, our responsibility is to:
Our work was carried out by a team of six people between November 2015 and February 2016 and lasted around two weeks. We were assisted in our work by our experts in corporate social responsibility.
We performed our work in accordance with the French professional standards and with the order dated May 13, 2013 defining the conditions under which the independent third party performs its engagement and with ISAE 3000(2) concerning our conclusion on the fairness of CSR Information.
(1) Whose scope is available at www.cofrac.fr
(2) ISAE 3000 – Assurance engagements other than audits or reviews of historical financial information.
On the basis of interviews with the individuals in charge of the relevant departments, we obtained an understanding of the Company's sustainability strategy regarding human resources and environmental impacts of its activities and its societal commitments and, where applicable, any actions or programs arising from them.
We compared the CSR Information presented in the management report with the list provided in article R.225-105-1 of the French Commercial Code.
For any consolidated information that is not disclosed, we verified that the explanations were provided in accordance with article R.225-105, paragraph 3 of the French Commercial Code.
We verified that the CSR Information covers the scope of consolidation, i.e., the Company, its subsidiaries as defined by article L.233-1 and the controlled entities as defined by article L.233 3 of the French Commercial Code.
Based on this work and given the limitations mentioned above, we attest that the required CSR Information has been disclosed in the management report.
We conducted interviews with the persons responsible for preparing the CSR Information in the departments responsible for collecting the information and, where appropriate, responsible for internal control and risk management procedures, in order to:
• assess the suitability of the Guidelines in terms of their relevance, completeness, reliability, neutrality and understandability, and taking into account industry best practices where appropriate ;
• verify the implementation of datacollection, compilation, processing and control process to reach completeness and consistency of the CSR Information and obtain an understanding of the internal control and risk management procedures used to prepare the CSR Information.
We determined the nature and scope of our tests and procedures based on the nature and importance of the CSR Information with respect to the characteristics of the Company, the human resources and environmental challenges of its activities, its sustainability strategy and industry best practices.
Regarding the CSR Information that we considered to be the most important(3):
For the remaining CSR Information, we assessed its consistency based on our understanding of the Company.
We also assessed the relevance of explanations provided for any information that was not disclosed, either in whole or in part.
We believe that the sampling methods and sample sizes we have used, based on our professional judgment, are sufficient to provide a basis for our limited assurance conclusion; a higher level of assurance would have required us to carry out more extensive procedures. Due to the use of sampling techniques and other limitations inherent to information and internal control systems, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement in the CSR information cannot be totally eliminated.
Based on our work, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the CSR Information, taken as a whole, is not presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with the Guidelines.
Paris-La Défense, on April 14, 2016 KPMG S.A.
| Anne Garans | |
|---|---|
| Partner | |
| Climate Change | |
| & Sustainable | |
| Development | |
| Department |
(3) Environmental Information: water consumption, energy consumption, CO2 emissions related to energy consumption, total waste produced, percentage of buildings with BREEAM In-Use and HQE Exploitation environmental certification.
Societal information: average distance of buildings from the nearest public transportation hub, response rate to the supplier questionnaire on sustainability policies, responsible purchases charter signature rate and percentage of leases that include environmental appendices.
Qualitative information: general environmental policy; biodiversity protection; regional, economic and social impact of the Company's business; relations with people or organizations concerned by the Company's activities, in particular job placement organizations, educational institutions, environmental protection organizations, consumer and neighborhood organizations; subcontractors and suppliers; and fair trade practices.
The following presentation and analysis should be read in conjunction with this Registration Document in its entirety and in particular with the consolidated financial statements which are presented in section III.2.
The consolidated financial statements were adopted by the Board of Directors on February 17, 2016 and will be submitted to the Annual General Shareholders' Meeting for approval.
Cegereal holds 100% of the capital and voting rights of Prothin, a French société par actions simplifiée (joint stock corporation) with share capital of EUR 151,870,350, whose registered office is located at 42 rue de Bassano, 75008 Paris, France, registered with the Paris Trade and Companies Registry under no. 533 212 445 (the "Subsidiary" or "Prothin"). Subsequent references to the "Group" therefore include Cegereal SA and Prothin SAS.
For the purposes of comparison, the financial information presented in the IFRS consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 includes the IFRS financial statements of Cegereal SA for the year ended December 31, 2014.
As described below, the increase in net income chiefly reflects the rise in the fair value of properties.
No acquisitions were made in 2015 and Cegereal's management bodies did not give any firm commitments as regards new purchases of buildings.
During 2015, the marketing of the Arcs de Seine building continued. A lease was signed with Amgen for a total surface area of 2,864 sq.m, effective from April 1, 2015, and with Exclusive Network for a total surface area of 1,432 sq.m, effective from May 1, 2015. Furthermore, a short term lease was signed with Boursorama for a total surface area of 1,432 sq.m for a period of 17 months from April 1, 2015. The building was fully occupied at December 31, 2015.
At the Europlaza site, KPMG signed an eight-month lease for a total surface area of 895 sq.m, effective from June 1, 2015. Gartner, Software AG France and Gas Natural Europe renegotiated their leases in July and December 2015 with effect from April 1, 2015, May 1, 2015 and December 14, 2015, respectively. Lastly, a lease was signed with Robert Half International France on July 23, 2015 for a surface area of 620 sq.m, with effect from December 1, 2015.
Any front-end incentive is fully amortized over the fixed term of the lease.
The physical occupancy rate corresponds to the percentage of premises for which the Company receives rent within the framework of a lease agreement at December 31, 2015.
The financial occupancy rate corresponds to the percentage of premises for which the Company receives rent or indemnities in respect of terminated lease agreements at December 31, 2015.
Unless otherwise specified, the occupancy rates referred to in this report correspond to physical occupancy rates.
The table below shows the physical and financial occupancy rates for the Group's portfolio over the past three years.
| Cegereal portfolio | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical occupancy rate | 92.8% | 89.8% | 89% |
| Financial occupancy rate | 92.8% | 90.5% | 89% |
The physical and financial occupancy rates for each property at December 31, 2015 can be analyzed as follows:
| Dec. 31, 2015 | Europlaza | Arcs de Seine |
Rives de Bercy |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical occupancy rate | 82% | 100% | 100% | 92.8% |
| Financial occupancy rate | 82% | 100% | 100% | 92.8% |
In thousands of euros
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europlaza | 18,077 | 20,770 | 21,812 | 22,725 | 21,422 |
| Arcs de Seine | 16,384 | 14,008 | 11,765 | 4,691 | 2,338 |
| Rives de Bercy | 9,849 | 9,968 | 9,726 | 11,217 | 10,795 |
| Rental income | 44,310 | 44,746 | 43,303 | 38,633 | 34,555 |
| Rental expenses rebilled to lessees (1) |
6,868 | 6,489 | 5,879 | 5,082 | 3,910 |
| Real estate taxes rebilled to lessees (2) |
4,363 | 4,833 | 4,217 | 3,589 | 2,942 |
| Other amounts rebilled to lessees (3) |
1,836 | 327 | |||
| Miscellaneous income | 118 | 16 | 39 | 102 | 463 |
| Income from other services | 11,349 | 13,173 | 10,462 | 8,773 | 7,315 |
| Building-related costs (4) | (17,156) | (16,341) | (16,927) | (16,382) | (13,418) |
| Net rental income | 38,503 | 41,579 | 36,838 | 31,024 | 28,452 |
| In thousands of euros | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Building maintenance | (498) | (20) | (735) | (431) | (326) |
| Expenses on vacant premises |
(1,299) | (1,707) | (1,874) | (2,187) | (3,065) |
| Asset management fees | (3,143) | (3,049) | (2,972) | (3,029) | (2,990) |
| Other building-related costs – lessor |
(985) | (243) | (923) | (2,064) | (185) |
| Building-related costs – lessor (4) – (1) – (2) – (3) |
(5,924) | (5,019) | (6,504) | (7,711) | (6,566) |
| Wages and salaries | (957) | (550) | (576) | (512) | (541) |
| Other overhead costs | (3,812) | (2,376) | (2,096) | (2,111) | (1,442) |
| Total expenses incurred by the lessor |
(10,694) | (7,944) | (9,176) | (10,334) | (8,549) |
In thousands of euros
| Statement of comprehensive income caption |
Amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Net rental income | 38,504 | Net rental income corresponds to rental income for the period (EUR44,310k) and rental expenses rebilled to lessees (EUR 11,349k), less building related costs (EUR 17,156k). In 2015, net rental income fell by EUR 3.1 million compared to 2014. This was primarily due to the early termination indemnities received in 2014, as well as building maintenance costs and expenses associated with marketing the Europlaza tower in 2015. |
| Administrative costs |
(4,916) Administrative costs chiefly comprise fees, insurance premiums and personnel costs. |
|
| Change in fair value of investment property |
62,736 | The value of the real estate portfolio increased from EUR 871 million at December 31, 2014 to EUR 942 million at December 31, 2015. |
| Net operating income |
96,323 | |
| Net financial expense |
(14,705) | Net financial expense is made up of EUR 14,719k in financial expenses and EUR 15k in financial income. |
| Corporate income tax |
(662) | Due to the application of the SIIC tax regime with effect from 2006, the Group's profits derived from the rental of investment properties and the sale of real property rights are not subject to corporate income tax. This tax exemption is, however, subject to certain criteria relating essentially to the payment of dividends. No income tax was recorded on other taxable activity during the period. Accordingly, the income tax recorded for the period corresponds exclusively to the additional corporate income tax contribution on amounts distributed in an amount of EUR 662k. |
| Net income | 80,957 |
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a credit agreement dated July 26, 2012 (hereinafter the "2012 Initial Credit Agreement"), Prothin was granted a loan for a maximum principal amount of EUR 400,000,000 by Aareal Bank AG, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank Aktiengesellschaft, Bayerrische Landesbank and Landesbank Berlin AG (the "Banks"), in accordance with the terms and conditions of the 2012 Initial Credit Agreement.
Prothin requested an additional loan in order to fund renovation work on the Europlaza building, which the Banks granted for a principal amount of EUR 5,000,000 pursuant to the terms and conditions of an amendment to the 2012 Initial Credit Agreement, signed on August 7, 2014 (the 2012 Initial Credit Agreement as modified by said amendment is hereinafter referred to as the "Initial Credit Agreement").
A second amendment to the Initial Credit Agreement was signed on November 4, 2015 between Prothin and the banks (Aareal Bank AG, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank Aktiengesellschaft, Bayerrische Landesbank and Berlin Hyp AG) in order to: (i) record the Banks' waiver of a right to early and immediate repayment of the outstanding loan at the time of the change in control of the Company on November 5, 2015, and (ii) amend the provisions of Article 3.3 of the Initial Credit Agreement in order to include new rules for calculating early loan repayment indemnities.
The Initial Credit Agreement as modified by the second amendment described above is hereinafter referred to as the "Credit Agreement".
The final due date for the Credit Agreement (including both tranches) is August 16, 2017.
The main provisions of the Initial Credit Agreement are as follows:
| In thousands of euros | ||
|---|---|---|
| Initial financing (Nov. 15, 2012) |
First amendment (Aug. 7, 2014) |
|
| Main terms and conditions | ||
| Initial credit Renovation work phase | ||
| Amount | €400 million | €5 million |
| Interest rate | 3.150% +25bps if occupancy rate < 90% |
2.519% +25bps if occupancy rate < 90% |
| Maturity | August 2017 | |
| Main financial ratios | ||
| LTV threshold | 70% | |
| ICR threshold | 150% |
The gearing and interest coverage ratios are presented below:
| Dec. 31, 2015(1) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearing ratio | |||
| Non-current borrowings/ adjusted net assets |
43.0% | 49.4% | 47.1% |
| Interest coverage ratio | |||
| Projected net rental income/ interest expenses |
298% | 286% | 232% |
(1) The gearing ratio was calculated at December 31, 2015, while the interest coverage ratio was issued by the bank on November 6, 2015..
Projected net rental income designates total projected net rental income for the following 12 months, excluding taxes, less rental income where the risk of non-recovery has been established (notice given, unpaid rent) and operating expenses rebillable to lessees and operating expenses not rebillable to lessees.
Operating expenses comprise expenses (including recoverable expenses) including tax incurred in operating, upkeeping, maintaining, running, managing and administering the buildings (in particular, compensation paid under the asset management agreement and the property management agreement) and administrative expenses incurred by the borrower.
Should Prothin make any voluntary or mandatory early repayments of all or part of the outstanding loan as of the date of signature of the second amendment (in particular in the event of a change in control, the sale of all or part of one of the buildings or non-compliance with financial ratios), it will have to pay, in addition to breakage costs, an early repayment indemnity equal to:
There are no plans to put in place other investment financing with respect to which the management bodies have made firm commitments.
However, Northwood intends to examine the various financing opportunities the Company can benefit from in order to optimize its capital structure. Such refinancing, potentially accompanied by an increase in the Company's loan-to-value ratio to up to 55%, would enable it to raise funds with the aim of acquiring new assets.
As of the date of this Registration Document, the Company's investment capacity is estimated to be in the region of EUR 250 million. Provided that the Company maintains a debt structure as described above, it will quickly have the investment capacity to implement its industrial and commercial policies. In the event that the Company fails to identify any investment opportunities that correspond to the risk/return profiles it is seeking, it could consider distributing these amounts to its shareholders in the form of share redemptions or a capital reduction.
On December 22, 2011, Cegereal's General Shareholders' Meeting authorized a transfer to its wholly-owned subsidiary Prothin (registered with the Paris Trade and Companies Registry under number 533 212 445), its holding and management activity for owned buildings located at (i) 20 avenue André Prothin, 92400 Courbevoie, known as "Europlaza", (ii) Quai du Point du Jour, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, known as "Arcs de Seine", (iii) 4 Quai de Bercy, 94220 Charenton-le-Pont, known as "Rives de Bercy" (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Buildings").
The application of the legal regime applicable to spin-offs resulted in a full transfer to Prothin of all rights, assets and obligations of Cegereal in relation to the business transferred.
Based on a specific review of risks that could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results or ability to meet its objectives, the Company believes that it has no material risk exposures apart from those presented in the table below.
| Risks | Nature | Consequences | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Risks linked to the Company's activity | |||
| 1.1. Risks linked to the economic environment and the real estate market | |||
| Risks linked to the economic environment |
The challenging economic situation and a possible downturn may have an impact on: - demand for new office space - the rents which can be changed - the Company's ability to increase rent levels when leases are renewed - the ICC-ILAT-INSEE rent index |
- Negative impact on the Group's financial position, results, activity and development prospects. - Impact on the liquidity of the real estate assets in the event of a forced sale: difficulty to dispose rapidly of part of its real estate assets under satisfactory conditions if such action were to prove necessary. - Impact on the occupancy rate. |
- The majority of the leases already in place have been renewed since 2010, which prevents the Company from having to decrease its rents under Article L.145-39 of the French Commercial Code. - The ICC index increased by an average of 2% per year over the last ten years. The ILAT index has increased by 1.7% since it was established in 2005. - Just 50% of rental property is exposed to rental volatility in 2016 as a result of indexation. |
| Risks linked to the competitive environment |
- Rental activity: competition in the office real estate sector. - Investments/diversification: competition from French and international property owners (institutional property investors). |
- Potential loss of lessees, when their leases expire, if the competition is able to offer more attractive rental conditions for comparable properties. - Unfavorable effect on the Group's growth, activity and future results if the investment and diversification strategy cannot be implemented. |
- The Company maintains regular discussions with the lessees in order to anticipate their needs and be in line with the market. For example, Gas Natural, Gartner and Software AG France all extended their leases by between six and nine years, while Gas Natural and Gartner also leased additional space. |
| 1.2. Risks linked to operations | |||
| Risk linked to changes in rent levels |
- Rent levels and the value of office buildings are influenced by supply and demand for real estate floor space. |
- An unfavorable trend would be likely to adversely affect the results, activity and financial position of the Company. |
- The Company carries out a valuation of its properties every six months using different methods directly linked to market rental values. |
| Risk of dependence on certain lessees |
- The four most significant lessees (Crédit Foncier de France, Capgemini, GE Capital and Canal Plus) represent 47% of properties rented on a one-year lease. |
- A request for more favorable lease terms upon renewal or a decision by one of these lessees to terminate its lease, could adversely impact the financial position. |
- The division of the real estate portfolio enabled Cegereal to increase the number of lessees from 12 to 26 since the Group was first listed in March 2006. This number should be further increased through the marketing of vacant premises. |
| Risk linked to non-payment of rent |
- All Group revenue is generated by leasing its real estate assets to third parties. |
Non-payment of rent could - affect the Group's results, and - increase liquidity risk (see section 2.5.4 of the consolidated financial statements, Note 4.6) |
- Assessment of the financial position of new lessees as well as an annual reassessment of all lessees. At year-end 2015, all of the Company's lessees were considered to be in a satisfactory financial position, and 97% had a Dun & Bradstreet rating of 1 or 2 (on a scale of 1 to 5). There were no failures to pay at the date of publication. |
| Risks | Nature | Consequences | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3. Concentration risks | |||
| Risk linked to the concentration of the portfolio in the same geographic region |
- The entire portfolio is located in the inner suburbs of Paris. |
- Competition within the region or adjacent regions could encourage lessees to seize upon better value opportunities elsewhere. |
- The three assets are located in three very different zones of the Paris region market which represents more than 50 million sq.m. The risk of concentration is therefore limited. - The vacancy rates for the areas where Cegereal's various buildings are located were as follows: 11% for La Défense, 12.5% for the Western Crescent and 6.5% for the Eastern Inner Suburbs (Source: DTZ) |
| Risks linked to the concentration of the portfolio in the same rental sector |
- The Company has concentrated its real estate portfolio exclusively in office properties. |
- A downturn in the market for office real estate could have negative effects on the Group's financial position, results, activity and development prospects. |
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| 1.4. Risks linked to assets | |||
| Risk linked to the valuation of real estate assets |
- A detailed report on the value of the Group's portfolio is prepared each year, with quarterly updates. |
- Under IFRS, the Group's income could vary considerably in the event of a significant rise or fall in the capitalization rates for the real estate sector. Between two half-yearly valuations, the carrying amount of the buildings will not be adjusted if the market price varies, and could therefore fail to reflect the effective market value of the assets. |
- Valuations are carried out by DTZ Valuation France, an external real estate valuer. - The Group makes known any item at its disposal likely to have a significant impact on the value of its buildings. |
| 2. Managing market risks 2.1. Liquidity risk |
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| - The Credit Agreement, as defined in section III.1, contains the usual mandatory early repayment clauses (total or partial) for outstanding amounts in different cases and under certain contractually defined conditions (in particular in the event of a change in control, sale of all or part of one of the buildings, expropriation or requisition of all or part of one of the buildings, claims in relation to one of the buildings and non-compliance with financial ratios). In addition, as provided for by Article 8 of the Credit Agreement, a default is likely to result in early repayment of the loan. |
- Option available to the lender of declaring all outstanding amounts, accrued interest and charges thereupon to be immediately payable, and of enforcing all or part of the collateral and guarantees granted in the event of a default. - The Group could find itself in a position where it cannot obtain refinancing for an amount, or under financial conditions that are equivalent to the current conditions. |
- The specific review of liquidity risk based on the Group's financial position at December 31, 2015, complied with all of the various ratios and limits applicable to the mandatory early payment clauses provided for in the credit agreement (see notes 5.11 (Non-current borrowings) and 5.24 (Commitments given) in section 2.5.5 of the IFRS financial statements). - At December 31, 2015, CeGeREAL's financial ratios were as follows: (i) 43% LTV ratio and (ii) 298% interest coverage ratio. - The Group has also conducted a specific review of its liquidity risk and considers that it is in a position to meet its upcoming commitments. |
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| 2.2. Foreign exchange risk | |||
| - The Group is not exposed to foreign exchange risk as it generates all of its revenue in the eurozone. |
- No foreign exchange risk. | - Not applicable. | |
| 2.3. Risks on equities and other financial instruments | |||
| - As of the date of this document, the Group does not hold any direct investments in listed companies, or any indirect investments in such companies via units in equity funds. |
- The Group is not exposed to any equity risk. | - Not applicable. | |
| 2.4. Interest rate risk | |||
| - In recent years, the real estate sector has benefited from a favorable interest rate environment characterized by falling long-term interest rates. The yield on ten-year French fungible Treasury bonds (TEC 10 index) fell from 3.98% at December 31, 2006, to 0.99% at December 31, 2015 (Source: Banque de France). The Company is not able to foresee the various factors impacting future interest rates. |
- A significant increase in interest rates could entail a decrease in the estimated value of the Company's assets (see section 2.5.4 of the consolidated financial statements, Note 4.7) and an increase in financial expenses in the absence of interest-rate hedges. |
- The Group has not conducted a sensitivity analysis regarding changes in interest rates due to the fixed rate applied with respect to the Credit Agreement. Interest rate risk is also discussed in Note 2.5.4 to the IFRS financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015. |
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| 3. Risks linked to the majority shareholder 3.1. Risks linked to the investment held by the hausInvest investment fund until November 5, 2015 |
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| Risk linked to the lack of liquidity of other fund assets |
- As hausInvest ("the Fund") is an open-ended fund, unit holders may request the redemption of their units at any time, under certain conditions. |
- Until November 5, 2015, in the event of insufficient liquidity, risk of sale of the Group's assets requested by CRI as its majority shareholder for the Fund's needs and distribution of income from any such sales. - Until November 5, 2015, risk of forced sale by CRI of the Company's shares, which could have had a negative impact on the Company's share price. |
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| Risk linked to fluctuation in the value of the Fund |
- Under German legislation, funds that invest in property companies are subject to certain limits: - the gross value of assets and related rights of property companies is limited to 49% of the Fund's total gross value. - the gross value of the real estate assets and the related rights of each property company is limited to 15%; this threshold is calculated in proportion to the interest held in the property company on behalf of the Fund. |
- Until November 5, 2015, fluctuation in the Fund's value could impact CRI's investment policy and indirectly significantly impact the Company's strategy and its activity. |
| Risks | Nature | Consequences | Observations |
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| 3.2. Risk linked to the majority shareholder | |||
| Risk linked to the majority shareholder |
- The Northwood Concert (as defined in Article 2.5 of the "Legal Information" section of this report) is the majority shareholder of the Company's capital and voting rights, and retains a significant influence over the Company and the running of the Group's business. - The Northwood Concert manages other real estate assets in France. |
- The Northwood Concert is therefore in a position to make significant decisions (e.g., composition of the Company's Board of Directors, payment of dividends, etc.) without minority shareholders being able to oppose these decisions in General Shareholders' Meetings. - The Northwood Concert may find that it has a conflict of interests with regard to certain transactions (e.g., lease negotiations or disposal of a building), which could have an unfavorable effect on Cegereal, and in turn on the Group's assets, financial position, results or strategy. |
- The Company's shareholders and the Fund's unit holders have a shared interest in maximizing the Company's value. |
| 4. Risk linked to German regulations applicable to the majority shareholder until November 5, 2015 | |||
| - Until November 5, 2015, Cegereal was a property company, and the majority of its capital was held by CRI on behalf of the hausInvest German investment fund. Cegereal, as a subsidiary of CRI, was indirectly subject to certain provisions of German legislation that are applicable to CRI and that concern investments and German investment funds. - CRI (Cegereal's former majority shareholder) must comply with the various ratios or thresholds in the management of hausInvest fund assets. |
- Until November 5, 2015, direct impact on the Group's investment or divestment policy and its overall strategy. - For regulatory reasons, until November 5, 2015, CRI may have been required to reduce its investment in the Company significantly, which could have had a negative effect on the Company's share price. - Until November 5, 2015, the possibilities for acquisitions by the Group may have been limited as a result of the need to comply with various ratios and thresholds. |
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| 5. Risks linked to service providers | |||
| 5.1. Risk linked to the quality of service providers and sub-contractors | |||
| - The Group's rental activity depends on certain sub-contractors and service providers, in particular maintenance and caretaking companies. |
- If these sub-contractors or service providers were to go out of business or become insolvent, or if the quality of their services or products were to decline, this could affect the Group. |
- With the exception of the asset management agreement with Commerz Real (that was terminated on November 5, 2015) and the advisory services agreement (ASA), all of the sub-contracting agreements are short-term renewable contracts (maximum of one year), which makes it possible to rapidly change service provider should the need arise. |
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| 6. Risks linked to the regulatory environment 6.1. Risk linked to current or future regulations |
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| - When conducting its business and managing its office buildings, the Group must comply with numerous specific or general regulations that govern, inter alia, public health, the environment, safety and commercial leases. |
- Any substantive change to these regulations is liable to have an impact on the Group's results or its development and growth prospects. - The Group cannot guarantee that all its lessees will strictly comply with all of the regulations applicable to them, in particular those relating to the environment, health and public safety. |
- The terms of the leases obligate the lessees to comply with the regulations applicable to the leased premises when using said premises. - The Company seeks the best legal advice in order to meet its needs in terms of monitoring regulatory changes. - The Group is not aware of any government, legal or arbitration proceedings which could have – or, in the last 12 months have had – significant impacts on its financial position or its profitability. |
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| 6.2. Risk linked to the regulations applicable to leases | |||
| - Certain provisions of the law on commercial leases, and in particular those that govern the term, termination and renewal of leases or the indexing of rent for these leases, the rebilling of rental expenses, taxes, levies and other duties and work, are a matter of public policy. - These provisions may limit the owners' ability to rebill certain rental expenses, taxes and work to lessees. - If the lessor refuses to renew the lease upon expiration, the lessee is entitled to an eviction indemnity. |
- These provisions may limit the owners' ability to increase rents in line with market rents in order to optimize their rental income. |
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| 6.3. Environmental risk linked to health (asbestos, legionnaires' disease and classified facilities) | |||
| - The Group's business activity is subject to laws and regulations on the environment and public health. |
- Buildings and facilities owned or used by the Group may be affected by problems related to public health, safety or environmental protection. - Safety regulations for high-rise buildings (such as the Europlaza building), could lead to additional operating and maintenance expenses for the Group. |
- All of the leases provide for payment by lessees of work to bring the premises into compliance with all new regulations on health, safety and working conditions. - The Europlaza and Arcs de Seine buildings underwent asbestos removal work in 1999 and 2000. Rives de Bercy was built after the regulations that prohibit the use of asbestos came into effect |
| Risks | Nature | Consequences | Observations | |||
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| 7. Risk linked to the costs and availability of appropriate insurance coverage | ||||||
| - The Company benefits from insurance coverage taken out both at national level and by its majority shareholder. |
- If the Company were to leave the Northwood Investors group's scope of consolidation, or if it no longer benefited from the negotiating power of the Northwood Investors group, it might have to pay higher premiums. |
- As the insurance premium does not have a material impact on the Company's results, were the Company to leave the Northwood Investors group, it should not have a material impact on the Company's financial situation. |
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| 8. Risks linked to the tax treatment applicable to SIICs | ||||||
| 8.1 Risks linked to a change in the regulatory framework | ||||||
| - The Company may face difficulties complying with new regulations and could even have its SIIC status suspended temporarily or permanently. |
- In the event that the Company opts out of the SIIC regime in the ten years following election, it will be subject to corporate income tax at the standard rate on the revaluation gains upon election for the SIIC regime, less exit tax already paid at the reduced 16.5% rate. - The Company would be subject to corporate income tax at the standard rate for the year during which it opts out of the SIIC regime and subsequent years, on the amount of its exempted retained earnings. - The Company would also be subject to an additional 25% tax on the portion of unrealized capital gains generated on the sale of real estate assets that were exempt since the Company's option for SIIC status, reduced by one-tenth for each calendar year of exemption. |
- The Company verifies on a regular basis that it complies with the conditions for preferential tax treatment as an SIIC. |
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| 8.2 Risk linked to the majority shareholder | ||||||
| - One or several shareholders acting in concert within the meaning of Article L.233-10 of the French Commercial Code (with the exception of the SIICs themselves) may not directly or indirectly hold 60% or more of a SIIC's share capital. Failure to comply with this threshold will result in the Company's eligibility for preferential tax treatment being called into question. - In accordance with Article 208 C, section 1 of the French Tax Code, the 60% condition may be waived in the event of a public tender or exchange offer within the meaning of Article |
- Following its acquisition of shares of the Company on November 5, 2015, the Northwood Concert (as defined in Article 2.5 of the "Legal Information" section of this report) held 59.78% of the Company's capital and voting rights and consequently did not breach the 60% threshold. However, as it exceeded the 30% holding threshold, it was required to make a mandatory public offer. Such an offer resulted in the Northwood Concert holding more than 60% of the Company's capital and/or voting rights as of January 26, 2016. |
L.433-1 of the French Monetary and Financial Code (Code monétaire et financier), provided this percentage holding is reduced to less than 60% before the final date for filing the financial statements for the fiscal year in which the threshold was breached. In such a scenario, the condition will be deemed to have been met.
withholding tax applies, it will be paid by the shareholder generating this withholding tax.
The Group's insurance strategy aims to protect its assets and cover any potential liability.
Prothin has taken out the following insurance:
These policies cover the buildings for an amount at least equal to their restatement value or replacement value (including the cost of replacing damaged machinery and equipment in line with the value of the building in question and the capital disclosed by Prothin).
This policy:
(c) covers all the risks typically insurable against loss and damage (including in particular natural disasters, fire, lightning, explosions, floods, storms, hail and snow, aircraft accidents, riots, sabotage, acts of terrorism, theft, damage to electrical appliances and broken glass);
(d) includes a "loss of rent" guarantee covering at least 24 months of rent.
Prothin has directly taken out civil liability insurance for property owners and/or is co-insured under collective civil liability insurance taken out by Cegereal covering the financial consequences of civil liability of its own doing.
Specialized firms regularly appraise the assets.
All premiums for insurance against damage to property and loss of rent are cross-charged to lessees in building operating charges.
In general, the Group considers its insurance coverage to be adequate in light of the value of the assets insured and the level of risk incurred.
As of the date of this report, there is no significant outstanding claim that would be liable to change future coverage conditions or the total amount of insurance and/or self-insurance premiums.
The personal civil liability of the corporate officers and de jure and de facto Managers of the company is covered to levels appropriate to the related risks.
Cegereal and/or Prothin is not aware of any government, legal or arbitration proceedings, including any proceedings that have been suspended or that are imminent, which could have – or, in the last 12 months have had – significant impacts on the financial position or profitability of the company and/or the Group.
No material provisions were booked in respect of lawsuits (see section II.2 "Consolidated financial statements", Note 5.28 "Subsequent events").
The company decided to change of information system in order to increase the speed of information management with its stakeholders and to improve its internal control capabilities.
The IFRS consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 and the related Statutory Auditors' report presented on pages 88 to 102 and page 103, respectively, of the 2014 Registration Document filed with the AMF on March 6, 2015 under no. D. 15-0108, are incorporated by reference into this document.
The IFRS consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the related Statutory Auditors' report presented on pages 64 to 78 and page 79, respectively, of the 2013 Registration Document filed with the AMF on April 10, 2014 under no. D. 14-0324, are incorporated by reference into this document.
In thousands of euros, except per share data
| Notes | 31/12/15 | 31/12/14 | |
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| 12 months | 12 months | ||
| Rental income | 5.17 | 44,310 | 44,746 |
| Income from other services | 5.18 | 11,349 | 13,173 |
| Building-related costs | 5.19 | (17,156) | (16,341) |
| Net rental income | 38,504 | 41,579 | |
| Sale of building | |||
| Administrative costs | 5.20 | (4,976) | (3,057) |
| Other operating expenses | (5) | 0 | |
| Other operating income | 65 | ||
| Increase in fair value of investment property | 62,736 | 42,637 | |
| Decrease in fair value of investment property | (23,933) | ||
| Total change in fair value of investment property | 5.1 | 62,736 | 18,704 |
| Net operating income | 96,323 | 57,226 | |
| Financial income | 15 | 17 | |
| Financial expenses | (14,719) | (14,533) | |
| Net financial expense | 5.21 | (14,705) | (14,515) |
| Corporate income tax | 5.22 | (662) | (312) |
| CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME | 80,957 | 42,398 | |
| of which attributable to owners of the Company | 80,957 | 42,398 | |
| of which attributable to non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 80,957 | 42,398 | |
| of which attributable to owners of the Company | 80,957 | 42,398 | |
| of which attributable to non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share (in euros) | 6.06 | 3.18 |
In thousands of euros
| Notes | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
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| Non-current assets | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 61 | ||
| Investment property | 5.1 | 942,000 | 871,000 |
| Non-current loans and receivables | 5.2 | 28,928 | 30,941 |
| Total non-current assets | 970,989 | 901,941 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Trade accounts receivable | 5.3 | 13,132 | 6,469 |
| Other operating receivables | 5.4 | 6,899 | 6,276 |
| Prepaid expenses | 96 | 107 | |
| Total receivables | 20,127 | 12,852 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5.5 | 8,723 | 23,499 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 8,723 | 23,499 | |
| Total current assets TOTAL ASSETS |
28,850 999,839 |
36,351 938,292 |
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| Shareholders' equity | |||
| Share capital | 160,470 | 160,470 | |
| Legal reserve and additional paid-in capital | 21,436 | 21,436 | |
| Consolidated reserves and retained earnings | 305,447 | 284,831 | |
| Net attributable income | 80,957 | 42,398 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 5.10 | 568,309 | 509,135 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Non-current borrowings | 5.11 | 402,664 | 401,889 |
| Other non-current borrowings and debt | 5.13 | 3,951 | 4,166 |
| Non-current corporate income tax liability | |||
| Total non-current liabilities | 406,615 | 406,055 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Current borrowings | 1,626 | 1,716 | |
| Trade accounts payable | 3,150 | 2,148 | |
| Corporate income tax liability | 295 | ||
| Other operating liabilities | 5.14 | 4,573 | 5,045 |
| Prepaid revenue | 5.16 | 15,566 | 13,898 |
| Total current liabilities | 24,915 | 23,102 | |
| Total liabilities | 431,530 | 429,157 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 999,839 | 938,292 |
| In thousands of euros | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Consolidated net income | 80,957 | 42,398 |
| Elimination of items related to the valuation of buildings: | ||
| Fair value adjustments to investment property | (62,736) | (18,704) |
| Indemnity received from lessees for the replacement of components | ||
| Elimination of other income/expense items with no cash impact: | ||
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (excluding investment property) | 5 | |
| Adjustments for loans at amortized cost | 775 | 1,091 |
| Cash flows from operations before tax and changes in working capital requirements | 19,001 | 24,785 |
| Other changes in working capital requirements | (2,975) | (629) |
| Change in working capital requirements | (2,975) | (629) |
| Net cash flows from operating activities | 16,026 | 24,156 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Acquisition of fixed assets | (8,331) | (3,296) |
| Net decrease in amounts due to fixed asset suppliers | (384) | 874 |
| Net cash flows used in investing activities | (8,715) | (2,422) |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Increase in share capital | ||
| Change in bank debt | 5,000 | |
| Refinancing transaction costs | ||
| Net increase in current borrowings | (90) | (60) |
| Net increase in other non-current borrowings and debt | (215) | 697 |
| Net decrease in other non-current borrowings and debt | ||
| Purchases and sales of treasury shares | 252 | 134 |
| Dividends paid | (22,034) | (20,025) |
| Net cash flows used in financing activities | (22,087) | (14,254) |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | (14,776) | 7,480 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period (1) | 23,499 | 16,018 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD | 8,723 | 23,499 |
(1) There were no cash liabilities for either of the years presented above.
In thousands of euros
| Share capital |
Legal reserve and additional paid-in capital |
Treasury shares |
Consolidated reserves and retained earnings |
Shareholders' equity attributable to owners of the Company |
Non controlling interests |
Total shareholders' equity |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2013 | 160,470 | 31,465 | (602) | 295,295 | 486,628 | 486,628 | |
| Comprehensive income | 42,398 | 42,398 | 42,398 | ||||
| - Net income for the period | 42,398 | 42,398 | 42,398 | ||||
| - Other comprehensive income | |||||||
| Capital transactions with owners | (10,029) | 134 | (9,995) | (19,891) | (19,891) | ||
| - Appropriation of net income for the previous year | (10,029) | (9,995) | (20,025) | (20,025) | |||
| - Change in treasury shares held | 134 | 134 | 134 | ||||
| Shareholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2014 | 160,470 | 21,436 | (469) | 327,698 | 509,135 | 509,135 | |
| Comprehensive income | 80,957 | 80,957 | 80,957 | ||||
| - Net income for the period | 80,957 | 80,957 | 80,957 | ||||
| - Other comprehensive income | |||||||
| Capital transactions with owners | 252 | (22,034) | (21,782) | (21,782) | |||
| - Dividends paid (€1.65 per share) | (22,034) | (22,034) | (22,034) | ||||
| - Change in treasury shares held | 252 | 252 | 252 | ||||
| Shareholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2015 | 160,470 | 21,436 | (217) | 386,620 | 568,309 | 568,309 | |
These notes provide additional information in respect of the consolidated statement of financial position at December 31, 2015 and in respect of the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of cash flows and the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended.
The Group, comprising Cegereal SA and its subsidiary Prothin SAS ("the Subsidiary"), did not experience any change in its operating environment during the year ended December 31, 2015.
The Group did not acquire or dispose of any real estate assets during the year ended December 31, 2014.
During 2015, the marketing of the Arcs de Seine building continued. A lease was signed with Amgen for a total surface area of 2,864 sq.m, effective from April 1, 2015, and with Exclusive Network for a total surface area of 1,432 sq.m, effective from May 1, 2015. Furthermore, a short term lease was signed with Boursorama for a total surface area of 1,432 sq.m for a period of 17 months from April 1, 2015. The building was fully occupied at December 31, 2015.
At the Europlaza site, KPMG signed an eight-month lease for a total surface area of 895 sq.m, effective from June 1, 2015. Gartner, Software AG France and Gas Natural Europe renegotiated their leases in July and December 2015 with effect from April 1, 2015, May 1, 2015 and December 14, 2015, respectively. Lastly, a lease was signed with Robert Half International France on July 23, 2015 for a surface area of 620 sq.m, with effect from December 1, 2015.
For the purposes of comparison, the financial information presented in the IFRS consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 includes the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014.
The Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS) applicable to reporting periods ended December 31, 2015, as adopted by the European Union (hereafter referred to as "IFRS").
Dividend payments are decided by the General Shareholders' Meeting on the basis of Cegereal SA's financial statements prepared in accordance with French GAAP and not on the basis of the IFRS financial statements.
In addition, Cegereal is required to comply with certain dividend payment obligations in accordance with its election for tax treatment as an SIIC (see Note 2.8).
The consolidated financial statements were adopted by the Board of Directors on February 17, 2016.
Note 2.1 Presentation of the consolidated financial statements
The Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 have been prepared in accordance with international accounting standards (IAS/IFRS) and with the interpretations of the Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC) and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) as adopted by the European Union at December 31, 2015 and applicable at that date. For the purposes of comparison, the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 were also prepared according to the same standards, with the exception of IFRIC 21 "Levies", which is applicable in the European Union for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015. However, since the application of this interpretation only has an impact on interim financial statements, pro forma financial statements do not need to be presented for 2014.
For the fiscal years presented, the standards and interpretations adopted in the European Union and applicable to the Group are similar to the standards and interpretations effective for these periods as published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The Group's financial statements are therefore prepared in accordance with IFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations, as published by the IASB.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention, except in the case of investment property, financial instruments and assets held for sale, which are carried at fair value in accordance with IAS 40, IAS 32, IAS 39 and IFRS 5.
The new published standards, amendments and interpretations effective for reporting periods beginning on or after December 31, 2015 have no impact on the Company's 2015 consolidated financial statements.
In accordance with the amendment to IAS 1 'Presentation of Financial Statements', aimed at complementing the financial information relating to the statement of comprehensive net income and gains and losses recognized directly in equity, items in "Other comprehensive income" in the statement of comprehensive income may be grouped into sub-totals depending on whether or not they are subsequently reclassified.
The Group has elected not to early adopt any IFRS standards or IFRIC interpretations adopted by the European Union but only effective for subsequent accounting periods and which would have an impact on the Group's financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements include all entities controlled or jointly controlled by the Group, or over which it exercises significant influence. In determining its ownership interest, the Group considers any potential voting rights giving access to additional voting rights, provided that these rights are currently exercisable or convertible.
All entities controlled by the Group are fully consolidated. Control is presumed to exist when the Group has the power to manage the relevant activities, is exposed to or is entitled to the variable returns generated by such activities, and has the power to influence such returns.
At December 31, 2015, no entities were jointly controlled or significantly influenced by the Group.
At December 31, 2015, the scope of consolidation included the following entities:
| Siren no. | % control | % interest | Consolidation method | Period taken into account | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cegereal SA | 422,800,029 | 100% | 100% | Full consolidation | January 1 to December 31, 2015 |
| Prothin SAS | 533,212,445 | 100% | 100% | Full consolidation | January 1 to December 31, 2015 |
All entities included in the scope of consolidation closed their accounts on December 31, 2015.
Business combinations are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 3. The cost of a business combination reflects the acquisition-date fair value of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed or incurred and equity instruments issued in exchange for the acquire.
On the first-time consolidation of a company, the impact of consolidation, representing the difference between the acquisition cost of the shares and their share in the fair value of the assets and liabilities transferred, is recorded as:
No fair value adjustments or goodwill were recognized on the first-time consolidation of Prothin SAS as the company was created by Cegereal SA on June 22, 2011.
Within the framework of IFRS 8, the Group has not identified different operating segments insofar as its assets solely comprise commercial real estate located in the Paris area.
IFRS 8 states that operating segments may be aggregated if they are similar in each of the following respects:
Consequently, the Group did not have significant additional disclosure requirements as a result of applying IFRS 8.
Property held under long-term operating leases to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both, and not occupied by the Group, is classified as investment property. Investment property includes owned land and buildings.
Investment property is initially measured at historical cost, including transaction costs. After initial recognition, investment property is remeasured at fair value. As a result, no depreciation or impairment is recognized on investment property. Fair value is measured net of registration tax by an external real estate valuer at the end of each reporting period. The methodology used by the external real estate valuer is described below in Note 2.4.
Subsequent expenditure may only be allocated to the assets' carrying amount when it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the property will flow to the Group, and the cost of the property can be measured reliably. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income during the period in which they are incurred. Changes in the fair value of investment property are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income.
The fair value of property is measured by an external real estate valuer in accordance with the benchmark treatment in IAS 40.
In accordance with the recommendations of the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) of July 2009, the Group appointed the real estate valuation firm DTZ Valuation France to appraise three commercial properties.
It is common practice to change real estate valuer every three years in order to obtain a new analysis of an asset's qualities and market value. During the first half of 2013, the Company commissioned DTZ Valuation France (who replaced BNP Paribas Real Estate Expertise as its real estate valuer) to assess the value of three investment properties.
When preparing the financial statements, management and the external real estate valuer are required to use certain estimates and assumptions that are likely to affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses reported in the financial statements and in the accompanying notes. The Group and the real estate valuer are required to review these estimates and appraisals on an ongoing basis in light of past experience and other factors deemed of material importance with regard to economic conditions. The amounts reported in future financial statements may differ from these estimates as a result of changes in assumptions or circumstances.
The values of investment property measured by the real estate valuers represent the best estimates at December 31, 2015, based on recent market observations and valuation methods commonly used within the profession. These estimates are not intended to anticipate any market changes.
The valuer calculated the fair value of the real estate assets in accordance with the professional standards set out in the French Real Estate Valuation Charter.
The market value of the property is measured using its estimated rental value and the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and capitalization methods.
The rental value is determined by comparing the rental value per square meter of the most recent transactions involving properties of similar type and location, in order to determine a market value per square meter for the different types of premises (offices, staff cafeterias, car parks, etc.). This rental value is subject to a reversion rate to take account of the specific features of the real estate assets.
The results of applying two traditional methods (the DCF method and the capitalization method) are combined to estimate the market value.
A discount is applied to the gross value to take account of transfer duties and registration costs, which are estimated at the rate of 6.60%.
This method consists of discounting the annual cash flows generated by the asset, including the assumed resale at the end of a defined ownership period. Cash flows are defined as the total amount of all of the asset's revenues, net of expenses not rebillable to lessees.
This method consists of capitalizing the annual income generated by an asset with a capitalization rate defined by reference to the market. The rate used reflects the quality of the financial covenants as well as the long-term risks related to the property.
Cegereal applies IFRS 13, which defines fair value as the price that would be received in an orderly transaction to sell an asset or paid in an orderly transaction to transfer the liability at the measurement date under current market conditions.
IFRS 13 uses a three-level fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used as a basis to measure the assets and liabilities concerned.
The three levels are as follows:
In light of the nature of the French real estate market and the relative lack of publicly-available data, Cegereal has decided that the most appropriate level for its assets within the fair value hierarchy is Level 3, while its financial liabilities have been categorized within Level 2.
Financial assets and liabilities are recognized and measured in accordance with IAS 39.
Loans and receivables mainly include the non-current portion of the economic benefits of the lease, rent-free periods, rent discounts, the portion of fitting-out costs incurred by the lessee and borne by the lessor, and the lease premiums paid to lessees in accordance with IAS 17 and interpretation SIC 15.
Trade accounts receivable consist of accrued amounts receivable from lessees. They are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less any provisions for impairment. A provision for impairment of trade accounts receivable is set aside when there is objective evidence that certain amounts are no longer recoverable. The amount of this provision corresponds to the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the present value of future cash flows estimated using the effective interest method. Impairment provisions are recorded in the statement of comprehensive income.
As rent is usually billed in advance, trade accounts receivable consist of rent billed in respect of the following period.
This timing difference between the billing date and the end of the reporting period is eliminated by recognizing rent billed for future periods and not yet due under "Prepaid revenue" (see Note 5.16).
After initial recognition, non-derivative financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
Ordinary shares are classified in shareholders' equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to new share issues are shown in shareholders' equity as a deduction, net of tax, from additional paid-in capital.
On August 29, 2006, Cegereal SA entered into a liquidity agreement with Exane BNP Paribas. This agreement complies with the standard-type contract of the French Association of Investment Firms (Association Française des Entreprises d'Investissement – AFEI) and the AFEI code of ethics of March 14, 2005 which was approved by the French financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF) on March 22, 2005.
Under the terms of this agreement, Exane BNP Paribas may buy and sell Cegereal SA shares on behalf of Cegereal SA within the limits imposed by law and the authorizations granted by the Board of Directors.
Within the scope of these liquidity agreements, the Group owned 13,538 treasury shares (representing 0.1% of its total issued shares) for a total amount of EUR 354k at December 31, 2015.
In accordance with IAS 32, these treasury shares are shown as a deduction from consolidated equity based on their acquisition cost (net of directly attributable transaction costs) or their initial carrying amount in the consolidated statement of financial position. Any capital gains or losses arising on the disposal of these shares are eliminated in the statement of comprehensive income and recognized against consolidated equity.
Cash allocated to the liquidity agreement and not invested in Cegereal SA shares at the end of the reporting period is stated in "Other operating receivables".
Cegereal SA has elected for the preferential tax treatment granted to listed real estate investment companies (Sociétés d'Investissement Immobilières Cotées – SIICs) in accordance with Article 208 C of the French Tax Code (Code général des impôts). This election took effect on April 1, 2006. Prothin SAS, Cegereal's sole and fully-controlled subsidiary, also benefits from this preferential tax treatment.
Owing to this tax treatment, no corporate income tax is payable directly or indirectly through income from subsidiaries in respect of the real estate leasing business and no deferred taxes were recognized at December 31, 2015. Similarly, no tax was payable on capital gains arising on disposals of real estate or equity interests in subsidiaries eligible for the same tax treatment.
In the event subsidiaries choose to leave the SIIC tax regime within the ten years following the date of their election for SIIC tax treatment, they are liable for additional income tax on the capital gains that were taxed at reduced rates. The SIICs and their subsidiaries must also add back to their taxable earnings for the period the portion of their income available for distribution at the end of said period which results from previously tax-exempt amounts. The amount of income tax due is increased by a 25% tax on unrealized capital gains on buildings, rights under real estate finance leases and holdings that were acquired during the period SIIC tax treatment was applied, less one-tenth for each calendar year lapsed since the entity opted for the regime.
IAS 19 requires entities to recognize as expenses all current or future benefits or compensation granted by an entity to its employees or to third parties over the period during which the rights to such benefits or compensation vest.
The Group only has four employees and therefore considers that its employee benefit commitments in respect of defined benefit plans are not material. Consequently, the amount of its employee benefit commitments was not assessed at December 31, 2015.
On initial recognition, bank borrowings are measured at the fair value of the consideration received, less directly attributable transaction costs.
They are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The long-term portion (due more than 12 months after the end of the reporting period) is classified in non-current borrowings and debt, while the short-term portion (due in less than 12 months) is classified in current borrowings and debt.
The Group leases out its real estate under operating leases. Assets leased under operating leases are recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position within investment property.
Rental income is recognized over the lease term.
In accordance with IAS 17 and interpretation SIC 15, the financial impact of all of the provisions in the lease agreement is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or the period up to the date on which the lessee may terminate the lease without incurring any material financial consequences (usually after six years). Therefore, in order to accurately reflect the economic benefits of the lease, rent-free periods, rent discounts, the portion of fitting-out costs incurred by the lessee and borne by the lessor, and lease premiums paid to lessees are recognized over the firm term of the lease.
Termination indemnities received from former lessees are recognized in "Miscellaneous services" in operating income.
Rental expenses incurred by the lessor on behalf of lessees and expenses chargeable to the lessees under the terms of the lease are recorded in the statement of comprehensive income under "Building-related costs".
The rebilling of rental expenses and expenses chargeable to lessees under the terms of the lease are recorded in the statement of comprehensive income under "Income from other services".
The portion of rental expenses concerning vacant premises is recorded directly in the statement of comprehensive income.
Long-term payables and receivables are discounted when they are considered to have a material impact.
Earnings per share is a key indicator used by the Group, and is calculated by dividing net attributable income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. As Cegereal SA has no dilutive instruments, basic and diluted earnings per share are the same.
Assets and liabilities maturing within 12 months of the reporting date are classified as current assets and liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position. All other assets and liabilities are treated as non-current.
Expenses in the statement of comprehensive income are shown according to their nature.
In the statement of cash flows, net operating cash flows are calculated using the indirect method, whereby the net amount is based on net income adjusted for non-cash transactions, items of income or expense associated with investing or financing cash flows, and changes in working capital requirements.
To prepare the consolidated financial statements, the Group uses estimates and judgments which are updated on a regular basis and are based on past information and other factors, in particular assumptions of future events deemed reasonable in view of the circumstances.
Estimates that could lead to a significant adjustment in the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the subsequent period mainly concern the determination of the fair value of the Group's real estate assets, which is measured on the basis of valuations carried out by an external real estate valuer using the methodology described in Note 2.4.
As these valuations are only estimates, there may be a significant difference between the amount obtained upon the sale of certain real estate assets and their estimated value, even when they are sold in the months following the end of the reporting period.
In this context, valuations of the Group's real estate assets by the external real estate valuer could vary significantly according to changes in the rate of return, based on observations of the rates prevailing in the real estate market.
| In millions of euros | |
|---|---|
| ---------------------- | -- |
| Changes in potential rate of return | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Market rental value |
Potential rate of return |
0.500% | 0.375% | 0.250% | 0.125% | 0.000% | (0.125)% | (0.250)% | (0.375)% | (0.500)% |
| Europlaza | 25.98 | 6.75% | 336.1 | 342.0 | 348.1 | 354.4 | 361.0 | 367.8 | 374.9 | 382.2 | 389.9 |
| Arcs de Seine | 23.58 | 5.84% | 349.1 | 356.1 | 363.4 | 371.1 | 379.0 | 387.3 | 396.0 | 405.0 | 414.5 |
| Rives de Bercy | 11.78 | 5.47% | 185.1 | 189.0 | 193.2 | 197.5 | 202.0 | 206.7 | 211.7 | 216.9 | 222.3 |
| Total | 61.34 | 6.11% | 870.3 | 887.2 | 904.7 | 923.0 | 942.0 | 961.8 | 982.5 | 1,004.1 | 1,026.7 |
| Impact on portfolio value | (7.61)% | (5.82)% | (3.96)% | (2.02)% | 0.00% | 2.10% | 4.30% | 6.59% | 8.99% |
Source: DTZ Valuation France
These data are linked to the market and could therefore change significantly in the current climate. This could have a significant positive or negative impact on the fair value of the Group's real estate assets.
The Group has a single bank loan comprising two tranches of EUR 400 million and EUR 5 million, respectively. This loan was taken out with a pool of four banks comprising Aareal Bank AG, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG, Bayerische Landesbank and Landesbank Berlin AG. The loan is repayable at maturity on August 16, 2017.
The Group's real estate portfolio is valued by an external real estate valuer. The value of the portfolio depends on the ratio of supply to demand in the property market, a large number of substantially varying factors, and changes in the economic environment.
All of the Group's real estate assets are office buildings with a large surface area (above 30,000 sq.m.) located in the inner suburbs of Paris. A fall in demand for this type of building could adversely affect the Group's earnings, business activities and financial position.
The current economic climate has sparked volatility in real estate prices and values. Consequently, the price obtained if the assets are disposed of in the short term may not be in line with the valuation.
Market rent levels for office premises and the value of office buildings are strongly influenced by the ratio of supply to demand in the property market. A situation where supply outweighs demand is likely to adversely affect the Group's earnings, business activities, assets and liabilities, and financial position.
Certain legal provisions applicable to commercial leases, such as public policy regulations governing lease terms and the indexing of rent, can restrict the capacity of property owners to increase rents. In the event of a change in the regulatory framework or the index used, the Group may be exposed to such risks.
Group procedures ensure that lease agreements are only entered into with lessees of suitable credit standing. The Group has developed policies that limit its exposure to credit risk.
At December 31, 2015, the Group was dependent on two lessees who collectively represented approximately 35% of the total rental income collected in 2015 and individually more than 10%. Although the Group's real estate assets could be – and are – leased to many different lessees, financial difficulties experienced by one of these lessees, a request for more favorable lease terms upon renewal, or a decision to terminate their lease, could adversely impact the Group's financial position, earnings and future performance.
Prudent liquidity risk management involves maintaining sufficient liquidity and short-term investment securities, being able to raise funds based on suitably adapted lines of credit and the ability to unwind market positions.
The Group has financing in the form of a single bank loan taken out with a pool of four banks which it uses to finance renovation projects.
Notes 5.11 and 5.24 contain a description of the different credit facilities and the early repayment clauses contained in the credit agreements. The Group complied with its covenants at the most recent due date.
At December 31, 2015, the Group had a fixed-rate loan comprising two tranches of EUR 400,000k and EUR 5,000k, respectively. This loan is due to be repaid on August 16, 2017. On the first tranche of the loan, interest is calculated at a rate of 3.40% if the occupancy rate is lower than 90% and at 3.15% if it exceeds this threshold. On the second tranche of the loan, the interest rate is set at 2.769% if the occupancy rate is lower than 90% and 2.519% if it exceeds this threshold.
The physical occupancy rate for the Group's properties (excluding short-term leases) rose to more than 90% as of September 1, 2015.
Changes in the carrying amount of investment property can be broken down by building as follows:
| In thousands of euros | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rives de Bercy | Europlaza | Arcs de Seine | Total | |
| Dec. 31, 2013 | 172,000 | 355,000 | 322,000 | 849,000 |
| Indemnity received | ||||
| Subsequent expenditure | 874 | 1,933 | 489 | 3,296 |
| Disposals | ||||
| Change in fair value | 18,126 | (23,933) | 24,511 | 18,704 |
| Dec. 31, 2014 | 191,000 | 333,000 | 347,000 | 871,000 |
| Indemnity received | ||||
| Subsequent expenditure | (5) | 7,771 | 498 | 8,264 |
| Disposals | ||||
| Change in fair value | 11,005 | 20,229 | 31,502 | 62,736 |
| Dec. 31, 2015 | 202,000 | 361,000 | 379,000 | 942,000 |
In light of the nature of the French real estate market and the relative lack of publicly-available data, real estate assets have been categorized within Level 3 of the IFRS 13 fair value hierarchy.
The real estate valuer's estimation of the fair value of the buildings at December 31, 2015 is indicated below, along with the information used in the calculation:
| Building | December 31, 2015 (net of taxes) | Estimated value at | Theoretical effective rate of return |
Gross leasable area(1) at December 31, 2015 |
Annual rent (net of taxes)(2) |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in millions of euros |
% | % | sq.m. | % | in millions of euros |
% | |
| Europlaza (1999(3)) | 361 | 38 | 5.9 | 49,321 | 39 | 23,569 | 42 |
| Arcs de Seine (2000(3)) | 379 | 40 | 5.2 | 45,152 | 36 | 21,411 | 38 |
| Rives de Bercy (2003(3)) | 202 | 21 | 5.2 | 31,942 | 25 | 10,883 | 19 |
| Total | 942 | 100 | 126,415 | 100 | 55,863 | 100 |
(1) The gross leasable area includes the surface area of the offices, storage areas and a share of common areas.
(2) Annual rent includes rent billed to lessees for space occupied at December 31, 2015 and market rent, as estimated by valuers, in relation to vacant premises (EUR 4,118k for Europlaza and EUR 58k for Arcs de Seine).
(3) Year of construction or restoration.
This item can be broken down as follows:
| Dec. 31, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Security deposits paid | 23 | 23 |
| Benefits granted to lessees (non-current portion) | 28,904 | 30,918 |
| Non-current loans and receivables | 28,928 | 30,941 |
Non-current benefits granted to lessees concern rent-free periods, rent discounts and lease premiums paid to lessees recognized over the firm term of the lease in accordance with the accounting policies stated in Note 2.11.
This item can be broken down as follows:
| Dec. 31, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trade accounts receivable | 13,132 | 6,469 |
| Provision for impairment of trade accounts receivable |
||
| Trade accounts receivable, net | 13,132 | 6,469 |
The increase in trade accounts receivable is primarily due to the payment by a number of lessees of rents and expenses in respect of first-quarter 2015 before end-December 2014 (including a EUR 3.8 million payment by Crédit Foncier de France).
Note 5.4 Other operating receivables
This item can be broken down as follows:
| Dec. 31, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rental expenses | ||
| Benefits granted to lessees (current portion) | 5,768 | 5,614 |
| Input VAT | ||
| Supplier accounts in debit and other receivables | 842 | 425 |
| Liquidity account/treasury shares | 289 | 237 |
| Other operating receivables | 6,899 | 6,276 |
"Cash and cash equivalents" comprises either bank account balances or risk-free bank deposits that may be considered as cash equivalents.
Current bank account balances recorded in this caption represent EUR 8,723k.
In thousands of euros
| Receivables (net of impairment) Dec. 31, 2015 |
Receivables not yet due (net of impairment) |
Receivables past due (net of impairment) |
o/w receivables less than 6 months past due |
o/w receivables more than 6 months and less than 1 year past due |
o/w receivables more than 1 year past due |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current receivables | ||||||
| Non-current loans and receivables | 28,928 | 28,928 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total non-current receivables | 28,928 | 28,928 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Current receivables | ||||||
| Trade accounts receivable(1) | 13,132 | 12,250 | 882 | 850 | 32 | 0 |
| Other operating receivables | 6,899 | 6,899 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prepaid expenses | 96 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total current receivables | 20,127 | 19,245 | 882 | 850 | 32 | 0 |
| Total receivables | 49,055 | 48,173 | 882 | 850 | 32 | - |
(1) The amount of trade accounts receivable pledged as collateral for loans and borrowings amounts to EUR 13,132k at December 31, 2015 and is detailed in Note 5.24.
| Receivables (net of impairment) Dec. 31, 2014 |
Receivables not yet due (net of impairment) |
Receivables past due (net of impairment) |
o/w receivables less than 6 months past due |
o/w receivables more than 6 months and less than 1 year past due |
o/w receivables more than 1 year past due |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current receivables | ||||||
| Non-current loans and receivables | 30,941 | 30,941 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total non-current receivables | 30,941 | 30,941 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Current receivables | ||||||
| Trade accounts receivable | 6,469 | 6,414 | 55 | 44 | 8 | 3 |
| Other operating receivables | 6,276 | 6,276 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prepaid expenses | 107 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total current receivables | 12,852 | 12,796 | 55 | 44 | 8 | 3 |
| Total receivables | 43,793 | 43,737 | 55 | 44 | 8 | 3 |
The fair value of financial assets, which primarily comprise receivables, corresponds to their carrying amount.
The table below presents a summary of financial assets and liabilities:
| Summary of financial assets and liabilities | Dec. 31, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss |
||
| Held-to-maturity investments | ||
| Loans and receivables | ||
| Non-current loans and receivables | 28,928 | 30,941 |
| Current receivables | 20,031 | 12,745 |
| Available-for-sale financial assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 8,723 | 23,499 |
| Total financial assets | 57,682 | 67,184 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss |
||
| Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost | ||
| Non-current liabilities | 406,615 | 406,055 |
| Current liabilities | 9,349 | 9,204 |
| Total financial liabilities | 415,964 | 415,259 |
No impairment was recognized against financial assets in the period.
In thousands of euros
| Number of shares | Par value of shares in euros |
Share capital in thousands of euros |
Legal reserve and additional paid-in capital in thousands of euros |
Consolidated reserves and retained earningst in thousands of euros |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2014 | 13,372,500 | 12 | 160,470 | 21,436 | 327,229 |
| Dividends paid | (22,034) | ||||
| Interim dividend | |||||
| Net income for the period | 80,957 | ||||
| Change in treasury shares held | 252 | ||||
| Shareholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2015 | 13,372,500 | 12 | 160,470 | 21,436 | 386,403 |
Consolidated reserves and net income comprise reserves of Group companies totaling EUR 7,530k, IFRS adjustments (non-distributable items) of EUR 241,591k and the revaluation reserve in an amount of EUR 152,342k.
| Recommended dividend for 2015 |
Paid in 2015 for 2014 (excl. treasury shares) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Total dividend paid | 26,745,000 | 22,034,216 |
| Net dividend per share in euros | 2.00 | 1.65 |
The total amount of dividends paid for the 2015 fiscal year is shown in the table above based on the number of shares comprising the share capital at December 31, 2015. Dividends to be paid in respect of 2015 as approved by the General Shareholders' Meeting will be reduced by the number of treasury shares held by the Company at the dividend payment date, as these shares do not carry any dividend rights.
Subject to the approval of the General Shareholders' Meeting, the Board of Directors recommends that a dividend of EUR 2 per share be paid for the 2015 fiscal year.
In euros (except number of shares)
| Amount at Dec. 31, 2015 |
Amount at Dec. 31, 2014 |
Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition cost | 354,063 | 557,763 | (203,701) |
| Number of treasury shares at reporting date |
13,538 | 21,955 | (8,417) |
On July 26, 2012, the Group took out a bank loan for EUR 400k repayable at maturity on August 16, 2017. The loan was drawn on November 15, 2012 with a pool of four banks comprising Aareal Bank AG, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG, Bayerische Landesbank and Landesbank Berlin AG. The interest rate is 3.40% if the occupancy rate is below 90% and 3.15% if the occupancy rate exceeds this threshold.
An amendment to this loan agreement was signed on August 7, 2014 providing for an additional EUR 5,000k tranche to be used to finance renovation projects. This tranche was drawn on November 21, 2014. The interest rate on this tranche is 2.769% if the occupancy rate is below 90% and 2.519% if the occupancy rate exceeds this threshold.
The physical occupancy rate for the Group's properties (excluding short-term leases) rose to more than 90% as of September 1, 2015.
At December 31, 2015, the bank loan, measured at the amortized cost of the consideration received less directly attributable transaction costs, amounted to EUR 403 million.
The gross annual interest expense totals around EUR 13.8 million for the 2015 fiscal year.
Guarantees granted in respect of the loans are recorded as off-balance sheet commitments (see Note 5.24).
Loan repayment dates are subject to compliance with the covenants or contractual clauses set out in Note 5.24. If the Group fails to comply with these ratios, it could be required to make a partial repayment of the loan in advance. The Group complied with the ICR and LTV ratios described in Note 5.24, which were calculated on November 16, 2015 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
The fair value of the bank loan at December 31, 2015 can be analyzed as follows:
In thousands of euros
| Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying amount |
Fair value Level 2 |
Carrying amount |
Fair value Level 2 |
||
| Bank loan | 402,664 | 413,074 | 401,889 | 410,274 | |
| Total | 402,664 | 413,074 | 401,889 | 410,274 |
There was no difference between the carrying amounts and fair values of other financial instruments at the end of the reporting period.
This caption mainly consists of security deposits paid by lessees, which are recorded as non current borrowings and debt based on the assumption that lessees will seek to renew their leases if they expire within the next 12 months.
These can be broken down as follows:
In thousands of euros
| Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | 310 | 22 |
| Accrued VAT, other taxes and social security charges |
2,327 | 2,806 |
| Accrued rental expenses rebilled to lessees | 1,019 | 822 |
| Advance payments by lessees | 356 | 491 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Other operating liabilities | 4,011 | 4,140 |
| Amounts due to fixed asset suppliers | 561 | 905 |
| Amounts due to fixed asset suppliers | 561 | 905 |
| Other liabilities | 4,573 | 5,045 |
"Accrued rental expenses rebilled to lessees" includes an amount of EUR 931k corresponding to the balance of lessees' contributions to the financing of large items of shared equipment.
The maturity schedule for liabilities with undiscounted contractual values is as follows:
In thousands of euros
| Carrying | Undiscounted | Undiscounted contractual value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amount at Dec. 31, 2015 |
contractual value |
Due in 1 year or less |
Due in more than 1 year but less than 5 years |
Due in more than 5 years |
|
| Non-current liabilities | |||||
| Non-current borrowings | 402,664 | 405,000 | 405,000 | ||
| Other non-current borrowings and debt | 3,951 | 3,951 | |||
| Non-current corporate income tax liability | |||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 406,615 | 405,000 | - | 405,000 | 3,951 |
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Current borrowings | 1,626 | 1,626 | 1,626 | ||
| Other current borrowings and debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Trade accounts payable | 3,150 | 3,150 | 3,150 | ||
| Corporate income tax liability | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Other operating liabilities | 4,573 | 4,573 | 4,573 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 9,349 | 9,349 | 9,349 | - | - |
Other non-current borrowings and debt correspond to security deposits paid by lessees. Their maturity date is more than five years because it is the Group's policy to extend leases when they expire.
Prepaid revenue consists of rents billed in advance for the first quarter of 2016.
Including the impact of benefits granted to lessees, rental income can be broken down by building as follows:
| 2015 12 months |
2014 12 months |
|
|---|---|---|
| Europlaza | 18,077 | 20,770 |
| Arcs de Seine | 16,384 | 14,008 |
| Rives de Bercy | 9,849 | 9,968 |
| Total | 44,310 | 44,746 |
Income from other services can be analyzed as follows:
In thousands of euros
| 2015 12 months |
2014 12 months |
|
|---|---|---|
| Rental expenses rebilled to lessees | 6,868 | 6,489 |
| Real estate taxes rebilled to lessees | 4,363 | 4,833 |
| Other amounts rebilled to lessees and miscellaneous income |
118 | 1,852 |
| Income from other services | 11,349 | 13,173 |
These can be broken down as follows:
In thousands of euros
| 2015 12 months |
2014 12 months |
|
|---|---|---|
| Rental expenses | 6,496 | 6,463 |
| Taxes | 4,736 | 4,858 |
| Fees | 3,143 | 3,049 |
| Maintenance costs | 498 | 20 |
| Expenses on vacant premises | 1,299 | 1,707 |
| Other expenses | 985 | 243 |
| Building-related costs | 17,156 | 16,341 |
Fees mainly comprise asset management fees with Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft and Northwood Investors Asset Management, which amounted to EUR 3,143k at December 31, 2015 compared with EUR 3,049k at December 31, 2014. These fees are based on the value of the buildings owned as estimated by an external valuer.
Expenses on vacant premises relate to the Europlaza and Arcs de Seine buildings.
Rental expenses totaled EUR 12,530k of which EUR 11,231k were rebilled.
Administrative costs mainly comprise professional fees for EUR 2,100k and payroll expenses for EUR 957k.
Financial income and expenses can be broken down as follows:
In thousands of euros
| 2015 12 months |
2014 12 months |
|
|---|---|---|
| Financial income | 15 | 17 |
| Financial expenses | (14,719) | (14,533) |
| Interest and charges on bank borrowings | (14,719) | (14,533) |
| Net financial expense | (14,705) | (14,515) |
All consolidated entities contributing to consolidated income fall under the SIIC tax regime for listed real estate investment companies and are not liable for corporate income tax in respect of their property rental activities.
Income tax expense for the reporting period can be broken down as follows:
In thousands of euros
| 2015 12 months |
2014 12 months |
|
|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax(1) | 11 | |
| Additional corporate income tax contribution(2) | 662 | 301 |
| Corporate income tax | 662 | 312 |
(1) Corporate income tax on other taxable activities (other than property rental activities). (2) Additional corporate income tax contribution on amounts distributed.
Earnings per share is calculated by dividing consolidated net income attributable to owners of Cegereal SA by the number of ordinary shares net of treasury shares at December 31, 2015, i.e., 13,538. Earnings per share data are provided below the statement of comprehensive income.
As Cegereal SA has no dilutive instruments, basic and diluted earnings per share are the same.
All material commitments are listed below. The Group had not entered into any complex commitments at the end of the reporting period.
Under the terms of the credit agreement, the main commitments given by the Group are as follows:
to distribute dividends to the sole shareholder under the conditions set out in the credit agreement;
to only acquire investments set out in the credit agreement for cash flow needs;
Further commitments were given in connection with the amendment to the loan agreement dated August 7, 2014. These concerned:
Security deposits received from lessees amounted to EUR 14,758k at December 31, 2015.
On December 15, 2015, Huawei signed an amendment to its lease at the Arcs de Seine building for an additional surface area of 203 sq.m.
Description of the main provisions and resulting commitments of the Group's operating leases:
All of the Group's business assets are located in France and are subject to the provisions of French law. The Group's business activities are governed by Articles L.145-1 to L.145-60 of the French Commercial Code. The lease term may not be less than nine years and only the lessee has the option of terminating the lease at the end of each three-year period following inception of the lease, subject to six months' notice.
Until the entry into force of Act no. 2014-626 of June 18, 2014 on craftspeople, small traders and micro businesses (the "Pinel Act"), the parties could contractually override this three-year termination period. This possibility is now limited in certain cases for leases signed on or after September 1, 2014 (the date on which the Pinel Act came into effect).
Rents are generally payable quarterly in advance and are indexed annually. The lease may provide for a step-up arrangement or for constant rental payments, and it may include rent-free periods or temporary rent freezes, but in any event, the terms and conditions are fixed at the inception of the lease for the entire lease term. Charges, including real property tax and tax on office premises, are generally borne by the lessee unless otherwise stipulated in the lease. Pursuant to Article R.145-35 of the French Commercial Code, some of these charges cannot be rebilled.
Minimum guaranteed rental income from current operating leases:
At December 31, 2015, the minimum annual rental income (excluding VAT, rebilling of taxes and expenses, and rent decreases agreed after the end of the reporting period) due to the Group until the earliest possible termination dates of the different operating leases was as follows:
| Minimum annual rental income | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | ||
| 2016 | 51,697 | 44,707 | |
| 2017 | 44,425 | 42,186 | |
| 2018 | 38,151 | 36,815 | |
| 2019 | 35,047 | 33,695 | |
| 2020 | 27,971 | 26,352 | |
| 2021 | 21,873 | 19,901 | |
| 2022 | 1,869 | 355 | |
| 2023 | 1,695 |
These rents represent amounts to be invoiced, excluding the impact of staggering the benefits granted to lessees with respect to earlier periods.
The HausInvest property fund, Cegereal's majority shareholder until November 5, 2015, is managed by Commerz Real. Consequently, transactions with Commerz Real and other companies within the same group, in particular Eurohypo AG (renamed Hypothekenbank Frankfurt AG on October 9, 2012), are identified as related party transactions.
Following the acquisition of hausInvest's stake in Cegereal on November 5, 2015, the Northwood Concert became the Group's majority shareholder. Accordingly, transactions with the Northwood Concert and Northwood Investors France Asset Management SAS are considered related party transactions.
The main transactions with related parties comprise the asset management agreements entered into with Commerz Real and Northwood Investors France Asset Management SAS (see Note 5.19).
| 2015 12 months |
2014 12 months |
|
|---|---|---|
| Impact on operating income | ||
| Building-related costs: Asset management fees | 3,143 | 3,049 |
| Administrative costs: Fees | 181 | |
| Impact on net financial expense | ||
| Financial expenses | ||
| Total impact on statement of comprehensive income |
3,325 | 3,049 |
| Impact on assets | ||
| Prepaid expenses | ||
| Other receivables | 181 | |
| Total impact on assets | 181 | |
| Impact on liabilities | ||
| Non-current borrowings | ||
| Trade accounts payable | 181 | 832 |
| Total impact on liabilities | 181 | 832 |
(i) Compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Directors
The Chairman of the Board of Directors' gross compensation was set at EUR 25k for 2014 and EUR 25k for 2015. The compensation for 2015 was paid in December of that year.
(ii) Compensation of key management personnel
| Categories of employee benefits | 2015 12 months |
2014 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term employee benefits | 519 | 366 |
| Post-employment benefits | ||
| Other long-term employment benefits | ||
| Termination benefits | ||
| Share-based payment | ||
| Total | 519 | 366 |
Non-compete, non-solicitation, non-disparagement and confidentiality agreement
On November 5, 2015, the Company decided to request that Raphael Tréguier sign a non compete, non-solicitation, non-disparagement and confidentiality agreement valid for a period of six months as of the termination of his duties as Chief Executive Officer. The agreement entitles him to non-compete benefits for a period of six months, payable monthly in an amount equal to:
If the Chief Executive Officer's office is terminated, the Board of Directors may, on the termination date, decide to:
The Company has not entered into any other agreement to pay severance indemnities to senior executives or employees in the event of their resignation or dismissal without just cause, or in the event of a public offer for the Company's shares.
(iii) ) Directors' fees
Directors' fees of EUR 119k were paid for 2014. Directors' fees of EUR 119k were paid for 2015.
The Group has key management personnel in common with Northwood Investors, namely certain directors.
At December 31, 2015, the Group had four employees, compared to two employees at December 31, 2014.
The Statutory Auditors are:
Tour Eqho 2 avenue Gambetta 92066 Paris La Défense Cedex Tenure renewed at the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of June 29, 2011.
35 avenue Victor Hugo
75016 Paris
First appointed at the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of December 22, 2011.
Fees paid to the Statutory Auditors for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
| Amount (net of taxes) | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Statutory audit of the financial statements |
240 | 236 | 79 | 92 |
| Advisory services and services directly related to the statutory audit engagement |
64 | 21 | 21 | 8 |
| Total | 304 | 257 | 100 | 100 |
At December 31, 2015, no shareholder or group of shareholders acting in concert held 60% or more of the Company's capital and/or voting rights, a threshold the Company is required to comply with in order to retain its SIIC status (see Note 2.8).
However, as Northwood exceeded the 30% holding threshold, it was required to make a mandatory public offer.
Northwood, which held 98.44% of Cegereal's share capital following the tender offer that closed on January 25, 2016, has sold a portion of its CGR shares, representing 40.96% of Cegereal's capital, in a financing round with leading institutional investors, including GIC, which took up 25%.
On 6 April 2016, the Northwood concert now only holds 57.48% of Cegereal and this transaction allows Cegereal to continue to benefit from the REIT tax regime.
Registered office: 42, rue de Bassano - 75008 Paris, France
Share capital: EUR 160,470,000
This is a free translation into English of the Statutory Auditors' report issued in French and is provided solely for the convenience of English speaking readers. The Statutory Auditors' report includes information specifically required by French law in such reports, whether modified or not. This information is presented below the opinion on the consolidated financial statements and includes an explanatory paragraph discussing the Auditors' assessments of certain significant accounting and auditing matters. These assessments were considered for the purpose of issuing an audit opinion on the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole and not to provide separate assurance on individual account captions or on information taken outside of the consolidated financial statements.
This report also includes information relating to the specific verification of information given in the Group's management report.
This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law and professional auditing standards applicable in France.
Year ended December 31, 2015
To the Shareholders,
In compliance with the assignment entrusted to us by your General Shareholders' Meeting, we hereby report to you, for the year ended December 31, 2015, on:
These consolidated financial statements have been approved by the Board of Directors. Our role is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with professional standards applicable in France. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures, using sampling techniques or other methods of selection, to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made, as well as the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets and liabilities and of the financial position of the Group at December 31, 2015 and of the results of its operations for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union.
In accordance with the requirements of Article L.823-9 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce) relating to the justification of our assessments, we bring to your attention the following matters:
• Notes 2.3 and 2.4 to the consolidated financial statements describe the accounting method and valuation methods used to measure investment property. Investment property is measured at fair value, as estimated by an external real estate valuer at December 31 each year.
Our work consisted in obtaining the external valuer's reports, assessing the data and assumptions on which the estimates were based, ensuring that the notes to the consolidated financial statements contain the appropriate disclosures and assessing the procedures used by Executive Management to approve these estimations.
These assessments were made as part of our audit of the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, and therefore contributed to the opinion we formed which is expressed in the first part of this report.
As required by law and in accordance with professional standards applicable in France, we have also verified the information presented in the Group's management report.
We have no matters to report as to its fair presentation and its consistency with the consolidated financial statements.
The Statutory Auditors
Paris-La Défense, April 14, 2016
Régis Chemouny
Partner
Paris, April 14, 2016 Denjean & Associés
Thierry Denjean Partner
The annual financial statements prepared in accordance with French GAAP for the year ended December 31, 2014 and the related Statutory Auditors' report presented on pages 104 to 113 and page 114, respectively, of the 2014 Registration Document filed with the AMF on March 6, 2015 under no. D. 15-0108, are incorporated by reference into this document.
The annual financial statements prepared in accordance with French GAAP for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the related Statutory Auditors' report presented on pages 80 to 89 and page 90, respectively, of the 2013 Registration Document filed with the AMF on April 10, 2014 under no. D. 14-0324, are incorporated by reference into this document.
The following presentation and analysis should be read in conjunction with this Registration Document in its entirety and in particular with the statutory financial statements which are presented in sections III.3.4. and III.3.5.
The annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 were prepared in accordance with French generally accepted accounting principles applicable to individual financial statements.
At December 31, 2015, shareholders' equity stood at EUR 361,003k compared with opening shareholders' equity of EUR 386,501k.
At December 31, 2015, cash and cash equivalents stood at EUR 109k, a EUR 351k decrease compared with December 31, 2014. The main changes during the year ended December 31, 2015 contributing to this decrease were as follows:
In thousands of euros SOURCES Funds from operations Net increase in working capital(1) 26,808 Increase in miscellaneous debt - Decrease in fixed assets 152 Dividends received - Total sources of funds 26,960
| USES | |
|---|---|
| Funds used in operations | 3,469 |
| Dividends paid | 22,034 |
| Decrease in bank debt | - |
| Decrease in miscellaneous debt | 1,807 |
| Increase in fixed assets | - |
| Total uses of funds | 27,310 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (351) |
(1) of which EUR 26,480k in dividends accrued in 2014 and paid in 2015.
Cegereal's rental activity was transferred to Prothin, its wholly owned subsidiary, within the scope of the partial asset transfer carried out on December 22, 2011 with retroactive effect for accounting and tax purposes from July 1, 2011. Since 2012, Cegereal's activity has therefore included acting as holding company for the shares of Prothin.
In thousands of euros
| 2015 12 months |
2014 12 months |
|
|---|---|---|
| Net revenue | 47 | |
| Other operating revenue | 27 | 21 |
| Total operating revenue | 74 | 21 |
| Other purchases and external charges | (1,745) | (1,489) |
| Taxes, duties and other levies | (129) | (51) |
| Wages and salaries | (916) | (380) |
| Fixed assets: depreciation and amortization |
||
| Other operating expenses | (123) | (128) |
| Total operating expenses | (2,913) | (2,048) |
| Operating loss | (2,839) | (2,026) |
| Total financial income | 6 | 68,305 |
| Total financial expenses | (16) | (505) |
| Net financial income/(expense) | (10) | 67,800 |
| Net non-recurring income | 48 | 78 |
| Corporate income tax | (662) | (312) |
| Net income/(loss) | (3,463) | 65,539 |
The next Annual General Shareholders' Meeting will be asked to approve the following appropriation of the 2015 net loss:
Source:
Appropriation:
The next Annual General Shareholders' Meeting will be asked to approve a distribution of EUR 26,745,000, i.e., EUR 2.0 per share.
The balance of "Other reserves" will therefore be reduced from EUR 26,755,670 (after appropriation of the net loss for the period) to EUR 10,670.
The ex-dividend date is July 18, 2016.
The dividends will be paid on July 20, 2016.
Pursuant to the disclosure requirements set out in Article 243 bis of the French Tax Code, the dividends paid over the past three years are shown below:
| Ineligible | Dividend treated as the |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends | Other income distributed |
rebate | reimbursement of a contribution |
| - | - | - | 8,692,125 |
| - | - | - | 10,029,375 |
| 32,094,000 | - | - | - |
| Eligible for tax rebate | for tax |
The General Shareholders' Meeting will be asked to approve the total amount of EUR 12,066 of expenses and charges referred to in Article 39-4 of the French Tax Code as well as the related tax (excess tax depreciation of rented passenger vehicles).
Amounts outstanding with respect to suppliers amounted to EUR 823k, chiefly comprising accrued expenses, and were not yet due at December 31, 2015. Trade accounts payable totaled EUR 358k at December 31, 2014, of which EUR 8k was due.
All amounts due are payable within 60 days.
To the Company's knowledge, there has been no significant change in Cegereal's financial or commercial position since December 31, 2015.
| In euros | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | Notes | Gross amount | Depr., amort. & prov. | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
| Uncalled subscribed capital | |||||
| Intangible fixed assets | |||||
| Start-up costs | |||||
| Research and development costs | |||||
| Licenses, patents and similar concessions | |||||
| Goodwill | |||||
| Other intangible fixed assets | |||||
| Advances/down payments on intangible assets | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment | |||||
| Land | |||||
| Buildings | |||||
| Plant, machinery and equipment | |||||
| Other property, plant and equipment | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment in progress | |||||
| Advances and down payments | |||||
| Financial fixed assets | 5.1 | ||||
| Receivables from controlled entities | 361,229,772 | 361,229,772 | 387,709,685 | ||
| Other long-term investments | |||||
| Loans | |||||
| Other financial fixed assets | 643,078 | 643,078 | 788,846 | ||
| FIXED ASSETS | 361,872,850 | 361,872,850 | 388,498,531 | ||
| Inventories and work in progress | |||||
| Raw materials and other supplies | |||||
| Manufactured products in progress | |||||
| Services in progress | |||||
| Semi-finished and finished goods | |||||
| Goods held for resale | |||||
| Advances/down payments on orders | |||||
| Receivables | |||||
| Trade accounts receivable | |||||
| Other receivables | 5.4 | 266,196 | 266,196 | 21,067 | |
| Subscribed capital, called up but not paid | |||||
| Short-term investment securities | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5.3 | 109,145 | 109,145 | 460,028 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 375,341 | 375,341 | 481,095 | ||
| Prepaid expenses | 5.7 | 58,718 | 58,718 | 87,792 | |
| Adjustment accounts | |||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 362,306,909 | 362,306,909 | 389,067,418 |
| In euros | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | Notes | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
| Capital | |||
| Share capital (including paid-up capital: 160,470,000) | 5.8 | 160,470,000 | 160,470,000 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 5,388,776 | 5,388,776 | |
| Revaluation reserve | 5.10 | 152,341,864 | 152,341,864 |
| Reserves | |||
| Legal reserve | 16,047,000 | 16,047,000 | |
| Statutory or contractual reserves | |||
| Regulated reserves | |||
| Other reserves | 30,188,422 | ||
| Retained earnings | |||
| Retained earnings/(accumulated losses) | 30,409 | (3,256,815) | |
| Net income/(loss) for the year | (3,463,161) | 65,539,236 | |
| Interim dividend | (10,029,375) | ||
| Investment subsidies | |||
| Regulated provisions | |||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 5.9 | 361,003,310 | 386,500,686 |
| Income from the issue of equity instruments | |||
| Contingent advances | |||
| OTHER EQUITY | |||
| Contingency provisions | |||
| Loss provisions | |||
| CONTINGENCY AND LOSS PROVISIONS | |||
| Non-current borrowings and debt | |||
| Convertible bonds | |||
| Other bonds | |||
| Bank borrowings | |||
| Miscellaneous borrowings and debt | 5.6 | 1,806,957 | |
| Trade accounts payable and other current liabilities | |||
| Advances/down payments received on orders in progress | |||
| Trade accounts payable | 5.4 | 823,374 | 357,837 |
| Tax and social liabilities | 5.4 | 480,224 | 401,938 |
| Amounts owed to fixed asset suppliers | |||
| Other liabilities | 5.4 | ||
| Prepaid revenue | |||
| LIABILITIES | 1,303,598 | 2,566,732 | |
| Adjustment accounts | |||
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 362,306,909 | 389,067,418 |
| In euros | |
|---|---|
| ---------- | -- |
| 2015 12 months |
2014 12 months |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Exports | Notes | Total | Total | |
| Sales of goods for resale | |||||
| Sales of manufactured products | |||||
| Sales of services | 5.11 | 46,667 | |||
| NET REVENUE | 0 | 0 | 46 667 | ||
| Change in finished goods and in-progress inventory | |||||
| In-house production | |||||
| Operating subsidies | |||||
| Reversal of depreciation and amortization charges, provisions for impairment and expense transfers |
27,155 | 21,208 | |||
| Other revenue | 1 | ||||
| Total operating revenue | 73,822 | 21,209 | |||
| Purchases of goods | |||||
| Change in inventories of goods held for resale | |||||
| Purchases of raw materials and other supplies | |||||
| Change in inventories (raw materials and other supplies) | |||||
| Other purchases and external charges | 5.12 | 1,745,487 | 1,488,996 | ||
| Taxes, duties and other levies | 129,284 | 50,810 | |||
| Wages and salaries | 649,380 | 258,734 | |||
| Social security charges | 266,126 | 121,105 | |||
| Fixed assets: depreciation and amortization | |||||
| Fixed assets: provisions for impairment | |||||
| Current assets: provisions for impairment | |||||
| Contingency and loss provisions | |||||
| Other expenses | 122,762 | 127,967 | |||
| Total operating expenses | 2,913,039 | 2,047,612 | |||
| OPERATING LOSS | (2,839,218) | (2,026,403) | |||
| Allocated income or transferred loss | |||||
| Loss incurred or transferred income | |||||
| Financial income from controlled entities | 68,300,000 | ||||
| Income from other securities and receivables | |||||
| Other interest income | 144 | 4,797 | |||
| Reversal of provisions for impairment, other provisions and expense transfers |
5,956 | ||||
| Foreign exchange gains | |||||
| Net income on sale of short-term investment securities | |||||
| Total financial income | 6,100 | 68,304,797 | |||
| Depreciation, amortization, provisions for impairment and other provisions | 5,956 | ||||
| Interest expenses | 16,302 | 499,078 | |||
| Foreign exchange losses | |||||
| Net expenses on sales of short-term investment securities | |||||
| Total financial expenses | 16,302 | 505,034 | |||
| NET FINANCIAL INCOME/(EXPENSE) | (10,202) | 67,799,763 | |||
| RECURRING INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE TAX | (2,849,420) | 65,773,360 |
| Notes | 2015 12 months |
2014 12 months |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Total | ||
| Non-recurring income on management transactions | |||
| Non-recurring income on capital transactions | 53,309 | 78,336 | |
| Reversal of provisions for impairment, other provisions and expense transfers | |||
| Total non-recurring income | 53,309 | 78,336 | |
| Non-recurring expenses on management transactions | |||
| Non-recurring expenses on capital transactions | 5,111 | ||
| Depreciation, amortization and provisions for impairment | |||
| Total non-recurring expenses | 5,111 | ||
| NET NON-RECURRING INCOME | 5.13 | 48,198 | 78,336 |
| Employee profit sharing | |||
| Corporate income tax | 661,939 | 312,460 | |
| TOTAL INCOME | 133,230 | 68,404,342 | |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 3,596,391 | 2,865,106 | |
NET INCOME/(LOSS) (3,463,161) 65,539,236
The Company's shares have been quoted on the Eurolist market (compartment B) of Euronext Paris SA, under the reference no. FR0010309096, since March 29, 2006.
The Company was first listed in March 2006. The listing involved 3,837,326 shares stemming from a Retail Public Offering (81,412 shares allocated between March 21 and March 27, 2006) and an Underwriting Agreement (3,755,914 shares allocated between March 21 and March 28, 2006).
Following the change in control of Cegereal, a draft simplified public tender offer was filed on December 17, 2015 for all of the Company's 13,372,500 shares, excluding the 7,993,489 shares acquired by the Northwood Concert and 13,538 treasury shares, at a price of EUR 35.65 per share.
The fiscal year covers a 12-month period from January 1 to December 31, 2015.
The information presented in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 includes comparative data in relation to the year ended December 31, 2014.
The annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 were prepared in accordance with the 2014 French general chart of accounts (Standard 2014-03 issued by the French accounting standardsetter, or ANC) which came into force on October 16, 2014, and with the accounting principles generally accepted in France.
Accounting policies were applied in accordance with the principle of prudence and the following basic assumptions:
The basic method used for valuing items recorded in the accounts is the historical cost method.
The main accounting principles applied for the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 are described below.
Classification of long-term investments
Long-term investments correspond to shareholdings that it is deemed useful to hold over the long term, particularly insofar as they enable the Company to exercise influence or control over the issuer.
Capitalized costs of investments
Investments are recognized in the balance sheet at their acquisition cost or contribution value.
The acquisition cost of shareholdings includes their purchase price and costs directly attributable to the acquisition.
At the end of the reporting period, the Company compares the realizable value of shareholdings with their acquisition cost. The realizable value of shareholdings corresponds to their value in use, representing the price the Company would be willing to pay should it wish to acquire this shareholding.
In order to measure shareholdings, the Company uses a method based on the valuation of the subsidiaries' assets.
The Company calculates the net asset value of each subsidiary. This method takes into account the valuation of the real estate assets held by the subsidiary at the end of the reporting period.
Unrealized gains and losses are calculated by comparing the value in use with the carrying amount. Impairment losses are recognized in respect of unrealized losses and are not offset against unrealized gains.
However, the Company takes into account the outlook for (temporarily or structurally loss making) subsidiaries in order to ensure that the writedowns are justified.
Treasury shares held within the scope of the liquidity agreement are stated at cost in assets under "Other long-term investments".
Cash amounts allocated to the liquidity agreement are stated in "Other long-term investments" as they are no longer available for the immediate needs of the Company.
Movements in the treasury share portfolio are recorded on a first in, first out basis.
A provision for impairment is set aside when the acquisition value of the shares is more than the average stock market price in the month preceding the end of the reporting period.
Gains and losses realized on the sale of treasury shares and interest on the cash amounts allocated to the liquidity agreement are recognized in "Net non-recurring income".
Receivables are measured at nominal value. A provision for impairment is set aside when the realizable value falls below the carrying amount.
At December 31, 2015, the risks incurred by Cegereal SA relate to the equity interests held in its subsidiary, Prothin SAS.
There was no change in accounting policies in 2015 compared to 2014.
Changes in the gross value of financial fixed assets can be broken down as follows:
| Gross value at Jan. 1, 2015 |
Increases | Decreases | Gross value at Dec. 31, 2015 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity investments | 349,301,810 | 349,301,810 | ||
| Receivables on equity investments | 38,407,875 | 26,479,913 | 11,927,962 | |
| Treasury shares | 557,763 | 658,546 | 862,246 | 354,063 |
| Cash used in the liquidity agreement | 237,040 | 810,240 | 758,269 | 289,011 |
| Total financial fixed assets | 388,504,488 | 1,468,786 | 28,100,428 | 361,872,846 |
At December 31, 2015, Cegereal held 13,538 of its own shares out of a total of 13,372,500 shares, representing an amount of EUR 354,063. During the year, 22,842 shares were purchased and 31,529 were sold. Equity investments amounted to EUR 349,301,810, of which EUR 920,000 related to the incorporation of the Company and EUR 348,381,810 to consideration for the partial asset transfer.
Changes in this item were as follows:
In euros
| Amount at Jan. 1, 2015 |
Additions | Reversals | Amount at Dec. 31, 2015 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On treasury shares | 5,956 | 5,956 | ||
| On trade accounts receivable | - | |||
| Total impairment | 5,956 | - | 5,956 | - |
Cash and cash equivalents can be analyzed as follows:
| In euros | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
| Bank accounts | 109,145 | 460,028 |
| Time deposits | ||
| Accrued interest receivable | ||
| Total | 109,145 | 460,028 |
Receivables and payables at December 31, 2015 can be analyzed as follows by maturity:
| In euros | |
|---|---|
| Gross amount |
Due in 1 year or less |
Due in more than 1 year |
|---|---|---|
| 266,196 | 266,196 | |
| 266,196 | 266,196 | - |
| Due in 1 year | Maturity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payables | Gross amount | Due in more than 1 year but less than 5 years |
Due in more than 5 years |
||
| Bank borrowings | 0 | 0 | |||
| Miscellaneous borrowings and debt | 0 | 0 | |||
| Trade accounts payable | 823,374 | 823,374 | |||
| Tax and social liabilities | 480,224 | 480,224 | |||
| Amounts due to fixed asset suppliers | 0 | 0 | |||
| Other liabilities | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total payables | 1,303,598 | 1,303,598 | - | - |
At December 31, 2015, accrued income and expenses can be analyzed as follows:
| In euros | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accrued income | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
| Other receivables | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||
| Total | - | - |
| Accrued expenses | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
| Trade accounts payable | 802,406 | 307,469 |
| Tax and social liabilities | 366,262 | 33,210 |
| Total | 1,168,668 | 340,678 |
Material transactions carried out by the Company with related parties are described below.
The main transactions with related parties stem from a credit agreement between Cegereal SA and Prothin SAS to fund dividend payments as well as the dividend payment made by Prothin SAS to Cegereal SA.
| In euros | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | |
| Impact on operating income/(loss) | ||
| Rental expenses rebilled (by the Company) | 46,667 | |
| Rental expenses rebilled (to the Company) | (28,000) | (84,000) |
| Asset management fees | ||
| Fees | ||
| Impact on net financial income/(expense) | ||
| Financial expenses | (16,302) | (499,078) |
| Financial income | ||
| Total impact on income statement | (2,364) | 583,078 |
| Impact on assets | ||
| Receivables from controlled entities | 11,927,962 | 38,407,875 |
| Other receivables | 29,891 | |
| Prepaid expenses | ||
| Total impact on assets | 11,957,853 | 38,407,875 |
| Impact on liabilities | ||
| Dividends | ||
| Miscellaneous borrowings and debt | 1,806,953 | |
| Trade accounts payable | ||
| Other liabilities | ||
| Total impact on liabilities | - | 1,806,953 |
The Chairman of the Board of Directors' gross compensation was set at EUR 25k for 2014 and EUR 25k for 2015.
In accordance with a decision by the Board of Directors, the amounts paid to members of management totaled EUR 519,024 for the year ended December 31, 2015.
At the General Shareholders' Meeting of April 15, 2015, the shareholders set the maximum total annual directors' fees for all Board members at EUR 120k. In December 2015, directors' fees of EUR 119k were paid for the year ended December 31, 2015.
In accordance with Standard 2010-02 on related-party transactions issued by the French accounting standard setter (ANC) on September 2, 2010, all material transactions with related parties were carried out at arm's length conditions.
Non-compete, non-solicitation, non-disparagement and confidentiality agreement
On November 5, 2015, the Company decided to request that Raphael Tréguier sign a non compete, non-solicitation, non-disparagement and confidentiality agreement valid for a period of six months as of the termination of his duties as Chief Executive Officer. The agreement entitles him to non-compete benefits for a period of six months, payable monthly in an amount equal to:
If the Chief Executive Officer's office is terminated, the Board of Directors may, on the termination date, decide to:
The Company has not entered into any other agreement to pay severance indemnities to senior executives or employees in the event of their resignation or dismissal without just cause, or in the event of a public offer for the Company's shares.
December 31, 2015.
At December 31, 2015, prepaid expenses and revenue can be analyzed as follows:
Note 5.9 Statement of changes in equity
Changes in shareholders' equity over the period were as follows:
In euros
| Statement of changes in equity | Share capital | Additional paid-in capital |
Reserves (including revaluation reserve) |
Retained earnings |
Shareholders' equity before appropriation of net loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2015 | 160,470,000 | 5,388,776 | 155,102,674 | 65,539,237 | 386,500,687 |
| Appropriation of net income for the previous year | 65,539,237 | (65,539,237) | |||
| Net loss for the year | (3,463,161) | (3,463,161) | |||
| Reversal of the 2014 interim dividend(1) | 10,011,914 | 10,011,914 | |||
| Dividends paid | (32,046,130) | (32,046,130) | |||
| Dec. 31, 2015 | 160,470,000 | 5,388,776 | 198,607,695 | (3,463,161) | 361,003,310 |
(1) Interim dividend paid in 2014
The General Shareholders' Meeting of April 15, 2015:
Note 5.8 Composition of share capital
Prepaid expenses consist mainly of trade dues relating to a period after
The share capital is fixed at EUR 160,470,000 and is divided into 13,372,500 fully paid-up shares of EUR 12 each.
| − granted the Board authority to use these powers during a public offer | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| period; |
− granted the Board authority to issue free share subscription warrants and grant them to shareholders during a public offer period.
At December 31, 2015, the revaluation reserve can be analyzed as follows:
| In euros | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase in gross value |
Allocation of exit tax liability |
Reversal of provision for taxes |
Portion transferred to reserves |
Revaluation reserve |
o/w portion transferable to distributable reserves |
|
| Real estate assets held until June 30, 2011 | 246,423,770 | (89,967,360) | 25,459,816 | (29,574,363) | 152,341,863 | 4,762,509 |
| Total | 246,423,770 | (89,967,360) | 25,459,816 | (29,574,363) | 152,341,863 | 4,762,509 |
The revaluation reserve includes real estate assets owned by Cegereal until June 30, 2011 and transferred to Prothin within the scope of the partial asset transfer.
At December 31, 2015, other purchases and external charges can be analyzed as follows:
| 2015 12 months |
2014 12 months |
|
|---|---|---|
| Expenses rebilled to lessees | ||
| Rental expenses | 15,756 | 14,714 |
| Maintenance and repair of buildings | ||
| Expenses on vacant premises | ||
| Fees | 852,206 | 698,148 |
| Publications | 457,928 | 329,275 |
| Sundry expenses | 419,598 | 446,858 |
| Total | 1,745,487 | 1,488,995 |
Note 5.11 Breakdown of revenue
Cegereal SA's rental activity was transferred to its subsidiary Prothin SAS within the scope of the partial asset transfer carried out on December 22, 2011 with retroactive effect from July 1, 2011. Accordingly, Cegereal acted as the holding company for Prothin's shares between 2012 and 2015 and its only revenue corresponded to management fees rebilled to Prothin SAS.
Non-recurring items for the year ended December 31, 2015 correspond to capital gains and losses on the sale of treasury shares.
Election for tax treatment as an SIIC
Cegereal SA has elected for the preferential tax treatment granted to listed real estate investment companies (Sociétés d'Investissement Immobilières Cotées – SIICs) in accordance with Article 208 C of the French Tax Code.
Owing to this tax treatment, no corporate income tax is payable directly or indirectly through income from subsidiaries in respect of the real estate leasing business and no deferred taxes were recognized at December 31, 2015. Similarly, no tax was payable on capital gains arising on disposals of real estate or equity interests in subsidiaries eligible for the same tax treatment.
Income tax expense for the reporting period can be analyzed as follows:
| 2015 12 months |
2014 12 months |
|
|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax(1) | 11 | |
| Additional corporate income tax contribution(2) | 662 | 301 |
| Charge d'impôts | 662 | 312 |
(1) Corporate income tax on other taxable activities (other than property rental activities). (2) Additional corporate income tax contribution on amounts distributed.
Terms and conditions and impact of tax treatment as an SIIC
capital gains generated on the sale of buildings, shareholdings in partnerships falling within the scope of Article 8 of the French Tax Code and having the same purpose as that of the SIIC, or shareholdings in subsidiaries having elected for preferential tax treatment, provided that 60% of these capital gains are distributed by the end of the second fiscal year following the year in which they were generated (50% of these capital gains for periods ended before December 31, 2013);
dividends received from subsidiaries having elected for preferential tax treatment and resulting from exempt income or from capital gains provided that they are redistributed in full during the fiscal year following the year in which they were received.
In the event subsidiaries choose to leave the SIIC tax regime within the ten years following the date of their election for SIIC tax treatment, they are liable for additional income tax on the capital gains that were taxed at reduced rates. The SIICs and their subsidiaries must also add back to their taxable earnings for the period the portion of their income available for distribution at the end of said period which results from previously taxexempt amounts. The amount of income tax due is increased by a 25% tax on unrealized capital gains on buildings, rights under real estate finance leases and holdings that were acquired during the period SIIC tax treatment was applied, less one-tenth for each calendar year lapsed since the entity opted for the regime.
| In euros | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital |
Shareholders' equity other than share capita |
% interest held |
Carrying amount of shareholdings |
Outstanding loans and advances granted by the Company and not yet repaid(2) |
Amount of guarantees and endorsements given by the Company |
2015 revenue (net of taxes) |
2015 net loss |
Dividends received by the Company in 2015(1) |
|
| Subsidiaries (more than 50%-owned) | |||||||||
| - Prothin SAS | 151,870,350 | 94,846,019 | 100 | 349,301,810 | 11,927,962 | 55,581,707 (1,709,266) | |||
| Investments (between 10%and 50%-owned) |
|||||||||
| Total | 151 870 350 | 94,846,019 | 100 | 349,301,810 | 11,927,962 | - 55,581,707 (1,709,266) - | |||
| (1) No dividends were received by Cegereal in 2015. |
(2) Receivable corresponding to the portion of the additional paid-in capital not yet paid by Prothin.
Fixed assets and liabilities relating to these fixed assets were transferred to Prothin SAS within the scope of the partial asset transfer with retroactive effect for accounting and tax purposes from July 1, 2011. Following the partial asset transfer, Cegereal SA undertook to hold all Prothin SAS shares for a period of three years. Similarly, Prothin SAS agreed to maintain the EUR 196,911k in additional paid-in capital (contribution premium) under shareholders' equity for the same period, unless this restriction were to be waived in the event the company had surplus cash.
Subject to the approval of the General Shareholders' Meeting, the Board of Directors recommends that a dividend of EUR 2 per share be paid for the 2015 fiscal year.
The employment contracts for Cegereal's employees were transferred from Prothin SAS to Cegereal SA on May 1, 2015. The Company therefore had four employees in 2015.
These commitments expired on December 23, 2014.
The Group only has four employees and therefore considers that its employee benefit commitments in respect of defined benefit plans are not material. Consequently, the amount of its employee benefit commitments was not assessed at December 31, 2015.
The Statutory Auditors are:
Tour Eqho
2 avenue Gambetta 92923 Paris La Défense Cedex Tenure renewed at the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of June 29, 2011.
35 avenue Victor Hugo 75016 Paris First appointed at the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of December 22, 2011.
Fees paid to the Statutory Auditors for the year ended December 31, 2015:
In euros
| Amount (net of taxes) | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Statutory audit of the financial statements |
151,113 | 147,164 | 91 | 88 |
| Advisory services and services directly related to the statutory audit engagement |
15,780 | 20,727 | 9 | 12 |
| Total | 166,893 | 167,890 | 100 | 100 |
At December 31, 2015, no shareholder or group of shareholders acting in concert held 60% or more of the Company's capital and/or voting rights, a threshold the Company is required to comply with in order to retain its SIIC status (see Note 5.14).
However, as Northwood exceeded the 30% holding threshold, it was required to make a mandatory public offer.
Northwood, which held 98.44% of Cegereal's share capital following the tender offer that closed on January 25, 2016, has sold a portion of its CGR shares, representing 40.96% of Cegereal's capital, in a financing round wth leading institutional investors, including GIC, which took up 25%.
On 6 April 2016, the Northwood concert now only holds 57.48% of Cegereal and this transaction allows Cegereal to continue to benefit from the REIT tax regime.
Registered office: 42, rue de Bassano - 75008 Paris, France
Share capital: EUR 160,470,000
This is a free translation into English of the Statutory Auditors' report issued in French and is provided solely for the convenience of English speaking readers. The Statutory Auditors' report includes information specifically required by French law in such reports, whether modified or not. This information is presented below the opinion on the financial statements and includes an explanatory paragraph discussing the Auditors' assessments of certain significant accounting and auditing matters. These assessments were considered for the purpose of issuing an audit opinion on the financial statements taken as a whole and not to provide separate assurance on individual account captions or on information taken outside of the financial statements.
This report also includes information relating to the specific verification of information given in the management report and in the documents addressed to shareholders.
This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law and professional auditing standards applicable in France.
Year ended December 31, 2015
To the Shareholders,
In compliance with the assignment entrusted to us by your General Shareholders' Meeting, we hereby report to you, for the year ended December 31, 2015, on:
These financial statements have been approved by the Board of Directors. Our role is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with professional standards applicable in France. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures, using sampling techniques or other methods of selection, to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made, as well as the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets and liabilities and of the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2015 and of the results of its operations for the year then ended in accordance with French accounting principles.
In accordance with the requirements of Article L.823-9 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce) relating to the justification of our assessments, we bring to your attention the following matters:
These assessments were made as part of our audit of the financial statements taken as a whole, and therefore contributed to the opinion we formed which is expressed in the first part of this report.
In accordance with professional standards applicable in France, we have also performed the specific verifications required by French law.
We have no matters to report as to the fair presentation and the consistency with the financial statements of the information given in the management report of the Board of Directors, and in the documents addressed to the shareholders with respect to the financial position and the financial statements.
Concerning the information given in accordance with the requirements of Article L.225-102-1 of the French Commercial Code relating to remuneration and benefits received by corporate officers and any other commitments made in their favor, we have verified its consistency with the financial statements, or with the underlying information used to prepare these financial statements and, where applicable, with the information obtained by your Company from companies controlling it or controlled by it. Based on this work, we attest to the accuracy and fair presentation of this information.
In accordance with French law, we have verified that the required information concerning the identity of shareholders and holders of the voting rights has been properly disclosed in the management report.
Paris-La Défense, April 14, 2016
KPMG Audit FS I Régis Chemouny
Partner
Paris, April 14, 2016
Denjean & Associés
Thierry Denjean Partner
Registered office: 42, rue de Bassano - 75008 Paris, France
Share capital: EUR 160,470,000
This is a free translation into English of the Statutory Auditors' special report on related party agreements and commitments issued in French and is provided solely for the convenience of English speaking readers. This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law and professional auditing standards applicable in France.
General Shareholders' Meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015
To the Shareholders,
In our capacity as Statutory Auditors of Cegereal SA, we hereby report to you on related party agreements and commitments.
It is our responsibility to report to shareholders, based on the information provided to us, on the main terms and conditions of the agreements and commitments that have been disclosed to us or that we may have identified as part of our engagement, as well as the reasons given as to why they are beneficial for the Company, without commenting on their relevance or substance or identifying any undisclosed agreements or commitments. Under the provisions of Article R.225-31 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce), it is the responsibility of the shareholders to determine whether the agreements and commitments are appropriate and should be approved.
Where applicable it is also our responsibility to provide shareholders with the information required by Article R.225-31 of the French Commercial Code in relation to the implementation during the year of agreements and commitments already approved by the General Shareholders' Meeting.
We performed the procedures that we deemed necessary in accordance with professional standards applicable in France to such engagements. These procedures consisted in verifying that the information given to us is consistent with the underlying documents.
In accordance with Article L.225-40 of the French Commercial Code, we were informed of the following agreements and commitments authorized by the Board of Directors.
On November 5, 2015, the Board decided to request that the Chief Executive Officer, Raphael Tréguier, sign a non-compete (valid for a period of six months as of the termination of his duties), non-solicitation, non-disparagement and confidentiality agreement.
The agreement entitles the Chief Executive Officer to non-compete benefits, payable monthly in an amount equal to:
These non-compete benefits would be paid monthly during the six-month period following the termination of his duties.
If the Chief Executive Officer's office is terminated, the Board of Directors may, on the termination date, decide to:
In accordance with French law, we hereby inform you that the authorization granted by the Board of Directors does not give the reasons as to why the commitment is beneficial for the Company, as required by Article L.225-38 of the French Commercial Code.
In accordance with Article R.225-30 of the French Commercial Code, we were informed that the following agreements and commitments, approved by the General Shareholders' Meeting in previous years, remained in force during the year ended December 31, 2015.
An agreement was signed on December 31, 2005 to ensure that CRI complies with the laws and regulations applicable in Germany in relation to its status as management company, and in particular the provisions that require a custodian bank to control actions by the management company.
This agreement did not have any impact on the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015.
On October 29, 2015, the Board authorized the termination of this agreement by mutual consent and it was terminated on the same day.
The Statutory Auditors
Paris-La Défense, April 14, 2016
Régis Chemouny Partner
Paris, April 14, 2016
Denjean & Associés Thierry Denjean
Partner
The Board of Directors has convened an Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting on May 26, 2016 to report on the Company's and Group's activity in the course of the year that began on January 1, 2015 and ended on December 31, 2015, and to submit that year's annual and consolidated financial statements to the shareholders for approval. The shareholders have also been convened in particular to decide on the items of the agenda indicated in section IV.1.2.
The purpose of Cegereal's General Shareholders' Meeting will be to approve the resolutions whose purpose is specified and commented upon below.
The full texts of the proposed resolutions to be submitted to Cegereal's General Shareholders' Meeting are included in section IV.1.2.
The first two resolutions submit the previous year's annual and consolidated financial statements, showing a net loss of EUR 3,463,161 and net attributable income of EUR 80,956,736 respectively, to the shareholders for approval.
The third resolution concerns the discharge to be given to the directors for their management.
The fourth resolution proposes the following appropriation of the 2015 net loss:
The fifth resolution proposes a distribution of reserves in an amount of EUR 26,745,500, i.e., EUR 2.0 per share.
If this proposal is adopted, the distribution will take place on July 20, 2016.
The sixth resolution refers to related party agreements that were entered into in the previous year and disclosed in the Statutory Auditors' special report.
The seventh resolution concerns the approval of a related party commitment to pay compensation to Raphaël Tréguier in the event of termination of his duties as Chief Executive Officer pursuant to a noncompete agreement. The terms and conditions governing the payment of such compensation are set out in the Statutory Auditors' special report.
The eighth resolution relates to directors' fees. The shareholders are being asked to set the overall amount of directors' fees allocated to members of the Board of Directors at EUR 200,000. Said sum shall apply to the current fiscal year and shall remain unchanged until a further resolution is passed.
The ninth and tenth resolutions present the executive corporate officers' compensation to the Annual General Shareholders' Meeting, which is then submitted to the advisory vote of the shareholders.
In accordance with the recommendation in Section 24.3 of the November 2015 update of the AFEP MEDEF Corporate Governance Code, which the Company refers to in compliance with Article L.225-37 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce), the General Shareholders' Meeting must issue an opinion on the items of compensation owed or awarded for the 2015 fiscal year to Richard Wrigley (Chairman of the Board of Directors), and to Raphaël Tréguier (Chief Executive Officer), as presented in the Chairman's report on internal control and corporate governance in section IV.6.3 of the Registration Document.
When the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting issues a negative opinion, the Board, on the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, discusses the matter at a subsequent meeting and immediately publishes on the Company's website a statement setting out how it will respond to the expectations voiced by shareholders at the General Shareholders' Meeting.
The eleventh resolution allows the Company to repurchase its own shares within the limits set by the shareholders in compliance with the law. It allows such repurchases to be made within the limit of 10% of the share capital and for a maximum price of EUR 45 per share.
The authorization granted to the Board of Directors for the purpose of repurchasing the Company's own shares, pursuant to the mechanism provided for under Article L.225-209 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce), is due to expire on October 14, 2016.
We propose the renewal of this authorization and therefore, in compliance with Article L.225-209 of the French Commercial Code, to authorize the Board to purchase, on one or several occasions and at such time as it deems appropriate, Company shares within the limit of 10% of the number of shares composing the share capital, where applicable adjusted to include any increases or decreases in capital that may have been implemented during the buy-back program.
This authorization will terminate the authorization granted to the Board of Directors by the April 15, 2015 Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting.
The buy-backs may be carried out with the following aims:
The shares may be purchased by any means, including by purchases of blocks of shares and at such time as the Board of Directors deems appropriate.
The Company reserves the right to use optional mechanisms or derivative instruments in the framework of the applicable regulations.
The maximum purchase price is set at EUR 45 per share. In the event of a transaction involving the share capital, in particular, a share split or reverse share split or free share grants, the aforementioned amount will be adjusted in the same proportions (by a coefficient equal to the ratio of the number of shares composing the share capital before the transaction and the number of shares after the transaction).
The maximum amount of the program is thus set at EUR 60,176,250.
The twelfth resolution allows the Company to cancel the shares bought back for this purpose under the share buy-back program, within the limit of 10% of the share capital over a 24-month period. The text of the twelfth resolution is included in section IV.1.2 below.
The thirteenth resolution concerns the granting of free shares to Group employees and corporate officers.
The General Shareholders' Meeting of June 26, 2013 authorized the Board of Directors to grant stock subscription options and/or stock purchase options to employees and/or certain corporate officers. The Board has not used this authorization. This authorization will terminate on August 26, 2016 and the shareholders are not being asked to renew it.
However, the shareholders are being asked to authorize the Board of Directors, for a period of 38 months, to once again implement its policy of free share grants to Group employees and corporate officers.
The total number of shares that may be granted pursuant to this authorization may not exceed 0.5% of the Company's share capital on the first grant date. This amount is independent from the limits provided for in other delegations of authority to increase the share capital approved by the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of April 15, 2015.
The text of the thirteenth resolution is included in section IV.1.2 below.
b) Fourteenth resolution: Delegation of authority to increase the share capital by issuing shares without pre-emptive subscription rights in favor of members of a company savings plan (Articles L.225-129-6, L.225-138-1 of the French Commercial Code and L.3332-18 et seq. of the French Labor Code)
This resolution has been submitted in order to comply with Article L.225-129-6 of the French Commercial Code, under the terms of which the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting is also asked to vote on a resolution referring to capital increases in application of Articles L.3332-18 et seq. of the French Labor Code (Code du travail) when it delegates its authority to carry out capital increases in cash.
Under this delegation of authority, the shareholders are asked to authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital in favor of members of a company savings plan, in accordance with Articles L.3332-18 et seq. of the French Labor Code, by issuing ordinary cash shares and, where applicable, by granting free ordinary shares or other securities granting access to the share capital.
In compliance with the law, the General Shareholders' Meeting would cancel shareholders' pre emptive subscription rights.
The maximum nominal amount of the increase(s) in share capital that could be carried out by means of this delegation of authority is 1% of the amount of the share capital at the time of the Board of Directors' decision to carry out the increase.
This delegation of authority is granted for 26 months.
In compliance with Article L.3332-19 of the French Labor Code, the price of the shares to be issued may not be over 20% (or 30% if the lockup period provided for by the plan pursuant to Articles L.3332-25 and L.3332-26 of the French Labor Code is ten years or more), lower than the average of the opening price of the share during the 20 trading days prior to the Board of Directors' decision to increase the share capital and issue the corresponding shares; nor may it be higher than said average.
The Board of Directors is granted, within the limits set above, full powers notably to set the terms and conditions of the issue(s), where applicable, record the completion of the resulting capital increase(s), amend the bylaws accordingly, charge, at its sole discretion, the costs of the capital increase(s) to paid-in capital relating thereto, deduct from this charge the amount required to increase the legal reserve to one-tenth of the new share capital following each increase, and carry out any other necessary steps.
Obviously, the completion of such a reserved capital increase remains subject to the Company having employees and a company savings plan.
Consequently, owing to the Company's particular situation, the Board requests that shareholders purely and simply reject this resolution and vote against the proposed increase in share capital that will be submitted to them only to satisfy legal provisions.
The text of the fourteenth resolution is included in section IV.1.2 below.
Resolutions fifteen to seventeen relate to amendments to the Company's bylaws.
The shareholders are being asked to amend:
Resolutions eighteen to twenty-five relate to the appointment, reappointment and ratification of the co-optation of the Company's Board of Directors.
We are seeking ratification of:
The shareholders are invited to renew the terms of office of Euro Fairview Private Limited, represented by Sebastien Abascal, and those of Khaled Kudsi and Europroperty Consulting, represented by Alec Emmott. Subject to the amendment to Article 15.2 of the Company's bylaws, these new terms of office will last four years.
The shareholders are also invited to appoint Euro Lily Private Limited, represented by Madeleine Cosgrave, as a director. Subject to the amendment to Article 15.2 of the Company's bylaws, this new term of office will last four years.
The candidates' profiles are presented hereafter:
At December 31, 2015, Khaled Kudsi did not hold any Cegereal shares.
Europroperty Consulting is a French société à responsabilité limitée (limited liability company) with share capital of EUR 10,000, whose registered office is located at 3 rue Jadot, 78100 Saint Germain en Laye, registered with the Versailles Trade and Companies Registry under no. 499 053 981, whose permanent representative will be Alec Emmott, born on December 16, 1947 in Dorking, Surrey (United Kingdom), a British national, residing at 3 rue Jadot, 78100 Saint Germain en Laye. He graduated with an MA from Trinity College, Cambridge in 1969 and became a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 1971. He was Managing Director of Société Foncière Lyonnaise from 1997 until 2007, when he became principal of Europroperty Consulting.
At December 31, 2015, Europroperty Consulting did not hold any Cegereal shares and Alec Emmott held 500 Cegereal shares.
At December 31, 2015, Marie-Flore Bachelier did not hold any Cegereal shares.
Jean-Marc Besson does not currently hold any Cegereal shares.
Sebastien Abascal is Senior Vice President at GIC Real Estate, the real estate arm of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation. Based in London, he oversees GIC's portfolio and investments in France and Germany and some strategic investments in Spain.
Prior to joining GIC, Mr Abascal spent six years (2001-2007) at GE Capital within their European real estate corporate acquisition team. He graduated in 2001 with a degree in engineering from École Centrale de Lyon.
Neither Euro Fairview Private Limited nor Sebastien Abascal currently hold any Cegereal shares.
Madeleine Cosgrave is Managing Director and Deputy Regional Head of Europe at GIC Real Estate. Based in London, she leads GIC's investments in Europe. In addition she overseas GIC's European portfolio. Mrs Cosgrave was previously an associate director at JLL in London (1989-1999). She studied at Cambridge University and is an associate of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Neither Euro Lily Private Limited nor Madeleine Cosgrave currently hold any Cegereal shares.
Ordinary resolutions:
Ordinary resolutions:
First resolution — Approval of the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 – Approval of non tax-deductible expenses
Having reviewed the Board of Directors' report, the Chairman's report and the Statutory Auditors' reports on the year ended December 31, 2015, the General Shareholders' Meeting approves the financial statements for 2015 as presented, i.e., showing a net loss of EUR 3,463,161.
It also approves the transactions represented in those statements and summarized in those reports.
The General Shareholders' Meeting approves in particular the total amount of EUR 12,066 of expenses and charges referred to in Article 39 (4) of the French Tax Code as well as the related tax.
Having reviewed the Board of Directors' report, the Chairman's report and the Statutory Auditors' reports on the year ended December 31, 2015, the General Shareholders' Meeting approves the consolidated financial statements as presented, i.e., showing net attributable income of EUR 80,956,736.
Having reviewed the Board of Directors' report, the Chairman's report and the Statutory Auditors' reports on the year ended December 31, 2015, the General Shareholders' Meeting gives the directors full and unconditional discharge for performance of their duties during that period.
On the recommendation of the Board of Directors, the General Shareholders' Meeting decides to appropriate the net loss for the year ended December 31, 2015 as follows:
In compliance with the provisions of Article 243 bis of the French Tax Code, the General Shareholders' Meeting acknowledges that it has been informed that, in the last three fiscal years, the following dividends were distributed:
| In euros | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal year | Eligible for tax rebate | Ineligible | Dividend treated as the |
||
| ended | Other income Dividends distributed |
for tax rebate | reimbursement of a contribution |
||
| Dec. 31, 2012 | - | - | - | 8,692,125 | |
| Dec. 31, 2013 | - | - | - | 10,029,375 | |
| Dec. 31, 2014 | 32,094,000 | - | - | - |
In accordance with Article L.232-11, paragraph 2, of the French Commercial Code and ruling under the quorum and majority requirements for Ordinary Shareholders' Meetings, the General Shareholders' Meeting decides to pay a dividend of EUR 26,745,500, deducted from "Other reserves", i.e., EUR 2 per share.
The balance of "Other reserves" will therefore be reduced from EUR 26,755,670 (after appropriation of the net loss) to EUR 10,170.
The ex-dividend date is July 18, 2016.
The dividends will be paid on July 20, 2016.
Should the Company hold any treasury shares on the ex-dividend date, the sums corresponding to the dividends not paid in respect of those shares will be transferred to retained earnings.
Having reviewed the related party agreements and commitments presented in the Statutory Auditors' special report, the General Shareholders' Meeting approves the new agreements entered into during the year ended December 31, 2015 mentioned therein, in accordance with Articles L.225-38 et seq. of the French Commercial Code.
Having reviewed the Statutory Auditors' special report on related party agreements and commitments, the General Shareholders' Meeting approves the commitment to pay compensation to Raphaël Tréguier pursuant to a non-compete agreement in the event of termination of his duties as Chief Executive Officer.
The General Shareholders' Meeting sets the overall amount of directors' fees allocated to members of the Board of Directors at EUR 200,000.
Said sum shall apply to the current fiscal year and shall remain unchanged until a further resolution is passed.
Consulted in accordance with Section 24.3 of the November 2015 update of the AFEP-MEDEF Corporate Governance Code, which the Company refers to in compliance with Article L.225-37 of the French Commercial Code, and ruling under the quorum and majority requirements for Ordinary Shareholders' Meetings, the General Shareholders' Meeting issues a favorable opinion on the items of compensation owed or awarded to Richard Wrigley for the 2015 fiscal year, as presented in the Chairman's report on internal control and corporate governance in section IV.6.3 of the Registration Document.
Consulted in accordance with Section 24.3 of the November 2015 update of the AFEP-MEDEF Corporate Governance Code, which the Company refers to in compliance with Article L.225-37 of the French Commercial Code, and ruling under the quorum and majority requirements for Ordinary Shareholders' Meetings, the General Shareholders' Meeting issues a favorable opinion on the items of compensation owed or awarded to Raphaël Tréguier for the 2015 fiscal year, as presented in the Chairman's report on internal control and corporate governance in section IV.6.3 of the Registration Document.
Eleventh resolution — Share buy-back program: authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors for the purpose of repurchasing the Company's own shares pursuant to the mechanism provided for under Article L.225-209 of the French Commercial Code
Having reviewed the Board of Directors' report, the General Shareholders' Meeting authorizes the Board, for a period of 18 months, in compliance with the provisions of Articles L.225-209 et seq. of the French Commercial Code, to purchase, on one or several occasions and at such time as it deems appropriate, Company shares within the limit of 10% of the number of shares composing the share capital, where applicable adjusted to include any increases or decreases in capital that may have been implemented during the duration of the buy-back program.
This authorization terminates the authorization granted to the Board of Directors by the April 15, 2015 General Shareholders' Meeting in its twelfth ordinary resolution.
The buy-backs may be carried out with the following aims:
The shares may be purchased by any means, including by purchases of blocks of shares and at such time as the Board of Directors deems appropriate.
The Company reserves the right to use optional mechanisms or derivative instruments in the framework of the applicable regulations.
The maximum purchase price is set at EUR 45 per share. In the event of a transaction involving the share capital, in particular, a share split or reverse share split or free share grants, the aforementioned amount will be adjusted in the same proportions (by a coefficient equal to the ratio of the number of shares composing the share capital before the transaction and the number of shares after the transaction).
The maximum amount of the program is thus set at EUR 60,176,250.
The General Shareholders' Meeting grants full powers to the Board of Directors to carry out such transactions, set the terms and conditions, conclude all agreements and perform any and all formalities.
Extraordinary resolutions:
Twelfth resolution — Authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors for the purpose of canceling the shares bought back by the Company within the scope of the mechanism provided for under Article L.225-209 of the French Commercial Code (share buy-back program)
Having reviewed the Board of Directors' report and the Statutory Auditors' special report, the General Shareholders' Meeting:
1) Authorizes the Board of Directors to cancel, at its discretion, on one or several occasions, within the limit of 10% of the share capital calculated on the date of the cancellation decision, after deduction of any shares canceled during the previous 24 months, the shares that the Company holds or may hold following the repurchases made under Article L.225-209 of the French Commercial Code and to reduce the share capital by such amount in accordance with the legal and regulatory provisions in force.
Having reviewed the Board of Directors' report and the Statutory Auditors' special report, the General Shareholders' Meeting authorizes the Board to grant, on one or several occasions, in compliance with Articles L.225-197-1 and L.225-197-2 of the French Commercial Code, ordinary shares of the Company, either existing or to be issued, to:
The total number of shares granted may not exceed 0.5% of the share capital on the date of this General Shareholders' Meeting, it being specified that the total number of shares to which the options that may be granted by the Board of Directors under the authorization given by the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of June 26, 2013 may grant entitlement shall be deducted from this amount.
Pursuant to this authorization, the free shares, including those granted to executive corporate officers, shall only vest subject to the beneficiary remaining with the Company and fulfilling one or several performance conditions set by the Board of Directors when the decision to award such shares is made.
In accordance with the conditions established by law, the Board of Directors shall, when the decision to award shares is made, set the length of the vesting period, at the end of which the beneficiary shall obtain full ownership of the shares. The vesting period may not be set at less than one year as of the grant date.
Additionally, in accordance with the conditions established by law, the Board of Directors shall, when the decision to award shares is made, set the length of the mandatory holding period, which begins on the date that the shares vest. The holding period may not be set at less than one year. However, in the event that the vesting period is set at two years or more, the Board of Directors may decide to eliminate the holding period.
By way of an exception, the shares shall vest before the end of the vesting period in the event that a beneficiary is deemed to have a disability that falls within the second or third categories provided for by Article L. 341-4 of the French social security code (Code de la sécurité sociale).
The existing shares that may be granted under this resolution must be purchased by the Company, either pursuant to Article L.225-208 of the French Commercial Code, or, if applicable, under the share buy-back program authorized under the eleventh ordinary resolution adopted by this General Shareholders' Meeting in accordance with Article L.225-209 of the French Commercial Code, or any share buy-back program applicable either before or after the adoption of this resolution.
The General Shareholders' Meeting duly notes and decides that, in the event that newly issued shares are awarded, this authorization entails the waiver by shareholders of their pre-emptive subscription right to the ordinary shares that will be issued as and when the shares vest in favor of the grantees of the free ordinary shares, and, if applicable at the end of the vesting period, an increase in share capital by capitalizing reserves, profits, or additional paid-in capital, in favor of the grantees of said free shares, and the waiver by shareholders of the capitalized portion of reserves, profits and additional paid-in capital, in favor of said grantees.
Full powers are granted to the Board of Directors to:
This authorization shall be valid for a period of thirty-eight months from the date of this General Shareholders' Meeting.
This authorization supersedes any previous authorizations with the same purpose.
Fourteenth resolution — Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to increase the share capital by issuing ordinary shares and/or securities granting access to the share capital without pre-emptive subscription rights in favor of members of a company savings plan in accordance with Articles L.3332-18 et seq. of the French Labor Code
Having reviewed the Board of Directors' report and the Statutory Auditors' special report, the General Shareholders' Meeting deciding pursuant to Articles L.225-129-6, L.225-138-1 and L.228-92 of the French Commercial Code and Articles L.3332-18 et seq. of the French Labor Code:
1) Delegates authority to the Board of Directors to increase the share capital on one or more occasions, at its sole discretion and if it deems appropriate, by issuing ordinary shares and/or securities granting access to the share capital to members of one or more company or group savings plans set up by the Company and/or any related French or foreign companies, in accordance with the provisions of Article L.225- 180 of the French Commercial Code and Article L.3344-1 of the French Labor Code;
The Board of Directors may implement this delegation of authority or not, take any and all measures and perform all the required formalities.
Having reviewed the Board of Directors' report, the General Shareholders' Meeting decides to extend the Company's corporate purpose and accordingly to amend Article 2 of the bylaws as follows:
"Article 2 – Corporate purpose
The purpose of the Company, both in France and abroad, is to:
It may carry out all such activities, either directly or indirectly, and either alone or through a partnership, joint venture, group or company or with any other person(s) or companies;
And more generally, all financial, commercial or industrial transactions, whether in real or movable property, of any kind whatsoever, directly or indirectly related to the Company's corporate purpose as described above, or to any similar or connected purpose likely to facilitate or promote the Company's expansion or development, in any way whatsoever."
Having reviewed the Board of Directors' report, the General Shareholders' Meeting decides to incorporate the option to appoint one or several Vice Chairmen into the bylaws, and accordingly to amend Article 16 of the bylaws as follows:
The Board of Directors shall elect a Chairman from among its members, who must be an individual, and determine his/her compensation where applicable. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall be appointed for a term that cannot exceed that of his/her term of office as director. The Chairman may be re-elected. The Board of Directors can remove the Chairman from office at any time; any provision to the contrary shall be deemed null and void.
The functions of the Chairman shall cease at the end of the fiscal year during which he/she reaches the age of 70.
The Chairman of the Board shall have the powers provided for by law and exercise said powers under the conditions laid down by Article L.225-51 of the French Commercial Code.
If the Chairman of the Board of Directors is not the Managing Director, the Managing Director and/or the Deputy Managing Director(s) shall assist the Chairman in order to obtain information that is useful for the performance of his/her duties.
If it deems it useful, the Board may appoint one or more Vice-Chairmen, whose sole duty is to chair Board meetings and General Shareholders' Meetings in the absence of the Chairman. In the absence of the Chairman and the Vice-Chairmen, the Board shall appoint one of the directors present to chair the meeting. The Board may appoint a secretary for each meeting, who need not necessarily be a shareholder."
Having reviewed the Board of Directors' report, the General Shareholders' Meeting decides to reduce the length of directors' terms of office from six to four years, and accordingly to amend Article 15.2 of the bylaws as follows:
The length of directors' terms of office is four years, expiring at the close of the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting called to approve the financial statements for the year then ended and held in the year during which the term of office expires. All outgoing directors are eligible for re appointment. As an exception to the above rule, terms of office set at six years shall still expire at the date originally set.
Directors may be removed from office at any time by a decision of the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting."
The General Shareholders' Meeting ratifies the decision of the Board of Directors at its meeting of February 17, 2016 regarding the co-optation of Marie-Flore Bachelier, born on October 29, 1969 in Tours, a French national, residing at 54 avenue Flachat, 92600 Asnières sur Seine, as director, to replace outgoing director Jean-Pierre Bonnefond.
Accordingly, Marie-Flore Bachelier will remain in office for the remainder of her predecessor's term, i.e., until the close of the General Shareholders' Meeting held in 2018 to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2017.
The General Shareholders' Meeting ratifies the decision of the Board of Directors at its meeting of February 17, 2016 regarding the co-optation of Richard Strachan, born on May 28, 1981 in Johannesburg, a dual British and South African national, residing at 2 Devizes Street, London, N15DY, United Kingdom, as director, to replace outgoing director GMV Vie.
Accordingly, Richard Strachan will remain in office for the remainder of his predecessor's term, i.e., until the close of the General Shareholders' Meeting held in 2016 to approve the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015.
The General Shareholders' Meeting ratifies the decision of the Board of Directors at its meeting of April 14, 2016 regarding the co-optation of Jean-Marc Besson, born on February 2, 1958 in Chelles, a French national, residing at 21 place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, as director, to replace outgoing director Richard Wrigley.
Accordingly, Jean-Marc Besson will remain in office for the remainder of his predecessor's term, i.e., until the close of the General Shareholders' Meeting called in 2017 to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016.
The General Shareholders' Meeting ratifies the decision of the Board of Directors at its meeting of April 14, 2016 regarding the co-optation of Euro Fairview Private Limited, a Singaporean company, whose registered office is located at 168, Robinson Road, #37-01, Capital Tower, Singapore (068912), registered with the Singapore Trade and Companies Registry under no. 199905129R, represented by Sebastien Abascal, a French national, born on June 28, 1977 in Paris, residing at 3 New Quebec Street (Flat 2), London, W1H 7RE, United Kingdom, as director, to replace outgoing director Richard Strachan.
Accordingly, Euro Fairview Private Limited, represented by Sebastien Abascal, will remain in office for the remainder of his predecessor's term, i.e., until the close of the General Shareholders' Meeting called in 2016 to approve the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015.
The General Shareholders' Meeting decides to re-appoint Euro Fairview Private Limited, a Singaporean company, whose registered office is located at 168, Robinson Road, #37-01, Capital Tower, Singapore (068912), registered with the Singapore Trade and Companies Registry under no. 199905129R, represented by Sebastien Abascal, a French national, born on June 28, 1977 in Paris, residing at 3 New Quebec Street (Flat 2), London, W1H 7RE, United Kingdom, as director, for four years, expiring at the close of the General Shareholders' Meeting held in 2020 to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2019.
The General Shareholders' Meeting decides to re-appoint Khaled Kudsi, born on November 2, 1978 in Ascot (United Kingdom), a British national, residing at 889 Broadway, Apt 5A, New York, NY-1003 (United States), as director, for four years, expiring at the close of the General Shareholders' Meeting held in 2020 to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2019.
The General Shareholders' Meeting decides to re-appoint Europroperty Consulting, a French société à responsabilité limitée (limited liability company), whose registered office is located at 3 rue Jadot, 78100 Saint Germain en Laye, registered with the Versailles Trade and Companies Registry under no. 499 053 981, represented by Alec Emmott, as director, for four years, expiring at the close of the General Shareholders' Meeting held in 2020 to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2019.
The General Shareholders' Meeting decides to appoint Euro Lily Private Limited, a Singaporean company, whose registered office is located at 168, Robinson Road, #37-01, Capital Tower, Singapore (068912), registered with the Singapore Trade and Companies Registry under no. 200503470M, represented by Madeleine Cosgrave, a British national, born on March 21, 1967 in London (United Kingdom), in addition to the current Board members, as director, for four years, expiring at the close of the General Shareholders' Meeting held in 2020 to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2019.
The General Shareholders' Meeting grants full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy, or an extract of these minutes for the purposes of performing all the filing and public-notice formalities required by law.
Registered office: 42 rue de Bassano, 75008 Paris, France
Share capital: EUR 160,470,000
This is a free translation into English of the Statutory Auditors' report issued in French and is provided solely for the convenience of English speaking readers. This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law and professional auditing standards applicable in France.
General Shareholders' Meeting of May 26, 2016
To the Shareholders,
In our capacity as Statutory Auditors of Cegereal SA and in compliance with the provisions of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce), we hereby report to you on the transactions submitted for your approval.
In compliance with the provisions of Article L.225-209 of the French Commercial Code applicable in the event of a capital reduction by canceling shares purchased, we hereby report to you on our assessment of the reasons for and conditions of the planned capital reduction.
The Board of Directors is seeking a 24-month authorization from the date of this Shareholders' Meeting, to cancel, within the limit of 10% of the share capital at the time of the Board of Directors' decision to carry out the cancellation, the shares bought back by Cegereal SA pursuant to an authorization to buy back its own shares in accordance with the provisions of the aforementioned article.
We performed the procedures that we deemed necessary in accordance with professional standards applicable in France to such engagements. Those procedures consisted in ensuring that the reasons for and conditions of the capital reduction, which cannot undermine shareholder equality in any way, comply with the applicable legal provisions.
We have no matters to report on the reasons for and conditions of the planned capital reduction.
In our capacity as Statutory Auditors of Cegereal SA, and in compliance with Article L.225-197-1 of the French Commercial Code, we hereby report to you on the authorization sought by the Board of Directors to grant free shares, either existing or to be issued, to employees and/or corporate officers of the Company, which is submitted to you for approval.
Acting on the basis of its report, the Board of Directors proposes that you authorize it, for a period of thirty-eight months from the date of this Shareholders' Meeting, to grant free shares, whether existing or to be issued.
It is the Board of Directors' responsibility to prepare a report on the proposed transaction. It is our responsibility to report to you on the information provided to you on the proposed transaction.
We performed the procedures that we deemed necessary in accordance with professional standards applicable in France to such engagements. These procedures consisted in verifying that the methods proposed and the information provided in the Board of Directors' report comply with the applicable legal provisions.
We have no matters to report on the information in the Board of Directors' report concerning the proposed authorization to grant free shares.
In compliance with the provisions of Articles L.225-135 et seq. of the French Commercial Code, we hereby report to you on the proposed delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to increase the share capital, on one or several occasions, by issuing ordinary shares without pre emptive subscription rights, reserved for members of one or more company or group savings plans, within the limit of 1% of the share capital at the time of the Board of Directors' decision to carry out the increase, which is submitted for your approval.
This share capital increase is submitted for your approval in accordance with Article L.225-129-6 of the French Commercial Code and Articles L.3332-18 et seq. of the French Labor Code (Code du travail).
On the basis of its report, the Board of Directors proposes that the shareholders delegate authority to the Board, for 26 months, to decide to increase the capital, on one or several occasions, and waive their preemptive subscription rights to the ordinary shares to be issued. In such an event, it would be the Board's responsibility to determine the final issuance conditions for this transaction.
It is the Board of Directors' responsibility to prepare a report in accordance with Articles R.225-113 and R.225-114 of the French Commercial Code. It is our responsibility to give our opinion as to the fair presentation of the calculations made on the basis of the financial statements, on the proposed cancellation of pre-emptive subscription rights and on certain other information concerning the issuance, given in the report.
We performed the procedures that we deemed necessary in accordance with professional standards applicable in France to such engagements. Those standards require that we examine the content of the Board of Directors' report concerning this operation and the terms and conditions for determining the issue price of the new shares.
Subject to a subsequent examination of the conditions of the proposed capital increase once they have been decided, we have no matters to report on the final terms and conditions for determining the issue price given in the Board of Directors' report.
Since the final terms and conditions of the issue have not been set, we do not express an opinion on these terms and conditions, or consequently on the proposed cancellation of shareholders' pre-emptive subscription rights.
In accordance with Article R.225-116 of the French Commercial Code, we will prepare an additional report in the event that the Board of Directors uses this delegation of authority.
The Statutory Auditors
Paris-La Défense, April 14, 2016
Regis Chemouny
Partner
Paris, April 14, 2016
Thierry Denjean Partner
"Dear Shareholders,
The law obliges the Chairman of the Board of Directors of any French société anonyme (joint stock corporation) whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated stock market to give an account, in a report attached to the Board's report, of:
The procedures that were carried out during the preparation of this report are as follows: monthly meetings between the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer, regular discussions with the other directors and with the Statutory Auditors, particularly at Audit Committee meetings.
This report, which was prepared on the basis of the information provided by the Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, was submitted to the Board of Directors for approval on April 14, 2016 and transmitted to the Statutory Auditors.
In corporate governance matters, our Company refers to the November 2015 update of the AFEP-MEDEF Corporate Governance Code of Listed Corporations (the "Reference Code") available at www.medef.com, to the extent that it is compatible with the Company's organization and size. The following provisions of the Reference Code have not, however, been applied:
| Recommendation rejected | Justification | Achievement of general objective set under the recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Representation of employees (Section 7 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code) |
Due to the Group's low number of employees, no employee representatives are required on the Board. |
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| Proportion of independent directors on the Board of Directors (Section 9.2 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code) |
In controlled companies, independent directors should account for at least a third of the Board members (Article 9.2). At April 14, 2016, three of the ten directors were independent (i.e., 30%). The composition of the Board of Directors is linked to the majority shareholder and the minority shareholders being directly involved in the Board's work. Although Northwood Investors controls the Company, it only recommended the appointment of five of the ten directors as two directors were or will be appointed on the recommendation of the main minority shareholder. Furthermore, in order to maintain the Board's effectiveness, we do not consider it appropriate to increase the number of its members. |
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| Ethical rules for directors (Section 20 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code) |
Directors are not required to hold a minimum number of shares. They do not all personally hold Cegereal shares and do not own a large number of shares in relation to the directors' fees they receive, which is particularly due to the fact that certain directors are linked to the majority shareholder and that they do not all receive directors' fees. |
Pursuant to the Company's bylaws, directors are appointed for six-year terms.
At December 31, 2015, the composition of the Board was as follows:
| Man/ Woman |
Nationality Independent director? |
First appointed |
Term renewed | Term expires | Committee membership | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Wrigley(7) | M | British | Yes | Dec. 31, 2005 | June 29, 2011 | General Shareholders' Meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016 |
Chairman of the Audit Committee Member of the Investment Committee |
| Europroperty Consulting Represented by Alec Emmott |
M | British | Yes | Feb. 24, 2011 | General Shareholders' Meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2015 |
Chairman of the Investment Committee Member of the Appointments and Compensation Committee |
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| GMF VIE (6) Represented by Olivier Le Borgne |
M | French | No | June 29, 2010 | General Shareholders' Meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2015 |
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| John Kukral(1) | M | American | No | Nov. 5, 2015 | General Shareholders' Meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016 |
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| Erin Cannata(2) | W | American | No | Nov. 5, 2015 | General Shareholders' Meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016 |
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| Jérôme Anselme(3) | M | French | No | Nov. 5, 2015 | General Shareholders' Meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016 |
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| Sophie Kramer(4) | W | French | No | Nov. 5, 2015 | General Shareholders' Meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016 |
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| Khaled Kudsi(5) | M | British | No | Nov. 5, 2015 | General Shareholders' Meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2015 |
Member of the Audit Committee |
(1) John Kukral was co-opted at the Board of Directors' meeting of October 29, 2015 to replace Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mbH, with effect from November 5, 2015. He was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors on April 14, 2016 to replace outgoing director Richard Wrigley.
(2) Erin Cannata was co-opted at the Board of Directors' meeting of October 29, 2015 to replace Daniela Lammert, with effect from November 5, 2015
(3) Jérôme Anselme was co-opted at the Board of Directors' meeting of October 29, 2015 to replace Carl-Christian Siegel, with effect from November 5, 2015
(4) Sophie Kramer was co-opted at the Board of Directors' meeting of October 29, 2015 to replace Klaus Waldherr, with effect from November 5, 2015 (5) Khaled Kudsi was co-opted at the Board of Directors' meeting of October 29, 2015 to replace Sabine Röska, with effect from November 5, 2015. He was also appointed as a member of the Appointments
and Compensation Committee on April 14, 2016. He resigned as a member of the Audit Committee on April 14, 2016.
(6) GMF Vie resigned as a director on January 15, 2016 and was replaced by Richard Strachan, who was co-opted as a director on February 17, 2016. Richard Strachan resigned as a director on April 14, 2016. GMF Vie was replaced by Euro Fairview Private Limited, represented by Sebastien Abascal, co-opted on April 14, 2016 and appointed as a member of the Audit Committee and the Investment Committee (7) Richard Wrigley resigned from his positions as director, Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Investment Committee on April 14, 2016. He was replaced by Jean-Marc Besson, who was coopted on April 14, 2016. Jean-Marc Besson was also appointed on April 14, 2016 as a member of the Audit Committee and Chairman of the Investment Committee to replace Alec Emmott.
As a reminder, Jean-Pierre Bonnefond resigned from his positions as director, member of the Audit Committee and Chairman of the Appointments and Compensation Committee on December 15, 2015. He was replaced by Marie-Flore Bachelier, who was co-opted at the Board of Directors' meeting of February 17, 2016 and appointed as Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Appointments and Compensation Committee. Alec Emmott was appointed on April 14, 2016 as Chairman of the Appointments and Compensation Committee to replace Jean-Pierre Bonnefond.
In addition, at the next General Shareholders' Meeting, the shareholders will be invited to approve the appointment of a tenth director, Euro Lily Private Limited, represented by Madeleine Cosgrave.
No directors are elected by the employees pursuant to Article L.225-27 of the French Commercial Code.
At December 31, 2015, two of the Board members, Richard Wrigley, and Europroperty Consulting, were considered to be independent in accordance with the definition provided in the Reference Code.
As of the date hereof, three of the Board members, Marie-Flore Bachelier, Jean-Marc Besson and Alec Emmot, in his capacity as permanent representative of Europroperty Consulting, are considered to be independent in accordance with the definition provided in the Reference Code.
According to said Code, the criteria used to qualify Board members as independent are the following:
The Board considered that Richard Wrigley should be deemed to be independent despite being an executive corporate officer of the Company since he meets the other criteria for independence.
The Company has not appointed a lead director.
After reviewing the situation of each independent director, the Board of Directors established that none of them has any business dealings with the Group.
The Board members who are deemed to be independent have undertaken to comply with the Directors' Charter in order to maintain the conditions required for this independent director status.
First, it should be noted that, until November 5, 2015, there were two women and seven men on the Board. However, at December 31, 2015, there were two women and six men on the Board. The Company therefore complies with the recommendations of the Reference Code and the provisions of law no. 2011-103 of January 27, 2011 on gender balance at Board level and gender equality.
If Euro Lily Private Limited, represented by Madeleine Cosgrave, is appointed as director at the next General Shareholders' Meeting, the Company will comply with the objective of ensuring that at least 40% of its Board members are women, which must be achieved by January 1, 2017.
Article 19 of the bylaws provides for the ability to appoint non-voting directors to the Board.
Pursuant to a decision of the April 15, 2015 Annual General Shareholders' Meeting, Graham Spensley was re-appointed as non-voting director for a three-year term expiring at the close of the General Shareholders' Meeting convened in 2018 to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2017. His assignment is to issue opinions and suggestions to the Company's committees and to assist the Board of Directors in determining corporate strategy.
He resigned as a non-voting director on January 18, 2016.
Pursuant to the law, the Board determines the Company's strategic business orientations and ensures the implementation thereof. Subject to the powers expressly granted to General Shareholders' Meetings and within the limits of the purpose provided for in the bylaws, it deals with any issues affecting the smooth operation of the Company and settles, by its deliberations, all matters concerning the Company's business.
The Board of Directors can also carry out all controls and verifications that it considers appropriate. Even if the operational management is entrusted to the Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors may address any issues relating to the Company's operation.
To allow the Board members to properly prepare for Board meetings, the Chairman endeavors to provide them with all the information and documents they require in advance.
For example, the draft financial statements were transmitted to the directors 15 days before the relevant Board meeting.
Whenever a Board member so requests, the Chairman of the Board of Directors provides him/her, insofar as possible, with the additional information and documents that he/she wishes to receive.
Directors can meet the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at any time.
The directors are convened to Board meetings by any means and are provided with all the information required to perform their assignments in the notice of the meeting.
In compliance with the bylaws and legal provisions, certain Board of Directors' meetings may be held by videoconference. Board meetings are generally held at the registered office but can be held in any other place. They are convened by the Chairman of the Board.
In 2015, the Board of Directors met 13 times.
The Chairman was present at each meeting.
No meetings were called at the initiative of either the directors or the Chief Executive Officer.
The Statutory Auditors are invited to attend the Board of Directors' meeting that rules on the annual and the interim financial statements and the projected management accounts.
They attended the February 12, 2015 Board of Directors' meeting that reviewed and approved for issue the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, and the July 23, 2015 meeting that reviewed and approved for issue the interim financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
They also attended meetings of the Audit Committee.
To guarantee the coordination between Executive Management and the Board of Directors, the members of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer meet periodically. The Chief Executive Officer (not a director of the Company) attended all Board of Directors' meetings.
The main themes addressed in those meetings were the following:
Given the Board's structure, it has Internal Rules and Regulations whose purpose is to stipulate the organization of Board meetings and the Chief Executive Officer's responsibilities and powers vis-à-vis the Board. The Internal Rules and Regulations also set forth the rules of corporate governance and stipulate the operational responsibilities and modus operandi of the Audit Committee, the Investment Committee and the Appointments and Compensation Committee. A Directors' Charter (charte de l'administrateur) adopted at the same time as the Internal Rules and Regulations reiterates the directors' rights and obligations in the exercise of their duties.
The Board's Internal Rules and Regulations are available on the Company's website: www.cegereal.com.
The Internal Rules and Regulations are reviewed on a regular basis and adapted in line with changes to regulations and recommendations.
The internal rules for preventing and managing Board members' conflicts of interest are included in the Directors' Charter.
Article 6 of the Directors' Charter provides that: "Directors shall inform the Board of Directors of any conflict of interests, even potential, in which they could be directly or indirectly involved. They shall refrain from participating in any debates and decision-making relating to the subjects in question. More generally, directors shall act with total independence and without pressure of any kind. They should inform the Chairman of any family ties they may have with another director or the Chief Executive Officer."
To the Company's knowledge, there is no conflict of interest between the duties of any of the Board members with regard to the Company and their private interests or other duties on the date of preparation of this report.
Due to the change in control of the Company on November 5, 2015 and the co-optation of new directors, the Board did not assess its functioning with a view to improving it.
An Audit Committee, an Appointments and Compensation Committee and an Investment Committee have been set up by the Board of Directors. Their composition was determined by the Board of Directors at its meeting of February 14, 2012 and renewed at its meeting of February 13, 2015. Their responsibilities and modus operandi are specified in the Internal Rules and Regulations.
For all issues concerning the Audit Committee, the Company refers to the July 22, 2010 report of the working group chaired by Olivier Poupart-Lafarge on the Audit Committee.
Until November 5, 2015, the Audit Committee was composed of Richard Wrigley (independent), Jean-Pierre Bonnefond (independent) and Gerry Dietel (as the representative of Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mbH). Richard Wrigley and Jean-Pierre Bonnefond were appointed at the Board meeting of February 14, 2012 for a renewable term of three years, i.e., until the annual Board meeting held to approve the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014. They were re-appointed for a further term of three years at the Board meeting of February 12, 2015, i.e., until the annual Board meeting held to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2017.
CRI's resignation as director entailed the end of the term of office on the Audit Committee of its representative Gerry Dietel. He was replaced by Khaled Kudsi at the November 5, 2015 Board of Directors' meeting for the remainder of his predecessor's term, i.e., until the annual Board meeting held to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2017.
Jean-Pierre Bonnefond resigned from his position as director and as a member of the Audit Committee on December 15, 2015.
The criteria used for assessing the independence of Committee members, in particular those of the Audit Committee, are the same as those used for assessing the Board members' independence, as described above.
Richard Wrigley was Chairman of the Audit Committee until December 31, 2015. He is considered to be independent and proficient in financial matters as well as in internal control and risk management. His experience in company management, his academic training and his knowledge of the Group's activity means that he has the expertise the Board requires. Richard Wrigley resigned as Chairman of the Audit Committee and was replaced by Marie-Flore Bachelier by a decision of the Board of Directors at its meeting of February 17, 2016. Marie-Flore Bachelier was co-opted as director at the same meeting, to replace Jean-Pierre Bonnefond. Finally, by decision of the Board of Directors at its meeting of April 14, 2016, Jean-Marc Besson and Sebastien Abascal, in his capacity as representative of Euro Fairview Private Limited, were appointed as members of the Audit Committee to replace Richard Wrigley and Khaled Kudsi, respectively.
At its meeting of April 14, 2016, the Board of Directors decided to increase the length of the Audit Committee members' terms of office from three to four years.
The other Committee members also have relevant financial or accounting knowledge.
The Audit Committee's role is described in the Internal Rules and Regulations.
The Audit Committee met twice in 2015, and performed the following work:
The attendance rate was 100%.
The Committee members had ample time to review the financial and accounting documents and were able to meet with the Statutory Auditors.
The Committee reported to the Board on its work and the Board took note of, and followed, all the Committee's recommendations.
As part of its annual assessment, the Board assessed the work of the Audit Committee in light of the objectives set. The Board is satisfied with the work carried out by the Audit Committee.
Until December 15, 2015, the Appointments and Compensation Committee was composed of Jean-Pierre Bonnefond (independent), Graham Spensley (independent) and Alec Emmott (independent). They were appointed at the Board meeting of February 14, 2012 for a renewable term of three years, i.e., until the annual Board meeting held to approve the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014. They were re-appointed for a further term of three years at the Board meeting of February 13, 2015, i.e., until the annual Board meeting held to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2017.
Jean-Pierre Bonnefond was Chairman of the Appointments and Compensation Committee.
He resigned as a member of the Appointments and Compensation Committee on December 15, 2015.
Graham Spensley resigned as a member of the Appointments and Compensation Committee on January 18, 2016.
Marie-Flore Bachelier was appointed as a member of the Appointments and Compensation Committee by decision of the Board of Directors at its meeting of February 17, 2016. Alec Emmott was appointed as Chairman of the Appointments and Compensation Committee by decision of the Board of Directors at its meeting of April 14, 2016, to replace Graham Spensley.
In addition, Khaled Kudsi was appointed as a member of the Appointments and Compensation Committee by the Board at its April 14, 2016 meeting.
At the same meeting, the Board of Directors decided to increase the length of the Appointments and Compensation Committee members' terms of office from three to four years.
The Appointments and Compensation Committee's role is described in the Company's Internal Rules and Regulations.
The Appointments and Compensation Committee met three times in 2015, and performed the following work:
The attendance rate was 100%.
The Committee reported to the Board on its work and the Board took note of, and followed, all the Committee's recommendations.
At December 31, 2015, the Investment Committee was composed of Alec Emmott (independent), Richard Wrigley (independent) and Graham Spensley (independent). They were appointed at the Board meeting of February 14, 2012 for a renewable term of three years, i.e., until the annual Board meeting held to approve the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014. They were re-appointed for a further term of three years at the Board meeting of February 13, 2015, i.e., until the annual Board meeting held to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2017.
Alec Emmott was re-appointed Chairman of the Investment Committee on February 13, 2015.
The Investment Committee met once in 2015 to review the Company's strategy.
Graham Spensley resigned as a member of the Investment Committee on January 18, 2016.
By decision of the Board of Directors at its meeting of April 14, 2016, Jean-Marc Besson and Sebastien Abascal, in his capacity as permanent representative of the company Euro Fairview Private Limited, were appointed as members of the Investment Committee, for four years, to replace Richard Wrigley and Graham Spensley, respectively. They were coopted as directors at the same meeting. JeanMarc Besson was appointed as Chairman of the Investment Committee by decision of the April 14, 2016 Board meeting to replace Alec Emmott.
In addition, at the same meeting, the Board of Directors decided to increase the length of the Investment Committee members' terms of office from three to four years.
The attendance rate was 100%.
The Committee reported to the Board on its work and the Board took note of, and followed, all the Committee's recommendations.
On December 31, 2005, the Board decided to separate the functions of Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.
Following the change of control, at its December 16, 2015 meeting, the Board of Directors decided to create an Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee is responsible for (i) reviewing issues and decisions relating to the Company's strategy, development, organization and management; and (ii) ensuring the smooth running of projects implemented by the Company.
It is composed of the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer(s) and a director of the Company.
The Executive Committee meets as often as required in the interest of the Company. The Executive Committee's authorization is required for all decisions that have a significant impact on the Company's business, prior to their approval by the Board.
The Board determines the Company's strategic business orientations and oversees the implementation thereof. It may therefore carry out all controls and verifications that it considers appropriate.
Even if the operational management is entrusted to the Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors may address any issues relating to the Company's operation.
The Chief Executive Officer shall have the powers and perform his/her assignment under the conditions laid down by Article L.225-56 of the French Commercial Code, by the Internal Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Directors and by the Company's bylaws.
Subject to the limits indicated below, the Chief Executive Officer shall:
To limit their powers, the Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive Officers may not, in the name and on behalf of the Company, perform a certain number of acts or transactions, or carry out any contractual steps leading to such acts or transactions, in an amount of more than EUR 10 million per year (it being specified that in the event of related or connected acts or transactions, this limit will be assessed on an aggregate basis including all such acts or transactions), without having requested and received the Board of Directors' prior authorization to do so. These limitations on powers are described in the Company's Internal Rules and Regulations. At its meeting of December 16, 2015, the Board of Directors also set further limitations on the powers of the Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in addition to those provided for in the Internal Rules and Regulations.
As decided at the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of February 18, 2016, the limitations on powers set out in Section 17.4 of Article 17 of the bylaws relating to the limitations on the powers of the Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive Officers have been removed.
The April 15, 2015 General Shareholders' Meeting decided to set the overall amount of directors' fees for 2015 at EUR 120,000.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, the November 5, 2015 Board of Directors' meeting decided to allocate directors' fees as follows:
CRI, Klaus Waldherr, Gerry Dietel, Carl-Christian Siegel, GMF Vie. Sabine Röska and Daniela Lammert individually waived their right to receive directors' fees in respect of the year ended December 31, 2015 at the time of their resignation as directors.
Jérôme Anselme, John Kukral, Erin Cannata, Khaled Kudsi and Sophie Kramer, who were appointed as directors, with effect from November 5, 2015 to replace those who had resigned, also waived their right to receive directors' fees in respect of the year ended December 31, 2015.
Directors' fees are distributed among directors based on their effective participation at Board meetings, and depending on their position as a member and/or chairman of a Committee.
On the recommendation of the Appointments and Compensation Committee, the Board validates the corporate officers' compensation policy and the compensation for each of them.
The Board also refers to the Reference Code.
This policy applies to the entire fixed, variable and exceptional compensation granted by the Company as well as benefits of all kinds (e.g., pension benefits, severance indemnities). It includes all conditional deferred compensation, retention plan payments, non-recurring pension benefits, incentives and other variable compensation.
Compensation is determined not only on the basis of work performed, results obtained, and responsibilities assumed, but also in light of practices observed in comparable companies and the compensation of the Company's other corporate officers.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors receives fixed annual compensation of EUR 25,000, gross before tax, set by the Board of Directors' meeting of April 12, 2013..
On the recommendation of the Appointments and Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors' meeting of February 12, 2015 decided to maintain Raphaël Tréguier's fixed annual compensation for his duties as Chief Executive Officer at EUR 150,000 gross.
Consequently, on the recommendation of the Appointments and Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors' meeting of November 5, 2015 decided to increase Raphaël Tréguier's fixed annual compensation to EUR 400,000 gross. The amount of this compensation will be reviewed every three years at the first Board of Directors' meeting of the year in question, beginning in 2018, following discussions with the Appointments and Compensation Committee.
The Board of Directors also decided to grant Raphaël Tréguier variable compensation in a maximum annual amount of EUR 200,000 based on the achievement of quantitative objectives set by the Board of Directors, after consultation with the Appointments and Compensation Committee.
The Board of Directors will determine whether those objectives have been met on an annual basis at the Board meeting held to approve the statutory financial statements. The variable compensation will be paid no later than 15 calendar days after the date of the Board meeting held to approve the financial statements (the "Payment Date").
The Chief Executive Officer may only receive the variable compensation provided that, as of the Payment Date, he has not been dismissed for gross professional misconduct (as defined by the employment division of the Cour de Cassation) and has not resigned.
In the event that his duties as Chief Executive Officer are terminated for other reasons, the variable compensation will be determined on a pro rata basis as follows:
Determining the variable portion of compensation for 2015
For 2015, the variable compensation is determined on the basis of the objective criteria set out below:
(i) Quantitative criteria (portion capped at a maximum of EUR 120,000)
For 2015, the quantitative objective has been set as EPRA earnings in an amount of EUR 14 million on a constant scope of consolidation, with the quantitative portion being determined as follows:
| Rate of achievement of objective | Quantitative variable |
|---|---|
| 120% and above | 100% of maximum amount |
| Between 100% and 120% | 83.33% of maximum amount |
| Between 80% and 100% | 66.66% of maximum amount |
| Between 60% and 80% | 33.33% of maximum amount |
| Less than 60% | 0% |
The Board of Directors' meeting of February 17, 2016 decided to grant Raphaël Tréguier, in his capacity of Chief Executive Officer, variable compensation in respect of 2015 and, accordingly:
The Board of Directors' meeting of February 17, 2016 set a quantitative objective for 2016 related to EPRA earnings based on a constant scope of consolidation, the amount of which was not disclosed for reasons of confidentiality.
Furthermore, the Board of Directors approved the decision to grant Raphaël Tréguier, in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer, free shares capped at 0.040% of the Company's issued capital, as of this year, subject to authorization being given to the Board of Directors by the General Shareholders' Meeting.
The other terms and conditions of Raphaël Tréguier's compensation set at the Board meeting of November 5, 2015 remain unchanged.
Multi-annual variable compensation
Raphaël Tréguier has expressly and definitively waived his past and future entitlement to the medium-term bonus plan agreed at the Board meeting of June 26, 2013 and amended on February 12, 2015, including any bonus he may have been entitled to claim on the Second Maturity Date for the period from February 12, 2014 to February 12, 2016.
Raphaël Tréguier also enjoys benefits-in-kind which represent an annual basis of a maximum total amount of EUR 37,000 and take the form of a company car and unemployment insurance for company managers.
No benefits-in-kind have been granted to the corporate officers.
Indemnities, benefits and compensation granted to corporate officers with respect to the termination of or a change of their duties
Non-compete, non-solicitation, non-disparagement and confidentiality agreement
On November 5, 2015, the Company decided to request that Raphael Tréguier sign a non compete, non-solicitation, non-disparagement and confidentiality agreement valid for a period of six months as of the termination of his duties as Chief Executive Officer. The agreement entitles him to non-compete benefits for a period of six months, payable monthly in an amount equal to:
– his last fixed monthly compensation; and
– 1/12 of his annual variable compensation in respect of the previous year in the event his term of office is terminated in 2016 or 2017, or 1/12 of his average annual variable compensation over the previous three years in the event his term of office is terminated in 2018 or beyond.
If the Chief Executive Officer's office is terminated, the Board of Directors may, on the termination date, decide to:
The Company has not entered into any other agreement to pay severance indemnities to senior executives or employees in the event of their resignation or dismissal without just cause, or in the event of a public offer for the Company's shares.
No undertakings with respect to complementary pension benefits have been made for the corporate officers.
There is no employment contract between Raphaël Tréguier and Cegereal or Prothin.
A General Shareholders' Meeting is open to all shareholders irrespective of the number of shares that they hold.
The right to participate in General Shareholders' Meetings is substantiated by the shares being registered in the shareholder's or the intermediary's name either in (i) the registered share accounts kept by the Company or (ii) the bearer share accounts kept by the authorized intermediary prior to midnight, Paris time, of the second business day before the holding of the meeting (Article R.225-85 amended of the French Commercial Code).
The registration or recording of bearer shares is evidenced by a share ownership certificate issued by the authorized intermediary.
If a shareholder cannot attend the General Shareholders' Meeting personally, he/she may choose from one of the following three options: (i) issue a proxy to his/her spouse/civil partner or another shareholder or, (ii) send a proxy to the Company indicating no name or (iii) vote by correspondence.
Shareholders' requests to include resolutions and/or items on the agenda must be sent to the registered office by registered letter with return receipt requested no later than twenty-five days before the date of the meeting.
This information is set out in section IV.5.4 of this Registration Document.
The law requires a description not only of the Board's work methods, but also of the internal control procedures implemented by the Company. First, it is necessary to explain the objectives of such procedures.
Among the various objectives assigned to internal control, one is to prevent and control risks resulting from the Company's activity, in particular any risks of accounting or financial errors or fraud. However, as with any control system, there is no absolute guarantee that all risks will be fully eliminated.
At the same time, the purpose of an internal control system is to ensure that management acts, the way in which the Company undertakes various operations and the personnel's activity, are duly in line with the strategic business orientations defined by management.
Lastly, the purpose of an internal control system is to verify that the accounting, financial and management information communicated to the Company's management bodies fairly reflects the Company's activity and situation.
The various procedures implemented by the Company are described below:
a) Persons or structures in charge of internal control
As indicated above, the Audit Committee, the Appointments and Compensation Committee and the Investment Committee were set up for this purpose. The role and assignments of each Committee are described in section 1.2 of this report.
b) Internal or external aids used to prepare control procedures
The Company implements a policy of transparency and public disclosure to best satisfy the shareholders' and potential investors' interests. The Chief Executive Officer is in charge of the Company's financial communication.
The Company decided, in its Internal Rules and Regulations, to set up similar provisions inspired by the Reference Code. These Internal Rules and Regulations are available on the Company's website: http://www.cegereal.com.
In addition, the Internal Rules and Regulations establish a Directors' Charter, which provides an ethical framework within which the directors exercise their duties.
In particular, the Directors' Charter provides that:
The Directors' Charter also reiterates, insofar as may be required, the stock market regulations that are applicable in cases of insider trading, failure to inform and price manipulations.
a) Procedures for processing financial and accounting information
The procedures for processing accounting and financial information are currently organized as follows:
Until November 5, 2015, the main assignment of the asset manager, Commerz Real was to supervise the building manager, Yxime. On November 5, 2015, Northwood Investors France Asset Management became the new asset manager and the SAP ERP was replaced by ALTAIX.
Bills and receipts for rental charges are issued by the building manager, which also collects payments. The building manager's accounting department records the bills and the asset manager checks them.
The budget of charges relating to each building is prepared by the building manager and validated by the asset manager.
The building manager receives and records day-to-day expenses related to the building in the software tool (SAP until November 5, 2015 and ALTAIX thereafter).
Until November 5, 2015, the asset manager made payments (except for direct debits) and approved incoming invoices. As of November 5, 2015, the building manager makes payments and approves invoices.
(ii) Consolidated financial statements
Procedures relating to the preparation and processing of financial information are the responsibility of Executive Management.
The accounts closing procedures comprise:
Lastly, the role of Executive Management is to supervise the various contributors to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and the resulting financial information.
As part of their audit of the consolidated financial statements, the Statutory Auditors review the consolidation packages and consolidation adjustments within the scope set out for their work.
The books are kept by a firm of certified public accountants. The Company's tax lawyers are consulted depending on the nature of the transactions carried out by the Company.
The information necessary for keeping the books is obtained from the building manager, the asset manager and banks.
The Company's Executive Management approves invoices and authorizes payments.
Executive Management supervises the accounting department and any external accounting service providers.
(iv) Periodical financial information
Each month, an interim statement of account is prepared by the certified public accountant and sent to the asset manager's financial department to be checked and approved.
(v) Preparation of financial statements
Financial statements are prepared by the certified public accountant in conjunction with the asset manager, the Company's Executive Management and its advisors.
The Audit Committee reviews the relevance of the main assumptions and principles adopted therein.
The financial statements are audited by the Statutory Auditors.
With a view to ensuring the efficient processing of financial information, the Company has set up disclosure and reporting procedures under which the Chief Executive Officer must, within thirty days of the end of the first half-year, submit to the Board of Directors for control, an unaudited balance sheet (prepared at the date of the last day of the half-year in question), an income statement and a statement of cash flows (for the half-year), a comparison of the balance sheet, income statement and the budget, as well as a comparison between such statements and the budget and the revised income forecasts for the year in progress.
The Company calls upon various external parties to ensure the management of the Company and its assets. Due to the change of control of the Company, the duties of asset manager which were entrusted to CRI until November 5, 2015, were entrusted thereafter to Northwood Investors France Asset Management. The duties of property manager are entrusted to the historical business partner, Yxime, and those of accountant to PwC Entreprises. Executive Management oversees the duties of these external parties by means of daily exchanges and contacts with each of them. Meetings are also organized whenever necessary.
The above mechanisms provide a reasonable assurance that the internal control objectives for the previous year were met. Given the Company's size and current activity, it will endeavor to maintain its internal controls with the permanent objective of mitigating risks in order to protect its assets.
Lastly, the Company will endeavor to set up the procedures required to combat money laundering.
I hope that this report will give you a better idea of the work procedures and methods that are implemented in the Company, as well as of the allocation of powers among the Company's various decision-making bodies.
I also hope that it will give you a better view of the internal control procedures that have been set up to protect the Company's capital and preserve its assets.
CEGEREAL - 2015 ANNUAL REPORT - 116 -
The Chairman of the Board of Directors"
Registered office: 42 rue de Bassano, 75008 Paris, France
Share capital: EUR 160,470,000
This is a free translation into English of the Statutory Auditors' report issued in French and is provided solely for the convenience of English speaking readers. This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law and professional auditing standards applicable in France.
Year ended December 31, 2015
To the Shareholders,
In our capacity as Statutory Auditors of Cegereal SA, and in accordance with Article L.225-235 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce), we hereby report to you on the report prepared by the Chairman of your Company in accordance with Article L.225-37 of the French Commercial Code for the year ended December 31, 2015.
It is the Chairman's responsibility to prepare, and submit to the Board of Directors for approval, a report describing the internal control and risk management procedures implemented by the Company and providing the other information required by Article L.22537 of the French Commercial Code in particular relating to corporate governance.
It is our responsibility:
We conducted our work in accordance with professional standards applicable in France.
The professional standards require that we perform procedures to assess the fairness of the information on internal control and risk management procedures relating to the preparation and processing of financial and accounting information set out in the Chairman's report.
These procedures mainly consisted of:
On the basis of our work, we have no matters to report on the information given on internal control and risk management procedures relating to the preparation and processing of financial and accounting information, set out in the Chairman of the Board's report, prepared in accordance with Article L.225-37 of the French Commercial Code.
We attest that the Chairman's report sets out the other information required by Article L.225-37 of the French Commercial Code.
The Statutory Auditors
Paris-La Défense, April 14, 2016
KPMG Audit FS I
Regis Chemouny Partner
Paris, April 14, 2016 Denjean & Associés
Thierry Denjean Partner
Article L.225-197-4 of the French Commercial Code
Free shares granted:
None
Grants to the Company's corporate officers in 2015:
None
Free shares granted to employees in 2015:
None
Stock options granted (Art. 225-184 [1]): :
None
Options granted to corporate officers in 2015 (Art. 225-184 [2]):
None
Options exercised by corporate officers in 2015 (Art. 225-184 [2]):
None
Options granted to employees in 2015 (Art. 225-184 [3]):
None
Options exercised by employees in 2015 (Art. 225-184 [3]):
None
In euros
| 31/12/15 12 months |
31/12/14 12 months |
31/12/13 12 months |
31/12/12 12 months |
31/12/11 12 months |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital at year end | |||||
| Share capital | 160,470,000 | 160,470,000 | 160,470,000 | 160,470,000 | 160,470,000 |
| of which paid up | 160,470,000 | 160,470,000 | 160,470,000 | 160,470,000 | 160,470,000 |
| Number of ordinary shares | 13,372,500 | 13,372,500 | 13,372,500 | 13,372,500 | 13,372,500 |
| Operations and income/(loss) for the year | |||||
| Net revenue | 46,667 | 20,784,100 | |||
| Income/(loss) before tax, employee profit-sharing, and depreciation, amortization and provisions for impairment |
(2,807,179) | 65,857,652 | (1,895,753) | (1,618,602) | 3,655,233 |
| Income/(loss) after tax, employee profit-sharing, and depreciation, amortization and provisions for impairment |
(3,463,161) | 65,539,236 | (1,877,070) | (1,439,977) | (9,287,235) |
| Income distributed | 32,094,000 | 10,029,375 | 8,692,125 | ||
| Earnings per share | |||||
| Income/(loss) before tax, employee profit-sharing, and depreciation, amortization and provisions for impairment |
(0.21) | 4.92 | (0.14) | (0.12) | 0.27 |
| Income/(loss) after tax, employee profit-sharing, and depreciation, amortization and provisions for impairment |
(0.26) | 4.90 | (0.14) | (0.11) | (0.69) |
| Dividend paid per share | 2.00 | 2.40 | 0.75 | 0.65 | |
| Personnel | |||||
| Average headcount during the year | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Average payroll costs(1) | 649,380 | 258,734 | 265,545 | 237,072 | 246,753 |
| Social security charges(1) | 266,126 | 121,105 | 111,548 | 106,901 | 101,528 |
(1) These amounts include corporate officers' compensation totaling EUR 505,263 and the related social security charges totaling EUR 168,701
The Company's name is Cegereal.
The Company is registered with the Paris Trade and Companies Registry under number 422 800 029. Its business identification (SIRET) number is 422 800 029 00031 and its business activity code is 6820B (leasing of other real estate assets).
The Company was incorporated on April 22, 1999 for a term of ninety-nine years in the form of a limited liability company. It was converted into a French société anonyme (joint-stock corporation) on December 31, 2005.
The Company's registered office is located at: 42 rue de Bassano, 75008 Paris, France.
The Company is a French société anonyme (joint-stock corporation) with a Board of Directors that is governed by the provisions of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce).
The telephone number for the registered office is: +33 (0)1 42 25 76 36.
The Company has elected for the preferential tax treatment granted to listed real estate investment companies (Sociétés d'Investissement Immobilières Cotées – SIICs) in accordance with Article 208 C of the French Tax Code (Code général des impôts).
The Company's eligibility for SIIC tax treatment was confirmed by the tax authorities on January 3, 2006 subject to compliance with the conditions laid down by the law.
Article 208 C of the French Tax Code stipulates that a company may elect for SIIC tax treatment provided that it meets all of the following conditions at all times:
If during a fiscal year, the Company fails to comply with this threshold, in principle it shall no longer be eligible for the preferential tax treatment.
However, the 60% condition does not apply if the breach is due to certain specific transactions and is temporary in nature.
More specifically, if during a fiscal year, 60% or more of the company's capital or voting rights comes to be held by one or several persons acting in concert pursuant to a public offer within the meaning of Article L.433-1 of the French Monetary and Financial Code (Code monétaire et financier), the condition is deemed to have been met if the percentage holding is reduced to less than 60% before the final date for filing the financial statements for the fiscal year in which the threshold was breached (for companies with a December 31 year end, the final date is the second business day after May 1);
– its capital and voting rights must be at least 15% held by persons each holding less than 2% of the capital and voting rights on the date of election for SIIC tax treatment.
Consequences of the acquisition by the Northwood Concert (as defined below) of shares of the Company on its eligibility for SIIC tax treatment
Following its acquisition of shares of the Company on November 5, 2015, the Northwood Concert (as defined on page 128) held 59.78% of the Company's capital and voting rights and consequently did not breach the 60% threshold.
However, as it exceeded the 30% holding threshold, it was required to make a mandatory public offer ("the Offer").
The Northwood Concert, which held 98.44% of Cegereal's share capital following the tender offer that closed on January 25, 2016, has sold a portion of its Cegereal shares, representing 40.96% of Cegereal's capital, in a financing round with leading institutional investors, including an affiliate of GIC, the Singaporean wealth fund, which took up 25%.
The Northwood concert currently only holds 57.48% of the share capital and voting rights of Cegereal.
The Northwood Concert's sale of the proportion of its shareholding in Cegereal exceeding 60% before April 30, 2017 enables Cegereal to retain its SIIC preferential tax treatment.
SIICs that have elected for preferential tax treatment granted to listed real estate investment companies (Sociétés d'Investissement Immobilières Cotées – SIICs) in accordance with Article 208 C of the French Tax Code (Code général des impôts) are exempted from paying corporate income tax on the portion of their income resulting from:
Cegereal's exemption from corporate income tax could be fully or partially contested if it fails to meet this condition.
Withholding tax at the reduced rate of 15% is applicable on dividends paid out of exempt income of SIICs and their French subsidiaries to French or foreign OPCIs that:
On May 26, 2014, the tax legislation department agreed that dividends paid by the Company to CRI, which held the shares of the Company in the name and on behalf of German fund hausInvest, would be eligible for the reduced withholding tax rate of 15% for sums distributed out of the Company's exempt income, and that dividends paid out of its nonexempt income would be exempt provided that CRI produced evidence that hausInvest complied in substance with the asset ratios and dividend payment obligations provided for by French law.
This exemption from withholding tax was applied to the dividend payments made in July 2015.
No dividends were distributed to NW CGR 1 SARL, NW CGR 2 SARL or NW CGR 3 SARL in 2015.
Withholding tax at the rate of 30%, as provided for in Article 119 bis of the French Tax Code, would in principle apply to future dividends distributed by Cegereal to NW CGR 1 SARL, NW CGR 2 SARL, NW CGR 3 SARL, NW CGR 4 SARL and NW CGR 5 SARL. However, according to NW CGR 1 SARL, NW CGR 2 SARL, NW CGR 3 SARL, NW CGR 4 SARL and NW CGR 5 SARL, these dividend distributions should be subject to withholding tax at the reduced rate of 15% provided for in Article 8 of the tax treaty between France and Luxembourg.
Dividend distributions to other shareholders:
Dividend distributions to other shareholders may be subject to withholding tax depending on their tax residence.
A 20% withholding tax is payable by SIICs on dividends paid out of taxexempt income to shareholders, other than natural persons, that hold at least 10% of dividend entitlements in said SIICs, and that are not liable for corporate income tax or another equivalent tax on the dividends received. The amounts received are not deemed to be liable for corporate income tax or another equivalent tax if they are exempt or are liable to a tax that is more than two-thirds lower than the corporate income tax that would have been payable in France at the standard rate.
However, the withholding tax is not due when the beneficiary of the dividend is a company required to distribute the dividend it receives in full and whose shareholders directly or indirectly owning at least 10% of the dividend rights are liable for corporate income tax (or another equivalent tax) as a result of those distributions. The Company's bylaws stipulate that if the withholding tax applies, it will be paid by the shareholder generating this withholding tax.
As CRI held the Cegereal shares in the name and on behalf of the unit holders of the hausInvest property fund, the French tax authorities decided to treat CRI as a tax-transparent entity and to consider that the unit holders of the hausInvest property fund held a direct interest in Cegereal.
Based on this approach, the tax authorities had considered that:
Considering the status of the current unit holders of the fund, the Company was not liable for the 20% withholding tax on the dividends it distributes.
While the tax-transparency approach was abandoned following the amendment to Article 119 bis of the French Tax Code, the 20% withholding tax should remain non-applicable. Under German tax law, the dividends paid by the Company are deemed to be distributed to the fund's unit holders whether or not they actually are, and, therefore, deemed to be taxable at their level.
No dividends were distributed to NW CGR 1 SARL, NW CGR 2 SARL or NW CGR 3 SARL in 2015.
For future dividend distributions,
NW CGR 1 SARL, NW CGR 2 SARL and NW CGR 3 SARL informed the Company that since dividend distributions made by Cegereal to NW CGR 1 SARL, NW CGR 2 SARL and NW CGR 3 SARL will be subject to withholding tax at the rate of 15%, provided for in Article 8 of the tax treaty between France and Luxembourg, these dividend distributions will not be liable to the 20% withholding tax, subject to any legislative changes, inasmuch as they will be liable to a tax whose amount is not more than two-thirds lower than the corporate income tax that would have been due in France under ordinary conditions.
Under the terms of the Offer, the shares tendered to the Offer were acquired by NW CGR 4 SARL and NW CGR 5 SARL, which both informed the Company that since these dividend distributions were also subject to withholding tax at the reduced rate of 15%, they would not be liable to the 20% withholding tax.
In any event, the Company's bylaws stipulate that if the withholding tax applies, it will be paid by the shareholder generating this withholding tax.
Cegereal will not be subject to the 20% withholding tax if it is established that no dividends are paid to shareholders other than natural persons meeting both of the following conditions:
Considering the Company's ownership structure at December 31, 2015, the 20% withholding tax was not levied on any of the dividends it distributed.
Amounts to be distributed by SIICs as part of their dividend payment obligations, in accordance with Article 208 C of the French Tax Code, are exempt from the 3% contribution.
In addition, a subsidiary of a company that has elected for preferential treatment as a SIIC is not liable for the contribution if it distributes dividends to another SIIC that holds an interest of over 95% in the company. Consequently, dividends distributed by Prothin to Cegereal are not subject to the 3% contribution.
The July 16, 2015 dividend payment by Cegereal decided by the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of April 15, 2015 was subject to the 3% contribution as it was not paid pursuant to Cegereal's dividend payment obligations.
The following paragraphs present the main provisions of the bylaws of Cegereal and of the Internal Rules and Regulations for its Board of Directors on the date of this Registration Document.
The Company's purpose is, directly or indirectly:
At the next General Shareholders' Meeting, the shareholders will be invited to approve an amendment to the Company's corporate purpose, in order to enable the Company to complete acquisitions indirectly through a subsidiary in which it does not necessarily hold 100% of the capital and voting rights and, in general, to broaden the scope of the real estate transactions it can carry out.
The Company shall be managed by a Board of Directors composed of at least three members and a maximum of eighteen members, except as otherwise provided by law in the case of a merger. The term of office for directors is six years. Directors can be removed from office at any time by the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting (Article 15 of the bylaws).
The Board of Directors shall elect a Chairman from among its members, who must be an individual, whose compensation shall be determined by the Board where applicable. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall be appointed for a term that cannot exceed that of his/her term of office as director. The Chairman can be re-elected. The Board of Directors can remove the Chairman from office at any time, any provision to the contrary shall be deemed null and void. The Chairman of the Board shall have and exercise powers under the conditions laid down by Article L.225-51 of the French Commercial Code. If the Chairman of the Board of Directors is not the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Executive Officer and/or the Deputy Chief Executive Officer(s) shall assist the Chairman in order to obtain information that is useful for the performance of his/her duties.
At the next General Shareholders' Meeting, the shareholders will be invited to approve the inclusion in the Company's bylaws of the option to appoint one or more Vice-Chairmen to the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors shall have the powers and perform its assignment under the conditions laid down by Article L.225-35 of the French Commercial Code, by the Internal Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Directors and by the Company's bylaws.
Each Board member shall receive directors' fees according to the allocation defined by the Board of Directors of the overall amount set by the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting. Each Board member may also receive exceptional compensation in respect of his/her involvement in a committee or a specific assignment (Article 6 of the Internal Rules and Regulations).
Board meetings shall be convened by all means, including orally, by the Chairman of the Board. When the Board has not met for more than two months, at least one-third of the Board members can ask the Chairman of the Board of Directors to convene the Board to meet on a specific agenda. If the Chief Executive Officer does not perform the duties of Chairman of the Board, he/she can also ask the Chairman of the Board to convene the Board to meet on a specific agenda. The Chairman of the Board shall be bound by requests made to him/her in this way.
Board meetings shall be held at the registered office or at any other place specified in the convening notice.
These meetings may be held through videoconference means or by any other means of telecommunication that allows for the identification of the directors, guarantees their effective participation in the meeting of the Board and allows for uninterrupted broadcasting of the discussions and decisions, within the scope of the applicable provisions of the law and regulations, it being specified that discussions relating to the adoption of the decisions referred to in paragraph 3 of Article L.225-37 of the French Commercial Code cannot be held by videoconference.
Decisions shall be made under the quorum and majority conditions laid down by law.
The Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting may appoint one or more persons, who may or may not be chosen from among the shareholders, to act as non-voting directors. The assignment of the non voting directors is to issue opinions and suggestions to the Company's committees and to assist the Board of Directors in determining corporate strategy. The non-voting directors may be chosen from among the committee members.
The non-voting directors shall be appointed for a term of three years. Their term of office shall expire at the close of the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting called to approve the financial statements for the third fiscal year that follows the year during which they were appointed. Non voting directors can be reelected. Each non-voting director can be removed from office at any time by the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting.
The non-voting directors shall have access to the same information as that made available to the members of the Board of Directors. The nonvoting directors may be invited to attend any meeting of the Board of Directors. They are not allowed to vote at Board meetings, however.
The general management of the Company shall be placed under the responsibility of either the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or another individual appointed by the Board of Directors who shall have the title of Chief Executive Officer.
The choice between these two methods of exercising general management shall be made by the Board of Directors, which must inform the shareholders and third parties thereof under the regulatory conditions.
The Board's decision as to how the general management will be exercised shall be taken by the majority of the directors who are present or represented. The Board shall determine the duration of the option; in any event, the Board's decision on this point shall remain valid until a decision to the contrary is taken.
When the Board of Directors chooses to separate the duties of the Chairman of the Board of Directors from those of the Chief Executive Officer, it shall appoint the Chief Executive Officer, who need not be a director, set his/her term of office, determine his/her compensation and, where applicable, the limits on his/her powers. The Chief Executive Officer shall have the powers and perform his/her assignment under the conditions laid down by Article L.225-56 of the French Commercial Code, by the Internal Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Directors and by the Company's bylaws. The Board of Directors can remove the Chief Executive Officer from office at any time. If the removal from office is decided without due grounds, it may give rise to damages, unless the Chief Executive Officer is also Chairman of the Board of Directors.
On the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors can appoint one or more individuals who are responsible for assisting the Chief Executive Officer and who shall have the title of Deputy Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors shall determine the compensation of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer(s) and, in agreement with the Chief Executive Officer, the scope and duration of the powers of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer(s). With regard to third parties, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer(s) shall have the same powers and be subject to the same obligations as the Chief Executive Officer. When the Chief Executive Officer ceases or is unable to perform his/her duties, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer(s), unless decided otherwise by the Board of Directors, shall continue to exercise their duties and responsibilities until a new Chief Executive Officer is appointed. The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer, can remove the Deputy Chief Executive Officer(s) from office at any time. If the removal from office is decided without due grounds, it can give rise to the payment of damages.
The Company's Board of Directors adopted Internal Rules and Regulations which supplement and clarify the terms and conditions of its operation, as provided by law and the Company's bylaws. These Internal Rules and Regulations specify, in particular, how the Board is organized and operates, as well as its powers and responsibilities and those of its committees and the limitations to the powers of Executive Management.
A Directors' Charter, which is attached to these Internal Rules and Regulations, specifies the conditions under which all Company directors are required to perform their duties.
Each ordinary share entitles holders, under the conditions provided for by law and regulations, to exercise and enjoy monetary and non-monetary rights. Shareholders only bear losses up to the amounts paid in.
The voting right attached to shares is proportional to the portion of the capital the shares represent and each share grants the right to one vote.
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Pursuant to the twenty-third resolution passed by the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of April 15, 2015, the shareholders decided not to confer double voting rights pursuant to law 2014-384 of March 29, 2014 on the shareholders referred to in Article L.225-123, paragraph 3, of the French Commercial Code.
The profit for the fiscal year, less prior losses carried forward and amounts allocated to the legal reserve, plus prior profits carried forward, constitutes the distributable profit. In addition to the distributable profit, under the conditions defined by law, the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting can decide to distribute amounts drawn from the reserves to which the shareholders are entitled.
After approval of the annual financial statements and verification of the existence of distributable amounts, the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting decides the portion allocated to shareholders in the form of dividends.
Insofar as the Company has elected for the tax treatment referred to in Article 208 C of the French Tax Code, the amount of the distributable profit shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the second, third and fourth paragraphs of Article 208 C II of said Code, in order to allow the Company to benefit from the provisions of Article 208 C II.
The General Shareholders' Meeting has the option of offering shareholders the choice between payment in cash or in shares, for all or part of the securities that grant the right to the payment of dividends, within the scope of the relevant provisions of the law and regulations.
Interim dividends can also be distributed before the approval of the financial statements for the fiscal year, under the conditions laid down by law.
For all or part of the interim dividends paid, shareholders can be offered the option of payment in cash or in shares.
Lastly, all shareholders, other than individuals:
shall owe the Company, when any dividends, reserves, premiums or income deemed distributed within the meaning of the French Tax Code are paid, an amount that shall be set in such a way as to neutralize completely the withholding tax owed by the Company in respect of said payment.
If there is more than one shareholder subject to withholding tax, each of them shall owe the Company the portion of the withholding tax triggered by its direct or indirect shareholding. The status of shareholder subject to withholding tax shall be assessed on the date the payment is distributed.
Subject to the information provided in accordance with Article 10 of the bylaws, all shareholders, other than individuals, that directly or indirectly hold at least 10% of the Company's dividend rights shall be presumed to be shareholders subject to withholding tax.
The amount of any debt owed by a shareholder subject to withholding tax shall be calculated in such a way that, after the debt is paid and in light of any tax treatment applicable to it, the Company is placed in the same position as though the withholding tax had not been triggered.
The payment of any distribution to a shareholder subject to withholding tax shall be made by an entry in said shareholder's individual current account (which shall not bear interest). The current account balance shall be repaid within five business days as from said entry, after offsetting against the monies owed by the shareholder subject to withholding tax pursuant to the provisions set out above.
The General Shareholders' Meeting can grant each shareholder, for all or part of the dividend or interim dividend payment, an option between payment in cash or in shares. If a shareholder subject to withholding tax opts for the payment of its dividend in shares, said shareholder shall receive part of the payment in shares (without creating fractional shares), and the other part in cash (this portion shall take the form of an individual current account entry), so that the offsetting mechanism described above can apply to the portion of the dividend payment made by an entry in the individual current account.
In the event of a distribution at the time of a public exchange offer, the Company shall only deliver the shares owed to the shareholder subject to withholding tax in respect of its involvement in the exchange after full payment in cash of the monies owed by the shareholder subject to withholding tax to the Company pursuant to the provisions set out above.
Company pursuant to the provisions of this article, but also an amount equal to the penalties and default interest, where applicable, owed by the Company as a result of the late payment of the withholding tax.
Where applicable, the Company may set off its receivable in this regard pro tanto against all monies that may subsequently be owed to said shareholder subject to withholding tax.
The share capital can be increased by any method and in any way authorized by law. The Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting has the sole power to decide on any immediate or deferred increases in capital. The meeting can delegate this power to the Board of Directors under the conditions laid down by law.
The Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting can also, under the terms and conditions laid down by law, authorize a capital reduction or decide to reduce the capital for any reason and in any way whatsoever. However, capital reductions cannot undermine shareholder equality in any way.
The provisions of the bylaws that govern changes in the Company's share capital are no stricter than those imposed by law.
General Shareholders' Meetings shall be convened and deliberate under the quorum and majority conditions laid down by law.
They shall be held at the registered office or at any other place specified in the convening notice.
All shareholders are entitled to attend General Shareholders' Meetings and to take part in the vote in person or via proxy, upon presentation of proof of their identity and title to their securities, provided that:
These formalities must be carried out at the latest on the second business day prior to the meeting at midnight, Paris time (Article R.225-85 amended of the French Commercial Code).
The Board of Directors may reduce this timeframe via a general measure that benefits all the shareholders.
All shareholders can vote prior to the meeting by post or electronically, in accordance with legal and regulatory terms and conditions.
The shareholders can, under the conditions laid down by the laws and regulations, send their proxy form or postal vote form for any General Shareholders' Meeting on paper or electronically pursuant to a decision by the Board of Directors stated in the convening notice, in accordance with the regulations in force.
Shareholders shall be deemed to be present for the calculation of the quorum and majority if they attend the meeting by videoconference or by other means of telecommunication that make it possible to identify them, in accordance with legal and regulatory conditions.
General Shareholders' Meetings shall be chaired by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or in his/her absence, by the director who has been on the Board the longest. An attendance sheet shall be drawn up under the conditions laid down by law.
Decisions at General Shareholders' Meetings shall be taken under the quorum and majority conditions laid down by law.
In addition to the thresholds provided for by the applicable laws and regulations, any individual or legal entity, acting alone or in concert, that acquires or disposes of, directly or indirectly through one or more companies over which it has majority control, 3% or more of the share capital and/or voting rights, shall inform the Company of each additional fraction of 2% of the capital and/or voting rights held, up to 33%, within five trading days from the crossing of said threshold(s), by registered letter with return receipt requested sent to the Company's registered office, specifying the total number of shares or securities that grant access to the capital, as well as the number of voting rights it holds, alone, indirectly or together with other shareholders, on the basis of the most recent number of voting rights published by the Company.
In the event of failure to comply with this disclosure obligation, one or more shareholders that hold at least 5% of the capital or voting rights can request that the shares exceeding the fraction that should have been disclosed be stripped of voting rights for all Shareholders' Meetings that are held, until the expiration of a two-year period following the date on which the disclosure obligation is complied with. The request shall be recorded in the minutes of the General Shareholders' Meeting. Under the same conditions, the voting rights attached to these shares and that were not duly disclosed cannot be delegated by the defaulting shareholder.
The disclosure obligation described above must be complied with in addition to legal disclosure threshold obligations, in particular those referred to in Article L.233-7 of the French Commercial Code.
Lastly, all shareholders, other than individuals, that hold and/or acquire 10% of the Company's dividend rights, directly or through entities they control, within the meaning of Article L.233-3 of the French Commercial Code, must state in their disclosure threshold notice or subsequent thereto, whether or not the entity is a shareholder subject to withholding tax as defined in Article 27 of the bylaws. If the shareholder declares that it is not a shareholder subject to withholding tax, it must comply with any request by the Company to provide proof thereof and/or a legal opinion issued by an internationally renowned tax firm at the latest ten (10) business days before payment of the distributions.
All shareholders, other than individuals, that report that they have exceeded the threshold of 10% of the dividend rights, directly or indirectly, must notify the Company in a timely manner, and in any event at the latest ten (10) business days before the distributions are made, of any change in their tax status that would cause them to acquire or lose the status of shareholder subject to withholding tax.
If they are not declared under the conditions provided for in the previous paragraph of this article, the shares that exceed the disclosure threshold shall be stripped of voting rights in Shareholders' Meetings if, during a meeting, the failure to declare is recorded and if one or more shareholders that together hold at least 2% of the capital make a request to this effect during such meeting. The removal of voting rights shall also apply to all Shareholders' Meetings that are held until the expiration of a two-year period following the date on which the disclosure obligation is complied with.
The shares of all shareholders subject to withholding tax shall be issuerregistered.
Due to the change in control of the Company, the Memorandum of Understanding described below was terminated by mutual agreement on October 29, 2015 with effect from November 5, 2015. This agreement is referred to in the Statutory Auditors' special report on page 96.
The Company, CRI and the custodian bank Commerz Bank AG entered into a "Memorandum of Understanding" ("MoU") on March 2, 2006, the purpose of which was to enable CRI to comply with the laws and regulations that were applicable in Germany in relation to its status as a management company and, in particular, the provisions that require a custodian bank to control actions by the management company in order to protect the interests of holders of units in investment funds. Where applicable, this engagement could take the form of an a priori control.
The MoU was transferred to BNP Paribas Securities Services S.C.A., Zweigniederlassung Frankfurt (BNP), which took the place of Commerzbank AG as custodian (previously "custodian bank") of the hausInvest property fund as of November 1, 2014. This transfer took place without amendment to the terms and conditions of the MoU.
Pursuant to the MoU, the Company authorized the CRI representatives on its Board of Directors to provide CRI and the custodian with information they received about the Company in their capacity as directors of the Company, so that the custodian could exercise its control over CRI in accordance with the provisions of German regulations. The purpose of this control was to ensure compliance with German laws and regulations on management companies. On no account did it constitute a review of appropriateness. The Company also made available to its directors at the registered office a monthly statement in a form approved by mutual agreement between the parties, in compliance with the provisions of German laws and regulations on management companies, in order to enable CRI's representatives on the Company's Board of Directors to fulfill their obligations with respect to the custodian. The custodian undertook to observe strict confidentiality regarding the information on the Company that was provided to it and only to use said information for the specific and exclusive requirements of its control role as custodian.
The parties to this MoU undertook to use their best efforts to enable the custodian to perform the procedures that were incumbent upon it in accordance with the applicable provisions of German regulations, mutatis mutandis. Moreover, it was specified that on no account could the Company be held directly or indirectly liable, even partially, by CRI and/or the custodian, for a breach of the applicable German regulations.
CRI and the custodian were reminded of their obligations with respect to applicable French laws and regulations whenever they received information that could be deemed to be insider information.
In addition, any information that could have had an impact on the Company's value was disclosed without delay by means of a press release and a note to the financial analysts or as part of the quarterly publications.
Due to the change in control of the Company, the asset management agreement entered into with CRI was terminated by mutual agreement entered into between Prothin and CRI on November 4, 2015.
The Company entered into this asset management agreement with CRI on February 8, 2006. It expired on February 8, 2012 and was renewed in an agreement entered into on December 21, 2011 under the same terms and conditions for a period of six years effective as of February 9, 2012. Renewal of the agreement was authorized by the Board of Directors on December 15, 2011 and approved by the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of June 28, 2012. The agreement was transferred to Prothin, a whollyowned subsidiary of the Company (the Subsidiary) within the scope of the partial asset transfer.
Pursuant to this agreement, CRI provided Prothin with investment consulting services with respect to the Subsidiary's real estate assets. However, the decision to invest was still made at the discretion of the Subsidiary. CRI was required, in particular, to submit all new leases or agreements relating to the Subsidiary's real estate assets for approval by the Subsidiary, in accordance with a procedure stipulated in the asset management agreement.
Pursuant to the asset management agreement, asset management concerned, in particular, consulting activities in the field of investment strategy and opportunity. This type of service involved, in particular, determining an investment strategy with the Subsidiary, including policies with respect to debt and the holding/selling of assets, as well as analyzing investment opportunities and whether they were in line with the Subsidiary's investment strategy. In this regard, CRI had to submit investment proposals, as well as recommendations on the structure of the Subsidiary's real estate assets. CRI was also required to advise the Subsidiary on the implementation of its investment strategy.
Where applicable, CRI could also advise the Subsidiary on the sale or purchase of buildings. CRI was responsible for negotiating purchase and sale agreements for real estate assets. CRI also assisted the Subsidiary at the time of valuations of the assets concerned, as well as with investment disposal procedures. In this regard, CRI submitted recommendations to the Subsidiary regarding the holding/selling of assets and the choice of real estate intermediaries. Lastly, by analyzing investment offers, CRI participated in the due diligence process and recommended potential buyers (in particular as regards the price offered and the buyers' credibility) to the Subsidiary.
Pursuant to this asset management agreement, CRI was also required to provide analysis services. Such analysis services concerned, in particular, the business operation of assets. In this regard, CRI drew up an Annual Business Plan that included a summary of investments, performance, asset value, the real estate market, trends with respect to leases, recommendations and analyses regarding the holding and selling of assets, priority issues and tasks. This Annual Business Plan was then submitted to the Subsidiary, along with recommendations. CRI also advised the Subsidiary on the implementation of this Annual Business Plan.
Moreover, each year, CRI presented a report on the Subsidiary's real estate assets and the real estate market. Analysis services also covered (i) the methods for operating the assets and the risk management policy in order to determine if they were in line with market standards; (ii) the assessment of insurance coverage; (iii) the operating budget. In this regard, CRI had to submit recommendations to the Subsidiary, based in particular on the analysis of operations and covering rental strategy, operating income and expenses and fittings.
Analysis services also involved preparing the following reports: (i) a detailed report on the real estate market, which was updated annually and included economic projections, information on supply and demand in the real estate sector and real estate market trends, and updates on market rent trends, rental activity, investments and new development projects; and (ii) a yearly analysis report on other buildings in the submarket, including their location, size, quality, available floor space, level of rent and main selling points.
CRI also analyzed the Subsidiary's rental strategy, which included a review of lease proposals, the solvency of potential lessees and the financial terms of draft leases. Each quarter, CRI met with the team responsible for rental management, with a view to analyzing the progress made and making recommendations in order to improve its rental strategy. This analysis assignment also covered monitoring of the rental market and sub-market in order to advise the Subsidiary on significant real estate market trends.
CRI's assignment was to coordinate the annual operating budgets, the rental strategy and the evaluation and analysis in terms of holding/selling the Subsidiary's assets. Where applicable, it was responsible for evaluating and recommending asset management alternatives.
Lastly, pursuant to this asset management agreement, CRI was required to assist the Subsidiary in obtaining loans.
As compensation for its assignments, CRI received fixed-rate annual compensation equal to 0.35% of the gross value of the buildings, determined annually by the external valuers appointed by the Subsidiary. CRI also received (i) a fee set at 1% of the acquisition or sale price of the assets as compensation for its assistance in any purchase or sale transaction and (ii) a fee of 1% of the final purchase price for each development project payable as and when the work was completed, on a quarterly basis, as well as additional compensation for supervising the development operation and the technical support services specific to this operation, which had to be negotiated on an individual basis by the parties.
The asset management agreement was entered into for an initial term of six years. However, each party had the possibility of terminating the agreement upon expiration of the first three year period, subject to giving six months' notice to the other party by registered letter with return receipt requested or by process. This agreement could also be terminated by the Subsidiary with no indemnities in the event of (i) non-performance by CRI of certain of its contractual obligations and (ii) gross negligence by CRI. CRI could also terminate the agreement for the same reasons in the event that the Subsidiary was responsible for the same shortcomings.
The assignment entrusted to CRI under the asset management agreement excluded all activity for which a professional license is required under French Act no. 70-9 of January 2, 1970, known as the Hoguet Act.
Asset management fees paid to CRI amounted to EUR 2,640,918 for 2015.
On November 5, 2015, as a result of the change in control, a new asset management agreement ("AMA") was entered into between Prothin SAS and Northwood Investors France Asset Management S.A.S., a company affiliated to the Northwood Concert, in its capacity as an asset manager (the "Advisor").
The AMA contained the key terms of the previous asset management agreement between Commerz Real and Prothin dated December 21, 2011. The AMA was entered into on a provisional basis. Prothin terminated this agreement on December 16, 2015, with effect from December 31, 2015.
Furthermore, a Transitional Services Agreement was entered into on November 5, 2015 by the Company, Prothin, NW CGR 1 SARL, NW CGR 2 SARL, NW CGR 3 SARL and Northwood Investors France Asset Management S.A.S (the "Transitional Services Agreement").
Its purpose is to set out the transition arrangements and to facilitate the continuation of the Company's and Prothin's business following termination of the asset management agreement entered into between Commerz Real and Prothin on December 21, 2011. For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby clarified that this agreement relates to ordinary business transactions carried out on an arm's length basis and is therefore not subject to the provisions of Article L.225-38 of the French Commercial Code.
On December 16, 2015, the Advisor and Prothin entered into an advisory services agreement effective January 1, 2016 for an initial term of six years (the "ASA"), the key terms of which are summarized below.
Under the terms of the ASA, the Advisor is responsible for advising Prothin on and assisting it in identifying investment opportunities, handling due diligence procedures and feasibility studies, and structuring and negotiating transactions and the related legal documentation, in liaison with general management and under the control of Prothin and any representatives it may appoint.
The Advisor also provides Prothin with advice on and assistance in (i) preparing and executing the annual business plan, (ii) determining and monitoring the implementation of Prothin's letting strategy, (iii) planning and supervising the key investment activities and (iv) Prothin's relations and interactions with existing and future investors.
The agreement also gives Prothin a right of first refusal over investment opportunities identified by Northwood Investors that are in keeping with the Group's strategy. Should Prothin decline such an investment opportunity due to a negative vote by one or several of the Company's directors appointed by Northwood Investors, Northwood Investors may not complete the investment directly if all the other directors of the Company approved the transaction.
The Advisor will receive the following fees:
A basic advisory fee equal to 0.75% of the Group's EPRA NNNAV is payable quarterly in advance.
An incentive fee will also be paid to encourage the Advisor to create value for the shareholders ("Value Growth").
Value Growth is determined on the basis of growth in the Group's EPRA triple net NAV (NNNAV) over a period of three years, adjusted upwards for dividend distributions and downwards for capital increases made over that period. The incentive fee is equal to a maximum of 10% of Value Growth, provided that an annualized IRR of at least 6% is achieved (the "Initial Hurdle"). A catch-up clause divides the proportion of Value Growth in excess of the Initial Hurdle equally between the Advisor and Prothin until the point that the incentive fee reaches 10% of Value Growth. Beyond that hurdle, the total incentive fee is 10% of Value Growth.
No specific fees are due in the event of the sale or acquisition of real estate assets, as the incentive is fee is structured in such a way as to encourage long-term value creation.
Furthermore, to better align the interests of the Advisor with those of the Group and therefore encourage the Advisor to maximize Prothin's longterm performance, the ASA requires the Advisor to invest the net amount of incentive fees received (i.e., net of VAT and after taxes) in shares of the Company via the exercise of share subscription warrants. The shares obtained will be subject to a lock-up period of (i) twelve months for 100% of the shares, (ii) twenty-four months for 66.66% of the shares and (iii) thirty-six months for 33.33% of the shares. Beyond that, no restrictions will apply.
The property management agreement with Yxime involves overseeing the accounting management of rents and rental expenses related to the buildings, and providing property management and technical surveillance services, in compliance with the regulations in force.
The fee paid to Yxime and not rebilled to lessees is not significant.
It has no relationship other than contractual with Cegereal, consequently the property management agreement is not a related-party agreement.
At December 31, 2015, the Company had four employees.
The small number of employees within the Group can be explained by the fact that the Group outsources all administrative, financial, accounting, legal, tax and IT services to external service providers. All property management services are also outsourced, currently to Yxime, whose contract was transferred within the scope of the partial asset transfer. In this respect, some five Yxime employees are responsible for the day-today management of the Group's real estate assets, mainly management of rents and service charges, facility management, reception and security.
The Company is governed by the French National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Real Estate sector – Property Managers – Real Estate companies and Estate Agents.
The Group has not encountered any specific difficulties in hiring personnel. There were no dismissals within the Group during the year ended December 31, 2015.
The Group does not use any external manpower.
No mass layoff plans have been implemented.
Due to the Company's structure, it has no employee representatives.
At December 31, 2015, there was no employee share ownership as defined in Article L.225-102 of the French Commercial Code.
The Group's employees and corporate officers have not been granted any stock subscription or purchase options.
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In application of Article L.225-102-1 of the French Commercial Code, derived from law no. 2010 788 of July 12, 2010, information on Cegereal's employment policy is presented below.
Cegereal's HR values are as follows:
The employment indicators for 2015 were as follows:
60 hours of training were completed by Group employees in 2015.
A detailed evaluation of each employee following training courses is carried out at the start of each year during the annual assessments. This ensures that all employees have equal access to training.
Due to Cegereal's limited number of employees, the Company does not have a staff representative body.
The Group has made gender balance one of the core values of its employment policy. All of the Company's employees are treated fairly and have equal access to professional training opportunities. Each employee takes part in a biannual performance review with management. Cegereal ensures that there is no discrimination towards its employees or partners.
The Group is governed by French law and undertakes to comply with the French Labor Code in its entirety, particularly the aspects concerning child labor, forced labor and the employment of people with disabilities.
The nature of the Group's property business, which consists of managing office buildings, does not pose any significant risks in relation to the working conditions of its employees.
| Headcount | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Total headcount | 4 | 3 |
| of which men | 1 | 1 |
| of which women | 3 | 2 |
| Average age of employees | 38 | 40 |
| Employee turnover | ||
| External recruitment | 2 | 0 |
| Departures | 1 | 1 |
| of which dismissals | 0 | 0 |
| Compensation | ||
| Total payroll (in thousands of euros) | 710 | 550 |
| Change (%) | 29.25% | 7.6% |
| Training |
| Total number of hours of training | 60 | 84.5 |
|---|---|---|
| % of trained employees | 100% | 100% |
A detailed evaluation of each employee following training courses is carried out at the start of each year during the annual assessments. This ensures that all employees have equal access to training
| Working time – absenteeism | ||
|---|---|---|
| Theoretical number of hours worked | 6,065 | 5,188 |
| Absenteeism rate | 2.23% | 0.77% |
| of which work accidents | 0% | 0% |
| of which occupational diseases | 0% | 0% |
As of the date of this Registration Document, the share capital is set at EUR 160,470,000.
It is divided into 13,372,500 ordinary shares with a par value of EUR 12 per share.
The Company's shares have all been subscribed and fully paid up and are all of the same class.
Not applicable
Pursuant to a share sale agreement drawn up in English and entered into on September 25, 2015 (the "Agreement") by Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mbH, acting in its own name but on behalf of German investment fund hausInvest ("CRI") of the first part and NW CGR 1 SARL, NW CGR 2 SARL and NW CGR 3 SARL ("Northwood") of the second part, CRI agreed to sell its entire shareholding in the Company to the Purchasers, i.e., a total of 7,993,489 shares representing 59.78% of the capital and voting rights of the Company (the "Block Trade"), at a provisional price of EUR 35.62 per share.
The Block Trade and payment of the provisional price took place on November 5, 2015. In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, CRI notified Northwood of an adjustment to the provisional price. After discussions, Northwood notified CRI of its objections to the proposed price adjustment. Pursuant to a memorandum of understanding entered into on January 26, 2016, the final price was set at EUR 35.64 per share, i.e., a total amount of EUR 284,920,736, following adjustments based on the Company's financial statements at November 5, 2015. The Agreement does not provide for any contingent consideration.
Consequently, in accordance with the provisions of Article L.233-7 of the French Commercial Code, Northwood disclosed:
In its letters to the AMF dated October 1, October 8 and November 5, 2015, Northwood also stated its intentions for the following six months, in accordance with the provisions of Article L.233-7 VII of the French Commercial Code.
Northwood intends to (i) retain the listing of Cegereal shares and the Company's SIIC status, and (ii) support Cegereal in its growth.
As of the date hereof, Northwood does not intend to carry out any of the transactions listed in Article 223-17 I, paragraph 6 of the AMF's General Regulations.
In a letter received by Cegereal on November 9, 2015, Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mbH (CRI), which is controlled by Commerzbank AG, acting on behalf of investment fund hausInvest, notified the Company that on November 5, 2015, its holding in the Company's capital and voting rights had fallen below the 50%, 1/3, 30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, 10% and 5% thresholds and that it no longer held any shares of the Company on behalf of hausInvest, following the off-market sale of all of its Cegereal shares to Northwood Investors.
At December 31, 2015, to the best of the Company's knowledge, the total number of shares in issue was 13,372,500.
The table below shows the allocation of capital and voting rights at December 31, 2015, to the best of the Company's knowledge.
| Ownership structure at December 31, 2015 | Shares | Theoretical voting rights | Voting rights exercisable at the General Shareholders' Meeting |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | |
| Northwood | 7,993,489 | 59.78% | 7,993,489 | 59.78% | 7,993,489 | 59.84% |
| Free float | 1,868,151 | 13.97% | 1,868,151 | 13.97% | 1,868,151 | 13.98% |
| Covéa | 1,877,555 | 14.04% | 1,877,555 | 14.04% | 1,877,555 | 14.05% |
| Debioholding SA | 947,782 | 7.09% | 947,782 | 7.09% | 947,782 | 7.09% |
| Moneta Asset Management | 671,985 | 5.03% | 671,985 | 5.03% | 671,985 | 5.03% |
| Treasury shares | 13,538 | 0.10% | 13,538 | 0.10% | - | 0.00% |
| Total | 13,372,500 | 100% | 13,372,500 | 100% | 13,358,962 | 100% |
Northwood Investors declared that it was acting in concert with other entities.
The Northwood Concert comprises the following entities: (i) NW CGR 1 SARL, (ii) NW CGR 2 SARL, (iii) NW CGR 3 SARL, (iv) NW CGR S.C.S., managed by its general partner, NW CGR GP SARL, (v) NW CGR Holding SARL, (vi) NW Europe Holdings SARL, (vii) NW Europe (No. 1) Limited Partnership, (viii) NW Europe (No. 2) Limited Partnership, (ix) NW Europe Co Invest (No. 1) Limited Partnership, (x) NW Europe Co-Invest (No. 2) Limited Partnership, (xi) NW Europe Employees Co-Invest Limited Partnership, the latter five companies all being managed by their general partner, Northwood Canada AIV GP Limited Partnership (Alberta), (xii) Northwood Employees Limited Partnership, managed by its general partner, Northwood GP LLC, and (xiii) Northwood Real Estate Partners Europe Limited Partnership, managed by its general partner , Northwood Canada AIV GP II Limited Partnership (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Northwood" or the "Northwood Concert").
These declarations were published in AMF notice no. 215C1387 of October 8, 2015 and no. 215C1640 on November 9, 2015.
Northwood declared that it was not acting in concert with any other third party or Cegereal shareholder.
Northwood therefore has an indirect controlling interest in Cegereal.
However, the presence of independent directors on the Board and Committees means that there is no risk that this control will be exercised in an abusive manner.
As Northwood exceeded the 30% holding threshold following its acquisition of shares of the Company on November 5, 2015, it was required to make a mandatory public offer ("the Offer").
Pursuant to Book II, Part III and, in particular, Articles 231-1, paragraph 2 and 234-2 et seq. of the AMF's General Regulations, Northwood filed a draft simplified public tender offer (the "Offer") on December 17, 2015.
GMF Vie and the other entities of the mutual insurance group company Covéa tendered the 1,877,555 shares they held in the Company to the Offer, which represented as many voting rights, i.e., 14.04% of the Company's capital and 14.04% of its voting rights.
Debioholding, a Swiss company controlled by Rolland-Yves Mauvernay tendered the 947,782 shares it held in the Company to the Offer, which represented as many voting rights, i.e., 7.09% of the Company's capital and 7.09% of its voting rights.
By letters received on November 4, 2015, Moneta Asset Management, acting on behalf of funds it manages, notified the Company that on October 30, 2015, its holding in the Company's capital and voting rights exceeded the 5% threshold.
By letter received on January 13, 2016, Moneta Asset Management, acting on behalf of funds it manages, notified the Company that on January 12, 2016, its holding in the Company's capital and voting rights had fallen below the 5% threshold and that it no longer held, on behalf of said funds, any shares of the Company.
By letter received on March 7, 2016, the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System notified the Company that on March 1, 2016, its holding in the Company's capital and voting rights exceeded the 5% threshold and that it held 701,378 Cegereal shares representing as many voting rights, i.e., 5.24% of the Company's capital and voting rights. This was the result of a purchase of Cegereal shares by private agreement.
By letter received on December 23, 2015, NW CGR 4 SARL and NW CGR 5 SARL (initiators of the public offer for Cegereal shares filed on December 17 last year) notified the AMF that they had entered into agreements relating to the sale of Cegereal shares on December 18 and 21 last year.
The purpose of the share sale agreements is to enable Northwood to sell at least the proportion of its shareholding in Cegereal exceeding 60% before April 30, 2017 so that Cegereal can retain its SIIC preferential tax treatment.
In each case, the price per share sold will be equal to the price per share paid to CommerzReal Investmentgesellschaft mbH, acting on behalf of the fund hausInvest, pursuant to the Agreement, which may not be more than the Offer price (i.e., EUR 35.65 per share).
This price per share may, in some cases (see agreements 1 and 4 below), be reduced to take account of any dividend distributions between the date of those agreements and the date of sale. The number of shares sold will correspond to the total amount invested by each of the investors divided by the final price per share paid by CommerzReal Investmentgesellschaft mbH (i.e., about 10.7% of the capital based on a provisional sale price of EUR 35.62 per share):
| Purchasers | Total amount | Date of agreement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AXA Selectiv' Immo | EUR 15,000,000 | December 21, 2015 |
| 2 | Gothic Corporation, Gothic HSP Corporation, Gothic ERP LLC et Gothic JBD LLC |
EUR 15,000,000 | December 21, 2015 |
| 3 | Woodley Family Real Estate Direct Group 2016 LLC |
EUR 1,372,533 | December 21, 2015 |
| 4 | 50113 Investment Holdings LLC, 30314 Investment Holdings LLC et Silas Holdings LLC |
EUR 19,705,000 | December 18, 2015 |
The share sales took place after the Cegereal Shareholders' Meeting held on February 18, 2016 after the offer closed.
On April 6, 2016, Northwood Investors signed an agreement to sell a 25% stake in Cegereal to an affiliate of GIC, the Singaporean wealth fund, for a price of EUR 35.65 per share. After the completion of the transaction on April 7, 2016, Northwood's entities held in concert 57.48% of Cegereal's capital and voting rights.
By letter received on April 7, 2016, the Singaporean company GIC Private Limited, wholly-owned by the Government of the Republic of Singapore, disclosed that on April 6, 2016, its holding in the Company's capital and voting rights exceeded the 5%, 10%, 20% and 25% thresholds and that it held 3,343,125 Cegereal shares, representing as many voting rights, i.e., 25% of the Company's capital and voting rights. This was the result of a purchase of Cegereal shares by private agreement.
By letter dated April 11, 2016, the Northwood Concert disclosed that on April 7, 2016, its holding had fallen below the threshold of 2/3 of the Company's capital and voting rights and that it held 7,685,999 Cegereal shares representing as many voting rights, i.e., 57.48% of the Company's capital and voting rights.
By letter dated April 11, 2016, the AMF received a shareholders' agreement entered into on April 6, 2016 (effective from April 7, 2016) between NW CGR 1 SARL, NW CGR 2 SARL. and NW CGR 3 SARL. (entities of the Northwood Concert) and Euro Bernini Private Limited (a GIC group entity), not acting in concert. The main provisions of the agreement were published by the AMF on April 12, 2016 in accordance with Article L.233-11 of the French Commercial Code.
At December 31, 2015, with the presence of representatives of Northwood and GMF Vie (a company controlled by Covéa) on its Board of Directors, the percentages of the capital and voting rights held by all the members of the management and executive bodies were 73.82% and 73.89% respectively.
At December 31, 2015 there was no employee share ownership as defined in Article L.225-102 of the French Commercial Code.
To the Company's knowledge, there are no significant pledges of issuerregistered Cegereal shares.
The Company has not pledged its treasury shares.
The Company has held 100% of the capital and voting rights of Prothin since it was incorporated (Articles L.233-13; R.233-19 of the French Commercial Code).
As of the date of this Registration Document, no shareholder holds specific voting rights. There are no shares with double voting rights. However, the number of voting rights must be adjusted to take into account treasury shares, which do not carry voting rights.
From December 31, 2015 to the date of this Registration Document, the ownership of the capital and the voting rights changed following the Offer.
The table below shows the allocation of capital and voting rights to the best of the Company's knowledge.
| Ownership structure at April 6, 2016 | Shares | Theoretical voting rights | Voting rights exercisable at the General Shareholders' Meeting |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | |
| Northwood | 7,685,999 | 57.48% | 7,685,999 | 57.48% | 7,685,999 | 57.54% |
| GIC | 3,343,125 | 25.00% | 3,343,125 | 25.00% | 3,343,125 | 25.03% |
| University of Texas | 701,378 | 5.24% | 701,378 | 5.24% | 701,378 | 5.25% |
| IH | 552,826 | 4.13% | 552,826 | 4.13% | 552,826 | 4.14% |
| Gothic | 420,827 | 3.15% | 420,827 | 3.15% | 420,827 | 3.15% |
| AXA | 420,827 | 3.15% | 420,827 | 3.15% | 420,827 | 3.15% |
| Free float | 233,728 | 1.75% | 233,728 | 1.75% | 233,728 | 1.75% |
| Treasury shares | 13,790 | 0.10% | 13,790 | 0.10% | - | 0.00% |
| Total | 13,372,500 | 100% | 13,372,500 | 100% | 13,358,710 | 100% |
To the Company's knowledge, no other shareholder, acting alone or in concert, directly or indirectly holds more than 5% of the capital or voting rights.
The Company has not issued any securities granting access to the capital.
The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of June 15, 2015 authorized the Board of Directors in particular to issue, at any time, ordinary shares or securities granting access to the share capital or debt securities, with or without pre-emptive subscription rights for shareholders, according to the Company's needs and given the characteristics of the markets at the time under consideration.
Furthermore, the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of February 18, 2016 authorized the Board of Directors to issue a maximum number of 865,000 share subscription warrants ("BSA") entitling the holders to subscribe for a maximum number of 865,000 new ordinary shares of the Company without pre-emptive subscription rights in favor of Northwood Investors France Asset Management S.A.S. (société par actions simplifiée registered with the Paris Trade and Companies Registry under number 814 490 645).
Lastly, the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of February 18, 2016 authorized the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital for reasons other than losses, by reducing the par value of the shares comprising the capital of the Company on the date on which the Board of Directors implements the shareholders' resolution, from EUR 12 to EUR 5.
Summary table of valid delegations of authority to increase the capital
| Date of the ESM |
Expiration of authority |
Authorized amount |
Amounts used in previous years |
Amount used in 2015 and until April 14, 2016 |
Balance at April 14, 2016 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authority to increase the capital by incorporating reserves, profits or premiums |
April 15, 2015 | June 14, 2017 | €300,000,000 | None | None | |
| Authority to increase the capital with pre-emptive subscription rights | April 15, 2015 | June 14, 2017 | €300,000,000 | None | None | |
| Authority to increase the capital by means of a public offer without pre-emptive subscription rights |
April 15, 2015 | June 14, 2017 | €300,000,000 | None | None | |
| Authority to increase the capital by private placement without pre-emptive subscription rights |
April 15, 2015 | June 14, 2017 | 20% of capital per year |
None | None | |
| Authority to increase the capital in favor of company savings plan (PEE) members, without pre-emptive subscription rights |
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| Authority to increase the capital in favor of (category of staff or names of beneficiaries), without pre-emptive subscription rights |
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| Authority to issue free share subscription warrants and grant them during a public offer period |
April 15, 2015 | Sep. 14, 2016 | €160,470,000 | None | None | |
| Authority to increase the capital in consideration for securities | April 15, 2015 | June 14, 2017 | 10% of the share capital |
None | ||
| Authorization to issue stock subscription options | June 26, 2013 | Aug. 25, 2016 | 2% of the share capital outstanding on the first grant date |
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| Authorization to grant free shares | ||||||
| Authorization to grant founders' warrants | ||||||
| Authority to issue a maximum number of 865,000 share subscription warrants |
Feb. 18, 2016 | Feb. 17, 2017 | €10,380,000 | Issue of 865,000 BSAs on April 14, 2016 |
None | |
| Authority to reduce the Company's share capital for reasons other than losses, by reducing the par value of the shares from EUR 12 to EUR 5 |
Feb. 18, 2016 | Feb. 17, 2017 | €93,607,500 |
5.1.6 Information on the capital of any group member that is the subject of an option
Not applicable
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The table below shows the changes in the Company's capital over the last three fiscal years.
| Ownership structure at December 31, 2015 | Shares | Theoretical voting rights | Voting rights exercisable at the General Shareholders' Meeting |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | |
| Northwood | 7,993,489 | 59.78% | 7,993,489 | 59.78% | 7,993,489 | 59.84% |
| Free float | 1,868,151 | 13.97% | 1,868,151 | 13.97% | 1,868,151 | 13.98% |
| Covéa | 1,877,555 | 14.04% | 1,877,555 | 14.04% | 1,877,555 | 14.05% |
| Debioholding SA | 947,782 | 7.09% | 947,782 | 7.09% | 947,782 | 7.09% |
| Moneta Asset Management | 671,985 | 5.03% | 671,985 | 5.03% | 671,985 | 5.03% |
| Treasury shares | 13,538 | 0.10% | 13,538 | 0.10% | - | 0.00% |
| Total | 13,372,500 | 100% | 13,372,500 | 100% | 13,358,962 | 100% |
| Ownership structure at December 31, 2014 | Shares | Theoretical voting rights | Voting rights exercisable at the General Shareholders' Meeting |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | ||
| CRI | 7,993,757 | 59.78% | 7,993,757 | 59.78% | 7,993,757 | 59.88% | |
| Free float | 2,541,118 | 19.00% | 2,541,118 | 19.00% | 2,541,118 | 19.03% | |
| Covéa | 1,867,888 | 13.97% | 1,867,888 | 13.97% | 1,867,888 | 13.99% | |
| Debioholding SA | 947,782 | 7.09% | 947,782 | 7.09% | 947,782 | 7.10% | |
| Treasury shares | 21,955 | 0.16% | 21,955 | 0.16% | - | 0.00% | |
| Total | 13,372,500 | 100% | 13,372,500 | 100% | 13,350,545 | 100% |
| Ownership structure at December 31, 2013 | Shares | Theoretical voting rights | Voting rights exercisable at the General Shareholders' Meeting |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | |
| CRI | 7,993,757 | 59.78% | 7,993,757 | 59.78% | 7,993,757 | 59.90% |
| Free float | 2,546 498 | 19.04% | 2,546 498 | 19.04% | 2,546 498 | 19.08% |
| Covéa | 1,867,888 | 13.97% | 1,867,888 | 13.97% | 1,867,888 | 14.00% |
| Debioholding SA | 937,135 | 7.01% | 937,135 | 7.01% | 937,135 | 7.02% |
| Treasury shares | 27,222 | 0.20% | 27,222 | 0.20% | - | 0.00% |
| Total | 13,372,500 | 100% | 13,372,500 | 100% | 13,345,278 | 100% |
The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of April 15, 2015 authorized the Board of Directors, for a period of 18 months, to purchase, on one or several occasions and at such time as it deems appropriate, Company shares within the limit of 10% of the number of shares composing the share capital (5% in the event of share buy-backs in view of external growth transactions), at any time, where applicable adjusted to include any increases or decreases in capital that may have been implemented during the duration of the buy-back program.
Within the scope of this share buy-back program, the Company carried out the following sale and purchase transactions involving its own shares between the opening and closing dates of the last fiscal year:
At December 31, 2015, the Company held 13,538 treasury shares with a market value of EUR 354,063 (closing value).
The reason for the acquisitions was solely market stimulation. Shares held by the Company have not been allocated for other purposes since the last authorization granted by the General Shareholders' Meeting.
In compliance with the provisions of Article 241-2 of the AMF's General Regulations and European Regulation no. 2273/2003 of December 22, 2003, the aim of this description is to state the purposes, terms and conditions of the Company's share buy-back program. This program is subject to the authorization of the General Shareholders' Meeting to be held on May 26, 2016.
Authorization of the program: The General Shareholders' Meeting of May 26, 2016
Shares affected: ordinary shares
Maximum percentage of the capital that can be repurchased: 10% of capital (equivalent to 1,337,250 shares at the present time). This limit is calculated at the buy-back date in order to take account of any capital increases or decreases during the share buy-back program. The number of shares included in the calculation of this limit corresponds to the number of shares purchased, less the number resold within the scope of the liquidity agreement, over the term of the program.
Repurchase conditions: purchases, sales and transfers may be carried out by any means, either on the market or over the counter, including via transactions of blocks of shares. The resolution to be put to the shareholders for a vote does not limit the portion of the program that can be carried out by blocks of shares.
These transactions may be carried out during a public offer in compliance with the regulations in force.
Term of the program: 18 months from the General Shareholders' Meeting to be held on May 26, 2016, subject to the authorization to be granted by said General Shareholders' Meeting in its eleventh resolution (extraordinary).
This Registration Document is available on the Company's Internet site (www.cegereal.com).
As of the date hereof, to the knowledge of the Company, there are no agreements, which, if implemented, could lead to a change in its control.
Pursuant to Article L.225-100-3 of the French Commercial Code, we specify the following points that could have an impact in the event of a public offer:
On November 18, 2015, Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mbH, which had been a director until November 5, 2015, filed a disclosure with the AMF stating that on November 5, 2015 it had sold the shares it held, off-market, for a provisional price of EUR 284,755,820 (i.e., EUR 35.62 per share) pursuant to the provisions of Articles 223-24 et seq. of the AMF's General Regulations.
The table below shows the terms of office of the members of the Company's Board of Directors and its senior executives at December 31, 2015 (Article L.225-102-1 of the French Commercial Code).
| Name of corporate officer |
Directorship held in the Company |
Term of office | Other current directorships and positions held(1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman of the Board of Directors | |||
| Richard Wrigley(5) | Chairman of the Board of Directors and director |
First appointment by the Board of Directors on December 31, 2005 Renewal by the Board of Directors on June 29, 2011 Expiration at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016 |
Legal manager: CPI SARL SCI Galopinvest SCI Le Barragiste SCI Hume Bureaux Buref SARL Trike SARL Wicklow SARL Resam Vendôme EURL Director: SVPV SA Chairman: Apollonis Montrouge SAS Chairman and member of the Supervisory Board: Novaxia Immo Club Nio Immo IDF, Paris, Quart Sud-Est Nio Hotel Paris, IDF, Quart Sud-Est Nio 3 Immo Europe, Nio Immo 3 Paris Sud, Paris Est, Paris Ouest, Quart Sud-Est Nio 3 Immo Diversification Nio 3 Hotel 2/3 and 3/4 and 3/5 |
| Chief Executive Officer | |||
| Raphaël Tréguier | Chief Executive Officer |
Termination of duties as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and first appointment as Chief Executive Officer on February 14, 2012 expiring at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2017 |
Legal manager: SCI Pianissimmo Chairman: Prothin SAS |
| Deputy Chief Executive Officer | |||
| Jérôme Anselme(2) | Deputy Chief Executive Officer and director |
First appointment as Deputy Chief Executive Officer on November 5, 2015 Expiration at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016 First appointment as a director on November 5, 2015 Expiration at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016 |
Chairman: NW Bruges SAS NW IDF SAS NW Péripôle NW Gennevilliers Mariinsky SR3 SAS Garnier SR3 SAS Scala SR3 SAS NW Fontenay Sous Bois SAS Director: Foncière NW 2 SAS STAM REI III Rossini SAS Chairman of the Board of Directors: Foncière NW SAS Managing Director: Prothin SAS Legal manager: NW Isle d'Abeau SCI NW Limonest SCI NW Marseille SCI NW Vitrolles SCI NW Pointe Métro 1 SCI NW Pointe Metro 2 SCI Chinon SCI Les Guignières SCI Prosdim Joué SCI NW Péripôle Construction SARL Corporate officer: NW One Warrington Limited (Ir) NW S1 SARL (Lux) NW S2 SARL (Lux) NW G1 SARL (Lux) NWS Holdings SARL (Lux) NW PM Holding SARL (Lux) NW PM 1 SARL (Lux) NW PM 2 SARL (Lux) Highcross Stratégic Advisors Limited (UK) Glidefern Property Management Limited (UK) |
| Name of corporate officer |
Directorship held in the Company |
Term of office | Other current directorships and positions held(1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | |||
| GMF VIE(3) Permanent representative: Olivier Le Borgne |
Director | Appointment on June 29, 2010 Expiration at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2015 |
Director: Assistance Protection Juridique SA Covéa Coopérations SA Covéa Mutual Insurance Group Company Eurosic SA Fidelia Assistance SA Foncière de Paris SIIC SA Société Foncière des Régions SA GMF Assurances SA La Sauvegarde SA MAAF Vie SA Silverseine SCI Téléassurances SA Member of the Supervisory Board: Covéa Finance SAS Foncière de Paris SIIC SA Legal manager: Silverseine SCI |
| Europroperty Consulting Director Permanent representative: Alec Emmott(4) |
Director | First appointment on February 24, 2011 Expiration at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 |
Director Lar Espana Real Estate Socimi SA Advisory committee: Weinberg Real Estate Partners WREP# 1 & 2 Mitsui Fudosan |
| John Kukral Director (2) |
Director | First appointment on November 5, 2015 Expiration at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016 |
Corporate officer Northwood Securities Europe B.V. (NL) Northwood Investors International Limited (UK) Northwood Property Management Limited (UK) Northwood International Acquisitions Limited (UK) |
| Erin Cannata Director(2) |
Director | First appointment on May 5, 2011 Expiration at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016 |
None |
| Sophie Kramer Director(2) |
Director | First appointment on December 2, 2014 Expiration at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 |
Director Foncière NW2 SAS STAM REI III Rossini SAS Managing Director: Mariinsky SR3 SAS Garnier SAS Scala SR3 SAS Legal manager: NW Pointe Métro 1 SCI NW Pointe Metro 2 SCI Chinon SCI Les Guignières SCI Prosdim Joué SCI |
| Khaled Kudsi Director(2) (6) |
Director | First appointment on December 2, 2014 Expiration at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 |
President: Défense Plaza Mezz SAS Legal manager: SCI de la Boucle |
(1) Regardless of the Company's legal form and country of incorporation.
(2) Co-opted as director on October 29, 2015, with effect from November 5, 2015. Appointment as director ratified by the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of February 18, 2016. (3) Resigned as director on January 15, 2016.
(4) Independent director. whose reappointment is subject to the approval of the next General Shareholders' Meeting.
(5) Resigned as independent director on April 14, 2016.
(6) Diretor whose reappointment is subject to the approval of the next General Shareholders' Meeting.
| Name of corporate officer |
Directorship held in the Company |
Term of office |
|---|---|---|
| Directeur Général Délégué | ||
| Carl-Christian Siegel (1) Deputy Chief Executive Officer and director |
First appointment as Deputy Chief Executive Officer on February 14, 2012 Expiration at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2017 First appointment as a director on May 12, 2010 Renewal by the General Shareholders' Meeting of June 29, 2011 Expiration at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016 |
|
| Director | ||
| CRI (1) Permanent representative Gerry Dietel |
Director | First appointment on December 31, 2005 Renewal at the General Shareholders' Meeting of June 29, 2011 Resigned with effect from November 5, 2015 |
| Jean-Pierre Bonnefond(2) |
Director | First appointment on February 20, 2006 Renewal at the General Shareholders' Meeting of June 28, 2012 Expiration at the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2017 |
| Dr. Klaus Waldherr (1) | Director | First appointment on February 5, 2008 Renewal at the General Shareholders' Meeting of June 29, 2011 Resigned with effect from November 5, 2015 |
| Sabine Röska (1) | Director | First appointment on May 5, 2011 Resigned with effect from November 5, 2015 |
| Daniela Lammert (1) | Director | First appointment on December 2, 2014 Resigned with effect from November 5, 2015 |
(1) Resigned as director on October 29, 2015 with effect on November 5, 2015.
(2) Resigned as director on December 15, 2015.
As of the date hereof, following the various resignations and co-optations that took place, the Board of Directors is composed of:
The table below shows the terms of office of the members of the Company's Board of Directors and its senior executives over the last five fiscal years (Article L.225-102-1 of the French Commercial Code).
| Name of corporate officer | Directorships and positions held in the last five years (expired)(1) |
|---|---|
| Raphaël Tréguier | None |
| Richard Wrigley | Legal manager: CPI Massy Princeton France SNC Foncière Meudon Stamford Holdings City Hold |
| GMF VIE Permanent representative: Olivier Le Borgne |
Director: AME Réassurance SA AZUR-GMF Mutuelles d'Assurances Associées SA Foncière des 6e et 7e arrts. de Paris SA Foncière Développement Logements SA Medica SA Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Committee Covea Finance SAS |
| Europroperty Consulting Director Permanent representative: Alec Emmott |
Société Foncière Lyonnaise Silic Catella France |
| John Kukral | None |
| Erin Cannata | None |
| Jérôme Anselme | Chairman: NWI IDF SAS |
| Sophie Kramer | Legal manager: SNC La Défense SNC Lazuli SNC Péridot SNC Garnet-TIAA SNC Roosevelt SARL Des Brateaux SARL Olympe (holding company) EURL Olympe SARL Servin (holding company) EURL Servin EURL 154 rue de l'Université Managing Director: SAS Malachite SAS Roosevelt Villabé SAS Bruyères I SAS Bruyères II SAS SAS Courcelles 70 SAS rue de l'Université 154 SAS 36 rue La Fayette SAS Provence 110 |
| Khaled Kudsi | Corporate officer: NW Europe Holdings SARL |
(1) Regardless of the Company's legal form and country of incorporation.
The directors do not receive any compensation other than directors' fees, which are paid for their participation in the Board of Directors or the various committees of the Board.
In light of the work of the Appointments and Compensation Committee, the November 5, 2015 Board of Directors' meeting decided to allocate directors' fees as follows:
The April 15, 2015 General Shareholders' Meeting set the overall amount of directors' fees allocated to members of the Board of Directors at EUR 120,000.
| Summary table of directors' fees and other compensation paid to non-executive corporate officers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-executive corporate officers | Amounts paid during 2015 | Amounts paid during 2014 | ||
| Jean-Pierre Bonnefond (1) Directors' fees Other compensation |
34,000 - |
34,000 - |
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| CRI (2) Directors' fees Other compensation |
- - |
- - |
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| Klaus Waldherr (2) Directors' fees Other compensation |
- - |
- - |
||
| Gerry Dietel (5) Directors' fees Other compensation |
- - |
- - |
||
| Carl-Christian Siegel (2) Directors' fees Other compensation |
- - |
- - |
||
| GMF VIE (6) Directors' fees Other compensation |
- - |
- - |
||
| Europroperty Consulting Directors' fees Other compensation |
34,000 - |
34,000 - |
||
| Sabine Röska (2) Directors' fees Other compensation |
- - |
- - |
||
| Daniela Lammert (2) Directors' fees Other compensation |
- - |
- - |
||
| John Kukral (3) Directors' fees Other compensation |
- - |
- - |
||
| Erin Cannata (3) Directors' fees Other compensation |
- - |
- - |
||
| Khaled Kudsi (3) Directors' fees Other compensation |
- - |
- - |
||
| Sophie Kramer (3) Directors' fees Other compensation |
- - |
- - |
||
| Jérôme Anselme (3) Directors' fees |
- | - | ||
| Other compensation Graham Spensley(4) |
- | - | ||
| Directors' fees Other compensation TOTAL |
17,000 - 85,000 |
17,000 - 85,000 |
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(1) Resigned as director on December 15, 2015.
(2) Resigned as director on October 29, 2015 with effect on November 5, 2015.
(3) Co-opted at the Board of Directors' meeting of October 29, 2015, with effect from November 5, 2015. (4) Non-voting director appointed by the General Shareholders' Meeting of June 28, 2012 and reappointed by the General Shareholders' Meeting of April 15, 2015.
(5) Resigned as director on December 4, 2014.
(6) Resigned as director on January 15, 2016.
This table only relates to executive corporate officers within the meaning of Article L.225-185 of the French Commercial Code (Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer(s)). It summarizes the compensation and benefits granted to executive corporate officers that are detailed in the following tables. These tables present the compensation and benefits of all kinds payable to executive corporate officers in relation to their terms of office by (i) the Company, (ii) companies controlled – within the meaning of Article L.233-16 of the French Commercial Code – by the Company in which the term of office is held, (iii) companies controlled – within the meaning of said Article – by the company or companies that control the company in which the term of office is held, and (iv) the company or companies that control – within the meaning of said Article – the company in which the term of office is held. When the listed company is a member of a group, information on the executive corporate officers' compensation relates to the amounts payable, in connection with the term of office in the listed company, by all the companies in the control chain.
| In euros | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary table of compensation, options and shares granted to each executive corporate officer | ||
| Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
| Richard Wrigley Chairman of the Board of Directors(1) |
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| Compensation payable for the year (broken down in Table 2 below) | 59,000 | 59,000 |
| Value of options granted during the year | - | - |
| Value of performance shares granted during the year | - | - |
| TOTAL | 59,000 | 59,000 |
| Raphaël Tréguier Chief Executive Officer(2) |
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| Compensation payable for the year (broken down in Table 2 below) | 413,699 | 276,208 |
| Value of options granted during the year | - | - |
| Value of performance shares granted during the year | - | - |
| TOTAL | 413,699 | 276,208 |
| Carl-Christian Siegel Deputy Chief Executive Office(3) |
||
| Compensation payable for the year | - | - |
| Value of options granted during the year | - | - |
| Value of performance shares granted during the year | - | - |
| TOTAL | - | - |
| Jérôme Anselme Deputy Chief Executive Officer(4) |
||
| Compensation payable for the year | - | - |
| Value of options granted during the year | - | - |
| Value of performance shares granted during the year | - | - |
| TOTAL | - | - |
(1) Appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors on April 12, 2013.
(2) Appointed as Chief Executive Officer on February 14, 2012.
(3) Resigned on November 5, 2015.
(4) Appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer on November 5, 2015.
| Summary table of compensation granted to each executive corporate officer | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Wrigley | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |||
| Chairman of the Board of Directors | Amounts payable | Amounts paid | Amounts payable | Amounts paid | |
| Fixed compensation | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | |
| Variable compensation | - | - | - | - | |
| Multi-annual variable compensation | - | - | - | - | |
| Exceptional compensation | - | - | - | - | |
| Directors' fees | 34,000 | 34,000 | 34,000 | 34,000 | |
| Benefits-in-kind | |||||
| TOTAL | 59,000 | 59,000 | 59,000 | 59,000 |
| Raphaël Tréguier | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Amounts payable | Amounts paid | Amounts payable | Amounts paid |
| Fixed compensation | 188,690 | 188,690 | 150,000 | 150,324 |
| Variable compensation(1) | 200,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 60,000 |
| Multi-annual variable compensation | - | 25,000 | 25,000 | - |
| Exceptional compensation | - | - | - | - |
| Directors' fees | - | - | - | - |
| Benefits-in-kind(2) | 25,009 | 25,009 | 21,208 | 21,208 |
| TOTAL | 413,699 | 318,699 | 276,208 | 231,532 |
(1) The executive corporate officer's variable compensation payable in respect of year Y-1 is paid in year Y.
(2) Company car and unemployment insurance for company managers.
This table only relates to the executive corporate officers referred to in the introduction to Table 1 above, except for Deputy Chief Executive Officers, who do not receive any compensation.
The Board of Directors' meeting of November 5, 2015 decided to increase Raphaël Tréguier's fixed annual compensation to EUR 400,000 gross and to grant him variable compensation in a maximum annual amount of EUR 200,000 gross based on the achievement of quantitative objectives (see the Chairman's report on internal control and corporate governance, page 107).
Furthermore, the Board of Directors approved the decision to grant Raphaël Tréguier, in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer, free shares capped at 0.040% of the Company's issued capital, as of this year, subject to authorization being given to the Board of Directors by the General Shareholders' Meeting.
No performance shares were granted to the corporate officers.
No stock subscription or stock purchase options were granted to the corporate officers.
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The Company's senior executives do not benefit from any pensions, top-up pensions or other benefits of any kind. Therefore, the Company has not set aside any provisions in this respect.
| Executive corporate officers | Employment contract | Complementary pension scheme |
Indemnities or benefits payable or likely to be payable with respect to the termination of or a change of duties |
Indemnities pursuant to a non-compete clause |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Richard Wrigley | ||||||||
| Chairman | ||||||||
| April 12, 2013 | X | X | X | X | ||||
| AGSM 2017 | ||||||||
| Raphaël Tréguier | ||||||||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
| Feb. 14, 2012 | X | X | X | X (3) | ||||
| Chief Executive Officer's term of office | ||||||||
| AGSM 2018 | ||||||||
| Carl-Christian Siegel (1) | ||||||||
| Deputy Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
| Feb. 14, 2012 | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Deputy Chief Executive Officer's term of office | ||||||||
| AGSM 2018 | ||||||||
| Jérôme Anselme (2) | ||||||||
| Deputy Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
| Nov. 5, 2015 | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Director's term of office | ||||||||
| AGSM 2017 |
(1) Appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer on February 14, 2012 and resigned on November 5, 2015.
(2) Appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer on November 5, 2015.
(3) Regarding the indemnities pursuant to a non-compete clause of Mr. Raphaël Tréguier, please refer to Paragraph IV.1.4.2 and the note 5.25 of the consolidated accounts.
In accordance with the AFEP-MEDEF recommendations on corporate governance and executive compensation, Raphaël Tréguier, Chief Executive Officer of Cegereal, has not had an employment contract with the Subsidiary (Prothin) since December 31, 2015 (his employment contract having been suspended).
On January 30, 2009, the Company published a statement relating to the AFEP-MEDEF recommendations of October 6, 2008, which is reproduced word-for-word below:
"At its January 30, 2009 meeting, the Board of Directors took note of the AFEP-MEDEF's October 6, 2008 recommendations relating to the compensation of executive corporate officers of companies whose shares are admitted for trading on a regulated market. The Board expressed its intention to follow these recommendations. It confirmed that the AFEP-MEDEF code thus amended would continue to be Cegereal's reference code for the preparation of the Chairman's report on internal control and corporate governance, in compliance with Article L.225-37 of the French Commercial Code."
There are no family ties between the corporate officers of the Company.
For the purposes of their terms of office, the members of the Board of Directors and Executive Management are domiciled at the Company's registered office.
To the Company's knowledge and on the date of preparation hereof, over the last five years, no member of the Board of Directors or Executive Management has been:
To the Company's knowledge and on the date of preparation hereof, there is no conflict of interest between the duties of any members of the Board of Directors or Executive Management with respect to the Company regarding their positions as corporate officers and their private interests or other duties.
To the Company's knowledge and on the date of preparation hereof, no arrangement or agreement exists with the main shareholders, customers or suppliers under which a member of the Board of Directors or Executive Management has been appointed.
To the Company's knowledge and on the date of preparation hereof, no restrictions have been agreed to by members of the Board of Directors or Executive Management with regard to the disposal of their holdings in the Company's share capital.
The corporate officers are not party to any services agreements.
Until November 5, 2015, german legislation had an impact on the group's activity and structure as described below:
CRI is an asset management company that is subject to German law. It invests on behalf of open ended real estate funds that do not have legal status. The investment funds managed by CRI are, in particular, aimed at private investors, individuals and legal entities.
Investors' rights in these funds are represented by units which are issued by the management company. Units of open-ended real estate funds only confer on their holders monetary rights that correspond to the investment in the funds. They do not confer any voting rights or any power to influence the management of those funds.
CRI held a majority interest in the Company's capital on behalf of the hausInvest investment fund (the "Fund").
The relationship between the investors in the Fund and CRI is governed by a management authorization contained in the documentation made available to the Fund's unit holders that describes, in particular, the strategy and investment rules followed.
The German regulations applicable to investment funds and management companies are mainly drawn from the German law on investments (Gesetz über Kapitalanlagegesellschaften, the "KAGG"). Its provisions on real estate investment funds were slightly amended by the German "investment law" (Investmentgesetz, the "InvG") that entered into effect on January 1, 2004, which has been applicable to the Fund since April 1, 2006 and which was itself amended on December 28, 2007. The "InvG" was repealed and replaced by the Capital Investment Code (Kapitalanlagegesetzbuch, the "KAGB") that entered into effect on July 22, 2013. During a transitional period, the provisions of the InvG continued to be applicable to the Fund. The transitional period ended on July 1, 2014, when the Fund's internal rules as adapted to the KAGB came into effect (the KAGG, InvG and KAGB, as applicable, will henceforth be referred to as the "German Investment Act").
The German Investment Act aims to provide security to fund unit holders through controls implemented, in particular, by the German Federal Financial Services Authority and by the fact that the management company is assisted by a custodian.
The Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) (the German federal financial services authority) exercises general control over investment funds and their management companies under the German Investment Act. In this regard, any company that wishes to engage in the management of financial instruments (the activity performed by CRI) is required to obtain accreditation as a financial asset management company from the BaFin. Once this accreditation has been obtained, management companies that have the status of financial asset management company are subject to the control of the BaFin. This control includes, in particular, the audit of the financial statements of the Fund and the management company.
The portfolio of real estate assets held directly or indirectly by the management company on behalf of the Fund is valued on the basis of the asset value as estimated by an independent expert or separately by two independent experts. The criterion used by the experts for this valuation is the market value. The identity of the experts and their credentials, as required under the German Investment Act, must be provided to the BaFin. The BaFin does not directly control the asset valuation, however.
The custodian (previously the "custodian bank") is responsible for permanent control of all Fund assets (in particular the portfolio of real estate assets, participating interests in property companies and bank deposits). In general, the custodian must ensure that in its day-to-day management, the management company complies with all the provisions of the German Investment Act, in particular those relating to (i) the issue and redemption of units, (ii) unit valuation, (iii) the way in which the income from the Fund is used, and (iv) the amount of the debts incurred on behalf of the Fund.
BNP Paribas Securities Services S.C.A. Zweigniederlassung Frankfurt (BNP) has been the custodian of the Fund's assets since November 1, 2014, having taken the place of Commerzbank AG, whose mandate had expired. CRI must obtain the agreement of BNP prior to certain decisions relating to all of the Fund's real estate investments. Such decisions include the disposal of any real estate assets, encumbering a real estate asset with a security interest and the disposal of CRI's stake in the Company.
This approval does not, however, confer discretionary powers on the custodian, whose control role is strictly defined. BNP is actually required to give its agreement provided the conditions determined by law in order to give this agreement are fulfilled.
The main obligations of a fund manager include a duty of independence vis-à-vis the custodian, which must not interfere in its management. The custodian is therefore required to respect the decisions of the management company, provided that they comply with the regulations in force. The role of the custodian is therefore limited to ensuring that investors' rights are respected. CRI is also required to act independently of the custodian and, therefore, to manage the Fund assets exclusively on behalf of the Fund and in the strict interest of unit holders.
The monies invested in the Fund are entrusted to CRI on the basis of a management authorization concluded between CRI and the investors. The management authorization, which specifies the applicable provisions of the German Investment Act, sets up a fiduciary relationship between CRI and the Fund investors (the Verwaltungstreuhand).
In accordance with German regulations, the real estate assets held by CRI, as a management company, on behalf of the Fund, must be managed with due care and attention.
More specifically, these assets benefit from the following protective measures
Holders of Fund units have the option of requesting the redemption of all or part of their investment at any time, on the basis of the Fund value, which is determined daily by CRI in its capacity as fund manager. In this regard, CRI is required to maintain a daily liquidity reserve equal to at least 5% of the gross value of the Fund, in order to be able to fill redemption orders placed by investors. This reserve, however, must not exceed 49% of the gross value of the Fund assets.
However, further to the amendments to the German Investment Act in 2011 and 2013:
The German Investment Act requires management companies to comply with various applicable thresholds, depending on the category in which the assets held by the Fund are placed.
Direct real estate investments. Pursuant to the Fund's internal rules that are specific to direct real estate investments, CRI is authorized, on behalf of the Fund, to acquire and directly hold full title to real estate assets.
Indirect real estate investments. CRI may also hold investments in property companies on behalf of the Fund. In any event, the gross value of the real estate assets held by all these property companies cannot exceed 49% of the total value of the Fund. 100% stakes in the capital and voting rights of property companies are not included in this 49% threshold.
Moreover, the gross value of a real estate asset held by a property company, considered separately, cannot exceed 15% of the gross value of the Fund. Compliance with this threshold is assessed on the date of acquisition of these assets and in proportion to the participating interest held on behalf of the Fund in the property company.
The gross value of all the real estate assets held by property companies (in which the management company does not hold a majority of the capital and voting rights that would enable it to amend the bylaws of said property companies) must not exceed 30% of the gross value of the Fund.
Liquid investments. In addition to these direct and indirect real estate investments, the management company can invest up to 49% of the total value of the Fund in liquid assets such as:
Until November 5, 2015, CRI's investment in the Company was classified as a "shareholding in a property company". If the investment is reclassified as a "shareholding in companies whose securities are admitted to trading on a European stock market", CRI would have to comply with all the thresholds detailed in (v) above.
A management company can take out loans on behalf of an openended real estate investment fund, within the scope of its day-to-day management and subject to the prior control of the custodian. The total amount of these loans must not exceed 30% of the total value of the fund's real estate assets.
A management company can also grant loans to the property companies in which it holds a participating interest, provided that the management company complies with certain conditions. In particular, the amount of these loans cannot exceed (i) 25% of the value of the fund assets and (ii) the total amount of the loans taken out by the property company cannot exceed 50% of the value of its assets; the loans must be granted under arm's length conditions and provide for repayment within six months of the withdrawal of the management company from the borrower's capital.
Management companies are required to appoint independent experts, whose assignment, in relation to any acquisition, is to value the real estate assets that CRI, in its capacity as management company, is planning to acquire directly or indirectly (i.e., participating interests in property companies). Each real estate asset will be valued separately by two independent experts.
In addition, prior to acquisition, all real estate assets will be valued by an independent expert or separately by two independent experts.
This independent experts' assignment is also to value the real estate assets held by CRI on behalf of the Fund, once a quarter. A property can only be acquired if its purchase price is not significantly higher than the valuation determined by the independent expert(s). Conversely, a property cannot be sold if the sale price is less than the valuation determined by the independent expert(s).
The BaFin controls the conditions under which these experts are appointed to value the portfolio of real estate assets and can request a replacement if these experts do not fulfill the conditions required by the German Investment Act.
Until November 5, 2015, the German legal framework that is applicable to CRI had direct and indirect effects on the Group's structure and activity, inter alia pursuant to the principle whereby a property company in which a management company holds a participating interest, even if it is a minority interest, cannot have a scope of activity that is wider than that of the management company itself.
The following restrictions have no longer applied to the Company since November 5, 2015:
The German Investment Act required property companies to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the management company, which provided for certain restrictions on the property company's activity. The purpose of this memorandum of understanding was to guarantee that the custodian's prerogatives as stated above would be upheld. The memorandum provided for the need to obtain the custodian's agreement if real estate investment decisions were made, including decisions relating to the financing of investments. BNP, however, only had a control role and did not intervene in the Company's management.
Management companies can hold, on behalf of the Fund, participating interests in companies that hold real estate assets, either directly or indirectly, through a subsidiary in which they hold 100% of the capital and voting rights.
Accordingly, the Company's corporate purpose had to comply with the obligations to which CRI was subject with respect to holding and managing assets on behalf of the Fund.
The Company could grant security interests or other guarantees, provided that the custodian had approved these security interests and that they were granted under arm's length conditions. The total value of these security interests and of those that encumber real estate assets directly held by the Fund could not exceed 30% of the market value of the Fund's real estate assets (which includes the real estate assets held indirectly by the Fund via the intermediary of property companies in which the Fund has participating interests).
All of the amounts paid (in particular dividends and liquidating dividends) by the Company to CRI in respect of its capacity as shareholder had to be paid into an account held at a bank approved by the custodian.
The Company was required to issue a monthly report on the status of its assets. This report had to be provided to both the management company and the custodian. These reports were audited annually.
Moreover, the Company's shares had to be paid up in full.
The management companies must provide unit holders with information that allows them to assess the value of their investment. They must also provide both the custodian and the BaFin with various pieces of information that allow these two organizations to carry out their controls.
Until November 5, 2015, pursuant to the German Investment Act, CRI was therefore obliged to provide information on the Company.
In order to define the resources to be used to ensure compliance with the German Investment Act, in particular, CRI, BNP (having replaced Commerzbank AG as custodian) and the Company signed a memorandum of understanding, the provisions of which are detailed in section II.6.1 "Memorandum of Understanding with CRI". The Memorandum of Understanding was terminated by mutual agreement with effect from November 5, 2015.
Not applicable
The Company applies the principle of rotating its independent experts once every three years. DTZ Valuation France was the only independent expert in 2015.
We have been appointed by Cegereal, under the terms of a real estate valuation agreement, to estimate the fair value of the Company's real estate assets. This condensed report, summarizing the conditions of our assignment, was written to be included in the Company's Registration Document.
We carry out our assignments in total independence.
Our firm has no ownership links in Cegereal.
We confirm that the valuations were performed by and under the responsibility of qualified valuers and that the firm has carried out this assignment in its capacity as a qualified independent real estate valuer.
Our annual fees billed to Cegereal in relation to this assignment represent less than 10% of our firm's revenue for the previous financial year.
No conflicts of interest have been identified in relation to this assignment.
The assignment was performed in compliance with the AMF's recommendation dated February 8, 2010 on the presentation of assessment items and real estate assets of listed companies.
Our assignment focused on the estimation of the fair value of the property based on its state of occupancy at December 31, 2015.
In accordance with IFRS 13, all real estate assets are measured at their "highest and best use value". It should be noted that when the principal is the lessee under the terms of a leasing agreement, the valuer only assesses the assets underlying the agreement and not the leasing agreement itself. Similarly, where a real estate asset is owned by a special purpose vehicle, the real estate asset's value has been measured based on the estimated price of the underlying asset rather than that of the vehicle.
The assignment was performed on the basis of the documents and information provided to us. These were assumed to be accurate and to correspond to all of the documents and information in the possession of the principal or of which the principal was aware, that were likely to have an impact on the property's fair value.
The valuations and estimates were performed in accordance with:
at the national level:
at the international level, the following recognized standards, applied cumulatively or alternatively:
The valuations were based on the discounted cash flow (DCF) and capitalization methods.
The expert applies a different yield to occupied and vacant premises.
The total fair value corresponds to the sum of the fair values of each real estate asset and is calculated net of taxes (after deducting expenses and transfer duties) and all taxes included (market value before deducting expenses and transfer duties).
| Real estate valuer | Number of assets valued |
Number of assets visited during the 2015 valuation |
Fair value (net of taxes) at Dec. 31, 2015 (in millions of euros) |
Fair Value (all taxes included) at Dec. 31, 2015 (in millions of euros) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTZ Valuation France | 3 | 3 | 942 | 1,004 |
| Total assets | 3 | 3 | 942 | 1,004 |
These estimates are based on the assumptions of market stability and absence of significant modifications to the buildings between the valuation date and the value date.
This condensed report is inseparable from the work performed as part of the valuation assignment.
The valuer confirms the values of the properties for which he has performed a valuation or updated an existing valuation, without assuming responsibility for valuations performed by other valuers.
Philippe Dorion
Director
DTZ Valuation France
Copies of this Registration Document are available free of charge from Cegereal, 42 rue Bassano, 75008 Paris, France, as well as on the Cegereal (http://www.cegereal.com) and AMF (http://www.amf-france.org) websites.
The regulatory information provided for in Article 221-3 of the AMF's General Regulations is available on the Cegereal website (http://www.cegereal.com).
In accordance with the applicable legislation, the following documents can be consulted at the Company's registered office:
Person responsible for the information: Raphaël Tréguier
Raphaël Tréguier, Chief Executive Officer of the Company
I hereby certify, having taken all reasonable measures to this end, that the information contained in this Registration Document, to my knowledge, corresponds to reality and does not contain any omissions that are liable to alter the purport thereof.
I certify that to my knowledge, the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the assets, financial position and results of the Company and all companies included in the consolidation scope, and that the information relating to the Management Report, with a concordance table on page 149, gives a true and fair view of the business, results and financial position of the Company and all companies included in the consolidation scope, as well as a description of the main risks and uncertainties to which it is exposed.
I have obtained an engagement completion letter from the Statutory Auditors stating that they have reviewed the information concerning the financial position and the financial statements provided in this document and that they have reviewed the entire Registration Document.
The historical financial information presented in this Registration Document is the subject of reports by the Statutory Auditors, shown on pages 82 and 95 in this document.
Paris, 27 April 2016
Raphaël Tréguier
Chief Executive Officer
The IFRS consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 and the related Statutory Auditors' report presented on pages 66 to 81 and page 82, respectively, of the 2015 Registration Document. Annual financial statements prepared in accordance with French GAAP for the year ended December 31, 2015 and the related Statutory Auditors' report presented on pages 84 to 94 and page 95, respectively, of the 2015 Registration Document.
The IFRS consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 and the related Statutory Auditors' report presented on pages 88 to 102 and page 103, respectively, of the 2014 Registration Document filed with the AMF on March 6, 2015 under no. D. 15-0108, are incorporated by reference into this document.
The IFRS consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the related Statutory Auditors' report presented on pages 64 to 78 and page 79, respectively, of the 2013 Registration Document filed with the AMF on April 10, 2014 under no. D. 14-0324, are incorporated by reference into this document.
The Company declares that the historical financial information was verified and described in the Statutory Auditors' general and special reports.
None
None
The Company's most recent, audited financial statements are those that were prepared in accordance with French GAAP for the year ended December 31, 2015. Its most recent consolidated financial statements are those prepared in accordance with IFRS for the year ended December 31, 2015.
KPMG Audit FS I, member of the Versailles Institute of Auditors, Tour Eqho - 2 avenue Gambetta, 92929 Paris-La Défense Cedex.
Appointed by decision of the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of June 29, 2011 for six years, until the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016.
DENJEAN & ASSOCIÉS, member of the Paris Institute of Auditors, 35 avenue Victor Hugo, 75016 Paris
Appointed by decision of the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of December 22, 2011 for six years, until the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016.
KPMG Audit FS II, member of the Versailles Institute of Auditors, Tour Eqho - 2 avenue Gambetta, 92923 Paris-La Défense Cedex
Appointed by decision of the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of June 29, 2011 for six years, until the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016.
Madame Clarence Vergote, member of the Paris Institute of Auditors, 35 avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris
Appointed by decision of the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of December 22, 2011 for six years, until the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting convened to vote on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2016.
Since their appointment, the Statutory Auditors and their deputies have not been removed from office and have not resigned.
The following table by theme makes it possible to identify the main sections required by European Commission Regulation no. 809/2004.
| Location in the Registration Document | ||
|---|---|---|
| Items of Annex 1 of the European Regulation no. 809/2004 | Section | Page |
| 1. Persons responsible | ||
| 1.1 Persons responsible for the Registration Document | V.2 | 146 |
| 1.2 Attestation by the persons responsible for the Registration Document | V.2 | 146 |
| 2. Statutory Auditors | III.2.5 note 5.27, III.3.5 note 5.19 and V.4 |
81, 94 and 147 |
| 3. Selected financial information | I.14, I.15, III.1, III.3.1 and V.3 | 28, 29, 30, 58, 84 and 146 |
| 4. Risk factors | III.1 and IV.1.4-2 | 60, 74 and 114 |
| 4.1 Legal risks | III.1 and III.2.5.4 note 4.4 | 60 and 74 |
| 4.2 Industrial and environmental risks | III.1 | 60 |
| 4.3 Credit and/or counterparty risk | III.2.5.4 note 4.5 | 74 |
| 4.3 Liquidity risk | III.1 and III.2.5.4 note 4.6 | 60 and 74 |
| 4.4 Interest rate risk | III.1 and III.2.5.4 note 4.7 | 60 and 74 |
| 4.5 Foreign exchange risk | III.1 | 60 |
| 4.6 Risk on equities | III.1 | 60 |
| 4.7 Credit derivatives | N/A | N/A |
| 4.8 Insurance | III.1 | 60 |
| 5. Information relating to the issuer | ||
| 5.1 History and development of the issuer | III.1 and IV.2 | 58 and 118 |
| 5.2 Investments | ||
| 5.2.1 Period covered by historical information | N/A | N/A |
| 5.2.2 In progress | N/A | N/A |
| 5.2.3 Future | I.4 and I.13 | 4 and 26 |
| 6. Business overview | ||
| 6.1 Principal activities | I.1 to I.4 | 1 to 5 |
| 6.2 Principal markets | I.1, I.10 and II.2.5 notes 5.17 and 5.18 |
1, 20 to 23, 78 |
| 6.3 Exceptional factors | I.3 and I.5 | 3, 6-7 |
| 6.4 Patents, licenses | IV.8 | 145 |
| 6.5 Competitive position | I.4 | 4 |
| 7. Organizational structure | ||
| 7.1 Brief description of the Group | III.1 | 58 |
| 7.2 List of significant subsidiaries | III.1 and III.3.5 note 5.15 | 58 and 93 |
| 8. Real estate property, plant and equipment | ||
| 8.1 Real estate property, plant and equipment | I.6 to I.9 | 10 to 19 |
| 8.2 Environmental impact of the issuer's utilization of the property, plant and equipment | II | 33 to 55 |
| 9. Operating and financial review | ||
| 9.1 Financial position | III.1 and III.3.1 | 58 and 84 |
| 9.2 Operating results | ||
| 9.2.1 Significant events | I.3, I.5, III.1 and III.2.5.1 note 1.1 | 3, 6-7, 58 and 69 |
| 9.2.2 Changes | N/A | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2.3 External factors | IV.7 | 142 |
| 10. Capital resources | ||
| 10.1 Issuer's capital resources | IV.5 | 127 |
| 10.2 Cash flows | III.1 and III.2.3 | 58 and 68 |
| 10.3 Funding | III.1 | 58 |
| 10.4 Restrictions on the use of funds | III.1 | 58 |
| 10.5 Sources of funds | III.1 | 58 |
| 11. Research and development, patents and licenses | IV.8 | 145 |
| 12. Trend information | ||
| 12.1 Trends | I.3 and III.3.3 | 3 and 85 |
| 12.2 Uncertainties relating to trends | N/A | N/A |
| 13. Profit forecasts or estimates | N/A | N/A |
| 14. Administrative, management, and supervisory bodies and senior management | ||
| 14.1 Information concerning the members of the administrative, management or supervisory bodies | I.5, IV.1.4 and IV.6 | 8, 108 and 134 |
| 14.2 Conflicts of interest at the level of the Board of Directors and Executive Management | IV.1.4 and IV.6.4 | 107 and 141 |
| 15. Compensation and benefits | ||
| 15.1 Compensation paid | IV.I.4 and IV.6.3 | 112 and 138 |
| 15.2 Provisions | IV.6.3 | 138 |
| 16. Details of the management and executive structures | ||
| 16.1 Terms of office | IV.6.1 and IV.6.2 | 134 and 137 |
| 16.2 Information on service agreements between the directors and the Company | N/A | N/A |
| 16.3 Board of Directors' Committees | I.5 and IV.1.4 | 9 and 110 |
| 16.4 Corporate governance | IV.1.4 and IV.6.4 | 108 and 141 |
| 17. Employees | ||
| 17.1 Number of employees | IV.4 | 126 |
| 17.2 Employee profit-sharing | IV.4 | 126 |
| 17.3 Employee shareholding in the capital | IV.4 | 126 |
| 18. Main shareholders | ||
| 18.1 Crossing of thresholds | IV.5.1.3 | 128 |
| 18.2 Different voting rights | N/A | N/A |
| 18.3 Control | IV.5.1.3 and IV.5.3 | 127 and 132 |
| 18.4 Shareholders' agreements | IV.5.1.3 and IV.5.3 | 127 and 132 |
| 19. Related-party transactions | IV.3 | 124 |
| 20. Financial information concerning the issuer's assets and liabilities, financial position and profits and losses | ||
| 20.1 Historical financial information | V.3 | 146 |
| 20.2 Pro forma financial information | N/A | N/A |
| 20.3 Statutory financial statements | III.3 | 84 |
| 20.4 Auditing of historical annual financial information | V.3 | 146 |
| 20.5 Age of latest financial information | V.3 | 146 |
| 20.6 Interim and other financial information | N/A | N/A |
| 20.7 Dividend policy | I.3 | 3 |
| 20.8 Legal and arbitration proceedings | III.1 | 64 |
| 20.9 Significant change in the issuer's financial or trading position | III.1 and III.3.3 | 58 and 85 |
| 21. Additional information | ||
| 21.1 Information concerning share capital | ||
| 21.1.1 Issued capital | IV.5.1.1 | 127 |
| 21.1.2 Other shares | IV.5.1.2 | 127 |
| 21.1.3 Shares held by the issuer | IV.5.2 | 131 |
| 21.1.4 Securities | IV.5.1.4 | 130 |
| 21.1.5 Terms of acquisition | IV.2.6 | 120 |
| 21.1.6 Options or agreements | IV.5.1.6 | 130 |
| 21.1.7 History of share capital | IV.5.1.3 | 127 |
| 21.2 Articles of incorporation and bylaws | ||
| 21.2.1 Corporate purpose | IV.2.6 | 120 |
| 21.2.2 Management and supervisory bodies | IV.2.6 | 121 |
| 21.2.3 Rights, privileges and restrictions attached to shares | IV.2.6 | 122 |
| 21.2.4 Rights of shareholders | ||
| IV.2.6 | 123 | |
| 21.2.5 General Shareholders' Meetings | IV.2.6 | 123 |
| 21.2.6 Provisions entailing a change in control | IV.5.1.3 | 127 |
| 21.2.7 Share ownership threshold | IV.5.1.3 | 128 |
| 21.2.8 Conditions governing statutory changes | IV.2.6 | 120 |
| 22. Material contracts | IV.3 | 124 |
| 23. Information provided by third parties, expert appraisal reports and declarations of any interest | IV.9 | 145 |
| 24. Documents on display | V.1 | 146 |
The following table by theme makes it possible to identify and situate, in this Registration Document, the mandatory information to be contained in the Board of Directors' report to the General Shareholders' Meeting of May 26, 2016.
| Section Page 1. Cegereal and Group activity in 2015 Situation for the year under review (Group and Company) Group information III.1 and III.2 58 and 66 III.3 84 Company information Foreseeable developments/Future prospects (Group and Company) I.3 and I.4 3 and 4 Group information I.3 and I.4 3 and 4 Company information Results of the Company and the subsidiaries Group information III.1 58 Company information III.3 84 Objective and exhaustive analysis of the business developments, results, financial position of the Company and all the consolidated companies, in particular its indebtedness situation with respect to business volume and complexity including, where applicable, the key performance indicators, whether financial or not, relating to the Company's and the consolidated companies' specific activities, notably in relation to environmental and personnel issues Group information I.1, I.14 and I.15, III.1 and III.2 1, 28, 30, 58 and 66 Company information I.1 and I.12, III.3 1, 24 and 84 Environmental and employment information - Social commitments to sustainable development Group information II and IV.4 33 and 126 II and IV.4 33 and 126 Company information Research and development activities IV.8 145 Group information IV.8 145 Company information Progress made/Difficulties encountered Group information I.4 and III.1 4 and 58 Company information I.4 and III.1 4 and 58 Main risks and uncertainties Group information III.1 60 and 74 III.1 60 and 74 Company information Significant events subsequent to year-end III.2.5.5 note 5.28 and IV.5.1.3 81 and 127 Group information III.3.5.5 note 5.20 and IV.5.1.3 94 and 127 Company information Activity per line of business Group information III.1 and III.3 58 and 84 Purchases of 5%, 10%, 20%, 33.33%, 50%, 66.66% of share capital or voting rights, or takeovers Company information IV.5.1.3 127 Changes in the presentation of the annual financial statements and the valuation methods used III.3.1 84 Company information Dividends distributed in the previous three years III.3.2 85 Company information Non tax-deductible expenses Company information III.3.2 85 Information on supplier payment terms Company information III.3.2 85 Where applicable, injunctions or financial sanctions imposed by the French competition council (Conseil de la concurrence) for antitrust practices N/A N/A Company information 2. Information relating to the Company's share capital Identity of parties directly or indirectly holding more than 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 33.33%, 50%, 66.66%, IV.5.1.3 and IV.5.1.7 127 and 131 90% or 95% of share capital or voting rights. Changes in this list during the year Statement of employee share ownership IV.4 126 Shareholders' agreements relating to the Company's share capital (indications of any Dutreil Act retention IV.5.3 132 undertakings) Controlled companies holding company shares and portion of the capital held N/A N/A Notice of holding more than 10% of another joint-stock company's shares Transfer of cross-shareholdings IV.5.1.3 127 |
Location in the Registration Document | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information required in the board's report to the general shareholders' meeting | ||||
| Items that could have an impact in the event of a public offer IV.5.4 132 |
| Location in the Registration Document | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required in the board's report to the general shareholders' meeting | Section | Page |
| Number of shares purchased and sold during the year within the framework of Art. L.225-209 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce) indicating the average quotations of such purchases and sales, the amounts of trading charges, the number of shares registered in the Company's name at year-end, their nominal value and the reasons for the purchases and the portion of capital that they represent |
IV.5.2 | 131 |
| Information on the calculation and impact of the adjustment of the exercise basis of securities granting access to share capital in the event of a transaction with pre-emptive subscription rights, a free share grant, the distribution of reserves or premiums or a change in the allocation of profits or redemption of capital |
N/A | N/A |
| Information on the calculation and impact of the adjustment of the exercise basis of stock subscription and purchase options in the event that the Company purchases its own shares at a rate higher than the market rate |
N/A | N/A |
| Information on the calculation and impact of the adjustment of the exercise basis of securities granting access to share capital in the event that the Company purchases its own shares at a rate higher than the market rate |
N/A | N/A |
| 3. Cegereal's corporate officers | ||
| Compensation | IV.6.3 | 138 |
| List of offices | IV.6.1 and IV.6.2 | 134 and 137 |
| Senior executive share transactions | IV.5.5 | 132 |
| Choice made between the two types of corporate governance in the event of a change | IV.1.4 | 107 |
| Board of Directors' choice relating to the terms and conditions applicable to corporate officers for holding shares either granted free of charge and/or resulting from the exercise of stock options |
N/A | N/A |
| Attached documents | ||
| Chairman's report relating to corporate governance and internal control | IV.1.4 | 107 |
| Five-year financial summary | IV.1.8 | 118 |
| Summary table of currently valid authorities to increase share capital and the use made of such authorities during the year by Cegereal |
IV.5.1.5 | 130 |
The following table by theme makes it possible to identify the main sections required by the General Regulations of the AMF.
| Location in the Registration Document | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordance table of the annual financial report | Section | Page | |
| 1. Annual financial statements | III.3 | 84 | |
| 2. Consolidated financial statements | III.2 | 66 | |
| 3. "Management report" in accordance with Article 222-3-3° of the General Regulations of the AMF | |||
| 3.1 Objective and exhaustive analysis of the Company's business, results and financial position, as well as those of the entities included in the consolidation, including a description of the main risks and uncertainties to which it is exposed. |
I.1,I.12, I.14 and I.15, III.1, III.2 and III.3 |
1, 24, 28, 30, 58, 66 and 84 |
|
| 3.2 Table of the delegations of authority to increase share capital | IV.5.1.5 | 130 | |
| 3.3 Information that could have an impact in the event of a public offer | IV.5.4 | 132 | |
| 3.4 Information regarding the share buy-back program during the fiscal year | IV.5.2 | 131 | |
| 4. Declaration by the persons responsible for the annual financial report | V.2 | 146 | |
| 5. Statutory Auditors' reports on the annual and consolidated financial statements | III.2.6 and III.3.6 | 82 and 95 |
| Location in the Registration Document | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other documents presented or submitted to the General Shareholders' Meeting | Section | Page | ||
| 1. Financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 | III.3 | 84 | ||
| 2. Statutory Auditors' report on the annual financial statements | III.3.6 | 95 | ||
| 3. Consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 | III.2 | 66 | ||
| 4. Statutory Auditors' report on the consolidated financial statements | III.2.6 | 82 | ||
| 5. Statutory Auditors' special report on related-party agreements and commitments | III.3.7 | 96 | ||
| 6. Five-year financial summary | IV.1.8 | 118 | ||
| 7. Statutory Auditors' report on the extraordinary resolutions | IV.1.3 | 106 | ||
| 8. Statutory Auditors' report on the Chairman's report on internal control and corporate governance | IV.1.5 | 116 | ||
| 9. Report by an independent third party on the CSR disclosures | II | 54 |
The following table by theme makes it possible to identify the main sections required by articles R225-104 and R225-105 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce), it being specified that, in light of the Group's position, the majority of said sections are not applicable due to the limited number of employees.
| Categories | Subcategory Indicators | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total headcount and breakdown by gender and location | 127 | ||
| Workforce | Recruitments and redundancies | 127 | |
| Pay and changes in pay | 127 | ||
| Working schedules | Working hours | 127 | |
| Lost time | 127 | ||
| Labor relations | The coordination of labor relations: specifically, procedures for sharing information with the workforce, and consulting and negotiating with staff. |
42; 127 | |
| Summary of collective agreements | 42; 127 | ||
| Health and safety in the workplace | 42; 127 | ||
| Corporate | Health and safety | Summary of health and safety agreements signed with trade unions or staff representatives |
127 |
| information | Work accidents – frequency and severity, and occupational diseases | 127 | |
| Training | Training policies | 127 | |
| Total number of training hours | 127 | ||
| Measures taken to promote gender equality | 127 | ||
| Equal treatment | Measures taken to promote the employment and integration of people with a disability | 42-43 | |
| Anti-discrimination policy | 42-43 | ||
| Respect for freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining | 42-43 | ||
| ILO | Elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation | 42-43 | |
| (Action to support) | Elimination of forced or compulsory labor | 42-43 | |
| Effective abolition of child labor | 42-43 | ||
| General environmental policy | Incorporating environmental issues into the organization of the business; environmental evaluation programs and certifications |
38-39; 50; 51 | |
| Environmental training programs and information campaigns | 43 | ||
| Resources dedicated to the prevention of environmental risk and pollution | 51 | ||
| Provisions and guarantees for environmental risks | 51 | ||
| Pollution and waste management |
Measures taken to prevent, reduce and combat discharge into the air, water and soil that has a serious environmental impact |
51 | |
| Measures taken to prevent, recycle and eliminate waste | 38-39; 51 | ||
| Environmental information |
Noise pollution and other forms of pollution specific to a particular activity | 51 | |
| Water consumption and supply, within the constraints of the local environment | 48 | ||
| Sustainable use of resources | Use of raw materials and measures taken to use them more efficiently | 48; 51 | |
| Use of energy, measures taken to improve energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources |
50 | ||
| Land use | 49 | ||
| Climate change | Greenhouse gas emissions | 48; 50 | |
| Adapting to the consequences of climate change | 38-39; 48; 50 | ||
| Protecting biodiversity | Measures taken to preserve and cultivate biodiversity | 49 | |
| Territorial, economic and social impact |
In terms of jobs and regional development | 45-47 | |
| of the business | On neighboring and local communities | 45-47 | |
| Organization of discussions with stakeholders | 35; 44-46 | ||
| Relations with stakeholders | Sponsorship and patronage | 44 | |
| Societal information |
Subcontracting and suppliers |
Integrating social and environmental issues into purchasing policy | 45 |
| The extent of subcontracting and the integration of suppliers' and subcontractors' social and environmental responsibility into supplier relations |
45; 51 | ||
| Fair trade practices | Action taken to prevent corruption | 43 | |
| Human rights | Measures taken to promote public health and safety | 51 | |
| Action taken | 43 |
| N° | Indicators | Page | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Standard Disclosures | |||
| Strategy and Analysis | |||
| G4-1 | Provide a statement from the most senior decision-maker of the organization (such as CEO, chair, or equivalent senior position) about the relevance of sustainability to the organization and the organization's strategy for addressing sustainability. |
Website | WB "Sustainable Development" page - Environmental policy |
| G4-2 | Provide a description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities. | AR p.38-39, 41 | AR § "2015-2018 CSR Strategy" and § "Materiality and CSR Issues" |
| Organizational Profile | |||
| G4-3 | Report the name of organization. | - | Cegereal |
| G4-4 | Report the primary brands, products, and services. | Website | WB "Company" page |
| G4-5 | Report the location of the organization's headquarters. | - | 42, rue Bassano, 75008 Paris |
| G4-6 | Report the number of countries where the organization operates, and names of countries where the organization has significant operations. |
- | France |
| G4-7 | Report the nature of ownership and legal form | Website | WB "Governance" page |
| G4-8 | Report the markets served (including geographic breakdown, sectors served, and types of customers and beneficiaries). |
Website | WB "Company" and "Assets" pages |
| G4-9 | Report the scale of the organization (total number of employees, total number of operations, net sales, capitalization, debt and equity, products and services provided). |
AR p.127 Website |
AR § "Employees" WB "Company" and "Assets" pages |
| G4-10 | Report the total number of employees (permanent or otherwise) by employment contract, region, and gender (and any significant variations in employment numbers). |
AR p.127 | AR § "Employees" |
| G4-11 | Report the percentage of total employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. | AR Appendices | AR Art.225 concordance table |
| G4-12 | Describe the organization's supply chain. | AR p.40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-13 | Report any significant changes regarding the organization's size, structure, ownership, or its supply chain. |
Website | WB "Company" and "Assets" pages |
| G4-14 | Report whether and how the precautionary approach or principle is addressed by the organization. |
AR p. 51 ; 62 | AR § "Environment risk management" and § "Risk Management" |
| G4-15 | List externally developed economic, environmental and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes or which it endorses. |
AR p.45 | AR § "Taking responsibility for our societal footprint" |
| G4-16 | List memberships of associations (such as industry associations) and national or international advocacy organizations. |
AR p.45 | AR § "Taking responsibility for our societal footprint" |
| Identified Material Aspects and Boundaries | |||
| G4-17 | List all entities included in the organization's consolidated financial statements or equivalent documents. |
AR p.70 | AR § "Financial information" |
| G4-18 | Explain the process for defining the report content and the Aspect Boundaries (=sub-aspects) |
AR p.41 Website |
AR §"Materiality and CSR Issues" WB: "Sustainable Development" page - Reporting methodology" |
| G4-19 | List all the material Aspects identified in the process for defining report content. | AR p.41 website |
AR § "Materiality and CSR Issues" WB: "Sustainable Development" page - Reporting methodology" |
| G4-20 | Report whether each Aspect is material within the organization and the Aspect Boundary within the organization (as described in in G4-17). |
AR p.41 Website |
AR §"Materiality and CSR Issues" WB "Sustainable Development" page - Reporting methodology" |
| G4-21 | For each material Aspect, report the Aspect Boundary outside the organization. | AR p.62 | AR § "Risk Management" |
| G4-22 | Report the effect of, and reasons for, any restatements of information provided in previous reports. |
AR p.52-53 Website |
AR § "Appendix 1: Reporting Methodology" WB "Sustainable Development" page - Reporting methodology |
| G4-23 | Report significant changes from previous reporting periods in the Scope and Aspect Boundaries. |
AR p.62,51,52-53 Website |
AR § "Risk Management", § "Environmental Risk Management", § "Preventing Pollution" and § "Appendix 1: Reporting Methodology" |
| Stakeholder Engagement | |||
| G4-24 | Provide a list of stakeholder groups engaged by the organization. | AR p.40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-25 | Report the basis for identification and selection of stakeholders with whom to engage. | AR p. 40-41 | AR § "CSR Governance" and § "Materiality and CSR Issues" |
| G4-26 | Report the organization's approach to stakeholder engagement, including frequency of engagement by type and by stakeholder group, and an indication of whether any of the engagement was undertaken specifically as part of the report preparation process. |
AR p. 40-41 | AR § "CSR Governance" and § "Materiality and CSR Issues" |
| G4-27 | Report key topics and concerns that have been raised through stakeholder engagement, and how the organization has responded to those key topics and concerns, including through its reporting. |
AR p.41 Website |
AR § "CSR Governance" WB "Regulated information" page |
| N° | Indicators | Page | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report Profile | |||
| G4-28 | Reporting period. | AR p. 52-53 Website |
AR § "Appendix 1: Reporting Methodology" WB "Environmental Information" page - Reporting Methodology |
| G4-29 | Date of most recent previous report. | AR p. 52-53 Website |
AR § "Appendix 1: Reporting Methodology" WB "Environmental Information" page - Reporting Methodology |
| G4-30 | Reporting cycle (such as annual, biennial). | AR p. 52-53 Website |
AR § "Appendix 1: Reporting Methodology" WB "Environmental Information" page - Reporting Methodology |
| G4-31 | Provide the contact point for questions regarding the report or its contents. | AR p. 52-53 Website |
AR § "Appendix 1: Reporting Methodology" WB "Environmental Information" page - Reporting Methodology |
| G4-32 | Report the 'in accordance' option the organization has chosen (Core or Comprehensive) and report the reference to the External Assurance Report. |
- | "Core" |
| G4-33 | Report policy and current practice with regard to seeking external assurance for the report. | AR p.54-55 | RA: Report by the independent third party (appendix) |
| Governance | |||
| G4-34 | Report the governance structure of the organization, including committees of the highest governance body. |
AR p. 108 | AR § "Corporate Governance" |
| G4-35 | Report the process for delegating authority for economic, environmental and social topics from the highest governance body to senior executives and other employees. |
AR p. 40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-36 | Report whether the organization has appointed an executive-level position or positions with responsibility for economic, environmental and social topics, and whether post holders report directly to the highest governance body. |
AR p. 40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-37 | Report processes for consultation between stakeholders and the highest governance body on economic, environmental and social topics. |
CSR p. 40-41 | AR § "CSR Governance" and § "Materiality and CSR Issues" |
| G4-38 | Report the composition of the highest governance body. | AR p. 108 | AR § "Corporate Governance" |
| G4-39 | Report whether the Chair of the highest governance body is also an executive officer (and, if so, his or her function within the organization's management). |
AR p. 108 | AR § "Corporate Governance" |
| G4-40 | Report the nomination and selection processes for the highest governance body and its committees, the criteria used, etc. |
AR p. 108 | AR § "Corporate Governance" |
| G4-41 | Report processes for the highest governance body to ensure conflicts of interest are avoided and managed. |
AR p. 110 | AR § "Internal Rules and Regulations" |
| G4-42 | Report the highest governance body's and senior executives' roles in the development, approval, and updating of the organization's purpose, value or mission statements, strategies, policies, and goals related to economic, environmental and social impacts. |
AR p. 40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-43 | Report the measures taken to develop and enhance the highest governance body's collective knowledge of economic, environmental and social topics. |
AR p. 40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-44 | Report the processes for evaluation of the highest governance body's performance with respect to governance of economic, environmental and social topics. |
AR p. 40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-45 | Report the highest governance body's role in the identification and management of economic, environmental and social impacts, risks, and opportunities. |
AR p. 40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-46 | Report the highest governance body's role in reviewing the effectiveness of the organization's risk management processes for economic, environmental and social topics. |
AR p. 40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-47 | Report the frequency of the highest governance body's review of economic, environmental and social impacts, risks, and opportunities. |
AR p. 40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-48 | Report the highest committee or position that formally reviews and approves the organization's sustainability report and ensures that all material Aspects are covered. |
AR p. 40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-49 | Report the process for communicating critical concerns to the highest governance body. | AR p. 40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-50 | Report the nature and total number of critical concerns that were communicated to the highest governance body and the mechanism(s) used to address and resolve them. |
AR p. 40 | AR § "CSR Governance" |
| G4-51 | Report the remuneration policies for the highest governance body and senior executives for fixed and variable pay, performance-based pay, equity-based pay, bonuses, etc. |
AR p. 108 and 121 | AR § "Corporate Governance" and § "Transactions with Key Management Personnel" |
| G4-52 | Report the process for determining remuneration. | AR p. 108 and 121 | AR § "Corporate Governance" and § "Transactions with Key Management Personnel" |
| G4-53 | Report how stakeholders' views are sought and taken into account regarding remuneration, including the results of votes on remuneration policies and proposals, if applicable. |
AR p. 108 and 121 | AR § "Corporate Governance" and § "Transactions with Key Management Personnel" |
| G4-54 | Report the ratio of the annual total compensation for the organization's highest-paid individual in each country of significant operations to the median annual total compensation for all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) in the same country. |
- | N/A |
| G4-55 | Report the ratio of percentage increase in annual total compensation for the organization's highest-paid individual in each country of significant operations to the median percentage increase in annual total compensation for all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) in the same country. |
- | N/A |
| N° | Indicators | Page | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics and Integrity | |||
| G4-56 | Describe the organization's values, principles, standards and norms of behavior such as codes of conduct and codes of ethics. |
AR p.42 | AR § "Promotion and Compliance with the Fundamental Conventions of the International Labor Organization" - Internal Code of Ethics |
| G4-57 | Report the internal and external mechanisms for seeking advice on ethical and lawful behavior, and matters related to organizational integrity, such as helplines or advice lines. |
AR p.42 | AR § "Promotion and Compliance with the Fundamental Conventions of the International Labor Organization" - Internal Code of Ethics |
| G4-58 | Report the internal and external mechanisms for reporting concerns about unethical or unlawful behavior, and matters related to organizational integrity (). |
AR p.42 | AR § "Promotion and Compliance with the Fundamental Conventions of the International Labor Organization" - Internal Code of Ethics |
| Specific Standard Disclosures | |||
| Management Approach and Material Aspects | |||
| G4-DMA | Report why the Aspect is material and the impacts that make it material. | AR p. 38-39, 41, 62 | AR § "2015-2018 CSR Strategy", § "Materiality and CSR Issues" and § "Risk Management" |
| Economic performance | |||
| G4-EC1 | Report the direct economic value generated and distributed (EVG&D) on an accruals basis. | AR p.47 and 113 | AR § "Governance" and § "Societal footprint" |
| G4-EC2 | Report risks and opportunities posed by climate change that have the potential to generate substantive changes in operations, revenue or expenditure. |
AR p.62 | AR § "Risk Management" |
| G4-EC3 | Coverage of the organization's defined benefit plan obligations. | - | N/A |
| G4-EC4 | Financial assistance received from government. | - | N/A |
| G4-EC5 | Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage at significant locations of operation. |
- | N/A |
| G4-EC6 | Proportion of senior management hired from the local community at significant locations of operation. |
- | 100% |
| G4-EC7 | Development and impact of infrastructure investments and services supported. | AR p.44 | AR § "Taking responsibility for our societal footprint" |
| G4-EC8 | Significant indirect economic impacts, including the extent of impacts. | - | The Company's business activity does not generate any "significant" indirect impact. |
| G4-EC9 | Procurement practices: proportion of spending on local suppliers at significant locations of operation. |
- | 100% |
| Environmental | |||
| G4-EN1 | Report the total weight or volume of materials that are used to produce and package the organization's primary products and services (by material). |
AR p.50 | AR § "Carbon footprint and climate change" |
| G4-EN2 | Report the percentage of recycled input materials used to manufacture the organization's primary products and services. |
AR p.50 | AR § "Carbon footprint and climate change" |
| G4-EN3 | Report total fuel consumption from non-renewable sources in joules or multiples. | AR p.50 | AR § "Carbon footprint and climate change" |
| G4-EN4 | Report energy consumed outside of the organization (standards, methodologies, assumptions, and source of the conversion factors used). |
AR p.35-39, 48 | AR § "Key CSR Indicators" and "Continue to demand high environmental performance standards for our business" |
| G4-EN5 | Report the energy intensity ratio. | AR p.35-39, 48 | AR § "Key CSR Indicators" and "Continue to demand high environmental performance standards for our business" |
| G4-EN6 | Report the amount of reductions in energy consumption achieved as a direct result of conservation and efficiency initiatives (in joules). |
AR p.35-39 | AR § "Key CSR Indicators" and § "2015-2018 CSR Strategy" |
| G4-EN7 | Report the reductions in the energy requirements of sold products and services achieved during the reporting period. |
AR p.35-39 | AR § "Key CSR Indicators" and § "2015-2018 CSR Strategy" |
| G4-EN8 | Report the total volume of water withdrawn. | AR p.48 | AR § "Continue to demand high environmental performance standards for our business" |
| G4-EN9 | Report the total number of water sources. | AR p.48 | AR § "Continue to demand high environmental performance standards for our business" |
| G4-EN10 | Report the total volume of water recycled and reused by the organization. | - | N/A |
| G4-EN11 | Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas (). | AR p.49 | AR § "Biodiversity and soil utilization" |
| G4-EN12 | Report the nature of significant direct and indirect impacts on biodiversity. | AR p.49 | AR § "Biodiversity and soil utilization" |
| G4-EN13 | Report the size and location of all habitat protected areas or restored areas, and whether the success of the restoration measure was or is approved by independent external professionals. |
- | 0% |
| G4-EN14 | Total number of IUCN red list species. | - | None |
| G4-EN15 | Report gross direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent. |
AR p.50 | AR § "Carbon footprint and climate change" |
| N° | Indicators | Page | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| G4-EN16 | Report gross energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent. |
AR p.50 | AR § "Carbon footprint and climate change" |
| G4-EN17 | Report gross other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions. | AR § "Carbon footprint and climate change" |
|
| G4-EN18 | Report the GHG emissions intensity ratio. | AR p. 50, 48 | and § "Continue to demand high environmental performance standards for our business" |
| G4-EN19 | Report the amount of GHG emissions reductions achieved as a direct result of initiatives to reduce emissions. |
AR p.48 | AR § "Continue to demand high environmental performance standards for our business" |
| G4-EN20 | Report production, imports, and exports of ODS in metric tons of CFC-11 equivalent. | AR p.35-39 | AR § "Key CSR Indicators" and § "2015-2018 CSR Strategy" |
| G4-EN21 | Report the amount of significant air emissions, in kilograms, for NOX, SOX, POP, VOC, HAP, particulate matter, etc. |
- | None |
| G4-EN22 | Report the total volume of planned and unplanned water discharges. | AR p.48 | AR § "Continue to demand high environmental performance standards for our business" |
| G4-EN23 | Report the total weight of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. | AR p.48 | AR § "Continue to demand high environmental performance standards for our business" |
| G4-EN24 | Report the total number and total volume of recorded significant spills. | - | The Company's operations do not generate any direct hazardous waste. |
| G4-EN25 | Report the total weight of hazardous waste. | - | None |
| G4-EN26 | Report water bodies and related habitats that are significantly affected by the organization's water discharges. |
- | None |
| G4-EN27 | Report quantitatively the extent to which environmental impacts of products and services have been mitigated. |
- | None |
| G4-EN28 | Report the percentage of reclaimed products and their packaging materials for each product category. |
AR p.38-39 and 51 | AR § "2015-2018 CSR Strategy" and § "Environmental risk management" |
| G4-EN29 | Report significant fines and non-monetary sanctions. | - | Not applicable to the Company's operations |
| G4-EN30 | Report the significant environmental impacts of transporting products and other goods and materials for the organization's operations (). |
- | None |
| G4-EN31 | Report total environmental protection expenditures. | AR p.50 | AR § "Carbon footprint and climate change" – Travel |
| G4-EN32 | Report the percentage of new suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria. | - | N/A |
| G4-EN33 | Report the number of suppliers subject to environmental impact assessments. | AR p.45 | AR § "Involving the entire chain of sub-contractors and suppliers" |
| G4-EN34 | Report the total number of grievances about environmental impacts filed through formal grievance mechanisms. |
AR p.45 | AR § "Involving the entire chain of sub-contractors and suppliers" |
| Labor Practices | |||
| G4-LA1 | Report the total number and rate of new employee hires during the reporting period. | AR p.127 | AR § "Employees" |
| G4-LA2 | Report the benefits which are standard for full-time employees of the organization but are not provided to temporary or part-time employees. |
- | N/A |
| G4-LA3 | Report the return to work and retention rates of employees who took parental leave, by gender. |
- | The Company guarantees the return to work and retention of employees who take parental leave. |
| G4-LA4 | Report the minimum number of weeks' notice typically provided to employees and their elected representatives prior to the implementation of significant operational changes that could substantially affect them. |
- | N/A |
| G4-LA5 | Report the percentage of the total workforce represented in formal joint management-worker health and safety committees. |
- | There is no health and safety committee within the organization as there is no legal requirement for the Company to have one. |
| G4-LA6 | Report types of injury, injury rate, occupational diseases rate, lost day rate, absentee rate and work-related fatalities, for the total workforce. |
AR p.127 | AR § "Employees" |
| G4-LA7 | Report whether there are workers who are involved in occupational activities who have a high incidence or high risk of specific diseases. |
- | None |
| G4-LA8 | Report whether formal agreements (either local or global) with trade unions cover health and safety. |
- | The Internal Rules and Regulations describe and assess the risks to the health and safety of employees. |
| G4-LA9 | Report the average hours of training that the organization's employees have undertaken during the reporting period, by gender and employee category. |
AR p.127 | AR § "Employees" |
| G4-LA10 | Report on the type and scope of programs implemented and assistance provided to upgrade employee skills. |
- | N/A |
| G4-LA11 | Report the percentage of total employees by gender and by employee category who received a regular performance and career development review. |
AR p.127 | AR § "Employees" |
| G4-LA12 | Report the percentage of individuals within the organization's governance bodies (by gender and minority group). |
AR p.108 | AR § "Corporate Governance" |
| N° | Indicators | Page | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| G4-LA13 | Report the ratio of the basic salary and remuneration of women to men for each employee category. |
- | N/A |
| G4-LA14 | Report the percentage of new suppliers that were screened using labor practices criteria. | AR p.45 | AR § "Involving the entire chain of sub-contractors and suppliers" |
| G4-LA15 | Report the number of suppliers subject to impact assessments for labor practices. | AR p.45 | AR § "Involving the entire chain of sub-contractors and suppliers" |
| G4-LA16 | Report the total number of grievances about labor practices filed through formal grievance mechanisms. |
- | None |
| Human rights | |||
| G4-HR1 | Report the total number and percentage of significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening. |
- | Cegereal is governed by the laws of France, which entails compliance with fundamental human rights. It is also a member of Global Compact France and has undertaken to comply with the ten Global Compact principles. |
| G4-HR2 | Report the total number of hours in the reporting period devoted to training on human rights policies or procedures concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations. |
- | None |
| G4-HR3 | Report the total number of incidents of discrimination during the reporting period. | - | None |
| G4-HR4 | Report operations and suppliers in which employee rights to exercise freedom of association or collective bargaining may be violated. |
- | None |
| G4-HR5 | Report operations and suppliers considered to have significant risk for incidents of child labor or young workers exposed to hazardous work. |
- | None |
| G4-HR6 | Report operations and suppliers considered to have significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor. |
- | None |
| G4-HR7 | Report the percentage of security personnel who have received formal training in the organization's human rights policies or specific procedures and their application to security. |
- | 0% |
| G4-HR8 | Report the total number of identified incidents of violations involving the rights of indigenous peoples. |
- | None |
| G4-HR9 | Report the total number and percentage of operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or human rights impact assessments, by country. |
- | None |
| G4-HR10 | Report the percentage of new suppliers that were screened using human rights criteria. |
0% | |
| G4-HR11 | Significant actual and potential negative human rights impacts in the supply chain and actions taken. |
- | None |
| G4-HR12 | Report the total number of grievances about human rights impacts filed through formal grievance mechanisms. |
- | None |
| Society - Local Communities | |||
| G4-SO1 | Report the percentage of operations with implemented local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs. |
AR p.44 | AR § "Taking responsibility for our societal footprint" |
| G4-SO2 | Report operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities. |
- | None |
| G4-SO3 | Report the total number and percentage of operations assessed for risks related to corruption. |
- | Not applicable to the Company's operations |
| G4-SO4 | Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and procedures. | AR p.54-55 | Registration Document: Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) attestation |
| G4-SO5 | Report the total number and percentage of governance body members that the organization's anti-corruption policies and procedures have been communicated to. |
- | None |
| G4-SO6 | Report the total monetary value of financial and in-kind political contributions. | - | The Company does not finance political parties. |
| G4-SO7 | Report the total number of legal actions pending or completed during the reporting period regarding anti-competitive behavior. |
- | None |
| G4-SO8 | Report significant fines and non-monetary sanctions. | - | None |
| G4-SO9 | Report the percentage of new suppliers that were screened using criteria for impacts on society. |
- | 0% |
| G4-SO10 | Significant actual and potential negative human rights impacts in the supply chain and actions taken. |
- | None |
| G4-SO11 | Report the total number of grievances about impacts on society filed through formal grievance mechanisms. |
- | 0% |
| N° | Indicators | Page | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product and Service Responsibility | |||
| G4-PR1 | Report the percentage of significant product and service categories for which health and safety impacts are assessed for improvement. |
- | N/A |
| G4-PR2 | Report the total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services within the reporting period. |
- | None |
| G4-PR3 | Type of product and service information required by the organization's procedures for product and service information and labeling. |
AR p.54-55 | Registration document: information required for Autorité des Marchés Financiers attestation regarding full disclosure to shareholders. |
| G4-PR4 | Report the total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning product and service information and labeling. |
- | None |
| G4-PR5 | Report the results or key conclusions of customer satisfaction surveys (based on statistically relevant sample sizes). |
- | N/A |
| G4-PR6 | Sale of banned or disputed products. | - | None |
| G4-PR7 | Report the total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning marketing communications and advertising. |
- | None |
| G4-PR8 | Report the total number of substantiated complaints received concerning breaches of customer privacy. |
- | None |
| G4-PR9 | Report the total monetary value of significant fines for non-compliance with laws and regulations concerning the provision and use of products and services. |
- | None |
G4-8 Required General Standard Disclosure for both Core and Comprehensive options
G4-37 Required General Standard Disclosure for Comprehensive option
G4-EN11 "In accordance" – Core: at least one indicator related to each identified material Aspect
G4-EN11 'In accordance' – Comprehensive: all indicators related to each identified material Aspect G4-DMA For material Aspects only
WB: Website AR: 2015 Annual report
Breeam In-Use is a British certification scheme based on three independent certificates that each address a different aspect of the building (Asset Performance, Building Management and Occupier Management). It covers nine categories and offers a snapshot of the environmental performance of a site.
The capitalization rate is the market rate used to calculate the fair value of an asset based on the asset's market rent (prior to the impact of the rental situation).
EPRA "topped-up" NIY corresponds to the EPRA NIY adjusted for rentfree periods or other incentives due to expire.
EPRA NIY (unlike rental income recognized under IFRS), is the annual rental income calculated on the basis of the net monthly rent applicable at the end of the reporting period, less non-recoverable property operating expenses, divided by the gross estimated value of the property.
Net asset value: this is calculated on the basis of consolidated equity, which notably includes unrealized gains and losses on real estate assets. The Group's real estate portfolio was measured at market value at December 31, 2015 by external real estate valuer DTZ Valuation France. Treasury shares held at December 31, 2015 were not taken into account in calculating NAV per share.
EPRA Triple Net Asset Value incorporates the market value of the fixedrate bank loan debt.
Treasury shares held at December 31, 2015 were not taken into account in calculating EPRA NNNAV per share.
The EPRA vacancy rate corresponds to the market rent of vacant premises relative to the market rent of the entire real estate portfolio at December 31, 2015.
Designed by and for real-estate professionals, Green Rating is a tool for the evaluation and comparative analysis of the intrinsic and real environmental performance of existing buildings. It is based on six environmental criteria – energy, carbon, water, transport, waste and wellbeing – and four levels of performance, and offers tangible results that allow performance to be tracked and improved over time.
HQE en Exploitation (Haute Qualité Environnementale en Exploitation or High Environmental Quality in use) is a building certification that establishes the environmental performance of a site based on four metrics – energy, environment, health and convenience. Its main objective is to ensure control of the building's energy and environmental quality by drawing on the resources installed during its construction or renovation.
"Interest Coverage Ratio": Interest coverage ratio: this ratio corresponds to projected annual net rental income/annual interest expense and charges. It is used to define the financial covenants in debt agreements.
International Financial Reporting Standards: since January 1, 2005, all listed EU companies have been required to prepare their consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting standards known as IFRS. These accounting standards make it easier for investors to make comparisons between companies.
See note 2.11 of consolidated accounts page 73.
Officialized in 2011, the ILAT is frequently used as the reference system for reviewing rents of tertiary premises. The ILAT is the weighted sum of three indexes: the consumer price index (50%), the cost of construction index (25%) and the level of gross domestic product (25%).
Loan-to-value ratio: this ratio corresponds to outstanding bank borrowings/market value of real estate assets net of taxes.
The market rental value corresponds to the amount for which an asset could be reasonably leased at the time of the valuation. This is analyzed as the annual financial consideration for the use of a real estate asset under a lease agreement.
Minimum future lease payments correspond to the rental income due to the Group through to the earliest possible termination dates of the different operating leases (excluding VAT and rebilling of taxes and expenses).
The physical occupancy rate corresponds to the percentage of premises for which the Company receives rent within the framework of a lease agreement at December 31, 2015.
The financial occupancy rate corresponds to the percentage of premises for which the Company receives rent or lease termination indemnities at December 31, 2015.
An asset's potential return corresponds to the sum of the market rental values divided by the estimated value of the property.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) are companies which are exempt from corporate taxation on profits from property rental income and capital gains on the sale of investment properties.
Listed real estate investment companies (Sociétés d'Investissement Immobilières Cotées): this is the tax status created by Article 11 of French Finance Act no. 2002-1575 of December 30, 2002.
An asset's theoretic effective rate of return corresponds to the sum of the rental income from leased premises and the market rate of vacant premises divided by the estimated value of the property.
| 1. Profile - Highlights | 01 |
|---|---|
| 2. Message from the Chairman of the Board of Directors | 02 |
| 3. Message from the Chief Executive Officer | 03 |
| 4. Strategy : Cegereal, a benchmark brand | 04 |
| 5. Governance | 08 |
| 6. The portfolio | 10 |
| 7. Europlaza | 14 |
| 8. Arcs de Seine | 16 |
| 9. Rives de Bercy | 18 |
| 10. Real estate market | 20 |
| 11. Greater Paris, Capital of the 21st Century | 22 |
| 12. Rental strategy | 24 |
| 13. Asset management | 26 |
| 14. EPRA Performance | 28 |
| 15. Simplified financial data | 30 |
| II. ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP | 33 |
| 1. History and highlights | 34 |
| 2. Key indicators | 35 |
| 3. 2015-2018 CSR Strategy | 38 |
| 4. CSR Governance | 40 |
| 5. Materiality and CSR issues | 41 |
| 6. Develop co-workers' skills and cultivate their support for the CSR strategy | 42 |
| 7. Taking responsibility for our societal footprint | 44 |
| 8. Continue to demand high environmental performance standards for our business | 48 |
| 9. Appendices | 52 |
| INFORMATION AND TRANSPARENCY | 57 |
| III. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 58 |
| 1. CONSOLIDATED RESULTS AND FINANCIAL POSITION | 58 |
| 2. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 66 |
| 2.1 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 | 66 |
| 2.2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT DECEMBER 31, 2015 | 67 |
| 2.3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 | 68 |
| 2.4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 | 69 |
| 2.5 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 69 |
| 2.5.1 BACKGROUND AND MAIN ASSUMPTIONS USED TO PREPARE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 |
69 |
| 69 | |
| Note 1.1 Operational context | 69 |
| Note 1.2 Presentation of comparative financial information | |
| Note 1.3 Regulatory context | 69 |
| 2.5.2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES USED TO PREPARE THE 2015 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 70 |
| Note 2.1 Presentation of the consolidated financial statements | 70 |
| Note 2.2 Segment reporting | 70 |
| Note 2.3 Investment property | 71 |
| Note 2.4 Estimates of the fair value of investment property | 71 |
| Note 2.5 Financial instruments – classification and measurement of non-derivative financial assets and liabilities | 72 |
| Note 2.6 Share capital | 72 |
| Note 2.7 Treasury shares | 72 |
| Note 2.8 Election for tax treatment as an SIIC | 72 |
| Note 2.9 Employee benefits | 73 |
| Note 2.10 Bank borrowings | 73 |
|---|---|
| Note 2.11 Rental income | 73 |
| Note 2.12 Rental expenses and rebilling of expenses to lessees | 73 |
| Note 2.13 Discounting of deferred payments | 73 |
| 73 | |
| Note 2.14 Earnings per share Note 2.15 Presentation of the financial statements |
73 |
| 73 | |
| 2.5.3 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS | |
| 2.5.4 MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL RISKS | 74 |
| Note 4.1 Risk related to refinancing Note 4.2 Risk related to the valuation of real estate assets |
74 |
| 74 | |
| Note 4.3 Risk related to changes in market rent levels for office premises | 74 |
| Note 4.4 Risk related to the regulatory framework applicable to leases | 74 |
| Note 4.5 Counterparty risk | 74 |
| Note 4.6 Liquidity risk | 74 |
| Note 4.7 Interest rate risk | 74 |
| 2.5.5 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR THEN ENDED |
75 |
| Note 5.1 Investment property | 75 |
| Note 5.2 Non-current loans and receivables | 75 |
| Note 5.3 Trade accounts receivable | 75 |
| Note 5.4 Other operating receivables | 75 |
| Note 5.5 Cash and cash equivalents | 75 |
| Note 5.6 Ageing analysis of receivables | 76 |
| Note 5.7 Fair value of financial assets | 76 |
| Note 5.8 Financial assets and liabilities | 76 |
| Note 5.9 Changes in impairment of financial assets | 76 |
| Note 5.10 Consolidated equity | 77 |
| Note 5.11 Non-current borrowings | 77 |
| Note 5.12 Fair value of financial liabilitiess | 77 |
| Note 5.13 Other non-current borrowings and debt | 77 |
| Note 5.14 Other operating liabilities | 77 |
| Note 5.15 Maturity schedule for liabilities with undiscounted contractual values | 78 |
| Note 5.16 Prepaid revenue | 78 |
| Note 5.17 Rental income | 78 |
| Note 5.18 Income from other services | 78 |
| Note 5.19 Building-related costs | 78 |
| Note 5.20 Administrative costs | 78 |
| Note 5.21 Financial income and expenses | 78 |
| Note 5.22 Corporate income tax and tax proof | 79 |
| Note 5.23 Earnings per share | 79 |
| Note 5.24 Off-balance sheet commitments and security provided | 79 |
| Note 5.25 Transactions with related parties | 80 |
| Note 5.26 Personnel | 81 |
| Note 5.27 Statutory Auditors | 81 |
| Note 5.28 Subsequent events | 81 |
| 2.6 STATUTORY AUDITORS' REPORT ON THE CONSOLIDATED IFRS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 | 82 |
| 3. ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FRENCH GAAP | 84 |
| 3.1 RESULTS AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF CEGEREAL SA | 84 |
| 3.2 APPROPRIATION OF CEGEREAL SA'S NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 | 85 |
| 3.3 SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN FINANCIAL OR COMMERCIAL POSITION | 85 |
| 3.4 BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FRENCH GAAP | 86 |
| 3.5 NOTES TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FRENCH GAAP | |
|---|---|
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 | 89 |
| 3.5.1 BACKGROUND | 89 |
| Note 1.1 Stock market listing | 89 |
| Note 1.2 Fiscal year | 89 |
| Note 1.3 Presentation of comparative financial information | 89 |
| 3.5.2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 89 |
| Note 2.1 Long-term investments | 89 |
| Note 2.2 Treasury shares | 90 |
| Note 2.3 Receivables | 90 |
| 3.5.3 MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL RISKS | 90 |
| 3.5.4 CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 90 |
| 3.5.5 NOTES TO THE BALANCE SHEET AND THE INCOME STATEMENT AND OTHER INFORMATION | 90 |
| Note 5.1 Statement of financial fixed assets | 90 |
| Note 5.2 Provisions for impairment | 90 |
| Note 5.3 Cash and cash equivalents | 90 |
| Note 5.4 Statement of receivables and payables by maturity | 90 |
| Note 5.5 Accrued income and expenses | 91 |
| Note 5.6 Transactions with related parties | 91 |
| Note 5.7 Prepaid expenses and revenue | 92 |
| Note 5.8 Composition of share capital | 92 |
| Note 5.9 Statement of changes in equity | 92 |
| Note 5.10 Revaluation reserve | 92 |
| Note 5.11 Breakdown of revenue | 92 |
| Note 5.12 Breakdown of certain income statement items | 92 |
| Note 5.13 Non-recurring items | 93 |
| Note 5.14 Taxable income | 93 |
| Note 5.15 Statement of subsidiaries and investments | 93 |
| Note 5.16 Off-balance sheet commitments and security provided | 93 |
| Note 5.17 Recommended appropriation of net income | 93 |
| Note 5.18 Headcount | 93 |
| Note 5.19 Statutory Auditors | 94 |
| Note 5.20 Subsequent events | 94 |
| 3.6 STATUTORY AUDITORS' REPORT ON THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 95 |
| 3.7 STATUTORY AUDITORS' SPECIAL REPORT ON RELATED-PARTY AGREEMENTS AND COMMITMENTS | 96 |
| IV. LEGAL INFORMATION | 98 |
| 1. GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING OF MAY 26, 2016 | 98 |
| 1.1. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE ORDINARY AND EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING | 98 |
| 1.2. AGENDA AND TEXTS OF THE RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 101 |
| 1.3. STATUTORY AUDITORS' REPORT ON THE EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTIONS | 106 |
| 1.4. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 107 |
| 1.5. STATUTORY AUDITORS' REPORT ON THE CHAIRMAN'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 116 |
| 1.6. SPECIAL REPORT ON THE GRANTS OF FREE SHARES | 117 |
| 1.7. SPECIAL REPORT ON STOCK OPTIONS | 117 |
| 1.8. FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY | 118 |
| 2. GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE ISSUER | 118 |
| 2.1. CORPORATE NAME | 118 |
| 2.2. TRADE AND COMPANIES REGISTRY | 118 |
| 2.3. COMPANY INCORPORATION AND TERM OF EXISTENCE | 118 |
| 2.4. REGISTERED OFFICE, LEGAL FORM AND APPLICABLE LEGISLATION | 118 |
| 2.5. SIIC STATUS | 118 |
| 2.6. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS | 120 |
|---|---|
| 3. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 124 |
| 3.1. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CRI | 124 |
| 3.2. ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT | 124 |
| 3.3. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT | 126 |
| 4. EMPLOYEES | 126 |
| 5. SHARE CAPITAL | 127 |
| 5.1. INFORMATION ON THE SHARE CAPITAL | 127 |
| 5.2. TRANSACTIONS IN THE COMPANY'S OWN SHARES | 131 |
| 5.3. AGREEMENTS RELATING TO CONTROL OF THE COMPANY | 132 |
| 5.4. ITEMS THAT COULD HAVE AN IMPACT IN THE EVENT OF A PUBLIC OFFER | 132 |
| 5.5. TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING SHARES OWNED BY CORPORATE OFFICERS, SENIOR MANAGERS | |
| AND THEIR KIN IN THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR | 132 |
| 6. OTHER INFORMATION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT | 134 |
| 6.1. LIST OF THE TERMS OF OFFICE AND DUTIES EXERCISED BY THE CORPORATE OFFICERS OVER THE YEAR | 134 |
| 6.2. SUMMARY OF THE TERMS OF OFFICE AND DUTIES EXERCISED BY THE CORPORATE OFFICERS OVER THE LAST FIVE FISCAL YEARS | 137 |
| 6.3. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE CORPORATE OFFICERS | 138 |
| 6.4. OTHER INFORMATION | 141 |
| 7. IMPACTS OF GERMAN LEGISLATION ON THE GROUP'S ACTIVITY AND STRUCTURE | 142 |
| 7.1. GERMAN LEGAL FRAMEWORK APPLICABLE TO OPEN-ENDED INVESTMENT FUNDS AND THEIR MANAGERS | 142 |
| 7.2. IMPACTS OF GERMAN LEGISLATION ON THE COMPANY'S ACTIVITY AND STRUCTURE | 144 |
| 8. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES | 145 |
| 9. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES, EXPERT VALUATION REPORTS | 145 |
| V. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | 146 |
| 1. DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY | 146 |
| 2. PERSON RESPONSIBLE | 146 |
| 3. HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 146 |
| 4. STATUTORY AUDITORS | 147 |
| 5. REGISTRATION DOCUMENT CONCORDANCE TABLE | 147 |
| 6. CONCORDANCE TABLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REPORT | 149 |
| 7. CONCORDANCE TABLE OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT | 150 |
| 8. CSR CONCORDANCE TABLE | 151 |
| 9. GRI G4 CONCORDANCE TABLE | 152 |
| 10. GLOSSARY | 158 |
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The French version of this Registration Document was filed with the French financial markets authority (Autorité des Marchés Financiers – AMF) on April 27, 2016. This document may only be used in support of a financial transaction if it is supplemented by an offering circular approved by the AMF. This Registration Document was prepared by the issue under the responsability of its signatories.
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