Quarterly Report • Oct 12, 2016
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ATTESTATION BY THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE
03 INTERIM
ACTIVITY REPORT
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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STATUTORY AUDITOR'S REPORT
A French société anonyme (joint stock corporation) with share capital of EUR 160,470,000 Registered office: 42, rue Bassano, 75008 Paris 422 800 029 RCS Paris SIRET No. 422 800 029 00031
Interim financial report Six-month period ended June 30, 2016 (Article L.451-1-2 III of the French Monetary and Financial Code
[Code Monétaire et Financier], Articles 222-4 et seq. of the General Regulations of the French financial markets authority [Autorité des Marchés Financiers – AMF])
Interim financial report for the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 prepared in accordance with the provisions of Article L.451-1-2 III of the French Monetary and Financial Code and Articles 222-4 et seq. of the General Regulations of the AMF. This report has been distributed in accordance with the provisions of Article 221-3 of the General Regulations of the AMF. It can also be consulted on the Company's website at www.cegereal.com
"I certify that to my knowledge, the full consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 have been prepared in accordance with the 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 attached interim activity report includes a fair review of the material events of the first six months of the year and their impact on the interim financial statements, the principal related-party transactions, as well as a description of the main risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year."
Paris, July 21, 2016
Raphaël Tréguier Chief Executive Officer
The office space in the Arcs de Seine and Rives de Bercy buildings was fully occupied at June 30, 2016. At December 31, 2015, Boursorama announced it would gradually be vacating the 9,738 sq.m it occupies in the Arcs de Seine building in early July, late August and late September. As set out in the amended lease agreement, rents were increased by 50% as of January 1, 2016 (excluding short-term leases). The Group also billed a one-time payment of EUR 667k and restoration costs of EUR 1.5m in the first half of the year.
During the first six months of 2016, the marketing of the Europlaza building continued. A further short-term lease was entered into with KPMG for a total surface area of 819 sq.m and took effect on February 1, 2016. The lessee's previous short-term lease for a total surface area of 895 sq.m expired on January 31, 2016. GE Capital vacated 509 sq.m at January 31 and paid a termination indemnity of EUR 312k. This newly vacated surface area was leased to Gartner with effect from February 1, 2016. Unilocations signed a lease for an additional surface area of 2,191 sq.m, effective from June 1, 2016.
The physical occupancy rate corresponds to the percentage of premises for which the Company receives rent within the framework of a lease agreement at June 30, 2016.
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 June 30, 2016.
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 | June 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical occupancy rate | 94.6% | 92.8% | 89.8% |
| Financial occupancy rate | 94.6% | 92.8% | 90.5% |
The physical and financial occupancy rates for each property at June 30, 2016 can be analyzed as follows:
| June 30, 2016 | Europlaza | Arcs de Seine |
Rives de Bercy |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical occupancy rate |
86.2% | 100% | 100% | 94.6% |
| Financial occupancy rate |
86.2% | 100% | 100% | 94.6% |
Change in rental income (June 30, 2015-June 30, 2016)
in thousands of euros
| Statement of comprehensive income caption |
Amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Net rental income |
23,555 | Net rental income corresponds to rental income for the period (EUR 24,354k) and rental expenses rebilled to lessees (EUR 10,597k), less building-related costs (EUR 11,396k). During the first half of 2016, net rental income rose 5% compared to net rental income for 2015 prorated over six months, mainly as a result of the gradual departure of Boursorama (50% rent increase, and various payments in a total amount of EUR 2.43m). |
| Administrative costs |
(1,845) | Administrative costs chiefly comprise fees, insurance premiums and personnel costs. |
| Other operating expenses |
(741) | Other operating expenses correspond to changes in fair value of share subscription warrants. |
| Change in fair value of investment property |
19,531 | The value of the real estate portfolio increased from EUR 942m at December 31, 2015 to EUR 967.3m at June 30, 2016. |
| Net operating income |
40,500 | |
| Net financial expense |
(7,074) | Net financial expense is made up of EUR 7,074k in financial expenses (no financial income). |
| Corporate income tax |
(802) | The income tax recorded for the period corresponds to the additional corporate income tax contribution on amounts distributed in an amount of EUR 802k. 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. Activity that does not fall within the scope of the SIIC tax regime did not generate any corporate income tax expense. |
| Net income | 32,623 |
At June 30, 2016, shareholders' equity stood at EUR 574,192k compared with opening shareholders' equity of EUR 568,309k. This increase is mainly attributable to net income of EUR 32,623k for the period and dividend payments of EUR 26,746k.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled EUR 26,346k at June 30, 2016, representing an increase of EUR 17,623k on the December 31, 2015 figure.
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.
in thousands of euros
| June 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
June 30, 2015 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income under IFRS | 32,623 | 80,957 | 32,149 |
| Restatement of the changes in fair value of investment property |
(19,531) | (62,736) | (23,736) |
| Restatement of the changes in fair value of financial instruments |
741 | 0 | 0 |
| EPRA earnings | 13,833 | 18,220 | 8,413 |
in thousands of euros, except per share data
| June 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
June 30, 2015 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' equity under IFRS | 574,192 | 568,309 | 519,257 |
| Portion of rent-free periods | (31,773) | (34,673) | (35,211) |
| Restatement of the changes in fair value of financial instruments |
741 | 0 | 0 |
| EPRA NAV | 543,160 | 533,637 | 484,046 |
| Market value of the loans | (411,080) | (413,074) | (408,901) |
| Carrying amount of the loans* | 403,254 | 402,664 | 402,442 |
| Add-back of the changes in fair value of financial instruments |
(741) | 0 | 0 |
| EPRA NNNAV | 534,593 | 523,227 | 477,587 |
| Number of shares (excl. treasury shares) |
13,359,055 13,358,962 13,351,840 | ||
| NAV per share | 40,0 | 39.2 | 35.8 |
* Figures correspond to the carrying amount of the loans under IFRS.
The main significant events since the date on which the 2015 financial statements were approved are stated in Note 1.1 to the interim consolidated financial statements.
There was no change in the Company's risk factors during the first six months of the year.
Consequently, reference should be made to the Company's Registration Document filed with the AMF on April 27, 2016 under no. D.16-0418.
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2016
in thousands of euros, except per share data
| Notes | June 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | 12 months | 6 months | ||
| Rental income | 5.17 | 24,354 | 44,310 | 21,926 |
| Income from other services | 5.18 | 10,597 | 11,349 | 8,169 |
| Building-related costs | 5.19 | (11,396) | (17,156) | (11,427) |
| Net rental income | 23,555 | 38,504 | 18,668 | |
| Sale of building | ||||
| Administrative costs | 5.20 | (1,849) | (4,976) | (2,038) |
| Depreciation, amortization and provisions for impairment | (4) | |||
| Other operating expenses | 5.12 | (741) | (5) | (0) |
| Other operating income | 8 | 65 | ||
| Increase in fair value of investment property | 37,561 | 62,736 | 23,736 | |
| Decrease in fair value of investment property | (18,030) | |||
| Total change in fair value of investment property | 5.1 | 19,531 | 62,736 | 23,736 |
| Net operating income | 40,500 | 96,323 | 40,366 | |
| Financial income | 0 | 15 | ||
| Financial expenses | (7,074) | (14,719) | (7,555) | |
| Net financial expense | 5.21 | (7,074) | (14,705) | (7,555) |
| Corporate income tax | 5.22 | (802) | (662) | (662) |
| CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME | 32,623 | 80,957 | 32,149 | |
| of which attributable to owners of the Company | 32,623 | 80,957 | ||
| of which attributable to non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | ||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 32,623 | 80,957 | 32,149 | |
| of which attributable to owners of the Company | 32,623 | 80,957 | 32,149 | |
| of which attributable to non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share (in euros) | 2.44 | 6.06 | 2.41 |
| in thousands of euros | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | June 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | |
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 66 | 61 | 61 | |
| Investment property | 5.1 | 967,300 | 942,000 | 902,000 |
| Non-current loans and receivables | 5.2 | 26,416 | 28,928 | 30,346 |
| Total non-current assets | 993,781 | 970,989 | 932,407 | |
| Current assets | ||||
| Trade accounts receivable | 5.3 | 11,823 | 13,132 | 12,945 |
| Other operating receivables | 5.4 | 7,039 | 6,899 | 5,562 |
| Prepaid expenses | 193 | 96 | 200 | |
| Total receivables | 19,054 | 20,127 | 18,706 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5.5 | 26,346 | 8,723 | 24,072 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 26,346 | 8,723 | 24,072 | |
| Total current assets | 45,400 | 28,850 | 42,778 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,039,182 | 999,839 | 975,185 | |
| Shareholders'equity | ||||
| Share capital | 160,470 | 160,470 | 160,470 | |
| Legal reserve and additional paid-in capital | 21,436 | 21,436 | 21,436 | |
| Consolidated reserves and retained earnings | 359,663 | 305,447 | 305,202 | |
| Net attributable income | 32,623 | 80,957 | 32,149 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 5.10 | 574,192 | 568,309 | 519,257 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Non-current borrowings | 5.11 | 403,254 | 402,664 | 402,442 |
| Other non-current borrowings and debt | 5.13 | 4,058 | 3,951 | 4,061 |
| Non-current corporate income tax liability | ||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 407,312 | 406,615 | 406,503 | |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Current borrowings | 1,591 | 1,626 | 1,794 | |
| Trade accounts payable | 2,525 | 3,150 | 3,106 | |
| Corporate income tax liability | 802 | 660 | ||
| Other liabilities | 5.14 | 37,968 | 4,573 | 30,722 |
| Other financial liabilities | 5.12 | 750 | ||
| Prepaid revenue | 5.16 | 14,041 | 15,566 | 13,143 |
| Total current liabilities | 57,678 | 24,915 | 49,424 | |
| Total liabilities | 464,990 | 431,530 | 455,927 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1,039,182 | 999,839 | 975,185 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Consolidated net income | 32,623 | 80,957 | 32,149 |
| Elimination of items related to the valuation of buildings: | |||
| Fair value adjustments to investment property | (19,531) | (62,736) | (23,736) |
| 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) | 4 | 5 | |
| Fair value of financial instruments (share subscription warrants) | 741 | ||
| Adjustments for loans at amortized cost | 590 | 775 | 554 |
| Cash flows from operations before tax and changes in working capital requirements | 14,427 | 19,001 | 8,967 |
| Change in amounts due to owners | 26,746 | 0 | 22,065 |
| Other changes in working capital requirements | 6,574 | (2,975) | (1,916) |
| Change in working capital requirements | 33,320 | (2,975) | 20,149 |
| Net cash flows from operating activities | 47,747 | 16,026 | 29,116 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Acquisition of fixed assets | (5,777) | (8,331) | (7,325) |
| Disposal of fixed assets | |||
| Net decrease in amounts due to fixed asset suppliers | 2,314 | (384) | 837 |
| Net cash flows used in investing activities | (3,464) | (8,715) | (6,488) |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Increase in share capital | |||
| Change in bank debt | |||
| Issue of financial instruments (share subscription warrants) | 9 | ||
| Refinancing transaction costs | |||
| Net increase in current borrowings | (35) | (90) | 78 |
| Net increase in other non-current borrowings and debt | 107 | (215) | (105) |
| Net decrease in other non-current borrowings and debt | |||
| Purchases and sales of treasury shares | 5 | 252 | 38 |
| Dividends paid | (26,746) | (22,034) | (22,065) |
| Net cash flows used in financing activities | (26,660) | (22,087) | (22,054) |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | 17,623 | (14,776) | 573 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period* | 8,723 | 23,499 | 23,499 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD | 26,346 | 8,723 | 24,072 |
* There were no cash liabilities for any of the periods 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 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2014 | 160,470 | 21,436 | (469) | 327,698 | 509,135 | - | 509,135 |
| Comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32,149 | 32,149 | 0 | 32,149 |
| - Net income for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32,149 | 32,149 | 0 | 32,149 |
| - Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital transactions with owners | 0 | 0 | 38 | (22,066) | (22,028) | 0 | (22,028) |
| - Dividends paid (€1.65 per share) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (22,066) | (22,066) | 0 | (22,066) |
| - Change in treasury shares held | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2015 | 160,470 | 21,436 | (431) | 337,782 | 519,256 | - | 519,256 |
| Comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48,808 | 48,808 | 0 | 48,808 |
| - Net income for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48,808 | 48,808 | 0 | 48,808 |
| - Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital transactions with owners | 0 | 0 | 214 | 30 | 244 | 0 | 244 |
| - Unpaid dividends on treasury shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| - Change in treasury shares held | 0 | 0 | 214 | 0 | 214 | 0 | 214 |
| Shareholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2015 | 160,470 | 21,436 | (217) | 386,620 | 568,309 | - | 568,309 |
| Comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32,623 | 32,623 | 0 | 32,623 |
| - Net income for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32,623 | 32,623 | 0 | 32,623 |
| - Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital transactions with owners | 0 | 0 | 5 | (26,746) | (26,741) | 0 | (26,741) |
| - Dividends paid (€2 per share) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (26,746) | (26,746) | 0 | (26,746) |
| - Change in treasury shares held | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2016 | 160,470 | 21,436 | (212) | 392,497 | 574,192 | - | 574,192 |
| 1. Background and main assumptions used to prepare the consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 201610 |
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|---|---|
| 1.1. Operational context 10 | |
| 1.2. Presentation of comparative financial information10 | |
| 1.3. Regulatory context10 | |
| 2. Significant accounting policies used to prepare the consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 201611 |
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| 2.1. Presentation of the IFRS financial statements11 | |
| 2.2. Segment reporting12 | |
| 2.3. Investment property12 | |
| 2.4. Estimates of the fair value of investment property12 | |
| 2.5. Financial instruments – classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities13 |
|
| 2.6. Share capital 14 | |
| 2.7. Treasury shares 14 | |
| 2.8. Election for tax treatment as an SIIC 14 | |
| 2.9. Employee benefits 14 | |
| 2.10. Bank borrowings15 | |
| 2.11. Rental income15 | |
| 2.12. Rental expenses and rebilling of expenses to lessees15 | |
| 2.13. Discounting of deferred payments15 | |
| 2.14. Earnings per share15 | |
| 2.15. Presentation of the financial statements15 | |
| 3. Critical accounting estimates and judgments 16 | |
| 4. Management of financial risks 16 | |
| 4.1. Risk related to refinancing16 | |
| 4.2. Risk related to the valuation of real estate assets16 | |
| 4.3. Risk related to changes in market rent levels for office premises17 |
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| 4.4. Risk related to the regulatory framework applicable to leases17 |
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| 4.5. Counterparty risk17 | |
| 4.6. Liquidity risk17 | |
| 4.7. Interest rate risk17 |
| 5.1. Investment property17 | |
|---|---|
| 5.2. Non-current loans and receivables18 | |
| 5.3. Trade accounts receivable18 | |
| 5.4. Other operating receivables18 | |
| 5.5. Cash and cash equivalents18 | |
| 5.6. Ageing analysis of receivables19 | |
| 5.7. Fair value of financial assets19 | |
| 5.8. Financial assets and liabilities20 | |
| 5.9. Changes in impairment of financial assets20 | |
| 5.10. Consolidated equity20 | |
| 5.11. Non-current borrowings21 | |
| 5.12. Fair value of financial liabilities21 | |
| 5.13. Other non-current borrowings and debt21 | |
| 5.14. Other operating liabilities21 | |
| 5.15. Maturity schedule for liabilities with undiscounted contractual values22 |
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| 5.16. Prepaid revenue22 | |
| 5.17. Rental income22 | |
| 5.18. Income from other services22 | |
| 5.19. Building-related costs23 | |
| 5.20. Administrative costs23 | |
| 5.21. Financial income and expenses23 | |
| 5.22. Corporate income tax and tax proof23 | |
| 5.23. Earnings per share23 | |
| 5.24. Off-balance sheet commitments and security provided23 |
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| 5.25. Transactions with related parties25 | |
| 5.26. Personnel26 | |
| 5.27. Statutory Auditors26 | |
| 5.28. Subsequent events26 | |
The Group, made up of Cegereal SA and its subsidiary Prothin SAS, did not experience any change in its operating environment during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016.
The Group did not acquire or dispose of any real estate assets during this period.
The office space in the Arcs de Seine and Rives de Bercy buildings was fully occupied at June 30, 2016. At December 31, 2015, Boursorama announced it would gradually be vacating the 9,738 sq.m it occupies in the Arcs de Seine building in early July, late August and late September. As set out in the amended lease agreement, rents were increased by 50% as of January 1, 2016 (excluding short-term leases). The Group also billed a one-time payment of EUR 667k and restoration costs of EUR 1.5m in the first half of the year.
During the first six months of 2016, the marketing of the Europlaza building continued. A further short-term lease was entered into with KPMG for a total surface area of 819 sq.m and took effect on February 1, 2016. The lessee's previous short-term lease for a total surface area of 895 sq.m expired on January 31, 2016. GE Capital vacated 509 sq.m at January 31 and paid a termination indemnity of EUR 312k. This newly vacated surface area was leased to Gartner with effect from February 1, 2016. Unilocations signed a lease for an additional surface area of 2,191 sq.m, effective from June 1, 2016.
The physical occupancy rate corresponds to the percentage of premises for which the Company receives rent within the framework of a lease agreement at June 30, 2016.
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 June 30, 2016.
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 | June 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical occupancy rate | 94.6% | 92.8% | 89.8% |
| Financial occupancy rate | 94.6% | 92.8% | 90.5% |
The physical and financial occupancy rates for each property at June 30, 2016 can be analyzed as follows:
| June 30, 2016 | Europlaza | Arcs de Seine |
Rives de Bercy |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical occupancy rate |
86.2% | 100% | 100% | 94.6% |
| Financial occupancy rate |
86.2% | 100% | 100% | 94.6% |
For the purposes of comparison, the financial information presented in the IFRS consolidated financial statements for the six month period ended June 30, 2016 includes:
The Group's consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS) applicable to accounting periods ended June 30, 2016, 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.
The interim consolidated financial statements were adopted by the Board of Directors on July 21, 2016.
The Group's consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 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 June 30, 2016 and applicable at that date. For the purposes of comparison, the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 have also been prepared according to the same standards.
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.
This interim financial report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting".
The new published standards, amendments and interpretations effective for accounting periods beginning on or after June 30, 2016 have no impact on the Company's first-half 2016 interim 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 June 30, 2016, no entities were jointly controlled or significantly influenced by the Group.
At June 30, 2016, 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 June 30, 2016 |
| Prothin SAS | 533 212 445 | 100% | 100% | Full consolidation | January 1 to June 30, 2016 |
All entities included in the scope of consolidation close their accounts on December 31.
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 acquiree.
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 firsttime 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 real estate valuer is described below (see 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 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 real estate valuation firms BNP Paribas Real Estate and Catella Valuation to appraise its 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. In the first half of 2016, the Company appointed BNP Paribas Real Estate and Catella Valuation to replace DTZ Valuation France as external real estate valuers for (i) Europlaza and Rives de Bercy, and (ii) Arcs de Seine, respectively.
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 June 30, 2016, 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 7.5% for the three buildings.
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:
Level 1: fair value corresponds to the unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
Level 2: fair value is determined, either directly or indirectly, using observable inputs;
Level 3: fair value is determined directly using unobservable inputs.
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.
Financial assets and liabilities are recognized and measured in accordance with IAS 39.
Loans and receivables 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.
Rent is usually billed in advance. As a result, trade accounts receivable consist of rent billed in respect of the following period.
The 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.
Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period with any gains or losses recognized in income.
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 (see Note 2.4).
Cegereal categorizes derivative financial instruments – in this case, share subscription warrants – within level 1, and other financial liabilities within level 2.
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 Company owned 13,445 treasury shares (representing 0.1% of its total issued shares) for a total amount of EUR 377k at June 30, 2016.
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 June 30, 2016. 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.
Terms and conditions and impact of tax treatment as an SIIC
b) SIICs that have elected for preferential tax treatment are exempted from paying corporate income tax on the portion of their income resulting from:
the lease of buildings, provided that 95% of this income is distributed before the end of the fiscal year following the year in which the income is generated (85% of this income for periods ended before December 31, 2013);
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 three 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 June 30, 2016.
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 and restoration indemnities received from former lessees are recognized under "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.
Rental expenses include building-related taxes (property tax, tax on office premises and tax on parking areas).
Pursuant to IFRIC 21, the interpretation of IAS 37, property tax, tax on office premises and tax on parking areas are recognized in full at January 1 of each reporting period, i.e., the date of the obligating event. The same applies to taxes rebilled in advance to lessees.
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 interim 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 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 | 22.3 | 5.83% | 328.1 | 334.7 | 341.6 | 348.7 | 356.2 | 364.0 | 372.2 | 380.7 | 389.6 |
| Arcs de Seine |
21.6 | 4.81% | 377.5 | 386.6 | 396.1 | 406.1 | 416.7 | 427.8 | 439.5 | 451.9 | 465.0 |
| Rives de Bercy |
11.8 | 5.64% | 178.6 | 182.3 | 186.1 | 190.2 | 194.4 | 198.8 | 203.4 | 208.3 | 213.3 |
| Total | 55.7 | 5.43% | 884.2 | 903.6 | 923.8 | 945.0 | 967.3 | 990.6 | 1,015.1 | 1,040.9 | 1,067.9 |
| Impact on portfolio value: | (8.59)% | (6.59)% | (4.50)% | (2.31)% | 0.00% | 2.41% | 4.94% | 7.61% | 10.40% |
Source: BNP Paribas Real Estate & CATELLA Valuation
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 400m and EUR 5m, 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 June 30, 2016, the Group was dependent on three lessees who collectively represented approximately 45% of total rental income during the first half of 2016 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 June 30, 2016, the Group had a fixed-rate loan comprising two tranches of EUR 400m and EUR 5m, 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 physical occupancy rate (excluding short-term leases) 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 physical occupancy rate (excluding short-term leases) is lower than 90% and 2.519% if it exceeds this threshold.
The physical occupancy rate (excluding short-term leases) for the Group's properties was more than 90% over the whole of first half 2016.
Changes in the carrying amount of investment property can be broken down by building as follows:
| Rives de Bercy |
Europlaza | Arcs de Seine |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2014 | 191,000 | 333,000 | 347,000 | 871,000 |
| Indemnity received |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subsequent expenditure |
108 | 6,727 | 429 | 7,264 |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in fair value |
3,892 | 14,273 | 5,571 | 23,736 |
| June 30, 2015 | 195,000 | 354,000 | 353,000 | 902,000 |
| Indemnity received |
||||
| Subsequent expenditure |
(113) | 1,044 | 69 | 1,000 |
| Disposals | ||||
| Change in fair value |
7,113 | 5,956 | 25,931 | 39,000 |
| Dec. 31, 2015 | 202,000 | 361,000 | 379,000 | 942,000 |
| Indemnity received |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subsequent expenditure |
0 | 5,630 | 139 | 5,769 |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in fair value |
(7,600) | (10,430) | 37,561 | 19,531 |
| June 30, 2016 | 194,400 | 356,200 | 416,700 | 967,300 |
The real estate valuer's estimation of the fair value of the buildings at June 30, 2016 is indicated below, along with the supporting information:
| Building | Estimated value at June 30, 2016 (net of taxes) |
Rate of return |
Gross leasable area(1) at June 30, 2016 |
Annual rent (net of taxes)(2) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in thousands of euros |
% | % | sq.m. | % | in thousands of euros |
% | |
| Europlaza (1999(3)) | 356,200 | 37 | 5.3 | 49,321 | 40 | 23,301 | 41 |
| Arcs de Seine (2000(3)) | 416,700 | 43 | 4.8 | 45,167 | 36 | 21,218 | 38 |
| Rives de Bercy (2003(3)) | 194,400 | 20 | 5.3 | 29,850 | 24 | 11,776 | 21 |
| Total | 967,300 | 100 | 124,338 | 100 | 56,295 | 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 June 30, 2016 and market rent, as estimated by valuers, in relation to vacant premises. (3) Year of construction or restoration.
This item can be broken down as follows:
| June 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
June 30, 2015 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Security deposits paid | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Benefits granted to lessees (non-current portion) |
26,393 | 28,904 | 30,322 |
| Non-current loans and receivables |
26,416 | 28,928 | 30,346 |
Benefits granted to lessees (non-current portion) corresponds to the non-current portion of rent-free periods, rent discounts and lease premiums paid to lessees recognized over the firm term of the lease in accordance with the accounting regulations stated in Note 2.11.
This item can be broken down as follows:
| in thousands of euros |
|---|
| ----------------------- |
| June 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
June 30, 2015 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade accounts receivable | 11,823 | 13,132 | 12,945 |
| Provision for impairment of trade accounts receivable |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trade accounts receivable, net | 11,823 | 13,132 | 12,945 |
This item can be broken down as follows:
in thousands of euros
| June 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
June 30, 2015 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits granted to lessees (current portion) |
5,381 | 5,768 | 4,889 |
| VAT | 1,168 | 0 | 360 |
| Supplier accounts in debit and other receivables |
196 | 842 | 38 |
| Liquidity account/treasury shares |
294 | 289 | 275 |
| Other operating receivables | 7,039 | 6,899 | 5,562 |
"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 26,346k.
The ageing analysis of receivables at June 30, 2016 is as follows:
in thousands of euros
| Receivables (net of impairment) June 30, 2016 |
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 | 26,416 | 26,416 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total non-current receivables | 26,416 | 26,416 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Current receivables | ||||||
| Trade accounts receivable* | 11,823 | 11,363 | 459 | 457 | 2 | 0 |
| Other operating receivables | 7,039 | 7,039 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prepaid expenses | 193 | 193 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total current receivables | 19,054 | 18,595 | 459 | 457 | 2 | 0 |
| Total receivables | 45,470 | 45,011 | 459 | 457 | 2 | - |
* The amount of trade accounts receivable pledged as collateral for loans and borrowings amounts to EUR 11,823k at June 30, 2016 and is detailed in Note 5.24.
The ageing analysis of receivables at December 31, 2015 is as follows:
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* | 13,132 | 12,250 | 882 | 850 | 32 | 0 |
| Other operating receivables | 6,899 | 6,899 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prepaid expenses | 96 | 96 | ||||
| Total current receivables | 20,127 | 19,245 | 882 | 850 | 32 | 0 |
| Total receivables | 49,055 | 48,173 | 882 | 850 | 32 | - |
* The amount of trade accounts receivable pledged as collateral for loans and borrowings amounted to EUR 13,132k at December 31, 2015 and is detailed in Note 5.24.
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:
| in thousands of euros | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary of financial assets and liabilities | June 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | June 30, 2015 |
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Held-to-maturity investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loans and receivables | |||
| Non-current loans and receivables | 26,416 | 28,928 | 30,346 |
| Current receivables | 18,861 | 20,031 | 18,506 |
| Available-for-sale financial assets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 26,346 | 8,723 | 24,072 |
| Total financial assets | 71,623 | 57,682 | 72,924 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | 0 | 0 | |
| Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost | |||
| Non-current liabilities | 407,312 | 406,615 | 406,503 |
| Current liabilities | 43,636 | 9,349 | 36,282 |
| Total financial liabilities | 450,949 | 415,964 | 442,785 |
No impairment was recognized against financial assets in the period.
Composition of and changes in shareholders' equity:
| Number of shares |
Par value of shares |
Share capital | Legal reserve and additional paid-in capital |
Consolidated reserves and retained earnings |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in euros | in thousands of euros | in thousands of euros | in thousands of euros | ||
| Shareholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2015 | 13,372,500 | 12 | 160,470 | 21,436 | 386,404 |
| Dividends paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (26,746) |
| Net income for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32,623 |
| Change in treasury shares held | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2016 | 13,372,500 | 12 | 160,470 | 21,436 | 392,286 |
| in euros | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount at June 30, 2016 |
Amount at Dec. 31, 2015 |
Amount at June 30, 2015 |
|
| Acquisition cost | 376,825 | 354,063 | 562,868 |
| Number of treasury shares at reporting date | 13,445 | 13,538 | 20,660 |
On July 26, 2012, the Group took out a bank loan for EUR 400m 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 physical occupancy rate (excluding short-term leases) is below 90% and 3.15% if it exceeds this threshold.
An amendment to this loan agreement was signed on August 7, 2014 providing for an additional EUR 5m 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 physical occupancy rate (excluding short-term leases) is below 90% and 2.519% if it exceeds this threshold.
The physical occupancy rate (excluding short-term leases) for the Group's properties was more than 90% for the whole of the first-half 2016.
At June 30, 2016, the bank loan, measured at the amortized cost of the consideration received less directly attributable transaction costs, amounted to EUR 403m.
The gross interest expense totals EUR 6,434k for first-half 2016.
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 May 15, 2016 and June 30, 2016, respectively.
The fair value of financial liabilities at June 30, 2016 can be analyzed as follows:
| June 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying amount | Fair value | Carrying amount | Fair value | Carrying amount | Fair value | |
| Bank loan | 403,254 | 411,080 | 402,664 | 413,074 | 402,442 | 408,901 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 403,254 | 411,080 | 402,664 | 413,074 | 402,442 | 408,901 |
| Derivative instruments | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Total current liabilities | 750 | 750 | - | - | - | - |
On April 14, 2016, Cegereal issued 865,000 share subscription warrants to Northwood Investors France Asset Management SAS at a unit price of EUR 0.01. These warrants were subscribed in a total amount of EUR 8,650 as at April 22, 2016 and must be exercised no later than June 30, 2022. Each share subscription warrant entitles the holder to subscribe to one new share in the Company. The subscription price for one share will be calculated based on the volume-weighted average share price during the 20 trading days prior to the exercise date. The warrants are considered to be derivative financial instruments and are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period with any gains or losses recognized in income (see Note 2.5).
There was no difference between the carrying amounts and fair values of financial liabilities other than the bank loan and the share subscription warrants.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | |
| Personnel | 242 | 310 | 108 |
| Accrued VAT, other taxes and social security charges | 6,047 | 2,327 | 5,784 |
| Accrued rental expenses rebilled to lessees | 1,094 | 1,019 | 907 |
| Advance payments by lessees - miscellaneous | 1,005 | 356 | 117 |
| Shareholders | 26,746 | 22,065 | |
| Other operating liabilities | 35,134 | 4,011 | 28,981 |
| Amounts due to fixed asset suppliers | 2,834 | 561 | 1,741 |
| Amounts due to fixed asset suppliers | 2,834 | 561 | 1,741 |
| Other liabilities | 37,968 | 4,573 | 30,722 |
"Accrued rental expenses rebilled to lessees" corresponds 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
| Undiscounted contractual value | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying amount at June 30, 2016 |
Undiscounted 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 | 403,254 | 405,000 | 405,000 | ||
| Other non-current borrowings and debt | 4,058 | 4,058 | |||
| Non-current corporate income tax liability | |||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 407,312 | 405,000 | - | 405,000 | 4,058 |
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Current borrowings | 1,591 | 1,591 | 1,591 | ||
| Trade accounts payable | 2,525 | 2,525 | 2,525 | ||
| Corporate income tax liability | 802 | 802 | 802 | ||
| Other operating liabilities | 37,968 | 37,968 | 37,968 | ||
| Other financial liabilities | 750 | 8 | 8 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 43,636 | 42,894 | 42,886 | - | 8 |
Other non-current borrowings and debt corresponds 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.
Other financial liabilities correspond to share subscription warrants, which must be exercised no later than June 30, 2022.
Prepaid revenue consists of rents billed in advance for the third quarter of 2016.
Including the impact of benefits granted to lessees, rental income can be broken down by building as follows:
| June 30, 2016 6 months |
Dec. 31, 2015 12 months |
June 30, 2015 6 months |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Europlaza | 9,479 | 18,077 | 9,065 |
| Arcs de Seine | 9,951 | 16,384 | 7,933 |
| Rives de Bercy | 4,924 | 9,849 | 4,928 |
| Total rental income | 24,354 | 44,310 | 21,926 |
Income from other services can be analyzed as follows:
| June 30, 2016 6 months |
Dec. 31, 2015 12 months |
June 30, 2015 6 months |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental expenses rebilled to lessees |
3,605 | 6,868 | 3,306 |
| Real estate taxes rebilled to lessees |
4,535 | 4,363 | 4,506 |
| Other amounts rebilled to lessees and miscellaneous income |
2,457 | 118 | 357 |
| Income from other services |
10,597 | 11,349 | 8,169 |
Pursuant to IFRIC 21, real estate taxes rebilled to lessees correspond to rebillings for the entire year.
Other amounts rebilled to lessees and miscellaneous income mainly include indemnities in an amount of EUR 2,430k.
These can be broken down as follows:
| June 30, 2016 6 months |
Dec. 31, 2015 12 months |
June 30, 2015 6 months |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental expenses | 3,636 | 6,496 | 3,400 |
| Taxes | 4,942 | 4,736 | 5,056 |
| Fees | 2,212 | 3,143 | 1,934 |
| Maintenance costs | 104 | 498 | 3 |
| Expenses on vacant premises |
458 | 1,299 | 772 |
| Other expenses | 45 | 985 | 262 |
| Building-related costs |
11,396 | 17,156 | 11,427 |
Pursuant to IFRIC 21, income tax expenses correspond to corporate income tax for the entire year.
Fees mainly comprise asset management fees. In the first six months of 2016, the Group paid a total of EUR 1,973k in fees to Northwood Investors France Asset Management SAS, compared with EUR 503k in 2015. Since January 1, 2016, these fees have been calculated based on the net asset value of Prothin.
In 2015, asset management fees also included EUR 2,641k paid to Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft under the asset management agreement that ended on November 5, 2015. These fees were based on the estimated value of the buildings owned.
In first-half 2016, expenses on vacant premises relate to the Europlaza building. In 2015, they concerned the Europlaza and Arcs de Seine buildings.
Rental expenses totaled EUR 4,093k of which EUR 3,605k were rebilled.
Administrative costs mainly comprise professional fees for EUR 602k and payroll expenses for EUR 562k.
Financial income and expenses can be broken down as follows:
| June 30, 2016 6 months |
Dec. 31, 2015 12 months |
June 30, 2015 6 months |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial income | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Financial expenses | (7,074) | (14,719) | (7,555) |
| Interest on bank borrowings |
(7,074) | (14,719) | (7,555) |
| Net financial expense |
(7,555) | (14,515) | (7,318) |
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:
| June 30, 2016 6 months |
Dec. 31, 2015 12 months |
June 30, 2015 6 months |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax(1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Additional corporate income tax contribution(2) |
802 | 662 | 662 |
| Corporate income tax | 802 | 662 | 662 |
(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 net income attributable to owners of Cegereal SA by the number of ordinary shares net of treasury shares at June 30, 2016, i.e., 13,359,055 shares. Earnings per share data are provided below the statement of comprehensive income.
Pursuant to IAS 39, potential shares (i.e., share subscription warrants) were not considered to be dilutive at June 30, 2016. Basic and diluted earnings per share are therefore 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 ensure that the interest coverage ratio (ICR) (available income/[projected interest + agency fees]) remains above 150%. Non-compliance with this ratio (calculated quarterly on each interest payment date) results in an obligation to repay the outstanding loan in the amount required for the ratio to be complied with;
to ensure that the loan-to-value ratio (LTV) (outstanding loan/market value of real estate assets) remains below 70%. Non-compliance with this ratio (calculated quarterly on each publication of the valuation reports) results in an obligation to repay the outstanding loan in the amount required for the ratio to be complied with;
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 16,543k at June 30, 2016.
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 June 30, 2016, 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 through to the earliest possible termination dates of the different operating leases was as follows:
| June 30, 2015 |
|---|
| 42,223 |
| 36,428 |
| 32,848 |
| 25,586 |
| 19,669 |
| 353 |
These rents represent amounts to be invoiced, excluding the impact of the staggering of benefits granted 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.
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).
| in thousands of euros | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2016 6 months |
Dec. 31, 2015 12 months |
June 30, 2015 6 months |
|
| Impact on operating income | |||
| Building-related costs: Asset management fees |
1,973 | 3,143 | 1,540 |
| Administrative costs: Fees |
0 | 181 | 0 |
| Total impact on statement of comprehensive income |
1,973 | 3,324 | 1,540 |
| Impact on assets | |||
| Prepaid expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other receivables | 0 | 181 | 0 |
| Total impact on assets | - | 181 | - |
| Impact on liabilities | |||
| Dividends | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-current borrowings |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Current borrowings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trade accounts payable |
0 | 181 | 788 |
| Total impact on liabilities |
- | 181 | 788 |
Compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Directors
The Chairman of the Board of Directors' gross compensation was set at EUR 25k for 2015. The Group's former Chairman resigned with effect from April 14, 2016. His compensation for 2016 amounts to EUR 7,222.
The new Chairman of the Board of Directors does not receive any compensation.
in thousands of euros
| Categories of employee benefits |
June 30, 2016 6 months |
Dec. 31, 2015 12 months |
June 30, 2015 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term employee benefits |
314 | 519 | 296 |
| Post-employment benefits |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other long-term employment benefits |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Termination benefits | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share-based payment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 314 | 519 | 296 |
Non-compete, non-solicitation, non-disparagement and confidentiality agreement
On November 5, 2015, the Company decided to request that Raphaël 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.
Directors' fees of EUR 119k were paid for 2015.
Directors' fees were set at a maximum of EUR 200k for 2016.
Loans and securities granted to or on behalf of executives
Transactions entered into with executives
None
The Group has key management personnel in common with Northwood Investors, namely certain directors..
At June 30, 2016, the Group had three employees, unchanged from December 31, 2015.
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 75116 Paris First appointed at the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of December 22, 2011.
Fees paid to the Statutory Auditors for the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 were as follows:
in thousands of euros
| Amount (net of taxes) | % | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | June 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | |
| Statutory audit of the financial statements | 112 | 240 | 142 | 72 | 79 | 87 |
| Advisory services and services directly related to the statutory audit engagement |
43 | 64 | 22 | 28 | 21 | 13 |
| Total | 156 | 304 | 164 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Not applicable
Registered office: 42, rue de Bassano - 75008 Paris Share capital: €160,470,000
For the six months ended June 30, 2016
To the Shareholders,
In compliance with the assignment entrusted to us by your General Shareholders' Meeting and in accordance with the requirements of article L. 451-1-2 III of the French Monetary and Financial Code (Code monétaire et financier), we hereby report to you on:
• the review of the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of Cegereal S.A. for the six months ended June 30, 2016; • the verification of the information contained in the interim management report.
These interim consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Board of Directors. Our role is to express a conclusion on these financial statements based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with professional standards applicable in France.
A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with professional standards applicable in France and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion. Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements do not give a true and fair view of the assets and liabilities and of the financial position of the Group at June 30, 2016 and of the results of its operations for the period then ended, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by the European Union.
We have also verified the information given in the interim management report on the interim consolidated financial statements subject to our review. We have no matters to report as to its fair presentation and its consistency with the interim consolidated financial statements.
Paris-La Défense, July 21, 2016
Regis Chemouny Partner
Denjean & Associés
Thierry Denjean Partner
Shareholders and Investor Relations 42, rue de Bassano - 75008 Paris France Tel.: +33 (0)1 42 25 76 36 [email protected]
www.cegereal.com
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