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X-FAB — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Sep 6, 2021
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INTERIM REPORT 20 2 1
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YOUR SPECIALTY FOUNDRY FOR THE ANALOG WORLD
Contents
| 1. Comments on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements . | 04 |
|---|---|
| 1.1 Summary of most important developments . | 04 |
| 1.2 Risk factors 06 | |
| 1.3 Events after the reporting period 06 | |
| 1.4 Board of Directors . | 06 |
| 2. Condensed consolidated interim financial statements | 08 |
| 2.1 Condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income . | 08 |
| 2.2 Condensed consolidated statement of financial position . | 10 |
| 2.3 Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity | 11 |
| 2.4 Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows . | 12 |
| 2.5 Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements | 13 |
| 2.5.1 Company information | 13 |
| 2.5.2 Basis of preparation | 13 |
| 2.5.2.1 Statement of compliance 13 | |
| 2.5.2.2 Use of estimates and judgements 13 | |
| 2.5.3 Summary of significant accounting policies | 14 |
| 2.5.4 New accounting pronouncements | 14 |
| 2.5.5 Notes 15 | |
| 2.5.5.1 Revenue | 15 |
| 2.5.5.2 Other income and other expenses | 16 |
| 2.5.5.3 Finance income | 16 |
| 2.5.5.4 Finance costs | 17 |
| 2.5.5.5 Income taxes 17 | |
| 2.5.5.6 Earnings per share | 17 |
| 2.5.5.7 Property, plant, and equipment | 18 |
| 2.5.5.8 Inventories | 18 |
| 2.5.5.9 Other assets 19 | |
| 2.5.5.10 Cash and cash equivalents | 19 |
| 2.5.5.11 Equity | 19 |
| 2.5.5.12 Loans and borrowings | 21 |
| 2.5.5.13 Provisions . | 22 |
| 2.5.5.14 Other liabilities . | 23 |
| 2.5.5.15 Notes to the statement of cash flows . | 23 |
| 2.5.5.16 Segment reporting . | 24 |
| 2.5.5.17 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management . | 25 |
| 2.5.5.18 Transactions with related parties . | 26 |
| 2.5.5.19 Commitments . | 28 |
| 3. Shareholder information | 29 |
| 4. Statement of the Board of Directors 29 | |
| 5. Statutory auditor's review conclusion on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements 30 |
List of abbreviations/definitions
| CMOS | Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor |
|---|---|
| GVG | X-FAB Dresden Grundstücks-Vermietungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG |
| IC | Integrated circuit |
| M-MOS | M-MOS Semiconductor Sdn. Bhd. |
| MEMS | Micro-electro-mechanical systems |
| MFI | X-FAB MEMS Foundry Itzehoe GmbH |
| NRE | Non-recurring engineering |
| PCM | Process control monitor |
| X-FAB SE or the Company | X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE |
| X-FAB SE Group or the Group | X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE together with its subsidiaries |
| X-FAB GmbH | X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries GmbH |
| X-FAB GmbH Group | X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries GmbH together with its subsidiaries |
| X-FAB Dresden | X-FAB Dresden GmbH & Co. KG and X-FAB Dresden Verwaltungs-GmbH |
| X-FAB France | X-FAB France SAS |
| X-FAB Texas | X-FAB Texas Inc. |
| X-FAB Sarawak | X-FAB Sarawak Sdn. Bhd. |
1. Comments on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
1.1 Summary of most important developments
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Highlights
In the first half of 2021, total revenue amounted to USD 316,375 thousand (first half of 2020: USD 245,650 thousand), an increase of 28.8% compared to the same period in the previous year. Business continued to develop strongly throughout the first half of 2021 and across all end markets.
Revenue in X-FAB's core business, namely automotive, industrial, and medical, came in at USD 252,991 thousand (first half of 2020: USD 189,637 thousand), an increase of 33.4% compared to the same period in the previous year.
X-FAB's core business generated 80.0% of total revenue (first half of 2020: 77.2%).
Consumer, Communications & Computer business ("CCC business") came in at USD 62,954 thousand (first half of 2020: USD 55,564 thousand). This is a year-on-year increase of 13.3%.
| in millions of USD |
Half-year ended Dec. 31, 2019 |
Half-year ended Jun. 30, 2020 |
Half-year ended Dec. 31, 2020 |
Half-year ended Jun. 30, 2021 |
Half-year y-o-y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 117.2 | 129.9 | 106.1 | 166.3 | 28% |
| Industrial | 44.4 | 46.0 | 51.1 | 67.6 | 47% |
| Medical | 15.1 | 13.7 | 19.7 | 19.1 | 39% |
| Subtotal core business |
176.7 72.5% |
189.6 77.2% |
177.0 76.3% |
253.0 80.0% |
33% |
| CCC | 66.8 | 55.6 | 54.6 | 63.0 | 13% |
| Others | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | -4% |
| Total | 243.8 | 245.6 | 231.9 | 316.4 | 29% |
Revenue analysis
In the first half of 2021, demand continued to be driven by the ongoing recovery after the COVID-19-related weakness in 2020 but also by the introduction of new business. Interest in X-FAB's specialty technologies is strong as they enable smart solutions that are key to address the challenges facing society today. These include the climate change with the need for greener energy and transportation (SiC); the COVID-19 era as well as aging societies with the need for fast and reliable point-of-care diagnostics (lab-on-chip), and globalization and connectivity requiring all kinds of sensor applications.
The Group has received support under short-term working and other government support schemes introduced in various countries to alleviate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the exception of the government support of USD 6,563 thousand (first half of 2020: none) reported as a deduction from cost of sales, the amounts received did not have a significant effect on the results of the Group in the first half of the financial period 2021 or in the comparative period. Government support to alleviate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic subsidies are designed to offset ongoing operating costs and are recognized as a deduction of cost of sales, research and development expenses, and general and administration expenses as appropriate, and have been recognized in period consistent with the costs incurred that they are intended to offset provided it is reasonably assured that the Group has been, and will continue to, be in compliance with the terms and conditions to obtain and retain those subsidies. The ongoing commitments under the terms of those subsidies are not significant to the Group's operations.
There have been no significant effects on the Group's balance sheet as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been no significant effect on the carrying value or fair values of financial instruments arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic the Group's primary priority has been to ensure the health and wellbeing of X-FAB's employees with a variety of safety measures implemented at all locations, ultimately contributing positively to the continuity of production.
Cost of sales
Costs of sales include material expenses such as raw materials, the costs of maintaining fixed assets, depreciation, staff costs and cost for external services. In 2021, cost of sales increased by USD 19,288 thousand or 8.8% compared to the first half of 2020 as a consequence of the increase in revenue. Cost of sales are reported after deducting USD 6,563 thousand (first half of 2020: none) of government support received in the first half of the financial year 2021 to offset direct salary and production-related costs incurred in 2020 as part of a program to offset the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (further details are provided in note 2.5.5.12 in the notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements).
Research and development expenses
Research and development expenses amounted to USD 17,174 thousand in the first half of 2021, representing 5.4% of revenue (first half of 2020: USD 11,791 thousand, 4.8% of revenue). The increase of 45.6% (USD 5,383 thousand) compared to the previous year's six-month period is more than proportionate to the change in revenue in 2021. Research and development expenses include grants in the amount of USD 5,020 thousand compared to USD 8,057 thousand in the first half of 2020. The Group's research and development activities focus on development of new fabrication processes, optimization of existing processes using the Group's key process technologies and development of new integrated circuit features in order to meet the customers' analog/mixed-signal needs.
General, administrative, and selling expenses
General and administrative expenses and selling expenses increased by USD 1,149 thousand (6%) compared to the first half of 2020. The increase was primarily driven by the increase in business.
Financial result
Net financial costs decreased by USD 4,268 thousand in the first half of 2021 compared to the previous year due to lower expenses arising from currency exchange losses and lower interest expenses.
Net income
The Group recorded a profit for the period for the first half of 2021 of USD 39,502 thousand compared to a loss of USD 12,611 thousand in the first half of 2020.
The announcement of third quarter results will take place on October 28, 2021.
1.2 Risk factors
The following risk factors may affect X-FAB's business, financial condition, and results of operations; the list is not exhaustive:
- • Structural trends in the markets for the end-user products produced by X-FAB's customers, or material volatility in demand for these products, may limit X-FAB's ability to maintain or increase sales and profit levels. A global systemic economic or financial crisis, increased political uncertainty, or increased economic protectionism could negatively affect X-FAB.
- • A significant portion of X-FAB's revenue comes from a relatively limited number of customers, with its largest customer being a related party.
- • Due to X-FAB's relatively fixed-cost structure, its ability to grow profitability is dependent on its ability to maintain appropriate utilization levels.
- • X-FAB faces difficulties in forecasting demand and may therefore be unable to match its production capacity to demand.
- • X-FAB may be unsuccessful in its attempts to increase its production capacity and capabilities.
- • X-FAB may not realize all the anticipated benefits from its acquisition of Altis' core business.
- • X-FAB's expectations of an increase in market share by foundries might not occur.
- • X-FAB may face increasing competition.
- • X-FAB may face competitive pricing pressures.
- • X-FAB may face raw material price increases.
- • X-FAB is subject to risks associated with currency fluctuations.
- • X-FAB is subject to risks associated with any form of cyber criminality.
1.3 Events after the reporting period
There have been no reportable events subsequent to the reporting date.
1.4 Board of Directors
The ultimate parent of the Company is XTRION NV. Although XTRION NV does not hold a majority of the Company's shares, it is the Company's largest shareholder and has a controlling interest given its dominant shareholding position relative to the size and dispersion of other shareholders. XTRION NV is a Belgian company that is controlled directly and/or indirectly by Roland Duchâtelet, Rudi De Winter and Françoise Chombar. Roland Duchâtelet is also chairman of the Supervisory Board of X-FAB GmbH and a member of the board of directors of X-FAB SE. Roland Duchâtelet and Françoise Chombar are also directors of Melexis NV.
X-FAB SE's Board of Directors manages the Company in accordance with the principles laid down in the Articles of Association and makes decisions on general policy, including assessment and approval of strategic plans and budgets, supervision of reports and internal audits, and other tasks assigned by law to the Board of Directors. In accordance with the Companies Code, the Board of Directors has appointed Sensinnovat BV, represented by Mr. Rudi De Winter as managing director (CEO), to whom it has delegated its managerial powers with the exception of general policy and all actions that are reserved to the Board of Directors by statutory provisions.
The CEO is appointed by the Board of Directors for an indefinite period, unless the Board of Directors decides otherwise.
The directors of the Company at June 30, 2021 were as follows:
| Name Tan Sri Dr. Hamid Bin Bugo |
Position Chairman of the Board |
|---|---|
| Sensinnovat BV (represented by Rudi De Winter) |
Managing Director, CEO |
| Roland Duchâtelet | Non-executive director |
| Hans-Jürgen Straub | Non-executive director |
| Hasmawati Binti Sapawi | Non-executive director |
| Aurore NV (represented by Christine Juliam) |
Non-executive and independent director |
| Christel Verschaeren | Non-executive and independent director |
| Estelle Iacona | Non-executive and independent director |
| VlinVlin BV (represented by Ling Qi) |
Non-executive director |
2. Condensed consolidated interim financial statements
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | Note | For the six months ended June 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| 2.5.5.1/2.5.5.16/ | |||
| Revenue | 2.5.5.18 | 316,375 | 245,650 |
| Cost of sales | (239,649) | (220,361) | |
| Gross profit | 76,726 | 25,289 | |
| Research and development expenses | (17,174) | (11,791) | |
| Selling expenses | (4,127) | (4,130) | |
| General and administrative expenses | (15,800) | (14,648) | |
| Rental income and expenses from investment properties | 1,295 | 223 | |
| Impairment loss on trade receivables | (144) | (883) | |
| Other income and other expenses | 2.5.5.2 | 858 | 1,659 |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 41,634 | (4,281) | |
| Finance income | 2.5.5.3 | 7,753 | 6,909 |
| Finance costs | 2.5.5.4 | (10,271) | (13,695) |
| Net finance income/(costs) | (2,518) | (6,786) | |
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 39,116 | (11,067) | |
| Income tax income/(expense) | 2.5.5.5 | 395 | (1,544) |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 39,511 | (12,611) | |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Owners of the parent | 39,502 | (12,611) | |
| Non-controlling interest | 9 | - |
2.1 Condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income
Condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income (continued)
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | Note | For the six months ended June 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Profit/(loss) for the period (brought forward from previous page) |
39,511 | (12,611) | |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | |||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit liability/(asset) | 636 | (376) | |
| Items that are or may be transferred to profit or loss as follows: |
|||
| Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations | 153 | (136) | |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, net of income tax | 789 | (512) | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 40,300 | (13,123) | |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | |||
| Owners of the parent | 40,291 | (13,123) | |
| Non-controlling interest | 9 | - | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 40,300 | (13,123) | |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted |
130,631,921 | 130,631,921 | |
| Earnings per share | |||
| Basic and diluted (in U.S. dollars) | 2.5.5.6 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | Note | June 30, 2021 |
December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Property, plant, and equipment | 2.5.5.7 | 325,812 | 336,848 |
| Investment properties | 8,265 | 8,556 | |
| Intangible assets | 4,807 | 4,726 | |
| Other assets | 2.5.5.9 | 48 | 68 |
| Deferred tax assets | 2.5.5.5 | 33,223 | 30,392 |
| Total non-current assets | 372,155 | 380,590 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 2.5.5.8 | 162,235 | 153,711 |
| Trade and other receivables | 2.5.5.18 | 66,994 | 54,576 |
| Income tax receivables | 926 | 1,077 | |
| Other assets | 2.5.5.9 | 47,715 | 36,977 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2.5.5.10 | 205,109 | 205,867 |
| Total current assets | 482,979 | 452,208 | |
| Total assets | 855,134 | 832,798 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | |||
| Share capital | 2.5.5.11 | 432,745 | 432,745 |
| Share premium | 2.5.5.11 | 348,709 | 348,709 |
| Retained earnings | (80,465) | (120,603) | |
| Cumulative translation adjustment | (594) | (747) | |
| Treasury shares | (770) | (770) | |
| Total equity attributable to owners of the parent | 699,625 | 659,334 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 341 | 344 | |
| Total equity | 699,966 | 659,678 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Loans and borrowings | 2.5.5.12 | 34,899 | 44,413 |
| Other liabilities and provisions | 2.5.5.13 | 4,241 | 4,371 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 39,140 | 48,784 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Trade payables | 2.5.5.18 | 26,809 | 27,882 |
| Loans and borrowings | 2.5.5.12 | 24,321 | 31,796 |
| Income tax payable | 2,522 | 2,270 | |
| Provisions | 2.5.5.13 | 8,658 | 9,604 |
| Other liabilities | 2.5.5.14 | 53,718 | 52,784 |
| Total current liabilities | 116,028 | 124,336 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 855,134 | 832,798 |
2.2 Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
interests
Total equity
in thousands ofU.S. dollarsShares issued and fully paid Share capitalShare premium Retained earnings Cumulative translation adjustment Treasury shares Total attributable to owners of the parent Non-controlling At December 31, 2019 130,781,669 432,745 348,709 (133,836) (445) (770) 646,403 377 646,780 Profit/(loss) for the period (12,611) (12,611) - (12,611) Remeasurement of defined benefit plans (376) (376) (376) Currency translation effect (136) (136) - (136) Total comprehensive income — — — (12,987) (136) - (13,123) - (13,123) Transactions with owners of the parent Distribution to non-controlling interests (GVG) (12) (12) Total transactions with owners of the parent — — — — — — — (12) (12) Remeasurement of defined benefit plans
2.3 Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
| At June 30, 2020 | 130,781,669 432,745 | 348,709 (146,823) | (581) | (770) | 633,280 | 365 | 633,645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 26,163 | 26,163 | (22) | 26,141 | |||||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit plans |
57 | 57 | 57 | ||||||
| Currency translation effect | (166) | (166) | - | (166) | |||||
| Total comprehensive income | — | — | — | 26,220 | (166) | - | 26,054 | (22) | 26,032 |
| At December 31, 2020 | 130,781,669 432,745 | 348,709 (120,603) | (747) | (770) | 659,334 | 343 | 659,678 | ||
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 39,502 | 39,502 | 9 | 39,511 | |||||
| Remeasurement of defined benefit plans |
636 | 636 | 636 | ||||||
| Currency translation effect | 153 | 153 | - | 153 | |||||
| Total comprehensive income | — | — | — | 40,138 | 153 | - | 40,291 | 9 | 40,300 |
| Transactions with owners of the parent |
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| Distribution to non-controlling interests (GVG) |
(11) | (11) | |||||||
| Total transactions with owners of the parent |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | (11) | (11) |
| At June 30, 2021 | 130,781,669 432,745 | 348,709 | (80,465) | (594) | (770) | 699,625 | 341 | 699,966 |
in thousands of U.S. dollars Note For the six months ended June 30 2021 2020 Cash flow from operating activities: Profit/(loss) 39,511 (12,611) Income tax (395) 1,544 Income before taxes 39,116 (11,067) Reconciliation of net income to cash flow arising from operating activities: 33,671 44,649 Depreciation and amortization, before effect of grants and subsidies 2.5.5.7 37,269 37,488 Amortization of investment grants and subsidies (1,689) (1,752) Interest income and expenses (net) 2.5.5.3/ 2.5.5.4 (240) 1,632 Loss/(gain) on the sale of plant, property and equipment (net) (392) (315) Loss/(gain) on the change in fair value of financial assets (net) and derivatives - (420) Other non-cash transactions (net) 2.5.5.15 (1,277) 8,016 Changes in working capital (33,059) 11,031 Decrease/(increase) of trade and other receivables (12,236) 6,617 Decrease/(increase) of other assets (11,554) 15,276 Decrease/(increase) of inventories (8,524) (10,620) (Decrease)/increase of trade payables 400 (8,499) (Decrease)/increase of other liabilities (1,145) 8,257 Income taxes (paid)/received (1,747) (720) Net cash from operating activities 37,981 43,893 Cash flow from investing activities: Payments for property, plant, equipment, and intangible assets (23,917) (17,088) Payments for investments in investment properties - (6) Proceeds from sale of investments - 1,156 Payments for loan investments to related parties (129) (138) Proceeds from loan investments related parties 125 113 Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment 402 318 Interest received 938 970 Net cash used in investing activities (22,581) (14,675)
2.4 Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | Note | For the six months ended June 30 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Cash flow from financing activities: | ||||
| Proceeds from loans and borrowings | 2.5.5.12 | 4,479 | 8,813 | |
| Repayment of loans and borrowings | 2.5.5.12 | (11,850) | (12,938) | |
| Payment of lease liabilitiy | (2,702) | (2,811) | ||
| Receipt of government grants and subsidies | - | 696 | ||
| Interest paid | (698) | (442) | ||
| Distribution to non-controlling interests | (12) | (12) | ||
| Net cash from financing activities | (10,783) | (6,694) | ||
| Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash balances |
(5,374) | (4,101) | ||
| Net increase/(decrease) of cash and cash equivalents | 4,617 | 22,524 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 205,867 | 173,211 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 205,110 | 191,634 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
2.5 Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
2.5.1 Company information
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (hereafter referred to as "X-FAB SE," "the parent," "the Company," or "the parent Company" and, together with its subsidiaries, as "X-FAB SE Group" or "the Group") is a European limited company (Societas Europaea/SE) registered under the number BE0882.390.885 in Hasselt, Belgium. The Company is a holding company for the Group's investments in pure-play semiconductor wafer companies. The Company's registered address is Transportstraat 1, 3980 Tessenderlo, Belgium.
The X-FAB SE Group is one of the world's leading pure-play foundry providers specializing in analog/mixed-signal technologies. As a pure-play foundry, the Group develops its own technologies, offering its customers a comprehensive range of product development (design support) and production services. The X-FAB SE Group manufactures integrated circuits to customers' designs, supplying these in the form of silicon wafers.
2.5.2 Basis of preparation
2.5.2.1 Statement of compliance
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as endorsed by the European Union. They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group's last annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2020.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of X-FAB SE Group were authorized for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on September 2, 2021.
2.5.2.2 Use of estimates and judgements
In preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements management has made judgements, assumptions, and estimates that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. The significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Measurement of fair values
A number of the Group's accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values, both for financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.
If third party information is used to measure fair values, the evidence obtained from third parties is assessed to support the conclusion that such valuations meet the requirements of IFRS, including the level in the fair value hierarchy in which such valuations should be classified.
When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group uses market observable data as far as possible.
Fair values are classified into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows:
- Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
- Level 2: other techniques for which all inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly.
- Level 3: techniques that use inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that are not based on observable market data.
If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability might be categorized in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.
The Group measures transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which the change has occurred.
2.5.3 Summary of significant accounting policies
The accounting policies applied are consistent with those applied in the annual consolidated financial statements ended December 31, 2020.
2.5.4 New accounting pronouncements
Amendments to standards effective for the period beginning on January 1, 2021
The following amendments to IFRS standards, which are effective for annual periods beginning on or before January 1, 2021, have been applied by the Group for the first time in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements.
| Standard/interpretation | Effective date: effective for annual periods beginning on or after |
|---|---|
| Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 Interest Rate Benchmark Reform – Phase 2 |
January 1, 2021 |
| Amendment to IFRS 16 COVID-19-Related Rent Concessions (Amendment to IFRS 16) | April 1, 2021 |
The above amendments to standards did not have any effect on the condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the X-FAB SE Group.
New standards and interpretations not yet effective
A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are not yet effective for the year ending December 31, 2021, and have not been applied in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements:
| Standard/interpretation | Effective date: effective for annual periods beginning on or after |
|---|---|
| Amendments to IFRS 16 Leases: Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions beyond 30 June 2021* |
April 1, 2021 |
| Amendments to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment: Proceeds before Intended Use | January 1, 2022 |
| Amendments to IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets: Onerous Contracts — Cost of Fulfilling a Contract |
January 1, 2022 |
| Amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations: Reference to the Conceptual Framework | January 1, 2022 |
| Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018–2020 | January 1, 2022 |
| Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current and Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current* |
January 1, 2023 |
| Amendments to IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts – Extension of the Temporary Exemption from Applying IFRS 9* |
January 1, 2023 |
| Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IFRS Practice Statement 2: Disclosure of Accounting policies* |
January 1, 2023 |
| IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts* | January 1, 2023 |
| Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes: Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction* |
January 1, 2023 |
| Amendments to IAS 8 Accounting policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors: Definition of Accounting Estimates* |
January 1, 2023 |
*Not yet endorsed by the European Union.
Earlier application of these standards is permitted; however, the Group has not early adopted the new or amended standards which are applicable to future periods in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
None of the above new or amended standards and interpretations is expected to have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements of the X-FAB SE Group. The Group does not plan to adopt these standards early.
2.5.5 Notes
2.5.5.1 Revenue
Revenue comprises the following:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | For the six months ended June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Gross revenue PCM wafer | 278,815 | 217,725 |
| Gross revenue NRE and technology services | 39,373 | 29,663 |
| Other revenue | 11 | 8 |
| Discounts and warranty credits | (1,824) | (1,746) |
| Total | 316,375 | 245,650 |
The increase in revenues is primarily due to a strong business development driven by an ongoing recovery after the COVID-19 weakness in 2020.
Revenue from PCM wafer sales is recognized at the specific point in time when the wafers are delivered to the customer. Revenue from NRE and technology services is recognized over time, based on milestones that are a reasonable approximation of the progress to complete the performance obligation.
2.5.5.2 Other income and other expenses
Other income comprises the following:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | For the six months ended June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Income from recharges | 1,130 | 1,377 |
| Income from sales of materials | 270 | 49 |
| Gains on disposals of property, plant, and equipment | 393 | 943 |
| Income other periods | 49 | 454 |
| Other | 553 | 495 |
| Total | 2,395 | 3,318 |
Other expenses comprise the following:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | For the six months ended June 30 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Expenses from recharges | (1,130) | (1,377) | |
| Expenses prior periods | (200) | (208) | |
| Losses on disposal of property, plant, and equipment | (1) | 6 | |
| Other | (206) | (79) | |
| Total | (1,537) | (1,658) |
2.5.5.3 Finance income
Finance income comprises the following:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | For the six months ended June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Interest on financial assets measured at amortized cost: | ||
| Interest on cash and cash equivalents | 938 | 970 |
| Change in fair value of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss: |
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| Gains on other financial assets classified as held for trading | - | 420 |
| Income from exchange rate differences | 6,815 | 5,519 |
| Total | 7,753 | 6,909 |
2.5.5.4 Finance costs
Finance costs comprise the following:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | For the six months ended June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortized cost: | ||
| Loans and borrowings | (699) | (2,602) |
| Change in fair value of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss: |
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| Expenses from exchange rate differences | (9,573) | (11,093) |
| Total | (10,272) | (13,695) |
Exchange rate expenses primarily include amounts of USD 4,511 thousand (2020: USD 4,476 thousand) resulting from the translation of cash balances denominated in Malaysian ringgit and loans and cash balances denominated in euros.
2.5.5.5 Income taxes
Income tax expense is recognized at an amount determined by multiplying the profit before tax for the interim reporting period by the expected effective tax rate of the year.
The income tax expense comprised the following:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | For the six months ended June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Current taxes: | ||
| Actual income tax charge for the period | (2,436) | (871) |
| Adjustment of prior years' tax charges | - | - |
| (2,436) | (871) | |
| Deferred taxes | 2,831 | (674) |
| Total | 395 | (1,545) |
Changes in recognized deferred tax assets resulted in an increase of deferred tax assets of USD 2,831 thousand (2020: decrease of USD 674 thousand). The increase in deferred tax assets is mainly due to recognition of previously unrecognized deferred tax assets arising on property, plant, and equipment in Malaysia amounting to USD 2,857 thousand (2020: derecognition of USD 660 thousand), which is the estimated pro-rata amount of the expected recognition for the full financial year 2021. The assumptions made and the method applied to calculate deferred taxes were consistent with the methods used at December 31, 2020. The actual income tax expense for the period primarily consists of accruals made for income taxes for the year to be paid in Malaysia, France and Germany.
2.5.5.6 Earnings per share
The earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit for the period attributable to the ordinary shareholders (as reported in the condensed interim statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income) by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period.
There were 130,781,669 shares in issue at January 1 and June 30 in both periods, and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding was 130,631,921 in both periods.
There are no diluting effects on the earnings per share in the current or previous period.
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | Land | Buildings | Technical ma chinery and equipment |
Factory and office equipment |
Assets under construction |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net book value January 1, 2021 | 14,139 | 40,554 | 232,686 | 4,855 | 44,614 | 336,848 |
| Accumulated historical cost January 1, 2021 |
14,291 | 110,466 | 1,068,016 | 28,009 | 44,614 | 1,265,396 |
| Additions | - | 13 | 3,062 | 257 | 19,630 | 22,962 |
| Disposals | - | (5) | (6,197) | (94) | - | (6,296) |
| Reclassifications | - | - | 12,376 | 434 | (12,810) | - |
| Effect of changes in exchange rates |
- | - | - | 28 | - | 28 |
| Accumulated historical cost June 30, 2021 |
14,291 | 110,474 | 1,077,257 | 28,634 | 51,434 | 1,282,090 |
| Accumulated depreciation January 1, 2021 |
(152) | (69,912) | (835,330) | (23,154) | - | (928,548) |
| Additions | (15) | (1,761) | (30,897) | (1,325) | - | (33,998) |
| Disposals | - | 5 | 6,188 | 93 | - | 6,286 |
| Effect of changes in exchange rates |
- | - | - | (18) | - | (18) |
| Accumulated depreciation June 30, 2021 |
(167) | (71,668) | (860,039) | (24,404) | - | (956,278) |
| Net book value June 30, 2021 | 14,124 | 38,806 | 217,218 | 4,230 | 51,434 | 325,812 |
2.5.5.7 Property, plant, and equipment
Assets under construction contain purchases of technical machinery and equipment in all X-FAB sites.
2.5.5.8 Inventories
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Materials and supplies | 102,091 | 100,649 |
| Work in progress | 61,314 | 50,209 |
| Finished goods | 5,542 | 9,000 |
| Merchandise | 6 | 6 |
| Write-downs | (6,717) | (6,152) |
| Total | 162,236 | 153,712 |
The increase in raw materials and supplies and work in progress resulted from the build-up of inventories to secure the material supply for higher output due to an increased business.
Allowances of USD 1,041 thousand (2020: USD 283 thousand) have been recorded against inventories and recognized as an expense in the period.
2.5.5.9 Other assets
Other assets comprise the following:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| R&D grants receivable | 24,321 | 17,385 |
| Prepaid expenses | 13,860 | 11,431 |
| Receivables from energy surcharges | 2,561 | 4,308 |
| Taxes (other) | 4,260 | 1,216 |
| Deposits | 1,783 | 1,966 |
| Investments | 500 | 500 |
| Investment grants and subsidies receivable | 179 | - |
| Other | 251 | 171 |
| Total | 47,715 | 36,977 |
Prepaid expenses primarily relate to prepayments made for raw materials such as raw wafers.
Research and development grants receivable at June 30, 2021 include research and development tax credits and competitiveness and employment tax credits totaling USD 13,123 thousand attributable to X-FAB France (December 31, 2020: USD 14,929 thousand).
2.5.5.10 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise the following:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and bank balances | 202,843 | 202,838 |
| Term deposits | 2,266 | 3,029 |
| Total | 205,109 | 205,867 |
An analysis of the movements of cash and cash equivalents is reported in the cash flow statement.
2.5.5.11 Equity
Share capital
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE has 130,781,669 fully paid-in shares in issue throughout the reporting period for the first six months of 2021 and 2020.
Share premium
The share premium of X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE amounts to EUR 348,709 thousand (December 31, 2020: USD 348,709 thousand).
Retained earnings
Retained earnings represent the historical balance of cumulative losses of the Group together with the cumulated balance of the re-measurement of defined benefit plans attributable to owners of the parent. The negative retained earnings primarily result from the Group's acquisition of X-FAB Sarawak Sdn. Bhd. under a "reverse acquisition transaction" in 2006.
Cumulative translation adjustment
The translation reserve comprises all foreign currency differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations that have functional currencies other than USD.
Treasury shares
At June 30, 2021 and at December 31, 2020 the Group held 149,748 treasury shares (after the 2017 share split) of X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE held by its fully owned subsidiary X-FAB GmbH. Based on the purchase price of EUR 11.25 per share (before the 2017 share split), the treasury shares reduced the equity capital of the parent company by USD 770 thousand (December 31, 2020: USD 770 thousand).
2.5.5.12 Loans and borrowings
The carrying amounts of the Group's loans and borrowings are shown in the following table:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank loans and overdrafts | ||
| Fixed interest bank loans denominated in USD | - | 6,563 |
| Maturity: 2021 | ||
| Interest rates: 1.0% | ||
| Repayments in monthly installments | ||
| Fixed interest bank loans denominated in EUR | 27,057 | 33,006 |
| Maturity: 2020-2024 | ||
| Interest rates: 0.85%–2.3% | ||
| Repayments in monthly or quarterly installments | ||
| Variable interest bank loans denominated in EUR | 1,222 | 3,779 |
| Maturity: 2020-2021 | ||
| Interest rates: EURIBOR + 1.58% - EURIBOR + 1.69% | ||
| Repayments in quarterly installments | ||
| Variable interest bank overdrafts in EUR | 7,277 | 8,225 |
| Maturity: 2021 | ||
| Interest rates: EURIBOR + 3.0% | ||
| Leasing arrangements | ||
| Leasing liabilities denominated in EUR | 1,150 | 1,934 |
| Maturity: 2020-2025 | ||
| Interest rates: 1.9-2.3% | ||
| Repayment in monthly installments | ||
| Liabilities for leases recognized on application of IFRS 16 | 22,514 | 22,702 |
| denominated in USD, EUR and MYR | ||
| Maturity: 2020-2034 | ||
| Interest rates: 0.02-4.82% | ||
| Repayment in monthly installments | ||
| Total | 59,220 | 76,209 |
| Current loans and borrowings | 24,321 | 31,796 |
| Non-current loans and borrowings | 34,899 | 44,413 |
A bank loan with a carrying value of USD 6,563 thousand at December 31, 2020 has been derecognized and reported in the first half of the financial year 2021 as a deduction from cost of sales. The loan, obtained and paid to X-FAB Texas in 2020, was issued under the "Paycheck Protection Program" established by the US federal government's Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to secure payroll and utility payments. Under the terms of the program, the borrower was entitled to apply for forgiveness of the loan by December 31, 2020, provided certain conditions regarding retention and rehiring of employees are met and provided the Government still has sufficient budget available to forgive those loans. An application for forgiveness of the bank loan was made in the financial year 2020 and was approved on June 10, 2021. Accordingly the balance on the loan was released to income and was offset against cost of sales matching the classification of the costs – direct production related costs - which were financed under the program.
The movement in loans and borrowings include income for realized and unrealized exchange rate gains of USD 1,255 thousand (2020: losses of USD 356 thousand) resulting from the effect of changes on exchange rates of eurodenominated loans. Loans and lease obligations totaling USD 14,552 thousand (2020: USD 15,749 thousand) have been repaid in the first six months of 2021. The Group concluded new loans and overdrafts in the first half of 2021 in the amount of USD 4,479 thousand.
2.5.5.13 Provisions
Current provisions primarily relate to provisions for restructuring USD 4,960 thousand (December 31, 2020: USD 5,722 thousand) and warranty costs USD 2,736 thousand (December 31, 2020: USD 2,544 thousand).
The provisions for restructuring are attributable to a provision made in December 2020 for the costs associated with a restructuring plan which is being implemented at the Group's French location due to falling demand for certain legacy products which were manufactured at the location prior to its acquisition by X-FAB and the smooth first industrial development ramp up of X-FAB technologies. Following announcement of the plan on December 10, 2020, the Group recognized a provision of USD 5,722 thousand for expected restructuring costs. The expected restructuring costs primarily include employee termination benefits and are based on a detailed plan agreed between management and employees' representatives. Costs of USD 763 thousand have been incurred and offset against this provision in the first half of the financial year. There have been no increases or releases of amounts provided since December 31, 2020. The restructuring is expected to be completed by December 31, 2021.
The restructuring costs were included in general and administration expenses.
Warranty provisions are estimated based on the Group's experience of past claim rates and knowledge of current claims together with an assessment of rectification costs.
Non-current provisions refer to anniversary bonuses for employees accounted for in accordance with IAS 19, which include estimates of future staff turnover, based on the Group's experience of staff turnover rates in recent years.
2.5.5.14 Other liabilities
Other current liabilities comprise the following:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Accrued liabilities | 18,558 | 21,074 |
| For invoices not yet received | 17,363 | 19,327 |
| Royalties | 410 | 399 |
| Sales commission | 279 | 297 |
| Staff association | 114 | 538 |
| Other | 421 | 513 |
| Advances received | 10,887 | 10,264 |
| Deferred income | 342 | 520 |
| Employee-related liabilities | 23,890 | 20,899 |
| Wages | 2,367 | 1,107 |
| Earned holiday entitlement, incentives | 10,128 | 8,351 |
| Payroll taxes | 3,648 | 3,452 |
| Social security costs | 7,747 | 7,989 |
| Other | 12 | 28 |
| Total | 53,718 | 52,785 |
Liabilities for social security costs at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 include deferred payments of amounts due by X-FAB France in accordance with the terms of a government support scheme to alleviate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Advances received relate to prepayments from customers for future wafer sales.
2.5.5.15 Notes to the statement of cash flows
Non-cash transactions mainly include currency effects from exchange rate differences and increases in provisions.
2.5.5.16 Segment reporting
The following table shows an analysis of revenue (based on the customer's billing location) for the reporting period:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | For the six months ended June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Europe | 200,002 | 150,741 |
| Belgium | 127,945 | 104,440 |
| Germany | 35,643 | 25,984 |
| United Kingdom | 16,894 | 7,683 |
| Austria | 5,801 | 3,132 |
| France | 4,202 | 2,688 |
| Other | 2,102 | 1,797 |
| Switzerland | 3,132 | 1,810 |
| Sweden | 1,470 | 1,059 |
| Ireland | 1,108 | 426 |
| Denmark | 868 | 1,233 |
| Finland | 837 | 489 |
| Asia | 67,804 | 51,370 |
| China | 19,387 | 15,823 |
| Japan | 11,280 | 7,865 |
| Malaysia | 8,962 | 6,006 |
| Singapore | 7,930 | 8,463 |
| Thailand | 7,751 | 4,309 |
| Korea | 5,028 | 4,261 |
| Taiwan | 3,305 | 1,699 |
| Hong Kong | 1,830 | 1,564 |
| New Zealand | 1,659 | 657 |
| Other | 672 | 723 |
| United States of America | 47,010 | 42,437 |
| Rest of the world | 1,559 | 1,102 |
| Total | 316,375 | 245,650 |
2.5.5.17 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management
Financial instruments measured at amortized cost
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, bank overdrafts, trade and other receivables, and trade payables approximates their fair value due to the short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
The fair value of the Group's non-current liabilities is based on their present values calculated by discounting future cash flows at current rates of interest available for debt with the same maturity profile.
The Group's principal financial instruments not carried at fair value are cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other current assets, other non-current assets, trade and other payables, bank overdrafts, and long-term borrowings.
Financial instruments measured at fair value
Financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value through profit or loss
The Group held no financial instruments measured at fair value in the financial year. The Group's financial instruments measured at fair value held in the previous year consisted of an equity investment in a company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. The fair value of the equity investment in a company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange was, until its sale in 2020, based on the price quoted for those shares at the respective reporting dates. Changes in the fair value of this investment were recorded in profit or loss, although the investment was not held for trading purposes, as the Group did not opt to present fair value changes in other comprehensive income.
The Group held no forward foreign exchange contracts or interest rate swaps in the reporting period.
There have been no transfers of assets or liabilities between levels of the fair value hierarchy in the current or previous year.
Accounting classifications and fair values
The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy. It does not include fair value information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | Carrying amount |
Fair value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
| June 30, 2021 | |||||
| Financial assets measured at amortized cost | |||||
| Trade and other receivables | 66,994 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 205,109 | ||||
| Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost | |||||
| Trade payables | (26,809) | ||||
| Bank loans, overdrafts, and lease liabilities | (59,220) | - | (58,954) | - | (58,954) |
| December 31, 2020 | |||||
| Financial assets measured at amortized cost | |||||
| Trade and other receivables | 54,576 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 205,867 | ||||
| Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost | |||||
| Trade payables | (27,882) | ||||
| Bank loans, overdrafts, and lease liabilities | (76,209) | - | (75,911) | - | (75,911) |
Management of risks arising from financial instruments
There have been no significant changes to the Group's financial risk management objectives or in the nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments described in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
There has been no significant effect on the carrying value or fair values of financial instruments arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
2.5.5.18 Transactions with related parties
Transactions with shareholders and their subsidiaries
X-FAB SE Group undertakes transactions with entities in the XTRION group, a group of companies controlled by XTRION NV, the majority shareholder of X-FAB SE, as part of its normal business activities. These include the purchase of certain work in process and services, as well as the sale of products and provision of services to these companies. XTRION NV is also the parent company of Melexis NV, which develops, designs, and sells integrated circuits for use in a wide range of different applications and end markets. The main wafer suppliers for Melexis group are X-FAB SE's subsidiaries. Melexis group also provides final test services as well as design support to X-FAB SE subsidiaries. Conditions of the commercial relations between X-FAB and its related parties are in line with those that have been agreed upon between independent parties in comparable circumstances.
The tables below show the balances with shareholders and their subsidiaries included in the statement of financial position.
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade accounts receivable due from Melexis group companies | 25,692 | 19,109 |
| Trade accounts receivable due from M-MOS group companies | 2,875 | 3,666 |
| Trade accounts receivable due from Anvo-Systems | 1,241 | 1,277 |
| Trade accounts receivable due from X-Celeprint | 124 | 92 |
| Trade accounts receivable due from X Display Company Technology | 3 | - |
| Total | 29,935 | 24,144 |
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade accounts payable due to Melexis group companies | 53 | 108 |
| Trade accounts payable due to XTRION | 17 | 14 |
| Trade accounts payable due to M-MOS | 15 | 19 |
| Trade accounts payable due to Sensinnovat | - | 188 |
| Trade accounts payable due to ESA | - | 18 |
| Other | 22 | 62 |
| Total | 107 | 409 |
Sales and other income comprise the following:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | For the six months ended June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Sales to Melexis group companies | 127,385 | 104,070 |
| Sales to M-MOS group companies | 8,078 | 5,523 |
| Sales to Anvo-Systems | 50 | 62 |
| Sales to X Display Company Technology | 258 | 64 |
| Sales to X-Celeprint | 44 | - |
| Property rental and other income from Melexis Group companies | 946 | 1,081 |
| Other income from M-MOS | 27 | 43 |
| Total | 136,788 | 110,843 |
Purchases, expenses, and other transactions recorded with shareholders and their subsidiaries were as follows:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | For the six months ended June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Services provided by Melexis group companies | 268 | 581 |
| Services/purchases provided by M-MOS group companies | 78 | 5 |
| Services provided from X-Celeprint | - | - |
| Services purchased from Sensinnovat | 77 | 105 |
| Services purchased from ESA | 73 | 96 |
| Warranty cost Melexis group | 525 | 225 |
| Interest from loan from Sarawak Technology Holdings Sdn. Bhd. | - | 1,426 |
| Total | 1,021 | 2,438 |
Significant transactions with the Board of Directors or management did not occur in the reporting period.
Remuneration of directors and other persons with key management positions:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | For the six months ended June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Short-term employee benefits | 532 | 718 |
| Short-term employee benefits for members of management that are not on the payroll of the Company (CEO and CFO) |
151 | 262 |
| Directors compensation | 87 | 75 |
| Total | 770 | 1.055 |
2.5.5.19 Commitments
Purchase commitments comprise the following:
| in thousands of U.S. dollars | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase commitments for: | ||
| Property, plant, and equipment | 36,119 | 9,988 |
| Intangible assets | 42 | 459 |
| Material and services | 17,054 | 36,660 |
| Total | 53,215 | 47,107 |
Purchase commitments mainly refer to purchase orders placed for investments into technical machinery. At the date of the acquisition of the semiconductor business of Altis Semiconductor (now known as X-FAB France) the Group committed to invest USD 114 million (EUR 100 million) in the Corbeil-Essonnes site over a period of ten years until September 30, 2026. This commitment has now been met in full.
Tessenderlo, September 2, 2021
Managing Director, CEO
Sensinnovat BV Represented by Rudi De Winter CEO
3. Shareholder information
The following table describes the structure of shareholdings in X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE at June 30, 2021:
| Company | Number of shares | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| XTRION NV | 63,333,563 | 48.4% |
| Sarawak Technology Holdings Sdn. Bhd. | 14,948,655 | 11.4% |
| Treasury shares | 149,748 | 0.1% |
| Free float | 52,349,703 | 40.0% |
| Total | 130,781,669 | 100% |
4. Statement of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors certifies, on behalf and for the account of the Company, that, to their knowledge,
- • the condensed consolidated interim financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position, and profit or loss of the Company and the entities included in the consolidation as a whole; and
- • the interim management's discussion and analysis provides a fair overview of the important events and major transactions of the issuer which occurred during the first six months of the financial year, and their impact on the set of condensed consolidated interim financial statements, and a description of the main risks and uncertainties which the issuer is exposed to.
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We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". 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 International Standards on Auditing 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. We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". 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 International Standards on Auditing 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. material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union. Hasselt, September 2, 2021 KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - Réviseurs d'Entreprises Statutory Auditor represented by
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information as at June 30, 2021 and for the six-month period then ended is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information as at June 30, 2021 and for the six-month period then ended is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as
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Hasselt, September 2, 2021
adopted by the European Union.
Bedrijfsrevisor / Réviseur d'Entreprises
Hasselt, September 2, 2021
adopted by the European Union.
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KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - KPMG Réviseurs d'Entreprises, a Belgian BV/SRL and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by
Bedrijfsrevisor / Réviseur d'Entreprises
Bedrijfsrevisor / Réviseur d'Entreprises
guarantee. All rights reserved. Document Classification: KPMG Public
guarantee. All rights reserved. Document Classification: KPMG Public
represented by
Jos Briers
Jos Briers
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Zetel - Siège:
Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal 1K B-1930 Zaventem
Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal 1K B-1930 Zaventem
Zetel - Siège:
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Conclusion Statutory auditor's report to the board of directors of X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE on the review of the condensed consolidated interim We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of
period then ended
Scope of Review
Introduction
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information as at June 30, 2021 and for the six-month period then ended is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union. financial information as at June 30, 2021 and for the six-month period then ended Introduction We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position of X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE as at June 30, 2021, the condensed consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended, and notes to the interim financial information ("the condensed consolidated interim financial information"). The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this condensed consolidated interim financial
information in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information as at June 30, 2021 and for the six-month period then ended is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as
financial position of X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE as at June 30, 2021, the
income, changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended,
by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". 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 International Standards on Auditing 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 condensed consolidated interim financial information as at June 30, 2021 and for the six-month period then ended is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as
Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". 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
Statutory auditor's report to the board of directors of X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE on the review of the condensed consolidated interim financial information as at June 30, 2021 and for the six-month
Statutory auditor's report to the board of directors of X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE on the review of the condensed consolidated interim financial information as at June 30, 2021 and for the six-month
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position of X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE as at June 30, 2021, the condensed consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended, and notes to the interim financial information ("the condensed consolidated interim financial information"). The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this condensed consolidated interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this condensed consolidated interim financial information based on our review.
Hasselt, September 2, 2021 condensed consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this condensed consolidated interim financial information based on our review.
KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - Réviseurs d'Entreprises Statutory Auditor represented by and notes to the interim financial information ("the condensed consolidated interim financial information"). The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this condensed consolidated interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted Scope of Review We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed
by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this condensed consolidated interim financial information based on our review. Scope of Review by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". 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
guarantee. All rights reserved. Document Classification: KPMG Public
Hasselt, September 2, 2021
Statutory Auditor represented by
Jos Briers
Conclusion
Conclusion
adopted by the European Union.
Jos Briers Bedrijfsrevisor / Réviseur d'Entreprises We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed International Standards on Auditing 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.
KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - KPMG Réviseurs d'Entreprises, a Belgian BV/SRL and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by
adopted by the European Union.
KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - Réviseurs d'Entreprises
KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - Réviseurs d'Entreprises
Hasselt, September 2, 2021
Jos Briers Bedrijfsrevisor / Réviseur d'Entreprises KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - KPMG Réviseurs d'Entreprises, a Belgian BV/SRL and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved. Document Classification: KPMG Public
Statutory Auditor represented by
Bedrijfsrevisor / Réviseur d'Entreprises
guarantee. All rights reserved. Document Classification: KPMG Public
KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - KPMG Réviseurs d'Entreprises, a Belgian BV/SRL and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by
Zetel - Siège: Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal 1K B-1930 Zaventem
Zetel - Siège:
Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal 1K B-1930 Zaventem
Zetel - Siège:
Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal 1K B-1930 Zaventem
KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - KPMG Réviseurs d'Entreprises BV/SRL Ondernemingsnummer / Numéro d'entreprise 0419.122.548 BTW - TVA BE 0419.122.548 RPR Brussel - RPM Bruxelles IBAN : BE 95 0018 4771 0358 BIC : GEBABEBB
KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - KPMG Réviseurs d'Entreprises BV/SRL Ondernemingsnummer / Numéro d'entreprise 0419.122.548 BTW - TVA BE 0419.122.548 RPR Brussel - RPM Bruxelles IBAN : BE 95 0018 4771 0358 BIC : GEBABEBB
KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - KPMG Réviseurs d'Entreprises BV/SRL Ondernemingsnummer / Numéro d'entreprise 0419.122.548 BTW - TVA BE 0419.122.548
BIC : GEBABEBB

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