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Autoneum at a Glance
Financial highlights
2297.4
Revenue in CHF million
Organic growth in %2.5
13128
Number of employees
EBIT margin in %1.5*
* Without one-time effects from impairment of fixed assets.
Engine Bay
Underbody
Interior Floor
Body Treatment
· Engine Encapsulations
· Under Floor Shields
· Engine Top Covers
· Heatshields
· Hoodliners
· Outer Dashes
· Battery Covers
· Wheelhouse Outer Liners
· Battery and Floor Pans
· Tunnel Insulators
· Tufted Carpets
· Non-Woven Carpets
· Inner Dashes
· Floor Insulators
· Floor Mats
· Dampers
· Stiffeners
Our Product PortfolioAutoneum is the global market and technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles and partner to automobile manufacturers around the world. The Company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight components for optimum noise and heat protection. The innovations of Autoneum make vehicles quieter, lighter, safer and more fuel-efficient while en hancing driving comfort.CHF million20192018ChangeOrganic growth1Autoneum GroupRevenue2 297.4100.0%2 281.5100.0%0.7%2.5%EBITDA164.07.1%197.28.6%–16.8%EBITDA adjusted2126.05.5%197.28.6%–36.1%EBIT3–32.9–1.4%114.15.0%–128.9%EBIT before one-time effects3, 435.01.5%114.15.0%–69.3%Net result3–77.7–3.4%74.73.3%–204.1%Return on net assets (RONA)3, 5–3.9%7.8%Cash flows from operating activities119.2124.0Cash flows from operating activities adjusted294.0124.0Net debt at December 31659.6283.7Net debt at December 31 adjusted2355.2283.7Number of employees at December 31613 12812 9461.4%BG EuropeRevenue900.9100.0%984.5100.0%–8.5%–5.6%EBIT351.05.7%82.08.3%BG North AmericaRevenue1 001.8100.0%921.8100.0%8.7%7.2%EBIT3–134.8–13.5%–8.2–0.9%EBIT before one-time effects3, 4–72.8–7.3%–8.2–0.9%BG AsiaRevenue275.7100.0%260.3100.0%5.9%8.1%EBIT311.94.3%18.97.3%EBIT before one-time effects3, 417.96.5%18.97.3%BG SAMEA7Revenue125.8100.0%111.5100.0%12.8%32.7%EBIT310.78.5%10.89.7%Share AUTNShare price at December 31 in CHF116.20147.40–21.2%Market capitalization at December 31539.9685.8–21.3%Basic earnings per share in CHF–20.8211.83–276.0%Dividend per share in CHF8–3.60–100.0%1 Change in revenue in local currencies, adjusted for hyperinflation.2 Excluding IFRS 16 effects in 2019.3 The figures for the 2019 financial year include IFRS 16 effects.4 Without one-time effects from impairment of fixed assets.5 Net result before interest expenses in relation to average shareholders’ equity plus borrowings.6 Full-time equivalents including temporary employees (excluding apprentices).7 Including South America, Middle East and Africa.8 As proposed by the Board of Directors and subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting.
Autoneum at a Glance
Financial highlights
2297.4
Revenue in CHF million
Organic growth in %2.5
13128
Number of employees
EBIT margin in %1.5*
* Without one-time effects from impairment of fixed assets.
Engine Bay
Underbody
Interior Floor
Body Treatment
· Engine Encapsulations
· Under Floor Shields
· Engine Top Covers
· Heatshields
· Hoodliners
· Outer Dashes
· Battery Covers
· Wheelhouse Outer Liners
· Battery and Floor Pans
· Tunnel Insulators
· Tufted Carpets
· Non-Woven Carpets
· Inner Dashes
· Floor Insulators
· Floor Mats
· Dampers
· Stiffeners
Our Product PortfolioAutoneum is the global market and technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles and partner to automobile manufacturers around the world. The Company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight components for optimum noise and heat protection. The innovations of Autoneum make vehicles quieter, lighter, safer and more fuel-efficient while en hancing driving comfort.CHF million20192018ChangeOrganic growth1Autoneum GroupRevenue2 297.4100.0%2 281.5100.0%0.7%2.5%EBITDA164.07.1%197.28.6%–16.8%EBITDA adjusted2126.05.5%197.28.6%–36.1%EBIT3–32.9–1.4%114.15.0%–128.9%EBIT before one-time effects3, 435.01.5%114.15.0%–69.3%Net result3–77.7–3.4%74.73.3%–204.1%Return on net assets (RONA)3, 5–3.9%7.8%Cash flows from operating activities119.2124.0Cash flows from operating activities adjusted294.0124.0Net debt at December 31659.6283.7Net debt at December 31 adjusted2355.2283.7Number of employees at December 31613 12812 9461.4%BG EuropeRevenue900.9100.0%984.5100.0%–8.5%–5.6%EBIT351.05.7%82.08.3%BG North AmericaRevenue1 001.8100.0%921.8100.0%8.7%7.2%EBIT3–134.8–13.5%–8.2–0.9%EBIT before one-time effects3, 4–72.8–7.3%–8.2–0.9%BG AsiaRevenue275.7100.0%260.3100.0%5.9%8.1%EBIT311.94.3%18.97.3%EBIT before one-time effects3, 417.96.5%18.97.3%BG SAMEA7Revenue125.8100.0%111.5100.0%12.8%32.7%EBIT310.78.5%10.89.7%Share AUTNShare price at December 31 in CHF116.20147.40–21.2%Market capitalization at December 31539.9685.8–21.3%Basic earnings per share in CHF–20.8211.83–276.0%Dividend per share in CHF8–3.60–100.0%1 Change in revenue in local currencies, adjusted for hyperinflation.2 Excluding IFRS 16 effects in 2019.3 The figures for the 2019 financial year include IFRS 16 effects.4 Without one-time effects from impairment of fixed assets.5 Net result before interest expenses in relation to average shareholders’ equity plus borrowings.6 Full-time equivalents including temporary employees (excluding apprentices).7 Including South America, Middle East and Africa.8 As proposed by the Board of Directors and subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting.
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Group Report
Letter to Shareholders 03
2019 at a Glance 08
Corporate Responsibility 28
Corporate Governance 34
Financial Report
Consolidated Financial Statements 60
Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 121
Remuneration Report 134
Review 2015 – 2019 139
Important Dates 144
Autoneum Annual Report 2019 Contents
Hans-Peter Schwald
Chairman of the Board
Matthias Holzammer
Chief Executive Officer
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Net result impacted by operating losses
and high impairments in North America
Dear shareholders
2019 was an extremely challenging year for the automobile industry. The continuing weakness
of the global economy, ongoing trade disputes and the increasing regulation of mobility im
pacted vehicle demand negatively. But 2019 was also a year of change for Autoneum internally.
An indepth analysis carried out by the new Group Management in the fall showed a need to
reevaluate the Group’s performance over the short to mediumterm. In Business Group North
America, the operational and commercial problems have proven more extensive than originally
assumed. As a result, the turnaround program launched in spring 2019 was replaced at the
beginning of 2020 with a dedicated and far more comprehensive program for the North
American sites.
Revenue growth despite a shrinking global market
As a result of weak demand, the number of light vehicles produced worldwide fell again
sharply in 2019 compared to the previous year; whereby the decline of almost –6% was much
steeper than in 2018. Thanks to numerous production rampups and a favorable model
portfolio, Autoneum generated organic revenue growth1 of 2.5%, despite the global market
cooling. Revenue consolidated in Swiss francs rose by 0.7% from CHF 2 281.5 million to
CHF 2 297.4 million.
Profitability2 impacted by operational inefficiencies and impairments
Operational inefficiencies in North America and impairments on fixed assets in this region
were the main reason for the – firstever – negative net result in 2019. In addition, the sharp
drop in automobile production in Europe and China as well as associated lower utilization
of production capacities in the affected Business Groups also burdened the Group’s profitability.
EBITDA excluding IFRS 16 effects decreased to CHF 126.0 million (2018: CHF 197.2 million),
which corresponds to an EBITDA margin of 5.5% (2018: 8.6%). Onetime charges from
im pairments in the amount of CHF –68.0 million had a negative impact on EBIT, reducing
it to CHF –32.9 million (2018: CHF 114.1 million). Without these onetime charges, EBIT
amounted to CHF 35.0 million. The EBIT margin excluding impairments was at 1.5% in 2019,
and taking those into account the margin decreased to –1.4% (2018: 5.0%).
1 Change in revenue in local currencies, adjusted for hyperinflation.
2 The figures for the 2019 financial year include IFRS 16 effects.
Autoneum Annual Report 2019 Letter to Shareholders 4
Lower equity ratio as a result of higher net debt
Continuing high operating losses throughout the year and impairments on fixed assets led to a
net loss of CHF –77.7 million in 2019 (2018: net profit of CHF 74.7 million). The operating
losses of Business Group North America and investments in fixed assets resulted in a negative
free cash flow of CHF –9.9 million (2018: CHF –40.7 million). However, despite the lower
result, free cash flow in 2019 was improved compared to the prior year. IFRS 16 also required a
change to the recognition of leased property, plant and equipment and associated liabilities
each in the amount of CHF 301.6 million. This reduced the equity ratio to 27.1% as of December
31, 2019. On a comparable basis, excluding IFRS 16 effects, the equity ratio was at 32.7%.
Net debt excluding the IFRS 16 effects rose to CHF 355.2 million (December 31, 2018: CHF
283.7 million). With the two bonds issued in 2016 and 2017, the longterm credit agreement
with a bank syndicate and two shareholder loans, Autoneum continues to be solidly financed.
Committed to the mobility of the future
In 2019, Autoneum again launched various innovative components that help automobile
manufacturers to produce quieter, lighter and more environmentally friendly vehicles. The
multifunctional, lightweight components are suitable for vehicles with all types of drives.
This is a great advantage for car manufacturers in both predevelopment as well as series
production of models and makes Autoneum a soughtafter supplier of acoustic and thermal
management solutions. With battery undercovers made of UltraSilent, the Company has adapted
this textile underbody technology for use in electric vehicles for the first time. These battery
undercovers act as insulators helping to reduce sound that enters the passenger cabin, as well as
passby noise. Noisereducing components are also essential in electric models. External and
internal noise sources such as electric drive elements, fans and pumps are more audible in this
vehicle category due to the lack of engine noise and therefore impact driving comfort. Thanks
to their light weight, battery undercovers made of UltraSilent also help to ensure a greater
driving range. In view of increasing passby noise regulation around the world, Autoneum
now offers customers the multifunctional AlphaLiner wheelhouse outer liner, which is highly
effective in reducing tire noise and allows noise absorption to be customized for the specific
requirements of the vehicle model. Made primarily of recycled PET fibers and fully recyclable,
AlphaLiner wheelhouse outer liners are particularly environmentally friendly.
Leading the way in digitalizing acoustic management
Autoneum is setting standards for automobile noise and heat protection not only with its
innovative components and technologies, but also digitally, as the first automotive supplier in
the world with a configurator for the acoustic management of vehicles. The online portal
“Acoustic Garage” (acoustics.autoneum.com) is based on Autoneum’s unique simulation
Autoneum Annual Report 2019 Letter to Shareholders 5
expertise and offers a comprehensive information and product experience on all aspects of
noise protection in cars. Users – whether customers or end consumers – can configure a product
package to their individual needs on the basis of selected criteria such as lightweight con
struction, sustainability and aesthetics. In this way, Autoneum helps vehicle manufacturers,
ensuring optimal acoustics in future models.
New Group Management with strong operational expertise
In October 2019, the Board of Directors appointed two new members to the Group Executive
Board: Matthias Holzammer and Bernhard Wiehl. Matthias Holzammer has taken over as CEO
from Martin Hirzel, under whose tenure Autoneum became the internationally recognized market
and technology leader in thermal and acoustic management that it is today. Matthias Holzammer
demonstrated his operational expertise in various positions, among others as the longstanding
Head of Business Group Europe, which he successfully restructured from 2012 on, transforming
it into a highly profitable Business Group until his departure at the beginning of 2019. Also
contributing to its transformation was Bernhard Wiehl, who succeeded Dr Martin Zwyssig as CFO
of the Company at the end of October 2019. Bernhard Wiehl was responsible for Finance &
Controlling at Business Group Europe from 2013 to 2019.
At the beginning of 2019, Dr Alexandra Bendler succeeded Matthias Holzammer as Head of
Business Group Europe. Since joining the Company in 2008, she has held various management
positions, including Head of Group Strategy & Marketing and Head of Sales & Program Manage
ment for Business Group Europe. In North America, Greg Sibley assumed responsibility for the
corresponding Business Group after a transition period on July 1, 2019 from Fausto Bigi, who
had served as the interim Head since the beginning of 2019. With his extensive expertise in
the areas of production, development and sales at leading automotive suppliers, Greg Sibley is
ideally suited to tackling the current challenges in North America.
Board of Directors proposes waiver of dividend payment
In view of the significant net loss, the Board of Directors will propose to the Annual General
Meeting on March 25, 2020 no dividend to be distributed for the 2019 financial year.
Business Groups
The drop in automobile production compared to the previous year led to a revenue decline of
–5.6% in local currencies at Business Group Europe in 2019. Revenue in Swiss francs decreased
by –8.5% to CHF 900.9 million (2018: CHF 984.5 million). The earnings were impacted not
only by the volumerelated loss of profitability, but also by the continued challenging labor market
situation and a shortage of skilled employees especially in Eastern Europe. Driven by a weaker
capacity utilization and despite a costsavings program to reduce fixed costs that was imple
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mented early on, EBIT in the reporting period dropped to CHF 51.0 million (2018:
CHF 82.0 million), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 5.7% (2018: 8.3%).
In an equally declining market, Business Group North America increased its 2019 revenue by
7.2% on a currencyadjusted basis, mainly due to various production rampups by German and
Japanese vehicle manufacturers. In Swiss francs, revenue climbed to CHF 1 001.8 million (2018:
CHF 921.8 million). In the 2019 financial year, Business Group North America recorded an EBIT
of CHF –134.8 million (2018: CHF –8.2 million), which includes onetime charges from impair
ments of fixed assets of CHF –62.0 million. As the insufficient profitability in North America is
not only limited to two lossmaking US plants, a comprehensive turnaround program has been
implemented at the North American sites at the beginning of 2020 that replaces the predecessor
program that had been launched in spring 2019. It focuses on the solution of operational and
commercial problems as well as the improvement of the cost structure.
In Asia, too, the corresponding Business Group succeeded in boosting revenue in a declining
market. Driven by new and highvolume programs of European and Asian automobile manu
facturers, Business Group Asia grew in local currencies by 8.1%. Revenue in Swiss francs rose to
CHF 275.7 million (2018: CHF 260.3 million). Profitability has been significantly burdened by
the expansion of capacity undertaken in recent years in line with the originally forecast growth
of the Chinese market. This and the resulting onetime charges from impairments of fixed assets
totaling CHF –6.0 million led to an EBIT of CHF 11.9 million (2018: CHF 18.9 million). Excluding
impairments, the EBIT margin was at 6.5% (2018: 7.3%).
Business Group SAMEA (South America, Middle East and Africa) continued its growth path
in the reporting year. Despite the market slump in this region, revenue in local currencies
climbed by 32.7%, a result boosted by inflation. Highvolume export programs in Turkey and
South Africa as well as much higher production volumes compared to the previous year in
the key SAMEA market of Brazil were key factors. Due to the strong depreciation of various
relevant currencies, revenue consolidated in Swiss francs was up less remarkably by 12.8%
to CHF 125.8 million (2018: CHF 111.5 million). Thanks to favorable capacity utilization, the
Business Group generated an EBIT of CHF 10.7 million (2018: CHF 10.8 million). The EBIT
margin was at 8.5% (2018: 9.7%).
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Outlook
Autoneum expects revenue growth at market level in 2020. Based on the uncompromising focus
on the turnaround and the implementation of corresponding measures in North America, the
Company aims at significant increases in profit ability and a slightly positive net result. Further
more, a free cash flow in the mid doubledigit million range is anticipated, which will have a
positive effect on the net debt. Based on further operational and financial improvements in
2021 (“Year of Transition”), Autoneum expects a return to a sound profitability level in 2022.
Acknowledgement
A special thank you goes to more than 13 000 Autoneum employees for whom the past year
was not an easy one. Despite the associated challenges, our employees give their best every
day to put the Company back on the path to success, together with the Board of Directors and the
Group Executive Board. We would like to extend our gratitude to our customers, shareholders
and all those who have accompanied Autoneum along the way for their loyalty and allegiance,
especially in this phase of the Company’s development.
Winterthur, March 3, 2020
Hans-Peter Schwald
Chairman of the Board
Matthias Holzammer
Chief Executive Officer
Autoneum Annual Report 2019 Letter to Shareholders 2019 at a Glance
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he past year was all about innovation leadership: Whether
new components for acoustics and thermal management, the
world’s first online configurator for all aspects of noise
protection in cars, the Automotive Acoustics Conference scientifically
led by Autoneum or successful “Innovation Days” for customers –
Autoneum is helping to shape the mobility of the future.
Optimal acoustics at the
touch of a button
With “Acoustic Garage”, Autoneum launched in 2019 the
very first online platform all around the acoustic man
agement in vehicles. It offers users – whether customers,
researchers or end consumers – a comprehensive infor
mation and product experience. With just a few mouse
clicks, a customized noise protection package can be
designed. Acoustic Garage is based on Autoneum’s unique
simulation expertise: Software developed inhouse cal
culates the acoustic performance of all selected component
and vehicle configurations in realtime and thus secures
optimum acoustic management.
acoustics.autoneum.com
Córdoba: dedicated to customer
satisfaction
High product quality and delivery excellence – both are
hallmarks of the Autoneum plant in Córdoba, Argentina.
For these achievements, our only production facility in the
land of the tango received several customer awards in
2019: Congratulations on the “Quality Award” and the
“Logistic Performance Award” from Toyota as well as
the recognition of being one of the “Best Argentinian
Suppliers” from Iveco (CNH Industrial Group).
Greater driving range with
Ultra-Silent
Autoneum expanded its product portfolio for electric
vehicles in 2019 with textile battery undercovers made
of UltraSilent. Thanks to their low weight, they
contribute to a higher driving range of electric models.
They also reduce vehicle sounds that become more
audible due to the lack of engine noise, thus improving
driving comfort. Battery undercovers made of Ultra
Silent consist entirely of PET and act as thermal insulators.
They accordingly protect the battery against cooling or
heating – improved battery performance guaranteed. This
product innovation will initially be used in the electric
model of a German premium manufacturer.
Automotive Acoustics
Conference 2019: industry
leadership confirmed!
Last July, more than 220 experts discussed requirements
for acoustic management associated with the mobility
of the future at the Automotive Acoustics Conference in
Zurich, Switzerland, which is scientifically led by Autoneum.
Presentations and workshops focused on new findings
related to noise protection in electric vehicles and the use
of measurement systems in the predevelopment of
soundreducing components.
Hybrid-Acoustics PET for
sustainable noise protection
Lighter, quieter and more environmentally friendly vehicles –
this is what HybridAcoustics PET stands for. The newly
launched technology for emotor encapsulations particularly
attenuates highfrequency sounds at the source, hence
providing ideal noise protection and greater driving comfort.
Components based on HybridAcoustics PET are made
entirely of PET that largely consists of recycled fibers and
thereby meets the requirements for resourceefficient
mobility solutions. Starting in spring 2020, Autoneum will
be supplying numerous emodels with motor capsulations
made of HybridAcoustics PET.
Happy birthday Tillsonburg!
For 50 years, our plant in the Canadian city of Tillsonburg
has been a byword for quiet cars. Working in a production
space of more than 13 000 square meters, around
300 employees ensure that USAmerican vehicle models
offer optimum acoustics thanks to wheelhouse inner
liners, floor insulators and inner dashes from Autoneum.
Enjoy the silence with
Alpha-Liner
Automobile manufacturers around the world must comply
with increasingly restrictive noise regulations for
new vehicle models. Every decibel less is key. To achieve
a substantial reduction, Autoneum’s multifunctional
AlphaLiner wheelhouse outer liner plays an important
role. There, a thin plastic coating applied on the tire
side maximizes sound absorption according to the vehicle
requirements and thereby reduces tire noise. At the
same time, the textile components convince with their
low weight, which ensures a higher driving range. But
that’s not all: The components, which are made of 100%
recycled PET fibers, can be completely reclaimed and
are therefore particularly sustainable.
Successful “Innovation Days”
in Japan
In order to show current and potential customers the
ex tensive benefits of its product innovations, Autoneum
conducts inhouse exhibitions at automobile manufacturers
around the world. In 2019, these “Innovation Days” took
place at Toyota, Nissan and Honda in Japan, among others.
Particularly sustainable innovations for use in electric
vehicles were presented in the form of lightweight under
battery covers made of UltraSilent, along with Alpha
Liner wheelhouse outer liners.
To the top with Autoneum
Promoting innovation in the automobile industry is the
basis of the longterm partnership with the leading industry
accolade, the “World Car Awards”. Every year, a large
number of the nominated models benefit from Autoneum’s
technology leadership in acoustic and thermal manage
ment. The fully electric “IPACE” SUV from Jaguar convinced
in 2019 also due to its numerous Autoneum components
and became the first model to win the “World Car of the
Year”, “World Car Design of the Year” and “World Green
Car” awards simultaneously.
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eing a good corporate citizen, Autoneum wants to make a dec isive
contribution to a sustain able future. To this end, the Company
undertook a range of projects and measures in 2019 as part of its
Advance Sustainability Strategy 2025 in order to meet a comprehensive
Group-wide set of environmental, social and ethical targets.
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Eco-efficient production processes
Autoneum works continuously to improve its environmental footprint by reducing
or recycling production waste and by lowering energy and water consumption.
Over 60 such environmental efficiency projects at 29 of the Company’s sites have
contributed to improving this record and thus ensuring environmentally friendly production in
2019. Besides energy efficiency measures such as the transition to LED lighting and energy
efficient motors in compressors and fans, Autoneum is endeavoring to create closed material
loops by fully recycling raw and other materials used in the production process. Accordingly, the
Company further expanded its recycling capacity in 2019 and new plants for recovering scrap
from the production of the textile monomaterial UltraSilent and the felt fiber technology IFPR2
commenced operations in Asia. In Europe, the amount of production waste that was recycled
rose significantly through the use of external recycling facilities.
More than 60 ecoefficiency projects worldwide
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Occupational health and safety
All Autoneum sites are committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy
work environment for employees, customers, suppliers and visitors. In this
context, the Company continued with the Groupwide “Manufacturing Safety
Program”, launched in 2018, during the reporting year. The core element of the program is
an occupational safety culture that focuses on prevention and risk reduction. Last year, twoday
workshops were held at 21 plants across all four Business Groups, at which management
teams learned different methods to promptly detect and correct unsafe practices and conditions.
The Company also further improved its ergonomic standards: A newly launched ergonomics
handbook contains, among other things, specifications for the identification of accident risks, for
the ergonomic layout of the workplace and for physical relief through workplace rotation. In
addition, five Autoneum plants were certified according to the new international standard for
occupational health and safety, ISO 45 001, in 2019. This standard has a greater focus on
accident prevention than its predecessor, OHSAS 18 001, which was designed in a reactive
manner. By 2025, all plants will be certified according to this new standard.
Employee development
In 2019, all of Autoneum’s branches analyzed the respective results of the employ
ee satisfaction survey conducted during the previous year and with the help of
focus groups appropriate improvement measures have been implemented. These
are intended to bring about continuous improvement, especially in process
optimization and production savings. In addition, Autoneum offered its staff a broad range of
opportunities for professional and personal development in 2019. For example, 65 alumni of
the leadership development programs for managers – the International Leadership Program (ILP)
and the High Performance Leadership Program (HPL) – participated in a virtual deep dive
workshop in November. As part of this innovative event format, employees from 23 sites from all
regions analyzed and defined the corporate value of “Accountability” and reflected on how
they, as managers, could best live this value on a daytoday basis.
Compliance
Autoneum not only acts in accordance with the law, but also strives to observe
the highest ethical standards both within the Company as well as in all its
business relations. The Code of Conduct, which is binding for all employees,
forms the basis for all actions and, in terms of its control function, is
supplement ed by the guidelines, processes and objectives defined in the Compliance Manage
ment System (CMS). In 2019, the existing compliance policy framework was extended
by the Human and Labor Rights Directive, representing an important measure strengthening
adherence to ethical standards. The practiceoriented “Tone at the Top” program, imple
mented also in the reporting year, makes managers aware of their duty to serve as role models
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and behave appro priately when interacting with employees. Irrespective of position, regular
training courses on the Code of Conduct as well as on the topics of corruption, competition
law and cyber crime aim to ensure that Autoneum employees do not put themselves or the
Company at risk as a result of inappropriate conduct.
Social engagement
Autoneum operates 55 production facilities worldwide and as such has a material
economic impact on the communities where it is active. To make the best possible
use of this influence in addressing social and environmental challenges, the
Company maintains close, longterm ties with local stakeholders. In Brazil, for
instance, under the “Formare” program some 40 employees provided manufacturing and
logistics training to young people from disadvantaged families. In August, the staff at the plant in
Bloomsburg (Pennsylvania) in the USA staged the United Way charity golf tournament for the
25th time. Proceeds from this event supported a number of public libraries, youth clubs, charities
and a holiday camp for children with special education needs. The Autoneum plant in the
southeast Indian city of Chennai mobilized 75 employees to plant more than 500 trees near the
site – a small but important contribution to improving air quality in the area and promoting
biodiversity in the long term. Last year, 130 such initiatives worldwide helped to promote the
social and economic development of Autoneum’s local communities.
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In 2019, employees engaged in
130 community engagement projects
worldwide.
In 2019, five Autoneum plants were
certified according to ISO 45 001.
Employees from 21 sites around the
globe have participated in the
“Manufacturing Safety Program”.
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Europe
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USA
⋅ Aiken, South Carolina
⋅ Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
⋅ Jeffersonville, Indiana
⋅ Novi, Michigan
⋅ Oregon, Ohio
⋅ Jackson, Tennessee
⋅ Monroe, Ohio
⋅ Somerset, Kentucky
⋅ Tinley Park, Illinois
⋅ Valparaiso, Indiana
Autoneum Annual Report 2019 Markets and CustomersAutoneumLocations with minority shareholdersAssociated companies and investmentsLicenseesMarkets and CustomersCanada⋅ London, Ontario⋅ Tillsonburg, OntarioMexico⋅ Hermosillo⋅ Mexico City⋅ San Luis Potosí⋅ Silao North America 3333
Argentina
⋅ Córdoba
Brazil
⋅ Gravataí
⋅ São Paulo
⋅ Taubaté
South Africa
⋅ Rosslyn
⋅ Durban
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The rules and regulations of Corporate Governance are laid out in numerous Autoneum
documents, in particular the Articles of Association*, the Organizational Regulations* and the
Board Committee Regulations. The content and structure of this report conform to the
Directive Corporate Governance (DCG) and the related Guideline published by the SIX Swiss
Exchange. Unless stated otherwise, the data pertains to December 31, 2019. Some information
will be updated regularly on www.autoneum.com/investor-relations. For some information
readers are referred to the financial section of this Annual Report. The Remuneration Report can
be found from page 134 onwards.
1 Group structure and shareholders
Group structure
Autoneum Holding Ltd is a company incorporated under Swiss law, with its registered offices
in Winterthur. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (securities code 12748036,
ISIN CH0127480363, symbol AUTN). Market capitalization as of December 31, 2019 was
CHF 539.9 million.
Autoneum Group consists of the four Business Groups Europe, North America, Asia and SAMEA
(South America, Middle East and Africa), the Group Finance department and those corporate
functions that report directly to the CEO. It includes all companies controlled by Autoneum Hold-
ing Ltd. Within the framework of internal regulations, the Business Groups are responsible for
the profitability of each individual company with the exception of those business activities and
companies that report directly to the CEO. Each Business Group has been established for a clearly
defined and demarcated specific market region. Each of these Business Groups conducts its
business within the framework of the Organizational Regulations* and under the leadership of the
Busi ness Group Head, who reports directly to the CEO of the Autoneum Group. The segment
reporting information can be found on pages 86–88.
The Group Finance department and those corporate functions that report directly to the CEO
support the CEO, the Business Group Heads and the Board of Directors in their management and
supervisory functions, and are responsible for the activities outside the Business Groups, such
as management of holding companies and pension funds. Subsidiary companies are founded
based on legal, business and financial considerations. One person (Head of Legal Unit) is
appointed for each company and is responsible for local financial mana ge ment as well as for
compliance with national laws and regulations and internal guidelines.
*www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
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Companies with participation of further shareholders are principally managed as described
above, however taking into consideration the respective agreements.
42 companies worldwide belonged to the Autoneum Group as of December 31, 2019. An overview
on subsidiaries comprising the names, domiciles and share capital of the subsidiaries and the
voting rights held by the Autoneum Group can be found on page 115. The management organiza-
tion of the Autoneum Group is independent of the legal structure of the Group and the individual
companies.
Significant shareholders
As of December 31, 2019 Autoneum was aware of the following shareholders with 3% or more
of all voting rights in the Company:
· Artemis Beteiligungen I Ltd; Centinox Holding Ltd; Michael Pieper, Hergiswil, Switzerland; 21.1%
· PCS Holding Ltd, Frauenfeld; Peter Spuhler, Warth-Weiningen, Switzerland; 16.15%
· Martin and Rosmarie Ebner via BZ Bank Limited, Wilen, Switzerland; 3.1%
· Credit Suisse Funds AG, Zurich, Switzerland; 3.07%
All notifications of shareholders with 3% or more of all voting rights in the Company have
been reported to the Disclosure Office of the SIX Swiss Exchange in accordance with Art. 120 of
the Financial Market Infrastructure Act (FMIA) and published via its electronic publication
platform on www.six-exchange-regulation.com/en/home/publications/significant-shareholders.
html, where further details can also be found. As of December 31, 2019 Autoneum Holding Ltd
held 0.55% of the share capital (25 783 shares).
Cross-holdings
The Company has no information about cross-holdings of capital or voting shares exceeding the
limit of 5% on both sides.
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Organization
As of December 31, 2019
Autoneum
Holding Ltd
Board of Directors
Autoneum
Group
Matthias Holzammer1
CEO
Group Finance
Bernhard Wiehl2
CFO
Business Group
Europe
Dr Alexandra Bendler3
Business Group
North America
Greg Sibley4
Business Group
Asia
Andreas Kolf
Business Group
SAMEA
Fausto Bigi5
1 As of October 8, 2019; until October 7, 2019 Martin Hirzel (personal data: www.autoneum.com/CV_M.-Hirzel).
2 As of October 28, 2019; until October 27, 2019 Dr Martin Zwyssig (personal data: www.autoneum.com/CV_M.-Zwyssig).
3 As of February 1, 2019; until January 31, 2019 Matthias Holzammer.
4 As of July 1, 2019; until January 7, 2019 John T. Lenga (personal data: www.autoneum.com/CV_J.-Lenga);
from January 8, 2019 until June 30, 2019 Fausto Bigi a.i.
5 From January 8, 2019 until June 30, 2019 in addition Head Business Group North America a.i.
2 Capital structure
Share capital
On December 31, 2019 the share capital of Autoneum Holding Ltd totaled CHF 233 618.15.
It was divided into 4 672 363 fully paid up registered shares with a par value of CHF 0.05 each.
The shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (securities code 12748036, ISIN
CH0127480363, symbol AUTN).
Authorized share capital
There is no authorized share capital available at Autoneum Holding Ltd.
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Contingent capital for issuing convertible and/or warranty bonds or granting shareholder
options
The share capital may be increased by up to 700 000 fully paid up registered shares with a
nominal value of CHF 0.05 each in an amount not to exceed CHF 35 000 or 14.98% through the
voluntary or mandatory exercise of conversion rights and/or warrants granted in connection
with the issuance of bonds or similar financial instruments by the Company or one of its Group
companies on national or international capital markets, and/or through the exercise of option
rights granted to the shareholders. The pre emptive rights of the shareholders on the issuance
of bonds or other financial instruments with which conversion rights and/or warrants are
connected shall be excluded. The then current owners of conversion rights and/or warrants shall
be entitled to subscribe to the new shares. The conditions of the conversion rights and/or
warrants shall be determined by the Board of Directors. The acquisition of shares through the
voluntary or mandatory exercise of conversion rights and/or warrants as well as each subse-
quent transfer of shares are subject to the restrictions in §4 of the Articles of Association*.
In connection with the issuance of bonds or similar financial instruments with which conversion
rights and/or warrants are connected, the Board of Directors is empowered to restrict or
exclude the advance subscription rights of share holders if (1) such instrument is issued for the
financing or refinancing of the acquisition of corporations, parts thereof, equity holdings or
investments or if (2) such instrument is issued (i) on national or international capital markets or
(ii) to one or more financial investors. If the advance subscription rights are restricted or
excluded by the Board of Directors, the following shall apply: The issuance of such instruments
shall be made at prevailing market conditions, and the new shares shall be issued pursuant to
the relevant conditions of that financial instrument. Conversion rights may be exercised during
a maximum ten-year period, and warrants may be exercised during a maximum seven-year
period, in each case from the date of the respective issuance. The issuance of the new shares
upon voluntary or mandatory exercise of conversion rights and/or warrants shall be made at
conditions taking into account the market price of the shares and/or comparable instruments
with a market price at the time of issuance of the relevant financial instrument.
*www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
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Contingent capital for employee participation shares
The share capital may be increased by a maximum of CHF 12 500 or 5.35% through the
issuance of up to 250 000 fully paid up registered shares with a par value of CHF 0.05 each to
employees of the Company or its Group companies. The preemptive rights of the shareholders
shall be excluded in connection with the issuance of convertible or warrant-bearing bonds or
similar financial instru ments. The issuance of these shares to employees will be in accordance
with one or more regulations issued by the Board of Directors and will take appropriate account
of employee performance, position and degree of responsibility and economic viability criteria
subject to §24 of the Articles of Association*. Shares or options may be issued to employees
at a price lower than that quoted on the stock exchange. The acquisition of shares within the
framework of the employee participation plan, as well as every subsequent transfer of these
shares, is subject to the limitations set forth in §4 of the Articles of Association*.
Changes in share capital
There have been no changes to the share capital of Autoneum Holding Ltd since the Company’s
founding on December 2, 2010. The General Meeting of March 22, 2011 adopted a contingent share
capital of CHF 35 000 (see page 37) and a contingent share capital of CHF 12 500 (see above).
Participation and dividend-right certificates
Autoneum Holding Ltd has issued neither participation certificates nor dividend-right certificates.
Shares
Autoneum Holding Ltd has issued 4 672 363 fully paid up registered shares with a nominal value
of CHF 0.05 each. Each registered share is entitled to dividends and entitles the holder to one vote
at General Meetings of Autoneum Holding Ltd shareholders. The Board of Directors maintains
a share register in which the owners and usufructuaries are registered with name/company name
and address with the following conditions. Only those persons listed in the share register
will be recognized as company shareholders or usufructuaries. Any changes of name or address
must be communicated to the Company. Those who acquire registered shares must make
written application for entry in the share register. The Company can refuse such entry to parties
who do not expressly declare that they have acquired and will hold these registered shares in
their own names and for their own account. If persons fail to expressly declare in their registra-
tion applications that they hold the shares for their own account (“nominees”), the Board of
Directors shall enter such persons in the share register with the right to vote, provided that the
nominee has entered into an agreement with the Company concerning his or her status, and
*www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
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further provided that the nominee is subject to a recognized bank or financial market supervision.
After hearing the registered shareholder or nominee, the Board of Directors may cancel any
registration in the share register made based on incorrect information with retroactive effect
as of the date of registration. The relevant shareholder or nominee must be informed immedi-
ately of the cancelation. The Board of Directors regulates the details and issues the instructions
necessary for compliance with the provisions set forth above. In special cases, the Board of
Directors may grant exemptions from the rule concerning nominees and may delegate its duties.
The Company only recognizes one proxy per share. Voting rights and associated rights may only
be exercised in relation to the Company by a shareholder, usufructuary or nominee entered in
the share register as having the right to vote.
The registered shares of Autoneum Holding Ltd are issued in the form of securities and regis-
tered as book-entry securities (in the sense of the Book-Entry Securities Act) at SIX SIS Ltd.
Book-entry securities with underlying shares of the Company may not be transferred by way of
assignment. Security interests for these book-entry securities cannot be granted by means of
assignment. The Company is entitled to convert at any time and without the approval of share-
holders shares issued in the form of uncertificated securities into individual share certificates or
global share certificates. Shareholders are not entitled to have shares issued in one particular
form transformed into another form. Any shareholder is, however, entitled to request at any time
that the Company issue a certificate stating the number of shares registered in his or her name.
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Restrictions on share transfers and nominee registrations
Those persons entered in the shareholders’ register are recognized as voting shareholders.
Autoneum shares can be bought and sold without any restrictions. In accordance with §4 of
the Articles of Association*, entry in the register of shareholders can be denied in the absence
of an explicit declaration that the shares are held in the applicant’s own name and for the
applicant’s own account. There are no other registration restrictions.
Shares held in a fiduciary capacity are not principally entered in the shareholders’ register.
However, as an exception to this rule, a nominee is entered in the register if the nominee in
question has concluded a nominee agreement with Autoneum and is subject to a recognized
bank or financial supervisory authority. The nominee exercises voting rights at the Annual
General Meeting of shareholders. At the request of Autoneum Holding Ltd, the nominee is
obliged to disclose the name of the person on whose behalf it holds shares.
A resolution of the General Meeting approved by the absolute majority of the voting shares
represented is required in order to cancel the restrictions on share transfers.
Convertible bonds and options
Autoneum Holding Ltd has no convertible bonds or options outstanding.
Board of Directors proposes waiver of dividend payment
In view of the net loss, the Board of Directors will propose to the Annual General Meeting on
March 25, 2020 no dividend to be distributed for the 2019 financial year.
*www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
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3 Board of Directors
The composition, general rights, duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors of
Autoneum Holding Ltd are pursuant to the Swiss Code of Obligations and the Autoneum Holding
Ltd Articles of Association* and Organizational Regulations*.
Board membership
Pursuant to the Articles of Association*, the Board of Directors of Autoneum Holding Ltd
consists of no fewer than three and no more than nine members. As of December 31, 2019 the
Board of Directors comprised seven members, none of whom performed executive duties. The
functions of Chairman of the Board and CEO are separated in order to ensure a good balance
between the Company management and supervisory bodies.
Independence of non-executive members
The Board of Directors consists of non-executive members, and none of the members has
exercised any operational activities for Autoneum in the three financial years preceding the
reporting period. The members of the Board of Directors and the companies represented by them
do not have any significant business relationships with companies of the Autoneum Group (but see
page 113).
Permissible activities outside the Autoneum Group
According to §20 of the Articles of Association*, no member of the Board of Directors
may assume more than 15 additional mandates and no more than five of these may be held with
listed companies. This restriction does not apply to (a) mandates held with companies that
control or are controlled by Autoneum Holding Ltd; (b) mandates assumed by a member of the
Board of Directors by order of Autoneum Holding Ltd or companies under its control; (c)
mandates held with companies that do not qualify as companies within the meaning of Art. 727,
para. 1, clause 2 of the Swiss Code of Obligations; (d) mandates held with nonprofit organiza-
tions and foundations as well as pension funds. The number of mandates pursuant to (c) and
(d) is limited to a total of 20.
Mandates held with various legal entities that are under joint control or controlled by the same
beneficial owner count as one mandate. Mandates held with the supreme management or
administrative body of a legal entity that is required to be registered in the commercial register or
an equivalent register abroad count as mandates.
*www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
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Election and term of office and principles of the election procedure
The Chairman and the other members of the Board are elected individually by the General
Meeting and for a one-year term of office, running from one Annual General Meeting to the next.
Board members can be reelected. They retire at the Annual General Meeting following their 70th
birthday, unless the Board of Directors has lifted the age limit in individual cases. For Michael
Pieper, the Board of Directors has made this limit void and proposed him to the shareholders for
reelection in view of his outstanding personal commitment and significant shareholding in
the Company, which is obviously supporting the further development of Autoneum.
Nominations for election to the Board of Directors are made with due regard for the balanced
composition of this body, taking industrial and international management experience and
specialist knowledge into account.
Internal organization
The Board of Directors is responsible for the business strategy and the overall management of
the Autoneum Group and Group companies. It exercises a supervisory function over the persons
who have been entrusted with the business management.
The Board of Directors is responsible for all transactions that are not explicitly reserved for the
General Meeting or other bodies according to the law, the Articles of Association* and the
Organizational Regulations*. It prepares the Annual General Meeting and makes the necessary
arrangements for imple menting resolutions adopted by the Annual General Meeting. The Board
of Directors has the following decision-making authority:
· composition of the business portfolio and strategic direction of the Group;
· definition of the Group structure;
· appointment and dismissal of the members of the Group Executive Board;
· definition of the authority and duties of the Chairman and the committees of the Board of
Directors as well as the CEO and CFO of the Autoneum Group and the Business Group Heads;
· organization of accounting, financial control and financial planning;
· approval of strategic and financial planning, the budget and the Annual Report with business
review, financial statements, consolidated financial statements and Remuneration Report;
· principles of financial and investment policy, personnel and social policy, management and
communications;
*www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
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· signature regulations and allocation of authority of Autoneum Holding Ltd;
· principles of internal audit;
· principles of compliance management system;
· decisions on investment projects involving expenditure in excess of CHF 10 million;
· issuance of bonds and other significant financial market transactions;
· incorporation, purchase, sale and liquidation of subsidiaries.
The Board of Directors comprises the Chairman, the Vice Chairman and the other members.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors and the members of the Compensation Committee are
elected for a one-year term of office by the Annual General Meeting. Apart from this, the
Board of Directors is self-constituting. The Board of Directors appoints a secretary who does
not need to be a member of the Board of Directors. The Vice Chairman deputizes for the
Chairman in his absence. The Board of Directors has a quorum if the majority of members are
present or if the Board members are able to communicate with each other by telephone,
videoconference, internet or other electronic means. Motions of the Board of Directors are
approved by a simple majority of the votes of the members present. In the case of a tie,
the Chairman has the casting vote.
In 2019, the members of the Board of Directors met for seven regular meetings which lasted
between three and six hours. One of these seven meetings was held abroad and included visits to
two production sites. The attendance rate was 94.4%. In addition, six telephone conferences
were held. The agendas for the Board meetings are drawn up by the Chairman. Any member of
the Board can also propose items for inclusion on the agenda. Board meetings are generally
also attended by the CEO and the CFO, while the other members of the Group Executive Board
attend as necessary regarding business matters concerning them. They give an overview of
the results, outlook and budget of their operating units, and present those projects requiring the
approval of the Board of Directors. Over the course of 2019, no external consultants were
present at meetings of the Board of Directors.
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From left to right: Norbert Indlekofer, Michael Pieper, Rainer Schmückle, Hans-Peter Schwald, This E. Schneider, Ferdinand Stutz, Peter Spuhler
Board of DirectorsAutoneum Annual Report 2019 Corporate Governance 45
Hans-Peter Schwald (1959)
Chairman
Swiss national
Norbert Indlekofer (1958)
Board member
German national
Peter Spuhler (1959)
Board member
Swiss national
First elected to the Board Board member
since 2011 . Educational and professional
background Chairman of the Board and
until January 2018 CEO of Stadler Rail Ltd
Other activities and vested interests
Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Stadler Rail Ltd as well as of several other
companies of Stadler Rail Group, PCS
Holding Ltd and of Aebi Schmidt Holding
Ltd; Vice Chairman of ZSC Lions Eishockey
AG, DSH Holding Ltd; Member of the Board
Allreal Holding Ltd, Rieter Holding Ltd,
European Loc Pool Ltd; Board member of
Evonik Industries Ltd, Robert Bosch GmbH;
Member of the Executive Committee
at Swissmem; Member of the Executive
Committee at LITRA; Member of the
Foundation Board of Tele D; Member of the
National Council of the Swiss Parliament
from 1999 to 2012 . Non-executive
Ferdinand Stutz (1957)
Board member
Swiss national
First elected to the Board Board member
since 2011 . Educational and professional
background Dipl. Giesserei-Ing. University
of Duisburg; from 1982 to 1989 Operations
Manager and Deputy Manager Foundry for
Rieter Ltd; from 1989 to 1995 Department
Manager, Co-Partner and Executive Director
of Schubert & Salzer, Germany; from 1995 to
1997 Executive Director of Georg Fischer
Eisenguss GmbH, Germany; from 1998 to
2009 Member of the Management Board of
Georg Fischer Ltd and CEO of GF Auto -
motive; since 2009 owner and founder of
Stutz Improvement Ltd . Other activities
and vested interests Member of the
Advisory Board of Halder Beteiligungsgesell-
schaft GmbH, Germany; Member of the
Board of Directors or Advisory Board of
other joint stock companies . Committees
Member of the Audit, the Strategy, the
Compensation and the Nomination
Committee . Non-executive
First elected to the Board Board member
and Chairman since 2011 . Educational
and professional background lic. iur. HSG,
lawyer; until 2016 Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the law firm Staiger, Schwald
& Partner Ltd; since 2017 Senior Partner of
BianchiSchwald LLC . Other activities and
vested interests Vice Chairman of the
Board of Directors, Stadler Rail Ltd; Board
member, Rieter Holding Ltd; President of
the Board of Directors of VAMED
Management and Service Switzerland Ltd
and VAMED Health Project Switzerland Ltd
as well as President of Swiss VAMED rehab
hospitals; Chairman, AVIA Association of
Independent Importers of Petroleum
Products; Board member of other Swiss
joint stock companies Committees
Chairman of the Strategy Committee;
Member of the Audit, the Compensation and
the Nomination Committee . Non-executive
Rainer Schmückle (1959)
Vice Chairman
German national
First elected to the Board Board member
and Vice Chairman since 2011 . Educational
and professional background Dipl.
Wirtsch.-Ing. University of Karlsruhe; from
1984 to 1997 various positions at Daimler
Group, including CFO and Senior Vice
President IT at Freightliner LLC, Germany;
from 1998 to 2000 first CFO and then CEO
at Adtranz LLC; from 2001 to 2005
President and CEO at Freightliner LLC,
Germany; from 2005 to 2010 COO at
Mercedes Car Group; from 2010 to 2011
Operating Partner of Advent International,
USA; from 2011 to 2014 Chief Operating
Officer and President Seating Components,
Johnson Controls Inc., USA; from 2014 to
2015 CEO of MAG Group, Germany . Other
activities and vested interests Member of
the Board of Directors of Dometic Group
Ltd, Sweden; Member of the Board of
Directors of MAN Trucks & Bus SE,
Germany; Member and as of January 31,
2020 Chairman of the Board of Directors
of STIGA (C), Luxemburg; Member of the
Board of Directors STIGA SpA, Italy;
Member of the Board of Directors of a
privately held company . Committees
Chairman of the Audit Committee; Member
of the Strategy Committee . Non-executive
First elected to the Board Board
member since 2017 . Educational and
professional background Dipl. Ing.
University of Stuttgart; from 2004 to 2006
Chairman of the Management Board,
Transmission and Chassis Systems of
INA-Schaeffler KG, Germany; from 2006 to
2009 Chairman of the Management Board,
Transmission and Chassis Systems of
INA-Schaeffler KG as well as Chairman of
the Management Board of LuK Group,
Germany; from 2011 to 2014 Member of the
Executive Board Automotive responsible for
the Transmission Systems Business Division
and Chairman of Schaeffler Ltd, Germany;
from 2014 to 2016 President and CEO
Automotive Schaeffler Ltd, Germany . Other
activities and vested interests Member of
the Board of Directors of Feintool Ltd;
Member of the Advisory Council of ATESTEO
GmbH & Co. KG . Committees Member of
the Strategy Committee . Non-executive
Michael Pieper (1946)
Board member
Swiss national
First elected to the Board Board member
since 2011 . Educational and professional
background lic. oec. HSG; owner and CEO
of Artemis Holding Ltd . Other activities
and vested interests Member of the Board
of Directors of various Artemis and Franke
subsidiaries worldwide; Board member
Bergos Berenberg Ltd, Forbo Holding Ltd,
Rieter Holding Ltd, Arbonia Ltd and
Reppisch-Werke Ltd . Non-executive
This E. Schneider (1952)
Board member
Swiss national
First elected to the Board Board member
since 2011 . Educational and professional
background lic. oec. HSG; from 1991 to
1993 Chairman and CEO of listed company
SAFAA, France; from 1994 to 1997 member
of the Executive Board, Valora Group, as
Managing Director of the Canteen and
Catering Division; from 1997 to 2002 Execu-
tive Chairman and CEO of the Selecta Group;
from 2004 until March 2014 Executive
Chairman and CEO, Forbo Group; since April
2014 Executive Chairman of the Board of
Directors of Forbo Group . Other activities
and vested interests Board member Rieter
Holding Ltd . Committees Chairman of
the Compensation and the Nomination
Committee . Non-executive
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Once a year, the Board of Directors reviews its performance, internal working methods and
cooperation with the Group Executive Board. This takes the form of a self-assessment and
includes an assessment of the state of information of Board members with regard to the Group
and its business development.
Should there be a conflict of interest in the course of making decisions on business matters and
items on the agenda, the respective Board member must stand aside prior to discussion of the
matter in question and abstain from voting when passing a resolution.
Committees
Besides the Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors appoints an Audit, a Nomination
and a Strategy Committee from among its members in order to assist it in its duties. The commit-
tees are fundamentally advisory and preparatory bodies and have no decision-making powers;
resolutions are passed by the Board as a whole. Each committee has written terms of reference
specifying its tasks and responsibilities. The members of the Compensation Committee
are elected by the Annual General Meeting. The Chairmen and members of the other commit-
tees are elected by the Board of Directors. The committees meet regularly to develop recommen-
dations for the Board of Directors and to prepare minutes of their meetings.
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The Audit Committee currently consists of three members of the Board. Its Chairman is
Rainer Schmückle; the other members are Hans-Peter Schwald and Ferdinand Stutz. In the 2019
financial year, none of the members of the Audit Committee performed executive duties. The
Chairman is elected for one year. The Audit Committee meets at least twice each financial year.
The meetings are usually also attended by the Head of Internal Audit, representatives of
the statutory and Group auditors, the CEO and the CFO, and other members of the Group
Executive Board and management as appropriate. The main duties of the Audit Committee are:
· elaborating principles for external and internal audits for submission to the Board of Directors,
and providing information on their implementation;
· assessing the work of the external and internal auditors as well as their mutual cooperation and
reporting to the Board of Directors;
· assessing the reports submitted by the statutory auditors as well as the invoiced costs;
· overall supervision of risk management and acceptance of the Group Executive Board’s risk
report addressed to the Board of Directors;
· assisting the Board of Directors in nominating the statutory auditors and the Group auditors for
submission to the Annual General Meeting;
· examining the results of internal audits, approving the audit schedule for the following year
and nominating the Head of Internal Audit.
The Audit Committee met for two regular meetings in 2019 and an additional meeting together
with the Compensation Committee. The regular meetings lasted three to four hours. All
committee members attended both meetings. All of them received the written reports from the
internal auditors.
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The Compensation Committee consists of three members. The Chairman of this committee is
This E. Schneider. The other members are Hans-Peter Schwald and Ferdinand Stutz. The
committee meets whenever the need arises, but at least twice a year. It draws up the principles
for the remuneration of members of the Board of Directors, the Group Executive Board and
senior management within the Autoneum Group, in particular bonus programs and share
allocation plans (LTI), as well as the Remuneration Report and the proposals concerning
the total maximum remuneration amount for the Board of Directors and Group Executive Board
to be submitted annually by the Board of Directors for approval by the shareholders at the
Annual General Meeting.
The Nomination Committee consists of three members. The Chairman is This E. Schneider; the
other members are Hans-Peter Schwald and Ferdinand Stutz. The committee meets whenever
necessary, but at least twice a year. This committee stipulates the profile of re quirements and the
principles for selecting members of the Board of Directors and prepares the election of new
members of the Group Executive Board and their terms of employment. It is also briefed on
succession plans for the Board of Directors, Group Executive Board and senior management
and the relevant development plans.
The members of the Compensation and the Nomination Committee held three regular meetings and
an additional meeting together with the Audit Committee in 2019. The regular meetings lasted
three to five hours. All committee members attended all meetings. In addition, the Compensation
Committee held two telephone conferences. In 2019, no external consultants were present at the
committee meetings.
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The Strategy Committee consists of four members: Hans-Peter Schwald is Chairman; Rainer
Schmückle, Norbert Indlekofer and Ferdinand Stutz are the other members. The Strategy
Committee usually meets at least twice a year. The meetings are also attended by the CEO and
the CFO, and other members of the Group Executive Board and management as appropriate.
The main duties of the Strategy Committee are:
· supporting and assisting the Board of Directors in strategic planning, especially in assessing
market changes and developments affecting the Group;
· assessing Autoneum’s short- and long-term strategic orientation, in particular with regard to
markets, customers, competitors, products and technologies;
· support of strategically important projects.
The Strategy Committee met in 2019 for three regular meetings of three to four hours, of which
one was held abroad. All committee members attended the meetings. In 2019, no external
consultants were present at the committee meetings.
Allocation of authority
The Board of Directors delegates operational business management to the CEO. The members of
the Group Executive Board report to the CEO. The allocation of authority between the Board of
Directors and the CEO is stipulated in the Organizational Regulations*, while details of the tasks
reserved for the Board of Directors can be found on pages 42–43 (“Internal Organization”). The
cooperation between the Board of Directors, the CEO and the Business Groups is stipulated in the
Group’s Organizational Regulations*, which include the following: The CEO draws up the strategic
and financial planning and the budget with the Group Executive Board and submits it to the Board
of Directors for approval. He reports regularly on the course of business as well as on risks and
changes in personnel at the management level. In addition to periodic reporting, he is obliged to
inform the Board of Directors immediately about any business transactions of fundamental
importance.
*www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
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Information and control instruments regarding the Group Executive Board
The Board of Directors receives a written monthly report on the key figures of the Group and
the Business Groups from the Group Executive Board. This provides information on the balance
sheet, cash flow and income statements as well as on capital expenditure. The figures are
compared with the budget and with the previous year. The Board of Directors is also informed at
each meeting about the course of business, important projects and risks, as well as ongoing
earnings and liquidity development. Should the Board of Directors have to rule on major projects
according to the Organizational Regulations*, a written request is submitted prior to the
meeting.
The projects approved by the Board of Directors are monitored within the context of a special
project controlling submitted to the Board of Directors every quarter. Once a year, the Board of
Directors discusses and decides on the strategic plans drawn up by the Group Executive Board
and the financial plan. Financial statements for publication are drawn up twice a year. Further-
more, the Chairman of the Board of Directors has a regular monthly meeting with the CEO and
the CFO with respect to all major issues of corporate policy.
The Board of Directors has initiated and implemented a comprehensive internal control system
for risk monitoring in connection with business activities, which covers risk identification, analysis
and control as well as risk reporting. Refer to pages 80–85 for details on this risk management
process and on financial risk management.
The members of the Audit Committee, the CEO, the CFO and appointed members of the
management receive the internal audit reports. Internal audit conducted 11 regular audits in
2019. The results were discussed in detail with the Business Groups and the companies con-
cerned, and appropriate measures have been initiated and monitored accordingly.
Compliance Program and Code of Conduct
The Compliance Program of Autoneum is aimed at steering compliance with laws and regula-
tions in order to ensure proper management of the Group and initiate measures for avoidance
and early detection of infringements. Further information on compliance and the Code of
Conduct can be found at www.autoneum.com/company/compliance.
*www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
Autoneum Annual Report 2019 Corporate Governance 51
4 Group Executive Board
The Group Executive Board had six members on December 31, 2019: the CEO, the CFO and the
four Business Group Heads. For additional information about the Group Executive Board
members please refer to page 53.
Permissible activities outside the Autoneum Group
According to §20 of the Articles of Association*, no member of the Group Executive Board
may assume more than four additional mandates. No more than two of these may be held with
listed companies; they have to be approved by the Board of Directors prior to acceptance. This
restriction does not apply to (a) mandates held with companies that control or are controlled by
Autoneum Holding Ltd; (b) mandates assumed by a member of the Group Executive Board by
order of Autoneum Holding Ltd or companies under its control; (c) mandates held with companies
that do not qualify as companies within the meaning of Art. 727, para. 1, clause 2 of the
Swiss Code of Obligations; (d) mandates held with nonprofit organizations and foundations as
well as pension funds. The number of mandates pursuant to (c) and (d) is limited to a total of
20. Mandates held with various legal entities that are under joint control or controlled by the
same beneficial owner count as one mandate. Mandates held with the supreme management or
administrative body of a legal entity that is required to be registered in the commercial register
or an equivalent register abroad count as mandates.
Management contracts
There are no management contracts between Autoneum Holding Ltd and third parties.
*www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
Autoneum Annual Report 2019 Corporate Governance 52
From left to right: Greg Sibley, Fausto Bigi, Bernhard Wiehl, Matthias Holzammer, Dr Alexandra Bendler, Andreas Kolf
Group Executive BoardAutoneum Annual Report 2019 Corporate Governance 53
Matthias Holzammer (1965)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)*
German national
Fausto Bigi (1959)
Head Business Group SAMEA*
Brazilian national
Andreas Kolf (1962)
Head Business Group Asia
German national
Member of the Group Executive Board
since 2012** . Educational and
professional background Degree in
business engineering; from 1993 to 2009
leading functions in operations, plant
management and general management at
Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG,
Germany, Faurecia Sitztechnik GmbH & Co.
KG, Germany, and at Beru Ltd, Germany;
from 2009 to 2011 Managing Director
Production for Keiper GmbH & Co. KG (later
Johnson Controls), Germany, last assignment
as General Manager of the Product Business
Unit “Metal Region Europe”; from 2012 to
January 31, 2019 Head Business Group
Europe, Autoneum, Swi tzer land; in the
current function since October 8, 2019
Other activities and vested interests none
* As of October 8, 2019; until October 7 Martin Hirzel
(personal data: www.autoneum.com/CV_M.-Hirzel).
* * Excluding period from Februar 1 to October 7, 2019.
Member of the Group Executive Board
since 2016 . Educational and professional
background Masters in Business Adminis-
tration, INSEAD, France and Graduation in
Mechanical Engineering, Brazil; from 1986
to 1993 Senior Manager at Itautec Infor-
matica, Brazil; from 1993 to 2006 various
management functions at Valeo Automotive
Systems, last assignment as Branch Market-
ing Director Lighting Division, France; from
2006 to 2008 Purchasing Director South
America, Faurecia, Brazil; from 2008 to
2011 Head South America, Rieter, Brazil;
from 2011 to 2012 Deputy Head Business
Group SAMEA, Autoneum, Brazil; from 2012
to 2016 CEO Correias Mercúrio S.A., Brazil;
in the current function since 2016 . Other
activities and vested interests none
* From January 8, 2019 until June 30, 2019 in addition
Head Business Group North America a.i.
Member of the Group Executive Board
since 2016 . Educational and professional
background Lawyer; from 1995 to 2001
various management functions at Tiger
Wheels Holding, South Africa; from 2002 to
2004 CEO Federal-Mogul Gorzyce S.A.,
Poland; from 2004 to 2005 Managing
Director, Borbet Thüringen GmbH, Germany;
from 2005 to 2006 Global Sales Director,
Federal-Mogul GmbH, Germany; from 2006
to 2011 Executive Director Operations,
Federal-Mogul India; from 2011 to 2013
Director Operations Federal-Mogul
Asia Pacific, China; from 2013 to 2016
Vice President and Managing Director
Federal-Mogul India; in the current function
since 2016 . Other activities and vested
interests none
Bernhard Wiehl (1967)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)*
German national
Dr Alexandra Bendler (1973)
Head Business Group Europe*
German national
Greg Sibley (1964)
Head Business Group North America*
US national
Member of the Group Executive Board
since 2019 . Education and professional
background Degree in mechanical
engineering, University of Applied Sciences,
Esslingen, Germany; degree in Industrial
Engineering (FH), University of Applied
Sciences, Esslingen, Germany; from 1994 to
2000 various functions at TRW Automotive,
Germany; from 2000 to 2004 Head of
Finance & Controlling, Hella Lighting
Systems, Germany; from 2004 to 2006
Director Program Management and from
2006 to 2007 Vice President Program
Management and Controlling Europe, at
Hydraulik-Ring, Germany; from 2007 to
2011 Head Finance & Controlling and
Member of Executive Board, Electronics
Division and from 2011 to 2013 Head
Finance & Controlling and Member of
Executive Board, Lighting Division, Hella,
Germany; from 2013 to October 2019
Head Finance & Controlling Business Group
Europe, Autoneum, Switzerland; in the
current function since October 28, 2019
Other activities and vested interests none
* As of October 28, 2019; until October 27 Dr Martin
Zwyssig (personal data: www.autoneum.com/CV_M.-
Zwyssig).
Member of the Group Executive Board
since 2019 . Education and professional
background PhD in Engineering, Technical
University of Darmstadt, Germany; from
1998 to 2002 Research Assistant and
Team Leader “Corporate Strategy” in
cooperation projects with McKinsey
& Company, Technical University of
Darmstadt, Germany; from 2002 to 2004
Consultant, Droege & Comp., Germany;
from 2004 to 2008 Senior Consultant and
Project Leader, Technology Management
Group (TMG), Germany; from 2008 to
2010 Head Global Cost Reduction
Program, Rieter, Switzerland; from 2010
to 2014 Head Strategy & Marketing,
Rieter/Autoneum, Switzerland; from 2014
to 2019 Head Sales & Program Mana gement
Business Group Europe, Autoneum,
Switzerland; in the current function since
February 1, 2019 . Other activities and
vested interests none
* As of February 1, 2019; until January 31
Matthias Holzammer.
Member of the Group Executive Board
since 2019 . Education and professional
background Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern
University, Chicago (IL), USA; Masters in
Business Administration in Operations
Management and Finance, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor (MI), USA; from 1986
to 1997 various management functions
with US automotive companies; from 1997
to 2004 various management functions at
Emission Control Division with Tenneco,
USA; from 2004 to 2007 Vice President
Product Development and Strategic
Sourcing with Trico Products, USA; from
2008 to 2010 Executive Director
Engineering, from 2011 to 2013 Vice
President Engineering and Manufacturing,
2014 Vice President Operations Europe and
2015 Vice President and General Manager
North America, Clean Air Division at
Tenneco, USA; from 2016 to 2018 President
Business Unit Americas at Eberspaecher,
USA; in the current function since July 1,
2019 . Other activities and vested
interests none
* As of July 1, 2019; until January 7, 2019 John T. Lenga
(personal data: www.autoneum.com/CV_J.-Lenga);
from January 8 until June 30, 2019 Fausto Bigi a.i.
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5 Remuneration, shareholdings and loans
The content and process for determining remuneration and equity participation programs as
well as information on the remuneration, shareholdings and loans of the Board of Directors and
the Group Executive Board can be found in the Remuneration Report from page 134 onwards.
6 Shareholders’ participatory rights
Voting restrictions
Autoneum Holding Ltd imposes no voting restrictions.
Statutory quorum
General Meetings of shareholders adopt resolutions with the absolute majority of represented
voting shares unless the law or Articles of Association* stipulate otherwise. Remuneration is
approved with the majority of votes cast regardless of potential abstentions.
Convocation of General Meeting, agenda publication, voting proxies
General Meetings of shareholders are called through publication in the Swiss Commercial
Gazette by the Board of Directors at least 20 days prior to the event, with details of the
agenda, pursuant to §8 of the Articles of Association*. Pursuant to §9 of the Articles of Associa-
tion*, shareholders representing shares with a par value of at least CHF 20 000 can request the
inclusion on the agenda of an item for discussion, with details of the relevant motions, by a closing
date published by the Company. Shareholders who do not attend General Meetings personally
can arrange to be represented by another shareholder by written power of attorney or by the
independent voting proxy by issuing written power of attorney and instructions pursuant to the
signed registration form or electronically via the platform at https://autoneum.shapp.ch. The
independent voting proxy is elected annually by the Annual General Meeting. Lic. iur. Ulrich
B. Mayer, Attorney-at-Law, shall hold office as independent voting proxy until the closure of the
2020 Annual General Meeting.
Entries in the shareholders’ register
In order to ensure an orderly procedure, the Board of Directors fixes the reference date shortly
before the shareholders’ meeting, by which time shareholders need to be entered in the share
register in order to exercise their participation rights at the meeting. This reference date is
published in the Swiss Commercial Gazette together with the invitation to the General Meeting.
*www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
Autoneum Annual Report 2019 Corporate Governance 55
7 Change-of-control and defensive measures
Change-of-control clauses
There are no change-of-control clauses in Autoneum contracts of employment and office. In the
event of a change of control, all shares blocked within the framework of the Executive Bonus Plan
are vested.
Obligation to submit an offer
The legal provisions according to Art. 135 of the Financial Market Infrastructure Act (FMIA) are
applicable. This states that a shareholder or a group of shareholders acting in concert who hold
more than 33% of all shares must submit a takeover offer to the other shareholders.
8 Statutory auditors
Duration of mandate and term of office of the lead auditor
KPMG AG, Zurich, has been the statutory and Group auditor of Autoneum Holding Ltd and the
Autoneum Group since the financial year 2011. Reto Benz, licensed audit expert, has been lead
auditor for the Autoneum mandate at KPMG since the financial year 2018. The term of office of
the lead auditor is limited to seven years.
Audit fees and additional fees
KPMG charged Autoneum approximately CHF 1.3 million for the 2019 financial year for services
in connection with auditing the annual financial statements of Group companies, the consoli-
dated Autoneum Group accounts and the Remuneration Report. KPMG also charged Autoneum
approximately CHF 0.1 million for additional services, mainly for tax advisory services. Addi-
tional auditors received from Autoneum approximately CHF 0.3 million for the 2019 financial
year for services in connection with auditing the annual financial statements of Group
companies. They also received approximately CHF 0.3 million for additional services, mainly
for tax advisory services.
Autoneum Annual Report 2019 Corporate Governance 56
Information instruments of the external auditors
The external auditor informs the Audit Committee in writing and verbally at every meeting about
relevant auditing activities and other important facts and figures related to the Company.
Representatives of the external and internal auditors attend Audit Committee meetings to
explain their activities and answer questions. Please also refer to the section on the Audit
Committee on page 47. The statutory auditors have access to the minutes of the meetings of the
Board of Directors.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors makes an annual assessment of the performance,
fees and independence of the statutory and Group auditors. It submits a proposal to the Board of
Directors regarding who should be proposed for election as statutory auditors at the General
Meeting. In addition, the Audit Committee reviews the scope of external auditing, the auditing
plans and relevant procedures annually, and discusses auditing results with the external
auditors in each case.
9 Information policy
Autoneum maintains regular, open communication with all stakeholders and relevant parties,
in particular with investors, financial analysts and representatives of banks and the media.
Communication takes place through the Annual Report and Semi-Annual Report, the Annual
General Meeting and one media conference each year.
Shareholders and the capital market are informed by media releases of significant changes and
developments in the Company. Share-price-relevant events are published in accordance
with the ad hoc publicity requirements of SIX Swiss Exchange. In addition, Autoneum maintains
communication with investors, financial analysts and representatives of the media at corre-
sponding events. Should shareholders and other interested parties wish to automatically receive
the media releases, they may register at www.autoneum.com/media/subscription-media.
Reporting on the 2019 financial year includes the Annual Report, a media release and a presenta-
tion. A hardcopy of the Annual Report can be ordered by shareholders using the form enclosed
with the invitation to the Annual General Meeting. It is also available for perusal at the Com-
pany’s headquarters no later than 20 days prior to the Annual General Meeting. At the Annual
General Meeting, the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board provide information
on the annual accounts and the course of business and answer shareholders’ questions.
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Sources of information
Autoneum provides extensive information to all interested parties. This is available online via the
following links:
· Articles of Association Autoneum Holding Ltd:
www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
· Organizational Regulations:
www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
· Download of Annual Reports incl. Financial Reports:
www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/financial-reports
· Order of hardcopy of Annual Reports incl. Financial Reports:
www.autoneum.com/order-publication
· Corporate Governance:
www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
· Corporate Responsibility:
www.autoneum.com/corporate-responsibility
· Share price:
www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/share
· Presentations:
www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/financial-reports/#presentation
· Media releases:
www.autoneum.com/media/media-releases
· Subscription to media releases:
www.autoneum.com/media/subscription-media
· Contact:
www.autoneum.com/contact
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Financial Report
Consolidated Financial Statements 60
Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 121
Remuneration Report 134
Review 2015 – 2019 139
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Contents
60
Consolidated income statementCHF millionNotes20192018Revenue(4)2 297.4100.0%2 281.5100.0%Material expenses–1 154.650.3%–1 101.148.3%Employee expenses(5)–642.828.0%–627.327.5%Other expenses(6)–363.215.8%–404.117.7%Other income(7)27.31.2%48.12.1%EBITDA164.07.1%197.28.6%Depreciation, amortization and impairment(8)–196.98.6%–83.13.6%EBIT–32.9–1.4%114.15.0%Financial income(9)4.52.8Financial expenses(10)–30.8–16.4Share of profit of associated companies(15)4.04.0Earnings before taxes–55.3–2.4%104.54.6%Income taxes(11)–22.4–29.8Net result–77.7–3.4%74.73.3%attributable to shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd–96.855.1attributable to non-controlling interests19.119.6Basic earnings per share in CHF(12)–20.8211.83Diluted earnings per share in CHF(12)–20.8211.81Consolidated statement of comprehensive incomeCHF million20192018Net result–77.774.7Currency translation adjustment1–11.8–30.1Inflation adjustment1.81.8Total items that will be reclassified to income statement–10.0–28.2Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans–13.11.6Changes in fair value of equity investments (FVOCI)6.0–26.9Income taxes1.1–Total items that will not be reclassified to income statement–6.0–25.2Other comprehensive income–16.0–53.5Total comprehensive income–93.721.2attributable to shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd–110.64.3attributable to non-controlling interests16.916.91 The currency translation adjustment includes CHF 0.2 million (2018: CHF –0.5 million) from associated companies accounted for using the equity method. The accompanying notes on pages 64–115 are part of the consolidated financial statements.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 61
Consolidated balance sheetCHF millionNotes31.12.201931.12.2018AssetsTangible assets(13)942.5688.9Intangible assets(14)12.011.5Investments in associated companies(15)18.516.1Financial assets(16)55.949.6Deferred income tax assets(11)21.719.8Employee benefit assets(24)3.42.8Other assets(17)120.8108.8Non-current assets1 174.7897.5Inventories(18)193.8231.8Trade receivables(19)281.5273.1Current income tax receivables8.010.9Other assets(17)81.393.4Financial assets(16)1.01.5Cash and cash equivalents(20)98.793.1Current assets664.4703.8Assets1 839.11 601.3Shareholders’ equity and liabilitiesEquity attributable to shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd389.1519.3Equity attributable to non-controlling interests(22)109.8108.4Shareholders’ equity498.9627.7Borrowings(23)652.4336.8Deferred income tax liabilities(11)29.230.3Employee benefit liabilities(24)47.632.2Provisions(25)14.822.5Other liabilities(26)4.01.3Non-current liabilities748.0423.1Borrowings(23)105.940.0Current income tax liabilities16.212.4Provisions(25)19.018.9Trade payables274.2305.6Other liabilities(26)176.9173.7Current liabilities592.2550.6Liabilities1 340.2973.7Shareholders’ equity and liabilities1 839.11 601.3The accompanying notes on pages 64–115 are part of the consolidated financial statements.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 62
Consolidated statement of changes in equityCHF millionAttributable to the shareholders of Autoneum Holding LtdAttributable to non-controlling interestsTotalShare capitalTreasury sharesCapital reserveFair value reserveRetained earningsCurrency transl. adjustm.TotalAt January 1, 20180.2–3.3217.538.9313.1–21.2545.3112.6657.9Net result––––55.1–55.119.674.7Other comprehensive income––––26.93.4–27.4–50.8–2.7–53.5Total comprehensive income––––26.958.5–27.44.316.921.2Dividends paid1–––––30.3––30.3–21.1–51.4Purchase of treasury shares2––2.4–––––2.4––2.4Share-based remuneration2–2.1––0.4–2.4–2.4Total transactions with owners––0.4–––29.9––30.3–21.1–51.4At December 31, 2018 reported0.2–3.7217.512.1341.8–48.6519.3108.4627.7Adoption of IFRIC 233 – – – – –1.2 – –1.2 – –1.2 At January 1, 2019 restated30.2–3.7217.512.1340.6–48.6518.1108.4626.5Net result – – – – –96.8 – –96.8 19.1 –77.7 Other comprehensive income – – – 6.0 –10.1 –9.7 –13.8 –2.2 –16.0 Total comprehensive income–––6.0–106.9–9.7–110.616.9–93.7Dividends paid1 – – – – –16.8 – –16.8 –15.5 –32.3 Purchase of treasury shares2 – –2.8 – – – – –2.8 – –2.8 Share-based remuneration2 – 2.9 – – –1.7 – 1.1 – 1.1 Total transactions with owners – 0.1 – – –18.5 – –18.4 –15.5 –33.9 At December 31, 2019 0.2 –3.6 217.5 18.0 215.1 –58.2 389.1 109.8 498.9 1 Autoneum Holding Ltd paid a dividend of CHF 3.60 per share entitled to dividends in 2019 (2018: CHF 6.50) as approved by the Annual General Meeting. The total payout amounted to CHF 16.8 million (2018: CHF 30.3 million).2 Autoneum purchased 21 677 registered shares (2018: 12 514) and transferred 15 879 registered shares (2018: 10 974) in conjunction with share-based remuneration in the period under review.3 Refer to note 1.3 on page 68.The accompanying notes on pages 64–115 are part of the consolidated financial statements.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 63
Consolidated statement of cash flowsCHF millionNotes20192018Net result–77.774.7Dividend income(9)–1.0–0.8Interest income(9)–2.4–1.7Interest expenses(10)25.78.2Income tax expenses(11)22.429.8Depreciation, amortization and impairment(8)196.983.1Share of profit of associated companies(15)–4.0–4.0Loss from disposal of tangible assets, net1.50.5Gain from disposal of subsidiary or business––0.2Other non-cash income and expenses–0.44.9Change in net working capital11.9–4.0Change in post-employment benefit assets and liabilities2.31.2Change in non-current provisions–3.5–9.4Change in other non-current assets–13.4–12.5Change in other non-current liabilities3.70.3Dividends received2.92.5Interest received2.41.7Interest paid–25.2–7.7Income taxes paid–23.1–42.5Cash flows from operating activities119.2124.0Investments in tangible assets(13)–125.8–162.6Investments in intangible assets(14)–4.0–3.8Investments in associated companies(15)––0.2Investments in financial assets–1.5–1.1Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets0.60.2Proceeds from disposal of financial assets0.21.5Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary or business11.41.3Cash flows used in investing activities –129.1–164.7Dividends paid to shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd–16.8–30.3Dividends paid to non-controlling interests–15.5–21.1Purchase of treasury shares(21)–2.8–2.4Proceeds from borrowings(23)337.4169.0Repayment of borrowings(23)–284.8–80.8Cash flows from financing activities 17.534.3Currency translation adjustment–2.0–4.3Change in cash and cash equivalents5.6–10.7Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year93.1103.8Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year(20)98.793.11 Deferred purchase price payments from transactions in previous periods.The accompanying notes on pages 64–115 are part of the consolidated financial statements.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 64
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 1 Significant accounting policies1.1 Basis of preparationAutoneum Holding Ltd (“the Company”) was incorporated on December 2, 2010 as a Swiss corporation domiciled in Winterthur. The Company has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (AUTN, ISIN: CH0127480363) since May 13, 2011. Autoneum Holding Ltd together with its subsidiaries will henceforth be referred to as “Autoneum Group”, “Group” or “Autoneum”. A list of subsidiaries, associated companies and non-consolidated invest-ments of Autoneum Group can be found in note 35 on page 115.The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The consolidated financial statements are based on historical cost, with the exception of employee benefit assets and liabilities, which are measured at the fair value of the plan assets less the present value of the defined benefit obligation, and specific financial instruments, which are measured at fair value. The consolida-ted financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on March 3, 2020 and are subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting of shareholders on March 25, 2020.The consolidated financial statements are published exclusively in English. Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this report may not add up precisely to the totals provided. All ratios and variances are calculated using the underlying amount rather than the presented rounded amount.1.2 Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptionsThe preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the Group’s accounting policies and the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accom-panying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities in future periods. Other disclosures relating to the Group’s exposure to risks and uncertainties include the risk management process (refer to note 2, page 80) and the sensitivity analyses of defined benefit plans (refer to note 24, page 105).JudgmentsIn the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgment in connection with the consolidation of entities in which the Group holds less than the majority of voting rights.Assessing whether Autoneum has control over an entity includes all facts and circumstances that may indicate that the Group is able to direct the relevant activities and key decisions. Autoneum concludes that it has control over certain entities in which it holds 50% or more (refer to note 22, page 103), based on specific rights allocated. Facts and circumstances indicating Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 65
that Autoneum controls an entity may change and lead to a reassessment of the management’s conclusion.The Group has initially adopted IFRS 16 as of January 1, 2019. In rare circumstances, the standard requires management judgement in order to determine an appropriate lease term. The application of IFRS 16 is outlined in note 1.8 on page 70.Estimates and assumptionsKey assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment in the year ending December 31, 2020 include the following: Impairment losses on tangible assets are assessed based on estimated cash flows, which may vary from actual cash flows. Important assumptions to consider are useful lives, growth rates, achievable margins, utilization levels and the discount rates (refer to note 13, page 93).Preproduction costs that are capitalized in the balance sheet include mainly employee costs. In case hourly records are not available, controlling staff estimate the hours spent for each project. Testing for impairment of the capitalized preproduction costs requires management to estimate both the total future consideration and total future costs of a project.For defined benefit plans, actuarial valuations which are the basis for the employee benefit assets and liabilities in the balance sheet, are carried out regularly. These calculations are based on statistical and actuarial assumptions. In particular, the present value of the defined benefit obligation is affected by assumptions such as discount rate, expected future salary growth and the life expectancy. Other assumptions for the valuation are derived from statistical data such as mortality tables and staff turnover rates. Actuaries are independent from Autoneum. Assump-tions may differ significantly from actual results. These deviations can ultimately have an effect on the employee benefit assets or liabilities in future periods (refer to note 24, page 105).In the course of the ordinary operating activities of Autoneum Group, obligations from guarantee and warranty, litigation and non-income tax risk, and environmental risk can arise. Provisions for these obligations are measured on the basis of estimated future cash outflow. The outcome of these business transactions may result in claims against Autoneum that may be below or above the related provisions. Provisions for litigation and non-income tax risk comprise complex cases that include material uncertainties. Environ mental provisions are recognized for the expected costs for the cleanup and reconstruction of contaminated sites that are interdependent of many uncertainties, such as Autoneum’s share of the cost or the applicable approach for determining these costs. The financial impact of these cases for future periods can only be estimated, because uncertainties relating to amount and date of cash outflow exist (refer to note 25, page 110). Assumptions in relation to income taxes include interpretations of the tax regulations in place in the relevant countries. The adequacy of these interpretations is assessed by the tax authorities. This can result, at a later stage, in changes in the income tax expenses. To determine whether a deferred income tax asset on tax loss carryforwards may be recognized requires judgment in Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 66
assessing whether there will be future taxable profits against which these tax loss carryforwards can be offset (refer to note 11, page 91).1.3 Changes in accounting policiesAdopted changes in accounting policiesExcept as described below, the accounting policies applied in these consolidated financial statements are the same as those applied in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2018.The Group has initially adopted IFRS 16 “Leases” by choosing the modified retrospective approach as of January 1, 2019. As permitted under the specific transitional provisions in the standard, no restatement of the comparatives for the 2018 reporting period was required. The reclassifications and the adjustments arising from the new leasing rules are therefore recognized in the opening balance sheet on January 1, 2019. The switch to IFRS 16 has no impact on equity as of January 1, 2019.On adoption of IFRS 16, the Group recognized right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in relation to leases which had previously been classified as operating leases under the principles of IAS 17 “Leases”. The lease liabilities were initially measured at the present value of the lease payments payable over the lease term, discounted using the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate (IBR) as of January 1, 2019. The weighted average lessee’s IBR applied to the lease liabilities on January 1, 2019 was 4.1%. The right-of-use assets were initially recognized at an amount equal to the lease liabilities. For leases previously classified as finance leases the entity recognized the carrying amount of the leased asset and lease liability immediately before transition as the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset and the lease liability at the date of initial application. The measurement principles of IFRS 16 are only applied after that date.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 67
The adoption of IFRS 16 had the following impact on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2019:CHF millionDecember 31, 2018 reportedIFRS 16January 1, 2019Consolidated balance sheetTangible assets1688.9301.6990.5Remaining non-current assets208.6–208.6Current assets703.8–703.8Assets1 601.3301.61 902.9Equity attributable to shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd519.3–519.3Equity attributable to non-controlling interests108.4–108.4Non-current borrowings1336.8275.5612.3Other non-current liabilities86.3–86.3Current borrowings140.026.166.2Other current liabilities510.6–510.6Shareholders’ equity and liabilities1 601.3301.61 902.91 As of December 31, 2018 borrowings include finance lease liabilities totaling CHF 21.0 million. Additionally, tangible assets include finance leases totaling CHF 20.8 million.The difference between the operating lease commitments applying IAS 17 at December 31, 2018 and the lease liabilities applying IFRS 16 recognized in the consolidated balance sheet at the date of initial adoption is reconciled as follows:CHF millionOperating lease commitments at December 31, 2018–256.7Short-term leases and low-value assets (undiscounted)11.4Net operating lease commitments–245.3Discounted operating leases using the IBR at January 1, 2019–177.2Finance lease liabilities recognized at December 31, 2018–21.0Total–198.2Extension and termination options–112.9Variable lease payments–4.8Others–6.7Lease liabilities recognized at January 1, 2019–322.6Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 68
In the reporting period, other expenses were decreased by CHF 38.0 million while the deprecia-tion and interest expenses were increased by CHF 33.3 million and CHF 12.8 million respectively due to the application of IFRS 16. Furthermore, the consolidated statement of cash flows was impacted by a shift from cash flows used in operating activities to cash flows used in financing activities in the amount of CHF 25.1 million.In applying IFRS 16 for the first time, the Group has used the following practical expedients permitted by the standard: • the use of a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics, • to grandfather the assessment of which the transactions are leases, • reliance on previous assessments on whether leases are onerous, • the exclusion of initial direct costs for the measurement of the right-of-use assets at the date of initial application and • the use of hindsight in determining the lease term where the contract contains options to extend or terminate the lease. The Group has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for some leases of low-value assets and short-term leases. The Group recognizes the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For all classes of underlying assets, the Group has elected not to separate non-lease components from lease components and instead to account for each lease component and any associated non-lease component as a single lease component.As of January 1, 2019 the Group has initially adopted IFRIC 23 “Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments” and elected to apply this interpretation retrospectively without restatement of comparative information. The cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial application resulted in an adjustment of CHF 1.2 million to the opening balance of retained earnings and a reclassification from non-current provisions to current income tax liabilities of CHF 4.2 million.Other new and revised standards and interpretations are effective as of January 1, 2019 but have no or no significant impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.Future changes in accounting policiesThe following new and revised standards and interpretations have been issued, but are not yet effective. They have not been applied early in these consolidated financial statements. However, a preliminary assessment has been conducted by the management and the expected impact of each standard and interpretation is presented in the table on page 69.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 69
Effective datePlanned application by AutoneumNew standards and interpretationsIFRS 17 Insurance Contracts1 January 1, 2022 January 1, 2022 Revisions and amendments of standards and interpretationsAmendments to References to Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards1 January 1, 2020 January 1, 2020 Definition of a Business (amendments to IFRS 3)1 January 1, 2020 January 1, 2020 Definition of Material (amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8)1 January 1, 2020 January 1, 2020 Interest Rate Benchmark Reform (amendments to IFRS9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7)1 January 1, 2020 January 1, 2020 1 No impact or no significant impact is expected on the consolidated financial statements.1.4 Scope and methods of consolidationThe consolidated financial statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd include the Company and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affe ct those returns through its power over the entity. The financial state-ments of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date on which control commences until the date on which control is lost. Acquisitions are accounted for using the acquisition method. Intercompany transactions are eliminated.If Autoneum does not have control over entities but significant influence, which is usually the case if Autoneum holds interests of between 20% and 50%, these investments are classified as associated companies and accounted for using the equity method. Interests of less than 20% where Autoneum does not have significant influence are classified as non- consolidated investments and are accounted for at fair value. The subsidiaries, associated companies and non-consolidated investments are listed in note 35 on page 115.1.5 Foreign currency translationItems included in the financial statements of each Group company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the company operates (“functional currency”). The consolidated financial statements are prepared in Swiss francs, which is the functional currency and the reporting currency of Autoneum Holding Ltd.Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency by applying the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities de nomi nated in foreign currencies are recognized in the income statement.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 70
For consolidation purposes, items in the balance sheet of foreign subsidiaries are translated at year end exchange rates, while income statement items are translated at average rates for the period. The resulting currency translation differences are recognized in other compre hensive income and, in the event of a disposal of a foreign operation, transferred to the income statement as part of the gain or loss from disposal.1.6 Hyperinflation accountingThe Argentinian economy exceeded 100 inflation points in 36 months and is considered to be hyperinflationary in accordance with the criteria in IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” effective as of July 1, 2018. The standard requires that the financial statements prepared in the currency of a hyperinflationary economy be stated in terms of the measuring unit current at the reporting date. The financial statements of the Argentinian subsidiary were restated accordingly before being translated and included in the consolidated financial statements of the Group. Inflation is assessed as follows:• Until December 31, 2016: Argentinian wholesale price index (WPI), except for the two months of November and December 2015 for which the city of Buenos Aires CPI is used.• From January 1, 2017 onwards: Argentinian consumer price index (CPI).1.7 Tangible assetsTangible assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation, which is recognized on a straightline basis over the estimated use ful life of the asset. Historical cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the assets. Useful life is determined according to the expected utilization of each asset. The relevant ranges are as follows:Buildings 20–50 yearsMachinery and plant equipment 5–15 yearsData processing equipment 4–8 yearsVehicles and furniture 3–10 yearsComponents of certain assets with different useful lives are depreciated separately. Gains or losses arising from the disposal of tangible assets are recognized in the income statement. Costs of maintenance and repair are charged to the income statement as incurred. The residual values and useful lives of tangible assets are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.1.8 LeasesThe Group leases various buildings, vehicles, machineries and other assets. Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions.Leases are recognized as rightofuse assets as part of tangible assets and corresponding lease liabilities at the commencement date. Each lease payment is allocated between the lease liability Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 71
and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to profit or loss. The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term on a straight-line basis and charged to profit or loss. Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis, using the rate implicit in the lease if this rate could be readily determined. If not, the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate is used, which reflects the refinancing costs of Autoneum.At the commencement date, right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the following:• the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability,• any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, less any lease incentive received,• any initial direct costs incurred by the lessee, and• restoration costs.At the commencement date, lease liabilities are initially measured at the present value of the lease payments. Following lease payments are included in the net present value:• fixed payments, less any lease incentives receivable, • variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate as at the commencement date,• amounts expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees,• the exercise of a purchase option if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option, and• payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the lessee exercising an option to terminate the lease.The Group recognizes short-term leases and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value as operating expenses in profit or loss. Short-term leases are leases with a lease term of 12 months or less. Low-value assets are those not exceeding an amount of CHF 5 000.Extension and termination options are included in a number of lease agreements across the Group. In determining the lease term, the management considers all facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise an extension option, or not to exercise a terminati-on option. Extension options are only included in the lease term if the Group is reasonably certain to extend the contract.1.9 Intangible assetsIntangible assets such as product licenses, patents and trademark rights as well as software acquired from third parties are included in the balance sheet at acquisition cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of up to eight years. The residual values and useful lives of intangible assets are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. Autoneum has neither in the current reporting period nor in the prior period intan-gible assets that have an indefinite useful life re corded in the balance sheet. Autoneum has no goodwill capitalized in the balance sheet.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 72
1.10 Impairment of assetsTan gible assets, intangible assets and other assets (non-current) are tested for impairment if there are indications that, due to changed circumstances, their carrying value may no longer be fully recoverable. If such a situation arises, the recoverable amount is determined. This is the higher of its value in use and its fair value less cost to sell. Value in use is based on the estimated future cash flows, discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. If the recoverable amount is below the carrying amount, a corresponding impairment loss is recogni zed in the income statement. Where the recoverable amount cannot be determined for an indi vidual asset, it is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. To determine the value of an asset, estimates of the expected future cash flows from both usage and disposal are made.1.11 Capitalized preproduction costsIn order to be able to deliver an OEM with serial parts over the production period, Autoneum designs and develops a serial part based on its existing product technologies that meets the OEM’s specifications and prepares its manufacturing process allowing serial production over the production period, which is usually between five to eight years. The costs for this process qualify as costs to fulfill a contract and are capitalized as preproduction costs in the line item other assets. Those costs are capitalized when the costs are directly attributable to a project, means between the nomination date and start of production, the costs enhance resources of the entity that will be used in satisfying performance obligations in the future, and the costs are expected to be recovered. The majority of costs that fulfill those requirements are employee costs that are allocated to specific projects, either based on actual hours entered by employees multi-plied by an hourly cost rate, or in case hourly records are not available, based on estimates made by controlling staff.The capitalized preproduction costs are amortized in the income statement in the line item material expenses over the period when revenue from the sale of the serial parts is recognized, which is usually between five to eight years. In case the carrying amount of the capitalized preproduction costs exceeds the remaining amount of consideration that Autoneum will receive minus the remaining costs that Autoneum will incur to fulfill the contract, an impairment loss is recognized immediately. 1.12 Financial instrumentsA financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity. Initial recognition and measurement of financial assetsAt initial recognition, the Group classifies its financial assets, as subsequently measured at amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI), and fair value through profit or loss. Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 73
The classification of financial assets at initial recognition depends on the financial asset’s contractual cash flow characteristics and the Group’s business model for managing them. Trade receivables are measured at the transaction price determined under IFRS 15 (refer to note 1.20 on page 78). The Group initially measures all other financial assets at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs. In order for a financial asset to be classified and measured at amortized cost or fair value through OCI, it needs to give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding. This assessment is referred to as the SPPI test and is per - formed at an instrument level. The Group’s business model for managing financial assets refers to how it manages its financial assets in order to generate cash flows. The business model deter - mines whether cash flows will result from collecting contractual cash flows, selling the financial assets, or both. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the marketplace (regular way trades) are recognized on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Group commits to purchasing or selling the asset.Subsequent measurement of financial assetsFor subsequent measurement, Autoneum classifies its financial assets in three categories:• Financial assets at amortized cost: The Group measures financial assets at amortized cost if the financial asset is held within a business model with the objective to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows, and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. Financial assets at amortized cost are subsequently measured using the effective interest method and are subject to impairment. Gains and losses are re co gnized in profit or loss when the asset is derecognized, modified or impaired.• Financial assets designated at fair value through OCI with no recycling of cumulative gains and losses upon derecognition (equity instruments): Upon initial recognition, the Group can elect to classify irrevocably its equity investments as equity instruments designated at fair value through OCI when they meet the definition of equity under IAS 32 “Financial Instruments: Presentation” and are not held for trading. The classification is determined on an instrument -by-instrument basis. Gains and losses on these financial assets are never recycled to profit or loss. Dividends are recognized as financial income in the income statement when the right of payment has been established. Equity instruments designated at fair value through OCI are not subject to impairment assessment. The Group elected to classify irrevocably its listed investments in non-consolidated companies under this category. • Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held for trading, financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss, or financial assets mandatorily required to be measured at fair value. Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. Derivatives are also classified as held for trading. Financial assets with cash flows that are not solely payments of principal and interest are classified and measured at fair value through profit or loss, irrespective of the business model. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are carried in the state-ment of financial position at fair value with net changes in fair value recognized in the income statement.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 74
Derecognition of financial assetsA financial asset is primarily derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired or the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass-through arrangement”. Impairment of financial assetsThe Group recognizes an allowance for expected credit losses (ECLs) for all debt instruments not held at fair value through profit or loss. ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted at an approximation of the original effective interest rate. ECLs are recognized in two stages. For credit exposures for which there has not been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, ECLs are provided for credit losses that result from default events that are possible within the next twelve months (a 12-month ECL). For those credit exposures for which there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, a loss allowance is required for credit losses expected over the remaining life of the exposure, irrespective of the timing of the default (a lifetime ECL).For trade receivables and contract assets, the Group applies a simplified approach in calculating ECLs. The Group calculates ECLs according to a provision matrix based on days the amounts are past due. Publicly available credit default probabilities for the individual customer based on their ratings (mainly Standard & Poor’s long-term issuer rating) are further used in the assessment.As Autoneum did not encounter material credit losses in the past, the Group considers a financial asset in default when contractual payments are 180 days past due. However, in certain cases, the Group may also consider a financial asset to be in default when internal or external informa-tion indicates that the Group is unlikely to receive the outstanding contractual amounts in full before taking into account any credit enhancements held by the Group. A financial asset is written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering the contractual cash flows. Initial recognition and measurement of financial liabilitiesFinancial liabilities are classified at initial recognition as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, or as financial liabilities at amortized cost. All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and, in the case of financial liabilities at amortized cost, net of directly attributable transaction costs. The Group’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts, and derivative financial instruments.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 75
Subsequent measurement of financial liabilitiesThe measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:• Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Group. Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognized in the income statement.• The category financial liabilities at amortized cost is most relevant to the Group. After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through the effective interest amortization process. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the effective interest. The effective interest amortiza-tion is included as finance expenses in the income statement. This category generally applies to interest-bearing loans and borrowings. Derecognition of financial liabilitiesA financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original lia - bility and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the income statement. Offsetting of financial instrumentsFinancial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the con - solidated statement of financial position if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.Derivative financial instrumentsThe Group uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward currency contracts, to hedge its foreign currency risks. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remea- sured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative. Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to profit or loss.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 76
1.13 Inventories Raw materials, consumables and purchased parts are valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value. Semi-finished goods and fi n ished goods are valued at the lower of manufacturing cost or net realizable value. Valuation adjustments are made for obsolete materials and excess stock.1.14 Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents include bank accounts and time deposits with original maturities from the date of acquisition of up to three months.1.15 EquityOrdinary shares are classified as equity since the shares are non-redeemable and any dividends are discretionary.When shares are repurchased, the amount of the consideration paid is recognized as a deduction from equity and presented as a separate component in equity. When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received is recognized as an increase in equity and the resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is recognized in retained earnings.1.16 ProvisionsProvisions are recognized when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount can be reliably estimated. Provisions are discounted if the impact is significant.1.17 Income taxesIncome taxes comprise both current and deferred income taxes. Normally income taxes are recognized in the income statement, unless they are linked to a position that is recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive income. In this case, the income taxes are also recognized directly in equity or in other com prehensive income.Current income taxes are calculated and accrued on the basis of taxable income for the year. Deferred income taxes on temporary differences between carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and amounts determined for local tax purposes are calculated using the liability method. Deferred income taxes are measured at the tax rate expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting date. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset to the extent that an entity has a legally enforceable right to offset current income taxes, and the deferred income taxes relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and relate to the same taxable entity.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 77
Temporary differences resulting from investments in Group companies are not considered if Autoneum is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and if it is probable that these temporary differences will not reverse in future.The tax impact of losses and deductible temporary differences is capitalized to the extent it appears probable that such losses and deductible temporary differences will be offset in the future by taxable income.1.18 Employee benefitsEmployee pension plans are operated by certain subsidiaries, depending upon the level of coverage provided by the government pension facilities in the various countries in which they are present. Some are provided by independent pension funds. If there is no independent pension fund, the respective obligations are shown in the balance sheet under employee benefit liabilities. As a rule, pensions are funded by employees’ and employers’ contributions. Pension plans exist on the basis of both defined contribution and defined benefit. Pension liabilities arising from defined benefit plans are calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. The discount rate used for the calculation is based on interest rates of high-quality corporate bonds that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid, and that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related pension obligation. Remeasurement gains or losses are recognized in other compre-hensive income. Pension cost relating to services rendered in the reporting period is recognized in the income statement as current service cost. Pension cost relating to services rendered in previous periods as a result of new or amended pension benefits is recognized in the income statement as past service cost. The net interest expenses or income on the net defined benefit liability or asset for the period is determined by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation at the beginning of the period to the then net defined benefit liability or asset, taking into account any changes in the net defined benefit liability (asset) during the period as a result of contributions and benefit payments. The net interest expenses or income is recognized in financial expenses or income. The fair value of plan assets is deducted from the defined benefit obligations. Any asset resulting from this calculation is only capitalized up to an amount not exceeding benefits from future contribution reductions or refunds.In the case of defined contribution plans, the contributions are recognized as expenses in the period in which they incurred.1.19 Share-based paymentsShare-based payments to members of the Board of Directors, the Executive Board and senior management are measured at fair value at the grant date, and recognized in the income statement over the vesting period. The fair value is assessed based on the current market price and taking into account a discount for dividends that will not be collected by the beneficiary because the transfer of the shares is deferred. For share-based payments that are settled with equity instruments, a corresponding increase in equity is recognized.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 78
1.20 Revenue recognitionRevenue is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer. The Group recognizes revenue when it transfers control over a good or service to a customer.The main business of Autoneum is to develop and produce multifunctional and lightweight components and systems for noise and heat protection for its customers, i.e. original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Autoneum and the OEM agree on a contract upon nomination. The contracts include that Autoneum sells serial parts to the OEM over a production period of five to eight years. The serial parts are manufactured using a tool, which is either manufactured by Autoneum or procured by a third-party supplier and which is sold to the OEM, usually before start of production. As a result, Autoneum agrees on two different kinds of performance obliga-tions upon nomination: a performance obligation for each serial part that will be delivered to the OEM during the serial production period and a performance obligation for the procurement of the tools. Revenue is allocated to the performance obligations based on the selling price that is agreed with the OEM.The majority of total revenue (more than 90%) is generated with the sale of the serial parts to the OEM and a minor part of total revenue (less than 10%) is generated with the sale of the tools to the OEM.Upon nomination, the OEM and Autoneum agree on a sales price per serial part and agree that Autoneum will produce and deliver the serial parts to the OEM over its complete serial production period. The OEM and Autoneum agree on a contract that includes an expected quantity of serial products that will be delivered to the OEM, as the final quantity of required serial parts depend on the number of cars that the OEM will produce. Revenue from the sale of the serial parts is recognized at the point in time when control of the parts is transferred to the OEM, which is according to the delivery terms that are agreed with the OEM. Revenue is recognized based on the applicable sales price at the point in time the serial parts are transferred to the OEM. Control of the tools is transferred to the OEM at the point in time when the OEM accepts the tool. Revenue recognized from contracts with customers is disclosed as revenue in the consolidated financial statements.1.21 Financing costsBorrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualified asset are capitalized as a part of the acquisition costs of the qualified asset. All other financing costs are recognized directly in the income statement.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 79
1.22 Definition of non-GAAP measuresEBIT as a subtotal includes all income and expenses before addition/deduction of financial income, financial expenses, share of profit of associated companies and income taxes. EBITDA as a subtotal includes EBIT before deduction of depreciation and impairment of tangible assets as well as amortization and impairment of intangible assets.CHF million20192018GroupRevenue2 297.4100.0%2 281.5100.0%EBITDA164.07.1%197.28.6%Effects from application of IFRS 161–38.0–1.7%––EBITDA adjusted126.05.5%197.28.6%EBIT–32.9–1.4%114.15.0%One-time effects from impairment268.03.0%––EBIT before one-time effects35.01.5%114.15.0%Cash flows from operating activities119.2124.0Effects from application of IFRS 163–25.1–Cash flows from operating activities adjusted94.0124.0Net debt at December 31 659.6283.7Effects from application of IFRS 164–304.4–Net debt at December 31 adjusted355.2283.7Shareholder’s equity in % of total assets at December 3127.1%39.2%Effects from application of IFRS 1655.6%–Shareholder’s equity in % of total assets at December 31 adjusted32.7%39.2%BG North AmericaRevenue1 001.8100.0%921.8100.0%EBIT–134.8–13.5%–8.2–0.9%One-time effects from impairment262.06.2%––EBIT before one-time effects–72.8–7.3%–8.2–0.9%BG AsiaRevenue275.7100.0%260.3100.0%EBIT11.94.3% 18.97.3%One-time effects from impairment26.02.2%––EBIT before one-time effects17.96.5%18.97.3%1 Amount which would have been disclosed as lease expenses according to IAS 17 (before application of IFRS 16)2 One-time impairment of tangible and intangible assets.3 Repayment of lease liabilities which would have been disclosed as cash flow used in operating activities according to IAS 17 (before application of IFRS 16). 4 Lease liabilities which are disclosed additionally due to the application of IFRS 16.5 At December 31, 2019, due to the application of IFRS 16 total assets are increased by CHF 299.7 and shareholder’s equity is decreased by CHF 4.7 million.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 80
2 Risk management Autoneum maintains an Internal Control System with the objective of ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Internal Control System is an important part of the risk manage ment system.The process of risk management is governed by the regulation “Autoneum Risk Management System”, which was adopted by the Board of Directors. The regulation defines the main catego-ries of risk, which serve as a basis of the risk management, and the bodies that deal within the Group with the various risks. In addition, the regulation defines the procedures for detecting, reporting and managing risk and the criteria for qualitative and quantitative risk assessment.The regulation defines the following main risk categories: strategic risk, operational risk, finan-cial risk, capital risk, litigation and other risk (e.g. political, legal, organizational, environmental and work safety risk).Besides the financial and capital risk (refer to paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2 respectively), the follow-ing risks within the main risk categories are a focus of Autoneum:• Strategic risk: This risk results on the one hand from different markets in which Autoneum oper-ates (local aspects, legal regulations, degree of maturity of markets). On the other hand, it results from the share of the customers in Autoneum’s revenue, as well as from the technical and regulatory requirements on Autoneum products.• Operational risk: This risk results from the technical development of orders until end of produc-tion, from the need for cost-efficient production and the possibility of interruptions in production.• Environmental and work safety risk.Strategic risk resulting from developments in the relevant markets and of the products offered therein is assessed as part of the strategic planning and financial planning processes. Strategic risk and operational risk are regularly reviewed at the monthly meetings within the Business Groups and with the CEO and the CFO of the Group. These meetings also deal with other risks impacting actual performance against budget, in order to identify and implement corrective measures.Risks resulting from acquisitions, divestments or other major projects are monitored at Group level within the framework of competencies and approvals for the respective project. Quarterly review reports were prepared for the attention of the Board of Directors.Specific risks are addressed by periodic reports in dedicated bodies. Such reports cover environ-mental and work safety risk at the various sites, treasury risk and risk from legal actions and compliance.An aggregate review of all identified risks and of the instruments and measures to address them is performed on a semi-annual basis by the Risk Council, consisting of representatives of all Business Groups and Corporate functions. The review results are reported to the Board of Directors and Group Executive Board.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 81
2.1 Financial riskAs a result of its worldwide activities Autoneum is exposed to various financial risks, such as credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and price risk). Autoneum’s financial risk management aims to minimize the potential adverse impact of the development of the financial markets on the Group’s financial performance and to secure its financial stability. This may include the use of derivative financial instruments to hedge certain risk exposures. Financial risks are identified primarily locally and evaluated and managed centrally by Group Treasury in close cooperation with the Group’s legal units.Credit riskCredit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, derivative financial instruments and deposits with banks and financial institutions, as well as from exposures to customers, including out-standing receivables, contract assets and committed transactions. Credit risk may result in a financial loss if one party in a transaction is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations. It is Autoneum’s objective to limit the impact of a default. The maximum risk of these positions corresponds to the book values of debt instruments that are classified as financial assets at amortized cost (refer to note 29 on page 112). Credit risk of financial counterparties is monitored centrally by Group Treasury. Significant relationships with banks and financial institutions are basically only entered into with counter-parties rated not lower than “A” (according to Standard & Poor’s). At the date of reporting, management does not expect significant losses from non-performance by financial institutions where funds are invested.Autoneum maintains business relationships with all significant automotive manufacturers and, compared to the industry sector, has a geographically broad, diversified customer portfolio. No customer accounted for more than 13.6% (2018: 14.9%) of Autoneum’s revenue. The Group monitors the creditworthiness of its key customers by using independent ratings (if available) and by taking into account their financial position, past experience and other factors. The related credit risk is considered as low at the date of reporting.In accordance with IFRS 9, the Group calculates ECLs according to a provision matrix based on days the amounts are past due. For trade receivables which are not overdue by more than 180 days, expected credit losses are determined by using publicly available credit default probabilities for the individual customer based on their ratings (mainly Standard & Poor’s long-term issuer rating). If at this stage information indicating a higher collection risk for individual customers is available, individual allowances are recognized for the respective balances. The risk of an impairment loss increases significantly for open trade receivable balances that are overdue for more than 180 days. Unless the open balance is negligible, an individual assessment is performed to estimate expected credit losses. Individual assess-ments incorporate forward-looking information such as macroeconomic forecasts. Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 82
The average expected loss rates for trade receivables per aging category as well as for contract assets are as follows:Average expected loss rate for trade receivables per aging category as of December 31, 2019CHF millionNot dueNo more than 180 days overdue181 days to one year overdueMore than 1 year overdueTotalExpected loss rate (in %)0.2%0.3%32.7%78.2%0.9%Trade receivables (gross)250.629.82.31.4284.0Allowance for impairment–0.6–0.1–0.7–1.1–2.5Trade receivables250.029.71.50.3281.5Average expected loss rate for trade receivables per aging category as of December 31, 2018CHF millionNot dueNo more than 180 days overdue181 days to one year overdueMore than 1 year overdueTotalExpected loss rate (in %)0.3%1.9%50.1%77.4%0.9%Trade receivables (gross)254.019.21.60.7275.5Allowance for impairment–0.7–0.4–0.8–0.5–2.4Trade receivables253.318.90.80.2273.1Average expected loss rate for contract assets as of December 31, 2019CHF millionNot due 2019Not due 2018Expected loss rate (in %)0.1%0.2%Contract assets (gross)51.032.3Allowance for impairment–0.1–0.1Contract assets50.932.3Liquidity riskThe objective of liquidity risk management is to ensure that sufficient financial resources are available at any point in time in order to be able to completely and punctually fulfill all payment obligations of the Group. As part of an integral budgeting and forecasting process, Group Treasury centrally monitors the planned liquidity position of the Group. Group Treasury com pares the planned liquidity requirements with the available funds to detect shortages in a timely manner. The liquidity risk management of Autoneum includes the maintenance of sufficient liquidity reserves and the availability of funding through an adequate amount of credit lines.Beside several smaller bilateral credit facilities with banks, Autoneum maintains a credit agreement for the medium- and long-term financing with a group of banks in the amount of CHF 350.0 million, which expires on December 31, 2022. Furthermore, a bond in the amount of CHF 75.0 million with maturity as of July 4, 2023 and a bond in the amount of CHF 100.0 million with maturity as of December 8, 2025 have been issued, both of which are listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange (refer to note 23, page 104).Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 83
The following tables show the contractual maturities of Autoneum’s financial liabilities (including interest).Financial liabilities at December 31, 2019 Carrying amountContractual undiscounted cash flowsCHF millionLess than 1 year 1 to 5 years More than 5 yearsTotal cash flow Bonds174.62.082.0101.1185.1Bank debts210.662.5148.9–211.4Lease liabilities324.640.3127.5277.7445.5Other borrowings48.57.243.1–50.3Trade payables 274.2274.2––274.2Accrued expenses68.768.7––68.7Other payables18.618.6––18.6Total1 119.8473.4401.5378.81 253.7Financial liabilities at December 31, 2018 Carrying amountContractual undiscounted cash flowsCHF millionLess than 1 year 1 to 5 years More than 5 yearsTotal cash flow Bonds174.52.082.9102.3187.1Bank debts173.334.0139.7–173.6Lease liabilities21.01.66.922.831.3Other borrowings8.16.01.12.29.3Trade payables 305.6305.6––305.6Accrued expenses57.157.1––57.1Other payables16.516.5––16.5Total756.1422.8230.5127.2780.6Foreign exchange risk Due to the global nature of its activities, the Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk. Foreign exchange risk arises from investments in foreign subsidiaries (translation risk) as well as from transactions and financial assets or financial liabilities that are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of a legal unit (transaction risk). In order to hedge transaction risk that cannot be eliminated through offsetting transactions in the same foreign currency (natural hedging), subsidiaries may use forward contracts, which are usually traded with banks via Group Treasury. The transaction risk from foreign currencies is monitored periodically.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 84
The subsidiaries’ cash holdings with banks are denominated mostly in the functional currency of the subsidiary. The majority of the business transacted in Autoneum’s subsidiaries is also in their functional currency. At the reporting date, the Group held financial instruments which were denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective Group company as follows:CHF millionAssets 31.12.2019Liabilities 31.12.2019Assets 31.12.2018Liabilities 31.12.2018EUR41.147.547.548.3USD25.751.920.412.4Other2.72.30.71.0Total69.4101.668.661.7The Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk mostly against the euro and the US dollar. The currency-related sensitivity of the Group against these two currencies is shown in the following table:CHF millionReasonable shiftImpact on net resultImpact on equityDecember 31, 2019EUR/CHF+/– 10%+/– 5.7+/– 16.8USD/CHF+/– 10%–/+ 3.9+/– 44.1December 31, 2018EUR/CHF+/– 10%+/– 4.3+/– 15.9USD/CHF+/– 10%+/– 1.4+/– 36.1The impact on net result is mainly due to foreign exchange gains and losses on trade receiv-ables and trade payables as well as the translation of the profit or loss of foreign subsidiaries into Swiss francs for consolidation purposes. The impact on equity additionally includes currency translation adjustments arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign subsidiaries.Interest rate riskThe interest rate risk of the Group relates to interest-bearing assets and liabilities. Floating interest rate positions are subject to cash flow interest risk. Fixed-interest positions are subject to fair value interest risk if measured at fair value. In general, Autoneum aims to maintain, in consideration of seasonal fluctuations, a balanced relation between fixed and floating interest-bearing financial liabilities as disclosed in note 23 on page 104. The two bonds issued at fixed interest rates are not subject to any interest rate risk, whereas the long-term credit agreement with floating interest rates is subject to a cash flow interest risk.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 85
The Group analyzes the interest rate risk on a net basis. No hedging of the interest rate risk was performed in the reporting period or in the prior period. Based on the interest-bearing assets and liabilities that existed at December 31, 2019 a 100 basis point higher level of the money market interest rates would lead to a CHF 1.1 million (2018: CHF 0.7 million) lower net result as well as equity of the Group on an annual basis. A 100 basis point lower level of the money market interest rates would lead to a CHF 0.5 million (2018: CHF 0.2 million) higher net result as well as equity of the Group on an annual basis.Price riskHolding financial assets that are measured at fair value exposes Autoneum to a risk of price fluctuation. Autoneum held a significant investment in a non-consolidated company whose shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Autoneum is exposed to a price risk according to the fluctuations in the share price. This investment is classified as a financial asset at fair value through other comprehensive income and changes in the share price do not impact profit or loss. The amount of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss that Autoneum held is not significant. 2.2 Capital riskThe Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for the shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders, and to maintain an optimally leveraged capital structure in order to reduce the cost of capital. Autoneum aims to maintain a stable investment grade rating as perceived by bank partners and debt investors.Autoneum Group therefore targets a healthy balance sheet with an adequate portion of equity. In the mid-term, Autoneum aims for an equity ratio above 35% (40% before application of IFRS 16 respectively). As of December 31, 2019 the equity ratio equaled 27.1% (2018: 39.2%). For the next few years, the dividend policy will depend on a number of factors, such as net result and the financial situation of the Group, the demand for capital and liquidity, the general business environment as well as legal and contractual restrictions. Subject to the foregoing, the Group intends to distribute at least 30% of its net result attributable to share-holders of Autoneum Holding Ltd. Dividends, if any, are expected to be declared and paid in Swiss francs.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 86
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements3 Change in scope of consolidation and significant transactionsThere was no change in scope of consolidation in 2019.On January 1, 2018 Autoneum Netherland B.V., Weert, Netherlands, was merged into Autoneum Belgium N.V., Genk, Belgium.On March 23, 2018 Autoneum acquired a 25% interest in ATN Auto Acoustics Inc., Kamioguchi, Japan, for a consideration of CHF 0.2 million from Toyota Boshoku Corporation, Kariya, Japan.4 Segment informationSegment information is based on Autoneum Group’s internal organization and management structure as well as on the internal financial reporting to the Group Executive Board and the Board of Directors. The chief operating decision maker is the CEO.Autoneum is the leading global automobile supplier in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles. Autoneum develops and produces multifunctional and lightweight components and systems for noise and heat protection and thereby enhances vehicle comfort.The reporting is based on the following four reportable segments (Business Groups/BG): BG Europe, BG North America, BG Asia and BG SAMEA (South America, Middle East and Africa). “Corporate and elimination” include Autoneum Holding Ltd and the corporate center with its respective legal entities, an operation that produces parts for Autoneum’s manufacturing lines, investments in associates and inter-segment elimination. Transactions between the Business Groups are made on the same basis as with independent third parties. 87
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsSegment information 2019CHF millionBG EuropeBG North AmericaBG AsiaBG SAMEATotal segmentsCorporate and eliminationTotal GroupThird-party revenue891.01 001.7273.3123.62 289.77.72 297.4Inter-segment revenue9.80.12.32.214.5–14.5–Revenue900.91 001.8275.7125.82 304.2–6.82 297.4EBITDA93.0–18.539.016.8130.433.6164.0in % of revenue10.3%–1.8%14.2%13.4%5.7%n/a7.1%Depreciation, amortization and impairment–42.0–116.3–27.1–6.2–191.6–5.3–196.9EBIT51.0–134.811.910.7–61.228.2–32.9in % of revenue5.7%–13.5%4.3%8.5%–2.7%n/a–1.4%Assets at December 311610.1774.8295.580.01 760.478.71 839.1Liabilities at December 31473.4545.9187.258.01 264.575.71 340.2Addition in tangible and intangible assets43.890.622.74.3161.51.3162.8Employees at December 3124 4115 1832 0411 03512 67045813 1281 Assets in “Corporate and elimination” include investments in associated companies in the amount of CHF 18.5 million, refer to note 15, page 97.2 Full-time equivalents including temporary employees (excluding apprentices).Segment information 2018CHF millionBG EuropeBG North AmericaBG AsiaBG SAMEATotal segmentsCorporate and eliminationTotal GroupThird-party revenue981.0921.6259.4110.32 272.49.22 281.5Inter-segment revenue3.40.20.91.25.7–5.7–Revenue984.5921.8260.3111.52 278.13.52 281.5EBITDA110.427.430.914.6183.213.9197.2in % of revenue11.2%3.0%11.9%13.1%8.0%n/a8.6%Depreciation, amortization and impairment–28.4–35.6–11.9–3.8–79.8–3.3–83.1EBIT82.0–8.218.910.8103.410.6114.1in % of revenue8.3%–0.9%7.3%9.7%4.5%n/a5.0%Assets at December 311565.6678.3253.075.81 572.728.61 601.3Liabilities at December 31373.2410.0132.552.8968.55.2973.7Addition in tangible and intangible assets44.269.039.110.1162.44.0166.3Employees at December 3124 5514 7602 22393312 46747912 9461 Assets in “Corporate and elimination” include investments in associated companies in the amount of CHF 16.1 million. Autoneum increased its investments in associated companies in 2018 in the amount of CHF 0.2 million, refer to note 15, page 97.2 Full-time equivalents including temporary employees (excluding apprentices). 88
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsRevenue and non-current assets by countryCHF millionRevenue1 2019Revenue1 2018Non-current assets2 31.12.2019Non-current assets2 31.12.2018USA724.0672.4340.9286.9China251.8238.0132.5102.4Germany198.1260.924.123.9Great Britain150.4161.330.718.7Mexico146.8109.2105.754.3France140.5145.529.620.0Canada132.0140.413.07.0Spain129.3146.433.518.2Switzerland30.92.085.453.3Remaining countries423.7405.5177.4131.8Total2 297.42 281.5972.9716.51 Revenue is disclosed by location of customers.2 Non-current assets consist of tangible assets, intangible assets and investments in associated companies.3 Domicile of Autoneum Holding Ltd.The following customers accounted for more than 10% of annual revenue in 2019 or 2018:Revenue with major customersCHF million20192018Ford313.0340.4BMW271.6265.2Honda246.2248.1Information on revenue by product group is not available. The major customers generate revenue in all geographic segments.When Autoneum is nominated by an OEM the contract includes that Autoneum will manufacture a tool which is sold to the OEM before start of production and that Autoneum will produce and deliver serial parts to the OEM over the production period, which is usually between five to eight years. As the OEM’s production volumes are continuously adapted to the market demand, the number of serial parts that Autoneum will deliver to the OEM can only be estimated. Autoneum expects that the contracts for which Autoneum was nominated as of December 31, 2019 will generate revenue in the amount of CHF 11.3 billion (2018: CHF 12.9 billion) in future years. 89
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements5 Employee expensesCHF million20192018Wages and salaries–473.8–463.9Social security expenses–109.6–103.0Pension expenses for defined contribution plans–7.4–6.9Pension expenses for defined benefit plans–6.4–6.3Other personnel expenses–45.8–47.2Total–642.8–627.3Autoneum started a long-term incentive plan (LTI) for the management in 2012. Part of Autoneum’s net result is allocated to beneficiaries defined in advance by granting them shares of Autoneum Holding Ltd. The shares become property of the beneficiaries after a vesting period of 35 months, if the beneficiaries are then still employed by an Autoneum company. Immediate vesting occurs in case of death or retirement of the beneficiary. In case of employment termina-tion, shares not yet vested lapse without compensation. Exceptions are possible at the discre - tion of the Nomination and Compensation Committee. Vesting occurs every year in April. Employee expenses resulting from share-based compensation in the course of the LTI are recognized over the vesting period. 4 037 shares (2018: 3 443 shares) valued at CHF 105.00 (2018: CHF 240.50) were granted in 2019, and expenses of CHF 0.5 million (2018: CHF 0.7 million) were recognized in wages and salaries.Members of the Board of Directors receive part of their remuneration in Autoneum shares. 8 693 shares (2018: 4 014 shares) valued at CHF 124.20 (2018: CHF 255.92) were granted in 2019, and expenses of CHF 1.1 million (2018: CHF 1.0 million) were recognized in wages and salaries.Members of the Group Executive Board receive part of their remuneration in Autoneum shares. 560 shares (2018: 5 711 shares) valued at a weighted average share price of CHF 158.58 (2018: CHF 164.36) were granted in 2019, and expenses of CHF 0.1 million (2018: CHF 0.9 million) were recognized in wages and salaries.6 Other expensesCHF million20192018Energy, maintenance and repairs–177.0–169.6Marketing and distribution expenses–63.4–69.0Lease expenses –12.6–47.3Audit and consulting expenses–13.6–21.6IT and office expenses–19.0–21.1Insurance and other charges–15.1–14.2Loss from disposal of subsidiary or business––0.1Miscellaneous expenses–62.5–61.2Total–363.2–404.1 90
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsIn 2018, operating lease expenses of CHF 47.3 million were charged to profit or loss. In 2019, Autoneum has applied IFRS 16 which provides a single lease accounting model requiring lessees to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for all leases (refer to note 1.3, page 66).7 Other incomeCHF million20192018Rental income1.61.7Gain from disposal of subsidiary or business–0.3Miscellaneous income25.746.1Total27.348.1Miscellaneous income contains mainly income generated with by-products arising during the manufacturing process and income from release of unused provisions.8 Depreciation, amortization and impairmentCHF million20192018Depreciation of tangible assets–125.6–80.0Impairment of tangible assets–68.0–0.1Amortization of intangible assets–3.1–3.0Impairment of intangible assets–0.2–Total–196.9–83.19 Financial incomeCHF million20192018Dividend income1.00.8Interest income2.41.7Other financial income1.10.3Total4.52.810 Financial expensesCHF million20192018Interest expenses–25.7–8.2Net foreign exchange losses–3.9–6.8Net loss on net monetary position from hyperinflationary accounting–1.0–1.3Other financial expenses–0.1–0.1Total–30.8–16.4Interest expenses include CHF 13.9 million (2018: CHF 1.0 million) interest expenses for lease liabilities, CHF 1.4 million (2018: CHF 1.3 million) interest expenses for defined benefit plans and CHF 0.4 million (2018: CHF 0.2 million) amortization of transactions costs. 91
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements11 Income taxesCHF million20192018Current income taxes–24.5–31.8Deferred income taxes2.12.0Total–22.4–29.8Reconciliation between expected and actual income tax result:CHF million20192018Earnings before taxes–55.3104.5Average applicable income tax rate25.1%24.8%Expected income tax result13.8–25.9Non-taxable income and non-deductible expenses–3.6–1.6Current income taxes from prior periods1.3–0.1Current year losses for which no deferred income tax assets were recognized–35.6–10.9Utilization of previously unrecognized tax loss carryforwards2.94.7Change in value adjustments / first-time recognition of temporary differences–3.32.2Non-recoverable withholding taxes –2.6–3.8Income taxes at other income tax rates or taxable base2.45.7Impact of changes in income tax rates2.1–0.2Other effects0.10.1Income tax expenses–22.4–29.8The change in the average applicable income tax rate is mainly due to the different geographic composition of earnings before taxes.Deferred income tax assets and liabilities pertain to the following balance sheet line items:CHF millionDeferred income tax assets 31.12.2019Deferred income tax liabilities 31.12.2019Deferred income tax assets 31.12.2018Deferred income tax liabilities 31.12.2018Non-current assets4.948.74.752.4Inventories1.34.00.96.5Other assets1.81.82.50.8Employee benefit liabilities4.70.73.20.9Provisions0.20.61.30.5Other liabilities9.40.98.00.6Tax loss carryforwards and tax credits27.1–30.9–Inflation adjustment–0.1–0.3Subtotal49.456.951.562.0Offsetting–27.7–27.7–31.7–31.7Total21.729.219.830.3 92
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsThe decrease in the net deferred income tax liability by CHF 3.0 million (2018: CHF 1.4 million) relates to the deferred income tax income recognized in the consolidated income statement of CHF 2.1 million (2018: CHF 2.0 million), to the deferred income tax income recognized in other comprehensive income of CHF 1.1 million (2018: nil), a negative inflation adjustment of CHF 0.1 million (2018: negative impact of CHF 0.2 million due to the adoption of IFRS 9 as well as the application of IAS 29) and to a negative currency translation adjustment of CHF 0.2 million (2018: CHF 0.6 million).No deferred income tax assets have been recognized from deductible temporary differences in the amount of CHF 67.1 million (2018: CHF 61.7 million). At the reporting date, tax loss carryforwards in the amount of CHF 48.7 million (2018: CHF 59.1 million) are recognized for Group companies that incurred losses in 2019 or 2018 (2018 or 2017) supported by taxable temporary differences and expected future profitability.Switzerland has voted on the Swiss federal law on the tax reform and AHV financing (TRAF) in May 2019 which entered into force on January 1, 2020. No material implications on the Group’s income tax positions result in 2019 as the implemented changes in tax law had no impact at year end and no significant relevant deferred income tax assets or liabilities are accounted for in Autoneum’s Swiss legal units.The table below discloses tax loss carryforwards by their year of expiry:CHF millionRecognized1 31.12.2019Non-recognized2 31.12.2019Recognized1 31.12.2018Non-recognized2 31.12.2018Less than 3 years–1.0––In 3 to 7 years–26.6–6.6Thereafter100.2408.4117.0289.2Total 100.2436.0117.0295.81 Tax loss carryforwards for which deferred income tax assets are recognized.2 Tax loss carryforwards for which no deferred income tax assets are recognized.The tax loss carryforwards for which no deferred income tax assets were recognized originate from countries with a deferred income tax rate between 9% and 34% in both the reporting year and the prior year.The table below discloses tax credits by their year of expiry:CHF millionRecognized1 31.12.2019Non-recognized2 31.12.2019Recognized1 31.12.2018Non-recognized2 31.12.2018Less than 3 years––––In 3 to 7 years–4.0–0.3Thereafter1.716.71.119.5Total 1.720.71.119.91 Tax credits for which deferred income tax assets are recognized.2 Tax credits for which no deferred income tax assets are recognized. 93
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements12 Earnings per share20192018Net result attributable to shareholders of AUTNCHF million –96.8 55.1 Average number of shares outstandingNumber of shares 4 650 196 4 657 815 Average number of shares outstanding dilutedNumber of shares 4 654 598 4 666 845 Basic earnings per shareCHF –20.82 11.83 Diluted earnings per shareCHF –20.82 11.81 The average number of shares outstanding is calculated based on the number of shares issued less the weighted average number of treasury shares held. The shares vested but not yet transferred in the course of the management’s long-term incentive plan (LTI) and perfor-mance-related bonus lead to a diluted average number of shares outstanding but have no dilution effect to net result attributable to shareholders of Autoneum.13 Tangible assetsTangible assets 2019CHF millionLand and buildingsMachinery and plant equipmentData processing equipmentVehicles and furnitureTangible assets under constructionTotalCost at January 1, 2019288.01 174.032.129.0170.61 693.7Application of IFRS 161242.948.60.79.5–301.6Addition22.221.40.85.1109.3158.8Disposal–3.8–39.4–1.7–1.3–0.1–46.3Modification–0.90.2–0.1––0.6Reclassification9.6167.03.63.1–183.4–Inflation adjustment–3.2–––3.3Currency translation adjustment–7.8–19.9–0.6–0.7–0.4–29.5Cost at December 31, 2019550.21 355.034.944.796.12 081.0Accumulated depreciation and impairment at January 1–149.0–818.9–20.3–16.5––1 004.8Depreciation–33.1–79.2–4.9–8.4––125.6Impairment–9.0–56.7–0.1–2.2––68.0Disposal3.438.01.71.1–44.2Reclassification–1.61.6––––Inflation adjustment––2.2––––2.3Currency translation adjustment3.113.90.40.4–18.0Accumulated depreciation and impairment at December 31, 2019–186.2–903.5–23.2–25.6––1 138.5Net book value at January 1, 20192381.9403.612.422.0170.6990.5Net book value at December 31, 2019364.0451.611.719.196.1942.51 Refer to note 1.3 on page 66.2 Includes opening adjustment from the application of IFRS 16 in the amount of CHF 301.6 million. 94
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsTangible assets 2019 excluding right-of-use assetsCHF millionLand and buildingsMachinery and plant equipmentData processing equipmentVehicles and furnitureTangible assets under constructionTotalCost at January 1, 2019267.21 174.032.129.0170.61 672.9Addition0.314.80.80.5109.3125.8Disposal–3.5–38.7–1.7–0.7–0.1–44.7Reclassification9.6167.03.63.1–183.4–Inflation adjustment–3.2–––3.3Currency translation adjustment–4.1–21.1–0.6–0.5–0.4–26.7Cost at December 31, 2019269.61 299.134.331.596.11 730.6Accumulated depreciation and impairment at January 1–147.6–818.9–20.3–16.5––1 003.4Depreciation–9.4–73.1–4.7–4.0––91.1Impairment–9.0–56.7–0.1–2.2––68.0Disposal2.937.41.70.7–42.7Reclassification–1.61.6––––Inflation adjustment––2.2––––2.3Currency translation adjustment2.613.90.40.4–17.4Accumulated depreciation and impairment at December 31, 2019–162.1–898.0–23.0–21.7––1 104.8Net book value at January 1, 2019119.6355.011.812.5170.6669.5Net book value at December 31, 2019107.5401.111.39.896.1625.8Right-of-use assets 2019CHF millionLand and buildingsMachinery and plant equipmentData processing equipmentVehicles and furnitureTangible assets under constructionTotalCost at January 1, 201920.8––––20.8Application of IFRS 161242.848.60.79.5–301.6Addition21.96.6–4.6–33.0Disposal–0.3–0.6––0.6––1.6Modification–0.90.2–0.1––0.6Currency translation adjustment–3.71.2––0.3––2.8Cost at December 31, 2019280.655.90.613.2–350.4Accumulated depreciation and impairment at January 1–1.4–––––1.4Depreciation–23.8–6.1–0.2–4.4––34.5Disposal0.50.6–0.4–1.6Currency translation adjustment0.5––0.1–0.6Accumulated depreciation and impairment at December 31, 2019–24.1–5.5–0.2–3.9––33.7Net book value at January 1, 20192262.248.60.79.5–321.0Net book value at December 31, 2019256.550.40.49.3–316.71 Refer to note 1.3 on page 66.2 Includes opening adjustment from the application of IFRS 16 in the amount of CHF 301.6 million. 95
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsTangible assets 2018CHF millionLand and buildingsMachinery and plant equipmentData processing equipmentVehicles and furnitureTangible assets under constructionTotalCost at January 1, 2018277.01 104.115.624.3171.51 592.5Application of IAS 29–5.50.10.10.15.8Addition3.821.31.71.6134.2162.6Disposal–2.0–12.3–1.5–0.7––16.6Reclassification16.991.517.04.5–129.9–Inflation adjustment–3.20.10.10.23.5Currency translation adjustment–7.7–39.4–0.8–0.9–5.4–54.1Cost at December 31, 2018288.01 174.032.129.0170.61 693.7Accumulated depreciation and impairment at January 1–145.4–798.3–11.4–14.5––969.5Application of IAS 29––4.3–0.1–0.1––4.5Depreciation–9.9–62.8–4.0–3.2––80.0Impairment––––––0.1Disposal1.911.81.40.7–15.8Reclassification0.16.7–6.8–––Inflation adjustment––2.2––––2.2Currency translation adjustment4.230.10.60.6–35.6Accumulated depreciation and impairment at December 31, 2018–149.0–818.9–20.3–16.5––1 004.8Net book value at January 1, 2018131.6305.84.29.8171.5623.0Net book value at December 31, 2018139.0355.011.812.5170.6688.9Tangible assets in the amount of CHF 2.0 million (2018: CHF 0.9 million) are pledged as security for financial liabilities.Lease accounting has impacted profit or loss and the consolidated statement of cash flows as follows:CHF million2019Lease expenses relating to short-term leases and low-value assets–12.6Depreciation charge for right-of-use assets–34.5Interest expenses on lease liabilities–13.9Total recognized in profit or loss–61.0Lease expenses paid relating to short-term leases and low-value assets–12.6Interest paid on lease liabilities–13.9Total recognized in cash flows from operating activities–26.5Repayment of lease liabilities–25.8Total recognized in cash flows from financing activities–25.8Total cash flows used for leases–52.3 96
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsImpairmentTangible assets are tested for impairment if there are indications, that due to changed circum-stances, their carrying amount may no longer be recoverable. In 2019, CHF 62.0 million of the impairment charges on tangible assets are attributable to Business Group North America, CHF 5.8 million to Business Group Asia and CHF 0.2 million to Business Group Europe.In Business Group North America, the operational and commercial problems have proven more extensive than originally assumed. This leads to a reevaluation of the performance over the short to medium term which triggered an impairment of tangible assets. The value in use is thereby determined based on future discounted cash flows. As a basis for the calculation, a three-year mid-term plan is used. Subsequent years are estimates, including a perpetual annuity. The projections are based on knowledge, experience and on judgments made by management as to the probable economic development. The underlying projections for the subsequent years are therefore calculated based on historical figures and the latest market estimates. Post-tax discount rates were applied in determining the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit. The discount rates were estimated based on an industry weighted average cost of capital (WACC).Key assumptions31.12.2019Pre-tax WACC11.9%Post-tax WACC8.8%Terminal value EBIT margin4.9%As a result of the impairment calculation the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit (fully owned operations of the Business Group North America) was determined to be higher than its recoverable amount of CHF 316.9 million and an impairment charge of CHF 62.0 million was recognized. Reasonable possible changes to one of the relevant key assumptions at the reporting date, holding other assumptions constant, would have affected the impairment charge as follows: CHF millionTerminal value EBIT margin Post-tax WACC3.9%4.9%5.9%8.3%–60.0–38.0–15.08.8%–81.0–62.0–42.09.3%–99.0–82.0–66.0 97
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements14 Intangible assetsCHF million20192018Cost at January 122.019.3Addition4.03.8Disposal–0.4–0.5Currency translation adjustment–0.3–0.6Cost at December 3125.422.0Accumulated amortization at January 1–10.5–8.2Amortization–3.1–3.0Impairment–0.2–Disposal0.30.5Currency translation adjustment0.10.2Accumulated amortization and impairment at December 31–13.4–10.5Net book value at January 111.511.2Net book value at December 3112.011.5Intangible assets comprise mainly investments in a new ERP system.15 Investments in associated companiesInvestments in associated companies comprise the 30% share in SRN Sound Proof Co., Ltd., Chonburi, Thailand, the 25% share in Wuhan Nittoku Autoneum Sound-Proof Co. Ltd., Wuhan, China, and the 25% share in ATN Auto Acoustics Inc., Kamioguchi, Japan, which was acquired in 2018. The investments in associated companies are measured using the equity method. The net book value of investments in associated companies changed as follows:CHF million20192018Net book value at January 116.114.1Addition–0.2Share of profit of associated companies4.04.0Dividends received–1.8–1.7Currency translation adjustment0.2–0.5Net book value at December 3118.516.116 Financial assetsCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Investments in non-consolidated companies43.437.4Loans5.46.1Other financial assets7.16.0Total non-current portion55.949.6Loans1.01.5 Total current portion1.01.5 The increase in investments in non-consolidated companies results from a change in the market value of those investments of CHF 6.0 million which is recognized in other comprehensive income. 98
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements17 Other assetsCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Capitalized preproduction costs83.583.4Contract assets34.823.6Other receivables2.51.8Total non-current portion120.8108.8Non-income tax receivables30.436.6Deferred expenses6.99.0Contract assets16.18.7Advance payments to suppliers4.011.4Fair value of derivative financial instruments2.12.2Accrued income17.35.8Other receivables4.519.7Total current portion81.393.4Contract assets result mainly when tools are sold to the OEM and Autoneum is not reimbursed at the same point in time, but with a predefined part of the price of the serial products that are sold to the OEM over the production period. The contract assets are transferred to receivables when the right for payment becomes unconditional. This usually occurs when the Group issues an invoice to the customer, which is expected within the next year for the current portion and within the next two to eight years for the non-current portion.The following table shows the movements in capitalized pre-production costs during the year:CHF million20192018Net book value at January 183.486.6Capitalization of preproduction costs21.726.7Amortization of preproduction costs–20.9–27.5Currency translation adjustment–0.8–2.4Net book value at December 3183.583.4Autoneum spent CHF 61.3 million (2018: CHF 66.6 million) on research and development in the period under review, whereof CHF 21.7 million (2018: CHF 26.7 million) were capitalized. The remaining portion was recognized as an expense in the period when incurred. 99
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements18 InventoriesCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Raw materials and consumables35.837.2Purchased parts1.72.1Finished goods33.134.9Work in progress126.6160.8Allowance–3.4–3.2Total193.8231.819 Trade receivablesCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Trade receivables (gross)284.0275.5Allowance for impairment–2.5–2.4Total281.5273.1The following table summarizes the movement in the allowance for impairment:CHF million20192018Allowance at January 1–2.4–2.4Adoption of IFRS 9––0.8Addition–0.8–0.8Utilization0.10.2Release0.51.3Currency translation adjustment–0.1Allowance at December 31–2.5–2.4Trade receivables comprise receivables due from customers with the following credit rating (Standard & Poor’s long-term issuer rating): CHF million31.12.201931.12.2018A– or higher109.785.3BBB– to BBB+120.0146.2BB+ or lower44.333.0Not rated7.68.5Total281.5273.1At December 31, 2019 no trade receivables are pledged as security for financial liabilities (2018: nil). Trade receivables with a book value of CHF 0.4 million (2018: CHF 0.4 million) were sold to third parties based on factoring agreements and no material risks remain with Autoneum. 100
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements20 Cash and cash equivalentsCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Cash at banks98.693.1Time deposits with original maturities up to 3 months 0.10.1Total98.793.121 Shareholders’ equitySince the founding of Autoneum Holding Ltd on December 2, 2010 the number of registered shares has remained unchanged at 4 672 363, each with a nominal value of CHF 0.05 per share. The share capital amounts to CHF 233 618 and is composed as follows:31.12.201931.12.2018Shares outstandingNumber of shares4 646 5804 652 378Treasury sharesNumber of shares25 78319 985Total shares issuedNumber of shares4 672 3634 672 363Nominal value per shareCHF0.050.05Share capitalCHF233 618233 618Share capitalThe holders of shares are entitled to receive dividends and are entitled to one vote per share at general meetings of the Company. Conditional share capitalFor issuing convertible bonds, warranty bonds, and for granting shareholder options, the share capital can be increased by a maximum of 700 000 fully paid up registered shares with a par value of CHF 0.05 up to a maximum value of CHF 35 000. Furthermore, for the issuance of shares to employees of subsidiaries, the share capital can be increased by a maximum of 250 000 fully paid up registered shares with a par value of CHF 0.05 up to a maximum value of CHF 12 500. 101
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsTreasury sharesThe following transactions with treasury shares were performed during the financial year:2019 in shares2019 in CHF million2018 in shares2018 in CHF millionTreasury shares at January 119 9853.718 4453.3Purchase of treasury shares21 6772.812 5142.4Transfer of treasury shares–15 879–2.9–10 974–2.1Treasury shares at December 3125 7833.619 9853.7Capital reserveThe capital reserve originates from the contribution of the Autoneum companies to the Group in the course of the separation in 2011.Fair value reserveThe fair value reserve contains changes in the fair value of listed non-consolidated investments. The reserve will be reclassified to retained earnings at disposal. Retained earningsRetained earnings include accumulated earnings since the Group was established in Decem-ber 2010.Currency translation adjustmentThe currency translation adjustment comprises all foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign entities included in the consolidated financial statements. 102
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsChanges resulting from other comprehensive incomeThe table below discloses changes resulting from other comprehensive income to each compo-nent of equity:Other comprehensive income 2019CHF millionFair value reserveRetained earningsCurrency transl. adjustm.TotalAttributable to non-controlling interestsTotal equityCurrency translation adjustment–––9.7–9.7–2.2–11.8Inflation adjustment–1.8–1.8–1.8Total items that will be reclassified to income statement–1.8–9.7–7.9–2.2–10.0Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans––13.1––13.1––13.1Change in fair value of equity investments (FVOCI)6.0––6.0–6.0Income taxes–1.1–1.1–1.1Total items that will not be reclassified to income statement6.0–11.9––6.0––6.0Total6.0–10.1–9.7–13.8–2.2–16.0Other comprehensive income 2018CHF millionFair value reserveRetained earningsCurrency transl. adjustm.TotalAttributable to non-controlling interestsTotal equityCurrency translation adjustment–––27.4–27.4–2.7–30.1Inflation adjustment–1.8–1.8–1.8Total items that will be reclassified to income statement–1.8–27.4–25.5–2.7–28.2Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans–1.5–1.5–1.6Change in fair value of equity investments (FVOCI)–26.9–––26.9––26.9Total items that will not be reclassified to income statement–26.91.6––25.3––25.2Total–26.93.4–27.4–50.8–2.7–53.5 103
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements22 Non-controlling interestsThe non-controlling interests derive from entities that are controlled by the Group (subsidiaries), but Autoneum has not all of the entities’ capital rights. Those subsidiaries are listed in note 35 on page 115. Due to disclosure restrictions in shareholder agreements, information on significant non-controlling interests is only disclosed on an aggregated level. The table below sets out aggregated financial information of the subsidiaries with non- controlling interests:CHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Non-current assets277.1229.5Current assets170.2162.5Non-current liabilities–75.1–40.9Current liabilities–147.8–130.7Net assets224.4220.4Attributable to non-controlling interests109.8108.420192018Revenue643.3583.2Net result 40.840.4Other comprehensive income–4.5–5.6Total comprehensive income36.334.9Attributable to non-controlling interests16.916.9Cash flows from operating activities81.648.9Cash flows used in investing activities–43.0–43.6Cash flows used in financing activities–36.4–15.7Change in cash and cash equivalents2.2–10.4 104
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements23 BorrowingsCHF millionBondsBank debtsLease liabilitiesOther borrowingsTotalBorrowings at January 1, 2019174.5173.321.08.1376.8Application of IFRS 16––301.6–301.6Proceeds–296.7–40.7337.4Repayment––258.9–25.8–0.1–284.8Cash flows–37.8–25.840.652.6Addition––33.0–33.0Increase in present value0.10.3––0.4Modification–––1.6––1.6Currency translation adjustment––0.7–3.8–0.1–4.6Non-cash changes0.1–0.527.8–0.127.3Borrowings at December 31, 2019174.6210.6324.648.5758.3Thereof non-current174.6148.9286.842.2652.4Thereof current–61.737.86.3105.9CHF millionBondsBank debtsLease liabilitiesOther borrowingsTotalBorrowings at January 1, 2018174.485.920.87.6288.8Proceeds–168.3–0.7169.0Repayment––80.8–––80.8Cash flows–87.5–0.788.2Increase in present value0.10.10.1–0.2Currency translation adjustment––0.20.1–0.3–0.4Non-cash changes0.1–0.10.2–0.3–0.1Borrowings at December 31, 2018174.5173.321.08.1376.8Thereof non-current174.5139.720.42.3336.8Thereof current–33.60.65.840.0On July 4, 2016 Autoneum Holding Ltd issued a fixed-rate bond with a nominal value of CHF 75.0 million, which is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (AUH16, ISIN: CH0326213904). The bond carries a coupon rate of 1.125% and has a term of seven years with a final maturity on July 4, 2023. On December 31, 2019 the market value of the bond was CHF 75.0 million (2018: CHF 72.6 million). 105
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsOn December 8, 2017 Autoneum Holding Ltd issued a fixed-rate bond with a nominal value of CHF 100.0 million, which is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (AUT17, ISIN: CH0373476032). The bond carries a coupon rate of 1.125% and has a term of eight years with a final maturity on December 8, 2025. On December 31, 2019 the market value of the bond was CHF 98.0 million (2018: CHF 91.7 million).Autoneum maintains a long-term credit agreement with a banking syndicate in the amount of CHF 350.0 million, whereof CHF 150.0 million was drawn at year end (2018: CHF 140.0 million). The line of credit may partly be used as a guarantee facility. On December 7, 2017 the long-term credit agreement was amended and the final maturity date extended from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2022. On May 7, 2019 the existing long-term credit agreement was increased from CHF 150.0 million to CHF 350.0 million with an unchanged final maturity date. The interest rate is based on the LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin, which is determined based on the ratio of net debt to EBITDA. The credit agreement contains customary financial covenants, which include an adjusted ratio of net debt to EBITDA. Compliance with financial covenants is checked on a regular basis and reported to the banking syndicate. In the fiscal years 2019 and 2018, the financial covenants were met at all times.In addition to the aforementioned bonds and the long-term credit agreement, local credit limits and borrowings with individual customary market conditions exist in several countries. In 2019, two shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd have provided subordinated shareholder loans. Further information is disclosed in note 30 on page 113.The borrowings are denominated in the following currencies:CHF million31.12.201931.12.2018CHF 404.2 319.2 USD 181.8 49.6 EUR74.0–CNY 64.7 5.0 Other33.6 3.1 Total758.3 376.8 24 Employee benefitsCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Post-employment benefit liabilities42.525.9Other long-term employee benefits5.16.2Employee benefit liabilities47.632.2In the reporting period, total expenses for pensions in the amount of CHF 15.2 million have been recognized as employee expenses and interest expenses (2018: CHF 14.5 million). 106
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsSome employees participate in defined contribution plans whose insurance benefit results solely from the paid contributions and the return on investment on the plan asset. The other employees participate in defined benefit plans that are based upon direct benefits of the Autoneum Group.Defined contribution plansThe expenses for defined contribution plans totaled CHF 7.4 million in the current reporting period (2018: CHF 6.9 million).Defined benefit plansAutoneum maintains defined benefit pension plans in Switzerland, the USA, Canada, Great Britain, France and the Netherlands. The most significant pension plans are those in Switzerland and the USA. Those plans sum up to 77.1% (2018: 80.3%) of the Group’s defined benefit obligation and to 78.7% (2018: 79.5%) of the Group’s plan assets.The status of the defined benefit plans at year end was as follows:CHF million20192018SwitzerlandFair value of plan assets at December 31139.1120.3Present value of defined benefit obligation at December 31–151.0–127.7Deficit at December 31–11.9–7.4USAFair value of plan assets at December 3129.726.5Present value of defined benefit obligation at December 31–44.3–39.1Deficit at December 31–14.7–12.7Other countriesFair value of plan assets at December 3145.637.9Present value of defined benefit obligation at December 31–58.1–41.0Deficit at December 31–12.6–3.1Total deficit at December 31–39.2–23.1Recognized in the balance sheetas employee benefit assets3.42.8as employee benefit liabilities42.525.9Swiss pension plansPension plans are governed by the Swiss Federal Law on Occupational Retirement, Survivors’ and Disability Pension Plans (BVG). The Group’s pension plans are administered by separate legal foundations, which are funded by regular employee and company contributions. Plan participants are insured against the financial consequences of old age, disability and death. The most senior governing body of the pension plan is the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the investment of the plan assets. All investment decisions made by the Board 107
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statementsof Trustees need to conform to the guidelines set out in a long-term investment strategy. This strategy is based on legal requirements, expected future contributions and expected future obligations and is reassessed at least once a year. All governing and administration bodies have an obligation to act in the interests of the plan participants. The final benefit is contribution-based with certain minimum guarantees. Due to these minimum guarantees, the Swiss plans are treated as defined benefit plans for the purposes of these IFRS financial statements, although they have many characteristics of defined contribution plans. Retirement benefits are based on the accumulated savings capital, which can either be drawn as a lifelong pension or as a lump-sum payment. The pension is calculated by multiplying the balance of the savings capital with the applicable conversion rate. The plan is exposed to actuarial risks, such as longevity risk, interest rate risk and market (investment) risk. In case of an underfunding, the Board of Trustees is required to take the necessary measures to ensure that full funding can be expected to be restored within a reasonable period. The measures may include increasing employee and company contributions, lowering the interest rate on retirement account balances or reducing prospective benefits.US pension plansAutoneum maintains five defined benefit pension plans in the USA. Four of those plans are funded and one plan is unfunded. The defined benefit plans in the USA have been closed to new members. New employees in the USA join defined contribution plans. The defined benefit plans are subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), which defines minimum standards such as the statutory minimum funded status.Pension plans in other countriesAutoneum maintains defined benefit plans in Canada, Great Britain, France and in the Netherlands. The pension plan in Canada is closed to new members. The plan is funded, and the majority of the contributions are paid by the employer. The pension plan in Great Britain is funded and has been closed to new members. New employees join a defined contribution plan. The plan in France is unfunded and settled by the employer while the plan in the Netherlands is funded and has been closed to new members.The movement in the defined benefit obligation over the year was as follows:CHF million20192018Defined benefit obligation at January 1207.8219.8Current service cost6.66.3Interest expenses4.43.9Remeasurement gains and losses36.5–13.4Employee contributions3.43.4Settlements–0.2–Benefits paid–7.4–9.3Reclassification11.9–Currency translation adjustment0.6–3.1Defined benefit obligation at December 31253.5207.81 In the previous year disclosed under other long-term employee benefits. 108
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsThe movement in the fair value of plan assets over the year was as follows:CHF million20192018Fair value of plan assets at January 1184.7195.8Interest income3.02.7Return on plan assets excluding interest income23.4–11.8Employer contributions6.36.8Employee contributions3.43.4Benefits paid–7.4–9.3Currency translation adjustment0.9–2.9Fair value of plan assets at December 31214.3184.7The major categories of plan assets were as follows:CHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Equity101.683.5Debt63.254.1Real estate37.434.3Cash9.76.0Other2.36.7Total214.3184.7All equity and debt instruments are listed on a stock exchange.The amounts recognized in profit or loss were as follows:CHF million20192018Current service cost–6.6–6.3Gain on settlements0.2–Net interest expenses–1.4–1.3Pension expenses for defined benefit plans–7.8–7.6Recognized in profit or loss:as employee expenses–6.4–6.3as interest expenses–1.4–1.3 109
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsThe amounts recognized in profit or loss result from plans in the following regions:CHF million20192018Expenses from defined benefit plans in Switzerland–5.3 –5.3 Expenses from defined benefit plans in the USA–1.5 –1.4 Expenses from defined benefit plans in other countries–1.0 –1.0 Total–7.8 –7.6 The expected employer contributions for the Group’s defined benefit pension plans for 2020 amount to CHF 9.0 million. The expected benefit payments for 2020 are CHF 7.4 million.The effect from remeasurement of the defined benefit pension plans recognized in other compre-hensive income is as follows:CHF million20192018Remeasurement gains and lossesfrom changes in demographic assumptions–1.60.2from changes in financial assumptions–29.710.0from experience adjustment–5.23.1Return on plan assets excluding interest income23.4–11.8Total–13.11.6The table below discloses the main actuarial assumptions at year end:Weighted average of all pension plans31.12.201931.12.2018Discount ratein %1.22.1Expected future salary growthin %0.60.6Expected future pension growthin %0.10.1Life expectancy for females at age of 65in years23.923.9Life expectancy for males at age of 65in years21.821.8At December 31, 2019 the weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligation was 16.9 years (2018: 16.3 years). 110
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsThe table below shows the results of the sensitivity analysis. It was analyzed how expected changes in the discount rate, in future salary and pension growth, and in the life expectancy would impact the defined benefit obligation. Changes in these parameters would have the following effect on the defined benefit obligation:CHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Increase in discount rate by 0.25 percentage point–10.1–7.9Decrease in discount rate by 0.25 percentage point10.88.4Increase in future salary growth by 0.5 percentage point2.62.2Decrease in future salary growth by 0.5 percentage point–2.7–2.2Increase in future pension increase by 0.25 percentage point3.93.0Decrease in future pension increase by 0.25 percentage point–3.7–2.8Increase in life expectancy by one year7.45.8Decrease in life expectancy by one year–6.8–5.425 ProvisionsCHF millionGuarantee and warrantyLitigation and non-income tax riskEnviron- mentalOtherTotalProvisions at January 1, 20190.324.17.29.841.4Application of IFRIC 231––4.2–––4.2Addition–1.20.94.76.9Utilization ––2.8–0.3–4.0–7.0Release ––0.8––1.9–2.8Currency translation adjustment––0.2–0.3–0.1–0.6Provisions at December 31, 20190.317.37.68.533.8Thereof non-current–5.26.82.814.8Thereof current0.312.10.75.819.01 Refer to note 1.3 on page 66.Guarantee and warranty provisions are related to the production and supply of goods or services and are based on experience.Litigation and non-income tax risk provisions comprise provisions for expected costs resulting from investigations and proceedings of government agencies, provisions for court cases, such as claims brought up by workers for health- or accident-related incidents, and provisions for non-income tax risk. The majority of litigation and non-income tax risk provisions are expected to be used within the next year.Environmental provisions contain the estimated costs for the cleanup of contaminated sites due to past industrial operations. The majority of provisions stem from Group companies within Business Group Europe. Long-term environmental provisions are expected to be used mainly over the next five to ten years. 111
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsOther provisions are made for contracts where the unavoidable costs to fulfill the obligation are greater than the expected economic benefits, as well as for other constructive or legal liabili-ties of Group companies. The majority of other non-current provisions are expected to be used in two to three years.26 Other liabilitiesCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Advance payments from customers3.3–Deferred income0.60.7Other payables0.10.6Total non-current portion4.01.3Advance payments from customers61.267.5Accrued expenses68.757.1Accrued holidays and overtime11.813.8Non-income tax payables14.317.9Deferred income1.40.4Fair value of derivative financial instruments1.01.1Other payables18.415.9Total current portion176.9173.7Advance payments from customers qualify as contract liabilities and stem primarily from the sale of tools to the OEM which could already be invoiced, but the final acceptance from the OEM is still missing and consequently revenue is not yet recognized. The current portion of advance pay ments from customers is usually recognized as revenue within the next twelve months. No material amount of revenue was recognized in 2019 or in 2018 from performance obligations that were satisfied in previous periods. 27 Other commitmentsAt year end, open commitments for investments in tangible and intangible assets amounted to CHF 52.6 million (2018: CHF 27.4 million). 112
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements28 Contingent liabilities There are no single matters pending that Autoneum expects to be material in relation to the Group’s business, financial position or results of operations.29 Financial instrumentsThe following tables summarize all financial instruments classified by categories according to IFRS 9: CHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Fair value of derivative financial instruments12.12.2Total financial assets at fair value through profit or loss2.12.2Cash at banks98.693.1Time deposits with original maturities up to 3 months0.10.1Trade receivables281.5273.1Other receivables7.121.5Accrued income17.35.8Loans6.47.7Other financial assets7.16.0Total financial assets at amortized cost418.2407.2Investments in non-consolidated companies243.437.4Total financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income43.437.4Total463.7446.7CHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Borrowings758.3376.8Trade payables274.2305.6Accrued expenses68.757.1Other payables18.616.5Total financial liabilities at amortized cost1 119.8756.1Fair value of derivative financial instruments11.01.1Total financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss1.01.1Total1 120.8757.21 Measured at fair values that are calculated based on observable market data (level 2).2 Measured at fair values that are based on quoted prices in active markets (level 1). 113
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial StatementsBorrowings comprise two bonds with a total net book value of CHF 174.6 million (2018: CHF 174.4 million) and a total fair value of CHF 173.0 million (2018: CHF 164.3 million) based on quoted prices in active markets. Refer to note 23 on page 104 for further information. The book values of other financial instruments measured at amortized cost correspond to their fair values.30 Related partiesRelated parties are members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Board or close members of that person’s family, pension funds, associated companies as well as companies controlled by significant shareholders. At December 31, 2019 Artemis Beteiligungen I Ltd, Hergiswil, Switzer-land, Centinox Holding Ltd, Hergiswil, Switzerland, and Michael Pieper, Hergiswil, Switzerland, held 21.10% (2018: 21.06%) of the shares of the Company and PCS Holding Ltd, Warth-Weiningen, Switzerland, and Peter Spuhler, Weiningen, Switzerland, held 16.15% (2018: 17.20%) of the shares of the Company.In 2019, Artemis Beteiligungen I Ltd and PCS Holding Ltd have granted a subordinated loan of CHF 20.0 million each, with an interest rate of 4% and a maturity date January 2021.The pension fund of an Autoneum Group entity granted a loan to the Company. The loan bears an interest rate of 0.75% and is due within six days upon cancellation of the agreement by either the lender or the borrower.The total remuneration to the Board of Directors and to the Group Executive Board was as follows:CHF million20192018Short-term benefits4.84.2Share-based payments1.32.1Post-employment benefits0.20.1Total6.26.4The compensation of the Board of Directors and of the Group Executive Board is disclosed in the Remuneration Report on pages 134–137.Year end balances with related parties were as follows:CHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Current borrowings due to pension funds 5.0 5.0 Bonus accruals for Group Executive Board– 1.2 Non-current borrowings due to shareholders 40.0 –Total 45.0 6.2 114
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements31 Net debtCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Cash and cash equivalents–98.7–93.1Bonds174.6174.5Bank debts210.6173.3Lease liabilities324.621.0Other borrowings48.58.0Net debt659.6283.732 Exchange rates for currency translationCHFISO codeUnits Average rate 2019Average rate 2018Year end rate 2019Year end rate 2018Argentine pesoARS1002.123.691.622.60Brazilian realBRL10.250.270.240.25Canadian dollarCAD10.750.750.740.72Chinese yuanCNY10014.4014.7513.9114.25Czech korunaCZK1004.334.494.284.36EuroEUR11.111.151.091.12Pound sterlingGBP11.271.301.281.24Indian rupeeINR1001.411.441.361.40Mexican pesoMXN1005.155.085.164.98Polish złotyPLN10025.8527.0725.5426.09United States dollarUSD10.990.980.970.9833 Events after balance sheet dateThere were no events between December 31, 2019 and March 3, 2020 which would necessitate adjustments to the book value of the Group’s assets or liabilities, or which require additional disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.34 Proposal of the Board of DirectorsFor the financial year 2019 the Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting on March 25, 2020 no dividend to be distributed. In 2019, a total dividend of CHF 16.8 million (CHF 3.60 per share entitled to dividends) was distributed to the shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd. 115
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements35 Subsidiaries, associated companies and non-consolidated investmentsNominal capitalin millionsSubsidiariesAssociated companiesNon-cons. investmentsVoting & capital rightsResearch & technologyApplication developm.Production & supplyService & financingSwitzerlandAutoneum Holding Ltd, WinterthurCHF0.2•100%•Autoneum International Ltd, WinterthurCHF7.0•100%•Autoneum Management Ltd, WinterthurCHF1.3•100%••Autoneum Switzerland Ltd, SevelenCHF0.3•100%••ArgentinaAutoneum Argentina S.A., CórdobaARS22.5•100%•BelgiumAutoneum Belgium NV, GenkEUR8.0•100%•BrazilAutoneum Brasil Têxteis Acústicos Ltda., São PauloBRL201.6•100%••CanadaAutoneum Canada Ltd., TillsonburgCAD–•100%•ChinaAutoneum (Chongqing) Sound-Proof Parts Co., Ltd., ChongqingCNY49.3•100%•Autoneum (Shenyang) Sound-Proof Parts Co., Ltd., ShenyangCNY49.2•100%•Autoneum (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd., ShanghaiCNY13.2•100%••Autoneum (Yantai) Co., Ltd., YantaiCNY34.5•100%•Autoneum (Changsha) Co., Ltd., ChangshaCNY34.5•100%•Autoneum (Pinghu) Co., Ltd., PinghuCNY144.9•100%•Autoneum (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., TianjinCNY17.0•100%•Autoneum Nittoku (Guangzhou) Sound-Proof Co., Ltd., GuangzhouCNY75.8•51%•Tianjin Autoneum Nittoku Sound-Proof Co., Ltd., TianjinCNY47.2•51%•Wuhan Nittoku Autoneum Sound-Proof Co., Ltd., WuhanCNY89.6•25%•Czech RepublicAutoneum CZ s.r.o., ChoceňCZK206.2•100%•FranceAutoneum Holding France SAS, LyonEUR39.8•100%•Autoneum France SAS, AubergenvilleEUR8.0•100%••GermanyAutoneum Germany GmbH, RossdorfEUR11.2•100%•Great BritainAutoneum Great Britain Ltd., Stoke-on-TrentGBP41.8•100%•HungaryAutoneum Hungary Ltd., KomáromEUR–•100%•IndiaAutoneum India Pvt. Ltd., New DelhiINR571.4•100%•Autoneum Nittoku Sound Proof Products India Pvt. Ltd., ChennaiINR220.0•51%•IndonesiaPT Tuffindo Nittoku Autoneum, JakartaIDR162 666.0•9%•ItalyPorfima Uno S.r.l., TorinoEUR–•100%•JapanNihon Tokushu Toryo Co. Ltd., TokyoJPY4 753.0•13%••••ATN Auto Acoustics Inc., Kamioguchi1JPY100.0•25%•KoreaAutoneum Korea Ltd., IncheonKRW264.0•100%•MexicoAutoneum Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., HermosilloMXN–•100%•Autoneum Mexico Operations, S.A. de C.V., San Luis Potosí MXN503.9•100%•Autoneum Mexico Servicios, S.A. de C.V., San Luis Potosí MXN3.1•100%•UGN de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., SilaoMXN0.1•50%•Servicios de Acoustical Solutions, S. de R.L. de C.V., SilaoMXN0.1•50%•PolandAutoneum Poland Sp.z.o.o., KatowicePLN20.8•100%••PortugalAutoneum Portugal Lda., SetúbalEUR0.6•87%•RussiaAutoneum Rus LLC, RyazanRUB0.8•100%•South AfricaAutoneum Feltex (Pty) Ltd., DurbanZAR–•51%•SpainAutoneum Spain S.A.U., TerrassaEUR5.8•100%•ThailandSRN Sound Proof Co., Ltd., ChonburiTHB100.0•30%•Summit & Autoneum (Thailand) Co., Ltd., ChonburiTHB16.0•51%2•TurkeyAutoneum Erkurt Otomotiv A.S., BursaTRY2.5•51%•USAAutoneum America Corporation, NoviUSD–•100%•Autoneum North America, Inc., NoviUSD–•100%••UGN Inc., Tinley ParkUSD–•50%••1 The company was established in 2018.2 Autoneum has 49% of the capital rights. 116
Statutory Auditor’s Report
Statutory Auditor's Report
To the General Meeting of Autoneum Holding Ltd, Winterthur
To the General Meeting of Autoneum Holding Ltd, Winterthur
Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Opinion
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd and its subsidiaries (the Group),
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd and its subsidiaries (the Group),
which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2019, and the consolidated income statement,
which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2017, and the consolidated income
consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated
statement, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and
statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a sum-
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements,
mary of significant accounting policies
including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion the consolidated financial statements (pages 60 to 115) give a true and fair view of the consolidated fi-
In our opinion the consolidated financial statements (pages 72 to 119) give a true and fair view of the consolidated
nancial position of the Group as at December 31, 2019, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated
financial position of the Group as at December 31, 2017, and its consolidated financial performance and its
cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and comply
consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
with Swiss law.
(IFRS) and comply with Swiss law.
Basis for Opinion
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law, International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and Swiss Auditing
Standards. Our responsibilities under those provisions and standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsi-
We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law, International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and Swiss
bilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in
Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those provisions and standards are further described in the
accordance with the provisions of Swiss law and the requirements of the Swiss audit profession, as well as the IESBA
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with
independent of the Group in accordance with the provisions of Swiss law and the requirements of the Swiss audit
these requirements.
profession, as well as the IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, and we have fulfilled our other
ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
Key Audit Matters
Key Audit Matters
Revenue Recognition
Valuation of Tangible Assets
Deferred Tax Assets
Effects of New Accounting Standards – Leasing
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of
the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit
audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not
of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of
provide a separate opinion on these matters.
our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do
not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
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Revenue Recognition
Key Audit Matter
Our response
Total consolidated revenue of the financial year
2019 amounted to CHF 2’297.4 million (2018:
CHF 2 281.5 million).
Our audit procedures included, amongst others, inquiring
of management regarding significant new contracts and
their assessment of existing contracts.
Revenue is a key performance indicator and therefore in
the focus of internal and external stakeholders. The
Group recognizes revenue when it transfers control over
a good or service to its customers.
We gained an understanding of the internal controls
and processes with respect to revenue recognition and
performed testing of key controls. This included walk-
throughs and where appropriate testing operating effec-
tiveness of internal controls.
The majority of the Group’s revenue relates to the sale of
serial parts to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
over a production period of usually five to eight years.
Revenue from the sale of the serial parts is recognized at
the point in time when control of the parts is transferred to
the OEM in accordance with the agreed delivery terms.
We took a sample of transactions before and after the
year-end and agreed the details of these transactions
to underlying documentation such as the contractual
terms, to assess that revenue has been recognized in the
appropriate period and in the appropriate amount.
There is a risk that revenue may be recognized in the
wrong accounting period.
Furthermore, we assessed the Group’s disclosures
relating to revenue recognition.
For further information on revenue recognition refer to the following:
— Significant accounting policies, Note 1.20 Revenue Recognition
Valuation of Tangible Assets
Key Audit Matter
Our response
Tangible assets including leased assets used as part of
the operating activities, as well as related tangible assets
under construction, amounted to CHF 942.5 million
(2018: CHF 688.9 million).
At the end of each reporting period, the Group assesses
whether there is any indication of tangible assets being
impaired. If any such indication exists, the company esti-
mates the appropriate value of the tangible assets and
records an impairment, if necessary.
In 2019, Autoneum identified an impairment trigger on
the basis of the operational difficulties in North America.
In this context, the Group recognized an impairment of
CHF 62.0 million on tangible assets in 2019.
To determine a potential need for impairment, manage-
ment uses various estimates and assumptions regarding
remaining useful life, expected revenues and production
costs and utilization level.
In the context of our audit, we have, among other proce-
dures, critically examined management’s assessment
whether there are any indications of impairment by means
of discussions with the Group Management and by review-
ing the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors,
the annual financial statements and business plans.
In case of indications of impairment, we have assessed
the valuations that have been performed by Group Man-
agement. In particular, we have carried out the following
audit procedures:
— We have assessed whether a methodologically cor-
rect valuation approach was chosen and whether the
calculations are comprehensible and mathematically
correct.
— We used our own valuation specialists to inde-
pendently calculate an appropriate pre-tax discount
rate and to verify the long-term growth rate used
by management to observable market data.
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The assessment of the valuation involves significant judg-
ment, in particular regarding estimated future cash flows,
long-term growth rates and discount rates.
— We have gone over the forecasted figures with
Group Management and compared Management’s
assumptions to external data were available.
— We reconciled the forecasted figures applied with
business plans approved by the Board of Directors.
— We have tested the sensitivity analyses prepared by
Group Management for reasonableness and accuracy.
Furthermore, we assessed the Group’s disclosures
relating to the impairment test
For further information on valuation of tangible assets refer to the following:
— Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions relating to impairment losses of tangible assets, Note 1.2
— Significant accounting policies, Note 1.10 Impairment of assets
— Note 13, Tangible assets
Effects of New Accounting Standards - Leasing
Key Audit Matter
Our response
As of January 1, 2019, the Group has adopted IFRS 16
“Leases” by choosing the modified retrospective ap-
proach. The reclassifications and the adjustments arising
from the new leasing standard are therefore recognized
in the opening balance sheet as of January 1, 2019.
The Group recognized right-of-use assets of CHF 301.6
million and lease liabilities of CHF 301.6 million as of
January 1, 2019.
At December 31, 2019, the right-of-use assets amounted
to CHF 316.7 million and the lease liabilities amounted to
CHF 324.6 million.
The recognition of right-of-use assets as well as lease lia-
bilities involves judgment in respect of the assessment of
lease term.
Due to the significance to the consolidated financial state-
ments as a whole, combined with the judgment required
to determine lease-related balances, the adoption of
IFRS 16 was a focus area of our audit.
Our audit procedures included, amongst others, inquiring
of management regarding the changes to the lease ac-
counting policy as well as assessing the Group’s revised
accounting policies in light of the industry specific circum-
stances.
We gained an understanding of the internal controls with
respect to lease accounting and performed design and
implementation testing of key controls, which included
walkthroughs where appropriate.
On a sample basis, we reconciled the leasing data to the
respective contracts. We assessed the appropriateness
of management’s assumptions and estimates, including
applied incremental borrowing rate and the evaluation of
lease term for the lease contracts included in the opening
position. We reconciled the lease related computation for
the opening balances to our own calculations.
In respect of recognized lease balances at December 31,
2019, we assessed the appropriateness of manage-
ment’s assumptions and estimates for new lease con-
tracts entered into during 2019 and any modifications
throughout the year.
Furthermore, we assessed the Group’s disclosures relat-
ing to IFRS 16 Leases.
For further information on leases refer to the following:
— Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions relating to lease term, Note 1.2
— Changes in accounting policies, Note 1.3
— Significant accounting policies, Note 1.8 Leases
— Note 13, Tangible assets
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Other Information in the Annual Report
The Board of Directors is responsible for the other information in the annual report. The other information comprises all
information included in the annual report, but does not include the consolidated financial statements, the stand-alone fi-
nancial statements of the company, the remuneration report and our auditor’s reports thereon.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information in the annual report and we
do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information
in the annual report and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consoli-
dated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If,
based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we
are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibility of the Board of Directors for the Consolidated Financial Statements
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements that give a true and
fair view in accordance with IFRS and the provisions of Swiss law, and for such internal control as the Board of Direc-
tors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the Group’s abil-
ity to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going con-
cern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or
has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with
Swiss law, ISAs and Swiss Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements
can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be ex-
pected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Swiss law, ISAs and Swiss Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judg-
ment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
— Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud
or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from
fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrep-
resentations, or the override of internal control.
— Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropri-
ate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal
control.
— Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and relat-
ed disclosures made.
— Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based
on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast
significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty ex-
ists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evi-
dence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to
cease to continue as a going concern.
— Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclo-
sures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a man-
ner that achieves fair presentation.
— Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities
within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction,
supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
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We communicate with the Board of Directors or its relevant committee regarding, among other matters, the planned
scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that
we identify during our audit.
We also provide the Board of Directors or its relevant committee with a statement that we have complied with relevant
ethical requirements regarding independence, and communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the Board of Directors or its relevant committee, we determine those matters that
were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore
the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report, unless law or regulation precludes public dis-
closure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be commu-
nicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the
public interest benefits of such communication.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
In accordance with article 728a para. 1 item 3 CO and the Swiss Auditing Standard 890, we confirm that an internal
control system exists, which has been designed for the preparation of consolidated financial statements according to
the instructions of the Board of Directors.
We recommend that the consolidated financial statements submitted to you be approved.
KPMG AG
Reto Benz
Licensed Audit Expert
Auditor in Charge
Zurich, March 3, 2020
Kathrin Schünke
Licensed Audit Expert
KPMG AG, Räffelstrasse 28, PO Box, CH-8036 Zurich
KPMG AG is a subsidiary of KPMG Holding AG, which is a member of the KPMG network of independent firms affiliated with KPMG International
Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss legal entity. All rights reserved.
Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements 121
Income statement of Autoneum Holding Ltd CHF millionNotes20192018IncomeDividend income52.266.9Financial income(2)5.918.9License income4.83.7Total income62.989.6ExpensesValuation adjustments on investments and loans(3)–8.2–37.7Financial expenses(4)–15.6–16.9Administration expenses –9.2–13.3Taxes–0.2–0.2Total expenses–33.2–68.1Net result29.721.4Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 122
Balance sheet of Autoneum Holding Ltd CHF millionNotes31.12.201931.12.2018AssetsCash and cash equivalents8.328.7Loans and financial receivables(6)101.8116.4Accrued income and deferred expenses(7)8.97.1Current assets119.0152.2Loans and financial receivables(6)411.6349.6Investments(8)413.0378.2Non-current assets824.6727.7Total assets943.6879.9Liabilities and shareholders’ equityBorrowings(9)96.677.2Other liabilities(10)7.10.8Deferred income and accrued expenses(11)2.45.0Current liabilities106.183.0Borrowings(9)365.0337.5Non-current liabilities365.0337.5Liabilities471.1420.4Share capital(12)0.20.2Legal capital reserves(12)350.0350.0Retained earnings Balance brought forward96.291.6 Net result29.721.4Treasury shares(12)–3.6–3.7Shareholders’ equity472.5459.5Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity943.6879.9Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 123
Notes to the financial statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd1 PrinciplesGeneralAutoneum Holding Ltd was incorporated on December 2, 2010 as a Swiss corporation domiciled in Winterthur. The Company does not have any employees.The financial statements were prepared according to the provisions of the Swiss Law on Account-ing and Financial Reporting (32nd title of the Swiss Code of Obligations). Where not prescribed by law, the significant accounting and valuation principles applied are described below.Loans and financial receivablesLoans granted in foreign currencies are translated at the rate at the balance sheet date, whereby unrealized losses are recorded but unrealized gains are not recognized. In the case where the currency effect of loans is hedged, both unrealized losses and gains are recognized.Treasury sharesTreasury shares are recognized at acquisition cost and deducted from shareholders’ equity at the time of acquisition. In case of a sale, the gain or loss is recognized in the income statement as financial income or financial expenses.Bonds and bank debtsBorrowings are recognized in the balance sheet at nominal value. The issue costs for the bonds and for finance agreements are recognized as accrued income and deferred expenses due from third parties and amortized on a straight-line basis over the maturity period.InvestmentsInvestments are valued using the single-item approach.2 Financial incomeCHF million20192018Interest income5.617.9Other financial income0.31.1Total5.918.9Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 124
3 Valuation adjustments on investments and loansCHF million20192018Increase of valuation adjustments on investments–72.1–40.3Increase of valuation adjustments on loans due from subsidiaries––15.3Reversal of valuation adjustments on loans due from subsidiaries63.917.9Total–8.2–37.74 Financial expensesCHF million20192018Interest expenses–7.7–4.1Net foreign exchange losses–7.0–12.2Other financial expenses–0.9–0.6Total–15.6–16.95 Extraordinary expensesThere are no extraordinary expenses in 2019 and 2018.6 Loans and financial receivablesCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Loans due from subsidiaries83.067.0Loans due from third parties1.01.2Cash pool receivables due from subsidiaries17.848.2Total current portion101.8116.4Loans due from subsidiaries406.6343.4Loans due from third parties5.06.1Total non-current portion411.6349.67 Accrued income and deferred expensesCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Accrued income and deferred expenses due from subsidiaries5.24.1Accrued income and deferred expenses due from third parties3.83.0Total8.97.1Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 125
8 InvestmentsThe subsidiaries, associated companies and non-consolidated investments are listed in note 16 on page 128. They are owned directly or indirectly by Autoneum Holding Ltd. 9 BorrowingsCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Cash pool liabilities due to subsidiaries70.657.6Bank debts21.0–Loans due to subsidiaries–14.6Loans due to related parties5.05.0Total current portion96.677.2Bonds175.0175.0Bank debts150.0140.0Loans due to subsidiaries–22.5Subordinated shareholder loans40.0–Total non-current portion365.0337.5Loans due to related parties comprise a loan of CHF 5.0 million that was granted by the pension fund of an Autoneum Group entity to the Company. The loan bears an interest rate of 0.75% and is due within six days upon cancellation of the agreement by either the lender or the borrower.The two main shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd have granted a subordinated loan of CHF 20.0 million each, with an interest of 4% and maturity date January 2021.On July 4, 2016 Autoneum Holding Ltd issued a fixed-rate bond with a nominal value of CHF 75.0 million, which is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (AUH16, ISIN: CH0326213904). The bond car-ries a coupon rate of 1.125% and has a term of seven years with a final maturity on July 4, 2023.On December 8, 2017 Autoneum Holding Ltd issued a fixed-rate bond with a nominal value of CHF 100.0 million, which is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (AUT17, ISIN: CH0373476032). The bond carries a coupon rate of 1.125% and has a term of eight years with a final maturity on December 8, 2025.Autoneum maintains a long-term credit agreement with a banking syndicate in the amount of CHF 350.0 million, whereof CHF 150.0 million was drawn at year end (2018: CHF 140.0 million). The line of credit may partly be used as a guarantee facility. On December 7, 2017 the long-term credit agreement was amended and the final maturity date extended from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2022. On May 7, 2019 the existing long-term credit agreement was increased from CHF 150.0 million to CHF 350.0 million with an unchanged final maturity date. The interest rate is based on the LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin, which is determined based on the ratio of net debt to EBITDA. The credit agreement contains customary financial covenants, which in-clude an adjusted ratio of net debt to EBITDA. Compliance with financial covenants is checked on a regular basis and reported to the banking syndicate. In the fiscal years 2019 and 2018, the financial covenants were met at all times.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 126
10 Other liabilitiesCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Other liabilities due to subsidiaries6.60.3Other liabilities due to third parties0.50.5Total7.10.811 Deferred income and accrued expensesCHF million31.12.201931.12.2018Deferred income and accrued expenses due from subsidiaries0.12.8Deferred income and accrued expenses due from third parties2.32.3Total2.45.012 Shareholders’ equityShare capitalThe share capital amounts to CHF 233 618.15. It is divided into 4 672 363 fully paid registered shares with a par value of CHF 0.05 each.Conditional share capitalFor issuing convertible bonds, warranty bonds and for granting shareholder options, the share capital can be increased by a maximum of 700 000 fully paid up registered shares with a par value of CHF 0.05 up to a maximum value of CHF 35 000. Furthermore, for the issuance of shares to employees of subsidiaries, the share capital can be increased by a maximum of 250 000 fully paid up registered shares with a par value of CHF 0.05 up to a maximum value of CHF 12 500.Legal capital reservesThese reserves include an amount of CHF 0.1 million (2018: CHF 0.1 million) whose distribution as dividends is not subject to income taxes in Switzerland and can be effected free of Swiss withholding tax. The remaining part of the legal capital reserve does not benefit from the Swiss capital contribution principle. Treasury sharesThe following transactions with treasury shares were performed during the financial year:2019 in shares2019 in CHF million2018 in shares2018 in CHF millionTreasury shares at January 119 9853.718 4453.3Purchase of treasury shares21 6772.812 5142.4Sale of treasury shares–8 420–1.5–7 460–1.4Transfer of treasury shares–7 459–1.4–3 514–0.7Treasury shares at December 3125 7833.619 9853.7Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 127
13 Guarantees and collateral providedAutoneum Holding Ltd has guaranteed CHF 34.1 million (2018: CHF 35.0 million) to financial institutions for granting credit facilities to direct and indirect subsidiaries and CHF 7.2 million (2018: CHF 7.6 million) to other third parties for securing transactions they entered into with direct and indirect subsidiaries and other third parties. Furthermore, a financing commitment in the amount of CHF 7.6 million was given in favor of a subsidiary (2018: CHF 7.9 million).14 Shares allocated to the Board of DirectorsPart of the remuneration of the Board of Directors is paid in shares of Autoneum Holding Ltd. In 2019, 8 693 shares (2018: 4 014 shares) with a total value of CHF 1 079 671 (2018: CHF 1 027 264) were allocated and 7 461 shares (2018: 3 514 shares) were transferred to the members of the Board of Directors. The remaining shares were withheld by the Company to account for the beneficiaries’ part of social security contributions and withholding taxes.15 Shares held by the members of the Board of Directors or Group Executive BoardThe following shares were held by members of the Board of Directors or the Group Executive Board, including parties related to them (Art. 663c Swiss Code of Obligations):Number of shares31.12.201931.12.2018Hans-Peter Schwald, Chairman43 29640 000Rainer Schmückle, Vice Chairman2 6771 599Norbert Indlekofer538229Michael Pieper986 068984 151This E. Schneider14 7949 782Peter Spuhler754 603803 705Ferdinand Stutz3 5143 065Total Board of Directors1 805 4901 842 531Matthias Holzammer, CEO6 2023 166Bernhard Wiehl89n/aAlexandra Bendler628n/aGreg Sibley–n/aAndreas Kolf1 015730Fausto Bigi––Total Group Executive Board7 9343 896Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 128
16 Subsidiaries, associated companies and investmentsNominal capitalin millionsDirectly ownedIndirectly ownedVoting and capital rights1Research & technologyApplication developmentProduction & supplyService & financingSwitzerlandAutoneum International Ltd, WinterthurCHF7.0•100%•Autoneum Management Ltd, WinterthurCHF1.3•100%••Autoneum Switzerland Ltd, SevelenCHF0.3•100%••ArgentinaAutoneum Argentina S.A., CórdobaARS22.5•100%•BelgiumAutoneum Belgium NV, GenkEUR8.0•100%•BrazilAutoneum Brasil Têxteis Acústicos Ltda., São PauloBRL201.6•100%••CanadaAutoneum Canada Ltd., TillsonburgCAD–•100%•ChinaAutoneum (Chongqing) Sound-Proof Parts Co., Ltd., ChongqingCNY49.3•100%•Autoneum (Shenyang) Sound-Proof Parts Co., Ltd., ShenyangCNY49.2•100%•Autoneum (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd., ShanghaiCNY13.2•100%••Autoneum (Yantai) Co., Ltd., YantaiCNY34.5•100%•Autoneum (Changsha) Co., Ltd., ChangshaCNY34.5•100%•Autoneum (Pinghu) Co., Ltd., PinghuCNY144.9•100%•Autoneum (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., TianjinCNY17.0•100%•Autoneum Nittoku (Guangzhou) Sound-Proof Co. Ltd., GuangzhouCNY75.8•51%•Tianjin Autoneum Nittoku Sound-Proof Co., Ltd., TianjinCNY47.2•51%•Wuhan Nittoku Autoneum Sound-Proof Co., Ltd., WuhanCNY89.6•25%•Czech RepublicAutoneum CZ s.r.o., ChoceňCZK206.2•100%•FranceAutoneum Holding France SAS, LyonEUR39.8•100%•Autoneum France SAS, AubergenvilleEUR8.0•100%••GermanyAutoneum Germany GmbH, RossdorfEUR11.2•100%•Great BritainAutoneum Great Britain Ltd., Stoke-on-TrentGBP41.8•100%•HungaryAutoneum Hungary Ltd., KomáromEUR–•100%•IndiaAutoneum India Pvt. Ltd., New DelhiINR571.4•100%•Autoneum Nittoku Sound Proof Products India Pvt. Ltd., ChennaiINR220.0•51%•IndonesiaPT Tuffindo Nittoku Autoneum, JakartaIDR162 666.0•9%•ItalyPorfima Uno S.r.l., TorinoEUR–•100%•JapanNihon Tokushu Toryo Co. Ltd., TokyoJPY4 753.0•13%••••ATN Auto Acoustics Inc., Kamioguchi2JPY100.0•25%•KoreaAutoneum Korea Ltd., IncheonKRW264.0•100%•MexicoAutoneum Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., HermosilloMXN–•100%•Autoneum Mexico Operations, S.A. de C.V., San Luis Potosí MXN503.9••100%•Autoneum Mexico Servicios, S.A. de C.V., San Luis Potosí MXN3.1••100%•UGN de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., SilaoMXN0.1•50%•Servicios de Acoustical Solutions, S. de R.L. de C.V., SilaoMXN0.1•50%•PolandAutoneum Poland Sp.z.o.o., KatowicePLN20.8•100%••PortugalAutoneum Portugal Lda., SetúbalEUR0.6••87%•RussiaAutoneum Rus LLC, RyazanRUB0.8••100%•South AfricaAutoneum Feltex (Pty) Ltd., DurbanZAR–•51%•Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 129
SpainAutoneum Spain S.A.U., TerrassaEUR5.8•100%•ThailandSRN Sound Proof Co., Ltd., ChonburiTHB100.0•30%•Summit & Autoneum (Thailand) Co., Ltd., ChonburiTHB16.0•51%3•TurkeyAutoneum Erkurt Otomotive AS, BursaTRY2.5•51%•USAAutoneum America Corporation, NoviUSD–•100%•Autoneum North America Inc., NoviUSD–•100%••UGN Inc., Tinley ParkUSD–•50%••1 Unless otherwise noted, voting and capital rights have not changed compared to prior year.2 The Company acquired 25% of voting and capital rights in 2018.3 Autoneum has 49% of the capital rights.17 Significant shareholdersAt December 31, Autoneum knew that the following shareholders had more than 3% of the Company voting rights (in accordance with Art. 663c of the Swiss Code of Obligations):31.12.201931.12.2018Artemis Beteiligungen I Ltd, Hergiswil, Switzerland; Centinox Holding Ltd, Hergiswil, Switzerland; and Michael Pieper, Hergiswil, Switzerland121.10%21.06%PCS Holding Ltd, Warth-Weiningen, Switzerland; and Peter Spuhler, Weiningen, Switzerland116.15%17.20%Martin und Rosmarie Ebner via BZ Bank Limited, Wilen, Switzerland3.10%n/aCredit Suisse Funds Ltd, Zurich, Switzerland3.07%n/a1 Voting rights according to the Company’s records at December 31.Details of the disclosures can be found at: www.six-exchange-regulation.com/en/home/publications/significant-shareholders.html18 Events after balance sheet dateThere were no events between December 31, 2019 and March 3, 2020 that would necessitate adjustments to the book value of the Company’s assets or liabilities, or that require additional disclosure in the financial statements.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 130
Dividend proposalfor the appropriation of available earningsCHF2019Balance brought forward96 233 376Net result29 682 467At the disposal of the Annual General Meeting125 915 843ProposalDistribution of a dividend–Carried forward to new account125 915 843Total125 915 843The Board of Directors proposes no dividend to be distributed. Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 131
Statutory Auditor’s Report
Statutory Auditor's Report
To the General Meeting of Autoneum Holding Ltd, Winterthur
To the General Meeting of Autoneum Holding Ltd, Winterthur
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinion
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd, which comprise the balance sheet as at
We have audited the financial statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd, which comprise the balance sheet as at
31 December 2019, and the income statement for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements,
December 31, 2017, and the income statement for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements,
including a summary of significant accounting policies.
including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion the financial statements (pages 121 to 129) for the year ended 31 December 2019, comply with Swiss
In our opinion the financial statements (pages 121 to 129) for the year ended December 31, 2017, comply with
law and the company’s articles of incorporation.
Swiss law and the company’s articles of incorporation.
Basis for Opinion
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law and Swiss Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under
those provisions and standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial
We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law and Swiss Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under
Statements section of our report. We are independent of the entity in accordance with the provisions of Swiss law
those provisions and standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial
and the requirements of the Swiss audit profession and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance
Statements section of our report. We are independent of the entity in accordance with the provisions of Swiss law
with these requirements.
and the requirements of the Swiss audit profession and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in
accordance with these requirements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
Report on Key Audit Matters based on the circular 1/2015 of the Federal Audit Oversight Authority
Report on Key Audit Matters based on the circular 1/2015 of the Federal Audit Oversight Authority
Investments and loans due from subsidiaries
Investments and loans due from subsidiaries
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of
the financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the
financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on
these matters.
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of
the financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the
financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion
on these matters.
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Investments and loans due from subsidiaries
Key Audit Matter
Our response
The financial statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd as at 31
December 2019, include investments in the amount of
CHF 413.0 million, current loans due from subsidiaries in
the amount of CHF 83.0 million and non-current loans due
from subsidiaries in the amount of CHF 406.6 million.
The company annually reviews investments and loans due
from subsidiaries for impairment on an individual basis.
The impairment assessment of investments and loans due
from subsidiaries requires significant management judg-
ment, in particular in relation to the forecast earnings and
growth rates as well as discount rates, and is therefore a
key area that our audit was concentrated on.
Our audit procedures included, amongst others, evaluat-
ing the methodical and mathematical accuracy of the
model used for the impairment tests as well as the appro-
priateness of management’s assumptions.
This comprised:
— Agreeing forecasts used in the impairment tests to
current expectations of management.
— Challenging the robustness of key assumptions
on a sample basis, based on our understanding of
the commercial prospects of the respective entities.
For further information on investments and loans due from subsidiaries refer to the following:
— Note 3, Valuation adjustments on investments and loans
— Note 6, Loans and financial receivables
— Note 8, Investments
Responsibility of the Board of Directors for the Financial Statements
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the provisions
of Swiss law and the company’s articles of incorporation, and for such internal control as the Board of Directors deter-
mines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether
due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the entity’s ability to continue
as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the entity or to cease operations, or has no realistic
alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Rea-
sonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with
Swiss law and Swiss Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can
arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be ex-
pected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Swiss law and Swiss Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgment
and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
— Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,
design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and ap-
propriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud
is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrep-
resentations, or the override of internal control.
— Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropri-
ate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control.
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133
— Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and re-
lated disclosures made.
— Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and,
based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that
may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material
uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the finan-
cial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the
audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the
entity to cease to continue as a going concern.
We communicate with the Board of Directors or its relevant committee regarding, among other matters, the planned
scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that
we identify during our audit.
We also provide the Board of Directors or its relevant committee with a statement that we have complied with relevant
ethical requirements regarding independence, and communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the Board of Directors or its relevant committee, we determine those matters that
were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit
matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report, unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about
the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our
report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest
benefits of such communication.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
In accordance with article 728a para. 1 item 3 CO and the Swiss Auditing Standard 890, we confirm that an internal
control system exists, which has been designed for the preparation of financial statements according to the instructions
of the Board of Directors.
We further confirm that the proposed appropriation of available earnings complies with Swiss law and the company’s
articles of incorporation. We recommend that the financial statements submitted to you be approved.
KPMG AG
Reto Benz
Licensed Audit Expert
Auditor in Charge
Zurich, 3 March 2020
Kathrin Schünke
Licensed Audit Expert
KPMG AG, Räffelstrasse 28, PO Box, CH-8036 Zurich
KPMG AG is a subsidiary of KPMG Holding AG, which is a member of the KPMG network of independent firms affiliated with KPMG International
Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss legal entity. All rights reserved.
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Remuneration Report Authority and definition processThe basic features of the remuneration policy are elaborated by the Compensation Committee (COC) and approved by the Board of Directors, which also approves the executive bonus plan and the long-term incentive plan (LTI). The Board of Directors fixes annually the remuneration of the Directors and of the members of the Group Executive Board, based on suggestions of the COC and within the limits approved by the shareholders. The Directors, whose remuneration is decided on, also participate in the meeting. The Board of Directors reviews annually the main features of the remuneration policy, approves the fixed portion of the remuneration of the Group Executive Board members and defines the targets for the executive bonus plan as well as the parameters for the LTI. The Board of Directors has not engaged third-party consultants for the elaboration of the salary policy or the compensation programs. The Board of Directors annually submits the proposal for the maximum aggregate total compensation of the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board to the Annual General Meeting for prospective approval by the shareholders. For a detailed description of the rules on the vote on pay at the Annual General Meeting, reference is made to §14 of the Articles of Association1.For the rules in the Articles of Association1 on the principles applicable to performance-related pay and to the allocation of equity securities as well as the additional amount for payments to new members of the Group Executive Board appointed after the vote on pay at the Annual General Meeting as well as on loans, credit facilities and post-employment benefits for mem-bers of the Group Executive Board, reference is made to §14, §24 and §25 of the Articles of Association1.Remuneration of the Board of DirectorsThe remuneration of the Board of Directors consists of an annual fee. The remuneration is deter-mined at the discretion of the Board of Directors, taking into consideration function and respon-sibility, as well as remuneration at comparable industrial companies for which information is publicly available or known to the Directors from their experience or office at similar companies.1 Industrial companies are considered comparable with Autoneum if they are similar in terms of business sector, structure, size and international activity. In addition, the members of the Board of Directors receive an annual lump-sum payment for representation expenses. The members of the Board of Directors may opt to obtain all or part of their remuneration in cash or in Autoneum shares. The cash component is paid out in December of the related business year. The shares are delivered in the respective year and blocked for three years. The share price ap-plicable for the conversion of the remuneration into shares is based on the average closing price of the ten trading days following the dividend payment, or the Annual General Meeting, if no divi-dend is paid, discounted to reflect a three-year blocking period.1 www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governanceAutoneum Financial Report 2019 Remuneration Report 135
Remuneration of the Group Executive BoardRemuneration of the Group Executive Board consists of a fixed component, a performance-related bonus and the participation in the long-term incentive plan (LTI). Remuneration is determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors, taking into consideration function, responsibility and experience, as well as remuneration at comparable industrial companies for which information is publicly available or known to the Directors from their experience or office at similar compa-nies.1 Industrial companies are considered comparable with Autoneum if they are similar in terms of business sector, structure, size and international activity.The Board of Directors may define an additional portion of the basic salary which shall be paid in Autoneum shares. The number of shares is calculated considering the average closing price of the first ten trading days of the respective year. The granted shares are delivered in December of the respective year and blocked for three years.The members of the Group Executive Board may reach a performance-related remuneration of up to 80% of their basic salary, subject to the achievement or exceeding of defined minimum profi tability and liquidity targets of the Group or of the Business Groups (BG) as well as to the achievement of agreed individual targets. The targets for the CEO and the CFO refer to the Group net result margin (weighted with 52.5%), Group RONA (22.5%) and individual targets (25%). For the Heads of the BGs the targets refer to the Group net result margin (17.5%), Group RONA (7.5%), BG EBIT margin (35%), BG free cash flow (15%)2 and individual targets (25%). Minimum and maximum limits are defined for the weighted targets. Achievement of the minimum limit is a condition for the bonus, while maximum bonus is achieved at the maximum limit. Bonus develops linearly between the two limits. Irrespective of the other targets, a bonus is only earned in case of a positive Group net result. At least 40% of the bonus is paid in shares of Autoneum. Each member of the Group Executive Board can opt for receiving up to 100% of the bonus in shares and for receiving either restricted shares with a blocking period of three years or an enti-tlement to shares with a deferred transfer after a period of three years. The calculated bonus is multiplied by 1.4 and then converted into shares considering the average closing price of the first ten trading days in January of the following year.The long-term incentive plan (LTI) allows the Board of Directors to allocate part of the Group’s net result to the beneficiaries defined in advance. Beneficiaries are the upper management of the Group, including the Group Executive Board. An allocation is only granted if Group net result is positive and exceeds a defined threshold. The total amount of Group net result dedicated to the LTI is converted into Autoneum shares and the shares are allocated to the beneficiaries at fixed percentage rates, corresponding to the internal function levels. The shares become property of the beneficiaries after a vesting period of 35 months, if the beneficiaries are then still em-ployed by an Autoneum company. Due to the 35-month vesting period, the value of the LTI is in strong correlation to the Autoneum share price performance. Immediate vesting occurs in case 1 www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance2 For 2018 and onwards, the Board of Directors has revised the BG free cash flow target. The calculation of the free cash flow for bonus target purposes is based on the monthly average net working capital instead of the net working capital of the year end closing. The bonus plan was amended accordingly.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Remuneration Report 136
of death or retirement of a beneficiary. In case of employment termination, shares not yet vested lapse without compensation. Exceptions are possible at the discretion of the COC. There are no share options or share purchase plans.Remuneration to the members of the Board of Directors and Group Executive Board in 2019Fixed remunerationOther2TotalCHFin cashin shares1Board of DirectorsHans-Peter Schwald Chairman – 369 122 22 428 391 551 Rainer Schmückle Vice Chairman 50 000 178 600 – 228 600 Norbert Indlekofer 83 074 55 890 9 807 148 771 Michael W. Pieper – 118 984 5 814 124 798 This E. Schneider – 178 600 9 177 187 776 Peter Spuhler – 118 984 8 073 127 056 Ferdinand Stutz 140 000 59 492 13 974 213 465 Total 273 074 1 079 671 69 272 1 422 017 Fixed remunerationVariable remunerationLTIOther4TotalCHFin cashin shares3in cashin sharesGroup Executive BoardAll members 3 334 045 88 805 152 967 – – 1 118 776 4 694 592 Thereof Martin Hirzel5 674 000 72 154 – – – 137 161 883 315 1 The fixed remuneration in shares is calculated by the number of shares granted multiplied by the average closing price for the ten days following the dividend payment in 2019 (CHF 124.20). The transfer took place after deduction of applicable social security contributions and withholding taxes.2 Other remuneration includes the employer’s portion of social insurance contributions.3 The applicable share price during the defined period was CHF 158.58.4 Other remuneration includes the employer’s portion of social insurance contributions, the employer’s portion of contributions to pension funds and other fringe benefits.5 CEO until October 7, 2019.Total remuneration to the Group Executive Board also includes remuneration to the following members, who resigned from the Group Executive Board in 2019: Martin Hirzel, Dr Martin Zwyssig, Matthias Holzammer and John T. Lenga.At the Annual General Meeting 2018 a total remuneration to the Board of Directors of CHF 1.75 million and a total remuneration to the Group Executive Board of CHF 8.5 million was approved for the financial year 2019. The total remuneration to the Board of Directors and to the Group Executive Board for 2019 is within the approved limit.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Remuneration Report 137
1 www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance
Remuneration to former members of the Board of Directors and of the Group Executive BoardThere has been no remuneration to former members of the Board of Directors or of the Group Executive Board.Permissible activities outside the Autoneum GroupThe Board of Directors decides on directorships of members of the Group Executive Board or senior mangagement at other companies. When the directorship is exercised outside the con-tractual working time, the director’s remuneration received must not be surrendered to Autoneum (see §20 of the Articles of Association1).Remuneration to the members of the Board of Directors and Group Executive Board in 2018Fixed remunerationOther3TotalCHFin cashin shares2Board of DirectorsHans-Peter Schwald Chairman – 369 037 22 836 391 873 Rainer Schmückle Vice Chairman 140 000 71 402 – 211 402 Norbert Indlekofer 87 024 51 184 9 779 147 987 Michael W. Pieper – 119 003 5 503 124 506 This E. Schneider – 178 632 8 736 187 368 Peter Spuhler – 119 003 7 586 126 589 Ferdinand Stutz 90 000 119 003 14 137 223 140 Total 317 024 1 027 264 68 577 1 412 865 Fixed remunerationVariable remunerationLTI6Other7TotalCHFin cashin shares4in cashin shares5Group Executive BoardAll members 2 616 441 72 009 348 523 866 640 142 405 980 922 5 026 940 Thereof Martin Hirzel 668 000 72 009 125 492 117 191 52 331 161 502 1 196 525 2 The fixed remuneration in shares is calculated by the number of shares granted multiplied by the average closing price for the ten days following the dividend payment in 2018 (CHF 255.92). The transfer took place after deduction of applicable social security contributions and withholding taxes.3 Other remuneration includes the employer’s portion of social insurance contributions.4 The applicable share price during the defined period was CHF 292.72.5 The part of the bonus opted to be paid out in shares (at least 40%) is multiplied by the factor 1.4 and then converted into shares using the average closing price for the first ten days in January 2019 (CHF 158.58).6 The rights allocated in April 2019 will vest end of February 2022.7 Other remuneration includes the employer’s portion of social insurance contributions, the employer’s portion of contributions to pension funds and other fringe benefits.Loans to directors or officersNo loans have been granted to members of the Board of Directors or the Group Executive Board.Other remuneration and payments to related partiesThere have been no further payments or remuneration to members of the Board of Directors or Group Executive Board in 2019 or in 2018. In 2019, CHF 44 989 (2018: CHF 44 427) of fees were paid to the law firm managed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, for legal services provided.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Remuneration Report 138
Statutory Auditor’s Report
Statutory Auditor's Report
To the General Meeting of Autoneum Holding Ltd, Winterthur
To the General Meeting of Autoneum Holding Ltd, Winterthur
Report on the Audit of the Remuneration Report
Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying remuneration report of Autoneum Holding Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2019.
The audit was limited to the information according to articles 14 – 16 of the Ordinance against Excessive compensation
Opinion
in Stock Exchange Listed Companies contained in the tables “Remuneration to the members of the Board of Directors
and Group Executive Board in 2019” and “Remuneration to the members of the Board of Directors and Group Executive
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd and its subsidiaries (the Group),
Board in 2018” on pages 136 to 137 of the remuneration report.
which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2017, and the consolidated income
statement, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and
Responsibility of the Board of Directors
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements,
including a summary of significant accounting policies.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and overall fair presentation of the remuneration report
in accordance with Swiss law and the Ordinance against Excessive compensation in Stock Exchange Listed Compa-
In our opinion the consolidated financial statements (pages 72 to 119) give a true and fair view of the consolidated
nies (Ordinance). The Board of Directors is also responsible for designing the remuneration system and defining
financial position of the Group as at December 31, 2017, and its consolidated financial performance and its
individual remuneration packages.
consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) and comply with Swiss law.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the accompanying remuneration report. We conducted our audit in
Basis for Opinion
accordance with Swiss Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements
and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the remuneration report complies
We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law, International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and Swiss
with Swiss law and articles 14 – 16 of the Ordinance.
Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those provisions and standards are further described in the
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence on the disclosures made in the remuneration report
independent of the Group in accordance with the provisions of Swiss law and the requirements of the Swiss audit
with regard to compensation, loans and credits in accordance with articles 14 – 16 of the Ordinance. The procedures
profession, as well as the IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, and we have fulfilled our other
selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatements in the remu-
ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
neration report, whether due to fraud or error. This audit also includes evaluating the reasonableness of the methods
applied to value components of remuneration, as well as assessing the overall presentation of the remuneration report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the remuneration report for the year ended 31 December 2019, of Autoneum Holding Ltd complies
with Swiss law and articles 14 – 16 of the Ordinance.
Key Audit Matters
KPMG AG
Deferred Tax Assets
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of
the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our
audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not
provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Kathrin Schünke
Licensed Audit Expert
Reto Benz
Licensed Audit Expert
Auditor in Charge
Zurich, 3 March 2020
KPMG AG, Räffelstrasse 28, PO Box, CH-8036 Zurich
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Review 2015 – 2019Consolidated income statementCHF million201920182017120162015Revenue2 297.42 281.52 205.42 152.62 085.9BG Europe900.9984.5886.2833.4833.2BG North America1 001.8921.8963.81 018.7977.9BG Asia275.7260.3241.9210.7180.9BG SAMEA2125.8111.5114.193.594.3EBITDA164.0197.2257.8278.1191.5in % of revenue7.1%8.6%11.7%12.9%9.2%EBIT–32.9114.1179.9204.5126.5in % of revenue–1.4%5.0%8.2%9.5%6.1%Net result–77.774.7118.9133.868.7in % of revenue–3.4%3.3%5.4%6.2%3.3%Return on net assets in % (RONA)–3.9%7.8%15.0%21.5%12.7%Return on equity in % (ROE)–13.8%11.6%19.4%29.9%17.4%Consolidated balance sheet at December 31Non-current assets1 174.7897.5853.0648.0553.6Current assets664.4703.8689.9649.8561.1Equity attributable to shareholders of AUTN389.1519.3545.7394.3301.3Equity attributable to non-controlling interests109.9108.4112.6104.796.2Total shareholders’ equity498.9627.7658.3499.0397.5Non-current liabilities748.0423.1348.6220.7284.8Current liabilities592.2550.6536.0578.1432.3Total assets1 839.11 601.31 542.91 297.81 114.7Net debt659.6283.7183.357.4106.1Shareholders’ equity in % of total assets27.1%39.2%42.7%38.4%35.7%Consolidated statement of cash flowsCash flows from operating activities119.2124.0145.2194.1111.7Cash flows used in investing activities–129.1–164.7–195.7–92.8–123.1Cash flows from/(used in) financing activities17.534.35.4–28.6–43.5Employees at December 313 13 128 12 946 12 133 11 725 11 423 1 Restated.2 Including South America, Middle East and Africa.3 Full-time equivalents including temporary employees (excluding apprentices).Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Review 2015 – 2019 140
Information for investorsCHF million201920182017120162015Number of issued shares4 672 3634 672 3634 672 3634 672 3634 672 363Share capital of Autoneum Holding Ltd0.20.20.20.20.2Net profit of Autoneum Holding Ltd29.721.451.961.819.8Market capitalization at December 31539.9685.81 306.61 243.4938.1in % of revenue23.5%30.1%59.2%57.8%45.0%in % of equity attr. to shareholders of AUTN138.8%132.1%239.5%315.4%311.3%Data per share (AUTN)CHF201920182017120162015Basic earnings per share–20.8211.8319.5320.619.12Dividend per share2–3.606.506.504.50Shareholders’ equity per share383.73111.62117.2584.7465.01Share price at December 31116.20147.40280.75267.25202.40Share price development during the yearHigh174.30317.00298.00290.00226.40Low91.65130.00228.80185.00148.401 Restated.2 As proposed by the Board of Directors and subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting.3 Equity attributable to shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd per share outstanding at December 31.Autoneum Financial Report 2019 Review 2015 – 2019 144
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July 28, 2020
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Autoneum Annual Report 2019 Important DatesImportant DatesContact
Autoneum at a Glance
Financial highlights
2297.4
Revenue in CHF million
Organic growth in %2.5
13128
Number of employees
EBIT margin in %1.5*
* Without one-time effects from impairment of fixed assets.
Engine Bay
Underbody
Interior Floor
Body Treatment
· Engine Encapsulations
· Engine Top Covers
· Hoodliners
· Outer Dashes
· Battery Covers
· Under Floor Shields
· Heatshields
· Wheelhouse Outer Liners
· Battery and Floor Pans
· Tunnel Insulators
· Tufted Carpets
· Non-Woven Carpets
· Inner Dashes
· Floor Insulators
· Floor Mats
· Dampers
· Stiffeners
Our Product PortfolioAutoneum is the global market and technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles and partner to automobile manufacturers around the world. The Company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight components for optimum noise and heat protection. The innovations of Autoneum make vehicles quieter, lighter, safer and more fuel-efficient while en hancing driving comfort.CHF million20192018ChangeOrganic growth1Autoneum GroupRevenue2 297.4100.0%2 281.5100.0%0.7%2.5%EBITDA164.07.1%197.28.6%–16.8%EBITDA adjusted2126.05.5%197.28.6%–36.1%EBIT3–32.9–1.4%114.15.0%–128.9%EBIT before one-time effects3, 435.01.5%114.15.0%–69.3%Net result3–77.7–3.4%74.73.3%–204.1%Return on net assets (RONA)3, 5–3.9%7.8%Cash flows from operating activities119.2124.0Cash flows from operating activities adjusted294.0124.0Net debt at December 31659.6283.7Net debt at December 31 adjusted2355.2283.7Number of employees at December 31613 12812 9461.4%BG EuropeRevenue900.9100.0%984.5100.0%–8.5%–5.6%EBIT351.05.7%82.08.3%BG North AmericaRevenue1 001.8100.0%921.8100.0%8.7%7.2%EBIT3–134.8–13.5%–8.2–0.9%EBIT before one-time effects3, 4–72.8–7.3%–8.2–0.9%BG AsiaRevenue275.7100.0%260.3100.0%5.9%8.1%EBIT311.94.3%18.97.3%EBIT before one-time effects3, 417.96.5%18.97.3%BG SAMEA7Revenue125.8100.0%111.5100.0%12.8%32.7%EBIT310.78.5%10.89.7%Share AUTNShare price at December 31 in CHF116.20147.40–21.2%Market capitalization at December 31539.9685.8–21.3%Basic earnings per share in CHF–20.8211.83–276.0%Dividend per share in CHF8–3.60–100.0%1 Change in revenue in local currencies, adjusted for hyperinflation.2 Excluding IFRS 16 effects in 2019.3 The figures for the 2019 financial year include IFRS 16 effects.4 Without one-time effects from impairment of fixed assets.5 Net result before interest expenses in relation to average shareholders’ equity plus borrowings.6 Full-time equivalents including temporary employees (excluding apprentices).7 Including South America, Middle East and Africa.8 As proposed by the Board of Directors and subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting.
Autoneum at a Glance
Financial highlights
2297.4
Revenue in CHF million
Organic growth in %2.5
13128
Number of employees
EBIT margin in %1.5*
* Without one-time effects from impairment of fixed assets.
Engine Bay
Underbody
Interior Floor
Body Treatment
· Engine Encapsulations
· Under Floor Shields
· Engine Top Covers
· Heatshields
· Hoodliners
· Outer Dashes
· Battery Covers
· Wheelhouse Outer Liners
· Battery and Floor Pans
· Tunnel Insulators
· Tufted Carpets
· Non-Woven Carpets
· Inner Dashes
· Floor Insulators
· Floor Mats
· Dampers
· Stiffeners
Our Product PortfolioAutoneum is the global market and technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles and partner to automobile manufacturers around the world. The Company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight components for optimum noise and heat protection. The innovations of Autoneum make vehicles quieter, lighter, safer and more fuel-efficient while en hancing driving comfort.CHF million20192018ChangeOrganic growth1Autoneum GroupRevenue2 297.4100.0%2 281.5100.0%0.7%2.5%EBITDA164.07.1%197.28.6%–16.8%EBITDA adjusted2126.05.5%197.28.6%–36.1%EBIT3–32.9–1.4%114.15.0%–128.9%EBIT before one-time effects3, 435.01.5%114.15.0%–69.3%Net result3–77.7–3.4%74.73.3%–204.1%Return on net assets (RONA)3, 5–3.9%7.8%Cash flows from operating activities119.2124.0Cash flows from operating activities adjusted294.0124.0Net debt at December 31659.6283.7Net debt at December 31 adjusted2355.2283.7Number of employees at December 31613 12812 9461.4%BG EuropeRevenue900.9100.0%984.5100.0%–8.5%–5.6%EBIT351.05.7%82.08.3%BG North AmericaRevenue1 001.8100.0%921.8100.0%8.7%7.2%EBIT3–134.8–13.5%–8.2–0.9%EBIT before one-time effects3, 4–72.8–7.3%–8.2–0.9%BG AsiaRevenue275.7100.0%260.3100.0%5.9%8.1%EBIT311.94.3%18.97.3%EBIT before one-time effects3, 417.96.5%18.97.3%BG SAMEA7Revenue125.8100.0%111.5100.0%12.8%32.7%EBIT310.78.5%10.89.7%Share AUTNShare price at December 31 in CHF116.20147.40–21.2%Market capitalization at December 31539.9685.8–21.3%Basic earnings per share in CHF–20.8211.83–276.0%Dividend per share in CHF8–3.60–100.0%1 Change in revenue in local currencies, adjusted for hyperinflation.2 Excluding IFRS 16 effects in 2019.3 The figures for the 2019 financial year include IFRS 16 effects.4 Without one-time effects from impairment of fixed assets.5 Net result before interest expenses in relation to average shareholders’ equity plus borrowings.6 Full-time equivalents including temporary employees (excluding apprentices).7 Including South America, Middle East and Africa.8 As proposed by the Board of Directors and subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting.
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