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04 Letter to Shareholders
12 Level Up – Interview with CEO Eelco Spoelder
18 2023: Year in Review
60 Corporate Responsibility
74 Corporate Governance
FINANCIAL REPORT
98 Consolidated Financial Statements
155 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding
169 Remuneration Report
180 Review 2019–2023
182 Important Dates and Contacts
Autoneum Annual Report 2023 Contents
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Hans-Peter Schwald
Chairman of the Board
Eelco Spoelder
Chief Executive Officer
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Autoneum Annual Report 2023 Letter to Shareholders
Successful implementation
of the strategic program
results in substantial
improvement in profitability
Dear shareholders
The 2023 financial year was marked by several important successes. For example, Autoneum took a
significant strategic step with the acquisition of its competitor Borgers Automotive on April 1, 2023.
Another milestone was the turnaround of Business Group North America. Because of this and the signifi-
cant efficiency gains in production and the improved market environment, Autoneum increased revenue
and profitability considerably during the reporting year compared with the previous year.
Significant revenue growth supported by the acquisition of Borgers Automotive
Following three challenging years, the automobile industry picked up again in 2023. Driven by the
Europe, Asia and North America regions, global production volumes climbed sharply, according to market
analysis1, with vehicles produced worldwide reaching 90.3 million (2022: 82.4 million vehicles), a rise
of 9.7%. Excluding negative translation effects of CHF 129.4 million as a result of the strong Swiss franc,
revenue in local currencies increased by 34.8% to CHF 2 431.7 million and thus was in line with the
guidance. Of this, 7.2% was the result of organic growth and 27.6% inorganic growth following the
Borgers acquisition. The clear focus on profitability ahead of volume led to revenue growth slightly
below the market level. Revenue consolidated in Swiss francs increased by CHF 497.8 million at
Group level and totaled CHF 2 302.3 million (2022: CHF 1 804.5 million).
Increase in profitability and turnaround of Business Group North America
A key reason for the significant increase in profitability in the 2023 financial year was the effort to offset
inflation initiated with the strategic program2 Level Up One 6–8. Consistent price management led to an
improvement in margins across the Company, particularly in Business Groups Europe and North America.
Two other priorities of the strategic program introduced in 2023 were implemented with the successful
integration of the Borgers business and the improvement in the operational performance of Business
Groups Europe and, in particular, North America. The acquisition of Borgers Automotive made a positive
contribution to results and value even in the first year, Autoneum achieved the operational break-even
before special effects in the Business Group North America in 2023, with an EBIT margin of 1.3%. On
balance, Autoneum was able to improve EBIT significantly in the 2023 financial year, increasing it by
CHF 71.5 million to CHF 106.9 million (2022: CHF 35.4 million).
1Source: S&P Global Light Vehicle Production Market Forecast of February 16, 2024.
²Level Up One 6–8: see interview on page 12.
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Financial Highlights
CHF million
Autoneum Group
Revenue
EBITDA
EBITDA excluding one-time effects3
EBIT
EBIT excluding one-time effects4
Net result
Return on net assets (RONA)5
Free cash flow
Net debt at December 316
Number of employees at December 317
BG Europe
Revenue
EBIT
EBIT excluding one-time effects8
BG North America
Revenue
EBIT
EBIT excluding one-time effects9
BG Asia
Revenue
EBIT
EBIT excluding one-time effects10
BG SAMEA11
Revenue
EBIT
Share AUTN
2023
2022
Change
2 302.3
100.0%
1 804.5
100.0%
Organic
change1
Inorganic
growth2
7.2%
27.6%
27.6%
90.2%
43.5%
202.2%
142.3%
459.5%
289.2
226.3
106.9
99.2
61.1
7.0%
47.2
177.8
16 519
12.6%
9.8%
4.6%
4.3%
2.7%
8.4%
8.7%
2.0%
2.3%
0.6%
152.1
157.7
35.4
41.0
10.9
2.8%
57.3
252.2
11 622
42.1%
1 073.9
100.0%
616.6
100.0%
74.2%
9.3%
69.3%
3.3
45.7
0.3%
4.3%
5.8
5.8
0.9%
0.9%
895.9
–40.3
11.7
100.0%
–4.5%
1.3%
795.1
–35.5
–29.9
100.0%
12.7%
7.2%
10.2%
–4.5%
–3.8%
242.8
100.0%
273.2
100.0%
–11.1%
–4.2%
3.3%
25.6
26.5
10.5%
10.9%
31.5
31.5
11.5%
11.5%
109.0
16.9
100.0%
15.5%
120.5
20.0
100.0%
16.6%
–9.6%
22.1%
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Share price at December 31 in CHF
Market capitalization at December 31
Basic earnings per share in CHF12
Dividend per share in CHF13
136.40
790.4
9.42
2.50
102.00
473.1
–0.47
–
33.7%
67.1%
11 Change in revenue in local currencies excluding the effects from the acquisition of Borgers Automotive, adjusted for hyperinflation.
12 Change in revenue in local currencies due to the acquisition of Borgers Automotive.
13 EBITDA excluding one-time effects, consisting primarily of a bargain purchase gain from the acquisition of Borgers Automotive and restructuring expenses.
14 EBIT excluding one-time effects, consisting primarily of a bargain purchase gain from the acquisition of Borgers Automotive, restructuring expenses and impairment of fixed assets.
15 Net result before interest expenses in relation to average shareholder's equity plus borrowings.
16 Net debt excluding lease liabilities at December 31.
17 Full-time equivalents including temporary employees.
18 EBIT excluding one-time effects from restructuring expenses and impairment of fixed assets.
19 EBIT excluding one-time effects from impairment of fixed assets in 2023 and a one-off negative special effect of a distressed sub-supplier in 2022.
10 EBIT excluding one-time effects from restructuring expenses.
11 Including South America, Middle East and Africa.
12 Basic earnings per share in 2022 were retrospectively adjusted from CHF –0.49 to CHF –0.47 to reflect the bonus element included in the rights issue in 2023.
13 As proposed by the Board of Directors and subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting.
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EBIT and the EBIT margin, which improved to impressive 4.6% compared with the previous year
(2022: 2.0%), include a one-off positive net special effect amounting to CHF 7.6 million (2022:
CHF –5.6 million). The bargain purchase gain from the acquisition of Borgers Automotive amounting to
CHF 102.7 million was offset by negative one-time effects totaling CHF 95.1 million. This was mainly
the result of an impairment of tangible assets for Business Group North America in the amount of
CHF 52.0 million, which was recorded in the first half of 2023 due to reduced expectations for future
revenue growth in North America. In addition, there were also one-off effects totaling CHF 43.1 million,
mainly as a result of restructuring expenses in Europe (see Business Group Europe), and, to a small
extent, in China, as well as one-time acquisition-related costs. EBIT adjusted for special effects climbed
in absolute terms by CHF 58.3 million to CHF 99.2 million (2022: CHF 41.0 million). At 4.3%, the EBIT
margin rose compared with the previous year (2022: 2.3%) and therefore reached the upper range of
the guidance. The net result increased sharply, rising by CHF 50.2 million to CHF 61.1 million (2022:
CHF 10.9 million).
Further reduction of net debt and improvement in equity ratio thanks to net profit and
capital increase
With its acquisition of the Borgers Automotive business as of April 1, 2023 Autoneum laid the foundation
for future growth. The long-term financing of the transaction came from a capital increase of a net
CHF 101.1 million. Together with the higher net profit, this improved the equity ratio to 32.1% as of
December 31, 2023 (December 31, 2022: 29.4%). This was achieved despite significant currency
losses of CHF 51.3 million recorded directly in equity due to the strong Swiss franc and the increase in
the balance sheet total by CHF 199.2 million to CHF 1 671.2 million, mainly as a result of the acquisition
of Borgers Automotive (December 31, 2022: CHF 1 471.9 million). The free cash flow of CHF 47.2 million
(2022: CHF 57.3 million) includes a one-off net cash outflow of CHF 96.0 million for the acquisition of
Borgers Automotive. Excluding this one-time effect, the free cash flow amounts to CHF 143.3 million and
is therefore well above the previous year’s value. The main reasons are the increased net result and the
decrease in net working capital. Thanks to the capital increase, net debt (excluding leasing liabilities)
fell compared with the previous year-end by CHF 74.5 million, amounting to CHF 177.8 million as of the
reporting date (December 31, 2022: CHF 252.2 million).
Board of Directors proposes a dividend of CHF 2.50
In line with the longtime Autoneum dividend policy, the Board of Directors of Autoneum Holding AG
will propose a dividend of CHF 2.50 per share at the Annual General Meeting on April 9, 2024. This cor-
responds to 30% of the profit attributable to Autoneum shareholders of the 2023 financial year.
Personnel changes on the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors proposes Martin Klöti for election to the Board of Directors. Mr. Klöti has exten-
sive expertise in the areas of finance and corporate management at international companies.
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Business Groups
In local currencies, the revenue for Business Group Europe was up sharply compared with the previous
year, rising by 78.7%. Organic growth in local currencies was 9.3%, while acquisition-related growth
following the takeover of Borgers was 69.3%. Revenue consolidated in Swiss francs thus rose over the
previous year by CHF 457.2 million to CHF 1 073.9 million (2022: CHF 616.6 million). The significant
rise in EBIT before one-time effects amounting to CHF 45.7 million, with an EBIT margin of 4.3%, is the
result of operational improvements and the inflation compensations realized during the 2023 finan-
cial year, which was made possible as a result of successful price management. Production volumes in
Europe will likely remain below the capacities installed prior to 2018/2019 for the long term, according
to market forecasts. In view of this long-term trend, the structures will have to be adjusted in order to
remain competitive. The negative one-time effects in the amount of CHF 42.4 million mainly include
one-time restructuring expenses for the initiated consolidation of plants in the UK and Germany as well
as the closure of the site in Ryazan, Russia. EBIT after special effects declined by CHF 2.5 million to
CHF 3.3 million (2022: CHF 5.8 million), and the EBIT margin declined accordingly to 0.3% (2022: 0.9%).
Business Group North America increased revenue in local currencies significantly compared to the
previous year, posting a 17.4% increase. Of this, 7.2% is organic growth and 10.2% acquisition-related
revenue growth. In total, revenue consolidated in Swiss francs rose sharply, climbing by CHF 100.8 million
to CHF 895.9 million (2022: CHF 795.1 million), representing growth of 12.7% compared with the
previous year. Business Group North America saw a substantial improvement in its results and margin,
and thus achieved turnaround in 2023. Another important reason for this, in addition to the existing
measures, was the strategic program2 Level Up One 6–8 introduced to improve operational efficiency.
Before negative one-time effects, Business Group North America achieved an operational break-even for
the 2023 financial year, with an EBIT of CHF 11.7 million (2022: CHF –29.9 million) and an EBIT margin
of 1.3% (2022: –3.8%). The earnings were therefore CHF 41.5 million, or a remarkable 5.1 percentage
points higher than the EBIT before special effects of the previous year. Autoneum assumes that revenue
for Business Group North America will not develop over the long term as originally expected and there-
fore recognized an impairment of tangible assets in the first half of 2023 in the amount of CHF 52.0
million. The introduced strategic measures and the impairment have created the basis for achieving the
medium- term objectives and further improving profitability in this region. EBIT after one-time effects
declined by CHF 4.9 million to CHF –40.3 million (2022: CHF –35.5 million), which corresponds to an
EBIT margin of –4.5% (2022: –4.5%).
Business Group Asia’s revenue fell by 0.9% in local currencies. While organic revenue declined by 4.2%,
acquisition-related growth was 3.3%. Revenue for Business Group Asia, which is consolidated in Swiss
francs, fell by CHF 30.4 million to CHF 242.8 million (2022: CHF 273.2 million), mainly because of negative
currency effects in the amount of CHF 28.0 million. Market growth in China was driven by Chinese
automobile producers, while Autoneum in Asia is mainly represented by Western and Japanese automobile
manufacturers. With the Level Up One 6–8 strategic program2 introduced in 2023, one focus is on growth
in Asia and the expansion of the share of revenue from Chinese vehicle manufacturers. As a result of
the decline in revenue, the EBIT margin for Business Group Asia fell in comparison with the previous year
by 1.0 percentage point to 10.5% (2022: 11.5%). In absolute figures, EBIT fell by CHF 5.9 million to
CHF 25.6 million (2022: CHF 31.5 million). Before negative one-time effects in connection with restructur-
ing measures in China in the amount of CHF 1.0 million, EBIT fell by CHF 5.0 million to CHF 26.5 million,
with an EBIT margin of 10.9% (2022: 11.5%).
2Level Up One 6–8 strategic program: see interview on page 12.
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Business Group SAMEA posted revenue growth of 22.1% in local currencies. This growth is mainly
the result of inflation-related price adjustments. The persistent strong depreciation of various local
currencies led to a decline in this region’s revenue consolidated in Swiss francs of CHF 11.5 million to
CHF 109.0 million (2022: CHF 120.5 million). Thanks to continuing high operational efficiency and
consistent inflation management, Business Group SAMEA achieved a positive EBIT of CHF 16.9 million
(2022: CHF 20.0 million), which corresponds to a very good EBIT margin of 15.5% (2022: 16.6%).
Acquisition and integration of Borgers Automotive
With the acquisition of competitor Borgers Automotive on April 1, 2023 Autoneum gained technological
expertise and significantly expanded its global market leadership in sustainable and lightweight acoustic
and thermal management for vehicles. Borgers’ product range stands out in particular for its sustaina-
ble and completely recyclable products. Borgers’ wheelhouse and trunk liner product lines, as well as
its truck business, are an ideal complement to Autoneum’s product offerings. With its new Business
Unit Commercial Vehicles, Autoneum has laid the foundation for sustainable and profitable growth in
this market segment. Thanks to Autoneum’s global presence, the Borgers product portfolio will provide
additional potential for profitable growth outside of Europe as well. With a contribution to results and
value that was positive on the whole, the acquired units already helped improve profitability in the first
year. In light of the initial situation when Borgers Automotive was acquired, this result can be classified
as a clear success and the result of last year’s intensive work. The organizational integration of Borgers
Automotive with Autoneum’s existing Europe, North America and Asia Business Groups was successfully
completed at the end of 2023, as planned.
Further progress in the area of corporate responsibility and publication of the Company’s
sustainability report
Autoneum achieved gold medal status in EcoVadis’s 2023 sustainability ratings, ranking among the
top 5% of companies that were rated. The Company managed to do so, in particular, thanks to the
progress in its sustainability performance in two of the four categories (environment, labor and human
rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement), which resulted in an improvement in its overall rating.
When it joined the world’s largest sustainable business initiative – the UN Global Compact sponsored by
the United Nations – Autoneum also underscored its commitment to sustainable business performance
at its locations across the globe. The UN Global Compact, which was started in 2000, consists of more
than 13 000 members in 162 countries. You can learn more about Autoneum’s key efforts and achieve-
ments in its new Corporate Responsibility 2023 Report, which was produced in a way that is consistent
with the requirements of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and was published this year at
the same time as the Company’s Annual Report.
Automotive Acoustics Conference
Some 200 experts from the automotive industry attended the Automotive Acoustics Conference on July
11 and 12, 2023 in Rüschlikon (canton of Zurich), Switzerland, to discuss the latest trends and challenges
in the area of vehicle acoustics at the conference, which is held under the scientific leadership of
Autoneum. The Automotive Acoustics Conference takes place every two years and has been a success for
more than 50 years – it long ago established itself as one of the world’s leading international conferenc-
es for vehicle acoustics. Thanks to its consistent focus on the latest developments in the area of NVH
(noise, vibration, harshness) and related areas, the conference has developed an excellent reputation
among acoustics specialists around the world.
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The conference took place in a hybrid format for the first time, and it offered an attractive and diverse
program. Automobile manufacturers, suppliers and representatives of research institutions presented
new mobility trends and innovations in acoustics management at numerous expert presentations.
Autoneum used the opportunity to present its latest sustainable innovations in the area of acoustic
management for vehicles: With Zeta-Light, fiber-based liner components like carpets and inner dashes
are equipped with an integrated absorption function, which improves acoustic performance significantly.
Thanks to the innovative use of particle dampers, Zeta-Light not only dampens and absorbs airborne
noise, but it also effectively reduces low-frequency body vibrations. As a result, this new absorption
system ensures a quiet and comfortable driving experience, and it also contributes to a significant
weight reduction as well as simplified parts logistics and vehicle assembly. Thanks to the easily remov-
able non-woven capsules, Zeta-Light is also easy to recycle. Further information about sustainable and
innovative technologies launched during 2023, including Ultra-Silent Tune, Re-Liner, Propylat and the
sustainability label Autoneum Blue, can be found in this Annual Report.
Outlook
According to forecasts, worldwide automobile production will be somewhat restrained in 2024 and may
even decline slightly compared with 2023. Based on these market forecasts1, Autoneum expects revenue
in 2024 of CHF 2.3 billion to CHF 2.5 billion. The Company anticipates an EBIT margin of 4.5–5.5% and
free cash flow in the high upper double-digit million range for 2024.
Acknowledgment
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board, we would like to thank the approx-
imately 16 500 employees of Autoneum, whose untiring and exemplary dedication contributed sub-
stantially to our success and who help to make our Company what it is. We would also like to thank our
customers and business partners, our shareholders and all those who support us for their loyalty and
commitment.
Winterthur, March 12, 2024
Hans-Peter Schwald
Chairman of the Board
Eelco Spoelder
Chief Executive Officer
1Source: S&P Global Light Vehicle Production Market Forecast of February 16, 2024.
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Level Up
Interview with CEO Eelco Spoelder
about the Level Up One 6–8
strategic program and the
potential for profitable growth
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Mr. Spoelder, you’ve been CEO of Autoneum since March 27, 2023. What were your initial impressions?During my initial time at the Company, I visited our loca-tions around the world over the course of several weeks, including the plants of the newly acquired Borgers Automotive. This allowed me to speak with more than 250 employees about our organization, products and process-es. Their enormous and varied expertise and strong sense of team spirit were very impressive! Autoneum has a very sustainable product portfolio and a strong global custom-er base. The insightful discussions allowed me to better understand our Company’s potential and opportunities.What measures did you develop on the basis of your initial observations and analyses?Following an in-depth analysis of the current situation, the members of the management team and I first deter-mined the key areas where action is required. We then worked together to define six strategic priorities to lay the foundation for sustainable and profitable growth. With this basis, we committed ourselves to significant efficien-cy improvements in Europe and North America as well as a positive contribution to the results from the acquisition of Borgers Automotive. Goals and the measures needed for implementation were defined for each of the six priori-ties. All of these points were included in the Level Up One 6–8 strategic program.What does the name of the strategic program stand for? We consciously chose a name that contains the specific goals of the strategic program: “Level” stands for the good basis and “Level Up” refers to the next level we want to achieve. “One” stands for One Autoneum and our aim of working more closely with the acquired Borgers units, and to use this inner strength to further expand our position as the number one in our industry segment. Finally, “6–8” stands for our medium-term goal of achieving growth and profitability of 6–8%.Our Level Up One 6–8 strategic program includes six priorities. Thanks to the enormous commitment of our management team and employees, we’ve made progress in all areas.You mentioned six priorities. What are these priorities? The six priorities include the successful turnaround in North America; better performance in Europe; offsetting the impact of inflation; the successful integration of Borgers Automotive; and profitable growth with new prod-ucts for the electric and commercial vehicle market. The sixth priority – “One Autoneum” – refers to the further strengthening of our corporate culture in a globally con-nected team, and it is a key element of Level Up One 6–8. And have you seen progress as a result of Level Up One 6–8? Of course! Thanks to the enormous commitment of our management team and employees, we’ve made progress in all areas. Profitability has been increased substantially
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in both Europe and North America in the past year. Sup-ported by non-organic growth as a result of the Borgers acquisition as well as successful price management and higher production volumes, both Business Groups have recorded significantly higher results before one-time effects compared with the previous year. After removing negative one-time effects, Business Group North America finally achieved a successful turnaround thanks to the sharp improvement in results and margins in 2023. The turnaround in North America has been a focus for some time. How was this achieved? We defined a clear program of measures with a corre-sponding implementation schedule. Thanks to the enor-mous commitment of all those involved, the material and overall efficiency of the plants was optimized, both oper-ationally and economically. The successful effort to offset the impact of inflation and a positive market environment also contributed to the improvement in profitability. And how does the performance in Europe look?
We posted significant revenue growth in Europe in 2023,
bolstered by the acquisition of Borgers Automotive. There
was also organic growth as a result of a slight recovery
of the market and the efforts to offset inflation, which
were also carried out in Europe. Profitability was much
better than it’s been in previous years. However, in order
to ensure future growth and long-term profitability, we
need to stay on course in the future and further boost the
operating performance of our European plants.
The acquisition of Borgers Automotive was completed
nearly a year ago. Have the corresponding expectations
been met?
On the whole, the business acquired from Borgers made
a positive contribution to results and value from day one.
We view this as a clear success and the result of intensive
work over the past year. Autoneum further expanded its
position as the market leader in vehicle acoustics. Its ex-
pertise in wheelhouse liner and trunk liner product lines,
as well as its truck business, are an ideal complement to
Autoneum’s offerings. To better utilize the potential of the
truck business, we established a separate business unit,
the Commercial Vehicles Business Unit.
How is the integration process proceeding?
We provided training to employees at the former Borgers
plants on key topics, including compliance, the Code of
Conduct and accident prevention. Access to our internal
communication channels (intranet, Teams, email, etc.)
was ensured from the first day. We introduced standard-
ized production figures at all locations, including figures
related to emissions, waste amounts and recycling. This
will serve as an important basis for future reporting
on our production and sustainability performance. The
organizational integration was completed by the end of
2023, as planned. In particular, the cultural integration is
being carried out through joint work on projects across
the two companies and thus the shared interest in being
successful.
You said that profitable growth is another priority of
Level Up One 6–8. How is this being implemented?
We have defined various initiatives for driving our growth.
For example, the acquisition of Borgers Automotive has
made Autoneum a major player in the market for commer-
cial vehicles. Our analyses show clear growth potential for
products in this segments, which includes medium and
heavy trucks and agricultural vehicles.
What are some of the other initiatives for realizing
future growth?
Other important initiatives include growth in Asia and
cross-selling products and technologies in all global re-
gions and business areas. For example, Propylat allows us
to offer a versatile and completely vertically integrated re-
cycling technology to all vehicle manufacturers. Propylat
was originally developed by Borgers Automotive and was
previously sold mainly in Europe. Thanks to Autoneum’s
well-established global customer network, we see signifi-
cant potential in this technology for expanding our market
share in other regions, particularly in Asia.
That’s the key word: Asia. What are you doing in the
world’s largest automobile market?
We achieved our ambitious goals for 2023 with respect to
incoming orders in Asia, and we’re pleased about the high
level of customer satisfaction. For example, our Chinese
plant in Taicang received several awards in 2023. One
came from Volvo for performance in the area of sustain-
ability, and another from Jaguar Land Rover for a decade
of excellent performance. In addition, we want to further
increase our market presence in Asia and achieve profita-
ble growth. With a new plant in Changchun in the Chinese
province of Jilin, and another plant in the western Indian
city of Pune, we will further expand our presence in the
Asian growth markets of China and India. The decisive
factor for the expansion of production capacities in China
and India is the increase in customer proximity in two
central automotive hubs in Asia. With the new locations,
Autoneum will supply both international and local
automobile manufacturers with lightweight and multifunc-
tional components for acoustic and thermal protection in
passenger cars of all drive types.
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One Autoneum is a crucial basis for expanding our market leadership, our corporate culture and for future profitable growth.
Would you say that One Autoneum serves as the basis
for the other priorities?
A committed workforce and a corporate culture that is
implemented and observed serve as the basis for every
successful company. Our employees are therefore a key
factor in the successful implementation of our growth and
profitability goals. We can only complete the many tasks
and sub-projects if we all work together toward our goals
– as One Autoneum – and embody the Company’s vision
and mission. Only in this way will we be able to set the
standard in our industry segment in the future as well.
Thank you for speaking with us, Mr. Spoelder.
The share of vehicles with electric engines compared
to traditional combustion engines continues to grow
rapidly. To what extent is Autoneum benefiting from
this development?
This trend presents us with an opportunity for additional
growth. While we are losing somewhat in the area of heat
shields, we are making gains with new products, for ex-
ample in the area of acoustics and thermal insulation. We
see enormous potential for noise-reducing components,
both in the front and rear areas of electric vehicles, and for
thermal protection of batteries. For this reason, we set up
a team to analyze and further develop attractive, compet-
itive solutions for batteries and existing components for
electric vehicles – a profitable growth area for us.
Can you provide an example of this?
A good example of our technologies showing sharply
increasing demand is Hybrid-Acoustics PET. It is made
entirely of PET, and as much as 50% from recycled fibers.
The waste created during production is recovered, pro-
cessed and reused, and the material can be fully recycled
at the end of the product life. The unique textile technol-
ogy, which is part of the Company’s own sustainability
label Autoneum Pure, is especially suited to absorbing
high-frequency noise emanating from the electric engine
and offers the ideal ratio of absorption and insulation. In
addition, components made of Hybrid-Acoustics PET are
up to 40% lighter than traditional insulation.
Can you explain the priority One Autoneum
in some more detail?
One Autoneum is a crucial basis for expanding our market
leadership, our corporate culture and for future profitable
growth. We have launched various initiatives to promote
our culture, teamwork, communication and employee and
talent development at our Company over the long term.
Among other things, these initiatives include establishing
a vision and mission, which we’ll introduce later this year.
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We achieved our ambitious goals for 2023 with respect to incoming orders in Asia.
2023 at
a glance
Several important events took place in during 2023 financial
year: On April 3, 2023 Autoneum held its “Day 1 Celebration,”
marking the successful acquisition of Borgers Automotive and
welcoming some 4 500 new colleagues to the Company. The
Automotive Acoustics Conference 2023, held under the
scientific leadership of Autoneum and attended by 200
experts, took place in July. Two new, highly sustainable and
lightweight products offering high acoustic performance –
Zeta-Light and Ultra-Silent Tune – were launched. Technolo-
gies like Re-Liner and Propylat are excellent examples of a
successful circular economy and represent optimal additions
to the product portfolio. Autoneum’s sustainable technologies
are appreciated by both customers and experts alike – the
Polestar 0 project and the nomination of Re-Liner technology
as a finalist for the 2023 PACE Award as well as numerous
customer awards are proof of this.
Behind all of these projects are our employees – they are the
decisive factor for the success of our Company.
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Day 1 – a new
beginning
for everyone
The acquisition of competitor Borgers Automotive, which
was completed on April 1, 2023, marked a significant mile-
stone for all employees. With this step, Autoneum significantly
expanded its global market leadership in sustainable and
lightweight acoustic and thermal management for vehicles.
Borgers’ wheel arch liner and trunk liner product lines, as well
as its truck business, are an ideal complement to Autoneum’s
product offerings. Thanks to Autoneum’s global presence, the
Borgers product portfolio will provide additional potential for
profitable growth outside of Europe as well. This growth will
be boosted through the active cross-selling of complementary
products and technologies in all regions and customer busi-
ness units worldwide. The celebration of the first shared
working day, known as the “Day 1 Celebration,” was held at
the former Borgers headquarters in Bocholt and was live-
streamed to all locations worldwide. The celebration day
represented the start of the integration process, with the goal
of combining the best of both worlds to ensure a successful
single entity. The organizational integration was completed by
the end of 2023, as planned.
“
The acquisition by
Autoneum gave us a sense
of a new beginning,
security and, in particular,
good prospects for the
future.”
Industrial Engineer
“
My work focuses on produc-
ing sustainable products
for various types of vehicles.
We’re proud when we see
these vehicles on the road.”
Industrial Engineer
Polestar 0 – joint
vision, unique
expertise
The vision of the Polestar 0 project is as clear as it is
ambitious: to create a truly climate-neutral vehicle by 2030 by
creating new ways of eliminating all sources of climate emis-
sions throughout the entire automobile industry value chain. By
participating in the project, Autoneum and other industry-lead-
ing partners from suppliers to retailers will be doing their part
to make this vision a reality.
With its comprehensive and long-term experience in the devel-
opment of fiber-based, lightweight mono-material technologies,
Autoneum is optimally suited for taking on this challenge.
As part of the project, the Company will focus on reducing the
greenhouse gas emissions of its polyester-based Ultra-Silent
technology. With its high share of recycled materials, low
carbon footprint and outstanding recyclability at the end of the
product life, Ultra-Silent already demonstrates excellent envi-
ronmental performance.
“
We are excited to join forces
with other pioneers in the
automotive industry and do
our part to contribute to a
more sustainable future for
mobility.”
Head Strategy and Sustainability
“
It is both the sustainability
and versatility of Ultra-Silent
that fascinate me. I feel
proud that we can create such
a variety of products from
recycled material. The oppor-
tunity to further develop
our technology as part of the
Polestar 0 project is really
motivating!”
Project Manager Customer Pre-Development
Propylat – complete
vertical integration
Fiber-based, lightweight and extremely versatile – that is
Autoneum’s innovative Propylat technology, made from a
combination of synthetic and natural fibers with a high share of
recycled materials. It reduces both exterior and interior vehicle
noise. Thanks to the flexible material composition as well as
the variable density and thickness of the porous material, the
performance characteristics of the technology can be tailored to
individual customer needs.
Propylat was originally developed by Borgers Automotive – the
company that was acquired by Autoneum in April 2023 – and
optimally complements the existing portfolio of environmental-
ly-friendly textile technologies. The complete vertical integra-
tion of the technology contributes significantly to a reduction in
waste. In addition, the fully recyclable variant Propylat PET fully
meets the requirements for Autoneum Pure, the Company’s
sustainability label.
“
Propylat is a great example
of Autoneum’s commitment
to sustainability and opera-
tional excellence. Thanks
to the full vertical integra-
tion of the technology
and our vast experience
with recycling processes,
Propylat contributes to a
further significant reduction
in production waste.”
Global Product Manager Exterior
Ultra-Silent Tune –
acoustic
performance meets
sustainability
A quiet and comfortable driving experience and resource
efficiency are the order of the day when it comes to develop-
ing new electric vehicle models. Ultra-Silent Tune combines
optimized acoustic performance with the sustainability
advantages of the highly environmentally-friendly Autoneum
Ultra-Silent Pure technology. Thanks to the innovative use of
chamber resonators, the lightweight technology from
Autoneum for underbody shields significantly reduces the
noise from automobile tires while also ensuring a quiet and
comfortable driving experience in electric vehicles.
The noise-absorbing technology also meets the highest
sustainability standards. In addition to a high share of recy-
cled PET fibers, underbody shields made of Ultra-Silent Tune
can be made entirely of polyester, and can thus be completely
recycled at the end of the vehicle’s life.
“
It’s not just about develop-
ing entirely new approaches,
but also about finding
creative ways to make
what is good even better.”
Head Development Business Unit Commercial
Vehicles
“
Through the innovative
use of the proven concept
of traditional chamber
absorbers, Ultra-Silent Tune
improves acoustic absorption
on both sides of the compo-
nents, thus significantly
reducing rolling noise.”
Head NVH Tools and Methodologies
Successful
turnaround of
Business Group
North America
Thanks to the increase in revenue and the implementation of
cost-reduction measures, Autoneum’s Business Group North
America posted a substantial improvement in profitability
before special effects in 2023. This was supported by the
non-organic growth from the Borgers acquisition and better
performance thanks to the consistent implementation of the
turnaround program at the North American locations. On the
whole, the plants boosted their profitability considerably com-
pared with the year before by increasing labor productivity,
improving the use of materials and boosting plant efficiency.
Improvements were also made in the recycling processes, the
use of chemicals and safety measures. In its media release
dated January 22, 2024 Autoneum confirmed the successful
turnaround in North America.
“
The products manufactured
in Aiken include tufted
carpets, NVH and wheelhouse
liners, and these are
suitable for use in vehicles
with different engine types.
I enjoy working in the
automotive industry and
contributing to the creation
of vehicles with my daily
work.”
Machine Operator
Autoneum’s Re-Liner
is a finalist for the
PACE Awards 2023!
The sustainable Re-Liner technology from Autoneum uses
reclaimed polymer from discarded bumpers and transforms
what had been an unusable waste product into lightweight
and durable wheelhouse liners. In addition to a high share of
recycled material, the environmentally-friendly components
require much less energy when they are produced than
traditional alternatives. With Re-Liner, Autoneum uses its
existing capacities on carpet extrusion lines to produce an
innovative, lightweight and sturdy material, taking another
important step in the direction of a more sustainable circular
economy. Thanks to its Re-Liner technology for wheelhouse
liners, Autoneum has been named a finalist for the PACE
Awards 2023. This renowned prize recognizes excellent
innovations, technological progress and business performance
by automotive suppliers. The winner of the PACE Awards 2023
will be announced at the end of April 2024 at an award
ceremony in Detroit, USA.
“
Autoneum has recognized
the untapped potential of
polymer reclaimed from
bumpers as a resource and
given this former waste
product a second life. The
nomination of our Re-Liner-
based wheelhouse liner
for the PACE Award is proof
of Autoneum’s unceasing
efforts to develop both re-
source- and energy-efficient
products and production
processes.”
Vice President Product Development and
Engineering
Expansion of presence
in Asia
As the world’s largest automobile market, Asia is one of the most
important sales regions for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers
as well as a pioneer for new forms of mobility. In 2023, around
28.8 million vehicles1 were produced in China, including some
9 million new electric and hybrid vehicles2.
Autoneum served as a supplier of lightweight, sustainable compo-
nents for around a quarter of the total 190 electric vehicle models
produced in China on a series basis in 2023. This means that one in
four electric vehicle models produced in China in 2023 includes
Autoneum products. Autoneum supplies international and local
vehicle manufacturers with multifunctional lightweight compo-
nents for noise and thermal protection, and supports these compa-
nies in their efforts to achieve sustainable mobility.
To meet high demand, Autoneum is expanding its production
capacity in China by adding a new plant in Changchun in Jilin
province in 2024. This will help increase market share among
European, Japanese and domestic automobile manufacturers.
With its location in Pune (Maharashtra), Autoneum is also expand-
ing its presence in India. Autoneum already has production facili-
ties in northern and southern India. The new production site in
Pune will help Autoneum strengthen its customer proximity and tap
the third of four major automobile production centers in western
India.
1According to S&P market forecasts “Global Light Vehicle Production Forecast” as of February 16, 2024
2According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) as of January 4, 2024
“
“The prerequisites for the
development of our business
are positive. My line manag-
ers recognize the work that
my colleagues and I do. My
team and I are motivated to
continuously improve our
location. Taicang received
several awards in 2023, and
we’re very proud of this. One
award came from Volvo for
our performance in terms of
sustainability, and another
was handed out by Jaguar
Land Rover for a decade of
excellent performance.”
Plant Manager Taicang
Foundation of the
Business Unit
Commercial Vehicles
As part of the Level Up One 6-8 strategic initiative, the new
Business Unit Commercial Vehicles was established at
the beginning of 2024, which sets the stage for sustainable
and profitable growth. The unit includes medium and heavy
trucks as well as agricultural vehicles. The goal is to use the
strong customer base and Autoneum’s production capacity to
expand the market presence in this segment worldwide. The
Business Unit is responsible for the global commercial vehi-
cles business development, while its financial results will be
consolidated within the Business Groups. The organizational
structure is focused on five main functions: sales, program,
development, controlling and operations. Production facilities
that manufacture products for this segment are located in
Belgium, France, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic as
well as in Brazil.
“
My daily work results in
sound-absorbing compo-
nents for truck cabins. What
motivates me most is the
friendly atmosphere – I feel
like I’m part of a team. We
have shared goals and make
something that’s useful.”
Production Operator
Automotive
Acoustics
Conference 2023 –
Hybrid edition
More than 200 participants from 19 countries, including
representatives of 35 vehicle manufacturers, attended the
Automotive Acoustics Conference (AAC) 2023, which was
held on July 11 and 12 at the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute,
a renowned think tank near Zurich, Switzerland, and also
livestreamed. The conference, which takes place every two
years under the scientific leadership of Autoneum, has estab-
lished itself as a global forum for engineers, developers and
other experts, and it offers an ideal platform for learning
about the latest developments and product innovations for
acoustic management in vehicles. Last year, the AAC also
presented the first opportunity to present the expanded
product portfolio (thanks to the Borgers Automotive acquisi-
tion) to the public. In particular, the exhibit on the topic of
sustainable vehicle acoustics, which was jointly developed
just three months after the acquisition, was an impressive
initial example of the teams’ successful collaboration.
ATZlive / Uli Regenscheit
“
The effective team collabo-
ration as part of the prepa-
rations for the Automotive
Acoustics Conference helped
us former Borgers employ-
ees to feel like we were part
of ONE Autoneum. As a tech-
nical expert in acoustics,
I am very pleased that the
combined 80 years of expe-
rience of my acoustics team
has gained more signifi-
cance. We now offer custom-
ers innovative system solu-
tions for the entire vehicle.”
Technical Expert Acoustics
Business Group Europe
Zeta-Light –
low- frequency noise,
high absorption
Reducing structure-borne noise, including at low frequencies,
presents a particular challenge for developers and engineers work-
ing on vehicle acoustics. With Zeta-Light, Autoneum has presented
a new concept that equips fiber-based liner components like carpets
and inner dashes with an integrated absorption function, and thus
improves acoustic performance significantly.
Thanks to the innovative use of particle dampers Zeta-Light not only
dampens and absorbs airborne noise, but it also effectively reduces
low-frequency body vibrations. Not only does this new damping
system ensure a quiet and comfortable driving experience, it also
contributes to a significant weight reduction as well as simplified
parts logistics and vehicle assembly. Furthermore, because the
non-woven capsules are so easy to remove, Zeta-Light is easy to
recycle.
“
In our department, we combine
different areas of expertise
to tackle challenges in sustain-
ability, material science and
acoustics, turning ideas
into real-life applications. It
is really rewarding when
innovations like Zeta-Light
take shape and lead to our
joint success.”
Engineer
“
The concept of Zeta-Light
is as innovative as it is
effective. The integrated
non-woven capsules are
easy to recycle and enable
temperature- independent
treatment of low-frequency
noise at a lower weight.“
Head Core Technologies
Happy birthday,
Gundernhausen ,
Katowice and Bursa!
Three of Autoneum’s locations celebrated an anniversary in
2023. Our site in Gundernhausen, Germany, was founded
60 years ago. The plant was opened on March 1, 1963 as
Chemiegesellschaft Rossdorf (CHG) and specialized initially in
damping materials. Six decades and two name changes later,
the production site’s portfolio includes a broad range of
components. In the last year alone, the approximately 280
employees produced more than 12 million high-quality vehicle
components. It was here that NVH parts for a purely electric
vehicle were produced for the first time last year. Even at the
age of 60, Gundernhausen is still up-to-date.
Our plant in Katowice, Poland, is celebrated its 25th anniver-
sary. To mark this occasion, the key moments in the site’s
history were presented to some 760 employees and their
guests in an exhibition – from the establishment of partner-
ships with a number of renowned automobile manufacturers
to the introduction of cutting-edge technologies to the contin-
uous implementation of optimization and modernization
processes.
The site in Bursa, Turkey, was also established 25 years ago,
when the former parent company of Autoneum, Rieter, en-
tered into a joint venture with Erkurt Holding. At the time, the
plant’s 27 employees were responsible for the production of
interior components for a single customer (Fiat). Today, the
site has 240 employees, around nine times as many as at the
time of its founding, and it supplies components to some of
the biggest automobile manufacturers in Europe, Turkey and
beyond. It produced some 10 million components in 2023
alone.
Committed to
environment,
people and
society
Autoneum views its commitment and its efforts to treat the envi-
ronment, people and society responsibly as part of its long-term
obligation to future generations. As part of its Advance Sustainabil-
ity strategy, a number of projects and measures were implemented
again in 2023 in order to meet the comprehensive Group-wide
environmental, social and ethical goals. Autoneum reports on the
key developments and achievements in these areas annually in its
Corporate Responsibility Report, which is based on the standards
of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Autoneum’s Corporate
Responsibility Report 2023 was published at the same time as
Autoneum’s Annual Report 2023.
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Implementation of 168 eco-efficiency projects on energy, waste and waterMore than 34 000 tons of recycled PET used in Autoneum productsValidation of the ambitious science-based emission reduction targets74% of plants certified according to the international standard for energy management systemsGold medal in the 2023 EcoVadis sustainability ratingCollaboration partner in the Polestar 0 projectJoining of the United Nations Global Compact initiative Autoneum Annual Report 2023 Corporate Responsibility
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Autoneum’s Advance Sustainability strategy contains a number of ambitious envi-ronmental, social and ethical goals that apply to the entire Group. Accordingly, a number of measures were implemented again in 2023, both at the global and the local level, in the area of corporate responsibility and important progress was made in terms of the four strategic focal areas of sustainable products and processes, fair and attractive workplace, good corporate citizenship and responsible supply chain management. In addition to joining UN global co leading global initiatives, such as the UN Global Com-pact for sustainable economic development, which is sponsored by the United Nations, Autoneum implemented a number of projects to further improve the resource and energy efficiency of products and processes at its global locations. In addition, the Company introduced Autoneum Blue, a new sustainability label. Components marked with the Blue label use recycled materials while also protecting the oceans and assuming social responsibility. Other highlights and results can be found in Autoneum’s Corporate Responsibility Report 2023.87 community engagement projects realized worldwideLaunch of sustainability label Autoneum Blue.Sustainable Re-Liner technology nominated as finalist for the 2023 PACE AwardFurther highlights and results can be found in Autoneum’s Corporate Responsibility Report 2023. Technologies that distinguish themselves
by an excellent sustainability performance
throughout the product life cycle.
The sustainability label Autoneum Pure was launched in 2020 and desig-
nates technologies with an excellent environmental performance across
all four stages of the product life cycle, from material procurement to
production and use to the end of vehicle life.
Thanks to their light weight, high content of recycled materials, sustainable
production process and great end-of-life recyclability, Autoneum Pure tech-
nologies have a significantly better carbon footprint than virgin material and
contribute to reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions of vehicles.
Components based on Pure technologies feature the following characteristics:
• Partially or entirely made from recycled materials
• Production cut-offs are reclaimed, processed and reused
• Significantly lighter than comparable standard components
• Recyclable
Ultra-Silent
Prime-Light
Hybrid-Acoustics PET
Di-Light
Propylat PET
Relive-1
IFP-R2
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The sustainability label Autoneum Blue was introduced in 2023 and com-
bines the use of recycled materials with protecting the oceans and social
responsibility. It is a continuation of the LABEL blue by Borgers®, which
was originally launched by Borgers Automotive. Following the acquisition
of the German automotive supplier in April 2023, Autoneum has fully
integrated the label into its sustainable product portfolio.
In order to qualify for the Autoneum Blue label, components must be based on
materials that consist of at least 30% recycled PET that was
collected from coastal areas within a 50-kilometer range
of the water. In this way, the products make an important
contribution to preventing plastic pollution in the oceans.
In addition, the process of collecting the PET bottles must
be socially responsible and comply with human rights, and
traceable procurement of the bottle flakes must be guaran-
teed.
The Autoneum Blue label complements Autoneum’s ongoing
activities to continuously reduce water consumption in all
areas of its operations as outlined in the Company’s sustainability strategy,
making it another important step in Autoneum’s contribution to a more sus-
tainable future of mobility.
In principle, Autoneum Blue components can be based on any Autoneum
technology that contains recycled polyester fibers. The following polyester-based
products are currently available under the Autoneum Blue label:
Wheelhouse
outer liners
Trunk side trim
Needlepunch carpets
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Sustainability on the road,
life below water
Markets and
customers
5
10
SAMEA
Asia
Europe
46
Revenue by region
(in %)
39
North America
Autoneum is represented in 25 countries
9
9
9
7
7
6
6
Revenue by customer
(in %)
Well-balanced
customer portfolio
6
5
5
15
5
1
11
11
6
North America
Canada
London,
Ontario
Tillsonburg,
Ontario
Mexico
San Luis Potosí
Silao
USA
Aiken, South Carolina
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Duncan, South Carolina
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Norwalk, Ohio
Oregon, Ohio
Downers Grove, Illinois
Jackson, Tennessee
Monroe, Ohio
Somerset, Kentucky
Valparaiso, Indiana
Light vehicles
Commercial vehicles
Autoneum
Locations with minority shareholders
Associated companies and investments
Licensees
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SAMEA*
Argentina
Córdoba
Brazil
Gravataí
São Paulo
Taubaté
South Africa
Rosslyn
Durban
Türkiye
Bursa
Europe
Belgium
Genk
Czech Republic
Bor
Brasy-Stupno
Choceň
Hnátnice
Hrádek
Rokycany
Volduchy
France
Aubergenville
Blainville
Lachapelle-
aux-Pots
Moissac
Ons-en-Bray
Spain
A Rúa
Madrid
Valldoreix
(Sant Cugat
del Vallès)
Sweden
Gothenburg
Switzerland
Sevelen
Winterthur (HQ)
United Kingdom
Halesowen
Heckmondwike
Stoke-on-Trent
Telford
Germany
Berlin
Bocholt
Bremen
Ellzee
Holzgerlingen
Krumbach
Munich
Rossdorf-
Gundernhausen
Sindelfingen
Hungary
Komárom
Poland
Katowice
Nowogard
Złotoryja
Portugal
Setúbal
Asia
China
Chongqing
Dadong
Pinghu
Shanghai
Taicang
Tiexi
Yantai
Guangzhou
Tianjin
Wuhan
Fuzhou
India
Behror
Chennai
Indonesia
Karawang
Japan
Oguchi
Tokyo
Malaysia
Shah Alam
South Korea
Seoul
Thailand
Laem Chabang
Chonburi
*South America, Middle East and Africa.
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Product Portfolio
Autoneum Annual Report 2023 Our Product Portfolio70 Light vehicles
*Components specifically for vehicles with combustion drive.
Autoneum Annual Report 2023 Our Product Portfolio71Exterior ENGINE BAY• Frunks• Engine* and e-motor encapsulations• Outer dashes • Outer trunk floor insulators• Hoodliners • Engine top covers* UNDERBODY• Underbody shields • Under battery shields• Wheelhouse outer liners• Outer tunnel insulators*• Heatshields* • Battery electromagnetic shields • Outer floor insulators INTERIOR FLOOR• Inner dashes• Needlepunch carpets• Tufted carpets• Floor insulators• Inner wheelhouse insulators• Inner trunk floor insulators INTERIOR TRIM• Trunk side trim• Trunk load floors• Trunk tailgate trim• Parcel shelves• Trunk floor carpets• Trunk floor trim• Floor mats• Backseat trimInterior 72
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vehicles
*Components specifically for vehicles with combustion drive.
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Autoneum Annual Report 2023 Corporate GovernanceAutoneum Annual Report 2023 Our Product Portfolio73Exterior ENGINE BAY• E-motor and accessory encapsulations• Engine and gearbox encapsulations*• Noise shields UNDERBODY• Under engine shields* • Heatshields* INTERIOR FLOOR• Washable surface flooring• Carpet systems• Dampers INTERIOR TRIM• Headliners • Side and rear panels • (Heated) floor mats • Upper storage • Bunk bed supportInterior Corporate
Governance
The rules and regulations of Corporate Governance are laid out
in numerous Autoneum documents, in particular the Articles of
Association1, the Organizational Regulations1 and the Board
Committee Regulations1. 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, 2023. Some
information will be updated regularly on www.autoneum.com/
investor-relations and www.autoneum.com/en/corporate-
responsibility. For some information, readers are referred to the
financial section of this Annual Report. The Remuneration
Report can be found from page 169 onwards.
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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, 2023 was CHF 790.4 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 Holding 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
Regulations1 and under the leadership of the Business Group Head, who reports directly to the CEO of
the Autoneum Group. The segment reporting information can be found on pages 118–120.
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. Basically, one person (Head of Legal Unit) is appointed for each company and is
responsible for local financial management as well as for compliance with national laws and regulations
and internal guidelines. Companies with participation of further shareholders are principally managed
as described above, however taking into consideration the respective agreements.
50 companies worldwide belonged to the Autoneum Group as of December 31, 2023. 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 149. The management organization of the Autoneum
Group is independent of the legal structure of the Group and the individual companies.
Significant shareholders
As of December 31, 2023 it was known that the following shareholders held 3% or more of all voting
rights in the Company:
·
Artemis Beteiligungen I AG, Hergiswil, Switzerland; and PCS Holding AG, Frauenfeld, Switzerland
(lock-up group): 38.49%
· Martin and Rosmarie Ebner via Anna Holding AG, Wilen, Switzerland: 5.6%
· Martin Haefner, Erlenbach, Switzerland: 3.09%
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. 120f of the Financial Market
Infrastructure Act (FMIA) and published via its electronic publication platform on www.ser ag.com/en/
resources/notifications- market participants/significant -shareholders.html#/, where further details can
also be found.
As of December 31, 2023 Autoneum Holding Ltd held 0.78% of the share capital (45 620 shares).
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Autoneum Annual Report 2023 Corporate Governance ORGANIZATION
As of December 31, 2023
Autoneum Holding Ltd
Board of Directors
Autoneum Group
Eelco Spoelder
CEO 1
Group Finance
Bernhard Wiehl
CFO
Business Group
Europe
Daniel Bentele 2
Business Group
North America
Greg Sibley
Business Group
Asia
Andreas Kolf
Business Group
SAMEA
Fausto Bigi
1Since March 27, 2023, previously Matthias Holzammer
2Since July 1, 2023, previously Dr Alexandra Bendler
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Autoneum Annual Report 2023 Corporate Governance Cross-holdings
The Company has no information about cross holdings of capital or voting shares exceeding the limit of 5%
on both sides.
2 CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Share capital
On December 31, 2023 the share capital of Autoneum Holding Ltd totaled CHF 292 022.65. It was divided
into 5 840 453 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).
Capital Band
The Board of Directors is authorized, until April 9, 2024, to increase at any time the Company’s share
capital up to a maximum of CHF 350 427.20 by way of issue of up to 1 168 091 fully paid-up new shares of
CHF 0.05 nominal value each, for the purpose of refinancing the acquisition of the automotive business of
the Borgers Group announced by the Company on January 9, 2023. The Board of Directors shall determine
the number of shares, the issue price, the form of payment required for subscription, the date of issue, the
conditions for exercising subscription rights and the commencement of dividend entitlement. The Board
of Directors may issue new shares which are underwritten by a bank or other third party and subsequently
offered to existing shareholders. The shareholders’ subscription rights are preserved. The Board of Directors
may allow subscription rights that have not been exercised to lapse or place them or the shares for which
subscription rights have been granted but not exercised at market conditions or otherwise use them in the
interest of the Company.The subscription and acquisition of new shares as well as any subsequent transfer
of the shares shall be subject to the restrictions of §4 of the Articles of Association1.
With the capital increase executed in September 2023, 1 168 090 additional registered shares have been
created out of the Capital Band with a par value of CHF 0.05 each. Please also refer to the media releases
dated September 14, 2023, September 27, 2023 and September 28, 20232.
Conditional capital upon issuance of convertible and or option bonds or granting
of (listed) shareholder options
The share capital may be increased by issuing up to 700 000 fully paid-up registered shares with a nomi-
nal value of CHF 0.05 each, totaling to a maximum amount of CHF 35 000.00 or 11.99%, through voluntary
or mandatory exercising of conversion and|or option rights granted in connection with the issuance of
bonds or other financial instruments of the Company or one of its group companies on national or inter-
national capital markets, and|or by exercising option rights granted to the shareholders. In the case of the
issuance of bonds or other financial instruments to which conversion and/or option rights are linked, the
shareholders’ subscription rights are excluded. The respective holders of conversion and|or option rights
are entitled to subscribe for the new shares. The conversion and|or option rights conditions are determined
by the Board of Directors.
The acquisition of shares through the voluntary or mandatory exercising of conversion and|or option rights as
well as any subsequent transfer of the shares shall be subject to the restrictions set out in §4 of the Articles of
Association1.
The Board of Directors is authorized, when issuing bonds or other financial instruments to which conver-
sion and|or option rights are linked, to limit or withdraw the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights
(1) if such instruments are issued for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition of companies,
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or international capital markets or (ii) to one or more financial investors. If the preferential subscription
right is restricted or withdrawn by resolution of the Board of Directors, the following shall apply: The
instruments shall be issued at the respective market conditions and new shares shall be issued at the
conditions of the respective financial instrument. Conversion rights may be exercisable for up to 10
years and option rights for up to 7 years from the date of the relevant emission. The issuance of new
shares upon voluntary or mandatory exercise of conversion and|or option rights shall be made at condi-
tions that take into account the market price of the shares and|or comparable instruments at the time
of issuance of the relevant financial instrument.
Conditional capital upon issuance of shares to employees
The share capital may be increased by a maximum amount of CHF 12 500.00 or 4.28% by issuing up
to 250 000 fully paid-up registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.05 each by issuing shares to
employees of the Company and its group companies. The subscription right as well as the preferential
subscription right of the shareholders of the Company are excluded. The issue of shares or subscription
rights thereto to employees are made in accordance with one or more regulations to be issued by the
Board of Directors and taking into account the performance, functions, levels of responsibility and profit-
ability criteria, subject to §24 of the Articles of Association1. Shares or subscription rights thereto may
be issued to employees at a price below the market price.
The acquisition of shares in the context of employee participation and any subsequent transfer of the
shares shall be subject to the restrictions of §4 of the Articles of Association1.
Changes in share capital
At its founding on December 2, 2010 the share capital of Autoneum Holding Ltd. amounted to
CHF 233 618.15 and was divided in 4 672 363 fully paid-in registered shares with a par value of
CHF 0.05 each. With the capital increase out of the capital band, executed in September 2023 (please
also see page 78), an additional 1 168 090 registered shares with a par value of CHF 0.05 have been
created. Please also refer to the media releases dated September 14, 2023, September 27, 2023 and
September 28, 20232. As a consequence, on December 31, 2023 the share capital amounts to
CHF 292 022.65, divided in 5 840 453 fully paid-in registered shares at a par value of CHF 0.05 each.
The General Meeting of March 22, 2011 adopted a contingent share capital of CHF 35 000 (see page 78)
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 5 840 453 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 regis-
ter 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
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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
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 immediately of the cancellation. 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 exer-
cised 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 registered 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 shareholders 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 issues a certificate stating the number of shares regis-
tered in his or her name.
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 Associ-
ation1, 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 author-
ity. 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.
In order to cancel the restrictions of share transfers, the majority of the votes submitted is required
without taking into account abstentions.
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Autoneum Annual Report 2023 Corporate Governance Convertible bonds and options
Autoneum Holding Ltd has no convertible bonds or options outstanding.
Board of Directors proposes a dividend of CHF 2.50 per share
Based on the Group’s net result, the Board of Directors proposes at the Annual General Meeting to be
held on April 9, 2024 a dividend of CHF 2.50 per share for the financial year 2023 (for the financial year
2022: no dividend). This distribution would amount to around CHF 14,6 million or around 30% of the
net result attributable to the shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd.
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
Association1, Organizational Regulations1 and Board Committee Regulations1.
Board membership
Pursuant to the Articles of Association1, the Board of Directors of Autoneum Holding Ltd consists of
no fewer than three and no more than nine members. As of December 31, 2023 the Board of Directors
comprised six 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 147).
Permissible activities outside the Autoneum Group
According to §20 of the Articles of Association1, 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 re-
striction 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 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 benefi-
cial 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.
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
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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 composi-
tion 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 Association1 and the Organizational Regula-
tions1. It prepares the Annual General Meeting and makes the necessary arrangements for implementing
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, Corporate Responsibility incl. personnel and social
policy, management and communications;
·
· signature regulations and allocation of authority of Autoneum Holding Ltd;
· principles of internal audit;
· principles of compliance management systems;
· 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. Mot ions 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 2023, five regular meetings of the Board of Directors took place, lasting between four and a quarter
to five and three- quarter hours. The meetings were held physically. One of these five meetings was held
in a plant abroad, combined with a plant visit. The attendance rate was 90.5%. In addition, there were
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drawn up by the Chairman. Any member of the Board can also propose items for inclusion on the agen-
da. 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 2023, no external consultants were present at
meetings of the Board of Directors.
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 and Sustainability Committee from among its members in order to assist it in its duties. The
committees are fundamentally advisory and preparatory bodies and have no decision- making powers;
resolutions are passed by the Board as a whole. Each committee has reference to Board Committee
Regulations1 specifying its tasks and responsibilities. The members of the Compensation Committee are
elected by the Annual General Meeting. The Chairman and members of the other committees are elected
by the Board of Directors. The committees meet regularly to develop recommendations for the Board of
Directors and to prepare minutes of their meetings.
The Audit Committee currently consists of three members of the Board. Its Chairwoman is Liane Hirner
(as of March 23, 2023); the other members are Hans- Peter Schwald and Oliver Streuli (since March 23,
2023). Until March 23, 2023 Rainer Schmückle was member and chairman of the Audit committee. In the
2023 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 auditor, 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 on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements incl. those in
connection with conflict minerals and child work;
· assessing the reports submitted by the statutory auditors as well as the invoiced costs;
·
overall supervision of risk management and acceptance of the Risk Report to the Board of Directors
and the Group Executive Board;
· assessment of the external audit on the non -financial reporting;
·
assisting the Board of Directors in nominating the statutory auditors and the Group auditors for
submission to the Annual General Meeting;
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Hans-Peter Schwald
Chairman
Michael Pieper
Board member
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Oliver Streuli
Board member
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Vice-Chairman (since March 23, 2023)
Liane Hirner
Board member
Ferdinand Stutz
Board member
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Chairman | Swiss national (1959)
Oliver Streuli
Board member | Swiss national (1988)
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 Please refer to the remuneration report,
page 169ff . Committees Chairman of the Strategy and Sustainability
Committee; Member of the Audit, the Compensation and the Nomination
Committee . Non-executive
First elected to the Board Board member since 2021 . Educational and
professional background Masters in Accounting & Finance University
St. Gallen; from 2014 to 2017 Investment Banking at UBS; 2017 to 2019
Stadler Rail; from 2019 to 2023 CEO of PCS Holding Ltd; since 2023 CFO
Rieter Group . Other activities and vested interests Please refer to the
remuneration report, page 169ff Committees Member of the Audit Com-
mittee (since March 23, 2023), Member of the Compensation Committee
and of the Nomination Committee . Non-executive
Ferdinand Stutz
Board member | Swiss national (1957)
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 Automotive; since 2009 owner and founder of Stutz
Improvement Ltd. Other activities and vested interests Please refer to
the remuneration report, page 169ff Committees Member of the Strategy
and Sustainability Committee, the Compensation and the Nomination
Committee . Non-executive
RAINER SCHMÜCKLE
Vice-Chairman until March 23, 2023
German national (1959)
Personal data: https://autoneum.com/cv_rainer_schmueckle_en
Norbert Indlekofer
Vice-Chairman (since March 23, 2023) | German national (1958)
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-Schaef-
fler KG as well as Chairman of the Management Board of LuK Group,
Germany; from 2011 to 2014 Member of the Executive Board Automo-
tive 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 Please refer to the remuneration report, page 169ff .
Committees Chairman of the Compensation Committee and of the Nomi-
nation Committee , Member of the Strategy and Sustainability Committee
. Non-executive
Liane Hirner
Board member | Austrian national (1968)
First elected to the Board Board member since 2021 . Educational and
professional background MBA in Industrial Management, Accounting
and Taxation from the Karl Franzens University in Graz; from 1993 to
2017 various positions, including Partner and Managing Director at PwC
Vienna; since 2018 member of the Managing Board and CFRO of the
Vienna Insurance Group, Austria . Other activities and vested interests
Please refer to the remuneration report, page 169ff). Committees
Chairwoman of the Audit Committee (since March 23, 2023, previously
member) . Non-executive
Michael Pieper
Board member | Swiss national (1946)
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 Please refer to the
remuneration report, page 169ff . Non-executive
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examining the results of internal audits, approving the audit schedule for the following year and nomi-
nating the Head of Internal Audit.
The Audit Committee met for three regular meetings and a videoconference in 2023 of two to four hours.
All committee members also received the written reports from the internal auditors. Except for the repre-
sentatives of the statutory and Group auditor, in 2023 no consultants participated in the meetings of the
Audit Committee. Two committee members participated in all four meetings; one committee members in
three meetings.
The Compensation Committee consists of four members. The Chairman of this committee is Norbert
Indlekofer. The other members are Hans -Peter Schwald, Ferdinand Stutz and Oliver Streuli. The com-
mittee 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), taking into
consideration the Corporate Responsibility targets of the Group, 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. In addition, the Compensation Committee, together with the Nomination
Committee, is responsible for all topics related to human beings, human rights and people development.
The Nomination Committee consists of four members. The Chairman is Norbert Indlekofer. The other
members are Hans -Peter Schwald, Ferdinand Stutz and Oliver Streuli. The committee meets whenev-
er necessary, but at least twice a year. This committee stipulates the profile of requirements 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.
In addition, the Nomination Committee, together with the Compensation Committee, is responsible for
all topics related to human beings, human rights and people development.
In 2023 the members of the Compensation and the Nomination Committee held three regular meetings
of between two and three hours. Three committee members attended all meetings, one committee mem-
ber attended two meetings. In 2023, no external consultants were present at the committee meetings.
The Strategy and Sustainability Committee consists of three members: Hans- Peter Schwald is Chair-
man; Norbert Indlekofer and Ferdinand Stutz are the other members. Rainer Schmückle was a member
until March 23, 2023.
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 and Sustainability 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, as well as
·
· supporting and assisting in all sustainability topics concerning the planet Earth;
·
a.o. in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (climate change), sustainable processes and standards,
sustainable products, responsible waste management and environ mental risks
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The Strategy and Sustainability Committee met in 2023 for two meetings of one and four hours, re-
spectively and held a workshop of two days. All committee members attended all meetings. In 2023, 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 Regulations1, while details of the tasks reserved for the Board
of Directors can be found on pages 82ff (“Internal Organization”). The cooperation between the Board
of Directors, the CEO and the Business Groups is stipulated in the Group’s Organizational Regulations1,
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.
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 income statement, the balance
sheet, the cash flow statement 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 regular meeting about
the course of business, important projects and risks, as well as ongoing earnings and liquidity develop-
ment. Furthermore, 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.
Should the Board of Directors have to rule on major cases according to the Organizational Regulations1,
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, the budget and the financial plan. Financial statements for publication are drawn up
twice a year.
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 112–116 for details on this risk management process and on
financial risk management.
All members of the Board of Directors, the CEO, the CFO and appointed members of the management
receive the internal audit reports. Internal audit conducted six regular audits in 2023. The results were
discussed in detail with the Business Groups and the companies concerned, and appropriate measures
have been initiated and monitored accordingly.
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Autoneum Annual Report 2023 Corporate Governance Compliance program and code of conduct
The Compliance Program of Autoneum aims at steering compliance with laws and regulations 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/com pany/compliance.
4 GROUP EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Group Executive Board had six members on December 31, 2023: the CEO, the CFO and the four
Business Group Heads. For additional information about the Group Executive Board members please
refer to page 92.
Permissible activities outside the Autoneum Group
According to §20 of the Articles of Association1, 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 un-
der 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 organi-
zations and foundations as well as pension funds. The number of mandates pursuant to (c) and (d) is lim-
ited 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.
Mandates of the Group Executive Board must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to their accept-
ance.
Management contracts
There are no management contracts between Autoneum Holding Ltd and third parties.
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 169 onwards.
6 SHAREHOLDERS’ PARTICIPATORY RIGHTS
Voting restrictions
Autoneum Holding Ltd imposes no voting restrictions.
Statutory quorum
The General Meeting shall pass resolutions, unless otherwise provided by law or by the Articles of Asso-
ciation1, by majority of the votes submitted without taking into account abstentions.
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Eelco Spoelder
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)1
Fausto Bigi
Head Business Group SAMEA
Andreas Kolf
Head Business Group Asia
1since March 27, 2023, previously Matthias Holzammer
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Daniel Bentele
Head Business Group Europe2
Greg Sibley
Head Business Group North America
2since July 1, 2023, previously Dr Alexandra Bendler
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Dutch national (1972)
Fausto Bigi Head Business Group SAMEA
Brazilian national (1959)
Member of the Group Executive Board since March 27, 2023 .
Educational and professional background Master of Business Admin-
istration, Duke University, Fuqua School of Business, USA; Master of
Science in Industrial Engineering and Management Science, Eindhoven
University of Technology, Netherlands; from 1996 to 2003 various
functions in Purchasing at Continental AG, Germany (former Philips Car
Systems); from 2004 to 2007 Vice President Infotainment Solutions
& Radio Navigation divisions in the Americas at Continental AG, North
America (former Siemens VDO); from 2008 to 2011 Vice President
Business Unit Instrumentation & Driver HMI and from 2012 to 2016
Executive Vice President & Head of Business Unit Instrumentation
& Driver HMI at Continental AG, Germany; from 2016 to 2017 Chief
Operating Officer Executive Vice President & Member of Executive
Committee, responsible for Group Global Operations, Manufacturing,
Purchasing, Total Customer Satisfaction, Quality and IT; from 2017 to
2023 President Faurecia Seating Executive Vice President & Member of
Executive Committee at Forvia Faurecia, France; in the current function
since 2023 . Other activities and vested interests Please refer to the
remuneration report, page 169ff
Bernhard Wiehl Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
German national (1967)
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 Engi-
neering (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 & Con- trolling and Member of Exec-
utive Board, Lighting Division, Hella, Germany; from 2013 to October
2019 Head Finance & Controlling Business Group Europe, Autoneum,
Switzerland; in the current function since 2019 . Other activities and
vested interests Please refer to the remuneration report, page 169ff
Daniel Bentele Head Business Group Europe4
German national (1973)
Member of the Group Executive Board since July 1, 2023 . Education-
al and professional background Diploma in Industrial Engineering,
University of Applied Sciences Aalen, Germany; from 2003 to 2005
Assistant to the COO and Product Line Manager at BEHR GmbH & Co.
Stuttgart, Germany; from 2005 to 2008 Production Manager at BEHR
America Inc. - Dayton plant; from 2008 to 2009 Project Coordinator
BEHR Korea and from 2009 to 2012 Manager Pusan plant and Deputy
General Manager at BEHR Korea Inc. (South Korea); from 2012 to 2014
Manager Pforzheim plant at MAHLE Behr GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany;
from 2014 to 2017 Regional Head South America / CEO at MAHLE Behr
Gerenciamento Ltda. (South America); from 2017 to 2019 Vice Presi-
dent Profit Center Industrial Applications and CEO at MAHLE Industrial
Thermal Systems GmbH & Co. KG; from 2020 to 2023 Vice President Re-
gion Asia Pacific, Thermal Management at MAHLE Holding, China; 2023
Vice President Strategy & Innovation at Faurecia Seating, France; in
the current function since 2023 Other activities and vested interests
Please refer to the remuneration report, page 169ff
3since March 27, 2023, previously Matthias Holzammer
4since July 1, 2023, previously Dr Alexandra Bendler
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Member of the Group Executive Board since 2016 . Educational and
professional background Masters in Business Administration, INSEAD,
France, and Graduation in Mechanical Engineering, Brazil; from 1986
to 1993 Senior Manager at Itautec Informatica, Brazil; from 1993 to
2006 various management functions at Valeo Automotive Systems,
last assignment as Branch Marketing Director Lighting Division, France;
from 2006 to 2008 Purchasing Director South America, Faurecia, Bra-
zil; 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 Please refer to the
remuneration report, page 169ff
Andreas Kolf Head Business Group Asia
German national (1962)
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 Please refer to the remuneration report, page 169ff
Greg Sibley Head Business Group North America
US national (1964)
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 Adminis- tration 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 and 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 2019 .
Other activities and vested interests Please refer to the remuneration
report, page 169ff
MATTHIAS HOLZAMMER CEO until March, 27, 2023
German national (1965)
Personal data: https://autoneum.com/cv_matthias_holzammer_en
DR ALEXANDRA BENDLER Head Business Group Europe until
June 30, 2023
German national (1973)
Personal data: https://autoneum.com/cv_alexandra_bendler_en
Autoneum Annual Report 2023 Corporate Governance 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 Association1. Pursuant to §9 of the Articles of Association1, shareholders representing at least
0.5% of the share capital or the votes 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 any representative of choice 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://autone-
um.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
2024 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 Com-
mercial Gazette together with the invitation to the General Meeting.
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 1⁄3 percent 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 2011 financial year. Reto Benz, licensed audit expert, has been lead auditor for the Auto-
neum mandate at KPMG since the 2018 financial year. The term of office of the lead auditor is limited to
seven years.
Audit fees and additional fees
KPMG charged Autoneum approximately CHF 1.5 million for the 2023 financial year for services in con-
nection with auditing the annual financial statements of Group companies, the consolidated Autoneum
Group accounts and the Remuneration Report. KPMG also charged Autoneum approximately CHF 1.0 million
mainly related to the Capital increase. Additional auditors received from Autoneum approximately
CHF 0.6 million for the 2023 financial year for services in connection with auditing the annual financial
statements of Group companies. They also received approximately CHF 0.5 million for additional services,
mainly related to the Capital increase and for tax advisory services.
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Autoneum Annual Report 2023 Corporate Governance Information instruments of the external auditors
The external auditor informs the Audit Committee in writing and verbally at every meeting about rele-
vant 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 pages 83–87. The statu-
tory auditors have access to the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and its Committees.
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 par-
ticular with investors, financial analysts and representatives of banks and the media. Communication
takes place through the Annual Report and Semi- Annual Report, the Corporate Responsibility Report,
the Annual General Meeting1 and usually one media conference on the financial results of the previous
financial year and a video conference on the half -year results.
Shareholders and the capital market are informed by media releases of significant changes and devel-
opments in the Company. Price- sensitive facts 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 corresponding 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 2023 financial year includes the Annual Report, the Corporate Responsibility Report, a
media release and a presentation. A hardcopy of the Annual Report and of the Corporate Responsibility
Report can be ordered by share holders using the form enclosed with the invitation to the Annual General
Meeting. They are also available for download no later than 20 days prior to the Annual General Meeting
at www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/financial-reports (Annual Report 2023) and www.autoneum.
com/corporate-responsibility/ (Corporate Responsibility Report 2023), respectively. At the Annual Gen-
eral Meeting1, 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 follow-
ing links:
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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
Remuneration Report: www.autoneum.com/investor -relations/corporate- governance
Order of hard copy of Annual Reports incl. Financial Reports www.autoneum.com/order -publication- 2
Corporate Governance: www.autoneum.com/investor -relations/corporate -governance
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· Corporate Responsibility: www.autoneum.com/corporate -responsibility
· Share price: www.autoneum.com/investor- relations/share
1 Due to the situation in connection to the coronavirus and the respective ordinances from the Swiss Government, the Annual General Meetings of March 25, 2020
and March 25, 2021 and March 23, 2022 were held under exclusion of physical participation of the shareholders.
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· Media releases: www.autoneum.com/media/media -releases
· Subscription to media releases: www.autoneum.com/media/subscription -media
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Contact: www.autoneum.com/contact
10 TRADING RESTRICTIONS
The Board of Directors of Autoneum Holding Ltd. has released internal regulations related to trading re-
strictions, where it is differentiated between regular trading restrictions and ad hoc trading restrictions.
Regular trading restrictions are related to the publication of the half- year and full -year figures and are in
place starting on June 10 until the end of business of the day the half- year results are published, and on
December 10 until the end of busi ness of the day the full -year results are published. Addressees are the
members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board and any employee who has access to
the relevant financial figures.
Ad hoc trading restrictions are related to any other price -sensitive fact and are issued by the Chairman
of the Board of Directors, who also decides on the addressees.
11 SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
On January 24, 2024, Martin and Rosmarie Ebner disclosed a shareholding in Autoneum Holding Ltd. of
10.254% via Anna Holding AG.
At the Annual General Meeting on April 9, 2024, the Board of Directors will propose the election of
Martin Klöti to the Board of Directors. He has many years of extensive expertise in the areas of corporate
management and finance in internationally active companies. Further information is available at
https://www.autoneum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CV_Martin-Kloeti_EN.pdf
At the Annual General Meeting on April 9, 2024, the Board of Directors will also propose the deletion of
the Capital Band (§3a of the Articles of Association1).
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Autoneum Geschäftsbericht 2023 Corporate Governance Financial
Report
98 Consolidated Financial Statements
155 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd
169 Remuneration Report
180 Review 2019–2023
182 Important Dates and Contacts
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsConsolidated income statementCHF millionNotes20232022Revenue(4)2 302.3100.0%1 804.5100.0%Material expenses1–1 036.345.0%–859.247.6%Employee expenses(5)–696.730.3%–521.228.9%Other expenses(6)–418.618.2%–320.517.8%Other income2(7)138.56.0%48.42.7%EBITDA289.212.6%152.18.4%Depreciation, amortization and impairment3(8)–182.47.9%–116.76.5%EBIT106.94.6%35.42.0%Financial income(9)4.43.8Financial expenses(10)–43.8–25.9Share of profit of associated companies(15)1.62.4Earnings before taxes69.03.0%15.70.9%Income taxes(11)–7.9–4.7Net result61.12.7%10.90.6%attributable to shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd48.3–2.3attributable to non-controlling interests12.813.2Basic earnings per share in CHF4(12)9.42–0.47Diluted earnings per share in CHF4(12)9.42–0.471 Material expenses include CHF –10.6 million (2022: CHF –0.5 million) changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress.2 Other income includes a bargain purchase gain of CHF 102.7 million in 2023 (refer to note 3, page 116).3 Depreciation, amortization and impairment include impairment charges on tangible assets in the amount of CHF 56.3 million in 2023.4 Basic and diluted earnings per share in 2022 were retrospectively adjusted from CHF –0.49 to CHF –0.47 to reflect the bonus element included in the rights issue in 2023.Consolidated statement of comprehensive incomeCHF millionNotes20232022Net result61.110.9Currency translation adjustment1–55.7–16.0Inflation adjustment4.44.9Total items that will be reclassified to income statement–51.3–11.1Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans(24)0.92.7Changes in fair value of equity investments (FVOCI)(16)3.5–2.9Income taxes0.6–Total items that will not be reclassified to income statement4.9–0.3Other comprehensive income–46.4–11.4Total comprehensive income14.7–0.5attributable to shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd10.8–11.3attributable to non-controlling interests3.910.91 The currency translation adjustment includes CHF –2.3 million (2022: CHF –1.2 million) from associated companies accounted for using the equity method. The accompanying notes on pages 102–149 are part of the consolidated financial statements. 99
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsConsolidated balance sheetCHF millionNotes31.12.202331.12.2022AssetsTangible assets(13)750.8681.0Intangible assets(14)16.24.4Investments in associated companies(15)18.921.6Financial assets(16)30.328.2Deferred income tax assets(11)50.732.9Employee benefit assets(24)10.28.4Other assets(17)95.590.0Non-current assets972.6866.4Inventories(18)180.1132.9Trade receivables(19)273.1250.4Current income tax receivables1.72.7Other assets(17)94.395.8Cash and cash equivalents(20)149.4123.6Current assets698.6605.5Assets1 671.21 471.9Shareholders’ equity and liabilitiesEquity attributable to shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd449.7339.1Equity attributable to non-controlling interests(22)87.292.9Shareholders’ equity537.0432.0Borrowings(23)551.8494.0Deferred income tax liabilities(11)30.220.3Employee benefit liabilities(24)16.615.5Provisions(25)16.22.0Other liabilities(26)11.510.2Non-current liabilities626.4542.0Borrowings(23)42.2144.8Current income tax liabilities23.210.3Provisions(25)33.33.8Trade payables190.3160.2Other liabilities(26)218.8178.9Current liabilities507.8497.9Liabilities1 134.21 039.9Shareholders’ equity and liabilities1 671.21 471.9The accompanying notes on pages 102–149 are part of the consolidated financial statements. 100
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsConsolidated statement of changes in equityCHF millionAttributable to the shareholders of Autoneum Holding LtdAttributable to non-con-trolling interestsTotalShare capitalTreasury sharesCapital reserveFair value reserveRetained earningsCurrency transl. adjustm.TotalAt January 1, 20220.2–2.6217.5–2.2245.0–99.5358.494.8453.3Net result–––––2.3––2.313.210.9Other comprehensive income––––2.97.0–13.1–9.0–2.4–11.4Total comprehensive income––––2.94.8–13.1–11.310.9–0.5Dividends paid1–––––6.9––6.9–12.8–19.7Purchase of treasury shares2––2.9–––––2.9––2.9Share-based remuneration2–1.6––0.3–1.9–1.9Total transactions with owners––1.3–––6.7––8.0–12.8–20.8At December 31, 20220.2–4.0217.5–5.2243.1–112.6339.192.9432.0Net result––––48.3–48.312.861.1Other comprehensive income–––3.55.4–46.4–37.5–8.9–46.4Total comprehensive income–––3.553.7–46.410.83.914.7Capital increase30.1–101.0–––101.1–101.1Sale of subscription rights––––0.1–0.1–0.1Dividends paid1––––––––9.6–9.6Purchase of treasury shares2––3.3–––––3.3––3.3Share-based remuneration2–2.1–––0.2–1.9–1.9Total transactions with owners0.1–1.2101.0––0.1–99.8–9.690.2At December 31, 20230.3–5.2318.6–1.7296.7–159.0449.787.2537.01 Autoneum Holding Ltd did not pay a dividend for the 2022 financial year in 2023. Autoneum Holding Ltd paid a dividend for the 2021 financial year in 2022 of CHF 1.50 per share entitled to dividends, totaling a payout of CHF 7.0 million as approved by the Annual General Meeting. 2 Autoneum purchased 29 600 registered shares (2022: 23 500) and transferred 18 258 registered shares (2022: 15 015) in conjunction with share-based remuneration in the period under review.3 Refer to note 2.2 on page 116. The accompanying notes on pages 102–149 are part of the consolidated financial statements. 101
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsConsolidated statement of cash flowsCHF millionNotes20232022Net result61.110.9Dividend income(9)–1.2–0.9Interest income(9)–1.4–1.1Interest expenses(10)28.219.8Income tax expenses(11)7.94.7Depreciation, amortization and impairment(8)182.4116.7Share of profit of associated companies(15)–1.6–2.4Gain from disposal of tangible assets, net(6), (7)–2.4–8.5Bargain purchase gain(3)–102.7–Other non-cash income and expenses12.92.4Change in net working capital42.7–19.7Change in post-employment benefit assets and liabilities1.31.8Change in non-current provisions10.5–5.6Change in other non-current assets–2.21.8Change in other non-current liabilities2.63.7Dividends received3.12.9Interest received1.41.1Interest paid–27.8–19.1Income taxes paid–24.4–14.0Cash flows from operating activities190.394.5Investments in tangible assets(13)–57.1–39.7Investments in intangible assets(14)–0.9–0.6Investments in financial assets–0.6–0.9Investments in subsidiary or business, net of cash acquired(3)–96.0–Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets10.13.0Proceeds from disposal of financial assets1.40.5Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary or business1–0.5Cash flows used in investing activities –143.1–37.2Proceeds from issue of share capital(2.2)101.1–Dividends paid to shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd––6.9Dividends paid to non-controlling interests–9.6–12.8Purchase of treasury shares(21)–3.3–2.9Proceeds from sale of subscription rights0.1–Proceeds from borrowings(23)225.148.2Repayment of borrowings(23)–315.5–56.0Cash flows used in financing activities –2.1–30.4Currency translation adjustment–19.4–6.9Change in cash and cash equivalents25.719.9Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year123.6103.7Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year(20)149.4123.61 Deferred purchase price payments from transaction in previous periods.The accompanying notes on pages 102–149 are part of the consolidated financial statements. 102
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsNotes to the consolidated financial statements1 MATERIAL 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 investments of Autoneum Group can be found in note 35 on page 149.The consolidated financial statements have been pre pared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The consolidated financial statements are based on historical cost, with the exception of employ-ee 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 consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on March 12, 2024 and are subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting of shareholders on April 9, 2024.The consolidated financial statements are published exclusively in English. Due to rounding, numbers pre sented 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 revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities, the accompanying 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 uncer-tainties include the risk management process (refer to note 2, page 112) and the sensitivity analyses of defined benefit plans (refer to note 24, page 139).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% (refer to note 22, page 137), based on specific rights allocated. Facts and circumstances indicating that Autoneum controls an entity may change and lead to a reassessment of the management’s conclusion.In rare circumstances, IFRS 16 requires management judgment in order to determine an appropriate lease term. The application of IFRS 16 is outlined in note 1.9 on page 105. 103
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsEstimates and assumptionsKey assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment in the next financial year 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.Preproduction costs that are capitalized in the balance sheet include mainly employee costs. Testing for impairment of the capitalized preproduction costs requires management to estimate both the total future considera tion 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 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. Assumptions may differ signifi-cantly 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 139).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 144). Assumptions in relation to income taxes include interpretations of the tax regulations in place in the rel evant countries. The adequacy of these interpretations is as sessed 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 assessing whether there will be future taxable profits against which these tax loss carryforwards can be offset (refer to note 11, page 123).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, 2022.New and revised standards and interpretations effective as of January 1, 2023 have been applied but did not have any significant impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements. 104
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsFuture 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 following table.Effective datePlanned application by AutoneumRevisions and amendments of standards and interpretationsClassification of liabilities as current or non-current (Amendments to IAS 1)1 January 1, 2024 January 1, 2024 Non-current Liabilities with Covenants (Amendments to IAS 1)1 January 1, 2024 January 1, 2024 Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback (Amendments to IFRS 16)1 January 1, 2024 January 1, 2024 Supplier Finance Arrangements (Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7)1 January 1, 2024 January 1, 2024 Lack of Exchangeability (Amendments to IAS 21)1 January 1, 2025 January 1, 2025 1 No impact or no significant impact is expected on the consolidated financial statements.1.4 Global minimum taxIn accordance with the guidelines as provided in the amendments to IAS 12 issued in May 2023, Autoneum has applied the mandatory temporary exemption from accounting for deferred income taxes in relation to Pillar Two income taxes. 1.5 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 statements 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 sig nificant influence, which is usually the case if Autoneum holds interests of between 20% and 50%, these investments are classified as associated companies and ac counted for using the equity method. Interests of less than 20% where Autoneum does not have significant influence are classified as non-consoli-dated investments and are accounted for at fair value. The subsidiaries, associated companies and non-consolidated investments are listed in note 35 on page 149.1.6 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 report ing 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. 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 result ing 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. 105
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements1.7 Hyperinflation accountingThe Argentinian and Turkish economies have exceeded 100 inflation points in the last 36 months (Argentina since 2018, Türkiye since 2022), based on consumer price indexes (CPI). Therefore, both economies are considered to be hyperinflationary in the current reporting period, in accordance with the criteria in IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies”. 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 and Turkish subsidiaries were restated accordingly before being translated and included in the consolidated financial statements of the Group.1.8 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.1.9 LeasesThe Group leases various buildings, vehicles, machineries and other assets. Lease terms are negotiated on an indi vidual 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 and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to profit or loss. The rightofuse asset is depreciated over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term on a straightline 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, rightofuse 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. The 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, 106
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements ·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 twelve 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 termination option. Extension options are only included in the lease term if the Group is reasonably certain to extend the contract.1.10 Intangible assetsIntangible assets such as customer relations, technology and trademarks 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. 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 intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life re corded in the balance sheet. Autoneum has no goodwill capitalized in the balance sheet. Useful life is determined according to the expected utilization of each asset. The relevant ranges are as follows: Software and other intangible assets 1–8 yearsCustomer relations 8 yearsTechnology 7 yearsTrademarks 1 year1.11 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, esti mates of the expected future cash flows from both usage and disposal are made.1.12 Capitalized preproduction costsIn order to be able to supply 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 manufactur-ing process allowing serial production over the production period, which is usually between five and 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 capital ized when the costs are directly attributable to a project, which 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 multiplied by an hourly cost rate, or where 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 107
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statementsexpenses over the period when revenue from the sale of the serial parts is recognized, which is usually between five and eight years. Where the carrying amount of the capitalized prepro duction 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.1.13 Financial instrumentsA financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial lia bility or equity instrument of another entity. Initial recognition and measurement of financial assetsThe classification of financial assets at initial recognition depends on the financial asset’s contractual cash flow char-acteristics and the Group’s business model for managing them. Trade receivables are measured at the transaction price determined under IFRS 15 (refer to note 1.21 on page 110). 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 finan cial 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 derecog nized, modified or impaired. · Financial assets designated at fair value through OCI with no recycling of cumulative gains and losses upon derecogni-tion (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 trad ing. 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 finan-cial assets held for trading, financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair val ue 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, irrespec tive of the business model. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are carried in the statement of financial position at fair value with net changes in fair value recognized in the income statement. 108
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsDerecognition 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 differ ence between the contractual cash flows due in accor dance 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 twelve-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 are further used in the assessment.As Autoneum has not encountered 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 information indicates that the Group is unlikely to receive the outstand ing 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 reason able 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.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 finan cial 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 of financial liabilities at amortized cost is most relevant to the Group. After initial recog nition, 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. 109
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsDerecognition 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 substan tially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or mod ification 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 con tract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured 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.1.14 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.1.15 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.1.16 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 consid eration 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.1.17 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 estimat ed. Provisions are discounted if the impact is significant.1.18 Income taxesIncome taxes comprise both current and deferred income taxes. Normally, income taxes are recognized in the in come 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 purpos es and amounts 110
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statementsdetermined 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 differ ences 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.Temporary differences resulting from investments in Group companies are not considered if Autoneum is able to con trol 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 ap pears prob able that such losses and deductible temporary differences will be offset in the future by taxable income.1.19 Employee benefitsEmployee pension plans are operated by certain sub sidiaries, depending upon the level of coverage pro vided 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 pro-jected 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 comprehensive 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 lia bility 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 recog nized 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 contribut ions are recognized as expenses in the period in which they were incurred.1.20 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.1.21 Revenue recognitionRevenue is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer. The Group rec ognizes 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 compo nents and systems for noise and heat protection for its customers, i.e., Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). Autoneum and the OEM 111
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statementsagree 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 obligations 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 95%) is generated by the sale of the serial parts to the OEM and a minor part of total revenue (less than 5%) is generated by 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 depends 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 applic able 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.1.22 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.1.23 Government grantsGovernment grants are assistance by government in the form of transfers of resources in return for compliance with certain conditions. Government grants related to capital expenditure (investment premiums) are initially recognized as a liability and subsequently recognized over the useful life of the subsidized tangible asset. If a government grant is awarded for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to an entity rather than an incentive to undertake specific expenditures, the grant is recognized in profit or loss of the period in which it be comes receivable and is deducted on the related expenses.1.24 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. 112
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements2 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 categories 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, financial risk, compliance risk, capital risk, litigation, legal, environmental, human rights violation and other corporate responsibility risk (e.g. political, organizational, social and work safety risk).Besides the financial and capital risk (refer to paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2 respectively), the following 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 operates (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 production, from the need for cost-efficient production and the possibility of interruptions in production.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 re viewed at 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 divestments or other major projects are monitored at Group level within the framework of authorities and approvals for the respective project. Quarterly project review reports are pre pared for the attention of the Board of Directors.Specific risks are addressed by periodic reports in dedicated bodies. Such reports cover environmental 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 the Group Executive Board.2.1 Financial riskAs a result of its worldwide activities Autoneum is ex posed 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. 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,
2023
CHF million
Expected loss rate (in %)
Trade receivables (gross)
Allowance for impairment
Trade receivables
No more than
180 days
overdue
181 days
to one year
overdue
More than
1 year overdue
0.7%
23.0
–0.2
22.8
53.5%
98.0%
4.1
–2.2
1.9
2.8
–2.7
0.1
Not due
0.3%
249.0
–0.7
248.3
AVERAGE EXPECTED LOSS RATE FOR TRADE RECEIVABLES PER AGING CATEGORY AS OF DECEMBER 31,
2022
CHF million
Expected loss rate (in %)
Trade receivables (gross)
Allowance for impairment
Trade receivables
No more than
180 days
overdue
181 days
to one year
overdue
More than
1 year overdue
1.3%
27.4
–0.4
27.1
68.5%
100.0%
0.9
–0.6
0.3
2.2
–2.2
–
Not due
0.3%
223.6
–0.6
223.1
Total
2.1%
279.1
–5.9
273.1
Total
1.5%
254.2
–3.7
250.4
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsCredit 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 outstanding 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 financial instruments that are classified as financial assets at amortized cost (refer to note 29 on page 146). Credit risk of financial counterparties is monitored centrally by Group Treasury. Significant relationships with banks and financial institutions are basically only entered into with counterparties which would receive a BBB rating or high er in the categories of the largest rating agencies like e.g. Fitch. At the date of reporting, management does not expect significant losses from non-performance by financial institutions where funds are invested or financial transactions are outstanding.Autoneum maintains business relationships with all significant automotive manufacturers and has a geographically broad, diversified customer portfolio. No customer accounted for more than 15.2% (2022: 15.7%) of Autoneum’s rev enue. 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 low at the date of reporting. In accordance with IFRS 9, the Group calculates the Expected Credit Loss 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. 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 loss es. Individual assessments incorporate forward-looking information such as macro economic forecasts. AVERAGE EXPECTED LOSS RATE FOR CONTRACT ASSETS AS OF DECEMBER 31
CHF million
Expected loss rate (in %)
Contract assets (gross)
Allowance for impairment
Contract assets
Not due 2023
Not due 2022
3.9%
37.4
–1.5
35.9
5.3%
40.2
–2.1
38.1
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsLiquidity 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 fulfill all payment obligations of the Group when due. 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 at an early stage. The liquidity risk management of Autoneum includes the maintenance of sufficient liquidity reserves and the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit lines.Beside several smaller bilateral credit facilities with banks, Autoneum maintains a credit agreement for the medium- and long-term financing requirements with a group of twelve banks in the amount of CHF 350.0 million, which expires on October 29, 2028. The credit agreement was signed on October 31, 2022 and replaces the syndicated loan which was due to run until December 31, 2022 (refer to note 23, page 138). Furthermore, a bond in the amount of CHF 100.0 million with maturity as of December 8, 2025 has been issued and is listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange (refer to note 23, page 138).The following tables show the contractual maturities of Autoneum’s financial liabilities (including interest).Financial liabilities at December 31, 2023Carrying amount Contractual undiscounted cash flowsCHF millionLess than 1 year1 to 5 yearsMore than 5 yearsTotal cash flowBonds99.91.1101.0–102.2Bank debts221.50.5221.5–222.0Lease liabilities266.938.5119.3189.3347.0Other borrowings5.75.00.7–5.7Trade payables 190.3190.3––190.3Accrued expenses129.6129.6––129.6Other payables19.218.40.7–19.2Total933.0383.4443.3189.31 016.0Financial liabilities at December 31, 2022Carrying amount Contractual undiscounted cash flowsCHF millionLess than 1 year1 to 5 yearsMore than 5 yearsTotal cash flowBonds174.976.5102.1–178.7Bank debts185.522.8163.6–186.4Lease liabilities263.035.0108.5199.3342.8Other borrowings15.514.51.3–15.8Trade payables 160.2160.2––160.2Accrued expenses110.3110.3––110.3Other payables12.812.00.8–12.8Total922.1431.3376.3199.31 006.9 115
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsForeign exchange riskDue 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 continuously.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 31.12.2023Liabilities 31.12.2023Assets 31.12.2022Liabilities 31.12.2022EUR133.0120.896.179.5USD42.358.438.059.5Other44.634.425.55.9Total219.8213.7159.6144.9The 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, 2023EUR/CHF+/– 15%+/– 1.0+/– 29.3USD/CHF+/– 15%+/– 0.5+/– 75.3December 31, 2022EUR/CHF+/– 15%+/– 4.8+/– 20.3USD/CHF+/– 15%–/+ 8.4+/– 82.9The potential impact on net result is mainly due to foreign exchange gains and losses on financial instruments 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 138. The bond issued at fixed interest rates is 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. 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, 2023 a 100 basis point higher level of
the respective underlying refinancing base rates (e.g. SARON or other alternative reference rates) would lead to a
CHF 2.7 million (2022: CHF 1.4 million) lower net result as well as equity of the Group on an annual basis. A 100 basis
point lower level of those rates would lead to a CHF 2.7 million (2022: CHF 0.6 million) higher net result as well as
equity of the Group on an annual basis.
Price risk
Holding financial assets that are measured at fair value exposes Autoneum to a risk of price fluctuation. Autoneum
holds a significant investment in Nihon Tokushu Toryo Co. Ltd., 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 (refer
to note 16, page 132 and note 29, page 146).
2.2 Capital risk
The 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 lever aged
capital structure in order to reduce the cost of capital. Autoneum aims to reach 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%. On September 28, 2023 Autoneum Holding Ltd carried out a capital
increase that led to an equity increase of CHF 101.1 million. As of December 31, 2023 the equity ratio equaled 32.1%
(December 31, 2022: 29.4%). 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.
3 CHANGE IN SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION AND SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS
On April 1, 2023 Autoneum acquired the automotive business of Borgers, including tangible assets and inventories
of the Borgers companies in Germany and 100% of the shares in the subsidiaries in France, Poland, Sweden, Spain, the
Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, the USA and China. The product and customer range of Borgers Automotive, the
specialist for textile acoustics protection, insulation and trim for vehicles, ideally complement Autoneum’s sustainable
product portfolio. Particularly with the wheel arch liner and trunk lining product lines as well as the truck business,
Autoneum’s global presence offers further potential for profitable growth also outside Europe.
Due to its weak financial situation Borgers SE & Co. KGaA filed for insolvency as of October 17, 2022. Consequently,
Autoneum acquired the automotive supplier Borgers SE & Co. KGaA from insolvency with effect from April 1, 2023. The
consideration for this transaction amounted to CHF 122.4 million. In return, the Group acquired total net assets of
CHF 225.1 million, leading to a bargain purchase gain of CHF 102.7 million. The bargain purchase gain is recognized as
other income in profit or loss.
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements The following table summarizes the recognized amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of
acquisition, valued at their fair value.
Amounts recognized as of
the acquisition date
CHF million
Tangible assets
Intangible assets
Inventories
Trade receivables1
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current and non-current assets
Income tax assets and liabilities, net
Current and non-current borrowings
Trade payables
Other current and non-current liabilities
Total net assets acquired
Offset by
Consideration paid
Bargain purchase gain
233.7
17.3
45.2
31.6
26.4
16.5
–23.0
–49.9
–18.9
–53.9
225.1
122.4
102.7
96.0
Investments in subsidiary or business, net of cash acquired
1 Trade receivables comprise gross contractual amounts due of CHF 32.5 million, of which CHF 0.9 million was expected to be uncollectable at the date of acquisition.
The table disclosed in the condensed consolidated semi-annual financial statements 2023 was provisional in nature
with regard to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed due to the complexity involved when acquiring a business
from insolvency proceedings and the required reassessments when recognizing a bargain purchase gain. Total net
assets acquired have been reduced by CHF 6.3 million, mainly related to inventories and other current and non-current
liabilities, compared to the condensed consolidated semi-annual financial statements 2023.
The Group incurred acquisition-related costs of CHF 2.1 million on legal fees and due diligence costs. CHF 1.0 million of
these costs was recognized as other expenses in profit or loss in the current period, while CHF 1.1 million was recog nized
in profit or loss in the financial year 2022.
In a business combination, the determination of the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired, particularly intangible
assets, requires estimations which are based on all available information and in some cases on assumptions with
respect to the timing and amount of future revenues and expenses associated with an asset. The purchase price is
allocated to the underlying acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair value at the time of acquisition.
The remaining difference is reported as goodwill or bargain purchase gain. As a result, the pur chase price allocation
impacts reported assets and liabilities, future net results due to the impact on future depreciation, amortization and
impairment charges.
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements The consolidated revenue of the acquired automotive business of Borgers since the acquisition date amounts to
CHF 480.7 million, while the net result of the acquiree since the acquisition date amounts to CHF –7.5 million (including
one-time effects of CHF –19.6 million).
If the acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2023, the consolidated revenue of Autoneum would have amounted to
CHF 2 509.3 million and the consolidated net result would have amounted to CHF 65.3 million, for the twelve months
ending December 31, 2023.
In 2023, Autoneum Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., Hermosillo, and Autoneum Mexico Servicios, S.A. de C.V., San Luis Potosí,
were merged into Autoneum Mexico Operations, S.A. de C.V., San Luis Potosí.
There was no change in scope of consolidation in 2022.
4 SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment 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. EBIT is used to measure performance, as the Management believes that this information is most relevant
in evaluating the results of the respective segments relative to other companies operating in the same industry.
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). The acquired business (refer to note 3 on page 116)
is integrated into the existing segments. “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.
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsSEGMENT INFORMATION 2023CHF millionBG EuropeBG North AmericaBG AsiaBG SAMEATotal segmentsCorporate and eliminationTotal GroupThird-party revenue1 060.6895.9233.4107.82 297.64.72 302.3Inter-segment revenue13.3–9.41.223.9–23.9–Revenue1 073.9895.9242.8109.02 321.6–19.32 302.3EBITDA58.254.245.521.5179.4109.8289.2in % of revenue5.4%6.1%18.7%19.8%7.7%n/a12.6%Depreciation, amortization and impairment–54.9–94.6–19.9–4.6–174.0–8.4–182.4EBIT3.3–40.325.616.95.5101.4106.9in % of revenue0.3%–4.5%10.5%15.5%0.2%n/a4.6%Assets at December 311743.4567.1205.562.91 578.992.31 671.2Liabilities at December 31584.1442.1106.341.51 174.0–39.71 134.2Addition in tangible and intangible assets41.827.37.66.282.92.084.9Employees at December 3128 3304 9871 91893016 16535416 5191 Assets in “Corporate and elimination” include investments in associated companies in the amount of CHF 18.9 million, refer to note 15, page 132.2 Full-time equivalents including temporary employees.SEGMENT INFORMATION 2022CHF millionBG EuropeBG North AmericaBG AsiaBG SAMEATotal segmentsCorporate and eliminationTotal GroupThird-party revenue615.4794.9271.0118.71 799.94.61 804.5Inter-segment revenue1.30.22.31.85.6–5.6–Revenue616.6795.1273.2120.51 805.5–1.01 804.5EBITDA43.99.654.825.1133.318.7152.1in % of revenue7.1%1.2%20.0%20.9%7.4%n/a8.4%Depreciation, amortization and impairment–38.1–45.0–23.2–5.1–111.5–5.3–116.7EBIT5.8–35.531.520.021.913.535.4in % of revenue0.9%–4.5%11.5%16.6%1.2%n/a2.0%Assets at December 311450.5617.8242.467.11 377.794.21 471.9Liabilities at December 31337.5430.1133.644.3945.694.31 039.9Addition in tangible and intangible assets29.410.79.03.252.40.953.3Employees at December 3124 0234 2882 02992011 26036211 6221 Assets in “Corporate and elimination” include investments in associated companies in the amount of CHF 21.6 million, refer to note 15, page 132.2 Full-time equivalents including temporary employees. 120
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsREVENUE AND NON-CURRENT ASSETS BY COUNTRYCHF millionRevenue1 2023Revenue1 2022Non-current assets2 31.12.2023Non-current assets2 31.12.2022USA644.9583.8219.0247.6Germany306.3160.182.115.6China215.7249.268.190.2Mexico173.4139.749.575.1Great Britain123.479.314.118.0Spain121.881.040.623.4France119.1101.922.122.6Sweden103.151.51.5–Canada98.571.79.77.1Switzerland30.72.466.572.0Remaining countries395.4284.1212.7135.1Total2 302.31 804.5785.9706.91 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 2023 or 2022:REVENUE WITH MAJOR CUSTOMERSCHF million20232022BMW350.7282.4Toyota206.7205.9Ford199.4196.6Information 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 the start of production and that Autoneum will produce and deliver serial parts to the OEM over the production period, which is usually between five and 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, 2023 will generate revenue of CHF 10.7 billion (December 31, 2022: CHF 10.8 billion) in future years. 5 EMPLOYEE EXPENSES
CHF million
Wages and salaries
Social security expenses
Pension expenses for defined contribution plans
Pension expenses for defined benefit plans
Other personnel expenses
Total
2023
–469.1
–120.0
–6.1
–3.5
–98.0
–696.7
2022
–353.9
–96.0
–5.8
–5.6
–59.9
–521.2
Autoneum 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
termination, 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. 1 089 shares (2022: 3 315 shares)
were granted in 2023, and CHF 0.1 million expenses (2022: CHF 0.1 million) were recognized in wages and salaries.
Members of the Board of Directors receive part of their remuneration in Autoneum shares. 6 806 shares (2022:
7 055 shares) valued at CHF 129.98 (2022: CHF 121.47) were granted in 2023, and expenses of CHF 0.9 million (2022:
CHF 0.9 million) were recognized in wages and salaries.
Members of the Group Executive Board receive part of their remuneration in Autoneum shares. 11 174 shares
(2022: 9 352 shares) valued at a weighted average share price of CHF 124.19 (2022: CHF 117.74) were granted in 2023,
and expenses of CHF 1.4 million (2022: CHF 1.1 million) were recognized in wages and salaries.
At the beginning of the 2020 financial year, the Board of Directors approved the one-off and extraordinary participation
in a turnaround incentive plan (TIP), with a vesting period ending at the end of February 2023. According to the plan
provisions, shares were granted exclusively in the 2020 financial year. The members of the Group’s senior management
including the Group Executive Board were granted an individual, maximum number of Autoneum shares on a one-off
basis in the 2020 financial year. The shares become the property of the beneficiaries after a vesting period of 35 months,
if the beneficiaries are then still employed by an Autoneum company and if the targets set for the turnaround are
achieved at the end of the term of the TIP. The targets set are based on the profitability (EBIT) and free cash flow of the
Group for the financial years 2020 to 2022, both criteria weighted 50% each. Minimum and maximum limits are
defined for the weighted targets. The achievement of the minimum limit is a condition for the transfer of shares. The
maximum limit corresponds to the maximum number of shares originally granted. Between the two limits, the actual
number of shares transferred increases linearly. The entitlement to the other shares lapses without compensation.
Employee expenses resulting from share-based compensation in the course of the TIP are recognized over the vesting
period. 8 701 shares valued at CHF 60.80 were granted in 2020, and CHF nil million were recognized in wages
and salaries in 2023 (2022: nil). At the end of February 2023, 3 271 shares were transferred to the beneficiaries.
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements6 OTHER EXPENSESCHF million20232022Repairs and maintenance–104.7–72.7Energy–102.5–84.8Distribution and marketing expenses–64.9–48.8Operating material–23.4–18.9IT and office expenses–19.5–15.8Insurance and other charges–17.6–15.4Audit and consulting expenses–17.5–10.7Lease expenses –14.6–9.8Security expenses–4.1–4.3Loss from disposal of tangible/intangible assets–0.3–2.6Miscellaneous expenses–49.5–36.6Total–418.6–320.57 OTHER INCOMECHF million20232022Bargain purchase gain102.7–By-product income17.119.0Gain from disposal of tangible/intangible assets12.711.1Rental income1.41.7Miscellaneous income14.716.6Total138.548.41 In the previous period gain from disposal of assets includes a real estate sale of CHF 10.8 million in Italy. Miscellaneous income mainly comprises various reimbursements among the Group as well as income from release of unused provisions.8 DEPRECIATION, AMORTIZATION AND IMPAIRMENTCHF million20232022Depreciation of tangible assets–119.9–113.3Impairment of tangible assets–56.3–0.3Amortization of intangible assets–6.1–3.1Total–182.4–116.79 FINANCIAL INCOMECHF million20232022Interest income1.41.1Dividend income1.20.9Other financial income1.81.8Total4.43.8 123
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements10 FINANCIAL EXPENSESCHF million20232022Interest expenses–28.2–19.8Net foreign exchange losses–8.7–4.1Net loss on net monetary position from hyperinflationary accounting–6.9–2.0Other financial expenses–0.1–0.1Total–43.8–25.9Interest expenses include CHF 12.0 million (2022: CHF 11.0 million) interest expenses for lease liabilities, CHF 0.8 million (2022: CHF 0.9 million) amortization of transactions costs and CHF 0.7 million (2022: CHF 0.5 million) interest expenses for defined benefit plans.11 INCOME TAXESCHF million20232022Current income taxes–31.4–17.3Deferred income taxes23.512.6Total–7.9–4.7Reconciliation between expected and actual income tax result:CHF million20232022Earnings before taxes69.015.7Average applicable income tax rate22.8%24.9%Expected income tax result–15.7–3.9Non-taxable income and non-deductible expenses114.8–0.6Current income taxes from prior periods–5.01.6Current year losses for which no deferred income tax assets were recognized–4.5–9.6Utilization of previously unrecognized tax loss carryforwards9.33.7Recognition of previously unrecognized or derecognition of tax loss carryforwards1.013.3Recognition of previously unrecognized or derecognition of deductible temporary differences–4.1–3.0Non-recoverable withholding taxes –4.4–3.8Income taxes at other income tax rates or taxable base0.7–4.0Impact of changes in income tax rates0.61.0Other effects–0.60.5Income tax expenses–7.9–4.71 In the reporting period, non-taxable income is mainly impacted by the bargain purchase gain.The change in the average applicable income tax rate is mainly due to the different geographic composition of earnings before taxes. 124
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsDeferred income tax assets and liabilities pertain to the following balance sheet line items:CHF millionDeferred income tax assets 31.12.2023Deferred income tax liabilities 31.12.2023Deferred income tax assets 31.12.2022Deferred income tax liabilities 31.12.2022Tangible assets3.527.05.126.6Intangible assets1.11.51.2–Non-current financial assets–2.2–2.2Employee benefit assets–1.1–1.5Other non-current assets2.57.10.37.1Inventories2.00.40.80.7Other current assets1.14.71.73.6Employee benefit liabilities1.00.90.71.0Provisions0.70.30.60.3Other liabilities6.40.98.23.1Tax loss carryforwards and tax credits48.4–39.8–Inflation adjustment–0.2–0.2–Subtotal66.646.258.646.0Offsetting–16.0–16.0–25.7–25.7Total50.730.232.920.3The increase in the net deferred income tax asset by CHF 7.8 million (2022: increase of CHF 11.3 million) relates to the deferred income tax income recognized in the consolidated income statement of CHF 23.5 million (2022: CHF 12.6 mil lion), to the deferred income tax income recognized in other comprehensive income of CHF 0.6 milllion (2022: nil), a negative inflation adjustment of CHF 0.4 million (2022: negative inflation adjustment of CHF 0.4 million), net deferred income tax liabilities assumed at the acquisition of Borgers Automotive of CHF 15.4 million and to a negative currency translation adjustment of CHF 0.4 million (2022: negative currency translation adjustment of CHF 0.9 million). No deferred income tax assets are recognized from deductible temporary differences in the amount of CHF 127.0 mil lion (December 31, 2021: CHF 119.8 million). At the reporting date, tax loss carryforwards of CHF 106.3 million (December 31, 2021: CHF 103.8 million) are recognized for Group companies that incurred losses in 2023 or 2022 (2022 or 2021) supported by taxable temporary differences and expected future profitability.The table below discloses tax loss carryforwards by their year of expiry:CHF millionRecognized1 31.12.2023Non-recognized2 31.12.2023Recognized1 31.12.2022Non-recognized2 31.12.2022Less than 3 years–3.76.73.8In 3 to 7 years35.40.814.413.6Thereafter126.1318.9127.5348.8Total 161.5323.4148.6366.21 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 of between 9% and 34% in both the reporting year and the prior year. 125
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsThe table below discloses tax credits by their year of expiry:CHF millionRecognized1 31.12.2023Non-recognized2 31.12.2023Recognized1 31.12.2022Non-recognized2 31.12.2022Less than 3 years–3.5–3.8In 3 to 7 years–12.8–14.6Thereafter1.88.62.411.7Total 1.824.92.430.21 Tax credits for which deferred income tax assets are recognized.2 Tax credits for which no deferred income tax assets are recognized.Global minimum taxIn December 2021, the OECD published the Pillar Two model rules to introduce a global minimum tax of 15% for multinational companies with consolidated revenue of more than EUR 750 million. Meanwhile, relevant elements of Pillar Two legislation have been substantively enacted in various jurisdictions in which the Group operates including Switzerland. Such legislation will be effective for Autoneum’s financial year beginning January 1, 2024. Autoneum has performed the assessments of the potential exposure to Pillar Two income taxes. Based on profit projections, the current stage of legislative implementation in the various countries and the Transitional CBCR Safe Harbor rules, net profits of Autoneum would not be expected to be materially impacted by the Pillar Two rules. Autoneum monitors the development of the Pillar Two rules and continually assesses the impacts. 12 EARNINGS PER SHARE20232022Net result attributable to shareholders of AUTNCHF million 48.3 –2.3 Average number of shares outstandingNumber of shares 5 120 515 4 636 183 Average number of shares outstanding dilutedNumber of shares 5 122 344 4 636 183 Basic earnings per share1CHF 9.42 –0.47 Diluted earnings per share1CHF 9.42 –0.47 1 Basic and diluted earnings per share in 2022 were retrospectively adjusted from CHF –0.49 to CHF –0.47 to reflect the bonus element included in the rights issue in 2023.The average number of shares outstanding is calculated based on the number of shares issued less the weighted average number of treasury shares held. At December 31, 2022, 7 206 shares in relation to the management’s long-term incentive plan (LTI) and the turnaround incentive plan (TIP) were excluded from the diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. 126
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements13 TANGIBLE ASSETSTANGIBLE ASSETS 2023CHF millionLand and buildingsMachinery and plant equipmentData- processing equipmentVehicles and furnitureTangible assets under constructionTotalCost at January 1, 2023567.81 299.534.449.031.11 981.7Acquisition through business combination1101.9116.80.16.09.0233.7Addition17.59.80.97.948.084.0Disposal–16.7–23.0–0.8–5.3–0.6–46.3Modification–6.3–2.2–0.1––8.5Reclassification2.732.02.21.4–38.3–Inflation adjustment0.48.70.20.40.29.9Currency translation adjustment–44.2–110.0–3.1–4.1–3.0–164.5Cost at December 31, 2023623.11 331.633.955.346.32 090.1Accumulated depreciation and impairment at January 1, 2023–259.6–978.3–27.5–35.5––1 300.7Depreciation–36.6–71.5–3.1–8.7––119.9Impairment–1.5–54.6–––0.3–56.3Disposal11.022.60.85.20.339.9Inflation adjustment–0.1–8.3–0.2–0.2––8.9Currency translation adjustment18.882.52.52.8–106.5Accumulated depreciation and impairment at December 31, 2023–267.9–1 007.5–27.6–36.4––1 339.4Net book value at January 1, 2023308.2321.26.913.531.1681.0Net book value at December 31, 2023355.2324.16.318.846.3750.81 Refer to note 3 on page 116. TANGIBLE ASSETS 2023 EXCLUDING RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS
CHF million
Cost at January 1, 2023
Acquisition through business combination1
Addition
Disposal
Reclassification
Inflation adjustment
Currency translation adjustment
Cost at December 31, 2023
Accumulated depreciation and
impairment at January 1, 2023
Depreciation
Impairment
Disposal
Inflation adjustment
Currency translation adjustment
Accumulated depreciation and
impairment at December 31, 2023
Net book value at January 1, 2023
Net book value at December 31, 2023
1 Refer to note 3 on page 116.
Land and
buildings
Machinery
and plant
equipment
Data-
processing
equipment
Vehicles
and
furniture
Tangible
assets under
construction
254.3
1 290.4
70.8
0.2
–1.8
2.7
–
–21.8
304.4
113.3
7.4
–20.7
32.0
8.7
–109.5
1 321.6
–173.9
–972.7
–9.5
–0.4
1.8
–
11.8
–69.3
–54.6
20.4
–8.3
82.3
33.9
–
0.7
–0.7
2.2
0.2
–3.0
33.3
–27.1
–3.0
–
0.7
–0.2
2.4
32.1
2.7
0.9
–1.0
1.4
0.2
–2.7
33.6
–26.9
–3.1
–
1.0
–0.2
2.2
–170.2
–1 002.2
–27.2
–27.0
80.4
134.2
317.7
319.4
6.7
6.1
5.2
6.6
31.1
9.0
48.0
–0.6
–38.3
0.2
–3.0
46.3
–
–
–0.3
0.3
–
–
–
31.1
46.3
Total
1 641.7
195.9
57.1
–24.8
–
9.2
–140.0
1 739.1
–1 200.6
–84.9
–55.2
24.0
–8.6
98.7
–1 226.6
441.1
512.5
127
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CHF million
Cost at January 1, 2023
Acquisition through business combination1
Addition
Disposal
Modification
Inflation adjustment
Currency translation adjustment
Cost at December 31, 2023
Accumulated depreciation and
impairment at January 1, 2023
Depreciation
Impairment
Disposal
Inflation adjustment
Currency translation adjustment
Accumulated depreciation and
impairment at December 31, 2023
Net book value at January 1, 2023
Net book value at December 31, 2023
1 Refer to note 3 on page 116.
TANGIBLE ASSETS 2022
CHF million
Cost at January 1, 2022
Application of IAS 291
Addition
Disposal
Modification
Reclassification
Inflation adjustment
Currency translation adjustment
Cost at December 31, 2022
Accumulated depreciation and
impairment at January 1, 2022
Application of IAS 291
Depreciation
Impairment
Disposal
Reclassification
Inflation adjustment
Currency translation adjustment
Accumulated depreciation and
impairment at December 31, 2022
Net book value at January 1, 2022
Net book value at December 31, 2022
1 Refer to note 1.7 on page 105.
128
Land and
buildings
Machinery
and plant
equipment
Data-
processing
equipment
Vehicles
and
furniture
Tangible
assets under
construction
313.5
31.1
17.3
–14.9
–6.3
0.4
–22.4
318.7
–85.7
–27.1
–1.1
9.3
–0.1
7.0
–97.8
227.8
221.0
9.1
3.5
2.4
–2.2
–2.2
–
–0.6
10.0
–5.5
–2.2
–
2.2
–
0.2
–5.2
3.6
4.7
0.5
–
0.2
–0.1
–
–
–0.1
0.6
–0.3
–0.1
–
0.1
–
–
–0.3
0.2
0.3
16.9
3.2
7.0
–4.3
0.1
0.2
–1.4
21.7
–8.6
–5.6
–
4.3
–0.1
0.6
–9.4
8.3
12.3
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Total
340.0
37.9
26.9
–21.5
–8.5
0.6
–24.4
351.0
–100.1
–35.0
–1.1
15.9
–0.2
7.8
–112.7
239.8
238.3
Land and
buildings
Machinery
and plant
equipment
Data-
processing
equipment
Vehicles
and
furniture
Tangible
assets under
construction
Total
578.3
1 326.7
0.2
6.4
–9.9
0.3
2.6
0.8
–10.9
567.8
14.2
4.8
–49.0
–
26.1
11.2
–34.6
1 299.5
33.1
0.4
0.8
–1.5
–
1.9
0.3
–0.8
34.4
47.5
0.4
6.1
–4.8
–0.1
0.9
0.3
–1.4
49.0
–242.0
–963.6
–25.5
–33.8
–
–33.6
–
9.0
–
–
7.1
–12.7
–69.3
–0.3
46.8
–
–8.9
29.8
–0.4
–3.6
–
1.5
0.1
–0.2
0.6
–259.6
–978.3
–27.5
336.3
308.2
363.0
321.2
7.6
6.9
–0.3
–6.8
–
4.8
–0.1
–0.2
1.0
–35.5
13.7
13.5
29.3
2 014.9
–
34.4
–0.5
–
–31.6
–
–0.6
31.1
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
29.4
31.1
15.3
52.6
–65.7
0.1
–
12.7
–48.3
1 981.7
–1 264.9
–13.4
–113.3
–0.3
62.1
–
–9.4
38.5
–1 300.7
750.0
681.0
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsTANGIBLE ASSETS 2022 EXCLUDING RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETSCHF millionLand and buildingsMachinery and plant equipmentData- processing equipmentVehicles and furnitureTangible assets under constructionTotalCost at January 1, 2022260.41 315.332.332.229.31 669.6Application of IAS 291–14.20.40.3–15.0Addition0.54.40.60.234.440.1Disposal–2.6–46.4–1.0–1.1–0.5–51.6Reclassification2.626.11.90.9–31.6–Inflation adjustment–11.20.30.2–11.8Currency translation adjustment–6.7–34.4–0.8–0.7–0.6–43.1Cost at December 31, 2022254.31 290.433.932.131.11 641.7Accumulated depreciation and impairment at January 1, 2022–172.1–957.8–24.9–25.7––1 180.5Application of IAS 291––12.7–0.4–0.3––13.4Depreciation–8.3–67.0–3.3–2.3––81.0Impairment––0.3––––0.3Disposal1.644.31.01.1–48.0Reclassification––0.1–0.1––Inflation adjustment––8.9–0.2–0.2––9.3Currency translation adjustment4.929.60.60.6–35.8Accumulated depreciation and impairment at December 31, 2022–173.9–972.7–27.1–26.9–1 200.6Net book value at January 1, 202288.3357.57.46.529.3489.1Net book value at December 31, 202280.4317.76.75.231.1441.11 Refer to note 1.7 on page 105.RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 2022CHF millionLand and buildingsMachinery and plant equipmentData- processing equipmentVehicles and furnitureTangible assets under constructionTotalCost at January 1, 2022317.911.30.815.3–345.3Application of IAS 2910.2––0.1–0.3Addition5.90.50.25.9–12.5Disposal–7.4–2.5–0.5–3.7––14.0Modification0.3–––0.1–0.1Inflation adjustment0.8––0.1–0.9Currency translation adjustment–4.3–0.2––0.8––5.2Cost at December 31, 2022313.59.10.516.9–340.0Accumulated depreciation and impairment at January 1, 2022–69.9–5.9–0.5–8.1––84.4Depreciation–25.3–2.3–0.3–4.5––32.3Disposal7.42.50.53.7–14.0Inflation adjustment––––––0.1Currency translation adjustment2.20.1–0.4–2.7Accumulated depreciation and impairment at December 31, 2022–85.7–5.5–0.3–8.6––100.1Net book value at January 1, 2022248.05.50.37.2–260.9Net book value at December 31, 2022227.83.60.28.3–239.81 Refer to note 1.7 on page 105.Tangible assets of CHF 0.5 million (December 31, 2022: CHF 0.5 million) are pledged as security for financial liabilities. 130
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsLease accounting has impacted profit or loss and the consolidated statement of cash flows as follows:CHF million20232022Lease expenses relating to short-term leases and low-value assets–14.6–9.8Depreciation and impairment charge for right-of-use assets–36.1–32.3Interest expenses on lease liabilities–12.0–11.0Total recognized in profit or loss–62.7–53.2Lease expenses paid relating to short-term leases and low-value assets–14.6–9.8Interest paid on lease liabilities–12.0–11.0Total recognized in cash flows from operating activities–26.6–20.8Repayment of lease liabilities–30.2–27.5Total recognized in cash flows used in financing activities–30.2–27.5Total cash flows used for leases–56.8–48.3ImpairmentTangible assets are tested for impairment if there are indications that due to changed circumstances, their carrying amount may no longer be recoverable. As of June 30, 2023, CHF 52.0 million of the impairment charges on tangible assets were attributable to Business Group North America and CHF 1.9 million of the impairment charges were at tributable to Business Group Europe. Within the second half-year 2023, additional impairment charges of CHF 2.4 million occurred among the Group.Updated OEM production forecasts show that the market in North America is unlikely to recover peak production volume anymore. The result is a lower than originally assumed future revenue level for Business Group North America, which leads in consequence to lower cash flows and 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 assumptionsJune 30, 2023Pre-tax WACC14.7%Post-tax WACC10.8%Terminal value EBIT margin5.0%As a result of the impairment calculation for half-year closing 2023, 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 273.1 million and an impairment charge of CHF 52.0 million was recognized. Holding other assumptions constant, a change of 100 basis point of the WACC applied would have affected the impair-ment charge up to an amount of CHF 40.3 million as of June 30, 2023, while a change of 100 basis point of the terminal value EBIT margin applied would have affected the impairment charge up to an amount of CHF 17.7 million as of June 30, 2023. Besides the additional impairment charges of CHF 2.4 million among the Group in the second half-year 2023, no further material impairments have been identified. 131
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements14 INTANGIBLE ASSETSINTANGIBLE ASSETS 2023CHF millionSoftwareCustomer relationsTechnology TrademarksOther intangi-ble assetsTotalCost at January 1, 202325.0–––0.725.7Acquisition through business combination11.33.59.92.6–17.3Addition0.7–––0.20.9Reclassification0.1––––0.1–Currency translation adjustment–1.2–––––1.3Cost at December 31, 202325.83.59.92.60.742.6Accumulated amortization at January 1, 2023–21.0––––0.3–21.3Amortization–2.8–0.3–1.1–2.0––6.1Currency translation adjustment1.0––––1.1Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2023–22.7–0.3–1.1–2.0–0.3–26.3Net book value at January 1, 20234.0–––0.34.4Net book value at December 31, 20233.23.28.80.70.416.21 Refer to note 3 on page 116.INTANGIBLE ASSETS 2022CHF millionSoftwareOther intangible assetsTotalCost at January 1, 202225.60.726.4Addition0.20.40.6Disposal–0.4––0.4Reclassification0.4–0.4–Currency translation adjustment–0.8–0.1–0.9Cost at December 31, 202225.00.725.7Accumulated amortization at January 1, 2022–18.9–0.3–19.2Amortization–3.1–0.1–3.1Disposal0.4–0.4Currency translation adjustment0.6–0.6Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2022–21.0–0.3–21.3Net book value at January 1, 20226.70.47.1Net book value at December 31, 20224.00.44.4 15 INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES
Investments 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, the 25% share in Wuhan Nittoku Autoneum
Auto Parts Co. Ltd., Wuhan, China, and the 25% share in ATN Auto Acoustics Inc., Kamioguchi, Japan. The investments
in associated companies are measured using the equity method. The net book value of investments in associated
companies changed as follows:
CHF million
Net book value at January 1
Share of profit of associated companies
Dividends received
Currency translation adjustment
Net book value at December 31
16 FINANCIAL ASSETS
CHF million
Investments in non-consolidated companies
Loans
Other financial assets
Total non-current portion
2023
21.6
1.6
–1.9
–2.3
18.9
2022
22.4
2.4
–2.0
–1.2
21.6
31.12.2023
31.12.2022
23.7
0.7
6.0
30.3
20.2
0.6
7.4
28.2
The increase in investments in non-consolidated companies results from a change in the market value of the investment
in Nihon Tokushu Toryo Co. Ltd. of CHF 3.5 million (2022: decrease of CHF 2.9 million), which is recognized in other
comprehensive income.
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements17 OTHER ASSETSCHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Capitalized preproduction costs63.261.7Contract assets23.627.2Other receivables8.81.1Total non-current portion95.590.0Non-income tax receivables27.523.4Accrued income22.733.8Contract assets12.410.9Fair value of derivative financial instruments9.44.8Advance payments to suppliers7.52.9Deferred expenses6.14.4Other receivables8.715.6Total current portion94.395.8Contract 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 million20232022Net book value at January 161.765.0Application of IAS 291–0.1Capitalization of preproduction costs18.713.6Amortization of preproduction costs–14.8–16.8Restatement by inflation0.10.1Currency translation adjustment–2.6–0.3Net book value at December 3163.261.71 Refer to note 1.7 on page 105.Autoneum spent CHF 55.2 million (2022: CHF 43.1 million) on research and development in the period under review, whereof CHF 18.7 million (2022: CHF 13.6 million) were capitalized. The remain ing portion was recognized as an expense in the period when incurred.18 INVENTORIESCHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Raw materials and consumables47.533.3Purchased parts1.61.2Finished goods28.825.6Work in progress107.777.7Allowance for impairment–5.5–4.9Total180.1132.9 134
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsThe following table summarizes the movement in the allowance for impairment: CHF million20232022Allowance at January 1–4.9–4.7Addition–0.9–0.4Utilization–0.2–Release0.10.1Currency translation adjustment0.4–Allowance at December 31–5.5–4.919 TRADE RECEIVABLESCHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Trade receivables (gross)279.1254.2Allowance for impairment–5.9–3.7Total273.1250.4The following table summarizes the movement in the allowance for impairment:CHF million20232022Allowance at January 1–3.7–4.1Addition–2.9–0.9Utilization0.10.3Release0.30.7Currency translation adjustment0.40.1Allowance at December 31–5.9–3.7Trade receivables comprise receivables due from customers with the below-mentioned credit rating. The rating system can be seen as being congruent to the rating categories applied by the largest worldwide known rating agencies like e.g. Fitch: CHF million31.12.202331.12.2022A– or higher101.393.0BBB– to BBB+87.272.5BB+ or lower55.765.9Not rated28.919.1Total273.1250.4At December 31, 2023 no trade receivables are pledged as security for financial liabilities (December 31, 2022: nil).20 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTSCHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Cash at banks145.0121.5Time deposits with original maturities up to 3 months 4.42.1Total149.4123.6 21 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The share capital of Autoneum Holding Ltd as at December 31, 2022 was divided into 4 672 363 registered shares with
a nominal value of CHF 0.05 per share. On September 28, 2023 Autoneum Holding Ltd carried out a capital increase
that led to an increase by 1 168 090 registered shares based on the previous 4 672 363 registered shares outstanding
as at December 31, 2022. The share capital is fully paid up. At December 31, 2023 the share capital amounts to
CHF 292 023 and is composed as follows:
Shares outstanding
Treasury shares
Total shares issued
Nominal value per share
Share capital
Number of shares
Number of shares
Number of shares
CHF
CHF
31.12.2023
5 794 833
45 620
5 840 453
0.05
292 023
31.12.2022
4 638 085
34 278
4 672 363
0.05
233 618
Share capital
The holders of shares are entitled to receive dividends and are entitled to one vote per share at General Meetings of the
Company.
Conditional share capital
For 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 subsidi aries, 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.
Treasury shares
The following transactions with treasury shares were performed during the financial year:
Treasury shares at January 1
Purchase of treasury shares
Transfer of treasury shares
Treasury shares at December 31
2023
in shares
34 278
29 600
–18 258
45 620
2023
in CHF
million
4.0
3.3
–2.1
5.2
2022
in shares
25 793
23 500
–15 015
34 278
2022
in CHF
million
2.6
2.9
–1.6
4.0
In the course of the capital increase on September 28, 2023 Autoneum Holding Ltd did not exercise the subscription
rights to treasury shares. 17 052 subscription rights were sold in the market for CHF 0.1 million.
Capital reserve
The capital reserve at December 31, 2022 originates from the contribution of the Autoneum companies to the Group in
the course of the separation in 2011. The increase in capital reserves in 2023 results of the capital increase of
Autoneum Holding Ltd on September 28, 2023.
Fair value reserve
The fair value reserve contains changes in the fair value of listed non-consolidated investments. The re serve will be
reclassified to retained earnings at disposal.
Retained earnings
Retained earnings include accumulated earnings since the Group was established in December 2010.
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Currency translation adjustment
The 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.
Changes resulting from other comprehensive income
The table below discloses changes resulting from other comprehensive income to each component of equity:
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 2023
CHF million
Currency translation adjustment
Inflation adjustment
Total items that will be reclassified to income statement
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans
Change in fair value of equity investments (FVOCI)
Income taxes
Total items that will not be reclassified to income
statement
Total
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 2022
CHF million
Currency translation adjustment
Inflation adjustment
Total items that will be reclassified to income statement
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans
Change in fair value of equity investments (FVOCI)
Total items that will not be reclassified to income
statement
Total
Fair value
reserve
Retained
earnings
–
–
–
–
3.5
–
3.5
3.5
–
3.9
3.9
0.9
–
0.6
1.5
5.4
Currency
transl.
adjustm.
–46.4
–
–46.4
–
–
–
–
Attributable to
non-con-
trolling
interests
Total equity
–9.3
0.5
–8.9
–
–
–
–
–55.7
4.4
–51.3
0.9
3.5
0.6
4.9
Total
–46.4
3.9
–42.4
0.9
3.5
0.6
5.0
–46.4
–37.5
–8.9
–46.4
Fair value
reserve
Retained
earnings
–
–
–
–
–2.9
–2.9
–2.9
–
4.4
4.4
2.7
–
2.7
7.0
Currency
transl.
adjustm.
–13.1
–
–13.1
–
–
–
–13.1
Attributable to
non-con-
trolling
interests
Total equity
–2.8
0.5
–2.3
–
–
–
–2.4
–16.0
4.9
–11.1
2.7
–2.9
–0.3
–11.4
Total
–13.1
4.4
–8.8
2.7
–2.9
–0.3
–9.0
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22 NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
The 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 149. 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 million
Non-current assets
Current assets
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Net assets
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Revenue
Net profit
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows used in investing activities
Cash flows used in financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents
31.12.2023
31.12.2022
153.6
176.5
–46.8
–103.6
179.7
87.2
2023
577.6
28.0
–18.2
9.8
3.9
55.6
–11.0
–59.9
–15.3
192.3
200.3
–61.8
–140.9
189.8
92.9
2022
565.1
27.4
–5.0
22.3
10.9
60.3
–6.8
–51.9
1.6
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CHF million
Borrowings at January 1, 2023
Proceeds
Repayment
Cash flows
Assumed through business combination1
Addition
Modification
Increase in present value
Currency translation adjustment
Non-cash changes
Borrowings at December 31, 2023
Thereof non-current
Thereof current
1 Refer to note 3 on page 116.
CHF million
Borrowings at January 1, 2022
Proceeds
Repayment
Cash flows
Addition
Increase in present value
Currency translation adjustment
Non-cash changes
Borrowings at December 31, 2022
Thereof non-current
Thereof current
Bonds
174.9
–
–75.0
–75.0
–
–
–
0.1
–
0.1
99.9
99.9
–
Bonds
174.8
–
–
–
–
0.1
–
0.1
174.9
99.9
75.0
Bank
debts
185.5
225.1
–200.8
24.3
12.0
–
–
0.7
–1.0
11.7
221.5
221.5
–
Bank
debts
164.4
48.2
–28.1
20.1
–
0.8
0.1
1.0
185.5
163.6
21.9
Lease
liabilities
Other
borrowings
263.0
–
–30.2
–30.2
37.9
26.9
–8.5
–
–22.2
34.1
266.9
229.6
37.2
15.5
–
–9.5
–9.5
–
–
–
–
–0.3
–0.3
5.7
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On July 4, 2016 Autoneum Holding Ltd issued a fixed-rate bond with a nominal value of CHF 75.0 million, which was
listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (AUH16, ISIN: CH0326213904). The bond carried a coupon rate of 1.125% and had a
term of seven years, which was repaid at the final maturity date 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. On December 31, 2023 the market value of the bond was
CHF 98.5 million (December 31, 2022: CHF 96.0 million).
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsAutoneum maintains a long-term credit agreement with a banking syndicate in the amount of CHF 350.0 million, whereof CHF 222.8 million was drawn at year-end (December 31, 2022: CHF 164.9 million). The line of credit may partly be used as a guarantee facility. On October 31, 2022 the loan agreement in the amount of CHF 350.0 million with a syndicate of banks led by UBS and Credit Suisse was renewed. The new loan agreement has a final maturity date at October 29, 2028 and replaces the syndicated loan, which was due to run until December 31, 2022. On October 26, 2023 the long-term credit agreement was amended, among other things, with regards to the final maturity date that was extended from October 31, 2027 to October 29, 2028. The interest rate is based on the SARON rate plus an appli-cable margin, which is determined based on the ratio of net debt to EBITDA. An adjusted ratio of net debt to EBITDA represents the customary financial covenant of that agreement. Compliance with financial covenants is checked on a regular basis and reported to the banking syndicate. In the fiscal years 2023 and 2022, the financial covenants were met at all times.On January 31, 2023 the Group signed an additional bridge facility agreement with UBS and Credit Suisse in the amount of CHF 150.0 million, initially drawn on March 31, 2023 and with final maturity date on January 31, 2024. At December 31, 2023 the full amount of the bridge facility agreement was repaid.In addition to the aforementioned bond and the long-term credit agreement, local credit limits and borrow ings with individual customary market conditions exist in several countries. The borrowings are denominated in the following currencies:CHF million31.12.202331.12.2022CHF 350.5 368.8 USD 137.8 163.8 EUR 58.6 50.3 CNY 23.7 36.6 Other 23.3 19.3 Total594.0 638.8 24 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSCHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Post-employment benefit liabilities10.710.3Other long-term employee benefits5.95.2Employee benefit liabilities16.615.5In the reporting period, total expenses for pensions in the amount of CHF 10.2 million have been recog nized as employee expenses and interest expenses (2022: CHF 11.9 million). Some 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 6.1 million in the current reporting period (2022: CHF 5.8 million). Defined benefit plans
Autoneum 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 80.6%
(December 31, 2022: 78.3%) of the Group’s defined benefit obligation and 80.9% (December 31, 2022: 79.8%)
of the Group’s plan assets.
The status of the defined benefit plans at year-end was as follows:
CHF million
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Fair value of plan assets at December 31
Present value of defined benefit obligation at December 31
Asset ceiling1
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Fair value of plan assets at December 31
Present value of defined benefit obligation at December 31
Deficit at December 31
Other countries
Fair value of plan assets at December 31
Present value of defined benefit obligation at December 31
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Total deficit at December 31
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2023
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Swiss pension plans
Pension 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 found ations, which are funded by regular
employee and company contributions. Plan participants are insured against the financial consequences of old age,
dis ability 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 of 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 contribu-
tion-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 accumu lated savings capital, which can either be drawn as a
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statementslifelong 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 (underlying mortality table BVG 2020), interest rate risk and market (investment) risk. In case of 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. In addition, Autoneum participates in one multi-employer defined benefit plan subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the union and the employer. The rate of contributions are governed by the collective bargaining agreement and the fund met the minimum funding requirements of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Under the standard withdrawal liability process, an employer is subject to a withdrawal liability based on its allocation percentage multiplied by the unfunded vested benefit. An employer can be liable for other entities’ obligations if a mass withdrawal occurs. By providing benefits to certain union-represented employees, the plan would qualify as a defined benefit plan. However, as sufficient information on the asset base, the pension portfolio and the allocation of plan assets are not available, Autoneum accounts for it as a defined contribution plan. The audited financial statements of the plan were prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). As of January 1, 2023 the plan had assets of USD 356.2 million (January 1, 2022: USD 417.0 million) and accrued liabilities (immediate gains method) of USD 575.6 million (January 1, 2022: USD 580.0 million). In the period under review, Autoneum contributed USD 1.0 million to the plan. In 2022, Autoneum contributed USD 0.9 million (5%) to the plan, whereas the total contributions of all participating employers together were USD 19.5 million. The expected contributions to the plan for 2024 are USD 1.3 million. Although this plan is in an underfunded status, Autoneum currently has no obligation. Pension plans in other countriesAutoneum maintains defined benefit plans in Canada, Great Britain, France and 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 for all pension plans over the year was as follows:CHF million20232022Defined benefit obligation at January 1192.8234.8Current service cost3.75.6Past service cost from plan amendments/curtailments–0.2–Interest expenses5.92.8Remeasurement gains and losses8.5–42.5Employee contributions2.82.7Settlements–0.7–Benefits paid–12.5–9.0Currency translation adjustment–5.6–1.7Defined benefit obligation at December 31194.8192.8 142
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsThe movement in the fair value of plan assets for all pension plans over the year was as follows:CHF million20232022Fair value of plan assets at January 1200.1232.3Interest income5.22.3Return on plan assets excluding interest income6.3–30.6Employer contributions3.94.2Employee contributions2.82.7Settlements–0.7–Benefits paid–12.3–9.0Currency translation adjustment–5.3–1.8Fair value of plan assets at December 31200.1200.1The major categories of plan assets were as follows:CHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Equity101.0102.5Debt45.144.6Real estate41.639.7Cash7.18.1Other5.35.2Total200.1200.1All equity and debt instruments are listed on a stock exchange. The amounts recognized in profit or loss were as follows:CHF million20232022Current service cost–3.7–5.6Past service cost from plan amendment/curtailments0.2–Net interest expenses–0.7–0.5Pension expenses for defined benefit plans–4.1–6.1Recognized in the income statement:as employee expenses–3.5–5.6as interest expenses–0.7–0.5The amounts recognized in profit or loss result from plans in the following regions:CHF million20232022Expenses from defined benefit plans in Switzerland–2.8 –4.3 Expenses from defined benefit plans in the USA–0.9 –0.9 Expenses from defined benefit plans in other countries–0.4 –0.9 Total–4.1 –6.1 The expected employer contributions for the Group’s defined benefit pension plans for 2024 amount to CHF 3.7 million. The expected benefit payments for 2024 are CHF 5.8 million. 143
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial StatementsThe effect from remeasurement of the defined benefit pension plans recognized in other comprehensive income is as follows:CHF million20232022Remeasurement gains and lossesfrom changes in demographic assumptions0.1–0.4from changes in financial assumptions–9.750.4from experience adjustment1.1–7.6Return on plan assets excluding interest income6.3–30.6Asset ceiling3.0–9.2Total0.92.7The table below discloses the main actuarial assumptions at year-end:Weighted average of all pension plans31.12.202331.12.2022Discount ratein %2.53.2Expected future salary growthin %1.11.0Expected future pension growthin %0.10.1Life expectancy for females at age of 65in years24.124.0Life expectancy for males at age of 65in years22.222.0At December 31, 2023 the weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligation was 14.0 years (December 31, 2022: 13.5 years). The 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 million31.12.202331.12.2022Increase in discount rate by 0.25 percentage point–6.7–6.5Decrease in discount rate by 0.25 percentage point7.16.6Increase in future salary growth by 0.5 percentage point1.81.6Decrease in future salary growth by 0.5 percentage point–2.0–1.7Increase in future pension increase by 0.25 percentage point3.02.3Decrease in future pension increase by 0.25 percentage point–2.8–2.2Increase in life expectancy by one year5.34.7Decrease in life expectancy by one year–4.7–4.3 144
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements25 PROVISIONSCHF millionGuarantee and warrantyLitigation and tax riskEnvironmentalRestructuring Other TotalProvisions at January 1, 2023–2.10.1–3.65.8Assumed through business combination10.20.110.60.84.716.4Addition–1.80.119.017.238.1Utilization –0.2–0.9–0.1–0.5–5.3–7.0Release ––0.2––0.1–0.5–0.8Currency translation adjustment––0.1–0.8–0.9–1.2–3.0Provisions at December 31, 2023–2.810.018.318.449.5Thereof non-current–0.33.89.52.616.2Thereof current–2.66.18.815.833.31 Refer to note 3 on page 116.Litigation and non-income tax risk provisions comprise provisions for expected costs resulting from investiga-tions and proceedings of government agencies, provisions for court cases, such as claims brought 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 clean-up of contaminated sites due to past industrial operations. The net increase of environmental provisions is associated with the acquisition of the automotive business of Borgers. The majority of environmental provisions are expected to be used within the next year.Restructuring provisions cover legal and constructive obligations in connection with restructuring measures. The net increase of restructuring provisions is associated with the adjustment of footprint at several locations to maintain competitiveness. The majority of non-current restructuring provisions are expected to be used in two to four years.Other 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 liabilities of Group companies. The main effects for the net increase of other provisions include provisions for dilapidation in Great Britain and current provisions for price reductions or givebacks. The majority of other provisions are expected to be used within the next year. 145
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements26 OTHER LIABILITIESCHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Advance payments from customers10.48.5Deferred income0.40.8Other payables0.70.8Total non-current portion11.510.2Accrued expenses129.6110.3Advance payments from customers36.431.0Non-income tax payables17.013.8Accrued holidays and overtime12.88.3Fair value of derivative financial instruments3.11.4Deferred income1.52.1Other payables18.412.0Total current portion218.8178.9Advance payments from customers qualify as contract liabilities and result 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 recog nized in 2023 or in 2022 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 17.1 million (December 31, 2022: CHF 11.6 million).28 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. 146
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements29 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSThe following tables summarize all financial instruments classified by categories according to IFRS 9:CHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Fair value of derivative financial instruments19.44.8Total financial assets at fair value through profit or loss9.44.8Cash at banks145.0121.5Time deposits with original maturities up to 3 months4.42.1Trade receivables273.1250.4Other receivables17.516.7Accrued income22.733.8Loans0.70.6Other financial assets6.07.4Total financial assets at amortized cost469.3432.5Investments in non-consolidated companies223.720.2Total financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income23.720.2Total502.4457.6CHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Borrowings594.0638.8Trade payables190.3160.2Accrued expenses129.6110.3Other payables19.212.8Total financial liabilities at amortized cost933.0922.1Fair value of derivative financial instruments13.11.4Total financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss3.11.4Total936.1923.51 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). Borrowings comprise a bond with a total net book value of CHF 99.9 million (December 31, 2022: two bonds with a total net book value of CHF 174.9 mil lion) and a total fair value of CHF 98.5 million (December 31, 2022: two bonds with a total fair value of CHF 169.4 million) based on quoted prices in active markets. The fair value of the discount ed contractual future cash flows is equal to the carrying amount of the variable interest bank borrowings. Refer to note 23 on page 138 for further information. The book values of other financial instruments measured at amortized cost correspond to their fair values. 147
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements30 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, 2023 Artemis Beteiligungen I Ltd, Hergiswil, Switzerland, and Michael Pieper, Hergiswil, Switzerland, held 22.64% of the shares of the Company (at December 31, 2022 Artemis Beteiligungen I Ltd, Hergiswil, Switzerland, and Michael Pieper, Hergiswil, Switzerland, held 22.62% of the shares of the Company). The pension fund of an Autoneum Group entity granted a loan to the Company. The loan bears an interest rate of 1.8% (December 31, 2022: 1.0%) 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 million20232022Short-term benefits5.94.5Share-based payments2.32.0Post-employment benefits0.20.1Total8.46.7The compensation of the Board of Directors and of the Group Executive Board is disclosed in the Remuner ation Report on pages 169–177.Year-end balances with related parties were as follows:CHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Current borrowings due to pension funds 5.0 5.0 Bonus accruals for Group Executive Board 2.5 1.4 Total 7.5 6.4 31 NET DEBTCHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Cash and cash equivalents–149.4–123.6Bonds99.9174.9Bank debts221.5185.5Other borrowings5.715.5Net debt excl. lease liabilities177.8252.2Lease liabilities266.9263.0Net debt444.6515.2 148
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements32 EXCHANGE RATES FOR CURRENCY TRANSLATIONCHFISO codeUnitsAverage rate 2023Average rate 2022Year-end rate 2023Year-end rate 2022Argentine pesoARS1000.100.520.100.52Brazilian realBRL10.180.180.170.17Canadian dollarCAD10.670.730.630.68Chinese yuanCNY10012.6914.1611.8013.38Czech korunaCZK1004.054.093.754.08EuroEUR10.971.010.930.98Pound sterlingGBP11.121.181.071.11Indian rupeeINR1001.091.211.011.12Mexican pesoMXN1005.074.754.954.72Polish złotyPLN10021.4321.4921.3421.04Russian rubleRUB1001.071.430.931.26Swedish kronaSEK1008.509.478.358.85Thai bahtTHB1002.582.722.442.67Turkish liraTRY1002.844.932.844.93United States dollarUSD10.900.950.840.92South African randZAR1004.915.854.555.44 33 EVENTS AFTER BALANCE SHEET DATEThere were no events between December 31, 2023 and March 12, 2024 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 2023 the Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting on April 9, 2024 a dividend of CHF 2.50 per share entitled to dividends. In 2023, no dividend was distributed to the shareholders of Autoneum Holding Ltd for the financial year 2022. 35 SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATED COMPANIES AND NON-CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS
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Autoneum Management Ltd, Winterthur
Autoneum Switzerland Ltd, Sevelen
Autoneum Argentina S.A., Córdoba
Autoneum Belgium NV, Genk
Autoneum Brasil Têxteis Acústicos Ltda., São Paulo
Autoneum Canada Ltd., Tillsonburg
Autoneum (Chongqing) Sound-Proof Parts Co., Ltd., Chongqing
Autoneum (Shenyang) Sound-Proof Parts Co., Ltd., Shenyang
Autoneum (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd., Shanghai
Autoneum (Yantai) Co., Ltd., Yantai
Autoneum (Pinghu) Co., Ltd., Pinghu
Autoneum (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., Tianjin
Autoneum Nittoku (Guangzhou) Automotive Sound-Proof Co., Ltd., Guangzhou
Borgers (Shanghai) Trading Co. Ltd., Shanghai1
Tianjin Autoneum Nittoku Automotive Sound-Proof Co., Ltd., Tianjin
Wuhan Nittoku Autoneum Sound-Proof Co., Ltd., Wuhan
Wuhan Nittoku Autoneum Auto Parts Co., Ltd., Wuhan
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Autoneum Pilsen s.r.o., Rokycany1
Autoneum Holding France SAS, Lyon
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Borgers France S.A.S., Colmar1
Autoneum Germany GmbH, Rossdorf
Autoneum Great Britain Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent
Borgers Ltd., Telford1
Autoneum Hungary Ltd., Komárom
Autoneum India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Autoneum Nittoku Sound Proof Products India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
Porfima Uno S.r.l., Torino
Nihon Tokushu Toryo Co. Ltd., Tokyo
ATN Auto Acoustics Inc., Kamioguchi
Autoneum Korea Ltd., Seoul
Autoneum Mexico Operations, S.A. de C.V., San Luis Potosí1
UGN de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., Silao
Servicios de Acoustical Solutions, S. de R.L. de C.V., Silao
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Autoneum PL Sp.z o.o., Złotoryja1
Autoneum Portugal Lda., Setúbal
Autoneum Rus LLC, Ryazan
Autoneum Feltex (Pty) Ltd., Rosslyn
Autoneum Spain S.A.U., Sant Cugat del Vallés
Borgers S.A.U., Madrid1
Borgers Nord AB, Gothenburg1
SRN Sound Proof Co., Ltd., Chonburi
Summit & Autoneum (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Chonburi
Autoneum Erkurt Otomotiv A.S., Bursa
Autoneum America Corporation, Farmington Hills
Autoneum North America, Inc., Farmington Hills
UGN Inc., Downers Grove
Borgers Ohio lnc., Norwalk1
Borgers USA Corp., Vance1
Borgers US-Holding L.P., Atlanta1
Borgers US-Holding Management lnc., Atlanta1
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements
Statutory Auditors’ Report
To the General Meeting of Autoneum Holding Ltd, Winterthur
Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd and its subsidiaries (the Group),
which comprise the consolidated statement of balance sheet as at December 31, 2023, the consolidated income
statement, statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements,
including a summary of material accounting policy information.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements (pages 98 to 149) give a true and fair view of the
consolidated financial position of the Group as at December 31, 2023, and of its consolidated financial
performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) and comply with Swiss law.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law, International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and Swiss
Standards on Auditing (SA-CH). 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
independent of the Group in accordance with the provisions of Swiss law, together with the requirements of the
Swiss audit profession, as well as those of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) (IESBA Code), 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.
Key Audit Matters
REVENUE RECOGNTION
ACQUISITION OF BORGERS AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION
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.
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REVENUE RECOGNTION
Key Audit Matter
Our response
Total consolidated revenue of the financial year 2023
amounted to CHF 2’302.3 million (2022: CHF 1’804.5
million).
Our audit procedures included, amongst others, inquir-
ing 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
effectiveness 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.
There is a risk that revenue may be recognized in the
wrong accounting period.
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.
Furthermore, we assessed the Group’s disclosure
relating to revenue recognition.
For further information on Revenue Recognition refer to the following:
— Note 1.21, Revenue Recognition
— Note 4, Segment Information
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ACQUSITION OF BORGERS AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION
Key Audit Matter
Our response
We mainly performed the following audit procedures:
We obtained an understanding of the processes of the
acquisition. Further, we analyzed the purchase agree-
ments to identify conditions affecting the purchase
price allocation.
We audited the opening balance sheets of the acquired
business and assessed the appropriateness of the fair
values for assets and liabilities. With the support of our
own valuation specialists, we challenged the assump-
tions applied by management to identify and measure
the fair values of assets and liabilities.
Additionally, we evaluated the appropriateness of the
accounting for the acquisition, of the resulting bargain
purchase gain and of the disclosures in the
consolidated financial statements.
As of April 1, 2023, Autoneum has acquired
Borgers Automotive Division for a total consideration
of CHF 122.4 million.
As part of the acquisition accounting, International
Financial Reporting Standards require the recognition
and measurement of the identifiable assets acquired
and liabilities assumed at their fair values. The
accounting for this acquisition is influenced, among
other things, by:
• The valuation of the assets and liabilities acquired
at fair value at the date of acquisition
• The accounting treatment of bargain purchase
gain and acquisition costs
On these grounds, we consider this acquisition as a key
audit matter.
There is a risk that acquisition related transactions may
• not be recorded or
• not be appropriately recorded
For further information on Acquisition of Borgers Automotive Division refer to the following:
— Note 3, Change in Scope of Consolidation and Significant Transactions
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Other Information
The Board of Directors is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information
included in the annual report, but does not include the consolidated financial statements, the stand-alone financial
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 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 infor-
mation and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated
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.
Board of Directors’ Responsibilities 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 Directors 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 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 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, ISA and SA-CH 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 expected 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, ISA and SA-CH, we exercise professional judgment and main-
tain 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 re-
sulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional
omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Group’s internal control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and
related 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
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consolidated financial 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 Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the
disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events
in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activi-
ties 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.
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 inter-
nal 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 rele-
vant 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, actions taken to eliminate
threats or safeguards applied.
From the matters communicated with the Board of Directors or its relevant committee, we determine those mat-
ters 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 disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a mat-
ter 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 Art. 728a para. 1 item 3 CO and PS-CH 890, we confirm that an internal control system exists,
which has been designed for the preparation of the 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 12, 2024
Kathrin Schünke
Licensed Audit Expert
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding LtdIncome statement of Autoneum Holding Ltd CHF millionNotes20232022IncomeDividend income49.846.9Financial income(2)36.14.5License income3.23.6Total income89.255.0ExpensesValuation adjustments on investments and loans(3)–24.4–3.9Financial expenses(4)–47.1–6.6Administration expenses –11.1–8.4Taxes–0.2–0.3Total expenses–82.8–19.2Net profit6.435.8CHF millionNotes31.12.202331.12.2022AssetsCash and cash equivalents4.14.7Loans and financial receivables(6)128.0106.6Accrued income and deferred expenses(7)14.610.5Current assets146.7121.7Loans and financial receivables(6)329.5314.0Investments(8)570.8522.9Non-current assets900.2836.8Total assets1 046.9958.6Liabilities and shareholders’ equityBorrowings(9)47.9128.7Other liabilities(10)7.30.9Deferred income and accrued expenses(11)5.38.7Current liabilities60.5138.4Borrowings(9)300.0240.0Non-current liabilities300.0240.0Liabilities360.5378.4Share capital(12)0.30.2Legal capital reserves(12)Reserves from capital contributions101.20.1Other capital reserves349.8349.8Treasury shares(12)–5.2–4.0Retained earningsBalance brought forward234.0198.1Net profit6.435.8Shareholders’ equity686.4580.2Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity1 046.9958.6Balance sheet of Autoneum Holding Ltd Notes to the financial statements
of Autoneum Holding Ltd
1 PRINCIPLES
General
Autoneum 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 Accounting 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 receivables
Loans 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 shares
Treasury 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 debts
Borrowings 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.
Investments
Investments are valued using the single-item approach.
2 FINANCIAL INCOME
CHF million
Interest income
Other financial income
Total
3 VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS ON INVESTMENTS AND LOANS
CHF million
Increase of valuation adjustments on investments
Change in valuation adjustments in non-consolidated companies
Total
156
2023
25.7
10.5
36.1
2023
–27.9
3.5
–24.4
2022
4.2
0.4
4.5
2022
–1.0
–2.9
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd4 FINANCIAL EXPENSESCHF million20232022Interest expenses–13.6–5.5Net foreign exchange losses–32.7–0.1Other financial expenses–0.8–0.9Total–47.1–6.6 5 EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSESThere are no extraordinary expenses in 2023 and 2022.6 LOANS AND FINANCIAL RECEIVABLESCHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Loans due from subsidiaries89.086.0Cash pool receivables due from subsidiaries39.020.6Total current portion128.0106.6Loans due from subsidiaries329.5314.0Total non-current portion329.5314.0 7 ACCRUED INCOME AND DEFERRED EXPENSESCHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Accrued income and deferred expenses due from third parties11.16.3Accrued income and deferred expenses due from subsidiaries3.54.2Total14.610.5 8 INVESTMENTSThe subsidiaries, associated companies and non-consolidated investments are listed in note 15 on page 161. They are owned directly or indirectly by Autoneum Holding Ltd.Investments in non-consolidated companies of CHF 22.2 million (December 31, 2022: CHF 18.7 million) are valued at quoted market value on December 31, 2023. 158
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd9 BORROWINGSCHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Cash pool liabilities due to subsidiaries14.223.8Bonds–75.0Bank debts22.824.9Loans due to subsidiaries5.9–Loans due to related parties5.05.0Total current portion47.9128.7Bonds100.0100.0Bank debts200.0140.0Total non-current portion300.0240.0Loans due to related parties comprise a loan of CHF 5.0 million that was granted by the pension fund of an AutoneumGroup entity to the Company. The loan bears an interest rate of 1.8% (December 31, 2022: 1.0%) and is due within six days upon cancellation of the agreement by either the lender or the borrower. 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. On December 31, 2023 the market value of the bond was CHF 98.5 million (December 31, 2022: CHF 96.0 million). Autoneum maintains a long-term credit agreement with a banking syndicate in the amount of CHF 350.0 million,whereof CHF 222.8 million was drawn at year-end (December 31, 2022: CHF 164.9 million). The line of credit may part-ly be used as a guarantee facility. On October 31, 2022 the loan agreement in the amount of CHF 350.0 million with a syndicate of banks led by UBS and Credit Suisse was renewed. The new loan agreement has a final maturity date at October 31, 2027 and replaces the syndicated loan, which was due to run until December 31, 2022. On October 26, 2023 the long-term credit agreement was amended, among other things, with regards to the final maturity date thatwas extended from October 31, 2027 to October 29, 2028. The interest rate is based on the SARON rate plus an appli-cable margin, which is determined based on the ratio of net debt to EBITDA. An adjusted ratio of net debt to EBITDArepresents the customary financial covenant of that agreement. Compliance with financial covenants is checked on aregular basis and reported to the banking syndicate. In the fiscal years 2023 and 2022, the financial covenants weremet at all times. On January 31, 2023 Autoneum Holding Ltd signed an additional bridge facility agreement with UBS and Credit Suissein the amount of CHF 150.0 million, initially drawn on March 31, 2023 and with final maturity date on January 31, 2024. At December 31, 2023 the full amount of the bridge facility agreement was repaid.10 OTHER LIABILITIESCHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Other liabilities due to third parties0.20.5Other liabilities due to subsidiaries7.10.4Total7.30.9 159
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd11 DEFERRED INCOME AND ACCRUED EXPENSESCHF million31.12.202331.12.2022Deferred income and accrued expenses due from subsidiaries0.55.9Deferred income and accrued expenses due from third parties4.92.8Total5.38.712 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYThe share capital of Autoneum Holding Ltd as at December 31, 2022 was divided into 4 672 363 registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.05 per share. On September 28, 2023 Autoneum Holding Ltd carried out a capital increase from the capital band that led to an increase by 1 168 090 registered shares based on the previous 4 672 363 registered shares outstanding as at December 31, 2022. The share capital is fully paid up.Share capitalThe share capital amounts to CHF 292 022.65 (December 31, 2022: CHF 233 618.15). It is divided into 5 840 453 fully paid-up 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 in creased 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 subsidia ries, 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 101.2 million (December 31, 2022: 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 Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA) has not yet confirmed the increase portion (CHF 101.1 million) from capital contributions as a capital contribution as per Article 5(1bis) Withholding Tax Act. 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:2023 in shares2023 in CHF million2022 in shares2022 in CHF millionTreasury shares at January 134 2784.025 7932.6Purchase of treasury shares29 6003.323 5002.9Sale of treasury shares–12 262–1.4–8 832–0.9Transfer of treasury shares–5 996–0.7–6 183–0.7Treasury shares at December 3145 6205.234 2784.0 160
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd13 GUARANTEES AND COLLATERAL PROVIDEDAutoneum Holding Ltd has guaranteed CHF 17.1 million (December 31, 2022: CHF 49.3 million) to financial institutions for granting credit facilities to direct and indirect subsidiaries and CHF 30.2 million (December 31, 2022: CHF 1.1 million) to other third parties for securing transactions they entered into with direct and indirect subsidiaries and other third parties. No financing commitment was given in favor of a subsidiary in either 2023 or 2022.14 SHARES ALLOCATED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSPart of the remuneration of the Board of Directors is paid in shares of Autoneum Holding Ltd. In 2023, 6 806 shares (2022: 7 055 shares) with a total value of CHF 884 644 (2022: CHF 856 971) were allocated and 5 996 shares (2022: 6 183 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 SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATED COMPANIES AND INVESTMENTS
Switzerland
Autoneum Holding Ltd, Winterthur
Argentina
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
Autoneum International Ltd, Winterthur
Autoneum Management Ltd, Winterthur
Autoneum Switzerland Ltd, Sevelen
Autoneum Argentina S.A., Córdoba
Autoneum Belgium NV, Genk
Autoneum Brasil Têxteis Acústicos Ltda., São Paulo
Autoneum Canada Ltd., Tillsonburg
Autoneum (Chongqing) Sound-Proof Parts Co., Ltd., Chongqing
Autoneum (Shenyang) Sound-Proof Parts Co., Ltd., Shenyang
Autoneum (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd., Shanghai
Autoneum (Yantai) Co., Ltd., Yantai
Autoneum (Pinghu) Co., Ltd., Pinghu
Autoneum (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., Tianjin
Autoneum Nittoku (Guangzhou) Automotive Sound-Proof Co., Ltd., Guangzhou
Borgers (Shanghai) Trading Co. Ltd., Shanghai1
Tianjin Autoneum Nittoku Automotive Sound-Proof Co., Ltd., Tianjin
Wuhan Nittoku Autoneum Sound-Proof Co., Ltd., Wuhan
Wuhan Nittoku Autoneum Auto Parts Co., Ltd., Wuhan
Czech Republic
Autoneum CZ s.r.o., Choceň
France
Germany
Great Britain
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Italy
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Autoneum Pilsen s.r.o., Rokycany1
Autoneum Holding France SAS, Lyon
Autoneum France SAS, Aubergenville
Borgers France S.A.S., Colmar1
Autoneum Germany GmbH, Rossdorf
Autoneum Great Britain Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent
Borgers Ltd., Telford1
Autoneum Hungary Ltd., Komárom
Autoneum India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Autoneum Nittoku Sound Proof Products India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
Porfima Uno S.r.l., Torino
Nihon Tokushu Toryo Co. Ltd., Tokyo
ATN Auto Acoustics Inc., Kamioguchi
Autoneum Korea Ltd., Seoul
Autoneum Mexico Operations, S.A. de C.V., San Luis Potosí
UGN de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., Silao
Servicios de Acoustical Solutions, S. de R.L. de C.V., Silao
Poland
Autoneum Poland Sp.z.o.o., Katowice
Portugal
Russia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Thailand
Türkiye
USA
Autoneum PL Sp.z o.o., Złotoryja1
Autoneum Portugal Lda., Setúbal
Autoneum Rus LLC, Ryazan
Autoneum Feltex (Pty) Ltd., Rosslyn
Autoneum Spain S.A.U., Sant Cugat del Vallés
Borgers S.A.U., Madrid1
Borgers Nord AB, Gothenburg1
SRN Sound Proof Co., Ltd., Chonburi
Summit & Autoneum (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Chonburi
Autoneum Erkurt Otomotiv A.S., Bursa
Autoneum America Corporation, Farmington Hills
Autoneum North America, Inc., Farmington Hills
UGN Inc., Downers Grove
Borgers Ohio lnc., Norwalk1
Borgers USA Corp., Vance1
Borgers US-Holding L.P., Atlanta1
Borgers US-Holding Management lnc., Atlanta1
1 Acquired companies of the automotive business of Borgers.
2 Autoneum has 49% of the capital rights.
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd16 EVENTS AFTER BALANCE SHEET DATEThere are no significant events after the balance sheet date which could impact the book value of the assets or liabilities, or which should be disclosed here. Dividend proposal for the appropriation of available earnings
CHF
Balance brought forward
Net profit
At the disposal of the Annual General Meeting
Proposal
Distribution of a dividend1
Carried forward to new account
Total
2023
233 960 252
6 365 223
240 325 475
14 601 133
225 724 343
240 325 475
1 Shares held by Autoneum Holding Ltd at the time of dividend distribution are not entitled to dividends. The amount distributed will be reduced accordingly at the time of distribution.
The Board of Directors proposes that a dividend of CHF 2.50 be paid per registered share entitled to dividends.
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd Statutory Auditors’ Report
To the General Meeting of Autoneum Holding Ltd, Winterthur
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd (the Company), which comprise the balance
sheet as at 31 December 2023, and the income statement for the year then ended, and notes to the financial
statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the financial statements (pages 155 to 162) comply with Swiss law and the Company’s articles of
incorporation.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law and Swiss Standards on Auditing (SA-CH). Our
responsibilities under those provisions and standards are further described in the “Auditor’s Responsibilities for the
Audit of the Financial Statements” section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with
the provisions of Swiss law, together with 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.
Key Audit Matters
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.
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INVESTMENTS AND LOANS DUE FROM SUBSIDIARIES
Key Audit Matter
Our response
The financial statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd as at
December 31, 2023 include investments in the amount
of CHF 570.8 million, current loans due from
subsidiaries in the amount of CHF 89.0 million and
non-current loans due from subsidiaries in the amount
of CHF 329.5 million.
Our audit procedures included, amongst others,
evaluating the methodical and mathematical accuracy
of the model used for the impairment test as well as
the appropriateness of manager’s assumptions.
This comprised:
The company annually reviews investments and loans
due from subsidiaries for impairment on an individual
basis.
— Agreeing forecasts used in the impairment tests to
current expectations of management.
The impairment assessment of investments and loans
due from subsidiaries requires significant management
judgement, in particular in relation to the forecasted earn-
ings and growth rates as well as discount rates and is
therefore a key area that our audit was concentrated on.
— Challenging the robustness of key assumptions on
a sample basis, based in 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
Other Information
The Board of Directors is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information
included in the annual report, but does not include the consolidated financial statements, the stand-alone
financial statements of the Company, the remuneration report and our auditor’s reports thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of
assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in
doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the 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.
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Board of Directors’ Responsibilities 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 determines 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 Company’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 Company 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. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with Swiss law and SA-CH 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 expected 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 SA-CH, 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
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,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Company’s internal control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and
related 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 Company’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 financial 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 Company 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.
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Financial Statements of Autoneum Holding Ltd 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, actions taken to
eliminate threats or safeguards applied.
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 there-
fore 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 Art. 728a para. 1 item 3 CO and PS-CH 890, we confirm that an internal control system exists,
which has been designed for the preparation of the 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, March 12, 2024
Kathrin Schünke
Licensed Audit Expert
KPMG AG, Badenerstrasse 172, CH-8036 Zurich
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Remuneration Report / VergütungsberichtRemuneration Report 1 INTRODUCTIONContent and basis of the Remuneration ReportThis remuneration report explains the authority and definition of the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board as well as Autoneum’s remuneration system and how it was applied in the reporting period. Disclosures are made in accordance with the applicable provisions of Swiss law, the Directive on Information relating to Corporate Governance of the SIX Swiss Exchange and the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Cor-porate Governance from economiesuisse. The remuneration tables listed under items 4 and 5 have been audited by the statutory auditors. In addition, this remuneration report will be submitted to the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on April 09, 2024 for a consultative vote so that they can express their opinion on the remuneration policy and remuneration system. Rules on Remuneration in the Articles of Association The Articles of Association of Autoneum Holding Ltd contain provisions on the remuneration principles applicable to the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board: · Resolutions and powers of the Annual General Meeting (§12/13); · Approval of the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board as well as an additional amount for payments to new members of the Group Executive Board appointed by the Board of Directors after the approval of the remuneration (§14); · Contracts of office and employment of the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board (§19); ·Number of permissible mandates (§20); · Election and duties of the Compensation Committee (§23); · Principles applicable to the fixed and variable performance-related remuneration and to the allocation of shares to the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board (§24); · Loans, credit facilities and retirement benefits for members of the Group Executive Board (§25). The full text of the Articles of Association is available online at https://www.autoneum.com/investor-relations/corpo-rate-governance/#articles-of-association. The maximum aggregate total compensation of the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board as proposed by the Board of Directors is submitted to the shareholders for approval at the Annual General Meeting each year separately and prospectively for the coming financial year (§14 of the Articles of Association). 2 AUTHORITY AND DEFINITION PROCESS The basic features of the remuneration policy, the remuneration system and the share-based payment plans are elab-orated by the Compensation Committee, reviewed annually and approved by the Board of Directors. No third-party consultants have been engaged for the elaboration of the salary policy or the compensation programs.The Board of Directors fixes annually the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Exec-utive Board, approves the fixed portion of the remuneration and defines the targets, parameters and other details for the executive bonus and the long-term incentive plans, based on the suggestions of the Compensation Committee and within the limits approved by the shareholders. The members of the Board of Directors, whose remuneration is decid-ed on, also participate in the meeting. The amount of remuneration for the members of the Board of Directors and the 1) According to the definition of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Remuneration Report / VergütungsberichtGroup Executive Board is determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors. In doing so, the Board of Directors takes into consideration function and responsibility, in the case of the Group Executive Board also experience, and incorporates information which is publicly available or known from their own experience.3 REMUNERATION SYSTEMRemuneration of the Board of Directors The members of the Board of Directors receive a fixed annual remuneration for their entire board activities as well as an annual lump sum payment for representation expenses. They receive no variable remuneration. 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 com-ponent is paid out in December of the related financial year. The shares are allocated in the respective financial year and blocked for three years. The share price applicable 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 dividend is paid, discounted to reflect a three-year blocking period.Remuneration of the Group Executive BoardThe remuneration structure for the Group’s senior management consists of several components and, within a mar-ket-based remuneration framework, takes into account the individual performance and the Group’s performance in the financial year as well as the creation of long-term, sustainable added value. The remuneration of the Group’s senior management including the members of the Group Executive Board consists of a basic salary (fixed remuneration), a variable, performance-related bonus according to the executive bonus plan and the participation in the long-term incentive plan (LTI). To ensure a consistent focus on the long-term interests of the shareholders, a part of the variable remuneration is paid in the form of blocked shares. Due to the three-year blocking period of the allocated shares, this remuneration is linked to the long-term development of the company value of Autoneum.Basic salaryThe basic salary of the members of the Group Executive Board consists of a fixed annual remuneration. The Board of Directors may define a portion of the basic salary to be paid in Autoneum shares. The number of shares is calculated based on the average closing price during the first ten trading days of the respective year. The shares are allocated in December of the respective year and are blocked for three years.BonusThe members of the Group Executive Board may reach a variable, performance-related remuneration of up to 80% of their basic salary in the form of a bonus, subject to the achievement or exceeding of defined minimum profitability and liquidity targets of the Group or of the Business Groups as well as to the achievement of annually agreed individual targets. Additionally, for sustainability as well as for social and environmental matters, the following ESG target criteria are applied: · Scope-11 emissions (direct greenhouse gas emissions from consumption of fossil fuels); · Scope-21 emissions (indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased electricity, excluding renewable electricity); ·Non-hazardous waste (reduce non-hazardous waste); ·Accident Frequency Rate (AFR) (no accidents).The targets set for the CEO and CFO are composed of the Group net result margin (weighting 52.5%), Group RONA (22.5%), individual targets (15%) and ESG targets at Group level (10%). For the Heads of the Business Groups, the targets are composed of the Group net result margin (17.5%), Group RONA (7.5%), EBIT margin of the Business Group (35%), free cash flow of the Business Group (15%), individual targets (15%) and ESG targets at Business Group level (10%). 171
Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Remuneration Report / VergütungsberichtMinimum and maximum limits are defined for the weighted targets. In general, the achievement of the minimum limit is a condition for the performance-related bonus, while the maximum bonus is achieved at the maximum limit. However, for ESG criteria the principle of “the lower, the better” applies. For all targets, the performance-related bonus increases linearly between the two defined limits, with the exception of the Accident Frequency Rate (AFR), where 100% is achieved if the result is equal or smaller than the defined lower limit, 50% is achieved if the result is between the lower and/or equal to the higher limit, and 0% is reached, if the result exceeds the higher limit. Irrespective of the other targets, a bonus is only paid if the Group net result is positive. At least 40% of the bonus is paid in Autoneum shares. Each member of the Group Executive Board can opt to receive up to 100% of the bonus in shares and to receive either restricted shares with a blocking period of three years or an entitlement 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 using the average closing price of the first ten trading days in January of the following year.Long-term incentive plan (LTI)The LTI allows the Board of Directors to allocate a part of the Group’s net result to predefined beneficiaries. Bene-ficiaries are the members of the Group’s senior management including the Group Executive Board. An allocation is only made if the Group’s net result is positive and exceeds a defined threshold. The total amount of the Group’s 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 employed by an Autoneum company. Due to the 35-month vesting period, the value of the LTI at vesting date is in strong correlation to the performance of the Autoneum share price. Immediate vesting occurs in case 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 Compensation Committee. Share options and share purchase plansThere are no share options or share purchase plans.Permissible activities outside the Autoneum GroupThe Board of Directors decides on mandates of members of the Group Executive Board or the Group’s senior man-agement at other companies. If the mandates are exercised outside the contractual working time, the remunerations received must not be surrendered to Autoneum. * Listed company
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Remuneration Report / Vergütungsbericht4 INFORMATION REGARDING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS External mandates of the members of the Board of Directors (in accordance with art. 734e CO) The following table lists all external mandates numerically that the members of the Board of Directors hold in com-parable functions at other companies with an economic purpose (including companies belonging to the same group). Mandates without an economic purpose are shown separately at the end. Board of DirectorsCompany nameFunction Hans-Peter SchwaldChairman1. AVIA– AVIA Vereinigung unabhängiger Schweizer Importeure und Anbieter von Energieprodukten, Genossenschaft– AVIA INTERNATIONAL2. BianchiSchwald LLC3. Dagda Consulting AG4. DSH Holding AG5. PCS Holding AG6. Rehaklinik Tschugg– Retsch Holding AG– Rehaklinik Tschugg AG 7. Rieter Holding AG*8. Stadler Rail – Stadler Rail AG*– Stadler Bussnang AG– Stadler Rheintal AG– Stadler Rail Management AG– Stadler Stahlguss AG– Stadler Rail Valencia S.A.U.– Stadler Winterthur AG9. VAMED Schweiz– Rehaklinik Dussnang AG– Rehaklinik Seewis AG– Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht AG– VAMED Health Project Schweiz AG– VAMED Management und Service Schweiz AG10. ZSC Lions Arena Immobilien AGChairman of the BoardMember of the BoardMember of the Board CommitteeChairman of the Board of DirectorsMember of the Board of DirectorsMember of the Board of DirectorsMember of the Board of DirectorsMember of the Board of DirectorsChairman of the Board of DirectorsMember of the Board of DirectorsMember of the Nomination and Compensation CommitteeMember of the Audit CommitteeVice Chairman of the Board of Directors Member of the Nomination and Compensation CommitteeMember of the Audit CommitteeMember of the Strategy and Investment CommitteeChairman of the Board of DirectorsChairman of the Board of DirectorsChairman of the Board of DirectorsVice Chairman of the Board of Directors Member of the Board of DirectorsMember of the Board of DirectorsChairman of the Board of DirectorsChairman of the Board of DirectorsChairman of the Board of DirectorsChairman of the Board of DirectorsChairman of the Board of DirectorsChairman of the Board of DirectorsNorbert IndlekoferVice Chairman1. ATESTEO GmbH & Co. KG2. Feintool AG*Member of the Advisory Board Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Chairman of the Remuneration CommitteeChairman of the Audit Committee Liane Hirner
1. Vienna Insurance Group
– Vienna Insurance Group AG*
CFRO
– Donau Versicherung AG Vienna Insurance Group
– Vienna-Life Lebensversicherung AG
Vienna Insurance Group
– InterRisk Versicherungs-AG
Vienna Insurance Group
– InterRisk Lebensversicherungs-AG
Vienna Insurance Group
– Private Joint Stock Company
Insurance Company “USG”
– Private Joint-Stock Company
Insurance Company “Kniazha Life Vienna
Insurance Group”
– Private Joint-Stock Company
Ukrainian Insurance Company “Kniazha Vienna
Insurance Group”
1st Vice Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board
Chairwoman of the Audit Committee
Member of the AR Human Resources Committee
Member of the AR Committee for urgent matters
Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
Chairwoman of the Audit Committee
Member of the AR Committee for urgent matters
Member of the AR Human Resources Committee
Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board
Chairwoman of the Audit Committee
Chairwoman of the AR Human Resources Committee
Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board
Chairwoman of the Audit Committee
Chairwoman of the AR Human Resources Committee
Vice Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board
Member of the Audit Committee
Chairwoman of the Risk Committee
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Vice Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board
Member of the Audit Committee
Chairwoman of the Risk Committee
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Vice Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board
Member of the Audit Committee
Chairwoman of the Risk Committee
Member of the Remuneration Committee
– Intersig Vienna Insurance Group Sh.A.
Member of the Supervisory Board
– Sigma Vienna Insurance Group Sh.A.
Member of the Supervisory Board
– Joint Stock Company
International Insurance Company IRAO
– Asigurarea Romaneasca-
Asirom Vienna Insurance Group S.A.
– BCR Asigurari de Viata
Vienna Insurance Group S.A.
– Omniasig Vienna Insurance Group S.A.
Vice Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board
Vice Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board
Chairwoman of the Audit Committee
Chairwoman of the AR Working Committee
Chairwoman of the AR Working Committee for Board matters
Vice Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board
Chairwoman of the Audit Committee
Chairwoman of the AR Committee for urgent matters
Chairwoman of the Remuneration Committee
Vice Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board
Chairwoman of the Audit Committee
Chairwoman of the AR Committee for urgent matters
Chairwoman of the AR Working Committee for
Board matters
Mandates without economic purpose:
– EIOPA Insurance and Reinsurance Stakeholder Group
Member of the Advisory Board
(IRSG)
– Webster Vienna Private University
– Kammer der Wirtschaftstreuhänder
– Institut österreichischer Wirtschaftsprüfer (IWP)
– Versicherungsverband Österreich (VVO)
Member of the Advisory Board
Member
Member of the association
Member of the accounting working group
* Listed company
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Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Remuneration Report / Vergütungsbericht Michael Pieper
1. Arbonia AG*
Member of the Board of Directors
2. Artemis Group
– Artemis Holding AG
– Artemis Beteiligungen I AG
– Artemis Beteiligungen III AG
– Artemis Beteiligungen V AG
– Artemis Real Estate Holding AG
– Franke Holding AG
CEO
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Audit Committee
Member of the HR Committee
– Franke Technology and Trademark Ltd.
Member of the Board of Directors
3. Bergos AG
4. Centinox
– Centinox Holding AG
– Centinox B AG
Member of the Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board of Directors
5. Deutsche Bank, Beirat Süd
Member of the Advisory Board
6. Duravit AG
Member of the Supervisory Board
7. Ettlin Aktiengesellschaft
Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board
8. Forbo Holding AG*
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
Member of the HRN&R Committee
9. Reppisch Werke AG
Member of the Board of Directors
Mandates without economic purpose:
– Franke Stiftung
– Stiftung für das Luzerner Sinfonieorchester
– Stiftung Schweizer Wirtschaftspolitik
Member of the Foundation Board
Member of the Foundation Board
Member of the Foundation Board
Oliver Streuli
1. Rieter Group
– Rieter Holding AG*
– Maschinenfabrik Rieter AG
– Rieter Management AG
– Tefina Holding-Gesellschaft AG
– Unikeller Sona AG
2. Swiss Steel Holding AG*
CFO
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Compensation Committee
Ferdinand Stutz
1. Bau AG Andelfingen
Chairman of the Board of Directors
2. Grüner Systemtechnik GmbH & Co.KG
Member of the Advisory Board
3. Osterwalder AG
4. René Baer AG
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
5. Römheld & Moelle GmbH
Member of the Advisory Board
7. Stutz Improvement AG
Chairman of the Board of Directors
8. Stutz & Weibel Immobilien AG
Member of the Board of Directors
9. Valeta Group
– Sirag AG
– Uniprod AG
– Valeta AG
– Valeta GmbH
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Advisory Board
* Listed company
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Shares held by the members of the Board of Directors including related parties (in accordance with art. 734d CO)
The following table provides information on the registered Autoneum shares held by the members of the Board of
Directors as of December 31, 2023 (in comparison to December 31, 2022):
Board of Directors
Hans-Peter Schwald, Chairman
Norbert Indlekofer, Vice Chairman from 23.03.2023
Liane Hirner
Michael Pieper
Rainer Schmückle, Board member and Vice Chairman until 23.03.2023
Oliver Streuli
Ferdinand Stutz
Total
31.12.2023
31.12.2022
Number of shares
Number of shares
68 000
3 252
3 236
51 338
2 102
1 594
1 322 381
1 057 029
n/a
1 860
6 456
4 553
799
5 794
1 405 185
1 123 209
Remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors
The total remuneration paid to the current members of the Board of Directors in the 2023 financial year amounts to
CHF 1 314 424. There has been no remuneration to former members of the Board of Directors.
At the 2022 Annual General Meeting a maximum total remuneration to the Board of Directors of CHF 1.75 million was
awarded for the 2023 financial year, thus the remuneration for 2023 is within the approved limit.
No loans, credit facilities, additional fees, or remuneration not in line with the market have been paid to current and
former members of the Board of Directors or parties related to them. In the 2023 financial year, fees in the amount
of CHF 39 670.95 (2022: CHF 39 816.10) were paid for legal services to the law firm for which the Chairman of the
Board of Directors acts as senior partner.
The total of all remuneration paid to the members of the Board of Directors is composed as follows:
Function (including Committees) on 31.12.2023
Fixed remuneration
Other1
in cash
in shares2
2023
Total
Board of Directors
CHF
Hans-Peter Schwald
Norbert Indlekofer3
Liane Hirner
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
member of the Compensation Committee,
member of the Nomination Committee,
member of the Audit Committee,
Chairman of the Strategy & Sustainability Committee
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Chairman of the Compensation Committee,
Chairman of the Nomination Committee,
member of the Strategy & Sustainability Committee
Board member,
Chairwoman of the Audit Committee
Michael Pieper
Board member
Oliver Streuli
Ferdinand Stutz
Board member,
member of the Compensation Committee,
member of the Nomination Committee,
member of the Audit Committee
Board member,
member of the Compensation Committee,
member of the Nomination Committee,
member of the Strategy & Sustainability Committee
Rainer Schmückle4
n/a
Total
–
369 143
22 206
391 349
116 972
92 936
11 989
221 897
–
–
172 613
119 062
–
172 613
5 354
124 416
72 500
95 275
11 542
179 317
130 000
35 615
9 217
174 831
50 000
–
–
50 000
369 472
884 644
60 308
1 314 424
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Fixed remuneration
Other1
in cash
in shares5
2022
Total
Board of Directors
CHF
Hans-Peter Schwald
Rainer Schmückle
Liane Hirner
Norbert Indlekofer
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
member of the Compensation Committee,
member of the Nomination Committee,
member of the Audit Committee,
Chairman of the Strategy & Sustainability Committee
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Chairman of the Audit Committee,
member of the Strategy & Sustainability Committee
Board member,
member of the Audit Committee
Board member,
Chairman of the Compensation Committee,
Chairman of the Nomination Committee,
member of the Strategy & Sustainability Committee
Michael Pieper
Board member
This E. Schneider6
n/a
Board member,
member of the Compensation Committee,
member of the Nomination Committee
Board member,
member of the Compensation Committee,
member of the Nomination Committee,
member of the Strategy & Sustainability Committee
Oliver Streuli
Ferdinand Stutz
Total
–
369 147
20 690
389 837
200 000
–
–
154 753
–
–
200 000
154 753
112 673
66 809
12 428
191 910
–
–
119 041
5 416
124 456
40 085
1 803
41 888
65 000
77 376
9 742
152 118
135 000
29 760
9 347
174 107
512 673
856 971
59 426
1 429 070
1 Other remuneration includes the employer’s portion of social insurance contributions.
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 2023 Annual General Meeting
(CHF 129.98). The transfer took place after deduction of social security contributions and withholding taxes.
3 Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors from 23.03.2023.
4 Member of the Board of Directors and Vice Chairman until 23.03.2023.
5 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 2022 dividend payment (CHF
121.47). The transfer took place after deduction of social security contributions and withholding taxes.
6 Member of the Board of Directors until 23.03.2022.
The change in the Board of Directors’ remuneration compared to the previous year is mainly caused by the fact that the
Board of Directors was reduced by one member at the Annual General Meeting 2023.
5 INFORMATION REGARDING MEMBERS OF THE GROUP EXECUTIVE BOARD
External mandates of the members of the Group Executive Board (in accordance with art. 734e CO)
The following table lists all external mandates that the members of the Group Executive Board hold in comparable
functions at other companies with an economic purpose (including companies belonging to the same group):
Group Executive Board
Company name
Function
Eelco Spoelder1
Bernhard Wiehl
Daniel Bentele2
Fausto Bigi
Andreas Kolf
Greg Sibley
–
–
–
–
Mandates without economic purpose:
– Sindipeças (Autoparts Manufacturers Association)
–
–
–
–
–
–
Member
–
–
1 CEO from 27.03.2023.
2 Member of the Group Executive Board from 01.07.2023.
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Shares and rights to shares held by the members of the Group Executive Board including related parties
(in accordance with art. 734d CO)
The following table provides information on the registered Autoneum shares and rights to shares held by the
members of the Group Executive Board as of December 31, 2023 (in comparison to December 31, 2022):
Group Executive Board
31.12.2023
31.12.2023
31.12.2022
31.12.2022
Eelco Spoelder (CEO from 27.03.2023)
Matthias Holzammer (CEO until 27.03.2023)
Bernhard Wiehl
Daniel Bentele (Member of the Group Executive Board from 01.07.2023)
Dr. Alexandra Bendler (Member of the Group Executive Board until 30.06.2023)
Fausto Bigi
Andreas Kolf
Greg Sibley
Total
Number of
shares
809
n/a
4 059
–
n/a
1 742
1 656
1 535
9 801
Number of
rights
2 104
n/a
490
–
n/a
490
490
490
Number of
shares
Number of
rights
n/a
9 933
1 358
n/a
1 717
1188
2008
418
n/a
592
329
n/a
329
329
329
329
4 064
16 622
2 237
Remuneration of the members of the Group Executive Board
In the 2023 financial year, the total remuneration paid to the members of the Group Executive Board amounts to
CHF 7 330 186, thereof CHF 1 701 062 to the CEO, who receives a part of his basic salary in shares. There has been no
remuneration to former members of the Group Executive Board. At the 2022 Annual General Meeting a maximum total
remuneration to the Group Executive Board of CHF 8.5 million was awarded for the 2023 financial year, thus the remu-
neration for 2023 is within the approved limit. No loans, credit facilities, additional fees or remuneration not in line
with the market have been paid to current and former members of the Group Executive Board or parties related to them.
The total remuneration paid to the members of the Group Executive Board is composed as follows:
Group Executive Board
Fixed remuneration
Variable remuneration
LTI1
Other2
Total
2023
CHF
All members
in cash
in shares3
in cash
in shares4
3 182 083
87 582
1 215 035
1 300 126
310 054
1 235 306
7 330 186
Thereof: Eelco Spoelder, CEO5
612 500
87 582
264 600
370 394
126 730
239 255
1 701 062
2022
CHF
All members
in cash
in shares6
in cash
in shares7
2 603 403
72 175
330 685
1 028 966
Thereof: Matthias Holzammer8
688 920
72 175
–
426 745
–
–
1 139 515
5 174 744
165 678
1 353 518
1 For the 2023 financial year, 2.5% of the Group net profit has been allocated. The rights allocated in April 2024 will vest beginning of March 2027. For the 2022 financial year, not all
criteria for allocation of the LTI 2022 were met.
2 Other remuneration includes remuneration to replace entitlements forfeited from previous employer as a result of joining Autoneum, the employer's portion of social security contribu-
tions, the employer’s portion of contributions to pension funds and other fringe benefits.
3 The applicable share price during the defined period was CHF 114.84.
4 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 trading price for the first ten days in
January 2024 (CHF 124.88).
5 CEO from 27.03.2023.
6 The applicable share price during the defined period was CHF 184.12.
7 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 trading price for the first ten days in
January 2023 (CHF 114.84).
8 CEO until 27.03.2023.
The change in the remuneration of the Group Executive Board members compared to the previous year is mainly based
on the fact that the company result for 2023 is significantly better and therefore the performance criteria for the 2023
bonus were achieved in almost all areas. In addition, there was an overlap in the change of the CEO and the change of
the Head of Business Group Europe.
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To the General Meeting of Autoneum Holding AG, Winterthur
Report on the Audit of the Remuneration Report
Opinion
We have audited the Remuneration Report of Autoneum Holding AG (the Company) for the year ended
December 31, 2023. The audit was limited to the information pursuant to Art. 734a-734f of the Swiss Code of
Obligations (CO) in the tables in the sections «4 Information regarding members of the Board of
Directors» and «5 Information regarding members of the Group Executive Board» on pages 172 to 177 of the Re-
muneration Report.
In our opinion, the information pursuant to Art. 734a-734f CO in the Remuneration Report complies with Swiss law
and the Company’s articles of incorporation.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law and Swiss Standards on Auditing (SA-CH). Our
responsibilities under those provisions and standards are further described in the “Auditor’s Responsibilities for
the Audit of the Remuneration Report” section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance
with the provisions of Swiss law 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.
Other Information
The Board of Directors is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information
included in the annual report, but does not the tables in the sections «4 Information regarding members of the
Board of Directors» and «5 Information regarding members of the Group Executive Board» in the Remuneration
Report, the consolidated financial statements, the stand-alone financial statements and our auditor’s reports
thereon.
Our opinion on the Remuneration Report does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of
assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the Remuneration Report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in
doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the audited financial information in
the Remuneration Report 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.
Board of Directors' Responsibilities for the Remuneration Report
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of a Remuneration Report 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 determines is necessary to enable the preparation of a Remuneration Report that is free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. The Board of Directors is also responsible for designing the
remuneration system and defining individual remuneration packages.
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Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Remuneration Report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the information pursuant to Art. 734a-734f CO
is 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 ac-
cordance with Swiss law and SA-CH 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
expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this Remuneration Report.
As part of an audit in accordance with Swiss law and SA-CH, we exercise professional judgement and maintain
professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
— Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement in the Remuneration Report, whether due to fraud or
error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is suffi-
cient 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, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
— Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Company’s internal control.
— Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
and related disclosures made.
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 to communicate with them all relationships and other
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to
eliminate threats or safeguards applied.
KPMG AG
Reto Benz
Licensed Audit Expert
Auditor in Charge
Zurich, March 12, 2024
Kathrin Schünke
Licensed Audit Expert
KPMG AG, Badenerstrasse 172, CH-8036 Zurich
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KPMG AG, Badenerstrasse 172, CH-8036 Zurich
with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved.
© 2023 KPMG AG, a Swiss corporation, is a subsidiary of KPMG Holding AG, which is a member of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated
with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved.
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Review 2019–2023CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTCHF million20232022202120202019Revenue2 302.31 804.51 700.41 740.62 297.4BG Europe1 073.9616.6636.9641.8900.9BG North America895.9795.1687.0753.51 001.8BG Asia242.8273.2281.0254.1275.7BG SAMEA1109.0120.594.788.4125.8EBITDA289.2152.1179.8148.5164.0in % of revenue12.6%8.4%10.6%8.5%7.1%EBIT106.935.457.527.8–32.9in % of revenue4.6%2.0%3.4%1.6%–1.4%Net result61.110.930.1–10.7–77.7in % of revenue2.7%0.6%1.8%–0.6%–3.4%Return on net assets in % (RONA)7.0%2.8%4.5%1.3%–3.9%Return on equity in % (ROE)12.6%2.5%7.0%–2.3%–13.8%Consolidated balance sheet at December 31Non-current assets972.6866.4942.11 002.01 174.7Current assets698.6605.5559.9806.1664.4Equity attributable to shareholders of AUTN449.7339.1357.4309.7389.1Equity attributable to non-controlling interests87.292.993.8103.9109.9Total shareholders’ equity537.0432.0451.2413.6498.9Non-current liabilities626.4542.0493.9874.1748.0Current liabilities507.8497.9556.9520.3592.2Total assets1 671.21 471.91 502.01 808.11 839.1Net debt2177.8252.2251.4271.7335.0Shareholders’ equity in % of total assets32.1%29.4%30.0%22.9%27.1%Consolidated statement of cash flowsCash flows from operating activities190.394.5100.4149.7119.2Cash flows used in investing activities–143.1–37.2–29.3–37.2–129.1Cash flows (used in)/from financing activities–2.1–30.4–288.7122.317.5Employees at December 313 16 519 11 622 11 840 12 774 13 128 1 Including South America, Middle East and Africa.2 Net debt excl. lease liabilities at December 31.3 Full-time equivalents including temporary employees. Autoneum Financial Report 2023 Review 2019 – 2023
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INFORMATION FOR INVESTORSCHF million20232022202120202019Number of issued shares5 840 4534 672 3634 672 3634 672 3634 672 363Share capital of Autoneum Holding Ltd0.30.20.20.20.2Net result of Autoneum Holding Ltd6.435.854.924.329.7Market capitalization at December 31790.4473.1788.5749.6539.9in % of revenue34.3%26.2%46.4%43.1%23.5%in % of equity attr. to shareholders of AUTN175.7%139.5%220.6%242.0%138.8%DATA PER SHARE (AUTN)CHF20232022202120202019Basic earnings per share19.42–0.474.91–5.45–20.82Dividend per share22.50–1.50––Shareholders’ equity per share377.6173.1276.9266.7783.73Share price at December 31136.40102.00169.70161.60116.20Share price development during the yearHigh157.60202.20201.00167.50174.30Low98.8078.00133.3050.0091.651 Basic earnings per share in 2022 were retrospectively adjusted from CHF –0.49 to CHF –0.47 to reflect the bonus element included in the rights issue in 2023. This effect was not adjusted for the years before 2022.2 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. Important Dates
Annual General Meeting 2024
April 9, 2024
Semi-Annual Report 2024
Juli 25, 2024
Annual General Meeting 2025
April 2, 2025
Contacts
Investors and Financial Analysts
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Head Financial Services & IR
T +41 52 244 82 07
investor@autoneum.com
Media
Claudia Güntert
Head Corporate Communications
T +41 52 244 83 88
media.inquiry@autoneum.com
Legal notice
Cautionary statement on forward-looking information:
All statements in this Annual Report which do not refer to historical facts are forecasts for the future that include no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the
accuracy or completeness of the information provided in this Annual Report and any liability whatsoever is disclaimed. Forward-looking information is based on current expectations,
estimates and projections about factors that may affect the Group’s future performance. These expectations, estimates and projections are generally identifiable by statements cont-
aining words such as “expects,” “estimates,” “targets,” “aim,” “outlook” or similar expressions.
There are numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond Autoneum’s control, that could cause Autoneum’s actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking information and statements made in this Annual Report and that could affect Autoneum’s ability to achieve its stated targets. The important factors that could cause such
differences include, among others: antitrust clearance with regard to the acquisition of the automotive business of the Borgers Group, global economic conditions, exchange rates, legal pro-
visions, market conditions, activities by competitors and other factors outside Autoneum’s control. Although Autoneum believes that its expectations reflected in any such forward-looking
statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that those expectations will be achieved.
For the purposes of this Annual Report, unless the context otherwise requires, the term “the Company” means Autoneum Holding AG, and the terms “Autoneum,” “the Group,” “we” and
“our” mean Autoneum Holding AG and its consolidated subsidiaries.
March 2024
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